Giáo án Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success Unit 8 Skills 1

Form

Pronunciation

Meaning

Vietnamese equivalent

1. cost (n)

UK /kɒst/,

US /kɑːst/

the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something

chi phí

2. fixed (a)

/fɪkst/

arranged or decided already and not able to be changed

cố định

3. work out (ph.v)

/ˈwɜː.kaʊt/

plan or think of something

suy nghĩ, lên kế hoạch

4. estimate (v)

/ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/

guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something

đánh giá, ước lượng

5. hunt (v)

/hʌnt/

look for something that is difficult to find

săn lùng

6. smooth (a)

/smuːð/

happening or continuing without any problems

trôi chảy, suôn sẻ

Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

1. Students may lack knowledge about some lexical items.

Provide students with the meaning and
pronunciation of words.

2. Students may have underdeveloped reading, speaking and co-operating skills.

- Let students read the text again (if needed).

- Create a comfortable and encouraging environment for students to speak.

- Encourage students to work in pairs, in groups so that they can help each other.

- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

3. Some students will excessively talk in the class.

- Define expectation in explicit detail.

- Have excessively talkative students practise

- Continue to define expectations in small chunks (before every activity).

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

BRAINSTORM

- T asks Ss to work in pairs and answer the following questions:

+ What are different types of tours? Give some information about them.

+What types of tours have you been on?

+Were they positive/negative experiences??

- T calls some Ss to share their ideas

- Ss follow the teacher's instruction and brainstorm.

- Ss share ideas with a partner and then check their ideas as a whole class.

Ss’ own answers

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 1: Write the words under their correct pictures. (2 mins)

- T has Ss work individually.

- T calls on some Ss to share their answers with the class.

- T checks the answers as a class.

- Ss answer the question independently

- Some Ss to give the answer.

Answer key:

1. traveller

2. destination

3. itinerary

Task 2: Read the passage and match the words and phrases in A with the definitions in B. (5 mins)

- T asks Ss to work individually to read the passage and find the meaning of highlighted words.

- T has Ss read aloud the highlighted words. Correct their pronunciation if needed.

- T has Ss match the highlighted words with their meaning in the box. Remind them to use the context to help them.

- T checks the answers as a class.

- Ss work individually to complete the task

Suggested answer:

1. b

2. d

3. a

4. c

Vocabulary teaching (5 mins)

- T introduces the vocabulary by:

+ giving pictures

+ giving explanation/definition

- Ss use the given hints to find out the words.

- Ss write the new words in their notebooks.

New words:

1. cost (n)

2. fixed (a)

3. work out (ph.v)

4. estimate (v)

5. hunt (v)

6. smooth (a)

Task 3: Read the passage again and answer the questions. (7 mins)

- T has Ss read the text in detail to answer the questions.

- T asks Ss how to do this kind of exercise. Explain the strategies if necessary (e.g. reading the questions, underlining the key words in the questions, locating the key words in the text, and then reading that part and answering the questions).

- T tells Ss to underline parts of the passage that help them with the answers. Set a strict time limit to ensure Ss read the text quickly for information.

- T tells Ss to compare their answers in pairs before giving the answers to T. Ask them to give evidence when giving the answers.

- Ss apply scanning techniques to do the task independently.

- Ss pair up to check their answers and then check with the class.

Answer key:

1. Time and worry.

2. Travellers have to follow a fixed itinerary.

3. They have to do everything on their own.

4. It’s cheap and convenient.

5. Using online apps.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 4: Work in pairs. Take turns interviewing your partner about his / her recent tour. Take notes of your partner’s answers. (5 mins)

- T has Ss work in pairs.

- T asks Ss to read the clues for the questions and think of any other aspects of a holiday they want to ask about.

- T asks Ss to start interviewing each other. Ask them to take notes of their partner’s answers.

- T goes round and offers support if needed.

- T calls on some pairs to ask and answer. Each pair may perform just one question to allow room for more pairs or groups.

- T check the answers and add more information if necessary. If time allows, call 1-2 pairs to present the answers to all four questions.

- Ss read the cues and think about the question/answer. They can revise what they have learnt so far in Unit 8.

- Ss work in pairs to ask and answer

- Ss take notes of their friend’s answers

- Some pairs report their answers to the class

Clues:

1. where he / she went

2. which tour he / she took:

package or self-guided

3. how he / she travelled

4. where he / she stayed

5. what he / she did / saw

Task 5: Share with the class your partner’s travel experience. You can then share what you think about it. (10 mins)

- T has Ss work individually.

- T allows Ss some time to arrange the notes they have taken during the interview.

- Ss use the ideas they have prepared in Activity 4

- Some Ss talk before the whole class and receive

Suggested answers:

Last summer, Mai ‘s family went to Hue. Since her parents did not have much time to