Vocabulary seasons 1 vocabulary weather 2

Moon.vn Cô VŨ MAI PHƯƠNG AUDIO Culture Shock Good morning class.. Today I'd like to talk about culture shock?. You might notice that Canadians take off their shoes in their houses or

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BUỔI 3: SEASONS

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 Học từ vựng truyền thống:

1 Từ mới đã học:

Anh – Việt:

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,

juˈreɪnəs/

/'neptju:n/

Sao Thủy Sao Kim

TĐ Sao Hỏa Sao Mộc Sao Thổ Sao Thiên Vương

Sao hải Vương

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Bloom = colorful

Từ trái nghĩa – antonym

keep changing >< remain the same

mountain >< plain

hot >< cold

indoor >< outdoor

inside >< outside

4 Trả lời câu hỏi:

1 In which season is the Sun not very bright?

4 What is the weather like in autumn?

Neither hot nor cold

5 When is the rainy season?

In June, July, August

6 What do people like to do in summer?

7 What do people enjoy doing in spring?

8 How is the sun in summer?

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B4: Seasons

Exercise 1 Hello everyone Have you ever wondered what the weather is like in other places around

the world? Today, I’d like to talk to you about the changing seasons in my city which was the assigned

topic for this class

First of all, the winter season usually begins in December and ends in early March The coldest month

is January, and temperatures can drop below freezing for most of this month The city usually

averages about 30 inches of snow during this entire, 3-month period Occasionally, we have snow

storms that can drop a foot of snow in a very short period of time Winter activities during this season

include sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing

Spring usually arrives in late March, and the temperatures hover around 50 degrees during the day It

is a beautiful season because the flowers start to bloom It is sometimes windy, and this is great for

flying kites People in my city often like to go on picnics, stroll through parks, and play outdoor

games

Next, summer starts in June, as temperatures slowing rise to around 80 degrees The summer in my

city is very dry with little rain throughout the season, and temperatures can soar above 100 degrees in

August Fortunately, the weather is very dry with low humidity, so it is real pleasant even on hot days

Popular activities during this season hiking, fishing, camping, water skiing, and outdoor sports

including football and soccer

And finally, summer changes to fall in late September when the weather cools off, and the trees begin

to change colors A lot of people enjoy driving into the mountains and viewing the fall colors It is

also a time when people clean up their yards and gardens in preparation for the winter season

So, as you can see, my city has a lot to offer no matter when you visit this area

Key Vocabulary [Top]

1 occasionally (adverb): from time to time, now and then, once in a while

2 – We occasionally go on picnics during the spring and summer seasons

3 sledding (noun): the activity or sport of ridding on a sled, usually in snow

4 – I took the kids sledding yesterday down a real fun hill, and we had a great time

5 hover (verb): remain somewhat steady

6 – You should be prepared from cold weather this weekend because temperatures will hover around

freezing

7 stroll (verb): take a leisurely walk

8 – During the early spring, you often see couples strolling through the park

9 soar (verb): rise quickly

10 – The weather forecast predicts that temperatures will soar in to the 100s by the middle of the

week

11 humidity (noun): wetness in the air

– Because I live in a dry climate, I’m not used to the humidity when I travel

1 This presentation was most likely part of which type of recording?

A a TV weather program on seasonal changes

B an informal discussion between friends

C an academic speech at school

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2 Based on what you heard, how would you characterize the winter season?

A January receives about 30 inches in snow

B Winter temperatures hover below freezing for the 3-month period

C Outdoor activities tend to be popular during this season

3 Which statement is NOT true about the spring?

A Spring usually begins at the end of March

B Plentiful wind currents make some outdoors activities possible

C Nighttime temperatures dip below 50 degrees

4 What is the summer season like in this area?

A mild and breezy

B hot and dry

C warm and humid

5 What is one activity people like to do in the fall?

A go and see the fall colors

B clean their houses

C have a fall picnic

Key

1C 2C 3C 4B 5A

Exercise 2 Madagascar – When to go

Madagascar has two seasons, a warm, wet season from November to April, and a cooler dry season

between May and October However, different parts of the country have very different weather

The east coast is hotter and wetter, with up to 4000mm of rainfall per year In the rainy season, there

are strong winds, and these can cause a lot of damage Avoid visiting eastern Madagascar between

January and March because the weather can make road travel very difficult The dry season is cooler

and more pleasant

The high, central part of the country is much drier and cooler About 1,400 mm of rain falls in the

rainy season, with some thunderstorms, but the summer is usually sunny and dry, but it can be cold,

especially in the mornings, with freezing showers, and it may snow in mountain areas above 2,400m,

and even stay there for several days

The west coast is the driest part of the island Here, the winter months are pleasant with little rain,

cooler temperatures and blue skies The summers can be extremely hot, especially in the

southwest This part of the country is semi-desert, and only gets around 300mm of rain per year

1 Madagascar has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter

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1 False 2 True 3 False 4 True 5 True 6 False

7 True 8 True 9 True 10 False

Nghe nhạc bài Seasons in the sun – westliffe

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BÀI 9: COMMON OBJECTS – IDIOMS

The bedroom In the UK houses are described by how many bedrooms they have This house would

be a 3 bedroomed house The main bedroom is called the master bedroom, and if a bedroom has its

own bathroom, it is called an ensuite

The family bathroom In the UK the bath / shower and the loo are usually upstairs In a

government poll 47% of Brits would prefer a bath, and 43% a shower

Instead of a separate lounge / dining room / kitchen, you will often find the rooms have been

knocked through to form one room This room would be described as a kitchen / diner The kitchen

is considered the heart of the home

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A cellar is a luxury in the UK They have to be well built and properly water proofed, because of

the weather This room is being used as a pantry / storage area

A laundry room is also a luxury Usually the washing machine is installed in the kitchen, along with the

other white goods

A garage is another luxury in the UK It adds value to any property, as the alternatives are off road

parking, or on street parking

Attic - Most houses in the UK have an attic Nowadays many people convert the dusty old space that used

to be used to store suitcases and clutter into extra accommodation Perhaps an extra bedroom, or an office

1 doorstep

2 sky

10 laundry

11 front door

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Question 2 - Incorrect Actual Answer was: 14

English Names for Household Objects

Here are some useful English collective nouns and words to describe containers and storage

bunch = describing things that are fastened or which grow together: a bunch of flowers, keys, bananas,

grapes

set = a complete number: plates, forks, glasses, saucepans etc

(Also: a boxed set / the complete set of CDs / DVDs, etc

collection of CDs / DVDs

basket = open container, often made of wicker (dried, plaited reed): a bread basket, laundry basket (to put

dirty clothes while they are waiting to go into the washing machine), a wastepaper basket

rack = something horizontal (either a pole or a shelf) supported at either end: a clothes rack, wine rack,

shoe rack

row = a number of things in a line: a row of hooks (for coats, etc)

pile / stack = one on top of another: a pile of papers, books, magazines etc

bowl = round pot made of glass, china or wood: fruit bowl, sugar bowl (or bowl of fruit)

jar = glass container with a lid: coffee jar, jam jar, jar of pasta, etc

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box = square container with a lid, made of cardboard: box of chocolates, cereal, etc

tube = long and narrow, where the contents must be squeezed out: tube of toothpaste

bar = flat and rectangular: bar of soap, chocolate

roll = for paper: toiletpaper / loo paper, kitchen roll

can = anything in a sealed metal tin: can of coke, can of baked beans, can of tuna

tin = metal container: tin of cat food, tin of tuna

pair = things that come in twos: a pair of socks, shoes, boots, sandals, trousers, shorts, etc

Idioms and Sayings About Rooms

Blood on the carpet

For example:

"After the meeting there was blood on the carpet "

A lot of trouble in an organisation often resulting in someone losing their job

To hit the ceiling

For example:

"When her husband hears she crashed the car he'll

hit the ceiling."

To become very angry about something

Skeleton in the closet / cupboard

For example:-

Nearly every family has a skeleton in the cupboard

If you have a skeleton in the cupboard it means you have are hiding a shocking secret about yourself

To get a foot in the door

For example:

"If you could introduce me to your boss it would

help me get my foot in the door."

An opening or opportunity

To show someone the door

For example:

"He was so annoying I asked my secretary to show

him the door."

Ask someone to leave (usually rudely)

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The pot calling the kettle black

For example:-

"When politicians say that bankers have been lying,

it's like the pot calling the kettle black."

To accuse someone of being a hypocrite

A watched kettle never boils

For example:-

"Elfish couldn't wait for her exam results, but I told

her, "A watched kettle never boils."

When you are anxiously waiting for something to happen, it always seems to take longer

Everything but the kitchen sink

For example:-

"The check-in girl told her she was way over her

weight limit She'd packed everything but the

"When politicians say that bankers have been lying,

it's like the pot calling the kettle black."

To accuse someone of being a hypocrite

To have elbow room

For example:

"She asked us to move back to give her elbow

room."

To have enough space

To make room for someone or something

"The check-in girl told her she was way over her

weight limit She'd packed everything but the

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"The lesson was so boring the students were soon

climbing the walls."

Drive someone up the wall

"I have been knocking my head against a brick wall

trying to solve this week's Mind Bender."

To waste time trying to do something with little or no success

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Bài 10: COMMON TOPICS

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Hobbies

Video

RYAN: I’m so happy this week of midterm exams is finished

TYLER: Same here I’m looking forward to relaxing in the mountains this weekend I’ve planned a

little hike in the woods

And I’m gonna take a canoe trip down the river if the weather cooperates

RYAN: Oh, fun! I’m going to Michigan I’m taking my camera because fall is coming fast The

leaves are already turning all shades of red and orange It will be awesome

TYLER: Next time you go there, I’ll join you I’ve heard Michigan is a great place to go canoeing

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What’s Your Favorite Sport?

VIDEO:

PHIL: What time is that soccer game on? I thought it started at noon

JACK: We must have had the wrong time Oh, well soccer’s not my favorite sport anyway I much

prefer basketball

PHIL: Oh, really? I thought your favorite sport was tennis! I’m a big fan of basketball, too

PHIL: Sure thing!Why don’t we go shoot some hoops now since the

soccer game isn’t on?

JACK: Excellent idea Let’s go

LANGUAGE NOTES

• What time is that soccer game on ? means “When does the soccer game start?” “What time” plus

something plus “on” is a common expression used to ask about the start time of a TV show or a

movie

 Imuchpreferbasketball here means “I like basketball a lot more than soccer.” Notice how

“much” is stressed to show that the speaker really likes basketball

 Oh,really? Notice the rising intonation on “really.” This shows that the speaker is surprised

He thought that Jack liked tennis the best

• I’mabigfanofbasketballisawayofsaying“Ilikebasketballverymuch”(“tobea fan of” is a casual

expression used to describe something you really like)

 Howaboutagame here means “Let’s play a basketball game.”

 Surething! This is a casual expression used to mean “OK.”

 Shootsomehoops means to play an informal game of basketball This is a casual expression

used between friends

Weather

VIDEO:

JENNIFER: It’s freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this coldfront

was supposedto pass

GABRIELA: Yeah, I thought so too That’swhatIreadonlinethismorning

JENNIFER: I guess the windchill is really drivingdown the temperature

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GABRIELA: Can we go inside? I feel like my toes are starting to go numb

FormalIntroductions

VIDEO:

MARGARET: Mr.Wilson,I’dlikeyou to meet Dr Edward Smith

MR WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr Smith

DR SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too

MARGARET: Dr.Smithisaneconomist.Hejustfinished writing a book on international trade

MR WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too I work for the United Nations

DR SMITH: In theDevelopmentProgram, byanychance?

MR WILSON: Yes How did you guess?

DR SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance They’re excellent

Informal Introduction

VIDEO:

JANE: Hi, Helen! How’sitgoing?

HELEN: Fine,thanks—andyou?

JANE: Just fine Whereareyouoffto?

HELEN: JANE: Tothelibrary I’ve got a history exam next week and need to start studying Ugh

HELEN: Oh,no Well, I’ll see you later then Good luck! Thanks Seeyoulater

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Bài 8: FEELINGS

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AUDIO

Culture Shock

Good morning class Today I'd like to talk about culture shock Now, many students think they know

what culture shock is, but often they are confused by the real meaning of the term "culture shock" For

example, I've heard students say, "I know what culture shock is Culture shock is a kind of surprise

that you get when you travel You might be surprised by something such as cars with their lights on

during the daytime You might notice that Canadians take off their shoes in their houses or that they

usually eat sandwiches for lunch."

Well, those aren't really examples of "culture shock" They are what I like to call "cross-cultural

surprises" Actually, culture shock is quite different from a "cross-cultural surprise" Culture shock is

the feeling of anxiousness and confusion caused when a person tries to adapt to a new environment

Culture shock also involves a physical and psychological reaction to a new environment When you

live in a new country, it is common to feel sad, lonely, or disoriented You might feel very tired or

you might have difficulty sleeping You may have sore muscles and you might even lose your identity

and wonder "who am I" All of these types of reactions can be signs that you are suffering from

"culture shock"

Many people feel that culture shock has stages The first stage is often called the "honeymoon period"

Just like the holiday that newlyweds take after marriage, you might feel very happy and excited when

you arrive in a new country You look around and are amazed by all of the new things that you see

This happy period can last a short time or it may last for months or even years depending on the

individual Some students have said that they never had a honeymoon period They were sad from the

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Moon.vn Cô VŨ MAI PHƯƠNG moment they arrived in the country Many of them weren't here because they wanted to be here, but

because their parents sent them here However, I think most people do have a honeymoon period

The second stage of culture shock is often called the "transition period" During this period of time

you may begin to feel frustrated You may get angry or sad Typically, people start to think about

how easy life was at home When you look around your new country, you can't believe how crazy

people are Why can't they just be like you? Why can't they speak your language? How can they live

in this awful climate and eat that disgusting food? Everything starts to get on your nerves If only you

were at home

Later, you will move on to the integration stages and you'll finally become comfortable with the new

culture and the new environment You'll come to accept that the new environment is different, but

you'll start to understand that there are some good things as well as bad things about the culture

Things won't be so difficult for you then In fact, you might actually start to prefer some parts of the

new culture to parts of your own culture Then, when you return home, you'll probably go through a

whole new stage called "reverse culture shock" We'll talk about that tomorrow

One thing to remember about culture shock is that people experience it in many different ways Each

person adapts to new environments differently and each stage of culture shock can last for varying

periods of time Before you travel to another country, it might be helpful to do some research on

culture shock so that you will be mentally prepared for the emotional and physical reactions that you

may have As well, it may help you to understand the behavior of the other travelers around you Now,

please open your book to chapter 13 and read the group questions entitled "Culture Shock Stages"

1 Which of the following is NOT a symptom of culture shock:

Feeling confused

Feeling lost

Being tired or unable to sleep

Being surprised by the new culture

2 The honeymoon period is characterized by feelings of:

Acceptance and comfort

Happiness and excitement

Nervousness and fear

Anger and frustration

3 From the listening, what does "get on somebody's nerves" mean?

To bother someone

To excite someone

To surprise someone

To calm someone down

4 During the integration stage the person will:

Want to return home

Begin to feel comfortable

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Moon.vn Cô VŨ MAI PHƯƠNG Join the new culture

Feel very uncomfortable

5 When does reverse culture shock happen?

When you arrive in the new culture

When you live in another country for a long time

During the integration stage

After you return home

6 Which is NOT true about culture shock:

Culture shock is different for everyone

The honeymoon stage usually lasts three months

Some people don't have a honeymoon stage

Culture shock is different from a cross-cultural surprise

KEY:

1 Being surprised by the new culture

2 Happiness and excitement

3 To bother someone

4 Begin to feel comfortable

5 After you return home

6 The honeymoon stage usually lasts three months

[VIDEO]

HAPPY TOGETHER

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BUỔI 6: HOBBIES

Outside of school and work, many people enjoy spending their free time on their hobbies or

other recreation activities Hobbies can provide ways to develop our talents, relieve stress, and even get exercise

going to the pictures

4 Which other activity does he dislike?

The correct answer was: b

Justification: I like FOOTBALL

Question :2

The correct answer was: a

Justification: I don't like tennis

Question :3

The correct answer was: d

Justification: I love going to the pictures

Question :4

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The correct answer was: c

Justification: I dislike going to supermarkets

1 I like to walk in the mountains with my dog (hiking)

2 My dad goes to the city pool twice a week (swimming)

3 He rides his bike to work because it is a good way to get exercise (bicycling)

4 She usually uses watercolors in her artwork (painting)

5 They went to the lake to see if they see any wild ducks (bird watching)

6 How about getting out the board and pieces so we can play? (chess)

7 He hit his ball into the water (golf)

8 She loves to plant flowers and vegetables in the spring (gardening)

9 I checked out three very interesting books from the library (reading)

10 You really take beautiful pictures with that camera (photography)

Discuss two things you like to do in your free time and why you choose these activities How often do you do them? Are there any unique hobbies or sports people do in your culture that you might not find in other countries?

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1 Julita likes table tennis Answer: False Julita doesn't like table tennis very much.

2 Both Sahra and Tomas like bowling Answer: True Sahra likes going bowling Tomas likes

bowling, too.

3 Everyone likes football Answer: False Sahra hates football.

4 Lin likes bowling Answer: We don't know The text doesn't say whether Lin likes bowling or

not.

5 Nobody likes playing darts Answer: False Tomas likes playing darts.

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6 Everyone likes watching films Answer: True All Sahra's friends like going to the cinema.

7 Tomas likes table tennis the best Answer: False Tomas likes watching football the best.

VIDEO:

Favourite sports

Hey man, What’s up?

What’s up

I’am tired, just came back from football practice

Ok, so is football your favourite sport

Not reallty, no I love football but my favourite sport is basketball I can play it all day long You should try out for the basketball team then

Nah, I love basketball but I don’t play that well

Hobbies

Hey Kayla, what are you doing?

Hey nothing much I’m bored I don’t know what to do

How can be a girl ever bored? That’s why mankind invented malls Don’t you like to go to the malls?

Is that so? I am not much of a shopping person

Who said anything about shopping? I like to hang out in the mall in my free time

That sounds better I like to read books when I am free but I have got no new books to read

No wonder you got A’s in all subjects

What do you do for fun Ryan?

I really like to go out and watch new movies with my friends How about you?

I really like to go ice skating I go once or twice every month

We should hang out together sometime Do both things

Yeah! Sure

What do you do on the weekends?

What do you do on the weekends/

We usually hang out at my place and play video games What about you?

My friends and I go out This week we have planned a karaoke night

Oh I ‘ve never tried that

You should join us You may find out you like it

I think you re right

So, What do you do when you re bored?

I like watching movies What about you?

I like to bake

Wow, that’s very nice

Yep, it’s a useful hobby

I am sure it is and your family must love it!

Sure they do They love the treats I bake for them

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BÀI 7: JOBS

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porter(s) post[wo]man (post[wo]men) receptionist(s)

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