TECHNOLOGY
A. MỤC TIÊU BÀI HỌC
1. Nâng cao từ vựng và cụm từ hữu ích liên quan đến công nghệ, và trả lời đúng
trọng tâm các câu hỏi về chủ đề này.
2. Ôn tập lại kỹ năng mô tả một trải nghiệm cá nhân đói với Speaking part 2.
3. Trả lời các câu hỏi phân tích, đánh giá về tác động và hậu quả (Effects and
Consequences).
4. Luyện tập và rèn luyện các dạng bài tập part 1, part 2, part 3 đã học trên lớp.
B. NỘI DUNG BÀI HỌC
I. SPEAKING PART 1
1. Model answer
1. Examiner: How do you use technology in your daily life?
● useful apps
● digital devices
● convenience
Candidate: I rely on several .............................to manage my daily
tasks, like setting reminders or tracking my expenses. My
................................., such as my smartphone and laptop, provide
incredible ........................., making it easier to stay organized and
connected.
2. Examiner: How has technology changed the way you study or
work?
● online platforms
● efficient tools
● flexibility
Candidate: Technology has completely transformed my approach to
studying and working. For instance, I use .................................to access
study materials and collaborate with classmates. These
.............................allow me to complete tasks more quickly and with
greater ........................
3. Examiner: What are some advantages of modern technology?
● stay in touch
● communication
● automating
Candidate: One major advantage of modern technology is its role in
enhancing ..........................., such as instant messaging and video calls,
which make it easier to ..........................................with people around the
world. Additionally, technological devices help save time by
......................daily tasks, like scheduling appointments or controlling
household appliances.
2. Answer the questions
1. Do you prefer using a smartphone or a computer? Why?
2. How often do you use technology in your daily life?
3. What is your favorite app or software, and why do you use it?
4. How has technology made communication easier for people?
5. What kind of technology do you think will be important in the future?
II. SPEAKING PART 3
1. Model answer
Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
● What the problem was
● Why it happened
● How you solved it
● And explain how you felt about it
The hook
stopped working
challenging situation
A .........................................that immediately comes to mind was
when my computer suddenly ...........................................while I
was working on an important school project. I could say that it
was a frustrating experience, but I learned a lot from it.
Setting the
scene
smoothly working on save
suddenly froze
As I can remember exactly, this happened about six months
ago when I was preparing a presentation for my English class. I
had been ...........................it for hours, and everything was going
.........................until the screen............................., and I couldn’t
click on anything or even ..............................my work.
Details panicked perfectly
slowed down
I was actually ............................for a few minutes and had no
idea what I could do next. Then, I realized the problem was
caused by having too many tabs open, which
.............................the computer and eventually made it freeze. To
fix it, I used Task Manager to close the browser, restarted the
computer, and reopened only the tabs I needed. After that,
everything worked.........................., and I could continue my
project without any issues.
Reasons lose relief and confidence
and stressed
Feelings
Looking back, I felt really .......................at the time because I
thought I might ................all my work. However, solving the
problem gave me a sense of........................................... It also
taught me an important lesson about managing browser tabs and
saving my work regularly.
Conclusion importance logically
Reflecting on the experience, I could say that it taught me the
.......................of staying calm and thinking
.................................when facing technical issues.
v Let’s practice
Describe a time when you needed to search for information”
You should say:
● What information you needed to search for
● When you searched for it
● Where you searched for it
● And explain why you needed to search for it.
Outlining the ideas:
The hook
Setting the scene
Details
Reasons and
feelings
Conclusion
III. SPEAKING PART 3
Dạng Effects and Consequences yêu cầu bạn xác định và giải thích tác động
hoặc hậu quả của một hiện tượng, xu hướng, hoặc vấn đề.
Để trả lời hiệu quả, bạn cần:
1. Trả lời câu hỏi (General): Đưa ra ý chung về tác động hoặc hậu quả.
2. Giải thích thêm (Explanation): Mô tả tại sao hoặc như thế nào tác động
đó xảy ra.
3. Đưa ví dụ (Example): Cung cấp một ví dụ cụ thể minh họa.
Chú ý có thể mention 1 hoặc 2 effects tùy theo mình nhé.
General There are several consequences of this, but one
significant impact is...
Explanation This is mainly because...
Example A good example of this is...
v Example
What are the effects of using technology on education?
· General:
As far as I’m concerned, one of the main effects of using technology on
education is that it has made learning more accessible and engaging.
· Explanation:
This is mainly because online platforms and educational apps allow students
to access a wealth of knowledge anytime and anywhere. Additionally,
multimedia tools like videos and interactive quizzes make the learning process
more dynamic and interesting.
· Example:
For example, many students use platforms like Khan Academy or Coursera to
learn new skills at their own pace, which is especially helpful for those who
live in remote areas.
v Practice
1. What are the consequences of children spending too much time on digital
devices?
2. How has technology influenced the way people shop?
3. What are the effects of using artificial intelligence in daily life?
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
v SPEAKING PART 1
Social Media
1. How often do you use social media?
2. What do you usually do on social media platforms?
3. Do you think social media is more helpful or harmful?
4. Have you ever tried avoiding social media? Why or why not?
5. Which social media platform do you prefer, and why?
Online Learning
1. Have you ever taken an online course? What was it about?
2. Do you think online learning is better than traditional classroom
learning?
3. What are the advantages of studying online?
4. How has technology improved education in your opinion?
5. What challenges do people face when learning online?
v SPEAKING PART 2
Cue card 1:
Describe an experience when you learned something new online.
You should say:
● What you learned
● How you found the information
● What tools or platforms you used
● And explain how this experience impacted you
Cue card 2:
Describe a time when you shared something on social media.
You should say:
● What you shared
● Which platform you used
● Why you decided to share it
● And explain how people reacted to it
v SPEAKING PART 3
1. What are the consequences of people spending too much time on social
media?
2. How does technology impact relationships between family members?
3. What are the effects of relying too much on technology in education?
4. How does the widespread use of smartphones affect face-to-face
communication?
5. What are the consequences of children using electronic devices from a
young age?
