3. Can you say what activities you have seen in the video clip? Which activity do schools often organize?

4. Unit 6

5.  Before you read Before you read  Pair work Pair work  Task 2 Task 2  Task 1 Task 1  New words New words

6.  shortcut (n) a quicker or shorter way of getting to a place e.g: You can take a shortcut across the field.  slide (v) (slid, slid) to move easily over a smooth or wet surface  slide (n) e.g: We slid down the grassy slope. The economy is on the slide (= getting worse).  benefit (n) an advantage that sth gives you e.g: I’ve had the benefit of a good education.

7.  campsite (n) a place where people on holiday can put up their tents e.g: camping involves hiking to, from and around a campsite.  wilderness (n) a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops because it is difficult to live there e.g: The Antarctic is the world’s last great wilderness.

8. Looking at the pictures. What do you think the people in the pictures are doing? Where are they? Read what some people say about some activities. Then match each of them with one of the pictures. A D C B

9. 1. My legs are tired now through I have a good pair of hiking boots and a walking stick. Unfortunately, I forgot the map. If I had it now, we could take a shortcut back. 2. The ball attracts us all. It’s most fun when you have a soccer game with other people. If I were not busy now, I would go and play soccer immediately. 3. We were enjoying dancing and singing around the campfire when it began to rain. If it hadn’t rained, we would have stayed up all night. 4. We can enjoy a lot water games and services there. The most thrilling game is the slide through the pipes. We’ll go to that park next week. If we start early, we’ll have more time for other exciting games.

10. Answers: A - 4 4. We can enjoy a lot water games and services there. The most thrilling game is the slide through the pipes. We’ll go to that park next week. If we start early, we’ll have more time for other exciting games. 1. My legs are tired now through I have a good pair of hiking boots and a walking stick. Unfortunately, I forgot the map. If I had it now, we could take a shortcut back. 3. We were enjoying dancing and singing around the campfire when it began to rain. If it hadn’t rained, we would have stayed up all night. 2. The ball attracts us all. It’s most fun when you have a soccer game with other people. If I were not busy now, I would go and play soccer immediately. D - 2 C - 3 B - 1 A D C B

11. TF 1.Camping helps people enjoy outdoor activities and nature. 2.The only purpose of camping is to have pleasure. 3.Camping not only strengthens your health but also makes you feel confident. The following statements can be true (T) or false (F). Check ( ) the appropriate boxes. Then correct the false statements..

12. TF 4.One form of camping is called backpacking because it involves hiking to wilderness campsites. 5.Backpacking is suited for everyone. 6.Careful planning can help campers avoid trouble. 7.A crowded campsite is good for all campers.

13. Find the words in the text with the following meanings. 1.for only limited period of time 2.animals, birds, and plants that live in natural conditions 3.the activity of walking for long distances in the countryside 4.completely necessary temporarily hiking essential wildlife ______________

14. 5.the equipment of clothing needed for a particular activity 6.the most important thing that helps you achieve something 7.a feeling of liking something better than something else 8.frightening or worrying gear key preference alarming ______________

15. Talk about an outdoor activity you would like to take part in this season.

16.  Review the lesson.  Learn the new vocabularies.  Prepare “Listening”.