* Match the correct names of the capital cities of ASEAN
countries.
1. Ha Noi
2. Phnom Penh
3. Jakarta
4.Manila
5. Naypyitaw
6. Kuala Lumpur
7. Singapore
8. Vientiane
9.Bangkok
10. Banda Seri Begawan

* Suggested answers:
1.
Ha Noi of Viet Nam
2.
Phnom Penh of Cambodia
3.
Jakarta of Indonesia
4.
Manila of Philippines
5.
Naypyitaw of Myanmar
6.
Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia
7.
Singapore of Singapore
8.
Vientiane of Laos
9.
Bangkok or Krung Thep of Thailand
10. Banda Seri Begawan of Brunei Darussalam

LESSON 6
* Listening
* Writing

Work in groups. Discuss and answer the questions.

I. Listening
1. Where is Bangkok?

Bangkok is in Thailand

It is the capital and the biggest city.
2. What is Bangkok famous for?
It's famous for pagodas, temples, open
night ; floating markets and shopping
centres, silk, street food, friendly people,
and entertainments.

Listen and tick () T (True) or F (False).

T

F

1. Bangkok is famous for palace.
2. Things at Chatuchak market are
expensive.




?

3. The floating market is on the sea.
4. You can find food stalls all around
Bangkok.



?



?

?

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

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.

Listen again and fill each gap with one word /
number.

1. Chatuchak market has over 15,000 ?stalls.
2. Chatuchak market is about
walk from the station.

5

minutes' ?

3. You can see part of Thai people's life
4. Street food in Bangkok is delicious .

Audio script

?at a market.
?

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.

II. Writing

Work in groups. Talk about a city in your country,
using the questions below as a guide.

1. What city is it?
2. What is it like? (the weather, the people,
the food)
3. What can you see and do there?
1. It's Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam.
2. There are 4 seasons in Ha Noi. It's warm in spring and hot in
summer. It's not so cold in winter. Autumn is the best time of a
year when it's always cool. The people in Ha Noi are very friendly.
They also helpful and hospitable. Ha Noi is famous for many
delicious dishes, especially Phở or beef noodles soup.
3. I can see many interesting places such as Old Quarter, One Pillar
Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and Imperial Academy, etc. I can
go to the night market or the walking street at weekends.

Work in groups. Talk about a city in your country,
using the questions below as a guide.

1. What city is it?
2. What is it like? (the weather, the people,
the food)
3. What can you see and do there?

 It is Ha Long city.
The weather is cool (the average temperature is
over 21oC), the people are friendly and helpful, the
food is fresh and delicious.
 In Ha Long city, you can visit Ha Long Bay, go to
Tuan Chau island, climb Poem mountain, Ba Vang
pagoda, Hạ Long night market, Quang Ninh
museum.

Write a postcard of about 50 words about your
holiday in a city. Use the information in 4.
Dear Mum and Dad,

To:

Love,
Trang

Model writing
Dear Mum and Dad,
How are you? I'm having a really great time in Hạ Long
city. The weather is cool. People are friendly and helpful.
The food, especially seafood, is fresh, cheap and
delicious. In Hạ Long city, I can visit Hạ Long Bay, go to
Tuần Châu island, climb Poem mountain, visit Bái Tử Long
Bay, Ba Vàng pagoda, Hạ Long night market, Quảng Ninh
museum. You should come here one day.
Love,
Trang

HOMEWORK
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Rewrite the passage.
Prepare “ Looking back and project”