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Generated by Foxit PDF Creator © Foxit Software http://www.foxitsoftware.com For evaluation only ĐỀ CƯƠNG BÀI GIẢNG MƠN SPEAKING HỌC KÌ (VB I) TUẦN (Từ 12/09/2011 đến 19/09/2011) Unit 5: EDUCATION (1LT - 3TH) LESSON AIMS: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:  Learn how to make an argument with partners about a topic  Develop speaking skill fluently  Talk about some problems related to education in Vietnam CONTENTS:  Classroom activities  Checking homework assignments  In groups, students make a short presentation about the place they would like to visit Use slide shows to introduce to the whole class about its location, special features, means of transportation, and what clothes to wear  The other groups listen and make questions to know more about the places  Pre – Speaking Activities  Explain the meaning of the following words: private school, public school, coed school, single-gender school, teacher-student ratio, summer school  In pairs, answer the following questions  Do high school students wear school uniforms?  What time classes start and finish?  In what month does the school year start?  Are class single or coed?  How long is the summer vacation?  What don’t you like about the school system in your country?  While – Speaking Activities  In groups, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of coed school in your country  In pairs, discuss these questions:  How important is a university education in your country?  How easy is it to get into university in your country?  Does a university qualification guarantee a good job?  Read this article about the relationship between university and getting a job in three different countries then discuss the following questions in groups In many countries, having a university degree can give you a flying start in life But where you were educated is often just as important Attending the ‘right’ university Generated by Foxit PDF Creator © Foxit Software http://www.foxitsoftware.com For evaluation only can be a major factor in determining whether or not you are destined for a topflight career In Britain, it is generally recognized that a degree from Oxford or Cambridge universities opens doors when it comes to working in government, the media, banking, or the diplomatic service America’s equivalent is its Ivy League universities, for example Harvard, Yale, and Princeton Most other countries have their élite institutions, too France, for example, has the grandes écoles In Italy, economists traditionally graduate from Bocconi in Milan, while in Japan most politicians have been educated at a top public university, such as Todai, Waseda, or Keio So just how easy is it to get into university these days? In Britain, most prospective students apply to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), and their applications are passed on to the universities they have specified on their UCAS form If successful, they are invited to an interview and may be awarded a place at the university of their choice based on the grades they are expected to get in their core high-school subjects In Japan, competition for place at one of the top national universities or private institutions (73 percent of Japanese universities are privately run) has always been intense, as a spokesperson from Japan’s Ministry of Education, explains “It’s very difficult to get into a national university, or a top private one, though it’s quite easy to get into a lower-level private institution You must have a senior high-school diploma Then you apply to each university separately, and take a different exam for each one A nationwide standardized exam was recently introduced to screen applicants If an applicants is recommended by his or her high school, he or she will probably be invited to attend an interview.” In Italy, it is similar story Although it’s relatively easy to get into many Italian universities, says Professor Gabriele Azzaro of Genova University, for most students this means the one nearest to home There’s still fierce competition for places at the top institutions “You need to have passed your Maturita, which is like the Baccalaureat Basically, you make a written application and pay the fees But in some faculties, like dentistry or medicine, good grades in certain key subjects may be required.” So how useful are university qualifications when it comes to getting a job? British students graduating from most universities after three or four years’ study receive a Bachelor of Arts or Science, depending on their subject For prospective employers, the class of the degree can be crucial “A second-class degree is an indication that someone has achieved a good general standard,” says Human Resources Manager Emma Harte “ A first-class degree shows that they have something extra, an intellectual edge, and the ability to think creatively and Generated by Foxit PDF Creator © Foxit Software http://www.foxitsoftware.com For evaluation only independently Since only a tiny percentage of students are awarded a first, having one gives you a significant advantage when applying for high-level jobs.” In Japan it’s somewhat different You rarely hear a Japanese person say, “ I’ve got a BA or an MA” It’s more usual to hear “ I graduated from X University.” It depends on the company, but where you studied is often more important than what you studied when it comes to getting a job There are no classes of degree It’s useful to have a relevant qualification, but big companies often have their own entrance tests.” An in Italy? According to Professor Azzaro, graduating from one of the major universities is inevitably an advantage “But employers will also look at your overall grade, a total score out of 110, which is based on your work over four or five years Students are usually examined by dissertation, or by oral exams And getting a good reference from your professor is important, too.”  In most countries, why are there some universities that are more prestigious than others?  What does this tell you about attitudes to education and employment in Britain and Japan? How about in your country?  Post _ Speaking Activities  Work in groups Choose one or more of these statements, and prepare to discuss it with your groups  In life, experience and ability are more important than qualifications  Being successful depends more on who you know than on what you know  Going to university is about doing things for yourself and finding who you are  The most successful people in life are not always the best educated  Homework  Read the sample discussion between an attorney and a parent on the topic of “V-CHIP” Then make a similar discussion with your partner on one of the following statements A SAMPLE DISCUSSION ON THE QUESTION : “PARENTS SHOULD INSTAL“V- CHIP IN TELEVISION TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM WATCHING VIOLENT FILMS” Lawyer: In my opinion, one of the most important freedoms people can have is the freedom to say, read, write, or watch whatever they want to As an attorney, I want to work to protect this freedom The v-chip prevents people from being able to watch whatever they want, I strongly believe that the v- chip is a form of censorship I think this is wrong Parent: Of course I also feel that freedom is an important right But installing v- chips Generated by Foxit PDF Creator © Foxit Software http://www.foxitsoftware.com For evaluation only in televisions is not about freedom or censorship It’s not about preventing adults from watching whatever they want to Looking at this as a parent, I believe installing v-chips in televisions is a way to protect our children from seeing too much violence and too much sex on TV at an early age, when these children probably aren’t ready to decide for themselves what is good or bad for them to watch That’s a choice parents need to make Lawyer: In my point of view, parents can already control this Parents can already prevent their kids from seeing inappropriate programs simply by changing the channel Nothing could be easier Parent: I have to disagree It’s well-known that people are watching more television than ever, especially children It’s a fact that the average child now watches an average of four hours of television a day, and for many busy parents, television is a way to keep the kids busy while the parents cook, clean, and take care of other house-hold chores And it’s simply a fact that parents don’t always watch television with their kids, so they need a way to control the programs even if the parent is not there Lawyer: I believe that’s an issue of what it means to be a responsible parent Most child-care experts strongly recommend that parents make the effort to watch TV with their kids If they do, seeing some sexual content or violence becomes something parents and kids can talk about together, an opportunity for discussion , an opportunity to learn Using television as an opportunity for discussion and learning is a much better choice than simply censoring certain programming Parent: I’m positive that parents should watch television with their kids as often as they can However, in my opinion, expecting parents to always be there to supervise what their kids watch, to answer questions and discuss ideas, is not practical or possible for most families V-chip technology makes it possible for parents to have greater control, and that’s a good thing Questions for discussion  Education is about learning and remembering information  The main purpose of education in our country is to prepare knowledge for people  Formal written tests and exams are the best means of finding out how good students are  University Entrance Examinations should be abolished ... hear “ I graduated from X University.” It depends on the company, but where you studied is often more important than what you studied when it comes to getting a job There are no classes of degree... parent Most child-care experts strongly recommend that parents make the effort to watch TV with their kids If they do, seeing some sexual content or violence becomes something parents and kids can... choice based on the grades they are expected to get in their core high-school subjects In Japan, competition for place at one of the top national universities or private institutions (73 percent