Unit 8: Tourism

WORD PRONUNCIATION MEANING

agency (n) /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ hãng (du lịch)

agent (n) /ˈeɪdʒənt/ nhân viên hãng

brochure (n) /ˈbrəʊʃə/ quyển quảng cáo (du lịch)

domestic tourism /dəˈmestɪk tʊərɪzəm/ du lịch trong nước

estimate (v) /ˈestɪmeɪt/ ước tính

fixed (adj) /fɪkst/ cố định

food tourism /fuːd ˈtʊərɪzəm/ du lịch ẩm thực

graveyard (n) /ˈɡreɪvjɑːd/ nghĩa địa

holidaymaker (n) /ˈhɒlədeɪmeɪkə/ người đi nghỉ

homestay (n) /ˈhəʊmsteɪ/ nhà trọ

(tour) bằng xe buýt có thể lên, xuống tại
hop-on hop-off (n) /hɒp ɒn hɒp ɒf/
nhiều điểm
hunt (v) /hʌnt/ săn tìm

itinerary (n) /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ lịch trình

loft (n) /lɒft/ gác mái

low season (n) /ˈləʊ siːzn/ mùa (du lịch) vắng khách
online app /ˌɒnˈlaɪn æp/
ứng dụng trên mạng
(application) (/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/)
package holiday (n) /ˈpækɪdʒ hɒlədeɪ/ kì nghỉ trọn gói

ruinous (adj) /ˈruːɪnəs/ đổ nát

self-guided / self ˈɡaɪdɪd/ tự tổ chức

shopping tourism /ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈtʊərɪzəm / du lịch mua sắm

 smooth (adj) /smuːð/ trôi chảy

wander (v) /ˈwɒndə/ dạo chơi

world-famous (adj) /ˌwɜːld ˈfeɪməs/ nổi tiếng thế giới

work out /wɜːk aʊt/ soạn thảo, lên (kế hoạch)

LISTENING
Task 1. Listen to six recordings about holidays and match them with the photos (A-
E). Which recording does not have a photo? Write your answers in the given spaces.

Photo A: Recording ______________ Photo B: Recording ______________

Photo C: Recording ______________ Photo D: Recording
______________
Photo E: Recording c
Recording ______________ doesn’t have a photo.

Task 2: Listen to the recordings again. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer,
A, B or C.
1. The speaker thinks her sister is ______________.
A. selfish B. stupid C. boring
2. The man wants to spend the night ______________.
A. in a youth hostel B. in a three-star hotel C. in a tent
3. Mr Baker ______________.
A. has to pay for one breakfast
B.. has to pay for two breakfasts
C has already paid for two breakfasts
4. Skiers in Megève ______________.
A. couldn't ski last week because of the rain
B. have nothing to do in Megève when they can't ski
C. have good skiing conditions in Megève now
5. The advert is for ______________.
A. a beach holiday B. a travel company C. a job of tour leader
6. The mother ______________.
A. doesn't want her daughter to go away.
B. is worried about the dangers of travelling alone.
C. wants her daughter to go to Canada only.
VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR
I. Match the verb or phrasal verb with its definition.
1. holidaymaker a. involving more than one country
2. package holiday b. a detailed plan or route of a journey
3. self-guided tour c. a trip to see and photograph wild animals in their natural
environment
4. trip itinerary d. a person who is visiting a place on holiday
5. travel agency e. a tour where you explore the destination on your own,
following a fixed route and instructions
6. homestay f. a holiday organized by a travel company at a fixed price and
that includes the cost of travel, hotels, etc.
7. safari g. the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives fewest
 visitors
8. domestic h. a company that makes travel arrangements for people
9. international i. accommodation for tourists in the home of a family
10. low season j. of or inside a particular country
Your answers:
1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10.
___
II. Complete the sentences with the phrases in part I. Use the plural form if
necessary.
1. Our trip was cancelled due to the storm, so we contacted the __________________ to
ask for a refund.
2. The __________________ airport is bigger as it has customs and border control
facilities.
3. We stayed in a __________________ of the Muong people and ate their home-cooked
meals.
4. During public holidays, Vung Tau is full of __________________ coming from Ho
Chi Minh City.
5. Hotels and resorts are cheap in __________________ as there aren’t too many guests.
6. We have a __________________ to Bali, which includes airfare, hotel, and guided
tours.
7. Are there any __________________ flights from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
8. If you don’t like travelling with a tour guide, you can choose a __________________.
9. For my vacation, I’d like to go on __________________ in Kenya to see the giraffes.
10. Linh made a detailed __________________ of places he'll visit in Europe to apply for
a visa.
III. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
ruinous ideal breathtaking unique fixed
online world-famous natural smooth flexible
1. The fishing village is set amongst the most __________________ scenery, with
mountains on one side and the sea on the other side.
2. __________________ flights allow for changes or cancellations after the purchase has
been made.
3. Nowadays you can book your plane ticket and hotel via __________________
applications.
4. For a __________________ and carefree trip, tourists can buy a package tour.
5. I enjoyed spending time exploring the __________________ site of Angkor Wat last
summer.
6. French cuisine is __________________, and many of its dishes are included in
restaurants globally.
7. Only 30km from the city centre, the cave is a(n) __________________ destination for
nature lovers who are short of time.
8. Madagascar is home to many __________________ species of plants and animals that
can be found nowhere else on earth.
9. Tourists should respect Wild animals and the __________________ environment,
which is their home.
10. The tour package offers a __________________ itinerary and price, which is pretty
budget-friendly.
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Thailand promotes __________________ tourism by holding festivals to showcase the
authentic Thai dishes to foreign tourists.
a. sports b. shopping c. food d. culture
2. When spending a week in Berlin, you can __________________ the city itself and its
surroundings.
a. explore b. travel c. visit d. guide
3. Homestays are popular with solo __________________ who want to experience the
local lifestyle.
a. shoppers b. agents c. hunters d. travellers
4. Son Doong Cave is one of the most fascinating __________________ that can be
experienced in Southeast Asia.
a. journeys b. expeditions c. destinations d. explorations
5. Nick has fust returned from his holiday looking relaxed and __________________.
a. cool b. worried c. tanned d. exhausted
6. Ha Long Bay has twice been __________________ by UNESCO as a World Natural
Heritage Site.
a. experienced b. recognized c discovered d. developed
7. Our __________________ showed us around the old town and regaled us with
historical stories.
a. travel agent b. holidaymaker c. sightseer d. tour guide
8. Emily often __________________ for cheap plane tickets two to six months prior to
her trip.
a. rent b. wander c. hunt d. work
9. Spending the holidays at a campsite m the forest isn't very __________________ to
me.
a. appealing b. breathtaking c. smooth d. detailed
10. Traveling in Kuala Lumpur is very convenient, and the __________________ of
transportation is cheap.
a. offer b. cost c. ticket d. season
11. We __________________ how much our trip would cost, then we saved money for
the trip.
a. got b. thought c. suspected d. estimated
12. The seaside resort always get overcrowded in __________________ season.
a. low b. peak c. off d. hard
Relative pronouns
Task 1. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. I’m not keen on food who /which is very spicy.
2. A chef is someone who /which has to work long hours.
3. I met a boy who /which is a food blogger.
4. Have you eaten the cake who /which was in the fridge?
5. A vegan is a person whose / who diet doesn’t contain animal products.
6. Curry is a dish whose /which is popular all over the world.2

Task 2: Complete the article with who, which or whose.

An app for young people from young people
Alyssa Kapasi is a student from New York (1) __________ is doing something special.
She’s developing an app (2) _________ aims to help other students. The app is called
Food for Thought and it’s an app (3) _________ people can use to pay for their kids’
lunch. But they can also donate an extra two or three dollars for each meal. This money
buys something to eat for students (4) __________ can’t afford it. All this is done without
giving names, so a hungry student gets lunch without feeling embarrassed. At the
moment, Alyssa is working on the app with four of her classmates. They are all trying to
make things a bit better for young people (5) _________ life needs help.

Task 3: Join the sentences using a relative pronoun.

1. My little sister's favourite toy is a doll. It walks, talks and cries.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. I know the girl. She is talking to my best friend Steven.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. I bought him a pair of trousers. They were a bit too tight for him.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Teachers are very patient people. They try to help other people learn important things.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. I gave him a present. It was very nice but also very expensive.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Comedians are very talented people. They try to make other people laugh.
_______________________________________________________________________
7. This is the restaurant. Tom and Jane went there on their first date.
_______________________________________________________________________
8. That is the author. His cartoon is very popular to young children.
________________________________________________________________________
V. Underline the correct form.
1. Son Doong contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the world, which / who
are up to 70 metres tall.
2. Who is the friend with whom / which you love to travel to different places?
3. The tour guide whose / who showed us around the village is the village chief’s son.
4. The British are famous for the amount of fast food whom / which they eat every day.
5. When I was in Japan, I stayed in a hotel whose / which walls are made of paper.
6. Where did you put the plane ticket which / who I gave you on Monday?
7. Phuket is an ideal destination for serious divers who / whose enthusiastically submerge
themselves in the Adaman Sea.
8. My pen pal, which / whose hometown is in Rome, will visit me this summer holiday.
9. You should find someone whose / who you can rely on to take care of your cat when
you’re away.
10. For people which / who enjoy driving, a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road
can’t be missed.
VI. Fill in the blank with who, whom, which or whose.
1. Italy has planned to heavily charge tourists __________________ damage cultural
sites.
2. He wore a mask __________________ made him look like Mickey Mouse.
3. The student __________________ father is a professor told us to register for this
course.
4. I didn’t know exactly __________________ I was working with on the project.
5. Enter the address of the person to __________________ you want to forward the
message.
6. The children, __________________ are shouting in the street, are not from our school.
7. The neighborhood __________________ we visited yesterday is a somewhat
dangerous area.
8. Amanda introduces me to this restaurant __________________ food and service are
excellent.
9. Batu Caves have a rich history __________________ has made it one of the tourist
hotspots in Malaysia.
10. The incident was caught on camera by a tourist __________________ was filming at
the time.
11. Brussels, __________________ I’ve visited several times recently, is a good place to
spend a weekend.
12. 7-Eleven is a convenience store chains __________________ tores can be found all
over Bangkok.
VIII. Combine each pair of sentences, using a suitable relative pronoun which, who,
whom or whose.
1. Lucas spent several years studying in Rome. Its culture and architecture are brilliant.
 Lucas ________________________________________________________________
2. They have booked a package tour. It includes everything and even a private tour guide.
 They______________________________________________________________
3. The tour offers various activities with the locals. They are very hospitable.
 The tour______________________________________________________________
4. Are you still in contact with those friends? You shared the same dormitory with them.
 Are you______________________________________________________________
5. The self-guided tour is a planned itinerary. It allows tourists to follow at their own
pace.
 The self-guided tour_____________________________________________________
6. It’s annoying to travel with my best friend. She doesn’t know how to use Google
Maps.
 It’s______________________________________________________________
7. The whole town was searching for some tourists. They got lost in the Amazon
Rainforest.
 The whole town________________________________________________________
8. We went on a hop-on hop-off bus with a family. We met them for the first time that
day.
 We______________________________________________________________
9. Tourists can purchase a one-day pass. It is available at all BTS stations in Bangkok.
 Tourists______________________________________________________________
10. The church was partly destroyed by a fire last year. Its historic value is priceless.
 The church____________________________________________________________
IX. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. The guide __________ led this guided tour was very knowledgeable about local
history.
a. which b. whom c. who d. whose
2. The culinary tour____ included tastings of local specialities was the highlight of our
trip.
a. who b. whose c. whom d. that
3. Amy wants to get on that scenic train ____ crosses through the landscape of
Switzerland.
a. who b. that c. whom d. whose
4. The Four Seasons Resort, ____ offers stunning ocean views, is highly rated by guests.
a. which b. who c. whose d. whom
5. The cruise ship, _________ amenities include a rooftop pool and fine dining, is a
favorite among holidaymakers.
a. which b. that c. who d. whose
6. The hotel staff, from _____ we asked for help, were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
a. who b. which c. whom d. whose
7. The restaurant ________ we dined at yesterday had a menu full of delicious local
dishes.
a. that b. whom c. who d. whose
8. Visitors _________ come to Kyoto are usually impressed by its temples and gardens.
a. which b. who c. whom d. whose
9. The British Museum has many ancient relics __________________ span several
millennia of human history.
a. which b. whom c. who d. whose
10. Passengers __________________ flights were delayed were offered free
accommodation for the night.
a. whose b. who c. whom d. which
READING
I. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Travelling abroad: lost and (sometimes) found
Losing something on holiday is never fun. Here, four people tell us their stories about
losing something abroad.
A. Darius
One morning, on holiday with my wife, I went down to the pool alone. While I was
swimming, I saw that my wedding ring wasn’t on my finger. It was in the water! I asked
people around me to look for it but none of us could find it. I was afraid to tell my wife,
but she was fine about it. She bought me a new ring when we got home.
B. Alice
My family and I were staying at a house in Florida. One morning, I put my phone on top
of the car while I was putting my youngest child in his car seat. Then I got into the car
and we drove off. Later, I wanted to take photos, but I couldn’t find my phone anywhere.
I looked in every bag, but it wasn’t there! We found it when my husband drove over it.
He was parking the car in front of our house and he didn’t see it. It was completely
broken. I was very upset about it at the time, but we can all laugh about it now.
C. Lucas
I was in Mexico with some friends. We had a fantastic week in Tijuana. On our last day,
we left the hotel and got in the car to go home. When we got to security at the border
between Mexico and the USA, I couldn’t find my passport. We went back to the hotel,
but it wasn’t there. I couldn’t believe it! My friends had jobs to go to so they went home.
I went to the US Embassy in Tijuana to get a new passport. It took two days. I wasn’t
pleased, but I felt worse when I got home and found my lost passport at the bottom of my
bag.
D. Emi
I was so excited when I landed in Paris that I got off the plane very quickly. In the
arrivals hall, I saw that my purse wasn’t in my bag. It was on my seat on the plane! I went
to the airline desk and told them the problem. After an hour, someone brought me my
purse. I was very pleased!
Task 1. Are the statements True (T) or False (F)?
1. Darius asked others for help. T F
2. Darius’s wife was upset about the ring. T F
3. Darius got a gift after his holiday. T F
4. Alice forgot something because she was helping someone else. T F
5. Alice thought it was funny when she found her phone. T F
6. Lucas found his passport when he was at the hotel. T F
7. Lucas’s friends stayed with him in Mexico. T F
8. Lucas was happy when he found his passport. T F
9. Emi did something too fast. T F
10. Emi got the lost item back safely without any problems. T F

Task 2. Complete each sentence with one or two words from the article.
1. Darius was in the ________ on his own.
2. Alice wanted to use her phone to ________.
3. Alice’s ________ was driving the car.
4. Lucas and his friends were in Tijuana for one ________.
5. Emi looked for her wallet when she was in the ________ of the airport.
6. Emi asked for help at the ________.
Task 3. Complete the plans with the name of a writer from the article.
1. Next time, ________ is going to put everything in their car before they help
others.
2. Next time, ________ is going to carefully check their bag when they can’t find
something.
3. Next time, ________ is going to check they have everything at the end of a flight.
4. Next time, ________ is going to take off one important thing before going
swimming.
WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given. You can add extra words or make changes.
1. tourism/ identify/ as/ one/ world’s largest industries/ a long time.
________________________________________________________________________
2. in recent years/ there/ be/ a lot of/ tourism development/ Asia/ the Middle East.
________________________________________________________________________
3. economically/ tourism/ can/ create/ jobs/ local people/ and/ bring/ money/ country.
________________________________________________________________________
4. thanks/ development/ tourism/ average/ living standard/ people/ increase/ well.
________________________________________________________________________
5. tourism/ can/ provide/ governments/ extra tax revenues/ each year.
________________________________________________________________________
6. tourism/ be/ opportunity/ discover/ different cultures/ the world.
________________________________________________________________________
7. too many tourists/ can/ have/ negative impact/ the quality of life.
________________________________________________________________________
8. tourism/ be/ largely/ responsible/ the destruction/ many/ most/ beautiful places/ left
over/ Earth.
________________________________________________________________________
9. these days/ green travellers/ turn away/ all-inclusive package deals/ because/ their
negative environmental impact.
________________________________________________________________________
10. the main aim/ ecotourism/ be/ reduce/ the negative impact/ that/ tourism/ have/ the
environment.
________________________________________________________________________