UNIT 8: TOURISM

A. PHONETICS
I. Decide whether the following questions are ‘open’ (O), or ‘check’ (C).
1. Are you interested in fireworks festivals? ( ____ )
2. What time will you depart for your journey? ( ____ )
3. How much do the flight tickets cost? ( ____ )
4. Have you ever travelled anywhere by airplane? ( ____ )
5. Do you take a lot of luggage when you travel? ( ____ )
6. Would you like to explore this exciting location? ( ____ )
7. Will you take a long summer camp with your parents? ( ____ )
8. Where would you like to go sightseeing? ( ____ )
9. Have you made up your mind about the hotel room? ( ____ )
10. What is the weather like in the summer? ( ____ )
II. Mark the following questions with proper tones, falling (F) or falling-rising (F-R).
1. Was your trip to the beach enjoyable? ( ____ )
2. Does the room price include a child bed? ( ____ )
3. Which is the largest lake in your country? ( ____ )
4. Did you visit the Statue of Liberty in New York? ( ____ )
5. How many countries have you ever been to? ( ____ )
6. Will we have to pay extra for overweight luggage? ( ____ )
7. Do we have to book the room in advance? ( ____ )
8. How long did you stay in Da Lat City? ( ____ )
9. Did you spend most of your time in sightseeing? ( ____ )
10. What are the tourist attractions in your city? ( ____ )
B. VOCABULARY
I. Match the words to form compound nouns.
1. tour a. maker
2. package b. put
3. return c. over
4. holiday d. operator
5. jet e. stop
6. stop f. ticket
7. check g. out
8. wild h. tour
9. out i. life
10. bus j. lag
II. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase from the box.

1. I am travelling to Nha Trang in July and want to spend two nights at a ________.
2. Hotels usually raise their prices in ________ when ________ lots of people go on vacation.
3. Don’t miss the chance to see the ________ Fansipan ________ Mountain if you visit Sa Pa.
4. I would like to buy a ________ so I can be flexible with my return next month.
5. They supported a trekking ________ into some of the wildest areas in the national park.
6. For a ________ of Ho Chi Minh City, a fantastic place to start is the Notre Dame Cathedral.
7. As the head of tour industry, the ________ is a designer and organizer of tour products.
8. The hotel has a breakfast terrace where clients can get snacks and drinks at ________.
9. In the ________ , the tourists have to stay in a vehicle and watch the wild animals move
freely outside.
10. Our ________ showed us around the old town before dropping us at a souvenir shop.
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. From London to Oxford and back is a(n) _______ trip of over a hundred miles.
A. whole B. one-way C. return D. round
2. We took a(n) _______ tour of New York to explore the city’s most famous landmarks.
A. expedition B. sightseeing C. adventure D. excursion
3. We crossed the Mediterranean Sea on a _______ ship, which was an unforgettable memory.
A. trip B. tour C. journey D. cruise
4. I’ve learned that all tourists are travellers but not all travellers are _______.
A. tourists B. travellers C. visitors D. sightseers
5. _______, as part of the service sector, has become an important source of income for many
countries.
A. Holiday destination B. Tourism industry
C. Travel agency D. Holiday maker
6. I’d like to go to a _______ as I’m interested in natural world and wildlife preservation.
A. safari park B. historic city C. heritage site D. water park
7. The foreign businessman always requires to stay in a five-star _______ when he travels.
A. appliance B. amenity C. accommodation D. facility
8. TUI UK is a licensed _______ which offers a wide range of touristic services in the UK.
A. tour guide B. guided tour C. tour operator D. package tour
9. When all the instruments had been checked out, the pilot signalled that he was ready for
_______.
A. jet lag B. takeoff C. delay D. stop over
10. Most hotels require that travelers _______ by 11 a.m. or noon so housekeepers have time
to clean rooms for the next guest.
A. check in B. check out C. book D. reserve
IV. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. I’m going to buy a tent which is light enough for backpacking and ________. (tour)
2. Has your brother travelled to Da Nang City on business or for ________ ? (please)
3. ________ complained about lack of information when travel delays occurred. (travel)
4. The hotel is new, clean and well-located, but best of all, it’s ________. (afford)
5. David ensures that our trip will be as comfortable as possible without ________ the bank.
(break)
6. For ________ tourists, the company has trips into the mountains with a local guide.
(adventure)
7. The ________ have been trying to protect this forest for years. (environment)
8. Do you have the complete ________ to spend the holiday the way you wish? (free)
9. They organize customized tours to visit different ________ areas and tribes in Northern
Vietnam. (geography)
10. The travel agency doesn’t offer any free tour packages and even the cheapest ________
tour costs 10 dollars. (guide)
C. GRAMMAR
I. Fill in each blank with a, an or the.
1. It was quite ________ event when I first travelled to Europe with my parents.
2. ________ excursionist is someone who travels not less than 24 hours in ________ certain
place.
3. ________ park features ________ spectacular limestone karst landscape with ________
underground river.
4. ________ expedition is ________ organized journey that is undertaken for ________
particular purpose.
5. ________ mountains created such ________ amazing scenery that visitors could not see
elsewhere.
6. We have chosen Easy Travel as they offered us ________ group tour at ________ affordable
price.
7. ________ workshop became ________ attraction because of its history and high-quality
products.
8. Sydney is ________ exciting location for students who wish to undertake ________ study
abroad program.
9. ________ tourists were surprised to know that ________ entire street in Ha Noi was named
after ________ fish dish.
10. How will you protect and maintain ________ natural and cultural setting of ________
ecotourism site?
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I’d like to spend ________ active holiday playing water sports such as ________ scuba
diving and snorkelling.
A. the - the B. an - a C. an - Ø D. a - the
2. Kyoto, ________ exotic city with full of colours, is one of ________ most romantic
destinations.
A. an - the B. the - the C. an - a D. the - Ø
3. Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to travel in Cambodia without ________
expensive package tour?
A. Ø B. the C. a D. an
4. French Polynesia is ________ accessible island nation but still relatively untouched by
________ mass tourism.
A. an - the B. an - Ø C. Ø - Ø D. the - the
5. Tourism plays ________ important role in ________ country’s foreign exchange earnings.
A. the - the B. a - a C. a - an D. an - the
6. I have visited many museums but ________ visit to ________ Louvre was ________
unforgettable experience.
A. the - the - an B. a - the - an C. the - a - an D. the - Ø - an
7. Madagascar, ________ island country in ________ Indian Ocean, is famous for ________
giant baobab trees.
A. the - the - the B. an - the - the C. an - an - a D. an - an - Ø
8. ________ Nguyen Hue pedestrian street has become ________ interesting place of
entertainment, especially on Saturday and Sunday nights.
A. the - the B. Ø - Ø C. the - an D. Ø - an
9. On ________ second day of their Chiang Mai trip, they took ________ adventure tour
including elephant rides and hiking to ________ huge waterfall.
A. the - an - a B. the - the - the C. Ø - an - a D. Ø - an - Ø
10. In July they offer us ________ enjoyable trip to ________ Russia to experience its diverse
architecture and culture.
A. an - Ø B. the - the C. an - the D. Ø - Ø
III. Choose the word or phrase that needs correction.
1. The website has created an environment for travellers to share an information and
A B C
experiences.
D
2. Our guided tour said Sunday morning would be a great time to go shopping at
A B C
an open-air market.
D
3. With a considerable number of job being generated, hospitality is an integral
A B C
sub-sector of tourism.
D
4. Alex Harris became the youngest person ever to lead an expedition to the Mount Everest
A B C
at age 25.
D
5. From Da Nang, you can take an easy day trip from Hue, which is only about 100 kilometres.
A B C D
6. It can be easily recognised that the event organizer is an Australian company which
A B C
logo features a kangaroo.
D
7. Costs 10 dollars, the journey takes about an hour and a half and there’s beautiful
A B C D
countryside to enjoy.
8. The school has implemented an international travel policy for all staff, teachers and
A B C
students participated in international travel.
D
9. The lake, with its 370 square km and 158 linear km of coastline, is an unique
A B C D
environment for recreation and fun.
10. We visited an ancient temple and learned about the history of an area, then we drove
A B
up the hill and found a great view!
C D
D. SPEAKING

Jimmy: (1) _________________________________

David: Probably I’ll stay at home.
Jimmy: (2) _________________________________We’ll have a whole week off.
David: Yes, pretty sure. My parents said that they wouldn’t go to any famous places during
the holidays.
Jimmy: Why not?
David: (3) _________________________________There are always heavy traffic jams on
these days, so my parents decide to stay at home and relax instead.
Jimmy: What about your decision?
David: Same as them. (4) _________________________________
Jimmy: But that sounds boring. I know It’s crowded out there, but it’s also fun!
David: (5) _________________________________
Jimmy: I guess it’s not your cup of tea. Me, I can’t stand staying at home.
David: Actually, my parents may go to visit some relatives within the city. (6)
_________________
_______________
Jimmy: Oh, you’ll have parties, won’t you?
David: I hope so. That depends on my parents. And you? (7)
________________________________
Jimmy: Yes. I’mgoingto the beach. My parents have booked the tickets and
accommodation.
David: (8) _________________________________
Jimmy: Thank you. Have fun at home!
II. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a conversation.
Yes, it is. And Full Board is your standard 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), which
include soft drinks. However, any drinks or snacks outside of these meal times will cost
you extra.
How about the last one?
Is this the cheapest type?
Yes, we do. Where and when would you like us to pick you up, Sir?
Hello, I want to make a reservation on your website but I’m not quite clear about your
room rate including meals. Could you please explain it?
Oh, I haven’t decided my stay yet, but thanks for your help. I’ll call you again.
Certainly, Sir. Basically we have three hotel board types, which go with three meal plans:
Half Board, Full Board, and All Inclusive. Half Board would include two of your meals,
usually Breakfast and Dinner. Lunches are not included.
1 (on the phone) Crown Riverside Hotel. May I help you?
Yes, you can change to the other two plans when you check in. Please be reminded that
we apply some charge if you cancel your booking.
It’s my pleasure. Have a good day, Sir!
I see. You also have pick-up service, don’t you?
I got it now. The Half Board seems good, but can I change to another plan later?
All Inclusive is the option where all the food during your stay at our hotel is inclusive all
day without extra pay.
E. READING
I. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.
Studies show that travelling can improve your physical and mental health, train your skills,
and enhance your creativity. Therefore, you need to take time out from your daily tasks, office
responsibilities, busy schedule, and everyday pressures at least once in a year. Plan a tour to a
new city and let life present you with the numerous opportunities.
As you travel you are exposed to more people, cultures, and lifestyles than you live in your
homeland all the time. With all the newness in your life, you are also opened to new points of
view, ways of seeing the world and living, which often gives you a new purpose for your life.
When you open up yourself to new cultures, customs, attitudes, foods, religions, you gain
perspective about the world around you, which affects the ways you live when you return
home.
Travelling is a good opportunity to make friends. Talking to new people is a great way to
get out of your comfort zone and try something new. When you interact with people from
diverse backgrounds, you practice your verbal communication skills.
The more comfortable you get communicating, the more open you will be to try new
things in your life. This can lead to benefits in your personality and profession, and those
advantages last long after your holiday is over.
1. Travelling helps you to be more creative. ________
2. You should spend time travelling as many times as possible. ________
3. Travelling provides you opportunities to fix your schedules. ________
4. Travelling can change your points of view. ________
5. You can get knowledge of new cultures when travelling. ________
6. It’s not recommended to make friends in a strange place. ________
7. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds makes your verbal communication skills improve.
________
8. The communication skills you have practiced when travelling may bring disadvantages to
you career. ________
II. Read the passage and choose the best answers to fill in the blanks.
My summer holidays are often a little boring, (1) ________ my summer holiday last year
was great - my family and I got onto an airplane and flew to Vancouver! It was our first time to
visit Canada. We got up very early almost every day and did lots of really fun and interesting
things. On our first day, we visited Stanley Park and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Later in the
week, we visited some museums and then got on a special boat to (2) ________ whales. It was
fantastic! I (3) ________ lots of photos. Of course, we also visited our cousins who live in
Vancouver. One evening, they had a barbeque and we ate at their home. After we finished our
food, we invited them to come to our home one day. (4) ________ , we didn’t swim in the
ocean because the water was too cold, but we did do many other fun things.
Finally, after two weeks, before we (5) ________ Vancouver, my family and I went
shopping and bought lots of souvenirs to help us remember our time in Canada. Maybe we
can travel again during my next summer holiday. Maybe we can make (6) ________ to visit
Japan or Brazil!
1. A. but B. so C. and D. or
2. A. view B. look C. see D. watch
3. A. made B. took C. created D. recorded
4. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Unfortunately D. Additionally
5. A. came B. left C. moved D. departed
6. A. plans B. tours C. journeys D. trips
F. WRITING
I. Write complete sentences using the cues given.
1. Most people/ enjoy/ travel/ abroad,/ and/ have/ chance/ stay/ exotic city

2. Locate/ Quang Binh Province,/ Son Doong Cave/ discover/ by/ local man/1991

3. What/ be/ reasons/ that/ make/ your country/ top/ tourist attraction/ foreigners

4. Monaco,/ officially/ Principality of Monaco,/ be/ sovereign city-state/ Western Europe

5. I/ want/ spend/ my vacation/ Japan/ stay/ seaside resort,/ eat/ sushi/ sashimi

6. information/ I/ got/ travel agent/ be/ very confusing/ and/ I/ not/ know/ what/ go on

7. Consider/ birthplace/ Western culture,/ Italy/ be/ country/ full/ fascinating cities/ beautiful
scenery

8. You/ can/ spend/ your time/ sightsee,/ shop,/ or/ you/ can/ simply/ relax/ one/ excellent
beaches

9. Once/ we/ got/ station,/ I/ quickly/ look through/ timetable/ see/ when/ next train/ be

10. Egypt,/ most/ populous country/ Arab world,/ be/ home/ one/ world’s/ oldest cultures
II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
1. I can’t wait to go on holiday with you.
I’m looking
2. The crew always arrives on time for departure.
The crew is never
3. Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Viet Nam.
Hoi An is older
4. I still can’t choose where to go on my holiday.
I haven’t made
5. Their tours were so expensive that we could not buy them.
Their tours were too
6. The last time I travelled abroad was two years ago.
I haven’t
7. They were still building the hotel when we stayed there.
The hotel was
8. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims get to that church every year.
That church is visited
9. Historical and cultural places in our country should be given appropriate care.
We should
10. Financial difficulty made us delay our vacation in Europe.
Financial difficulty prevented