UNIT 8: I BELIEVE I CAN FLY

VOCABULARY

Future vehcles. I can talk about future means of transport.

THINK! Can you name some future means of transport?

Answer:

flying cars, hyperloop, solar-powered vehicles, etc,

1. Read the descriptions and match them with six photos A-F.

1. People always dream of flying by themselves, and this flying car may be their choice. It is economical because it runs on solar energy.

2. If you cannot drive, it is a wonderful way to fly like a bird. This jet pack uses an engine with two fans to lift you off the ground.

3. Maybe policemen want to have it as soon as possible because it is fast and it can avoid traffic jams. Fans help this flying motorbike stay in the air.

4. This amphibious bus can run on water and land. In countries with a lot of nivers and canals like Viet Nam, it is a convenient way to travel.

5. Many countries are starting to use tunnel buses. It is spacious enough to carry many passengers and it travels quickly during rush hours.

6. Self-driving cars may be your option when you do not want to drive. You can work on the way to your office or relax on the way home.

Answer:

1. C

2. D

3. A

4. F

5. E

6. B

2. Find the name for each means of transport. Listen and check.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Read the description from exercise 1 again. Choose the word in blue with the correct definition.

1. without drivers = self-driving

2. moving quickly __________

3. suitable for your needs __________

4. very large ___________

5. saving money ___________

6. extremely good ___________

Answer:

2. fast

3. convenient

4. spacious

5. economical

6. wonderful

4. Listen to the dialogue. What future means of transport are they talking about?

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Talk about a future means of transport. Use the key phrases.

Answer:

It is said that flying cars will become common in the future. I believe I can use one to travel quickly between cities without traffic. I think I can go to school or work in just a few minutes! Flying cars will be electric and eco-friendly, so they will help the environment too. I can save enough money to afford one someday if the price becomes lower.

Finished?

Write a paragraph (60 – 80 words) describing your trip to the moon. (How do you go? How do you feel? Do you like it? …)

Answer:

Last month, I went on a trip to the moon in a high-tech space shuttle. The journey was exciting but a little scary at first. When I arrived, I felt amazed by the view of Earth from space. Walking on the moon in a space suit was fun, I felt like I was flying! I really enjoyed the experience. It was unforgettable, and I hope I can go again one day.

READING

No limit. I can identify the main idea in a text.

THINK! Do you need oil or coal in the future?

Answer:

In the future, we may not need oil or coal as much as we do now. Many countries are working on using clean energy like solar energy, wind power, hydropower, and so on.

1. Look at the pictures, then read the text quickly. What is the main idea? Circle one of the options below

A. Fossial fuels

B. Green sources of energy

NOTHING TO LOSE

We use fossil fuels in our daily life, but they are limited and cause pollution. A lot of scientists are working hard to look for some lossless and environmentally friendly sources of energy.

Solar energy is not new to us because we use it to dry things every day. Solar panels catch sun rays and change them into electricity. We know that it is renewable because the sun never stops producing sunlight.

Wind power is also an old source of energy. In the past, explorers used wind for sailing their ships to distant lands. A single windmill can pump water and generate electricity. To get much more power all at once, people install lots of giant wind turbines on wind farms.

If we stop using fossil fuels, our planet will be greener. There is nothing to lose when we use solar energy or wind power.

Answer:

B. Green sources of energy

2. Listen and read the text. Complete each sentence with ONE word.

1. ______ fuels are limited, and they cause pollution.

2. Solar energy is ______ because the sun never stops producing sunlight.

3. They install giant wind ________ to get much more power all at once.

4. Our planet will be _______ if we stop using fossil fuels.

5. There is no ________ to solar energy and wind power.

Answer:

1. Fossil

2. renewable

3. turbines

4. greener

5. loss

3. VOCABULARY PLUS. Use a dictionary to check the meaning of the words in blue in the text.

Answer:

fossil fuels = nhiên liệu hoá thạch

lossless = không mất mát

environmentally friendly = thân thiện với môi trường

renewable = có thể tái tạo

wind turbines = tua bin gió

wind farms = các trang trại gió

4. USE IT! Work in groups. Ask and answer the questions. Which do you prefer, solar energy or wind power? Why / Why not?

Answer:

A: Which do you prefer, solar energy or wind power? Why?

B: I prefer solar energy because it’s easy to use in homes and schools. We can put solar panels on the roof and get electricity from the sun. It’s also quiet and clean.

A: That’s a good point. I prefer wind power because it can produce a lot of energy in windy places. But I think solar energy is more useful in cities.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Connecting ideas. I can link the ideas.

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the text on page 94.

1. Solar energy is renewable ____ the sun never stops producing sunlight.

2. Solar panels catch sun rays _____ change them into electricity.

3. We use fossil fuels in our daily life, _____ they are limited and cause pollution.

4. There is nothing to lose when we use solar energy _____ wind power.

Answer:

1. because

2. and

3. but

4. or

2. Look at the sentences in exercise 1 and choose the correct words in the Rules.

Answer:

We use

- and for giving additional information.

- but for giving different information

- or for giving choices.

- because for giving reasons.

3. Look at pages 27 and 46 again, then fill in the blanks with 3 different words: Although, however and but.

1. We use fossil fuels in our daily life, _____ they are limited and cause pollution.

2. We use fossil fuels in our daily life; _____, they are limited and cause pollution.

3. ______ we use fossil fuels in our daily life, they are limited and cause pollution.

Answer:

1. but

2. however

3. Although

4. Rewrite the sentences with the words in the brackets.

1. We should stop using fossil fuels. They cause pollution. (.. because ...)

__________________________________________

2. We should choose solar energy. Otherwise, we should choose wind power. (.…. Or ...)

__________________________________________

3. Wind power is renewable. It is safe. (.. and …)

__________________________________________

4. Nuclear power is unlimited. It is unsafe. (, but …)

__________________________________________

5. Nuclear power is unlimited. It is unsafe. (; however …)

__________________________________________

Answer:

1. We should stop using fossil fuels because they cause pollution.

2. We should choose solar energy or wind power.

3. Wind power is renewable and safe.

4. Nuclear power is unlimited, but it is unsafe.

5. Nuclear power is unlimited; however, it is unsafe.

5. PRONUNCIATION Consonant clusters.

A consonant cluster is a group of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together with no vowel sound between them. Listen and circle the words with consonant clusters.

Listen and circle the words with consonant clusters.

1. scientist listen cyclist fasten

2. single singer triangle ringer

3. climber plumber member timber

4. school science scale scissors

5. changing singing bringing challenge

Answer:

1. cyclist

2. triangle

3. plumber

4. school, scale

5. challenge

6. USE IT! Work in pairs. One gives two ideas, and the other connects them.

Answer:

A: People should use public transports. This can reduce traffic jam.

B: People should use public transports because this reduces traffic jam.

VOCABULARY AND LISTENING

Boarding time. I can listen to specific information.

THINK! What should you look at when you are going to fly?

Answer:

We should look at the departure information board, the guide signs, the shuttle bus number and the gate number.

1. Fill in the blanks with these words. Listen and check.

Answer:

A. departure information board

B. shuttle

C. gate

D. yellow sign

2. Listen and answer these questions.

1. Where do Mike and Jane go?

2. What does Mike want to visit?

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Read the Study Strategy. Listen again and complete the table below.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Listen to the dialogue again and complete the sentences.

1. Mike and jane are going to _________________.

2. They are looking for their flight ______________.

3. They fly with ____________________.

4. Their flight departs at _______________.

5. They are going to catch the airport ____________ to Terminal 1 and walk to Gate 34.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Imagine you are at the airport and you are going to Ha Noi. Make your own dialogue.

A: What’s the first thing you want to see when you get to Hà Nội?

B: Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum. I really like it.

Answer:

A: What’s the first thing you want to see when you get to Hà Nội?

B: Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum. I really like it.

A: Where are we going to stay?

B: I’m going to stay in a hotel near West Lake.

A: How are we going to hang around the capital?

B: The hotel has motorbike rental service, so we can rent one.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Infinitives – Quantifiers. I can use quantifiers to express quantity and infinitives with to or without to.

1. Choose ONE option to complete the sentence.

1. I really want (to see / see) Bến Thành Market and the War Remnants Museum.

2. Which gate do we need (go / to go) to?

3. We (have to / have) go to Gate 34, Terminal 1.

4. We must (to catch / catch) the shuttle to Terminal 1.

Answer:

1. to see

2. to go

3. have to

4. catch

2. Look at the sentences in exercise 1 and complete the Rules.

Answer:

We use infinitives

- with “to” after ordinary verbs like “want, need” and others.

- without “to” after modal verbs like “must, should” and others.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

1. Do you want ____ with me? (go out)

2. Can you _____ me? (help)

3. Would you like _____ with me? (dance)

4. They must _____ hard. (work)

5. You shouldn't ______ late. (stay up)

6. You don't need ______ this exercise. (do)

7. You don't have to ______ her phone. (answer)

8. We must ______ helmets while riding a motorbike. (wear)

Answer:

1. to go out

2. help

3. to dance

4. work

5. stay up

6. to do

7. answer

8. wear

4. Write the negative and interrogative forms of these affirmative sentences.

1. Susan has to get up early.

2. Peter has to do five exercises.

3. They have to wear ties at work.

4. People have to wear masks at public places.

Answer:

1. Susan doesn’t have to get up early.

Does Susan have to get up early?

2. Peter doesn’t have to do five exercises.

Does Peter have to do five exercises?

3. They don’t have to wear ties at work.

Do they have to wear ties at work?

4. People don’t have to wear masks at public places.

Do people have to wear masks at public places?

5. Fill in the blanks with some, any, a lot of / lots of .

1. We are running out of gasoline. Let's stop and get _____ at the gas station.

2. There are _______ cars on the street, so they cause traffic jams every day.

3. If we don't use _______ fossil fuels, our environment won't be polluted.

4. People use ______ solar panels to replace non-renewable sources of energy.

Answer:

1. some

2. a lot of / lots of

3. any

4. some / a lot of / lots of

Finished?

Think of more sentences using infinitives with to or without to.

Answer:

• I want to learn how to play the guitar.
• She decided to travel to Japan next year.
• They hope to pass the final exam.
• You must study harder.
• I can swim very well.
• The teacher made us stay after class.

SPEAKING

At the airport check-in. I can do the check-in at the airport.

THINK! You are at an international airport. How can you do the check-in?

Answer:

I can present my air ticket, passport and documents required to enter/exit the country.

1. Complete the dialogue with the correct words. Then listen and check

Agent: Good afternoon, where are you flying to?

Matsui: Good afternoon. I am flying to Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam.

Agent: Can I see your ticket?

Matsui: Here you are.

Agent: How many people are travelling?

Matsui: My son and I. He is under two.

Agent: Can I have your (1)________and his birth (2) _________ ?

Matsui: Sure. Here they are.

Agent: Would you like an (3) _________ seat?

Matsui: I would be very happy.

Agent: OK. Your seat is (4) ____________

Matsui: Wonderful, thanks. Is it possible to check in the (5) ___________?

Agent: Sure, what are you checking in?

Matsui: Just this suitcase and my backpack.

Agent: Let's put them on the scale, one at a time, please.

Matsui: Sure. And by the way, I will (6) _________ in Singapore. Do I have to pick up my luggage there?

Agent: No, you will pick them up at Đà Nẵng International Airport. Here is your (7) _________ . Please be at Gate 21 at least 45 minutes before the (8)_______ .

Matsui: Thank you for your help.

Agent: You’re welcome. Have a nice flight!

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Cover the dialogue. Which phrases are for checking in at the airport? Listen again and check.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Work in pairs. Practise the dialogue.

Answer:

(Học sinh tự thực hành trên lớp)

4. Work in pairs. Rearrange the dialogue, then practise it.

1. Here is your boarding pass. Be at Gate 12 at least 30 minutes before the departure time.

2. We're flying to Phu Quoc.

3. Sure. Here it is.

4. Thanks for your help.

5. No. I've got only a small handbag.

6. Where are you flying to?

7. Are you checking in any bags?

8. It's my pleasure. Have a nice flight!

9. Can I have your passport, please?

Answer:

6 – 2 – 9 – 3 – 7 – 5 – 1 – 4 – 8

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Prepare a dialogue for the following situation. Use the key phrases. Then changing roles.

Student A (a passenger): You are going to fly, but you forget your passport.

Student B (a check-in agent): You will change another flight for him / her.

Answer:

Student B: Good morning. Can I have your passport, please?

Student A: Oh no... I think I forgot my passport!

Student B: What’s wrong with you?

Student A: I’m really sorry. I left my passport at home.

Student B: That’s okay. Where are you flying to?

Student A: I’m flying to Singapore.

Student B: No problem. I’ll help you change to another flight. What would you like? Morning or afternoon?

Student A: The afternoon flight, please.

Student B: All right. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?

Student A: A window seat, please.

Student B: Have you got any luggage?

Student A: Yes, one suitcase.

Student B: Okay. You are all set. Have a nice flight!

Student A: Thank you so much!

WRITING

Emails. I can write a narrative email using because and so.

THINK! What kinds of accidents can happen to skiers?

Answer:

Skiers can face accidents such as collisions, sprains or fractures, getting lost, avalanches, and so on.

1. Read the email. What happened to Clare? Why can’t she go out?

Answer:

She had an accident yesterday. She can’t go out because she had an operation last night.

2. Study the Key Phrases. Which phrases go at the beginning and which go at the end of an email?

Answer:

At the beginning: 1, 2, 3

At the end: 4

3. Look at the words in blue in the text. Which word introduces a reason? Which one introduces a result?

Answer:

Reason: because (bởi vì)

Result: so (vì thế)

4. Complete the sentences with because or so.

1. I can't play football today ______ I've sprained my ankle.

2. I cut my hand badly today ______ my mum took me to hospital.

3. I fell off my bike ______ now I have a big bruise on my arm.

4. I couldn't see ______ I wasn't wearing my glasses.

5. I'm bored _____ my computer isn't working.

Answer:

1. because

2. so

3. so

4. because

5. because

5. USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide.

WRITING GUIDE

A TASK

Imagine that you had an accident while you were camping by the sea. Write an email (60 – 80 words) to a friend.

B THINK AND PLAN

1 What has happened and where are you now?

2 Where were you and who were you with?

3 What were you doing when you had the accident?

4 What is the result of the accident?

5 How do you feel now?

C WRITE

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Greetings and a polite question

Paragraph 2: Description of the accident

Paragraph 3: Conclusion

Ending your email politely

D CHECK

- Informal expressions

- because and so

- Tenses

Answer:

Hi Emma,

How are you? I hope you’re doing well.

I had a little accident while camping by the sea. I was walking on the rocks with my cousin when I slipped and hurt my ankle. It’s not broken, but it’s swollen, so I’m resting now. We came back to the tent early because I couldn’t walk well.

Anyway, I’ll be fine soon. Write back soon!

Take care,

Linh

CULTURE: High flyers

I can talk about the history of aviation.

1. Read and listen to the text. Write dates before the following statements.

1. ___ The world celebrated the 100^th anniversary of the first heavier-than-air craft.

2. ___ The first airplane took off.

3. ___ Léon Delagrange became the first flight passenger.

4. ___ The first scheduled air service began.

Answer:

1. 2003

2. December 17, 1903

3. 1908

4. January 1, 1914

2. Match the words in blue in the text with definitions.

1. Weighing more than the air

2. Becoming cheaper and cheaper

3. Produce something

4. New ideas or methods

5. A routine air transport service according to a timetable

Answer:

1. heavier-than-air

2. affordable

3. innovations

4. came up with

5. first scheduled air

3. Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Who made the first airplane?

2. Who was the first air passenger?

3. How long did the first flight on December 17, 1903 last?

4. What was the first airway?

5. Why is travelling by air cheaper now?

Answer:

1. Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first airplane.

2. Léon Delagrange was the first air passenger.

3. It lasted 12 seconds.

4. It was scheduled air service between St. Petersburg in Russia and Tampa in Florida, the USA.

5. Because aviation becomes a popular means of transport.

4. YOUR CULTURE. Work in groups to complete the table. Use the following questions to help you.

1. Where do you often go on your holidays?

2. How do you go there?

3. How long does it take?

4. How much do you spend on the fares?

Answer:

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Plan a flight for your holiday. Use the following phrases.

… and I are going to spend our holiday in …

We will fly …

The plane takes off at … and lands at …

It takes us …

We hope …

Answer:

My Holiday Flight Plan

My friend Anna and I are going to spend our holiday in Da Nang. We will fly from Hanoi to Da Nang.The plane takes off at 9:00 a.m. and lands at 10:30 a.m. It takes us about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there. We hope the weather will be nice and the flight will be smooth.

PUZZLES AND GAMES

1. A BOARD GAME. Work in groups. Follow the instructions.

• Each player chooses a different colour to start on. Take turns tossing a coin. If the coin lands on 'heads', move one square clockwise. If the coin lands on 'tails', move two squares.
• Match your means of transport with a verb, then make a true sentence, for example: A car runs on the street.
• The winner is the first player to reach their start colour.

Answer:

A helicopter flies in the sky.

A boat sails on a lake.

A bus is running slowly on the street.

A taxi is running fast on the street.

A ferry sails on a river.

A ship sails on the sea.

A balloon is flying in the air.

A plane is flying in the sky.

A bicycle runs on a trail.

2. Order the blocks of letters to complete the sentences.

Answer:

1. My brother wants to buy a new car.

2. He stopped to buy a coffee.

3. She is studying hard to pass the examination.

3. Circle the correct answer.

1. What causes pollution?

a. coal b. power c. hydro power d. solar energy

2. What lasts forever?

a. coal b. petrol c. wind power d. natural gas

3. What is from the sun?

a. wind power b. hydro power c. solar energy d. nuclear power

4. What does not need turbines?

a. wind power b. hydro power c. solar energy d. nuclear power

Answer:

1. a

2. c

3. c

4. d

4. FIND SOMEONE WHO…. Walk around the classroom and ask questions. Write a different name for each question.

Find someone who wants to …

Answer:

(Học sinh tự thực hành trên lớp)

5. GUESS WHO? Work in groups. Follow the instructions.

• On a piece of paper, each student completes the sentence below and folds it in two.
• Mix up the group’s pieces of paper and each student takes one.
• Takes turns reading out the sentences and guessing who wrote them.

I would like to ... because I …

Answer:

(Học sinh tự thực hành trên lớp)

EXTRA LISTENING AND SPEAKING

1. Match words 1-6 with the words in the box to form compound nouns. Then listen and check.

boarding area office clearance counter

1. custom ______ 4. immigration ______

2. _______ gates 5. transfer _______

3. first / second ______ 6. baggage claim _______

Answer:

1. customs office

2. boarding gates

3. first/ second floor

4. immigration clearance

5. transfer counter

6. baggage claim area

2. Look at the map of an airport and answer the following questions. Then listen and check.

1. On what floor is the immigration clearance?

2. On what floor is the baggage claim area?

3. On what floor is the transfer counter?

4. On what floor is the boarding gates?

5. On what floor is the customs office?

Answer:

1. The immigration clearance is on the 2^nd floor.

2. The baggage claim area is on the 1^st floor.

3. The transfer counter is on the 2^nd floor.

4. The boarding gates are on the 2^nd floor.

5. The customs office is on the 1^st floor.

3. Complete the Key Phrases with the words in the box. Then listen to the dialogue and check.

where on turn between

Answer:

1. where

2. on

3. between

4. Turn

4. Listen to the dialogue between Alex and the immigration officer again. Choose the correct words in the dialogue. Then practise it.

I.O.: Good morning. Where are you from?

Alex: Good morning. I'm from (1) the UK / the USA. Do you know where the transfer counter is? I'm flying to (2) Penang / Bintan, Malaysia. This is my first flight.

I.O.: It's on this floor, on the left, between Gate 17 and Gate 18.

Alex: Can I go to the baggage claim area? I would like to take my baggage.

I.O.: Oh, no. You mustn't (3) clean / clear the immigration. Your baggage is following you to Malaysia.

Alex: Thank you. Where can I stay now?

I.O.: You are welcome. Please, turn (4) left / right over there and you'll see some benches. Here is your passport. Enjoy your flight.

Alex: Thanks a lot. Bye.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………….

5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Imagine that you are at Gate 19 and you want to take your baggage. Ask for and give directions using the Key Phrases.

Answer:

Passenger: Do you know where the baggage claim area is?

Airport Staff: Yes. It’s down the stairs on the left.

Passenger: Down the stairs?

Airport Staff: Yes, go down from here, between Gate 17 and Gate 18, then turn left. You’ll see the Baggage Claim area on the 1st floor.

Passenger: Thanks a lot!

Airport Staff: You’re welcome!