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LESSON 16: LOVE AND DATING

PRONUNCIATION
/k/ & /g/ & /f/ & /v/
A. How to make the sound /k/
Look at the diagrams.
1. Stop the air with the back of your tongue
against the top of the your mouth.
2. Move your tongue to release the air. If you hold
a piece of the paper in front of your mouth when
you release the air, the paper moves. Target
sound: /kə/
B. Sound and spelling
/k/ is usually spelled k, c, ck and sometimes ch
kiss can pocket chemistry colour
C. Practice in words
Car /kɑːr/ Keep /kiːp/ Carefully /ˈkerfəli/
Key /kiː/ Close /kləʊz/ Chemistry /ˈkemɪstri/
Talk /tɔːk/ Kitchen /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ School /skuːl/
D. Practice in sentences
I’ll make a cake for Mike. Pick the music up tomorrow.
/aɪl meɪk ə keɪk fər maɪk/ /pɪk ðə ˈmjuːzɪk ʌp təˈmɔːrəʊ/
Did Rick rake the leaves? Look at the black bike over there.
/dɪd rɪk reɪk ðə li:vz/ /lʊk ət ðə blæk baɪk ˈəʊvər ðeər/

E. Practice in a paragraph
The little girl was thirsty. She wanted something to drink. She opened the
refrigerator. She looked inside. She saw milk. She saw soda. She saw orange juice.
She saw beer. She wondered what beer tasted like. Her daddy drank beer every
day. Beer must be good. If Daddy likes it, it must taste good. She grabbed a can of
beer. She opened the beer. She smelled it. She couldn't smell anything. She
swallowed some. "Yuck!" she said. The beer was horrible. How could Daddy drink
that stuff?

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PRONUNCIATION
/k/ & /g/ & /f/ & /v/

A. How to make the sound /g/

Look at the diagrams.
1. Stop the air with the back of the tongue against
the top of your mouth.
2. Move your tongue to release the air.
There is voicing (vibration from the throat). Target
sound: /gə/
B. Sound and spelling
/g/ is usually spelled g or gg
get good ago . bigger . luggage

C. Practice in words
Game /ɡeɪm/ Big /bɪɡ/ Again /əˈɡen/
Girl /ɡɜːrl/ Bag /bæɡ/ Beggar /ˈbeɡər/
Ghost /gəʊst/ Begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ Hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/
D. Practice in sentences
Go get your mother’s glasses. Gloria gives gracious get-
/ɡəʊ get jər ˈmʌðər ɡlæsɪz/ togethers.
Peggy begged to go to the art gallery. /ˈɡlɔːriə ɡɪvz ˈɡreɪʃəs get təˈɡeðərz/
/'pegi begd tə ɡəʊ tə ði ɑːrt ˈɡæləri/ Please give me eight gallons of gas.
/pli:z ɡɪv mi eɪt ˈɡælənz əv ɡæz/
E. Practice in a paragraph
The three bears left their cave. They lived in a beautiful cave. The cave was
big. The cave was warm in winter. The cave was cool in summer. It was a
quiet cave. It was a dark cave. They loved their cave. Today was Sunday. They
liked to pick berries on Sunday. So they left their cave. They walked through
the woods. They found a field of berries. Mama bear had a basket. They
filled the basket with blackberries and blueberries. Then they walked back to
their cave. When they got inside the cave, they heard a noise.

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PRONUNCIATION
/k/ & /g/ & /f/ & /v/

A. How to make the sound /f/

Look at the diagrams.
1. There is no voicing (vibration from the throat).

2. You can feel the air on your hand in front of

your mouth.
Target sound: /fffffff/
B. Sound and spelling
/f/ is usually spelled f, ff, ph or gh
five coffee phone . laugh . cough

C. Practice in words
Five /faɪv/ Phone /fəʊn/ Photo /ˈfəʊtəʊ/
Half /hæf/ Cough /kɔːf/ Funny /ˈfʌni/
Fan /fæn/ Coffee /ˈkɔːfi/ Factory /ˈfæktri/
D. Practice in sentences
This is my family photo. Freddy found flowers for his friend.
/ðɪs ɪz maɪ ˈfæməli ˈfəʊtəʊ/ /fredi faʊnd ˈflaʊərz fər hɪz frend/
Ralph’s life is tough, but he laughs. Frankie lifted her finger
/rɑːfs laɪf ɪz tʌf bʌt hi læfs/ /fræŋki lɪftɪd hər ˈfɪŋɡər/

E. Practice in a paragraph
The girl got up on the horse. It was a brown and white horse. It was a big
horse. She sat on the horse's back. She was taller than her father. She looked
down at her father. "Daddy, you are shorter than me," she said. Her daddy
said, "Yes, you are taller than me. You are taller than your mother. You are
taller than the horse!" The horse started walking around in a circle. The girl
held onto the reins. Her daddy held onto the horse. She was having fun. She
liked to ride the horse in a circle. Someday she would ride the horse fast.

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PRONUNCIATION
/k/ & /g/ & /f/ & /v/

A. How to make the sound /v/

Look at the diagrams.
1. There is voicing (vibration from the throat).

2. You can fell less air on your hand in front of

your mouth then when you say /f/.
Target: /vvvvv/
B. Sound and spelling
/v/ is usually spelled v
very travel love live van

C. Practice in words
Vest /vest/ Live /lɪv/ Invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
Van /væn/ Have /hæv/ Travel /ˈtrævl/
Vote /vəʊt/ Very /ˈveri/ Various /ˈveriəs/
D. Practice in sentences
Steven lives in a village. We’re leaving at five past seven.
/stivn lɪvz ɪn əˈvɪlɪdʒ/ /wɪr liːvɪŋ ət faiv paːst 'sevən/
Val survived the five hour drive. They’ve voted in Virginia.
/væl sərˈvaɪvd ðə faiv ˈaʊər draɪv/ /ðeɪv vəʊtɪd ɪn vɜːrdʒɪnɪə/

E. Practice in a paragraph
"We are running out of money," Dad said. "I must find another job." Mom
was a teacher. Dad was a teacher. They had four children. The baby had a
rare disease. She was always sick. They had to take her to the doctor often.
The doctor was expensive. But he took good care of the baby. He said she
would be healthy in a few years. But Dad owed the doctor a lot of money. He
looked in the paper for another job. He asked his friends about another job.
Finally he found another job. He became a taxi driver. After he taught school,
he ate dinner. Then he went to the taxi company. He drove the taxi to the
airport.

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STRUCTURE
These are useful expressions to talk about love

COMMON STRUCTURES
STRUCTURE MEANING
I am single. Tôi độc thân.

I’m not seeing/dating anyone Tôi không đang gặp gỡ/hẹn hò ai cả.
I’m not ready for a serious Tôi chưa sẵn sàng cho một mối quan
relationship hệ nghiêm túc.
I’m in a relationship Tôi đang trong một mối quan hệ.

I have a
Tôi có bạn trai/bạn gái/người tình.
boyfriend/girlfriend/lover/partner.

I’m married (with two kids). Tôi đã kết hôn (và có hai con)

Move in with/ Live with your Chuyển vào sống chung với người yêu
boyfriend/girlfriend/partner của mình

Be seeing anyone / be dating

Hẹn hò với ai đó
someone
Be (madly/deeply/hopelessly) in love
Yêu ai (điên cuồng/sâu đậm/vô vọng)
(with somebody)
Yêu/tin vào tình yêu từ cái nhìn đầu
Be/believe in/fall in love at first sight
tiên
Là/tìm thấy tình yêu đích thực/tình
Be/find true love/the love of your life
yêu của cuộc đời bạn

To flirt with sb Tán tỉnh ai

Have/feel/show/express
Có/cảm thấy/bộc lộ/thể hiện tình yêu
great/deep/genuine affection for
lớn/sâu sắc/chân thành cho ai
somebody/something:

The love of my life Tình yêu của cuộc đời tôi

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STRUCTURE
These are useful expressions to talk about love

COMMON STRUCTURES
STRUCTURE MEANING

To have a crush on sb Phải lòng, cảm nắng ai

To propose (marriage) to sb Cầu hôn ai

Love you with all my heart Yêu em bằng cả trái tim

Go steady with someone: Có mối quan hệ vững vàng với ai đó

Be made for each other : Được sinh ra dành cho nhau

Declare/express one’s love to sb Tỏ tình với ai

Can’t live without you Không thể sống thiếu em được

Be/fall in love with somebody Phải lòng ai

Just (for love), (just) for the love of

Chỉ vì tình yêu
something

To have a crush on sb Phải lòng, cảm nắng ai

To propose (marriage) to sb Cầu hôn ai

Love you with all my heart Yêu em bằng cả trái tim

Go steady with someone: Có mối quan hệ vững vàng với ai đó

Be made for each other : Được sinh ra dành cho nhau

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SPEAKING: Take turn to ask your partner these questions:

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MORE VOCABULARY

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SPEAKING: Take turn to ask your partner these questions:

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REVIEW
Let’s summarize what we have learnt today

Lesson summary Notes

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LESSON 16: LOVE AND DATING

PRONUNCIATION
PART A
/k/ & /g/ & /f/ & /v/
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct words

/k/ & /g/ /f/ & /v/

1. /kɑːr/ ____________ 1. /faɪv/ ____________
2. /bɪɡ/____________ 2. /lɪv/ ____________
3. /ɡeɪm/____________ 3. /fəʊn/ ____________
4. /kləʊz/____________ 4. /hæf/ ____________
5. /kiː/____________ 5. /hæv/ ____________
6. /bɪɡ/____________ 6. /kɔːf/ ____________
7. /ɡɜːrl/ ____________ 7. /væn/ ____________
8. /ˈkɪtʃɪn/____________ 8. /ˈveri/ ____________

PART B QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1: Are you single or married?
=> I'm single and I'm looking for a partner.
=> I'm in a relationship with my girlfriend/ boyfriend.
=> I'm married with ..... kids.
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Q2: How many children do you want to have? Why?

=> I really want to have ...... children because......................
Eg: I really want to have 3 children because when they grow up and live in their own house,
I will have a chance to visit them and play with my grandchildren in different places.
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Q3: What are three good things about being single?

=> Well, the first thing is ........................ Secondly, it is ................... and last but not least,
being single ........
Eg: Well, the first thing is the freedom, I can do whatever I like and whenever I want.
Secondly, it is time, for sure I will have more time for my hobbies, family and friends and last
but not least, being single is a great chance to flirt anyone without hesitation.
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Q4: Is it okay if a wife is older than her husband? Why?

=> Well, in my opinion, it is okay because .................
=> Well, in my opinion, it is not okay because .........................
Eg: Well, in my opinion, it is okay because a happy marriage is not just about age, it is about
love, sympathy and understanding.
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Q5: Why do people wear wedding rings?

=> It is because ....................
Eg: It is because the wedding ring is an emblem of love through time, a symbol of devotion
and an agreement between two parties to love and cherish one another for the rest of their
days.
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Q6: Why do some people get divorced?

=> People get divorced are because of ...................
Eg: People get divorced are because of lack of commitment, too much arguing, infidelity,
marrying too young, unrealistic expectations, lack of equality in the relationship, lack of
preparation for marriage, and abuse.
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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART D HOMEWORK
LISTENING
Do the listening tasks

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LISTENING
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LISTENING
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LESSON 17: JOBS

PRONUNCIATION
/θ/ & /ð/
A. How to make the sound /θ/

Look at the diagrams.

1. Make loose contract between the tongue and the
back of the teeth.
2. Push the air through the gap

B. Sound and spelling

/θ/ is spelled th.
thin thanks thirty thumb Thursday thirsty
both month mouth north south birthday
C. Practice in words
Thanks /θæŋks/ anything /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/ Bath /bæθ/
Thick /θɪk/ north /nɔrθ/ thunder /ˈθʌndər/
Toothpick /ˈtuθˌpɪk/ beneath /bɪˈniθ/ fourth fɔrθ
D. Practice in sentences
May is my favorite month. /meɪ ɪz maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪt mʌnθ/
There is nothing to do. /ðɛr ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ tu du/
Thanks for helping me. /θæŋks fɔr ˈhɛlpɪŋ mi/
He lives in the north. /hi lɪvz ɪn ðə nɔrθ/
Martha likes rock music. /ˈmɑrθə laɪks rɑk ˈmjuzɪk/
E. Practice in a paragraph
January 7 is Benny's birthday. He will be eight years old. He is in the third
grade. He goes to Park Elementary School. An elementary school is for kids. It is
only one mile away. He walks to school. It only takes 20 minutes. When it rains,
he wears a raincoat. He used to take an umbrella. But he lost the umbrella. His
mother gave him another umbrella. He broke that one. His mom said, "You and
umbrellas don't get along." For his eighth birthday, Benny wants a bicycle. He
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PRONUNCIATION
A. How to make the sound /ð/
Look at the diagrams.
1. Make loose contact between the tongue and the
back of the teeth.
2. Push the air through the gap.
/θ/ is different from /ð/ because there is voicing
B. Sound and spelling (vibration from the throat.
/ð/ is spelled th.
This that these then
They father mother other
Together weather breathe with
Note: th is usually pronounced /θ/ or /ð/, but sometimes /t/: Thailand
Thames Thomas
C. Practice in words
they /ðeɪ/ clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ smooth /smuð/
them /ðɛm/ leather /ˈlɛðər/ bathe /beɪð/
there /ðɛr/ mother /ˈmʌðər/ breathe brið
D. Practice in sentences
I want to go to the Netherlands. /aɪ wɑnt tu goʊ tu ðə ˈnɛðərləndz/
I live in the northern part of Europe. /aɪ lɪv ɪn ðə ˈnɔrðərn pɑrt ʌv ˈjʊrəp/
Let's take another picture. /lɛts teɪk əˈnʌðər ˈpɪkʧər/
Do you have a brother? /du ju hæv ə ˈbrʌðər/
He bought a new leather jacket. /hi bɑt ə nu ˈlɛðər ˈʤækət/
This song has a good rhythm. /ðɪs sɔŋ hæz ə gʊd ˈrɪðəm/
E. Practice in a paragraph
Don't wipe your nose on your sleeve. Don't pick your nose. Don't interrupt me.
Don't talk with food in your mouth. Don't go swimming right after eating. Don't
forget to feed the dog. Don't forget to take the dog for a walk. Don't hit your
sister. Don't make your brother cry. Don't chew with your mouth open. Don't
make fun of other people. Don't slam the door. Don't play in the street. Don't be
late. Don't bother me now. Don't shout. Don't yell. Don't scream. Don't litter.
Don't be rude. Don't drop out of school. Don't talk while you eat.

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VOCABULARY
Do you know what these people do?

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SPEAKING
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REVIEW
Let’s summarize what we have learnt today

Lesson summary Notes

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LESSON 17: JOBS

PRONUNCIATION
PART A
/θ/ & /ð/
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct words

/θ/ /ð/
1. /θæŋks/ ____________ 1. /ðeɪ/ ____________
2. /θɪk/ ____________ 2. /ðɛm/ ____________
3. /ˈtuθˌpɪk/ ____________ 3. /ðɛr/ ____________
4. /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/ ____________ 4. /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ ____________
5. /nɔrθ/ ____________ 5. /ˈlɛðər/ ____________
6. /bɪˈniθ/ ____________ 6. /ˈmʌðər/ ____________
7. /fɔrθ/ ____________ 7. /smuð/ ____________
8. /ˈθʌndər/ ____________ 8. /beɪð/ ____________
9. /bæθ/ ____________ 9. /brið/ ____________

PART B QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1: How often do you watch TV? How many hours a day?
=> Actually, I don’t have a TV in my (dorm / room). But when I was in my hometown, I used
to watch TV (when having meals with my family. We started watching the news at 7 pm.)
(After that, we spend about 2 hours seeing our favorite series on VTV3.)
=> I am living with my family so (I watch it every day when having meals. I guess I spend 30
minutes on TV in the morning and 3 hours in the evening)
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Q2: What kind of TV programs do you like to watch?

=> I am not interested in films or movies but music is my jam. Therefore, I spend most of
my time on music shows and music charts on MTV Asia, Channel V.
=> I am a big fan of TV series, that why’s I binge-watch every single any Vietnamese drama
broadcasted on VTV1 and VTV3. My favorite series is “Come back home, dear”
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Q3: Do you ever watch English channels? Which ones?

=> I am not keen on Vietnamese films so I binge-watch popular series in English like Games
of Throne, Friends and Hannah Montana on Disney channel, HBO or Star Movies.
=> Yes, of course. (I am not interested in movies or music, so instead, I enjoy the food
shows or travel shows on AFC and Travel Channel. If you don’t have a cable TV, you may not
know these channels.)
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Q4: Do you have a cable TV at home? If not, why?

=> Yes, we even have 4 cable TVs in our 3 bedrooms and the living room. With the cable
system, I can enjoy more than 100 channels.
=> Nope, we use K-Plus, which is a satellite dish system, offers us around 200 channels with
attractive contents and some exclusive channels and programs.
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Q5: TV commercials: useful or waste of time?

=> I think it depends on your vision.
Advertisement can boost target sales of a company, help viewers choose the proper items.
At the same time, it irritates us by interrupting our favorite shows or programs.
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Q6: Is watching TV good or bad for you?

=> TV is a double edged sword.
One the one hand, it is useful in helping us learn new things such as language, life skills and
soft skills as well as update the latest news.
On the other hand, spending too much time on TV makes us inactive, which even leads to
obesity or some eye conditions.
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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART D HOMEWORK
LISTENING
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LESSON 18: TRAVELLING

PRONUNCIATION
/s/ & /z/
A. How to make the sound /s/
Look at the diagrams.
1. There is some contact between the tongue and
the teeth at the sides of the mouth.

2. There is no voicing (vibration from the throat)

Target sound: /ssssss/

B. Sound and spelling

/s/ is usually spelled s,ss or sc
see sit sock kiss police
C. Practice in words
Six /sɪks/ Class /klæs/ Pencil /'pensl/
Star /stɑːr/ Song /sɔːŋ/ Sister /ˈsɪstər/
Bus /bʌs/ City /ˈsɪti/ Science /ˈsaɪəns/
D. Practice in sentences
It’s the worst storm I’ve seen. Small Stephen still smiles sweetly.
/ɪts ðə wɜːrst stɔːrm aɪv si:n/ /smɔːl 'sti:vn stɪl smaɪlz 'swi:tli/
Miss Smith cooks the best feast. Send Sue to the store on Saturday.
/mɪs smɪθ kʊks ðə best fi:st/ /send su: tə ðə stɔːr ɔːn ˈsætərdeɪ/

E. Practice in a paragraph
The pilot and the passenger got into the plane. It was a small plane. It had one
engine. It was an old plane. The pilot started the engine. "Are you okay?" he
asked the passenger. She said she was okay. They were flying to an island. The
island was only 30 minutes away. It would be a short flight. She was a nurse. Her
husband was a doctor. The doctor was on the island. The doctor needed some
medicine. She had the medicine in her bag. The medicine would save a young
boy. The young boy was very sick. The plane took off. The engine sounded funny.

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PRONUNCIATION
/s/ & /z/

A. How to make the sound /z/

Look at the diagrams.
1. There is some contact between the tongue and
the teeth at the sides of the mouth.
2. /z/ is different from /s/ because there is voicing
(vibration from the throat.
Target sound: /zzzzz/
B. Sound and spelling
/z/ is usually spelled z,s,zz, es
buzz lives quizz . roses . size

C. Sound and spelling

Zoo /zuː/ Noise /nɔɪz/ Easy /ˈiːzi/
Rose /rəʊz/ Cause /kɔːz/ Music /'mjuːzɪk/
Zip /zɪp/ zero /ˈzɪrəʊ/ Result /rɪˈzʌlt/
D. Practice in sentences
He loves his new toys. My favourite music is jazz.
/hi lʌvz hɪz nju: tɔɪz/ /maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪt 'mju:zɪk ɪz dʒæz/
She’s my friend’s cousin. What time does the zoo close?
/ʃiz maɪ frendz ˈkʌzn/ /wʌt taɪm dʌz ðə zu: kləʊz/

E. Practice in a paragraph
It's a windy day. The wind is blowing hard. Paper is blowing everywhere. The
wind blew the man's hat off. It blew the woman's hat off. It blew a bird off
the telephone wire. The other birds laughed. The wind keeps blowing. The
trees are bending over. The people outside are bending over. The wind
makes it hard to walk. The wind makes it hard to drive. The big trucks have
to pull over. They have to stop on the side of the freeway. One driver did not
stop. He was in a hurry. The wind blew his truck over. The big truck is on its
side. The wheels are spinning in the wind. The driver was not hurt.

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SPEAKING: TALKING ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Fill in the blanks with your opinions/answers to make a conversation
in which a person plays the traveler and another plays the friend
asking for the trip by filling in the following instruction table.

WORK IN PAIR, ASK AND ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

A Student 1 asks student 2 if he/she has just come back from a vacation. Student
expresses his/her opinion about that place.
B Student 1 asks Student 2 what she/he did during her/his travel. Student 2 listed the
activities she/he did and express the feelings about those activities.
C Student 1 asks Student 2 about the local food, sights, people and the weather of that
place.

# ASKING ABOUT THE TRIP

Ask your friend if he/she had a
GREETING vacation recently
1
AND ASKING (where, when, for how long, etc.)

Express your feeling about the

place that your friend mentions
2 FEELING
about, and ask him/her the feeling
about the about
Ask your friend about the activities
3 ACTIVITIES that he/she did during the
vacation/at that place
Ask your friend about the weather
4 WEATHER at the place

Say that you want to visit the place

DESIRE TO and you will do that in the near
5 future if you have chance
TRAVEL

Ask your friend some more

questions about the place, such
6 (ADDITIONAL) as: about local people, food,
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SPEAKING

THE TRAVELLER
Tell your friend that you’ve just come
GENERAL
1 back from a vacation somewhere (where,
INFORMATION
travel by what, for how long, etc.)
Express your feeling about the place. The
more detailed, the better. (amazing,
2 FEELING
unforgettable, a trip of a life time,
disappointed, etc.)
Describe the place that you visited: the
sights/scenes/nature/nature (island,
DESCRIPTION OF beach, water, sea waves, mountain,
3 sunset/sunrise, jungles, streets, shops,
THE PLACE
etc.)
People there (friendly, helpful…)
Talk about the activities you did during
the vacation
4 ACTIVITIES
(is it fun? Is it your first time to do it?
What makes it a good activity? Etc.)
Talk about whatever more you want
about the place (good memories, lost
way, be overcharged, make new friends,
do something for the first time…?)
Something special that you did, strange
5 ADDITIONALS
food that you’ve never had before, big
events at the place, special customs of
the local people, etc.)
Souvenir/specialty (did you buy
anything? Why is it special?)

6 WEATHER Mention about the weather at the place

7 RECOMMENDATION Recommend your friend to visit the place

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SPEAKING – Describe a holiday or vacation you have been on

You should say: When you had it / Where you went / What you did / And
explain how you felt about it

Sample

A few months ago, I went to the South of Vietnam for a vacation with my
family. It’s was to the lovely coastal city of Nha Trang, which is also a very
famous tourist destination. We decided to go there by plane since it is
nearly 1200 kilometres from Hanoi, and would take a long time by car or
train.
I was so eager for the trip that I prepared everything such as my clothes,
camera and other accessories a week in advance. It took about an hour to
fly there, and luckily, the flight took off on time. The trip began with an
incredible view from the airplane window and I can still remember being
quite overwhelmed by the beauty of my city from above and the amazing
sunset.
The time we spent in Nha Trang was a blast. We got to try out so many new
things such as skydiving, surfing, and diving to see the coral reef. This place
has one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam with deep blue water
and pearly-white sand. Also, the food there was so unique and delicious. I
think the most memorable moment of that trip though was definitely when
we bought fresh ingredients from a local market and grilled them by the
beach. Sitting there by the fire on a breezy night with the delicious smell
freshly barbequed fish was an amazing experience.
The trip to Nha Trang really was the holiday of a lifetime. We had a lot of
fun and got to see a lot of spectacular scenery. We definitely enjoyed it and
we will definitely go there again if we have a chance.

Vocabulary highlights

coastal city – thành phố biển in advance – đặt / chuẩn bị trước

on time – đúng lúc incredible – không thể tin được
overwhelmed – ngập tràn, lấn át a blast – thời điểm đẹp
skydiving – nhảy dù unique – có 1 không 2
breezy – gió hiu, thoáng gió spectacular – ngoạn mục, kỳ vĩ

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SPEAKING – SAMPLE CONVERSATION – VISITING A TRAVEL AGENT

1. Do you like travelling?

Yes, definitely! I think seeing the world, from great historical monuments (công
trình lịch sử) to white sandy beaches, is what life is all about. It’s a very
interesting way to learn about new cultures and explore new places.
2. Who do you often spend holiday with?
It depends on what kind of holiday it is. If it’s Christmas vacation, I prefer hang
out with my friends here and there and have a chit-chat (tán gẫu). If it’s New
Year holiday, I just want to celebrate the holiday with my family and relatives in
a cozy ambiance (môi trường, không khí ấm cúng).
3. How much traveling have you done?
Well for a start I’m an international student, so my life can be counted (được
coi như) as travelling. I’ve been on a road trip to USA, a vacation to Japan, and
Korea when I was younger thanks to my father meeting sales goals, and most
recently Australia – a splendid (tráng lệ, lộng lẫy) country.
4. What kind of places have you visited in your life?
I am a working person. Therefore, I prefer to visit the places which elevate my
mood (cải thiện tâm trạng) and energize (tiếp thêm năng lượng) me. I have
been to some of the most beautiful beaches and lakes in my country. These
places bring me closer to nature and rejuvenate (làm trẻ lại) me.

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SPEAKING – SAMPLE CONVERSATION – VISITING A TRAVEL AGENT

5. When you visit new places, what do you like to do?

It seems to me that there’re a lot of stuff to do when visiting a brand-new
places. At first, I would love to take photographs to bookmark my travel
experience as well as share with my best mates. Culture vulture (khao khát văn
hóa) seems to be another character when I feel like discovering the places of
great aesthetic (thẩm mỹ) appeal (sức lôi cuốn) everywhere I set foot in.
6. Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
Well, it depends on my current mood. A trip to the off-the-beaten-track
destinations (nơi hẻo lánh), mountainous or forested place for instance will be
my initial choice (lựa chọn số 1) if I feel devastated (rụng rời, chán). On the
contrary, I will congregate (tụ tập) with my companions and sign up for guided
tours as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photograph – one of my
hobbies when feel overjoyed (vui mừng khôn xiết).
7. In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
I guess it would be autumn. This season has little rain, clear skies and temperate
(ôn hòa) conditions. It’s really the best season when most places are at their
best at that time.
8. What places would you like to visit in the future?
If I have the chance to visit one famous place, it will be Paris, a must-see (phải
đến) place to me. I would love to visit the Eiffel Tower, to tuck into (bắt đầu ăn gì
rất thèm thuồng) French delicacies (cao lương mỹ vị) in prestigious (uy tín)
restaurants. In addition, it’d be great for me to visit the Louver Museum and
discover history as well as La Sorbonne University – the oldest educational
institution in modern France.

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REVIEW
Let’s summarize what we have learnt today

Lesson summary Notes

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LESSON 18: TRAVELLING

PRONUNCIATION
PART A
/s/ & /z/
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct words

/s/ /z/
1. /sɪks/____________ 1. /ˈiːzi/____________
2. /stɑːr/____________ 2. /'mjuːzɪk/____________
3. /bʌs/____________ 3. /rɪˈzʌlt/____________
4. /klæs/____________ 4. /zuː/____________
5. /sɔːŋ/____________ 5. /rəʊz/____________
6. /ˈsɪti/____________ 6. /zɪp/____________
7. /'pensl/____________ 7. /nɔɪz/____________
8. /ˈsɪstər/____________ 8. /kɔːz/____________
9. /ˈsaɪəns/____________ 9. /ˈzɪrəʊ/____________

PART B QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1: Do you like travelling? Why or Why not?
=> Of course, I'm really into travelling because ......................
Eg: Of course, I'm really into travelling because. It's a very interesting way to learn about
new cultures and explore new places. I think seeing the world, from great historical
monuments to white sandy beaches, is what life is all about.
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Q2: What are your favourite types of holidays?

=> You know I love ............... and .....................
Eg: I love beach holiday and camping holiday. I think going to the beach and give yourself a
swim in the crystal clear water and enjoy seafood is really incredible. On the other hand, I
also enjoy camping holiday because it is a great chance for me to get away from it all and
live with the nature.
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Q3: If you have a lot of money, which countries do you want to visit and why?
=> Well, If I have a lot of money, I would love to travel to .................. Besides, ................... I
also want to visit ................
Eg: Well, If I have a lot of money, I would love to travel to the UK to watch Arsenal live
football match and tour around London city. Besides, I also want to visit USA, especially
Central Perk which is a very famous park in New York city.
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Q4: What do you normally do on your holidays? /How do you spend your holidays?
=> If I have .............. holiday, I normally ...................After that, ................ Then .....................
Last but not least, .....................
Eg: If I have beach holiday, I normally wake up early in the morning and go for a swim in the
sea. After that, I will go sightseeing around city with my family or friends. Then I will go to
have lunch with full of seafood. Last but not least, I will give myself a full massage package
and try local cuisine in the evening.
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Q5: Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during your holidays?

=> Personally, I always prefer ...................
Eg: Personally, I always prefer staying at home or coming back to my hometown with my
family during my holidays. Because you know. I'm working far from home so holidays are
great chances for me to spend time with people I love.
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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART D HOMEWORK
LISTENING
Do the listening tasks

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LESSON 19: TOURING A CITY

PRONUNCIATION
/ʃ/ & /ʒ/
A. How to make the sound /ʃ/
Look at the diagrams.
1. Your tongue points upwards toward the roof of your
mouth.
2. There is some contact between the tongue and the
teeth at the sides of the mouth.
3. There is no voicing (vibration from the throat)
B. Sound and spelling Target sound: /ʃ/
/ʃ/ is usually spelled sh.
shop fashion cash wash mushroom
c ocean ch machine ci delicious
s sugar sure ss russia
ti international
C. Practice in words
Chef /ʃɛf/ Combination /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ She /ʃi/
Flash /flæʃ/ Ocean /ˈoʊʃən/ Cash /kæʃ/
Shell /ʃɛl/ Mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ Fish /fɪʃ/
D. Practice in sentences
Anna is feeling anxious. /ˈænə ɪz ˈfilɪŋ ˈæŋkʃəs/
Do you have a tissue? /du ju hæv ə ˈtɪsˌju?/
Education is very important. /ˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃən ɪz ˈvɛri ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
He lives in Russia. /hi lɪvz ɪn ˈrʌʃə./
I need to buy some sugar. /aɪ nid tu baɪ sʌm ˈʃʊgər./
E. Practice in a paragraph
The girl got up on the horse. It was a brown and white horse. It was a big horse.
She sat on the horse's back. She was taller than her father. She looked down at
her father. "Daddy, you are shorter than me," she said. Her daddy said, "Yes,
you are taller than me. You are taller than your mother. You are taller than the
horse!" The horse started walking around in a circle. The girl held onto the
reins. Her daddy held onto the horse. She was having fun. She liked to ride the
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PRONUNCIATION
A. How to make the sound /ʒ/
Look at the diagrams.
1. Your tongue points upwards towards the roof of
your mouth.
2. There is some contact between the tongue and the
teeth at the sides of the mouth,
3. /ʒ/ is different from /ʃ/ because there is a voicing
(vibration from the throat)
Target sound: /ʒʒʒʒʒʒʒʒ/
B. Sound and spelling
There are not many words with /ʒ/. It is usually spelled si or s.
television Asia usually

C. Practice in words
Invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ Mirage /məˈrɑʒ/ Explosion /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
Massage /məˈsɑʒ/ Garage /gəˈrɑʒ/ Usual /ˈjuʒəwəl/
Barrage /bəˈrɑʒ/ Erosion /ɪˈroʊʒən/ Collage /kəˈlɑʒ/
D. Practice in sentences
What is your final decision? /wʌt ɪz jʊər ˈfaɪnəl dɪˈsɪʒən?/
He bought a luxurious car. /hi bɑt ə ləgʒˈəriəs kɑr/
We should avoid confusion. /wi ʃʊd əˈvɔɪd kənˈfjuʒən./
I heard an explosion. /aɪ hɜrd ən ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
Do you watch television? /du ju wɑʧ ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən?/
You should dress casually for the party. /ju ʃʊd drɛs ˈkæʒəwəli fɔr ðə ˈpɑrti/
E. Practice in a paragraph
He and his brother slept in a bunk bed. He had the bottom bunk. His brother
had the top bunk. The top bunk had a guard rail. The rail kept the sleeper safe.
His brother didn't like the rail. He always left it down. One time his brother fell
out of the top bunk. He hit the carpet and woke up. He said, "Ouch!" Then he
climbed back into the top bunk. When he woke up the next day, his back was
sore. Mom took him to see the doctor. The doctor examined him. The doctor
said he was okay. He said to keep the guard rail up.

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SPEAKING
Work in pair. Ask and answer the questions.

Sample 1:
A: I need help planning my vacation.
B: Sure, where would you like to go?
A: I haven't decided where to go yet.
B: Do you enjoy warm or cold climates?
A: I am thinking that I might enjoy a tropical climate.
B: I have some brochures here that you might like to look at.
A: These look great!
B: Do you know how much you want to spend on this vacation?
A: I have about a thousand dollars to spend on this trip.
B: Well, take these brochures, and get back to me when you want to make your
reservations.
Sample 2:
A: I was wondering if you would be able to help me with vacation plans.
B: Have you chosen your destination?
A: I don't know where I want to go yet.
B: Do you enjoy warm weather, or are you looking forward to a cooler vacation?
A: A nice temperate climate would be best for me.
B: Why don't you take a look at these brochures that might help you make up
your mind?
A: This place looks nice.
B: Have you thought about what you would like to spend on this vacation?
A: I just got a bonus and can spend about three thousand dollars total.
B: I'll be happy to help you make a reservation whenever you decide upon a
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SPEAKING – SELL YOUR TOUR

Design your own tour. Give details to your tourist. Work in pair to buy
and sell tours.

INTRODUCTION

We offer various package deals that may fit your schedule and preference.
If you are a sun seeker who enjoys the white sand and clear blue sea, El Nido
should be your best choice.
Take a Holiday Vacation to the Tropical Haven of Palawan for your ultimate
relaxation. On this El Nido - Puerto Princesa Adventure Package, you will find
the beauty of El Nido's natural landscape within the impressive limestone
karsts, and experience the warm hospitality of the people.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 3 Days & 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Round-trip Airport Transfers
- Meet and Greet at the Airport
- Daily Breakfasts
- Welcome Leis
- Souvenir Item
- Underground River Adventure Tour
- El Nido Island Hopping Tour –A

TOURS INCLUDE
- Air-conditioned Van
- Mask and Snorkel Gears
- Beach Towel (El Nido Island Hopping Tour- A)
- Tourist Boat
- Licensed and Professional Guides
- Buffet Lunch.
- Permits and Entrance Fees
- Environmental Fees
- All Applicable Taxes

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SPEAKING – SELL YOUR TOUR

Design your own tour. Give details to your tourist. Work in pair to buy
and sell tours.
DESTINATIONS
EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR - A
- Small Lagoon
- Big Lagoon
- Simizu Island
- Secret Lagoon
- 7 Commado Beach

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

- Dinner
- Camera/Photo
- Tip (Not Compulsory)

WHAT TO BRING?
We highly recommend bringing a bottle of water and items that you would
normally have while you are in the sun (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses). It is also
advisable to bring insect repellant.
Cameras are okay, but we suggest putting them in a zipped plastic bag if they
are not waterproof

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1 Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa

- 06:30am Arrival to Puerto Princesa City
Meet and greet at the airport
Pick up for Underground River Tour
UNDERGROUND RIVER ADVENTURE TOUR
- 08:00am Board Tourist shuttle for Sabang
- 10:00am Arrival in Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa;
- 10:15 am Registration, Boat transfer to Cave, Cave Exploration
- 12:30pm Lunch in Sabang
- 01:00pm Leave Sabang
- 03:00pm End of Tour; Leave Puerto to El Nido
- 08:00pm Arrive at El Nido
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SPEAKING – SELL YOUR TOUR

Design your own tour. Give details to your tourist. Work in pair to buy
and sell tours.

DAY 2 EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR A

- 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Preparation for tours
- 8:30am Meet the tour guide at the hotel lobby
- 09:00am Leave the hotel and board on the boat
- 12:00nn Lunch in one of the beaches

PLACES TO VISIT:
- Small Lagoon
- Big Lagoon
- Simisu Island
- Entalula Island
- 7 Commando Beach
- 04:00pm End of Tour; Back to the hotel

DAY 3
DEPARTURE
- 06:00am Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- 06:30am Hotel Check out
- 07:00am Departure El Nido to Puerto
- ​12:00nn Arrival to Puerto
Transfer to Airport at least 2 hours before the flight schedule
DEPARTURE: Puerto Princesa to Manila/Cebu

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REVIEW
Let’s summarize what we have learnt today

Lesson summary Notes

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LESSON 19: TOURING A CITY

PRONUNCIATION
PART A
/ʃ/ & /ʒ/
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct words

/ʃ/ /ʒ/
1. /ʃɛf/ ____________ 1. /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ ____________
2. /flæʃ/ ____________ 2. /məˈsɑʒ/ ____________
3. /ʃɛl/ /____________ 3. /bəˈrɑʒ/ ____________
4. /ˌkɑmbəˈneɪʃən/ ____________ 4. /məˈrɑʒ/ ____________
5. /ˈoʊʃən/ ____________ 5. /gəˈrɑʒ/ ____________
6. /ˈmɛnʃən/ ____________ 6. /ɪˈroʊʒən/ ____________
7. /ʃi/ ____________ 7. /kəˈlɑʒ/ ____________
8. /kæʃ/ ____________ 8. /ˈjuʒəwəl/ ____________
9. /fɪʃ/ ____________ 9. /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/ ____________

PART B QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1: I need help planning my vacation.
=> Eg: Sure, where would you like to go?
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Q2: Where would you like to go?

=> Eg: I haven't decided where to go yet.
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Q3: Do you enjoy warm or cold climates?

=> Eg: I am thinking that I might enjoy a tropical climate.
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Q4: Do you know how much you want to spend on this vacation?
=> Eg: I have about a thousand dollars to spend on this trip.
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Q5: I was wondering if you would be able to help me with vacation plans.
=> Eg: Have you chosen your destination?
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Q6: Have you chosen your destination?

=> Eg: I would like to visit …
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Q7: Do you enjoy warm weather, or are you looking forward to a cooler vacation?
=> Eg: A nice temperate climate would be best for me.
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Q8: Have you thought about what you would like to spend on this vacation?
=> Eg: I just got a bonus and can spend about three thousand dollars total.
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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART D HOMEWORK
LISTENING
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LESSON 20: AT THE AIRPORT

PRONUNCIATION
/m/ & /n/ & /ŋ/
A. How to make the sound /m/
Look at the diagrams.
1. When you say /m/, the air comes through your
nose, not your mouth.
2. Your lips are together and there is voicing.
Target sound: /mmmmm/

B. Sound and spelling

/m/ is usually spelled m
man men meet swim some
C. Practice in words
Man /mæn/ Time /taɪm/ Mirror /ˈmɪrər/
Make /meɪk/ Game /geɪm/ Hammer /ˈhæmər/
Milk /mɪlk/ Empty /ˈempti/ Remember /rɪˈmembər/
D. Practice in sentences
My name is Emily. My roommate's from Maine.
/maɪ neɪm ɪz 'eɪmɪli/ /maɪ ˈruːmmeɪts frəm meɪn/
Maybe my mother will make ham. Would you like homemade muffins?
/'meɪbi maɪ ˈmʌðər wɪl meɪk ham/ /wʊd juː laɪk həʊmmeɪt ˈmʌfɪnz/

E. Practice in a paragraph
More than 100 passengers got on the plane. It was a winter day. It was January.
The weather was very cold. It was snowing. Ice was on the roads. But the airport
was open. The big jets were flying. A little snow never stopped a big jet. Big jets
fly all the time. They rarely crash in bad weather. They rarely crash in good
weather. Big jets are very safe. The passengers got on the plane. It was 7 a.m. The
plane was supposed to take off at 7:30 a.m. It did not take off at 7:30 a.m. It did
not take off all morning. It did not take off all afternoon. The plane sat on the
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PRONUNCIATION
/m/ & /n/ & /ŋ/

A. How to make the sound /n/

Look at the diagrams.
1. When you say /n/ , the air comes through your
nose, not your mouth.
2. Your tongue is pressed against the roof of
youor mouth behind the teeth, and there is
voicing. Target sound: /nnnnn/.
B. Sound and spelling
/n/ is usually spelled n
not ten net line bin

C. Sound and spelling

Nice /naɪs/ Funny /ˈfʌni/ Sun /sʌn/
Know /nəʊ/ Landlord /ˈlændlɔːrd/ End /end/
Nail /neɪl/ Behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ Expensive /ɪkˈspensɪv/
D. Practice in sentences
The sun shines. Nancy has many new friends.
/ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/ /ˈnænsi hæz ˈmeni nuː frendz/
Tony has taken the train. I haven’t eaten a banana.
/ˈtəʊni həz 'teɪkən ðə treɪn/ /aɪ ˈhævnt ˈiːtn ə bəˈnænə/

E. Practice in a paragraph
Your grandma told you not to lie. Your grandpa told you not to lie. Your
mother said to tell the truth. Your father said to tell the truth. You try to tell
the truth. You try to tell the truth all the time. But you cannot tell the truth
all the time. No one can tell the truth all the time. Everyone lies sometimes.
Your mother lies sometimes. Your father lies sometimes. Your teacher lies
sometimes. You lie sometimes. You lie to be polite. You lie to protect
someone you love. You lie to protect yourself. You lie when you get caught.

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PRONUNCIATION
/m/ & /n/ & /ŋ/

A. How to make the sound /ŋ/

Look at the diagrams.
1. When you say /η/, the air comes through your
nose not your mouth.
2. The back of your tongue is pressed against the
roof of your mouth, and there is voicing.
Target sound: /ηηηηη /
B. Sound and spelling
/ŋ/ is usually spelled ng
sing ring think thing single

C. Sound and spelling

Sing /sɪŋ/ Bank /bæŋk/ Reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/
Ring /rɪŋ/ String /strɪŋ/ Morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
Long /lɔːŋ/ Moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ Interesting /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
D. Practice in sentences
Good morning! How long have you been studying English?
/ɡʊd 'mɔːrnɪŋ/ /haʊ lɔːŋ həv juː bɪn ˈstʌdiɪŋ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
Is something wrong? I’ve been waiting for a long time.
/ɪz ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɔːŋ/ /aɪv bɪn 'weɪtɪŋ fər ə lɔːŋ taɪm/

E. Practice in a paragraph
The economy is bad. People are out of work. People are losing their jobs.
People are getting laid off. People are getting fired. People want to work. But
nobody is hiring workers. Nobody needs workers. Everyone has less money.
Everyone is spending less. Everyone is buying less. Consumers are not buying
anything extra. They are buying only what they need. They are not buying
new cars. They are keeping their old cars. They are not buying new homes.
They are staying in their old homes. They are not buying new clothes.

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VOCABULARY
These words / phrases may be useful at the airport.

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VOCABULARY
Do the vocabulary exercise.

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VOCABULARY
Do the vocabulary exercise.

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STRUCTURES
These structures are commonly used at the airport

PHRASES AND STRUCTURES

 Airport information desk Quầy thông tin tại sân bay
 Remain seated Ngồi yên trên ghế
 Keep the seat-belt fastened Thắt dây an toàn
 Air steward Nam tiếp viên
 Air stewardess Nam tiếp viên
 Boarding time Giờ lên tàu bay
 Economy class Hạng phổ thông
 Airport information desk Quầy thông tin tại sân bay
 Departure lounge ≠ arrival halls Phòng chờ lên máy bay/khu vực đến
 Boarding time Giờ lên tàu bay
 To miss a flight Nhỡ chuyến bay
 Conveyor belt/ carousel/ Băng chuyền hành lý/ Băng chuyền/ Nơi
baggage claim lấy hành lý
Ngăn đựng hành lý xách tay trên máy
 Overhead locker
bay
 Your passport and ticket, please Xin vui lòng cho xem hộ chiếu và vé bay
 There's an excess baggage
Hành lý quá cân sẽ bị tính cước …
charge of
 Would you like a window or an Anh/chị muốn ngồi ở cạnh cửa sổ hay
aisle seat? cạnh lối đi?
 The flight's been delayed Chuyến bay đã bị hoãn
 The flight's been cancelled Chuyến bay đã bị hủy
 Tax free shopping Khu mua hàng miễn thuế
 Duty free shopping Khu mua hàng miến thuế
 Departures board Bảng giờ đi

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SPEAKING – SAMPLE CONVERSATION – PLANE TICKET

Making a plane reservation

A: I am planning a trip and need help making my airline reservation.
B: Sure. Where are you traveling to on your trip?
A: I will be vacationing in Oregon.
B: You have an option of departing from Los Angeles or Burbank Airport. What is
your preference?
A: I live closer to Los Angeles Airport, so that would be the best choice.
B: Does it matter to you if you leave in the morning or afternoon?
A: I can leave at either time.
B: I'll put you on a morning flight. Is a morning or afternoon return flight
preferable for you?
A: Either morning or afternoon would work for me.
B: I'll give you an afternoon flight. Here are your tickets.

Buying a plane ticket

A: I would like to book a flight.
B: I can help you with that. Where are you traveling to?
A: I am traveling to Singapore.
B: What date will you be traveling?
A: I want to fly on June 14th.
B: Do you want to fly out of Los Angeles International or Burbank Airport?
A: I would like to fly out of Los Angeles International Airport.
B: Would you prefer a morning or an afternoon flight?
A: I would rather fly in the morning.
B: Well, I have booked you on a flight that will fit your schedule. The tickets will
arrive by mail in a few days.

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REVIEW
Let’s summarize what we have learnt today

Lesson summary Notes

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LESSON 20: AT THE AIRPORT

PRONUNCIATION
PART A
/m/ & /n/ & /ŋ/
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with correct words

/m/ /n/ /ŋ/

1. /mæn/ ____________ 1. /naɪs/____________ 1. /sɪŋ/____________
2. /meɪk/____________ 2. /nəʊ/____________ 2. /rɪŋ/____________
3. /mɪlk/____________ 3. /neɪl/____________ 3. /lɔːŋ/____________
4. /taɪm/____________ 4. /ˈfʌni/____________ 4. /bæŋk/____________
5. /geɪm/____________ 5. /ˈlændlɔːrd/____________ 5. /strɪŋ/____________
6. /ˈempti/____________ 6. /bɪˈhaɪnd/____________ 6. /ˈmuːvɪŋ/____________
7. /ˈmɪrər/____________ 7. /sʌn/____________ 7. /ˈriːdɪŋ/____________
8. /ˈhæmər/____________ 8. /end/____________ 8. /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/____________
9. /rɪˈmembər/__________ 9. /ɪkˈspensɪv/____________ 9. /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/____________

PART B QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Q1: When was the last time you stay at a hotel?
=> Let me think, the last time I stayed at a hotel was ................. At that time, I
..............................
Eg: Let me think, the last time I stayed at a hotel was last June. At that time, I was on a
vacation with my family in Da Nang.
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Q2: What is the best part of staying in a hotel?

=> What I love the most when staying in a hotel is ..................... Besides, I also
.......................
Eg: What I love the most when staying in a hotel is the feeling of being served. Besides, I
also don't have to clean the bathroom and make the bed after I wake up.
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Q3: How is the staying in a hotel different from staying at home?

=> Well, the first thing is ................... Moreover, ............................. Last but not least,
.........................
Eg: Well, the first thing is the sense of freedom. Moreover, I have to pay money when
staying in a hotel. Last but not least, we may feel bored if staying in a hotel for a long time.
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Q4: How many times have you stayed in a hotel?

=> Honestly, I could not remember the exact number but about ........... may be.
Eg: Honestly, I could not remember the exact number but about 10 times may be.
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Q5: What don't you like when staying in a hotel?

=> Personally, I don't like ...................... and ..............................
Eg: Personally, I don't like the way they clean my room and their food.
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Q6: Do you think people work in a hotel have a good fob?

=> May be yes, may be no. It depends on ..............................
Eg: May be yes, may be no. It depends on the position they work, the salary, the
management, etc.......
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PART C CLASS LISTENING

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PART D HOMEWORK
LISTENING
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