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5Writers: Bouakeo VILAYLATH (unit 1,2) Bounthapany BOUNXOUAY (unit 3)

Viengkham PHONPRASEUTH (unit 4) Manivone PHAXAYAVONG (unit 5,6)

Thongsouk KEOMANY (unit 8,9) Khamphanh PHIMSIPASOM (unit 7,10,11)

Managing Editors: Khamphanh PHIMSIPASOM Viengkham PHONPRASEUTH

Editor in chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bouasavanh KEOVILAY

Design and Layout: Khonesavanh CHANTHAVIXAY

Ministry of Education and Sports Research Institute for Educational Sciences

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Introduction

English textbook for secondary school Book Five is the fifth in a series of seven textbooks which are currently developed to respond to the new policy of the Ministry of Education and Sports on the reform of general education from 11 years to 12 years. Upon the new educational reform, the Ministry of Education has decided to add another year to secondary school program in academic year 2009-2010. To implement the new policy, the Foreign Language Resource Center at the Research Institute for Educational Sciences in cooperation with the Faculty of Letters at the National University of Laos have formed the team to develop the Curriculum and write the textbook with teacher’s guide through financial support of the Basic Education Sector Development Project (BESDP). Along with the textbook, the teacher’s guide has been provided in order to help teachers perform their teachings effectively. The teacher’s guide has included teaching techniques for each step of the lessons. There are also some instructions how to use teaching aids and some suggestions for teachers and students how to create teaching aids for their own classes. However, the textbook is produced under the time pressure; therefore, some minor errors could not be avoided. The Foreign Language Resource Centre highly appreciates all comments and suggestions from readers s and these are considered as a great contribution to the quality assurance of the textbook as well as to the development of the Lao National Education. The Research Institute for Educational Sciences avails itself of this opportunity to express its sincere thanks to all contributors.

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ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

The Research Institute for Educational Sciences (RIES) would like to

acknowledge the assistance and contribution of the organizations and people who

directly participated in the development and publication of the English textbook M5

for Lao Upper Secondary Shools. Firstly, the RIES would like to express its sincere

thanks to the Secondary Education Sector Development Project that contributed

equipment and financial support to the development and publication of the textbooks

and teacher’s guides. Secondly, the RIES would like to extend its thanks to Ms.

Sharon Rose Lin Masa and Michael Brown for their collaboration in editing the

textbook. Lastly, the RIES would like to express its special thanks to the following

people for their participation in writer’s workshops:

Khamphanh PHIMSIPASOM Research Institute for Educational Sciences

Viengkham PHONPRASEUTH Research Institute for Educational Sciences

Khonesavanh CHANTHAVIXAY Research Institute for Educational Sciences

Bounthapany BOUNXOUAY Ministry of Education and Sports

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bouasavanh KEOVILAY National University of Laos

Thongsouk KEOMANY National University of Laos

Bouakeo VILAYLATH Phiavat Secondary School

Manivone PHAXAYAVONG Vientiane Secondary School

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Table of ContentsIntroduction ………………………………………………………..….……….. I Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………II Table of Contents …………………………………………………………..…..III

Unit 1 Families 1Lesson 1 My family ………………………………….………..…..1 Lesson 2 Lao traditional families …………………….……..……..6 Lesson 3 Modern and traditional families ………….………..….. 11

Unit 2 Homes 16Lesson 1 Lao traditional houses ………………………..….…… 16

Lesson 2 Modern houses ……………………………………….. 21Lesson 3 Looking for an accommodation ……………..…..…… 26

Unit 3 At School 31Lesson 1 School timetable ………………………...…………… 31 Lesson 2 School disciplines ………………………………...……36Lesson 3 School activities….……………………..……...……… 41

Unit 4 Animals 45 Lesson 1 Pets ………………………………………….….…….. 45 Lesson 2 Wild animals ………………………………..…………50Lesson 3 A Lao traditional story.…………………….…………. 55

Unit 5 Jobs 60 Lesson 1 What’s your job? ……………………….………….… 60 Lesson 2 Job interview ……………………………….………… 65

Lesson 3 Leaving school …………………..…………………… 70

Unit 6 Revision 75 Review (Units 1-5)………………………………..…………... 75

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Unit 7 Festivals 81 Lesson 1 Lao traditional festivals …………………………...….. 81 Lesson 2 Chinese astrology …………………………………..… 87

Lesson 3 International festivals ………………………………… 92

Unit 8 Communication 97Lesson 1 Making a phone call …………………………………..97Lesson 2 Sending a letter …………………………………….....102 Lesson 3 Greeting cards ……………………………………..….107

Unit 9 Markets and shopping 112

Lesson 1 Markets in Vientiane …………………………….…..112 Lesson 2 We love shopping ………………………………….. 117 Lesson 3 Spending behaviour …………………… ………….. 122

Unit 10 Sports and games 126

Lesson 1 The 25th SEA games ……………………………… 126Lesson 2 My favourite sport .……………………………….….131 Lesson 3 Big match …………………………………………….138

Unit 11 Revision 143

Review (Units 6-10) ………………………….…………..….143

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Unit 1 1

Lesson 1 My family

In this lesson students will learn to use adjectives of quality to describe their family members.

1. Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases.

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.

Vilay: Have you got any brothers or sisters, Boun? Boun: Yes, I’ve got a sister and a brother.

Vilay: Are you the eldest? Boun: No, I’m the second. My sister Khaykham is the eldest. Actually, I’ve got a photograph of my family. Would you like to see it? Vilay: Yes, very much. Boun: Hmm. I’m sure I’ve got one somewhere. Yes, here it is.

Vilay: Is this your sister on the left? Boun: Yes, and that’s my mother standing in the middle. Vilay: And is this your brother beside your sister? Boun: Yes, that’s my little brother La. Vilay: Hmm. He looks like you. Boun: Yes, I think so, too.

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4. Read Answer the questions.

Is your family big or small? How many people are there in your family?

Read the following text. My family

My name is Kham and I live with my parents. My father’s name is Somchit and my mother’s name is Khaykham. Our family is quite big. I’ve got two sisters — Maly and Chansy, and two brothers — Thong and Deng. We’ve all got dark hair and dark eyes, and we’re all slim, except Thong — he’s quite fat. Maly is tall and very pretty. Deng looks a bit like my father. He’s got a big mouth and small ears. My father’s got short grey hair. Chansy’s got my mother’s personality. She’s quiet and very shy. She’s got short hair with a fringe. My mother has her hair in a bun. My mother’s got two brothers — Uncle Boun and Uncle La. Uncle Boun and Aunt Vanh have got two children, a boy and a girl. Uncle La is only fifteen so he hasn’t got any children but he’s got a puppy. My grandma’s name is Oun. She’s strong and healthy but she has problems with her eyes so she always wears glasses.

5. Read and match Read the text in exercise 4 and match the names with the numbers in the

picture.

Example:1 Khaykham 6 ……………..

2 ……………. 7 …………….. 3 …………… 8 …………….. 4 ……………. 9 …………….. 5 …………….. 10 ……………..

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6. Read and complete Read the text in exercise 4 again and complete the family tree.

Oun (grandfather) …………. Khaykham Boun ………… ..……… ………. Thong ………. ……….. Chansy (son) (daughter) 7. Read and answer

Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1. How many people are there in Kham’s family? ………………………………………………………………………… 2. Is everybody in the family slim? ………………………………………………………………………… 3. What does Somchit look like? ………………………………………………………………………… 4. What is Khaykham’s personality? ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Why does Oun always wear glasses?

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8. Listen and write Listen to the dialogue between Thongda and Kham then write a list of all the family words you hear.

Example: parents, brothers, … ……………………………………………………………………………..…..…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

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9. Grammar note

Exercise 1:

Read the following sentences and choose whether “—’s” is is or has 1. Thong’s quite fat. …is…. 2. Deng’s got big ears ……… 3. My father’s got short grey hair. ……… 4. Chansy’s quiet and very shy. ……… 5. My mother’s got two brothers ……… 6. Uncle La’s only fifteen. ……… 7. My grandmother’s not very old. ……… 8. She’s got problems with her eyes. ………

Exercise 2: Read and complete the sentences, using is, are, has or have.

1. There ______ a lot of people in Kham’s family. 2. Kham ______ got two brothers and two sisters. 3. I don’t ______ any sisters. 4. There ______ nobody at home. 5. My father _______ not in the office. He ________ gone home. 6. My mother ______ very busy. She _______ a lot of work to do. 7. My brother _______ handsome, so he _______ a lot of girlfriends.

10. Read and write Read these adjectives and write their opposites.

1. quiet …noisy…... 2. happy …………… 3. ugly …………… 4. heavy …………… 5. short …………… 6. slim …………… 7. young …………… 8. weak …………… 9. unfriendly …………… 10. curly ……………

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: He is tall = He’s tall ( ) She has long hair = She’s got long hair ( )

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11. Write Write two paragraphs about your family. In the first paragraph, give information about your family members and their names. Example: I’ve got two brothers, Bounthong and Saya …

In the second paragraph, describe their appearances and personalities. Example: Bounthong is quite tall and slim. He looks like my mother… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Puzzle How many family words can you find? How many adjectives can you find that describe people are there? (There are 11 family words and 11 adjectives)

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Lesson 2 Lao Traditional families

In this lesson students learn to use adjectives of quality and family words to describe their family routines.




John, a university student from Australia is asking Kham about the Lao traditional family.

John: Kham, could you tell me about traditional families in Laos?

Kham: Yes, of course. The Lao traditional family is an extended family and it is an important unit.

John: Do both men and women do the same work?

Kham: No, not really. The men usually do most of the heavy work, but the women are expected to do lighter work.

John: And what about the elderly people?

Kham: They stay home and look after the children.

John: That’s interesting.

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- What do you know about traditional families in Laos? - What kind of work do people in the family do?

Read the following text.

The Lao traditional family

The family is an important unit in Laos. There are obligations of mutual help and support towards relatives of both the father and the mother. Work is usually shared among family members according to their age and gender. The men do most of the heavy work on the farm, as well as hunting, building, and fixing tools. Women are expected to do almost all the domestic

tasks such as carrying water and firewood, husking rice, cooking, spinning and weaving, and making clothes. Elderly people do lighter work and child-minding.

Lao children are brought up to be self-reliant from an early age. They learn correct behaviour by watching their elder brothers and sisters. They

also learn important skills from their elders by imitating. Older children have more responsibility than their younger brothers and sisters. All children are expected to obey their elders.

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5. Read and Match

Read the text again and match the Lao meanings in the box with the correct English words and phrases.

1. mutual help = 2. relatives = ………………..

3. domestic task = ……….…….. 4. elderly people = ………….……

5. child-minding = ……………… 6. self-reliant = …………..……

7. obey = .…………….. 8. behaviour = …………..……

9. responsibility = ……………… 10. imitating = ………………..

6. Read and answer

Answer the questions about the reading text. 1. What kinds of work do the men in a Lao traditional family do?

…………………………………………………………………..………… 2. What kinds of work do the women do?

…………………………………………………………………..………… 3. What do the elderly people do?

………………………………………………………………….…………. 4. What do the children learn from their elders?

……………………………………………………………………………. 5. How do they learn?

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7. Listen and complete

Listen to the text and fill in the missing words.

My name is Vannaly, I live in a (1) __________ village in Vientiane province. I am twenty-four and I have three children – one daughter and two sons. My husband’s name is Khamla. He is thirty-six and he is the (2) ____________ son of the family. His two sisters, Chantha and Maly are all (3) _____________ and moved to other villages with their husbands many years ago. They usually come to (4) __________ us in the fields at the time of plantation and cultivation. Our family still lives with my husband’s parents and his younger brother, Bounma. My father-in-law is not healthy and his wife has to look after him and the children as well. We are (5) _____________. My husband and his brother do most of the heavy work on the farm such as ploughing and harrowing, and I have to help them with some (6) ___________ work. A woman’s work in the fields is (7) ___________, but it is not my only work. In the morning I get up and prepare breakfast, walk to the (8) ____________ which is one kilometre away and join my husband and my brother-in-law. They ride there on motorbike. I work with them until three o’clock, and then I collect (9) _____________ to carry home. My children are too (10) ____________ to work on the fields, so they all stay home with their grandparents.

8. Grammar note

Possessive noun - ’s “ of ” 1: My husband’s name is Khamla = The name of

my husband is Khamla. ( ). 2: My son’s wife is my daughter-in-law = The wife of my son is my daughter-in-law.

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Exercise: Complete these sentences.

1. Vannaly is Khamla ……………………. .

2. Chantha and Maly are Vannaly ………………………. .

3. Vannaly is Bounma ………………………… .

4. Khamla’s mother is Vannaly ……………………….. .

5. Bounma is Vannaly ………………………….. .

9. List Read the text in exercise 7 again and list all the family words and adjectives.

Family words: Adjectives:

……..children……….. ………small…………

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10. Write Write a paragraph about what kind of work do you and other people in your

family do. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 3 Modern and traditional families In this lesson students learn o compare modern and traditional families.


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.

Chanthalay is talking with a friend in the office.

Friend: You’re having a workshop in Xiengkhouang, aren’t you?

Chanthalay: Yes, I’m going there tomorrow.

Friend: Who is responsible for the chores in your family when you’re away from home, your mother?

Chanthalay: No. We live in another house. My husband and my daughters do most of the housework. My mother sometimes comes over to help with the washing and ironing.

Friend: And is your husband happy with this?

Chanthalay: Yes. He thinks it’s good for us to help each other in the family.

Friend: It certainly is. The most important thing for the family members is to share love and care, isn’t it?

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Unit 1 12


- How is family life changing in Laos? - How is life in the city different from that in the countryside?


A family in Vientiane

Somphanh and Chanthalay have been married for twelve years. They have two children, one is ten and the other is eight years old. They live in an apartment in Vientiane. The apartment is near Chanthalay’s mother’s house. It is quite large and certainly big enough for the family.

Chanthalay has an important job with the government. She is very busy and often has to travel on business, so she is away from home very often.

Somphanh works as an engineer, so he is less busy than his wife. He can spend more time at home with the children. This means that Somphanh and his children have a lot of responsibilities around the house. They do most of the chores. Chanthalay’s mother sometimes comes over to help with the washing and ironing.

Somphanh does most of the shopping. He goes to the market and cooks for the family almost every day.

5. Read and answer Read the text in exercise 4 and answer the following questions.

1. How long have Somphanh and Chanthalay been married?

……………………………………………………………………………. 2. How many children do they have?

……………………………………………………………………………. 3. How old are they?

……………………………………………………………………………. 4. Where do they live?

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……………………………………………………………………………. 5. Does Chanthalay work for a private company?

……………………………………………………………………………. 6. What is Somphanh’s job?

……………………………………………………………………………. 7. Why does Somphanh have to do most of the chores?

……………………………………………………………………………. 8. Who sometimes comes over to help with the washing and ironing?

……………………………………………………………………………. 9. How often does Somphanh go to the market?

……………………………………………………………………………. 10. Is Somphanh’s family big or small?

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6. Grammar note

7. Ask and answer Ask your partner about family responsibilities (do the laundry, do the washing up … )

Example:

A: Who does most of the cooking in your family?

B: My mother usually does the cooking.

B: What chores do you do for your family?

A: I sometimes do the shopping and gardening.

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8. Listen and complete

Listen to the text and fill in the missing words.

Modern and traditional families

The basic (1) ______ of all societies is the family. The modern family is

different from the (2) ____________ rural family in many ways. For

example, the farming (3) ___________ has always provided everything for its

members – jobs on the (4) ___________, education, and other training.

Things are different in the (5) ___________ family. People work outside the

home. Education is provided by state or private schools.

The size of the family has decreased a lot. (6) ___________ in traditional

families often have many children, because (7) ___________ are needed for

the farm. In modern families, women have fewer children – usually one, two

or three. Many women have jobs, so they have more (8) __________ and

equality both within the (9) ____________ and the society as a whole. One

thing has not (10) ____________. The most important function of the family

is to love and care for all its (11) ______________.

9. Write Find the differences between traditional and modern families from the text in exercise 8 and write the information in the table.

Traditional family Modern family

Work: on family farm outside the home

Education:

Women:

Family size:

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10. Crossword puzzle Across

1. The rural traditional family is …different... from the modern family in many ways.

5. People in modern families have ……………. children than people in traditional families.

6. Women in modern families have more freedom and …………… .

7. People in modern families usually work …………….. the home.

8. All children are expected to ……………. their elders.

9. The ……………. of modern family is smaller than the traditional family.

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2. Women in traditional ……………… often have many children.

3. In rural traditional families workers are …………….. for the farm.

4. There are obligations of ……………… help and support towards relatives.

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Lesson 1 Lao Traditional houses In this lesson students learn to describe a Lao traditional house.




Chamnong invites his friend from school to have lunch with him at home.

Chamnong: Deng, would you like to go to my house for lunch?

Deng: I’d love to. Where’s your house, Chamnong?

Chamnong: It’s quite near our school. It’s a Lao-style traditional house.

Deng: Is it large?

Chamnong: No, it isn’t. But it’s big enough for my family.

Deng: Are there any trees?

Chamnong: Yes. We have tamarind, mango and coconut trees, and there are also some banana plants.

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Unit 2 17

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4. Read Look at the picture.

- What style is the house? - What is the woman under the house doing? - What are the things labeled in English words called in Lao? Now read the following text.

My house thatched roof

My name is Chamnong. I’m sixteen, and I live in Pakse with my

parents. We have a Lao-style traditional house.

Our house is made of wood. It has a thatched roof, and it’s built on

stilts about two metres high. There’s a large veranda at the front where we

eat, receive guests, and relax. A lot of activities take place under the house.

For example, my mother has a loom and she weaves fabrics there. My sister

and I like playing there because it’s cool and shady.

There are some fruit trees around the house. We have tamarind,

mango and coconut trees, and banana plants. Along the fence at the front,

there are some flowers. The toilet is outside the house, and there’s a well by

the fence. Next to the well, there’s a place where we can take a shower.

The house is not very big, but it is big enough for my family. Because

the house is surrounded by trees, it’s shady and cool. I like living there.

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5. Match

Write the correct word under each picture.

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6. Read and answer

Read the text in exercise 4 and answer the following questions.

1. What is Chamnong’s house made of? …………………………………………………………………………… 2. What do they use the veranda for?

…………………………………………………………………………… 3. Where is the toilet?

…………………………………………………………………………… 4. Where do they get water from?

…………………………………………………………………………… 5. Why is Chamnong’s house cool and shady?

……………………………………………………………………………

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7. Listen and write Listen to the text and write the number from 1 to 6 in the right order.

The sticky rice basket is made of bamboo. It is used for keeping sticky rice.

1 The mortar is made of stone and the pestle is made of wood. They are used for crushing food.

The chopping board is made of wood. It is used for chopping food on.

The pan is made of aluminium, and is used for cooking food.

The bowl can be made of clay or plastic. It is used for serving soup.

The stool is made of rattan. It is used for sitting on.

8. Read and translate Read the information about the utensils in exercise 5 and translate into Lao.

1. . .

2. …………………………………………………………………….

……………………………….……………………………………

3. …………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………….……………………………

4. …………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………….………………………………

5. …………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………….……………………………

6. …………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………….…………………………

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9. Grammar note

Exercise:

Rewrite these sentences.

1. You chop food on a chopping board.

………………………………………………………….

2. You keep sticky rice in a basket.

………………………………………………………….

3. You crush chillies with a mortar and a pestle.

………………………………………………………….

4. You write on paper. .…………………………………………………………. 5. You weave fabrics with a loom. …………………………………………………………..

10. Write

Describe a traditional Lao house that you have ever seen or visited.

………………………………………………………………………………..

………..………………………………………………………………………

……………..…………………………………………………………………

…………………..……………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………….…………….…

………………………………………………………………………..………

………………………………………………………………………………..

Look at these sentences: You sit on a stool. A stool is used for sitting on. You write with a pen. A pen is used for writing with. You live in a house. A house is used for living in.

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Lesson 2 Modern houses In this lesson students learn to describe a modern house.




3. Listen and practise

Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs.

Chamnong is talking to his classmate, Deng, about their three day-holiday.

Deng: So, what do you think you’ll do during the long weekend?

Chamnong: I’d like to visit my uncle in Vientiane Capital.

Deng: Do you usually visit your uncle?

Chamnong: Yes, quite often. I always stay with him when I go there,

because his house is in the centre of town, and it’s very

convenient to travel in a big city like Vientiane.

Deng: Is it a modern house?

Chamnong: Yes, it is.

convenient brick yard tile ( / ) glass window concrete decorate , flower pot stove fridge cover with CD player sink stereo

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4. Read Look at the picture.

- What style is the house? - Is it the same or different style from yours?

Now read the following text.

Uncle Khamta’s house Chamnong has a three day-holiday, and he

comes to visit his uncle in Vientiane Capital. Uncle Khamta’s house is in the centre of town. The house is quite big. It is made of bricks with tiled roof and glass windows. On the first floor, there is a large living room, a bathroom, a dining room and a modern kitchen with a very nice stove, a fridge and a sink to wash dishes.

On the second floor, there are two small bedrooms with a veranda and a large bedroom with a European style toilet inside. Next to the house, there is a garage to park the car. In front of the house, there is a small yard which is covered with concrete and decorated with some beautiful flower pots.

5. Read and label Read the text in exercise 4 and write the correct word or phrase in each box.

1

2

3

4

5

67 yard8

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6. Read and answer Read the text in exercise 4 and answer the following questions.

1. Where is Uncle Khamta’s house?

…………………………………………………………. 2. What is the roof made of?

…………………………………….…………………… 3. What are the walls made of?

……………………………………………………… 4. How many rooms are there in the house?

…………………………………………………………. 5. Are the bathrooms outside or inside the house?

………………………………………………………….. 6. Why does Uncle Khamta put the flower pots in the yard?

………………………………………………………….

7. Grammar note

there s (there is = ) :

- There’s a European style toilet inside the house.

there are ( ) :

- There are two bedrooms on the first floor.

there is

there are:

- There is a bathroom and two bedrooms. ( )

- There are two bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Exercise:

Complete these sentences using there is or there are.

1. In the dining room, ____________ a dining table and some chairs. 2. ____________ some shelves and a wardrobe along the wall. 3. In the living room, ____________ six armchairs and a table. 4. ____________ a flower pot next to the garage. 5. In the kitchen, ___________ a nice stove, a fridge and a sink. 6. ____________a CD player on the small round table at the corner.

8. Read and translate

Read these sentences and translate them into Lao.

1. It is a modern house which is made of bricks.

…………………………………………………………………… 2. On the second floor, there are two small bedrooms and a bathroom.

…………………………………………………………………… 3. There’s a television and a stereo in the living room.

…………………………………………………………………… 4. In the kitchen, there’s a fridge with a vase of flowers on it.

……………………………………………………………………

9. Listen and tick

Listen and tick the correct answer.

1. a. The apartment is in Vientiane. b. The apartment is in Bangkok.

2. a. There are six armchairs in the living room. b. There are six armchairs in the bedroom.

3. a. The cupboard is next to the door. b. The cupboard is opposite the door.

4. a. There’s a television next to the cupboard. b. There’s a radio next to the cupboard.

5. a. There are two bedrooms in the apartment. b. There are three bedrooms in the apartment.

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6. a. The bathroom is between the bedrooms. b. The bathroom is between the bedroom and the living room.

7. a. The kitchen is on the right of the living room. b. The kitchen is on the left of the living room.

10. Ask and answer

Take turns to ask and answer these questions.

A: Do you live in a house or an apartment?

B: I live in ……………………………………………….

A: Is it traditional or modern style?

B: It’s ……………………………………………………

A: How many rooms are there in the house? What are they?

B: ……………………………………………………….

A: What do you have in your living room?

B: ………………………………………………………..

A: Are there any garages?

B: ……………………………………………………….

A: Is there a garden?

B: ………………………………………………………..

11. Write

Describe a modern house that you have seen or visited.

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

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HOUSE FOR RENT In the centre of town

Phone Mr.Phouy:020 22255588

Lesson 3 Looking for an accommodation

In this lesson students learn to compare modern and traditional houses.




3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Susan has come to work in Laos and she wants to rent a house. She saw the advertisement in a shop window, so she telephones the landlord about the house.

Susan: Hello. Could I speak to Mr. Phouy please? Phouy: Yes, speaking.

Susan: I saw the advertisement about your house. Could you tell me about it?

Phouy: Yes. What would you like to know? Susan: Well, how big is it?

Phouy: It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s fully furnished, and it has air-conditioners and hot water.

Susan: Is internet accessible? Phouy: Yes, it is. Susan: It sounds interesting. Could I come and have a look?

Phouy: Certainly.

rent advertisement landlord fully furnished air-conditioner ceiling fan freshly painted classic , security system accessible

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4. Read Answer the following questions.

- Have you ever rented a house? - Where can you find information about renting? Read the following advertisements.

+ brick and tile house Pakse+ 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

+ modern kitchen and dining room + large living room + big garage + air-conditioners, ceiling fans + close to shops and transport

Luang Prabang + quiet place

+ 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans. + traditional kitchen & bathroom + large veranda with dining-living areas

+ wonderful yard and flowers garden + 15 minutes drive to town + beautiful new apartment + freshly painted Vientiane + 1 bedroom, air-conditioners + tidy kitchen and bathroom + nice living room + security system + very close to shops, transport and school

Contact: Mr. Phouy: 020 22255588

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5. Read and complete

Read the advertisements in exercise 4 again and complete these sentences.

1. The house is in___________.

2. It is made of___________ and___________.

3. There’s a ________living room and a ______ garage.

4. It has both air-conditioners and ____________ fans.

5. It is close to the ________ and ____________.

6. The house is in __________________.

7. It is in a ____________ place.

8. It takes _____________ to get to the town.

9. There is a _________ yard and _______ ________.

10. There are ceiling fans and there are ___ _______.

11. The apartment is in _________________.

12. It is in a busy and convenient __________.

13. The apartment is beautiful and __________.

14. It has a ______________ system.

15. There is only one _________, a bathroom, a ________ and a ________.

6. Look and say

Look at the chart below and compare two things.

Example: The house in Pakse is bigger than the apartment in Vientiane.

The apartment in Vientiane is more modern than the house in Pakse.

PS.(Pakse)

LP. (Luang Prabang)

VT.(Vientiane)

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The house in PS

is

biggersafercoolerquietermore beautifulmore modernmore classicmore convenient

than

the apartment in VT.

The house in LP the house in PS.

The apartment in VT the house in LP.

7. Grammar note Comparative of adjective:

Adjective of 1 syllable add -er Adjective of 2 or more syllables use this form:

Adjectives Comparatives large - larger than nice - nicer than safe - safer than

Adjectives Comparatives modern - more modern than beautiful - more beautiful than dangerous - more dangerous than

Spelling consonant + y becomes –ier: happy - happier than pretty - prettier than Double the final consonant when there is a single vowel before it: big - bigger than ; red - redder than

Exercise 1: Choose the correct form of the adjectives.

1. The house in Pakse is nicer than/more nice than the apartment.

2. The houses are expensiver than/more expensive than the apartment.

3. The traditional house is quieter than/more quiet than the modern house.

4. The apartment is conveniencer than/more convenient than the house in LP.

5. The house in LP is cooler than/more cool than the one in PS.

6. The houses are larger than/more large than the apartment.

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Exercise 2: Complete the sentences, using the comparative of adjectives given.

1. The apartment in Vientiane is (new) _ newer_ than the house in Pakse.

2. The house in Pakse is (close) ____________ to the shops than the house in Luang Prabang.

3. The house in Luang Prabang is (classic) __________ than the apartment.

4. The apartment is (safe) ____________ than the two houses.

5. The apartment is in a (busy) ________ and (convenient)____________ place than the two houses.

6. The house in Pakse is (modern) ________ than the one in Luang Prabang.

8. Listen and tick Listen and tick the correct answers.

1. a. House A is next to House B. b. House A is far from House B.

2. a. House A is big and new. b. House A is big and old.

3. a. House A has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. b. House A has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

4. a. House B has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. b. House B has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

5. a. House A has a tidy and modern kitchen. b. House A has a tidy and traditional kitchen.

9. Write Use the comparative to write six sentences comparing the traditional and the modern houses. 1. …………………………………………………………………………… 2. …………………………………………………………………………… 3. …………………………………………………………………………… 4. …………………………………………………………………………… 5. …………………………………………………………………………… 6. ……………………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 1 School timetable

In this lesson student will learn about school subjects and prepositions.

1. Vocabulary

Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases.



3. Listen and practise Listen to the teacher and practise the dialogue in pairs.

A: Hello. How are you? B: I’m fine, thank you. A: Are you a new student here? B: Yes, I am in year five. A: Do you have a timetable already? B: Yes, I do. A: What do you have on Monday morning? B: Oh. I have geography at nine and then physics for two hours. A: I think you’ll enjoy your study. B: Sure.

interest hobby music lover xylophone pop music keen on ( ) art woodcarving prefer builder , science badminton volleyball basketball the best paint

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4. Match Choose Lao words from the box to match with the English words.

1. maths __ 7. history __

2. physics __ 8. Lao __

3. chemistry __ 9. civics __

4. biology __ 10. meetings __

5. foreign language__ 11. literature __

6. geography __ 12. free period__

5. Listen and complete Listen to the conversation and complete the timetable below.

Period Time Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 1 8:00-8:50 2 9:00-9:50 geography

BREAK3 10:10-11:00 physics chemistry literature 4 11:10-12:00 physics chemistry

LUNCH5 13:30-14:20 biology civics 6 14:30-15:20 biology civics meeting

BREAK7 15:40- 16:30 Extra curriculum activities

6. Ask and answer Ask and answer questions using information in the timetable above. Example:When do we have geography? - On Monday and Thursday at nine o’clock. When do we have ………? - On …………… What do we have on Friday morning? - Geography, … What do we have on …? -………………

a. g. b. h. c. i. d. j. e. k. f. l.

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7. Read and answer Answer the questions.

- What’s your hobby? - Do you play the guitar? Read the following text.

Khampheng is a year five student at Vientiane Secondary School. She has a lot of different interests and hobbies. She really likes sports. Her favourite sport is badminton, but she also likes volleyball and basketball. Khampheng is a music lover. She enjoys playing the guitar, xylophone and other Lao musical instruments. She is also keen on arts. She paints pictures and does woodcarving, but she really prefers painting to woodcarving.

She is very interested in foreign languages. She would like to study English and French. She also likes maths very much because she knows that it’s important. She’s very interested in history, geography and sciences. Answer the questions

1. What year is Khampheng studying at Vientiane Secondary School?

………………………………………………………………………… 2. What kind of musical instruments does Khampheng enjoy playing?

………………………………………………………………………… 3. Can she play the guitar or not?

…………………………………………………………………………

4. What does it mean, she prefers painting to woodcarving?

…………………………………………………………………………

5. Why does she like maths very much?

…………………………………………………………………………

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8. Read and write Read the passage again and write down the words in the right columns:

School subjects Musical instruments Sports

9. Grammar note Using prepositions: at, in, on. Remember:

Prepositions Use Examples

at for time at eleven o’clock at half past eight

in for parts of the day for months and years

in the morning in the afternoonin August in 1997

on for days on Wednesday on Monday morning

Note: some useful words talking about time: all morning the first period the first two periods from two o’clock to four o’clock before the break the fourth and the fifth periods after lunch for two hours

Exercise: Complete the sentences using in, on or at.

1. I study English _________ Thursdays and Saturdays. 2. I’ll see you ________ 10 o’clock________ Saturday. 3. We’re going to have a maths test ________ the morning. 4. I was born ________ 1981. 5. My birthday is ________ April. 6. We have geography ________ 8 o’clock ________ Monday morning. 7. Maly always visits me ________ weekends. 8. My father and I never leave home ________ noon.

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9. My boss is hurried to work ________ the afternoon time. 10. In the meeting, we agree to finish ________ an hour and a half.

10. Read and write Read the passage below and write the number in the box to answer the questions.

1My name is Kham. 2I’m from Vientiane Capital and I live in

Saythany District. 3I’m a student at DoneNoun Secondary School. I study

English in my free time. 4I speak Lao and a little English. 5I want to learn

English for my job. 6I have a big family. I have three brothers and one sister. 7My father is a builder. My mother is a housewife. My brothers and my

sister are students. 8My brothers are 14, 13, and 10, and my sister is 6. 9I’m

19. 10I like music, cinema and sports. I watch football on TV with my family

every Saturday.

Questions:a. Do you have a big family? f. What are your interests? b. How old are you? g. Why do you want to learn English? c. Where are you from? h. What do the people in your family do? d. What’s your name? i. What languages do you speak? e. What do you do? j. How old are your brothers and sisters?

11. Write Write five sentences about your own school timetable. Example:

We have history for two hours on Thursday morning. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

1

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Lesson 2 School disciplines In this lesson students will learn about school disciplines and the first conditional.



Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher. 3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs.

Khampheng: Hello. You’re new here, aren’t you? My name’s Khampheng. Vandy: Hello. I’m Vandy. Khampheng: Vandy, do you know the school rules that we have to follow? Vandy: No. I don’t know all of them exactly. Khampheng: You know, if you don’t wear your uniform to school, you will

lose 10 points Vandy: Sure. We are students, we must wear uniforms. Khampheng: If you speak or talk impolitely at school, you will lose 40 points. Vandy: Oh, really. I have to be careful when I talk to people. Khampheng: Another rule, you will lose 100 points if you destroy things

rule discipline break - ( )

penalty(ies) system lose - uniform prohibit miss - ( / ) drop rubbish jewelry politely cheat destroy helmet pierce ( ) behave ethnicity play cards drugs bring , weapon fight trade deduct ( ) damage final guide illegal valuable concern(ed) steal penalize traffic rules national anthem mobile phone saluting the flag -

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at school. Vandy: I agree with you. That’s very important to care about

things. Khampheng: OK. I think it’s time to go. See you next time. Vandy: OK. Thank you very much for your advice. See you. Bye.

4. Read All schools have rules. If students break the rules, they will be penalized. Schools in the Lao PDR have a system of discipline points.

Each student starts the school year with 600 points. If a student breaks a rule, he / she will lose some points. The teacher will inform the student if the teacher deducts his/her points. When the student loses 100 points, the teacher invites the student’s parents to school. The parents and teacher discuss the way to help the student. If the student loses 600 points, he / she will have to repeat the class.

Here are some penalties for rule-breaking at secondary schools:

- Miss an activity lose 10 points - Not wear uniform - Come to school late - Miss saluting the flag lose 20 points - Have long hair (boys) - Drop rubbish in the school yard

- Use mobile phone during learning hour - Speak or talk impolitely at school lose 40 points - Cannot sing the national anthem lose 50 points - Wear jewelry to school - Cheat during a test - Destroy things at school - Have your ears pierced(boys) lose 100 points - Smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol - Behave badly at home - Say bad things to others, especially the ethnic groups - Play cards lose 200 points - Take drugs

- Break the traffic rules lose 300 points

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- Bring weapons to school - Fight lose 400 points - Guide friends to do bad things such as illegal trade

and damage traditions lose 500 points - Have drugs concerned from up to 1 pill - Steal valuable things lose 600 points

5. Match Find and match English phrases from the table above with Lao phrases.

Example: - behave badly at home

1. --....................................................................................... 2. ......................................................................................... 3. ................................................................... 4. ............................................................................. 5. ....................................................................... 6. , ............................................ 7. ................................................................... 8. ................................................................ 9. ........................................................................................ 10. ..............................................................

6. Grammar note

1. Look at these sentences:You must wear a uniform. You must not smoke cigarettes. Remember : must =

must not =

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2. Look at these sentences: (first conditional tense)

If you don’t wear a uniform, you will lose 10 points.

You will lose 100 points if you smoke cigarettes.

7. Write Choose five rules from the table, and write two sentences about each rule.

Example:

You must not smoke cigarettes. If you smoke cigarettes, you will lose 100 points.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Read and complete Read and complete the sentences below.

Vongdeuane’s aunt has just given her some money. She’s thinking about what to buy.

1. If I ______ a DVD player, ______ ______ spend most of my money.

2. The whole family ______ be happy ______ I buy the DVD player.

3. I’ll have half my money left ______ ______ ______ a new bike.

If + S + present tense… S + will + infinitive…

S + will + infinitive If + S + present tense

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4. ___ ___ ____ a new bike, I ____ spend a lot of money on bicycle repairs.

5. ______ ______ buy new furniture, my room ______ look much better.

6. _____ _____ _____ a DVD player, it ______ help me learn English. (DVD = Digital Video Disc)

9. Read and write Read the following sentences. They all have wrong spelling words. Rewrite them correctly.

1. This is a photo of my freind, Chanthy.

……………………………………………………………………………... 2. She’s 18 and she lives in Vientiane Capital. She studys physics at the

National University of Laos. ……………………………………………………………………………...

3. She has short black hair and dark eyes. She is inteligent and funny, but sometimes she’s a bit sad, too. ……………………………………………………………………………...

4. She loves music and she likes writting songs.

…………………………………………………………………………….. 5. She can play the guitar very well, and she has a beautifull voice.

…………………………………………………………………………….. 6. I like her because she’s allways there when I need her.

……………………………………………………………………………..

10. Game Play this game round the class. If you make a mistake you will be out of the game. Student 1: If I go to school, I will wear my school uniform. Student 2: If I wear my school uniform, I will not lose 10 points. Student 3: If I don’t lose 10 points, I will…

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Lesson 3 School activities In this lesson students will learn about school activities.


2. Listen and repeatListen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher.


A: What do we have to do after the class?

B: We have to clean our classroom and water the flowers.

A: Do you play any sports?

B: Yes, I play football.

A: But for me, I sometimes spend my time playing volleyball.

B: In our school, do we have sports competition between classes?

A: Sure. We have sports competition twice a week.

B: Can I become a member of the sports club?

A: Yes, certainly.

B: Can I go and get the application form today?

A: That’s great. It will be nice for you.

B: Thank you. I have to go.

social study art draw - summer time - competition butcher’s shop bookstore mechanic application form repair canteen club

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4. Grammar note The present continuous tense: S + am/is/are + Verb-ing + object I am

(not)

working.eating.

He She It

is

We You They

are having dinner.doing homework.watching television.

Questions with short answers:

Am I workingeating ? Yes,

No,

I am. ’m not.

Is he she it

he she it

is. isn’t.

Are we you they

having dinnerdoing homeworkwatching television

we you they

are. aren’t.

5. Ask and answer Ask and answer the questions about the picture in pairs.

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Example:

A: What are the teachers doing outside the classroom? B: They are talking together.

1. A: What are the students doing in the classroom? B: ……………......….……………………………

2. A: Are the boys drinking water at the canteen? B: ………………...……………………………….

3. A: What is the man doing in the school yard? B: ………………...……………………………….

4. A: Where are the three girls sitting? B: …………………………………………………

6. Write Look at the picture. Write eight sentences about the picture using the present continuous tense. Example: A man is cleaning the school yard.

7. Read and answer Read the passage and answer the questions below.

Somchanh Somchanh is fifteen. He goes to Vientiane high school. He lives in the same village as Chandy and Bounmy. Somchanh’s Dad is working in a butcher’s shop, and his mother is studying to be a teacher. At high school, Somchanh studies many subjects e.g. maths, English, science and social studies. Now he is learning how to draw in art class. He and his friends are the members of the school football team. They play football in the summer time. Somchanh likes working in the school library where there are many books to read in his free time. Questions:1. Which school does Somchanh go to? …………………………………………………………..……………… 2. Where does he live? ………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Where is his dad working? ………………………………………………………………………….. 4. What subjects does he study at high school? ………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Why does Somchanh like working in the school library? …………………………………………………………………………..

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8. Match Match the words in the box with the pictures. 1. football 2. _____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________

5. ____________ 6. _____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. Practise

Use the activities in Exercise 8 to ask and answer questions. Example: A: What is the man in picture 5 doing?

B: He is playing badminton. A: Are the boys in picture 1 playing tennis? B: No, they aren’t.

10. Read and complete Read and complete the following sentences.

Example: The boys are in the yard. They are running around the school.

1. Sports are good activities. People are ………………………………..

2. A man is Mr. Somdy. He is …………………………………………..

3. The teacher is at the table. She is …………………………………..…

4. The girls are at the canteen. They are …………………………………

5. Learning is better than the other things. I’m …………………………

volleyball table tennis chess footballbadminton petangue basketball sepaktakraw

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Lesson 1 Pets In this lesson students will learn about the different kinds of pets.

1. Vocabulary: Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases.



Vanh: My favourite pet is my dog. Its name is Rex. It’s so cute. I’d like to have more dogs if I lived in a bigger house.

Sack: How many dogs do you wish to have?

Vanh: Well, three dogs would be good. I’ll look after them and train them properly, so I can have very good dogs.

Sack: Three dogs would eat a lot. I like cats more than dogs. If I had a pet, it would be a cat.

pet friendly

personality aggressive / kind useful

intelligent trusted

properly aquarium unusual feather ( ) cute look after

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Vanh: Why? I think dogs are more intelligent and friendlier than cats. They 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.

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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.

1_____________ 2_____________ 3______________

4_____________ 5_____________ 6______________

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7. Read and answer Read the following sentences and write “T” for true and “F” for false sentences.

Example:Dogs are popular pets in Laos. ___ T ___

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. ________

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.

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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? dogs, cats, fish How many dogs (cats…) do you have?

2 dogs, 2 cats, 5 fish

What’s your favourite pet? dogs, fish

Why do you like 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…..

10. Write Look at the pictures and write one paragraph (6-8 sentences) about Pheng’s favourite pets.

Pheng has birds,……………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 2 Wild animals In this lesson students will learn about the different kinds of birds.




3. Listen and practiseListen 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.

wild animal climate

species pleasure

grain breed

insect fall out worm grow

reptile extinct protected nature

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4. Match Match the words with their definitions.

Example: (1-b) 1. species a. animals live in the nature, not with people.

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?

Birds There are thousands of different kinds of birds in the world. Different species eat different kinds of food. Some eat fruits and grains; some eat insects, worms or snails; some eat fish; some larger birds eat 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.

a gull

an ostrich

a penguin

an albatross

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All birds have feathers. Large feathers on the 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.

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………………………………………………………

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. ________

a worm

insect

a snail grain

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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.

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.

sea breed feathers insects extinct protected

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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 ………………………………………………..

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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.




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.

traditional field crow design vulture hurry up

paint pour / point proverb decide an essay land morale

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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.

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.

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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.

6. Read and answer Read the text again and write “T” for true and “F” for false sentences.

Example:

In the old time, the crow was white. ___ T ___

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. ________

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7. Read and match Read the proverbs and match them with the meanings.

Example: (1-f) 1. Practice makes perfect. a. D

2. Every dog has its day. b. .

3. A rotten fish in a pot spoils a whole lot. c. D

4. Kill two birds with one stone. d. .

5. He is not the only fish in the sea. e. , .

6. When the cat is away, the mice will play. f. , D

………………………………………………………………………………..

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?

, .

2. Do you know any other proverbs?

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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.

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plumber cleaner stethoscope electrician athlete waitress lawyer business person criminal shop assistant equipment police officer government official construction worker

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.


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.

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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?


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.

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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.

…………………………………………………………………………. .

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6. Grammar Note

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.

We use “could” or “might” when we are not sure about something:

She could be a business person.

She might be a government official.

We use “must” and “can’t” when we are sure about something:

He must be a doctor.

He can’t be a police officer.

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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…………………………………….

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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.


3. Listen and practise Listen and repeat after the teacher, then practise the dialogue in pairs.

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.

interview principal apply workshop trainer abroad Department of Education and Sports

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Khamchanh: How long have you worked there?

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?

…………………………………………………………………………

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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?

…………………………………………………………………………

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.

I was in Pakse for two weeks.

past now future 2 weeks

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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. 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)

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)

past now future

2 weeks

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C. Write the correct words into the blanks. When you have finished, check your answer with your friends.

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 had your car …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………………………

I have been here for 5 years. 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………………………………………………..………………..

…………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………..

Infinitive past tense past participle

1. be _____________ ______________

2. come _____________ ______________

3. buy _____________ ______________

4. drink _____________ ______________

5. drive _____________ ______________

6. get _____________ ______________

7. go _____________ ______________

8. eat _____________ ______________

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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.


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.

veterinary science volunteer

biologist experience

author active ,

good at creative

politic librarian ( ) IT( Information Technology)

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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?

…………………………………………………………………………

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5. Read Answer the questions

- What are your favourite subjects?

- What would you like to do when you finish your high school?


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.

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.

When I …….……secondary school, I ……………

to study at the Faculty of …………….……. and

Architecture at the National University. When I

graduate from University, I want to be an

……..………. and work in a design company.

would like Engineering good at engineer finish

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2. Sengphachanh wants to be a ……………… of English.

She wants to go back to her ………..…… to teach the

children there. When she leaves secondary school, she

will………..…….to study at the………………University

in the ……… of Letters.

3. I am….….……. in Information …….….… and

math. I think when I leave secondary school, I will

continue my………….……. at the National

University. I want to be an Information

Technology…….……. and teach secondary school

students outside the ……………..

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.

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………….…

………………………………………………………………………………….

hometown teacher continue National Faculty

city Technology study teacher interested

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9. Write Write about what you are good/bad at, interested in and what you want to do

when you leave secondary school.

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

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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.

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.

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4. If my friends ………….. (come)to my birthday party, I ………….. (be) 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.

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5. Write Compare the pictures using the adjectives given to write sentences.

Example:

Big Savannakhet is bigger than Bokeo.

cheap

1. ………………………………………………………………………

safe 2. ………………………………………………………………………

quiet

3. ………………………………………………………………………

Convenient 4. ………………………………………………………………………….

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6. Complete 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. , 10 .

……………………………………………………………………………

2. , 50 .

……………………………………………………………………………

3. 600 .

……………………………………………………………………………

4. .

……………………………………………………………………………

5. .

……………………………………………………………………………

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8. Puzzle

Use the comparative of adjectives to complete the puzzle 1

3

2

4

6 7 8

9 10 5

11

12l a r g e r

13

Down

1. Our old rug was soft, but our new rug is ….... 2. Yesterday it was warm, but today it’s …..….. 3. Their new house is small, but their old house was………..……… 4. Tom’s new tie is fancy, but his son’s tie is……………… 5. My old tennis racket was light, but my new tennis racket is ………… 6. Bananas were cheap last week, but this week they’re………………9. The chili we ate last week was hot, but this chili is ……………….10. This picture is ugly, but that picture is…..…

Across

4. My neighbor upstairs is friendly

but my neighbor downstairs is ……………….. 7. Their baby is cute, but my baby is ……………… 8. Kham’s blue dress is pretty, but her green dress is………… 11. This bicycle is fast, but that bicycle is ……………….. 12. My old house was large, but my new house is …………. 13. Your dishwasher is quiet, but My dishwasher is……………

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9. Play a Hangman gameUse 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…

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Lesson 1 Lao traditional festivals In this lesson students will learn about Lao traditional festivals.




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.

alms participate in around / practise / bank relate to boat represent chant / river / cloth rower colourful scarf / strip viewer / fringe neighbouring organize paddle ສ.ວ

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Khai: Yes, sure! I’ll take my camera with me. 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.

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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?

………………………………………………………………………………

5. Read and complete Read and complete the text below using the words from the box.

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)…………….….

nice temple river chants alms colourful team neighbouring boats eight

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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.

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.

………………………………………………………………………………

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7. Read and match

Read and match the English words with Lao meanings.

1. temple…c……. a.

2. religion…….. b.

3. festival ………. c.

4. celebrate………. d. /

5. Boat Racing festival……… e.

6. Buddhist Lent festival………. f.

7. decorate………. g.

8. rower………. h.

9. paddle……… i.

10. viewer………. j.

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…………………………………………………………

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9. Find and circle Circle the words: paddle, start, rower, race, boat, religion, temple, festival

f t e m p l e o r e l i g i o n o l s t a r t e w b i t s o f t e o t a i d o t r a c e t v n e o t r o a d a r p a d d l e s l

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Lesson 2 Chinese astrology In this lesson students will learn to describe people’s characteristics.




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.

accept confident noticeable / represent unpredictable analytical criticize persistent argue practical /

prophet energetic entertaining risk investor sincere truthful reliable include inquisitive charming conservative active self-indulgent outspoken solve depressed astrology luxury weakness

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Kham: How do you know?

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?


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.

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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.

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?

………………………………………………………………………………

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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?

………………………………………………………………………………


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.

…………………………………………………………………..……….. 3. They / parties and / taking risks / love.

……………………………………………………………………………

active friends problem interested laugh clever money looks plans nice

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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.

2. prophet ……….. b.

3. prophecy ……….. c.

4. energetic ……….. d.

5. generous ……….. e.

6. appreciate ……….. f.

8. Write Write about your own characteristics.

Example: I love jokes. I am brave… …………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 3 International festivals In this lesson students will learn about some international festivals.



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

their ancestors. Chin Tao: 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.

altar first-footer ancestor gathering / offerings / coal Hogmanay last mistletoe piece / expanded firework / spirits strangers tourism industry wealthy

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4. Read and answer Answer the questions - What do you know about Chinese New Year? - What do you know about International New Year?


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

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Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish New Year song. The first person who

comes into the house after midnight is called the first-footer. Scottish people

believe they will have good luck for the next year if the first-footer is a

healthy and wealthy dark-haired man who carries a piece of coal and a piece

of mistletoe (a special plant).

Questions:

1. How long does Chinese New Year last?

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. How many kinds of food do people prepare for offerings?

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. Where do they place offerings?

……………………………………………………………………………… 4. What do people do at night?

……………………………………………………………………………… 5. What do Chinese people do on the second day of the festival?

……………………………………………………………………………… 6. What is the name of Scottish New Year?

………………………………………………………………………………

5. Listen and complete Listen to the teacher and fill in the missing words.

My friend Chin Tao (1) …………..… in Vientiane Capital. Every year,

he (2) ……....….. his Chinese New Year because it is very (3) ….………..

for him. The New Year starts at the end of January or February, depending

on the (4) ……….…… calendar. In the preparation for the celebration, he

cleans his (5) …………. and prepares special food. He sometimes buys new

things like clothes and furniture to (6) ………..…in the New Year. He

decorates a special table for placing the (7) …………..…… for his ancestors.

During the day of the first day, he (8) ………….......…. friends and

neighbours to have lunch at his house. In the evening, his family has (9)

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……….…… together. After dinner, he gives red envelopes with money

inside to his children. At night, he lights (10) ………..…… to welcome the

spirits of his ancestors. Chin Tao always invites his friends to have lunch

with his family every year.

6. Rearrange Put the following words/phrases in correct sentences

1. has /A tourism industry / across / spread / the world.

…………………………………………………………………………… 2. People / places / have visited / different. …………………………………………………………………………… 3. offerings / People / different / make / five /of /at least / kinds of food. …………………………………………………………………………… 4. the / offerings / They / place / on / a / specially decorated / table. …………………………………………………………………………… 5. They / New Year / celebrate / the / at home. …………………………………………………………………………… 6. are / All / welcome / friends and strangers. …………………………………………………………………………… 7. the clock / Everybody / the seconds / watches / and counts down. …………………………………………………………………………… 8. stand / in / a circle / join hands and sing / Auld Lang Syne / They. ……………………………………………………………………………

7. Read and match Read and match the English words with Lao meanings.

1. chase …b… a.

2. firework ……. b.

3. ancestor ……. c. /

4. offerings ……. d.

5. prepare ……. e.

6. furniture ……. f. /

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8. Write Make sentences by using the words given.

1. (picnic)……………………….……………………………………………

2. (watch) ……………………………………………………………………

3. (visit) ……………………………..….……………………………………

4. (decorate) …...…………………….………………………………………

5. (start) ………………………………...……………………………………

6. (prepare) …………………………………...……………………………

9. Sing Listen and repeat after the teacher. Then sing the song together.

Auld Lang Syne

Should old acquaintance be forgot

And never brought to mind

Should old acquaintance be forgot

For the sake of auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear

For auld lang syne

We’ll take a cup of kindness yet

For the sake of auld lang syne

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Lesson 1 Making a phone call In this lesson students will learn about making a phone call.




Anna is a tourist visiting Laos for the first time. She has a host family in Luang Prabang. She wants to make a phone call to the host family from a hotel in Vientiane, but she doesn’t know how to make it. So, she asks the hotel’s receptionist for help.

Anna: Excuse me, I have a problem about making a call. Could you do me a favour?

Receptionist: Yes, of course. Where are you calling? Anna: I’m calling my host family in Luang Prabang. Receptionist: Do you have their phone numbers? Anna: Yes. Here they are - 242478 and 23033480. Receptionist: That’s great. Will you use your mobile phone?

area access number area code mobile phone dial digit for instance necessary oversea plus / process / local number

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Anna: Sorry, I don’t have a mobile phone. Can I call from my room? Receptionist: Of course, you can. But you will be charged when you check out. Anna: That will be fine. How do I make the call? Receptionist: Ok. You need to dial the provincial access number and area code first, and then their number.

Anna: Mmm! What are they? Receptionist: It’s 0 for all provincial access, and 71 for the Luang Prabang area code or 20 for mobile phone.

Anna: So, I have to dial 0 + 71 + 242478 or 0 + 20 + 23033480. Is that right?

Receptionist: Yes. That’s right. Anna: Thank you very much for your kind help. Receptionist: That’s my pleasure.

4. Complete and practise Complete the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Jose: Excuse me! Could you do me (1)… ……………….? Guest: Yes, of course. What’s the matter? Jose: I have a problem about making (2)…… ……… ……. Guest: Oh! Really? Who are you (3) ……………… ?

Jose: I’m calling my friend In (4)………………...province.

Guest: Do you have her (5)……………………? Jose: Yes. Here it is.

Guest: Mm! This is her home number. Will you use your mobile phone? Jose: Yes, but I don’t know how.

Guest: Ok. You need to dial the provincial (6)…………..number and area (7)…………….. first and then this number.

Jose: What are the numbers? Guest: It’s 0 for all provincial access and (8) ……….. for (9)………… area code. Jose: So, I have to dial (10)………………. . Is that right? Guest: Yes. That’s right. Jose: Thank you very much for your help. Guest: You’re welcome.

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5. Write and read Write the following phone numbers in words and read them to the class.

Example:

021 243578 = zero two one two four three five seven eight 020 48397700 = zero two zero four eight three nine seven seven zero zero

1. 031 342211 ………………………………………………………

2. 068 770511 ………………………………………………………

3. 088 545431 ………………………………………………………

4. 041 740331 ………………………………………………………

5. 071 441441 ………………………………………………………

6. 030 440371 ………………………………………………………

6. Read and answer Read the following information and answer the questions below.

Answer the questions - What do you know about making a call? - What do you know about making international call?


Process of making a phone call To make a phone call to different provinces or countries, you need to know the areas, provinces and country access and code numbers of those areas. To make a call to other provinces within Laos, you need to dial the provincial access number first (0), then the area code, and then the local number. Making a call to Luang Prabang, for instance, you need to dial: 0 + 71 + 123456 (six digits for a landline phone). However, to make a call to or from a mobile phone, the area codes of all provinces is 20. This means that you have to dial: 0 + 20 + 12345678 (eight digits for a mobile phone). If you want to make a call from overseas to Lao P.D.R, the country access

Written number Spoken

0 - zero - o

77 - double seven - seven seven

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number is 856. The following process is necessary for you to follow when making a call from area to areas.

International calls country access + provincial access + area code + local number ……………… + …………………. + ………… + ……………...

Internal calls provincial access + area code + local number

……………… + …………. + ……………… Provincial Areas Codes (Laos)

Area Area code Area Area code Attapeu 31 Phongsaly 88 Bokeo 84 Saravane 31 Bolikhamxay 54 Savannakhet 41 Champasack 31 Sayabouly 74 Houaphanh 64 Sekong 31 Khammouane 51 Vientiane Province 23 Luangnamtha 86 Vientiane Capital 21 Luang Prabang 71 Xiengkhouang 61 Oudomxay 81 Laos 856

1. Which province are you calling if you dial 088 235477?

………………………………………………………………………. 2. What is the area code for Bokeo?

………………………………………………………………………. 3. If you dial 074 45456, which province are you calling?

……………………………………………………………………….

4. To make a call from Vientiane to Houaphanh, what numbers do you need to know?

………………………………………………………………………. 5. What is the access number of Sekong province?

………………………………………………………………………. 6. What is the second number you need to dial if you are calling to

Champasack from Vientiane?

……………………………………………………………………….

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7. What does the number 20 in the reading passage refer to?

………………………………………………………………………. 8. Which province are you calling if you dial 020 34245455?

………………………………………………………………………. 9. Is the access number of Lao P.D.R the same as the access number

of all provinces? ……………………………………………………………………….

10. What is the access number for Laos?

……………………………………………………………………….

7. Look and write Look at the answers and write the questions.

1. A: ……………………………………………..………………? B: My phone numbers are 020 30321223 and 021 7701311.

2. A: ……………………………………………….…………….? B: I’m calling a friend in Oudomxay province.

3. A: ………………………………………………….………….?

B: The country code of Lao PDR is 856.

4. A: ……………………………………………………………..? B: It’s 88.

5. A: ……………………………………………………………..?

B: You need to dial 020 first.

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Lesson 2 Sending a letter In this lesson students will learn about different kinds of postcards and how to send a letter.



3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Somphone: Good morning. How do you do! Postman: Good morning. What can I do for you?

Somphone: Yes. I would like to send these letters please.

Postman: Where are you sending them to?

Somphone: To Japan, Thailand and Korea.

Postman: Are you sending them by express mail or ordinary airmail?

Somphone: How long will it take to arrive in those three countries?

Postman: It will take about five days by express mail and two weeks for ordinary airmail.

Somphone: OK. I think I’ll send them all by ordinary airmail.

Postman: All right, here are the stamps. It’s 74,000 kip all together.

Somphone: 74,000 kip? Here you are.

Postman: Thank you so much. The post box is by the door on the right.

Somphone: Thank you very much. Bye.

ordinary airmail express mail post box graduation send corner / forever slogan occasion

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4. Read and answer Read and answer the following questions.

1. How do we send a letter to somewhere?

……………………………………………………………………. 2. Which mail is faster?

……………………………………………………………………. 3. How long does it take to send a letter to Korea by ordinary airmail?

……………………………………………………………………. 4. How much does Somphone have to pay for all her letters?

……………………………………………………………………. 5. Which mail takes longer to send a letter to Korea?

……………………………………………………………………. 6. Which mail does Somphone send all her letters by?

……………………………………………………………………. 7. Where does Somphone want to send her letters to?

………….………………………………………………………….

5. Read and answer

Answer the questions - Have you ever sent a postcard to your friends? - Where did you send your postcards?

Read the text and answer the questions below.

Sending a postcard

Somphone has a friend who has just finished his bachelor degree in

business management at the Australian National University. He is having his

graduation ceremony next Monday. Somphone goes to the post office near

her house. At the post office, she chooses a postcard that has a picture of

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That Luang on it. At the bottom of the picture, there is a slogan saying

“study, study again, study forever”. Somphone likes this slogan and wants

his friend to follow the slogan. She writes some words on the card “Dear

friend, congratulations on your success. You are very great; I really

appreciate it very much. On the occasion of your graduation, I wish you

good luck and a happy life in Australia”. She writes her address on the top

left corner and her friend’s address in the middle. She puts the stamps on the

top right corner. She uses express mail because she wants the card to reach

her friend before his graduation ceremony. The cost of sending the postcard

by express mail is higher than ordinary airmail, but she is happy to pay the

cost.

Question:

1. Who has just finished a bachelor degree?

………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Why does Somphone go to the post office?

………………………………………………………………………….. 3. What is the slogan on the postcard?

………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Why does Somphone choose the postcard that has this slogan?

………………………………………………………………………….. 5. How does Somphone send the postcard?

…………………………………………………………………………..

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6. Look and say Look at the information in the table and answer them in pairs.

Example:

A: How much is express mail to Savannakhet? B: It’s 7,000 kip.

Destination Express mail/kip Airmail/kip Japan 36,000 11,000Korea 36,000 11,000Thailand 35,000 10,000China 36,000 11,000Singapore 36,000 11,000Phongsaly 7,000 2,000Sekong 7,000 2,000Attapeu 7,000 2,000Bokeo 7,000 2,000

7. Choose and practise Choose this/these to make correct sentences and practise them in pairs.

I ’d (would) like to send this these

letter parcels telegram postcard fax letters pictures

to

Malaysia Korea Thailand Australia China Singapore Japan

please.

Example:

1. I’d like to send these letters to Japan, please. 2. I’d like to send this fax to China, please.

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8. Read and write (True or False)Use the information in the Exercise 6 to answer whether the following sentences are True “T” or False “F” and correct the “F” sentences.

1. We can send letters by express and air mail.

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. It costs 36,000 kip to send a letter to Korea by express mail.

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. You have to pay 10,000 kip for a letter to Thailand by airmail.

……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Express mail is cheaper than ordinary airmail.

……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Sending a letter to Korea by express mail is cheaper than to Bokeo.

………………………………………………………………………………

9. Look and say Look at the pictures and take turns to ask and answer them.

Example:Student A: Excuse me! I’d like to send this letter to Japan.

How much is it? Student B: It’s 36,000 kip by express mail and 11,000 kip by airmail. Student A: How much is for sending a parcel to Japan. Student B: It’s 16,500 kip for a gram to Japan.

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Lesson 3 Greeting cards In this lesson students will learn about greeting cards.




Vilay: Do people in your country like sending greeting cards to each other? Jose: Yes. They do. Vilay: Are there any famous greeting cards sold over there? Jose: Yes, of course. Vilay: What are the special greeting cards do people usually use? Jose: Well! There are two main kinds of greeting cards. Vilay: Oh, really? What are they? Jose: They are seasonal and everyday greeting cards. Vilay: What are the differences between the two? Can you tell me about

these cards? Jose: Sure. Seasonal cards include: Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day cards and those everyday cards are: birthday, anniversary, and get well.

Vilay: OK. Thank you. I’ll buy a birthday card for my friend- Joe. Today is his birthday.

act anniversary

sympathy specifically designed

funny , seasonal

greeting card particular strick retirement raise , spirit , ÕÃ¥ sentimental get well

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4. Read and answer Answer the questions - Do you know what a postcard is?

- Where can you buy a postcard?


Greeting cards

A greeting card is a great way to celebrate any occasion, or just let someone know that we are thinking of them. There are two main kinds of greeting cards - everyday and seasonal cards.

The most popular everyday cards include birthday, anniversary, get well, friendship, sympathy, retirement, thinking of you, thank you, and many other occasions. The most popular seasonal cards are: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and New Year.

Anniversary greeting cards are especially popular. We can find many types of these cards. They are specifically designed for particular anniversaries, for example: greeting cards to wives from husbands, or parents from children.

Thinking of you and friendship greeting cards are great for letting someone know we care about them. It is true when people get greeting cards they are happy to know that someone cares.

Mother’s Day is a great time for letting our mother, or anyone who has acted like our mother know how much we care about her by sending her a greeting card. Mother’s Day greeting cards are no longer just for mothers, but for all women and everyone. The best greeting card, anyone will give us, is one that comes from the heart.

Questions:

1. What is a greeting card? ………………………………………………………………………2. How many kinds of greeting cards are there? ……………………………………………………………………… 3. What are the most popular seasonal greeting cards? ………………………………………………………………………

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4. How do people feel when they receive a greeting card? ……………………………………………………………………… 5. What are some samples of anniversary greeting cards? ……………………………………………………………………… 6. Why do people send cards to women on the Mother’s day? ………………………………………………………………………

5. Look and write Look at the cards and choose the words in the box to write

the name of each card.

1. ………………….. 2. ………………….. 3. …………………………..

4. ………………….. 5. ………………….. 6. ………………………..

birthday anniversary friendship

sympathy Christmas Valentine's Day

Mother's Day get well thank you

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6. Complete and read Complete the following greeting messages with the words in the box and read to the class.

Mum, I love you for who you are even

though I make you mad every day; I will still always love you. I want you to know that I am (1)…………… for being bad. Mum, you are right beside me at school and everywhere I am. I will always (2)……...… that you are the greatest mum in the universe.

Mum, you are the anchor of my life and my greatest support. You are the best and you are the music in me. You are the only person on this whole earth who always understands me and you will never know how (3)……………you are to me. Mum, your (4)…………… are always there when I need a hug. Your heart understands when I need a friend. Your gentle eyes are strict when I need a lesson and your strength and love has guided me and given me (5)…………… to fly. If I knew as a child what I know now, mum, I probably wouldn't have made things so (6)…………… for you. I should understand that you were looking out for my best (7)…………… even though it may not be impossible. I should realize how fortunate I was to have a (8)…………… who was always there for me. Mum, I know it's too (9)…………… for a lot of things, but it's not too late for me to tell you that I appreciate how loving you are. Mum I want you to know that you are always in my (10)…………… and you will always be there forever. I love you mum with all my heart. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THAT I KEEP ON REPEATING IT OVER AND OVER. I LOVE YOU AND HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

arms hard interest mother late sorry remember special wings heart

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7. Write Write a greeting message to a special person on a special occasion.

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Lesson 1 Markets in Vientiane In this lesson students will learn about shopping and the names of products.





Jose is a Mexican visitor to Laos. He’s now staying at the Lanexang Hotel and he wants to buy some tokens and souvenirs to take back to Mexico. Jose: Are there any gift shops close to this hotel?

Vilay: Yes. There are many shops along this street. Jose: What is your recommendation?

atmosphere goods

available , groceries besides higher price

better quality household goods capital , hardware center , jewelry

cosmetic leather products East local electric appliances most electronic devices product famous segment

farm products , , souvenir fresh variety

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Vilay: I think the best place for souvenirs is in the morning market. Jose: What can I find from this market?

Vilay: Well! For souvenirs, you can find T-Shirts, jewelry, antiques, traditional Lao Bags, silk scarves, cushion covers, etc.

Jose: Does everyone know this market? Vilay: Yes. It’s the biggest and the most famous market in Vientiane. Jose: Oh, really? How far is it from this hotel? Vilay: It’s about a 15 minute walk or 5 minutes by tuk-tuk.

Jose: OK. Thank you. I’ll go there by tuk-tuk. Vilay: It’s my pleasure.

4. Grammar note – The superlative of adjectives

Usage - Superlative makes comparison among three or more things. It expresses the extreme or highest degree, quality or characteristic of a thing in comparison to other things in a group. - It is common that "the" is used before the superlative adjective.

Superlative formation- est is added to the end of a 1-syllable adjective

2 syllable adjectives add ‘the most’ to the front

"most" or "least" are placed before adjectives that have 2 or more syllables, and don't end in –y

Adjectives ending in -e, only - st is added to the end of the adjective.

Adjectives that end in a consonant + vowel + consonant double the last consonant and add -est to the end.

Degrees Base form Comparative Superlative

old famous

older more famous

the oldest the most famous

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5. Read and answer Answer the questions

- Where do you go shopping? - What can you buy at the market?


Markets in Vientiane There are many popular places for people to go shopping in Vientiane Capital. The famous markets where people always go shopping are: Talat Sao Mall (Morning Market), Khouadinh, Thongkhankham, NongDouang, ThatLouang, Sangjieng and other local markets. Most markets in Vientiane open at about 6 o’clock and close around 5 pm. The Morning Market is the most famous and the biggest market in the centre of Vientiane. It’s famous for its variety of products and its good atmosphere. There are more goods available for people to choose from than in other markets. When people come to this market, they can find clothes, cosmetics, jewellery, gold, watches, electric appliances, electronic devices, leather products and souvenirs. People can also come and have lunch there. Shopping in the Morning Market, people will pay a little higher price for some products, but they will get better quality. Khouadinh Market is next to the Morning Market to the East. People come to this market for cheaper price products like shoes, clothes, household goods, fruit and vegetables. Thongkhankham Market is the oldest market in the centre of Vientiane Capital. There are many stores in this market - clothes, household goods, groceries, food, vegetables, fruit and others. People can also go to this market very early in the morning to buy fresh farm products. Besides these markets, people can also go shopping at NongDouang and Sangjieng Markets to buy very cheap products from China.

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Questions: 1. In which markets can people buy very cheap products from China?

……………………………………………………………………… 2. What products can people find in Thongkhankham Market?

………………………………………………………………………

3. Which market is the most famous market in Vientiane?

……………………………………………………………………… 4. What products can people buy from the Morning Market?

……………………………………………………………………… 5. What can people also do when they come to the Morning Market?

……………………………………………………………………… 6. Why do people go to Khouadinh Market?

……………………………………………………………………… 7. What are some famous markets in Vientiane?

………………………………………………………………………

6. Read and write Read the text and write the adjectives in the right columns.

One syllable More than one syllable good Famous

7. Read and complete Read and complete the text below by using the words from the box.

modernization shops simple locals popular located center modern consists great

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The 'Morning Market' called Talat Sao is one of the most ……… places to see when visiting Laos. It’s ………at the eastern corner of Lane Xang and Khou Vieng Roads. It’s full of ……… and tourists alike. Getting to the Morning Market is pretty ……… as you can just walk there if you are staying in town. The Morning Market has recently added a new shopping ……… between the old buildings and this new building is one of the ……… structures in Vientiane which will cater to many locals and tourists in the area and add on to Vientiane's ………. The Morning Market ……… of many small shops, restaurants and vegetable vendors outside. Inside, there are ……… for purchasing gold, jewellery, silk and clothing, wooden crafts, musical instruments, electronic appliances, household goods, CDs and DVDs/VCDs, handicrafts, fabrics, antiques, traditional Lao bags, Lao cushion covers, Lao silk scarves, general grocery items and even Lao designed bed comforters. Seriously if you are in Vientiane, Talat Sao would be a ……… place to do your souvenir shopping.

8. Write Write a paragraph of 50 words about the market you went shopping to.

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………….………………..

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Lesson 2 We love shopping In this lesson students will learn about doing shopping at market places.


2. Listen and repeatListen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher.

3. Listen and practise An interviewer asks a shopper at the Morning Mall about her shopping

interests. Read the dialogue and practise it in pair.

Interviewer : Where are you from?

Shopper : I’m from Naxaithong village.

Interviewer : How often do you come to the Morning Market?

Shopper : Once or twice a month.

Interviewer : How much time do you spend each time?

Shopper : It depends; usually about two or three hours.

Interviewer : What is your favourite shopping place?

Shopper : My favourite shopping place is the local market nearby.

Interviewer : Why did you come to the Morning Market today?

Shopper : I came here to buy better quality products like electric

appliances, household goods and electronic devices.

necessary bargain challenge fashionable consumption daily offer options organic poultry

electronic devices reasonable

electric appliances

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Interviewer : Do you compare prices to different stores when you shop?

Shopper : Yes, I do.

Interviewer : OK. Please enjoy your shopping.

Shopper : Yes, I will.


- Where do you go shopping? - How many places are there to go shopping in Vientiane?


These days people can have more shopping options. They can go shopping in their local markets, big markets in the town and in the shopping centres in Vientiane Capital. We asked four people to tell us where and why they love to go shopping.

Souvannaly from Savannakhet

I live in Nongviengkham village, but I usually go shopping at DongDok

market. In this market, I can find enough products necessary for me and my

family for daily consumption. I really love visiting this market because it

offers a variety of products from fashionable clothes to local products that

are much cheaper here. I go to this market almost every day to buy food-

especially vegetables, fish and poultry. I think the food at the market is

fresh and organic. I sometimes shop at Talat Sao Mall, Khouadinh and

Thongkhankham markets for better quality products like clothes, electric

appliances, household goods and electronic devices.

Yamane from Japan

I work for the JICA Project for Laos and live in Thatkao village. My

favourite places to shop are Talat Sao Mall and the shops on the road along

the Mekong River. In Talat Sao Mall, I can buy clothes and leather products

from Thailand, CDs, DVDs and souvenirs that are much cheaper than in

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Japan. I really love shopping in Vientiane because I can bargain the price,

something I cannot do in Japan. My best time to go shopping in Vientiane

is during the celebration of all festivals.

Somphone - a student from Phongsaly

Shopping in Vientiane capital is a challenge for me because I have to spend

more money than when I shop in Phongsaly. I love to go shopping in the

local markets because I can save rather than go shopping in the big markets

and shopping centre like Talat Sao Mall and Lao ITEC (International Trade

Exhibition Centre). However, it’s great for me to go to Talat Sao Mall

because I can buy many reasonable quality products that I cannot find in my

province.

Questions:

1. Why does Souvannaly like shopping at DongDok market?

…………………………………………………..……………………… 2. What are Yamane’s favourite shopping places?

………………………………………………………………………..… 3. When is the best time for Yamane to go shopping?

……………………………………………………………………..…… 4. Why does Somphone love local markets?

……………………………………………………………………..…… 5. What products does Yamane buy from Talat Sao Mall?

……………………………………………………………………..…… 6. How does Somphone feel about shopping in Vientiane?

…………………………………………………………………..……… 6. How often does Souvannaly go shopping?

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5. Read and write (True or False) Use the information in the text to answer whether the following sentences are True (T) or False (F) and correct the (F) sentences.

1. Shopping in Vientiane is a challenge for visitors from other provinces.…. 2. People can only buy local products from DongDok market. ...…... 3. In local markets, you can find organic and fresh vegetables. …….. 4. There are not many options for people to go shopping. …….. 5. During the festivals is not a good time for people to go shopping. …….. 6. Somephone likes to go shopping along the Mekong river. …….. 7. Souvannaly has never gone to the city centre to do her shopping. ….…

6. Listen and Complete Listen to the teacher and fill in the missing words.

Shopping in Vientiane Going shopping in Laos can …………

you with a variety of local goods that would surely make great ……..……. But, first, you need to consider where to go in order to buy these items. You can go to local and …………… shops or markets in almost every village and shopping centres in the centre of towns.

In the local shops or markets, you can find all ………… of cheaper souvenirs such as T-shirts, lamps, textiles, crafts, decorations, pillowcases and even local food, fruit and organic vegetables. Meanwhile, if you would like to ………… some fine and better quality products, then the big ………… centre like Talat Sao Mall is the perfect place to visit. The ………… offer a greater variety of clothing and fabrics with beautiful …………patterns that you would really want to buy before you go back …………. Buying locally-made Lao products is a good way to contribute to the local economy and helps preserve traditional products, many of which are the products of the ………… hill tribes in Laos.

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7. Look and write Look at the pictures and use the words in the box to write the name of the products sold in each place.

1. …………………… 2. ……………………… 3. …………………….

4. …………………… 5. ……………………… 6. …………….……...

7. …………………… 8. ……………………… 9. …….……………...

gold and silver groceries electronic devices silk electrical appliances vegetables fruit food crafts

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Lesson 3 Spending behaviourIn This lesson students will learn buying food at groceries.

1 Vocabulary Read and remember the meanings of the following words/phrases.

2 Listen and repeat Listen and repeat the words/phrases written above after the teacher.

3 Complete and practiseComplete the dialogue and practise it in pair. Nengyang and Maiyang are shopping and they stop at a grocer’s for eating.

Seller: Hi! Would you like to try something?

Nengyang: Hm! What are you selling? Seller: Bread, noodle soup, cookies,

fruit and coconut juice, and drinking water.

Nengyang: I am really hungry. I will try a bowl of noodles. How about you, Maiyang?

Maiyang: I am not really hungry. I will have some fruit.

Nengyang: How much is a bowl of noodles? Seller: It’s 10,000 kip. Maiyang: How much is the fruit? Seller: They are 10,000 kip, too. Anything to drink? Nengyang: A cup of coconut juice and a bottle of water, please.

Seller: Ok. A bowl of noodles, some fruit and two drinks. Is that enough?

Nengyang: Yes. How much is that all together? Seller: It’s 30,000 kip.

advertised product attention

electricity bill

expect item water supply

normal price

price conscious regularly spend less stationery washing powder waste money

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4. Language structure quantifier + of + uncountable noun Example:

1. A kilo of beef. 2. A can of milk. 3. A loaf of bread. 4. Five kilos of fish. 5. A bowl of noodle soup.

Exercise: Match the quantifiers with the correct noun and practice saying them in pairs

a kilo a bottle a bunch a cup a bowl a can a loaf two bottles five kilos

of

pork.chicken. fish. milk. water.bean.bread.sugar.coffee. noodle soup.

5. Read and answer Read the text and answer the questions below.

Manivone’s spending behaviour

I have to spend a lot of money on food, groceries, household goods, clothes and stationery for my children every year. So I pay very careful attention to prices. I have to know what prices I expect to pay for these items. I usually spend about 45,000 kip for a kilo of beef, 35,000 kip for a kilo of chicken and 70,000 kip for 5 kilos of washing pounder. I also spend 150,000 kip for the electricity bill and 100,000 kip for water supply a month. I pay about 1,000,000 kip for my two children’s clothes and stationery, and 500,000 kip for household goods a year. By knowing the normal prices of different products, I don’t have to pay too much money on

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them. Knowing different markets helps me find the best prices to pay for. For example, local shops and markets have very good prices for food, clothes, stationery for children and groceries, while the big shopping centres like Talat Sao Mall, Sangjieng and NongDouang markets have very good prices for household goods and electric appliances. I also ask the prices from my friends or neighbours before spending my money. In one month, I may visit three to four markets to look for reasonable items that I regularly use. I always walk around and stop at many stores to compare prices for the items I need. I am a very price conscious person, so I don’t waste money on buying things. I find that attention to prices is the best way for me to spend less on advertised products. Questions:

1. Why does Manivone always walk around and stop at many shops?

………………………………………………………………………

2. Why is paying attention to prices very important for Manivone?

………………………………………………………………………

3. How much does Manivone have to pay for two kilos of beef?

………………………………………………………………………

4. What items does Manivone have to pay for every year?

………………………………………………………………………

5. Why does Manivone usually visit two or three markets?

………………………………………………………………………

6. What does Manivone do before spending money on products?

………………………………………………………………………

7. Why does Manivone not waste money on buying things?

………………………………………………………………………

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6. Read and write Read the text and complete the table.

How much is the total?

No Items Prices/kip 1 a kilo of chicken 35,000 2 a kilo of beef 3 5 kilos of washing pounder

4 children’s clothes and stationery

5 household goods 6 electricity bill 7 water supply 8 chicken

Total

7. Listen and say Use the prices in Exercise 5 to ask and answer about them in pairs. Example: 1. Student A: How much is a kilo of beef? Student B: It’s 35,000 kip.

2. Student A: How much does a kilo of beef cost? Student B: It costs 35,000 kip.

8. Write and practise Look at the pictures and write similar dialogue as in Exercise 7 in pairs.

1. Three friends are buying silk sinh. They are bargaining the price. 2. A woman is buying vegetables at a local market.

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Lesson 1 The 25th SEA Games In this lesson students will learn about the 25th SEA Games in Laos.




3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Phone: Where was the 25th SEA Games held? Kham: It was held in Vientiane, Laos. Phone: How many nations took part in the event? Kham: Eleven nations. Phone: Which nation won the most gold medals? Kham: Thailand won 86 gold medals. Phone: How many gold medals did Laos win? Kham: Laos won 33 gold medals. Phone: That was great.

ancient times kingdom overwhelmed outside world boost joyful cheerful expose mascots previously decide host decline / organize development sports complex Southeast Asian symbolize peninsular ສ.ວ

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4. Read and answer Answer the questions -Where was the 25th SEA Games held? - What were the mascots of the 25th SEA Games?


The 25th Southeast Asian games

(SEA Games) was held in Vientiane,

Laos in December 2009. This was the

first time Laos hosted the SEA Games.

Previously, Laos declined to host the

1965 Southeast Asian Peninsular

games because of financial difficulties.

The Lao government decided to host

the 25th SEA Games in the hope of

boosting the social-economic development of the country. The SEA

Games will help expose Lao culture and traditions to the world. A new

stadium was built on the 13th South Road at KM 16. It was a sports

complex that can organize many sports games at the same time.

The mascots for the 2009 SEA Games were two white elephants

dressed in traditional Lao attire. The male elephant was named Champa

and the female elephant was named Champi. The two white elephants

symbolized Laos as it was known as the kingdom of Lane Xang in ancient

times, which literally meant "the kingdom of a million elephants" when

translated into English.

The mascots were depicted as being cheerful, which was an

important part in making the sports competitions joyful and lively.

Lao people were very excited to welcome their guests from ASEAN

member countries. Athletes from ASEAN member countries were

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welcomed at Wattay International Airport by the Lao SEA Games

committee and then they were sent to the SEA Games campus near The

National University of Laos. The Lao government

encouraged Lao people to be a good host of the 25th

SEA Games. Lao people were enthusiastic about

the event as they saw their guests from

neighbouring countries. They expressed their

friendly culture to their visitors who were overwhelmed by the kindness,

charm, and hospitality of Lao people.

Questions:

1. How many times has Laos hosted the SEA Games?

……………………………………………………………………………

2. When was the 25th SEA Games held?

……………………………………………………………………………

3. What were the mascots for the 2009 SEA Games?

……………………………………………………………………………

4. Who welcomed athletes at Wattay International Airport?

……………………………………………………………………………

5. What did Lao people express to their visitors?

……………………………………………………………………………

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The 25th SEA games was(1)…………… in Vientiane the capital of

Laos in 2009. The Lao government encouraged Lao people to support this

(2)……… sports event. As it was the first time for Laos to host this sports

event, the government invested in sports facilities including the new

stadium, athletes’ accommodation, transport service and (3)……… center

facilities. During the games, all (4)………. of sport were broadcasted live

from Vientiane to (5)…………….countries of ASEAN. There were two

main football(6)……… were used in the 25th SEA games in Vientiane one

was at the National Sports (7)…………. on the 13th South Road and the

other was at Chao Anouvong Stadium in the (8)……… centre. Most Lao

people (9)…… to the National Sports Complex or Chao Anouvong

Stadium to cheer their favourite teams. The 25th SEA games (10)………

happily.

6. Rearrange Put the words in the following sentences in the correct order.

1. was / the /first time/ for / It /Laos/this sports event / to host. ……………………………………………………………………………..

2. Lao people/ went/ the National / to/ Sports / Most/Complex. …………………………………………………………………………….

3. Capital / The / were / games / organized / in Vientiane. …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. It/ in /held / was /Laos. …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. They/ to /went/ cheer / favorite/ their / teams. ……………………………………………………………………………..

complex media member city fields great went organized kinds ended

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7. Match Match the English words with Lao meanings.

Example:

1. Southeast e a

2. first time _____ b

3. host _____ c

4. previously _____ d 5. boost _____ e 6. expose _____ f 7. stadium _____ g

8. Mascots _____ h

9. organize _____ I

8. Write Make sentences by using the words given.

1. (first time): ……………………………………………………………..

2. (mascots): ……………………………………………………………..

3. (host): …………………………………………………………………

4. (expose): ………………………………………………………………..

5. (construct): ……………………………………………………………

9. Find and circle Circle the words: stadium, select, sport, host, mascots, won, medal

s e l e c t s t o o l w t p a m i c o n o d a e c n e r i n s d k w t u a p l a c e m h o s t l s

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Lesson 2 My favourite sport In this lesson students will learn about sports games they like very much.




Phone: Do you like sport? Kham : Yes, I do. Phone: What kind of sport do you like? Kham: I like football, tennis, and sepaktakraw. How about you? Phone: I like football and badminton. Kham: Do you always play football? Phone: Yes, I do. It’s my favourite sport? Kham: Where do you play football? Phone: At school. Kham: Can I join you? Phone: Yes, please.

drive the ball position change miss choice seriously fix on shoot striker well together form techniques friendship match theories midfielder pass youth organization

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- What kind of sport do you play at school? - What kind of sport do you like most?


Sone studies in year one at Xaysettha High School. He is the tallest boy in his classroom. He likes to play sport at school. Every week, he has two hours for physical education. During this lesson, Sone and his friends can choose the sport they like to learn and play the sport they like. There are many

kinds of sport they can learn and play for example, sepak takraw, volleyball, basketball, high jump, long jump, judo, karate, football, badminton, tennis, and swimming. All students learn about theories, rules, and techniques of different kinds of sport before they practise and play. Sone and his friend Kham like to play football at school because it is their favourite sport. In the afternoon, after their classes, they change their clothes and play football together with other friends. Sone is a midfielder, and Kham is a striker. Sone and Kham play well together. Sone is good at driving the ball through the opponent side and passes it to Kham who is always ready to shoot the goal.

At home, Sone always watches English premier league on TV. He learns many techniques from the best players of different teams of English premier league. When there is a big match on TV he never misses it. His eyes are fixed on the game until it is finished.

On weekends, Sone always plays football with his friends in his village. The youth organization in his village has formed a village team. His village team sometimes plays friendly matches with other village teams. In the future, Sone would like to play football for the Lao National Team to SEA Games.

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Questions:

1. What does Sone like to do at school?

………………………………………………………………………………

2. What can Sone and his friends do during their physical education class?

………………………………………………………………………………

3. Can students learn and play golf at Xaysetha High School?

………………………………………………………………………………

4. What do Sone and Kham learn about football?

………………………………………………………………………………

5. What is Sone’s favourite sport?

……………………………………………………………………………..

6. What position is Sone?

………………………………………………………………………………

7. What does Sone do at home?

………………………………………………………………………………

8. What team does Sone want to play for in the future?

………………………………………………………………………………


At school, my friends and I (1)…...………play football after our

classes. Our school has a football field for students to

(2)…………..football or other sport. Every year, our school

(3)..………………..an annual football (4)………..……… between student

teams of different years. This year, I (5)………….……in year one, and

our team will play year four team in the first round. My friends and I have

play organize am hard together decide competition usually positions players

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to work (6)………….to select players within year one to form our team.

We are all new students, and most of us haven’t played football

(7)…………….before. To select (8)……………. we first play football

together three times. Then we make a short list of our team players. Next,

we (9)…………..…… together to form our team. After that, we fix

(10)………………….. of players. Finally, we practise playing together

after our classes. We hope our team will play well together and get

through to the final.

6. Grammar note

Example:To form a football team is not an easy task for many people. First,

the team must be named. Next, the manager and the coach of the team must be appointed. Then players of the team must be selected. After that, positions of team players must be fixed. Finally, the players of the team must play together to improve the teamwork. Exercise:

Put correct time-order transition signals from the box in these sentences.

How to start a car?

……….….., the driver opens the door of the car. ………...….. the driver inserts the key into the ignition. ………..…, the driver turns the key to start the car. ………………, the driver puts the gear lever into FIRST. ………….…, the driver can drive off.

A transition signal

, finally .

paragraph time-order transition

signals : First,.. First of all,… Second,… Third,… Next,… After that,… Then….

Finally,… time-order transition signals Then… .

First Next After that Finally

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7. Listen and complete Listen and fill the missing words in the gaps.

Last Sunday, Sone and Kham went to play a football (1)………… for their village team. Their village team played Phonthanh village team. When the game started Sone (2)……..…….. the ball past through three (3)……………….. and passed it to the left wing (4)…….………. The left wing striker passed the ball to Kham quickly. Without hesitation, Kham (5)…………..….. the ball into the far corner of the goal, but it was saved by the (6)…………... Half time finished with 0-0 (nil to nil) draw. When the second half started, the opponent side had very good (7)……………., and scored a goal. Sone tried hard to (8)………………the ball and passed it to Kham. Kham shot many times, but it was not his day and the ball missed the goal so many times. Finally, at the 90th minute, Sone possessed the ball in the penalty area and was attacked by the (9)……………… of the opponent side. The referee gave his team a penalty shoot. Kham was the player who kicked the ball into the (10)…………….. The game ended with a 1-1 draw.

8. Write Write a paragraph of 50 words about your favourite sport. ………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

9. Sing Listen and repeat after the teacher then sing along together.

Are you sleeping? (repeat)

Brother John (repeat)

When the bells are ringing (repeat)

Ding Ding Dong (repeat)

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Lesson 3 Big match In this lesson students will learn about the atmosphere during a big football match.



3. Listen and practise Listen to the dialogue and practise it in pairs. Kham: Hi, Phone. Did you watch any football matches last Saturday? Phone: Yes, I did. Kham: Which match did you watch? Phone: I watched the match between Manchester United and

gunners u waving the flag Arsenal , lead , attack , net beautifully opponents control , passing shots cross in penalty area draw make a wave drift victory end second half exchange shot throughfans , stadium fantastic striker team works through first half usually volley over Liverpool fought back individual abilities full-back professional techniques

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Manchester City. Kham: How was the game? Phone: It was a very sensational game. The fans loudly cheered their own teams continuously. Kham: Which team won the game? Phone: Manchester United won 3-2 (three to two). Kham: It is good news for me. Phone: Why is it good news for you? Kham: Because Manchester United is my favourite team.


- Have you ever watched a big match of English Premier League? - Which big match did you watch?


On weekends, I always watch football matches of the English Premier League. Every weekend after dinner, I usually watch football matches from 7:30 to 11:00 p m. My favourite team is Arsenal or ‘the Gunners’. Last Sunday, I watched the big match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. There were about 80,000 fans in the stadium. They cheered their own teams by

waving the flag of their teams and made a wave around the stadium. In the first half, Torres, a Liverpool striker, dribbled the ball past

Arsenal full-back and shot it past the goalkeeper into the net. After Liverpool’s lead of 1-0, Arsenal fought back and controlled the game. At the 44th minute Arshavin an Arsenal striker got the ball crossed in by Fabricas and shot it into the net. The first half ended with a 1-1 draw.

In the second half, the game was opened, and the two teams exchanged their attacks. It was a fantastic game because both teams had very good teamwork. Players used professional techniques and individual

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abilities to attack their opponents. At the 77th minute, Arsenal played passing shots in the penalty area of Liverpool then Fabricas dribbled the ball past Liverpool full-back and kicked the ball into the net beautifully. The game finished with the victory of Arsenal 2-1 over Liverpool.

Questions:

1. When was the big match?

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. Which teams played in the big match?

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. Where did they play the big match?

……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Which team scored the first goal ?

……………………………………………………………………………… 5. How was the game in the second half?

……………………………………………………………………………… 6. Which team won the game?

………………………………………………………………………………

5. Read and match Read the following English words or phrases and match them with Lao translations.

1. dribble the ball __c___ a

2. cross in ______ b 3. drive the ball ______ c

4. play passing shots ______ d

5. pass the ball ______ e 6. exchange attacks ______ f 7. draw ______ g

8. opponent ______ h

9. individual abilities ______ i

10. goalkeeper ______ j

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6. Listen and complete Listen and fill missing words in the spaces.

Last Friday, my school team played a football (1) ……….……… against Phonthanh School Team. We played at the football (2)……..…..…of Phonethanh School. Our team played (3)…............…than Phonethanh School Team because we had practised (4)………………. Phone a midfielder of our team was a (5)………....……., and he

was very good at dribbling and driving the ball to the (6)………..area. Kham the best striker of our team made three goals. The first goal, he got the ball crossed in by Phone, and he (7)……………..it into the net beautifully. The second goal, he dribbled the ball past the full-back of the opponent’s team and kicked the ball past the (8)……………… into the net easily. The third goal, our team played passing shots in the penalty (9)…………..…. of the opponent team, and finally Kham got the ball from Phone and kicked past the goalkeeper into the net. The game ended with the (10)…...…of our team over Phonethanh School Team 3-0. We were very happy. Our teacher told our team to continue improving our teamwork.

7. Rearrange Put the words in the following sentences in the correct order.

1. Phone/ the/ crossed in / ball. …………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Kham / kicked/ the /past/the/ball/goalkeeper/into/the/net. …………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Phon/very/good/at/ dribbling/was/the/ball. …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Both/teams/attacks/exchanged. …………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Our/won/team/over/the/opponent/team/3-0. …………………………………………………………………………….. 6. our/ practised /have/ teamwork/regularly/We. ……………………………………………………………………………..

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8. Write Write a paragraph of 50 words about a big football match you have watched or played. ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………

9. Puzzle Find and circle the words below.

Individual, abilities, goal, opponent, attack, drive, exchange

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Revision (6-10) 1. Listen and repeat

Listen and repeat these words/phrases after the teacher and translate into Lao together as a class.

2 Read and answer Read the text below and answer the questions. A:

To make a phone call to different provinces or countries, you need

to know the areas, provinces and countries access and area codes. To make

a call to other provinces within Laos, you need to dial the provincial access

number first “0”, then the area code and local numbers. Making a call to

Luang Prabang, for instance, you need to dial: 0 + 71 + 123456 (six digits

bargain challenge choice consist decide decline drive the ball expose eyes fix on fashionable modernization organic original overwhelm position provide symbolize fought back sympathy unpredictable wings

theories around individual abilities opponents attack professional techniques drift fantastic attention price conscious washing powder water supply chant colourful fringe scarf exchange friendship match youth organization sentimental

ancestor area access number number attire boost counts down depict dial digit express mail first-footer join hands kingdom peninsular process stand in a circle strangers wealthy

ancient times anniversary argue atmosphere category conservative cosmetic criticize decorate depressed electronic device grocery hard heart landmark ordinary air mail persistent prophet risk self-indulgent

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for desk phone). However, to make a call to/from a mobile phone, the area

codes of all provinces is 20. This means that you have to dial: 0 + 20 +

12345678 (eight digits for mobile phone). If you want to make a call from

overseas to Lao P.D.R, the country access number is 856. The following

process is necessary for you to follow when making a call from area to area.

Questions:

1. What do you have to know to make a phone call to other places? ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. How do you make a call to other provinces by cell phone? ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. How do you make a call from other countries to Laos? ………………………………………………………………………………

B: There are two main categories of greeting cards including seasonal

card and everyday greeting card. The most popular everyday cards include

birthday, anniversary, get well, friendship, sympathy, thinking of you and

friendship, and any other occasions. The most popular seasonal cards are:

Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and New Year cards.

Questions:

1. How many categories of greeting cards do most people use? ………………………………………………………………………………

2. What are the most popular everyday cards? ………………………………………………………………………………

3. What are the most popular seasonal cards? ………………………………………………………………………………

C: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 Buddhist story . There are several popular traditional

festivals in Laos including the Boat Race festival or End-of-Buddhist Lent

festival “Boun xouang heua”, That Luang festival “Boun That Luang”,

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Phavet festival “Boun Phavet”, Lao New Year festival “Boun Pi Mai Lao”,

a Rocket festival “Boun Bang Fai” and a beginning-of-Buddhist Lent

festival “Boun Khao Phansa”.

Questions:

1. What do most Lao people practise?

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. What are the names of two Lao traditional festivals.

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. What festival do Lao people celebrate at the end of Buddhist lent?

………………………………………………………………………………

3 Read and match Read the words below and match them with their Lao translations. A:1. astrology f a. 2. prophet ______ b.

3. prophecy ______ c. 4. energetic ______ d.

B:1. chase ______ a. 2. firework ______ b.

3. ancestor ______ c. / 4. offerings ______ d. /

C:

1. dribble the ball ______ a 2. cross in ______ b 3. drive the ball ______ c

4. play passing shots ______ d 5. pass the ball ______ e 6. exchange attacks ______ f 7. opponent ______ g 8. individual abilities ______ h

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4. RearrangePut the words in the sentences below in the correct order.

A:

1. My mother/food/and /prepared/alms/offer/to/monks/to.

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. practise/people/Lao/Buddhism.

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. celebrate/Lao people/Lao New Year/in/festival/April.

……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Lao people/That Luang/in/celebrate/festival/November/.

……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Boat Race/is /festival/in/October/organized/.

……………………………………………………………………………… 6. I/to/went/the/of/river/bank/the.

………………………………………………………………………………

B:

1. People who/the year of Rat /were born/ in/busy and energetic/are/the.

……………………………………………………………………………… 2. sometimes /forget /to play/ They.

……………………………………………………………………………… 3. They/ parties and/ taking risks/ love.

……………………………………………………………………………… 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.

………………………………………………………………………………

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5 Write Read and complete the text below using the words from the box.

A:

At school, I (1)…………..……play football after my classes. My school

has a football field for students to (2)………………..football or other sports.

Every year, our school (3)……………..an annual football (4)……..………

between student teams of different years. This year, I (5)…………………in

Year one, and our team will play Year four team in the first round. My

friends and I have to work (6)…………...….to select players within Year

one to form our team. We are all new students, and most of us haven’t

played football (7)……………….before. To select (8)………………. we

first play football together three times. Then we make a short list of our

team players. Next, we (9)………..…… together to form our team. After

that, we fix (10)………………….. of players. Finally, we practise playing

together after our classes. We hope our team will play well together and get

through to the final.

B:

My friend Chin Tao (1) ……………… in Vientiane Capital. Every year,

he (2) ……….….. his Chinese New Year because it is very (3)……………..

for him. The New Year starts at the end of January or February, depending

on the (4) …………… calendar. In preparation for the celebration, he cleans

his (5) …….……. and prepares special food. He sometimes buys new things

play organizes players hard together decide competition usually positions am

lives dinner celebrates offerings important house use lunar invites firework

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like clothes and furniture to (6) …………..… in the New Year. He decorates

a special table for placing the (7) ……...……… for his ancestors. During the

the first day, he (8) …………. friends and neighbours to have lunch at his

house. In the evening, his family has (9) …………….… together. After

dinner, he gives red envelopes with money inside to his children. At night,

he lights (10) ……….…… to welcome the spirits of his ancestors. Chin Tao

always invites me and my family to have lunch with his family every year.

C:

When I was (1)………………….. years old I went with my mother to

the (2)……………… village during the Boat Race festival. My mother

wore very (3)……………. clothes. She wore a Lao silk skirt, sinh mai Lao,

a white shirt and a pink scarf. I wore black shorts and a blue short sleeved

shirt. My mother prepared food and (4)………….. to offer to monks. At the

temple, people listened to monks’ chant. All the (5)……………. were about

Buddhist stories. In the afternoon, I went to the bank of the

(6)…………….. to watch the Boat Race. There were eight (7)………….…

together participating in the Boat Race. Each boat represented one village

from (8)…….…..villages. All of the boats were decorated with

(9)…….……strips of clothes with fringes. They looked very beautiful. All

the rowers wore uniforms of their own (10)………….…….. Their paddles

were painted in bright colours. When the race started it made a very

beautiful picture for all the spectators. The boat race was one of my

favourite sports.

nice temple river chants alms colourful team neighbouring boats eight

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