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UNIT 1 PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS PART 1 1 Who are you closest to in your family? 2 If you have any brothers or sisters, what things do you enjoy doing together? 3 Who has had the greatest influence on.
UNIT 1: PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS PART 1: Who are you closest to in your family? If you have any brothers or sisters, what things you enjoy doing together? Who has had the greatest influence on your life so far? Do you have many close friends? What makes a good friend? Do you think you still have the same friends in ten years' time? Do you and your friends share the same interests? Is this a good thing? How you like to spend yor time with your friends? Would you prefer to spend your free time with your family or with friends? Why? When you have trouble in life, who you turn to for help -family members or friends? 10 How important is your family to you? PART 2: Situation: Your friend is in his/her early 30s He/ She is looking for the love of his/her life What you think is the best way to find out the person he/she loves- speed dating, online dating or dating service? face-to-face interaction -> real people, real feelings meet various people -> more options speed dating to choose from good for those don’t have many social relationships time efficent more convenient than other ways of trying to meet people online dating not take much time good for those who are shy private and confidential experienced enough to find the right dating person for you service save time -meeting: too short to make accurate judgement -not romantic -no guarantee you will find the right person -virtual -> not reliable (can’t trust all the information given) -increase potential fro identify theft -cost money PART 3: The important qualities of an ideal parent - - Responsibility: o does a good job of upbringing o tries his/her best to ensure favourable condition for children physical, psychological and intellectual development Sympathy: - - o be a good listener o share trouble and happiness Tolerance: o willing to forgive o view things from children’s perspective Respect: o treat children as growing people, not as children o nurture children’s independece Follow-up questions Many mothers today work and are away from home all day How does this affect her and her family? Would it be better for the family to have less money but have the mother at home ? Why is the number of single mothers increasing nowadays? UNIT 2: HEALTH AND FITNESS PART 1: What you to keep fit? What sports you play? When did you last play sport? Are you an active person in your free time? What sort of thing you do? Do you prefer to exercise with other people or on your own? Why? Do you have any unhealthy habits? Do you eat what you like or what is good for health? PART 2: Situation: Your mother has just retired She is considering taking up something as a way to keep fit What you think is the best choice for her - going to the gym, jogging or doing yoga? going to the gym jogging doing yoga instructor and facilities available -> more effective pay to use the facilities -> be motivated make new friends cost almost nothing simple and easy calm the mind, strengthen the body enhance sleep quality suitable to her age -cost much money -strenous activities – more suitable to young people -has problems with her knees -bad weather condition may affect the regularity of the activity -cost money PART 3: How to cope with stress - - - - Healthy lifestyle: o sport – exercise o enough sleep Social engagement: o spend time with friends o join clubs o voluntary work Positive thinking o expect good and favourable results o keep a strong belief in finding a solution to every problem and difficulty o find the silver lining (every cloud has a silver lining) Maintaining a work life balance o set your priorities o allocate time appropriately for work (professional life) and other aspects of life (personal life, family life) Follow-up questions Do you think that life would be dull without stress? In what ways does stress affect our health and life? Some people blame modern life for the increasing amount of stress we suffer What is your point of view? UNIT 3: THE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT PART 1: What kind of music you like best? Do you prefer listening to live music or recorded music? Who are your favourite singers? Have you got any of their albums? Have you ever seen them live? What kind of films you like best? Do you prefer to watch films at the cinema or on TV? Do you buy magazines or newspapers regularly? Why (not)? Do you play computer games? What you think about computer games? PART 2: Situation: You are a student It's Saturday evening You would like to enjoy an evening out with some close friends You wunt lo huve fun with friends but you don't have much money lo spend There are three suggested options: going to the cinema, eating out and singing karaoke Which you think is the best choice? going to the cinema eating out singing karaoke friends like films release of the latest film discount for students friends enjoy eating out much fun together not cost much money (share the bill/ go Dutch much fun together really entertaining -cost much money -can’t not talk while the film is on -different tastes in movie genre -concerned about food safed -friends don’t like singing PART 3: What are the bad impacts of TV on children? - - - - Poor eye sight: o too much screen time leads to vision problems: blurred eyes strained eye muscle o become short-sighted Violent behaviours: o imitate the action of the characters in the films -> likely to behave in aggressive or harmful ways toward others o may become lesssensitive to the pain and suffering of other o believe violence is the way to resolve conflicts Physical academic performance: o not enough time to study o stay up late to watch TV -> be less alert during the day + can’t concentrate -> bad results in school work Bad effects on the development of other skills o TV viewing takes away the time children need to develop important skills: language skills, interpersonal skills, social skills Follow-up questions Do you think TV is an effective baby sitter? How important is watching TV in another language when you are studying that language? Do you think you can live without TV? How important is it to keep up to date with news and current events? UNIT 4: HOBBIES PART 1: What are your hobbies? What is your favorite musical instrument? Do you prefer action films or comedies? Why? Do you often read books? Do you think it is important to read novels? What is your favourite song? What kind of TV programmes you like watching? PART 2: Situation 1: Someone is going to retire He/she wants to take upa hobby He/she is considering taling piano lessons, swinming lessons or joining a yoga club In your opinion, which is the best choice? taking piano lessons taking swimming lessons joining a yoga club relaxing improve memory good for health keep him/her in shape boost mood good for physical and mental health promote sleep quality promote healthy eating habits boost immune system - not suitable to his/her age cost money strenuous activity for his/ her age Situation 2: Your friend, a university student, is planning to join a cub at his universityHe is considering music club, reading club and movie club In your opinion, which is the best choice? music club reading club movie club have fun with people with the same interesting develop musical ability gain new perspectives better writing skills be a part of s.t fun, creative and enjoyable help develop artistic ability and analytical - need money to be equipment - friend is not fond of reading take much time friend doesn’t like film - PART 3: Everyone needs to take up a hobby - Relief from stress: Have fun and pleasure in activities not associated with chores and other reponsibilities Healthy and productive distraction from work or personal troubles - Educational opportunities: Gain knowledge through the deelopment of hobbies Develop skills (reading, composing,…) - Social interaction: Create a bond with others who have the same interest A great way to meet and share experiences with people Chance to network - Life enrichment Be exposed to different worlds other than the world of work Reduce or eradicate boredom Self exploration People change their hobbies over time - Trend: Follow trend (cross stitching, blogging, Origami) - Age: Young people: hobbies that require physical fitness Old people: relaxing, unchallenging hobbies - Living standard: Living standard gets higher -> take up expensive hobbies (car collection, antique collection) to show status - Availability of spare time for hobbies: Busy schedule: hobbies that take little time (swimming, listening to music) Much spare time: hobbies that require time & regular practice (dacing, making handicrafts) Follow-up questions What is the most popular hobby in your country? Do you think it will remain popular in the future? What are the social benefits of hobbies? What is the balance between life and work like in your country? Will there be changes in this balance in the future? Do you think it can be a disadvantage to have too much free time? UNIT 5: TECHNOLOGY PART 1: How much time you spend using a computerat work and at home? What you use the internet for? Has the internet made your job/studies easier? Do you think older people are scared of new technology? Do you think young children should have mobile phones? PART 2: Situation: Yow friend has just passed the university entrance exam He/she has been given some money for establishmenit He is considering buying a mobile phone, a laptop, or a digital camera What you think is the best choice? mobile phone laptop digital camera communication entertainment learning and doing research portable more functions than mobile phone more options for typing and editing easier for making power point presentation necessary for students who learn photography skills PART 3: The Internet has made our lives better - Researching: Knowledge and information Ebooks Videos - Communicating: Email, chat, phone call Dating - Entertaining: Music, films, games - Working, doing business Telecommuting (working from home) Internet banking Advertising Buying and selling things online - make phone call & send text messages without internet connection - small screen + limited memory - friend alreadly has a mobile phone - cost much money - can’t access the Internet without internet connection - not useful for learning and communication - Education Learn online Take exam online Computers have negative affects on our life Follow-up questions What have been the most significant technological developments of recent years? Does technology help workers or does it make their lfe more difficult? Do you think we are becoming too dependent on technology? Do you think that eventually technology will be able to solve every problenm? UNIT 6: TRANSPORT PART 1: How you usually get to work or school? How people in your cowtry get to where they want to go? Do you often take public transport? What is yor preferred means of getting around? What means of transport you use when you are in a hurry? PART 2: Situation: Your friends, who are a grop of studenis, are planning a trip from Danang to Ho Chi Minh city,They are considering travelling by train, by car or by plane In your opinion, what is the best choice? travelling by train travelling by plane travelling by car affordable cost for students safe enjoy the sights fast -> less tiring & save time -> more time in HCM city to enjoy comfortable get tickets form budget airlines flexibility (depart at any time, stop at anywhere, move at own speed) save money have a means of transport to get around when in HCM city PART 3: - lack of flexibility (timing can’t be adjusted to individual requirements) - cost much money - can’t enjoy the scenery (nothing but the clouds) - not safe - tiring - car sickness What are the most serious transport problems in your country? - Parking: not enough parking space high parking fee - Public transport: Infrequent service Not available in many areas - Traffic: Heavy traffic (use private vehicles instead of public transport) Traffic congestion - Accidents: Poor infrastructure (narrow roads, bad road condition) Poor awareness of road users (exceed the speed limit, drive when they are drunk) How can transport problems be solved? - Build more roads To solve traffic congestion & traffic accidents - Introduce tough environment laws To reduce traffic accidents To raise awareness of the public In your opinion, in what ways can governments encourage people to use public transport? Do you think public transport should be free? How you think transport will change in the next ten years? Do you think we should spend more money on roads or railways? UNIT 8: THE WORLD AROUND US PART 1: How you get about mostly? By bus/by bicycle/by car/on foot Where you most of your shopping? In an out-of-town hypermarket/ in Local stores/ in a supermarket/ on the Internet Which of the following you recycle regularly? Newspapers/bottles/aluminium/cans/none of these PART 2: Situation: A group of students from England going to take a tour around your country on their fieldtrip They want to visit different landscapes, organise and enjoy some activities with local people.They want to know more information about the weather in your country In your opinion, which is the best season for them to carry out their plan: spring, summer, or autumn? spring summer autumn Tet holiday -> various -Some services: not available activities and festivals during Tet holiday (watching firework, visiting pagodas, King Hung’s Temple Festival) Nice weather – neither too hot nor too cold Spectacular scenery (flowers bloom, vegetation looks fresh) Best time to know about Vietnamese culture Many activities (boat trip, -May find hot weather cruise, floating markets) unbearable Best time for those who love swimming and sunbathing Special festival (autumn -Rainy, stormy festival) PART 3: Individuals can take some actions to save our planet from climate change: Use public transport - reduce carbon dioxide emission - lower energy consumption Recycle things - reduce garbage - save energy and natural resources Plant trees - Trees absorb carbon dioxide – make the air fresh and clean - prevent flood, soil erosion, land side Use renewable energy (solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric power, biomass,…) - cut down on carbon footprint - solve the problem of energy scarcity FOLLOWING-QUESTION: What are the main environmental problems in your country? How will climate change affect where people live in a hundred years? Will we recycle our waste in a hundred years? How will we solve environmental problems in the future? UNIT 9: STUDIES AND WORK Part 1: Interview Do you work, or are you a student? What's the most interesting part of being a (candidate's occupation)? What's the most difficult part of being a (candidate's occupation)? Would you say it's a good occupation? (Why? Why not?) What kind of work would you like to in the future? Part 2: Situation: You have just graduated from college with a degree on English You want to apply for a job in your local area These are some jobs advertised on Employment Centre website: a language teacher in a local secondary school, a tourist guide for a travel agency, and a secretary for a foreign company In your opinion, which is the best choice? a language teacher in a local secondary school develop language skills not have to work to – more time for family long holiday a tourist guide for develop language skills + a travel agency communication skills (mostly verbal communication) go to different places, meet different people, get to know different cultures get tip a secretary for a develop language skills + other skills: - low salary - lots of meeting (on a weekly basic) - not trained to work as a teacher - tiring, physically demanding - have to be away from home - low job security in time of covid pandemic - to much paperwork foreign company communication skills (both wrtten and verbal communication), organizational skills, time management skills, problem solving skills more dynamic experience international working environment - tight schedule - sedentary Part 3: Topic: You have to consider a lot of factors when choosing a job - - - Interest: feel motivated -> better work efficiency Working environment (boss, colleagues, facility) enhance work performance increase productivity be stress free Pay: boost motivation & job satisfaction Career prospect: Chance to further education Chance to be promoted Prospect for personal growth and career development Company’s policy: fringe benefits, leave (maternity/ sick), insurance, pension Following-question: What personal qualities does a person need to be a good boss? Would you prefer to work for an organization or be self-employed? Why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home, rather than going to an office? ANIMALS Part 1: Are there any animals you particulary like? Why? Are there any animals you can’t stand? Why? Have you ever kept a pet? Which animals are popular as pets in your country? Part 2: Situation: Your six-year-old brother loves animals so much and wants to keep a pet in your house Your parents ask responsibility: a parrot, a monkey and a golden fish You to choose the most suitable pet among the following ones to bring him both joy and In your opinion, which is the best choice? a parrot a monkey a golden fish an imitate human language be allergic to feather →much joy and fun be affected by bird flu not very difficult to take care may escape captivity of intelligent and fun impossible to get one as a pet in our country need much space need much care -→ hard work for him dangerous (scratching, biting) colourful and beautiful this fish is silent -> no easy to take care of interaction -> not much joy not expensive Part 3: Topic: it’s a good idea to keep animals in zoos - - - - Education Educate the public and foster an appreciation of animals -> motivate people to love and protect animals Raise awareness about animals’ endangerment + other related issues Realize the need to be more environmentally conscious Entertainment: Place to relax Seeing real animals: more fun and enjoyable Scientific research: Research on animals’ habits, behaviours, breeding rate -> help manage wild population Conduct experiment to test new medicine Preservation of endangered species Protect animals from poachers, predators and habitat loss Breeding progamme for endangered species ` Following-question When did you last visit a zoo or wildlife park? Describe the visit Do you enjoy visiting zoos or wildlife parks? Why/ Why not? Should animals be allowed to perform in circuses? Why/ Why not? Should scientists experiment on animals in order to develop new drugs? Why? HOME Part 1 1.Can you describe your hometown? What you like about the area where you live? What things in your town or city you not like? How is the area changing? Part 2: Situation: You are taking part in a survey into the most worth-living city in the world Three answers are provided: New York, Sydney, and Da Nang In your opinion, which is the best choice? New York Sydney Da Nang plenty of job opportunities lots of things to enjoy (restaurants, bars, museums, art galleries) great public transport sytem -> easy to get around diverse cultures (people from different ethnic backgrounds) high quality education great weather safe (low crime rate) safe friendly and helpful people fabullous beaches reasonable cost of living high cost of living high crime rate not nice weather (harsh in winter, humid in summer) high cost of living (one of the most expensive cities in the world) boiling hot summer + bad storm season Part 3: Topic: The benefits of living in big cities - - Better education opportunities Many schools, universities (some are international) to choose from Various specialized courses for people of different age groups, educational background, job requirements Better infrastucture Modern transport system Upgraded power, water and telecommunication network - - - Better medical care Well-qualified medical staff Modern medical equipment Accessibility of innovative medical technology Better job opportunities Wide range of industries and businesses (industrial zones, joint-venture companies) Availability of technology-oriented jobs More entertainment options Amusement park, theatre, cinema, night club Big events: concerts, festivals, sporting events Following-question: What are some problems of living in big cities? Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or the countryside? Why you think some people move to the countryside when they retire? ON THE MOVE Part 1: Interview What you like doing on your holiday? What you dislike doing on your holiday? If you could choose a place for a holiday, where would you visit? Part 2: solution discussion Situation: you have just finished a long and tiring school year and want to spend a vacation somewhere for relaxation and entertainment Your parents recommend the following places: a coastal city (Nha Trang), a town of natural beauty (Sapa), and a busy city (HCM city) In your opinion, which is the best choice? a coastal city (Nha Trang) a town of natural beauty (Sapa) swimming, sunbathing enjoying seafood many tourist attractions: Vinpearl, Bao Dai Palace interesting tour of the islands experience cold weather, snow fall escape the heat of the summer enjoy spectacular scenery try local food get to know unique culture of indigenous people: festivals, come from a coastal city -> not find the beach, seafood fascinating have been there not fancy natural beauty have car sickness – trip: tiring too tired to enjoy love , market many tourist attractions various shopping centers entertaining amusement parks (Suoi Tien, Dai Nam) a busy city (HCM city) not like the hustle and bustle of a big city expensive Part 3: Topic development - Travelling abroad is very educational + Learn interesting things from different culture: Traffic system, customs, social etiquette -> be more culturally sensitive + Improve foreign languages: communicate with native speakers, use foreign language on a daily basis -> improve language skills + Make new friends and exchange values: Meet different people -> opportunities to network Exchange values -> be open-minded, aware of different values + Foster personal growth: Get out of comfort zone -> boost confidence Learn new skills Enhance adaptability Improve problem solving skills Gain experience, broaden horizon FOLLOWING-QUESTION What problems people often have when traveling abroad? It is always good to visit different cultures? What should we to prepare for trips aboard? ADVERTISING AND BUYING Part1: Interview Do you enjoy watching or reading advertisements on TV or in newspapers? Why (not)? Do you buy products because of vertising? What makes you interested in an advertisement? Part 2: Solution discussion Situation: A friend of yours is asking you a good way to save money while going shopping Here are some ideas to consider: buying discounted products, going window-shoppping, doing online shopping In your opinion, which is the best way? buying discounted products going window-shoppping cost less -> save money quality of products: not good not buy anything, no likehood not trendy close to expiry date end up with no purchase doing online shopping of buying things on impulse -> save all money enjoy the pleasure of shopping lower price than things at real pay for delivery shop –> save money not sure of the quality of the get voucher product compare price – get the best deal Part 3: topic development - Advertising is necessary in our life + Provide information: - about the product: The manufacturer The price Where to buy Features How to operate / use the product + Help people make better choices: Know the availability of different brand names for the same product - > compare (features, price, utility, quality) -> choose the best one + Increase competition Producers/ manufactures know their ravals -> improve the quality of their products + maintain price at a competitive level Promote competition + discourage monopoly + Increase sales: the business gains more customers -> increase sales -> get more profit + Create employment opportunities: Direct, employment for a large number of people: artisits, painters, designers, copywriters, media planners, leaflet deliverers + Perform educational task: increase awareness of social issues: family planning, physical fitness, smoking, elimination drug abuse promote social reforms Following-question: Do you think advertisements should be banned on TV? Do you think advertising is an art? What advertisements are popular at the moment in your country?