Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading
ILLITERACY
I/ Vocabulary
eradicate (v)
xoá bỏ


campaign (n)
chiến dịch
effective (adj)
hiệu quả
ethnic minority (n)
dân tộc thiểu số
expand (v)
më réng
struggle (n)
cuộc chiến
Let’s read
Task 1: Matching A with B

Task 2: T/ F Statements

1. All Vietnamese people was able to read and write in 2000.
2. We have had the campaign for illiteracy eradication since 2002.
3. 1200 illiterate people were provided reading and writing skills in 2000.
4. All Vietnam students voluntarily took part in the campaign in 2001
5. In the summer of 2002, the campaign expanded its activities to the central mountainous areas.


F
F
T
F
T
Task 3: Multiple Choice
July 2000, only....... of the population was literacy
A. 90 % B. 92 % C. 94% D. 96%
2. Now, the number of illiterate people is............
A. increase B. decrease C. increasing D. decreasing
3. ...... ethnic minority students took part in the campaign in 2000.
A. 600 B. 800 C. 60 D. 80
4. Some even prepared ...........for their classes.
farming techniques B. family planning
C. relevant materials D. vacations
Task 4: Answering questions
1. What campaign was started by the VN Society of Learning Promotion?
2. What will happen if more and more people take part in the struggle against illiteracy?
-> The campaign for illiteracy eradication.
-> Illiteracy will soon be eradicated.
Discussion
What should we do to support the campaign for illiteracy eradication?
- collect used textbooks
- give them money.
- take part in helping people read and write
- open informal school
.....
Homework
- Learn by heart the new words.
- Answer the questions:

What you should do to help people who can’t read and write in your neighborhood?