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1. Reference Composition No. 4
Question 1 (page 206 of Literature 11 Textbook)
Imagine you are conducting or responding to an interview about the teaching and learning of the Literature subject in high school.
Answer:
Here are the steps to follow:
a) Preparation phase:
- Identify the topic of the interview. You may choose from the following topics:
+ The current program and textbooks.
+ The teaching methods of the teachers.
+ The learning and attitude of students.
+ Issues with testing and exams—problems and suggested improvements.
- Define the purpose of the interview:
+ The interview may aim to gather facts about the state of teaching and learning Literature in high school.
+ It could also aim to find solutions to improve the quality of teaching and learning the subject.
- Choose the interviewees:
+ Will you interview one or several people (teachers, students, or both)?
+ Will the interviewees be of similar or different ages, educational levels, and backgrounds?
- Develop a set of questions with specific requirements:
+ The questions should stay focused on the topic.
+ They should be organized logically and systematically.
+ The questions should be able to gather substantial information from the interviewee.
+ The questions should be tactful and lead to thoughtful responses.
+ Avoid irrelevant or overly simplistic questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no.
b) Conducting the interview:
- The interviewer will ask the pre-prepared questions. During the interview, pay attention to:
+ Starting with brief and relevant introductions to set a comfortable, friendly atmosphere for the conversation.
+ Handling situations where the interview veers off-topic.
+ Flexibly responding to the interviewee's answers and adapting the conversation.
+ Thanking the interviewee at the end of the session.
- The interviewee should provide comprehensive and honest answers based on the interviewer's questions. Key things to remember during the interview:
+ Provide complete and truthful information on the interview topic.
+ Maintain a respectful, polite, and cooperative attitude.
+ Offer insightful, thoughtful, and engaging responses, while staying on topic to foster a friendly atmosphere during the interview.
Question 2 (page 206 of Literature 11 Textbook)
Conduct an interview about a topic: Asking a friend from a different rural area (or country) about their experiences.
Detailed solution:
The approach is similar to the previous interview, but with differences in the subject, interviewee, and questions. Here are some ideas:
- Topic ideas may include:
+ General discussions about the interviewee's home country, family, interests, reasons for visiting, or their impressions of the place they visited.
+ You can also narrow the focus to specific aspects, such as the interviewee’s educational background or their favorite experiences from their visit.
- Methods: Along with preparing the questions, it is important to express interest and warmth, demonstrating your role as the host or guest.
2. Reference Composition No. 5
Question 1 (page 205 of Literature 11 Textbook)
Assume you are conducting or responding to an interview about the teaching and learning of Literature in high school.
a. Preparation:
- Identify the topic:
+ The current curriculum and textbooks (or future curriculum and textbooks plans).
+ The teaching methods of teachers (effectiveness, approaches, etc.).
+ The learning methods of students (effectiveness, strategies, etc.).
+ Examination and testing methods.
- Define the goal:
+ Understand the current state of teaching and learning in high school Literature.
+ Suggest solutions to improve the effectiveness of Literature learning.
- Identify the interviewees:
+ Will you interview both teachers and students, or just one group?
+ Will you interview one person or several people?
+ Understand the educational level, living situation, and learning conditions of the interviewees.
- Create a set of questions that ensures:
+ The questions remain on topic.
+ The questions form a logical, clear, and cohesive system.
+ The questions help gather information relevant to the purpose and are respectful and polite to the interviewee.
b. Conducting the interview:
- The interviewer:
+ Leads the conversation naturally, encouraging enthusiasm and interest from the interviewee.
+ Handles situations when the interviewee strays from the topic or purpose tactfully.
+ Maintains a respectful, humble, and polite attitude.
- The interviewee:
+ Is honest but still humble, respectful, and cooperative.
+ Focuses on answering the main questions.
+ Can try to make the answers more engaging, insightful, and interesting.
Question 2 (page 206 of Literature 11 Textbook)
Edit and revise the interview conducted in Exercise 1. Review the notes to ensure that they are accurate, clear, and lively. (Students should do this based on the group’s interview in class).
Question 3 (page 206 of Literature 11 Textbook)
Practice conducting and responding to an interview on the topic: Asking a friend from a rural area or another country about their experiences.
- Potential topics include: family, hometown, personal interests, impressions of their homeland, and memorable moments in the new place...
- Both the interviewer and the interviewee should maintain a polite, respectful, warm, and friendly attitude...
3. Reference Composition No. 1
Question 1 (page 205 of Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1):
a. Answering an interview about the teaching and learning of Literature in high school.
Preparation:
- Identify the interview topic and select the following:
+ The current curriculum and new textbooks.
+ Teaching methods used by teachers.
+ Student attitudes and study methods.
- Define the goals of the task:
+ The purpose could simply be to gather information about the current state of teaching.
+ Investigate and propose methods to improve the quality of teaching.
+ You may also explore solutions to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Define the interviewees:
+ Will you interview one person or multiple people?
+ Select interviewees based on age, qualifications, and living conditions...
- Organize questions to meet the following criteria:
+ Stay focused on the topic.
+ Ensure that questions are arranged logically and systematically.
+ Questions should be polite, relevant, and allow the interviewee to provide reasonable answers.
b. Conducting the interview
- The interviewer will guide based on the prepared questions:
+ Introduce the topic briefly and appropriately, creating a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
+ Handle situations where the interview strays off-topic tactfully.
+ Ask direct, flexible questions.
+ Thank the interviewee at the end of the interview.
- The interviewee:
+ Provide clear, honest, yet humble and respectful answers, showing cooperation.
+ Offer answers that are interesting, insightful, witty, and intelligent, without straying from the topic to maintain a warm atmosphere.
Question 2 (page 205 of Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1):
Topic: Asking a friend from a rural area. The difference lies in the subject, the interviewee, and the question structure (prepare the steps as in Question 1).
- Topics that can be asked: hometown, family, reasons for the visit, personal preferences, deep impressions about the people, hometown, and country...
+ Break the issue down to ask: studies, distinctive impressions of the new place.
+ Method: Maintain politeness and courtesy whether you are the “host” or “guest.”
4. Reference Composition No. 2
1. Interviewing and answering questions about teaching and learning Literature in high school
a. Preparation
- Identify the topic: You may choose one of the following topics:
+ The current curriculum and textbooks.
+ The teaching methods of the teachers.
+ The students' learning methods and attitudes.
- Define the goal of the task:
+ The goal could be simply to understand the current state of teaching and learning Literature in high school.
+ The goal may also include finding solutions to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
- Define the interviewees:
+ Will you interview one person or several people (teachers, students, or both)?
+ Will the interviewees be of the same age, level, and living conditions, or will they differ?
- Organize the questions with the following requirements:
+ Questions should focus on the topic.
+ The questions must be organized logically and systematically.
+ Questions should help the interviewer collect and explore useful information.
+ The questions should be sensitive and tactful.
+ Ensure that there are no off-topic questions.
b. Conducting the interview
- The interviewer should carry out the interview based on the prepared set of questions, taking care of the following points:
+ Provide a short and logical introduction, creating a friendly atmosphere for the interview.
+ Handle situations where the interview strays from the main topic.
+ Ask direct, flexible questions.
+ Remember to thank the interviewee when the interview ends.
- The interviewee should answer based on the interviewer's prepared questions, with attention to the following:
+ Provide complete information on the topic of the interview.
+ Be honest and direct, but remain humble, polite, respectful, and cooperative.
+ Offer answers that are engaging, insightful, witty, and intelligent while staying on topic to create a warm and friendly atmosphere.
c. Reflecting on the experience
2. Edit and revise the interview transcript to check if it is clear and lively
3. Practice interviewing and answering questions on the topic: Asking a friend from a rural area (or from another country) about their experiences:
- Topics: You may refer to the following suggestions
+ Gather all the issues related to the interviewee, such as: hometown, family, reasons for visiting (village, city, or country), and their most memorable impressions about people, life, activities, the region, and the country...
+ You may break the topics down, for example, asking only about studies, distinctive impressions of the new place, or their thoughts about the people in the area...
- Method: Besides preparing questions, show interest, approachability, friendliness, and politeness as the “host” toward the “guest.”
5. Reference Composition No. 3
Question 1 (page 205 of Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1):
Assume that you need to conduct and answer an interview about the teaching and learning of Literature in high school.
Suggestions: Follow the steps outlined below:
a. Preparation:
- Determine the topic of the interview.
- Define the purpose of the task.
- Identify the interviewees.
- Formulate the question system and specific requirements.
b. Conducting the interview:
- The interviewer should carry out the interview based on the prepared questions. During the interview, ensure that the introduction is brief, the atmosphere is friendly, and flexibility is maintained. After the interview, the interviewer should thank the interviewee.
- The interviewee should answer based on the questions prepared by the interviewer, providing full information about the interview topic. The answers should be interesting but stay on topic, and honesty is crucial.
Question 2 (page 206 of Literature 11 Textbook, Volume 1):
Conducting and answering an interview with the topic: Asking a friend from a rural area (or from another country) about their experiences.
When conducting the interview, ensure the steps are followed properly. Pay attention to showing genuine interest, warmth, and politeness when asking questions.
