UNIT 8: THE WORLD AROUND US

PART 1: PRONUNCIATION
LESSON 1:
1. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. friendly B. country C. nearby D. quickly

2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. camp B. came C. same D. name

3. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. rice B. size C. disc D. mice

4. Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from the others.
A. listening B. deleting C. traveling D. finishing

5. Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from the others.
A. referring B. enjoying C. following D. arriving

LESSON 2:
1. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. cow B. slow C. snow D. blow

2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. goat B. load C. float D. board

3. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. post B. host C. cost D. most

4. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. sound B. round C. bought D. loud

5. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. below B. above C. follow D. pillow

PART 2: VOCABULARY
LESSON 1:
I. Choose the best answers.
1. In which of these activities do you ride on a small, long, and thin boat?
A. kayaking B. rafting C. hiking D. rock climbing

2. What do we call a large hole in the side of a hill or under the ground?
A. mountain B. cave C. island D. canyon
3. In which of these sports do you need to go in a small group of people?
A. rafting B. skiing C. scuba diving D. swimming

4. Where do you usually put up tents when you go camping?

A. canyon B. cave C. river D. campsite

5. What do we call a deep valley with very steep sides?

A. island B. canyon C. countryside D. lake

II. Complete the sentences using the words from the list.

kayaking cave hiking campsite rafting

1. Would you like to go _________ in the countryside this weekend?

2. I don’t want to go whitewater __________ again for the rest of my life. It’s really scary
traveling down the river with so many rocks.
3. I think taking a trip into a ___________ is not an enjoyable experience. It’s dark, wet,
and hard to breathe.
4. How long will it take to put up our tents after we get to the ______________?
5. I think a ____________ tour on Tuyền Lâm Lake in Đà Lạt is the best way to relax.

LESSON 2:
I. Choose the best options.
1. Bring a ______ because it’s really cold in the tent at night.
A. pillow B. flashlight C. sleeping bag

2. The chef dried his _______ on the balcony.

A. pillow B. towel C. sleeping bag

3. Sleeping in a ________ is a fantastic experience.

A. tent B. pillow C. bottled water

4. Don’t forget to charge your phone _________ before going to school.

A. tent B. flashlight C. battery

5. Bring a ____________ so that we can see things while in the cave.

A. torch B. battery C. sleeping bag

II. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in bold.
1. How much are the ____________? They’re $50? (tent)
2. I can’t sleep ___________ a pillow. (with)
3. We shouldn’t throw away ____________ after use. (battery)
4. Where can I buy ____________ water around here? (bottle)
5. Do you ever sleep in a _______________ bag? (sleep)
LESSON 3:
I. Choose the odd one out.
1. hiking fishing campsite camping

2. cell phone battery camera towel

3. highland forest bay mountain

4. swimming climbing kayaking rafting

5. flashlight canyon mountain island

II. Complete the sentences using the words from the list.

mountain forest beach waterfall bay

1. It’s amazing to watch a ___________ with the water dropping from such a great height.
2. There were a lot of boats in the ___________ because of the storm.
3. We love walking along the _____________ at sunrise.
4. Mount Everest is the tallest ______________ on Earth.
5. We studied plants and animals in the ___________ on our last field trip.

PART 4: GRAMMAR
LESSON 1:
I. Choose the correct modals.
Mike: Guess what? I’m going to Hạ Long Bay next week.
Alice: That’s wonderful! I was there last year.
Mike: ___________ (Can/ Should) you tell me what to see and do there?
Alice: Of course. First, you _____________ (can/should) go kayaking to enjoy the beautiful
scenery. It’s amazing!
Mike: And what about food and shopping?
Alice: You __________ (can/ should) eat great food and buy lots of cool things at the local
market.
Mike: Should I go there by car?
Alice: No, you __________ (can’t/ shouldn’t). It’s too far away. You ________ (can/ should) fly
there. It’s the fastest way.
Mike: Thanks.

II. Complete the sentences using CAN, CAN'T, SHOULD, or SHOULDN'T.

1. I’m sorry but I __________ come to your party on Thursday. My mom says that I
_______ stay home and study for the test.
2. You look tired. I think you _______ stay up late.
3. You ________ take a taxi to travel around the city because it’s expensive.
 4. You ________ study harder. You __________ get good grades if you keep studying like
that.
5. What _________ I do to improve my English pronunciation?

LESSON 2:
I. Match the two halves of the sentences
We should bring our smartphones,
They sell souvenirs at the campsite,
Bring some toys or games,
It’s raining,
There’s a good restaurant,
so remember to bring some money.
so you shouldn’t go kayaking today.
so you don’t need to worry about food.
so we don’t get bored at night.
so we can take photos or call our parents.

II. Choose the best options.

1. __________ it’s getting dark, we should bring a flashlight.
A. Because B. So C. And D. Or

2. Where would you like to live, on a mountain _____________ on an island?

A. but B. so C. and D. or

3. Monday is a holiday, _____________ all schools are closed.

A. so B. and C. because D. but

4. Peter was really sick, he didn’t want to take a day off school.
A. because B. so C. but D. or

5. Don’t forget to bring a pillow ____________ a towel with you!

A. because B. but C. and D. so

PART 5: READING
LESSON 2:
I. Read the notices and messages. Choose the best answer.

1. What does the campsite notice say?

A. You can pay $4 to leave your vehicle in the
parking lot all day.

B. Campsite customers can only park here for

14 hours at a time.

C. You don’t need to pay if you leave within 14

hours.
2. What does the notice say?
A. Customers must buy sleeping bags at the
counter.

B. Sleeping bags are for staff members only.

C. Customers can ask campsite staff for help.

3. What does Gabriel suggest?

A. booking the campsite as soon as possible

B. choosing a less expensive campsite

C. changing the date of their camping trip

4. What should Emily do?

A. bring some water

B. bring some food

C. call Sarah

5. Why does Jane write this message?

A. to tell Jacob and Kyle how to get to the train
station

B. to invite Kyle to go hiking with her and Jacob

C. to find out what time Kyle would like to go

hiking
II. Read the “3-Day Weekend Packing List.” Choose True, False, or NI.
Let’s start off with a quick checklist for a three-day weekend trip.

Travel Day Outfit.

Don’t bring your big heavy clothes – jeans, sweaters, boots, jackets – to save space in
your bag.

Shoes.
Shoes are always a challenge when packing. Your shoes must be comfortable enough for
walking all day. In the winter, choose warm, comfortable boots. Sandals or sneakers work
well in nicer weather. You can always add flip-flops for the beach or pool if needed.

Electronics.
Be careful not to overpack electronics. For a short trip, you can bring your portable
gaming devices. For watching movies, your mobile phone or tablet is a wise choice. Don’t
forget your earbuds. Music or a podcast will save you on boring trips.

Toiletries.
When it comes to toiletries, take only the things you really need. Choose a hotel or
homestay that provides the basics, so you don’t have to bring soap or shampoo. Bring
your own toothbrush and toothpaste. Sunscreen is a must for sunny days. Save your skin
or get sunburned.

Others.
For camping, you can’t forget a tent, a flashlight, and some sleeping bags. Sometimes,
you should bring your own pillows and towels, so you can feel comfortable even when
camping.

1. It is not a good idea to pack jeans or jackets.

2. You should wear sandals or sneakers when it is cold.
3. You will be worried on your trip when you bring a lot of electronic
devices.
4. Hotels always have soap or shampoo, so you don’t have to bring
any.
5. Bring a tent, a flashlight, and sleeping bags when you go camping.
LESSON 3:
I. Read the descriptions of six places. Choose True for the activities that people can do and
False for the ones that people cannot.
A. National SeaLife Center
You love the sea and want to explore life under the ocean, don’t you? Welcome to The
National Sea Life Center in Birmingham. In this aquarium, you can see many sea animals
including sea dragons from Australia and baby stingrays from the Amazon. This is an
experience you will never forget.

B. Castle Farm
Are you tired of city life? Want to go somewhere to relax on the weekend with your family?
Then, our farm can give you what you really need. You can take walks along our beautiful
fields and let your kids have fun feeding some farm animals. At night, you can stay in a tent
and sit around a fire.

C. Ancient Town
This is Vietnam’s friendliest town. Come to Hội An ancient town and discover beautiful old
buildings by the river. Look around the traditional shops and houses. You will love to stay and
relax here!

D. Stratford Hill
We offer different sport activities for adventurous people. However, this is also a great place
to relax because we have the best campsites in the north of the UK. You can join a cycling
tour in the morning and go camping at night. Why don’t you book our tour now and get a
20% discount?

E. Ramba Beach Camp

This is the best place for beach lovers. Ramba Beach Camp has the most attractive beaches in
the world. You can enjoy watching water sports while eating fresh seafood. Ramba Beach
Camp is heaven! Don't miss it this summer.

F. Cúc Phuong National Park

This is one of the biggest national parks in Vietnam. Come and see beautiful animals in their
natural environment. You can walk around the tropical rainforest and watch butterflies fly
freely or watch monkeys dance around you. Join us with an amazing tour through the park
every weekend.

1. play with dolphins

2. feed animals
3. go on a cycling tour
4. hunt animals
5. play water sports
6. visit local buildings
 7. learn about sea life
8. go camping with family

II. Read the descriptions again. Which place would be the most suitable for each person?
Anna ________
Anna loves history. She is shy, and she doesn’t like crowded places. Anna would like to explore
wildlife as well.

Henry ________
Henry is going on vacation with his family. Henry’s parents are not interested in traveling
abroad, and they want to relax in the countryside.

Emily ________
Emily really loves animals and would like to go somewhere she can enjoy nature.

Sammy _______
Sammy likes eating seafood. She wants to go to the beach or somewhere she can try different
seafood and go swimming.

Phil ___________
Phil likes sports. He also enjoys group activities and wants to make new friends.

PART 6: WRITING
LESSON 1:
I. Put the words in the correct order to make complete sentences.
1. We/ resort/ should/ next to/ stay/ in/ a/ the/ beach.
__________________________________________________________________________

2. Travelers/ palaces/ should/ the/ visit/ of/ the/ Hue Citadel

__________________________________________________________________________

3. People/ Ho Chi Minh City/ by/ Nha Trang/ from/ can/ travel/ to/ plane.
__________________________________________________________________________

4. Tourists/ culture/ can/ local/ activities/ join/ many/ the/ and/ enjoy/ food.
__________________________________________________________________________

5. You/ should/ see/ go/ to/ beautiful/ Da Lat/ in/ to/ spring/ cherry blossoms.
__________________________________________________________________________

II. Make questions for the underlined words.

1. Foreign visitors should go to Đà Nẵng in the summer.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. We can go there by car or bus from Ho Chi Minh City.
__________________________________________________________________________

3. You should stay in a resort near the beach.

__________________________________________________________________________

4. Tourists can visit Bà Nà Hills, Sơn Trà Mountain, or Dragon Bridge in Đà Nẵng.
__________________________________________________________________________

5. You can buy many kinds of souvenirs there, such as paintings or marble handicrafts.
__________________________________________________________________________

LESSON 2:
I. Fill in the gaps using BECAUSE or SO. Add commas where necessary.
1. I’m so hungry ___________ I didn’t have breakfast.
2. Everyone is really tired after the match _________ the coach will let them rest.
3. Denis says the exam is too easy for him _________ he never studies.
4. My science teacher is taking a trip to the aquarium _________ she’s doing research on
fish.
5. We should bring a camera _____________ we can take pictures of the beautiful
scenery.

II. Look at Hương’s notes about her school trip. Write full answers to the questions.

1. Why does Hương need to bring a light backpack?

__________________________________________________________________________

2. Does she need to bring any food and drink? Why (not)?
__________________________________________________________________________

3. Why does she need to bring her swimsuit?

__________________________________________________________________________
4. How much money should she bring?
__________________________________________________________________________

5. Why doesn’t she need to bring a camera?

__________________________________________________________________________

LESSON 3:
Complete the postcard using the information from the text.
Đà Lạt
Where: Đà Lạt
Weather: cool
Local food:
- Bánh tráng nướng (grilled rice paper)
- Kem bơ (avocado ice cream)
Things to see or do:
- See the flower blossoms
- Visit Prenn Waterfall, Golden Valley, Xuân Hương Lake, Bảo Đại
Palace
- Buy souvenirs or local specialties
- Take photos at local gardens

Hi Mai,

I’m on vacation in _________. It’s great. The weather here is _________, so I need to wear warm
clothes.

In Đà Lạt, you can see flower blossoms everywhere. They’re very beautiful. There are many places
that you must visit, such as Prenn Waterfall, Golden Valley, Xuân Hương Lake, and Bảo
Đại Palace. You can also go to some local gardens to __________.

The views there are also fantastic.

At night, you can walk around Đà Lạt Market to enjoy some __________-, such as bánh tráng
nướng (grilled rice paper), kem bơ (avocado ice cream), and many more. They are really yummy.
Also, you can ___________ or local specialties here.

You should come here for your next holiday. You will have some unforgettable memories.

Write to me soon,
Minh