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BANKING ACADEMY OF VIETNAMFACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

PROJECT ENGLISH IIITOPICS: ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

Lecturer: Dinh Thi Bac BinhClass code: 232ENG03A53

GROUP 11

Ha Noi, April 8, 2024

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I. GROUP WORK SCHEDULE...3

1. Task division... 3

2. Timeline... 4

II. MEETING MINUTES...5

III. GROUP WORK REPORT...9

6. Contribution of each member (On a scale from 1 to 5)...11

IV. READING PORTFOLIO... 12

ARTICLE 1: READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH AND MARK THE LETTERA, B, C, OR D THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER...12

ARTICLE 2: READ PASSAGE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTION...20

ARTICLE 3: READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND CHOOSE T/F FOR THE CLAUSES...26

ARTICLE 4: READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND MATCH THE STATEMENTS A - H WITH THE LETTER 1 – 10...32

ARTICLE 5: READ AND SUMMARIZE THE PASSAGE IN ABOUT 100 WORDS...39

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1. Task division

Ngơ Hồng Long(Leader)

1st article: Multiple choice (10 questions with provided answers) + Vocabulary: 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related exampleFind articles on the topic of Travel

Provide feedback and correct errors for the readings in the group. Write the final word completeWrite the final group work report (efficiency, achievement, contribution of each member)

Bế Thị Thúy Kiều

2nd article: Q&A (10 questions with provided answers) + Vocabulary: 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example

Find articles on the topic of EnvironmentWrite group meeting minutes

Lê Thị Trà My 3rd article: T/F (10 questions with provided answers) + Vocabulary: 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example

Find articles on the topic of Travel

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Write timeline (in the group work schedule)

Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lam

4th article: Matching (10 questions with provided answers) + Vocabulary: 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example

Find articles on the topic of EnvironmentWrite reasons for our grouping and reason for choosing this topic (in the group work report)

Bùi Quang Hiếu

5th article: Summarizing (about 100 words) + Vocabulary: 10 new words/ phrases with meaning anda related example

Find articles on the topic of Environment

Write outcome and achievement (in the group work report)

2. Timeline

January 24, 2024

The first meeting in the schoolyard at the Banking Academy (45

minutes)

Make the acquaintance of every member, choose the leader, assistant

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and select the topic.February 7,

The second meeting on Zoom Meeting (1 hour 15 minutes)Check the members' work processes, share documents with one another, and assist those who are having trouble determining the appropriate level of the passage. Share your reading abilities with thegroup.

March 12, 2024 The third meeting on Zoom Meeting (1 hour)

Check the status of everyone's work (progress must reach 50%). Other members will offer suggestions if any member has trouble finding the question.

March 26, 2024 The fourth meeting on Zoom Meeting (2 hours)

Check each person's response to the given passage; those that are appropriate will be chosen, and those that are not suitable will be discarded. The other will then discover a fresh passage. The passage must be followed by questions and responses for everyone. April 2, 2024 The final meeting on Zoom Meeting (1 hour 30 minutes)

Each member is required to read the entire chapter and comprehend everything that is written. Set up the leader's work report after that. Ifsomeone has a question after the leader has finished the work report, it will be addressed in the group discussion in Zalo. The Zalo group will be used to resolve any unresolved information.

II. MEETING MINUTES

MEETING MINUTES

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Next meeting date: will be scheduled for February 7, 2024

Content: Make the acquaintance of every member, choose the leader and select the topic.

We chose two options: Environment, Travel.

- Environment: This topic is receiving a lot of attention because the environment is thefoundation for human existence and the existence of the earth. The world’s environmentis gradually getting worse, it is urgent to address environmental degradation for humansurvival and the prosperity of the entire planet.

- Travel: It’s a popular and interesting subject that appeals to a wide range of audiences,discussing travel topics can provide useful information for people who are planning theirown trips or vacations.

Conclusion of the meeting:

Hoàng Long is the leader, the topic that we chose is Environment and Travel. Everyonemust find and read news related to the topic.

The meeting ended at 7pm: The meeting content was approved by the attending membersand signed the minutes.

MEETING MINUTES

Second meeting

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Location: Zoom MeetingTime: 21:00

Time limit: 1 hour 15 minutesParticipants: All of members

Chairman of the meeting: Hoàng LongSecretary of the meeting: Hoàng Long

Next meeting date: will be scheduled for March 12, 2024

Content: Check the member's work processes, share documents with one another, and

assist those who are having trouble determining the appropriate level of the passage.Share your reading abilities with the group.

Conclusion of the meeting: Everyone knows how to find and select appropriate news or

paragraphs about the topic.The meeting ended at 10:15 pm

The meeting content was approved by the attending members and signed the minutes.

MEETING MINUTES

Third meeting

Today: March 12, 2024Location: Zoom MeetingTime: 20:30

Time limit: 1 hour Participants: All of members

Chairman of the meeting: Hoàng LongSecretary of the meeting: Hoàng Long

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Content:Check the status of everyone’s work (progress must reach 50%). Other members

will offer suggestions if any member has trouble finding the question.

Conclusion of the meeting: Improve and correct the errors that everyone suggested.

The meeting ended at 9:30 pm

The meeting content was approved by the attending members and signed the minutes.

MEETING MINUTES

Fourth meeting

Today: March 26, 2024Location: Zoom MeetingTime: 20:00

Time limit: 2 hour Participants: All of members

Chairman of the meeting: Hoàng LongSecretary of the meeting: Hoàng Long

Next meeting date: will be scheduled in April 2, 2024

Content: Check each person’s response to the given passage; those that are appropriate

will be chosen, and those that are not suitable will be discarded. The other will thendiscover a fresh passage. The passage must be followed by questions and responses foreveryone.

Conclusion of the meeting: Final 5 passages.

The meeting ended at 10 pm

The meeting content was approved by the attending members and signed the minutes.

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Final meeting

Today: April 2, 2024Location: Zoom MeetingTime: 20:00

Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutesParticipants: All of members

Chairman of the meeting: Hoàng LongSecretary of the meeting: Hoàng Long

Content: Each member is required to read the entire chapter and comprehend everything

that is written. Set up the leader's work report afterwards. If someone has a question afterthe leader has finished the work report, it will be addressed in the group discussion inZalo. The Zalo group will be used to resolve any unresolved information.

Conclusion of the meeting: Final completed Session with Q&A, new words, work

report. report.

The meeting ended at 9:30 pm

The meeting content was approved by the attending members and signed the minutes

III. GROUP WORK REPORT1. Reason of grouping

Each member of our team has strengths in different skills so we can cooperatewith each other. My Le strongly came up with ideas and themes. Kieu strong in problemsolving in groups. Lam helps connect people. Hieu has good skills and Long has theability to lead and synthesize. Following brief discussions, it became apparent that eachindividual possessed unique strengths and weaknesses that could effectively complementone another. Comfortably conversing as if longstanding acquaintances, the group felt a

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natural synergy and compatibility, leading to the collective decision to unite for theproject, confident in their ability to deliver optimal results.

2. Reason for choosing this topic

The environment is the natural elements and artificial elements that are closelyrelated to each other, surrounding humans, affecting the production life, existence, anddevelopment of humans and nature. This environment is currently under serious threat,with climate change causing global warming to become an alarming problem for thewhole world. So we choose the environment as topic.

We choose Travel topic because it is a popular and interesting subject that appealsto a wide range of audiences. Many people enjoy traveling to new places, experiencingnew cultures, trying different foods, and engaging in various activities. Therefore, talkingabout travel topics can be engaging, informative, and entertaining. Additionally,discussing travel topics can also provide useful information and tips for people who areplanning their own trips or vacations.

4. Outcome

- 5 reading passages and questions for each section.- New words about the topic “Environment” and “Travel”.- Final project.

5. Achievement

We have gained more teamwork skills and critical thinking.

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We have improved reading skills, information selection.

Every member of our team has been more confident when giving our viewpoints.We have learned more about the environment's problems and experiences whentraveling.

We have found many new words about those 2 topics. That has enriched ourvocabulary.

6. Contribution of each member (On a scale from 1 to 5)

Member’s namesContributionSignature

IV. READING PORTFOLIO

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LETTER A, B, C, OR D THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER

WORLD WALKER

Right now, somewhere in the world, Tom Turcich is walking. He started his hikein April 2015 and is still going. His intention is to to walk across every continent in theworld.

Tom made the decision to travel the world after one of his close friends died at theage of 17. The tragedy encouraged Tom to make the most of his own life. He spent thenext few years completing college and working to save money, and in 2015, he finallyquit his job, packed a few belongings and set off on foot from his home in New Jersey,USA.

He took a route south through the USA and Central America and down the westcoast of South America. After that, he travelled to Antarctica and Europe aboard a ship,and he is currently walking across North Africa. From there, he’ll hike east through Asiaand Australia. Then he plans to fly to the west coast of the USA and cross that on foot,back towards his final destination, his home in New Jersey.

Tom isn’t walking alone. He picked up a dog called Savannah from an animalshelter in Texas. At first, he thought it would be useful to have a dog protecting him, butthe two soon became perfect travel companions. He thought he would have troublecrossing borders with the dog, but he acquired a certificate proving that it was free ofdisease and since then the process has been surprisingly simple.

Turcich usually walks about 38 kilometres a day, burning 5000 calories daily. Hehas encountered a number of difficulties on the way, such as walking across themountains and volcanoes of Guatemala. They were so steep that he could only manageabout 10 miles a day. He carries just a tent, a sleeping bag and a few basic supplies, all of

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which he pushes a baby stroller, as he found that it requires less effort than carrying abackpack.

When he first started out, his legs ached at the end of the day. But he is now usedto the exercise, although he makes sure to spend time at the end of the day stretching hislegs. He had worn out several pairs of hiking boots already, each pair lasting about 800kilometres. Tom has an arrangement with a friend in the States who mails him new pairsof sneakers whenever he needs them.

He has had some great experiences along the way and is always surprised by thegenerosity and hospitality of strangers, who frequently welcome him into their homes.However, few of them believe him when he tells them that he has walked to SouthAmerica on foot, assuming that he has made a mistake speaking Spanish. But eventually,they accept his story and are extremely impressed.

Tom keeps a blog where he documents his travels and posts wonderfulphotographs that he has taken along the way. He had never been interested inphotography before he started his trek but now loves the art form. He hopes that afterreturning to the USA, he will be able to work as a travel writer or

Source:

QUESTION:

1. What inspired Tom Turcich to embark on his journey around the world?

A) Losing a close friend at a young ageB) Watching a documentary about world travelC) Reading a book about hiking adventuresD) A desire to explore different continents

2. What is the name of the dog that accompanies Tom on his journey?

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A) BellaB) SavannahC) LunaD) Max

3. How does Tom transport his belongings during his journey?

A) Carrying them in a backpackB) Using a baby strollerC) Hiring a porterD) Renting a van

4. What is the average distance Tom walks per day?

A) 10 kilometersB) 20 kilometersC) 30 kilometersD) 38 kilometers

5. Why did Tom decide to bring Savannah, the dog, with him on his journey?

A) He wanted company during his travels.B) He needed protection from wild animals.C) He wanted to train the dog to perform tricks.

D) He thought it would increase his chances of crossing borders.

6. Why does Tom use a baby stroller to carry his belongings during his journey?

A) It allows him to carry more supplies.B) It helps him navigate difficult terrain.C) He finds it easier than carrying a backpack.D) It protects his belongings from theft.

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A) Become a chef

B) Work as a travel writer or photographerC) Start his own business

D) Become a professional athlete

8. What response does Tom often receive when he tells strangers about his journey?

A) They offer to join himB) They don't believe him at firstC) They ask for his autographD) They invite him for a meal

9. How does Tom document his travels?

A) Through social media postsB) By keeping a handwritten journalC) Through a blog and photographsD) By recording videos

10. According to the author, what is Tom Turcich's final destination?

A) EuropeB) South AmericaC) AfricaD) New Jersey

ANSWER :

1. Answer: A) Losing a close friend at a young age

Explanation: The passage states that Tom decided to travel the world after one of his

close friends died at the age of 17, which motivated him to make the most of his own life.

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Explanation: Tom picked up a dog called Savannah from an animal shelter in Texas to

accompany him on his journey.

3. Answer: B) Using a baby stroller

Explanation: Tom carries his tent, sleeping bag, and basic supplies in a baby stroller as it

requires less effort than carrying a backpack.

4. Answer: D) 38 kilometers

Explanation: Tom usually walks about 38 kilometers a day during his journey.

5. Answer: A) He wanted company during his travels.

Explanation: The passage states, "At first, he thought it would be useful to have a dog

protecting him, but the two soon became perfect travel companions."

6. Answer: C) He finds it easier than carrying a backpack.

Explanation: The passage mentions, "as he found that it requires less effort than carrying

a backpack."

7. Answer: B) Work as a travel writer or photographer

Explanation: Tom hopes that after returning to the USA, he will be able to work as a

travel writer or photographer.

8. Answer: B) They don't believe him at first

Explanation: Few strangers believe Tom when he tells them about his journey, assuming

he has made a mistake speaking Spanish.

9. Answer: C) Through a blog and photographs

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he has taken along the way.

10. Answer: D) New Jersey

Explanation: The passage concludes with, "back towards his final destination, his home

in New Jersey."

ARTICLE 1: VOCABULARY

STT VocabularyPronounceMeaningExample

1 intention (n) / n ten. ən/ɪ ˈ ʃ Something that you want and plan to do

I've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.2 tragedy (n) / træd .ə.di/ˈ ʒ A very sad event or

situation, especially one involving death or suffering

His life was touched byhardship and personal

3 shelter (n) / el.tər/ˈʃ (A building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack

They opened a shelter

to provide temporary housing for the city's homeless.

4 steep (adj) /sti p/ː (Of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle

It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, butthe view is worth it.5 stroller (n) / stro ·lər/ˈ ʊ A small chair having

wheels, suitable for a

A stroller can also be used indoors for

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small child to sit in and be pushed around

transportation of the infant.

6 stretch (v) /stret /ʃ To cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:

I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had

stretched across the

path.7 generosity

/ d en.ə r s.ə.ti/ˌ ʒ ˈ ɒ The quality or condition of being generous

Her friends take advantage of her

8 eventually (adv)

/ ven.t u.ə.li/ɪˈ ʃ In the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems

It might take him ages but he'll do it

distance, usually overland such as hills, mountains, or forests

On the island the

people worshiped

different gods.

10 Impressed (v)

/ m pres/ɪ ˈ To cause someone to admire or respect you

I remember when I wasa child being very

impressed with how

many toys she had.

ARTICLE 2 : READ PASSAGE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTION

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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Environment is the overall natural environment around us, which is the foundationfor our existence and the existence of the earth. Environmental protection is an importantissue because the environment is getting worse and worse. Environmental protection isvery necessary today because it is under great threat. Due to various human activities, thesituation is under serious threat. The damage is huge and has reached the point of noreturn. No matter how hard we try, we cannot undo the devastation that has occurred.Therefore, we need to prevent human impact on the environment as much as possible.

The main cause of environmental pollution is soil, water and air pollution.Environmental protection is taking care of and rescuing the environment. First,awareness about environmental protection should be spread; the familiar people shouldknow about the need and requirements of environmental protection.

People should be encouraged to plant trees. Forests are being widely cleared foragricultural and construction purposes, leading to a decline in forest resources and agreatly reduced number of trees. Trees are our only source of oxygen on earth, whichreduces the amount of oxygen in the air. This puts all of humanity in danger. Therefore,we should plant trees to green the forest and limit deforestation.

To protect the environment, the pollution rate must go down. Air, soil and waterpollution need to be prevented. It is necessary to treat waste when released into theenvironment; Reducing emissions and vehicles can help reduce air pollution; Reduce thedumping of solid waste on the ground to avoid soil pollution.

Using less water is an effective measure to protect the environment. Water is veryimportant and necessary for life. There is very little fresh water to supply the hugepopulation. Therefore, you should save water and limit wasting too much water.

Waste management is an effective measure. Waste management is the propertreatment of waste. Dumping untreated waste into water sources and land must stop. It isnecessary to put trash in the right place, there is a landfill for people to throw trash.

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So there are many ways to practice environmental management. Thegovernment should introduce various effective policies and programs to successfullycarry out environmental protection. People need to be more aware and responsible inprotecting the environment.

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QUESTION:

1. What is the main subject of the article?

2. What is the main cause of environmental degradation?3. What does environmental protection mean?

4. What is the cause of the lack of environmental resources?

5. What can we do to compensate for the lack of environmental resources?6. How can we do to reduce air pollution?

7. In what way can we do to reduce soil pollution?8. How can we properly dispose of waste?9. Why does water need to be saved?

10. What is the role of government in implementing environmental protection?

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