I. Bài tập tiếng Anh lớp 5 Unit 8: Bạn đang đọc sách gì?
Bài tập 1: Sắp xếp các từ theo đúng thứ tự:
1. Is/ gentle/ very/Tam/.
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2. Quang/ are/ you/ reading/ what/?
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3. It’s/ a/ story/ about/ two/ Vietnamese/ girls/.
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4. Tam/ and/ Cam/ are/ their/ names/.
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5. The/ favorite/ story/ of/ Tam/ and/ Cam/ is/ her/ story/.
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6. Snow/ White/ is/ so/ gentle/ and/ kind/.
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7. Aladdin/ is/ very/ clever/.
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8. Who/ is/ the/ main/ character/?
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9. May/ I/ borrow/ your/ book/?
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10. Can/ I/ finish/ it/ when/ you/ have/ it/?
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11. What/ is/ he/ like/ generous/?/ I/ think/ he/ is/.
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12. Do/ you/ like/ fairy/ tales/ or/ comic/ books/? /– I/ like/ both/ of/ them/.
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13. Do/ you/ like/ the/ fox/?/ – Yes,/ because/ he/ is/ clever/.
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14. What/ is/ your/ favorite/ book/?/ – /It’s/ Aladdin/ and/ the/ Magic/ Lamp/.
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15. Do/ you/ read/ books/ in/ your/ free/ time/?/– /Yes,/ I/ do/.
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Ex 3: Complete the sentences with the appropriate word and arrange them to create a coherent dialogue:
a. I understand. What are you currently (1)………………….?
b. How do you spend your (2)…………………. time?
c. No, I don’t. I (3)…………………. enjoy reading short stories.
d. A story about Halloween.
e. What book are you currently reading?
f. I read extensively. Fairy tales are my favorite.
g. (4)…………………. Snow White and the (5)…………………. Dwarfs. And you? Do you enjoy fairy tales? 1. ………
2. ………
3. ………
4. ………
5. ………
6. ………
7. ………
Ex 5: Respond to these questions about yourself:
1. Do you spend your free time reading books?
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2. Are you a fan of short stories, comic books, or fairy tales?
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3. What book are you currently reading?
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4. Who is your favorite character from a fairy tale?
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5. Can you describe what she/ he is like?
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Ex 7: Describe your favorite book:
In my free time, I enjoy reading ...................................................................................................... .
The book I like the most is ..................................................................................................................... .
The protagonist is .................................................................................................................. .
I admire him/ her because ................................................................................................................. .
Ex 8: Complete the sentences with appropriate words:
homework ground will Province periods visited with three Primary at
My name is Giang. I’m a student in Class 5B at Dong Da (1) …………………………….. School. I live with my parents and sister in Nam Dinh (2) …………………………….. My address is Flat 11, on the third (3)…………………………….. of Nam Dinh Tower. My city is large and busy but
I attend school from Monday morning until Friday morning. In the afternoons, I often complete my (4)…………………………….. Occasionally, I visit the library (5) …………………………….. with my friends. Evenings are spent at the English Club on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. Today, I have (6) …………………………….. lessons: Vietnamese, English, and PE. My favorite subject is Vietnamese, which I have four (7) …………………………….. each week.
Last summer, I traveled to Ha Noi with my uncle. We (8) …………………………….. visited Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, and Long Bien Bridge. We took numerous photos.
Next summer, my family (9) …………………………….. plans to visit Ha Long Bay. We might explore the caves and swim (10) …………………………….. in the sea. We expect to have a great time.
Ex 9. Rearrange the words to form a coherent sentence.
1. Can/ you/ where/ buy/ comic/ books/?
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2. I/ always/ talk/ to/ my/ friends/ in/ my/ free/ time
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3. Why do Linda and her brother read so many books?
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4. Did your mother read any books yesterday?
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5. Is Pete reading an English book or a fairy tale?
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6. Linda is reading a fantasy story in her bedroom.
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Ex 10. Identify the error in each sentence.
1. My friends, Hoa and Nga, just likes reading romantic stories.
a. enjoys b. romantic c. reading d. only
2. Which story do Quan and Hien enjoy? – They enjoy The Golden Starfruit Tree.
a. which b. enjoy c. story d. do
3. Look! Is that a ghost story? – Don't be frightened. It is merely a black cat.
a. frightened b. is that c. ghost story d. merely a black cat
4. Peter is currently reading a comic book titled 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'
a. is b. book c. reading d. comic
5. This afternoon, Lisa will visit the library to borrow some books.
a. borrowing b. visiting c. books d. will
Ex 11. Complete the gaps with an appropriate word from the box.
helpful ; P.E ; favorite ; week ; school ;
Today is Tuesday. Quan is at Tran Thai Tong Primary (1)………….. He has four classes: Vietnamese, Maths, English, and (2)……………….. Quan has English three times a (3)………………. His English teacher, Miss Hien, is kind and (4)………….. English is one of Quan’s (5)…………….. subjects because he enjoys reading English short stories and comic books. Quan also likes to chat online with his foreign friends such as Tony, Hakim, Linda, and Peter.
Ex 12. Fill in the conversation with the sentences provided. Then practice it with a friend.
A. This afternoon, I'm heading to the library
B. I’ll collect you at 2 p.m
C. I’m currently engrossed in a book
D. Please hold on for a moment
E. I’m reading the tale titled 'The Little Mermaid'
Minh: Hi, could I talk to Nam?
Linh: (1). ________
Nam: It’s Nam speaking.
Minh: Hello, Nam. What are you up to?
Nam: Just relaxing. (2)___________________________
Minh: Oh really? Do you enjoy reading? Which book are you currently reading?
Nam: Oh, the Grimms' fairy tales. (3) _______
Minh: That sounds great. Oh, I almost forgot. (4) _______ Would you like to join me?
Nam: Sure, I’m planning to visit the library as well. I need to check out some
books.
Minh: Perfect! (5)___________________________.
Nam: Absolutely. See you then.
Minh: See you later!
II. Answers for English Exercise Unit 8 Grade 5 What are you reading?
Ex 1: Arrange the words in the correct sequence:
1 - Tam is very kind-hearted.
2 - Quang, what are you currently reading?
3 - It's a tale about two Vietnamese girls.
4 - They are named Tam and Cam.
5 - Her preferred tale is the one of Tam and Cam.
6 - Snow White is both gentle and kind-hearted.
7 - Aladdin is extremely clever.
8 - Who is the protagonist?
9. Could I borrow your book?
10 - You can have it once I am done with it.
11 - What is his personality like? - I believe he is quite generous.
12 - Do you prefer fairy tales or comic books? - I enjoy both equally.
13 - Do you enjoy the fox character? - Yes, because he is smart.
14 - What book do you like the most? - It's Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
15 - Do you read your book during your leisure time? - Yes, I do.
Ex 3: Complete the blanks with appropriate words and then arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a coherent dialogue:
1 - reading; 2 - free; 3 - like; 4 - Snow; 5 - Seven;
1 - b; 2 - f; 3 - a; 4 - g; 5 - c; 6 - e; 7 - d;
Ex 4: Find the odd one out:
1 - d; 2 - a; 3 - b; 4 - b; 5 - d;
6 - d; 7 - a; 8 - d (Mẹ cám - phụ nữ phụ) hoặc b (Cinderella - nhân vật đến từ truyện khác);
9 - d; 10 - d;
Ex 5: Respond to questions about yourself:
1 - Yes, I do.
2 - I enjoy reading fairy tales.
3 - Currently, I'm reading Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
4 - I have a fondness for Snow White.
5 - She is kind-hearted and attractive.
Ex 7: Describe your favorite book:
I enjoy reading ......................fairy tales............................. during my leisure time.
The book I cherish the most is ...................Cinderella.............................
The protagonist is ...................Cinderella.............................
I appreciate him/ her because ......................kind and gentle................................
Ex 8: Complete the blanks with appropriate words:
My name is Giang. I’m in Class 5B at Dong Da (1) ……………primary….. School. I live in Nam Dinh (2) ………province…….. with my parents and sister. My address is Flat 11, the third (3)…… floor…….. of Nam Dinh Tower. My city is large, bustling, but
I attend school from Monday morning until Friday morning. In the afternoons, I often do my (4)………homework…….. Occasionally, I visit the library (5) ………with….. my friends. On Monday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings, I go to the English Club. I have (6) ………three…….. classes today: Vietnamese, English, and PE. Vietnamese is my favorite subject, which I have four (7) ………times….. a week.
Last summer, I traveled to Ha Noi with my uncle. We (8) ……visited….. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, and Long Bien Bridge. We took many photos.
Next summer, my family (9) ………will…….. be traveling to Ha Long Bay. We might visit the caves and swim (10) … in…….. the ocean. It will be a lot of fun.
Ex 9. Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences.
1. Where/ you/ buy/ books/ comic/ can/?
...........Where can you purchase comic books?...........
2. I/ talk/ to/ my/ friends/ always/ in/ my/ spare/ time
............I frequently chat with my friends during my free time...............
3. do/ read/ Linda/ and/ so/ her/ brother/ why/ many/ books/?
................Why do Linda and her brother read so many books?............
4. did/ your/ books/ read/ mother/ any/ yesterday/?
............Did your mother read any books yesterday?...............
5. Is Pete reading a fairy tale or an English book?
...............Is Pete reading a fairy tale or an English book?...........
6. Linda is reading a fantasy story in her bedroom
....................Linda is reading a fantasy story in her bedroom.................
Ex 10. Identify the error in each sentence.
1 - a; 2 - d; 3 - c; 4 - b; 5 - a;
Ex 11. Complete each blank with an appropriate word from the list.
helpful ; P.E ; favourite ; week ; school ;
Today is Tuesday. Quan is at Tran Thai Tong Primary (1) ……school……….. He has four classes: Vietnamese, Maths, English, and (2) …………P.E……….. Quan has English three times a (3) ……week………. Miss Hien teaches English. She is a kind and (4) ……helpful………. teacher. English is one of Quan’s (5) …………favourite……….. subjects because he enjoys reading English short stories and comic books. Quan also enjoys chatting online with his international friends like Tony, Hakim, Linda, and Peter.
Ex 12. Finish the dialogue with the given sentences. Then practice it with a partner.
A. This afternoon, I'm heading to the library
B. I'll come by and get you at 2 p.m.
C. I'm currently engrossed in a book
D. Please wait a moment
E. I'm reading 'The Little Mermaid'
Minh: Hi, could I speak with Nam, please?
Linh: (1). D. Please hold on a moment_
Nam: This is Nam speaking.
Minh: Hello, Nam. What are you up to?
Nam: Not much. (2)C. I’m simply reading a book__
Minh: Is that so? Do you enjoy reading books? Which one are you currently reading?
Nam: Yes, I’m into Grimms' fairy tales. (3) _____E. I’m currently reading “The Little Mermaid”_______
Minh: That sounds great. Oh, I almost forgot. (4) _A. I’m heading to the library later today. Would you like to join me?
Nam: Sure, I’d love to go to the library as well. I need to borrow a few
books.
Minh: Awesome! (5)B. I’ll come by to pick you up at 2 p.m____.
Nam: Absolutely. See you then. .
Minh: Goodbye!