Công ty Cổ phần Mạng giáo dục Bạch Kim - 27 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Đống Đa, Hà Nội
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Unit 08. English Speaking Countries Lesson 5. Skills 1 I. WRAM-UP
Look and guess:
Look at the pictures and guess what is the country? Picture 1:
Unicorn is the national animal of this country. Picture 2:
The national dance of this country is the Highland Fling. Picture 3:
Edinburgh is the capital city of this country. Picture 4:
This country is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Picture 5:
Kilt is the national dress of this country. - Suggested answer:
What is the country? It`s Scotland. Objectives:
Objectives - By the end of the lesson, Ss will: Read for general and specific information about water the attraction of a country Talk about interesting facts of a country Develop Ss’ reading and speaking skills. II. VOCABULARY
- Vocabulary 1:
Centuries - old (adj): Vocabulary hundreds of years old Example: Most Suzhou gardens are centuries - old and were once private gardens. - Vocabulary 2:
haunt (n): Vocabulary a place frequented by a specified person or group of people. haunt (v): (of a ghost) manifest itself at (a place) regularly. Example: I revisited my old haunts - Vocabulary 3:
brigade (n): Vocabulary a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and often forming part of a division. ((quân sự) một đơn vị quân đội gồm ba tiểu đoàn, tạo thành bộ phận của sư đoàn; lữ đoàn) Example: She called the fire brigade, which arrived in less than no time. - Vocabulary 4:
pasture (n): Vocabulary land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep. Example: Let them turn out all the cattle to pasture. III. READING
Reading 1:
1. Discuss the questions. Then read the passage. 1. Where is Scotland? 2. What is this land famous for? latex(rarr) It`s in the north of Great Britain. latex(rarr) Any or all of the following: It`s famous for its rich and unique culture as well as its amazing natural beauty, its historic castles, its traditional festival, and its whisky. It is also famous for various inventions. - Scotland natural beauty:
- Scotland traditional festivals:
Scotland traditional festivals Hebridean Celtic Festival Viking fire festival Scottish Festival and Highland Games - Scotland whisky:
Scotland whisky - Scottish inventions:
Read the passage:
SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware - legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activites such as the piping, drumming, and dacing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pasutres, or boating on scenic lakes - or lochs - are other attractions that Scotland offers. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869. The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world`s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Reading 2:
2. Match each place or event with its two features. Place Feature 1. Edinburgh 2. castles 3. Highland Games 4. lochs a. haunted by ghosts b. piping and drumming c. centuries-old d. the world`s first fire brigade e. scenic f. first femal medical student g. boating h. traditional sports - Suggested match:
Match each place or event with its two features. Place Feature 1. Edinburgh 2. castles 3. Highland Games 4. lochs a. haunted by ghosts b. piping and drumming c. centuries-old d. the world`s first fire brigade e. scenic f. first femal medical student g. boating h. traditional sports Reading 3:
3. Read the passage again and answer the questions. 1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture? 2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle? 3. What are some activites you can see at the Scottish Highland Games? 4. What were some of things invented by the Scots? 5. When was the first fire brigade in the world created? - Suggested answer :

Read the passage again and answer the questions. Let`s see a video:
What is festival in Scotland? IV. SPEAKING
Speaking 1:
4. Work in pairs. Talk about the thing(s) youn like maost about Scotland. Give reasons. Example: A: What do you like about Scotland? B: I like the castles. A: Why? B: Because I want to see a ghost! - Suggested speaking:
A: What do you like about Scotland? B: I like Isle of Skye A: Why? B: Because it is one of the most beautiful places in all the world. Talk about the thing(s) youn like maost about Scotland. Give reasons. - Suggested speaking:
A: What do you like about Scotland? B: I like the Scottish people. A: Why? B: Because they are kind, generous, and not afraid to speak their minds Talk about the thing(s) youn like maost about Scotland. Give reasons. - Suggested speaking:
A: What do you like about Scotland? B: I like Men in Kilts A: Why? B: Because a male in full Scottish dress and kilt is a fantastic thing to see. Talk about the thing(s) youn like maost about Scotland. Give reasons. - Suggested speaking:
A: What do you like about Scotland? B: I like Scotch Whisky A: Why? B: Because it is among the world’s most revered spirits. Talk about the thing(s) youn like maost about Scotland. Give reasons. Speaking 2:
5. Work in groups. Read and discuss these interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a short introduction of Australia. Then present it to the class. world`s only country which covers an entire continent world`s capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of the population regularly participate) world`s longest fence (5,400 km); built to protect world`s largest population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from outer space. world`s largest cattle station (Anna Creek station); larger than Belgium - Suggested speaking:
Prepare a short introduction of Australia. What do you think of when Australia is mentioned? Crocodile Dundee, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, kangaroos, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Aborigines, wine, or vegemite? Australia is much more than this. So much more to offer! The sports capital of the world has 70 percent of its total population participating at least once a week in a particular recreational activity or sport. The largest cattle station in the world is Anna Creek Station in South Australia at over 34,000 square kilometers. It is even larger than Belgium. Australia is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world. Australia is the only nation to govern an entire continent and its outlying islands. The mainland is the largest island and the smallest, flattest continent on Earth. The Dingo Fence of south-east Australia, 5,614 km (3,488 miles) is the longest fence in the world. It starts at Jimbour in Queensland and continuing on to the Great Australian Bight in South Australia. The fence is built to protect world`s largest population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from outer space. Anna Creek Station:
Anna Creek Station Capital of sports:
Melbourne sports capital of the world Only country which covers an entire continent:
Australia is the only nation to govern an entire continent World`s longest fence:
The Dingo Fence of south-east Australia, is the longest fence in the world V. THE END
Homework:
Homework Learn by heart all the new words. Prepare for next lesson (find the meaning of the new words in the next lesson ) Do Reading again Do exercise in the workbook Goodbye: