Unit 7
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
COMMUNICATION
Higher education in Viet Nam
1.Label the diagram of Viet Nam’s education system after primary school, using the words in the box.
1.a
2.d
3.c
4.b
5.e
2.Listen and decide if the statements are true or false.
1.F
2.F
3.T
4.F
5.F
3.Discuss in groups. Give your opinion about higher education and suggest what should be done to help students to pursue academic or professional degrees.
CULTURE
Secondary and Further education in Singapore
1.Look at the Singapore’s education journey. Work with a partner. Briefly describe the stages following secondary education.
2.Read the text and answer the questions.
1.To help students to discover their talents and develop a passion for learning.
2.They have to pass standardized examinations.
3.It builds up students’ strengths and develops their talents in both academic and non-academic areas.
4.They can select pre-university education or technical education.
5.There are four local universities with degree programs for higher education.