Unit 9: Cities of the World
Part 1: Getting Started
Introduction to world cities
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Getting Started: Cities of the World
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- What is your favourite city in the world?
- Which famous cities do you know?
- What can you see and do in a big city?
Key vocabulary about cities:
- Capital (thủ đô)
- Landmark (địa danh)
- Museum (bảo tàng)
- Square (quảng trường)
- Cathedral (nhà thờ lớn)
22. Dialogue: Talking About Cities
Conversation between Mai and Tom
Mai: What's your favourite city, Tom?
Tom: I think Paris is my favourite. It has the Eiffel Tower and many beautiful museums.
Mai: I love Paris too! The architecture is amazing. Have you been to London?
Tom: Yes, I went there last summer. London is bigger than Paris. Big Ben and Tower Bridge are incredible!
Mai: Which city is more exciting, London or Paris?
Tom: I think both are exciting, but Paris is more romantic. What about you?
Mai: My favourite city is Tokyo. It's a mix of modern and traditional. The food is amazing too!
Tom: Great choice! I hope to visit Tokyo one day.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| favourite | /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ | yêu thích | My favourite city is Paris. |
| exciting | /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ | thú vị, sôi động | London is very exciting. |
| architecture | /ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ | kiến trúc | The architecture is beautiful. |
| modern | /ˈmɒdn/ | hiện đại | Tokyo is a modern city. |
| traditional | /trəˈdɪʃənl/ | truyền thống | Kyoto is a traditional city. |
44. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- What is Tom's favourite city?
- Which city is bigger, London or Paris according to Tom?
- What does Mai think about Paris?
- Why does Mai like Tokyo?
- Does Tom want to visit Tokyo?
Answers:
- Paris is his favourite city.
- London is bigger than Paris.
- She loves the architecture in Paris.
- Because it's a mix of modern and traditional, and the food is amazing.
- Yes, he hopes to visit Tokyo one day.