UNIT 8: English speaking countries

1. Match the words with the definitions.
WORDS
1. loch
2. kilt
3. puzzling
4. castle

DEFINITIONS

5. legend

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

6. accent

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).
1. Please phone me as soon as you arrive in Canberra. F
2. There is a documentary about Oxford on TV tonight. Don't forget to
watch it. F
3. Usually on New Year's Eve, thousands of people gather in Times
Square in New York to welcome the New Year.
P
4. When people travel, they use a map to find their way around.
5. Our holiday in Queenstown lasts six days. I feel so excited.

P
F

4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tense of the verbs
in brackets.
faces both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific
1. Alaska, a state in the USA, …………
Ocean. (face)
doesn't set until 9 p.m in
2. In Adelaide, south of Australia, the sun ……………..….
summer. (not/ set)
has won the
3. Although England has several good football teams, it ……………..
World Cup only once. (win)
has done a lot to preserve the culture
4. The government of New Zealand …………….
of the Maori, the native people of this land. (do)
is a signal
5. In Canada, the serving of coffee at the end of an evening ……….
that it is time for visitors to leave. (be)
6. In many cultures, it's considered rude if you push through people who
are trying to get out of a bus or a train. (try)
………………….

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.

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

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. We are symbol of this country.

5. English is the only offical language in Canada.
A: That's right. Canadian speak only English.
B: Oh. It's not total right. English and Franch are offical
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)