WELCOME TO
OUR CLASS

11A2

Teaching: Nguyễn Thu Phương

WARM-UP

Look at some pictures and answer the
question:

1.Do you want to continue your study or go straight to work
after high school?
2.If you go to universities or vocational colleges, what kind is
of education it called?

UNIT 7: FURTHER
EDUCATION
LESSON: GETTING STARTED

Further
education

Task 1. Listen and read.

Phong
Kelvin
Maria

Phong: Hey, you've been in front of your computer for so long! What are you looking for? 
Kevin: Well, I've been searching for information about further education for several days and I've learnt a lot
about it from different websites.
Phong: What is further education?
Kevin: It's basically education below degree level for people above school age. It can be academic or
vocational.
Maria: Sounds interesting! How are they different?
Kevin: Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher
education at a university or college. 
Phong: Will that lead to a bachelor's degree?
Kevin: Exactly. That's the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level you get a master's degree. or a
doctoral degree. A doctoral degree, also called a doctorate or PhD, is the highest university degree.
've have never been to Thailand before.
Maria: I see. What about vocational courses?
Kevin: They provide us with practical skills, training and qualifications to succeed in a particular job.
Maria: OK. So, what are your plans for the future?
Kevin: I've been thinking about studying abroad lately. Besides improving my language skills. I can learn
more about other cultures. It can be exciting.
Phong: And more expensive...
Kevin: But we can apply for scholarships. 
Maria: Weil, I may need more time to decide on my major so I won't go straight to university after school.
Kevin: Good ideal Many students prefer to take a gap year between secondary school and college so they can
do voluntary work or internships, and travel.
Maria: I couldn't agree more. I've travelled a few countries since grade 9. Next year I plan to go to Thailand
to work as a volunteer at a children's home. I hope the practical experience will make my CV look good.
Phong: Sounds great! I'd like to join you if I can.

Vocabulary
- further education /ˌfɜːðər ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ (n.p) giáo
dục cao
- vocational  /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/ (a) thuộc hướng nghiệp, học
nghề
- analytical /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ (a) thuộc phân tích
- critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ (a) thuộc phê bình
- bachelor degree /ˈbætʃələ(r) dɪˈɡriː/ (n) bằng cử nhân
- doctoral degree /ˈdɒktərəl dɪˈɡriː / (a) bằng tiến sĩ
- master's degree/ˈmɑːstə(r) dɪˈɡriː / (n) bằng thạc sĩ
- PhD = Doctor of Philosophy /fəˈlɒsəfi/
- internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ (n) giai đoạn thực tập
- CV = curriculum vitae /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ (n) bản lí lịch

Task 2. Complete each sentence with no
more than three words.

1. Further education institutions offer
academic or vocational
……………………….....................courses
to
students.
undergraduate
and
2. Higher
education can
bepostgraduate
divided into two levels
………………………………………………..
3. When finishing an undergraduate course
a bachelor's
degree
successfully,
students
can
get………………………………………………..
4. Students who need practical skills and want to
vocational
/ a vocational
prepare
for a jobcourses
or profession
should
course
take……………………………………………
5. Students who want to receive an amount of

Task 3. Choose the best answer
1. What can students do after leaving secondary
school?
2. In what way do academic courses help
students?
3. Why do some students prefer not to go to
university immediately after leaving secondary
school?
4. What are some advantages of taking a gap
year?

1. What can students do after
leaving secondary school?

A.They can study further education
B.They can pursue further education
C.Both A and B

C

2. In what way do academic courses…?
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A. They can help students develop analytical skills, critical
thinking and knowledge for higher education at a university
or college

A

B.They aren't helped students develop analytical skills,
critical thinking and knowledge for higher
education at a university or college.
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C.They are difficult to help students develop analytical
skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher education
at a university or college.

3. Why do some students prefer not to go to university
immediately after leaving secondary school

?

A. Because they don't want to take some time before
deciding on their career and major
B. Because they want to take some time before
deciding on their career and major

B

C. Because they are difficult to take some time before
deciding on their career and major

4. What are some advantages of taking a
gap year?

A

A.Taking a gap year can allow students to do
voluntary work or internships, and travel. This
practical experience will make their CVs look good
B. Taking a gap year can avoid students to do
voluntary work or internships, and travel. This
practical experience will make their CVs look good
C. Taking a gap year can encourage students to do
voluntary work or internships, and travel. This
practical experience will make their CVs look good

Task 4. Discuss your plans after
leaving secondary school.
Example:
I'd like to work in a business environment, so I
will choose business administration as my
major. After graduating from secondary school,
I will take some Business English courses and I
will also work on my presentation skills.

HOMEWORK
- Review the contents that have been
covered in the lesson.
 - Prepare for the following lesson
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