UNIT 2|

VACATION & ACTIVITIES

VOCABULARY

What to PONDER?|

SKILLS & TIPS

GRAMMAR

PRACTICE CONVERSATION
- I visit my family
Where do you usually go on vacation?
- I go to another city
- I go to another country
- I go to beach
What activities do you usually do on
- Other
vacation?
VOCABULARY|
Think about vocabularies related to holiday / vacation
 Holiday time
H_t_l
Hotel Reception
erecpitno

/həʊˈtel/ /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Tr_v_l _gent
Travel agent similar to “gift”
Souvenir

/ˈtræv.əl ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ /ˌsuː.vənˈɪər/

Holiday time

The book we use

Guidebook
when travelling gulegag
Luggage

/ɡaɪd bʊk/ /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

VOCABULARY
English Pronunciation Vietnamese

hotel /həʊˈtel/ khách sạn

/rɪˈsep.ʃən/
reception quầy tiếp tân
/ˈtræv.əl ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
travel agent đại lý du lịch
/ˌsuː.vənˈɪər/
souvenir quà lưu niệm

guidebook /ɡaɪd bʊk/ sách hướng dẫn

luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/ hành lý

Holiday activities

going sunbathing and swimming.

We spent the day _________________

We usually eat _out

_ _ on Thursdays.
 Holiday activities

go sailing with her boyfriend.

She told me she would ___________

/ˈfʌn.feər/
funfair and two swimming pools
A public garden, a _______
were also part of the development plan.
Holiday activities

/ɡəʊ ˈsɜː.fɪŋ/
They __________
go surfing every weekend.

museums is an effective way

Visiting __________
of learning.
Holiday activities

Go s_ _ _ _se_ ing
go sightseeing in Seattle.
There was no time to ______________

dancing with him on weekends.

He invites me to go _________
VOCABULARY
English Pronunciation Vietnamese

go sunbathing /ɡəʊ ˈsʌnˌbeɪ.ðɪŋ/ tắm nắng

go sailing /ɡəʊ ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ chèo thuyền

go surfing /ɡəʊ ˈsɜː.fɪŋ/ lướt sóng

go sightseeing /ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ɪŋ/ ngắm cảnh

Go dancing /ɡəʊ 'dɑ:nsiɳ/ Đi nhảy

Go + V-ing
Vocabulary practice 1. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following things is an example of ‘baggage’?

A. an airport B. a ticket
C. Luggage D. a train
2. At which of the following places can you check in?
B. a cruise ship B. hotels
C. people D. lakes
3. A ‘___book’ can give you useful information when you go on a holiday.
A. guide B. cook
C. comic D. telephone
Vocabulary practice 1. Choose the correct answer.

4. Many people will probably want to ……..when they see a “landmark”?

A. Eat something B. run away
C. Take a picture D. get on a train
5. Which of the following things is a good example of a ‘souvenir’?
A. an elephant B. a man with a camera
C. a nice hotel room. D. a T-shirt that says “Hawaii”
Vocabulary practice 2. Put the words in the correct order to make the sentence.
Kelly: Meg, you/ why/ like/ do/ holidays/ summer? (1)

Why do you like summer holidays, Meg?

_______________________________________

Meg: I like summer holidays because I can go to the seaside with my parents.

Kelly: What/ usually/ do/ you/ at/ the/ do/ seaside? (2)
What do you usually do at the seaside?
__________________________________________

Meg: I like to sunbathe in the sun, swim and dive in the sea.

Kelly: you/ How/ get/ do/ there? (3)

How do you get there?
__________________________________________

Meg: We/ go/ seaside/ to/ always/ the/ car/ by (4)

We always go to the seaside by car.

___________________________________________
|GRAMMAR
 Future Form

Will + V Be going to + V

I’ll be back in 5 mins I’m going to watch a movie with my friend

Express future actions decided at Express future plans decided before

the moment of speaking the moment of speaking (prior plans)
(immediate decision)

Simple Future Near Future

 Future Form

Will + V Be going to + V

I think Canada will win this game Look at those black clouds. It’s going to rain

Express prediction based on Express a prediction based on

personal opinions or experiences present evidence
CONVERSATION|
 Underline the phrase that indicates making and responding to suggestions

Andy: Tomorrow’s Saturday. Why don’t we do something interesting?

Mike: That’s a good idea. How about going to the beach?
Andy: Uhm... sorry, I don’t like beaches too much,
I prefer something quieter.
Mike: Ok then, we could go to the forest and have a picnic there.
Andy: Sounds good. Shall we tell Mike and Kelly?
Mike: Oh, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think it would be nice to
go just the two of us for a change.
 Underline the phrase that indicates making and responding to suggestions

Andy: Ok, no problem. We can go next to the river,

What do you think?
Mike: Oh, why don’t we go to the mountain side?
There’s a nice restaurant there.
Andy: Sorry, but I prefer a picnic, I want to be outdoors,
not inside a room again.
Mike: Alright, it’s fine with me.
 Making suggestions
QUESTION RESPONSE
How about/ What about + gerund? ● Accepting
Why don’t + subject + simple verb form? That’s a good/great idea!
Why not + simple verb form? That sounds good/great.
Shall + subject + simple verb form? Perfect!
Let’s + simple verb form! Thanks! I’d love to.
   
  ● Declining
  I’d prefer…
  That’s a good idea but…
  I’m not sure.
Underline the sentence or questions indicating the plan.

Agent: Welcome to Happy Trails Travel Agency.

Jane: I want to go somewhere this weekend but I don't
know where. Where do you recommend?
Agent: Well, it's sunny and warm at the beach. There's a
special at the Bongo Beach Hotel this weekend. It's two
nights for the price of one. Will you join it?
Jane: No, it's too hot at the beach.
Underline the sentence or questions indicating the plan.

Agent: How about the mountains? There's a wonderful ski lodge in the
mountains. The trees are full of snow at this time of year. It's so
beautiful. Will be an amazing choice, right?
Jane: It's too cold in the mountains.
Agent: Ok. What about at the lake? Frederick's Lake has a cute little
guest house that you can stay in?
Jane: No. It's too rainy at the lake.
Agent: How about the moon?! It doesn't rain there.
Jane: THAT'S PERFECT! We are going to take a trip beyond the earth,
sounds incredible, right?
Agent: Hope so.
I’m going to watch a movie with my friend I’ll be back in 5 mins

Near Future Simple Future

 Future Form

Will + V Be going to + V

I’ll be back in 5 mins I’m going to watch a movie with my friend

Express future actions decided at Express future plans decided before

the moment of speaking the moment of speaking (prior plans)
(immediate decision)

Simple Future Near Future

 Future Form

Will + V Be going to + V

I think Canada will win this game Look at those black clouds. It’s going to rain

Express prediction based on Express a prediction based on

personal opinions or experiences present evidence
Underline the sentence or questions indicating the plan.

Agent: Welcome to Happy Trails Travel Agency.

Jane: I want to go somewhere this weekend but I don't
know where. Where do you recommend?
Agent: Well, it's sunny and warm at the beach. There's a
special at the Bongo Beach Hotel this weekend. It's two
nights for the price of one. Will you join it?
Jane: No, it's too hot at the beach.
Underline the sentence or questions indicating the plan.

Agent: How about the mountains? There's a wonderful ski lodge in the
mountains. The trees are full of snow at this time of year. It's so
beautiful. Will be an amazing choice, right?
Jane: It's too cold in the mountains.
Agent: Ok. What about at the lake? Frederick's Lake has a cute little
guest house that you can stay in?
Jane: No. It's too rainy at the lake.
Agent: How about the moon?! It doesn't rain there.
Jane: THAT'S PERFECT! We are going to take a trip beyond the earth,
sounds incredible, right?
Agent: Hope so.
Grammar practice 1. Use the words in brackets to put the following into the correct tense
– the future simple (will) or ‘going to’ future.

1. John: Did you remember to bring that book I lent you?

will bring
Paul: Oh, sorry, I forgot again. I__________(bring) it tomorrow.
2. Martina: Do you know what to buy your sister for her birthday?
Tom: Yes. I am going to buy (buy) her a book on gardening.
_____________
3. I don't feel like going out this evening. I am__________
going to stay (stay) at home and

watch TV.
 Grammar practice 2. Complete the sentences for situations in the future. Decide
which tense you need to use.

1. is going to change
Aaron is carrying two tyres – he ________________(change) the tyres on a car.
2. Next week is the beginning of winter and the weather forecast says that
will
there ___________ (be) snow tomorrow.
be
3. That’s why many of the garage’s customers have made an appointment
are calling in (call in) today to get their winter tyres.
and _____________
are picking up
4. Some customers have agreed that they _____________ (pick up) their cars tomorrow.
5. will come (come) home late in the night.
We think he __________
Grammar practice 1. Use the words in brackets to put the following into the correct tense
– the future simple (will) or ‘going to’ future.

4. Elizabeth: There's someone at the door.

will go
Mark: I____________(go) and see who it is.
5. David: Do you know that Mark is going to open (open) a shop in the center of town?
_____________
Jana: Really? What type of shop?
6. am going to look (look) for a new job.
I've decided that I_______________
CONVERSATION|
 Underline the phrase that indicates making and responding to suggestions

Andy: Tomorrow’s Saturday. Why don’t we do something interesting?

Mike: That’s a good idea. How about going to the beach?
Andy: Uhm... sorry, I don’t like beaches too much,
I prefer something quieter.
Mike: Ok then, we could go to the forest and have a picnic there.
Andy: Sounds good. Shall we tell Mike and Kelly?
Mike: Oh, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think it would be nice to
go just the two of us for a change.
 Underline the phrase that indicates making and responding to suggestions

Andy: Ok, no problem. We can go next to the river,

What do you think?
Mike: Oh, why don’t we go to the mountain side?
There’s a nice restaurant there.
Andy: Sorry, but I prefer a picnic, I want to be outdoors,
not inside a room again.
Mike: Alright, it’s fine with me.
 Making suggestions

How about going out to dinner tonight ?

How about/ What about + gerund? 
Why don't we go now?
Why don’t + subject + simple verb form?
Why not stay for lunch ?
Why not + simple verb form?
Shall we have some lunch?
Shall + subject + simple verb form?
Let's go swimming.
Let’s + simple verb form!
 Responding to suggestions

for accepting a suggestion for declining a suggestion

That’s a good/great idea! I’d prefer…

That sounds good/great. That’s a good idea but…

Perfect!  
Thanks! I’d love to. I’m not sure.
 Now let’s take a look at the dialogue below. Get a feel how phrases are used, review them
and try to practice making suggestions in English.

Louise: Where shall we go on holiday this summer?

Mark: How about visiting Madrid?
Steve: No, I am not keen on that idea, it will be too
hot in the city in August. I’d rather go to the
beach or the countryside.
Louise: My cousin owns a house near the beach which he rents
out. Let’s go there instead.
Mark: That’s a great idea, Louise.
Steve: Count me in too. Can I bring my sister Debbie along too?
Louise: Yes, there are five bedrooms so there will be plenty of room and we can share costs.
 Making suggestions
QUESTION RESPONSE
How about/ What about + gerund? ● Accepting
Why don’t + subject + simple verb form? That’s a good/great idea!
Why not + simple verb form? That sounds good/great.
Shall + subject + simple verb form? Perfect!
Let’s + simple verb form! Thanks! I’d love to.
   
  ● Declining
  I’d prefer…
  That’s a good idea but…
  I’m not sure.
Making suggestions Rewrite the following sentences

Let’s go to the zoo this weekend.

Let’s have a night party on Sunday

How about going to play football with us? 

Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow?

Shall we get up early to enjoy sunrise on the beach?

Why don’t we go out to have dinner?

 |LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENT
 Write the words in the correct spaces. Listen to check your answers (Track 1&2).

Track 1

book

passengers
wife
 Write the words in the correct spaces. Listen to check your answers (Track 1&2).

Track 2

help

check-in
name
Listen to Tom and his father talking about making a shopping list
and choose the best answers (Track 3)

1. They will arrive at the airport______early.

A. one hour B. two
C. ahours
few hours
2. Where will they go first at the airport?
A. check-in counterB. Immigration C. window seat
3. They’ll go to the airport in______minutes.
A. a few B. one C. ten

4. Tom wants to bring his red shirt.

A. TRUE B. FALSE
5. Who will carry Tom’s suitcase?
A. Tom B. Dad C. Mom
 Work with a partner, or in small groups. Ask follow-up questions.

1. Where did you go on your last holiday?

_______________________________________________
2. What was your best holiday? Why did you like it?
_______________________________________________
3. Which do you like more: foreign or domestic holidays?
_______________________________________________
4. Do you take photographs or make videos when on holiday?
_______________________________________________
5. Which places are popular in your country with foreign tourists?
_______________________________________________
 Describe a trip that you plan to go on in the near future. Have conversations with a partner.

You should say:  

 
-     Where this place is 
-     Who would you like to go with  
-     What would you do there  

and explain why you would like to go there

___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
 Read the article below and then answer the questions.

My Holiday in Vancouver
My summer holidays are often a little boring, but my summer holiday last year was great – my family and I
got onto an airplane and flew to Vancouver! It was our first time to visit Canada. We got up very early almost
every day and did lots of really fun and interesting things. On our first day, we visited Stanley Park and the
Vancouver Art Gallery. Later in the week, we visited some museums and then got on a special boat to watch
whales. It was fantastic! I took lots of photos. Of course, we also visited our cousins who live in Vancouver.
One evening, they had a barbeque and we ate at their home. After we finished our food, we invited them to
come to our home one day. Unfortunately, we didn’t swim in the ocean because the water was too cold, but
we did do many other fun things. Finally, after two weeks, before we left Vancouver, my family and I went
shopping and bought lots of souvenirs to help us remember our time in Canada. Maybe we can travel again
during my next summer holiday. Maybe we can make plans to visit Japan.
 Read the article below and then answer the questions.

1. What is the article about?

A. Vancouver B. A person’s holiday
C. Things to do in Canada
2. Who did the person travel with?
A. his friends B. his cousins C. his family
3. On his first day in Vancouver, he visited a park and some museums.
A. TRUE B. FALSEC. It doesn’t say.
4. What did he probably take with him on a boat?
A. a camera B. a sandwich to eat C. a book
Read the article below and then answer the questions.

5. What does the word ‘their’ refer to?

A. food B. The barbeque C. his cousins

6. How does he describe the barbeque?

A. It was cold. B. It was delicious. C. He doesn’t say.
7. Which of these things is most probably a ‘souvenir’?
A. fruits and vegetables
B. a T-shirt with the word ‘Vancouver’ on it
C. a special boat to watch whales
8. He wants to go to another country next year.
A. TRUE B. FALSE C. He doesn’t say.
UNIT 2| VACATION & ACTIVITIES

|THANK YOU
|GIAO TIẾP INTERMEDIATE
In2020. I went on vacation to China. It was Last summer, I visited my brother for a

very relaxing and the weather was perfect. week, I took a train and the trip was very

On the other hand, there were some scenic. That week, we did a lot of exciting

problems. Out hotel wasn't very good. Also, things together. We went horseback riding

the food was terrbile, and the waiters and in the mountains, and we went swimmiing in

waitresses were unfriendly the ocean. I also learned how to play golf.
 Describe the summer vacation in your region .Write a paragraph on this topic.
Survey

To be range between …………to……..

Length To be last for….

Where abroad (country) at home (province/resort)

Type of holiday beach adventure sight-seeing visiting family

Activites sport museums excursions

Sample:
Summer vacations in most schools in my area range between fifteen days to around a month.
Students get enough time of leisure to engage in activities they are passionate about. Parents
should encourage their children to be more active and creative during summer breaks so that
they will not turn lazy. Children should also maintain a balanced schedule, and the parents
should monitor it. Many families plan trips during this time and go to hill stations, forests, or
beaches. Some of the popular summer sports are swimming, indoor cricket, indoor tennis,
ping-pong or table-tennis, chess, etc. Children can draw, sing, write, and do all those things
necessary to express their creativity. Parents also should take the children to spend time with
their grandparents, and other relatives because there is no better time than vacations to
bond with family relatives.
 
Look at the pictures below. Which countries do they show?

Japan
Ha Noi (Shibuya Town)
(Ho Guom)

Thailand
(Doi Suthep Template)

Singapore
(Merlion Park)
Writing notes about a vacation you took

Place: ……

Weather:…..

Activites:……

Transportation:…..

Food/service/ hotel/people:……
 PROJECT

do play/
kayaking/ swim/
WHAT TO
… eat/… DO?

Describe a trip to a place you want to

WHERE TO Da Nang/ Hanoi/ Phu
explore in the future Ha Long Quoc
GO? Bay/… island/ …

family/ WHO DO YOU

lover/ … friends/ GO WITH?
…
SKILLS & TIPS 4 AMAZING SOURCES FOR IMPROVING VOCABULARY BY FLASHCARDS

WHICH TO SEARCH? PORTABLE

CHEAP
Lanternfish ESL Flashcards

ESL-kids.com Flashcards

Studystack

Quizlet POWERFUL
SKILLS & TIPS HOW TO PLAN FOR TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES AT THE WORKPLACE

Develop an event day

Devise a logistics agenda
checklist

Pick time
& venue

Determine the Set the detailed

timeline budget
Describe the summer vacation in your region. What activities should students do during
these days? Write a paragraph on this topic.