Teacher: Tran Van Doan
TO OUR CLASS!
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.
ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES
UNIT 8:
LESSON 7: LOOKING BACK
1. Match the words with the definitions.
WORDS
DEFINITIONS
1. loch
2. kilt
3. puzzling
4. castle
5. legend
6. accent
a. a unique way of pronunciation in an area/ country
b. a private well-protected residence
c. a Scottish word for ‘lake’
d. an ancient story about a place/ a person that may or may not be true.
e. a male skirt which is often worn on special occasions
f. confusing or questionable
1 -c
2 -e
3 -f
4 -b
5 -d
6 -a
2. Choose the best answer A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1. Australia has the biggest …….. in the world.
A. natural beauty B. puzzling games C. cattle station
2. Over 1,000 sea planes come and go on the water of Lake Hood airport in Alaska. It’s really a fun …… to watch.
A. scene B. icon C. puzzle
3. The Maori’s language and ……. have had a great impact on New Zealand life. A. festivals B. dances C. culture
4. Niagara Falls is a great ……. on the border of the USA and Canada. Thousands of visitors come to see it every month.
A. tradition B. spectacle C. relaxation
5. People in countries like the USA, Great Britain, and New Zealand use English as their …….. language.
A. official B. native C. foreign
6. In summer, children often take part in a local or international ……..
A. summer camp B. game C. attraction
3. Decide if the sentences have a present meaning (P) or a future meaning (F).
5. Our holiday in Queenstown lasts six days. I feel so excited.
F
F
P
P
F
1. Please phone me as soon as you arrive in Canberra.
2. There is a documentary about Oxford on TV tonight. Don’t forget to watch it.
3. Usually on New Year’s Eve, thousands of people gather in Times Square in New York to welcome the New Year.
4. When people travel, they use a map to find their way around.
4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Alaska, a state in the USA, ………… both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. (face)
2. In Adelaide, south of Australia, the sun ……………..…. until 9 p.m in summer. (not/ set)
3. Although England has several good football teams, it …………….. the World Cup only once. (win)
4. The government of New Zealand ……………. a lot to preserve the culture of the Maori, the native people of this land. (do)
5. In Canada, the serving of coffee at the end of an evening ………. a signal that it is time for visitors to leave. (be)
6. In many cultures, it’s considered rude if you push through people who …………………. to get out of a bus or a train. (try)
are trying
faces
doesn’t set
has won
has done
is
5. Work in groups. Discuss if the staterments are correct
1. The Maori in New Zealand wear kilts.
2. Of English speaking countries, Canada has the biggest population.
3. Disneyland is in California, a state of Australia.
4. Kangaroos and koalas live in New Zealand.
5. English is the only official language in Canada.
SUGGESTIONS:
- No,…. I think ……….
That`s not true. I am sure……
I don`t think so. I think…….
It`s not true. In my opinion, ………………..
Oh, from my point of view, ……………..
- That`s right. …………………..but……
Oh. It`s not total right. ………….
- In my opinion,…..
- It`s not absolutely!..................
Example:
Wellington is the capital of the United Kingdom.
A: No, the capital of the United Kingdom is London. I think Wellington is the capital of Australia.
B: That`s not true. I am sure the capital of Australia is Canberra. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
1. The Maori in New Zealand wear kilts.
A: No, the Maori in New Zealand wear Maori Dress. I think, kilt is traditional clothing of Canada.
B: I don`t think so. I think, kilts are Scottish skirts for men.
2. Of English speaking countries, Canada has the biggest population.
A: It`s not true. In my opinion, the United Kingdom has the biggest population. I think, that`s Australia.
B: Oh, from my point of view, of English speaking countries, the USA has the biggest population.
3. Disneyland is in California, a state of Australia.
A: Oh. My guess Disneyland is in California, a state of Canada.
B: That`s not right. California is a state of the USA.
4. Kangaroos and koalas live in New Zealand.
A: In my opinion, Kangaroos live in Australia and koalas live in New Zealand.
B: It`s not absolutely! Both kangaroos and koalas live in Australia. They are symbols of this country.


5. English is the only official language in Canada.

A: That`s right. Canadian speak only English.
B: Oh. It`s not total right. English and French are official language in Canada.
1. Scottish men wear kilts.
2. The USA has the biggest population.
3. California is a state in the USA.
4. Kangaroos and Kaolas live in Australia.
5. English and French.
- Revise the new words.
- Learning by heart the present simple tense.
- Doing exercises at student’s book.
- Prepare the new lesson: UNIT 9 LESSON 1. GETTING STARTED
(Read the conversation between Duong and Nick then find some vocabulary) (page: 26,27)