2. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ và cụm từ ở bài 1.)

1. ______ learning allows us to communicate with teachers immediately and directly.

2. One benefit of ______ is that you can learn anytime and anywhere.

3. Our teachers always encourage us to ______ lessons before class.

4. You need a specific _______ to improve your English speaking skills.

5. ________ combines online videos with traditional classroom methods.

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Long: Hi, Nick. What are you doing?

Nick: I’m watching the video that my geography teacher uploaded on Eclass.

Long: Really? What is it about?

Nick: It’s about global warming. My teacher asked us to watch the video and find more information about this topic.

Long: So, is watching the video part of your homework?

Nick: Yes, then next week, we’ll work in groups and discuss the topic in class.

Long: Sounds interesting. You can watch the video many times and also search for more information at home.

Nick: You’re right. I’m not good at taking notes in class, you know. So I prefer this way of learning. It gives me a chance to discuss with my classmates, who may have original ideas on the topic.

Long: Does your teacher often ask you to prepare materials at home and discuss in class, Nick?

Nick: Yes, she does. We’re doing a lot of projects that help us understand the lessons better. This way of studying, which gives us more control over our own learning, is quite useful.

Long: You’re lucky. My teachers use very traditional methods of teaching at my school. I wish I could try these new learning activities.

2. Work in groups. Use the benefits in 1 and your own ideas to complete the following outline.

(Làm việc nhóm. Sử dụng những lợi ích trong bài 1 và ý tưởng của riêng bạn để hoàn thành dàn ý sau.)

Work in pairs. Share your opinions about the advantages of learning English and other subjects online. Use the ideas in Listening and the expressions below to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Chia sẻ ý kiến của bạn về lợi thế của việc học tiếng Anh và các môn học khác trực tuyến. Sử dụng các ý tưởng trong bài Nghe và các cách diễn đạt bên dưới để giúp bạn.)

- I think … is more useful/ easier/ better/ more effective because …

- … give us a chance to (do sth)

- … have easy access to learning materials/ videos

Example:

A: I think online learning is easier and more effective because it allows us to learn at our own pace.

(Tôi nghĩ học trực tuyến dễ dàng hơn và hiệu quả hơn vì nó cho phép chúng ta học theo tốc độ của riêng mình.)

B: Exactly. It’s also better for the environment. We save paper because textbooks, assignments and dictionaries are all digital.

(Chính xác. Nó cũng tốt hơn cho môi trường. Chúng ta tiết kiệm giấy vì sách giáo khoa, bài tập và từ điển đều được số hóa.)

2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.

(Đọc văn bản và khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ được đánh dấu.)

Since UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam, it has run projects in various fields to provide the highest possible support for children in our country. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programmes help achieve the UNICEF's education aims for Viet Nam.

Education for Disadvantaged Young People

UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice. They are also taught essential skills for the job market.

Providing Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities

This programme gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education. It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.

Improving Learning Achievements

This is another practical programme supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programmes to improve children's learning achievements. When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.

1. create

a. make something happen 

b. increase something

c. refuse something

2. essential

a. usual

b. necessary

c. successful

3. respect

a. have a good opinion of somebody

b. look down on somebody

c. get on well with somebody

4. practical

a. connected with organisations

b. connected with ideas

c. connected with real situations

1. Match the words and phrases with their meanings.

(Nối các từ và cụm từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

3. Work with a classmate from the opposite group. Discuss your opinions about online learning. Use your notes in 2.

(Làm việc với một người bạn cùng lớp trong nhóm đối lập. Thảo luận ý kiến của bạn về việc học trực tuyến. Sử dụng ghi chú của bạn trong bài 2.)

Example:

A: I think online learning has more advantages than disadvantages. First, we can learn anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection. So, we don't have to travel long distances to school. We can stay at home to attend lessons.

(Tôi nghĩ học trực tuyến có nhiều ưu điểm hơn là nhược điểm. Đầu tiên, chúng ta có thể học mọi lúc mọi nơi khi có kết nối Internet. Vì vậy, chúng ta không phải đi xa đến trường. Chúng ta có thể ở nhà để tham gia các bài học.)

B: I don't agree with you. Online learning has more disadvantages than advantages. Studying online means we have to sit in front of a computer for many hours and this is not healthy for our eyes and back.

(Tôi không đồng ý với bạn. Học trực tuyến có nhiều nhược điểm hơn là ưu điểm. Học trực tuyến đồng nghĩa với việc chúng ta phải ngồi trước máy tính nhiều giờ đồng hồ, điều này không tốt cho mắt và lưng của chúng ta.)

2. Read the text and choose the best tittle for it.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn tiêu đề hay nhất.)

a. Environmental problems: What are they?

b. Environmental protection: How important is it?

c. Environmental solutions: How practical are they?

The environment we live in is facing many serious problems. We need to be aware of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.

A. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the biggest issues facing humans today. It can have serious consequences such as rising sea levels, polar ice melting, and extreme weather events like floods or heatwaves.

B. Another environmental problem is the cutting and clearing of natural forests. The loss of forests can have a negative impact on the environment. It can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife in danger. It can also destroy the natural soil and lead to climate change.

C. Air pollution is also a serious problem. It is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines, or factories. When these harmful gases combine with the water in the air, they come down as rain or snow, which can damage all forms of life. In addition, this problem leads to global warming and climate change. It is also a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.

D. Around the world, the number of endangered animals is rising. Many of them disappear because of pollution and climate change. In addition, humans illegally hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once. This is upsetting the natural balance of ecosystems, which can be harmful to all living and non-living things.

3. Read the texts again and decide who mentions the following by putting a tick (✓) in the correct box.

(Đọc lại văn bản và quyết định xem ai sẽ đề cập đến nội dung sau bằng cách đánh dấu ✓ vào ô đúng.)