WELCOME TO CLASS
BEING PART OF ASEAN
SKILL: WRITING
ASEAN member states: brief introduction
Warm-up: call the names of the beautiful spots.
Mui Ne
Ha long Bay
Hoi An
Ha Noi
Da Lat
Sa Pa
Read the following information about Viet Nam. Fill the gaps with the correct words or phrases in the box.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
a. shape of elongated S, (1) __________ : 331,212 km2; population: about 93,000,000, most speak Vietnamese; capital: Ha Noi
b. economy: develops rapidly; leading agricultural exporter: main export products – crude oil, marine products, rice and coffee; lower-middle(2)___________ country
c. sports: football, cycling, boxing, swimming, badminton, tennis, aerobics, (3) _______ ; athletes compete regionally, internationally, hold high ranks in many sports
d. one of the oldest cultures, known for ancestor worship; appreciate (4)_____________ and education; home to 54 ethnic groups with their own languages, lifestyles, customs
e. visitors from around the world; attractions: World (5)________________ (Ha Long Bay, Hoi An); beautiful sights: Sa Pa, Mui Ne, Ha Noi, contribute to country′s magic charm
land area
income
Vovinam
family values
Heritage Sites
km2
economy
football, cycling, boxing, swimming, badminton, tennis, aerobics
ancestor worship
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An
Activity 1

1. How big is Viet Nam?
2. How many people live in the country?
3. What does Viet Nam export?
4. What is typical of the Vietnamese culture?
5. What are some tourist attractions in Viet Nam?

Read the information about Vietnam then answer the questions
Activity 2:
1. How big is Viet Nam?

Read the information about Vietnam then answer the questions
Activity 2:
331,212 km2

2. How many people live in the country?
93,000,000
3. What does Viet Nam export?
Crude oil, marine products, rice and coffee
4. What is typical of the Vietnamese culture?


Read the information about Vietnam then answer the questions
Activity 2:
ancestor worship, family values and education, language, lifestyles, customs
5. What are some tourist attractions in Viet Nam?

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Sa Pa, Mui Ne, Ha Noi.....
Activity 3
Match the subheadings (1-5) with the paragraphs (a-e).
Brief introductions
Activity 4
Write a short brochure (160-180 words) introducing an ASEAN country. Use the information about Indonesia below or a different ASEAN country of your choice.
The Republic of Indonesia
Post-writing
The Republic of Indonesia
a. Area and Population:
Indonesia comprises about 17,508 islands. It covers a land area of 1,904,569 km2. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world′s fourth most populous country. The capital city is Jakarta and the official language is Indonesian.
b. Economy:
The country has the largest economy in Southeast Asia. Tourism plays a big role in its economy. In 2013 the tourist sector contributed about US$9 billion. Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China and Japan are the top five sources of visitors to Indonesia.
c. Sports:
Sports in Indonesia are generally male-orientated. The most popular sports are badminton and football. Traditional sports include Sepak Takraw and Pencak Silat.
d. Culture:
Indonesia is a widely diverse nation with over 300 ethnic groups. Indonesians are influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures. The influence of Western culture is mainly seen in science, technology, and modern entertainment.
e. Tourist attractions:
Indonesia is famous for its islands and beautiful views. The beaches of Bali and Lombok, and the wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan are popular destinations. Tourist attractions also include museums, monuments and gardens in the capital city.
Thank you