Unit 4: Around the World

Quick Check

B. Comprehension. Answer yes or no.

1. no Dan is in New York.
2. yes Tom isn’t Australian.
3. no, The English tourists aren’t from London.
4. yes the man from China is on vacation.

2. Pair Work

B. Ask and answer about yourself.

1. Where are you from?

I'm from Saudi Arabia.

2. What’s your nationality?

I'm Saudi.

3. What’s the capital of your country?

Al Riyadh.

3. Grammar

A. Complete the conversations. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: Are they Russian?
B: No, they aren't.
A: What are their nationality?
B: They are Polish.

2. A: Where are you from?
B: We are from Mexico.
A: Are you on vacation?
B: Yes, we are.

3. A: Is your friend Japanese?
B: No, he isn't.
A: Where is he from?
B: He is from Vietnam.

4. A: Are you from Jordan?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Is it hot there?
B: Yes, it is.

B. Agree or disagree with the following information.

1. The capital of China is Beijing. Yes, Beijing is the capital of China.
2. The capital of Korea is Manila. No, Manila is the capital of Philippines.
3. Manchester and Liverpool are in Spain. No, they're not. They are in England.
4. The official languages in Canada are English and French. Yes, they're.
5. The primary language in Mexico is Spanish. Yes, it is.

5. Listening

Listen. Mark the correct answer.

1. a. (212)
b. (202)

2. a. 60 Green Street
b. 16 Green Street

3. a. (781) 342-7568
b. (718) 342-7568

4. a. nat@star.com
b. ned@star.com

5. a. 80 Park Lane
b. 18 Park Lane

6. a. country code 13
b. country code 30

6. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. Where is Alberto from?

He's from Italy.

2. Is he a student?

Yes, he is.

3. Is Michael on business?

No, he isn't. He's on vacation.

4. What’s his nationality?

He's Canadian.

7. About You

1. Where are you from? I'm from Saudi Arabia.
2. What’s your nationality? Saudi.
3. What’s your first language? Arabic.

8. Reading

After Reading

Complete the chart.

10. Project

In a group, make a poster with the following information about your country: capital, population, language(s), main cities, and places of interest.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia. It spans the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula, with a land area of approximately 2,1500 km² .

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, and the second-largest country in the Arab world. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic. Population in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach 35,613,027.

1- Riyadh. Riyadh, which lies in the Central Region, is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and now rivals any modern city in the world in the splendor of its architecture.

It is the largest city in Saudi Arabia, with a population of 6,506,700.

2- The Holy City of Makkah. Mecca is Makkah area's capital city in the Hejaz area in Saudi Arabia.

With a population of 1,919,900, Mecca gets visitors three times its population every year during the Haji pilgrimage.

Mecca is also considered to be the place of birth for Muhammad and the location of Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran.

In the Islamic religion, Mecca is the holiest city.

3- The Holy City of Madinah. With a population of 1,271,800, Medina is the capital city of Saudi Arabia's Al-Madinah region.

It is often referred as the "Radiant city" and is found in the Hejaz.

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi has great religious significance because it is the burial place of Prophet Muhammad.

4- Jeddah. With a population of 3,976,400, Jeddah is the largest town in Makkah province.

It is also the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and the biggest seaport in the Red Sea.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Write polite requests with can and will.

1. Give me your email address.

Can/Will you please give me your email address?

2. Write your telephone number.

Can/Will you please write your telephone number?

3. Tell me the country code for Saudi Arabia.

Can/Will you please tell me the country code for Saudi Arabia?

4. Spell your name.

Can/Will you spell your name, please?

5. Repeat that.

Can/Will you please repeat that?

B. Practice the requests and offers with a partner. Your partner agrees, accepts, or refuses. Then change roles.
Remember to be polite.

Can you please teach me?

Can/Will you please lend me your books?

Will you please come to my house?