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    • READING AND WRITING 2

      INSTRUCTOR: NGUYEN THI HONG LIEN

    • Welcome all aboard. This platform is designed to add power to our face-to-face class. Reading and writing make up an essential part of our life. We read every day to keep up with the events that are happening around us and then we write to express opinions toward those events. I'm sure that it is easy for you to write in Vietnamese, but I hope that after completing this course, you will love writing in English.

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◄WEEK 4 - UNIT 3 WRITING

WEEK 3 - UNIT 3 READING

  • WEEK 3 - UNIT 3 READING

    • Exploring the theme:

      Have you ever wonder why we should live in cities instead of living in the countryside? Watch the following clips and get your ideas ready. 

       

       

    • Think and Discuss (0.2 Bonus) Forum

      Choose one of the topics below and write a short paragraph (80-100 words) to express your opinions. This activity will only be marked as complete when you give at least one comment on your friends' answer.

      1. What are the positive effects of global urbanization?
      2. What are the possible problems that could arise from further global urbanization?
      3. Initially, cities sprang up as people sought access to basic necessities. What factors will drive the growth of cities in the future?



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      Lesson A
      Living on an Urban Planet


    • UNIT 3 LESSON A: LEARNING VOCABULARY URL
      Words are your weapons in every speaking and writing activity. To use your weapons, remember their names first!
    • UNIT 3 LESSON A - USING VOCABULARY (Bonus: 0.2) Forum
      Restricted Not available unless: You belong to any group

      Choose one of the 3 topics below and share your ideas with your friends (50-100 words). Use at least 5 new words that you have learned in this lesson to express your opinions.

      1. What changes in technology do you think are inevitable over the next decade?
      2. Where do you want to work in the future? In the countrysides or in the cities? Why?
      3. What do you like about the reading "Living on an Urban Planet?

      NOTE: This activity will be marked as complete only when you meet the following requirements (1) post a discussion to answer one of the 3 questions and (2) reply to a discussion of your friend. 




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      Lesson B

      The urban visionary


    • UNIT 3 LESSON B: LEARNING VOCABULARY URL
      Vocabulary is the backbone of a language - Unknown
    • UNIT 3 LESSON B - USING VOCABULARY (Bonus: 0.2) Forum

      Choose one of the 3 topics below and share your ideas with your friends (50-100 words). Use at least 5 new words that you have learned in this lesson to express your opinions.

      1. Is telling a lie ever justified? If yes, in what situations?
      2. If you have enough money, would you buy a house or an apartment? Why?
      3. What do you like the most about the reading "The Urban Visionary"? Why?

      NOTE: This activity will be marked as complete only when you meet the following requirements (1) post a discussion to answer one of the 3 questions and (2) reply to a discussion of your friend. 

    • UNIT 3 READING QUIZ (Friday class) - Scores: 2/10
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◄WEEK 4 - UNIT 3 WRITING