Giải Sách bài tập Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 12: English - Speaking countries - Kết nối tri thức

Mark the rising or falling intonation of the questions. Then say them out loud.

(Đánh dấu ngữ điệu lên hoặc xuống của các câu hỏi. Sau đó đọc thành tiếng.)

1. Is he an Englishman?

2. Why is New Zealand an island country?

3. What is the population of Australia?

4. Is Edinburgh the capital of Scotland?

5. Can we speak French in Canada?

Work in pairs. Take turns to say the questions with the correct intonation. Listen and correct your partner's mistake.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Lần lượt nói các câu hỏi với ngữ điệu chính xác. Lắng nghe và chữa lỗi của bạn cặp.)

1. Is English an official language in Singapore?

2. How long does it take to drive from London to Manchester?

3. Do you plan to visit Sydney?

4. What is the biggest city in the USA?

5. Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của các động từ trong hộp.)

1. It's great to __________ English by talking with the local people here.

2. When I was in Washington D.C., I __________ a lot of museums.

3. The Opera House in Sydney __________ millions of visitors a year.

4. Australians __________ outdoor activities.

5. My father always __________ a souvenir when he visits a new country.

6. Yesterday we __________ the countryside by bus.

In each group, cross out ONE word which does not fill in the blank.

(Trong mỗi nhóm, gạch bỏ MỘT từ không điền vào chỗ trống.)

Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với một từ trong hộp.)

1. Alaska in the USA has over three million lakes. It's _________!

2. One of the biggest _________ parks in the world is Disneyland in California.

3. You can find a lot of natural _________ in Canada.

4. The Maori are the _________ people of New Zealand.

5. Scotland is famous for its ancient _________.

Write the correct words from the box next to their meanings.

(Viết các từ đúng từ hộp bên cạnh nghĩa của chúng.)

1. the traditional skirt for men in Scotland

2. the language that you first learn to speak when you are a child 

3. a piece of land with water surrounding it

4. an object or a place attracting a lot of visitors

5. the area where land meets the sea or ocean

Complete each sentence with the correct article a, an, or the.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với mạo từ đúng a, an hoặc the.)

1. Look at _________ kangaroos. They're hopping on their hind legs.

2. _________ USA is a large country in North America.

3. London has _________ population of about nine million.

4. Her presentation is about _________ attraction in Scotland.

5. Autumn is _________ most beautiful season in my home town.

6. Could you get me _________ map of Melbourne from the Info Centre?

Circle the incorrect underlined part (A, B, or C) in each sentence. Then correct it.

(Khoanh tròn phần gạch chân sai (A, B hoặc C) trong mỗi câu. Sau đó sửa lại cho đúng.)

1. An (A) Eskimos live in the northern (B) lands of the (C) USA and Canada.

2. The (A) Tower of London is the (B) historic castle on the (C) River Thames. 

3. A music (A) is an (B) important part of the (C) Scottish culture.

4. Canada (A) is the (B) most educated country in a (C) world.

5. A (A) beautiful coastal road trip and an (B) wine experience are the (C) best memories I have of Australia.

6. American culture has the (A) large influence on most of the (B) world, especially in the West (C).

Work in pairs. Take turns to say the statements and respond to them with expressions of amazement.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Lần lượt nói các câu và trả lời lại bằng biểu cảm kinh ngạc.)

1. Alaska, a state in the USA, has about three million lakes.

2. At any time, there are over 5,000 planes flying over the USA.

3. The town of Churchill in Canada is sometimes home to more polar bears than people.

4. You find the koala and the kangaroo only in Australia.

5. The oldest home in the UK is 6,000 years old, and it still remains today.

6. Auckland, the biggest city of New Zealand, sits on a field of 53 volcanoes.

QUIZ HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

(CÂU ĐỐ: BẠN BIẾT BAO NHIÊU?)

Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions about English-speaking countries.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Lần lượt hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi về các quốc gia nói tiếng Anh.)

Example:

A: Where is the Statue of Liberty?

B: It's in New York. / I don't know. / I think it's in the USA.

1. Which country borders Canada?

2. Which country is also a continent?

3. What is the population of New Zealand?

4. How many stars are there on the US flag?

5. What oceans border the USA?

6. Where are the Niagara Falls?

7. What is the capital of Scotland?

8. What means of transport is a symbol of London?

9. Which English-speaking country is in Europe?

10. What is the biggest city by population in the USA?

Lan and Linda are talking about Linda's visit to the Hobbit Village in New Zealand. Rearrange the sentences to make a complete conversation. Then practise it with a friend.

(Lan và Linda đang nói về chuyến thăm của Linda đến Làng Hobbit ở New Zealand. Sắp xếp lại các câu để tạo thành một cuộc hội thoại hoàn chỉnh. Sau đó, luyện tập với bạn.)

_1_  Lan: Hi Linda, how was your visit to the Hobbit Village?

___ Linda: I saw the real setting where they made the hobbit movies: old-style houses, the farms, the inn…

___ Linda: No, we couldn't.

___ Lan: Did you do anything on the farm?

___ Lan: I'd love to feed them too. I'll visit the Hobbit Village one day.

___ Linda: It was fantastic! I had a very good time there.

___ Lan: Tell me what it was like.

___ Lan: Could you actually enter the houses?

___  Linda: I took pictures of the green pastures. They were beautiful, especially at sunset. I also fed some baby lambs.

Write the words below under the correct pictures.

(Viết các từ dưới đây dưới các hình ảnh đúng.)

Read the passage and write short answers to the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn và viết câu trả lời ngắn cho các câu hỏi.)

1. Where does the festival take place?

(Lễ hội diễn ra ở đâu?)

_____________________

2. How long does it last?

(Nó kéo dài bao lâu?)

____________________

3. What do the artists do before the festival?

(Các nghệ sĩ làm gì trước lễ hội?)

______________________

4. Who goes to the festival?

(Ai đi lễ hội?)

______________________

5. What does the festival help New Mexico show its visitors?

(Lễ hội giúp New Mexico thể hiện điều gì với du khách?)

_______________________

6. What does the festival bring to the city?

(Lễ hội mang lại điều gì cho thành phố?)

______________________

Read and complete the passage with the words in the box.

(Đọc và hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ trong hộp.)

DISNEYLAND

California is (1) _______ to one of the biggest and most famous entertainment parks in the world - Disneyland. Disneyland opened in 1955 with the slogan:

"The happiest place on (2) _______ ", and it soon became very popular. The number of visitors to the park has gone up very (3) _______ and adults.

In 2018, it attracted nearly 19 million visitors, both (4) _______  There are different kinds of entertainment throughout the park. Mickey's Soundsational Parade is (5) _______ most popular event. It celebrates songs from the most famous Disney films. During the parade, well-known Disney characters march along Main Street. (6) _______ dance along with the music, greet visitors, talk with children, and pose for photos. Everybody is  (7) _______ to join in the fun.

Another great attraction of the park is its fantastic fireworks (8) _______. During the busy season, the park offers the show nightly.

Read the passage and complete the summary in the box with the information from the passage.

(Đọc đoạn văn và hoàn thành phần tóm tắt trong hộp với thông tin từ đoạn văn.)

The ability to use English brings a lot of benefits to its users. It helps you learn many things by watching TV programmes and YouTube videos. It helps you communicate when you are travelling abroad. It also allows you to sing English songs, read English books, and make friends from many English-speaking countries.

In Asia alone, there are countries where English is a second, or official, language. It means people in these countries use English at schools, at work, and for public communication. These countries include India, Singapore, Nepal, the Philippines, and Pakistan. This means that if you know English, you can communicate when you visit these countries.

English users have a lot of (1) _______.

Name two benefits of knowing English:

- communicate when travelling

- (2) _______

- (3) _______

The word "second" in "second language" is similar to (4) _______

Name two countries where English is a second language:

- (5) _______

- (6) _______

Write complete sentences using the prompts.

(Viết các câu hoàn chỉnh bằng cách sử dụng các từ gợi ý.)

1. Grand Canyon / stunning natural wonder / the USA.

________________________

2. Canada / both English / French / mother tongues / about 80% / population.

__________________________

3. Australia/home/kangaroos / koalas.

__________________________

4. cities/Bath/Stratford Upon Avon / two famous tourist attractions / England.

_________________________

5. New Zealand / magical place / amazing natural beauty/friendly people.

________________________

Based on the information below, write a paragraph of about 70 words to introduce Canada.

(Dựa vào thông tin dưới đây, hãy viết một đoạn văn khoảng 70 từ để giới thiệu về đất nước Canada.)

Location: in North America

Population: over 35 million

Capital: Ottawa

Famous for: beautiful landscape, a rich culture and many places of interests

Places to visit: Heritage Park, Historical Landmark Tour of Victorian Grand City, Museum of Illusions, Canadian Museum of History ....

Weather: 25°C to 30°C (summer), -15°C to -40°C (winter)

Tạm dịch:

Vị trí: ở Bắc Mỹ

Dân số: hơn 35 triệu

Thủ đô: Ottawa

Nổi tiếng với: phong cảnh đẹp, nền văn hóa phong phú và nhiều địa điểm tham quan

Các địa điểm tham quan: Công viên Di sản, Tham quan Dấu tích Lịch sử của Thành phố Grand thời Victoria, Bảo tàng Giả tưởng, Bảo tàng Lịch sử Canada….

Thời tiết: 25°C đến 30°C (mùa hè), -15°C đến -40°C (mùa đông)