UNIT 9: CITIES OF THE WORLD
SKILLS 2
Work in groups. Discuss and answer the questions.
Listening
It is in Thailand
I. New words
be famous for (v) nổi tiếng vì…
The floating market (n) chợ nổi
street food (n) thức ăn đường phố
Don’t forget to + V : Đừng quên làm gì..
food stalls (n) quán ăn
Serve (v) phục vụ
dishes (n) các món ăn
Listen and tick () T (True) or F (False).
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cheap
markets and street food.
river
Audio script
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Listen again and fill each gap with one word / number.
15,000
5
life
delicious
Audio script
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Bangkok is famous for its markets and street food.
Visit the Chatuchak, the largest weekend market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls selling nearly everything, at cheap prices. It’s only five minutes’ walk from the station. When you visit this market, you can see part of Thai people’s life.
Another interesting type of market is the floating market on the river. Don’t forget to try street food in Bangkok. It’s easy to find food stalls all around Bangkok, serving different Thai dishes. They are really delicious.
SUGGEST
Work in groups. Talk about a city in your country, using the questions below as a guide.
Writing
What city is it?
What is it like? (the weather, the people, the food)
What can you see and do there?
Hue/ Da Nang/ Ha Long bay/ Nha Trang…
- The weather : warm/ cold/ sunny/ rainy/windy/ hot/ cool…
- The people: friendly/ helpful /kind…
- The food: tasty/ delicious/ cheap/ expensive….
3. Go sightseeing/ take photos/ buy presents/ go swimming…..…
Write a postcard of about 50 words about your holiday in a city. Use the information in 4.
Dear Mum and Dad,
Love,
Trang
To:
Write a postcard of about 50 words about your holiday in a city. Use the information in 4.
Dear Mum and Dad,
Nha Trang is a great city. The weather is fine, sunny all the time. The food is cheap and delicious. The people here are friendly and kind. The hotel is large and comfortable. Yesterday we went swimming. Tomorrow we’re going to visit Vinpearland and Tri Nguyen Aquarium. I bought a small present for you yesterday.
You must visit this place/ city someday.
You’ll love it.
Love
Nga
Homework

- Learn new words by heart.
- Write a postcard of about 50 words about your holiday in a city