USE IT! Work in pairs. Talk about injuries you or your family have had.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Talk about the rules at your school. Which rules would you change? Would you add any? Decide which two rules are the most important.
A: At our school, we have to tuck in shirts and wear school uniforms everyday.
B: I think school should allow us to wear more comfortable clothing, as long as it's smart.
A: The two rules we think are most important are regular attendance and respect for teachers, fellow students, and school property. Because this helps students build good habits.
B: At our school, we have to arrive on time to the classes.
A: I think class should start later so that we have enough time to prepare.
B: The two rules we think are most important are to submit assignments on time and to strictly prohibit school violence. Because this promotes self-discipline and provides a safe environment for students.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Talk about you and your interests. Use ideas from excercise 1, page 6. Then change pairs and say something about your first partner
(Thực hành! Làm việc theo cặp. Nói về em và những sở thích của em. Sử dụng những ý tưởng từ bài 1, trang 6. Sau đó đổi cặp và nói về bạn thực hành đầu tiên của em.)
- I’m eleven. I’m into cycling with my brother. I’m not very good at art.
(Tôi 11 tuổi. Tôi thích đạp xe với anh của mình. Tôi không giỏi về hội họa lắm.)
- Nam is eleven. He’s into cyclying with his brother. He isn’t very good at art.
(Nam 11 tuổi. Nam thích đạp xe với anh của bạn ấy. Bạn ấy không giỏi về hội họa lắm.)
- I’m twelve. I’m interested in cooking with my mother. I’m quite good at sport.
(Tôi 12 tuổi. Tôi thích nấu ăn với mẹ. Tôi khá giỏi về thể thao.)
=> Mai is twelve. She’s interested in cooking with her mother. She’s quite good at sport.
(Mai 12 tuổi. Mai thích nấu ăn với mẹ. Mai khá giỏi về thể thao.)
- I’m eleven. My favourite activity is reading. I don’t like video games. I’m not good at shopping.
(Hoạt động yêu thích của tôi là đọc. Tôi không thích video games. Tôi không giỏi mua sắm.)
=> Minh is eleven. My favourite activity is reading. I don’t like video games. I’m not good at shopping.
(Minh 12 tuổi. Hoạt động yêu thích của bạn ấy là đọc. Bạn ấy không thích video games. Bạn ấy không giỏi mua sắm.)
Work in groups. Talk about a platform you use for your online classes or one you know about. What are the benefits and problems of using it?
Tham khảo
Platforms use for online classes: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, ...
- Benefits:
+ Easy to use and deploy
+ Zoom App Pricing goes easy on the budget
+ Zoom makes your work more flexible
+ Better Service on Slow Connections
- Problems:
+ Delayed Customer Service
+ Zoom Security Concerns
+ Cyber Attacks may shrink the number of users
+ Zoom App Server is reported to be Linking to China
USE IT! Work in pairs. Tell your partner about the festival you wrote about in exercise 4.
A: Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) biennial film festival, which was first organized in 2010 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee.
B: Nha Nam Book Festival is an annual literary event in Vietnam organized by Nha Nam Publishing and Communications Company.
A: HANIFF takes place in Ha Noi. The festival utilizes various venues across the city, including theaters, cultural centers, and outdoor spaces.
B: Nha Nam Book Festival takes place in various locations across Vietnam. It is usually held in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. The venues include exhibition halls, cultural centers and public spaces.
A: In HANIFF, we can enjoy films in a variety of genres, experience cultural activities, exhibitions, and performances and participate in industry forums and workshops.
B: In this book festival, we can explore book exhibitions and book fairs, and have the opportunity to purchase books at discounted prices; have the chance to meet their favorite authors and get their books signed; and participate in workshops and discussions on various literary and cultural topics.
Work in pairs. Talk about the different generations of your family. Use the model and tips in 1, and the ideas below to help you.
Suggested ideas: • be open to new ways of thinking • have fixed ideas about the world • want to make their own decisions • hold traditional views about many issues • not want big changes in life • be good at using electronic devices |
Kevin: Let’s talk about the different generations of your family. Ly, what’s kind of family do you have?)
(Cùng nói về sự khác nhau giữa các thệ hệ trong gia đình bạn. Ly, bạn sống trong loại gia đình nào?)
Ly: I live in an extended family.
(Tôi sống trong một đại gia đình.)
Kevin: Ly, do you think there are any differences between the generations of your family?
(Ly, bạn có nghĩ có sự khác nhau nào giữa các thế hệ trong gia đình bạn không?)
Ly: Yes, I do. My grandparents are over 80 now. They hold traditional views about many issues.
(Có. Ông bà tôi đều hơn 80. Họ có quan điểm truyền thống về rất nhiều vấn đề.)
Kevin: What’s about your parents?
(Bố mẹ bạn thì sao?)
Ly: My parents open to new ways of thinking but they don’t want big changes in life.
(Bố mẹ tôi cởi mở với những cách suy nghĩ mới nhưng họ không muốn có sự thay đổi lớn trong cuộc sống.)
Ly: For my sister and I, we want to make our own decisions and have fixed ideas about the world. We are also good at using electronic devices.
(Về phía tôi và chị gái, chúng tôi muốn đưa ra quyết định của riêng mình và có những ý tưởng cố định về thế giới. Chúng tôi cũng giỏi sử dụng các thiết bị điện tử.)
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.
Work in pairs. Are there any rules in your family or things that you or your parents think are necessary? Share them with your partner. Use must, have to, and should.
Example:
A: I have to be back home by 9 p.m.
B: Really? I don't have to. But my parents think I shouldn't stay out after 10 p.m.
A: I have to do exercise at 5:30 am
B: Me either but I have to do exercise at 5:30 pm
Work in pairs. Talk about the most important skill or experience for SSEAYP participants. Use the ideas in 1, and the model and tips in 2 to help you.
Tom: Hey Jane, have you heard about the SSEAYP program for young people?
Jane: No, what is it?
Tom: It's an exchange program where young people from Southeast Asian countries can participate and learn about each other's cultures.
Jane: That sounds interesting. What do you think is the most important skill or experience for SSEAYP participants to have?
Tom: Well, in my opinion, having good teamwork skills is the most important thing. What do you think?
Jane: Hmm, I see your point, but I think the most important skill is being able to speak English fluently. It's the working language of the program and without good English skills, it could be difficult to communicate with the other participants.
Tom: That's a good point, Jane. But I still think that good teamwork skills are essential because participants will need to work together to solve problems and complete tasks during the program.
Jane: I agree with you, Tom. Both English skills and teamwork skills are important for a successful SSEAYP experience.
Tom: Definitely. I think it would be a great opportunity for young people to learn new skills, make new friends, and broaden their horizons.
Choose one leisure activity from 2 or 3. In pairs, talk about it. Try to keep going for one minute each. When the time is up, find a new partner and talk about another activity. You may: describe the leisure activity, say if you have done this activity or not, share your feelings about the activity.
2 leisure activity :
- Sleeping: That makes your mindless after a whole tired day with works or maybe the stress of learning at school. Also, it improves your health and satisfies a lot.
-Eating: keeps your mouth every time busy with chewing.
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Which of these things has your partner done or experienced? Use Have you ever had your...? Ask follow-up questions if appropriate.
1 ears / pierce
2 hair / dye
3 email account / hack
4 phone / steal
5 portrait / paint
6 fortune / tell
A: Have you ever had your ears pierced?
B: Yes, I have. I had them pierced when I was fifteen.
Bài tham khảo
A: Have you ever dyed your hair?
B: No, I haven't dyed my hair before. How about you?
A: Yes, I have dyed my hair a few times. What about having your email account hacked?
B: Yes, unfortunately, I had my email account hacked once. It was a terrible experience.
A: Oh no, that must have been frustrating. How did you solve the issue? Did you change your password?
B: Yes, I did change my password and enabled two-factor authentication to prevent it from happening again.
A: Good idea. Have you ever had your phone stolen?
B: Yes, I had my phone stolen when I was traveling abroad. It was a nightmare because I lost all my contacts and important data.
A: That's terrible. Did you report it to the police?
B: Yes, I did, but unfortunately, I didn't get it back.
Tạm dịch
A: Bạn đã bao giờ nhuộm tóc chưa?
B: Không, tôi chưa nhuộm tóc trước đây. Còn bạn thì sao?
A: Có, tôi đã nhuộm tóc vài lần. Còn về việc tài khoản email của bạn bị hack thì sao?
B: Vâng, thật không may, tài khoản email của tôi đã bị hack một lần. Đó là một trải nghiệm khủng khiếp.
A: Ồ không, điều đó chắc hẳn đã khiến bạn bực bội. Làm thế nào bạn giải quyết vấn đề? Bạn đã thay đổi mật khẩu của bạn à?
B: Ừ, tôi đã thay đổi mật khẩu của mình và bật xác thực hai yếu tố để ngăn điều đó xảy ra lần nữa.
A: Ý kiến hay đấy. Bạn đã bao giờ bị mất cắp điện thoại chưa?
B: Có, tôi đã bị mất điện thoại khi đi du lịch nước ngoài. Đó là một cơn ác mộng vì tôi đã mất tất cả danh bạ và dữ liệu quan trọng.
Đ: Thật kinh khủng. Bạn đã báo cảnh sát chưa?
B: Vâng, tôi đã làm, nhưng thật không may, tôi đã không lấy lại được.