Where is it?
It is Mount Everest
What do you know about Mount Everest?
Mount Everest, which literally means “the top or the head of the sky,” is the tallest mountain on Earth. Its total height above sea level is 29,029 feet. (8,848m)
Many climbers want to conquer it, but they must pay large amount of money to climb the mountain. 
The best time to start climbing is in May before the summer monsoon because the direction of the wind is quite favorable during that time.
Listen and read the short conversation below, paying attention to the highlighted parts.
Work in pairs. Make a short conversation, following the example in 1.
Read the travel guide entry.
Now make a list of the things you must bring to the Himalayas. Then add things you mustn’t bring.
Role-play being a tour guide and a tourist. Tell your partner what to prepare for their trip to the Himalayas, and give reasons.
Everyday English
A travel guide
Making and accepting appointments
Vocabulary:
- waterproof coat (n):
- map (n):
đèn pin
áo chống thấm.
bản đồ
- torch (n):
- litter (v):
xả rác
Listen and read the short conversation below, paying attention to the highlighted parts.
Steven: Duong, let’s go for a picnic this Sunday.
Duong: That’s fine. What time can we meet?
Steven: How about 9 o’clock?
Duong: Sure. I’ll meet you at that time.
Make a short conversation, following the example in 1.
S1 : ….. , let’s go for a picnic / to ….. this Sunday.
on weekend.
this Sarturday.
S2: That’s fine. What time can we meet?
That’s great.
S1: How about ….. o’clock?
S2: Sure. I’ll meet you at that time.
OK.
HIMALAYA RANGE
Read the travel guide entry.
GLOBAL TRAVEL GUIDE
The Himalayas is a mountain range.
It’s very special. It has the world’s highest mountain – Mount Everest.
When visiting the Himalayas, remember to follow these rules.
You must ask before you visit the area.
You mustn’t travel alone. Always go in a group.
You mustn’t litter.
You must bring only the necessary things.
You must bring the right clothes too. Don’t bring shorts or T-shirts!
Now make a list of the things you must bring to the Himalayas. Then add things you mustn’t bring.
compass
bicycle
Compass, map
Sleeping bag
Plaster
Food, drink
Backpack
Waterproof coat
Walking boots
….
Bicycle
Shorts / T-shirt
Sun-cream
….
Role-play being a tour guide and a tourist. Tell your partner what to prepare for their trip to the Himalayas, and give reasons.
I’d like to go to the . . . . . .. . . . . .
Himalayas next month
waterproof coat.
It’s cold and rainy there!
Yes, Any thing else?
bring a sleeping bag
so that you can stay there here overnight