I. TÓM TẮT LÝ THUYẾT
1. Nội dung
Pronunciation: Stress in words with more than three syllables
Vocabulary: Words and phrases related to international organizations
Grammar: Comparative and superlative adjectives
Reading: Reading for specific information in a text about UNICEF’s support for Viet Nam ‘s education
II. BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
Getting Started
Listen and read
DO YOU KNOW …?
A. The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945. It is an organization of most of the world’s countries. Its main goal is world peace. It also works to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives in other ways. Viet Nam joined the organization in 1977. Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
B. UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children. It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world. UNICEF’s aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.
C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.
D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world’s largest international economic organization. Viet Nam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
1. Which organization was formed in 1945?
A. The UN
B. UNICEF
C. The WTO
2. Which organization aims to help improve children’s health and education?
A. UNDP
B. UNICEF
C. The WTO
3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organization?
A. The UN
B. UNDP
C. The WTO
Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.
1. _________ helping stop people fighting (A)
2. _________ damage or injury (B)
3. _________ having great knowledge (C)
4. _________ people or organizations that invest money (D)
Complete the sentences with the words / phrases from 1.
1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become ________ and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
2. UNICEF particularly aims to support ________ children all over the world.
3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a ________ life.
4. The WTO is the world’s ________ international economic organization.
5. Viet Nam has also become _________ to foreign investors.
Từ vựng
1. world peace /wɜːld piːs/ (n.phr): hòa bình thế giới
eg: Its main goal is world peace.
2. poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ (n): sự nghèo nàn
eg: It also works to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives in other ways.
3. join /dʒɔɪn/ (v): gia nhập
eg: Viet Nam joined the UN in 1977.
4. peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ (n): hoạt động gìn giữ hòa bình
eg: Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
5. form /fɔːm/ (v): thành lập
eg: UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children.
6. aim /eɪm/ (v): nhằm
eg: It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world.
7. make sure /meɪk ʃʊə/ (v.phr): đảm bảo
eg: UNICEF’s aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.
8. technical support /ˈtɛknɪkəl səˈpɔːt/ (n.phr): hỗ trợ kỹ thuật
eg: It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life.
9. economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ (adj): thuộc về kinh tế
eg: The WTO was formed in 1995 which is the world’s largest international economic organization.
10. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ (v): đạt được
eg: Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level.
11. foreign investors /ˈfɒrɪn ɪnˈvɛstəz/ (n.phr): nhà đầu tư nước ngoài
eg: Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
12. damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ (v): hư hại
eg: Many buildings were badly damaged by the earthquake.
13. participate in /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt ɪn/ (v.phr): tham gia
eg: Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
Language
Pronunciation
a. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the syllable with primary stress.
| 1. ˌappliˈcation | 5. ˌpopuˈlation |
| 2. comˌmuniˈcation | 6. ˌindeˈpendent |
| 3. ˌecoˈnomic | 7. ˌpossiˈbility |
| 4. ˌexplaˈnation | 8. parˌticiˈpation |
b. Listen and mark the primary stress in the words in bold. Then practice saying the sentences.
1. Viet Nam is a member of different international organizations.
2. Our responsibility is to help the most disadvantaged children.
3. This organization aims to promote environmental protection.
4. UNICEF aims to create educational opportunities for all children.
Vocabulary
a. Match the words in bold with their meanings in the box.
| A. intends D. encourage B. is pleased to accept E. promised C. go into |
1. Because we are a member of the WTO, our goods can enter more markets.
2. Organizing different festivals helps Viet Nam promote local customs and values.
3. UNICEF particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children.
4. UNDP has committed to provide Viet Nam with technical support and advice.
5. Viet Nam welcomes foreign businesses who want to invest in the economy.
b. Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in bold in a.
1. Joining the WTO has helped Viet Nam _________ its economic growth.
2. Viet Nam _________ foreign investors in various parts of the economy.
3. We _________ to use the donations effectively We have signed an agreement on this.
4. This environmental organization _________ to protect local forests. It has a detailed plan to achieve this.
5. We need to improve the quality of goods and services so that they can _________ new markets.
Grammar
a. Choose the correct answers.
1. WTO rules make trade the easiest / easier for smaller member countries.
2. This job offer is more attractive / the most attractive than the previous one.
3. Because of poorly designed packaging, our products are less competitive / the least competitive than foreign products.
4. Over the past few years, Vet Nam has become one of more popular / the most popular destinations for foreign visitors in Southeast Asia.
b. Write another sentences using the word(s) in brackets. Make sure it has the same meaning as the previous one.
Example:
The ASEAN markets are less competitive than the EU markets. (more competitive)
=> The EU markets are more competitive than the ASEAN markets.
1. No place is more popular with foreign visitors than this city. (the most popular)
=> _____________________________________________________.
2. In many supermarkets, imported goods are not as expensive as locally produced goods. (cheaper)
=> _____________________________________________________.
3. No international organization is larger than the United Nations. (the largest)
=> _____________________________________________________.
4. In the past, our country wasn’t as active on the International stage as it is today. (more active)
=> _____________________________________________________.
Từ vựng
1. world peace /wɜːld piːs/ (n.phr): hòa bình thế giới
eg: Its main goal is world peace.
2. poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ (n): sự nghèo nàn
eg: It also works to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives in other ways.
3. join /dʒɔɪn/ (v): gia nhập
eg: Viet Nam joined the UN in 1977.
4. peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ (n): hoạt động gìn giữ hòa bình
eg: Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
5. form /fɔːm/ (v): thành lập
eg: UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children.
6. aim /eɪm/ (v): nhằm
eg: It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world.
7. make sure /meɪk ʃʊə/ (v.phr): đảm bảo
eg: UNICEF’s aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.
8. technical support /ˈtɛknɪkəl səˈpɔːt/ (n.phr): hỗ trợ kỹ thuật
eg: It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life.
9. economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ (adj): thuộc về kinh tế
eg: The WTO was formed in 1995 which is the world’s largest international economic organization.
10. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ (v): đạt được
eg: Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level.
11. foreign investors /ˈfɒrɪn ɪnˈvɛstəz/ (n.phr): nhà đầu tư nước ngoài
eg: Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
12. damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ (v): hư hại
eg: Many buildings were badly damaged by the earthquake.
13. participate in /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt ɪn/ (v.phr): tham gia
eg: Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
Reading
Work in pairs. Which of the following do you think UNICEF does to support Viet Nam’s education?
a. Providing opportunities for all children to attend school and learn
b. Finding jobs for out-of-school children
c. Giving disadvantaged teenagers a chance to continue their education
d. Helping teenagers learn necessary skills for the job market
Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.
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 organization particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programs 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 program 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 program supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programs 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 organizations
b. connected with ideas
c. connected with real situations
Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. What does UNICEF particularly aim to do for children in Viet Nam?
2. Which program helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education?
3. Which program supports disable teenagers?
4. What is the aim of the Improving Achievements program?
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the UNICEF’s education programs mentioned in the text do you think can be the most useful for your local community? Why?
Từ vựng
1. support /səˈpɔːt/ (v): hỗ trợ
eg: 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.
2. offer /ˈɒfə(r)/ (v): mang đến
eg: Education for Disadvantaged Young People UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice.
3. essential /ɪˈsenʃl/ (adj): cần thiết
eg: They are also taught essential skills for the job market.
4. disabilities /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz/ (n): khuyết tật
eg: Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities program gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education.
5. promote /prəˈməʊt/ (v): thúc đẩy
eg: It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.
6. prevent /prɪˈvent/ (v): ngăn ngừa
eg: It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.
7. prepare someone for something /prɪˈpeə ˈsʌmwʌn fɔː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (v.phr): chuẩn bị để ai đó làm gì
eg: The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future.
8. regional educational program /ˈriːʤənl ˌɛdju(ː)ˈkeɪʃənl ˈprəʊgræm/ (n.phr): chương trình giáo dục khu vực
eg: UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programs to improve children’s learning achievements.
9. fast-changing world /fɑːst-ˈʧeɪnʤɪŋ wɜːld/ (n.phr): thế giới thay đổi nhanh chóng
eg: When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.
10. respect /rɪˈspekt/ (v): tôn trọng
eg: The children are taught to respect everyone.
11. look down on somebody /lʊk daʊn ɒn ˈsʌmbədi/ (v.phr): coi thường
eg: He looks down on me because I don’t have a degree.
12. get on well with somebody /gɛt ɒn wɛl wɪð ˈsʌmbədi/ (v.phr): hòa thuận với ai đó
eg: I am trying to get on well with my new colleagues.
13. refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ (v): từ chối
eg: She refuses to go for a date with him.
Speaking
Complete the conversation about a UNICEF program with the sentences in the box. Then practice it in pairs.
a. It offers young people job training and career advice. It also teaches them essential skills for the job market.
b. It is Education for Disadvantaged Young People.
c. It focuses on helping disadvantaged teenagers continue their education.
A: What is the name of the program?
B: 1) ________________________
A: What does the program focus on?
B: 2) ________________________
A: What are the activities of this program?
B: 3) ________________________
Work in pairs. Student A looks at the table below. Student B looks at the table on page 85. Ask each other the questions in 1 to complete your table.
| UNICEF Program | UNDP Project | |
| What / name? | Vaccines for Children | |
| What / focus on? | protecting children with life-saving vaccines | |
| What / activities? | -educating people about the benefits of vaccines -vaccinating as many children as possible |
Work in groups. Discuss and decide which program or project in 1 and 2 will bring more benefits to people in your local area. Then share your ideas with the whole class.
Useful expressions:
I think / believe that the project / program … is more important/ necessary for my local area because …
This project/ program helps local people … / brings local people more opportunities to …
In our groups, most of us agree that … But one member thinks that …
Example:
A: Now, let’s decide which program or project will bring more benefits to people in our village. B: what do you think?
A: Well, I think Education for Disadvantaged Young People will be a very useful program for our village. You see, many teenagers here drop out of school and start working to earn a living. They really need help.
B: You’re right
Từ vựng
1. career advice /kəˈrɪər ədˈvaɪs/
(n.phr): lời khuyên nghề nghiệp
It offers young people job training and career advice.
2. job market /ʤɒb ˈmɑːkɪt/
(n.phr): thị trường việc làm
It also teaches them essential skills for the job market.
3. focus on /ˈfəʊkəs ɒn/
(v.phr): tập trung vào
It focuses on helping disadvantaged teenagers continue their education.
4. life-saving vaccines /ˈlaɪfˈseɪvɪŋ ˈvæksiːnz/
(n.phr): vắc-xin cứu mạng
Some 45% of the world’s children under five are reached with life-saving vaccines.
5. drop out of school /drɒp aʊt ɒv skuːl/
(v.phr): bỏ học
You see, many teenagers here drop out of school and start working to earn a living.
Listening
Work in pairs. Discuss which of the following statements are true about Viet Nam’s foreign relations.
1. Viet Nam is a member of different international organizations.
2. Viet Nam is willing to develop friendly relations with other countries.
3. Viet Nam only wants to form relations with its neighbors.
4. Viet Nam has become more active in the international community.
Listen to a conversation about Viet Nam’s foreign relations. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Viet Nam is a member of more than 60 international organizations. ___
2. Viet Nam has relations with 650 non-governmental organizations. ___
3. Viet Nam is more active in international activities than in regional ones. ___
4. Viet Nam has been selected as the first training center for ___ international peacekeeping activities in Southeast Asia.
Listen to the conversation again and complete each sentence with no more than TWO words from the recording.
1. Viet Nam is currently a member of different _______ organizations.
2. Viet Nam is a _______ of many countries in the international community.
3. Viet Nam has sent officers to _______ in the UN’s peacekeeping activities.
4. Developing foreign relations has helped Viet Nam gain many _______ benefits.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the following are the benefits for Viet Nam as a member of international organizations? Can you add more?
– Promoting its culture and getting to know other cultures
– Creating more educational opportunities for both Vietnamese and foreign students
– Increasing both local and international tours
– Facilitating imports and exports
Từ vựng
1. be willing to /biː ˈwɪlɪŋ tuː/
(v.phr): sẵn sàng
Viet Nam is willing to develop friendly relations with other countries.
2. non-governmental organizations /nɒn-ˌgʌvənˈmɛntl ˌɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/
(n.phr): tổ chức phi chính phủ
Viet Nam has relations with 650 non-governmental organizations.
3. select /sɪˈlekt/
(v): chọn
Viet Nam has been selected as the first training center for international peacekeeping activities in Southeast Asia.
4. gain /ɡeɪn/
(v): thu được
Developing foreign relations has helped Viet Nam gain many benefits.
Writing
Complete the following sentences. Use the words in the box.
cultural open to popular
experiencing easier international
1. Our country has become one of the most ______ destinations for foreign tourists in the region.
2. Various _________ exchanges help visitors know more about our country.
3. Greater educational opportunities abroad are now _______ Vietnamese students.
4. It is also ________ for Vietnamese people to travel abroad.
5. Viet Nam’s colleges and universities can also accept _________ students.
6. Vietnamese people have a better chance of ________ different cultures.
Complete the following diagram. Use the ideas in 1 and your own ideas.
Write a paragraph (120 – 150 words) about the benefits for Viet Nam as a member of international organizations. Use the information in the diagram in 2.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Từ vựng
1. various exchanges /ˈveərɪəs ɪksˈʧeɪnʤɪz/
(n.phr): hoạt động trao đổi đa dạng
Various exchanges help visitors know more about our country.
2. travel abroad /ˈtrævl əˈbrɔːd/
(v.phr): đi du lịch nước ngoài
She loves traveling abroad with her family.
3. get to know /gɛt tuː nəʊ/
(v.phr): tìm hiểu
We should spend more time getting to know each other.
Communication and Culture / CLIL
Everyday English
a. Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practice them in pairs.
A. Yes, I’d love to B. I’m sorry, but I can’t
C. Do you want to join me D. Let’s go to see it
A: Lan, there’ll be a talk about international organizations in my school on Sunday morning. 1) _______?
B: 2) ______. Can you meet me outside the school gate?
A: OK, see you at 8 a.m. on Sunday then.
B: Yeah. I’ll be there on time. Bye.
***
B: Nam, there’s an art exhibition near my school. 3) _______ this afternoon.
A: Oh, 4) ______. I have to visit my grandparents today.
B: Never mind. Another time, perhaps.
b. You want to invite a friend to join you in an activity. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations like the ones in 1. Use the useful expressions below to help you.
Useful expressions
Making invitations Responding to invitations
Accepting an invitation Declining an invitation
Informal Informal Informal
Do you want to …? Sure. I’ll be there. I’m sorry, but I can’t.
Do you feel like …? Yes, I’d love to. Sorry, maybe next time.
Let’s go to …
Formal Formal Formal
Would you like to …? I would be delighted. Oh, I’d love to, but …
Would you care to …? Thank you very much That’s very kind of you, but …
for inviting me.
Culture
a. Read the text below and complete the diagram.
FAO AND ITS ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT VIET NAM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was formed in 1945. Its main aim is to end hunger and poverty by making sure all people have access to healthy food. It hopes to raise the levels of nutrition and the standard of living in its member countries. It also tries to improve the production of food and agricultural products, and make sure they reach all groups of society.
FAO started working in Viet Nam in 1978. Since then, it has provided Viet Nam with technical support and advice to the government in the field of agriculture. It has also helped Viet Nam carry out hundreds of projects in different areas.
In response to FAO’s support, Viet Nam has actively participated in FAO activities, including food security and nutrition. Food security means that all people have access to enough and safe food while good nutrition or getting the right type of food is essential for normal growth and development.
FAO: formed in 1) __________
main aim is to 2) __________
FAO in Viet Nam: started in 3) __________
has provided 4) __________ and advice to the government
Viet Nam’s participation: has participated in 5) __________ and nutrition activities
b. Work in pairs. Use the diagram in a. to talk about FAO and its activities in Viet Nam.
Từ vựng
1. on time /ɒn taɪm/
(prep. phr): đúng giờ
I’ll be there on time.
2. art exhibition /ɑːt ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
(n.phr): triển lãm nghệ thuật
Nam, there’s an art exhibition near my school.
3. delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
(adj): vui
I would be delighted to come. Thank you very much for inviting me.
4. hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə(r)/
(n): nạn đói
Its main aim is to end hunger and poverty by making sure all people have access to healthy food.
5. nutrition /njuˈtrɪʃn/
(n): dinh dưỡng
It hopes to raise the levels of nutrition and the standard of living in its member countries.
6. agricultural products /ægrɪˈkʌlʧərəl ˈprɒdʌkts/
(n.phr): nông sản
It also tries to improve the production of food and agricultural products, and make sure they reach all groups of society.
7. food security /fuːd sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
(n.phr): an ninh lương thực
It has also helped Viet Nam carry out about 400 projects, including food security and nutrition.
8. growth and development /grəʊθ ænd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
(n.phr): sự tăng trưởng và phát triển
Food security means that all people have access to enough and safe food while good nutrition or getting the right type of food is essential for normal growth and development.
Looking back
Pronunciation
Listen and mark the primary stress in the words in bold. Then practice saying the sentences.
1. WWF is the world’s largest non-profit environmental organization.
2. Viet Nam has become a more active participant in the international community.
3. Japan is the biggest financial provider to this economic organization.
4. UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education.
5. There are many educational opportunities for Vietnamese students now.
Vocabulary
Complete the text with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.
As a member of various international organizations, Viet Nam can 1) ________ into relations with other countries in the international community. Our country 2) ________ to work closely with these organizations to achieve their aims.
As Viet Nam 3) ________ to develop its economy, it 4) ________ foreign investors. Viet Nam also creates good conditions for both international and local businesses. This will help 5) ________ our economic growth.
Grammar
Write another sentence using the word(s) in brackets. Make sure it has the same meaning as the previous one.
1. Viet Nam wasn’t as attractive to foreign tourists as it is nowadays. (more attractive)
Æ _________________________________________________.
2. The United Nations is the largest international organization. (larger)
Æ _________________________________________________.
3. The international market wasn’t as competitive as it is now. (more competitive)
Æ _________________________________________________.
4. No other country is a bigger financial provider to this organization than Japan. (the biggest)
Æ _________________________________________________.
Từ vựng
1. financial provider /faɪˈnænʃəl prəˈvaɪdə/
(n.phr): nhà cung cấp tài chính
Japan is the biggest financial provider to this economic organization.
2. non-profit environmental organization /nɒn-ˈprɒfɪt ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntl ˌɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(n.phr): tố chức môi trường phi lợi nhuận
VVVF is the world’s largest non-profit environmental organization.
3. local issues /ˈləʊkəl ˈɪʃuːz/
(n.phr): các vấn đề địa phương
The authorities should also pay attention to local issues.
4. reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃn/
(n): giảm
There has been some reduction in unemployment.
Project
Work in groups. Do research on an international organization and present your findings to the class. Your presentation should include:
What is the name of the international organization?
When and where was it formed?
How many member countries does it have? Is Viet Nam a member of this organization?
What are the organization’s aims?
What are the current activities / projects of this organization?
What has this organization done to help Viet Nam?
