LIFE STORIES
Lesson 4: Speaking
Pen name: Ức Trai
Known as: a talented scholar
a skilled strategist
a noted poet
a world cultural celebrity by UNESCO

Who is he?
NGUYỄN TRÃI (1380-1442)
1. reputation (n) /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/= fame (famous): danh tiếng
2 Dedication (n) /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/: sự cống hiến
3. Hold the attention of the audience: thu hút khán giả
4. Nominate (v) /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/: đề cử
5.Uprise against (phr. v): nổi dậy chống lại
6. Invader (n) /ɪnˈveɪdər/ : kẻ xâm lăng, xâm lược
7. Free the country: giải phóng đất nước
8. a magical sword: thanh gươm huyền diệu/kỳ diệu
9. Philosopher (n) /fəˈlɑːsəfər/:Nhà triết học
10. Encyclopaedist: soạn giả Bách khoa toàn thư












VOCABULARY
Task1. Choose the correct sentences (a-d) to complete the sentences .
a.  Who is he?

b.  Well, in a way, but twenty years later his reputation was restored.

c.   Do you know any stories about him? An interesting story will hold the attention of your audience an the judges.

d.   I want to see my expression while I`m speaking.
1. d

2. a

3. c

4. b


Task 2: Practise the conversation with a partner.
a.  Who is he?

b.  Well, in a way, but twenty years later his reputation was restored.

c.   Do you know any stories about him? An interesting story will hold the attention of your audience an the judges.

d.   I want to see my expression while I`m speaking.
1. d

2. a

3. c

4. b


Task 3. Work with a partner. Use the information below or your own ideas to talk about one of the historical figures below.
A : Hello…….., do you know ………………….?
B: Yes, I know a little bit about him/her.
A: Do you know when and where he/she was born?
B: He was born in……………in…………….
A: What are the facts of this historical figure?
B: Well, he was…………………… and he………………….
A: What is this interesting legend ?
B:The interesting legend is……………………………………
A: Can you tell me the reason why he is respected?
B: He is respected because he……./because of…….
A: When did he/she pass away?
B: He passed away in………………………?

3. Work with a partner. Use the information below or your own ideas to talk about one of the historical figures below.
A : Hello…….., do you know ………………….?
B: Yes, I know a little bit about him/her.
A: Do you know when and where he/she was born?
B: He was born in……………in…………….
A: What are the facts of this historical figure?
B: Well, he was…………………… and he………………….
A: What is this interesting legend ?
B:The interesting legend is……………………………………
A: Can you tell me the reason why he is respected?
B: He is respected because he……./because of…….
A: When did he/she pass away?
B: He passed away in………………………?

- Write a short paragraph about a historical figure/ a famous person
- Prepare for the next lesson - Listening
HOMEWORK