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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,...		Important Notes
You speak confidently, but you talk too fast, which affects clarity. Slow down slightly so your ideas are easier to follow.

Try to express your answers more fully. Avoid giving responses that are too short or too detailed. Aim for balanced, clear explanations.

Use the prompts and suggested vocabulary to help you expand your ideas naturally.

Try to sound more relaxed and smooth. Strong and tense pronunciation can affect natural intonation.

Try to sound more relaxed and smooth. Strong and tense pronunciation can affect natural intonation.
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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
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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
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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
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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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