Unit 12: English-speaking Countries

Part 6: Listening

Audio skills about English-speaking countries

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Listening: English-Speaking Countries

11. Pre-listening Vocabulary

Learn these words before listening:

WordIPAVietnamese
guide/ɡaɪd/hướng dẫn viên
tour/tʊə(r)/chuyến tham quan
castle/ˈkɑːsl/lâu đài
coast/kəʊst/bờ biển
royal/ˈrɔɪəl/hoàng gia
exhibition/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/triển lãm
diverse/daɪˈvɜːs/đa dạng
natural wonder/ˈnætʃrəl ˈwʌndə(r)/kỳ quan thiên nhiên

22. Listening Transcript: Travel Guide - The United Kingdom

Listen to a travel guide talking about the United Kingdom.

Welcome to our tour of the United Kingdom! I'm your guide, Sarah, and I'm very excited to show you this amazing country.

First, let's talk about London, the capital city. London is one of the most famous cities in the world. You can see Big Ben, the iconic clock tower, and visit Buckingham Palace, where the royal family lives. If you love history, you should visit the Tower of London, an ancient castle by the River Thames.

The UK is also famous for its beautiful countryside. The Lake District in northwest England has stunning lakes and mountains. In Scotland, you can see the highlands and visit ancient castles. Wales has beautiful coastlines and national parks.

British culture is very rich and diverse. People in the UK love sports like football, rugby, and tennis. The UK is also famous for its music, literature, and theatre. You can watch plays by William Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre in London.

British food includes fish and chips, Sunday roast, and afternoon tea with scones and jam. Many tourists also enjoy visiting British pubs, which are an important part of the culture.

I hope you enjoy your visit to the UK. If you have any questions, please ask me. Thank you for joining this tour!

33. Comprehension Questions

Listen and answer these questions:

  1. What is the name of the guide?
  2. What is the capital of the UK?
  3. Where does the royal family live?
  4. What sports do British people love?
  5. What is a traditional British food mentioned?

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