UNIT 8. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A FESTIVALS? - PERIOD 4. READING - COMPREHENSION
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UNIT 8. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A FESTIVALS?
READING - COMPREHENSION
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READING
A. What do you think the text is about?
A. Predict. Look at the title. What do you think the text is about?
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The text is about travel around the southern part of Vietnam and experiencing the life of the locals.
What do you think the text is about?
B. Read the text
B. Read the text
Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam Have you ever thought of traveling around the southern part of Viet Nam and experiencing the life of the locals? If so, living in a countryside homestay with a local family might be better than staying in a hotel. A homestay is a form of accommodation where travelers stay overnight in locals’ houses. There are many different activities that homestays can offer, such as going on river cruises, fishing, picking fruit, and visiting local workshops. Moreover, the hosts can help with lending bicycles and hiring motorbikes so you can explore the area on your own. If this is not something for you, you can simply participate in the owner's family activities, from preparing foods to cooking and serving. You will have many chances to talk to the host family and see how things are done the Vietnamese way. You can also enjoy their secret talents, like playing musical instruments and singing don ca tai tu—traditional music of the locals. Countryside homestays help you connect with the local culture in a home, with a family, and in a real-life setting, which can be a highly valuable experience.
- Everything that guests can do when they are at a homestay
B. Everything that guests can do when they are at a homestay.
- There are many different activities that homestays can offer, such as going on river cruises, fishing, picking fruit, and visiting local workshops. - Moreover, the hosts can help with lending bicycles and hiring motorbikes so you can explore the area on your own. - You can simply participate in the owner's family activities, from preparing foods to cooking and serving. - You will have many chances to talk to the host family and see how things are done the Vietnamese way. - You can also enjoy their secret talents, like playing musical instruments and singing don ca tai tu—traditional music of the locals.
C. Discuss
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
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C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
When I travel to another city, I prefer to stay in a hotel rather than with my friends. I do not like to be an inconvenience to my friends; also I like to have privacy. When I get up in the morning, I can move freely without the awkwardness of being in someone else’s home. I know everything in the hotel is mine to use, so I do not have to worry about my friend getting upset if I touch something I am not supposed to. I can come and go as I please without being afraid of disturbing anyone. Also, when traveling I like to relax, so it is nice to have someone else clean up.
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- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
1. Get An Authentic Local Experience Travel is all about experiencing new things and embracing everything local. You cannot find a more authentic experience than staying at a homestay with a local family for a couple of days. While hotels can provide luxury, they seldom allow you to experience the true essence of the place. No one knows a place better than the local residents and by living at a homestay you can really connect with the place and get insider information.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
2. A Real ‘Home Away From Home’ Experience After living in a hotel for just a day or two, one starts missing the comfort and convenience of home. Homestays leave you with a warm experience, making you feel right at home. You can enjoy the view from the balcony, stroll around the house, or do anything anytime. Wouldn’t it be amazing to feel right at home and make new connections with people that become like family by the end of your trip? Opt for homestays during your vacation, rest assured you’ll never be away from home.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
3. See Beyond The Tourist Trail A homestay owner can guide you around the place better than any guidebook in the world. They make it their business to know more about the local area so that they can point out scenic routes and shortcuts for their guests, making exploring all the more convenient.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
4. Savour The Local Cuisine Nothing really matches up to the warmth of home-cooked meals! The best part about staying in a homestay is undoubtedly the scrumptious home-cooked meal. Staying there allows you to learn what goes into the preparation as most hosts are willing to share their secret recipes with you. If you’re someone who adheres to strict rules when it comes to food, homestays give you that option of customisation. Even if you want to eat outside, homestays can give you insights on some amazing local joints that might not be on the tourist map.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
5. More Peace, More Quality Time If you are travelling to get away from city life, homestays are a good choice. As they are smaller compared to hotels, you will usually not have more than ten people occupying a homestay. This only means that you get more quality time with yourself, family or friends. These unfrequented, less populated areas offer solitude. Some homestays are also available on hire as a whole, so for intimate group bookings these work well.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
6. Contribute To Local Economy Homestays are small and simple establishments run by the host family to augment their family income. By staying in a homestay, you directly contribute to the local income and thus help the destination grow and prosper. It’s a great way of giving back to the place of your travel. With or without responsible travellers, hotels will anyway flourish, but homestays have to be loved, nurtured and encouraged among travellers for the greater good.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
7. Revel In Good Company The best part about staying at homestays is that you always end up making friends. Homestay owners tend to be chatty folk; you’ll probably end up having long meaningful conversations and might just form a new friendship. Homestays are the best travel decision for those who travel solo. It always helps to have some company after spending the day exploring the town solo.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
8. An Affordable Alternative A good hotel has professional services that cater to the needs of their guests with ease, but sometimes such hotels can be expensive. On the other hand, homestays offer a clean and affordable alternative without any hidden costs. You can afford that extra sightseeing excursion or restaurant that you might have not have been able to if you were spending more on just your accommodation.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
9. Safe, Especially For Solo Travelling Homestays are largely run by a family and so it’s in their own interest to ensure that their place is safe for travellers. Travelling on your own can be a liberating experience, and some would argue it’s the best way to travel. In such cases, living with a local family gives you company and comfort like your own home. Additionally, hosts also ensure that you have enough privacy while you stay.
- Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
C. Discuss with a partner. When you travel, where do you prefer staying, a hotel or a homestay?
Ten Reasons Why Homestays Are Better Than Hotels
10. Experience New Cultures First-hand By staying at homestays, you also get to learn about the culture of the place you’re visiting. Your host will give you an insight into their local life – how they communicate, what they eat, and how they dress. You may be able to read about the destination’s customs and cultures before travelling, but the only way to really get to know them is by experiencing it first-hand.
COMPREHENSION
A. Answer the questions about Bull Racing
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
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- Number 1
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
1. According to the text, most travelers choose to stay in homestays so that they can _________.
a. save a lot of money
b. learn about local culture
c. escape from city life
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
- Number 2
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
2. In line 5, what can we replace “accommodation” with?
a. travel programs
b. living place
c. working environment
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
- Number 3
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
3. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
a. to show the organization of countryside homestays
b. to explain the cultural meaning of some activities
c. to suggest cultural activities to guests at homestays
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
- Number 4
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
4. In line 15, “their" refers to something of ____.
a. the host
b. the locals
c. musical instruments
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
- Number 5
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
5. According to the text, what is NOT mentioned as an advantage of choosing countryside homestays?
a. authentic experience with locals
b. numerous cultural activities
c. cost savings
A. Answer the questions about Living like locals in Southern Viet Nam.
B. Complete the notes
B. Complete the notes. Use words from the reading.
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countryside
local family
in locals' houses in the southern part of Viet Nam
river
workshops
lending bicycle
hiring motorbikes
music of the locals
C. Critical thinking
C. CRITICAL THINK. Talk with a partner. What can be the problems for foreign travelers when they live with a host family in a homestay?
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- Sample answer
Live by their rules Living in a homestay means following the rules and regulations set by the host family. Host families will have different sets of rules to follow, but it’s important to take whatever they say seriously as a sign of respect. They could have a curfew set up, guest restrictions, noise policies, or even restricted areas of the house. If you’re considering staying with a host family, make sure you’re prepared to abide by whatever rules you’ll need to live by. Feeling out of place As much as a host family can make you feel in sync with the local culture and atmosphere, you’ll need to deal with feeling “out of place”, especially in the beginning. There’s also the risk of feeling isolated from other students or travellers who are also new to the country and have common woes or things to discuss. What you lack in the traditional ‘student’ lifestyle, though, you make up for in other ways such as a warm house come wintertime. Trust us, you’ll value this in New Zealand!
C. CRITICAL THINK. Talk with a partner. What can be the problems for foreign travelers when they live with a host family in a homestay?
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Dependency factor For some people, being dependent on someone else for food, laundry or even cleaning can be too excruciating. It’s okay to be the type of person who likes to live independently or can be a little picky about the way things should be done (laundry, for example). Maybe you simply don’t like the idea of having to depending on others too much, and that’s fine, but you’ll need to figure out what situation works best for you. Make the right choice Having read through it all, weigh your personal requirements against the pros and cons and decide if you would like to live with a host family while you study courses in New Zealand. Don’t go by what others have to say or choose. After all, your choice would lay the foundation for your first few weeks of experience in a new country. If you have any doubt or are simply stressed out, contact us at student services and we might be of help!
C. CRITICAL THINK. Talk with a partner. What can be the problems for foreign travelers when they live with a host family in a homestay?
CONSOLIDATION
Homework
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- Do exercises in the workbook. - Prepare for next lesson.
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Good bye
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