Unit 8. Country life and city life

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Speaking sentences using the present perfect tense with for and since


1. He / be / in this school / 3 years


2. The Robinsons / live / Hanoi / 1999


 He has been in this school for 3 years.




 The Robinsons have lived in Hanoi since 1999.



COUNTRY
CITY
WARM UP
MATCHING
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THE CITY
country
city
noisy
fresh air
friendly
tall buildings
kinds of goods
fresh foods
beautiful views
entertainments
traffic jam
peaceful
busy
pollutted air
I. VOCABULARY
UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED,LISTEN & READ
facility (n):
cơ sở vật chất
remote (adj) :
xa xôi
accessible (adj):
có thể sử dụng được
permanently(adv):
vĩnh viễn,mãi mãi
(to) hear-heard-heard:
(to) prefer:
thích hơn
nghe
not only.....but also :
không những...mà còn...
ENGLISH 8 ? UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ


We are going
to learn the
dialogue between
Hoa and Na.
Na has been to
Kim Lien village
for the weekend.
Now she and Hoa
are talking about
life in the country.
UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ
Hoa:
Na:
Hoa:
Na:
Hoa:
Na:

Hoa:
Na:
Hoa:
Na:
Hoa:

Na:
Hoa:


Na:
Hoa:



UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ

Hi, Na. Have you been away?
Yes. I went to the countryside for the weekend.
Where did you go?
I went to Kim Lien. It’s a village. Some of my relatives live there.
I’ve heard it’s a beautiful place.
It is. And it’s very quiet and peaceful. I had a really nice weekend, but I don’t want to
live there permanently.
Why not?
It’s too quiet. There is no thing to do.
Yes, but things are changing in the countryside.
Such as?
Many remote areas are getting electricity. People can now have things like refrigerators
and .....
And TV.
That too. TV is bringing not only information but also entertainment. And medical
facilities are more easily accessible too. Life in the province is definitely changing for
the better.
But the city has so much more to offer.
In many ways, I prefer the countryside. Life is simple, people are friendly and the air
is clean.
II. MODEL SENTENCES
 She
I. VOCABULARY
is doing
her homework tonight.
UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ
 Things
are changing
in the countryside.
The present progressive tense to talk about the future.
I. VOCABULARY
II. MODEL SENTENCES
III. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ
Where has Na been?

b) How long was she there?

c) What is her opinion of the countryside?

d) Na says, ‘There is no thing to do.’ What does she mean by this?

e) What are some of the changes that Hoa mentions?


f) Do you prefer the city or the countryside? Why?


 Na has been to the countryside. (Kim Lien village)


 She was there for the weekend. (one day)


 I prefer the city/the countryside.Because It is...


 There are no movie theaters, no parks, no zoos...



 The countryside is peaceful and quiet and there`s nothing to do.

 Many remote areas are getting electricity. People can now have things
like refrigerators and TV, and medical facilities are more accessible .
IV.HOMEWORK
I. VOCABULARY
II. MODEL SENTENCES
III. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

 Learn by heart vocabulary.
 Write a short passage about why you prefer the city life/the country life
 Be ready for (SPEAK ,LISTEN).


UNIT 8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
PERIOD 44 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED, LISTEN & READ
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