Bài giảng Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 (Global Success) - Unit 7: Education options for school-leavers. Lesson 4: Speaking

 LESSON 4 SPEAKING
 WARM-UP Task 1: Brainstorming
 CONTROLLED Task 2: Complete the conversation.
 PRACTICE
LESS CONTROLLED Task 3: Talk about the benefits of academic 
 PRACTICE study. 
 FURTHER Task 4: Discuss what kind of students/learners 
 PRACTICE each option will be more suitable for.
 CONSOLIDATION • Wrap-up
 • Homework WARM-UP
 Benefits of Benefits of
 vocational training academic study
 • cost less • can earn more
 • provide shorter duration of • develop critical thinking skills
 study • develop research skills
 • develop practical skills • personal development
 • can find jobs quickly • career preparation
 • easier admission • social experiences
 requirements
 • flexible programmes and 
 start dates CONTROLLED PRACTICE
 2 Complete the conversation with the sentences in the box. Then practise it in pairs.
Nam: Let’s decide on the three main benefits of vocational training. First, I 
think it will help students develop practical skills.
Lan: I agree. Vocational courses are more practical than university courses.
Nam: What do you think is the second benefit?
Lan: I think it’s the short duration of study. Degree programmes at university 
usually go on for at least three years while vocational courses can last less than 
two years.
Nam: ___________________D
Lan: ___________________A
Nam: ___________________B
Lan: ___________________C LESS CONTROLLED PRACTICE
 Suggested answer
A: Now, let’s decide on the three main benefits of academic study. First, I think it will 
help students develop critical thinking skills.
B: I agree. Students can also develop research skills.
A: That’s right. These skills are very important for university students.
B: So, what do you think is the third benefit?
A: I think it’s the opportunities for further studies. University students get more 
opportunities to continue their studies after graduation.
B: I can’t agree more. So, we’ve decided on the three main benefits: developing 
critical thinking skills, developing research skills, and having more opportunities for 
further studies.
A: Great! We’re now ready to report to the class. FURTHER PRACTICE
 Work in groups. Discuss what kind of students/learners each option will be more 
 4 suitable for. Give reasons for your decision. 
 Suggested answer: 
In our group, we discussed both options and agreed on the following. 
Academic study is suitable for hard-working students who are highly 
motivated and want to achieve their goals. Gifted students who have a 
particular talent, such as a maths or music talent can also benefit from 
university education.
Vocational training is more suitable for students who learn through 
practical experience or by doing. It is also suitable for students who have 
decided on a specific trade job, such as a restaurant cook, a mechanic, or 
a hairstylist. CONSOLIDATION
 2 Homework
 • Do exercises in the workbook.
 • Prepare for Lesson 5 - Unit 7.