Listen to a student doing the task from exercise 2. Does she discuss all the topics? Which ideas from the exercise does she mention?

Speaking

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the advert below. In your opinion, what would be the best and worst things about spending a year with a family abroad? Use the prompts below and your own ideas.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nhìn vào quảng cáo dưới đây. Theo bạn, điều gì là tốt nhất và tồi tệ nhất khi dành một năm với gia đình ở nước ngoài? Sử dụng lời nhắc dưới đây và ý tưởng của riêng bạn)

Exchange programmes

eating different food          gaining confidence          going to a different school

making new friends          missing family / friends / home

speaking a foreign language          visiting different places 

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2. Read the Speaking Strategy and the task above. Then match one or two of the ideas below with each topic.

(Đọc Chiến lược nói và nhiệm vụ ở trên. Sau đó nối một hoặc hai ý tưởng dưới đây với mỗi chủ đề)

carrying adictionary          doing hobbies together

eating in the canteen          helping with housework

keeping your room tidy          wearing a uniform

Speaking Strategy

Use your preparation time well. Read the task carefully. Then think of one thing to say about each topic. If you have more time, think of more ideas.

Study abroad

Home from home

Imagine the following situation: you recently spent a term as an exchange student in England. You are having a video call with a student from Japan who is preparing to take part in the same scheme and you are giving him / her some advice. Discuss the following topics.

* Getting to know your exchange student

* Useful things to take with you

* Going to school in England

* Advice about staying with an English family

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4. Read the Learn this! box. Then complete sentences 1-3 using the words in brackets. Do not change the words, but add extra words if necessary.

(Đọc Learn this. Sau đó hoàn thành các câu 1-3 bằng cách sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc. Không thay đổi các từ, nhưng thêm các từ bổ sung nếu cần thiết)

LEARN THIS! Advice

* We use 'should' and 'ought to' to give advice.

You should / ought to take a dictionary.

* The negative forms are 'shouldn't' and 'ought not to'. However, we often use 'I don’t think you should ...' instead.

I don't think you should carry too much money.

* We use 'Should I... ?' or 'Do you think I should / ought to... ?' to ask for advice.

Should I send a thank-you letter?

Do you think I ought to visit London?

1. You ___________ (ought / find out) about his hobbies.

2. I ___________ (think / should / send) him an email.

3. You ___________ (ought / take) a present for the parents.

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5. Listen again. Check your answers to exercise 4.

(Lắng nghe một lần nữa. Kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn cho bài tập 4)

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6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Student A is an English student who is going to stay with Student B’s family next month. Ask for and give advice about these topics.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Học sinh A là một học sinh người Anh sẽ ở với gia đình của Học sinh B vào tháng tới. Yêu cầu và đưa ra lời khuyên về các chủ đề này)

1. Suitable presents for the family you're staying with

2. How to stay safe when you're out

3. Suitable clothing for the season

4. How to improve your language skills quickly

What do you think I should buy for your parents?

I think you should get ...

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7. SPEAKING Work in groups. Read the task below. Think of two ideas for each topic and make notes. Then do the task.

(Làm việc nhóm. Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Nghĩ ra hai ý tưởng cho mỗi chủ đề và ghi chú. Sau đó làm nhiệm vụ)

Imagine the following situation: you spent three weeks with a host family when you did a language course in England last summer. You are having a video call with a student from Japan who is planning to do the same thing this summer and you are giving him / her some advice.

Discuss the following topics.

• Preparing for the visit
• What you can learn by studying in England
• Staying in touch with people back home
• Staying safe abroad

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