Madania Secondary School

Grade 8 English Language

Travel and The Outdoor life
Worksheet

Name: _____________________ Worksheet

Grade: 8__ 8 Date: __________________________

Basic Competences:
Identify and retrieve facts and details
Understand and select relevant information
Understand what is implied but not actually written

Indicator:
Students are able to identify facts and details given in the text.
Students are able to identify difficult words in the text and solve the problems.
Students
Students are able to identify kinds of free-time Activity
Students are able to make a paragraph about free-time activity.

Identifying Free-Time Activities

Read the following description. What free-time activities are
being described? What key phrases help you to decide? Find at least
four in each extract.
Free-Time
Description
Activity

I like going to quite places which are

uncrowded. Last week I chose a route where
the rough path made it hard to keep the
frame straight. I got stuck in a lot of muddy
holes which were almost impossible to pedal
my way out of. The descent was exhilarating,
though. I felt like I was flying. I reached the
foot of the mountain in about half an hour. I
was exhausted but delighted that I had done
it. to enjoy this activity, you need a good, all-
round level of fitness before you start.

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 Each time I set myself a goal, which might
be to get to the railway station or all around
the park without stopping once. All the
equipment you need is a good pair of
trainers. While I’m doing it, my mind’s blank.
I don’t think about anything. On the way
home, I slow down gradually. I feel satisfied
because I’ve achieved what I set out to do.
This is a good activity for someone who
enjoys being alone.

I practice in a large sports field near my

home. I fit an arrow to the bow, pull the
browstring back with all my strength and wait
for the ‘thunk’! I get another arrow from the
quiver without pausing to check the target.
My fingers and upper body have become very
strong since I started playing. If you don’t
have the speed for ball games, this coulfd be
an ideal sport for you

We’ve got a large outdoor court where you

can hire a racquet. I play friendly games with
a partner who, like me, is not very
competitive. I enjoy concentrating on the ball
and I like running, so I usually get to most of
the shots. I don’t feel I’m very skilled but I
can perform the basic strokes adequately. If
you want a sociable sport, you would enjoy
this.

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 I prefer going early in the morning when
everything is peaceful. I love listening to the
birds and breathing the fresh, clear air. I put
on the saddle and bridle and mount by
putting my left foot in the stirrup. When I
trot, I rise up and down in the stirrup to avoid
the ‘bumps’. It’s an ideal activity if you prefer
something non-competitive.

I’ve never felt scared or worried doing this.

Even at the age of two or three, I loved
submerging my face and never used artificial
buoyancy aids. I also like floating on my
back. I feel as though I’m weightless. It’s
very soothing and pleasant, and it’s cheap.
Everyone can enjoy this, however unfit or
badly co-ordinated they think they are.

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 Venezuela
Caracas
The country’s modern capital, with a population of around 4 million, Caracas is the
capital and most populated city in Venezuela. It is located close to the coast (La Guaira Port),
but at an altitude of 800 metres (2400 feet), which gives it a unique climate.

The Andes/Los Andes

High mountains in the tropics. Venezuela, although a Caribbean country, enjoys a wide
variety of climates and landscape thanks to the presence of the Andean range. This region offers
extraordinary views and picturesque spots which make it an authentic tourist pole.

Los Roques
The white sand and crystalline waters archipelago. Los Roques is an archipelago of
Venezuela, located in the Caribbean, at 168 km (100 miles) north of La Guaira, Caracas’s port.
For its beauty and ecological importance it was declared a national park in 1972.

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Margarita
The Caribbean pearl, one of the main tourist attractions. Margarita is well known for the
quality of its beaches. Being an island, it is surrounded by beaches, and there is one for every
taste. You can find a beach with or without waves, large or small, crowded or not, deep or not,
cold or warm, windy or not, just select what you want, and you’ll get it.

Morrocoy
One of the most spectacular national parks. To enjoy Morrocoy, you must visit the keys
(cayos) in a boat. It can be a private boat or you can get a ride in a ‘pefiero’, a small boat that
you can share with other passengers or that you can hire to take you and pick you up where you
prefer.

West
Oil zone with interesting tourist destinations. The western region, besides being a
booming industrial and commercial pole, offers many tourist attractions.

Region Central
Northern central part of the country. Cities, beaches, typical villages. In this region are
located the states of Carabebo and the booming city of Valencia (and its Puerto Cabello), Aragua
and its capital Maracay, Chuno, Cuyagua and Colonia Tovar, a unique German village in the
tropics.

East
With its beaches and interesting places. You will find there spectacular beaches, such as
Playa Colorada and others in the National Park Mochima, or such as Playa Medina in the Paria
Peninsula, that can be considered as one of the best in the country.

Los Llanos
The plains with their beautiful nature and variety of animals and birds. One of the most
beautiful regions in Venezuela is ‘Los Llanos’, those huge plains where only the horizon stops
your sight. Both the vegetation and the fauna are full of beauty. Several ecosystems will make a
trip to this region an unforgettable one.

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La Gran Sabana
One of the oldest and more spectacular places on earth. La Gran Sabana (The Great
Plain) is located inside Venezuela’s biggest national park: Canaima, in the Bolivar state south. It
is a unique place with views that you will not see anywhere else in the world.

Exercise
1. Give the name of the capital of Venezuela and state two facts that the leaflet tells you
about it.
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2. What geographical feature causes Venezuela to possess such a varied climate?
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3. Los Roques is described as an archipelago; explain what is meant by this term.
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4. Name two places mentioned in the leaflet that you could visit if you wanted to spend your
holiday enjoying swimming and relaxing on a beach.
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5. Explain what you understand by the western region of Venezuela being a ‘booming
industrial and commercial pole’.
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6. What is interesting about Colonia Tovar?
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7. State two places in Venezuela that would appeal to tourists who were particularly
interested in nature and wildlife.
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 8. What is the meaning of the name ‘La Gran Sabana’?
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Extension Work
9. Using information contained in the leaflet, explain which region of Venezuela you would
most like to visit and give reasons for your choice.
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10. How effective do you think this leaflet is in giving information about Venezuela to
visitors and making it appear an interesting place to visit? Answer as fully as you can.
You should think about the use of pictures and the appearance of the leaflet as well as the
words it uses.
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 Madania Secondary School
Grade 8 English Language
Travel and The Outdoor life
Worksheet

Name: _____________________ Grade: 8__ Date:__________________________

Basic Competences:
Identify and retrieve facts and details
Understand and select relevant information
Understand what is implied but not actually written

Indicator:
Students are able to identify facts and details given in the text.
Students are able to identify difficult words in the text and solve the problems.
Students are able to answer the question given correctly
Students are able to explain where they get the answer
Students are able to find out the writer’s feeling, writer’s intention,etc

Best Time to Visit Thailand

Looking for the best time to go to
Thailand? Wherever you travel in the
world, it is important to get the timing
right. As far as Thailand is concerned,
there are no absolute extremes. If you
can avoid the rainy season (July to
October), it would probably be best, but
if you can’t, the rain isn’t permanent – it
comes in bursts and cools things down
after it has gone.
The weather in Thailand is reasonable
most times of year, although it certainly
gets hot during the summer. November to
February is the coolest time of year and
there is less rain then than at other times
in the year. However, Thailand is a big
country with a diverse landscape. There is
somewhere to visit whatever time of the
year you visit the kingdom.
Thailand’s Seasons
Thailand’s seasons are reasonably uniform
through the country, but there are some
regional differences. Basically Thailand
has three seasons: summer, rainy, and
winter. The southern part of Thailand ,
however, does not have a winter. What
follows is a summary of the seasons and
their effect on the kingdom’s various
regions.

Central Thailand and the East

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In central Thailand and the eastern
provinces, the hot summer weather starts
around mid-February and goes on to April.
In April, the extreme temperatures can go
up to the 40 Deg C mark. The winter
months are from mid-November to mid-
February. There may be only a few days
of genuinely cold weather during these
moths, but the period leading up to the
New Year is a welcome respite from the
heat throughout the rest of the year.
Aside from these days, visitors from
Northern Thailand and the North-East
Northern Thailand and the North-East
have the same basic seasons as those in
the central and eastern regions. The
winters are, though, significantly cooler.
Mountainous regions can get particularly
cold, on some occasions down to 0 Deg C.
in these parts, winter starts in November
and goes on to February. Without doubt
these are the best months for a visit to
Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand seasons are less
distinct and are really there are two
proper seasons – summer and the rainy
season. The Gulf of Thailand lies to the
east of the Thai peninsula while the
Andaman Sea lies to the west. Visiting
areas west of the peninsula (Phuket,
Phang-Nga, Krabi) is best done between
Mid-November and April to avoid the
monsoons that occur during other months
– monsoons obviously make visiting
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Europe still may feel the temperatures as
being a bit warm during Thailand’s winter,
although not uncomfortably so. The rainy6
seasons kicks in around May and goes on
until October. The rain is frequent and
sometimes fierce. Usually rainstorms go
on for 30 minutes or so. If you’re visiting
the beach destinations in the East
(Pattaya, Rayong, Koh Chang), the best
time is from December to May.
the North and North-Easts - flowers are in
bloom, it is dry and cool, and in the
mountains mists and fogs often form,
making what is already wonderful scenery
quite exquisite. However, although hot,
April is also a great month – during the
Songkran Festival people will most likely
throw water at you … you will be drenched
so that will keep you cool!
islands by boat difficult and sometimes
dangerous. Clearly they are best avoided.
Areas east of the peninsula (Koh Samui,
Hat Yai) are best visited from December
to June. However visiting the Gulf of
Thailand region is possible throughout the
year but those going to this region should
check the current weather situation to
avoid rain. If you are planning to visit
both sides of the coast during your stay in
Thailand, December to April would be
best.
Chart 1 Thailand’s average temperatures in degrees Celsius

Bangkok/central/East South North North-East

Summer (mid Feb to

27-36 27-34 22-37 25-37
Apr)

Rainy (May to Oct) 25-33 26-32 24-31 25-33

Winter (Nov to mid

22-32 25-32 15-28 17-30
Feb)

Recommended destination

Beaches and islands: Phuket, Krabi, Phang-Nga, Phi Phi Island, Pattaya, Koh-Chang. History
and culture: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong So, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen.

Exercise

1. What do you learn from paragraph 1 about the rain in Thailand?

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2. What do you learn from the paragraph headed ‘Thailand’s Seasons’ about the
difference between southern Thailand and the rest of the country?

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3. Give two details from the passage about the winter in northern Thailand.

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4. For what reasons does the article suggest that November to February are the best
months to visit the north and north-east of Thailland?

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5. What unusual way of keeping cool can visitors to north Thailand find in April?

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 6. Why is it recommended to visit Phuket between November and April?

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7. From chart 1, state at what times of the year and which parts of Thailand you are
likely to find the lowest and highest temperatures.

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