UNIT 10: COMMUNICATION IN THE FUTURE
Lesson 6: Skills 2

Trịnh Thị Mai Dung
Lê Hồng Phong secondary school

Uni 1 COMMUNICATION IN THE
t 0 FUTURE
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

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 disadvantages?

d.

transmits live images of the speakers with a webcam or

4. Will people use it in the future?

camera on smart devices
e.

may spend too much time chatting with each other

1.

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 future: g

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, regardless of 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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