UNIT 8: TOURISM
Lesson 1: Getting started

Trịnh Thị Mai Dung
Quang Trung secondary school

narrow ST down: cắt giảm

(to) picture sth/sb: tưởng tượng

(to) be into sth : rất thích

That's not my cup of tea: Đó không phải là sở thích của tôi

* New words:
- narrow sth down : cắt giảm
- (to) picture sth/sb: tưởng tượng
- (to) be into sth : rất thích
I'm really into playing the guitar
- That's not my cup of tea: Đó không phải là sở thích của tôi
- package tour (n)
: chuyến du lịch trọn gói
- explore (v)
: thám hiểm
- speciality (n)
: đặc sản

Nick: Hi, Chau. How are things?
Chau: Good. Have you made up your mind about where to go on holiday?
Nick: Well, I've narrowed it down to two countries – my first choice is France and my second is
Japan. What do you think?
Chau: Well, France is one of the largest countries in Europe. Since we've got a four-week
summer holiday, you could go on a cycling tour of the
country or go on a package tour.
Nick: No, I'm not into package tours. I'd like to visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc - the highest
mountain in Western Europe. I'd also love to explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the historic city
of Versailles.
Chau: Sounds exciting! I think it's quite warm there, much warmer than in Britain. I can just
picture you, tanned and relaxed, tasting delicious local specialities like frogs' legs and snails!
Nick: Ha ha! That's not really my cup of tea. Perhaps I should go to Japan and stay at a seaside
resort, eating sushi and sashimi every day! Anyhow, Japan is only my second choice.
Chau: Right. So what do your parents think about your plans?
Nick: Oh, they're cool. I'm glad that they let me make my own decisions.
Chau: Lucky you. Whatever you decide, you'll have a good time.
Nick: So what about you? Planning anything?
Chau: Well, my family … (fades out)

made up your mind
1. made a decision:______________
narrowed it down
2. reduced it:___________________
3. a trip where your travel and hotels are arranged for you:______________
a package tour
 
4. move around and discover things:______________
explore
not my cup of tea
5. something you don't really like:______________

c.  Answer the following questions.
What does 'Oh, they're cool' mean?
 It means Nick's parents are relaxed and open-minded.
2. What is the weather like in France in the summer?
 It's quite warm (warmer than in Britain).
3. What would Nick like to do in France?
 Visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc, explore Paris, and go sightseeing in the
historic city of Versailles.
4. What wouldn't Nick like to do in France?
 Eat frogs' legs and snails.
5. How do we know that Chau's parents don't allow her as much freedom as Nick's
parents?
 She says 'Lucky you' when Nick says he can make his own decisions.

2. Collocation: Which word goes with which list below?     
tour

holiday

resort

                        
holiday
1.summer, package, adventure_______________

resort
2. holiday, tourist, seaside___________________
tour
3. sightseeing, guided, package_______________
trip
4. boat, day, business_______________________

trip

3. Fill each blank with a word/phrase from the list:
luggage

price

in advance

delayed

souvenirs destination

seaside resort
accommodation

Most people enjoy travelling abroad, having the chance to stay in an exotic city a (1) .
……………..
seaside resort . You can meet new people, learn new things, and take home some
souvenirs . But before you can do that, you have to reach your (3)
interesting (2)……….….
destination and that sometimes be a challenge! You need to make lots of
……………,
in advance on planes, train
preparation. You will probably have  to reserve a seat (4)………..…...
or buses. If you fly, you may find that your flight has been (5)delayed
………… or you have
luggage . In addition to the travel it is often difficult to find
problem with your (6)………….
price
accommodation a (8)…...…..which
good (7)………………….. at
you can afford. Nevertheless , most
people love to go on holiday.

4. QUIZ
Give the names of the following. Choose one and talk about it with a partner.

1. The city in Viet Nam where the International Fireworks Festival is held
annually
 Da Nang City
2. A structure near Beijing, China, that is one of the New7Wonders of the
World
 The Great Wall of China
3. An island in Korea that is a popular place for a holiday
 Jeju Island
4. A local product that you would like to introduce to foreign visitors
 Making mats
5. A custom of your locality that might surprise tourists
 Tet holiday
6. Advice that you would like to give to a tour visiting your area
 …………………………………..

Da Nang International Fireworks

The Great Wall in China

 Jeju Island in Korea

making mats

Tet Holiday

HOMEWORK
-Learn by heart the new words
-Redo activity 1c ; activity 3