Unit 1 – Local Community

Bài luyện nghe tiếng Anh lớp 9

Giới thiệu:
Đoạn hội thoại dưới đây là cuộc trò chuyện giữa Ann và Mi về ngôi nhà mới và khu dân cư mới.

Conversation

Ann: Hi, Mi. Long time no see. How're you doing?
Mi: I'm fine, thanks. By the way, we moved to a new house in a suburb last month.

Ann: Oh, that's why I haven't seen you in the Reading Club very often.
Mi: Yes. We're still busy moving in, you know.

Ann: How's your new neighborhood?
Mi: It's much bigger than our old one. The streets are wider, and there are fewer people.

Ann: What about the facilities?
Mi: It has all the things we need: shopping malls, parks, and hospitals. And there's a craft village near our house.

Ann: Great! How're your new neighbors?
Mi: They're nice. Last Sunday when I was looking for the way to the bus station, a lady came and showed me the way. I think we will get on with them.

Ann: That reminds me of the time our family moved to Viet Nam. We didn't know where to buy stuff for our house, and the new neighbors in the community gave us useful advice. I guess you like your new place.
Mi: Sure. I really love where I live now.

Vocabulary

Comprehension Questions

1. Where did Mi’s family move to last month?

2. Why hasn’t Ann seen Mi in the Reading Club very often?

3. How is Mi’s new neighborhood different from the old one?

4. What facilities are there in Mi’s new place?

5. How did the new neighbor help Mi last Sunday?

6. What happened when Ann’s family moved to Viet Nam?

7. Does Mi like her new place?

Unit 2 – City Life

Bài luyện nghe tiếng Anh lớp 9

Giới thiệu:
Unit 2 xoay quanh chủ đề City Life – Cuộc sống thành phố. Cùng lắng nghe đoạn hội thoại giữa Trang và Ben về giao thông, ô nhiễm, và các tòa nhà mới trong thành phố.

Conversation

Trang: Hi, Ben. Sorry I couldn't get online earlier. I got stuck in a traffic jam and came home late.
Ben: No problem, Trang. Did you go by bus?
Trang: No. My dad picked me up. I rarely use the bus. It's slow and packed with people.
Ben: I mostly get around by underground. It’s more reliable than the bus.
Trang: That's great.
Ben: But traffic congestion is terrible in London. You know, the more crowded the city gets, the more congested the streets are.
Trang: Yeah... and the more polluted they may become. There's a construction site in my neighborhood. It's dusty, so people easily get itchy eyes.
Ben: It must be noisy, too. The noise probably makes people feel stressed sometimes.
Trang: That's right. But new buildings make the city look modern and attractive. Do you remember the grand building downtown?
Ben: Of course. How's it now? When I left Vietnam, they nearly finished it.
Trang: Well, it's now a shopping mall. Teens like it because it's modern and fun.
Ben: Do you often go there?
Trang: Sometimes. I watch movies there with my sister. I want to go there more often, but it's a bit pricey.
Ben: It's expensive here in London, too…

Gap-fill Exercise (10 sentences)

Listen and fill in the blanks with the missing words.

1. Sorry I couldn't get online earlier. I got stuck in a ______ jam.

2. My dad picked me up. I rarely use the ______.

3. It's slow and ______ with people.

4. I mostly get around by ______.

5. Traffic ______ is terrible in London.

6. There's a ______ site in my neighborhood.

7. It's ______, so people easily get itchy eyes.

8. The noise probably makes people feel ______ sometimes.

9. The grand building downtown is now a ______ mall.

10. I want to go there more often, but it's a bit ______.

Answer Key

1. traffic

2. bus

3. packed

4. underground

5. congestion

6. construction

7. dusty

8. stressed

9. shopping

10. pricey

Bài nghe Unit 3

Chủ đề: Healthy Living for Teens – Lối sống khỏe mạnh cho tuổi teen

School Counsellor: Good morning, class. Welcome to our "Tips for Good Physical and Mental Health". In this session, feel free to ask any questions.

Nick: How can we maintain good physical health?

School Counsellor: You should get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, and do physical exercise regularly.

Mai: My parents say students of our age need to sleep at least eight hours a day. Is that right?

School Counsellor: Yes, it is.

Phong: But we often find it difficult to get a good night's sleep, especially before exams. Could you offer us any advice?

School Counsellor: I understand that exams bring about lots of stress. You can reduce this stress by studying long before the exam, not waiting until the night before it.

Phong: Thank you. Do you have any tips about looking after our mental health?

School Counsellor: If you want to have good mental health, you should have a well-balanced life. I mean you should balance your study and life.

Nick: But how can we balance them?

School Counsellor: Well, you have to manage your time by planning your schedule and giving priority to your work. And you should keep a balance between study and play.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ):

1. School Counsellor: Welcome to our "Tips for Good Physical and Mental ______".

2. Nick: How can we maintain good ______ health?

3. School Counsellor: You should get enough ______.

4. School Counsellor: Eat a healthy ______, and do physical exercise regularly.

5. Mai: Students of our age need to sleep at least ______ hours a day.

6. Phong: We often find it difficult to get a good night's sleep, especially before ______.

7. School Counsellor: Exams bring about lots of ______.

8. You can reduce stress by studying long before the exam, not ______ until the night before it.

9. If you want good mental health, you should have a well-______ life.

10. You should manage your time by planning your ______ and giving priority to your work.

✅ Yes/No Exercise:

1. The school counsellor gave a talk about good physical and mental health. (Yes/No)

2. According to the counsellor, students should eat fast food regularly. (Yes/No)

3. Mai said her parents believe teenagers need to sleep at least eight hours a day. (Yes/No)

4. Phong said students sleep well before exams. (Yes/No)

5. The counsellor advised students to balance study and play. (Yes/No)

Bài nghe Unit 4

Chủ đề: Remembering the Past – Ghi nhớ quá khứ

Teacher: Now let's look at what you've done on your projects. Group one first, please.

Mi: OK. This is Angkor Wat in Cambodia. It's a temple complex, the largest religious monument in the world.

Teacher: Fantastic! When did people build it?

Mi: They built it in the 12th century. It's a World Heritage Site. Millions of visitors go there every year.

Teacher: Thank you. I wish I could go there one day too. And now group two, please.

Nam: Our project is about Dinh Bang Communal House in Bac Ninh Province, a national historic site. People were building it for 36 years, and it's about 300 years old!

Teacher: Great! It's quite magnificent! Now group three, please.

Lan: Well, this is Windsor Castle in England. It was built about a thousand years ago. It's been the home for about 40 English kings and queens.

Teacher: Yeah. It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

Mi & Nam: Amazing! So we need to preserve our heritage for future generations.

Teacher: Right. Thanks to preservation efforts, we know a lot about our history and life in the past.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Mi: This is ______ Wat in Cambodia.

2. Mi: It's a ______ complex, the largest religious monument in the world.

3. Mi: They built it in the ______ century.

4. Mi: It's a World ______ Site.

5. Nam: Our project is about Dinh Bang ______ House in Bac Ninh Province.

6. Nam: People were building it for ______ years.

7. Nam: It's about ______ years old.

8. Lan: This is Windsor ______ in England.

9. Lan: It has been the home for about ______ English kings and queens.

10. Teacher: It's the oldest and largest occupied ______ in the world.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Angkor Wat is in Cambodia. (Yes/No)

2. Angkor Wat was built in the 18th century. (Yes/No)

3. Dinh Bang Communal House is a national historic site in Bac Ninh Province. (Yes/No)

4. Windsor Castle was built about a hundred years ago. (Yes/No)

5. The teacher said preservation helps us know about history and life in the past. (Yes/No)

Chủ đề: Our Experience – Trải nghiệm của chúng tôi

Tom: Hi, Mi. I've been back from Da Lat. I have some local specialities for you.

Mi: Thanks, Tom. I guess you and your family had a great time there.

Tom: Yeah. We visited Langbiang Mountain and Cu Lan Village. We saw a gong show in the evening.

Mi: What did you do on Langbiang Mountain?

Tom: We rode a jeep to the top. It was a thrilling ride up there. Then we took an eco-tour of Langbiang Mountain. They said that the area is rich in flora and fauna with more than 150 plant and animal species.

Mi: Sounds amazing! What did you do then?

Tom: We took pictures of the magnificent scenery. It was really enjoyable!

Mi: Then did you explore Cu Lan Village?

Tom: Yes. We had a brilliant tour around the village. We also rode horses and a jeep along a stream.

Mi: That must have been exciting, Tom.

Tom: It definitely was. In the evening, we saw an interesting gong show. We danced and sang with the locals. And we tried grilled pork. It was a really memorable evening. I'll show you some pictures I took there.

Mi: Cool!

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Tom: I've been back from ______.

2. Tom: We visited Langbiang Mountain and ______ Village.

3. Tom: We saw a ______ show in the evening.

4. Tom: We rode a ______ to the top of Langbiang Mountain.

5. Tom: The area is rich in flora and ______.

6. Tom: There are more than 150 plant and animal ______.

7. Tom: We took pictures of the magnificent ______.

8. Tom: We also rode ______ and a jeep along a stream.

9. Tom: In the evening, we danced and sang with the ______.

10. Tom: We tried ______ pork.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Tom brought Mi some local specialities from Da Lat. (Yes/No)

2. Tom visited Langbiang Mountain and Ha Long Bay. (Yes/No)

3. Tom said the area has more than 150 species of plants and animals. (Yes/No)

4. Tom and his family rode horses in Cu Lan Village. (Yes/No)

5. Tom saw a puppet show in the evening. (Yes/No)

📖 Chủ đề: Vietnamese lifestyle: Then and Now – Lối sống người Việt: Xưa và Nay

Phong: Grandpa, do you mind telling me how our lives are different from yours in the past?

Grandpa: Well, there are many differences. In my day, we mostly played outdoors. The games were simple and cost little. We made our own toys from natural materials.

Phong: That sounds interesting. Nowadays, most leisure games depend on electronic devices.

Grandpa: Right, but that is mostly true in the city only. Many children in the countryside still play traditional games.

Phong: I know.

Grandpa: Another thing is that children nowadays have more freedom of choice. They wear short dresses and jeans with holes. They also dye their hair purple and green.

Phong: Ha ha... Not many, Grandpa.

Grandpa: Hm... And many children of my generation left school early to support their families. Moreover, there were not many schools then.

Phong: You mean we have more opportunities to learn now?

Grandpa: That's right.

Phong: Do you think these changes are for the better?

Grandpa: Yes, they mostly are. They have improved our living conditions.

Phong: Thank you, Grandpa.

✍️ Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

Điền từ còn thiếu vào chỗ trống:

1. In my day, we mostly played ________.

2. The games were simple and ________ little.

3. We made our own toys from ________ materials.

4. Nowadays, most leisure games depend on ________ devices.

5. Many children in the ________ still play traditional games.

6. Children nowadays have more ________ of choice.

7. They wear short dresses and jeans with ________.

8. They also dye their hair ________ and green.

9. Many children of my generation left school early to support their ________.

10. These changes have improved our living ________.

✅ Yes/No Questions

Trả lời Yes hoặc No dựa trên nội dung bài nghe:

1. Did children in the past mostly play outdoors?

2. Were the games in the past expensive and complicated?

3. Do many countryside children still play traditional games today?

4. Did children in Grandpa’s generation leave school early to help their families?

5. Does Grandpa think the changes have made life better?

Bài nghe Unit 7

Chủ đề: Natural Wonders of the World – Kỳ quan thiên nhiên thế giới

Lan: Hi, Tom. I hear that you've won second prize in the Natural Wonders Contest. Congratulations!

Tom: Thanks, Lan. I like exploring the wonders of nature. I'm crazy about them.

Lan: What did you talk about in the contest?

Tom: I talked about some natural wonders like Mount Everest, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Dead Sea.

Lan: Wonderful! I'm interested in them too.

Tom: Well, you know our planet has so many beautiful landscapes, from snow-covered peaks to charming rivers, lakes, and other natural places that we can't help admiring. So that's what I talked about.

Lan: Oh yeah... And what else did you mention?

Tom: Well, I mentioned the risk of us humans destroying natural wonders, and I suggested ways to preserve them and support sustainable development.

Lan: Sounds interesting. Do you want to visit any of these places?

Tom: The host also asked me if I wanted to visit those places, and I answered that I wanted to see two of them: the Grand Canyon and Ha Long Bay.

Lan: I’d love to visit them too.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Lan: I hear that you've won second prize in the Natural Wonders ______.

2. Tom: I like exploring the wonders of ______.

3. Tom: I talked about some natural wonders like Mount ______.

4. Tom: … the Great Barrier ______.

5. Tom: … and the Dead ______.

6. Tom: Our planet has many beautiful ______.

7. Tom: From snow-covered ______ to charming rivers and lakes.

8. Tom: I mentioned the risk of humans ______ natural wonders.

9. Tom: I suggested ways to preserve them and support sustainable ______.

10. Tom: I wanted to see the Grand Canyon and ______ Bay.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Tom won first prize in the Natural Wonders Contest. (Yes/No)

2. Tom is crazy about exploring nature. (Yes/No)

3. Tom mentioned Mount Everest, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Dead Sea. (Yes/No)

4. Tom said humans have no impact on natural wonders. (Yes/No)

5. Tom wanted to visit the Grand Canyon and Ha Long Bay. (Yes/No)

Bài nghe Unit 8

Chủ đề: Tourism – Du lịch

Tom: Hi, An.
An: Hi, Tom. You've got a nice tan.
Tom: Well, I've just got back from Bali.
An: Bali? Where is it?
Tom: It's in Indonesia. My family flew there for a holiday, and we spent most of the time on the beach. That's how I got this tan.
An: Awesome. Tell me more about Bali.
Tom: Sure. It's an ideal destination for holidaymakers, especially those who love the sea.
An: It must be beautiful!
Tom: Very. It's well-known for its natural beauty, sunny beaches, and terraced fields.
An: Is it expensive to travel there?
Tom: Not really. My father was able to buy cheap air tickets and rent a cheap accommodation. He usually uses travel apps for our domestic and international holidays.
An: Where did you stay?
Tom: We stayed in a three-star hotel which is just a ten-minute walk from the sea. Have you been somewhere for holiday?
An: Yeah. Last year my family travelled to Da Nang. We ate different types of local food, and they all were so delicious. My brother said it was a perfect destination for food tourists.
Tom: Yes, I love food tourism, too. There are also other types of tourism like shopping tourism or sports tourism.
An: I didn't know that. Well, I'll try one of those someday.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. An: You've got a nice ______.

2. Tom: I've just got back from ______.

3. An: Where is Bali? – It's in ______.

4. Tom: We spent most of the time on the ______.

5. Tom: It's an ideal destination for ______.

6. Tom: It's well-known for its natural beauty, sunny ______, and terraced fields.

7. Tom: My father was able to buy cheap air ______.

8. Tom: He usually uses travel ______ for our holidays.

9. Tom: We stayed in a three-star ______ near the sea.

10. An: Da Nang was a perfect destination for ______ tourists.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Tom has just got back from Thailand. (Yes/No)

2. Tom’s family spent most of their time on the beach. (Yes/No)

3. Bali is well-known for sunny beaches and terraced fields. (Yes/No)

4. Tom’s father usually books tours at travel agencies, not apps. (Yes/No)

5. An’s family went to Da Nang and enjoyed local food. (Yes/No)

Bài nghe Unit 9

Chủ đề: World Englishes – Tiếng Anh trên thế giới

Teacher: Welcome to English Club. Today, I'm going to do a quick quiz to check your knowledge of the English language. Question one: Is English the language which is spoken as a first language by most people in the world?
Duong: Of course, it is.
Teacher: Incorrect. Chinese is. Question two: Does English have the largest vocabulary?
Vy: Yes, with approximately 500,000 words and 300,000 technical terms.
Teacher: Yes, spot on! This is due to the openness of the English language. English has borrowed words from many other languages.
Duong: Yeah, if there weren't so many words, it would be easier for us to master it!
Teacher: Ha ha… But the simplicity of form makes English easy to learn. Many English words have been simplified over the centuries. Now, question three: Who can tell me an English word that can operate as a noun, a verb, and an adjective?
Mai: I think the word subject can operate as a noun, a verb and an adjective.
Teacher: Excellent. In English, the same word can operate as many parts of speech. That's due to its flexibility. Question four: What is the longest word in English which has only one vowel?
Duong: Is it length?
Vy: No, I think it's strengths.
Teacher: That's right, Vy. Lastly, question five: Who can tell me at least three varieties of English?
Mai: American English, Australian English, and... er, yes, Indian English.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Teacher: Is English the language spoken as a ______ language by most people?

2. Teacher: Incorrect. ______ is.

3. Vy: English has approximately 500,000 words and 300,000 ______ terms.

4. Teacher: English has borrowed words from many other ______.

5. Teacher: The ______ of form makes English easy to learn.

6. Mai: The word ______ can operate as a noun, a verb and an adjective.

7. Teacher: In English, the same word can operate as many parts of ______.

8. Vy: The longest word with one vowel is ______.

9. Mai: American English, Australian English, and ______ English.

10. Duong: If there weren’t so many words, it would be easier to ______ English.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. English is spoken as a first language by the most people in the world. (Yes/No)

2. Chinese has more native speakers than English. (Yes/No)

3. English vocabulary includes about 500,000 words. (Yes/No)

4. The word “subject” can only function as a noun. (Yes/No)

5. “Strengths” is the longest English word with only one vowel. (Yes/No)

Chủ đề: Planet Earth – Trái Đất trong Hệ Mặt Trời

President: Hi, welcome to our science club. Our topic today is planet Earth. Our guest is Mr An, an earth scientist.
Mr An: Hi everybody. Pleased to meet you. I'm looking forward to answering your questions about our planet.
Lan: Mr An, where's Earth in the Solar System?
Mr An: There are eight planets in the Solar System, and Earth is the third from the Sun, after Mercury and Venus. It's also the fifth largest in our system.
Nick: Is it also called the Blue Planet?
Mr An: Right. From outer space it looks blue because water covers more than 70 per cent of it.
Lan: Is it the only planet that has liquid water?
Mr An: Exactly. Without it, there wouldn't be living things, like humans, or the flora and fauna of your habitat.
Nick: How about the role of air, light, and heat? How do they affect Earth?
Mr An: Well, water bodies and landforms which are main areas on Earth, together with air, light, and heat, provide essential habitats for plants and animals.
Nick: It's fascinating to observe and study these habitats.
Mr An: Yes. However, they are being destroyed by pollution. We should all help out to preserve them.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. President: Welcome to our ______ club.

2. Our topic today is planet ______.

3. Mr An: There are ______ planets in the Solar System.

4. Earth is the ______ planet from the Sun.

5. It’s also the ______ largest in our system.

6. From outer space Earth looks ______.

7. Water covers more than ______ per cent of Earth.

8. Without ______ there wouldn’t be living things.

9. Water bodies and ______ provide habitats for plants and animals.

10. These habitats are being destroyed by ______.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Earth is the second planet from the Sun. (Yes/No)

2. Earth is the fifth largest planet in the Solar System. (Yes/No)

3. Water covers more than 70% of Earth’s surface. (Yes/No)

4. Earth is the only planet that has liquid water. (Yes/No)

5. Pollution is destroying Earth’s habitats. (Yes/No)

Chủ đề: Electronic Devices – Thiết bị điện tử

Shop assistant: Good morning! What can I do for you?
Customer: Good morning! I'd like to buy a computer for my son.
Shop assistant: We have desktops, laptops, and tablets. Which one are you interested in?
Customer: I want to buy one for my son that is portable and can be used for studying and entertainment.
Shop assistant: Ah, in this case I suggest you should buy a tablet. Look at this grey tablet. It can work as effectively as a laptop. But it's the size of a book. And it's much lighter than a laptop because it's smaller. It also has a lightweight aluminium case.
Customer: Sounds good.
Shop assistant: It also has two cameras to take photos, shoot videos, and scan documents. It has a touchscreen, so you can do everything with your fingers.
Customer: Is it easy to type on?
Shop assistant: Yes, it is. There is a virtual keyboard. If you don't want to use it, you can use the wireless hardware keyboard.
Customer: Can I write and draw on it?
Shop assistant: You can use its pencil to take notes, draw pictures or diagrams, and make 3D designs.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Customer: I'd like to buy a ______ for my son.

2. Shop assistant: We have desktops, laptops, and ______.

3. Customer: I want one that is ______ and can be used for studying.

4. Shop assistant: I suggest you should buy a ______.

5. It can work as effectively as a ______.

6. It's the size of a ______ and much lighter than a laptop.

7. It also has a lightweight ______ case.

8. It has two ______ to take photos and scan documents.

9. There is a virtual ______ for typing.

10. You can use its ______ to take notes and draw.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. The customer wants to buy a desktop computer. (Yes/No)

2. The shop assistant recommends a tablet. (Yes/No)

3. The tablet is heavier than a laptop. (Yes/No)

4. The tablet has two cameras. (Yes/No)

5. You cannot draw on the tablet. (Yes/No)

Unit 12

Chủ đề: Career Choices – Lựa chọn nghề nghiệp

Mi: Did you attend the career orientation session yesterday?
Nick: No, I didn't. I had to complete my project. How was it?
Mi: It was really informative. There were three guest speakers from vocational colleges. They introduced their job training courses for lower secondary leavers.
Nick: My teacher told us that if we didn't like academic subjects, we should apply for courses which would prepare us for a job such as mechanic, hairdresser, or garment worker. That way, we could start working and earn a living earlier.
Mi: My cousin did that. He learnt bartending after finishing grade 9. Now he's a skilful bartender and makes lots of money.
Nick: And you? What will you be in five years from now?
Mi: Well, I'll be studying at a teachers' college because I want to be a teacher. How about you?
Nick: I'll be a fashion designer.
Mi: You really want to be a fashion designer?
Nick: Yeah. My art teacher says I have such a good sense of style that I should get formal training in fashion design after high school.
Mi: Hope you'll achieve your dream.
Nick: Thanks. I think we should know our passions and abilities to make a good career choice.

📝 Gap-fill Exercise (Điền từ)

1. Mi: Did you attend the career ______ session yesterday?

2. Nick: I had to complete my ______.

3. There were three guest speakers from ______ colleges.

4. They introduced their job training courses for ______ secondary leavers.

5. My teacher said we should apply for courses such as ______, hairdresser, or garment worker.

6. Mi’s cousin learnt ______ after finishing grade 9.

7. Now he's a skilful ______ and makes lots of money.

8. Mi wants to study at a teachers’ college to become a ______.

9. Nick wants to be a fashion ______.

10. Nick’s art teacher says he has a good sense of ______.

✅ Yes/No Exercise

1. Nick attended the career orientation session. (Yes/No)

2. The speakers were from vocational colleges. (Yes/No)

3. Mi’s cousin became a bartender after grade 9. (Yes/No)

4. Nick wants to be a teacher. (Yes/No)

5. Mi wants to be a fashion designer. (Yes/No)