TOPIC 1: HOLIDAYS/ TOURISM
PART 2: Describe a memorable/ unforgettable trip that you’ve made
You should say
• where it was
• when you made the trip
• what you did
why it was memorable
As I have itchy feet and an avid interest in travelling around the world. To me, The trip to DN which is a
coastal city in Vietnam is the most memmorable journey. It takes one hour flight from hanoi and it take 70
kilimeters from Hanoi. So, I would say, it is a relatively short journey. This city is famous for its beaches,
one of which is my khe beach. Therefore, thousands of tourists flock here everyear. During my journey, I
did a bunch of fascinating things. The first activities I took was hiking up a mountain. When I reached the
peak of the mountain, I had/beholded a breath-taking view of the citty. Secondly, I went for a dip.
Moreover, the water was so crystal clear so I can see marine creatures. Furthermore, local cuisine was also
delectable and tasty. Because of the location, sea food was quite cheap and we could buy it with reasonable
prices. This was a memorable trip for me because this was a blast for my family and I. If I have means, I
will definitely come back here again.
Where – Danang (a city)
Location (giới thiệu, nó là tp ntn, vị trí ntn)
• a coastal city in Central Vietnam
(it is off the beaten track, in a secluded neighborhood)
(it is slap bang in the city: nằm giữa thành phố).
• a 1-hour flight from Hanoi,
• (comment) a relatively (tương đối) short journey.
interesting features
Famous for/ acquire reputation for/ boast nits beaches -> My Khe, which is one of the most
beautiful/stunning (immaculate: sạch sẽ) beaches in Asia
• a popular tourist attraction -> thousands of tourists flock here
• hordes of tourists flock here.
What you did
• a bunch of things...
Sightseeing/ Soak up the view/ Behold the view
• -> took a hike up a mountain -> top -> breath-taking view of the city
• -> (comment?)
Beach
• -> went for a dip -> the water was crystal clear
• -> sunbathing
Eating
• -> local cuisine
• -> seafood (fresh/ cheap) due to its proximity to (gần: danh từ) the ocean
Lobster
- a delicous/ Tasty/ delectable/ scrumptious/ must-tryddish/ delicacy/ speciality
- lobster
- cooked to perfection
- an absolutely llip-smacking/ mouth-watering combination
Why it was memorable?
• I had an absolute blast/ experience of a lifetime (trải nghiệm tuyệt vời nhất)
• (comment) hy vọng sẽ quay lại đây.
Part 3:
1. What souvenirs do people often buy from tourist attractions?
Fridge magnets
Key rings
Local food Banh Gio [rice pudding, pork filling]
Caps, T-shirts, Tattoos, Tea, Towels
Ornaments, Trinkets| Baubles …and what not =and things like that …and stuff like that
Why? To remember their holiday | It’s a reminder of their travels |It brings back fond
memories
So they can look back on their holiday | Look back and ………………reminisce
If we are talking about parents, they tend to buy _________ |They are fond of buying
_________ |They typically pick up _________ |They go for _________
However, if we are talking about young couples - They might go for _________
2. Why do people buy souvenirs?
3. Is it good that local people sell things to tourists?
4. Why do people like to take photos when travelling?
-take snapshots
-capture the moment
-a visual souvenir
-it’s tempting to shoot everything in sight
> People should strive not to live behind the lens of the camera > savour the moment
5. What are the pros and cons of taking professional cameras when travelling?
You can take higher quality photos |………………Top-notch photos = high quality photos
You can swap lenses > You can use a zoom lens >You can shoot objects from far away
………………Cumbersome = Bulky = big and heavy, awkward to carry > Not as compact as a
mobile phone
It’s heavier than a mobile phone
There is risk of losing it / of breaking it
6. What are the impacts of tourism?
………………There is a direct impact on hotels, restaurants, and shops / retail outlets
Tourism… provides / creates / increases ………………jobs
Boosts / increases ………………sales
Boosts ………………/ enlarges profits | Is a source of revenue
Brings cashflow to the tourism sector > Strengthen/ bolster the local economy
………………Be a bane of local culture
>Brings noise pollution
>Leads to excessive littering
7. How will tourism change in the future?
It’s hard to say but _______
Increased popularity in ecotourism
I think the face of tourism will ………………inevitably change ……………… in the wake of
the Corona virus
Experiential tourism is booming- people are looking for experiences (stay with a family, go on
stage, shop at local markets) > This ……………… draws in (attracts) a lot of tourists
trwill significantly change the face of tourism in the future
I suspect due to the Corona virus, we will travel by air less, and domestic holidays will become the
……………… norm (=the normal situation)
Space exploration and space travel will become more popular, once it has become cheaper and
more ………………accessible for the ………………mainstream (=most people)
More and more young people will travel and volunteer to help in other countries - I think this trend
is known as ‘voluntourism’
Conditionals Questions Practice:
Where would you go next for your next vacation?
Would you pay extra for a room with a good view when you travel?
Would you like to own a luxury vehicle like a boat or an airplane someday?
-luxury yachts, dealership
Start the answers with:
- If I have the means, … (= If I had enough money)
- If I had the opportunity …
- If I had the power…
- Should an opportunity present itself …
(tobe) Off the beaten track
(tobe) in far-away corners of the country.
Secluded neighborhood
SCENERY
Travelling
1. Do you like travelling?
Trả lời đúng trọng tâm.
Lợi ích/ Tác hại.
Comment
Yes, I have itchy feet so I prefer travelling rather than staying at home. Travelling
allows me to relax/ let my hair down/ let off some steam. Therefore, my battery is fully
charged before I come back to work.
2. Do you like to travel alone or in a group?
I would like to travel in a group. The reason why I opt for this is that travelling with
friends is easier for a lazy person like me. As I am not familiar with travel procedures,
it is luckly to have friends handle such challenging task.
3. In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
I prefer to travel in summer. Since this time is usually hot/ scorching and dry, it
would be great for us to go to the sea and go for a dip. However, during the winter, I
would like to laze around and lie on my bed all day.
4. What kind of places have you visited in your life?
5. When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
If I have chanes, I would like find out how delicous is the local cuisine. As I have an avid
interest in cooking, I am eager to learn how to make exotic dishes from different cultures.
6. Would you say your country is a good place for travellers to visit?
Yes, of course, there are various breath-taking famous tourist attractions in Vietnam. In
addition, the governments also enact/ enforce some policies about travelling oversea.
Therefore, It is quite effortless and handy for foreign tourists to arrive Vietnam.
Holidays
1. Do you like holidays? Why / why not?
2. What do you usually do on your holiday?
3. Do you like long or short holidays?
4. Are there a lot of holidays in your country?
5. What do most people do during their holidays in your country? Why?
