VI. READING COMPREHENSION: (1.5pt.) - (I-Learn Smart World – SB. Page 91)

In Vietnam, many schools still use blackboards and white chalk. Teachers stand in front of the class and teach the lesson and every student learn from books. In the future, nearly every school will use interactive whiteboards. Most classes will have a projector to show the lesson. Students won’t need pens and paper. They will use labtops or smartphones. Many schools will use e-books and digital libraries. Students won’t need to go to school every day because they will learn online.

TRUE / FALSE

21. Not many schools will use interaction whiteboards.                

22. Most classes will show the lesson with a projector.                                                           

23. Some schools will use e-books and digital libraries.

24. Students won’t need to go to school every day because they will learn online.

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D):

25. What does the word “They” in line 4 refer to?

A. Schools                 B. Lessons                 C. Students                D. Classes

26. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. In Vietnam, many schools still use blackboards and white chalk.

B. Most classes will have a projector to show the lesson.

C. Students won’t need pens and paper.

D. In the future, most schools in Vietnam will give teachers and students facilities to   improve their teaching and learning.

Read the passage and do the exercise below

English Volunteer Teachers in Vietnam

There is a serious shortage of English teachers in high schools , colleges and universities . Many students have only had the chance to learn English from a local Vietnamese teacher , who is responsible for around 50 students . Volunteers from English speaking countries are needed to assit Vietnamese teachers to teach the students correct English pronunciation and conversational skills as it is considered a valuable asset . Please note that if you wish to volunteer during the school holidays in July and August you will be teaching English to 6-18 year olds as a part of the Children's Program .

In Vietnam , the English language is considered as a gateway to the students' future and a chance to escape poverty . Effective use of the English language will provide students with confidence and improve their future employment opprtunities .

Volunteers in the Teaching program are not required to be a qualified teacher or have any previous teaching experience All we ask is that you give 100% effort and enthusiasm in your work with the students .

Write " T " before the sentence if it is true . Write " F" if the sentence is not true .

1. Volunteer teachers will help Vietnamese teachers to teach the students pronunciation and conversational skills

2. Each volunteer teacher will have to be responsible for a class of 50 students

3. Volunteers in this teaching program must be qualified and experienced in teaching English

4. Volunteer teachers should be enthusiastic about their work with students .

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Hoa thinks schools in Viet Nam are different from schools in the USA.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Vietnamese students do not usually wear school uniform.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Vietnamese students like long holiday vacation.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Classes start from seven to a quarter past eleven.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Most students go to the canteen at break time.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. Students have a 30-minute break after two periods.

A. True

B. False

Read the letter and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Thanks for your letter. It's very interesting to know about schools in the USA. I think schools in Viet Nam are a little different. Vietnamese students usually wear uniform. Classes start at 7.00 each morning and end at 11.15 in the afternoon. Students have a 30-minute break after three periods. At break time, many students play games. Some go to the canteen and buy something to eat or drink. Others talk together. Our school year lasts for 9 months, from September to May. Then we have a 3-month summer vacation. We feel too much long to come back to school to meet friends. I hope to know more about schools in your country.

Your friend,

Hoa

Question. The school year begins in September.

A. True

B. False