Task 1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

A Lesson on Customs and Traditions

Teacher: Today we're going to learn about customs and traditions. Do you think they're the same?

Mi: I think they're different, but it's hard to explain how.

Nick: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things. And a tradition is something we do that is special and is passed down through the generations.

Teacher: Yes, spot on! Give me an example of a custom.

Mai: My family has this custom of eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.

Teacher: Really?

Mai: Yes, we have to be at the dinner table on time.

Teacher: That's interesting! How about a tradition, Phong?

Phong: We have a family tradition of visiting the pagoda on the first day of every lunar month.

Nick: You're kidding!

Phong: No, no. We've followed this tradition for generations.

Teacher: You've mentioned family, but what about social customs and traditions, Nick?

Nick: Well, in the UK there are lots of customs for table manners. For example, we have to use a knife and fork at dinner. Then, there's a British tradition of having afternoon tea at 4 p.m.

Teacher: Sounds lovely! Now, for homework, you should find information about a custom or tradition. You're doing mini presentations next week...

a. Find a word/ phrase that means:

(Tìm một từ hoặc cụm từ mà có nghĩa:)

1. agreed

2. grandparents, parents, and children

3. totally correct

4. exactly on time

5. relating to human society

6. a polite way of eating at the dinner table

b. Tick (✓) true (T) or false (F).

(Đánh dấu chọn đúng (T) hay sai (F).)

1c. Answer the following question

(Trả lời những câu hỏi sau.)

1. What is Mai’s family custom?

(Gia đình Mai có thói quen gì?)

2. How does Nick feel when Phong talks about one of his family traditions?

(Nick thấy thế nào khi Phong nói về một trong những truyền thống của gia đình cậu ấy?)

3. What is the similarity between a custom and a tradition?

(Điểm tương đồng giữa phong tục và truyền thống là gì?)

4. What is the difference between them?

(Điểm khác biệt giữa chúng là gì?)

5. What should the students do for homework?

(Học sinh nên làm gì cho bài tập về nhà?)

1d. Find these sentences in the conversation and fill in the missing words.

(Tìm những câu này trong bài đàm thoại và điền vào những từ còn thiếu.)

1. We                    be at the dinner table on time.

2. You                  find information about a custom or tradition.

Task 2.a. Match the pictures with the customs and traditions in the box.

(Nối những bức hình với phong tục và truyền thống trong khung.)

b. Write C (custom) or T (tradition) under each picture in a. In pairs, compare your answers.

(Viết c (custom - phong tục) hoặc T (truyền thống) bên dưới mỗi bức hình trong phần a. Theo cặp, so sánh câu trả lời của bạn.)

Task 3. GAME: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS EXPERTS

(Trò chơi: Chuyên gia phong tục và truyền thống)

1. Work in small groups.

(Làm việc theo nhóm nhỏ.)

2. Take five minutes to write down as many local customs and traditions as you can think of.

(Dành 5 phút viết xuống càng nhiều phong tục và truyền thống địa phương càng tốt.)

3. Present your list to the other groups.

(Trình này danh sách của bạn cho nhóm khác.)

4. The group with the most ideas are the experts!

(Nhóm có những ý tưởng hay nhất là chuyên gia.)