Communication | Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) | Unit 6: Lifestyles - Lớp 8 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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👉 COMMUNICATION

   Everyday English
   Expressing certainly

1. Listen and read the conversations, paying attention to the highlighted sentences.
   
   1. Nam: Can I come over to your house on Sunday?
      Tom: Sure. You're welcome.
   2. Alice: Vietnamese cooking uses a lot of vegetables and herbs.
      Mai: Yes, certainly.
   
   
2. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations to express certainty in the following situations.
   
   1. You ask your friend to help you with your maths homeworks.
   2. You say that Vietnamese love seafood.
   
      Cuisines around the world.
   
   
3. QUIZ How much do you know about the cuisines of different countries?
   Do the quiz to find out.
   
   1. Which country is famous for pasta and pizza?
       A. Thailand          B. Italy             C. Brazil
   2. Wich contry is famous for kimchi?
       A. Korea              B. Portugal       C. Australia.
   3. England is well-known for _____.
       A. dim sum         B. spaghetti      C. fish and chips
   4. Sushi comes from _____.
       A. Japan              B. Korea            C. Taiwan
   5. In which country do you think kangaroo steak
       A. China              B. Australia        C. The USA
   
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4. Work in groups. Read the two passages and discuss the questions below.
   
   

   Italy Italy is famous for pizza. Pizza is a sish with a flat round bread base with cheese, meat, and vegetables on top. The country is also known for its spaghetti and pasta. Italy is also famous for its many types of cheese (over 400 types). There is one that allows flies to lay eggs on it, and it has a unique taste.

   
   

   India Curry is a common dish in India. It is a dish of meat and vegetables cooked in  a sauce and served with rice or bread. In fact, India has a vast range of cuisines. People in some areas of India favour vegetarian food. But chicken, lamb, or goat are common in other areas. Generally, Indians avoid beef.

    
   Do you prefer Italian or Indian food?
   Why / Why not?
   
   
5. Work in groups. Talk about the typical food in your area. Discuss the following:
   - staple food
   - favourite food
   - foods eaten on specual occasions
   Example: A: What is the staple food in your area?
                  B: It's rice.
                  C: Yes. We have rice with most of our meals