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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC LAO ĐỘNG – XÃ HỘI
Ban biên soạn:
1. Chủ trì: ThS. Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy
2. Thành viên: ThS. Nguyễn Thị Hoa
ThS. Nguyễn Thị Dung
BÀI GIẢNG
KỸ NĂNG ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH 1
READING 1
(Dùng đào tạo trình độ Đại học ngành Ngôn ngữ Anh)
LƯU HÀNH NỘI BỘ
HÀ NỘI, NĂM 2025
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INTRODUCTION
Reading 1 has been composed for learners starting to be familiar with IELTS
reading question types.
The book contains 8 units for classroom study. Each containing vocabulary
related to IELTS topics, two-three types of IELTS reading questions which make
learner be familiar with IELTS reading question format, prepare learners with basic
strategies for approaching each question type, also homework for self-study. There are
5 complete IELTS practice tests for further practice.
There are some useful tips to follow:
- Try to answer the questions without looking at a dictionary so you can develop
your ability of guessing the meaning of unknown words from context.
- Check your answers carefully and learn from the mistakes (if any).
- Try to revise what you have learnt and always complete any assignments before
the next lesson.
- Improve active vocabulary by reading and learning new words regularly,
especially paying attention to the synonyms and antonyms. Remember that vocabulary
is the foundation of the language.
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MAP OF THE UNITS
UNIT TITLE
CONTENTS
1. Great places to live
Reading 1: The world’s friendliest city
Table completion
Reading 2: The happiest country in the world
Note completion
2. People’s lives
Reading 1: Freya Stark, explorer and writer
Flow-chart completion
Short-answer questions
Reading 2: Mau Piailug, ocean navigator
True / False / Not Given
3. Getting from A to B
Reading 1: The electric revolution
Labelling a diagram
Reading 2: Traffic jams – no end in sight
Matching headings
4. It was all new once
Reading 1: Air conditioning
Multiple choice
Reading 2: Rubik’s Cube
Summary completion
5. Animal world
Reading 1: The life of the European bee-eater
Sentence completion
Reading 2: Humpback whale breaks migration record
Pick from a list
6. Being human
Reading 1: Making a change
Yes / No / Not Given
Reading 2: Reducing errors in memory
Summary completion with a box
7. Literacy skills
Reading: Speed reading
Matching information
Table completion
8. Tourist attractions
Reading: Here today, gone tomorrow
Summary completion
Matching features
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... i
MAP OF THE UNITS .............................................................................................................. ii
UNIT 1: GREAT PLACES TO BE ......................................................................................... 1
UNIT 2: PEOPLE’S LIVES .................................................................................................... 6
UNIT 3: GETTING FROM A TO B ..................................................................................... 14
UNIT 4: IT WAS ALL NEW ONCE .................................................................................... 21
UNIT 5: ANIMAL WORLD .................................................................................................. 27
UNIT 6: BEING HUMAN ..................................................................................................... 35
UNIT 7: LITERACY SKILLS .............................................................................................. 43
UNIT 8: TOURIST ATTRACTIONS .................................................................................. 49
PRACTICE TEST 01 ............................................................................................................. 56
PRACTICE TEST 02 ............................................................................................................. 66
PRACTICE TEST 03 ............................................................................................................. 76
PRACTICE TEST 04 ............................................................................................................. 86
PRACTICE TEST 05 ............................................................................................................. 96
WORKBOOK ....................................................................................................................... 106
UNIT 1 ................................................................................................................................... 107
UNIT 2 ................................................................................................................................... 110
UNIT 3 ................................................................................................................................... 114
UNIT 4 ................................................................................................................................... 117
UNIT 5 ................................................................................................................................... 120
UNIT 6 ................................................................................................................................... 124
UNIT 7 ................................................................................................................................... 128
UNIT 8 ................................................................................................................................... 131
REFERENCES .....................................................................................................................136
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UNIT 1: GREAT PLACES TO BE
STARTING OFF
1. Work in pairs. Write the names of the cities besides the photos 1-6
Amsterdam
Dubai
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Shanghai
Sydney
2. Which of the cities you would like to visit? Use these ideas to help you.
excellent shopping
friendly people
great food
lots to do
unusual buildings
lively festivals
spectacular scenery
READING 1: TABLE COMPLETION
1. You are going to read a passage about cities around the world. Before you
read, decide if these are good or bad aspects of cities. Write G (good) or B (bad).
1. friendly inhabitants G
2. fast public transport .......
3. crowded streets .......
4. a high crime rate .......
5. people in a hurry . ......
6. a relaxed lifestyle .......
2. Read the passage below quickly.
1. Which four cities are mentioned?
2. Which is the friendliest?
The world's friendliest city