HOMEWORK LESSON 8: SPEAKING – INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Exercise 1: Learn these words and their meaning, and try to apply them in answering the
questions below
These questions will likely be asked in the next lesson.
1. Where is your hometown?
My hometown is located in the northern part of Vietnam. It is a small city with a
population of around one million people, and it borders several neighboring provinces.
2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?
My hometown has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons: spring,
summer, autumn, and winter. In summer, it’s hot and humid with high rainfall, while
winter can be quite cold and cloudy
3. Can you describe a little bit about your hometown.
My hometown has spectacular natural landscapes, including rolling mountains and
attractive green spaces. It also has many historic buildings, so it’s historic but modern at
the same time. The facilities are well-developed, with shopping malls, cinemas, and
sports centers, so there are plenty of things to do, such as going shopping and sightseeing.
4. Do you often visit your hometown?
Yes, I often visit my hometown, especially during holidays. Although I now live in a big
city, my hometown is still a worth-living place and very peaceful.
5. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
Big cities also have a fantastic public transport system, lively bars and restaurants, and
many famous tourist destinations, even though traffic jams can be a problem.
MIÊU TẢ NƠI BẠN Ở
VỊ TRÍ ĐỊA LÝ & QUY MÔ
… to be located in the northern/central/southern/eastern/western part of Vietnam: … nằm
ở khu vực phía Bắc/trung tâm/Nam/Đông/Tây của Việt Nam.
It borders …. to the north, … to the south, … to the east, … to the west: Nó giáp ranh với …
về phía Bắc, … về phía Nam, … về phía Đông, … về phía Tây.
a metropolitan area with millions of dwellers: 1 thành phố lớn với hàng triệu dân
a small town/a coastal city/an ancient city with a population of around…: 1 thị trấn nhỏ/1
thành phố ven biển/1 thành phố cổ với số dân vào khoảng …
KHÍ HẬU
have a tropical/humid subtropical/temperate climate: có khí hậu nhiệt đới/cận nhiệt đới
ẩm/ôn đới
have two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season: có 2 mùa tách biệt: mùa khô
và mùa mưa
have four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter: có 4 mùa tách biệt: xuân,
hạ, thu, đông
the dry season lasts from … to …: mùa khô kéo dài từ tháng…tới tháng…
It’s quite windy/hot/cold/foggy/cloudy,…: Trời khá nhiều gió/nóng/lạnh/nhiều sương mù/nhiều
mây
It’s hot and humid with high rainfall: Trời nóng và ẩm với lượng mưa cao
It’s hot and dry with low rainfall: Trời nóng và khô với lượng mưa thấp
NHỮNG ĐẶC ĐIỂM NỔI BẬT
have spectacular natural landscapes: có thắng cảnh thiên nhiên tuyệt đẹp
stunning ocean views: cảnh biển tuyệt vời
rolling mountains: những dãy núi trùng trùng
dense forests: những cánh rừng rậm rạp
historic buildings: các tòa nhà cổ
have well-developed facilities >< less-developed facilities (sports facilities, cinemas,
shopping malls, …): có các trang thiết bị phát triển >< các trang thiết bị kém phát triển (các cơ
sở thể thao, rạp chiếu phim, trung tâm mua sắm,..)
rich natural resources: tài nguyên thiên nhiên dồi dào
it’s a suitable place for young/old people to live in: nó là 1 nơi phù hợp cho người trẻ/già sinh
sống
there are plenty of things to do there: có rất nhiều thứ để làm ở đó
go shopping, go sight-seeing: đi mua sắm, đi tham quan
It’s historic but modern at the same time: nó vừa cổ kính nhưng cũng vừa hiện đại
to be famous for …: nổi tiếng về …
Urban life: cuộc sống thành thị
the hustle and bustle of city life: sự tấp nập và hối hả của cuộc sống thành phố
Hectic pace of life: nhịp sống xô bồ
Vibrant nightlife: cuộc sống về đêm sôi động
Be stuck in constant traffic jam: bị kẹt trong ùn tắc giao thông liên tục
get a fantastic view of the city from: có được cảnh quang tuyệt đẹp của thành phố từ…
lively bars and restaurants: các nhà hàng và quán bar nhộn nhịp
fantastic public transport system (buses, commuter trains, subway systems,…): hệ thống
giao thông công cộng tuyệt vời (xe buýt, xe lửa chở khách, hệ thống xe điện ngầm,…)
famous tourist destinations: các điểm đến du lịch nổi tiếng
attractive green spaces: những khu vực xanh đầy hấp dẫn
Worth-living: đáng sống
Exercise 2:
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Example
The library re-opened last ……month…….
The library now has
● a seating area with magazines
● an expanded section for books on 1……travel……….
● a new section on local 2……history………
● a community room for meetings (also possible to 3……study………. there)
● a new section of books for 4……teenager……….
For younger children
● the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your 5……
kitchen………
● Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays
For adults
● this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real 6……………
● IT support is available on Tuesday – no 7……………. is necessary
● free check of blood 8……sugar……… and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)
Other information
● the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and 9……………
● evenings and weekends: free 10……parking……… is available
SECTION 2
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?
A 16-30 years
B 31-42 years
C 43-54 years
D 55-64 years
E over 65 years
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?
A Clients make new friends.
B Clients learn a useful skill.
C Clients learn about a different culture.
D Clients are excited by the risk involved.
E Clients find them good value for money.
Questions 15 – 17
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15 How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?
A by adding to the number of locations
B by increasing the range of levels
C by employing more teachers
16 Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?
A They only use organic foods.
B They have an international focus.
C They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.
17 What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?
A Clients receive individual tuition.
B The tutors are also trained guides.
C Advice is given on selling photographs.
Questions 18 – 20
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Fitness Holidays
Location Main focus Other comments
Ireland and ● personally designed programme
general fitness
Italy ● also reduces 18……stress……..
19………weight…….
Greece ● includes exercise on the beach
control
● wide variety of levels
Morocco Mountain biking ● one holiday that is specially
designed for 20……family………