Bài giảng Tiếng Anh 9 - Unit 8: Tourism, Lesson 1 - Trường THCS Thái Sơn

 UNIT 8: TOURISM
Lesson 1: Getting started narrow ST down: cắt giảm (to) picture sth/sb: tưởng tượng (to) be into sth : rất thích That’s not my cup of tea: Đó không phải là sở thích của tôi * Vocabulary:
- narrow sth down : cắt giảm
- (to) picture sth/sb: tưởng tượng
- (to) be into sth : rất thích
 I’m really into playing the guitar
- That’s not my cup of tea: Đó không phải là sở thích của tôi
- package tour (n) : chuyến du lịch trọn gói
- explore (v) : thám hiểm
- speciality (n) : đặc sản 1. Listen and read:
 Nick: Hi, Chau. How are things?
 Chau: Good. Have you made up your mind about where to go on holiday?
 Nick: Well, I’ve narrowed it down to two countries – my first choice is France and my second is 
 Japan. What do you think?
 Chau: Well, France is one of the largest countries in Europe. Since we’ve got a four-week 
 summer holiday, you could go on a cycling tour of the
 country or go on a package tour.
 Nick: No, I’m not into package tours. I’d like to visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc - the highest 
 mountain in Western Europe. I’d also love to explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the historic city 
 of Versailles.
 Chau: Sounds exciting! I think it’s quite warm there, much warmer than in Britain. I can just 
 picture you, tanned and relaxed, tasting delicious local specialities like frogs’ legs and snails!
 Nick: Ha ha! That’s not really my cup of tea. Perhaps I should go to Japan and stay at a seaside 
 resort, eating sushi and sashimi every day! Anyhow, Japan is only my second choice.
 Chau: Right. So what do your parents think about your plans?
 Nick: Oh, they’re cool. I’m glad that they let me make my own decisions.
 Chau: Lucky you. Whatever you decide, you’ll have a good time.
 Nick: So what about you? Planning anything?
 Chau: Well, my family  (fades out) a. Find a word/phrase in the conversation that means:
1. made a decision:______________made up your mind 
2. reduced it:___________________narrowed it down 
3. a trip where your travel and hotels are arranged for you:______________a package tour 
4. move around and discover things:______________explore 
5. something you don't really like:______________not my cup of tea √
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 √ c. Answer the following questions.
 What does ‘Oh, they're cool’ mean?
➔ It means Nick's parents are relaxed and open-minded.
 2. What is the weather like in France in the summer?
➔ It's quite warm (warmer than in Britain). 
 3. What would Nick like to do in France?
➔ Visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc, explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the 
historic city of Versailles.
 4. What wouldn't Nick like to do in France?
➔ Eat frogs' legs and snails. 
 5. How do we know that Chau's parents don't allow her as much freedom as Nick's 
 parents?
➔ She says ‘Lucky you’ when Nick says he can make his own decisions. 2. Collocation: Which word goes with which list below? 
 tour holiday resort trip 
 1. summer, package, adventure_______________holiday
 2. holiday, tourist, seaside___________________resort 
 3. sightseeing, guided, package_______________tour
 4. boat, day, business_______________________trip 3. Fill each blank with a word/phrase from the list:
 luggage price in advance seaside resort 
 delayed souvenirs destination accommodation
Most people enjoy travelling abroad, having the chance to stay in an exotic city a (1) 
seaside. resort.. . You can meet new people, learn new things, and take home some 
interesting (2)souvenirs.. . But before you can do that, you have to reach your (3) 
destination, and that sometimes be a challenge! You need to make lots of 
preparation. You will probably have to reserve a seat (4)in advance..... on planes, train 
or buses. If you fly, you may find that your flight has been (5) delayed or you have 
problem with your (6)luggage . . In addition to the travel it is often difficult to find 
good (7)accommodation.. at a (8)price.....which you can afford. Nevertheless , most 
people love to go on holiday. 4. QUIZ
Give the names of the following. Choose one and talk about it with a partner. 1. The city in Viet Nam where the International Fireworks Festival is held 
 annually
 ➔ Da Nang City
2. A structure near Beijing, China, that is one of the New7Wonders of the 
 World
 ➔ The Great Wall of China 
3. An island in Korea that is a popular place for a holiday
 ➔ Jeju Island 
4. A local product that you would like to introduce to foreign visitors
 ➔ Making mats
5. A custom of your locality that might surprise tourists
 ➔ Tet holiday
6. Advice that you would like to give to a tour visiting your area
 ➔ .. Da Nang International Fireworks The Great Wall in China ➔ Jeju Island in Korea making mats Tet Holiday