Student name:

_______________________
School and Class:
_______________________

Grade 8
Unit 1 Workbook
Places and Perspectives
 Vocabulary Quiz

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4

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 Vocabulary Task

Lesson 1:
1. Hue is my favourite holiday _________________ because I like learning about history.
2. It can be difficult for people to get used to the _________________ of a new country.
3. Ho Chi Minh City is such a _________________ place, it feels like nobody ever sleeps.
4. Our school has a pen _________________ program – we write letters to friends who live abroad.
5. My uncle is very adventurous. Soon he is going _________________ around the world in a boat!

Lesson 2:
1. I had a _________________ of the sun between the dark clouds, but then it was gone.
2. Many cultures’ traditional clothing is very _________________.
3. My cousin’s wedding ring has a big _________________ set in it.
4. Vietnam never fails _________________ tourists.
5. There’s a _________________ of books about travelling in Asia in the bookstore.
Lesson 3:
1. I saw sunlight _________________ off the cars in the distance as they approached.
2. I thought I had scored a basket, but the ball bounced off the _________________.
3. Shocked, I watched the great white shark _________________ my small rowing boat.
4. Michael is _________________ about tennis. He has tickets to Wimbledon every year.
5. A coin is a small _________________, usually made of metal, used as money.

Lesson 4:
1. I went to sleep at 8pm last night because I was very _________________.
2. I had to _________________ to get ready for school this morning because I overslept.
3. The sunrise in Kenya is _________________.
4. I couldn’t hide my _________________ when our teacher said that the school trip to Hue was
cancelled.
5. Sally was very _________________ when her friend told her that she had snored loudly on the bus.

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Lesson 5:
1. Let's have our picnic in this _________________ area under the tree.
2. “Don’t swim in that pool,” said mum. “Can’t you see that the water is _________________?"
3. The leopard tried very hard not _________________ the leaves it was walking through.
4. Jim likes _________________ in dark corners and jump out to scare his dad.
5. Tim tried _________________ the rope, but it was too slippery, and he fell back into the water.
Lesson 6:
1. It was so dark outside; I could _________________ see my own feet!
2. Many people like the taste of the _________________, but I prefer the banana.
3. Be careful with that _________________! You could get hurt.
4. I was scared to use the _________________. It was so different from using modern toilets.
5. Travel agents can take care of your _________________ about travelling, so you don’t have to
worry.
Lesson 7:
1. It was a long hike, but after five hours we finally made it to the _________________ of the
mountain.
2. Wow, Liz! It’s _________________ that you climbed all the way to the peak!
3. Liz wanted to _________________ very much, so she trained for three months for her hiking trip.
4. She had expected the mountain to be _________________, but it was actually covered in plants and
trees.
5. Liz’s best friend got sick and could not join the hiking trip. At first it was _________________, but
now Liz is happy she went by herself.
Lesson 8:
1. Have you ever had _________________ Vietnamese food? It’s amazing!
2. Yes, we had delicious Vietnamese food in a small restaurant on the _________________ in my city.
It’s nice to sit there and watch the boats on the water.
3. Oh! I think I know the place you are talking about. Are there many little _________________ that
sell fancy clothes?
4. Yes, and a Spanish restaurant that serves real _________________ too.
5. I have been there! My brother wanted me _________________ for a picture in front of the
restaurant, but it started raining too heavily, so we went inside.

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 Everyday Expressions
Lesson 1:
1. Match the expressions to their meanings by drawing a line from column A to column B.
Column A: Expression Column B: Meaning
A ‘a rocky road’ 1 When someone wants to travel very much.
B ‘to hit the road’ 2 When your chance for doing something has passed.
C ‘to have itchy feet’ 3 To start your journey.
D ‘that ship has sailed’ 4 Having a difficult time.
E ‘smooth sailing’ 5 Having an easy time, a situation without difficulty.
Complete the sentences using the expressions you learned.
1) Hurry up! It’s time to ______________________________.

2) Sal is happy that her long trip to Hanoi has gone so well. It really was ________________________.

3) It’s been a ________________________ for Ronald this year, but he survived.

4) Jenny wanted to book a bus ticket to Dalat for Tết, but ____________________________________.

5) I like getting out of the city on weekends. I ________________________.

Lesson 3:
1. Match the expressions to their meanings by drawing a line from column A to column B.

Column A: Expression Column B: Meaning

A ‘to live on a shoestring’ 1 Exactly what is needed or right.

‘to spread your wings 2 To trick or cheat someone.
B
and fly / soar’
When you do something new, exciting and a bit
C ‘just the ticket’ 3
challenging, like leaving home.
‘to take someone for a 4 To say or do something that will upset someone else.
D
ride’
E ‘to rock the boat’ 5 To survive with very little money.

2. Complete the sentences using the expressions you learned. Change the verbs and pronouns if
necessary.
Lucy had big dreams of travelling the world, but she had (1) __________________________________
because her family didn't have a lot of money. One day she learned about a travel competition that was
(2) __________________________________ to make her dreams come true!

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 Excitedly, she signed up for the competition, but little did she know that the competition organisers
were just trying (3) __________________________________ as part of a scam. Lucy realised what was
happening and decided (4) __________________________________, speaking up on social media.
Lucy’s school heard about her bravery and decided to give her the money she needed to travel. Finally,
she could (5) __________________________________ to the places she had always dreamed of.

Lesson 7:
1. Match the expressions to their meanings by drawing a line from column A to column B.

Column A: Expression Column B: Meaning

‘to get this show on the 1 Someone who is not wanted or needed in a situation.
A
road
B ‘(to be a) fifth wheel’ 2 To do something dangerous or dishonest.

C ‘train of thought’ 3 To continue driving past a red traffic light.

‘to sail close to the 4 A ‘line’ of thinking from one thought to the next.
D
wind’
5 To begin a planned activity.
E ‘jump the light(s)’

2. Complete the sentences using the expressions you learned.

1. I know you like to __________________________________, but you need to follow the rules and be
safe.
2. Don't __________________________________ when you're driving; it's dangerous.
3. My __________________________________ was interrupted by the loud noise outside.
4. We need __________________________________ if we want to make it to the airport on time.
5. Barry felt like __________________________________ amongst his friends – they always left him
out of group activities.

Persuasive Writing Techniques

We will study and use ten persuasive writing techniques this year. They are:

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Task 1: Look at the definitions below. Which persuasive writing technique is being described?

Definition Technique
1 Using words that create emotions in the reader.

2 Using information that can be proven by science and research.

When different words starting with the same sound (consonant) are written
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near each other.
The writer’s own thoughts and feelings about something. They are not
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necessarily true for everyone.
Using words like “you” or “your” to talk to the reader directly. Also using
5 words like “we”, “our” and “us” to make it sound like the writer is part of a
special group.
Expressing facts using numbers and figures usually with percentages (%) and
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fractions (2/8).
Repeating the same word several times in the same sentence or paragraph
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to make them stand out.
Creating a list of three related things or using three adjectives or verbs to
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describe something.
Making something sound more extreme than it really is to make the writer’s
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feelings about it clear.
A statement written as a question which does not need to be answered
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because the answer is already known.

Task 2: Look at the sentences below. Which persuasive writing technique has been used?

Example Sentences Technique Used

Girga in Egypt is the world’s oldest city. People have been living there since
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3273BC!

2 Do you think you have what it takes to travel around the world by yourself?

3 Paris is known as a city of romance and love.

4 The food in Italy is the best in the world. No wonder everyone likes pizza!

5 Berlin is a beautiful and bustling city in Germany.

We got onto the airplane and flew for a long, long, long time. But it was
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worth it.
62% of passengers don’t like the food on airplanes, and 1/3 of them say
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they don’t even eat it.

8 We had to drive in the car, ride in a train and take a bus to get to Sapa.

9 Do you want to have the most amazing vacation of your life?

10 Sapa is on the other side of the world from Ho Chi Minh City.

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 Lesson 1 – An Introduction to Travel Writing
Reading: London is calling!
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Hey there, fellow young explorers! Let me tell you about an amazing trip idea: visiting London!
It's a city full of history and excitement that'll make your heart race with joy.
2. Did you know that London is one of the oldest cities in the world? It was first built by the Romans
in 43AD! London is a special city. It has changed and grown over the past 2000 years to become
one of the most modern cities in the world, but it is still easy to see its ancient roots in the
buildings and landscape.
3. Now, let's dive into the fun stuff. Picture yourself walking around the lively streets of London,
with the beautiful River Thames flowing through the centre like a shiny snake. Or maybe you want
to go up the famous Big Ben, the huge clock tower that represents the city's greatness.
4. London has so many awesome things to see and do! Check out the Tower of London, an old castle
with stories of kings, knights and famous criminals. Take a stroll in Hyde Park, where you can have
picnics and play around on the green grass. And don't miss the British Museum, where you can
explore ancient treasures and learn about different cultures.
5. But wait, there's more! London has delicious food too. You have to try their famous afternoon tea
with warm scones and creamy clotted cream. And if you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself to
sticky toffee pudding, a heavenly dessert that will make your taste buds sing.
6. So, my adventurous pals, get ready for an unforgettable trip to London. It's a city that's bursting
with history, culture, and yummy food. Pack your bags and get ready to create memories that
you'll keep forever. London is calling, what are we waiting for?

Questions:

1.a. The writer is a:

A A Young Person

B Adult

C Elderly Person

1.b. Copy a phrase from the text to prove your answer in 1.a.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Copy an example of a fact used in paragraph 2.

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3. The sentence, “…the beautiful River Thames flowing through the centre like a shiny snake” is an
example of a:

A Alliteration
B Metaphor
C Personification
D Simile

4. Copy an example of alliteration used in paragraph 3.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

5. Refer to paragraph 4. List three things you can do in London.

6. Why do you think the writer uses the short sentence, “But wait, there’s more!” at the beginning of this
paragraph?

_______________________________________________________________________________________
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7. Why did the writer write this text? What are they trying to do? Explain using your own words.

_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Writing: Design an iconic animal
Design your own iconic animal here. Answer the questions and then draw a quick picture of the animal.

1. What animal is it?

Picture:
______________________________________
2. What is its name?
______________________________________
3. Which famous landmark is it named after?
______________________________________
4. Paddington Bear is friendly, polite and curious.
List three adjectives that describes your iconic
animal’s character:
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________
• ______________________________________

Plenary:
How easy was it for you to use these skills successfully in today’s lesson? 5 stars means very easy, 0 stars
means it was very difficult.

Lesson
Welcome to Vietnam, an exciting country 2that
– Writing totopersuade
has so much offer teenagers like you!
Listening Practice:
Listen to your teacher and use the words from Lesson 2’s vocabulary to complete the sentences.

Come and experience the (1)__________________ pace of life as you are (2) __________________ by ruins
and discover cultural gems. Vietnam has a (3) __________________ of exciting attractions, from the busy
metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City to the ancient temples of Hanoi. Get ready to be amazed by the
(4) __________________ markets, exotic animals, and delicious cuisine that await you at every turn.
Whether you're exploring the (5) __________________ cities or relaxing on the beautiful beaches, Vietnam
has something for everyone. Come and discover this amazing country for yourself today!

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 Example of Text Types:

Menu Poem Letter Email Article

Social Media Post Instant Message Postcard Review

Reading: Hanoi: Gem of the East.

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Looking for a destination that is full of in rich history, culture, and natural beauty? Look no further
than Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

2. Situated in the northern region of the country, Hanoi boasts a mixture of modernity and tradition
that is sure to enchant visitors from all walks of life. Begin your journey in the bustling Old
Quarter, where narrow streets lined with colourful street vendors offer a glimpse into daily life in
Vietnam. Take a leisurely stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the most famous landmarks in
Hanoi, and admire the peaceful surroundings and beautiful buildings.

3. Along the way, you'll also find a plethora of shops, cafes, and restaurants, where you can sample
the local cuisine and soak up the city's vibrant vibe. For history buffs, a visit to the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum is a must. It is the final resting place of the revered leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh.
Additionally, a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is another way to learn about the many
ethnic groups that call Vietnam home.

4. But Hanoi's charm is not limited to just its urban landscape. Nature lovers will find plenty of
opportunities to explore the great outdoors, with trips to the nearby Ba Vi National Park, the
Fragrance Pagoda, and the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital among the top attractions.

5. With so much to offer, it's easy to see why Hanoi is quickly becoming a top destination for
travelers from around the world. So, pack your bags and prepare to be dazzled by this fascinating
and unforgettable gem of the East!

1. Refer to paragraph 1. Copy an example of tripling used in paragraph 1.

____________________________________________________________________________________

2. Refer to paragraph 2. Complete the sentence using your own words:

The writer thinks that the area around Hoan Kiem Lake is …
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____________________________________________________________________________________

3. Refer to paragraph 3. Highlight an example of each of the following: alliteration, tripling, fact and
opinion. Write the letter each technique starts with above your highlighted section. (A – alliteration,
T – tripling, F – fact, O – opinion).

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 4. Refer to paragraph 5.
4.a. The writer thinks that Hanoi has always been a popular tourist destination.

A True
B False

4.b. Explain your answer to 4.a. using your own words. Support your answer with evidence from the
text.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

5. Refer to the phrase “so, pack your bags” in paragraph 5.

5.a. Which persuasive writing technique is used here?
____________________________________________________________________________________

5.b. What is the effect of using this technique?

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Lesson 3 – What makes travel writing special?

Audience:
Look at the texts on the lesson slides. Write down who you think the audience of each text is.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________

Purpose:
Task 1: Match each purpose (A) with the characteristics (B) and the text type (C).

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Task 2: Look at the text techniques on Textbook page 137. Match each technique to a specific text purpose.
Write only the technique number under the purpose you think it matches with.

To Guide To Share To Evaluate To Persuade

Reading: Four Texts

Read the four texts on textbook page 136 and answer the following questions for each text:

Text 1 Text 2

Text 3 Text 4

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Plenary:

Lesson 4 – Recount Writing

Listening Test:
Listen to your teacher and answer the following questions:

1. Where is Sicily located? _____________________________________________________________

2. True or False: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? ___________________________
3. Sicily is famous for its beaches, ruins and _______________.
4. How old are the Roman tiles at Villa Romana del Casale? ___________________________________
5. Which one of these pictures does not match Sicily?

What is “Recount Writing”?

Task 1: Look at the list of features. Can you complete the gaps in the sentences with the keywords provided.
A recount text:
• uses a __________________ narrator (“I” or “we”)
• uses the __________________ tense
• uses a __________________ order- explain the events in
the same order that they happened
• uses strong verbs and adjectives to describe what you did,
saw and felt
• is always __________________ (believable)
• has a funny or ___________________ event.

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Reading: The Runaway Bride
Pre-reading:
1. The text is called “The Runaway Bride”. What can we guess (infer) the story is about based on the title?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. The Runaway Bride is set in Messina, Sicily. Which country is Sicily part of?

Adapted version of The Runaway Bride

2. Like a Victorian watercolour painting, my Uncle Ivan’s villa sat on a cliff overlooking the beach. The
guard let me through a gate in a high stone wall. On the other side of the wall, the garden was exactly
like what I had seen in old family photographs, big and beautiful with flowers and trees stretching all
the way to the beach, and the sparkling blue and mysterious sea beyond.
3.The guard carried my gigantic suitcase to the spectacular white villa, with me following behind him,
feeling embarrassed at how heavy my case was. When the doors to the villa opened, it was like
stepping into a Mediterranean heaven. Inside the villa, the walls were covered in fancy blue tiles, hand-
painted by an artist. I could see the calm ocean through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the smell of
the salty sea drifted in from outside. When I finally met them, Ivan’s wife hugged me tightly to her
chest, but Uncle Ivan was cold and distant, and looked like he was inspecting me. Their two young
children raced among aunts, uncles, cousins, and curious neighbours who stared at me and whispered
in each other’s ears.
4.Uncle Ivan and his wife were dressed in their finest black silk. There was a spark of excitement in the
air as though there would be a big event that day. Under the strict orders of my uncle, maids hurried
about, placing jewelry on me, having me try on dresses, and making me feel uncomfortable. “Can you
please dress for the occasion?” I was asked. We were leaving soon for a restaurant, and I was to be the
VIP. I was tired from travelling and unprepared for all the excitement, but I did as I was asked.
5. My family and a large group of their friends were seated at a long table at the restaurant. The table
was filled with more seafood than I have ever seen before. I was told politely but firmly to try every
dish. Soon I was full to bursting and was shocked to find out that that was only the first course of seven!
I tried to take smaller bites each time, but the many aunts made sure that as soon as I stopped chewing
one piece of food, another was waiting. Repeatedly, I seemed to be compared to my mother’s mother.
At least I thought that as the aunts pinched my cheeks while saying my grandmother’s name and
heaping more food on the plate in front of me.
6.When we got back to the villa, I asked to be excused so I could take a nap, much to my family’s
disappointment. A maid walked me up the stairs to my room and pointed out the window to a nearby
villa. The villa was newly built in the same style as Uncle Ivan’s. She said that I would live there one day,
and I thought she was just confused.
Just as I was about to fall asleep, another maid hurried into the room, holding a long, white dress in
7.
her arms like a baby. I said, “Aah! It’s very beautiful” which seemed to make the maid happy.

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 8.The next few days I spent meeting relatives and friends, being dressed in expensive clothes and being
fed far too much food. I thought that my family was just trying to be nice, but it was all too much for
me. I was exhausted, so I made my apologies and told them that I had to end my vacation early. Back
home in America, I found out from my cousins that me leaving suddenly had caused a big family fight. I
had missed an important wedding they said. The villa pointed out by the maid had been built for the
bridal couple. The groom was a young, handsome, Italian doctor from my uncle’s university and a
longtime family friend. And the bride? It was to have been MY wedding! My Italian relatives had
arranged a marriage for me, following their traditions.
9.Now, years later, I often wonder who the groom was. If I hadn’t packed my bags so quickly, if I hadn’t
jumped back on a plane, if I had said yes to marrying a man I didn’t know, would we have lived happily
ever after?

Questions:
1.a. Refer to paragraph 1. The writer has travelled to Europe many times before:

1.b. Copy a phrase from the text to prove your answer in 1.a.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Refer to paragraph 1. Complete the orientation table for the opening paragraph:

Who

When

Where

Why

3. Refer to paragraph 3. Explain using evidence from the text how we know that the villa is very luxurious.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. Refer to paragraph 3. Using your own words, explain how Uncle Ivan and his wife are different.

_______________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Refer to paragraph 5. Can the narrator speak Italian? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.

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6.a) Refer to paragraph 7. Look at the phrase, “holding a long, white dress in her arms like a baby”.
This phrase is an example of a:

6.b) Explain what the simile tells us about the dress.

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

7. Explain the text’s surprise ending.

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Plenary: Teacher’s Feedback (Lessons 1 – 4)

You are doing a great job with

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Try to

_____________________________________________

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 Lesson 5 – Descriptions
Descriptive Writing Techniques
Strong Sensory
Strong Verbs Metaphors Similes Personification
Adjectives language
We will learn more descriptive writing techniques in later in the year.
Look at the “sharing” text in TB page 136. Underline or circle and name all the descriptive writing
techniques that you can find.

Sensory language

Reading: Costa Rica

Read the text on TB page 142 and answer the questions which follow.

1. Refer to paragraph 1. Find and copy one example of personification.

___________________________________________________________________________
2. Refer to paragraph 1. Are there really dinosaurs in the jungle? Explain your answer using your own
words.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Refer to paragraph 2. Copy one example of a simile.

___________________________________________________________________________
4. Refer to paragraph 3. Are the “ribcages” referred to literal or figurative? Explain in your own words.

___________________________________________________________________________
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 5. Read paragraph 1 again. Use the table and write down 3x adjectives, 2x adverbs and 3x strong
verbs used in the paragraph

Nouns Adjectives Adverbs Strong verbs

Boat, plane, roads, mud,
trees, craft, fingers,
time, jungle, noises,
dinosaurs

6. The writer compares the jungle to many things.

a) “The river below you is like hot chocolate…”
I think that she chose this comparison because it makes me think about…

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b) “grasping at the passing craft with blackened fingers”

I think that she chose this comparison because it makes me think about…

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

“Atmosphere”
7. Look at the four possible choices to describe the atmosphere for the entire text on TB page 144.
Which of the four statements best describes the atmosphere created by the description of
Tortuguero? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Lesson 6 – Writer’s Point of View

1. Write an explicit statement including the key words of each situation.

A) furious, monkeys, running

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B) nervous, waves, swimming

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 Explicit meaning: To Imply / Implicit meaning:

When we say something explicitly, we are being To imply means to use creative language to
literal (lesson 1 vocab). We want to make the explain an idea. This is used when speaking or
meaning very easy to understand and direct. writing.

We say exactly what we think. We do not say exactly what we think.

For example: For example:

The trains in Japan are crowded, but fast. Taking the train in Japan is an experience! It is
like an over-stuffed sausage travelling at the
speed of light!

2. Choose one of the following situations and write 1-2 sentences implying your point of view.
Once you have written your sentences, swap your workbook with your partner. Can you tell what your
partner feels about the situation?
Choose one: “Scuba diving with sharks” or “Taking a hot air balloon ride”
Sentence(s) implying meaning:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Swap workbooks with your partner.
What the writer feels (what I can infer):
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 3. Work in teams of 4 students. Student 1 should write a paragraph of 2 – 3 sentences describing a
positive experience.
Once this is completed, give the paragraph to the second student. Student 2 can add two words and erase
one word from the paragraph to make it sound less positive. Students 3 and 4 continue this process until
the final paragraph has a completely negative point of view.

Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

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Reading: Tales from a Small Planet

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Read the text on TB pages 146 – 147 and answer the questions which follow.

1. Refer to paragraph 1. Explain how Magdalena feels about moving to Ghana at the start of the text.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Refer to paragraph 2. Does Accra sound like an exciting place to you? Why do you say so?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Refer to paragraph 3. What is the effect of writing the word “OUTHOUSE” in all capital letters?

___________________________________________________________________________
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4. Look at the text as a whole. What is the T.A.P?

Text Type

Audience

Purpose

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 5. Refer to the last paragraph. Explain the life-lesson that Magdalena learned in your own words.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

“Explicit Statements”
A) Sometimes writers are very clear about their feelings – they can even name them! Make a spider
diagram to write down all the emotions that Magdalena named.

B) Would you say that Magdalena felt:

A) mostly positive
B) mostly negative
C) a mixture of both?

C) Write down 2 positive thoughts and 2 negative thoughts that Magdalena had about Ghana.

POSITIVE THOUGHTS NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

“Implicit Statements”
A) What do you think Magdalena was thinking and feeling when she wrote “unreal as it seems” in
paragraph 2?

“If I was thirsty, I’d ask my Mom for a drink and, as unreal as it seems, she would say: “OK dear, why
don’t you find a man with a machete to climb up a tree and get a coconut for you?”

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 Lesson 7 – Different Points of View

Different Points of View Video:

Watch the video “Breakfast: American Kids Try Food from Around the World”. Say whether the children in
the table liked or disliked the dish. Give a reason for your answer (either a quote, explanation or both) and
say whether their opinion was implied or expressed explicitly.
Brazil Like Dislike Why do you say so? Implied or Explicit?

Finland Like Dislike Why do you say so? Implied or Explicit?

Vietnam Like Dislike Why do you say so? Implied or Explicit?

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Reading: Patagonia
Adapted version of extract A: “Lady Florence Dixie”

1. After another day’s stay at the campsite, we continued our journey. We knew that we would have to
take along all the food and water and wood we would need to survive, because there would be
nothing in the barren area we were now going to enter.
2. Leaving the woods behind us we rode our horses up onto a plain. Far, far away I saw a little black
cloud. Later I would realise that it was not a cloud at all, but a peak of the Cordilleras mountains. I
knew we would camp at the foot of those mountains, but my heart sank when I thought of the long,
cold, painful journey we would have to make for the next few days before we got there.
(A few days later…)
3. This day’s ride, and it was a long one, was by far more boring and depressing than any of the other
days. The giant plateau over which we travelled for six or seven hours was gloomy and empty and
lifeless. There was no sun, and the sky was cloudy and dark above the dry plain. The land was so flat
that I thought it would never end; grey, grieving and silent.
4. We were all affected by the death-like nature around us and even the guides looked depressed and
tired. I have never felt so low in my life.
Questions:
1. Refer to paragraph 1. What does the word “barren” make you think about the area?

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2. Refer to paragraph 1. Identify the two persuasive writing techniques used in the phrase, “food and
water and wood”.

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3. Refer to paragraph 2. Is the narrator excited about her journey to the Cordilleras Mountains? Is her
opinion given explicitly, or implied? Why do you say so? Copy a phrase from the text to prove your
answer.

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4. What emotion do you think the narrator is feeling? Copy three words to support your answer.

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Adapted version of extract B: “Argentina – by Florian von der Fecht”

1. Nature is the main character in Patagonia, one of Argentina’s most impressive areas. Its beauty is
rugged, rough and wild. Many people have tried to take this land, to make it their own, but none have
succeeded. Patagonia remains free.
2. There are some brave people who live here. They are hard people who do not break. Some of them
live in the valleys, and they have to survive without water. Other people live close to the sea, but here
there is no food and the winter kills. And the wind… the wind is always there, ready to destroy.
3. “Why then can’t I stop thinking about Patagonia?” Darwin wondered. “And not only me, but
everyone who comes here. I believe it may be because this land opens our imagination to new
possibilities”.

5. Refer to paragraph 1. Find and copy an example of alliteration.

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6. Refer to paragraph 2 and the sentence, “And the wind…the wind is always there, ready to destroy”.
a. What is being personified in this sentence?

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b. How does the personification make it seem even more difficult to survive in Patagonia?

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7. Look at the statements below. Which extract (A or B) expresses this point of view?

Statement A/B Statement A/B

1 Patagonia is boring. 4 There is not much to look at.

2 The landscape is impressive. 5 The size of the area is emphasised.

3 It can be a dangerous place. 6 Patagonia can be amazing.

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 Lesson 8 – Travel Articles
Listening Practise:
Listen to your teacher and use the words from Lesson 8’s vocabulary to complete the sentences.

Walking down a busy street in the (1) ________________________ of Vietnam, Hanoi, at night is an
adventure! The tall, (2) ________________________ buildings are lit up with colourful lights, creating a (3)
________________________ view. As you walk, vendors selling all sorts of (4)
________________________ line the street, from beautifully embroidered bags to delicate handcrafted
lanterns. But the best part is the (5) ________________________ local food you can try from the street
stalls, like delicious Vietnamese noodle soup, pho. The smells and sights around you will leave you with a
wonderful memory of this vibrant city.

1. Look at the following sentences. Explain how the writer shows their point of view. Is it positive or
negative? Explain your answer.
A) “Barcelona: good art, good food, good people”

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B) “Barcelona: good art, good food, good people and overpriced”

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C) “Madrid is a good place for family fun!”

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D) “Madrid is the best place for family fun!”

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 E) “Ibiza summer vacations – the monster of modern travel”

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F) “Ibiza summer vacations – a masterpiece of modern travel”

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Reading: Instant Weekend Palma

Read the adapted article of the text on TB pages 152-153 and answer the questions which follow.

Instant weekend: Palma

1. There’s more to the Mallorcan capital than playing on the beach - such as fine eating, galleries and
hotels, writes Chris West.
2. Why should I go? This year, 9 million people will fly to Mallorca. The good news is that 8,999,998 of
them will head straight for the beaches, leaving you free to enjoy the museums, galleries, restaurants
and fancy hotels.
3. What do I do? A walk along the waterfront gives you the best view of La Seu Cathedral - a central
landmark, with the old city spreading out around it. Built in the French-Gothic style, it’s huge, with an
altarpiece and giant candlesticks by Gaudi. Es Baluard museum, home to modern photography and
paintings (www.esbaluard.org), is pretty spectacular to look at, too – it is in a fixed-up 16th century
building. It has an excellent restaurant, Es Robost d’Es Baluard, serving new Mallorcan dishes (9 Place
Porta de Santa Catalina; 00 34971 719609; 24 pounds per person). But if you’re like me and want
luxury souvenirs, head to Jaume III, one of the main shopping districts. From there, go south, for the
modern Spanish giants Zara and Massimo Dutti, as well as interesting little boutiques.
4. Where should I eat? Go straight to La Boveda, a noisy and authentic tapas bar on Carrer Boteria
(971714863). For those looking for a hidden gem, there’s Bar Espana, at the corner of Carrer del Bane
and Calle de Can Escursac, farther up the hill into the old town (no telephone - and go early, they stop
serving tapas at 10pm). Mallorca is the place where your diet starts tomorrow.
5. Where do I stay? If you’re into posing in rooftop pools and flopping on fancy day beds, try the Puro
Hotel (www.purohotel.com; doubles from 156 pounds). It’s a converted monastery building in the old
town, with a spiritual vibe.
6. How do I get there? There are flights to Palma from 22 UK airports. Airlines include Jet2 (0871 226
1737, www.jet2.com), bmibaby (0871 224 0224, www.bmibaby.com), easyJet (www.easyjet.com) and
Monarch (0870 040 5040, www.flymonarch.com). AerLingus (0818365000, www.aerlingus.com) flies
from Dublin.
7. Chris West traveled as a guest of the Spanish Tourist Office (020 7486 8077, www.tourspain.es).

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Questions:
1. Look again at the first paragraph “Why should I go?”. What do most people do when they go to Palma?
Copy a phrase to support your answer.

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2. Look again at paragraph 5; “Where do I stay?”. What about the description of the Puro Hotel makes it
sound luxurious?

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3. Look again at paragraph 7. Is there any information in this paragraph that shows that the writer could
be lying about the positive qualities?

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4. What is the T.A.P. for this text?

Text Type

Audience

Purpose

Unit Plenary:
How well did you understand the following? Check (√) your answer.
3 – I understood
1 – I understood a little 2 – I understood most
perfectly
Persuasive writing
techniques
Features of a recount
text
Features of an article
Implicit vs Explicit
meaning

[End of Unit 1]

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