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 Tape scripts cho bài nghe Tiếng anh 8 thí điểm 
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Table of Contents 
Unit 1: Leisure activities .................................................................................................... 2 
Unit 2: Life in the countryside ........................................................................................... 3 
Unit 3: Peoples of Viet Nam .............................................................................................. 3 
Review 1 ............................................................................................................................. 4 
Unit 4: Our customs and traditions .................................................................................... 5 
Unit 5: Festivals in Viet Nam ............................................................................................. 7 
Unit 6: Folk tales ................................................................................................................ 9 
Review 2 ........................................................................................................................... 10 
Unit 7: Pollution ............................................................................................................... 11 
Unit 8: English speaking countries ................................................................................... 13 
Unit 9: Natural disasters ................................................................................................... 14 
Review 3 ........................................................................................................................... 16 
Unit 10: Communication .................................................................................................. 18 
Unit 11: Science and technology ...................................................................................... 19 
Unit 12: Life on other planets ........................................................................................ 20 
Review 4 ........................................................................................................................... 21 
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Unit 1: Leisure activities 
 Listening (Page 13) 
Tape script 
Ngoc: In this week’s programme we’ll share with you some cool ways to hang out 
with your best friends after a busy week at school. Basically you can hang out 
indoors or outdoors. If you like staying indoors, ask your parents if you can invite 
one or two friends over. Make some popcorn! Watch a movie! It’s more comfortable 
than going to a cinema! Or if you’re feeling creative, you can make crafts together. 
You’ll feel satisfied once you finish something. If you fancy being outdoors, play 
some sports together. 
Football, badminton, biking you name it! Or it can simply be a relaxing walk in the 
park. All these activities are good for your physical health. Do you prefer something 
more exciting? Go downtown and do some people watching. It’s fun. If you like 
something more organised, go to cultural centres, libraries, and museums. Educate 
yourself while having fun! 
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Unit 2: Life in the countryside 
 Pronunciation (page 23) 
 Tape script 
I live in a mountain village. My parents often tell me stories about their life in the 
past. It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays. 
Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of earthen ones. Our houses are 
better equipped with electric fans and TVs. Thanks to the TV, we now know more 
about life outside our village. We don’t use oil lamps any more. We have electric 
lights which are much brighter. More villagers are using motorcycles for 
transport instead of riding a horse or walking. We – village children – no longer 
have to walk a long way and cross a stream to get to school, which is dangerous 
in the rainy season. Now there’s a new school nearby. We also have more visitors 
from the city. They come to experience our way of life. 
Unit 3: Peoples of Viet Nam 
 Listening (Page 33) 
 Tape script 
Five-coloured sticky rice is an important traditional dish of many ethnic minorities 
in the northern mountainous regions. People call the dish five-coloured sticky rice 
because it has five-coloured: red, yellow, green, purple and white. The things that 
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create the colours are not chemicals but natural roots and leaves. The five-coloured 
of the dish represent five elements of life according to Vietnamese beliefs: yellow is 
earth, red is fire, green is plants, white is metal, and purple or black is water. People 
believe that these five elements create harmony between heaven and earth. Five-
coloured sticky rice is usually made and enjoyed at Tet, in festivals and ceremonies, 
on special occasions, and whenever the family has guests. 
Review 1 
 Listening (Page 37) 
 Tape script 
LIFE IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE 
According to a recent survey by Country Life magazine, about 80 percent of Britain’s 
population dream of living in the countryside. In fact the countryside of England 
today shows the wealth of landowners and those who can afford to escape the busy 
and noisy city life. 
English village communities are often small and close. They are warm and usually 
welcoming. Maggie, who lives in North Yorkshire, says: ‘Village life is wonderful and 
safe for the kids. There is a great sense of community here. It is more relaxing and 
you can’t tell who has money and who doesn’t’. People in the English countryside 
use private transport more, and the environment hasn’t been spoilt much. 
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Unit 4: Our customs and traditions 
 Communication (Page 43) 
Tape script 
 In the UK we eat around the dining table. We follow lots of table manners. 
Firstly, we use cutlery – you know, knives, forks and spoons – to eat most of the food. 
We hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. You should hold the 
handle of the knife in your palm and your fork in the other hand with the prongs 
pointing downwards. There is also a spoon and a fork for dessert. When you fnish 
eating, you should place your knife and fork with the prongs upwards on your plate. 
Secondly, you should never use your own cutlery to take more food from the serving 
dish – use the serving spoon. Now if there’s bread on the table, you can use your 
hands to take a piece. Then break off a small piece of bread and butter it. Thirdly, 
if you are a guest, you have to wait until the host or hostess starts eating and you 
should ask another person to pass the food. Next, never chew with your mouth 
open and don’t talk with food in your mouth 
 Listening (Page 45) 
Tape script 
Today I’m going to tell you about the xoe dance, a traditional dance of the Thai 
ethnic group in Viet Nam. Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for 
generations. The xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a happy 
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and wealthy life. It is performed in both public and private gatherings such as 
celebrations, festivals or family reunions. 
The xoe dance has more than 30 forms based on the first six ancient forms. The 
most popular form is the xoe vong or ‘circle dance’ because it expresses social unity. 
People, young or old alike, join hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to 
the music. Besides the circle dance, there are dances with conical hats, paper fans 
or scarves. 
Old people say they shouldn’t break with this tradition because it reflects Thai 
culture and lifestyle. As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won’t 
grow and people won’t get married 
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Unit 5: Festivals in Viet Nam 
 Pronunciation (Page 53) 
Tape script 
A: Good morning. Can I ask you some questions about this festival? 
B: Yes, of course. 
A: What is the festival called? 
B: Ooc bom boc. It’s held by our ethnic group in Soc Trang on the 14th and 
15th evenings of the 10th lunar month. 
A: Who do you worship at the festival? 
B: Our Moon God. We thank him for giving us a good harvest and plenty of fsh 
in the rivers. 
A: What do you do during the festival? 
B: First, we have a worshipping ceremony at home, under the bamboo archway 
or at the pagoda. When the moon appears, the old pray to the Moon God and 
the children raise their clasped hands to the moon. 
A: Sounds great! So what are the offerings? 
B: Green rice flakes, coconuts, potatoes and pia cakes. 
A: Do you do any other activities after that? 
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B: Sure. Then we float beautiful paper lanterns on the river, and the next 
evening, we hold thrilling dragon boat races. 
 Listening (Page 55) 
Tape script 
The Giong Festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, 
Ha Noi. This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong. He is considered a 
mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight. 
He is worshipped for defending the country from foreign invaders - the An. 
Although this festival is held from the 6th to the 12th day of the 4th lunar month, 
people start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various 
festival performances one month beforehand. 
During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong 
Temple where a religious ceremony is performed. When night falls, a cheo play is 
performed. Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12th. 
This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural 
heritage. 
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Unit 6: Folk tales 
 Getting started (Page 59) 
Tape script 
1. A very old, traditional story from a particular place that was originally passed on 
to people in a spoken form – fable. 
2. An ancient story about brave people or magical events that are probably not true 
- fairy tale. 
3. An imaginary story typically involving magic or fairies, usually for children - folk 
tale. 
4. Traditional, imaginary short story that teaches a moral lesson; typically using 
animal characters – legend. 
 Listening (Page 65) 
Tape script 
Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who lived in a castle with their 
beautiful daughter. One night an ugly ogre captured the princess and put her in his 
tall, dark tower. The king and the queen were very sad. They promised to give gold 
to the knight that rescued the princess. Many knights wanted to rescue her. But they 
all ran away when they reached the tower and saw the ogre roaring with anger. 
One day a dragon was flying over the tower when he heard the princess cry for help. 
The dragon flew down to the tower, took a big fiery breath and blew the ogre far 
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away. The dragon rescued the princess from the tower and gently put her on his 
strong back. They flew back to the castle. The king and the queen were so happy. 
The dragon turned into a handsome prince and married the princess. They all lived 
happily ever after. 
Review 2 
 Listening (Page 69) 
Tape script 
After living in France for a few months, I realised that I really should stop trying to 
be so polite all the time. The French seem to find it annoying if you say things like 
‘I’m awfully sorry’ because they feel you are wasting their time. It must seem to them 
that the British spend their whole time apologising! The French don’t really make 
‘small talk‘ either. Chatting to strangers such as taxi drivers or shop assistants, 
especially politely, is seen as rather strange. And there is another interesting 
difference. People at dinner parties in France will expect to take part in a serious 
discussion. The guests are often asked their opinions on ‘big issues’. British people 
enjoy discussions about house prices and education. However, they are sometimes 
surprised if their guests want to talk about anything serious, such as politics or art. 
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Unit 7: Pollution 
 Communication (Page 11) 
Tape script 
Noise is constant and loud sound. To measure the loudness, or volume of sounds, 
people use a unit called a decibel. When a sound is louder than 70 decibels, it can 
cause noise pollution. Do you know that the noise from a vacuum cleaner or a 
motorcycle can result in permanent hearing loss after eight hours? The sounds of a 
concert are even more serious. They can reach as high as 130 decibels and may 
cause immediate and permanent hearing loss. Noise pollution can also lead to 
headaches and high blood pressure. If you are listening to music through 
headphones, and other people can hear it, it means the music is too loud and 
unsafe. If there seems to be a ringing or buzzing in your ears, it means the noise is 
affecting you and damaging your hearing. Wearing earplugs when you go to 
concerts or other loud events, and listening to music through headphones or 
headsets at safe levels can help you reduce the effects of noise pollution. 
 Listening (Page 13) 
Tape script 
Reporter: Does thermal pollution mean that bodies of water get hotter, Mr Nam? 
Mr Nam: Not always. Sometimes the water becomes colder, and that’s also thermal 
pollution. In general, thermal pollution means a change in the water temperature. 
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Reporter: That’s interesting! What causes it? 
Mr Nam: Power stations are one factor. They use water in the nearby lakes or rivers 
to cool their equipment, which heats up the water. Then they dump the hot water 
back into its source. 
Reporter: Are there any other causes? 
Mr Nam: Yes. Thermal pollution may also happen due to the discharge of cold water 
from reservoirs into warm rivers. 
Reporter: Thermal pollution can have dramatic effects. Right? 
Mr Nam: Certainly. Most aquatic creatures need a certain temperature to survive. 
Warmer water has less oxygen in it, and this can harm fish populations. Besides, 
warmer water can cause harmful algal blooms. This can change the colour of the 
water like in the first picture and, more seriously, the algae poisons the fish. 
Reporter: What can we do, Mr Nam? 
Mr Nam: In many places, they build cooling towers like in the second picture to cool 
down the water from power stations. 
Reporter: Anything else we can do?  
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Unit 8: English speaking countries 
 Listening (Page 23) 
Tape script 
Good morning. I hope you all had a good sleep. We are now heading for Wanaka. 
We arrive at the first destination, Puzzling World at 9.30. The first puzzling thing 
which welcomes you is the Leaning Tower. When you get inside the spacious café, 
you will find yourself among various wooden puzzles and games. The Illusion Room 
is a must-see as there’s nothing else like it in the world. Puzzling World is possibly 
the most photographed attraction in New Zealand. 
At 12.30 we leave for Lake Wanaka, New Zealand’s fourth largest lake. This ‘natural 
paradise’ has something for everyone. Adventure lovers may follow the biking and 
walking tracks through the park. Relaxation seekers may stay by the lake, taking a 
boat ride, or just sitting and watching its changing beauty. We meet up at 4 o’clock 
and the bus leaves at exactly 4.15. I hope 
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Unit 9: Natural disasters 
 A closer look 1 (Page 28) 
Tape script 
1. Yesterday, a terrible storm struck the rural area of Ha Giang Province. 
2. Villagers rushed into public shelters as soon as the volcano erupted. 
3. Hundreds of buildings were completely destroyed when the earthquake shook 
the city. 
4. The mudslide buried the whole village while people were still sleeping in their 
houses. 
5. The forest fire raged for eight hours and some animals were badly injured or 
killed. 
6. We managed to run out of the house into the street before the walls collapsed. 
 Communication (Page 31) 
Tape script 
Welcome to ‘Nature and You.’ Today we have asked our listeners around the world 
to call us to express their views on these two questions: ‘Are there more natural 
disasters now than there were in the past?’ and ‘Are we prepared to deal with 
natural disasters?’ 
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- Hi, I’m Sarah from Sydney, Australia. I think there are more natural disasters now 
than there used to be. Whenever I watch the news on TV, I see places that are 
flooded or affected by drought. I’m certain this is the result of climate change and 
global warming. 
- Hello, I’m Peter from London, England. I don’t think that there are more natural 
disasters now than in the past. But more are being reported on the news in shorter 
time periods. We’ve seen them so often on the news that we’ve become used to 
them. 
- Hi, everyone, I’m Nubita from Tokyo, Japan. I think recent earthquakes and 
tsunamis just show how unprepared we are to deal with them. Despite all the 
technology and knowledge available to us nowadays, many people become victims 
of natural disasters. 
- Good evening everyone, I’m Linh from Ha Noi, Viet Nam. I don’t think we can 
prepare for natural disasters as nobody knows when or where they are going to 
strike. It’s Nature’s way of reminding us who is in charge and that we should show 
more respect to the natural environment 
 Listening (Page 33) 
Tape script 
Nghe An Province was badly affected again when a typhoon hit the area last night. 
The storm began at around 11 p.m. and raged throughout the night. Dozens of 
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people were seriously injured and hundreds of others were left homeless. The severe 
winds caused extensive damage to property, including homes and businesses, 
particularly in Cua Lo, a coastal town in Nghe An. The storm had already weakened 
by the time emergency workers arrived in the area. Rescue operations have started 
and many people trapped in collapsed or damaged buildings have been freed. 
Workers are now clearing up the debris left behind by the severe storm. The 
government has already sent rescue equipment to Nghe An, as well as food and 
medical supplies. People left homeless have been taken to safe areas, where 
temporary accommodation will be built to house them. The weather bureau has 
issued flood warnings for Nghe An and nearby provinces as heavy rain is expected 
to continue over the next few days. 
Review 3 
 Listening (Page 37) – Part 4 
Tape script 
Nguyen: Is Singapore really as clean as it’s advertised? 
Phong: Yes, it is. 
Nguyen: How can they do that? 
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Phong: They have a very strict policy on keeping the environment clean. Before we 
started our tour, the tour guide warned us that we could be fined or arrested for 
spitting or littering. 
Nguyen: But how would they know? 
Phong: There are hundreds of officers in plain clothes. Their job is to blend into the 
crowd and spot anyone who breaks the law. 
Nguyen: What would happen if you did break the law? 
Phong: Well, for example, if you spat out your chewing gum in the street, you would 
be fined two hundred dollars. 
Nguyen: Really? But how could you know about it? 
Phong: There are posters in public places to tell people what they should or 
shouldn’t do. 
Nguyen: That’s a good idea. 
Phong: And from a young age, children are taught how to behave at school and in 
the family. 
Nguyen: Habits start early, right? 
Phong: Yes. Once you’ve learnt them, they become lifetime habits 
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Unit 10: Communication 
 Listening (Page 45) 
Tape script 
Reporter: Dr Minh Vu, what exactly is ‘netiquette’? 
Dr Minh Vu: The word is a combination of ‘net’ and ‘etiquette’. It’s a set of rules for 
behaving properly online. 
Reporter: Could you tell us the main rule of netiquette? 
Dr Mi