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LESSON 6: SKILLS 2

1

WARM-UP

BROKEN
TELEPHON
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PRE-LISTENING

1

Work in groups. Which of the following do you think is more influenced by modern
technology? Tick (✓) your choice(s).

✓
✓

LISTENING

2 Listen to the conversation and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False).
1. When Mai was studying online, the power went off.
2. Chris likes studying online as it's convenient.
3. Mai says it's easy to concentrate when learning online.
4. Chris disagrees that technology improves friendship.
5. Mai thinks technology is changing our way of learning
and working.

T

✓
✓
✓

F

✓
✓

LISTENING

3 Listen again and choose the correct answer to each question.
1. The talk is generally about ______.
A. the impact of modern technology
B. the good points of online learning
C. the weak points of online learning
2. Both Mai and chris think that modern technology is ______.
A. changing greatly
B. changing our lifestyle
C. entertaining us

LISTENING

3 Listen again and choose the correct answer to each question.
4. Mai wants to go to class because ______.
A. online learning doesn't work for her
B. she likes to get up early
C. she wants to interact with her teachers and friends
5. Which of the following is true?
A. Mai and chris are classmates.
B. Mai and chris have similar ideas about online learning.
C. Mai thinks online learning has some weak points.

Chris : Hi Mai, how's everything?
Mai: Not bad. We still have lessons online every day, but this morning when we
were studying, the power went off suddenly.
Chris : Really? Modern technology sometimes causes us problems.
Mai: Yeah, by the way, do you like studying online?
Chris : Well, yes, it's convenient and comfortable. You don't have to get up early
and get dressed for class.
Mai: But it's difficult to concentrate and I still want to go to class. I want real
interaction with my teachers and friends.
Chris : Yeah, and learning online all day long causes us headaches and sore
eyes.
Mai: Sure. And do you think that modern technology is greatly changing our
lifestyle?
Chris : Yeah, technology changes the way we communicate with others.
Mai: And it improves our friendship because it's easy to keep in touch with people
living far away.
Chris : Certainly.
Mai: Technology is also changing how we live and work.

WRITING

4 Look at the list below. Put the ideas about online learning in the correct columns.
ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

- convenient

- difficult to concentrate

- comfortable

- no real interaction

- more freedom

- harmful to our eyes

- independent

- expensive equipment

WRITING

5

Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the advantages OR disadvantages of
online learning. You can refer to the listening and the ideas in 4.

Online learning is becoming more and more
popular, but it has several disadvantages.
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Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the advantages OR disadvantages of online learning

Online learning is great because it lets you study whenever and
wherever you want. You don't have to go to a specific place at a
certain time; instead, you can access your lessons from home or
while traveling. This flexibility means you can manage your own
schedule, fitting learning around other commitments. Also, online
courses often include various multimedia materials like videos,
quizzes, and interactive exercises, making learning fun and
engaging. Plus, you can learn at your own pace, taking more time
on topics that are challenging and speeding through those you find
easier. Overall, online learning offers flexibility, accessibility, and
engaging materials for convenient and enjoyable learning
experiences.

học trực tuyến là phương pháp tuyệt vời vì nó cho phép
bạn học bất cứ khi nào và ở đâu bạn muốn. Bạn không cần
phải đến một địa điểm cụ thể vào một thời điểm nhất định;
thay vào đó, bạn có thể truy cập các bài học từ nhà hoặc
khi đi du lịch. Sự linh hoạt này có nghĩa là bạn có thể quản
lý lịch trình của mình, sắp xếp việc học xung quanh các
cam kết khác. Ngoài ra, các khóa học trực tuyến thường
bao gồm các tài liệu đa phương tiện như video, bài kiểm tra
và các bài tập tương tác, làm cho việc học trở nên thú vị và
hấp dẫn. Ngoài ra, bạn có thể học theo tốc độ của mình,
dành nhiều thời gian hơn cho những chủ đề khó khăn và đi
nhanh qua những chủ đề dễ dàng hơn. Tổng cộng, học trực
tuyến cung cấp sự linh hoạt, tiện lợi và các tài liệu hấp dẫn
để có trải nghiệm học tập thoải mái và thú vị.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Listen to someone's opinion about the
impact of modern technology
 Write a paragraph about the advantages or
disadvantages of online learning

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
• Students' workbook

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