Uni 1 COMMUNICATION IN THE
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LESSON 6: SKILLS 2

1

PRE-LISTENING

1 Look at the pictures. Complete the word / phrase
for each picture.

1. carrier
c_____ pigeon

3. telepathy
t_______ machine

smart watches
2. s____________

4. holographs
h_________

LISTENING

2

Listen to an announcement about an exhibition.
Complete each gap in the agenda with ONE word
or a number.
8:20
first
10:15

Modern
Cinema

Hi students! Here's our plan for the exhibition tomorrow morning.
First, the opening ceremony is at the Main Hall. We'll listen to Dr. Lam
introduce the exhibition. The ceremony starts at 8:30 am, so remember to
meet me at the Main Hall by 8:20.Next, we'll visit the "History” section. It's
on the first floor. You'll see pictures of different ways people communicated
in the past, such as smoke signals and carrier pigeons. We'll be there from
9:15 to 10:00.Then, we'll move to the "Modern Time” section. It's in the
Tech Room. You will see devices with internet connections, like
smartphones and smartwatches. I'm sure you'll like it very much but we
can only spend an hour there from 10:15 to 11:15.Finally, we'll watch an
animated film in the Cinema Room. The film is about communication
devices in the future, like personal translation machines and holography.
We must be at the Cinema Room by 11:30 am. Now...

PRACTICE

3 Listen again. Circle the correct answer A, B, or C.
1. Who is making the announcement?
A. A teacher.

B. A student

C. Dr Lam.

2. What is in the History section?
A. An introductory talk.

B. A documentary.

C. Many pictures.

3. What is NOT true about the Modern Time section?
A. Students won't like this section.
B. It shows smart devices.
C. They will be there for one hour.

PRACTICE

3 Listen again. Circle the correct answer A, B, or C.
4. What will the film in the Cinema Room be about?
A. Super smartwatches.
B. Translation devices for personal use.
C. Telepathy machines.
5. In general, what does the exhibition show?
A. Problems of modern technology.
B. History of smartphones.
C. Means of communication.

WRITING

4 Work in pairs. Match the ideas (a - h) with parts of

an outline (1 - 4) for a paragraph about a video call.

a.

a phone call using Internet connection

1. What is it?

b.

needs a high-speed Internet access

2. What are its advantages?

c.

saves time because people needn't travel to meet

3. What are its

d.

transmits live images of the speakers with a webcam or

disadvantages?

camera on smart devices

4. Will people use it in the

e.

may spend too much time chatting with each other

1. future?
What is it: a, d

f.

can be useful for family members and business partners

2. Advantages: c, f, h

g.

will still be a common tool of communication

3. Disadvantages: b, e

h.

can see and hear each other in real time

4. Will people use it in the

WRITING

5

Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) to describe a
way of modern communication. You can use the
ideas in 4 or your own ideas.

WRITING

5

Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) to describe a
way of modern communication. You can use the
ideas in 4 or your own ideas.
One of the most popular ways of modern communication is using social
media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Zalo etc. Social media
allows people to connect and communicate with each other instantly
despite their geographical location. With just a few clicks, people can
share pictures, videos, and messages with their friends and family.
Furthermore, social media has become a powerful tool for spreading
news and information quickly and efficiently. Overall, social media has
revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with each other in
the modern age.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Listen to an announcement for an exhibition
 Write a paragraph to describe a way of communication

CONSOLIDATION

2

Homework

Student's workbook

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