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This unit includes:
LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Intonation in statements, commands, and lists
Vocabulary
Words and phrases related to preserving heritage
Grammar
To-infinitive clauses
SKILLS
Reading: Reading for main ideas and specific information in an article about an ideas competition
Speaking:
• Discussing ways to preserve cultural heritage
• Keeping a conversation going by showing interest and encouragement
Listening: Listening for main ideas and specific information in a tour guide's talk about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Writing: Writing a leaflet to inform people about ways to preserve Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Asking for and giving directions
Culture
Initiatives to preserve heritage around the world
PROJECT
Propose ways to preserve a type of heritage
I. GETTING STARTED
Heritage sites in Viet Nam
1. Listen and read.
Ms Hoa: Good morning, everyone. As part of our school cultural programme, we need to plan a field trip to a heritage site in Viet Nam. So, where would you like to go?
Peter: Do you have any suggestions for us, Ms Hoa?
Ms Hoa: I'd recommend Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. It's the only place in Southeast Asia to be recognised as a mixed heritage site by UNESCO.
Peter: What's a mixed heritage site?
Ms Hoa: It's a site that has both natural and cultural importance. For example, you can go on a boat trip there to enjoy the beautiful landscape. Or you can visit the old temples and monuments to learn about Vietnamese history.
Anna: That sounds interesting, but if we want to learn about cultural values of the past, where should we go?
Ms Hoa: You can go to Hoi An Ancient Town in central Viet Nam. You'll learn about urban lifestyles and traditions from the 15th to the 19th century and will see examples of ancient architecture. All buildings are kept in their original state. It's a great place to explore.
Anna: Wow! That's exciting. What about southern Viet Nam?
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Ms Hoa: You can go to the Mekong River Delta to enjoy don ca tai tu- a form of traditional folk singing. Local artists perform don ca tai tu everywhere at parties, in fruit gardens, even on the floating market boats.
Peter: It's a great way to promote this kind of cultural heritage of southern Viet Nam.
Ms Hoa: Indeed. Now, please discuss in your group and let me know your field trip ideas.
2. Where can we do the following? Write T for Trang An, H for Hoi An, and M for Mekong River Delta.
| Activity | Place |
| 1. Going on a tour by boat | |
| 2. Seeing areas of natural beauty | |
| 3. Seeing ancient houses kept in their original style of architecture | |
| 4. Listening to don ca tai tu at floating markets |
3. Match the words to make phrases used in 1.
| 1. folk | a. architecture |
| 2. cultural | b. landscape |
| 3. beautiful | c. singing |
| 4. ancient | d. heritage |
4. Complete the sentences using phrases from 1.
1. Trang An is the only place in Southeast Asia _____.
2. You can go on a boat trip _____.
3. You can visit the old temples and monuments _____.
4. Performing folk songs at floating markets is a great way _____.
