Unit 5, grade 9: Wonders Of Vietnam – A Closer Look 1

Guide to answer

first. The hotel is beautifully located/situated in a quiet spot near the river.

(Beautiful hotel in a quiet location near the river.)

2. It is a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbor.

(This is a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbor.)

3. The original size of the Forbidden City is astounding – it’s hard to believe.

(The original size of the Forbidden City is astounding – very hard to believe.)

4. This book is about geological features of Vietnam.

(This book deals with geological features of Vietnam.)

5. Hanoi is the administrative center of our country.

(Hanoi is the administrative center of our country.)

1.3. Task 3 Unit 5 Grade 9

a. Match the nouns in A to the definitions in B (Match the nouns in column A with the definitions in column B.)

Guide to answer

1-b. setting: the place where something is and the general environment around it

(background): places where there are environmental things around it.)

2-d. complex : a group of connected buildings that are designed for a particular purpose

(complex): a group of interconnected buildings designed for a specific purpose.)

3-a. structure: a general word for a building of any kind

(structure – a word common to all buildings )

4-e. measures: official actions that are done in order to achieve a particular aim

(measures: formal action taken to achieve a particular purpose )

5-c. recognition: an acceptance that something exists, is true, or is valuable

(recognition: the acceptance that something exists, is true, or has value.)

b. Now use the nouns in 3a to complete the sentences. (Now use the nouns in item 3a to complete the sentences.)

Guide to answer

1. structure

2. measures

3. settings

4. complex

5. recognition

Translated:

1. This structure has been here since the 15th century.

2. The government must take measures to preserve historic sites in the area.

3. I like a hotel with a beautiful landscaped garden.

4. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex structure including palaces and royal tombs.

5. There is a growing recognition that protecting natural wonders has financial benefits as well as cultural importance.

2. Pronunciation

2.1. Task 4 Unit 5 Grade 9

Listen and repeat, paying attention to the words in red in each pair of sentences. (Listen and repeat, focusing on the red letters in each pair of sentences.)

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Audio Script

1. A: This is a solution, but not the only one.

B: Attempts to find a solution have failed.

2 A: I’m fond of bananas.

B: Bananas are what I’m fond of.

3. A: It’s not trick and treat; it’s trick or treat.

B: I need Peter and Mary or John and Nick to help me.

4. A: It’s good but expensive.

B: You shouldn’t put ‘but‘ at the end of the sentence.

Translated:

1. A: This is one solution, but not the only one.

B: Attempts to find a solution have failed.

2 A: I like bananas.

B: Bananas are my favorite.

3. A: It is not a scam and treat well; it’s scam or good treatment.

B: I need Peter and Mary or John and Nick to help me.

4. A: It’s good but expensive.

B: You should not put ‘but’ at the end of a sentence.

2.2. Task 5 Unit 5 Grade 9

Read the mini-talks and underline the short words (for, the, from, and, but, at, of, to) you think use the strong form.Read the short dialogue and underline the short words (for, the, from, and, but,at.of,to) that you think are stressed.

Then listen and check. (Listen and check)

Example:

A: Who are you looking for? for?

B: Peter is the person I’m looking for.

Translated:

A: who are you looking for?

B: Peter is the person I am looking for.

Guide to answer

1. A: Where are you? from?

B: I’m from Hanoi.

2 A: Can you come and check this paragraph for me?

B: It’s OK but you shouldn’t use ‘and’ at the beginning of the paragraph.

3. A: Did you ask her to join our group?

B: I’ve asked her several times but she doesn’t want big.

4. A: Is this letter from Peter?

B: No, the letter is big him, not from him.

Translated:

1. A. Where are you from?

B. I’m from Hanoi.

2 A. Can you come and check this for me?

B. Okay, but you shouldn’t use “and” at the beginning of a paragraph.

3. A. Did you ask her to join our group?

B. I asked her several times but she didn’t want to.

4. A. Is this a letter from Peter?

B. No, this is a letter to him, not from him.

2.3. Task 6 Unit 5 grade 9

Work in pairs. Practise the mini-talks in 5. (Work in pairs. Practice the dialogues in exercise 5.

3. Practice Task 1

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

Question 1: A. brother B. thick C. thhey D. that

Question 2: A machin B. parachute C. champagne D. cheer

Question 3: A. brother B. thick C. thhey D. that

Question 4: A machin B. parachute C. champagne D. cheer

4. Practice Task 2

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

Question 1: A.contestant B.picturesque C.committee D.astounding

Question 2: A.imperial B.spectacular C.historical D.recognition

Question 3: A.valuable B.memorable C.historical D.fascinating

Question 4: A.geological B.archaeology C.administrative D.ecological

5. Conclusion

At the end of the lesson, you should remember:

– Vocabulary