I. TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT
1. Nội dung
Function: Discuss things to do on vacation; Talk about a vacation
Grammar: Articles; The Past Simple and the Past Continuous with while and when
Pronunciation: Sound changes – “…a…” and “…the…”; Intonation – Past Continuous
Skills:
- Conversation Skill: Encouraging conversation
- Writing Skill: Using pronouns and possessives to make texts more personal
II. BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
Lesson 1
New words
a. Complete the words with the vowels (a, e, i, o, u, y)
1. v i e w
2. t _ w _ r
3. s _ g h t s _ _ _ n g
4. c _ s t l _
5. n _ t _ _ n _ l p _ r k
6. W _ r l d H _ r _ t _ g _ S _ t _
b. Fill in the blanks using the words in Task a.
1. Many people enjoy going ______________ when they go on vacation.
2. UNESCO says which place can be a ______________ The Palace of Versailles and the Eiffel Tower are famous examples of them in France.
3. Nelson Lakes ______________ is a popular place to visit in New Zealand. You can go hiking and camping there.
4. If you go to the top of the Tokyo Sky Tree, you can enjoy a great ______________ of the city.
5. The Sears ______________ in Chicago used to be the highest building in the world.
6. Framlingham ______________ was built in the 12th century and has high walls and 13 towers.
Reading
a. Read the blog post quickly. Order the picture.
Let’s Visit: Portugal
Portugal is one of Europe’s favorite vacation spots. We are going to look at some of its best sightseeing spots to see why tourists love it so much.
1. The kings and queens of Portugal once lived in the University of Coimbra, and it’s beautiful! It’s one of the oldest universities in Europe and is a World Heritage Site. Tickets are 10 euros or 20 euros if you want a tour guide. After looking around the rest of the university, visitors can climb the clock tower and enjoy a fantastic view over the city of Coimbra.
2. The Gerês mountain range is in the Penada – Gerês National Park. It is famous for its high mountains, beautiful lakes, and wildlife. Visitors can see different animals, including wolves and eagles. The park is very popular for hiking.
3. The Lisbon Oceanarium is a very large aquarium. There are four areas which have fish form the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic oceans. Outside the aquarium, visitors can see many sea birds and mammals.
4. The old town center in Guimarãme is a World Heritage Site. Guimarãmes was the first capital of Portugal, and the first king of Portugal was born here, too. It was many historical buildings and museums, and you will find yourself travel back in time while walking around this beautiful town. We love visiting Portugal and hope you will love it, too!
b. Now, read the blog post again and write True or False.
1. You should visit the clock tower to view the Gerês mountain range.
2. You can see some wild animals at the Penada – Gerês National Park.
3. All of the animals at the Lisbon Oceanarium are from Portugal.
4. The town where the first king of Portugal was born is now a World Heritage Site.
Grammar
a. Circle the correct article (a / an / the / zero article 0)
1. A / The Taj Mahal in India is a World Heritage Site.
2. The / 0 Australia is famous for its wildlife.
3. The / A castle, which was completed in 1886, is the most photographed place in Germany.
4. 0 / A Mountains in the UK are not very high.
5. I went to a museum and an art gallery in Moscow. The / 0 museum was very interesting.
6. Watching 0 / the soccer is very popular in Spain.
7. I went to a museum and 0 / an art gallery in Berlin. The art gallery was great.
8. I like the / 0 sightseeing.
b. Write the correct article (a, an, the, 0) in each sentence.
1. _____________ presents for my family, which I bought in Spain, were really nice.
2. I visited _____________ Great Wall when I went to China.
3. Going to see _____________ play in New York can be really fun.
4. I want to go to _____________ New Zealand because it’s so beautiful.
5. _____________ flying is the quickest way to travel internationally.
6. Having _____________ dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower would be so romantic.
7. _____________ museum, which is in Great Russel Street, is the most popular in the UK.
8. I went to a museum in Japan and was surprised because _____________ museum was so interesting.
Writing
Look at the pictures of Singapore and the information in the table. Write a paragraph about sightseeing in Singapore or another place you know. Write 100 to 120 words.
Lesson 2
New words
a. Match the words with the descriptions.
| 1. food poisoning | a. make someone or something late |
| 2. steal | b. sickness caused by bad food |
| 3. break down | c. a bell or other device that gives people warning of a fire in a building |
| 4. fire alarm | d. take something from a person or shop without permission |
| 5. delay | e. (of a machine or vehicle) stop working |
b. Fill in the blanks with the words from Task a. Make changes to the verb form if needed.
1. The plane had a problem, so our flight was _____________ until midnight.
2. Don’t eat those shrimp. They’ll give you _____________.
3. When you hear the _____________, exit using the stairs. Do not use the elevator.
4. Can I borrow your money? Someone _____________ my wallet last night.
5. My motorbike _____________, so I had to walk to work.
Listening
a. Aiden is talking to Emma about his Christmas vacation. Did he enjoy the trip?
b. Now, listen and answer the questions.
1. What happened to Aiden’s wife?
2. What did Ben hurt when he fell down the stairs?
3. What was stolen while Ben and Aiden were in the hospital?
4. Where did their car break down?
5. How long was the plane delayed?
Grammar
a. Combine the sentences using “when” or “while”
1. I was taking picture in the park. A monkey stole my camera.
2. (I went to take a bath.) I was standing in the bathroom. The fire alarm rang.
3. Helen was writing an email to her boss. Her laptop crashed.
4. (Mr. Johnson went on a business trip.) He was in a meeting. He started feeling sick.
5. We were waiting at the airport. They announced that our phone was delayed.
b. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.
1. The teacher ___________ (explain) a math problem when a bird ___________ (fly) in.
2. Louisa and her son were at home. While Louisa ___________ (read) the magazine, her son ___________ (start) to cry.
3. Everyone ___________ (watch) a gameshow when the TV ___________ (turn) off.
4. I stopped at the station kiosk. While I ___________ (buy) magazines, someone ___________ (steal) my bike.
5. They ___________ (sleep) when the fire alarm ___________ (go) off.
Writing
Look at the pictures. Write 120 to 150 words about Honami’s trip to India.
Lesson 3
Listening
a. Listen to a talk about an eco resort. Who is giving the talk?
1. someone staying at the resort
2. someone who works for the resort
b. Now, listen and circle True or False.
1. The bungalows all have a private pool.
2. The resort uses solar power.
3. The resort uses local ingredients.
4. You can hear the sounds of the jungle from your garden.
5. There are only activities for active people.
Reading
a. Read the text. Choose the best name for the resort.
1. The Golden Trees, Bali
2. The Golden Towers, New York
All of our bungalows are made from recycled materials and use solar power. Each one has its own private swimming pool and garden. They are surrounded by the forest and only a fifteen-minute drive to the beach.
We serve a breakfast buffet every morning, or you can dine in your garden while listening to the birds and monkeys in the nearby forest. If you enjoy fishing, our chef can barbecue anything you catch for lunch or dinner. In the evening, we have live music for you to enjoy.
We provide a lot of exciting activities for you to try, so you won’t ever get bored. You can go hiking in the jungle, and afterwards you can relax in our spa. We also have daily boat trips to some of the many beautiful islands where you can picnic on the beach and then swim with sharks. Don’t worry. They are basking sharks and won’t bite you.
We promise you this will be one of the best vacations of your life.
b. Read and answer the questions.
1. What are the bungalows made from?
2. What does each bungalow have?
3. What can the guests enjoy in the evening?
4. What does the resorts provide for guests?
5. What can guests do after hiking?
Writing Skill
You work at a resort and are welcoming new guests. Rewrite the sentences by replacing the underlined words with pronouns or possessives.
1. The bungalow you will stay in is located on the beach.
2. The resort we own is completely eco-friendly.
3. The guest can enjoy local dishes in our restaurant.
4. There are many activities for the guests to enjoy.
5. All the staff members hope the guest will enjoy the stay.
Planning
Imagine that you own an eco resort in Vietnam and want to write about it on your website. Answer the questions and make notes.
1. What is the resort called? Where is it located?
2. What are the rooms like?
3. What kind of foods does the restaurant serve?
4. What kind of activities can the guests do?
5. Why should people stay at your resort?
Writing
Now, use your note to write an article about your eco resort. Write 120 to 150 words.
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Review Unit 9
Listening
You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).The people below are looking for a place to go for their next vacation. There are descriptions of four tourist destinations. Decide which place would be the most suitable for the people below.
1. What happened to Tom?
2. Where is the girl going now?
3. What did the man like the most about his vacation?
4. What did Cassie do on vacation?
5. Where will they go tomorrow?
Reading
The people below are looking for a place to go for their next vacation. There are descriptions of four tourist destinations. Decide which place would be the most suitable for the people below.
A Crete, Greece
This beautiful island in the south of Europe is the dream destination of many beach – lovers with its whole sand beaches and color blue water. Visitors can stay at one of many world – class seaside resorts on the island and enjoy the famous Mediterranean dishes, the healthiest cuisine in the world, or go on sightseeing boat tours to nearby islands and lagoons
B Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
One of the greatest wildlife – watching destination on Earth, Serengeti is the home of millions of wild animals, including giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, and buffalos. Visitors can watch animals and birds as they move in large groups in search for water and food, or meet local people and learn about their culture. The view of the park from a hot air balloon at sunrise is also something not to be missed.
C Dubai, UAE
Dubai, a place unlike anywhere else on Earth, is a mix of beautiful modern architecture and non – stop entertainment. Let yourself be amazed by the Burj Khalifa – the tallest man – made structure in the world, take plenty of pictures in Dubai Miracle Garden with 45 million flowers, or hunt for bargains at Dubal Mall – The world’s largest shopping mall, where you can buy everything from clothes to cars, or even gold.
D Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It has many interesting historical places for tourists to visit including museums, art galleries, and castle. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a popular arts festival that attracts thousands of visitors. It’s and excellent place for sightseeing, so be sure to bring some good walking shoes and a camera.
Dylan and Mia love exploring new places. They are both keen swimmers and like places that are natural and unspoilt.
Jang – Mi is a student. She is studying photography at university and enjoys reading books about history. She wants to go somewhere she can explore and have fun taking photos.
Axel loves nature and outdoor activities. He likes photography and wants to take beautiful pictures with his camera. He doesn’t like crowed or noisy places.
