Offering help and responding

1. Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

(Nghe và hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại với các biểu thức trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành nó theo cặp)

A. Can I help you with that

B. Is there anything else I can do for you

C. Thank you very much

D. Thanks, but I think I'm fine

Trainer: Good morning. (1) ____________?

Tam: Oh, please. I want to change the speed on this treadmill, but | don't know how.

Trainer: You can just press this button. Here, let me show you.

Tam: Oh, it’s working. (2) _____________.

Trainer: (3) _____________?

Tam: (4) _______________ now.

Trainer: Great! Have a good workout.

Answer:

Trainer: Good morning. (1) Can I help you with that?

Tam: Oh, please. I want to change the speed on this treadmill, but I don't know how.

Trainer: You can just press this button. Here, let me show you.

Tam: Oh, it’s working. (2) Thank you very much.

Trainer: (3) Is there anything else I can do for you?

Tam: (4) Thanks, but I think I'm fine now.

Trainer: Great! Have a good workout.

2. Work in pairs. Use the model in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Sử dụng mô hình trong phần 1 để tạo các hội thoại tương tự cho các tình huống này. Một trong số các bạn là Học sinh A, người kia là Học sinh B. Sử dụng các biểu thức dưới đây để giúp bạn)

1. Student A is a PE teacher; Student B is a student. Student B is trying to do an exercise routine, and Student A is offering help.

2. Student B is a supermarket assistant; Student A is a customer. Student A is trying to find some healthy foods for his/ her family, and Student B is offering help.

Answer:

[ 1 ] Student A: Hi there, do you need any help with your exercise routine?

Student B: Yes, please. I'm having a hard time with this one.

Student A: Let me help you with that. Here, let me show you the proper form.

Student B: That's very kind/nice of you. Thanks for your help.

Student A: Is there anything else I can do for you?

Student B: No, thank you. I think I'm good now.

[ 2 ] Student A: Excuse me, do you know where the healthy snacks are?

Student B: Yes, they are in aisle 3. Can I help you find anything else?

Student A: Actually, yes. I'm trying to find some low-sugar cereal for my kids.

Student B: Let me show you where it is. Here it is. That’s very kind/nice of you.

Student A: Thank you very much. Is there anything else I can do for you?

Student B: No, thanks. I think I’m fine now.

CLIL

1. Read the text and complete the comparison table below.

(Đọc văn bản và hoàn thành bảng so sánh dưới đây)

BACTERIA AND VIRUSES

Both bacteria and viruses can cause diseases, but they are different in many ways.

Bacteria are living organisms. They can live in many places, such as soil, water, and the human body. The smallest bacteria are about 0.4 micron* in diameter. Some bacteria in our bodies are helpful, but some can cause infectious diseases such as tuberculosis** or food poisoning. Antibiotics are often used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

* 1metre = 1 million microns

** a serious lung disease

Viruses are tiny germs that cause diseases in people, animals, and plants. They can cause a range of illnesses, from the common cold or the flu to more serious diseases such as AIDS and Covid-19. As they are very small (0.02 to 0.25 micron), viruses can get into our bodies easily. They are not living things, so they need to enter our bodies to become active. Then, they start to grow and cause the infected cell to make millions of copies of the virus. Vaccines are often used to prevent the spread of diseases caused by viruses.

Answer:

2. Discuss in pairs. What would you say to these people?

(Thảo luận theo cặp. Bạn sẽ nói gì với những người này?)

Anne: I’m buying lots of antibiotics because I heard that they can treat Covid-19.

Joe: Bacteria are so dangerous. Scientists should find a way to get rid of them all!

Answer:

To Anne: Antibiotics are not effective against viruses like Covid-19. You should consult with a healthcare professional before taking any medication.

To Joe: Bacteria play an important role in our ecosystem and some are actually beneficial for our health. It's important to use antibiotics responsibly to avoid contributing to antibiotic resistance.