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Thursday, September 16th , 2021.

Unit 1
LEISURE ACTIVITIES

WARM UP

Find words or phrases in the box to describe the photos. Then
listen to check the answers.
Playing beach games Playing football Making crafts Texting
Playing computer games Visiting museums Doing DIY

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4

2

3

I. New words
- leisure (n):
- check out (v)

: sự thư giãn nghỉ ngơi
: kiểm tra lại, xem lại

- trick

: mánh, mẹo, trò lừa bịp

(n)

- craft (n):đồ thủ công - craft kit (n): bộ đồ nghề làm thủ công
- wool (n)

: len

- DIY (n) = Do It Yourself

: đồ tự làm, tự sửa

- tool

: dụng cụ

- It's right up my street (idom)

: đúng vị trí của tớ

CHATTING

1. Where are Mai, Phuc and Nick?

2. What are they holding in their hands?
3.What do they like doing in their free time?

II. Listen and read

Mai: Check out this book, Phuc. 'My Mini Guide to Dog Training'
Phuc: Sounds great! Max 'll like it too. Last weekend we lean some tricks. I
love to watch him. It's so much fun…Have you found your craft kit?
Mai: Yes, I've found this one. It's got everything: beads, stickers,
wool,button… I don't kmow,it'll take all my savings
Phuc: But it's right up your street! Nick, what's that?
Nick: It's a CD folk songs.I'll listen to it toinght.
Mai: And you'll be able to improve your Vietnamese!
Nick: Ha ha, not sure about that. But think'll enjoy listening to the melodies.
Phuc: Look at the language website I sent you. It'll help you learn
Vietnamese more easily.
Nick: Yes, I liked reading Doreamon comics while I was learning Japanese.
Phuc: Stop reading comics! I'll bring you my favourite short story this
Sunday when we play football.
Mai: Sorry, but we have to hurry. Mum and dad are waiting. We need to buy
some tools to build a new house for Max this weekend.

a. Circle the corect answer.

1. Phuc, Mai and Nick are in a ________.

A

library

B

bookstore

C

sports club

WHAT A PITY !
PERFECT
SORRY !

2. Phuc is looking for a
___________.
A

book

B

dog

C

craft kit

PERFECT
WHAT A PITY !
SORRY !

3. Max is Phuc's _______.

A

dog

B

cat

C

goldfish

PERFECT
SORRY !
WHAT A PITY !

4. Mai has found a _________
for herself.
A

book

B

CD

C

craft kit

WHAT A PITY !
SORRY !
PERFECT

5. Nick's CD is of ____.
A

folk music

B

pop music

C

rock music

PERFECT

SORRY !
WHAT A PITY !

6. Nick is trying to learn ______.
A
B
C

Japanese
Vietnamese
English

SORRY !

PERFECT
WHAT A PITY !

a. Circle the correct answer. 
(Khoanh tròn câu trả lời đúng.)

b. Tick the boxes. Then find the information from the
conversation to explain your choice. (Ex. b/ p. 7)
PHUC
Pet training
Making crafts
Reading
Listening to music

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

MAI



Learning languages
Playing sports
Helping parents
with DIY projects




NICK






c. Answer the question.
1. What does Mai mean when she say ' Check out this book '?

Mai means Phuc should examine this book.
2. What does Phuc mean when he say ' It's right up your street!'?

He means that it is the thing that Mai enjoys.

3. Complete the following sentences with words in the box.
good
satisfied

relaxing
exciting

fun
boring

1. You do leisure activities in your free time and they make you

good / satisfied
feel_________________.
relaxing activities such as yoga or ___________
exciting
2. You can do ___________
ones such as mountain biking or skateboarding.

fun
3. Hobbies such as making crafts or collecting things are _________.
boring
4. You can surf the internet but some people say this is ___________.
5. You can spend time with family and friends, or become a volunteer

good / satisfied
for the community. This will make you feel _________________.

Game: Changing partners

Choose one leisure activity from 2 or 3. In pair talk about
it. Try to keep going for 1 minute each. When the time is up,
find a new partner and talk about another activity.
You may:
+ describe the leisure activity
+ say if you have done it this activity or not
+ share your feelings about the activity
Suggested answer:
Playing computer games is one of my leisure activities. It is so
exciting to play many kinds of games in computer. I like Pikachu, Angry
Bird….They are very interesting. I feel so happy to play them.

IV. AT HOME
 Learn by heart new words.
 Practice dialogue with your friends.
Be ready for A CLOSER LOOK 1.