UNIT 8: ENGLISH COUNTRY
SPEAKING ENGLISH
LESSON 5: Skills 1/P.22

Vocabulary
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endless ['endlis] (a): bất tận, vô số, vô tận
be aware: hãy cẩn thận
haunt [hɔ:nt] (v): ám ảnh, lai văng, ma ám
pipe [paip] (v): thổi sáo
brigade [bri'geid] (n): đội, lữ đoàn

Reading

1. Discuss the questions. Then read the
passage

1. Where is Scotland?
In the north of Great Britain.
2. What is this land famous for?
It's famous for its rich culture as weel as its
amazing natural beauty, it's historic castles its
traditional festivals, and its whisky. It is also
famous for various inventions.

SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS
Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture
as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend
endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware –
legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can
experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they
can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and
dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the
local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic
lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.
The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the
world's important inventions like the telephone, the television,
penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the fi rst city in
the world to have its own fi re brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University
welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.

Reading

2. Match each place or event with its two
features
Place

1.
2.
3.
4.

Feature

Edinburgh
a. haunted by ghots
d,f
castles
b. piping and drumming
a,c
Highland Game
c. centuries-old
b,h d. the world's first fire brigade
lochs
e. scenic
e,g
f. first female medical student
g. boating
h. traditional sports

Reading

3.  Read the passage again and answer the questions.

1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture?
Yes, it is. 
2. What might you see while you are exploring acastle?
A ghost. 
3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish
Highland Games?
Piping, drumming, dancing . 
4. What were some of the things invented by the Scots?
The telephone, television, penicillin, the rain coat. 
5. When was the first fire brigade in the world created?
In 1824

Speaking

4. Work in pairs. Talk about the thing(s)

you like most about Scotland. Give
reasons.

Example:
- What do you like about Scotland?
- I like the castles.
- Why?
- Because I want to see a ghost!

Speaking

5. Work in groups. Read and discuss these
interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a
short introduction of Australia. The present it
to the class.
AUSTRALIA- Interesting facts
- world's only country which covers an entire continent
- world's capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of the
population regularly participate)
- world's longest fence (5,400 km); built to protect world's largest
population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from
outer space
- world's largest cattle station (Anna Creek station); larger than
Belgium

Speaking

5. Work in groups. Read and discuss these
interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a
short introduction of Australia. The present it to
the class.

Example

It is the world's only country which covers an entire
continent. It is the world's capital of sports and outdoor
activities (70% of polupation regularly participate). It is
the longest fence (5,400 km) which was built to protect
the world's largest population of sheep (about 175
million) and is claimed to be seen from outer space. It has
the world's largest cattle station (Anna Creek station) and
larger than Belgium.

Homework

• Learn vocabulary by heart and rewrite them in
sentences.
• Redo the exercise in your notebook.
• Prepare for Skills 2