I, Work in pairs. Discuss the question viet it nhat 30 tu
1, Which of the three animals in the text do you think is the scariest? Why?
2, Which animals in the world today do you think are the scariest? Why?
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
1. Which home is the most original and clever, do you think? Why?
2. Which is the most useful from a social point of view? Why?
3. Which of the homes would you like to live in? Why?
4. Which of the homes would you not like to live in? Why not?
1. The Crazy House is the most original and clever home because of its surrealistic and unique design that incorporates natural elements and animal motifs.
2. The living sculptures made by Gregory Kloehn are the most useful from a social point of view because they provide affordable housing solutions for homeless people using recycled materials.
3. I would like to live in the shipping container housing in Brighton because it offers a cozy and private space that is affordable and sustainable.
4. I would not like to live in the Crazy House because its unconventional design may not be practical for everyday living, and may not offer enough privacy or storage space.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1. Have you ever visited any castles or palaces in Viet Nam? Which are the most famous ones? Why?
2. Do you recognise the palace in the photo? What do you know about it?
1. I haven’ visited any castles or palaces in VietNam before. However, I know some of the most famous ones such as Hue Imperial Citadel, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and the Ho Dynasty Citadel. These historical sites are significant because they showcase the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
(Tôi chưa từng đến thăm bất kỳ lâu đài hay cung điện nào ở Việt Nam trước đây. Tuy nhiên, tôi biết một số địa điểm nổi tiếng nhất như Cố đô Huế, Hoàng thành Thăng Long và Thành nhà Hồ. Những di tích lịch sử này rất có ý nghĩa vì chúng thể hiện di sản văn hóa và lịch sử phong phú của đất nước.)
2. I haven’t seen this palace before, but I guess it is the Hue Imperial Citadel.
(Tôi chưa nhìn thấy cung điện này bao giờ, nhưng tôi đoán đó là Hoàng thành Huế.)
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Are the methods of preserving heritage in the text used in Viet Nam? Which one do you think works best in Viet Nam?
Vietnam has several methods of preserving heritage. One of the most common methods is through government funding. The government invests money in preserving heritage sites and objects, and it has been successful in many cases. Another way is through public-private partnerships, where companies provide funding for heritage preservation in exchange for advertising or other benefits.
Vietnam has also used UNESCO funding for the preservation of its cultural heritage. Additionally, the country has implemented strict heritage laws to protect its heritage sites and objects. For example, in 2016, Vietnam passed a law on cultural heritage, which regulates the protection, preservation, and promotion of the country's heritage.
As for which method works best in Vietnam, it depends on the specific context and situation. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and a combination of different methods may be the most effective way to preserve heritage in Vietnam.
Exercise 4. USE IT! Work in pairs. Do you know the names of any animals in danger? Do you think which ones are ugly and which ones are beautiful?
(Thực hành! Làm việc theo cặp. Em có biết tên của các động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng không? Em nghĩ động vật nào xấu xí và động vật nào xinh đẹp?)
Some endangered animals I know are panda, Sunda tiger, Amur leopard, black rhino, Cross River gorilla, Hawksbill turtle, orangutan, saola, Sumatran elephant. I think all of them are beautiful and cute, none of them are ugly.
(Một số loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng mà tôi biết là gấu trúc, hổ Sunda, báo Amur, tê giác đen, khỉ đột sông Cross, rùa đồi mồi, đười ươi, sao la, voi Sumatra. Tôi nghĩ tất cả chúng đều đẹp và dễ thương, không có con nào xấu cả.)
USE IT! Work in pairs. Which of the ideas in the article do you think will happen in the future? Compare your ideas.
A: I doubt we can live until 150 years old.
B: I believe that people in the future won't be like us now, they may be many times smarter and healthier than us.
A: I think in the future, people can move to live on other planets like Mars.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions (Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau)
Do you agree with Ms Stevens? Which of the disadvantages she mentioned do you think is the most serious? Why?
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the skills mentioned in the text do you have? What other skills do you think teenagers need fo become independent?
The text mentions three essential skills required for teenagers to become independent, which are decision-making skills, time-management skills, and life skills.
Apart from the skills mentioned in the text, some other skills teenagers need to become independent include communication skills, problem-solving skills, financial management skills, goal-setting skills, and critical thinking skills. Also, teenagers need to learn how to be emotionally intelligent and how to develop positive relationships with others.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the characteristics of independent learners do you think you have? Which one do you want to develop in the future?
A list of characteristics of independent learners for discussion purposes:
Self-motivated: Independent learners are motivated by their own interests and goals, not just external rewards or pressures.
Self-directed: They take responsibility for their own learning and actively seek out resources and opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills.
Self-aware: They understand their own strengths and weaknesses, learning style, and preferences, and use that knowledge to guide their learning process.
Goal-oriented: They set clear and specific learning goals and regularly assess their progress toward achieving them.
Persistent: They persevere through challenges and setbacks and keep working toward their goals.
Reflective: They regularly reflect on their learning experiences and use that feedback to improve their learning strategies.
Resourceful: They know how to find and use a variety of learning resources, including books, online courses, mentors, and peers.
Curious: They have a strong desire to learn and explore new ideas and topics.
Creative: They think outside the box and find innovative ways to solve problems and achieve their goals.
Collaborative: They work well with others and are open to learning from different perspectives and experiences.
4. USE IT! Work in pairs. Which piece of information ïn the text do you think is the most interesting? What sports do you like watching in the Olympics?
(Hãy làm việc theo cặp. Bạn nghĩ thông tin nào thú vị nhất trong văn bản? Bạn thích xem môn thể thao nào trong Thế vận hội?)
A: Which piece of information ïn the text do you think is the most interesting?
(Bạn nghĩ thông tin nào trong văn bản là thú vị nhất?)
B: In my oppinion the piece of information " In 2020, there was a global problem and they moved the games to 2021" is the most interesting. As we know, the global problem in 2020 is the pandemic covid 19. It postponed all the important events in the world. Therefore, they had to change the time of holding the Olympic to the year 2021.
(Theo ý kiến của tôi, thông tin "Vào năm 2020, có một vấn đề toàn cầu và họ đã chuyển thế vận hội sang năm 2021" là thú vị nhất. Như chúng ta đã biết, vấn đề toàn cầu vào năm 2020 là đại dịch cúm 19. Nó đã trì hoãn tất cả các sự kiện quan trọng trên thế giới. Vì vậy, họ đã phải đổi thời điểm tổ chức Olympic sang năm 2021.)
A: What sports do you like watching in the Olympics?
(Bạn thích xem môn thể thao nào tại thế vận hội Olympic?)
B: From my point of view, artistic swimming is one of the most interesting sports in the Olympics. I like it because I can watch eye-catching performances, which are delivered by talented athletics.
(Theo tôi thì môn bơi nghệ thuật là một trong những môn thể thao thú vị nhất thế vận hội Olympics. Tôi thích nó bởi vì tôi được xem những màn biểu diễn rất mãn nhãn, được thực hiện bởi những vận động viên đầy tài năng.)