UNIT
8:
TOURISM
Lesson 1: GETTING
STARTED

Travel plans

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What are Nick and Chau talking about?
What place/city may they be mentioning?
What do you know about this
city/country?

I. VOCABULARY
1. speciality /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/ (n): đặc sản
2. package tour /ˈpækɪdʒ tʊə/ (n.phr): du lịch trọn gói
3. seaside /ˈsiːsaɪd/ (n): bờ biển
4. one's cup of tea /wʌnz kʌp əv tiː/(n.phr): sở thích
5. make up your mind /ˈmeɪk ˈʌp jə maɪnd/ (adj): quyết
định
6. reserve /ri'zə:v/ (v): đặt, dành trước
7. Tan /tæn/(v) làm rám nắng (da)
8. Snail /sneil/ (n) con ốc sên

I. VOCABULARY
9. Explore /ik'splɔ:r/ (v) thám hiểm, khám phá
10.Accommodation /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ (n): chỗ ở
11.Destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ (n): địa điểm
12.Souvenirs /suːvəˈnɪəz/ (n): quà lưu niệm
13.Luggage /ˈlʌɡɪʤ/ (n): hành lý
14.Price /praɪs/ (n) giá
15.in advance (adv): trước (thời gian)
16.Exotic /eg'zɒtik/ (a) ngoại lai, kì lạ
17.Challenge /'t∫ælindʒ/ (n/v) thử thách, thách

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)

. Find a word/phrase in the conversation that means:

1. made a decision
2. reduced it
3. a trip where your travel
and hotels are arranged for
you
4. move around and
discover things
5. something you don't
really like

made up your
mind
narrowed it
down

a package tour
explore
not my cup of
tea

b. Tick(√) true (T) or false (F).
T
1. Chau and Nick are going to have their
winter holiday.
2. A package tour is not interesting to Nick.
3. Chau is teasing her friend about eating
frogs' legs.
4. Nick has decided to stay at a seaside
resort in Japan.
5. Nick's parents are very controlling.

F

c. Answer the following questions. 
1. 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

holida
y

1. summer, package,
adventure

resor
t

2. holiday, tourist, seaside
3. sightseeing, guided,
package
4. boat, day, business

trip

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

price

seaside resort

sourvenirs

delayed

in advance
destination

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

HOMEWORK
- Learn new words
- Prepare for the next lesson:
Unit 8: A closer look 1