Unit 8. Tourism. Lesson 1. Getting started

Unit 8 - TOURISM
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
Period 57: Getting started
narrow ST down: cắt giảm
(to) picture ST/SB: tưởng tượng
(to) be into ST : rất thích

That’s not my cup of tea: Đó không phải là sở thích của tôi

* New words:
narrow ST down : cắt giảm
(to) picture ST/SB: tưởng tượng
(to) be into ST : 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
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:______________

2. reduced it:___________________

3. a trip where your travel and hotels are arranged for you:______________
 
4. move around and discover things:______________

5. something you don`t really like:______________
made up your mind
narrowed it down
a package tour
explore
not my cup of tea
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c.  Answer the following questions.
What does ‘Oh, they`re cool’ mean?

2. What is the weather like in France in the summer?

3. What would Nick like to do in France?


4. What wouldn`t Nick like to do in France?

5. How do we know that Chau`s parents don`t allow her as much freedom as Nick`s parents?
 It means Nick`s parents are relaxed and open-minded.
 It`s quite warm (warmer than in Britain).
 Visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc, explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the historic city of Versailles.
 Eat frogs` legs and snails.
 She says ‘Lucky you’ when Nick says he can make his own decisions.
                        
summer, package, adventure_______________

2. holiday, tourist, seaside___________________

3. sightseeing, guided, package_______________

4. boat, day, business_______________________
tour
holiday
resort
trip
holiday
resort
tour
trip
2. Collocation: Which word goes with which list below?     
Most people enjoy travelling abroad, having the chance to stay in an exotic city a (1) .…………….. . You can meet new people, learn new things, and take home some interesting (2)……….…. . But before you can do that, you have to reach your (3) ……………, and that sometimes be a challenge! You need to make lots of preparation. You will probably have  to reserve a seat (4)………..…... on planes, train or buses. If you fly, you may find that your flight has been (5) ………… or you have problem with your (6)…………. . In addition to the travel it is often difficult to find good (7)………………….. at a (8)…...…..which you can afford. Nevertheless , most people love to go on holiday.
3. Fill each blank with a word/phrase from the list:
luggage price in advance seaside resort
delayed souvenirs destination accommodation
seaside resort
souvenirs
destination
delayed
in advance
luggage
accommodation
price
4. QUIZ
Give the names of the following. Choose one and talk about it with a partner.
The city in Viet Nam where the International Fireworks Festival is held annually

2. A structure near Beijing, China, that is one of the New7Wonders of the World

3. An island in Korea that is a popular place for a holiday

4. A local product that you would like to introduce to foreign visitors

5. A custom of your locality that might surprise tourists

6. Advice that you would like to give to a tour visiting your area
 Da Nang City
 The Great Wall of China
 Jeju Island
 Making mats
 Tet holiday
 …………………………………..
Da Nang International Fireworks
The Great Wall in China
 Jeju Island in Korea
making mats
Tet Holiday
HOMEWORK
Learn by heart the new words
Redo activity 1c ; activity 3