UNIT 2: GOOD TIMES, GOOD FEELINGS

PART B

Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha, M.A.

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 WARMING UP

Look at the photo. Discuss questions:

1. What is the importance of parks in cities?
2. What are some common reasons why
people go to parks?

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 WARMING UP

Look at the photo. Discuss questions:

1. What is the importance of parks in cities?
 It gives them a green space in which to
spend their free time. It is a good place to
exercise outdoors
2. What are some common reasons why people
go to parks?
 People usually go to parks to:
• Exercise
• Walk their dogs
• Play sports with family or friends
• Have a picnic

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 OBJECTIVES

• Academic track: Sociology

• Academic skills:
▪ Listening: Use a Split Page to Take Notes
▪ Speaking:
- Show Interest
- Make Small Talk
- Speak to a Group
▪ Critical thinking: Make Predictions

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 OVERVIEW

4.1 Listening

4.2 Speaking

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 4.1. LISTENING

4.1.1. Glossary 4.1.2. Listening skill

4.1.3. Note-taking skill

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 4.1.1. GLOSSARY

• Parks department (n): Ban quản lí công viên

• At least (adv): ít nhất, tối thiểu là
• Benefits to sth (n): lợi ích của việc gì đó
• Green spaces (n): không gian xanh
• Exercise equipment (n): thiết bị luyện tập
• Diabetes (n): bệnh tiểu đường
• High blood pressure (n): bệnh huyết áp cao
• Be overweight (a): thừa cân

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 4.1.1. GLOSSARY (cont.)

• Health benefits (n): lợi ích về sức khỏe

• Social benefits (n): lợi ích về xã hội
• Environmental benefits (n): lợi ích về môi trường
• Apartment building (n): tòa nhà chung cư
• Drawback = disadvantage (n): hạn chế/nhược điểm
• Chief disadvantage (n): khó khăn chính
• Medical care (n): ngành y tế
• Invest money on sth (v): đầu tư tiền vào đâu
• Air quality (n): chất lượng không khí

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 4.1.2. LISTENING SKILL

Listening for main ideas

Exercise 1: Read the statements. Then listen and complete each statement with the information
you hear.
1. The speaker is there to talk about some of the ________ of city parks.
2. The speaker says that parks provide ________ benefits, social benefits and environmental benefits.
3. The speaker says that ________ is lower in places with a lot of trees and green spaces.
4. The speaker says that healthier, happier people have fewer ________.

File audio: Link

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 4.1.2. LISTENING SKILL (cont.)

Answers
File audio: Link
1. The speaker is there to talk about some of the benefits of city parks.
2. The speaker says that parks provide health benefits, social benefits and environmental benefits.
3. The speaker says that crime is lower in places with a lot of trees and green spaces.
4. The speaker says that healthier, happier people have fewer problems.

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Listening for details

Exercise 2: Read the statements and answer choices. Then listen again and choose the correct answer.
File audio: Link

1. The first question a student asks is about _____________ .

A. The things families do together at parks
B. The types of exercise people do at parks
C. The number of people who go to parks
2. The second question a student asks is about ___________ .
A. The health benefits of parks
B. The educational benefits of parks
C. The environmental benefits of parks
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 4.1.2. LISTENING SKILL (cont.)

Exercise 2 (cont.)
3. The third question a student asks is about _____________ .
A. The types of city parks
B. The drawbacks of city parks
C. The importance of city parks
4. The fourth question a student asks is about ____________ .
A. The health benefits of city parks
B. The social benefits of city parks
C. The environmental benefits of parks.

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 4.1.2. LISTENING SKILL (cont.)

Answers
1. The first question a student asks is about _______.
A. The things families do together at parks
B. The types of exercise people do at parks
C. The number of people who go to parks
2. The second question a student asks is about ______.
A. The health benefits of parks
B. The educational benefits of parks
C. The environmental benefits of parks

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 4.1.2. LISTENING SKILL (cont.)

Answers (cont.)
3. The third question a student asks is about _____________ .
A. The types of city parks
B. The drawbacks of city parks
C. The importance of city parks
4. The fourth question a student asks is about ____________ .
A. The health benefits of city parks
B. The social benefits of city parks
C. The environmental benefits of parks.

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 4.1.3. NOTE-TAKING SKILL

Use a Split Page to Take Notes

• Draw a line 2-3 inches from the left side of the page.
• Take notes on main ideas and important details on the right side of the page.
• Use the left side to write questions that the notes answer.
• The questions help you:
▪ focus on the important points
▪ clarify and connect ideas
▪ remember information
▪ predict test questions

What kind of exercise

Parks good for exercise: walking
is most important?

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 4.1.3. NOTE-TAKING SKILL (cont.)

Note taking
Exercise 3: Review the notes from the talk. What was the speaker talking about? Write your own
questions on the left for the details on the right.

Questions Notes

Less diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight,

In hospital, get better.
Less crime
Study 98 apt buildings, 50% lower
Cost
- Buy land
- Build playgrounds, walkways
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 4.1.3. NOTE-TAKING SKILL (cont.)

Answer

Questions Notes

Less diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight,

What are the health benefits of parks?
In hospital, get better.
Less crime
What are the social benefits of parks?
Study 98 apt buildings, 50% lower
Cost
What are the disadvantages of parks? - Buy land
- Build playgrounds, walkways

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 4.2. SPEAKING

4.2.1. Speaking skill 4.2.2. Everyday language

4.2.3. Presentation skill

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 4.2.1. SPEAKING SKILL

Showing interest
• When we have a conversation, it is polite to show interest in what other people is saying.
• It is also polite to ask a follow-up question to find out more information.
• For someone learning a new language, knowing how to respond to something a person says can be
confusing. There are many possible ways to respond with interest:
A: I don’t like this TV show.
B: Oh? Why not?
A: The movie was just awful!
B: Oh, that’s too bad. Why didn’t you like it?

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 4.2.1. SPEAKING SKILL (cont.)

Practice:
Exercise 4: Complete each conversation below with an appropriate expression from the box. Use each
expression once. Then practice the conversations with a partner.
Good for you! Really? How funny! Oh, that’s too bad. Oh, why not?
1.
A: I really don’t like that new TV show.
B: ______________________________
A: It isn’t funny!
2.
A: Oh I love this weather. It makes me happy.
B: ____________________________________ Most people don’t like rain and cold.

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 4.2.1. SPEAKING SKILL (cont.)

Exercise 4 (cont.)
3.
A: I’m going shopping. I just got my paycheck.
B: _________________________. Don’t spend it all at once!
4.
A: I’m studying to be a chef.
B: ______________________ That’s exactly what I want to do.
5.
A: I didn’t pass the test.
B: ______________________ Better luck next time.

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 4.2.1. GRAMMAR FOR SPEAKING (cont.)

Answers:
1.
A: I really don’t like that new TV show.
B: Oh, why not?
A: It isn’t funny!
2.
A: Oh I love this weather. It makes me happy.
B: Really?/ How funny! Most people don’t like rain and cold.

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 4.2.1. SPEAKING SKILL (cont.)

Answers (cont.)
3.
A: I’m going shopping. I just got my paycheck.
B: Good for you! / Really? Don’t spend it all at once!
4.
A: I’m studying to be a chef.
B: How funny!/ Really? That’s exactly what I want to do.
5.
A: I didn’t pass the test.
B: Oh, that’s too bad./ Really? Better luck next time.

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 4.2.2. EVERYDAY LANGUAGE

Making Small Talk

• What?
Asking and answering questions about the weather and other “safe” topics.
• When?
After introductions are made or when you do not know people well.
• Which discussed?
Impersonal or trivial subjects: weather, common hobbies, geographical link, traffic...

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• For what?
To maintain conversation and lead to interesting discussions.
• Useful tips:
▪ Try to find something common with your listener.
▪ Try to match the mood of the speakers. Don’t try to be light-hearted if they seem serious.
▪ Don’t answer in one-word sentences. Try to give more information or say. something interesting.
▪ Remember to ask questions. Don’t just talk about yourself.

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 4.2.2. EVERYDAY LANGUAGE (cont.)
Practice
Exercise 5: Read and listen to the conversation. Underline examples of small talk. File audio: Link
Shelli: There are a lot of people here today.
Omar: I’m sorry?
Shelli: I said there are a lot of people at the park today.
Omar: There sure are. It’s a beautiful day to be outdoors.
Shelli: It really is. Do you know if it’s going to last?
Omar: I don’t know, but it feels perfect today. I’m here with my daughter.
Shelli: Oh, which one is your daughter?
Omar: That’s her over there.
Shelli: Realy? She’s playing with my son!
Omar: That’s your son? What’s his name?
Shelli: Robert, and my name is Shelli.
Omar: Nice to meet you, Shelli. I’m Omar. And daughter is Zara.
Shelli: It’s great that the kids can play here.
Omar: It really is.

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 4.2.2. EVERYDAY LANGUAGE (cont.)

Answers: File audio: Link

Shelli: There are a lot of people here today.
Omar: I’m sorry?
Shelli: I said there are a lot of people at the park today.
Omar: There sure are. It’s a beautiful day to be outdoors.
Shelli: It really is. Do you know if it’s going to last?
Omar: I don’t know, but it feels perfect today. I’m here with my daughter.
Shelli: Oh, which one is your daughter?
Omar: That’s her over there.
Shelli: Really? She’s playing with my son!
Omar: That’s your son? What’s his name?
Shelli: Robert, and my name is Shelli.
Omar: Nice to meet you, Shelli. I’m Omar. And daughter is Zara.
Shelli: It’s great that the kids can play here.
Omar: It really is.
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 4.2.3. PRESENTATION SKILL

Speaking to a Group
• Speak so that every can hear you.
• Try to speak loudly, slowly, clearly and with good pronunciation
• Remember that how loud you need to speak will depend on where the presentation, event, or meeting is
being held.

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 4.2.3. PRESENTATION SKILL (cont.)

Practice:
Exercise 6: Give a short presentation about something that makes you feel good, such as a
celebration, a holiday, or an activity you like to do in your free time.
Stage 1: Brainstorming
Write some ideas for your presentation topic in your notebooks.
Stage 2: Organizing ideas
Choose one of your ideas from step 1. In your notebook, write short notes to help you plan your presentation.
Use example below to help you.
Topic: Tet holiday in Vietnam
Introduction: important holiday in Spring, families get together
Details: eat “Chung” cake, watch fireworks, give and get lucky money, remember ancestors…
Conclusion: Tet makes families and friends closer and closer…

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Stage 3: Presenting
1. Decide who will present first, second and so on.
2. While one person presents, the audience listen carefully.
3. After the presenter finishes, each person in the audience must ask one question – either a yes/no question
or a wh-question.
4. The presenter answer each question.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each member of the group.

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 SUMMARY

LISTENING:
• Listening skill:
▪ Listen for main ideas
▪ Listen for details
• Note-taking skill: Use a Split Page to Take Notes
▪ Draw a line 2-3 inches from the left side of the page.
▪ Take notes on main ideas and important details on the right side of the page.
▪ Use the left side to write questions that the notes answer.

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 SUMMARY (cont.)

SPEAKING:
• Speaking skill: Showing interest
▪ Ask follow-up questions to find out more information.
• Everyday language: Making Small Talk
▪ Ask and answer questions about the weather and other “safe” topics.
▪ Try to find something common with your listener.
▪ Try to match the mood of the speakers. Don’t try to be light-hearted if they seem serious.
▪ Don’t answer in one-word sentences. Try to give more information or say something interesting.
▪ Remember to ask questions. Don’t just talk about yourself.
• Presentation skill: Speaking to a Group
▪ Try to speak loudly, slowly, clearly and with good pronunciation
▪ Use 3 stages to form a presentation: brainstorming, organizing ideas and presenting.

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