Unit 8. Country life and city life

Good afternoon, class.

Check -up

Na : Yes. I went to the countryside for the weekend.
Hoa : Hi, Na. .Have you been away ?
Hoa : Where did you go ?
Na : I went to Kim Lien. It`s a village. Some of my relatives live there.
Hoa : I`ve heard it`s a beautiful place .
Na : It is. And it`s very quiet and peaceful. I had a really nice weekend, but I don`t want to live there permanently.
Hoa : Why not ?
Na : It`s too quiet. There is nothing to do.
Hoa : Yes, but things are changing in the countryside.
Na : Such as ?
Hoa : Many remote areas are getting electricity. People can now have things like refrigerators and .....
Na : And TV.
Hoa: That too. TV is bringing not only information but also entertainment. And medical facilities are more easily accessible too. Life in the provinces is definitely changing for the better.
Na : But the city has so much more to offer.
Hoa: In many ways, I prefer the countryside. Life is simple, people are friendly and the air is clean.
Where has Na been?
Na has been to the countryside.
b) How long was she there?
She was there for the weekend.
c) What is her opinion of the countryside?
The countryside is peaceful and quiet and there is nothing to do.
d) Na says: `There is nothing to do.` What does she mean by this?
There are no libraries, no movies, no zoos, ect. to go.
e) What are some of the changes that Hoa mentions?
Many remote areas are getting electricity. People can now have things like refrigerators and TV, and medical facilities are more accessible.
Questions
Unit 8 : COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE





I.SPEAK:
1. Work with a partner. Look at the two pictures and talk about the changes of the town. The words in the box may help you.
Busy tall beautiful modern noisy dirty expensive
Example: The town is becoming busier.
I.SPEAK:1.Talk about the changes of the town.
- Busy
- tall / - modern
- beautiful
- noisy / - dirty
- expensive
Example: The town is becoming busier.
- The life / The traffic
- Houses / buildings
- The town
streets
- Goods
I.SPEAK: 1. Talk about the changes of the town.
Example: The town is becoming busier.
- The life / The traffic is getting busier.
- Houses / buildings are getting taller and more modern.
- The town is becoming more beautiful.
The streets are getting noisier and dirtier.
- Goods are getting more expensive.
I.SPEAK: 1. Talk about the changes of the town.
Example: The town is becoming busier.
Use: Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn với “get” và “become” để diễn tả sự thay đổi
THÌ HIỆN TẠI TIẾP DIỄN:
GET , BECOME
I.SPEAK: 2. Talk about changes in your hometown:
Unit 8 : COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE

2. LISTEN:
Lan
Aunt Hang
Aunt Hang is talking to Lan on the phone.
She is coming to visit Lan in HA NOi
Unit 8 : COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE
2. LISTEN: Fill in the missing words
Lan: Hello
Aunt Hang: Hello, Is (1)………………….Lan?
Lan: Yes. Who is (2)……………………………….?
Aunt Hang: (3)……………………………Aunt Hang. How are you?
Lan: I’m fine. (4)…………………………..are you phoning
(5)…………………………..?
Aunt Hang: Hue. I’m calling to tell you Uncle Chi and I are
( 6)……………………….to visit you next ( 7)……………………………
Lan: Great ! When are you (8).......................................?
Aunt Hang: On (9)…………………………..We’re arriving in HA Noi in the
(10)……………………........(11)…………………………….

Lan: OK. Do you want to (12)…………………………to
(13)…………………….. Mom?
Aunt Hang: Yes, please.
Lan: Hold on a moment and
I’ll (14)………………………………her.
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* Homework :
- Practice speaking.
- Prepare for unit 8: lesson 3: Read

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