Unit 5: Reading ( Illiteracy)

Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading ILLITERACY ILLITERACY Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading ILLITERACY ILLITERACY I/ Vocabulary  eradicate (v) xo¸ bá  campaign (n) chiÕn dÞch  effective (adj) hiÖu qu¶  ethnic minority (n) d©n téc thiÓu sè  expand (v) më réng  struggle (n) cuéc chiÕn Let’s read Task 1: Matching A with B A A B B 1. In the summer of 2002, 1. In the summer of 2002, 2. In the summer of 2000, 2. In the summer of 2000, 3. In 2000, 3. In 2000, 4. In 2001, 4. In 2001, 5. In 2001, 4.623 illiterate 5. In 2001, 4.623 illiterate people people a a . 800 volunteer Students took . 800 volunteer Students took part in the campaign part in the campaign b b . 94 % of the population was . 94 % of the population was able to read and write. able to read and write. c c . in northern highlands could . in northern highlands could read and write. read and write. d d . the VN Society of Learning . the VN Society of Learning Promotion started a campaign for Promotion started a campaign for illiteracy eradication. illiteracy eradication. e e . the fight against illiteracy . the fight against illiteracy continued. continued. 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 1. 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. A. 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 . . Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading ILLITERACY ILLITERACY Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading Unit 5: Lesson 1: Reading ILLITERACY. eradicate (v) xo¸ bá  campaign (n) chiÕn dÞch  effective (adj) hiÖu qu¶  ethnic minority (n) d©n téc thiÓu sè  expand (v) më réng  struggle (n) cuéc