1. Discuss the questions. Then read the passage. 

(Thảo luận những câu hỏi. Sau đó đọc đoạn văn.)

1. Where is Scotland?

(Scotland nằm ở đâu?)

2. What is this land famous for?

(Vùng đất này nổi tiếng về cái gì?)

SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS

Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware - legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes - or lochs - are other attractions that Scotland offers.
The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world's important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.

2. Match each place or event with its two features. 

(Nối mỗi nơi hoặc sự kiện với 2 ý.)

3. Read the passage again and answer the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn lần nữa và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture?

(Scotland nổi tiếng về giàu văn hóa phải không?)

2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle?

(Bạn có thể thấy gì khi khám phá lâu đài?)

3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish Highland Games?

(Vài hoạt động mà bạn có thể thấy trò chơi ở cao nguyên Scotland?)

4. What were some of the things invented by the Scots?

(Vài thứ được phát minh ở Scotland là gì?)

5. When was the first fire brigade in the world created?

(Đội cứu hỏa đầu tiên trên thế giới được lập ra khi nào?)

4. Work in pairs. Talk about the thing(s) you like most about Scotland. Give reasons.

(Làm theo cặp. Nói về những điều mà hầu hết các em thích về Scotland. Đưa ra lý do.)

Example: (Ví dụ)

- What do you like about Scotland? (Bạn thích gì ở Scotland?)

- I like the castles. (Tôi thích những lâu đài.)

- Why? (Tại sao?)

- Because I want to see a ghost! (Vì tôi muốn gặp ma!)

5. Work in groups. Read and discuss these interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a short introduction of Australia. Then present it to the class.

(Làm theo nhóm. Đọc và thảo luận những sự việc thú vị về nước Úc. Chuẩn bị một bài giới thiệu ngắn về nước úc. Sau đó trình bày cho lớp.) 

AUSTRALIA - Interesting facts

- world’s only country which covers an entire continent

- world’s capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of the population regularly participate)

- world’s longest fence (5,400 km); built to protect world’s largest population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from outer space

- world’s largest cattle station (Anna Creek station); larger than Belgium