Work in pairs. Prepare to do the task in exercise 3.
- Choose three activities that you would like to do using the list in exercise 1 or your own ideas. Make sure you and your partner choose different activities.
- Make notes about:
a. why you want to do the activities you have chosen.
b. why you do not want to do the activities your partner has chosen.
My three activities: surfing, climbing, kayaking
(Ba hoạt động của tôi: lướt sóng, leo núi, chèo thuyền kayak)
My partner’s three activities: hiking, hang-gliding, mountain biking
(Ba hoạt động của đối tác của tôi: đi bộ đường dài, đi tàu lượn, đạp xe leo núi)
a. why you want to do the activities you have chosen.
(tại sao bạn muốn thực hiện các hoạt động bạn đã chọn.)
- suitable location.
(vị trí phù hợp.)
- enjoy new feelings on the water.
(tận hưởng cảm giác mới lạ trên mặt nước.)
- beautiful view on the top of a mountain.
(góc ngắm cảnh đẹp trên đỉnh núi.)
b. why you do not want to do the activities your partner has chosen.
(tại sao bạn không muốn thực hiện các hoạt động mà đối tác của bạn đã chọn.)
- have to walk long distances.
(phải đi bộ đường dài.)
- have to buy special equipment.
(phải mua thiết bị đặc biệt.)
- it’s tiring.
(nó mệt mỏi.)
4. Work in pairs. Discuss with your partner the festival in Viet Nam that you like best. Use the word web below to take notes.
5. Now use the notes to write an article about this festival for the school website. Remember to add any necessary connectors below to make compound and complex sentences.
don't copy internet :)
USE IT! Work in pairs. Complete the questions with phrases from this page and your own ideas. Then ask and answer the questions. Use the key phrases in your answers.
1. What’s the best age to __________?
2. Do you think that you’ll _________ one day? Why (not)?
3. What do you want to do when ____________?
4. When do you think you’ll _________?
1. What’s the best age to get a boyfriend?
Maybe I’ll get a boyfriend when I am about 18 – 20 years old.
2. Do you think that you’ll get rich one day? Why (not)?
Yes, of courses. Hopefully, I’ll get rich one day. Because I am working so hard every day and I believe in a bright future.
3. What do you want to do when you get old?
When I get old, I want to travel around the country.
4. When do you think you’ll get married?
I might get married when I am about 28 years old.
Read the task below. Think about what ideas and vocabulary you will need for each point. Use notes 1-3 below to help you.
You are planning to go away for a few days with your penfriend while he or she is visiting you this summer. Discuss your ideas with your penfriend. Make a decision about each of these four points.
• Choice of destination
• Accommodation
• Holiday activities
• What you need to take with you
1 Think about destinations you know well and can talk about.
2 Use the lists of words in exercises 1 and 5.
3 Think about clothing, equipment (for activities) and entertainment (books, gadgets, etc.).
Possible ideas and vocabulary for each point:
Choice of destination:
- Places of interest in your area (e.g. museums, historical sites, natural parks)
- Nearby cities or towns with good transport links
- Beaches, mountains, lakes, or other scenic areas
- Tourist attractions or events (e.g. festivals, concerts, sports matches)
- Places that offer activities or experiences your penfriend might enjoy (e.g. hiking, surfing, shopping, trying local cuisine)
- Budget and time constraints
Vocabulary: location, scenery, attractions, transportation, accessibility, tourism, budget, preferences
Accommodation:
- Types of accommodation available in your area (e.g. hotels, hostels, B&Bs, apartments)
- Location and proximity to points of interest or transportation
- Cost and amenities (e.g. Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking)
- Reviews or recommendations from previous guests
- Cultural differences or expectations regarding accommodation
- Vocabulary: lodging, accommodation, amenities, location, cost, reviews, culture, expectations
Holiday activities:
- Outdoor activities (e.g. hiking, swimming, cycling, kayaking)
- Cultural activities (e.g. visiting museums, attending concerts or theater performances, trying local food)
- Sightseeing or guided tours
- Shopping or leisure activities
- Time for relaxation and socializing
- Safety considerations (e.g. sun protection, hydration, first aid)
Vocabulary: leisure, culture, sightseeing, safety, relaxation, socializing, activities, itinerary
What you need to take with you:
Clothing appropriate for the destination and planned activities (e.g. comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, beachwear, formal attire)
Equipment or gear needed for specific activities (e.g. hiking boots, camera, snorkeling gear)
- Toiletries and medication
- Travel documents and money
- Entertainment (e.g. books, music, games)
- Snacks and drinks for the journey
- Baggage restrictions and transportation regulations
Vocabulary: packing, clothing, equipment, toiletries, documents, entertainment, restrictions, transportation, convenience
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Do the task in exercise 3 using your notes and the phrases in exercise 4 to help you.
A: What adventure activity are you going to do this weekend?
(Bạn sẽ làm hoạt động phiêu lưu nào vào cuối tuần này?)
B: As you know, we planned to go to Phu Yen Province for our trip. I suggest going kayaking and windsurfing because the beach there is really beautiful. I think these activities would be fun.
(Như bạn đã biết, chúng ta dự định đến tỉnh Phú Yên cho chuyến đi của chúng ta. Tôi khuyên bạn nên chèo thuyền kayak và lướt sóng vì bãi biển ở đó rất đẹp. Tôi nghĩ những hoạt động này sẽ rất vui.)
A: Sorry, but I don't think that's a very good idea. I'm not keen on aquatic activities because I don't know how to swim. Actually, I'm scared of water.
(Xin lỗi, nhưng tôi không nghĩ đó là một ý kiến hay. Tôi không thích các hoạt động dưới nước vì tôi không biết bơi. Thực ra, tôi sợ nước.)
B: I understand. What activities do you like?
(Tôi hiểu. Bạn thích những hoạt động nào?)
A: I would like to go hiking, hang-gliding or mountain biking. I extremely like the idea of staying on top of the mountain and enjoying the fresh air.
(Tôi muốn đi bộ đường dài, đi tàu lượn hoặc đạp xe leo núi. Tôi cực kỳ thích ý tưởng ở trên đỉnh núi và tận hưởng không khí trong lành.)
B: Do you think hang-gliding would be expensive because we have to buy a lot of equipment?
(Bạn có nghĩ rằng trò chơi diều lượn sẽ tốn kém vì chúng tôi phải mua rất nhiều thiết bị không?)
A: Yes, I am thinking about that.
(Vâng, tôi đang nghĩ về điều đó.)
B: Personally, I like climbing mountains, too. Can we agree on climbing?
(Cá nhân tôi cũng thích leo núi. Chúng ta có thể đồng ý leo núi không?)
A: That's settled then.
(Quyết định vậy đi!)
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Find out your partner's preferences for the shows in exercise 1 and other types of shows you can think of. Use phrases from exercise 4 and Speaking Strategy 2 in your answers.
A: What do you think of art exhibitions?
B: I absolutely love them. / To be blunt, I'm not really into them.
Bài tham khảo
A: What do you think of the musical in Picture A?
B: To be honest, I'm not a big fan of musicals.
A: How about the magic show in Picture B?
B: Personally, I really enjoy magic shows.
A: What do you think of stand-up comedy performances like the one in Picture C?
B: I must say, I'm really keen on stand-up comedy. I find it really entertaining.
Tạm dịch
A: Bạn nghĩ gì về vở nhạc kịch trong Hình A?
B: Thành thật mà nói, tôi không phải là một fan hâm mộ lớn của nhạc kịch.
A: Thế còn màn ảo thuật trong Hình B thì sao?
B: Cá nhân tôi thực sự thích các buổi biểu diễn ảo thuật.
A: Bạn nghĩ gì về những màn biểu diễn hài độc thoại như trong Hình C?
B: Tôi phải nói rằng, tôi thực sự thích diễn hài độc thoại. Tôi thấy nó thực sự thú vị.
In this project, you’ll make a survey to ask people about their timetables and how they use gadgets. Then you’ll make a presentation to
show the results of your survey.
Follow these steps to make your survey.
Think about the questions you want to ask. What do you want to know about people’s timetables? What do you want to know about how
they use gadgets?
Think about the types of questions you want to use (for example, Wh- questions and Yes/No questions). Do you know how to ask these
two types of questions?
Write three questions to ask people about their timetable.
Write three questions to ask people about gadgets.
Read your questions and check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Make changes if necessary.
Now do your survey. Make notes on the answers you get.
4 Choose a city. Imagine you have just arrived in that city and want to tell your friends about it. Make notes below.
When did you arrive? Who are you with? Where are you staying? What have you done? What are you doing tomorrow? How are you feeling?
5 In pairs, use your notes to tell your partner about your city. Then, listen and write down notes about your partner's city in the space below.
Choose a city. Imagine you have just arrived in that city and want to tell your friends about it. Make notes below.
+I arrrived 2 days ago.
+I went to London with my best friend, Phong.
+We are staying in a hotel near the city centre.
+We've seen Big Ben tower.
+We're going to buy some souvenir at a store near the hotel.
+I feel interested.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Discuss these questions and report your ideas to the class.
1 Do you think it is necessary for pesticides to be banned? Why?
2 Do you agree with the views Rachel Carson expressed in Silent Spring? Why?/Why not?
3 Would you like to be an ecologist? Why? / Why not? If so, what would you most concern yourself about?
1 Do you think it is necessary for pesticides to be banned? Why?
(Theo bạn có cần cấm thuốc xịt cỏ không? Tại sao?)
Yes, I do. Pesticides are harmful to not only the insects they're meant to kill but also to other animals, plants, and humans who consume them. They also have long-term effects on the environment, which is why I think a ban on pesticides is necessary.
(Tôi đồng ý. Thuốc trừ sâu không chỉ gây hại cho côn trùng mà chúng định giết mà còn cho các động vật, thực vật khác và con người tiêu thụ chúng. Chúng cũng có những tác động lâu dài đối với môi trường, đó là lý do tại sao tôi nghĩ rằng lệnh cấm thuốc trừ sâu là cần thiết.)
2 Do you agree with the views Rachel Carson expressed in Silent Spring? Why? /Why not?
(Bạn có đồng ý với quan điểm mà Rachel Carson thể hiện trong Silent Spring không? Tại sao có / tại sao không?)
Yes, Silent Spring is still relevant today. It brought about positive changes in the government's policies, leading to the enactment of a national ban on pesticides on agricultural farming. It also sparked the environmental movement, resulting in the establishment of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(Vâng, Silent Spring vẫn còn phù hợp cho đến ngày nay. Nó mang lại những thay đổi tích cực trong chính sách của chính phủ, dẫn đến việc ban hành lệnh cấm toàn quốc về thuốc trừ sâu trong canh tác nông nghiệp. Nó cũng châm ngòi cho phong trào môi trường, dẫn đến việc thành lập Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ.)
3 Would you like to be an ecologist? Why? / Why not? If so, what would you most concern yourself about?
(Bạn có muốn trở thành một nhà sinh thái học? Tại sao có? / Tại sao không? Nếu vậy, bạn sẽ quan tâm đến điều gì nhất?)
I would love to be an ecologist because I'm passionate about protecting the environment and all the living organisms on this planet. I think it's essential to understand how ecosystems work and how humans can impact them positively or negatively. If I were an ecologist, I would focus on finding ways to reduce pollution and combat climate change. I would also study the effects of human activities on different ecosystems, such as deforestation and habitat destruction, and finding ways to mitigate these impacts.
(Tôi rất thích trở thành một nhà sinh thái học vì tôi đam mê bảo vệ môi trường và tất cả các sinh vật sống trên hành tinh này. Tôi nghĩ điều cần thiết là phải hiểu hệ sinh thái hoạt động như thế nào và con người có thể tác động tích cực hay tiêu cực đến chúng như thế nào. Nếu tôi là một nhà sinh thái học, tôi sẽ tập trung vào việc tìm cách giảm ô nhiễm và chống biến đổi khí hậu. Tôi cũng sẽ nghiên cứu tác động của các hoạt động của con người đối với các hệ sinh thái khác nhau, chẳng hạn như phá rừng và hủy hoại môi trường sống, đồng thời tìm cách giảm thiểu những tác động này.)
