UNIT 7: TRANSPORTATION

LESSON 1
Lesson summary

VOCABULARY – CD2-11
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
boarding pass (n) a card that you must show before May I see your boarding pass?
/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/ getting on a plane or boat
passport (n) an official document that shows You can’t travel abroad without a
/ˈpæspɔːrt/ who you are and you must show passport.
when you enter or leave a country
customs (n) the place at a port or an airport They check people’s luggage
/ˈkʌstəmz/ where some officers check your carefully at the customs.
luggage before you enter or leave a
country
baggage claim (n) the place at an airport where you We should get our luggage back at
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ rɪkleɪm/ get your bags, cases, etc. after your the baggage claim.
flight has landed
suitcase (n) a case with flat sides and a handle This suitcase looks heavy, but it is
/ˈsuːtkeɪs/ for storing clothes and other items actually quite light.
for longdistance travel
backpack (n) a bag that you carry on your back I’m carrying this heavy backpack on
/ˈbækpæk/ my next vacation.
also rucksack
/ˈrʌksæk/
luggage (n) bags, cases, and other containers Please do not leave your luggage
 /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ used to transport clothes and other here.
also baggage items
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

GRAMMAR
Possessive Pronouns
Subjects I we you they he she it
Possessive Adjectives my our your their his her its
Possessive Pronouns mine ours yours theirs his hers -
Is that John’s backpack?
Whose suitcase is this?
No, it’s mine. (= my backpack)
Is it yours? (= your suitcase)
Ordering adjectives
When we use more than one adjective to describe a noun, these adjectives must be used in the
proper order as in the example.

PRONUNCIATION CD2-12
Stress in two-syllable nouns Stress in two-syllable verbs
Most two-syllable nouns have stress on the first Most two-syllable verbs have stress on the
syllable. second syllable.
• brother /ˈbrʌðər/ • forget /fərˈɡet/
• table /ˈteɪbl/ • escape /ɪˈskeɪp/
• printer /ˈprɪntər/ • enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
• father /ˈfɑːðər • relax /rɪˈlæks/
But: mistake /mɪ'steɪk/ But: cancel /ˈkænsl/; copy /ˈkɒpi/
Note
Some words have more than one stress patterns.
record /ˈrekərd/ (n)
record /rɪˈkɔːrd/ (v)
object ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ (n)
object /əbˈdʒekt/ (v)

PRACTICE
Pronunciation
Circle the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
1. A. customs B. police C. country D. system
2. A. passport B. power C. advice D. nature
3. A. moment B. suitcase C. baggage D. machine
4. A. finish B. decide C. control D. become
5. A. worry B. welcome C. return D. answer

Vocabulary
a. Read the descriptions and write a suitable word or phrase from Lesson Summary on each line.
1. You need this to enter another country. _______________
2. You show it and your ID card before getting on a plane. _______________
3. An officer will check your luggage here before you get on the plane. _______________
4. You pick up your luggage in this place at the airport. _______________
5. You should bring it instead of a suitcase to go camping. _______________
b. Complete the conversation with the words or phrases in the box.
A. boarding pass
B. backpack
C. passport
D. customs
E. suitcase
Officer: Please show me your ticket and your 6) _______________, please.
Passenger: Here they are.
Officer: Thanks. Please put your 7) _______________ on the scale.
Passenger: Do you have to weigh my 8) _______________?
Officer: No, you can carry it to the 9) _______________for security checks.
Passenger: Thanks.
Officer: This is your 10) _______________. You’re leaving at gate 10. Please be ready at the
gate by 10:30 to get on the plane.
Passenger: Okay. Thanks a lot!
Officer: You’re welcome.

Grammar
a. Choose the best options.
1. This is their / theirs problem, not our / ours.
2. My / Mine room is bigger than her / hers, but her / hers is nicer.
3. Her / Hers phone isn’t working, but my / mine is. She will call you right away.
4. Their / Theirs books are different. He / His book only has 150 pages while her / hers has 189 pages.
5. Give me your / yours phone number, and I will give you my / mine.
b. Choose the best options.
6. I’m not going to wear that _____________ shirt to the wedding.
A. brown ugly large old B old brown large ugly
C. ugly large old brown D large ugly old brown bottles
7. Please recycle those _____________ bottles.
A. awful old small yellow B. awful small old yellow
C. small old awful yellow D. awful small yellow old
8. She is packing her clothes in a(n) _____________ suitcase.
A. American beautiful new big blue B. beautiful big new blue American
C. big beautiful blue new American D. new big beautiful blue American
9. He is carrying this _____________ backpack to go on a trip to the mountains this weekend.
A. cool large new brown Vietnamese B. cool new large Vietnamese brown
C. large new cool Vietnamese brown D. Vietnamese cool large new brown
10. My sister bought a _____________ handbag last week.
A. new small pink French cute B. cute small pink new French
C. cute small new pink French D. French cute small new pink

Listening
a. Listen to two friends, Vicky and John. Write T (true) or F (false). CD2-13
1. They’re at the customs. _______
2. John’s luggage is a big backpack. _______
3. Vicky’s suitcase looks the same as her father’s. _______
4. The other friends are in the waiting room. _______
5. They are going to the hotel by taxi. _______
b. Listen again. Match the people with their belongings. There is one extra. CD2-14

6. John 7. Vicky 8. Annie 9. Tina 10. Kat

Speaking
Complete the conversations with the sentences in the box. There are two extra sentences.
A. I don’t know what hers looks like.
B. Mine? Let me check. Ah! It’s in my jacket pocket.
C. She can find hers later.
D. I can’t find our passports.
E. Do you have our passports?
F. No. Mine is dark red.
G. Yes. But we need to go to the baggage claim first.
Nick: Do we need to go through the customs again?
Phoebe: 1) ________________________
(Three minutes later)
Nick: Now, let’s look for our luggage. Oh! Is this suitcase yours?
Phoebe: 2) ________________________
Nick: I can’t see where it is.
Phoebe: Oh, my dark red suitcase is over there. Can you see Helen’s luggage?
Nick: 3) ________________________
Phoebe: She has a light green suitcase.
Nick: Here it is.
Phoebe: 4) ________________________
Nick: Yes, I have ours in my backpack, and Helen keeps hers.
Phoebe: Good! I have my boarding pass right here. Where’s yours?
Nick: 5) ________________________

Writing
a. Put the words in the correct order to make complete sentences.
1. bag / the / one. / old / small / is / green / My
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. suitcase. / Ann / uses / large/ her / old / rarely
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3. big / the / yours? / Is / old / handbag / white
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. My / like / has / black / big / old / a / suitcase / yours. / father
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. brown / is / a / new / medium-sized / dark / backpack. / He / carrying
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b. Write sentences about five objects in your house.
(Ex) I like my small new gray smartphone.
6. ________________________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________________________________
10. ________________________________________________________________________________

UNIT 7: TRANSPORTATION
 LESSON 2
Lesson summary

VOCABULARY – CD2.14
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
frequent (adj) common or happening often He is a frequent visitor to the
/ˈfriːkwənt/ museum.
comfortable (adj) giving a pleasant feeling or not Comfortable seats are available on
/ˈkʌmftəbl/ causing physical problems Bus 5.
reliable (adj) dependable, or able to be trusted The car rental service in the area is
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/ reliable.
ticket (n) a piece of paper or a card that allows A return ticket to the island is not
/'tɪkɪt/ you to get on a bus or pass through a available now.
gate
eco-friendly (adj) not harmful to the environment The eco-friendly bus service in the
/ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ city starts on January 1st.
public (adj) /ˈpʌblɪk/ available for people to use Some people don't feel comfortable
using public transportation.
convenient (adj) near or easy for people to get to or Our new apartment is very
/kənˈviːniənt/ use convenient for the children.

GRAMMAR
Comparison with (not) as/so ... as
Usage Form Example
to show how similar things are as + adj + as New train stations are as convenient as
the old ones.
to show how different things are not as/so + adj + as Buses are not as/so comfortable as taxis.
PRONUNCIATION
 Pronouncing the consonant clusters with st. CD2-15
/st/ • star /stɑːr/ • start /stɑːrt/
 Pronouncing /k/ and /s/. CD2-16
/k/ /s/
carton /ˈkɑːrtn/ cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/
clue /klu:/ circle /ˈsɜːrkəl/
crop /krɒp/ circus /ˈsɜːrkəs/

PRACTICE
Pronunciation
a. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A clear B. eco-friendly C. recycle D. suitcase
2. A public B. evidence C. comfortable D. convenient
b. Circle the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
3. A. public B. pleasant C. upset D. frequent
4. A. classical B. reliable C. convenient D. delighted
5. A. fantastic B. excited C. dramatic D. comfortable

Vocabulary
a. Complete the sentences using the words from the boxes.
ticket reliable comfortable public eco-friendly
1. These means of _____________ transportation are popular with everyone.
2. You have to show your _____________ before getting on the train.
3. People prefer using these _____________ vehicles to protect their health and the environment.
4. You should stay in this _____________ bed to have a good sleep.
5. Katha Airlines is one of the most _____________ airlines because it is rarely late.
b. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. I’ll pay for our movie_____________. (TICKET)
2. The students have a _____________ ride to the countryside every weekend. (FREQUENCY)
3. Traveling by bus is not as _____________ as traveling by motorbike. (COMFORT)
4. Traveling by bus is not always _____________ because buses might be late during rush hours. (RELY)
5. Traveling by train in this country is _____________. Train stations are everywhere. (CONVENIENCE)

Grammar
a. Fill in the blanks with (not) as/so... as.
1. The subway is __________________ the bus. (not/frequent)
2. Bicycles are __________________ motorbikes in Vietnam. (not/popular)
3. The old motorbike is __________________ the new motorbike. (not/eco-friendly)
4. The blue car is __________________ the red car. (fast)
5. Bus tickets are __________________ train tickets. (not/expensive)
b. Write the words from the text in the correct columns.
6. Traveling by train is __________________ by plane.
A. as comfortable B. comfortable as
C. not as comfortable as D. not comfortable
7. Buses to Ayun Hạ Lake are__________________ those in the city.
A. as frequent B. frequent as C. as frequent as D. not frequent
8. On rainy days, a bicycle is __________________ a bus.
A. not reliable B. as reliable not C. as not reliable as D. not as reliable as
9. Getting around a city by car is __________________ by motorbike.
A. as convenient as B. not as convenient
C. not convenient as D. as convenient
10. Traveling by taxi is __________________ by bus.
A as not cheap as B. not as cheap as
C. as not cheap D. not as cheap

Reading
a. Read the text about means of transport. Give short answers to the questions.
Traveling by plane is convenient because it allows US to save time. A regular
passenger airplane can travel Ó00 kilometers for just about an hour.
Although air travel is fast, the waiting time before departure can be a
problem. An airplane ticket could be expensive, too.
 Driving is not as fast as flying. It can take a driver about 17 hours to travel
600 kilometers. That's too long for a drive. Although it is not as comfortable
as going by air, driving can be a great experience on a long journey. You can
stop by a
place you like or even stay as long as you want to.
Trains can be as convenient as planes. Although traveling by train is not as
fast as traveling by airplane, a train can be reliable. Trains don't often go
through the city center, so they rarely get into traffic jams. Besides, trains
usually go through beautiful countryside, so passengers can relax and enjoy
themselves with a fantastic view.
Going by motorbike cannot be as comfortable as driving, but a motorbike
can be as reliable as a car or even an airplane. A young Vietnamese man
started to travel the world only on his motorbike. He visited 50 countries
and returned to Vietnam in June 2017.
1. How far can a typical passenger airplane fly in an hour? ___________________________
2. What might be a problem when traveling by airplane? ___________________________
3. How long would it take to travel 600 kilometers by car? ___________________________
4. What can a passenger experience when traveling by train? ___________________________
5. How many countries did the man visit on his motorcycle? ___________________________
b. Read the text about traveling in Hong Kong. Write Y (yes), N (no) or NG (not given).

Hong Kong is a great place to visit because there is a lot to see and do. Although it is an island,
Hong Kong has a convenient transport system. So, exploring the city is not a problem.

Most buses are double-deckers. A double-decker is a two-floor bus. A bus

ticket costs from HK$2.70 ($0.34) to HK$58 ($7.39), depending on at which
station you want to get off. Hong Kong buses are frequent and reliable.
Usually, a bus leaves every eight or twelve minutes.
 The Mass Transit Railway is popular in Hong Kong, so getting around the city is
very convenient. Hong Kong MTR has 10 lines, with over 90 stations. An MTR
leaves every two or four minutes, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next
morning. People can use Octopus Cards or Tourist Day passes to pay for
tickets.

Hong Kong taxis are very convenient but expensive. Red Taxis (in the cities),
Green Taxis (in the New Territories), and Blue Taxis (on Lantau Island) are here,
there, and everywhere in Hong Kong, uber is also.
6. All buses in Hong Kong are double-deckers. _____
7. Hong Kong buses leave at 8:00 or at noon. _____
8. Hong Kong MTR is easy for everyone to use. _____
9. People can use the MRT using Octopus Cards. _____
10. Taxis in Hong Kong are difficult to take. _____

Speaking
Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box. There is one extra sentence.
A. It takes about 8 hours.
B. Alright. I'll book two bus tickets.
C. OK. Let’s book two tickets.
D. It takes more than 9 hours. It's slower than by train.
E. Well, we can take the train or the bus.
F. It’s about $50. Going by bus is not as expensive as going by train; it’s only $20.
Jane: How can we travel to Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City?
Thảo: 1) ___________________________________
Jane: How long does it take if we travel by train?
Thảo: 2) ___________________________________
Jane: That’s a long time. How about the bus?
Thảo: 3) ___________________________________
Jane: How much is a train ticket?
Thảo: 4) ___________________________________
Jane: I think it’s better to go by train. It’s not so cheap as bus, but it’s safer and faster.
Thảo: 5) ___________________________________
Jane: I can’t wait for the trip.

Writing
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings using (not) as/so...as.
1. My bag is bigger than yours.
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Your suitcase is newer than mine.
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Traveling by plane and train are both safe.
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Bicycles are slower than motorbikes.
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. A subway ticket is more expensive than a bus ticket.
__________________________________________________________________________________
b. Compare the means of transport. Use (not) as/so...as and the given adjectives or adverbs.
cheap expensive fast slow

Bus Taxi Motorbike taxi

Cost 5,000 dong 80,000 dong 50,000 dòng
Travel time 30 minute 20 minutes 15 minutes

6. _________________________________________________________________________________
7. _________________________________________________________________________________
8. _________________________________________________________________________________
9. _________________________________________________________________________________
10.
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 UNIT 7: TRANSPORTATION
LESSON 3
Lesson summary

VOCABULARY – CD2-17
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
electronic (adj) having many small parts like Electronic vehicles may play an
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ microchips that control electricity important part in future
transportation.
get lost (v phr.) not know where you are If you get lost, use the map app on
/get lɒst/ your smartphone to find the way
back.
evidence (n) the fact(s) making you believe I don’t think that this food can help
/ˈevɪdəns/ something is true people get fit. 1 want to see some
evidence.
battery (n) a device inside a car engine, clock, Our car won’t start because the
/ˈbætəri/ phone, etc. that produces battery is broken.
electricity
reason (n) the cause of something The higher cost is one of the
/'ri:zn/ reasons why some people do not
choose electric bicycles.

WRITING
An opinion paragraph
1) start with what you Should students ride bicycles
believe.
2) Give your first reason and to school?
 explanations. 1) I think that students should ride bicycles to school because they
3) Give your second reason bring a lot of benefits. 2) Riding a bike can help them improve their
and explanations. health. They can lose weight by burning lots of calories, and their
4). Give another reason and hearts and bones get stronger. Such exercise can help them stay
explain it. focused and learn better in class. 3) Students can also save money.
5) Conclude. They don’t have to pay for bus tickets. When the bike is broken, it is
cheaper to fix than any other kind of transport. 4) The best thing is
that riding a bike is good for the environment. It can help reduce air
pollution in the city. 5) To conclude, bicycles are the best means of
transport for students.

PRACTICE
Vocabulary
a. Read the descriptions and write a correct word or phrase from Lesson Summary on each line.
1. The police use this to arrest a suspect.
2. An electronic device needs this to run on.
3. This is when you can't find a way out of place.
4. You need this to explain why you did something.
5. This is related to equipment that uses electricity to start.
b. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box.
get lost reasons evidence electronic batteries
6. Smartphone _____________ might age after a while.
7. A map can help us not to _____________ when we are in a big city.
8. Some _____________ shows that cycling can help people keep fit.
9. Heavy traffic can be one of the _____________ for traffic jams in the area.
10. Nowadays, _____________ devices such as tablets play an important part in our daily lives.

Listening
a. Listen to Fred talking about two means of transport. Complete each gap with ONE WORD. CD2-18
Self-driving cars Jetpacks
• keep a 1) __________ distance and avoid speeding • 3) __________ for some people
 • 2) __________ to use • helpful for 4) __________
• fast
• both 5) __________ to the environment
b. Listen again. Write T (true) or F (false). CD2-18
6. Self-driving cars are not as safe as other types of cars. _____
7. People driving regular cars sometimes drive faster than the speed limit. _____
8. Self-driving cars are eco-friendly because they cause fewer accidents. _____
9. A jetpack is usually for only one person to use. _____
10. A jetpack is as fast as a self-driving car. _____

Reading
a. Read the text about traveling by plane. Fill in each gap in the summary with ONE WORD.

The best transport for traveling between cities in Vietnam

I think that the best transport for traveling from one city to another city in Vietnam is the airplane.
People can save a lot of time when they travel by air. For example, it takes them about 37 hours by
train but only 2 hours by airplane to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Moreover, it is much safer
to travel by airplane than any other type of transport. At customs, people scan all passengers’ luggage
through an X-ray machine before they get on the plane. Also, passengers can’t bring any sharp objects,
such as knives, scissors, and many other dangerous items on the plane to ensure security. To many
people, flying is relaxing. They can enjoy their flight with food and drink served. They can even
entertain themselves by watching movies available on the plane. To conclude, no other type of
transport is better than airplanes to travel between cities in Vietnam.
Airplanes are the best for traveling between cities in Vietnam.
 It is 1) _____________ saving.
♦ It is faster to travel by airplane than by train.
 It is 2) _____________ than other means of transport.
♦ Passengers’ 3) _____________ is checked carefully.
♦ Passengers can’t bring 4) _____________ objects on board.
 It is relaxing.
♦ Passengers can 5) _____________ food and drink and watch movies during the flight.
b. Read the text about electric scooters. Circle the correct answers.
Many people think electric scooters are the best choice for modern life. In contrast to traditional
gasoline scooters, electric scooters are eco-friendlier because they do not emit harmful gases into the
environment. Also, they can reach a higher speed but at a lower cost for battery charging compared
to the price of gasoline.
There are many types of electric scooters for adults and kids, with some differences. Electric scooters
for kids are smaller, lighter and cheaper than the ones for adults. They also have batteries with lower
energy density. Typically, they are only toys, and kids should not use them on the road. Adult electric
scooters are taller, heavier and have larger batteries. Some have seats that are more comfortable for
long rides.
Many people buy an electric scooter rather than a bicycle because it is more portable. Electric
scooters are light and small, and people can easily carry them to different places. Also, riding a bike
requires physical effort, and you may not want to arrive at school or work with sweaty clothes and a
tired face.
However, in terms of cost, a bicycle might be the better choice as a basic bicycle is cheaper than an
electric scooter, and more people can afford one.
6. Which is TRUE about electric scooters?
A. They are slower than gasoline scooters. B. It costs a lot to charge their batteries.
C. They are friendly to the environment. D. They release harmful gases.
7. What does the bold word “they” refer to?
A people B electric scooters C. gasoline scooters D. gases
8. How do the batteries of scooters for adults differ from those of scooters for kids?
A. lighter and cheaper B. smaller and longer
C. lower in energy density D. higher in energy density
9. Which is "portable” closest in meaning to?
A. easy to carry B. hard to carry C. easy to fix D. cheap
10. Why do people prefer electric scooters to bicycles?
A. Electric scooters are expensive. B. Many people can afford electric scooters.
C. Riding electric scooters is not tiring. D. Bicycles are cheap.

Speaking
Talk about your favorite type of transportation (e.g. bicycle, bus, taxi, plane, etc.) using the prompts.
 name of the transportation
 why you like it
 when you use it

Writing
a. Read the paragraph about why students in the city should not ride bicycles to school. Complete
the paragraph using the phrases in the box.
A. they have to get up early to get to school I think students in the city should not ride bicycles to
on time school. Students will get tired 1) _____________.
B. after riding on busy streets under the hot They may arrive at school in sweaty clothes 2)
sun _____________. Also, riding a bike is not fast
C. when they are riding alongside cars, enough. If the school is too far from their houses, 3)
buses, and lorries _____________. The biggest concern is that 4)
D. many city roads have no lanes for _____________. Students may get into accidents 5)
bicycles _____________. For these reasons, students in the
E. and feel uncomfortable studying in class
city should use other types of transport rather than a
bicycle.
b. Write an opinion paragraph about the best type of transportation for old people to travel long
distances. Write 60-80 words or more.
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In my writing, I use correct …
 vocabulary 
 grammar 
 spelling 
 punctuation 
 linking words 