Introduction

1. Introduction 1 I can see tourists visiting an ancient temple. Pic. 1 is from unit 8. The unit is a speaking section which aims to teach how to talk about similarities and differences. 2 I can see a man and a young boy fishing. They are in a beautiful place with mountains and a forest in the background. Pic. 2 is from unit 7. The unit is a listening section that aims to teach how to state opinions.

2. Introduction 1 I can see tourists visiting an ancient temple. Pic. 1 is from unit 8. The unit is a speaking section which aims to teach how to talk about similarities and differences. 2 I can see a man and a young boy fishing. They are in a beautiful place with mountains and a forest in the background. Pic. 2 is from unit 7. The unit is a listening section that aims to teach how to state opinions.

3. Introduction 3 I can see a strange-looking animal holding onto a tree. It looks as though it is a night time in a forest. Pic. 3 is from unit 3. The unit is about Madagascar. 4 I can see a stage with some actors in period costumes performing a play. Perhaps, it is a part of a festival. Pic. 4 is from unit 2. The unit is about fairs and festivals. 5 I can see a beautiful old building. There are many statues and carvings decorating it. Pic. 5 is from unit 5. The unit is about tourist attractions around the world.

4. 1 p 68 What images come to your mind? What can you see/feel? What is happening? Continuous Round Robin – 3 min What are your team’s feelings? Discuss and show them…. – 1 min

5. 2 p 68 1What are these people’s feelings? Describe the pictures. 2 How might be they related to the text? Timed Round Robin – 30 sec for each person In picture 1, I can see a sort of beauty contest taking place. There are three young girls in long dresses. They are surrounded by a lot of people. In picture 2, I can see some people dressed in traditional costumes. They seem to be taking part in a kind of competition.

6. 2 p 68 In picture 3, I can see a Maypole with young people dancing around it.There are lots of people gathered in a park. The pictures are related to the title because they were all taken at some kind of a fair.

7. 3 p 68 Listen and check, take down the key words.

8. 3 p 68 Read the text – 7 min. • C • B • A • A • C • B • D

9. 4 p 69 Think-Write-Round –Robin 5 min Paper A4 – ¼ Thinking and writing – 3 min Team discussion – 2 min

10. 4 p 69 • Special occasions • Stall holders • Brass bands • Public exhibition • Street Performers • Supportive smile • Main street • Old traditions • Street procession • Potential customers • Quiet village • Handmade crafts

11. 4 p 69 Mix Pair Share – 5 min Take your notes with you! Dance, find a partner and make sentences with the expressions Rally Robin - 1 min

12. 4 p 69 1Susan gave away some of her ceramics as gifts on special occasions. 2 The stall holders were busy arranging their displays. 3 The brass bands are an entertaining part of the Cuckoo Festival. 4 The writer compares the Downton fair to Susan participating in her first public exhibition. 5 The Cuckoo Festival simply wouldn't be the same without the many street performers. 6 The couple with the stall next to Susan's gave her a supportive smile.

13. 4 p 69 7 Stalls lined both sides of the main street on the morning of the fair. 8 Downton is a quiet little village that enjoys its old traditions. 9 The writer and his wife followed a street procession to watch the crowning of the Cuckoo Princess. 10 A few potential customers stopped by Susan's stall but they didn't buy anything. 11 Downton is normally a quiet village but it attracts many visitors for the Cuckoo Fair. 12 On the day of the fair, there were many stalls selling handmade crafts.

14. 5 p 69 drift out of control: slowly lose the ability to keep things organised seal of approval: endorsement marvel: be amazed by sth quaint: nicely old-fashioned produce: fruit and vegetables hive of activity: extremely busy place wares: goods to be sold lined: in a row on both sides

15. 5 p 69 • surplus: extra • critics: people who judge • parting with: letting go of • distracted: had their attention caught by sthelse • hustle and bustle: busy, noisy activity • purchase: sth bought • confess: admit • wander: to walk aimlessly • shrieks: screams • gazing: staring

16. 5 p 69 • bargains: things bought at a good price • cope: deal • explore: investigate • weaved: moved in and out of • procession: parade • crowning: awarding a title • significance: importance • prolong: extend • feature: aspect

17. 5 p 69 SB: It takes place at the beginning of spring. SA: How old is this fair? SB: It dates back to the 16th century. SA: How many people attend the fair? SB: Around 20,000 people attend the fair every year. SA: What kind of live entertainment do they have? SB: At the fair, you will find brass bands, street performers and Morris dancers.

18. 5 p 69 SB: What do they sell at the stalls? SA: They sell handmade crafts. SB: What does Susan sell? SA: Susan sells handmade ceramic plates and dishes. SB: What do the children in bright costumes dance around? SA: The children dance around a Maypole. SB: When does the crowning of the Cuckoo Princess take place? SA: It takes place in the afternoon after a procession.

19. 6 p 69 A: Hi, Jane. B: Hi. Where are you? A: I'm at the Cuckoo Fair in Downton. B: What are you doing there? A: I'm visiting the stalls. B: Really? Tell me about them. A: Well, there are lots of things to buy and there are some real bargains. B: Do you like the fair? A: It's amazing. I wish you were here. B: I promise I'll come next year. A: Talk to you soon. B: Take care.

20. 7 p 69 Dear Cindy, Just a quick note to tell you how much I am enjoying my new life in Downton.We live in a beautiful old cottage in a lovely quiet village. I love it! At the weekend, I went to the Cuckoo Festival and sold some of my ceramics. My husband and I had a great time watching the street performers and the Morris dancers. You'll really have to come next year. You'd love it! Bye for now, Susan