Uni 8 TOURISM
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LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

1

WARM-UP

BRAINSTORMING

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions:
1. What are different types of tours? Give some
information about them.
2. What types of tours have you been on?
3. Were they positive/negative experiences?

READING

1

Write the words under their correct pictures.
a. destination
b. traveller

c. itinerary

2. a.
destination

3. c.
itinerary

1. b.
traveller

READING

2

Read the passage and match the words and phrases in A with the
definitions in B.

The two most popular types of tours now are
package and self-guided tours. When you buy a
package tour, a travel agency takes care of almost
everything for you. You will get a notice about the
places of your visit, the detailed itinerary, and the
cost. They will protect you if something goes
wrong during the trip. This type of holiday saves
time and reduces stress for travellers. It offers a
convienient option for people who are elderly,
who do not want to spend much time searching
on their own, or who are not confident about
using online apps. One disadvantage of this type is
you have to follow a fixed itinerary.

Nowadays, more young people choose selfguided tours which require them to do
everything on their own. They have to look
for a destination, work out an itinerary, and
estimate the cost. They then hunt for tickets
and accommodation, usually homestay. This
type of holiday may require people more
time and effort, but it is cheaper and more
flexible than a package holiday. It gives
travellers more freedom to decide where to
go and how much time and money to spend
at a place. However, to have a smooth trip
and avoid trouble, these travellers should be
good at using apps.

READING

2

Read the text and match the words and phrases in A with the definitions in B.

1. cost
2. fixed
3. hunt for
4. smooth

a. happening or continuing
without any problems
b. money spent on something
c. not changing
d. look for

READING

2

Read the text and match the words and phrases in A with the definitions in B. KEY

1. cost

b. money spent on something

2. fixed

c. not changing

3. hunt for
4. smooth

d. look for
a. happening or continuing
without any problems

READING

cost (n)
UK /kɒst/, US /kɑːst/
chi phí

.

READING

fixed (adj)
/fɪkst/
cố định

.

READING

work out

.

(ph.v)

/ˈwɜː.kaʊt/
suy nghĩ, lên kế hoạch

READING

estimate (v)
/ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/
đánh giá, ước lượng

.

READING

hunt (for sth) (v)
.

/hʌnt/
săn lùng

READING

smooth (adj)
/smuːð/
trôi chảy, suôn sẻ

PRESENTATION
New words

Pronunciation

Meaning

UK /kɒst/, US /kɑːst/

chi phí

/fɪkst/

cố định

3. work out (ph.v)

/ˈwɜː.kaʊt/

suy nghĩ, lên kế
hoạch

4. estimate (v)

/ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/

đánh giá, ước lượng

/hʌnt/

săn lùng

/smuːð/

trôi chảy, suôn sẻ

1. cost (n)
2. fixed (adj)

5. hunt (v)
6. smooth (adj)

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. What can a package tour save you?
2. What disadvantage of a package tour does
the passage mention?
3. What do travellers have to do on a selfguided tour?
4. What is an advantage of self-guided tours?
5. What skill should you have if you go on a
self-guided tour?

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. What can a package tour save you?
Time.

2. What disadvantage of a package tour does
the passage mention?
Travellers have to follow a fixed itinerary.

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.

3. What do travellers have to do on a self-guided tour?
They have to do everything on their own.
4. What is an advantage of self-guided tours?
They are cheap and flexible.
5. What skill should you have if you go on a self-guided
tour?
Using online apps.

SPEAKING

4 Work in pairs. Take turns to interview your partner about his /
her recent tour. Take notes of your partner's answers.

You can ask about:
1. where he / she went
2. which tour he / she took:
package or self-guided
3. how he / she travelled
4. where he / she stayed
5. what he / she did / saw

SPEAKING

5 Share with the class your partner's travel experience. You can then share what
you think about it.

Suggested answers:
Last summer, Mai's family went to Hue. Since her parents did not have
much time to organize the tour by themselves, they booked a four-day
package tour. The travel agency arranged everything for them: the air
tickets, accommodation, the places to visit, and transportation. The tour
was trouble-free as Mai's father said. They had to follow a fixed schedule,
but they felt ok with it. The tour guide was friendly and helpful. Coming
home, everybody was satisfied with the service the agency offered.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Vocabulary related to related to tourism;
 Reading for specific information;
 Talking about partner's travel experience.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
 Do exercises in the workbook.

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