THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING DONG SON 1 HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE SKILL THROUGH SPEAKING LESSONS IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK 12 TOWARDS THE NATIONAL EXAMINAT[.]
THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING DONG SON HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE SKILL THROUGH SPEAKING LESSONS IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK 12 TOWARDS THE NATIONAL EXAMINATION Implementer: Lê Thị Hải Thiều Position: Teacher Experience initiative in the subject: English skkn THANH HOA, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENT Page PART I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rationale of the study 1.2 Aim of the study 1.3 Scope of the study 1.4 Method of the study 1.5 Contribution of the study 1.6 Time of the study PART II CONTENT 2.1 Theoretical background 2.2 Practical background 2.3 Findings and solutions 2.3.1 Findings 2.3.2 Solutions 2.4 Results of the research 17 PART III CONCLUSION 3.1 Conclusion 19 3.2 Effectiveness of the research 19 3.3 Limitations of the research 19 3.4 Suggestions for further study 19 REFERENCES skkn PART I: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rationale of the study In order to enhance English language teaching and learning in Vietnam in all school levels, Prime Minister has announced Decision No 1400/QĐ-TTg “Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the National Education System, Period 2008 to 2020” The general goal of this project is that “most Vietnamese youth whoever graduate from vocational schools, colleges and universities gain the capacity to use a foreign language independently This will enable them to be more confident in communication, further their chance to study and work in an integrated and multi-cultural environment with variety of languages This goal also makes language as an advantage for Vietnamese people, serving the cause of industrialization and modernization for the country” However, there is a shortage of the updated curriculum and materials, so it seems difficult for the learners to turn this into reality During the process of learning foreign languages, speaking is one of the skills needed to be paid attention to; meanwhile, examinations still focus too much on written tests, especially the national examination To deploy teaching basing on learner’s capacity development and stimulating students’ interest in learning English, the researcher has chosen the topic: “Developing Communicative skills through Speaking lessons in English Texbook 12 towards the National Examination” as a study with the hope of bettering the quality of teaching and learning English in Upper Secondary school currently as well as building a reference source for teachers in teaching students how to deal with communicative situations kind of test in the national examination 1.2 The aims of the study This study aims at designing activities for Speaking lessons in English textbook 12 to stimulate students’ interest in speaking lessons and help students practise doing this part of the test “Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable to complete each of the following exchanges” 1.3 Scope of the study: Some activities of teaching speaking skill make students involve in the lessons 1.4 Method of the study + Observation: Observe the classes + Discussion: Discuss the lessons after class observation + Teaching: Teach some Speaking lessons in English textbooks + Testing: Test students’ ability of speaking and doing kinds of test 1.5 Contribution of the study The study provides some activities for further practice communicative situations in the Speaking lessons The study encourages students to participate in the speaking activity and develop their speaking skill The study is also a suggestion for teachers in supplementing their lesson plan towards the national examination 1.6 Time of the study: Academic year: 2010-2021, 2021-2022 skkn PART II: CONTENT 2.1: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND As we all see, at the globalization age, English is an important communication tool for integrating regional and international community, getting accessed to information world of technology, science, culture, society as well as politics Therefore, the teaching and learning foreign languages in general and English in particular is highly appreciated and English is considered as the main official subject in the curriculum of the national education The methodology of teaching and learning English has had some basic changes since the learner-centred tendency was targeted Teachers are not the only ones who have knowledge and convey it to students, they are just instructors, supporters, consultants and examiners The learners are no longer passive in getting knowledge, but active and centered in learning and applying communicative situations in real life 2.2 PRACTICAL BACKGROUND To achieve the results in learning English, firstly it depends on the learners’ needs, then on the learning environment However, in the school learning environment, the need of communicating in English and the environment of learning English is still limited Though knowing how important learning English is, students learn it as if they are forced to This requires teachers to be creative and flexible in conveying knowledge to the learners From the facts above, in order to help learners use English naturally through real situations in life, practise them for a test question and use them in test, teachers need to diversify lesson and activity designs so that they can help improve learners’ speaking skills as well as ensure that students have sufficient knowledge in sitting the National Examination (their final target) 2.3 FINDINGS AND SOLUTIONS 2.3.1 FINDINGS: From the speaking tests presented in written form, the researcher sees that most of these students are not good at knowledge as well as skills It is presented in the table below: Levels Choose correct Class answers Choose some correct answers Can not the test 12A1 10/ 43 = 23.2% 13/ 43 =30.2% 20/ 43 = 46.6% 12A6 8/ 47 = 17.0% 8/ 47 = 17.0% 31/ 47 = 66% 12A8 8/ 46 = 17.3% 7/ 46 = 15.2% 31/ 46 = 67.5% Some of the mistakes that students make when they the speaking tests in the written form: + Lack of vocabulary + Not being able to grasp the structures and communicative styles in the written form to the test skkn 2.3.2 SOLUTIONS: Since the format of test was multiple choice questions, the researcher has designed lessons for skill lessons, especially speaking skills in the form of multiple choice questions to meet the needs of the learners and the requirements of the National Examination As a result, the pressure of lessons is reduced, students are interested in practising communicative situations and excited about choosing the correct reply in each communicative question In particular, Speaking lessons of English Textbook 12 have been redesigned as following: Sample UNIT 1: HOME LIFE ( page 15) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to know how to greet someone and respond to greetings B Procedure Task The expressions are commonly used when people are chatting Place them under the appropriate heading Then practice with a partner - How is everything going? - Catch up with you later - Not too bad How about yourself? - Talk to you later - Hi How are things? - Fine And you? - O.K How about you? - Pretty good How about you? - O.K Can’t complain (very informal) - Take care! Start a conversation Closing a conversation Response Response Task Work in pairs to make new dialogues Model: A: Hello, B: A: May I ask you some questions? B: Yes, please! A: Could you tell me how many people there are in your family? B: There are A: What your parents do? B: A: Who does the household chores? B: A: So what’s your responsibility in your family? B: My responsibility is A: I think you have a happy family B: Yes, of course Thank you so much! skkn A: Talk to you later B: Bye! See you later Task Choose the best answer for the following questions Minh meets Lan at the college Minh: “Hello! My name is Minh Nice to meet you.” Lan: “ Hello ” A I’m fine B Really? C Good! D I’m Mai Glad to meet you Peter meets Mike at a workshop Peter: “I’m Peter, from Continental Computers How you do?” Mike: “ _” A How are you ? B How you ? C Pleased to meet you Two friends Mark and Janet meet at the library Mark: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” Janet: “I’m feeling a bit _.” A under the weather B under the impression C out of blue D out of order Tony hasn’t met Lucy for a week Tony: How are you today? Lucy: A I feel like a million dollars B I feel like a million stars C I feel your ears burning D I can feel it in my bone Peter meets Mike at a workshop Peter: “I’m Peter, from Continental Computers How you do?” Mike: “ _” A How are you ? B How you ? C Pleased to meet you D B and C are correct Nam and Nga haven’t seen for a long time Nam: “ ?” Nga: “I am very well thanks.” A How you B How are you C What are you like D Are you well Sample UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY ( page 22) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to know how to give opinions, agreements and disagreements B Procedure Task The expressions are commonly used when people are chatting Place them under the appropriate heading Then practice with a partner - I couldn’t agree with you more - I think / feel / believe … - Well, you could be right - Exactly - In my opinion / In my point of view …… - That’s a good idea - It’s out of question - As far as I’m concerned… skkn - I’m sorry, but I disagree - That’s not the same thing at all Giving opinions Agreement Disagreement Task Work in pairs Discuss the statement “What you think about a big family?” Model A: A: Hi! B: Hi! A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof What about you? B: Yes I agree with you Because they can help each other a lot Model B: A: Hello _ B: Hello _ A: In my opinion, it isn’t a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof And you? B: For me, I don’t think so Most of old–aged parents like to lead independent lives Task Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the following questions Cathy and Phillip are talking on their way home Cathy: “ As I see it, women often drive more carefully than men.” Phillip: “ _! ” A Never mind B Absolutely C Yes, please D What nonsense Thomas and Nancy are at their friend’s birthday party Thomas: "What you think of Jane’s new classmate?" Nancy: " ." A I think of her all day B She is lovely We all like her C There is no doubt about it D Well, I think so Dan and Nan are talking at their company Dan: “Sometimes I think we lose our temper more easily than our girl friends” Nan: “ _.” A I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you B Sure, go ahead C Don’t be angry Let’s talk it over D I couldn’t agree more Teacher asks Lisa at the class Teacher: “Do you think that wind power will be an alternative source of energy?” Lisa: “ _” A Maybe, I’m not sure B Yes, I think so C Are you kidding? D No, thanks skkn Clara and Bill are discussing the topic Global Warming Clara: “I think one of the solutions to this problem is that people have to stop cutting down trees.” Bill: “ _” A Say it again I like to hear your words B Yes, people can it C I think so We should that D I couldn’t agree with you more Sample UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING ( page 32) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to know how to give compliments in different situations, and know how to respond to compliments B Procedure Task 1. Practice reading these dialogues, pay attention to how people give and respond to compliments in each situation Phil: You really have a beautiful blouse, Barbara, I've never seen such a perfect thing on you Barbara: Thank you, Phil That's a nice compliment Peter: Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy! Cindy: Thanks, Peter I think I’ve finally found a style that looks decent and is easy to handle Tom: I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony Tony: You’ve got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible Useful language The great majority of compliments included the most common adjectives: nice, good, beautiful, pretty, great, wonderful and two verbs: love, like and some following structure: - Noun phrase + be / look + adj Eg: Your blouse is really beautiful / Your hair looks great! - I ( really) + love/ like + Noun phrase Eg: I really love your dress - Pronoun + is (really) adjective + Noun phrase Eg: That is a really nice rug! Task 2. Work with a partner Practice giving compliments to suit the responses Use the cues below David: (dress) Kathy: I’m glad you like it I bought it at a shop near my house a few days ago Hung: (motorbike) Hien: Thanks, Hung I think I’ve finally found the colour that suits me Michael: _ (badminton) Colin: You must be kidding! I thought the same was terrible Task Work in pairs Practice responding to the compliments below skkn Phil: You’re a great dancer, Huong I wish I could half as well as you You: _ Peter: I didn’t know you could play the guitar so well, Toan Your tune was lovely! You: _ Tom: Your English is better than many Americans, Hanh I really enjoy your public speaking You: Task 4: Choose the best answer for the following questions Julia and John are talking about John’s tennis game Julia: “ ” John: “You must be kidding! I thought the game was terrible.” A You should have played tennis very well B You can play tennis here C You played tennis very well today D You’re free to play tennis now Hoa and Janet are talking about Hoa's new hairstyle Janet: “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle.” Hoa: “ _” A It’s nice of you to say so B Shall I? Thanks C Oh, Well done D I feel interesting to hear that Laura comes to Maria’s house Laura: “ What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “ _.” A Of course not, it’s not costly B I think so C Thank you Hope you will drop in D No problem Peter saw Phil play baseball Peter: “ I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil” Phil: “ _.” A You’ve got to be kidding I thought it was bad B Yes, please Just a little C Thank you I’d love to D No, thanks I think I can Peter gives Mary a gift on her wedding day Mary: “Thanks for coming What a nice gift you’ve brought us!” Peter: “ _” A I’m glad you like it B But you know how much it costs? C The same to you D In fact, I myself don’t like it Sample UNIT 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM ( page 47 ) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to practise giving thanks in different situations, and know how to respond to thanks B Procedure Task 1: Put the given statements in the correct column Giving the thanks Response -7 skkn – I really appreciate it! – You are welcome – It’s my duty to help you – I’m very grateful for… – Oh, it was the least I could – This is what I expected – Not at all – It was nice of you… – My pleasure – I owe you a great deal – You are so kind – Don’t mention it Task Work in pairs Practice responding to the thanks below Thanking for expressions of sympathy A: I'm sorry to hear your grandmother is ill B: Thanking for compliments and wishes of success A: You are such a good cook! B: _ Thanking for favors A: Thank you so much for lending me your bicycle B: Thanking for a congratulation A: Good luck with your exams! B : Task 3: Choose the best answer for the following the questions Mary has just helped Janet, her close friend, to get to her office in her private car Janet: “Thank you for giving me a ride, Mary!” Mary: “ _” A No matter! B No way! C No problem! D Never mind! After the dinner at the restaurant at p.m Robert: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” Anne: “ .” A Don’t mention it B I’m glad you enjoy it C Yes, I’d like that D Yes, that would be very nice Bill and his boss are talking at Bill’s wedding anniversary party Boss: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person” Bill: “ _” A I don’t know what time that person comes B It’s my pleasure C Do you have time for some gossip? D I’d love to come What time? Mai goes to the hospital to meet her friend Mai’ friend: “Thank you for coming to meet us” Mai: “ _.” A You are welcomed B Not at all C Same to you D Thank you too Nancy has Danny repair her bike Danny: “Thanks for your help, Mary.” skkn Nancy: “ .” A Never remind me B It’s my pleasure C With all my heart D With you Sample UNIT 5: HIGHER EDUCATION ( page 55) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to know how to apologize and respond to apologies B Procedure Task Tick (√) the expressions of apologies May I apologize for…? Thank you so much I am extremely sorry for my behaviour Excuse me What can I help you? How a beautiful song! Please pardon me Please don’t be mad at me Task 2: Rearrange the given statements to make a meaningful dialogue Good morning Why are you late? You’re right I’m glad because you finally come Good morning I’m sorry for being late Don’t mention it Let’s come in Everyone is waiting for us to start the party Yeah! Because of the traffic jam, I can’t go so fast I was very anxious, but I should observe the traffic rules I’m really sorry Task 3: Choose the best answer for the following the questions After finishing the duty at the company at p.m Tommy: "I'm sorry I won't be able to come to your party" Mary: “ _ ” A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun Johnson and Professor Johnson are meeting in their classroom Peter: Professor Johnson, I'm sorry I was late for class this morning I'm afraid I overslept and missed the bus I won't let it happen again Johnson: “ ” A: That’s quite all right B Why don’t we go by car? C Would you please take a taxi? D I wondered why you come so late Paul and Sandy are on the bus Paul: “ _” Sandy: “ That’s all right It can happen to everyone The bus is too crowded.” A Would you please call me a taxi? B I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to step on your toe C Why don’t we take a bus to the city center? D Sorry, she’s out The pedestrian is talking to the taxi driver skkn The pedestrian: “ _.Where is the parking lot? The taxi driver: “Turn left and then turn right.” A Excuse me B Sorry C I’m sorry D I’m afraid Nam’s father is talking to his friend Nam’s father : “Would you mind turning your stereo down?” Nam: “ .” A I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B No, I don’t C Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that D Yes, I Sample UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS ( page 65) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to give requests and responds B Procedure Task Use the following expressions to make the requests - V.inf ., please! - Will/ Can / Could you + V.inf …? - Would / Do you mind + V.ing…? - I wonder if you'd/ could + V.inf …? Task Decide whether these responds are agreements or disagreements - What can I for you? - I’d prefer you didn’t - Of course! - How can I help you? - I'm sorry I can’t I'm busy - Sure! - No problem - I'm sorry I don’t know how to it Task Make Agreements - ………………………… - ………………………… Disagreements -………………… ………… -………………….………… the responds to the following requests A: Can you help me to clean the board, please? B: _ A: Please lend me your pen B: _ A: Would you mind letting me borrow your book? B: _ Task 4: Choose the best answer for the following the questions Tan and his friend are talking at the shop Tan: “Could you lend me some money?” Tan’s friend: “Sorry, I _to the bank yet.” A haven’t gone B haven’t been C didn’t go D am not going Some students are in the classroom Student A: “The room is too hot if I turn the fan on?” Student B: “Yes, with pleasure 10 skkn A Could you please B Would you like C Do you like D Do you mind A man and a lady are at the bus station Lady: “ Would you mind carrying the bag for me? It seems very heavy ” Man: “ .” A You are welcome B Yes, please C Sorry D Sure Mrs Mai is going upstairs with two heavy bags She wants Ba to help her Mrs Mai: “ _” Ba: “Yes, of course.” A You won’t help me this time B You’d better give me a hand C Could you give me a hand? D I don’t think I’ll need your help A man is talking to a woman at the airport Man: “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” Woman: “ _” A Of course, not for me B No, I can’t help you now C No, those aren’t mine D No, I can manage them myself Sample UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES ( page 111) A Aims: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask for permission or refuse permission B Procedure Task Put the following phrases in the right column - May/ Could / Can I ? - Certainly! - Please go ahead - Do you think I could …? -I wonder if I could - Not at all - Would you mind if I + V? - Please - I'd prefer you didn't - Do you mind if I + V? - I'm sorry, but you can't - No, of course not Asking for Accepting Refusing permission Task Choose the best answer A student is talking to his teacher in the classroom Nam: “May I go out for a while?” Teacher: “ _” A Yes, you can B No, not at all C Of course not D No problem Two close friends Tom and Kate are talking about Kate’s upcoming birthday Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” Kate: “ .” A Don’t mention it B Let’s it then C The more the merrier D That’s right Laura wants to phone home but she forgets her phone at home She wants to borrow Tom’s mobile phone and he accepts 11 skkn - Laura: “Could I possibly use your mobile phone?” - Tom: “ .” A You’re welcome B Oh, by all means C My pleasure D I don’t think so Mary and Laura are at the cinema Mary: "Do you mind if I sit here?" Laura: " _" A Don't mention it B My pleasure C No, not at all D Yes, why not? Ann and Tom are at work Ann: “May I take a short rest? ” Tom: “ .” A Never mind B Yes, please don’t C Not at all D Yes, please Task Work in pairs Make small dialogues on the following situations, using the expressions to ask for permission and responses to them Example: Lan: Would you mind if I use your pen? Hoa: Please go ahead You want to borrow a book from your friend You feel cold and want to close the window Your bicycle has broken down and you can’t go home Sample UNIT 11: BOOKS ( page 122) A Aims: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to give offers and respond to offers B Procedure Task Put the following phrases or sentences in the right column - Would you like me to…(do something)? - Would you like…(something)? - Do you want me to…(do something)? - Do you want…(something)? - Let me…(do something) - I can/ will…If you’d like - I appreciate that but I can it myself - Yes That would be great - Yes please, that would be lovely - Don’t worry I can it Making Offers …………………….… ………………….…… Accepting Offers …………….……… …………….……… Refusing Offer ………………………… ………………………… Task Choose the best answer for the following questions Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” Mary: “ ” A That’s very kind of you B What a pity! C I can’t agree more D Not a chance Hung is at the clothes shop Shopkeeper: “ _” 12 skkn Hung: “Yes Do you have any shirts?” A.Could you me a favour? B Oh, dear What a nice shirt! C May I help you? D White, please Dong is at the supermarket Shop assistant: “ _” Don: “I’m trying to find a Christmas present for my girl friend.” A What you want? B Pleased to meet you C How are you? D Good morning, can I help you ? A waiter is serving his customer at a restaurant Waiter: “Welcome to Berry's Fast Burger May I take your order?” Customer: “ ” A Can I have the cheeseburger meal with no ketchup? B Thank you I don’t like chicken soup and salad C No, you may not because I’m not hungry D Sorry Can you bring me a bottle of water? Jim is at the post office Clerk: “ ?” Jim: “Yes I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.” A Do you like flowers B What you like C Can you help me D Can I help you Task Work in pairs Make small talks, using the expressions to give offers and responses to them Example: Lan: Would you like something to drink? Hoa: That’s would be great Sample UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS ( page 131) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to give and respond to congratulations B Procedure Task Practice the conversations Conversation Conversation A: Did you hear the good news? A: Have you heard my good news? B: No, I haven't B: You haven't told me anything yet A: I got a promotion at my job A: I got a promotion at work earlier this B: Did you really? week A: Seriously, I am so excited B: Is that right? B: Well, congratulations A: It's the truth I am really happy A: Thank you B: Congratulations on your promotion A: Thank you very much Task Work in pairs Make some small dialogues Model: A: Hello _ B: Hello You look very happy 13 skkn A: Yeah! I have passed the final exam with flying colours B: Wow! Congratulation on _! A: _ Task Choose the best answer for following questions Henry is talking to his mother Henry: “I’ve passed my driving test.” His mother: “ _.” A Congratulations B That’s too bad C That’s a good idea D All right Jack is going to London to study next week Betty: ‘ ’ Jack: ‘Thanks I will write to you when I come to London.’ A Have a nice trip B God bless you! C Better luck next time! D Have a go! After finishing the duty at the office at p.m Trung: “I’m getting married next week.” Nguyen: “ ” A Sorry to hear that B Congratulations! C Well done! D Thanks, the same to you Today is Lan’s birthday Nam: “Happy birthday to you, Lan! Have a great time!” Lan: A Thank you so much B Sorry C Best wishes for you D Help me Peter meets Ann at the office Peter: “ Good morning Wish you a lucky day!” Ann: “ _” A Sorry to hear that B Congratulations! C Thanks, the same to you D Well done Sample 10 UNIT 13: THE 22nd SEA GAMES ( page141) A Aims : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to give and respond to invitations B Procedure Task Put the following sentences in the right column - Yes, please - That sounds lovely (interesting) - No, thanks - I'm sorry I'm afraid I can't - Yes, I'd love/like to (Thanks) - I’d love to, but I can’t - That’s very kind of you, thanks - It sounds great but I don’t think I can - That’s very kind of you, but… - Why not? I really like Agree - …………………………… - …………………………… Task Make small talks by using expressions of invitations Disagree -…………………………… -…………………………… a 14 skkn Example: T: You’ve passed the exam for gifted students Congratulations! Ss: Thank you very much T: Would you like to go out for dinner with me tonight? Ss: Yes, please/ I’d love to, but I can’t Task 3: Choose the best answer for the following questions Alex and Elizabeth are at a birthday party Alex: “ ” Elizabeth: “ No, thank you That’s all.” A What would you like? B It’s very kind of you to help me C Would you like anything else? D What kind of food you like? Janet and Susan meet each other in the playground Janet: "Would you like to go hiking with us?" Susan: " ." A No, I don’t like B I hate to go hiking C Yes, I’d love to, but I don’t feel well today D Yes, I’d like Peter and Ann are talking after work Peter: “ Would you like a cup of tea?” Ann: “ _.” A Yes, please B Yes, I C Yes, I like D Yes I’d like Christina wants to invite her friend to come to her home Christina: “ Mike, would you like to have dinner at my home?” Mike: “ _” A Yes, I’d love to B No problem C That’s nice of you to say so D Don’t mention it Sue and James are talking about what to after work Sue: “ _” James: “Yes, I’d love to.” A Would you like to have drink after work? B Do you often go out for a drink after work? C Do you often have time for a drink after work? D Would you like coffee or orange juice after work? Sample 11 UNIT 14: THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ( page 155) A Aims: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to have practised making suggestions in different situations and know how to respond to suggestions B Procedure: Task 1: Study the expressions then make some small dialogues 15 skkn Making suggestions - Let's + V.inf … - Why don't we + V.inf …? - Shall we + V.inf …? - How / What about + V.ing? - I think we should + V.inf - I suggest that we + V.inf - It might be a good idea if we + V.inf Agreeing with - Yes, let's suggestions - That's a good idea - Yes, definitely - Sure, why not? - By all means - That's probably the best option Disagreeing - No, let’s not with - It's a good idea, but… suggestions - But what if……… Model 1: Nam: Hi, Nga How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend? Nga: Sorry, I can’t I have something to Nam: What a pity! Model 2: A: Hi What’s the matter with you? You don’t look very well B: I have a terrible headache A: Maybe you should take a short rest B: That's a good idea Task 2: Choose the best answer for following questions After finishing the duty at the company at p.m Anna: ‘Shall we eat out tonight?’ Jane: ‘ _’ A That’s understandable B That’s a great idea C It is very kind for you to invite me D You are very welcome Andrew and Liza are talking about their plan Andrew: "Let's go to the cinema this Saturday." Liza: “ .” A Not again B It’s a good idea C It doesn't matter D Not really 16 skkn Jenny and Victor are colleagues but rarely meet each other and today, she would like to chat with him after work Jenny: “Hi, Victor, you think it’s possible for us to have a talk sometime today?” Victor: “I’d love to, but _” A I’ve got a pretty tight schedule today B I’m free now C is tomorrow OK? D I’m pretty scheduled today Janet and Susan are discussing what to this evening Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: " .” A You’re welcome B That would be great C I feel very bored D I don't agree, I'm afraid John is helping Mary to prepare for her coming presentation John: “Don’t you need this note for your presentation?” Mary: “ .” A Thanks, I almost forgot about it B Actually, there was nobody present C No, I didn’t take notes during the speech D You can say that again Task Work in pairs Make small dialogues on the following situations, using the expressions to make suggestions and responses to them Your friend wants to prepare his/ her birthday party at home Your friend wants to go abroad to study Your friend wants to go camping at this weekend 2.4 RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH The average results of the test papers in 2020-2021 as following: Term I: (Average results of test papers) Border Class Total Excellent Good line Weak 12A1 41 (7.9%) 11(29.0%) 22 (57.9%) (5,2 %) 12A6 37 (0 %) (11.1%) 23 (63.9%) (19.4%) Bad (0 %) (5.6%) Term II: (Average results of test papers) Class 12A1 12A6 Total Excellent 41 (13.2%) Border Good line 13 20 (52.6%) (34.2%) 37 (2.8%) 13 (36.0%) 20 (55.6%) Weak Bad (0 %) (0 %) (5.6%) (0 %) 17 skkn The average results of the test papers in 2021-2022 as following: Term I: (Average results of test papers) 12 Class 12A6 Total Excellent Good 47 (10.6%) 13(27.7%) Border line 25 (53.2%) Weak (6,4 %) Bad (2.1 %) 12A8 46 (8.9%) 11 (23.8%) 23 (50%) (13.0%) (4.3%) 12A1 43 (14%) 16 (37.2%) 19 (44.2%) (4.6%) (0%) Through the practice of teaching at school, the researcher has obtained some experience in exploring Speaking lessons in the format of Multiple Choice Questions and here are some results: - The number of students contributing to the lessons increases; as a result, the lessons become more and more exciting - Students’ speaking skill improves clearly - Students’ vocabulary increases and they know how to communicate in different situations 18 skkn ... topic: ? ?Developing Communicative skills through Speaking lessons in English Texbook 12 towards the National Examination? ?? as a study with the hope of bettering the quality of teaching and learning... lessons, especially speaking skills in the form of multiple choice questions to meet the needs of the learners and the requirements of the National Examination As a result, the pressure of lessons... for further practice communicative situations in the Speaking lessons The study encourages students to participate in the speaking activity and develop their speaking skill The study is also a