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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%
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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 don't often read newpapers. Corrected & Enhanced Answer:
I don't often read newspapers, but when I do, I like to check the latest news online. Suggested Vocabulary (not in original):

frequently – instead of “often,” to make the sentence sound more formal or varied.

current events – another way to refer to “news” in a more precise way.

digital edition – to specify reading news online.

occasionally – alternative for “don’t often” to vary sentence structure.
Because mobile phone is more convinient and more information. Corrected & Enhanced Answer:
Mobile phones are more convenient and provide more information than newspapers, so I usually prefer reading news on my phone. Suggested Vocabulary (not in original):

accessible – easy to reach or use, emphasizes convenience.

up-to-date – emphasizes that the information is current and recent.

portable – highlights that mobile phones can be carried anywhere.

efficient – stresses that it saves time or effort.

browse – to look through information quickly, especially online.
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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 don't prefer reading local news or International news. Corrected & Enhanced Version
I don’t prefer reading either local news or international news. I usually choose other types of content because I find them more interesting and enjoyable.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in original)
Current events – general word for news happening now.
Headlines – important news stories.
Media platforms – websites or apps where news is shared.
Topics of interest – subjects you personally enjoy reading.
Updates – short pieces of information about recent events.
I prefer to study news and watch a lot of videos. I think I don't have enough age. In international news is boring. Corrected & Enhanced Version:
I prefer learning news through videos because they are easier for me to understand. I think I’m still a bit young, so international news feels boring and difficult to follow.

Suggested Vocabulary (not found in your original answer):
engaging – interesting and keeps your attention
complex – difficult to understand
visual content – information shown in videos or pictures
accessible – easy to understand or use
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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
I enjoy reading the news online. Corrected & Enhanced Versions:
I enjoy reading news online because it’s easy and convenient.
Because online have a lot of news. Corrected & Enhanced Version:
I enjoy reading news online because it’s convenient and easy to access anytime.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

convenient – easy to use or do
accessible – easy to reach or get
updated – having the latest information
digital platform – websites or apps used online
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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 checked the news in the evening. Corrected & Enhanced Version:
I usually check the news in the evening to stay updated on current events.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Stay updated – keep informed about recent news
Current events – things happening in the world now
Evening routine – activities you regularly do in the evening
Browse online – look through news on the internet
Because in the morning I must go to school. In the evening, I have more time to relax and check the news. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

In the morning, I have to go to school, so I don’t have much time to read the news. In the evening, I have more free time to relax and catch up on the latest news online.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Catch up on – get the latest updates or information
Latest news – the most recent events
Free time – time when you are not busy
Relax – rest and unwind
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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,...
I usually get the news from tiktok app and facebook. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I usually get the news from the TikTok app and Facebook because they provide quick updates and interesting content.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Digital platforms – websites or apps used online
Quick updates – the latest news in a short format
Interesting content – videos, articles, or posts that catch attention
Social media – online platforms where people share information
Because this app is popular. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I use these apps because they are very popular and widely used, so many people share news and information there.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Widely used – something many people use
Share information – post or give news to others
Popular platform – an app or website that many people like
Trending content – content that many people are currently viewing
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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
I have shared a news story on social media. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I have shared a news story on social media to inform my friends about important events and interesting updates.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Inform others – let people know about something
Updates – new information or news
Social platforms – apps or websites used for sharing content
News feed – section where posts appear on social media
I shared it on my facebook account. I often shared it with my family. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I shared it on my Facebook account and often share news stories with my family to keep them informed.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Keep informed – help others know about important news
Share content – post or send information online
Social media account – your personal profile on platforms like Facebook
Family members – more formal than just “family”
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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,...
I used social media a lot. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I use social media a lot to read news, watch videos, and stay connected with my friends and family.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Stay connected – keep in touch with others
Digital platforms – apps or websites used online
Consume content – watch or read videos/articles
Interact online – communicate with others using the internet
I often used social media about three to four hours a day. I used it to play games and chat with my friends. Sometime I used it to checked news like sport, study and work. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I often use social media for about three to four hours a day. I usually use it to play games, chat with my friends, and sometimes to check news about sports, studies, and work. Social media helps me stay updated and connected while also providing entertainment.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Stay updated – keep informed about news or events
Connected – maintain contact with friends or family
Entertainment – fun activities like games or videos
Check news – read or watch updates about current events
Digital platform – general term for apps or websites
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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,...
I think my friends like using social media. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I think my friends enjoy using social media to chat, share content, and stay connected with others.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Enjoy – more natural than “like” in this context
Share content – post or send information online
Stay connected – keep in touch with friends or family
Interact online – communicate through social media platforms
My friends used a lot because my friends like entertainment. My friends is very busy and so, my friends used it to relax. Example, watching videos, playing games and taking photos. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

My friends use social media a lot because they enjoy entertainment. Since they are very busy, they often use it to relax, such as watching videos, playing games, and taking photos. Social media helps them unwind and have fun during their free time.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

Unwind – relax after being busy or stressed
Enjoy entertainment – have fun through apps, games, or videos
Free time – time when not working or studying
Digital content – videos, games, and photos shared online
Relaxation – act of resting or de-stressing
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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,...
I start using social media when I was ten years old and I started using youtube in our computer. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

I started using social media when I was ten years old, and I first used YouTube on our computer. Since then, I have gradually explored other platforms and apps.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

First used – describes the initial experience
Gradually explored – slowly tried more platforms or apps
Platforms – websites or apps used online
Digital devices – computers, tablets, or smartphones
Experience – your personal usage or activity
In this time, Youtube was used by a lot of people. Corrected & Enhanced Version:

At that time, YouTube was very popular and used by many people around the world.

Suggested Vocabulary (not in the original answer):

At that time – more natural than “In this time” when talking about the past
Popular – widely liked or used
Many people – more natural than “a lot of people”
Globally / Around the world – emphasizes worldwide usage
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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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