Topic 2:Saving energy

1. I have about an hour per day spending on my favorite hobbies and other things. In these time, I usually listening to music, play games...

2. I think those activities such as playing sport, praticing piano or some kind of instrument, learn how to bake cakes,... Because teenagers really need to grow their physical condition and other skills too.

3. I don't think that parents should decide that for teenagers. At these ages, teenagers need to feel free to do things they like. But parents can give advice for their children.

4. The advantages of using technology in leisure activities are like they can help us to get more information on the internet that could be useful for our activities, technology may bring a comfortable feeling when we work… But the disadvantage that if we use computer or mobile phone too much, it would be harmful for our health.

5. To me, the Vietnamese student would usually do activities such as going to a football match that is an activity that boys really love, or going shopping, hanging out at the café’s or just simply go to a place and do the homework together.

6. Option 1: I mostly like to live in the city because of course it is more modern, comfortable and convenient. I can go to many interesting places and do things that is not possible in the countryside.(Ex: Go to the shopping mall, play games at the arcade…)

Option 2: I always love to be in the countryside. Because it’s really a peaceful place with no noisy sounds of the city at all. And the countryside is beautiful, of course I can do some activities that is not possible in the city too. (Ex: go fishing, feed animals,…)

7. Well, the “nomadic life” to me it’s really interesting. You can go to anywhere you like, travel and see lots of different things. But the fact is, you can’t see your family very often. That cause a little homesick.

8. Option 1: Yes. I do feel that the countryside is boring. There is no wi-fi, no shopping mall, and the other interesting places in the city too. It’s really inconvenient when you’ll have to go very far to buy things and you just can’t do anything fun.

Option 2: I don’t really on it. I think the countryside is quite nice place to live. Although it’s a bit inconvenient but there are still lots of things to do. I’m quite a nature person, I love to do activities such as going fishing, picking mushrooms in the forest, feed the cows,… Lots of interesting things that you can do when you are close to the nature.

9. Well, the world is growing everyday and of course there are changes in the country life too. Things are not being so rustic as we used to know. Now there are different things such as new and more modern schools, they built a bigger and nicer street, the people’s farming work is getting easier because there are more equipment, they built more shops… in the residential…

10. In Viet Nam, terraced fields often appear at mountainous places such as Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La, Sa Pa – Lao Cai,…

11. I think most ethnic people in Vietnam live on farming.

12. The ethnic people in SaPa are mostly H’Mong people. They wear they traditional costumes and work for their life. Usually, women make brocades and sell them to tourists or customers, when people here do farming, they wear a weaving basket on their back...

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13. I think Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam because it is the day when the people in the family is gather to do something.

What does Tet occur?

The first day of the Lunar New Year

What do you prepare for Tet?

I prepare decorations, fruit, candies

What kinds of flowers do you buy?

Cherry blossoms and apricot blossoms

What do you often do on Tet?

I often make banh chung, and I visit my family

What do children often receive on Tet ?

Lucky money

TOPIC 2: Travel

Tell name of some interesting places in Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town, Sword lake, Hue ancient capital, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, ...

Which places do you want to go? Why ?

I want to go to QUoc Tu Giams because it is considered the first university in Vietnam

What place in Gia Lai province is attracting tourists?

i think Phu Cuong Waterfall Gia Lai is

TOPIC 3: Festival

Tell the name of some festivals in Vietnam.

New Year, elephant racing festival, ...

Which did you take part in recently?

I participated in the elephant racing festival

TOPIC 4: World wonders

Tell the name of  some wonders in the world.

Tokyo Tower, the Statue of Liberty,..... 

What are the famous wonders in Vietnam?

Ha Long Bay, National Park; Phong Nha - Ke Bang, Phu Vuon Island; Ba Be National; National Hoang Lien Son Range

Have you been there yet?

I have been to Ha Long Bay, the rest have not

Which place do you like to visit? Why?

I like Ha Long Bay, because it is called the most beautiful uan in Vietnam

TOPIC 5: A vacation

Tell the name of  some interesting places in Vietnam

Ha Noi capital; Fansipan; Ninh Binh; Ha Long Bay; Phong Nha- Ke Bang; .........

When did you go?

Around July

Who did you go with?

My family

What did you visit?

Halong Bay

Where did you stay there?

In a hotel

How long did you stay there?

For a week

What did you buy?

Lots of souvenirs

What did you do?

Swam in the sea, explored caves, sailed around the islands 

How dd you feel?

Very happy

Đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi

Tet, one of the most important festivals in Vietnam , usually occurs around the end of January and the beginning of february or on the fist days based on the lunar calendar . Tet holiday is a wonderful occasion for Vietnamese families to celebrate in which people will dress new fancy clothes,reunite together, and serve some special traditional food . Vietnamese people usually dress new clothes during Tet holiday. The clothing in this occasion is spacial and colorful. Adults wear "Ao dai " while chidren wear new and fashionable clothes which their parents usually buy for them before Tet. Moreover , the warm atmosphere of the reunion that it brings to families is also an imporant thing to know about Tet. They give the greeting wishes to each other . Children may be the most excited because they can receive lucky money from the elders. One of the most meaningful things about Tet is united meal because people can enjoy traditional food together such as Banh Chung , Banh Tet , Vietnamese sausage , sticky rice or candied fruits

1.When does tet take place ?

It takes place around the end of January and the beginning of february or on the first day based on the lunar calendar

2.Do both adults and children wear the traditional dress at Tet ?

No, they don't

3.Why are children so excited about Tet ?

Because they can receive lucky money from the elders

4.What do Vietnamese people often do in the fist morning of tet?

They give the greeting wishes to each other

5.According to the passage , what are specialities people can enjoy at Tet?

People can enjoy traditional food together such as Banh Chung , Banh Tet , Vietnamese sausage , sticky rice or candied fruits

1. I have about an hour per day spending on my favorite hobbies and other things. In these time, I usually listening to music, play games...

2. I think those activities such as playing sport, praticing piano or some kind of instrument, learn how to bake cakes,... Because teenagers really need to grow their physical condition and other skills too.

3. I don't think that parents should decide that for teenagers. At these ages, teenagers need to feel free to do things they like. But parents can give advice for their children.

4. The advantages of using technology in leisure activities are like they can help us to get more information on the internet that could be useful for our activities, technology may bring a comfortable feeling when we work… But the disadvantage that if we use computer or mobile phone too much, it would be harmful for our health.

5. To me, the Vietnamese student would usually do activities such as going to a football match that is an activity that boys really love, or going shopping, hanging out at the café’s or just simply go to a place and do the homework together.

6. Option 1: I mostly like to live in the city because of course it is more modern, comfortable and convenient. I can go to many interesting places and do things that is not possible in the countryside.(Ex: Go to the shopping mall, play games at the arcade…)

Option 2: I always love to be in the countryside. Because it’s really a peaceful place with no noisy sounds of the city at all. And the countryside is beautiful, of course I can do some activities that is not possible in the city too. (Ex: go fishing, feed animals,…)

7. Well, the “nomadic life” to me it’s really interesting. You can go to anywhere you like, travel and see lots of different things. But the fact is, you can’t see your family very often. That cause a little homesick.

8. Option 1: Yes. I do feel that the countryside is boring. There is no wi-fi, no shopping mall, and the other interesting places in the city too. It’s really inconvenient when you’ll have to go very far to buy things and you just can’t do anything fun.

Option 2: I don’t really on it. I think the countryside is quite nice place to live. Although it’s a bit inconvenient but there are still lots of things to do. I’m quite a nature person, I love to do activities such as going fishing, picking mushrooms in the forest, feed the cows,… Lots of interesting things that you can do when you are close to the nature.

9. Well, the world is growing everyday and of course there are changes in the country life too. Things are not being so rustic as we used to know. Now there are different things such as new and more modern schools, they built a bigger and nicer street, the people’s farming work is getting easier because there are more equipment, they built more shops… in the residential…

10. In Viet Nam, terraced fields often appear at mountainous places such as Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La, Sa Pa – Lao Cai,…

11. I think most ethnic people in Vietnam live on farming.

12. The ethnic people in SaPa are mostly H’Mong people. They wear they traditional costumes and work for their life. Usually, women make brocades and sell them to tourists or customers, when people here do farming, they wear a weaving basket on their back...

Guided Questions

1) Level knowledge

a)Do you like Tet hoiday?Why?

=> Yes,I like because I can get lucky money

b)Who usually look forward Tet ? Why?

=> Children usually look forward Tet because they like to get lucky money

2) Level 2.Comprehension

a. Name some custom in different places in Viet Nam at Tet ?

b. What is special food at Tet holiday?

=> It's Banh Chung

c. What kind of food do you like best at Tet ? Why?

=> I like Banh Chung best because it's delicious

d. What are the traditional flowers at Tet?

=> They are apricot blossom and peach blossom

e. What do you often do before Tet?

=> I often paint and decorate my house before Tet

f. What are chilfren received at Tet?

=> Children are receive lucky money at Tet

3)Level 3.Application

a.What activity do you like best at Tet?

=> I like to watch fireworks best

b.What shouldn't people do during Tet?

=> They shouldn't eat shrimp during Tet

4) Level 4.Analysis:

a. Do you like Tet holiday? Why/Why not?

=> Yes,I like because I can get lucky money

b.Do you think Tet is important? Why?Why not?

=> Yes,I do because Tet is the time for family gatherings

c. Can you tell me some differences between Tet in the past and Tet now?

=> Yes I can. They are: In the past, I didn't go to the market with my mother and I didn't watch fireworks but Tet now, I will going to the market and I will watching fireworks

5) Level 5.Synthesis:

- Can you give your friends some advices about the wrong things which we shouldn't be done at Tet?

=> Yes,I can.They are: - We shouldn't eat shrimp

- We shouldn't swear

- We shouldn't ask lucky money

6)Level 6:Evaluation

-Should we combine New Year with Lunar New Year into one ? Why(not)?

=> No, we shouldn't because I think it's not tradional of our country

​MẤY CÂU NÀY ĐỀU DO MK TỰ LÀM NÊN CÓ GÌ SAI BN THÔNG CẢM NHATICK CHO MK NHÁ

​I . Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentensec :
1. My uncle cook very well .He is a good...cooker...(cook)
2. ......Children...... Shouldn't stay up late ( Child )
3. Many Danish people have a very loud traditional way of the New Year......celebration...... ( celebrate )
4. The Truong Sa Islands are.....larger.... than the Hoang Sa Islands ( large )
5. Hoang is the ....best........ students in our class ( good )
6. Phong is telling the interviewer about New Year .........celebration........... In Viet Nam ( Celebrate )
7. Can you tell me the things you like and.......unlike........ About your neighborhood ? ( like )
8. Non Nuoc is one of the most beautiful .......beaches......... In the world ( beach )
9. New Year is an important .....traditional............ Festival in the USA ( Tradition )
10. Tet is the .......busiest..... Time of the year ( busy )
11. Ha Long Bay in VietNam's most beautiful natural ......wonder........ )( wonderful ).
12. .......Does..... Your brother ..........do....... Judo every night ? ( do )
13. These students ........aren't studying........ In the room at the moment ( not study )
14. This year we .........celebrate....... Tet at the end of January ( celebrate )
15. Let's. .........sing......... an English song ( sing )

1. My uncle cook very well .He is a good..cooker....(cook)
2. ......Children...... Shouldn't stay up late ( Child )
3. Many Danish people have a very loud traditional way of the New Year.......celebration..... ( celebrate )
4. The Truong Sa Islands are.....larger.... than the Hoang Sa Islands ( large )
5. Hoang is the .......best..... students in our class ( good )
6. Phong is telling the interviewer about New Year ..........celebration.......... In Viet Nam ( Celebrate )
7. Can you tell me the things you like and.....unlike.......... About your neighborhood ? ( like )
8. Non Nuoc is one of the most beautiful ........beaches........ In the world ( beach )
9. New Year is an important ...........traditional...... Festival in the USA ( Tradition )
10. Tet is the .....busiset....... Time of the year ( busy )
11. Ha Long Bay in VietNam's most beautiful natural ......wonder........ )( wonderful ).
12. .....Does....... Your brother .........do........ Judo every night ? ( do )
13. These students .........isn't studing....... In the room at the moment ( not study )
14. This year we .........celebrate....... Tet at the end of January ( celebrate )
15. Let's. .......singing........... an English song ( sing )

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