Listening

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the photo and explain the meaning of the headlines below. Why do you think people make this kind of mistake?

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nhìn vào bức ảnh và giải thích ý nghĩa của các tiêu đề dưới đây. Tại sao bạn nghĩ rằng mọi người làm cho loại sai lầm?)

[ A ] Driver followed satnav to edge of 100-ft drop

[ B ] GPS failure leaves woman in Zagreb two days later

[ C ] SATNAW ERROR LEAVES SHOPPERS IN WRONG COUNTRY

[ D ] Satnav leads woman into river

Answer:

A. The driver used the directions provided by the Satnav and ended up driving off the edge of a 100-ft cliff.

B. A woman used a GPS system to navigate her way, but it malfunctioned, resulting in her ending up in Zagreb two days later.

C. Shoppers used Satnav for directions to a particular country, but the Satnav provided them with the directions for another country instead.

D. A woman followed the directions given by the Satnav and drove straight into a river.

People make this kind of mistake because they rely too much on technology and don't use their common sense. They trust the Satnav/GPS blindly and don't double-check the directions. They also tend to ignore warning signs or fail to read them correctly. Moreover, they may not be familiar with the area they are traveling to, which can lead to confusion and errors.

2. Listen to two people discussing a news item. Which of the headlines in exercise 1 is the main idea of the news items?

(Nghe hai người thảo luận về một mục tin tức. Tiêu đề nào trong bài tập 1 là ý chính của các mẩu tin?)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

Listening Strategy

You may have to distinguish fact from opinion in a listening task. Listen for clues to help you decide.

An opinion might begin with a verb connected with thinking (e.g. think, believe, expect, reckon) or a phrase for introducing opinions (in my view, as I see it, etc.).

3. Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen again and decide whether each sentence below is a fact or an opinion. Which words introduce the opinions?

(Đọc Chiến lược nghe. Sau đó nghe lại và quyết định xem mỗi câu dưới đây là một sự thật hay một ý kiến. Những từ nào giới thiệu các ý kiến?)

1. Sabine Moreau began her journey in Belgium.

2. She travelled through six different countries before arriving in Croatia.

3. She wanted to spend a couple of days on her own.

4. Her son contacted the police.

5. Ms Moreau invented the story about following her satnav by mistake.

6. Hundreds of people follow their satnavs without thinking and end up at the wrong destination.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

4. VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Match three of the gadgets in the list with photos A—C below. Check that you understand the meaning of all the other words.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Ghép ba tiện ích trong danh sách với ảnh A—C bên dưới. Kiểm tra xem bạn có hiểu nghĩa của tất cả các từ còn lại không)

Gadgets

Bluetooth headset Bluetooth speaker camcorder digital radio games console

memory stick MP3 player satnav smartphone smartwatch tablet

Answer:

Bluetooth headset: tai nghe bluetooth

Bluetooth speaker: loa bluetooth

camcorder: máy quay phim

memory stick: thẻ nhớ

MP3 Player: máy nghe nhạc

satnav: định vị vệ tinh

smartphone: điện thoại thông minh

table: máy tính bảng

5. Listen to four dialogues. Which gadgets from exercise 4 are mentioned in each one?

(Nghe bốn cuộc đối thoại. Những đồ dùng nào từ bài tập 4 được nhắc đến trong mỗi bài?)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

6. Listen again. Choose the correct answers (a—c).

(Lắng nghe một lần nữa. Chọn câu trả lời đúng (a-c)

1. It is a fact, not an opinion, that the problem

a. was caused by a child.

b. cannot be solved in the shop.

c. will take several days to solve.

2. Where does the dialogue take place?

a. Outside the man’s house

b. Outside the Victoria Hotel

c. Outside the Empire Hotel

3. Why is the girl angry with the boy?

a. He won't let her use his MP3 player.

b. He accused her of stealing something from a friend.

c. He accidentally deleted something that she wanted.

4. The dialogue takes place a short while before

a. a dance performance.

b. a football match.

c. a social event.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

7. SPEAKING KEY PHRASES Choose one of the questions below and discuss it with your partner. Use the phrases to help you.

(Chọn một trong những câu hỏi dưới đây và thảo luận với đối tác của bạn. Sử dụng các cụm từ để giúp bạn)

Expressing opinions

I believe that... I think that...

In my opinion,... In my view,.. As I see it, ...

It seems to me that... I’d say that...

1. Doyou think people depend too much on technology? Give examples.

2. Do you think any of the gadgets in exercise 4 will have disappeared fifty years from now? Explain your opinion.

3. Do you think it’s wrong to copy songs and films from friends rather than buying them? Why? / Why not?

Answer:

Partner: Do you think people depend too much on technology? Give examples.

Me: Yes, I believe people are becoming overly reliant on technology. For instance, people tend to use GPS or maps on their smartphones even for the shortest distances. In the past, people would rely on their memory or ask others for directions, but now they depend too much on technology.

Partner: That's true. And how about social media? Do you think it's changing the way we communicate with each other?

Me: Absolutely. Social media has changed the way people communicate, and many people prefer to communicate through social media rather than face-to-face interaction. It's affecting social skills, and people are becoming more isolated.

Partner: I see. Do you think it's possible for people to completely abandon technology and live without it?

Me: I don't think it's possible for people to completely abandon technology in this era. Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, and we rely on it to complete tasks efficiently. However, I think we should learn to balance our dependence on technology and use it wisely.

Partner: Yes, that's a good point. Technology has its advantages and disadvantages, and we should use it responsibly.