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Everyday English
1. Listen and complete the conversation with the words from the box. Then practise it in pairs.
A. excited
B. worried
C. cheerful
D. confused
Nam: Hi Lan! You look very (1) __ today! I heard you went on a volunteer trip to the mountains. How was it?
Lan: Great! I'm so happy and relaxed now though at first I was (2) __ I didn’t understand the purpose of the trip. I knew nothing about the place, so I also felt a little bit (3) __.
Nam: Oh, did you go there with other members of the volunteer club? Was everything OK?
Lan: Yes, we went as a team. The local people were so friendly and helpful. Now we are preparing for our next volunteer trip in the summer, I'm so (4) __ about it.
Đáp án:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
Audio script:
Nam: Hi Lan! You look very cheerful today! I heard you went on a volunteer trip to the mountains. How was it?
Lan: Great! I'm so happy and relaxed now though at first I was confused I didn’t understand the purpose of the trip. I knew nothing about the place, so I also felt a little bit worried.
Nam: Oh, did you go there with other members of the volunteer club? Was everything OK?
Lan: Yes, we went as a team. The local people were so friendly and helpful. Now we are preparing for our next volunteer trip in the summer, I'm so excited about it.
(Nam: Chào Lan! Hôm nay bạn trông rất vui vẻ! Tôi nghe nói bạn đã đi tình nguyện trên núi. Nó thế nào?
Lân: Tuyệt vời! Bây giờ tôi rất vui và thoải mái mặc dù lúc đầu tôi rất bối rối không hiểu mục đích của chuyến đi. Tôi không biết gì về nơi này, vì vậy tôi cũng cảm thấy hơi lo lắng.
Nam: Oh, bạn đã đến đó với các thành viên khác của câu lạc bộ tình nguyện? Tất cả mọi thứ đã ổn?
Lan: Vâng, chúng tôi đã đi như một đội. Người dân địa phương rất thân thiện và hữu ích. Bây giờ chúng tôi đang chuẩn bị cho chuyến đi tình nguyện tiếp theo vào mùa hè, tôi rất hào hứng về điều đó.)
2. Visualize yourself returning from a volunteer trip. Collaborate with a partner. Assume roles and perform a dialogue similar to the one in 1. Utilize the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
Useful expressions |
|---|
I feel / felt / am / was excited / confused / confident/ pleased ... |
To be honest, I'm / I was a little bit stressed / disappointed / upset ... |
Volunteering / Helping people made me feel happy / grateful / appreciated ... |
Bài hội thoại mẫu:
Nam: Hi Lan! You look cheerful today! How was your volunteer trip to the mountains?
Lan: It was great! At first, I felt confused and worried, but the local people were friendly and helpful. Now we're preparing for our next trip in the summer and I'm excited about it.
Nam: That's awesome, Lan! Volunteering always brings fulfillment. I'm glad you had a positive experience.
Lan: Definitely! Helping people in such a beautiful place made me feel happy and grateful. I feel more connected to the community.
Nam: It's inspiring to see the impact we can make through volunteering. Keep up the great work, Lan!
Lan: Thank you, Nam! I will continue to contribute and make a difference.
(Dịch:
Nam: Chào Lan! Bạn trông vui vẻ ngày hôm nay! Chuyến tình nguyện lên núi của bạn thế nào?
Lan: Thật tuyệt! Lúc đầu, tôi cảm thấy bối rối và lo lắng, nhưng người dân địa phương rất thân thiện và hữu ích. Bây giờ chúng tôi đang chuẩn bị cho chuyến đi tiếp theo vào mùa hè và tôi rất hào hứng về điều đó.
Nam: Thật tuyệt vời, Lan! Tình nguyện luôn mang lại sự viên mãn. Tôi rất vui vì bạn đã có một trải nghiệm tích cực.
Lan: Chắc chắn rồi! Giúp đỡ mọi người ở một nơi tuyệt đẹp như vậy khiến tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc và biết ơn. Tôi cảm thấy được kết nối nhiều hơn với cộng đồng.
Nam: Thật cảm hứng khi thấy tác động mà chúng ta có thể tạo ra thông qua hoạt động tình nguyện. Tiếp tục công việc tuyệt vời, Lan!
Lan: Cảm ơn Nam! Tôi sẽ tiếp tục cống hiến và tạo nên sự khác biệt.)
Culture
1. Read the passage below and fill in the diagram (page 50) regarding Save the Children.
Save the Childrenis an international non-governmental organisation that helps improve children’s lives. It was set up in the United Kingdom in 1919, and now it is working in 120 countries around the world.
Save the Childrenstarted its work in Viet Nam in 1990. It provides practical support in different areas. One of the areas that the organisation particularly focuses on is education. It has organised different training courses to help teachers improve their teaching skills and use digital technology in their classrooms. It is also working on projects that create more opportunities for children in remote areas to go to school. By providing these children with books and other school materials, Save the Children makes sure they have access to learning. In addition, the organisation offers training on life-saving skills for both teachers and students in case of disasters. Children and households in need can also receive support from Save the Children.
Save the Children | International non-governmental organisation | started in the UK in 1919 |
now working in (1) _ countries | ||
In Vietnam | particularly focuses on education | |
helps teachers (2) _ in their classrooms | ||
creates opportunities for children in remote areas (3) _ | ||
offers training on (4) _ for both teachers and students |
Đáp án:
1.120
Vị trí thông tin: Đoạn 1, dòng số 3-5 có thông tin “It was set up in the United Kingdom in 1919, and now it is working in 120 countries around the world.”
Giải thích: Nó được thành lập ở Vương quốc Anh vào năm 1919 và hiện nó đang hoạt động ở 120 quốc gia trên thế giới.
2. improve (their) teaching skills and use digital technology
Vị trí thông tin: Đoạn 2, dòng số 6-9 có thông tin “ It has organised different training courses to help teachers improve their teaching skills and use digital technology in their classrooms”
Giải thich: Nó đã tổ chức các khóa đào tạo khác nhau để giúp giáo viên cải thiện kỹ năng giảng dạy và sử dụng công nghệ kỹ thuật số trong lớp học của họ
3. to go to school
Vị trí thông tin: Đoạn 2, dòng số 9-10 có thông tin “It is also working on projects that create more opportunities for children in remote areas to go to school.”
Giải thich: Họ cũng đang thực hiện các dự án nhằm tạo thêm cơ hội đến trường cho trẻ em vùng sâu vùng xa.
4. life-saving skills
Vị trí thông tin: Đoạn 2, dòng số 12-13 có thông tin “In addition, the organisation offers training on life-saving skills for both teachers and students in case of disasters.”
Giải thich: Ngoài ra, tổ chức cung cấp đào tạo về kỹ năng cứu sinh cho cả giáo viên và học sinh trong trường hợp có thảm họa.
2. Collaborate in teams, utilize the diagram to discuss Save the Children.
Câu trả lời mẫu:
Save the Children is an international NGO established in the UK in 1919. It operates in 120 countries, including Vietnam since 1990.
The organization focuses on improving children's lives through practical support.
In Vietnam, Save the Children emphasizes education, offering training courses for teachers to enhance their skills and incorporate digital technology in classrooms.
They also work on projects to increase educational opportunities for children in remote areas, providing books and materials.
Additionally, Save the Children provides life-saving skills training for teachers and students during disasters.
They provide assistance to disadvantaged children and families in need.
(Translation:
Save the Children is an international non-governmental organization founded in the United Kingdom in 1919. The organization operates in 120 countries, including Vietnam since 1990. Save the Children focuses on improving children's lives through practical support. In Vietnam, Save the Children emphasizes education, providing training courses for teachers to enhance skills and integrate digital technology into classrooms. They also work on projects to increase educational opportunities for children in remote areas, providing books and materials. Additionally, Save the Children provides life-saving skills training for teachers and students in disasters. They provide support for vulnerable children and families in need.)
