Unit 7
Skills: Speaking
Traditions around the world
1. Do the quiz. Then read the information in 2 and chech your answers.
1.b
2.a
3.b
4.a
2. Work in groups. Each group reads about one country , either the UK or Russia , noting down the most interesting things about that country. Shar abou the information with other members of your group.
Example:
Student A: I think the most interesting thing about …is that ….
Student B : Do you ? I think ….is more interesting.
Student C : I agree with B. I find….the most interesting.
-custom (n)
-chip (n)
-manner (n)
-originate (v)
-clove plant (n) cây đinh hương
-dumpling (n) = bánh bột nhân thịt, bánh bao nhân táo.
-beetroot (n) = beet = củ cải đường
-figure skating (n) = trượt băng nghệ thuật
3. Work with a partner from a different group. Share with each other what you have learnt about traditions and customs of either the UK or Russia.
Example:
Student A: I read about the UK. What I find interesting about the British is that …..
In addition, they …..The most interesting / strangest …thing about them is that …..
Student B : Sounds interesting. I read about Russia . What I like about traditions and customs is …
4. Work in groups. Each group makes a list of popular foods and drinks, popular sports, and festivals in Viet Nam. Rank them in the order of popularity and present them to the whole class.
Suggested ideas :
Foods : Chung cake (square sticky rice cake), Pho ( rice noodles), Nem (spring rolls)
Drinksy: tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit juice.
Sports : football, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, wrestling
Festivals: Tet holiday, Christmas, Mid-autumn festival
Example :
Student A: I think the most popular food for Vietnamese people is Pho. It tastes better than any other foods.
Student B: Oh really? For me , Nem (spring rolls) is the best.
Student C : I don’t really think so. Chung cake is more popular than Nem.