Speaking Strategy

Use your preparation time to read the task carefully. Make sure that you understand each of the points that you need to discuss. If you have time, think of two or three key pieces of information or vocabulary connected with each topic.

2. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then read the task below. Match the following (1-8) with the four points in the task. Use them to discuss with a friend.

(Đọc Chiến lược nói. Sau đó đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Ghép phần sau (1-8) với bốn điểm trong nhiệm vụ. Sử dụng chúng để thảo luận với một người bạn)

1. a job           5 aweek /a fortnight

2. a month of the year           6. borrowing / lending

3. a popular tourist area           7. youth hostels

4. buses and trains           8. beaches and the sea

You are planning to go on holiday with friends this summer. Discuss the holiday with one of the friends. Make a decision about each of these four points.

* When you want to go and for how long

* Choice of destination

* Transport

* Paying for the holiday

4. Listen and check your answers to exercise 3.

(Nghe và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn cho bài tập 3)

6. Read the task below. Think about what ideas and vocabulary you will need for each point. Use notes 1-3 below to help you.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Hãy suy nghĩ về những ý tưởng và từ vựng bạn sẽ cần cho mỗi điểm. Sử dụng ghi chú 1-3 dưới đây để giúp bạn)

You are planning to go away for a few days with your penfriend while he or she is visiting you this summer. Discuss your ideas with your penfriend. Make a decision about each of these four points.

* Choice of destination

* Accommodation

* Holiday activities

* What you need to take with you

1. Think about destinations you know well and can talk about.

2. Use the lists of words in exercises 1 and 5.

3. Think about clothing, equipment (for activities) and entertainment (books, gadgets, etc.).