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UNIT
English Form 2 Unit 2
Theme: People and Culture
2 Live and Let Live

Textbook pages: 10 – 19

Speaking Skill Textbook page: p.10

Module DSKP Practice
A You and a friend are thinking of going on an out-of-state hiking trip. Friends who have done hitchhiking share
their experiences. Share and complete the conversation with appropriate expressions listed below. LS 2.1.1

without any qualms hanging around squeeze in catch a ride
uncomfortable put off cheerfully responded exhilarating

Student A : We are planning to go on a hiking trip during the coming school holidays. We might need to
hitchhike along the way. Any tips and advice?
Student B : On our holiday in Melbourne, we were wary about accepting rides driven by men. We accepted
(1) without any qualms a ride with a family in a camper van. Be wary and selective because
you can never tell.
Student A : You’re right. We should be wary and selective.
Student C : In Kenya, a pickup truck that was quite packed, offered a ride. I accepted the ride because we

should be attentive about safety in numbers. I managed to (2) squeeze in .
Student B : It must have been (3) uncomfortable . You weren’t (4) put off by the discomfort
and crowd.
Student C : Not at all. The journey through the national park was (5) exhilarating . We saw elephants,
giraffes and even witnessed a hippo car accident! Be aware of your surroundings.
Student D : In Bali, a member of a group of motorcyclists (6) hanging around a petrol station, offered
me a ride. “If you weren’t on bikes, I’d accept!” I (7) cheerfully responded . He explained that
they had a truck, so I could (8) catch a ride and I did. Be careful of the type of transport
offered.
Student A : Very interesting stories and tips! Thank you.

B List the advice as found in the text.

Advice

(1) Selective (2) Attentive (3) Aware of (4) Careful of
because you can about safety in your surroundings. the type of transport
never tell. numbers. offered.

C In groups, talk about:
1. When hitchhiking, vehicles you would choose if you have a choice. Provide reasons for your answer.
2. Your parents’ response to your hitchhiking plans, are they supportive? Explain why or why not.
3. Hitchhiking as a lifestyle. Why or why not?

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