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234 Task 3.2 (1) heard (2) nice (3) an idea (4) coast (5) Samui Island (6) Phuket (7) peaceful (8) crowded (9) climbing 10) Satun (11) beaches (12) sunbathe (13) destinations (14) climbing (15) advice. Task 4.1 Answers will vary. Task 5.1 1) surroundings, famous, scenery, rafting 2) located, East, sea-side town, beach activities 3) far, takes, charter, types 4) experience, suggest, appreciate, simple Task 5.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.3 1) b 2. e 3. a 4. c 5. D Task 6.1, 6.2 Answers will vary. ******************************************************** UNIT 4 Task 1.1, 1.2 Answers will vary. Task 2.1 1) T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) T 6) T Task 2.2 1) by land, by air, and by boat. 2) bus, train, sky train, subway, van, and Song Taew 3) motorcycle taxi 4) around Bangkok and in some provinces

235 5) a car or a motorcycle 6) long-tail boats 7) Bangkok and provincial capitals 8) Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport Task 3.1 [ /] Thai Airways [ ] Thai railway [ ] major cities [ /] major towns [ ] options [ /] islands [ /] Bangkok Airways [ ] Bangkok Airlines [ ] Tiger Air [ /] Nok Air [ /] budget airlines [ /] local airline [ ] budget tourists [ ] alternatives [ /] U Tapao [ ] interesting [ /] rail connections [/ ] train services [ ] bus routes [ /] expansion plans Task 3.2 (1) ground (2) available (3) rail connections (4) expansion plans (5) cheaper (6) alternative (7) operate “(8) songthaew” (9) vehicle (10) passengers Task 3.3 (1) spend (2)views (3) faster (4) plane (5) type (6) less (7) come (8) routes (9) suggest (10) reserve (11) close (12) celebrate (13) ticket (14) information (15) advice Task 4.1, 4.2 Answers will vary.

236 Task 5.1 1) best, recommend, views, should 2) rent, convenient, transfer, local 3) go, songtaew, take, advice 4) hire, pier, island, capacity Task 5.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.3 1) c 2) a 3) d 4) e 5) b Task 6.1, 6.2 Answers will vary. ******************************************************** UNIT 5 Task 1.1 1) √ 2) √ 3) - 4) √ 5) √ 6) - 7) √ 8) √ Task 1.2 Answers will vary. Task 2.1 1) Location and the time of the year. 2) Luxury hotels and resort hotels. 3) Unbeatable hospitality and services, excellent facilities, and scenic views. 4) From November- February. 5) They have to pay more for accommodation because prices increase. 6) Bangkok. It has regularly high occupancy rate throughout the year. 7) Prices remain relatively fixed. 8) Azure blue waters of the South and the rolling hills and forests of the North.

237 Task 2.2 (5) specific (1) check (2) select (3) online (4) reserve (10) wide (6) fix (7) advisable (8) arrival (9) lodging (15) cheaper (11) spend (12) luxurious (13) choose (14) long-term Task 3.1 [ /] hostel [ ] hotel [ ] horse [ /] guesthouse [ ] reports [ /] resorts [ /] basic room [ ] specific [ ] electricity [ /] facilities [ /] identical [ /] recommend [ /] hammocks [ ] hamburgers [ ] workbook [ /] guidebook Task 3.2 (1) common (2) hostel (3) guesthouse (4) resorts (5) basic room (6) facilities (7) backpack (8) restaurant (9) hammocks (10) cinema (11) guidebook (12) pay (13) local’s home (14) sociable (15) rate Task 3.3 (1) spend (2) accommodation (3) ranging (4) private (5) low-priced (6) usual (7) check out (8) necessary (9) high (10) forward Task 4.1 Just study the form of short answering. Task 4.2 1) Some are. 2) Most do. The other answers will vary. Task 4.3 Answers will vary.

238 Task 4.4 1) A: I like Thai food. (Chinese food) B: What about Chinese food? A: Oh, I love it, too. (Oh, I hate it) 2) A: Do all hotel rooms have a private bathroom? (bungalows) B: Yes, they do. A: What about bungalows? B: Some do, others don’t. 3) – 5) Answers will vary. Task 5.1 1) spend, accommodations, hotels, bungalows 2) depends, air-conditioning, night, think 3) basic, comfortable, hotel, expensive 4) prefer, recommend, simple, experience Task 5.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.3 1) b 2) e 3) d 4) c 5) a Task 6.1, 6.2 Answers will vary. ******************************************************** UNIT 6: Task 1.1, 1.2 Answers will vary. Task 2.1 1) Strong Indian, Chinese and other Southeast Asian influences, Buddhism, Animism and Westernization. 2) Spirit houses.

239 3) A miniature house outside their dwellings, where they believe a household spirit lives. 4) To be a place for spirits to live happily. 5) In family places, living public places and on the streets. 6) They will cause problems to the household. 7) A lot of temples and buddha statues. 8) There are a lot of western restaurants, houses, and clothes in Thailand. Task 2.2 1) Religion and the monarchy. 2) Mon and Khmer, and Ratanakosin. 3) Garlic, chilies, lime juice, lemon grass, and fresh coriander. 4) Rice whisky or Lao Khao. 5) The masked dance drama called Khon. Task 2.3 1) custom 2) occasions 3) respect 4) farewell 5) followed 6) heritage 7) virtuous 8) social Task 3.1 [ /] awareness[ ] carelessness [ ] ideal [ /] idea [ ] crude [ /] rude [ /] touching [ ] touchy [ ] sociable [ /] social [ /] dirtiest [ ] thirsty [ /] respected [ /] pointing

240 [ /] remember [ ] reactor [ ] annoy [ /] enjoy Task 3.2 1) hands 2) meet 3) wai 4) occasions 5) superior 6) objects 7) apology 8) practiced 9) custom 10) Floating 11) ordinary 12) cultural 13) information Task 4.1 Answers will vary. Task 4.2 Picture 6.8: What an exquisite costume! Picture 6.9: What a beautiful palace! Picture 6.10: What a fun ride! Picture 6.11: What an interesting ceremony! Task 4.3 Answers may vary but the possible answers are as follows: Picture 6.12: How impressive! Picture 6.13: How cute! Picture 6.14: How appetizing! Picture 6.15: How amazing! Task 5.1 1) classical, masked, arts, Theatre 2) festivals, folk, considered, hospitable 3) life, family, homestay, culture 4) miniature, built, believe, offerings Task 5.2 Answers will vary.

241 Task 5.3 1) d 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) e Task 6.1, 6.2 Answers will vary. ******************************************************** UNIT 7: Task 1.1, 1.2 Answers will vary. Task 2.1 1) d. Throughout the year. 2) h. Songkran, and Loy Kratong 3) a. Religion/ Budhism 4) b. Tak Bat Thewo Festival, and Flower Alms Offering Festival 5) c. To ask for forgiveness from the goddess of waters 6) f. To ask for rain from Phraya Thaen, the god of rain 7) g. Songkran Festival 8) e. The lunar calendar and the full moon night Task 2.2 1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) F 8) F Task 2.3 1. celebrated 2. variety 3. traditional 4. demonstration 5. moon 6. changes 7. float 8. festival 9. respect 10. forgiveness 11. gather 12. lifestyle

242 Task 3.1 [ /] festivals [ ] feasible [ ] Saampran [ /] Songkran [ /] April [ ] August [ /] splashing [ ] splashes [ /] May [ /] merit [ /] buckets [ ] buckle [ /] popular [ ] populate [ ] partial [ /] partying [ ] expedient [ /] experience [ /] interested [ ] interests Task 3.2 1) lunar 2) public 3) Buddhists 4) lighted 5) candlelight 6) rite 7) marking 8) oxen 9) seeds 10) harvest 11) whiskey 12) great Task 3.3 1) northeastern 2) belief 3) rainfall 4) launched 5) nowadays 6) destination 7) region 8) information 9) event 10) vacation Task 4.1 Students study the structure Task 4.2 1) Nowadays, rockets are launched for fun and good luck. 2) In the past, rockets were launched to ask for rain from god. 3) That gesture is called ‘wai’. 4) Holy rice seeds are distributed to people at Sanaam Luang.

243 5) This year, the Loy Krathong Festival will be held on November 22nd. Task 4.3 Students study the structure Task 4.4 Students study the structure 1) The main destination for the Songkran festival is Chiang Mai. 2) The main destination for the Loy Krathong Festival is Sukhothai. 3) The main destination for the Candle Festival is Ubon Ratchathani 4) The main destination for the Boat Racing Festival is Phichit. 5) The main destination for the Wax Castle Festival is Sakonnakhon Task 4.5 1. The main event for the Ghost Mask Festival is in Loei. 2. The main event for the Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Chiang Mai. 3. The main event for the Vegetarian Festival is in Phuket. 4. The main event for the Illuminated Boat Procession Festival is in Nakhon Panom. 5) The main event for the Chinese New Year Festival is in Yaowarat, Bangkok. Task 5.1 1) festival, supernatural, launch, fertility 2) planting, different, dressing, procession 3) lunar, boats, worship, float 4) religious, trance-like, refrain, purify Task 5.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.3 3. a 4. c 5. D 1. b 2. e

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245 [ /] jewelry [ ] gems [ /] major [ ] nature [ /] pleasure [ /] precious [ ] join [ /] enjoy Task 3.2 1) Rayong 2) souvenirs 3) seaside 4) well-known 5) mobiles 6) typical 7) batik 8) stalls 9) all 10) variety 11) opposite 12) information Task 4.1 Answers will vary. Task 4.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.1 1) typical batik buffalo skin 2) place village think style 3) most come made painted 4) object intricate applied mixture Task 5.2 Answers will vary. Task 5.3 1) b 2.) e 3) a 4) c 5) d Task 6.1, 6.2 Answers will vary. *******************************************************

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TAPE SCRIPTS UNIT 1 (Tape script 1, 2) Tourist: Excuse me. I need some help. Tourist Officer: Certainly, sir. What can I do for you? Tourist: I would like to tour around the city to see some interesting places. Where do you suggest I go? Tourist Officer: Well, what about NongPrajak Park. It’s a popular place for people to relax or exercise. For somewhere quieter, I recommend Nong Sim park, but if you’re interested in shopping for low-priced local products, UD Town is the best. Tourist: Anywhere else? Tourist Officer: Yes. There is the Pu-Ya Shrine, an important shrine housing Chinese god and goddess statues. Visitors go there to wish for luck. Besides, I think you should go to pay respect to the statue of the founder of UdonThani, Prince Prajak Sillapakom as well. UNIT 2 (Tape script 1, 2) Hotel receptionist: Good morning. May I help you? Tourist: Hi, I’d like some information about the North. Where can I get it?

248 Hotel receptionist: At the T.A.T office, or Tourism Authority of Thailand office, sir. I’m sorry we don’t have any brochures left here. Tourist: That’s all right. And where can I book a seat on a plane and also a room in a hotel there? Hotel receptionist: At a travel agency, sir. There is one at the corner over there. Tourist: I see. Thank you. Goodbye. Hotel receptionist: You’re welcome. Goodbye. UNIT 2 (Tape script 3, 4) At a travel agency Travel agent: Good morning. May I help you? Tourist: Yes, please. I’m going to have a one-week holiday and I’d like to buy a package tour to Chiang Mai. Can I do that here? Travel agent: Certainly, sir. What kind of hotel would you like to stay? Tourist: A tourist class hotel, please. Travel agent: And how would you like to travel? By plane or by air-conditioned bus? Tourist: How long is the journey by bus? Travel agent: About 6 hours. Tourist: In that case I’d prefer to go by air. Travel agent: All right, sir. Just a moment, please.

249 Tourist: ………………………… Here’s your ticket and hotel voucher. Have a good trip. Thank you. Goodbye. UNIT 3 (Tape script 1,2) Tourist Officer: Good afternoon. May I help you? Tourist: Good afternoon. I’ve heard that the South of Thailand is really nice. Could you Tourist Officer: please give me an idea about where we should go? Tourist: Well, the most beautiful place on the coast Tourist Officer: of the Gulf of Thailand is Samui Island in Surat Thani. And the most popular place in the South is Phuket. You can do all kinds of beach activities in both places. What about somewhere more peaceful? I mean somewhere which is not very crowded. There is Krabi where you can go climbing cliffs as well as other activities, or you can go to Phang-nga, Trang or Satun, where there are many beautiful beaches. Each is much more peaceful, and you can sunbathe, swim, snorkel, and scuba dive all day there. Those places are the top destinations in the South.

250 Tourist: Wow! That sounds great. I think I’ll go to Krabi Tourist Officer: since I like rock climbing and most beach activities. Thank you for your advice. You’re welcome. Have a good trip, sir. Unit 4 (Tape script 1) Travel within Thailand Tourist: Excuse me. Could you give me some idea about Tourist Officer: how to travel in Thailand? Well, sir. We have all kinds of traveling methods Tourist: on offer. For the fastest way, Thai Airways Tourist Officer: operates a wide domestic network with daily flights linking all major towns, and many of the Tourist: tourist islands and destinations with Bangkok. Tourist Officer: Are there budget airlines? Yes, there are Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Lion Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Thai Smile, Nok Air, and Kan Air. Do their destinations cover the whole country like Thai Airways? Of course not, sir, but you can easily check their routes on line. As I remember, Kan Air is a small local airline based in Chiang Mai with destinations mostly covered in the North, North East of Thailand, Bangkok, and U Tapao.

Tourist: 251 Tourist Officer: What about ground transportation? Tourist: There are bus and van services in all cities and Tourist Officer: towns throughout the country. Rental cars are also readily available with different rates from different Tourist: companies. Tourist Officer: And train services? Certainly, sir. The State Railway of Thailand operates rail connections serving 47 provinces of around 35 million passengers annually. Besides, they have expansion plans to serve 61 provinces by 2027. Sounds great. Thank you for the information. I can make my plans to travel around Thailand now. My pleasure, sir. Have a good trip. Unit 4 (Tape script 2) Travel within Thailand The comprehensive and comparatively inexpensive ground transportation; buses, van, and train services are available throughout the country. Rental cars are also readily available with different rates from different companies. The State Railway of Thailand operates rail connections serving 47 provinces and around 35 million passengers annually with the expansion plans to serve 61 provinces by 2027. The services offer a comfortable travel option compared to some of the cheaper bus routes. Meanwhile, long-distance buses depart from Bangkok to all towns throughout

252 the country and the type of travel is often a great opportunity for budget tourists. Besides, bus services also operate from town to town throughout Thailand. Nevertheless, small cities have another interesting service, “songthaew” which means two rows as the vehicle is basically a small pick-up truck comprised of 2 rows of seats for passengers at the back end of it. Unit 4 (Tape script 3) Excuse me. I’d like to spend a holiday in Chiang Mai next week. Which is the best Tourist: way to get there? Tourist Officer: Well, sir. I think it depends on what you want. Tourist: If you’d like to see the views on the way, Tourist Officer: you should go by train or bus. If you really want to get there faster, you should Tourist: travel by plane since it takes only an hour. Tourist Officer: And how long does it take by train or bus? About twelve to fifteen hours, depending on the type of transportation you choose. It takes less time by air-conditioned bus. I think I’ll go by train and then travel back by bus so that I can see different views on two different routes. That’s a good idea. By the way, I suggest you reserve a seat on either a train or a bus because it is close to the Songkran festival and also a lot of people

Tourist: 253 Tourist Officer: usually go to Chiang Mai to celebrate it every year. If you reserve a ticket late, you might not get a seat. Thank you for the information. I’ll take your advice. You’re welcome. Have a good holiday. Unit 5 (Tape script 1) Tourist Officer: Good morning, may I help you? Tourist: I’d like to spend my holiday in towns or cities. What accommodation do you recommend? Tourist Officer: The most common form of accommodation in towns and cities is the hostel or backpackers’ guesthouse, and Tourist: on the islands and beaches, it is bungalow resorts. Tourist Officer: Are they expensive? From only £1.50 or less than 100 baht a night you can Tourist: get a basic room or beach bungalow with shared Tourist Officer: washing facilities. What does it mean by basic room? Tourist: Well, it means there is just a bed and four walls. Tourist Officer: However, you can get more facilities such as a towel rail, or a fan if you pay one or two or more extra pounds. OK. I see. By the way, what are the rooms like? Rooms may be dated, but they are always clean.

254 Tourist: What facilities do these guesthouses and resorts have? Tourist Officer: They generally have a common room or restaurant with tables and chairs, floor cushions, hammocks, a TV Tourist: playing DVDs of films that haven’t been out of Tourist Officer: the cinema yet. Sounds great! Do I need to book ahead? Tourist: No, you just pick one you like the sound of from your Tourist Officer: guidebook. What if it’s fully booked when I arrive there? Tourist: Don’t worry. There are usually several identical places Tourist Officer: nearby. One more thing. I want to experience a homestay in Tourist: Thailand, too. Tourist Officer: A homestay is exactly what it says on the tin – you stay in a local’s home and sit and eat meals together every night. The rates vary from 300-450 baht (about £5.50 - £8) per night per person. Thank you so much for the information. You’re welcome. Have a good time. Unit 5 (Tape script 2) How to Find Accommodation in Thailand The most common form of accommodation in towns and cities is the hostel or backpackers’ guesthouse, and on the islands and beaches it is bungalow resorts. From only £1.50 a night you can get a basic room or beach bungalow with shared washing

255 facilities. Rooms may be dated, not in good condition, but they are always clean and are everything you need if you have a well-equipped backpack and a sense of humor. These guesthouses and resorts generally have a common room or restaurant with tables and chairs, floor cushions, hammocks, a TV playing DVDs of films that haven’t even been out of the cinema yet. There’s normally no need to book ahead – just pick one you like the sound of from your guidebook. Don’t panic if it’s fully-booked as there are several identical places nearby. By the way, you usually pay the morning after each night you’ve stayed. For a homestay, it is exactly what it says on the tin – you stay in a local’s home and sit and eat meals together every night. It’s very sociable and particularly good if traveling alone. The rate is about 300 baht (about £5.50) per night per person. Unit 5 (Tape script 3) Tourist: Excuse me. We’re going to spend our vacation in Samui and would like to know what accommodations are available on the island. Tourist Officer: There are various types of accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to simple bungalows. Tourist: Do they all have a private bathroom? Tourist Officer: Most of them do, sir. Just some low-priced bungalows don’t. Tourist: What about air-conditioning?

256 Tourist Officer: Well, at hotels and resorts, all rooms have air- Tourist: conditioning but not all bungalows do. Is there any usual check-in time? Tourist Officer: Usually before 6 p.m. if you have a booking, but if you don’t, there is no specific check-in Tourist: time. Tourist Officer: However, you must check out by noon on the day of your departure. Tourist: And one more thing, is it necessary to book Tourist Officer: in advance? I suggest you do, sir. Just to be on the safe side because it is high season now. Thank you for all your help. We’re really looking forward to this trip. You’re very welcome. Have a nice holiday. Unit 6: (Tape script 1) Tourist Officer: Good afternoon. What can I do for you? Tourist: I’ve heard about body awareness in Thailand. Could you give me more idea about that? Tourist Officer: What body part would you like to learn about, sir? Tourist: About head and foot, please. Well, touching someone on the head may be considered Tourist Officer: rude and placing one's feet at a level above someone else's head, especially that of higher social standing is

257 Tourist: likewise rude. Tourist Officer: Why is that? Thai people consider the foot to be the dirtiest and Tourist: lowliest part of the body while the head is considered Tourist Officer: the most respected and highest part of the body. Oh, I see. So, I have to be careful with my feet in this Tourist: country. Tourist Officer: Yes, you should, sir. Oh, one more thing, pointing at or touching something with the feet is also considered rude. OK. I will remember all those. Thank you for your help. You’re very welcome. Enjoy your time in Thailand, sir. Unit 6: (Tape script 2) Tourist: Excuse me. I am wondering why Thai people put the palms of their hands together and modestly bow Tourist Officer: their heads when they first meet each day. Tourist: It’s called ‘wai’. Thai people do that to greet each other. But sometimes I see them do a Wai while talking. Tourist Officer: Well, the Wai is done on various occasions, being used as a greeting to a superior person, to show respect to sacred Buddhist objects and structures and to signify an apology or gratitude by a younger person to an older one. However, the gesture is practiced at different levels depending on the purpose.

258 Tourist: Wow, what an interesting custom! By the way, I’d Tourist Officer: like to experience more Thai culture. Where do you suggest I go? Tourist: What about the Floating Market in Ratchaburi Tourist Officer: and Suan Sampraan in Nakhonpathom. You can see how ordinary Thais live at the Floating Market and learn more about Thai culture in the cultural shows at Suan Sampraan. Sounds great! Thank you for the information. I’ll take your advice. You’re very welcome. Have a good trip. Unit 7: (Tape script 1) Tourist: Excuse me. Could you please give us some information Tourist Officer: about festivals or activities we should see in Thailand? Certainly, sir. How long will you be in the country? Tourist: About two months, from April to May. Tourist Officer: Then I suggest you start with the Songkran festival which takes place everywhere in Thailand. Normally, it lasts 3 Tourist: days from April 13-15 every year. However, if you go to Tourist Officer: Chiang Mai, you can spend the whole week having fun with other people splashing water at one another because they celebrate Songkran for a week there. What do people do during Songkran? They make merit in the morning by offering

259 Tourist: food and alms to monks. Then they join other people Tourist officer: soaking each other with water thrown from buckets and shot by water guns. Tourist: Where else can we enjoy the major event? Well, the most popular place for Songkran in Tourist officer: Bangkok is on Khao San Road. They have all kinds of activities like partying, dancing, singing, drinking, eating, and etc. Wow! Sounds great! We are interested in staying in Bangkok because we want to experience interesting places and events in the capital city before going somewhere else. That’s a good idea. Unit 7: (Tape script 2) Tourist: Is there anything else in April? Tourist officer: Well, this year we have Visakha Bucha Day in April. It is usually held on the day of the full moon of the sixth Tourist: lunar month which falls on April 29th this year. Tourist Officer: What’s its significance? It’s a Buddhist festival and public holiday being held to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhists make merit in the morning and then gather in the evening at temples everywhere to walk with lighted candles in hand around a temple.

260 You can view a beautiful scene of candlelight processions in the moonlight. Tourist: Sounds great! What about in May? Tourist Officer: We have the Royal Ploughing Ceremony which is an ancient royal rite where the king presides over every year. Tourist: It falls on May 14th this year. Tourist Officer: What’s interesting about it? You can watch the solemn ceremony marking the Tourist: auspicious beginning of the rice growing season. Tourist Officer: Two sacred oxen are hitched to a wooden plough and break some ceremonial ground, while rice Tourist: seeds are sown by court Brahmins and later Tourist Officer: distributed to people as souvenirs. Why is the ceremony held? To ensure a good harvest. After the ploughing, the oxen are offered plates of food, including rice, corn, green beans, sesame, fresh-cut grass, water and rice whisky. What the oxen eat will make a prediction on the coming growing season. Wow! How interesting! Where can I see the event? The great scene can be viewed at Sanaam Luang, the Royal Ceremonial Ground outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

261 Unit 7: (Tape script 3) There is one more festival in May. In the northeastern provinces, local people hold Boon Bungfai or Rocket Tourist Officer: festival in the belief that Phaya Thaen, the god of rain, will give them enough rainfall for their farming. In the Tourist: past, rockets were launched into the air to ask for rain Tourist Officer: and fertility, but nowadays the festival is more for fun and good luck. Tourist: Which is the main destination for that? Tourist Officer: Boon Bungfai is held all over the region, but the main event is in Yasothorn. Tourist: Oh, I see. Thank you for all the information. We’ll try to join in every festival and event you recommended. You’re welcome. Have a great vacation! Thank you. We will. Unit 8: (Tape script 1) Tourist: Excuse me, please. Tourist officer: Yes, ma’am. What can I do for you? I’m going to spend my holiday in Chiang Rai for a week. Tourist: I want to buy something typical of the North of Thailand for my children. What do you recommend? Tourist officer: Well, hilltribe dolls and wood-carved figures are popular souvenirs, sir.

262 Tourist: OK. What kind of wood is used in the wood-carved Tourist Officer: figures? Most of them are made of teak, sir. Tourist: And I’d like to buy some jewelry for myself while I’m in Bangkok. What sorts of precious stones are found in Tourist Officer: Thailand? There are many natural stones on sale such as diamond, Tourist: ruby, emerald, topaz, garnet, sapphire, moonstone, Tourist officer: zircon and cat’s eye. However, the two major precious stones found in our country are rubies and sapphires. Wow, that sounds interesting. Thank you for your help. My pleasure, sir. Have a good trip and enjoy your shopping. Unit 8: (Tape script 2) Tourist Officer: Good afternoon. May I help you? Tourist: Yes, please. I’m going to Rayong next Tourist Officer: week and would like to buy some souvenirs for my Tourist: friends. What do you recommend? Tourist Officer: Well, Rayong is a beautiful seaside province. There are many interesting places to visit including Ban Phe, a well- known fishing village. Therefore, there’s a wide variety of marine produce, as well as souvenirs and mobiles fashioned from shells of different colors and sizes. What about something which is more typical of Thailand? Then I suggest lacquerware and painted umbrellas from the North; silk and pottery from the Northeast, and nielloware and batik cloth from the South.

Tourist: 263 Tourist Officer: Where can I buy all these things? Tourist: Shell mobiles and other souvenirs made from shells can Tourist Officer: be found at shops and stalls along the beach. But for others, especially handicrafts from all regions of Tourist: Thailand, I suggest you go to Narai Phand, the government sponsored shop. It has a variety of Tourist Officer: handicrafts from every part of the country. Where is Narai Phand located? It’s in Bangkok, diagonally opposite the World Trade Center on Ratchadamri Road. OK. I think I’ll go to Rayong first. Then I’ll go to Narai Phand for other souvenirs. Thank you for all the information. You’re welcome. Have a good time in Rayong. **********************************

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