Unit 7 grade 7: Traffic – Skills 1
1. Reading
1.1. Task 1 Unit 7 grade 7
Look at the picture. Can you see anything that is dangerous? (Look at the picture. Can you see anything dangerous?)
Guide to answer
This is traffic jam. There are too much means transports in the road. People can hardly move. This can cause accidents. (This is a traffic jam. There is too much traffic on the road. People can barely move. This can cause an accident.)
1.2. Task 2 Unit 7 Grade 7
Now match these words to make common expressions (Now connect these words to make familiar phrases.)
Guide to answer
1 – g. traffic jam: traffic jam
2 – d. zebra crossing: marking the way for pedestrians
3 – b. road users: road users
4 – c. driving license: driving license
5 – a. speed limit: speed limit
6 – h. railway station: train station
7 – f. train ticket: train ticket
8 – e. means of transport
1.3. Task 3 Unit 7 Grade 7
Answer the following question (Answer the following questions)
When you are a road user, what should you NOT do? (When you are a road user, what should you not do?)
Guide to answer
– I shouldn’t talk and laugh loudly, look back, go in a red light… (I shouldn’t talk and laugh, look behind, run a red light…)
– I shouldn’t use the mobilephone when I’m driving. (I shouldn’t use my phone while driving)
– If I drink alcohol, I shouldn’t drive. (If I drink, don’t drive.)
1.4. Task 4 Unit 7 Grade 7
Read the following text and answer the questions below (Read the following article and do the exercises below.)
1. Where should you cross the street? (Where should you cross the street?)
2. What must one always do when he/ she drives?
(What should a person always do while driving?)
3. Should one drive after drinking alcohol? Why or why not?
(Should a person drive after drinking? Why yes and why not?)
4. What must you do before you turn left or right while driving or riding a motorbike?
(What should you do before you turn left or right while driving a car or motorcycle?)
5. Why should pedestrians wear light colored clothes in the dark?
(Why should pedestrians wear light-colored clothing in the dark?)
Guide to answer
1. We should cross the street at the zebra crossing.
(We should cross the street at the pedestrian crossing.)
2. He/ she must always fasten the seatbelt. (He/she must always wear a seat belt.)
3. No, he/she shouldn’t drive after drinking alcohol. Because it is very dangerous. He/she may cause an accident.
(No, he/she should not drive after drinking. Because it is very dangerous. He/she may cause an accident.)
4. We must give a signal. (You should give a signal.)
5. Because the other road users can see them clearly and avoid crashing into them.
(Because other road users can see them clearly and avoid crashing into them.)
Translated:
ROAD SAFETY
There are several laws about road safety. It is very important to follow these laws when you are on the road.
Walker
1. Always look carefully where you go.
2. Use sidewalks or walkways.
3. Cross the street at the pedestrian crossing.
4. Wait for the traffic light to turn green before crossing the street.
5. Wear white or light colored clothes in the dark.
Driver
1. Always wear your seat belt while driving.
2. Do not drive if you feel tired or after drinking alcohol.
3. Do not park in front of the pedestrian crossing.
4. Strictly obey traffic signals.
Cyclists and motorbikes
1. Always keep both hands above the handle.
2. Always wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.
3. Give a signal before you turn left or right.
4. Use the front and rear lights at night.
5. Do not carry a passenger sitting in front of you.
2. Speaking
2.1. Task 5 Unit 7 Grade 7
Class survey. Ask your classmates the question (Survey in class. Ask your classmates the following question.)
How do you go to school every day? (How do you go to school every day?)
Then make a list of the means of transport that is used the most, and used the least. (Then make a list of the most used and least used means of transport.)
Guide to answer
The means of transport that is used the most is bicycle. (The most used means of transport is bicycles.)
The means of transport that is used the least is car and bus. (The least used means of transport are cars and buses.)
2.2. Task 6 Unit 7 Grade 7
Read the following sentences. In groups, discuss who is using the road safely, and who is acting dangerously. Give reasons. (Read the following sentences. In groups, discuss with people who use the road safely and those who act dangerously. Give reasons.)
Guide to answer
1. Safe (Safe)
2. Dangerous (Hazardous)
3. Safe (Safe)
4. Dangerous (Hazardous)
5. Dangerous (Hazardous)
Translated:
1. Hoang is riding a bicycle and he is wearing a helmet.
2. Mr. Linh is very tired. He was driving his car home very quickly.
3. Mrs. Sumoto is driving only 200 meters, but she is wearing her seat belt.
4. Mr. Lee is taking his daughter to school by motorbike. She is sitting in front of him.
5. There is a sidewalk but Nam is walking on the part of the road in front of the pedestrian crossing.
3. Practice
Decide if the following statements are True or False or Not Given according to the text.
TRAFFIC RULES
It’s estimated that thousands of people lose their lives each year in Vietnam because of road traffic accidents. In order to decrease the number of traffic crashes, it’s essential to know and obey traffic rules. Here are some of them.
For pedestrians
Walk on the right-hand side of the road if there is no pavement.
Cross the road at the zebra crossing or pedestrian bridge.
Look around and listen for traffic before crossing.
Don’t run when crossing the road.
For cyclists
Ride in a bicycle lane or on the right-hand side of a single lane road.
Ride to the right of any oncoming vehicle.
Use a hand signal before you turn.
Don’t ride in a row of two, three or more.
Don’t lead an animal or hold on to a moving vehicle while riding a bicycle.
For motorists and drivers
Only drive when you are at least 18 years old and have a driving license.
Ride or drive within the speed limit.
Do not park near or at any zebra crossing, on a footpath, or near a traffic light.
Give a signal before turning or changing lanes. Use your horn to alert others.
Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles.
Slow down when you are near any intersections.
Question 1: Traffic accidents cause thousands of deaths in Vietnam every year.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 2: Pedestrians must walk on the left-hand side of the road.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 3: Pedestrians are allowed to listen to music when crossing the road.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 4: Cyclists should use the horn before turning.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 5: Riding in a row of three isn’t allowed.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 6: You are allowed to drive if you are 17 years old.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 7: You will be fined if you ride or drive faster than the speed limit.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 8: You shouldn’t park on a footpath.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 9: You must keep a distance of 20 meters between you and other vehicles.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
Question 10: It’s necessary to reduce your speed when you are near any intersections.
A. True B. False C. Not Given
4. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, students need to do full exercises, practice reading comprehension and answering questions related to road safety, practice distinguishing safe and dangerous traffic actions; At the same time, memorize the words in the lesson:
- rules (n): rules
- obey (v): obey
- carefully (adv): carefully
- pavement (n): pavement
- cross the street: cross the street
- turn green: green light
- fastern your seatbell: fasten your seatbelt
- handle bar: handle
- passenger (n): guest
- helmet (n): helmet
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