Teacher: Huynh Phong Dinh
WELCOME TO OUR CLASS 9/1
Lesson 1: Getting started
TRAVEL PLANS
Unit 8 - TOURISM
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)
1. Listen and read.
a. 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 packaged tour
explore
not my cup of tea
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c. Answer the following questions.
1. What does ‘Oh, they’re cool’ mean?

2. What is the weather like in France in the summer?

3. What would Nick like to do in France?


4. What wouldn’t Nick like to do in France?

5. How do we know that Chau’s parents don’t allow
her as much freedom as Nick’s parents?


- It means Nick’s parents are relaxed and open-minded.
- It’s quite warm (warmer than in Britain).
Visit the Alps, and climb Mont Blanc, explore Paris, and
go sightseeing in the historic city of Versailles.
- Eat frogs’ legs and snails.
She says ‘ Lucky you’ when Nick says he can make his
own decisions.
holiday
resort
tour
trip
seaside resort
souvenirs
destination
in advance
delayed
luggage
accommodation
price
1. The city in Viet Nam where the International Fireworks Festival is held annually.
2. A structure near Beijing, China, that is one of the New Wonders of the World.
3. An island in Korea that is a popular place for a holiday.
4. A local product that you would like to introduce to foreign visitors.
5. A custom of your locality that might surprise tourists.
6. Advice that you would like to give to a tourist visiting your area.