Giải SGK, SBT Unit 12. English-speaking countries Global Success

A holiday in Australia

(Một kì nghỉ ở nước Úc)

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Mark: How was your holiday in Australia, Phong?

Phong: It was fantastic! I got to use my English in real life: asking for directions, reading maps, talking to local people..

Mark: Oh...Your English is much better.

Phong: Thanks.

Mark: Did you travel a lot?

Phong: Just around Melbourne, the city with four seasons in a day.

Mark: Wow ... I didn't know that. How was it?

Phong: It was great! We took a tour to Phillip Island.

Mark: What did you see?

Phong: We went penguin watching.

Mark: It sounds pretty exciting.

Phong: It was. Australia has amazing landscapes.

Mark: Yes, and Australians love outdoor activities.

Phong: Right. There were plenty of people enjoying the parks and beaches.

Mark: I'm glad that you had a wonderful time there.

Phong: Thanks, Mark.

2. What are Phong and Mark talking about?

(Phong và Mark đang nói chuyện gì?)

A. Phong’s holiday in Australia (Kì nghỉ của Phong ở Úc)

B. English – speaking countries (Các nước nói tiếng Anh)

C. The tour to Philip Island (Chuyến tham quan đến Đảo Philip)

3. Read again and tick (✓) the information you can find in the conversation.

(Đọc lại và đánh dấu (✓) thông tin bạn có thể tìm thấy trong cuộc trò chuyện.)

1. In Australia, Phong used English in real life.

2. Phong visited some museums.

3. Phillip Island is far from Melbourne.

4. Australia is beautiful.

5. Australians love outdoor activities.

4. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ và cụm từ trong hộp.)

1. This is a picture of the _______in my village.

2. - Where did you go ______?

    - On the beach

3. - Is Phu Quoc a(n)_______?

    - Yes, it is.

4. We had dinner on the beach after__________.

5. Most ______like outdoor sports and games.

5. Game: What’s its capital city? 

(Trò chơi: Thành phố thủ đô của nó là gì?)

Work in groups. Match the countries with their capitals. The first group to find all the correct answers wins.

(Làm việc nhóm. Ghép các quốc gia với thủ đô của chúng. Nhóm đầu tiên tìm được tất cả các câu trả lời đúng sẽ thắng.)

1. The USA

2. Canada

3. The UK

4. Australia

5. New Zealand

Vocabulary

1. Write the words or phrases under the correct pictures.

(Viết các từ hoặc cụm từ dưới các hình ảnh đúng.)

2. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

(Sử dụng các từ trong hộp để hoàn thành các câu.)

1. From the top of the mountain, we had a(n) __________view of the valley below.

2. Scotland is famous for its long history and _______castles.

3. The long fences around the sheep farms in Australia are __________. You can't find them anywhere else in the world.

4. When you visit a new place, talk to the ______people

5. Kangaroos are ________to Australia. It is their home.

3. Work in pairs. Discuss and write the word or phrase in the box next to its explanation.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận và viết từ hoặc cụm từ vào ô bên cạnh lời giải thích.)

Grammar

1. Complete the sentences with a/an or the.

(Hoàn thành các câu với a / an hoặc the.)

1. Is Washington DC _______capital of the USA?

2. Can you give me _____example of an English-speaking country?

3. The London Eye is _______great attraction in London.

4. Canada is____ very cold country

5. I love _______New Zealand's countryside.

2. Put in the where necessary.

(Điền the vào chỗ trống cần thiết.)

1. ________Statue of Liberty is in_______New York.

2. ___________Scotland is a part of _____UK.

3. New Zealand consists of ________North Island and ________South Island.

4. Disneyland in _________ California is one of _________biggest entertainment centres in the world.

5. Bangkok is ________most popular city for tourists in _______Kingdom of Thailand.

 3. Put in a/ an or the.

(Điền a/ an hoặc the.)

4. Complete the sentences with a/an or the.

(Hoàn thành các câu với a / an hoặc the.)

1. The man sitting next to her is__________Englishman.

2. _______River Thames runs through London.

3. Here is _____map of the city of Edinburgh.

4. What is _________most popular sport in Canada?

5. We want to visit ________attraction in Sydney.

6._________Statue of Liberty was a present from France.

5. Tick (✓) if the underlined articles are correct. If they aren't, write the correct ones in the space provided.

(Đánh dấu (✓) nếu các bài viết được gạch chân là đúng. Nếu không, hãy viết đúng vào chỗ trống cho sẵn.)

1. "What do you call a person from England?" - "The Englishman."______

2. Edinburgh is a capital city of Scotland. _______

3. Queenstown is a amazingly beautiful town. ______

4. Are ancient castles an attraction of Scotland? _______

5. Where can you see a red telephone box? ______

Everyday English

Expressing amazement 

1. Listen and read the conversations, paying attention to the highlighted parts.

(Nghe và đọc các đoạn hội thoại, chú ý đến những phần được làm nổi bật.)

Mark: Scottish men wear kilts, short skirts at their traditional festivals

Lan: Wow...I didn't know that!

Lan: In 2019, Walt Disney World in California attracted nearly 21 million visitors.

Tom: Amazing!

2. Work in pairs. Make similar dialogues with the following situations, using expressions of amazement.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hãy đối thoại tương tự với các tình huống sau, sử dụng biểu cảm ngạc nhiên.)

1. New Zealand has the cleanest and safest air on the planet.

2. There are no snakes in New Zealand.

3. More than half of all the lakes in the world are in Canada.

3. Work in groups. Discuss and write the name of the country next to the fact.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận và viết tên quốc gia bên cạnh thực tế.)

4. Work in pairs. Read some facts about English-speaking countries and tick (✓) the column true for you. Then role play by one person saying one statement aloud and the other responding to it.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc một số thông tin về các quốc gia nói tiếng Anh và đánh dấu (✓) vào cột đúng với bạn. Sau đó, đóng vai bằng cách một người nói to một câu và người kia trả lời câu đó.)

5. Work in groups. Share with your group some interesting facts you know about English-speaking countries. The group takes notes and presents their findings to the class.

(Làm việc nhóm. Chia sẻ với nhóm của bạn một số thông tin thú vị mà bạn biết về các quốc gia nói tiếng Anh. Nhóm ghi chép và trình bày kết quả của họ trước lớp.)

Reading

1. Work in pairs. Discuss and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thảo luận và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. New Zealand is near _____

A. Australia

B. the USA

C. the UK

2. New Zealand is famous for its_______.

A. film industry

B. beautiful nature

C. modern cities

2. Read the passage and match the words in bold from the passage (1-4) with their meanings (a-d).

(Đọc đoạn văn và nối các từ in đậm trong đoạn văn (1-4) với nghĩa của chúng (a-d).)

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most interesting countries in the world.

Everywhere you go, you can see amazing natural landscapes: green mountains, shining beaches, high waterfalls, and ancient forests. You can visit the beautiful place where they filmed The Lord of the Rings, or historic Queenstown. This is also a great country for lovers of outdoor activities. You can always find something to do here: skiing, boating, bushwalking

New Zealand is rich in culture. Most visitors to New Zealand love its unique Maori culture. The Maori are the native people of this country. They are famous for their unique tattoos and haka dance.

A visit to this beautiful country will be an experience you will never forget.

3. Read the passage again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Đọc lại đoạn văn và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. New Zealand is a ______country.

A. strange 

B. rich

C. beautiful

2. A natural attraction of New Zealand is its ______.

A. Maori culture

B. shining beaches

C. outdoor activities

3. New Zealanders love _____.

A. haka dancing

B. sports and games

C. indoor activities

4. The haka dance is an example of______.

A. the Maori culture

B. New Zealand's history

C. outdoor activities

5. The writer mentioned _______ as one of New Zealand's attractions.

A. traditional food

B. hard-working people

C. rich culture

Speaking 

4. Work in pairs. Note two things you like about New Zealand. Share it with your partner.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Viết ra hai điều bạn thích về New Zealand. Chia sẻ nó với đối tác của bạn.)

You can start with:

There are two things I like about New Zealand. They are...

(Có hai điều tôi thích ở New Zealand. Nơi đây nổi tiếng với)

5. Work in groups. Prepare a short introduction of Scotland and present it to the class.

(Làm việc nhóm. Chuẩn bị một đoạn giới thiệu ngắn về Scotland và trình bày trước lớp.)

Some facts about Scotland

- Location: in the north of Great Britain

- Famous for: rich culture, beautiful nature, ancient castles

- To-do list:

+ see unique Scottish activities like drumming, dancing..

+ visit the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Loch Ness ...

- People friendly, creative

Listening

A tour around London 

(Chuyến du lịch quanh London)

1. Work in groups. Match the phrases to the pictures.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Nối các cụm từ với các bức tranh.)

Buckingham Palace

Changing of the Guard 

2. A tour guide is talking about the schedule for a day trip in London. Listen and fill in the times.

(Một hướng dẫn viên du lịch đang nói về lịch trình cho chuyến đi trong ngày ở London. Lắng nghe và điền vào bảng thời gian.)

Go to Buckingham Palace: 9:30 am

Watch the Changing of the Guard (1) ____

Lunch: (2) ___

The boat ride: (3) ______

Back to the hotel: (4) _________

3. Listen again and complete each sentence with ONE word.

(Nghe lại và hoàn thành mỗi câu với MỘT từ.)

1. The ______and her family live in Buckingham Palace.

2. At the Palace, you can see the Queen's beautiful ______.

3. Another name for Big Ben is the_______Tower.

4. After lunch, you can go around and take ________.

5. On the boat ride, you can see historic _________along the river.

Writing

4. Work in pairs. Fill in the table with information about the London tour.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Điền vào bảng với thông tin về chuyến tham quan London.)

5. Imagine that you took the tour of London. Write a diary entry of about 70 words about your tour, based on the table in 4 or use your imagination.

(Hãy tưởng tượng rằng bạn đã tham gia chuyến tham quan London. Viết nhật ký khoảng 70 từ về chuyến tham quan của bạn, dựa trên bảng 4 hoặc sử dụng trí tưởng tượng của bạn.)

Vocabulary

1. Look at the pictures and write the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.

(Nhìn vào các bức tranh và viết các từ hoặc cụm từ chính xác để hoàn thành câu.)

1. Both England and New Zealand are ______countries.

2. A great attraction of Scotland is the _____.

3. People can go sightseeing by taking a ____.

4. Most Maori men have ____on their arms.

5. California is famous for its long sunny _____.

2. Choose the best answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

(Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất A, B hoặc C để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. What do you call the people from Canada?

- ______.

A. Canadians

B. Canadian

C. Canada people

2. Scotland, with its _____landscapes, attracts millions of visitors every year.

A. warm

B. amazing

C. local

3. - What is a _____of London?

- The red telephone box.

A capital 

B. symbol

C. landscape

4. Niagara Falls is a great ______on the border of the USA and Canada.

A forest 

B. river

C. attraction

5. Aborigines are the ______people of Australia

A native 

B. historical

C. foreign

Grammar

3. Complete the sentences with a/an or the.

(Hoàn thành các câu với a / an hoặc the.)

1. Auckland is _______biggest city on _____North Island of New Zealand.

2. _______castle is _________strong building with thick and high walls.

3. Surrounding _____UK is _________Atlantic Ocean.

4. Hawaii is ________state of_______USA.

5. _________attraction is _________interesting place for visitors.

4. Underline and correct the article mistakes in the sentences below.

(Gạch chân và sửa lỗi bài viết trong các câu dưới đây.)

1. Ottawa is a capital of Canada.

2. He's the Englishman. He lives in Oxford.

3. When people travel, they use an map to find their way round. 

4. Can you see a Big Ben from where you are standing?

5. Canadians love ice hockey, the winter sport.

Work in groups. 

1. Discuss and choose a place in an English-speaking country.

(Thảo luận và chọn một địa điểm ở một quốc gia nói tiếng Anh.)

2. Find information about it, including:

(Tìm thông tin về nó, bao gồm;)

- its name (tên)

- its location (vị trí)

- its attractions (địa điểm thu hút)

4. Your class votes for the most appealing poster.

(Lớp của bạn bình chọn cho tấm áp phích hấp dẫn nhất.)

1. Mark the rising or falling intonation of the questions. Then say them out loud.

(Đánh dấu ngữ điệu lên hoặc xuống của các câu hỏi. Sau đó đọc thành tiếng.)

1. Is he an Englishman?

(Anh ấy có phải là người Anh không?)

2. Why is New Zealand an island country?

(Tại sao New Zealand là đảo quốc?)

3. What is the population of Australia?

(Dân số của nước Úc là bao nhiêu?)

4. Is Edinburgh the capital of Scotland?

(Có phải Edinburgh là thủ đô của Scotland không?)

5. Can we speak French in Canada?

(Chúng ta có thể nói tiếng Pháp ở Canada không?)

1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của các động từ trong hộp.)

1. It's great to __________ English by talking with the local people here.

2. When I was in Washington D.C., I __________ a lot of museums.

3. The Opera House in Sydney __________ millions of visitors a year.

4. Australians __________ outdoor activities.

5. My father always __________ a souvenir when he visits a new country.

6. Yesterday we __________ the countryside by bus.

2. In each group, cross out ONE word which does not fill in the blank.

(Trong mỗi nhóm, gạch bỏ MỘT từ không điền vào chỗ trống.)

3. Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với một từ trong hộp.)

1. Alaska in the USA has over three million lakes. It's _________!

2. One of the biggest _________ parks in the world is Disneyland in California.

3. You can find a lot of natural _________ in Canada.

4. The Maori are the _________ people of New Zealand.

5. Scotland is famous for its ancient _________.

4. Write the correct words from the box next to their meanings.

(Viết các từ đúng từ hộp bên cạnh nghĩa của chúng.)

5.  Complete each sentence with the correct article a, an, or the.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với mạo từ đúng a, an hoặc the.)

1. Look at _________ kangaroos. They're hopping on their hind legs.

2. _________ USA is a large country in North America.

3. London has _________ population of about nine million.

4. Her presentation is about _________ attraction in Scotland.

5. Autumn is _________ most beautiful season in my home town.

6. Could you get me _________ map of Melbourne from the Info Centre?

6. Circle the incorrect underlined part (A, B, or C) in each sentence. Then correct it.

(Khoanh tròn phần gạch chân sai (A, B hoặc C) trong mỗi câu. Sau đó sửa lại cho đúng.)

 1. An Eskimos live in the northern lands of the USA and Canada.

     A                                     B                   C

2. The Tower of London is the historic castle on the River Thames. 

      A                               B                             C

3. A music is an important part of the Scottish culture.

         A         B                             C

4. Canada is the most educated country in a world.

        A          B                                        C

5. A beautiful coastal road trip and an wine experience are the best memories I have of Australia.

    A                                             B                                  C

6. American culture has the large influence on most of the world, especially in the West.

                                    A                                          B                                      C

2. QUIZ HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

(CÂU ĐỐ: BẠN BIẾT BAO NHIÊU?)

Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions about English-speaking countries.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Lần lượt hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi về các quốc gia nói tiếng Anh.)

Example:

A: Where is the Statue of Liberty?

B: It's in New York. / I don't know. / I think it's in the USA.

1. Which country borders Canada?

2. Which country is also a continent?

3. What is the population of New Zealand?

4. How many stars are there on the US flag?

5. What oceans border the USA?

6. Where are the Niagara Falls?

7. What is the capital of Scotland?

8. What means of transport is a symbol of London?

9. Which English-speaking country is in Europe?

10. What is the biggest city by population in the USA?

3. Lan and Linda are talking about Linda's visit to the Hobbit Village in New Zealand. Rearrange the sentences to make a complete conversation. Then practise it with a friend.

(Lan và Linda đang nói về chuyến thăm của Linda đến Làng Hobbit ở New Zealand. Sắp xếp lại các câu để tạo thành một cuộc hội thoại hoàn chỉnh. Sau đó, luyện tập với bạn.)

_1_  Lan: Hi Linda, how was your visit to the Hobbit Village?

___ Linda: I saw the real setting where they made the hobbit movies: old-style houses, the farms, the inn…

___ Linda: No, we couldn't.

___ Lan: Did you do anything on the farm?

___ Lan: I'd love to feed them too. I'll visit the Hobbit Village one day.

___ Linda: It was fantastic! I had a very good time there.

___ Lan: Tell me what it was like.

___ Lan: Could you actually enter the houses?

___  Linda: I took pictures of the green pastures. They were beautiful, especially at sunset. I also fed some baby lambs.

1. a. Write the words below under the correct pictures.

(Viết các từ dưới đây dưới các hình ảnh đúng.)

b. Read the passage and write short answers to the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn và viết câu trả lời ngắn cho các câu hỏi.)

THE ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FESTIVAL

The Albuquerque International Hot-air Balloon Festival is the largest gathering of hot-air balloons in the world. The festival is a nine-day event in early October.

It takes place in Albuquerque, a city in New Mexico, the USA. Every year, the festival attracts a great number of balloon makers. They bring about five hundred balloons to the festival. Many artists spend weeks or even months painting their balloons. Together with them are thousands of photographers, video makers, reporters, and visitors. The most exciting moment of the festival is when all the balloons in different shapes, sizes, and colours rise up high into the sky. The scene is really fantastic.

The Balloon Festival is one of Albuquerque's largest tourist attractions. It is an opportunity for the local people to show their New Mexican culture and history. It brings a major source of income to the city and local businesses. In 2015, the festival received nearly one million visitors.

1. Where does the festival take place?

(Lễ hội diễn ra ở đâu?)

_____________________________________

2. How long does it last?

(Nó kéo dài bao lâu?)

_____________________________________

3. What do the artists do before the festival?

(Các nghệ sĩ làm gì trước lễ hội?)

_____________________________________

4. Who goes to the festival?

(Ai đi lễ hội?)

_____________________________________

5. What does the festival help New Mexico show its visitors?

(Lễ hội giúp New Mexico thể hiện điều gì với du khách?)

_____________________________________

6. What does the festival bring to the city?

(Lễ hội mang lại điều gì cho thành phố?)

_____________________________________

2. Read and complete the passage with the words in the box.

(Đọc và hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ trong hộp.)

DISNEYLAND

California is (1) _______ to one of the biggest and most famous entertainment parks in the world - Disneyland. Disneyland opened in 1955 with the slogan:

"The happiest place on (2) _______ ", and it soon became very popular. The number of visitors to the park has gone up very (3) _______ and adults.

In 2018, it attracted nearly 19 million visitors, both (4) _______  There are different kinds of entertainment throughout the park. Mickey's Soundsational Parade is (5) _______ most popular event. It celebrates songs from the most famous Disney films. During the parade, well-known Disney characters march along Main Street. (6) _______ dance along with the music, greet visitors, talk with children, and pose for photos. Everybody is  (7) _______ to join in the fun.

Another great attraction of the park is its fantastic fireworks (8) _______. During the busy season, the park offers the show nightly.

3. Read the passage and complete the summary in the box with the information from the passage.

(Đọc đoạn văn và hoàn thành phần tóm tắt trong hộp với thông tin từ đoạn văn.)

The ability to use English brings a lot of benefits to its users. It helps you learn many things by watching TV programmes and YouTube videos. It helps you communicate when you are travelling abroad. It also allows you to sing English songs, read English books, and make friends from many English-speaking countries.

In Asia alone, there are countries where English is a second, or official, language. It means people in these countries use English at schools, at work, and for public communication. These countries include India, Singapore, Nepal, the Philippines, and Pakistan. This means that if you know English, you can communicate when you visit these countries.

English users have a lot of (1) _______.

Name two benefits of knowing English:

- communicate when travelling

- (2) _______

- (3) _______

The word "second" in "second language" is similar to (4) _______

Name two countries where English is a second language:

- (5) _______

- (6) _______

1. Write complete sentences using the prompts.

(Viết các câu hoàn chỉnh bằng cách sử dụng các từ gợi ý.)

1. Grand Canyon / stunning natural wonder / the USA.

_____________________________________________________

2. Canada / both English / French / mother tongues / about 80% / population.

_____________________________________________________

3. Australia/home/kangaroos / koalas.

_____________________________________________________

4. cities/Bath/Stratford Upon Avon / two famous tourist attractions / England.

_____________________________________________________

5. New Zealand / magical place / amazing natural beauty/friendly people.

_____________________________________________________

2.  Based on the information below, write a paragraph of about 70 words to introduce Canada.

(Dựa vào thông tin dưới đây, hãy viết một đoạn văn khoảng 70 từ để giới thiệu về đất nước Canada.)

Location: in North America

Population: over 35 million

Capital: Ottawa

Famous for: beautiful landscape, a rich culture and many places of interests

Places to visit: Heritage Park, Historical Landmark Tour of Victorian Grand City, Museum of Illusions, Canadian Museum of History ....

Weather: 25°C to 30°C (summer), -15°C to -40°C (winter)