Unit 7: Homelife - Complete Study Guide & Practice Reference

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  • Compiler: Mr. Ly Cong Khanh (HUIT) / Thầy Lý Công Khanh (HUIT)

  • Subject: English 2 (The Big Picture)

  • Unit: Unit 7 - HOMELIFE

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Vocabulary: Personal Space & Lifestyle

  • case (n.) /keɪs/: vụ việc

  • inspiration (n.) /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/: nguồn cảm hứng

  • lifestyle (n.) /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/: lối sống

  • neighbor (n.) /ˈneɪ.bɚ/: hàng xóm

  • tourist (n.) /ˈtʊr.ɪst/: khách du lịch

  • view (n.) /vjuː/: tầm nhìn, quang cảnh

  • ban (v.) /bæn/: cấm

  • describe (v.) /dɪˈskraɪb/: miêu tả

  • face (v.) /feɪs/: đối diện

  • feature (in sth) (v.) /ˈfiː.tʃɚ/: xuất hiện, được giới thiệu

  • imagine (v.) /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/: tưởng tượng

  • post (v.) /poʊst/: đăng (mạng xã hội)

  • solve (v.) /sɑːlv/: giải quyết

  • clear (adj.) /klɪr/: minh mẫn, tỉnh táo

  • creative (adj.) /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/: sáng tạo

  • fair (adj.) /fer/: công bằng

  • messy (adj.) /ˈmes.i/: bừa bộn

  • neat (adj.) /niːt/: gọn gàng

  • private (adj.) /ˈpraɪ.vət/: riêng tư

  • separate (adj.) /ˈsep.rət/: riêng biệt

Vocabulary: Household Items

Items in the Kitchen (Các món đồ trong nhà bếp)

  • bowl (n.) /bəʊl/: cái bát, cái chén

  • chopsticks (n.) /ˈtʃɒpstɪks/: đôi đũa

  • dish (n.) /dɪʃ/: đĩa

  • dishwasher (n.) /ˈdɪʃwɒʃə(r)/: máy rửa bát

  • gas stove (n.) /ˈɡæs stəʊv/: bếp ga

  • garbage can (n.) /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kæn/: thùng rác

  • refrigerator (n.) /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/: tủ lạnh

  • rice cooker (n.) /ˈraɪs kʊkə(r)/: nồi cơm điện

Items in the Living Room (Các món đồ trong phòng khách)

  • air conditioner (n.) /ˈeə kəndɪʃnə(r)/: máy điều hòa

  • ceiling fan (n.) /ˈsiːlɪŋ fæn/: quạt trần

  • pet (n.) /pet/: thú cưng

  • plant (n.) /plɑːnt/: cây cảnh

  • shelf (n.) /ʃelf/: giá sách, kệ để đồ

  • sofa (n.) /ˈsəʊfə/: ghế so-fa

  • table (n.) /ˈteɪbl/: cái bàn

  • television (n.) /ˈtelɪvɪʒn/: tivi

Items in the Bedroom (Các món đồ trong phòng ngủ)

  • blanket (n.) /ˈblæŋkɪt/: cái chăn, mền

  • clothes (n.) /kləʊðz/: quần áo

  • desk (n.) /desk/: bàn học

  • mattress (n.) /ˈmætrəs/: nệm, đệm

  • pillow (n.) /ˈpɪləʊ/: cái gối

  • wardrobe (n.) /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/: tủ quần áo

  • window curtain (n.) /ˈwɪndəʊ ˈkɜːtn/: rèm cửa sổ

  • wooden bed (n.) /ˈwʊdn bed/: giường gỗ

Vocabulary: Household Chores

  • clean up the kitchen /kliːn ʌp ðə ˈkɪtʃɪn/: lau dọn nhà bếp

  • clear the table (v. phr.) /klɪə(r) ðə ˈteɪbl/: dọn dẹp bàn ăn

  • cook dinner (v. phr.) /kʊk ˈdɪnə(r)/: nấu bữa tối

  • do the laundry (v. phr.) /duː ðə ˈlɔːndri/: giặt quần áo

  • dust the shelves (v. phr.) /dʌst ðə ʃelvz/: lau bụi các kệ

  • empty the garbage can /ˈempti ðə ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kæn/: đổ thùng rác

  • feed the pet (v. phr.) /fiːd ðə pet/: cho thú cưng ăn

  • fold the clothes (v. phr.) /fəʊld ðə kləʊðz/: gấp quần áo

  • hang out the clothes /hæŋ aʊt ðə kləʊðz/: phơi quần áo

  • iron the clothes (v. phr.) /ˈaɪən ðə kləʊðz/: ủi quần áo

  • load the dishwasher /ləʊd ðə ˈdɪʃwɒʃə(r)/: xếp bát đĩa vào máy rửa bát

  • mop the floor (v. phr.) /mɒp ðə flɔː(r)/: lau nhà

  • scrub the bathroom /skrʌb ðə ˈbɑːθruːm/: cọ rửa phòng tắm

  • sweep the floor (v. phr.) /swiːp ðə flɔː(r)/: quét nhà

  • throw out the garbage /θrəʊ aʊt ðə ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/: vứt rác, đổ rác

  • tidy up the bedroom /ˈtaɪdi ʌp ðə ˈbedruːm/: dọn dẹp phòng ngủ

  • wash the dishes (v. phr.) /wɒʃ ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/: rửa bát đĩa

  • water the plant (v. phr.) /ˈwɔːtə(r) ðə plɑːnt/: tưới cây

Vocabulary: City Features

  • alley (n.) /ˈæli/: con hẻm, ngõ

  • bench (n.) /bentʃ/: ghế băng, ghế công viên

  • bike lane (n.) /ˈbaɪk leɪn/: làn đường cho xe đạp

  • bus stop (n.) /ˈbʌs stɒp/: trạm dừng xe buýt

  • cash machine (n.) /ˈkæʃ məʃiːn/: máy rút tiền tự động, cây ATM

  • construction site /kənˈstrʌkʃn saɪt/: công trường xây dựng

  • fountain (n.) /ˈfaʊntən/: đài phun nước

  • intersection (n.) /ˌɪntəˈsekʃn/: ngã tư, giao lộ

  • local market (n.) /ˈləʊkl ˈmɑːkɪt/: chợ dân sinh, chợ truyền thống

  • motorcycle lane /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl leɪn/: làn đường xe máy

  • overpass (n.) /ˈəʊvəpɑːs/: cầu vượt giao thông

  • park (n.) /pɑːk/: công viên

  • pedestrian bridge /pəˈdestriən brɪdʒ/: cầu vượt cho người đi bộ

  • playground (n.) /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/: sân chơi trẻ em

  • sidewalk (n.) /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/: vỉa hè

  • sidewalk café (n.) /ˈsaɪdwɔːk kæˈfeɪ/: quán cà phê vỉa hè

  • sign (n.) /saɪn/: biển hiệu, biển báo

  • street vendor (n.) /striːt ˈvendə(r)/: người bán hàng rong

  • subway station /ˈsʌbweɪ ˈsteɪʃn/: ga tàu điện ngầm

  • traffic circle (n.) /ˈtræfɪk ˈsɜːkl/: vòng xuyến, bùng binh

  • traffic jam (n.) /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/: kẹt xe, tắc đường

  • traffic light (n.) /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/: đèn giao thông

  • trash can (n.) /træʃ kæn/: thùng rác

  • underpass (n.) /ˈʌndəpɑːs/: hầm chui giao thông

Vocabulary: Urban Transformation

  • air quality (n. phr.) /er ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/: chất lượng không khí

  • bamboo (n.) /bæmˈbuː/: cây tre

  • community (n.) /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/: cộng đồng

  • competition (n.) /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/: cuộc thi

  • downtown (n.) /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/: khu trung tâm thành phố

  • emission (n.) /ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/: sự phát thải, khí thải

  • judge (n.) /dʒʌdʒ/: giám khảo

  • mayor (n.) /ˈmeɪ.ər/: thị trưởng

  • pollution (n.) /pəˈluː.ʃən/: sự ô nhiễm

  • quality of life /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti əv laɪf/: chất lượng cuộc sống

  • resident (n.) /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/: cư dân

  • slum (n.) /slʌm/: khu ổ chuột

  • subway (n.) /ˈsʌb.weɪ/: tàu điện ngầm

  • vehicle (n.) /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/: phương tiện giao thông

  • allow (v.) /əˈlaʊ/: cho phép

  • ban (v.) /bæn/: cấm

  • design (v.) /dɪˈzaɪn/: thiết kế

  • disappear (v.) /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪər/: biến mất

  • invest (v.) /ɪnˈvest/: đầu tư

  • remove (v.) /rɪˈmuːv/: loại bỏ, dỡ bỏ

  • share (v.) /ʃeər/: chia sẻ, dùng chung

  • suffer (from) /ˈsʌf.ər frəm/: chịu đựng, mắc phải

  • crowded (adj.) /ˈkraʊ.dɪd/: đông đúc, chật chội

  • equal (adj.) /ˈiː.kwəl/: bình đẳng

Grammar: Present Perfect (Thì hiện tại hoàn thành)

1.1 Form (Cấu trúc)

  • Affirmative (Khẳng định): S + have/has + V3/V-ed …

  • Negative (Phủ định): S + have/has + not + V3/V-ed …

  • Interrogative (Nghi vấn): Have/Has + S + V3/V-ed … ?

1.2 Usage with already, yet, and just

  • Present Perfect + already:

    • Used to indicate that something has happened earlier than expected.

    • Example: "Should I load the dishwasher? - It's OK. I’ve already done it." (Tôi có nên xếp bát đĩa vào máy rửa chén không? - Không cần đâu, tôi làm rồi.)

  • Present Perfect + yet (Negative sentences):

    • Indicates that an action has not happened up to the present moment.

    • Example: "Is lunch ready? - No, I haven’t made it yet." (Bữa trưa xong chưa? - Chưa, tôi chưa nấu.)

  • Present Perfect + yet (Questions):

    • Used to ask if an expected action has occurred.

    • Example: "Have you washed the car yet? - No, I’ll do it now." (Bạn rửa xe chưa? - Chưa, tôi làm ngay đây.)

1.3 Usage with for and since

  • The Present Perfect is used with for and since to describe the duration of a situation that began in the past and continues into the present.

    • Example: "How long have you lived in Mexico? – I’ve lived here all my life." (Bạn sống ở Mexico bao lâu rồi? - Tôi đã sống ở đây cả đời.)

  • Preposition Rules:

    • for + period of time (khoảng thời gian): e.g., for six months (trong 6 tháng)

    • since + starting point in time (mốc thời gian bắt đầu): e.g., since last December (từ tháng 12 năm ngoái)

  • Comparative Examples:

    • "How long has she known David? – She’s known him for six months." (Cô ấy biết David bao lâu rồi? - Cô ấy biết anh ấy được 6 tháng rồi.)

    • "How long has she known David? – She’s known him since last December." (Cô ấy biết anh ấy từ tháng 12 năm ngoái.)

  • Additional Common Time Expressions:

    • "I've known Carmen for a long time / ages." (Tôi biết Carmen đã lâu rồi / từ rất lâu rồi.)

    • "She's lived there since she got married / her wedding." (Cô ấy sống ở đó từ khi kết hôn / từ đám cưới của cô ấy.)

Grammar: Present Perfect vs. Simple Past

2.1 Form Comparison

  • Present Perfect (Thì hiện tại hoàn thành):

    • Affirmative: S + have/has + V3/V-ed …

    • Negative: S + have/has + not + V3/V-ed …

    • Interrogative: Have/Has + S + V3/V-ed … ?

    • Example: "I have lived here for 5 years."

  • Simple Past (Thì quá khứ đơn):

    • Affirmative: S + V2/V-ed …

    • Negative: S + did not (didn't) + V(infinitive) …

    • Interrogative: Did + S + V(infinitive) … ?

    • Example: "I lived there for 5 years."

2.2 Usage & Meaning Comparison

  • Core Meaning (Ý nghĩa cốt lõi):

    • Present Perfect: Describes a situation connected to the present — either still ongoing, or where its result/effect remains important now.

    • Simple Past: Describes a situation completely finished in the past with no connection to the present.

  • Time of Occurrence (Thời gian xảy ra):

    • Present Perfect: Time is unspecified, or extends up to the present (using for/since).

    • Simple Past: Specific, defined time in the past (e.g., yesterday, in 2020, ... ago).

  • Signal Words (Dấu hiệu nhận biết):

    • Present Perfect: already, yet, for + period of time (if ongoing), since + starting time, ever, never, so far, up to now, just.

    • Simple Past: for + period of time (if completed), yesterday, last week/month/year, ... ago, in + past year.

  • Detailed Context Examples:

    • Present Perfect: "I’ve already cleaned my room." (Tôi đã dọn phòng rồi - done earlier than expected)

    • Simple Past: "I just cleaned my room." (Tôi vừa mới dọn phòng xong - standard usage in American English)

    • Present Perfect: "She has lived in this apartment for three years." (Cô ấy đã sống ở căn hộ này được ba năm - still living there now)

    • Simple Past: "She lived in that apartment for three years." (Cô ấy đã sống ở căn hộ đó ba năm - no longer lives there)

    • Present Perfect: "He has worked at this company since 2025." (Anh ấy đã làm việc ở công ty này từ năm 2025 - still working there)

    • Simple Past: "He moved to Ho Chi Minh City two years ago." (Anh ấy chuyển đến TP.HCM cách đây hai năm)

    • Present Perfect: "I’ve never visited Da Lat." (Tôi chưa bao giờ đến Đà Lạt)

    • Simple Past: "They bought this house in 2024." (Họ mua căn nhà này vào năm 2024)

  • Important Regional Dialect Differences:

    • American English (per The Big Picture syllabus): Permits using Simple Past with just (e.g., "I just cleaned my room").

    • British English: Strictly requires the Present Perfect with just, already, and yet (e.g., "I have just cleaned my room").

Grammar: Linkers (Từ nối)

3.1 Definition and Function

  • Linkers are used to connect ideas together — either joining two clauses within a sentence or showing cohesive relationships between separate sentences.

  • Example without linkers: "My new phone wasn’t expensive. It takes great pictures. The battery doesn't last long."

  • Example with linkers: "My new phone wasn't expensive, and it takes great pictures. However, the battery doesn't last long."

3.2 Linkers for Adding Information (Nhóm Linkers bổ sung thông tin)

  • Key Words: and, as well, also, too

  • Example 1: "Everyone in our apartment pays rent. We also share the bills." (Mọi người trong căn hộ của chúng tôi đều trả tiền thuê nhà. Chúng tôi cũng chia tiền hóa đơn nữa.)

  • Example 2: "The park is really nice. It's across from the office, too." (Công viên rất đẹp. Nó cũng đối diện văn phòng nữa.)

3.3 Linkers for Contrasting Information (Nhóm Linkers thể hiện sự tương phản)

  • Key Words: but, although, however

  • Example 1: "Sharing an apartment is really fun, but it's sometimes pretty noisy." (Ở ghép căn hộ thì rất vui, nhưng đôi khi cũng khá ồn ào.)

  • Example 2: "Although my family lives near me, I don't see my parents very often." (Mặc dù gia đình tôi sống gần đây, [nhưng] tôi không gặp bố mẹ thường xuyên.)

  • Example 3: "I love living in San Francisco. However, it's very expensive." (Tôi rất thích sống ở San Francisco. Tuy nhiên, ở đó rất đắt đỏ.)

3.4 Summary Table of Linkers

  • Adding Information (Bổ sung thông tin):

    • and: Placed in the middle of a sentence; connects 2 independent clauses.

    • also: Placed at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb.

    • as well, too: Placed at the very end of a sentence.

  • Contrasting Information (Tương phản):

    • but: Placed in the middle of a sentence; connects 2 clauses.

    • although: Placed at the beginning of a clause (dependent clause).

    • however: Placed at the beginning of a new sentence, followed immediately by a comma.

Functional Language: Telephone Language

Answering Calls (ANSWER)

  • Home Context:

    • Phrase: "Hello?"

    • Translation: Alô?

    • Usage Notes: Informal greeting used when receiving personal calls at home. Spoken with a rising intonation at the end as a question because the caller's identity is unknown.

  • Office Context:

    • Phrase: "This is … . How can I help you?"

    • Translation: Đây là … . Tôi có thể giúp gì cho bạn?

    • Usage Notes: Formal greeting used in professional/workplace environments. Begins by introducing one's name or company, followed by asking the purpose of the call.

Responding / Introducing Oneself (RESPOND)

  • Home Context:

    • Phrase: "Hi. This is / It's …"

    • Translation: Chào, đây là…/ Mình là …

    • Usage Notes: Casual self-introduction using "This is" or "It's" + name.

    • Phrase: "I just called to …"

    • Translation: Mình gọi để…

    • Usage Notes: Briefly states the purpose of calling in an informal tone. Uses Simple Past ("just called") per American English.

    • Phrase: "Is … there?"

    • Translation: … có ở đó không?

    • Usage Notes: Used to ask if another specific person is available on the recipient's end.

  • Office Context:

    • Phrase: "My name is …"

    • Translation: Tên tôi là …

    • Usage Notes: A formal self-introduction preferred over "This is/It's".

    • Phrase: "I'm calling because …"

    • Translation: Tôi gọi vì…

    • Usage Notes: States the reason for calling clearly, formally, and professionally.

    • Phrase: "Could I speak to …, please?"

    • Translation: Tôi có thể nói chuyện với … được không?

    • Usage Notes: Polite, formal request to speak to a specific individual. Uses modal verb "Could" (instead of "Can") to maximize politeness in business.

Ending Conversation (ENDING CONVERSATION)

  • Home Context:

    • Phrase: "I should get going."

    • Translation: Mình phải đi đây.

    • Usage Notes: Informal, natural way to signal ending the call (usually because of upcoming tasks).

    • Phrase: "Talk soon."

    • Translation: Nói chuyện sau nhé.

    • Usage Notes: Informal sign-off implying future contact soon.

  • Office Context:

    • Phrase: "Thank you for your help."

    • Translation: Cảm ơn sự giúp đỡ của bạn.

    • Usage Notes: Formal appreciation expressed when the call receiver provided help or solved a problem.

    • Phrase: "Thanks for calling."

    • Translation: Cảm ơn đã gọi điện.

    • Usage Notes: Formal sign-off typically spoken by the recipient (e.g., receptionist/employee) before hanging up.

Dealing with Problems (DEALING WITH PROBLEMS)

  • Note: These phrases are used universally across both Home and Office settings without formal/informal distinction.

  • Phrase: "I can't hear you very well. Can you speak a little louder?"

    • Translation: Tôi không nghe rõ bạn lắm. Bạn có thể nói to hơn một chút không?

    • Usage Notes: Used when the caller's voice volume is too low.

  • Phrase: "I don't have a very good signal. Could you say that again, please?"

    • Translation: Tín hiệu của tôi không tốt lắm. Bạn có thể nói lại được không?

    • Usage Notes: Used when cellular reception is poor. "Could you…please?" carries a high level of politeness.

  • Phrase: "My battery is running out. I'll call you back."

    • Translation: Pin điện thoại tôi sắp hết. Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho bạn.

    • Usage Notes: Used when phone battery is nearly depleted, requiring an abrupt conclusion with a promise to call back.

  • Phrase: "Sorry, I think you have the wrong number."

    • Translation: Xin lỗi, tôi nghĩ bạn gọi nhầm số rồi.

    • Usage Notes: Used when receiving a misdialed call to politely inform the caller.

Speaking Guide: My Home and Lifestyle

Task Outline & Prompt

  • Topic: Describe your home and your daily household routines.

  • Points to Cover:

    • Where you live

    • Household chores

    • Your daily routine

    • Whether you like a tidy or messy home

  • Requirements:

    • Speaking duration: 3-4 minutes

    • Speak naturally without reading a script

    • Use vocabulary from Units 7–12

    • Use at least 3 linking words (e.g., first, however, because, finally)

    • Include at least 2 grammar structures learned in the course

    • Provide concrete examples or personal experiences to support ideas

Example Model Speech

  • "Hello, everyone. Today I'm going to talk about my home and my lifestyle."

  • "Let's start with where I live. I live in a small apartment in Ho Chi Minh City with my parents and my younger sister. It has three bedrooms and one living room. I like my home because it's near my university, so I don't need much time to go to school."

  • "Now, let's talk about household chores. Every day, I wash the dishes and clean my room, but my mother usually cooks dinner because she's a great cook! On weekends, I also help my father take out the garbage and water the plants."

  • "Next, my daily routine. I usually get up at six o'clock and have a quick breakfast. Then I go to class at seven-thirty. After school, I come home at about five o'clock and do my homework. In the evening, I watch TV or chat with my friends before I go to bed at ten-thirty."

  • "Finally, do I like a tidy or messy home? I prefer a tidy home because I feel more relaxed when everything is clean. When my room is messy, I can't concentrate on my studies."

  • "That's all about my home and lifestyle. Thank you for listening."

Practice Multiple-Choice Questions & Answer Key

Household Chores & Household Items (Questions 1-16)

  1. Every morning, I ___ the plants on my balcony before I leave for class.

    • A. feed | B. load | C. water | D. dust

    • Answer: C. water

  2. My sister ___ the shelves in her bedroom every weekend to remove dust.

    • A. dust | B. iron | C. sweep | D. empty

    • Answer: A. dust

  3. Could you please ___ the garbage before it starts to smell in the kitchen?

    • A. load | B. clear | C. feed | D. throw out

    • Answer: D. throw out

  4. My father usually ___ his shirts every morning before going to work.

    • A. water | B. iron | C. sweep | D. empty

    • Answer: B. iron

  5. We always ___ the dog every morning and evening at home.

    • A. feed | B. dust | C. clear | D. sweep

    • Answer: A. feed

  6. After the party, we need to ___ up the kitchen because it's very messy.

    • A. throw | B. load | C. water | D. clean

    • Answer: D. clean

  7. It's my turn to ___ the dishes tonight after dinner.

    • A. iron | B. feed | C. wash | D. empty

    • Answer: C. wash

  8. My mother usually ___ the laundry twice a week using the washing machine.

    • A. washes | B. does | C. cleans | D. irons

    • Answer: B. does

  9. Every evening, my little brother helps to feed the ___ before dinner.

    • A. floor | B. table | C. shelves | D. pet

    • Answer: D. pet

  10. I usually dust the ___ in my room once a week to keep it clean.

    • A. garbage | B. laundry | C. shelves | D. dishwasher

    • Answer: C. shelves

  11. After the meal, my sister always washes the ___ in the kitchen sink.

    • A. clothes | B. dishes | C. shelves | D. plant

    • Answer: B. dishes

  12. On weekends, my father sweeps the ___ in the living room and hallway.

    • A. floor | B. table | C. dishes | D. garbage

    • Answer: A. floor

  13. Before we go to bed, someone has to empty the ___ near the kitchen door.

    • A. shelves | B. garbage | C. plant | D. dishes

    • Answer: B. garbage

  14. My mother always irons the ___ before we wear them to school.

    • A. dishes | B. floor | C. garbage | D. clothes

    • Answer: D. clothes

  15. It's important to clear the ___ right after every meal at home.

    • A. table | B. laundry | C. shelves | D. pet

    • Answer: A. table

  16. We usually do the ___ on Saturday mornings using the washing machine.

    • A. dishes | B. garbage | C. laundry | D. shelves

    • Answer: C. laundry

City Features (Questions 17-33)

  1. After walking around the park, we sat on the ___ to rest for a while.

    • A. traffic light | B. sign | C. cash machine | D. bench

    • Answer: D. bench

  2. Cyclists feel safer when they ride in the ___ instead of the road.

    • A. bike lane | B. sidewalk | C. intersection | D. traffic circle

    • Answer: A. bike lane

  3. I forgot my wallet, so I need to withdraw money from the ___ nearby.

    • A. bin | B. fountain | C. cash machine | D. playground

    • Answer: C. cash machine

  4. Many tourists take photos next to the beautiful ___ in the city square.

    • A. traffic jam | B. fountain | C. sign | D. bench

    • Answer: B. fountain

  5. Be careful when crossing the ___ because cars come from four directions.

    • A. bike lane | B. sidewalk | C. bin | D. intersection

    • Answer: D. intersection

  6. It's important not to drop ___ on the street; use a trash can instead.

    • A. sign | B. bench | C. litter | D. fountain

    • Answer: C. litter

  7. You can put your empty bottles in the recycling ___ next to the entrance.

    • A. bin | B. fountain | C. sidewalk | D. sign

    • Answer: A. bin

  8. Children love climbing and swinging at the ___ near our apartment building.

    • A. sidewalk | B. intersection | C. bench | D. playground

    • Answer: D. playground

  9. Pedestrians should walk on the ___ instead of the road for their safety.

    • A. traffic circle | B. sidewalk | C. bin | D. litter

    • Answer: B. sidewalk

  10. The ___ tells drivers to stop before entering the busy intersection.

    • A. fountain | B. bin | C. sign | D. traffic circle

    • Answer: C. sign

  11. Instead of stopping at a light, cars just drive around the ___ .

    • A. traffic circle | B. bin | C. sidewalk | D. litter

    • Answer: A. traffic circle

  12. We arrived late to class because of a long ___ on the highway.

    • A. bike lane | B. fountain | C. sign | D. traffic jam

    • Answer: D. traffic jam

  13. Wait until the ___ turns green before you cross the busy street.

    • A. bin | B. traffic light | C. sidewalk | D. bench

    • Answer: B. traffic light

  14. Please throw your rubbish into the ___ near the bus stop, not on the ground.

    • A. fountain | B. sign | C. trash can | D. bike lane

    • Answer: C. trash can

  15. The ___ in front of our house is too narrow for two people to walk together.

    • A. sidewalk | B. traffic circle | C. bin | D. playground

    • Answer: A. sidewalk

  16. Look at the ___ carefully; it shows the way to the nearest hospital.

    • A. fountain | B. bin | C. bench | D. sign

    • Answer: D. sign

  17. There's a wooden ___ under the tree where elderly people like to sit and chat.

    • A. traffic jam | B. bench | C. cash machine | D. sidewalk

    • Answer: B. bench

Present Perfect & Past Simple Grammar Practice (Questions 34-62)

  1. My mother ______ the kitchen already this morning before breakfast.

    • A. has clean | B. cleans | C. has cleaned | D. clean

    • Answer: C. has cleaned

  2. ______ your brother tidied his room yet, or is it still messy?

    • A. Did | B. Do | C. Is | D. Has

    • Answer: D. Has

  3. We ______ washed the dishes yet, so they are still in the sink.

    • A. haven’t | B. hasn’t | C. didn’t | D. don’t

    • Answer: A. haven’t

  4. I ______ in this apartment for three years, and I still live here now.

    • A. live | B. have lived | C. lived | D. am living

    • Answer: B. have lived

  5. ______ you finished your homework yet, or do you need more time?

    • A. Did | B. Do | C. Are | D. Have

    • Answer: D. Have

  6. She hasn’t done the laundry ______, so the clothes are still dirty in the basket.

    • A. yet | B. already | C. just | D. since

    • Answer: A. yet

  7. He ______ the trash can before he left for work this morning.

    • A. already empties | B. have emptied | C. just emptied | D. yet emptied

    • Answer: C. just emptied

  8. My parents ______ in this house since 2015, and they love it here.

    • A. have lived | B. lived | C. live | D. are living

    • Answer: A. have lived

  9. ______ she cleaned her bedroom yet? I think it’s still messy.

    • A. Did | B. Has | C. Is | D. Does

    • Answer: B. Has

  10. We have ______ finished cleaning the house, so we can relax now.

    • A. yet | B. still | C. already | D. ever

    • Answer: C. already

  11. My sister ______ her homework since six o'clock this evening.

    • A. did | B. does | C. is doing | D. has done

    • Answer: D. has done

  12. I ______ my room a few minutes ago; it looks much better now.

    • A. just cleaned | B. have just cleaned | C. am cleaning | D. clean

    • Answer: A. just cleaned

  13. A: Has your brother washed the dishes ______? - B: No, not yet.

    • A. already | B. yet | C. just | D. since

    • Answer: B. yet

  14. I’ve ______ done the laundry, so it's clean now.

    • A. yet | B. still | C. for | D. already

    • Answer: D. already

  15. He ______ emptied the garbage can a few minutes ago.

    • A. already | B. yet | C. just | D. since

    • Answer: C. just

  16. A: Is dinner ready? - B: No, I haven't cooked it ______ .

    • A. already | B. since | C. yet | D. just

    • Answer: C. yet

  17. She has ______ cleaned her room, so it looks great now.

    • A. yet | B. for | C. ever | D. already

    • Answer: D. already

  18. I ______ fed the pet, so please don't feed it again.

    • A. just | B. already | C. yet | D. since

    • Answer: B. already

  19. A: Have you ironed your clothes ______? - B: Not yet, I'll do it soon.

    • A. since | B. yet | C. already | D. just

    • Answer: B. yet

  20. My family has lived in this house ______ ten years.

    • A. since | B. ago | C. in | D. for

    • Answer: D. for

  21. Mr. Khanh has worked at this university ______ 2020.

    • A. for | B. ago | C. since | D. in

    • Answer: C. since

  22. We have known our neighbors ______ a long time.

    • A. for | B. since | C. ago | D. in

    • Answer: A. for

  23. She has lived in Ho Chi Minh City ______ she was born.

    • A. for | B. since | C. ago | D. in

    • Answer: B. since

  24. I have had this pet ______ three years now.

    • A. since | B. ago | C. for | D. in

    • Answer: C. for

  25. They have shared this apartment ______ last December.

    • A. for | B. ago | C. in | D. since

    • Answer: D. since

  26. My parents have owned this house ______ 2019.

    • A. for | B. since | C. ago | D. in

    • Answer: B. since

  27. Sentence ordering: has / washed / dishes / she / the / already / before / breakfast / this / morning

    • A. She has already washed the dishes before breakfast this morning.

    • B. She already has washed the dishes before breakfast this morning.

    • C. She has washed already the dishes before breakfast this morning.

    • D. Has she already washed the dishes before breakfast this morning.

    • Answer: A

  28. Sentence ordering: has / cleaned / kitchen / she / the / already / after / dinner / this evening

    • A. She has cleaned already the kitchen after dinner this evening.

    • B. She has already cleaned the kitchen after dinner this evening.

    • C. She already has cleaned the kitchen after dinner this evening.

    • D. She has already the kitchen cleaned after dinner this evening.

    • Answer: B

  29. Sentence ordering: yet / dishes / haven't / I / washed / the / in / kitchen / sink

    • A. I haven't yet washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.

    • B. I yet haven't washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.

    • C. I haven't washed the dishes in the kitchen sink yet.

    • D. Yet I haven't washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.

    • Answer: C

Linkers Practice (Questions 63-79)

  1. This house is quite old, ______ it still looks beautiful and comfortable inside.

    • A. also | B. but | C. too | D. however

    • Answer: B. but

  2. Everyone in the house pays the rent, ______ we clean the kitchen together every day.

    • A. but | B. and | C. too | D. also

    • Answer: B. and

  3. My apartment has a small balcony. It has a nice kitchen ______ .

    • A. and | B. also | C. however | D. too

    • Answer: D. too

  4. The house is far from the city center. ______, it is very quiet and peaceful.

    • A. Although | B. Also | C. And | D. However

    • Answer: D. However

  5. ______ the house is small, it has enough space for a family of four.

    • A. However | B. Also | C. But | D. Although

    • Answer: D. Although

  6. This apartment is close to school. It ______ has a beautiful view of the park.

    • A. also | B. too | C. but | D. although

    • Answer: A. also

  7. The kitchen is very small, ______ it has all the equipment we need.

    • A. also | B. too | C. but | D. however

    • Answer: C. but

  8. My brother waters the plants every morning, ______ he feeds our pet dog too.

    • A. but | B. however | C. and | D. although

    • Answer: C. and

  9. This house has a big garden. The kitchen is very modern ______ .

    • A. too | B. also | C. but | D. however

    • Answer: A. too

  10. Our apartment building is old. ______, the rooms inside are clean and modern.

    • A. Also | B. And | C. Too | D. However

    • Answer: D. However

  11. ______ the room is quite dark, it has large windows for natural light.

    • A. However | B. Although | C. Also | D. And

    • Answer: B. Although

  12. This home has a nice living room. It ______ has two comfortable bedrooms.

    • A. but | B. too | C. also | D. although

    • Answer: C. also

  13. She decorates the living room, ______ she arranges the furniture very neatly.

    • A. and | B. but | C. however | D. also

    • Answer: A. and

  14. The bathroom is quite small, ______ it has enough space for our daily needs.

    • A. and | B. also | C. too | D. but

    • Answer: D. but

  15. This neighborhood has good schools nearby. It has a large supermarket ______ .

    • A. also | B. but | C. as well | D. however

    • Answer: C. as well

  16. The rent for this apartment is quite high. ______, the location is very convenient.

    • A. However | B. Also | C. And | D. Although

    • Answer: A. However

  17. ______ our house is far from downtown, we don't mind the long commute.

    • A. However | B. Although | C. Also | D. But

    • Answer: B. Although