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UNIT 1: NEW MEDIA
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Teacher’s note: 1 session is taught in 1 class. Correct student’s answers and write in the table
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SPEAKING PART 1 PRACTICE (Technique: Specify)
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No.Questions Part 120%
(Direct answer)		80%
(Extension)
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1Do you often read newspapers?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: How often (e.g., every day, once a week), how long you spend reading (e.g., 15 minutes/day)
+ Names: Names of newspapers (e.g., The Guardian, Vietnam News, New York Times, Tuổi Trẻ, Hà Nội Mới)
+ Suggested vocabulary: Local newspaper, National newspaper, Newspaper reader, Current affairs, Breaking headline / Headline news, Reliable source , source material,...		I rarely read newspaper, but if I ever read newspaper, it would usually the Vietnam News and the Ha Noi Moi.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
No, I rarely read newspapers, but when I do, I suually choose Vietnam News or Ha Noi Moi.		They are the local newspaper. The reasoin why I choose these nespaper brands is because they are some of the brand I can trust in finding information for my research. And also because they have a better quality in their newspaper quality.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
I prefer these local newspapers because they are reliable and trustworthuy sources of information. They provide accurate and up-to-date news, whis is especially helpful when I need information for my studies or research. In addition, the articles are well-written and professionally edited, so the quality of the content is generally high.
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2Do you prefer to read local news or International news?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: how often, how many local/international sources
+ Names: name of local newspapers (e.g., Hanoi Times), international news sources (BBC, CNN)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: local newspaper / national newspaper, current affairs documentary, controversial issue, media coverage, be informed/ ill-informed about sth		I prefer to read international news. I often read international news once a week or twice a week if some event is too big to be ignored.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
I prefer to read international news. I usually read it once or twice a week, especially when there is a major global event.		The source that I usually entrust is BBC and CNN. They are the most trustworthy brand of newspaper. The reason why they are so trustworthy is ebcause of their well-written and professionally edited news. Also, when an event is happen, they will be the first one to respond and write an article, so we will always get up-to-date news.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
The news sources I trust the most are BBC and CNN, as they are well-known and reliable international news organizations. I find their reports well-written, professionally edited, and balanced, which makes the information easier to understand and more credible. Moreover, when important events happen, they are often among the first to respond and publish detailed coverage, so I can stay well-informed and up-to-date with current affairs around the world.
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3Do you enjoy reading the news online?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how often you read, how long per session
+ Names: names of apps/websites (CNN News, BBC app)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Get the news from, Up-to-date information, Breaking headline, Online newspaper reader, Verify information		Yes, I enjoy reading the news online. I often read news online every day.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
Yes, I enjoy reading the news online. I often read online news every day. 		The reason why I enjoy reading the news online more than the traditional method, it is because the online news are more reliable and also more efficient more than the traditional newspaper, since you can read them everywhere and in any time without the need of going outside and buy a newspaper.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
I prefer reading news online rather than through traditional newspapers because it is more convenient and efficient. Online news allows me to access information anytime and anywhere, without the need to go outside or buy a physical newspaper. In addition, most online platforms update their content quickly, which helps me stay informed about current events as they happen.
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4Do you usually check the news in the morning or in the evening?
Prompts
+ Numbers: time of day, duration, how many times per day
+ Names: name of app/site (e.g.,VNExpress), name of news program or section
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Stay up-to-date, The latest news, News headlines, Current affairs, Daily routine, Morning update, Evening summary, Social/mass media, Reliable source		I usually check the news in the morning because in the morning is the time everything start and most of the event would update in the morning.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
I usually check the news in the morning because that is when most updates are released.		The reason why I usually check the news in the morning is because up-to-date news always being update in the morning because it is the first time of the day. Most of the event updated even if it happened an hour ago before morning or in the midnight of the yesterday, it will still be publish on the news site in the firt time of the day.

CORRECTED/ENHANCED:
I like checking the news in the morning since it is the part of the day and most news platforms publish their latest updates at that time. Even if an event happened late at night or early in the morning, it is usually reported and summarized by the time I wake up. This helps me stay up to date with the latest headlines and start my day feeling well-informed.
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5Where do you usually get the news from?
Prompts
+ Numbers: number of sources/platforms
+ Names: source names (Facebook, Zing News,..)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Reliable source, News headlines, Mass media, Social media, Press conference, Report an accident,...
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6Have you ever shared a news story on social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many times, frequency
+ Names: name of platform, name of the story/source
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Social media, Media coverage, Expose in public, Reveal findings, Controversial issue, Political ideology, Public opinion, Verify information, Source material, Censor information, Press freedom, Grab attention, Attract attention
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7How often do you use social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: frequency (hours/day, times/week)
+ Names: platform (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram,...)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Social media, Mass media, Media coverage, Stay up-to-date with trends, Promote mainstream, Keep in touch with,...
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8Do you or your friends like using social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many friends, how often they use it
+ Names: friends names or apps’ names
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Participate in a reality show, Entertainment value,Entertaining performance, Foster collaboration, Successful collaboration, Pervasive problem, Influence is pervasive, Keep in touch with,...
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9When did you start using social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: specific year/age
+ Names: which platform you started with
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Launch an initiative, Product launch, Media evolves, Evolve from experience, Platform becomes mainstream, Unlock potential, Show potential,...
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10What social media platforms do you use?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many apps, frequency, duration
+ Names: names of the platforms
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Up-to-date information, Stay up-to-date with trends, get the news from, Speculation market, Broad range of media sources, Entertainment industry
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11What do you use social media for?
Prompts
+ Numbers: percentage of time for each purpose
+ Names: apps for chatting/news/ shopping/learning
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Inform others / Be well-informed, Exploit talent, Commercially exploited, Draw attention, Grab attention, Expose in public, Expose to danger, Evolve strategy, Foster collaboration
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12Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many hours/day
+ Names: apps that take up most time
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Attention-grabbing content, Discourage sb from doing sth, Pervasive problem, increasingly pervasive, Entertainment industry, Stay up-to-date with trends
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13Is there anything you don’t like about social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how often negative events happen
+ Names: fake accounts, tabloid pages, anonymous users
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Anonymous tip/ letter, Sensationalist headline, Excessively sensationalist, Invade privacy, Intrude on life, Distort information, Heavily distorted, Show bias, Racial bias, Gender bias
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14How often do you watch television?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: frequency , duration
+ Names: name of channel or show (e.g., VTV1, BBC,...)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Television audience , Television channel, Satellite TV, Reality show, Romantic comedy, Entertainment industry, Mainstream media, News headlines, Breaking news, Popular program, Entertaining performance, Entertainment value, Current affairs documentary
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15Do you follow any online influencers or journalists?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: number of people you follow, how long you’ve followed them, number of followers?
+ Names: names of influencers/journalists
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Gain/build credibility, Role model, Verify information, Unbiased opinion, Well-informed, News source, Reliable source, Share perspectives, Controversial issue, Public debate, Social media, Expose in public, Reveal secrets, Attract attention, Attention-grabbing content
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