Unit 12. A vacation abroad

Friday, March 17th 2006
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Necessary information for a postcard :
in the USA
friendly
warm and sunny
Sandra Smith
lots of souvenirs
Dear Sally,
We are having a wonderful time (1) ______ the USA. The (2) ________ are friendly and the (3) __________ has been warm and sunny.
In San Francisco, I (4) _________ my friend, Sandra Smith and (5) _____ family. It was (6) ______ _______ to see them.
I (7) __________ lots of souvenirs (8) _____ the children. Thanh is always complaining about the (9) _________ of my suitcase.
See you (10) _______.
Love,
Quyen
WRITE
1. Complete the postcard Mrs. Quyen sent from the USA
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people
weather
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bought
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We are having a wonderful time (1) in the USA. The (2) people are friendly and the (3) weather has been warm and sunny.
Place:
How you feel about the people:
The weather:
In San Francisco, I (4) visited my friend, Sandra Smith and (5) her family. It was
(6) lovely / nice to see them
Who you visit / meet :
Place:
How you feel about the people:
The weather:
I (7) bought lots of souvenirs (8) for the children. Thanh is always complaining about the (9) heaviness of my suitcase.
Who you visit / meet :
Place:
How you feel about the people:
The weather:
What you buy :
Write 2.
Imagine you are a tourist on vacation in a certain place / city in Viet Name. Write a postcard to a friend about your trip. You need to cover the information about:
Place : name of the place you visit.
How you feel about the people : friendly, hospitable, helpful, etc.
What the weather is like : warm, cold, windy, sunny, etc.
Who you meet/ see : old friends, teachers, neighbors, relatives, etc.
What you see: museums, libraries, parks, zoos, etc.
What you buy: souvenirs, books, photos, postcards, etc.
Dear Tom,
I`m having a really good time in Ha Long Bay, a beautiful sight of Viet Nam recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The people are hospitable and the weather has been cool and sunny.
In Ha Long Bay, I met some of my friends, Mary and John. It`s was very lovely to see them. We visited magnificent caves and beautiful limestone islands.
I bought lots of souvenirs and postcards for you and our friends.
See you soon.
With love,
Joanne.
HOMEWORK
Rewrite the postcard in your notebook.
Do exercises in workbook page 71 – 72.
Prepare for the next period Language focus.
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
GOODBYE, SEE YOU AGAIN.
Where did Mrs. Quyen and her husband spend their holiday?
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 In the USA
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Lucky picture
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What did they see on Mount Rushmore ?
 The heads of four American Presidents.
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What did Mrs. Quyen buy ?
 Lots of souvenirs
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Lucky picture
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What did she send to her children from the USA ?
 Postcards.
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