Bài giảng English Lớp 9 - Unit 6: Viet Nam then and now - Lesson 5: Skills 1

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1. 1. Work in pairs to answer the following questions. 1. What are the things in the pictures? The first picture-___ shows an old tram. The second picture shows a modern train. 2. When and where can you see them? The tram would-___ have been seen in a town or city. These trains can be seen nowadays in big, modern cities. 3. How different are they? + the first -has___ fewer compartments (two or three) than the second (four). + the first runs much more slowly. + the first is not air-conditioned while the second is. + the first runs along tracks on the ground at street level, while the second runs on elevated tracks. + the first is powered by overhead electricity wires, while the second runs on electromagnetics.
2. Then answer the questions that follow. 1. In which century was the tram system built? - ___In the 20th century. 2. What was the role of the tram system in Ha Noi? - ___It was a major means of transport for Hanoians. 3. When was the system removed? - ___In 1990. 4. What has happened to Ha Noi’s population over the last two decades? - ___The population has increased dramatically. 5. How has the tram system in Ha Noi been improved recently? - New___ rail systems including a skytrain and a subway are under way. 6. Which of the transport systems do you think is more impressive to Hanoians? - ___I think
3. 4. Work in pairs. List different types of traditional and modern transport systems in Viet Nam. road types: path, Past vehicles: bicycle, road types: underpass, Present vehicles: motorbike,