Unit 7. The mass media

Warm- up:
Read the following statements that tell about television and tick the right column under
advantages or disadvantages.


TV

A

D

1. TV helps us to learn more about the world.

 

 

2. It encourages us to buy things that we do not need.

 

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3. It increases the popularity of sports and games.

 

 

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4. Some TV programmes may make people violent.

 

 

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5. It entertains us.

 

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Watching it is an enjoyable way to relax.
6. Television can make us passive.

 

 

 

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st,, 2016
Monday,

Monday, November
November 21
21st
2016

Unit 7: THE MASS MEDIA
Part
Part D:
D: Writing
Writing

Teacher: Nguyen Tran Nhu Huynh


I. Pre- writing:
Task 2: Read the phrases and statements that tell the internet and then choose
which statements are advantages and disadvantages


The Internet

a. Make people feel happy/ life easier

A

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b. Harm people’s eyes: be short–sighted

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c. Make people confused when there is too much information

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d. Relax and entertain

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e. Provide quick and daily access to information and entertainment

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f. May bring bad effects on children as it contain unhealthy…

g. Get information in many fields: culture, art, business…

D

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II. While- writing:

Task 3: Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of the internet discussed in
Task 2.
Notes:
Connectors: First(ly), second(ly), third(ly), next,
However, in spite of, …

Besides, …


III. Post- writing: Comparing and correction


Sample: The internet
The internet is the good means of communication. However, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages about the internet. First, it is a great tool of entertainment. We can
play games and listen to music online with great pleasure. Secondly, it is a very good way to study. We can
register for online course and study with the help of modern aids such as speakers, keyboard… Thirdly, it
makes our life easier and enjoyable. It also releases stress. Besides its advantages, the internet also has
some disadvantages. First, the internet brings bad effects on children as it contain “unhealthy” websites
such as sex or violence. Lastly, it costs a lot of time and money. In spite of its disadvantages, the internet is
still an important means of communication for us to get information and to entertain.


IV. Homework:
- Write a paragraph into the notebooks.
- Prepare for the new lesson- language focus. (do all exercises p.7981)