1. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi.)

1. Because there is an increase in cyberbullying, many schools have to update their anti-bullying policies.

→ Because of the _____________________________________________.

2. Although the police are using new methods to control crime in the city, crime figures are still high.

→ Despite _________________________________________________________.

3. Many teenagers have to deal with physical bullying. They also have to deal with cyberbullying.

→ In addition ___________________________________________________.

4. Many teenagers are afraid or not sure if they are bullied or not, so they don’t do anything about their situation.

→ __________________________. Therefore, _______________________________.

5. In spite of developing health problems, some people continue to drink too much.

→ Although ________________________________________________________.

6. Because of test anxiety, some students suffer from stress and fail to do well in their exams.

→ Because _____________________________________________________.

7. I’m getting anxious about my English exam, and I don’t think I have enough time to revise

for it.

→ _________________________________. Besides, ___________________________.

8. The Internet is a great source of information, but it may not be reliable.

→ ________________________________. However, ____________________________.

2. Use the words and phrases below, and add some words where necessary to make meaningful sentences. Change the verb forms if necessary.

(Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ dưới đây, và thêm một số từ nếu cần thiết để tạo thành câu có nghĩa. Thay đổi các hình thức động từ nếu cần thiết.)

1. Although / his parents / not approve of / his friends / he / continue / hang out / them.

2. City dwellers / get / richer. / By contrast / rural areas / become / poorer.

3. Our campaign / aim / help / poor / people / by / create / jobs opportunities / for them.

4. We / hope / you / would consider / our proposal / because / it / could help / our school / become / safer place / everyone.

5. People / all ages / take part / campaign / last week. / Moreover / a famous singer / come / perform / one of our events.

6. Parents / start / campaign / reduce / violent content / TV / as / they / believe / it / harmful / children.

7. We / need / draw / people’s attention / pressing / social issues / such as / poverty / crime / our city.

8. Body shaming / very serious / issue / teenagers / nowadays / although / many people / not feel / comfortable / talk about it.

3. Write a proposal (150-180 words) to the local authority about organising charity events. Use the suggested ideas below to help you. You can also add your own ideas.

(Viết một đề xuất (150-180 từ) cho chính quyền địa phương về việc tổ chức các sự kiện từ thiện. Sử dụng các ý tưởng gợi ý dưới đây để giúp bạn. Bạn cũng có thể thêm ý tưởng của riêng bạn.)

Title: Organising charity events to help poor, needy, and homeless people

(Tiêu đề: Tổ chức các sự kiện từ thiện giúp đỡ người nghèo, cơ nhỡ, vô gia cư)

Who: people who are interested and free to help, especially cooks and hairdressers

(Ai: những người quan tâm và sẵn sàng giúp đỡ, đặc biệt là đầu bếp và thợ làm tóc)

When: weekends

(Khi nào: cuối tuần)

Duration: three months

(Thời lượng: ba tháng)

Where: City Park

(Ở đâu: Công viên thành phố)

Activities: cooking and serving free meals, free haircuts, giving away donated food

(Hoạt động: nấu ăn và phục vụ bữa ăn miễn phí, cắt tóc miễn phí, tặng đồ ăn quyên góp)

Goals:

– to raise awareness of the issue

– to encourage kindness in the community

– to help the poor and homeless

– to understand their needs

(Mục tiêu:

- nâng cao nhận thức về vấn đề

- khuyến khích lòng tốt trong cộng đồng

- giúp đỡ người nghèo và người vô gia cư

– để hiểu nhu cầu của họ)

Title: Organising charity events to help poor, needy, and homeless people

To: ______________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________

Prepared by: _______________________________

1. Introduction:

2. Details about the event:

3. Goals and benefits:

4. Conclusion: