UNIT 5: I’M MEETING FRIENDS LATER

PREVIEW

A. Listen. Four students are talking about their weekend plans. Where are they going? Complete the sentences using the words in the box.

1. Maggie is going to the _____.

She's (picking apples / buying pies).

2. Omar is going to the _____.

It's (showing movies /displaying robots).

3. Lars is going to the ____.

He's buying a (tent / sleeping bag).

4. Amy is going to the _____.

She's (dropping off / picking up) her grandfather.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B. Listen again. Circle the reason they are going to each place.

1. She’s (picking apples / buying pies)

2. It’s (showing movies / displaying robots)

3. He’s buying a (tent / sleeping bag)

4. She’s (dropping off / picking up) her grandfather.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

C. Talk with a partner. What are you doing this weekend?

Answer:

1. What are you doing this weekend?

I’m meeting my friends at the mall tomorrow morning.

2. What are you doing this weekend?

I'm going to the cinema to watch 'Shazam' with my family.

3. What are you doing this weekend?

I'm cleaning my room this Saturday morning.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

A. Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B. Practice with a partner. Replace any words to make your own conversation.

Answer:

1. Hello, Maya? Are you doing anything on Saturday night?

Um, yeah. I’m “going shopping” with a friend.

2. Hey, Minh. “What are you going to do” this Saturday night?

Um, I’m going to a basketball game.

3. Nadine, do you want to get together on Saturday night? It’s my …

Sorry, but “I'm busy that night". Maybe another time?

4. I feel “awful”. Should we tell him we’re planning his birthday party?

No, let’s keep it a surprise!

C. Rewrite the following sentences using possessive pronouns.

1. Guess what I bought for my dog? This is my name tag, and this is its name tag.

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2. I'm going to tell you my plan. Then you'll tell me your plan.

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3. I only see your dress here. Where's Mary's dress?

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4. We're going to stay at this hotel. And what's the address of their hotel?

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Answer:

1. Guess what I bought for my dog? This is my name tag and this is its.

2. I’m going to tell you my plan. Then you'll tell me yours.

3. I only see your dress here. Where's hers?

4. We’re going to stay at this hotel. And what's the address of theirs?

D. Complete the conversation. Then listen and check your answers.

1. Sam: What ____ you ____ (do) this weekend?

Jenny: Not much. I ___ (meet) Erin at the mall on Saturday afternoon.

We ___ (see) a movie and then we ____ (have) dinner at China Café.

2. Steve: ___ you ____ (watch) the play? What time does it start?

Chris: It ____ (start) at 8:00.

3. Fiona: ____ you ____ (go) anywhere this weekend?

Celia: No. I ___ (stay) home. Jesse ____ (come) over after his class. We might watch a movie.

4. David: What time ___ the farmers' market ____ (open)?

Karen: At 9:00. ___ you ____ (go)?

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

E. Work in groups. Play a memory game. Say what you are doing this weekend.

Answer:

- This weekend, I’m seeing a movie.

- This weekend, Jared is seeing a movie. I’m going to the farmers’ market with my mother.

- This weekend, Jared is seeing a movie. Wendy is going to the farmers’ market with her mother. I’m having lunch with Iris.

THE REAL WORLD

A. Listen to the interview. Circle T for True or F for False.

1. Kasha uses her own money for her trip.

2. She is traveling with her mother.

3. She became interested in global issues when she was 8.

4. She wants to raise awareness about traveling.

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B. Listen to the rest of the interview. Choose the correct answers.

1. Kasha meets many people who are

a. working hard      b. living for themselves

2. Kasha has visited many

a. small cities and big villages b. big cities and small villages

3. Kasha met an inspiring girl in

a. Thailand      b. Myanmar

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

PRONUNCIATION

DO YOU KNOW?

The two longest steel rolle coasters in the world are in ____.

a. Dubai

b. Japan

c. the United States

Answer:

b. Japan

A. Listen and repeat. Notice how the first noun in compound nouns usually receives more stress.

sunlight    art museum    background

water park airport     concert hall

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B. Listen. Underline the stressed word in each compound noun.

1. Are you planning to go to a shopping mall this weekend?

2. Does your hometown have a good football team?

3. Is there a train station or a bus station near your school?

4. Will you please come with me to the post office?

5. Do you usually do your homework in your bedroom?

Answer:

…………………………………………………………………………………..

C. Work with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions in B.

Answer:

1. Are you planning to go to a shopping mall this weekend?

Yes, I'm planning to go to a shopping mall this weekend.

2. Does your hometown have a good football team?

Yes, my hometown have a good football team.

3. Is there a train station or a bus station near your school?

Yes, there is a train station and a bus station near my school.

4. Will you please come with me to the post office?

Yes, I will please come with you to the post office.

5. Do you usually do your homework in your bedroom?

No, I don't usually do my homework in my bedroom.

COMMUNICATION

Make plans together. Choose three fun activities. Use ones from the box or your own ideas. Then find people to do them with you. Complete the calendar. Write the activity and the name of the person you are doing it with next to the time.

Ex: Do you want to see a movie tomorrow at 5:00 p.m?

I'm meeting my friend Kurt then. How about at 7:00 p.m?

Answer:

1. Do you want to see a movie tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.?

I’m meeting my friend Kurt then. How about at 7:00 p.m.?

2. Do you want to go shopping at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning?

I’m hanging out at the mall with my sister then. How about at 10:00 a.m.?

3. Do you want to go to a water park this weekend?

I’m going to the coffee shop with one of my friends. How about next weekend?

4. Do you want to bake cookies this evening

I’m going bowling with my family. How about tomorrow evening?

READING

A. Look at the title and photo. What do you think the Millennial Trains Project is?

Answer:

I think the Millennial Trains Project is a non-profit organization that offers transcontinental train journeys for diverse groups of young people to explore America's new frontiers.

B. Read the first paragraph. Check your answer to A.

Answer:

The Millennial Trains Project, a non-profit organization that leads crowdfunded train journeys. At each stop, you get off the train, visit local businesses, and interview local people.

C. Match the person to their project.

1. Catherine

2. Trevor

3. Jenny

a. natural disasters

b. education

c. bookstores libraries

Answer:

1 - c

2 - b

3 - a

COMPREHENSION

IDIOM

“It’s on track” means ____.

a. it’s happening as planned

b. it’s making slow progress

c. it’s come to a standstill

Answer:

a. it’s happening as planned

A. Answer the questions about The Millennial Trains Project.

1. What's another title for this article?

a. A Train Journey with a Difference

b. How to Crowdfund Your Next Train Journey

c. Journey to Explore the Education System

2. Which of these things does the first paragraph NOT mention?

a. money raised    b. travel time    c. kind of places to visit

3. What is another way of saying "make a difference"? (line 11)

a. change for the better

b. show what's wrong and what's right

c. completely change the system

4. Who would probably ask, "Do you use social media to connect with users?"

a. Catherine Tsavalas    b. Trevor Eagle    c. Jenny Gottstein

5. In line 17, what does the word "address" mean?

a. talk about    b. deal with    c. point out

Answer:

1. c

2. b

3. a

4. a

5. b

B. Complete the summary notes. Use words from the reading.

Answer:

(1) libraries

(2) technology

(3) seven

(4) these challenges.

(5) emergency

(6) game to help people prepare for disasters in a fun way.

C. CRITICAL THINKING. Talk with a partner. Which project sounds the most interesting? Why? Imagine you were one of the passengers. What project would you choose?

Answer:

I think the project of Trevor Eagle sounds the most interesting.

Because he understands univisities are become more expensive each year, he finds out what they are doing to meet these challenges. So that, he will discover some solutions for these challenges. The fee for education no longer too much expensive.

I would choose the project of Trevor Eagle.

PROJECT

Work with a group. Make a proposal for a crowdfunding project.

Instructions:

• You should work with at least two other classmates on this project.
• Brainstorm some problems that your community or the world is facing.
• Choose a problem for your group proposal, and explain why you chose it.
• Think about the goal of your project (something that can make your community or the world a better place). What can you do about the problem?
• Write a proposal for the project.
• In the next class, present your proposal to the class.

Answer:

(Học sinh tự thực hành)

WRITING

1. Correct one mistake on each line. Each sentence should use the Present Progressive.

a. He's pick cherries with his family on Sunday morning.

b. I seeing my best friend at the airport.

c. Did he going to get the food for the party?

d. The play start at 7:00.

e. What do you doing this weekend?

Answer:

a. He's picking cherries with his family on Sunday morning.

b. I'm seeing my best friend at the airport.

c. Is he going to get the food for the party?

d. The play is starting at 7:00.

e. What are you doing this weekend?

2. Circle the correct words to complete the following email.

Subject: Cannot meet you on Saturday

Hi Hiếu.

I'm sorry but I can't meet you on Saturday. I 1. (have / 'm having) a really busy day. In the morning, at 10 a.m., I 2. (see / 'm seeing) a movie with my friend Alex. The movie 3. (lasts / 's lasting) for two hours. In the afternoon, I have an online meeting with my group members. We 4. (prepare / 're preparing) for our presentation next week. After that, I 5. (go / 'm going) to the airport to see my grandparents. Their flight arrives at 7 p.m. Are you free to meet on Sunday?

Let me know soon.

Thanks,

An

Answer:

(1) 'm having

(2) 'm seeing

(3) 's lasting

(4) 're preparing

5) 'm going

3. Write an email to a friend. Tell your friend about your plan for this coming Saturday. Write 80-100 words on a separate sheet of paper. Use the sample in 2 to help you.

Answer:

Subject: My Plan for Saturday

Hi Jay,

I hope you’re doing well. I just wanted to tell you about my plan for this Saturday. In the morning, I’m having breakfast with my family. At 9 a.m., I’m seeing a dentist for a check-up. After that, I’m meeting my cousin for lunch at a new restaurant. In the afternoon, I’m preparing for my English test next week. In the evening, I’m going to a concert with my brother. It’s going to be a busy day!

What about you? Let me know.

Take care,

Jake