Bài giảng Tiếng anh Lớp 8 - Unit 8, Lesson 5: Skills 1 (Bản đẹp)

1. legend (n) : 2. unique (adj): b. hồ 3. experience (v): 4. loch (n) :5. vast (adj) :a. Độc đáo, riêng biệt Matchingc. truyền thuyết, huyền thoạid. rộng lớn, bao lae. trải nghiệm6. explore (v) :f. Khám pháKiltScotlandPeriod 66: Unit 8 : English speaking countriesLesson 5: Skills 1- Reading ( page 22)I. Vocabulary*endless (a):bất tận, vô số, vô tận*be awarehãy cẩn thận*haunt (v):ám ảnh, ma ám*pipe (v):thổi sáo, thổi tiêu*fire brigade (nđội chữa cháy, lính cứu hỏaBe alert:II. Reading1. Discuss the questions1. Where is Scotland ?2. What is this land famous for?*Read the passage and answer the questions 1. Where is Scotland ?It’s in the north of Great Britain2. What is this land famous for?It’s famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty,its histotical castles, traditional festivals and its whisky. It is also famous for important inventions.SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers. The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the fi rst city in the world to have its own fi re brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.Place FeatureEdinburghcastlesHighland Gameslochshaunted by ghotspiping and drummingcenturies-oldthe world’s first fire brigade scenicfirst female medical studentboatingtraditional sports2. Match each place or event with its two features d,fa,cb,he,gII. Reading1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture?2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle?3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish Highland Games?4. What were some of the things invented by the Scots?5. When was the first fire brigade in the world created?3. Read the passage again and answer the questions.Yes, it is. A ghost. Piping, drumming, dancing , traditional sports .... The telephone, television, penicillin, the rain coat. In 1824II. Reading4. Talk about the thing(s) you like most about Scotland. Give reasons.Example:What do you like about Scotland?I like the castles.Why?Because I want to see a ghost!III . Speaking 5. Read and discuss these interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a short introduction of Australia. The present it to the class. AUSTRALIA- Interesting facts- world’s only country which covers an entire continent- world’s capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of the population regularly participate)- world’s longest fence (5,400 km); built to protect world’s largest population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from outer space- world’s largest cattle station (Anna Creek station); larger than BelgiumIII . Speaking 5. Prepare a short introduction of Australia. Then present it to the class.ExampleIt is the world's only country which covers an entire continent. It is the world's capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of polupation regularly participate). It is the longest fence (5,400 km) which was built to protect the world's largest population of sheep (about 175 million) and is claimed to be seen from outer space. It has the world's largest cattle station such as Anna Creek station and it’s larger than Belgium.III . SpeakingHomeworkLearn vocabulary by heart and write a paragraph about Australia ( 100 words) - Some information in google.Do the Reading 1. (page 15,16 in workbook).