Speaking

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Match photos A-C with three of the types of show below. Then choose one photo each and describe it to your partner.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Ghép các bức ảnh A-C với ba trong số các loại chương trình dưới đây. Sau đó chọn một bức ảnh và mô tả nó cho đối tác của bạn)

Cultural events and shows

an art exhibition a circus a classical concert a comedy club

a magic show a musical an open - airtheatre a piano recital

Answer:

The photo shows a man dressed in a black tuxedo and white shirt standing next to a woman wearing a beautiful dress. The man is holding a large circle or hoop, possibly made of metal or plastic, with both hands. The woman is lying down in the center of a red circle or ring, which appears to be part of a larger stage or performance area.

The man is looking down at the woman with a focused and intense expression, while the woman appears relaxed and calm. Her dress is spread out around her and her hair is arranged in a flowing manner. There is no other visible scenery or background in the photo, which suggests that the focus is on the performers and the act they are performing.

From the pose and props involved, it seems likely that the man is a performer or magician, and the woman is his assistant or partner in the act. The red circle or ring may be a part of a larger magic show or circus performance, where the duo is performing a stunt or illusion for the audience.

2. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Compare and contrast photos A - C from exercise 1.

(Làm việc theo cặp. So sánh và đối chiếu ảnh A - C từ bài tập 1)

All three photos show ...

Unlike the other two photos, in photo C you can see ...

Whereas photo B shows... , the other two photos ...

Answer:

All three photos seem to be related to some sort of performance or show. Photo A shows a group of people on stage, with one person dancing and possibly others performing as well. Photo B shows a man in a tuxedo holding a woman in a dress, potentially at a formal event or wedding. Photo C shows a musical show taking place in an open-air theater, with a group of people on stage and audiences sitting high above.

Unlike the other two photos, in photo C you can see that the performance is taking place in an open-air theater, which is evident from the sky and the surrounding trees visible in the background. Whereas photo B shows a formal event or wedding, the other two photos appear to be from a more casual setting.

Photo A and C both show a group of people on stage, but the activities taking place are quite different. In photo A, one person appears to be dancing, while in photo C, the entire group is likely performing some sort of musical number.

Overall, each of these photos captures a different moment or aspect of a performance or event, showcasing the diversity of ways in which people come together to enjoy and celebrate the arts.

You are staying with your English penfriend and want to take the family out one evening to say thank you. You and your penfriend should decide which show is most suitable and talk about the details of the outing.

3. Read the task above. Then listen to a student doing the task. Which show does the student choose? Which of the details below does she also mention?

(Đọc nhiệm vụ trên. Sau đó nghe một học sinh làm bài. Học sinh chọn chương trình nào? Cô ấy cũng đề cập đến chi tiết nào dưới đây?)

* When to go on the outing

* How to book tickets

* Who will pay for the tickets

* How to travel to the show

* What to eat and drink

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

Speaking Strategy 1

Try to use a variety of expressions instead of repeating the same common verbs too often. For example, make sure you know several different ways of saying ‘I like’/ ‘I don’t like’.

4. KEY PHRASES Read Speaking Strategy 1. Then look at the phrases for expressing preferences. Tick the expression you think is the strongest in each group.

(Đọc Chiến lược nói 1. Sau đó nhìn vào các cụm từ để diễn đạt sở thích. Đánh dấu vào biểu thức bạn cho là mạnh nhất trong mỗi nhóm)

Like

[ ] I'm a big fan of ...

[ ] I'm quite into ...

[ ] I'm really keen on ...

[ ] I absolutely love ...

[ ] I enjoy ... very much.

Dislike

[ ] ... is not really my thing.

[ ] I'm not really into ...

[ ] ... doesn’t do anything for me.

[ ] I’ve never been that keen on ...

[ ] I really can’t stand ...

[ ] I'm not a big fan of ...

Answer:

Like:

[X] I'm a big fan of ...

[X] I absolutely love ...

Dislike:

[X] I really can’t stand ...

Speaking Strategy 2

We often use one of the phrases below to introduce a preference, particularly when it is negative.

I'm afraid... I must say... To be honest, ... To be frank, ...

If I'm honest, ... To be blunt, .... Personally, ...

5. PRONUNCIATION Read Speaking Strategy 2. Then listen again. Which phrases from exercise 4 do you hear? Which ones are introduced by a phrase from the strategy? Practice saying them. Pay attention to the stressed words.

(Đọc Chiến lược nói 2. Sau đó nghe lại. Bạn nghe thấy những cụm từ nào trong bài tập 4? Những cái nào được giới thiệu bởi một cụm từ từ chiến lược? Thực hành nói chúng. Hãy chú ý đến những từ được nhấn mạnh)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Find out your partner’s preferences for the shows in exercise 1 and other types of shows you can think of. Use phrases from exercise 4 and Speaking Strategy 2 in your answers.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Tìm hiểu sở thích của đối tác về các buổi biểu diễn trong bài tập 1 và các loại buổi biểu diễn khác mà bạn có thể nghĩ đến. Sử dụng các cụm từ trong bài tập 4 và Chiến lược nói 2 trong câu trả lời của bạn)

What do you think of art exhibitions?

I absolutely love them. / To be blunt, I'm not really into them.

Answer:

What about reality TV shows?

• I'm not a big fan of them. / They really can't stand them.

What do you think of action movies?

• I'm a big fan of them. / I'm really keen on watching action movies.

What about romantic comedies?

• I enjoy them very much. / They don't do anything for me, to be honest.

What do you think of documentaries?

• I'm quite into documentaries. / I'm really keen on watching them to learn new things.