Think about two places of interest in Việt Nam. Use the key phrases to talk about which one you'd prefer to see and why.
Read the key phrases and find them in the Experience the Mekong Delta in Southern Việt Nam text. Think of how to complete the first two phrases about your town.
KEY PHRASES Expressing recommendations Don't forget to try..... It's one of the most... in the.... It's quite an experience. They're (all) worth seeing. We're looking forward to (seeing you). |
Tham khảo
*Key phrases in the Experience the Mekong Delta in Southern Việt Nam text:
(Cụm từ khóa trong bài viết Trải nghiệm đồng bằng sông Cửu Long ở miền Nam Việt Nam)
Don't forget to try other excellent local specialities, like pop rice, lemongrass chicken or grilled snakehead fish.
It's one of the most popular dishes in the Mekong Delta.
It's quite an experience.
We're looking forward to seeing you.
… and they're all worth seeing.
*Complete the first two phrases about my town:
(Hoàn thành hai cụm từ đầu tiên về thị trấn của tôi:)
Don't forget to try noodle grilled pork. It's one of the most excellent local specialities in Ha Noi.
(Đừng quên thử bún chả. Đó là một trong những đặc sản địa phương tuyệt vời nhất ở Hà Nội.)
Work in pairs. Think of something you have bought recently and use the key phrases to talk about its advantages and disadvantages.
KEY PHRASES Advantages and disadvantages It’s very ... to ... . We found it really ... . My only problem was that ... . The biggest disadvantage is ... . |
- I’ve bought bluetooth headphones recently. It’s very convenient to listen anytime, anywhere. The biggest disadvantage is that the ear buds can get lost way more easily than wired models.
- I’ve bought a smartwatch recently. I found it really easy to check notifications, track our fitness goals, and make phone calls directly from the wrist. My only problem was that battery life could be better. I had to recharge the watch daily, which can be inconvenient at times.
Watch or listen to Max, Alicia and Elizabeth talking about places and activities. What place would each person like to visit?
KEY PHRASES Talking about preferences Would you rather...? Which would you prefer: ... or...? I'd love to…................................... I'd much prefer to…................................. It's my dream to.................................. |
Max: The sea/ beach
Ailicia: The Sahara Desert
Elizabeth: A forest
Speaker 1 (Max): The sea/ beach
Speaker 2 (Alicia): The Sahara Desert
Speaker 3 (Elizabeth): A forest
Study the Key Phrases. Which phrases don’t appear in the book review? Why don’t they appear there?
KEY PHRASES Writing a review I’d like to talk about … It was directed by … It was written by … The thing I like most about … It stars … All in all, I’d recommend … to … |
Phrases don’t appear in the book review:
It stars …
It was directed by ...
They don't appear there because it is the book review not the film review.
SPEAKING KEY PHRASES Choose one of the questions below and discuss it with your partner. Use the phrases to help you.
Expressing opinions
I believe that... I think that...
In my opinion,... In my view,.. As I see it, ...
It seems to me that... I’d say that...
1. Doyou think people depend too much on technology? Give examples.
2. Do you think any of the gadgets in exercise 4 will have disappeared fifty years from now? Explain your opinion.
3. Do you think it’s wrong to copy songs and films from friends rather than buying them? Why? / Why not?
Bài tham khảo
A: Do you think people depend too much on technology?
B: In my opinion, people rely too much on technology these days. What do you think?
A: I agree. For example, a lot of people use their phones for everything, from checking the time to ordering food.
B: Yes, and people can't seem to function without their phones. It's like they're addicted to them.
A: That's true. I think it's important to have a balance and not let technology control our lives.
B: I completely agree. I think it's important to disconnect from technology once in a while and enjoy the real world around us.
A: Definitely. It's important to remember that technology is a tool, not a replacement for our real-life experiences.
Tạm dịch
A: Bạn có nghĩ rằng mọi người phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào công nghệ không?.
B: Theo tôi, ngày nay mọi người phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào công nghệ. Bạn nghĩ sao?
A: Tôi đồng ý. Ví dụ, rất nhiều người sử dụng điện thoại của họ cho mọi việc, từ xem giờ đến đặt đồ ăn.
B: Vâng, và mọi người dường như không thể hoạt động nếu không có điện thoại. Nó giống như họ nghiện chúng.
A: Đúng vậy. Tôi nghĩ điều quan trọng là phải có sự cân bằng và không để công nghệ kiểm soát cuộc sống của chúng ta.
B: Tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. Tôi nghĩ điều quan trọng là thỉnh thoảng ngắt kết nối với công nghệ và tận hưởng thế giới thực xung quanh chúng ta.
A: Chắc chắn rồi. Điều quan trọng cần nhớ là công nghệ là một công cụ, không phải là sự thay thế cho những trải nghiệm thực tế của chúng ta.
Cover the dialogue in exercise 1 and read the Key Phrases. Which two key phrases aren't in the dialogue?
KEY PHRASES Asking for and giving advice What should I do? What would you do if you were me? Have you spoken to (your teachers) about it? Can you give me any advice? Don't panic. You need to (speak to someone). My advice is to (get help now). |
Two key phrases aren’t in the dialogue:
What should I do?
Can you give me any advice?
Làm ơn có thể trả lời câu hỏi càng sớm càng tốt ngày 16/12/2018 tớ thi nói rồi!
- Quy Nhon is a small city in the Central Coast Vietnam. It belongs to Binh Dinh province that is known as martial arts land of Vietnam. This is not a tourism destination so it's peaceful, quiet, friendly people, cheap price. Like another Coast cities, it has very fresh sea food. Now, some places are developing to attract tourists but if you want to find somewhere not crowded, this is.
You can go to the top of Vung Chua mountain by motorbike (from Ghenh Rang, near the Queen beach). It takes about 15 minutes. This is the best place to see all of the beautiful city, graceful sea with natural beauty of Thi Nai lagoon, Phuong Mai peninsula and Thi Nai bridge - the longest cross-sea bridge of Vietnam.
KEY PHRASES Listen again. Which of the underlined phrases from the list below does each student use?
Speculating about photos
It looks like some kind of dance class.
They're in a park, or maybe in the countryside.
I think it's a fitness class of some kind.
There's a sort of climbing frame.
It's most likely in the evening.
Two men are doing pull-ups, or something like that.
She's the instructor, I would say.
I'd say that she's tired.
Student 1:
- It looks like some kind of… (Nó trông giống một loại…)
- or maybe… (hoặc có thể là…)
- It’s most likely… (Nó gần giống như…)
- I’d say that… (Tôi cho rằng….)
Student 2:
- I think it’s a fitness class of some kind (Tôi nghĩ đó là một lớp thể dục)
- There’s a sort of (Có một vài…)
- or something like that (hoặc cái gì đó kiểu vậy)
- I would say…. (Tôi cho rằng…)
Ex 2: Rearrange these words to make a meaningful sentence
1. about 80 kilometres/ Co To Island,/ which is/ in Viet Nam./ from the mainland,/ is one of/ the must-see places ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. a lot of/ There/ this enchanting/ around/ are/ island./ tranquil beaches …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. enjoy/ the untouched/ natural beauty/ Tourists/ there./ may ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. on the beach/ the sunset/ are/ highly recommended./ Walking/ and admiring ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. is also/ the daily life/ of the local/ Besides,/ to fishing villages/ a must./ to discover/ a visit ………………………………………………………………………………