Bài tập Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 Global Success - Unit 8 - Phần: Listening (Có đáp án)

 Let's move on to transportation. Gas prices can be unpredictable, but technology could 
be a way to help you save. There are plenty of websites and apps that can help you 
locate which gas station in your area might be offering the cheapest prices. Depending 
on how often you drive and where you live, you may consider 8._______________ 
altogether. Public transportation might be one option, and there are a number of car-
sharing programs that allow you to affordably rent vehicles short-term. For the truly 
dedicated, how about biking? It's certainly a cost-effective and healthy alternative to 
both driving and public transportation.
It can be easy to follow others into 9._____________, but try getting creative and 
occasionally plan activities with your friends and family ahead of time. That can help 
you avoid temptations like a spontaneous meal out. Saving money doesn't have to 
mean sacrificing fun. It pays to take some time to figure out where you're spending 
and what you're willing to cut back on. You don't necessarily have to do the math on 
every single decision you make, but being mindful of where your money is going and 
how 10._______________ here or there can add up over the long run can help you get 
creative and find your own ways to trim costs every day.
Exercise 2. Listening comprehension. Listen to the recording and and decide if 
the following statements are True (T) or False (F) (Track 3.5)
 T F
 1. Robert is doing an essay about artists who raise ethical 
 issues through their work. ￿ ￿
 2. Alice suggests writing about street artists like Banksy for 
 the Art project. ￿ ￿
 3. Banksy's friends are not committed to helping him remain 
 anonymous. ￿ ￿
 4. Banksy initially started with stencils and spray cans to speed 
 up the painting process. ￿ ￿
 5. Banksy's art often addresses environmental issues and 
 pollution. ￿ ￿
 6. The mural of the protestor throwing a bouquet of flowers 
 symbolizes peaceful protest. ￿ ￿
 7. Banksy's most popular image is a girl with a red heart-
 shaped balloon. ￿ ￿
 8. Banksy's art is always straightforward, and the meaning is 
 obvious. ￿ ￿
 9. Banksy believes in fairness and equality and often uses his 
 art to make statements about the treatment of animals. ￿ ￿
 10. The mural with the leopard escaping from a cage 
 represents the idea of freedom. ￿ ￿ helping him remain anonymous. I don’t know much about his background – nobody does – 
but I can tell you about his murals and his painting techniques if you like.
R: Yes, that would be good.
A: OK, he started off with traditional painting onto walls and then later he started using 
stencils and spray cans to speed up the painting process. When you want your identity to 
remain a secret you don’t want to hang around the streets too long doing something illegal! I 
mean, he is committing an offence.
R: Yeah, I suppose he is. Right, let me just finish writing that down. OK, so what’s he trying 
to achieve with all this – what does he believe in?
A: Well, he’s quite political – he calls himself an activist and he’s against authority in 
general. He has strong beliefs about people and the way we live our lives. Some of his art 
draws our attention to the state of the environment and pollution, like this mural of a boy 
catching snowflakes in his mouth – only if you look closer, it’s not snowflakes, but ash. He 
painted it on a garage in an industrial town in Wales.
R: Yikes. So what other issues is he most interested in?
A: He’s anti-war, so some of his murals aim to raise awareness of the stupidity of war. Look, 
I’ll show you on this website about him.
R: Ah, right. I like the one of the protestor who’s about to throw a bouquet of flowers.
A: Yes, that’s a good one and it’s quite obvious what it’s about – it stands for peaceful 
protest. Banksy also does a lot of paintings of children and animals. His most popular image 
is a girl with a red heart-shaped balloon.
R: Oh yes, I love that one. But it’s a bit sad – the balloon is floating away from the little girl. 
I’m not sure what the underlying message is, but his art really makes you think, doesn’t it?
A: Yes, that’s right. The meaning isn’t always obvious but I know he’s a strong believer in 
fairness and equality – that’s why he’s a good subject for your essay. This one has a clear 
message – he often uses his art to make statements about the treatment of animals.
R: It’s so clever – you think the leopard is escaping from a cage but then you realise it’s a 
bar-code. What does that mean?
A: I’m not sure, but as I said, it makes you think. That’s his aim.