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Vanh: Why? I think dogs are more intelligent and friendlier than cats. Theyສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ are also more trustful. Sack: It’s true, but I prefer cats because they are quieter and eat less. 4. Read and answer Read the dialogue again and answer the questions. 1. Does Vanh live in a very big house? ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. How many dogs does Vanh have? ………………………………………………………………………………. 3. How many dogs would she like to have? ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Why does she like dogs? ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5. What kind of pets does Sack like? Why? ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Read ´ Answer the questions - What is a pet? - Do you have any pets? - Does anybody have any unusual pets? ´ Read the following text. Pets in Laos In Laos, people have many interesting pets. Dogs are the most popular pets. Different kinds of dogs have different personalities. Some are intelligent and friendly, some are aggressive, and some can be trusted more than others. Unit 4 46

Cats are also popular pets for Lao people. They are useful in the house because they kill mice. They can be friendly, but if you leave any food in the kitchen they may eat it. Cats and dogs don’t usually like each other. Keeping fish is a popular hobby. Fish are some of the most beautiful pets, and can have many different shapes and colours. An aquarium makes a beautiful decoration for the home. Several kinds of birds are popular as pets. Parrots and mynah birds can learn how to speak like people, but they don’t understand what they say- they only copy the sounds. Parrots have brightly coloured feathers, but mynah birds are black. Many people like keeping canaries. A canary is a small yellow bird that can sing beautifully. 6. Look and write Look at the pictures and write the English word for each animal. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 1_____________ 2_____________ 3______________ 4_____________ 5_____________ 6______________ Unit 4 47

7. Read and answer Read the following sentences and write “T” for true and “F” for false sentences. Example: ___ T ___ Dogs are popular pets in Laos. 1. Dogs have the same personalities. ________ 2. Some dogs are friendly. ________ 3. Cats like mice. ________ 4. Cats are pets. ________ 5. Fish are not popular. ________ 6. Mynah birds can speak. ________ 7. Parrots are black. ________ 8. A canary can sing. ________ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 8. Read and complete Read and complete the sentences with the correct words in the box. personality properly kind intelligent friendly cute trusted useful Example: What’s your brother’s personality? He is very shy. 1. This car can be ………….…. because it’s new. 2. Your daughter is very ……….……. How old is she? 3. What …..…………of food do you like? I like Lao food. 4. Don’t be scared! My dog is ………………… 5. You should behave ………..…… in the classroom. 6. This mobile phone is ……....... You can use it as a torch when it’s dark. 7. Kham is very ………..……… He passed all the exams with high scores. Unit 4 48

9. Ask and answer Ask your partner, take notes and report to the class : Questions Name: Nick Name: …….. Name: ……… Do you have pets at home? Yes. What kind of pets? How many dogs dogs, cats, fish (cats…) do you have? 2 dogs, 2 cats, What’s your 5 fish favourite pet? Why do you like dogs, fish them? dogs - friendly fish - cute Example: Nick has dogs, cats and fish at home. He has 2 dogs, 2 cats and 5 fish. His favourite pets are dogs and fish because dogs are friendly and fish are cute. His bother Joy likes….. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 10. Write Look at the pictures and write one paragraph (6-8 sentences) about Pheng’s favourite pets. Pheng has birds,…………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… Unit 4 49

Lesson 2 Wild animals In this lesson students will learn about the different kinds of birds. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases. wild animal ĺĪŀ İŁŒ climate ļŁģŁĪ species ĺŁĩijĮŀ pleasure ĥĹŁĵijŗŏħ grain ōģĮŒ breed ĸŋœ ĦĺĪŀ insect ōĵĦŐĵ œ fall out ĻŒŊĮʼn ļļģ worm Ĥģœń ĿŌĪļņ Į grow İŒ Ħʼn reptile ĺĪŀ Ōĸļņ ĥŁĮ extinct ĺĮň ijĮŀ protected İģʼn İœļĦ nature ĭŁŗ ĵĿĨŁĪ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the teacher and practise the dialogue in pairs. Linda: Thank you very much for taking me to Bankeun Zoo, Seng. Seng: It’s a pleasure. Linda: Do you know how many kinds of animals here? Seng: I’m not sure. They are from different parts of the world such as Africa, Australia, and Asia. Linda: Are there any emus and kangaroos? Seng: Of course. They are gifts from the Australian government to the Lao government. Linda: Really? Wow, look at those birds. There are so many species. Seng: Yes. Many of them are almost extinct. Linda: Oh, no! Are they protected? Seng: Yes. They are on the protected wild animals list. Let’s go to the reptile area. Linda: Good. I love to see snakes and crocodiles. Unit 4 50

4. Match Match the words with their definitions. Example: (1-b) a. animals live in the nature, not with people. 1. species 2. an insect b. a group of animals that is the same in some way. 3. wild animals c. do not exist anymore. 4. extinct d. to make young animals. 5. protected e. a very small animal. 6. to breed f. keep somebody/something safe. ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Read and complete - Do you know any wild animals? - Do you know any pets? ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Birds a penguin There are thousands of different kinds of birds in a gull the world. Different species eat different kinds of food. Some eat fruits and grains; some eat insects, an albatross worms or snails; some eat fish; some larger birds eat an ostrich small animal such as mice. Birds live in every kind of climate. Parrots, for example, live in hot tropical forests. Penguins live in the snow and ice of the islands. Gulls live on sea coasts and eat food from the sea and land. Some sea birds such as the albatross spend many months at sea, sleeping on the water and eating fish. They only return to land to breed. Some birds have lost the ability to fly. The ostrich of Africa and the emu of Australia can both run very fast, but can’t fly. The penguin can’t fly either, but it is a very good swimmer. Unit 4 51

All birds have feathers. Large feathers on the insect wings and tail help the bird to fly. Small soft feathers keep the bird warm and dry. Some birds have coloured feathers that make them difficult to see. Most birds change their feathers at least once a year - the old feathers fall out and new ones grow. grain a snail a worm Read the text and fill in the table. Kinds of birds Bird’s food Kinds of climate Bird’s body parrots fruits hot tropical forest feathers ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ………………… ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 6. Read and answer Read the following sentences and write “T” for true and “F” for false sentences. Example: Birds can fly. ___ T ___ 1. Birds eat fish. ________ 2. Gulls live in the tropical forest. ________ 3. The albatross is a river bird. ________ 4. The ostrich can run very fast. ________ 5. The penguin can’t fly. ________ 6. Birds often change their feathers. ________ 7. Coloured feathers make birds easy to see. ________ Unit 4 52

7. Ask and answer Take turn to ask and answer the questions. 1. Apart from birds, what other kinds of animals can fly? 2. Which birds do you think have the most beautiful feathers? 3. What kinds of birds are popular as pets? Do you have one? 4. Where do emus live? 5. Why do we have to protect wild animals? 8. Complete Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດsea breed feathersinsects extinct protected Example: Ants are _insects_ 1. Wild animals are ___________ 2. Birds __________ in spring. 3. All birds have ___________ 4. We can’t see some kinds of animals anymore because they are ________ 5. _________ birds like to eat fish. Unit 4 53

9. Write Write the references of the italic words. Example: Gulls live on the sea coast. They eat fish from the sea. They refers to gulls. 1. Different species eat different kinds of food. Some eat fruits, some eat insects. Some refers to ………………………..………………..……. 2. Some sea birds sleep on the water and eat fish. They return to land only to breed. They refers to …………………………………..…….……… 3. The penguin can’t fly either, but it is a good swimmer. It refers to …………………………………………………… 4. Some birds have coloured feathers that make them difficult to see. Them refers to ………………………………………………. 5. Most birds change their feathers at least once a year — the old feathers fall out and new ones grow. Ones refers to ……………………………………………….. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 4 54

Lesson 3 A Lao traditional story In this lesson students will learn to tell some Lao traditional stories and think about the meaning behind them. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases. traditional ijņœĮįŁœ Į field ŌĪŒ Įń crow ŎīģŁ design ļļģōįį vulture ŎīōĽĦœ hurry up ĴœŁĹ paint ōīĵœ pour Ĭļģ/Ōĭ point Ĩŏńœ ĺŒ proverb ĥŁŗ ĺijŇ ŁĺĪŃ decide īĪŀ ĺĮŃ ŏħ an essay įĪʼn ŌĸŒ ļņ Ħ land ĸĦʼn ĶŋįĪĮŃ morale ħŁĸĩŃ ĿĭŁŗ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the teacher and practise the dialogue in pairs. Vanh: Sack, hurry up! We are late. Sack: Ok. I’m here. Let’s go. Vanh: Any news? Sack: Today, the teacher will tell us about a Lao traditional story in the Lao literature class. Don’t you know that? Vanh: Really? What story? Sack: About the Peacock and the Crow. It’s not just for pleasure, but also for writing. Vanh: What else do we have to do? Sack: We have to write an essay about the meaning behind the story. Vanh: That’s good. It always gives us a good morale. I enjoy listening to a Lao traditional story. Sack: You are right. It helps us to do the right things, too. Unit 4 55

4. Answer the questions Read the dialogue and answer the questions. 1. Are Vanh and Sack at school? ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. What lessons are they going to learn today? ………………………………………………………………………………. 3. What’s the name of the story? ………………………………………………………………………………. 4. What do Vanh and Sack have to do after listening to the story? ………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Do they enjoy their lesson? Why? ………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Do you like a traditional Lao story? Why? ………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Read and rearrange The pictures are in the correct order, but the text is not. Read the paragraphs below and put them in the correct order. The Peacock and the Crow. 12 ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 34 A. While the crow was being painted, he looked up and saw some vultures in the sky. He saw the vultures come down and land in a field. He knew that vultures ate the same kind of food as crows, and he thought that there must be some food in the field. Unit 4 56

B. Once upon a time the crow was white and the peacock was black. They were friends. One day they decided to paint their feathers to make themselves beautiful. First the crow painted the peacock. He carefully painted a beautiful design on each tail feather, using many colours. The peacock was very happy. C. He said to the peacock, “Hurry up! Finish quickly. I want to go to that field. Pour the paint over me”. So the peacock poured the black paint over him. Today the crow is still black and the peacock is still beautifully coloured. D. When they had finished, the peacock started to paint the crow. He painted some designs on the crow’s wings while he was deciding which colour to use next. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 6. Read and answer Read the text again and write “T” for true and “F” for false sentences. Example: ___ T ___ In the old time, the crow was white. ________ 1. In the old time, the peacock was black. ________ 2. First, the peacock painted the crow. ________ 3. The peacock started to paint the crow’s tail. ________ 4. The vultures ate the same kind of food as the crows. ________ 5. The peacock poured the black paint over the vulture. ________ 6. Today the crow is beautifully coloured. ________ 7. The peacock was happy. Unit 4 57

7. Read and match Read the proverbs and match them with the meanings. Example: (1-f) a. İŁŎīĪŋĹŌĮŒ ʼnŁĥįŀ Ĥļœ ĦD 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. Every dog has its day. b. ōĵĹįŒ ŗĶŢŒň Ōň īŀœĮ. 3. A rotten fish in a pot spoils a whole lot. c. ĭńijĿĭńħĹʼn D 4. Kill two birds with one stone. d. ĩĦŃ ĮĪŀ ĪŋĹŐĪĮœ ģʼn ĺļĦīĹʼn . 5. He is not the only fish in the sea. e. ŌŢņļĴœŁĩĦŀ ĵĴń œŁ, ŌŢņļĥĮʼn ĩĦŀ ĵĥń Įʼn . 6. When the cat is away, the mice will play. f. ĤļĦģĮŃ įŒ ŗģĮŃ ĵĮŀ ŌĮŒ ʼnŁ, ĤļĦŌģŒ Łʼn įŒ ŗŌĸŒ ʼnŁĵĮŀ ĸņĵD ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Ask and answer Ask your partner about the meanings of each proverb. Example: 1. What does “He is not the only fish in the sea” mean? ŌŢņļĴœŁĩĦŀ ĵĴń œŁ, ŌŢņļĥĮʼn ĩĦŀ ĵĥń Įʼn . 2. Do you know any other proverbs? Unit 4 58

9. Read and complete Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. design paint traditional field proverbs enjoys kind 1. Where do they play football? Over there, in the ……field………. 2. Lao skirt is a ………………………Lao dress. 3. My house looks old. I should………………… it. 4. Whose car is it? It’s a very good ………………………. 5. What…………….….. of food do you like? I like Chinese food. 6. Do you know any Lao …………………….? 7. His father ………………………..playing badminton. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 4 59

Lesson 1 What’s your job? In this lesson students will learn about identifying types of jobs. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meaning of the following words/phrases. plumber ĨŁŒ ĦĮŁŗœ İĿİŁ cleaner ijĿĮģŀ ĦŁĮļŁĮŁŐĵ stethoscope ģļœ ĦĴĦŀ electrician ĨŁŒ ĦŐĴĴŁœ athlete Įģŀ ģĸŃ Ł waitress ijĿĮģŀ ĦŁĮŌĺįń lawyer Įģŀ ģĪʼn ŢŁĩ business person Įģŀ ĭĸŇ ĿģĪŃ criminal ĥĮʼn ĽŁœ ĩ shop assistant ıĨœň ĹŒ ĩĤŁĩŌĥŒ ļņ Ħ police officer īŁŗ ĻŊĹĪ equipment ŌĥŒ ļņ Ħĵņສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ government official ijĿĮģŀ ĦŁĮĸĪŀ construction worker ģŁŗ ĵĿģļĮģŒĺŗ Łœ Ħ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Look at the pictures, listen and repeat after the teacher, then practise the dialogue in pairs. A: Can you guess? What does the woman in picture 1 do? B: Well, I’m not sure. She could be a business person. A: Yes, or she might be a government official. B: How about picture 2? A: He can’t be a police officer because he isn’t wearing a uniform. B: He’s got a stethoscope, so he must be a doctor. Unit 5 60

ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 4. Read Answer the questions - What do you want to be in the future? Why? - What is your favorite job? - Do you want to be a doctor? Read the following text. Jobs Many people are looking for jobs. Now they are waiting for the interview in the reception room at the Employment Service. They hope to get a job today. Nongkhan is looking for a job as a secretary. She can type, she can file, and she can use many computer programmes. Anuxay is looking for a job as a construction worker. He can use tools, he can operate equipment, and he can build things. Unit 5 61

Phanusit is looking for a job as a lawyer. He can advise people about laws and he can represent them in court. Khamsouk is looking for a job as a police officer. He can protect people and properties, he can make everyone obey the laws and he can arrest criminals. Aliya is looking for a job as a waitress. She can work in a restaurant, she can take orders from customers and she can serve food at the tables. 5. Write and say Write and take turns to say whether the sentence is true or false. Example: A: Nongkhan is a secretary. B: True A: Anouxay is a doctor. B: False 1. Nongkhan can use tools and operate equipment. …………………………………………………………………………. . 2. Aliya serves food at the table. …………………………………………………………………………. . 3. Khamsouk is looking for a job as a construction worker. ………………………………………………………………………… . 4. Phanusit can advise people about laws and represent them in court. …………………………………………………………………………. . 5. Anuxay is looking for a job as a secretary. …………………………………………………………………………. . ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 5 62

6. Grammar Note Ɣ We use “could” or “might” when we are not sure about something: She could be a business person. She might be a government official. Ɣ We use “must” and “can’t” when we are sure about something: He must be a doctor. He can’t be a police officer. Exercise: Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. 1. They (can/might)…..…….….be away for the weekend but I’m not sure. 2. He (can/could)…………………..be French, judging by his accent. 3. They (can’t/might not)……………………….still be out. 4. Tomorrow (could/can)…………………………….be a sunny day. 5. She (must/can’t)……………be a nurse because she wears white uniform. 7. Ask and answer Ask your partner about your friends or someone in his/her family. Example: A: Where’s Kham at the moment? B: I’m not sure. He could be at work or he might be at the sport club. A: Where’s your mother? B: She has got a cold so she must be at home. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 5 63

8. Game Work in pairs. What’s my job? Think of a job and let your partner guess the job you are thinking about by asking yes/no questions. Examples of questions for guessing ? - Do you work indoors/in a factory/in an office, …? - Do you work with your hands/machines? - Do you wear a uniform? - Do you work full-time/part-time? - Do you sell something? - Do you earn a lot of money from your job? - Do you work in the field? - Do you work with students/patients/passengers/…? - Do you deal with criminals/…? You are……………………………………. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 5 64

Lesson 2 Job interview In this lesson students will learn about interviewing for a job. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meaning of the following words/phrases. interview ĺŁŗ ijŁĪ principal ıļœň Łŗ ĮĹĩģŁĮ ŌIJŃģļįʼn Ľĵʼn ĹĨŃ ŁģŁĮ apply ĺĿţģŀ workshop īŁŒ ĦİĿŌĭĪ ijĿōĮģĺģŅ ĺŁ ōĸĿ ģĸŃ Ł trainer ĥŌň IJŃģ abroad Department of Education and Sports 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen and repeat after the teacher, then practise the dialogue in pairs. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Phonenida has applied for a job in the Secondary School. She is having an interview with Khamchanh, the principal of the school. Khamchanh: Have a seat Phonenida. May I ask you some questions? Phonenida : Yes, of course. Khamchanh : How old are you? Phonenida : I’m thirty. Khamchanh: Where do you live? Phonenida : I live at Saphanthong Tai village. Khamchanh : Are you married? Phonenida : Yes, I am. Khamchanh: Do you have any health problems? Phonenida : No, my health is good. I don’t get ill very often. Khamchanh: That’s good. Can you speak any foreign languages? Phonenida : Yes, I can speak English and French quite well. Khamchanh: Where are you working now? Phonenida : I am working at Mixay Primary School in Vientiane Capital. Unit 5 65

Khamchanh: How long have you worked there?ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Phonenida : I’ve worked there for four years. Khamchanh : Right. What did you do before you started working at primary school? Phonenida : Well, after I finished university I spent two years working at the Department of Education and Sports. 4. Read and answer Answer the questions - Have you ever been to a job interview? - How do you prepare for a job interview? Read the passage and answer the questions below. Applying for a job Phonenida is thirty years old. She lives in Saphanthong Tai village. She is married and has two children. She doesn’t have any problems with her health. She can speak English and French quite well and now she is working for Mixay Primary School in Vientiane Capital. She has been working at Mixay Primary School for four years. Before that she worked for the Department of Education and Sports for two years. While she was working at the Department of Education and Sports, she went to the south as a teacher trainer. In the south, she worked with teachers from Sekong and Saravanh. She also went to the provinces to hold a workshop with primary school teachers for two months. Next school year she would like to work at secondary school so this is why she has applied for a new job. Question: 1. How old is Phonenida? ………………………………………………………………………… 2. Where does she live? ………………………………………………………………………… 3. Is she single? ………………………………………………………………………… Unit 5 66

4. Does she have any problems with her health? ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Where does she work now? ………………………………………………………………………… 6. How long has she been working there? ………………………………………………………………………… 7. Has she ever been to the provinces? ………………………………………………………………………… 8. Can she speak any foreign languages? ………………………………………………………………………… 9. How many languages can she speak? ………………………………………………………………………… 10. How long did she spend working at the Department of Education and Sports? ………………………………………………………………………… ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 5. Grammar note The past tense and the present perfect tense. 1. We use the Past simple to talk about a finished action in the past. It can be something that happened once or many times. We often say when it happened. Example: He started a new job last week. My mother took me to school when I was young. He died in 1980. 2. We use the past simple with for to talk about a past action in a period of time which is finished. past 2 weeks now future I was in Pakse for two weeks. Unit 5 67

1. We use the Present perfect to talk about when something happens in the past and has a connection with now. The action in the past has a result now. It tells us new information or announces a recent happening. Example: She has been to the south. I have met all the staff. 2. We use the Present perfect with for to talk about an action which continues from the past to the present. past 2 weeks now future I have been in Pakse for two weeks Exercise: A. Put the correct forms of the verbs into the gaps. Use the Simple past 1. Last summer I __________ a nice holiday. (to have) 2. Yesterday, she ___________ her homework in the afternoon. (to do) 3. The weather ___________really nice last weekend. (to be) 4. Our cat ____________ a big mouse. (to eat) 5. The people ______________something to each other. (to whisper) ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ B. Put the correct forms of the verbs into the gaps. Use Present perfect 1. I _________________ my father’s car. (to wash) 2. Phone and Kham ________________the museum. (to visit) 3. I ________________to the pet shop. (to be) 4. They____________ already___________ their rucksacks. (to pack) 5. We________________ the shopping for our grandmother. (to do) Unit 5 68

C. Write the correct words into the blanks. When you have finished, check your answer with your friends. Infinitive past tense past participle 1. be _____________ ______________ 2. come _____________ ______________ 3. buy _____________ ______________ 4. drink _____________ ______________ 5. drive _____________ ______________ 6. get _____________ ______________ 7. go _____________ ______________ 8. eat _____________ ______________ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 6. Ask and answer Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions using How long……..? Example: A: How long have you been at this school? B: I have been here for 5 years. How long have you…? Answers: been at this school I have been here for 5 years. had your car I have had my car for 2 months. …………………………………… ……………………………….. …………………………………… ……………………………….. …………………………………… ……………………………….. 7. Write Write a paragraph of 50 words about yourself using Exercise 4 as a model. My name is………………………………………………..……………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. Unit 5 69

Lesson 3 Leaving school In this lesson students will learn about their future plans. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meaning of the following words/phrases. veterinary science ĺĪŀ īĿĹĿĺŁĪ volunteer ļŁĺŁĺĿŢģŀ biologist Įģŀ ĨĹń ĿĺŁĪ experience İĿĺįʼn ģŁĮ author Įģŀ İĿijĮŀ active ĥļŒ ĦōĥĹœ ,ĹļŒ ĦŐĹ good at ŌģŒ Ħŀ creative ĵĻń Ĺʼn ĥĪŃ İĿĪĪŃ ĺŁœ Ħ politic ģŁĮŌĵļņ Ħ librarian ijĿĮģŀ ĦŁĮĻļœ ĦĺĿŢĪŇ (įĮŀ ĮŁĸģŀ ) IT( Information Technology) ŌĭŀģŎĮŎĸĶœńĤĵŗœ Įň ĤŁŒ ĹĺŁĮ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen and repeat after the teacher, then practise the dialogue in groups. Vieng, Khamla and Da are talking about their future. Khamla: What do you think you’ll do when you leave school next year? Da : I’m not sure. I would like to study veterinary science because I love animals. Unit 5 70

Vieng : For me, I’d like to continue my study. Khamla: What are your best subjects at school? Vieng : I’m good at English and math and I’m interested in IT. I might study IT. Da : Well, you can teach IT in your hometown if you want. Vieng : Yes, that’s true. I want to help the children in my hometown. Da : And you, Khamla. What do you think you’ll do when you leave school next year? Khamla: I will continue my study too. I am thinking about being an author, biologist, or librarian. 4. Read and answer Read the conversation in Exercise 3 and answer the questions below. 1. What are Vieng, Khamla and Da talking about? ………………………………………………………………………… 2. What does Da want to be in the future? ………………………………………………………………………… 3. Is Vieng good at biology and civic? ………………………………………………………………………… 4. What does Khamla want to be? ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Where does Vieng want to teach? ………………………………………………………………………… ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 5 71

5. Read ´ Answer the questions - What are your favourite subjects? - What would you like to do when you finish your high school? ´ Read the following text. Darathip is a student at a secondary school. She’s very good at math, physics and English, but she’s not good at chemistry and French. She likes to find something new to get more experience. She is interested in politics. She loves children and she wants to teach children when she finishes university. She’s very friendly, active and creative. She will finish her secondary school next year. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 6. Speak Work in pairs and tell your partner about what you are good/bad at, interested in, and what you would like to be. Example: I’m good at sport, but I’m not very good at English. I’m interested in geography, and I would like to be a teacher at a secondary school. 7. Read and complete Complete the three texts using words from the boxes on the right. 1. I am ……………math and physics at school. would like When I …….……secondary school, I …………… Engineering to study at the Faculty of …………….……. and good at Architecture at the National University. When I engineer graduate from University, I want to be an finish ……..………. and work in a design company. Unit 5 72

2. Sengphachanh wants to be a ……………… of English. hometown She wants to go back to her ………..…… to teach the teacher children there. When she leaves secondary school, she continue will………..…….to study at the………………University National in the ……… of Letters. Faculty 3. I am….….……. in Information …….….… and city math. I think when I leave secondary school, I will Technology continue my………….……. at the National study University. I want to be an Information teacher Technology…….……. and teach secondary school interested students outside the …………….. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 8. Speak and write Work in pairs and discuss what Darathip could do when she leaves secondary school. Write a paragraph about her. Use information from the dialogue and the text above. ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………. Unit 5 73

9. Write Write about what you are good/bad at, interested in and what you want to do when you leave secondary school. ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 5 74

Revision unit 1-5 1. Write Write a description of the living room. You can either start from left to right or right to left of the picture. Example: The picture frame is on the left of the bookshelves. The bookshelves are under the clock between the picture frame and the window. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Complete Complete the following sentences with the correct verb forms. 1. If I ………….(study) hard, I ………………….(pass) the exams. 2. If the sun…………….. (shine),we………………….(go) for a walk. 3. If he……………….( have) a temperature, he…………(see) the doctor. Unit 6 75

4. If my friends ………….. (come)to my birthday party, I ………….. (be)ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ very happy. 5. If you ………….. (wear) sandals to school, you…………..(lose) 20 points. 6. If I ………… (buy) a video player, I …………(spend) most of my money. 3. Write Write sentences using “might”. Example: Perhaps I will go to the market on the way home. I might go to the market on the way home. 1. Perhaps I will visit my aunt during the holidays. …………………………………………………..……………………….. 2. Perhaps I will study at the university next year. ………………………………………………..………………………….. 3. Perhaps it will rain this evening. ………………………………………………….………………………... 4. Perhaps I’ll become a teacher when I leave school. …………………………………………………………………………… 5. Perhaps my father will be in the garden. …………………………………………………………………………… 4. Complete Complete the sentences using in, on or at. 1. We’re going to study English ………1:00 o’clock. 2. My son was born ……………2002. 3. Phonenida’s birthday is …………….August. 4. They have math test ……………9 o’clock …………..Monday morning. 5. I’ll see you ………………10 o’clock. Unit 6 76

5. Write Compare the pictures using the adjectives given to write sentences. Example: Big Savannakhet is bigger than Bokeo. cheap 1. ……………………………………………………………………… safe 2. ……………………………………………………………………… quiet ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 3. ……………………………………………………………………… Convenient 4. …………………………………………………………………………. Unit 6 77

6. Completeສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of the adjectives in bold letters. (comparative) 1. This is a nice cat. It’s much …………………… than my friend’s cat. 2. Phonechit is sixty years old. His brother is fifty five, so Phonechit is ………………... than his brother. 3. He has an interesting hobby, but my hobby is…………………. 4. Last holidays, I read a good book, but my father gave me a ……………... one last weekend. 4. Skateboarding and bungee jumping are dangerous hobbies, but bungee jumping is…………………. than skateboarding. 6. This magazine is cheap, but that one is …………………. 7. Translate Translate these sentences into English. 1. ĬŁœ ĻŁģŌħŁʼnœ įŒ ŗĮĦŇŒ ŌĥŒ ļņ ĦōįįĤļĦŎĽĦĽŋĮ, ŌħŁʼnœ ħĿĬģņ īĪŀ 10 ĥĿōĮĮ. …………………………………………………………………………… 2. ĬŁœ ĻŁģŌħŁʼnœ įŒ ŗĺŁĵŁĪĽļœ ĦŌijŀĦĨŁĪŐĪ,œ ŌħŁʼnœ ħĿĬģņ īĪŀ 50 ĥĿōĮĮ. …………………………………………………………………………… 3. ŌħŁʼnœ ħĿĬģņ īĪŀ 600 ĥĿōĮĮĬŁœ ĻŁģŌħŁʼnœ ĸģŀ ŌĥŒ ļņ ĦĭŒ ńĵĥń ŁŒ . …………………………………………………………………………… 4. ŌħŁʼnœ įŒ ŗīļœ ĦŏĨŎœ ĭĸĿĺįŀ ĵĬņ ŏņ ĮŌĹĸŁĽŋĮ. …………………………………………………………………………… 5. ŌħŁʼnœ įŒ ŗīļœ ĦĤŁĪģŁĮŌĥŒ ļņ ĮŐĻĹĮļģĻŊģŀ ĺĪň . …………………………………………………………………………… Unit 6 78

8. Puzzle 3 Use the comparative of adjectives to complete the puzzle 1 2 4 6 7 8 11 9 10 5 12l a r g e r 13 Across ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Down 4. My neighbor upstairs is friendly 1. Our old rug was soft, but our new rug is ….... but my neighbor downstairs is 2. Yesterday it was warm, but today ……………….. it’s …..….. 7. Their baby is cute, but my baby 3. Their new house is small, but their is ……………… 8. Kham’s blue dress is pretty, old house was………..……… but her green dress is………… 4. Tom’s new tie is fancy, but his 11. This bicycle is fast, but that son’s tie is……………… bicycle is ……………….. 5. My old tennis racket was light, but 12. My old house was large, but my new tennis racket is ………… my new house is …………. 6. Bananas were cheap last week, but 13. Your dishwasher is quiet, but this week they’re……………… My dishwasher is…………… 9. The chili we ate last week was hot, but this chili is ………………. 10. This picture is ugly, but that picture is…..… Unit 6 79

9. Play a Hangman game Use vocabulary from this unit to play the game. Your teacher will explain how to play. 10. Write Write two paragraphs about what happens in your home every morning. Use the information in the box, or use your own ideas. …always gets up first… …usually cooks breakfast… …have breakfast at about… …leave for work… …leave for school… …go to school by/on… …on the way to school… ………………………………………………………….……………………… ….……………………………………………………………………………… …….…………………………………………………………………………… ……….………………………………………………………………………… ………….……………………………………………………………………… …………….…………………………………………………………………… ……………….………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………….……………………………… ……………………………………………….………………………………… …………………………………..…………..………. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 6 80

Lesson 1 Lao traditional festivals In this lesson students will learn about Lao traditional festivals. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases. alms ĺŒ ĦŃ ŏĻĭœ ŁĮ participate in İĿģļįĺĹŒ Į around ļļœ ĵĽļį/ĭŒĹʼn İĿŌĭĪ practise İĿīįŃ Īŀ /Įįŀ Ĭņ bank īĿĻŒ ŊŃĦōĥĵĮŁŗœ relate to ģŋŒ ĹĤļœ Ħģįŀ boat ŌĽļņ represent ōĭĮŏĻœ chant įĪʼn ĺĪň /įĪʼn ŌĭĪ river ōĵĮŒ Łŗœ /ĸŁŗ ĮŁŗœ cloth ŌĥŒ ļņ ĦĮĦŇŒ rower ĺijń Łĩ colourful ĺĺń Īʼn ŏĺ scarf ıŁœ ijĮŀ ĥŗ/ıŁœ įŋŒ Ħ strip ıĮņ ıŁœ Įļœ ĩĩŁĹ viewer ıŌœň įŒ ĦŃ /ıĨœň ĵʼn fringe ĩļĩıŁœ neighbouring įŁœ Įŏģĥœ ŋĦ organize ħĪŀ īĦŀœ paddle Őĵijœ Łĩ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Listen and repeat 81 Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Khai: Som, when does the Lao New Year festival start this year? Som: It starts from 13th – 16th April. Khai: Where are you going to celebrate the New Year? Som: I am going to Luang Prabang with my family. And you? Khai: I think I’ll go to Attapeu. Som: Why? It’s too far, isn’t it? Khai: Yes, it is, but it is my mother’s hometown. Som: Oh, I see. Don’t forget to take some photos. Unit 7

Khai: Yes, sure! I’ll take my camera with me.ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Som: Great! Enjoy the New Year. Khai: Thank you. 4. Read and answer Answer the questions - What do you know about Lao traditional festivals? - What are Lao traditional festivals? Read the following text and answer the questions below. Lao traditional festivals Laos has many traditional festivals that people around the country celebrate each year. Lao people practise Buddhism, so most Lao traditional festivals relate to a Buddha story. There are several most popular traditional festivals in Laos including Lao New Year festival “Boun Pi Mai Lao”, Rocket festival “Boun Bang Fai”, Buddhist Lent festival “Boun Khao Phansa”, End-of- Buddhist Lent festival “Boun Ork-Phansa” Boat Racing festival “Boun Souang Heua”, That Luang festival “Boun That Luang”, Phavet festival “Boun Phavet”, Lao people who practise Buddhism organize or participate in Lao traditional festivals in their villages or travel to other places. Boat Racing festival is usually organized in villages on rivers that have Buddhist temples. That Luang festival is only organized in Vientiane Capital. Unit 7 82

Phavet, Lao New Year, and Buddhist Lent festivals are organized in villages that have Buddhist temples. Rocket festivals are organized in villages that have Buddhist temples and safe places to fire rockets. Lao people are happy to celebrate their traditional festivals. Elderly people also encourage their children and grandchildren to go to temples when festivals are being celebrated. People wear very nice Lao traditional clothes to go to temples to learn about the Buddhist teachings and do nice things. Questions: 1. What do people in Laos celebrate each year? …………………………………………………………………………… 2. What religion do most Lao people practise? ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. What do most Lao traditional festivals relate to? ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Which Lao traditional festival is only organized in Vientiane Capital? ….…………………………………………………………………………… 5. Where do people organize Rocket Festivals? ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. What do people wear to go to temples? ……………………………………………………………………………… ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 5. Read and complete Read and complete the text below using the words from the box. nice temple river chants alms colourful team neighbouring boats eight When I was (1)…………….. years old I went with my mother to the (2)…………….… of my village at the End-of-Buddhist Lent festival. My mother wore very (3)…………….…. Unit 7 83

clothes. She wore a Lao silk skirt (sinh mai Lao), a white blouse and a pink scarf (pha bieng). I wore black shorts and a blue short sleeved shirt. My mother prepared food and (4)………….. to offer to the monks. At the temple, people listened to monk chants. All (5)……………. were about a Buddha story. The next day, I went to the bank of the (6)………….……... to watch the boat race. There were eight (7)………..… together participated in the festival. Each boat represented one village from (8)……………..villages. All boats were decorated with (9)……………… strips of cloth with fringes. They looked very beautiful. All rowers wore uniforms of their own (10)………….. Their paddles were painted in bright colour. When the race started it made a very beautiful picture for all viewers. The Boat Racing is one of my favourite traditional festivals. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 6. Rearrange Put the following words into the correct sentences. 1. Laos / many / has / festivals / traditional. ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. practise / people / Lao / Buddhism. ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. Boat Racing / is / festival / in / October / organized. ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Lao people / That Luang / in / celebrate / festival / November. ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Lao New Year / celebrate / Lao people / in / April / festival. ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. starts / mid-October / Buddhist Lent / from / mid-July / to. ……………………………………………………………………………… 7. My mother / foods / and / prepared / alms / offer / to / the monks / to. ……………………………………………………………………………… 8. I / to / went / the / of / river / bank / the. ……………………………………………………………………………… Unit 7 84

7. Read and match Read and match the English words with Lao meanings. 1. temple…c……. a. ĺŁĪĺĿŢŁ 2. religion…….. b. įĮŇ 3. festival ………. c. ĹĪŀ 4. celebrate………. d. Ōļ/œ īģʼn ōīĦŒ 5. Boat Racing festival……… e. ĺĿĻŊļĦ 6. Buddhist Lent festival………. f. įĮŇ ĨĹŒ ĦŌĽļņ 7. decorate………. g. ıĨœň ĵʼn 8. rower………. h. Őĵijœ Łĩ 9. paddle……… i. ĺijń Łĩ 10. viewer………. j. įĮŇ ŌĤʼnœŁijĮŀ ĺŁ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 8. Write Complete these sentences by using your own words. 1. When I…………………………………………………………………… 2. I went to…………………………………………………………………. 3. I wore…………………………………………………………….……… 4. People listened to ………………………………………………..……… 5. Elderly people encouraged……………………………………………..…… 6. Lao people are………………………………………………………… Unit 7 85

9. Find and circle Circle the words: paddle, start, rower, race, boat, religion, temple, festival f t emp l e o r e l i g i on ol s tar te wb i t s o f t eo t a i do t r ace t vne ot roadar padd l es l ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Unit 7 86

Lesson 2 Chinese astrology In this lesson students will learn to describe people’s characteristics. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases. accept ĩļĵĽįŀ confident ţĮŀœ ŏħ noticeable ŎĪĪŌĪŒ ŀĮ/ŢŁœ ĺĦŀ ŌģĪ represent ōĭĮŏĻœ unpredictable įŒ ŗĺŁĵŁĪĥŁĪŌĪʼnŁ analytical ĥĪŃ ĸĿļŋĪ criticize īŁŗ ĮŃ persistent ĺĿţŁŒ ŗ ĺĿŌţń argue ıŃĪĬŋĦ practical İĿīįŃ Īŀ ħĦŃ /ōĭœ prophet ıĭœň Łŗ ĮŁĩ energetic ōĤĦōĽĦ entertaining ļŁĸĵʼn įĮŀ ŌĭŃĦ risk ģŁĮĺŋŒ ĦŐij investor Įģŀ ĸĦʼn ĭņĮ sincere ŢŁœ Įįŀ Ĭņ truthful ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດŌĹʼnœŁħĦŃreliable ŐĹŏœ ħŐĪœ include ĸĹĵŌļʼnŁ inquisitive ŌĻŀĮōģŐŒ Īœ charming ĵĺń ĿŌŢŒ conservative ōĮĹĥĪŃ ļĿĮĸŇ ģŀ active ĻŁœ ĹĻĮŀ self-indulgent ŌļʼnŁōīŏŒ ħīĹʼn ŌļĦ outspoken ŌĹʼnœŁŌģĮń solve ōģŐœ Ĥ depressed ŌĺʼnœŁŏħ astrology ŎĻĸŁĺŁĪ luxury ĥĹŁĵĴĵň ŌĴņļĩ weakness ĥĹŁĵļļŒ Įōļ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Boua: What year of the animal were you born in, Kham? Kham: I really don’t know what year of the animal I was born in. Boua: I think you were born in the year of Pig. Kham: What are the characteristics of people born in the year of Pig? Boua: Astrologists say people who were born in the year of Pig are very kind, friendly and brave. Unit 7 87

Kham: How do you know?ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Boua: I read it from English for Lao Secondary Schools Book 5. You can learn more about yourself if you read the book. Kham: Thank you. I’ll read it later. 4. Read and answer Answer the questions - What do you know about astrology? - Why are people interested in astrology? Read the following text and answer the questions below. Chinese astrology Chinese prophets in ancient time had divided the calendar of years into twelve years which are represented by animals. Those years included the year of rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. People who were born in the year of the rat are busy, energetic, charming, generous, and they try hard to make people like them. They can become good leaders. People who were born in the year of the ox are usually hard-working and practical. They sometimes forget to play. They are rather conservative, and they do not like change and do not easily accept new ideas. People who were born in the year of the tiger are brave, confident, and unpredictable. They love parties and taking risks. They like to be free, so they find it hard to be married. People who were born in the year of the rabbit are usually clever, quiet, calm, and they like to do things correctly. They like to be comfortable. They hate to argue and do anything to avoid a disagreement. People who were born in the year of the dragon are bold, brave people who are very noticeable in a crowd. They are very honest and truthful. Unit 7 88

People who were born in the year of the snake are intelligent. They are very persistent when trying to solve a problem. They love luxury, but they can be self-indulgent and lazy. People who were born in the year of the horse are very active. They love jokes, and they are friendly and entertaining. They are often clever and have good ideas, but they might leave things half-finished. People who were born in the year of the goat are quiet and sincere, but they get depressed easily. They worry a lot. They enjoy concerts and music, and they love art. They are creative people, but they are not very good at making money. People who were born in the year of the monkey are very intelligent and active, although sometimes they look quiet and shy. They have very good memories, and they love to make people laugh. They often give up things easily because of their weakness. People who were born in the year of the rooster are complicated people. They are difficult to understand. They are critical of others, but they hate being criticized. They are analytical thinkers and they are not inquisitive. People who were born in the year of the dog are kind and loyal. They like spending, and they can be careless with money. They are honest and sometimes outspoken. Often, they secretly worry. People who were born in the year of the pig are kind, friendly, and brave. They are very reliable, and they will do anything to help a friend. They are very clever with money. They make good bankers or investors. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ Today most prophets still use this prophecy to read people’s characters, and people still believe in it. Questions: 1. How many years had the Chinese prophets divided the calendar of years? ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. What animals represented the years in Chinese prophecy? ……………………………………………………………………………… Unit 7 89

3. People born in what year can become good leaders? ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. What are the characters of people born in the year of the ox? ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. People born in what year hate to argue? ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. People born in what year are very honest? ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Read and complete Read and complete the text below using the words from the box. active friends problem interested laugh clever money looks plans nice ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ My friend, Kham is a very (1) ……….…. person. He is very intelligent and (2) ………… in doing things. He never argues with (3) ………… . He has very good memories. He is very persistent when trying to solve a (4) …………. He loves joking and making people (5) …….…... He is friendly and entertaining. He is often (6) …………. and has good ideas. He is very creative, but he is not very good at making (7) ……………. Sometimes, he (8) ………..quiet and shy. While working in a group, he always has good ideas and good (9) ………….. that his friends can agree with. He is also a quick learner when he is (10) ……..…….. in some things. Most friends appreciate him very much, but no one knows what year he was born in. 6. Rearrange Put the following words/phrases in correct sentences. 1. People who / the year of the rat / were born / in / busy and energetic / are. …………………………………………………………………………… 2. sometimes / forget / to play / They. 90 …………………………………………………………………..……….. 3. They / parties and / taking risks / love. …………………………………………………………………………… Unit 7

4. People who / in the / year of the tiger / are / brave / were born. …………………………………………………………………………… 5. They / find / to be / married / it hard. …………………………………………………………………………… 6. They / hate to / and do anything / to avoid / a disagreement / argue. …………………………………………………………………………… 7. Read and match Read and match the English words with Lao meanings. 1. astrology ……f….. a. ģŁĮĭŁŗ ĮŁĩ 2. prophet ……….. b. ōĤĦōĽĦ 3. prophecy ……….. c. ŌijŒ ŃĦijŗŏħ ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 4. energetic ……….. d. ŏħģĹŁœ Ħ 5. generous ……….. e. ıĭœň Łŗ ĮŁĩ 6. appreciate ……….. f. ŎĻĸŁĺŁĪ 8. Write Write about your own characteristics. Example: I love jokes. I am brave… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… Unit 7 91

Lesson 3 International festivals In this lesson students will learn about some international festivals. 1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases. altar ĽŁœ ĮįĨň Ł first-footer ıĩœň ŁŒ ĦŌĤʼnœŁĭŁŗ ļĪŃ ĨŇĵĮĵŇ /ŌīʼnœŁŎĽĵ ancestor įĮŀ ijĿįĸŇ ĪŇ gathering ĬŁŒ ĮĻŃĮ ĵŐń ĸĩĿŌĹĸŁ offerings ŌĥŒ ļņ ĦŐĻĹ/œ ŌĥŒ ļņ ĦŏĻĭœ ŁĮ coal īļŒ Į/ōıĮŒ ģĿŎijģ/ijŐŇ Ĵ Hogmanay ĨŒ įņ ĮŇ Ľļŀ ģĵĿŌĮ last ĥĮʼn ōİģŢŁœ mistletoe īĮʼnœ Őĵ œ ĵŌŃ ĨŀĮŎĭ piece ĽĦŒ ŀ ĵń expanded ŐĪĤœ ĿĻĩŁĩ firework spirits ĹĮŃ ĩŁĮ strangers tourism industry ļĪŇ ĺŁĻĿģŁŗ ĭļŒ ĦĭŋŒ Ĺ wealthy ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ 2. Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Kham: When is Chinese New Year this year, Chin Tao? Chin Tao: It’s on the 29th of January. Kham: How do you prepare for the New Year? Chin Tao: I clean the house, decorate the table for placing offerings, prepare food and drink, and invite friends to come over. Kham: Are you lighting firework at night? Chin Tao: Sure. Chinese people welcome spirits of their ancestors by lighting fireworks. Kham: Well, it’s different from Lao culture. In Laos, if you light firework or fire a gun, you will chase spirits away. Chin Tao: Oh, really? Kham: Yes. People should be very quiet while welcoming spirits of Chin Tao: their ancestors. I see. Are you free on the 29th of January? Kham: Yes, of course. I’ll be free for your New Year. Chin Tao: Thank you. Unit 7 92

4. Read and answer Answer the questions - What do you know about Chinese New Year? - What do you know about International New Year? Read the following text and answer the questions below. ສະຫງວນລິສຂ.ະວ.ສິສດ International Festivals Since tourism industry has spread across the world, people have visited different places where they can see different festivals. In China, the celebration of the New Year lasts about three days. On the first day, people make offerings of at least five different kinds of food. They place the offerings on a specially decorated table or an altar. At night, they light fireworks to welcome home spirits of their ancestors. In the evening, the family has dinner together and children receive red envelopes with money inside. On the second day of the festival, the first day of the New Year, family members stay at home. They wait at home and hope the first person to come through the door at the start of the New Year will be a nice man. This will bring them good luck for the whole year. On the last day of Chinese New Year, people go out to visit their friends and relatives. Sometimes, they have picnics or other gatherings. In Scotland, Scottish people call their New Year Festival “Hogmanay”. To prepare for the New Year, they clean the house and prepare traditional food for the New Year party. They celebrate the New Year at home in the evening of December 31st. They have a party that all friends and strangers are welcome. They eat, drink, and dance together. Just before midnight, everybody watches the clock and counts down the seconds: “ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one…” At exactly midnight, everyone shouts “Happy New Year”. Then they stand in a circle, join hands and sing Unit 7 93