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By:
By: Le
Le Viet
Viet Phu
Phu
Matching
Countries in Asian
1.
Vietnam
Capital
a. Bangkok
2. Indonesia
b. Yangon
3. Malaysia
c. Jakarta
4. The Philippines
d. Darussalam
5. Singapore
e. Hanoi
6. Cambodia
f. Manila
7. Laos
g. Kuala Lumpur
8. Thailand
h. Phnom Penh
9. Brunei
i. Vientiane
10. Myanmar
j. Singapore
Matching
Countries in Asian
Capital
1. Vietnam
e. Hanoi
2. Indonesia
c. Jakarta
3. Malaysia
g. Kuala Lumpur
4. The Philippines
f. Manila
5. Singapore
j. Singapore
6. Cambodia
h. Phnom Penh
7. Laos
i. Vientiane
8. Thailand
a. Bangkok
9. Brunei
d. Darussalam
10. Myanmar
b. Yangon
Unit 1:
A VISIT
FROM A PEN PAL
Lesson 3:
READ
New words:
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divide (into) (v)
region (n) = area (n)
Chia, chia thành
Vùng, khu vực
religion (n)
Islam (n)
Tôn giáo
Buddhism (n)
Đạo hồi
Hinduism (n)
Đạo phật
comprise (v) = consist of (v)
Đạo Hindu (Ấn Độ giáo)
unit of currency (n)
Hợp thành
instruction (n) = education (n)
Đơn vị tiền tệ
compulsory (a)
Gdục, hướng dẫn
Bắt buộc
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East
Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as
West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about
640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq
km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of
currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country.
The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country's official religion. In
addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national
language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and
Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children
is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of
instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in
Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.
a) Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia
Malaysia
1. Area:
329,758
2. Population:
Over 22 million
3. Climate:
4. Unit of currency:
Tropical climate
The ringgit
5. Capital city:
6. Official religion:
Kuala Lumpur
7. National language:
Islam
8. Compulsory second language:
Bahasa Malaysia
English
b) True or false? Check the boxes.
The correct the false statements.
1.
Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
T
2. There are two religions in Malaysia.
3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
4.
Primary school children learn three languages at school.
5.
All secondary school children learn in English
F
F
F
F
b) True or false? Check the boxes.
The correct the false statements.
1. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
T
more than
2. There are two religions
in Malaysia.
F
3. People speakdon’t
only speak
Malay in Malaysia.
4.Primary school children learn three languages at school.
F
5. All secondary school children learn in English
F
one of
F
English is a compulsory second language
Interview:
A: You are going to visit Malaysia. Prepare some questions to ask Maryam about her country.
B: You are Maryam, from Malaysia. You have to answer A’s questions about your country.
Example:
A: Hi, Maryam. I am going to visit Malaysia on my summer holiday. I’d like to know something about your
country. Can you help me?
B: Yes, certainly.
A: What language is spoken in your country?
B: Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil.
A: Do children have to learn any foreign language in school?
B: Yes, English is a compulsory second language in secondary school.
A: Ah, I see. What about the people? What are they like?
B: I think they are friendly.
A: How about the weather?
B: Like Vietnam. Malaysia has a tropical climate.
Homework
- Read the text about Malaysia again.
- Write something about Vietnam.