Unit 1. A visit from a pen pal

UNIT 1
A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL
GETTING STARTED
Work with a partner. A foreign pen pal is coming to stay with you for a week. What activities would you do during the visit ?










I’d take my friend to a traditional festival







I’d take him to Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam







I’d take him to the Dong Xuan market







I’d take him to an art exhibition or a historical museum







I’d take him to a night market










I’d take him to a historical building
2. Listen and read
Lan`s Malaysian pen pal, Razali Maryam, was staying with Lan last week. Maryam is from Kuala Lumpur. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over two years and they correspond at least once every two weeks, but this was their first meeting.

On Maryam`s first day in Ha Noi, Lan took her to Hoan Kiem Lake. Like Luala Lumpur, Ha Noi is a busy modern city. Maryam was really impressed by the beauty of the city and by the friendliness of its people.


Over the next few days, the girls visited Ho Chi Minh`s Mausoleum, the History Musem and the Temple of Literature, as well as many beautiful parks and lakes in Ha Noi. On Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the mosque on Hang Luoc Street. Lan used to walk past the mosque on her way to primary school. However, this was Lan`s first visit. She enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while Maryam was praying. 

"I wish you had a longer vacation," Lan said to Maryam at the end of the week.
"Yes, I wish I had more time to get to know your beautiful country better. Lan, would you like to come and visit me next summer?" Maryam asked.
"That would be great! However, it seems very difficult for me to have a trip abroad. It all depends on my parents. Anyway, we`ll keep in touch."


Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. (Chọn câu đúng điền vào các câu.)
1. Lan and Maryam usually write to each other every two weeks.
2. Maryam was impressed because Ha Noi people were friendly.
3. The girls went to see all the above
4. Maryam wanted to invite Lan to Kuala Lumpur.


3. SPEAK
Nga is talking to Maryam. They are waitting for Lan outside her school. Put their dialogue in the correct order and copy it into your exercise book.Then pracice with your partner. Start like this:



Nga: Hello. You must be Maryam.



Maryam: That`s right, I am 
1c 2e 3a 4d 5b 6
Now you re talking to Maryam’s friend. Introduce yourself. Make simple dialogues. Take turns to be one of Maryam’s friend’s
4.Listen
Tim Jone’s Mexican pen pal, Carlo, is visiting the USA. Listen to their conversation and check () the numbers of the correct pictures
5. READ
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million.Islam is the country`s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The nation language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia
1. Area: ……………………..
2. Population:……………………..
3. Climate: ………………………….
4. Unit of currency: ………………………
5. Capital city:…………………………….
6. Official religion: ………………………
7. National language: …………………………….
8. Compulsory second language: …………………..
1. Area: 329,758 km2 
2. Population: over 22 million 
3. Climate: tropical climate 
4. Unit of currency: ringgit 
5. Capital city: Kuala Lumpur 
6. Official religion: Islam 
7. National language: Bahasa Malaysia 
8. Compulsory second language: English
1. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
   True     False
2. There are two religions in Malaysia.
   True     False
3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
True     False
4. Primary school children learn three languages at school.
True     False

5. All secondary school children learn in English.
True     False

1. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
   True     False
2. There are two religions in Malaysia.
   True     False
3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
True     False
4. Primary school children learn three languages at school.
True     False

5. All secondary school children learn in English.
True     False

6. WRITE
Imagine you are visiiting your relatives or friends in another part of Viet Nam or in a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline
Dear Dad and Mom,

I arrived in Da Lat late in the morning, about at twelve o`clock. When I came, the weather was fine and the day was beautiful. I enjoyed the cool and fresh mild air although it was nearly midday.  
Uncle Huy met me at the bus station and took me home on his motorcycle. I visited many beautiful places in Da Lat such as the Flower Garden, the Chinese Pagoda and the Love Valley.  
Yesterday Uncle Huy took me to the Prenn and Dambri Falls. The falls are very beautiful and impressive. I`ve never seen such beautiful and fascinating sights.  
This morning, we went to visit the village of the tribe Lat. They live in small cottages. They were very friendly and they invited us to drink their traditional drink, "cần" alcohol.  
For meals, we eat a lot of local nice vegetables and the tasty fruit of Da Lat, fresh strawberries.
The atmosphere here is very lovely and peaceful. I feel relaxed myself with the nature.  I`m enjoying myself very much. I bought some fruits and some souvenirs. I also had some photos of places I visited to show you about my trip.
I`m planning to go home next Thursday. Uncle and Aunt Huy asked me to give you their regards.
Stop for now. See you on Thursday. 
Your son, 
LANGUAGE FOCUS
1. Work with a partner. Ask and answer questions about what each person did on the weekend.
What did Ba do on the weekend?   

- He went to see the movie called "Ghosts and Monsters".   
- When did he see it?   
- He saw it on Saturday afternoon at two o`clock. 
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b. - What did Nga do on the weekend?  

- She went to a concert and listen to Ha Noi singers.  
- When did she go there?  
- She went there at 8 o`clock on Saturday evening.  

c. - What did Lan do on the weekend? 

- She went camping with the Y&Y. 
- How long did she go camping? 
- She went camping all the weekend. 


d. - What did Nam do on the weekend? 

- He went to see a football match - Dong Thap versus The Cong. 
- When did he go there? 
- He went there at 4 o`clock on Sunday afternoon. 

e. - What did Hoa do on the weekend? 

- She went to see a play called "Much A do about Nothing". 
- When did she see it? 
- She saw it at 7 o`clock on Sunday evening. 


2. Lan and her friends are holding a farewell party for Maryam. Write the things they did to prepare for the party. Use the pictures and the words in the box
a. They went shopping to buy all things necessary for the party and a gift for Maryam. 

b. They made a big cake. 

c. They bought a lot of flowers. 

d. They painted a picture of Ha Noi. 

e. They hung colorful lamps on the walls of the party room. 


3. Work with a partner. Write wishes you want to make in these situations
b. It`s so hot. You want to be in the swimming pool. 


c. You don`t have a computer.


d. You live very far from school. 


e. You don`t have a sister.


f. You draw very badly.


g. You don`t have your friend`s phone number.


h. You don`t know many friends.


i. There aren`t any rivers and lakes in your hometown.
a. You are not very tall.
-> I wish I were taller. 
b. It`s so hot. You want to be in the swimming pool. 

I wish I were in the swimming pool. 

c. You don`t have a computer.

I wish I had a computer. 

d. You live very far from school. 

I wish I lived near my school. 

e. You don`t have a sister.

I wish I had a sister. 
 

f. You draw very badly.

I wish I could draw well. 

g. You don`t have your friend`s phone number.

I wish I had my friend`s phone number. 

h. You don`t know many friends.

I wish I knew many friends. 

i. There aren`t any rivers and lakes in your hometown.

I wish my hometown had some rivers and lakes. 






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