Everyday English

Asking for and giving directions

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs. (Nghe và hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại với các biểu thức trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành nó theo cặp)

Bài nghe:

Culture

Read the text and answer the questions. (Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời các câu hỏi)

PRESERVING HERITAGE AROUND THE WORLD

Crowdfunding for heritage!

Preserving their heritage can present a challenge to many nations, especially if they have a large number of heritage sites, like Italy does. However, the country has found a new method of raising money for heritage projects from a large number of individuals and businesses - crowdfunding. For example, loveitaly, a non-profit organisation, uses its website to reach all the people around the world who love Italy, and collects donations from everyone who wants to help. One of their first success stories was raising enough money to restore an ancient site in Pompeii.

Strict heritage laws

In Australia, individuals and companies have to pay a fine of AUS1,000 to AUS5,000 for any damage to heritage sites or objects, regardless of whether they can be repaired. In some cases, the fines are heavier, and people could even face time in prison. The authorities hope the harsher punishments can stop people from destroying or damaging it cultural sites and items, and prevent heritage crime.

Tourism works!

Spain is one of the countries that has successfully promotedits cultural heritage through tourism. For many years, festivals such as La Tomatina (in which people throw tomatoes at each other) or Las Fallas (a five-day festival of fireworks and light shows) in Valencia have attracted millions of local and foreign tourists. The unique architecture in Barcelona, home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town, which is also on the world heritage list, are famous all over the world.

Which country ...

1. raises money from the public for restoring its heritage?

2. organises successful festivals that attract visitors from around the world?

3. fines people heavily if they damage its heritage?

Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. (Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau)

Are the methods of preserving heritage in the text used in Viet Nam? Which one do you think works best in Viet Nam? (Các phương pháp bảo tồn di sản trong văn bản có được sử dụng ở Việt Nam không? Bạn nghĩ cái nào hoạt động tốt nhất ở Việt Nam?)