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ĐỀ CƯƠNG BÀI GIẢNG MÔN SPEAKING HỌC KÌ 5 (VB I)
TUẦN 3 (Từ 29/08/2011 đến 5/09/2011)

Unit 3: RESPONSIBILITIES (1LT - 3TH)
LESSON AIMS:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
 Learn how to present and participate in discussion
 Develop fluency
 Deal with some problems related to Irresponsible person in our country
CONTENTS:
 Classroom activities
 Warm-ups
 Playing Nonsense game
 Doing Tongue Twisters
 Pre – Speaking Activities
 In groups, students list the jobs that demand great responsibilities in
our country.
 In groups, students discuss the work that a responsible teacher,
doctor, employer have to do for his / her students, patients, and
employees.
 While – Speaking Activities
 Read the following text and discuss with partners the following
questions

World Obesity – Whose Fault Is It?
The number of overweight people around the world is increasing. For example, in
China the number rose from 9 percent to 15 percent between 1989 and 1992. The
increases in Latin America and Europe were similar. However, the most worrying

statistic is the increase of obesity in children. A new study by the Worth Health
Organization (WHO) says that 3.3 percent of children are overweight. But some
countries have much higher rates. In the United States, almost 33 percent of children
under five are overweight. In some parts of Europe, the rate is almost 30 percent.
Even developing countries have problems. In Egypt, Chile, Armenia, and Algeria, for
example, the rate is well over 5 percent. In Uzbekistan it is almost 15 percent.
The problem is the change in our diets combined with the change in our lifestyles. We
used to eat whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. Now we eat foods that contain a lot of
fat and sugar. We consume many more calories than before, but we need many less.
All those extra calories turn into fat.
Expert say that it is not surprising that people eat too much of the wrong foods.
Everywhere we look there are advertisements for high-calorie, high-fat foods. These
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foods are low in nutrition but also low in cost. In other words, they may not be good
for you, but they are really cheap. Some experts call this is a toxic- food environment.
Most of us do not recognize this unhealthy environment. Therefore, we believe if you
are fat, it’s your responsibility. This is not completely true. We learn a lot about food
from advertising. The most well-advertised foods are usually the least nutritious.
Unfortunately, a great number of advertisements are made for children. In the United
States, the average child watches 10,000 televisions advertisements each year. More
than 90 percent of these advertise sugary cereals, candy, soda, and other junk foods.
Today, many food corporations are focusing on developing countries. In 1998, one
soft-drink company told its stockholders that “Africa is a land of opportunity for us.”
The number of fast- food restaurants around the world is also growing rapidly. The
largest American fast- food company opens five new restaurants every day. Four of

them are located outside the United States.
It is terrible to think that we may soon live in a world where everyone eats fast food
and drinks soda. However, it is not unavoidable. Governments should educate their
citizens about the danger of eating wrong food. This is particularly important for
tomorrow’s adults.
 How much responsibility does each group have for the increase in obesity?
None

Very little

Some

A lot

Individual
adults
Parents
Children
Government
Doctors
Schools
Food
manufacturers
Advertisers
Restaurants

 What can each of the groups in the chart do to help people eat healthier food?
 Not everyone agrees that obesity is a social problem. Do you agree or disagree
with the opinion below?
Look out for the food police. They are attacking a traditional American meal - a

cheeseburger, an order of French fries, and a large soda. A Yale University professor
wants to have a special tax on high- calorie foods such as French fries. The Center for
Science in the Public Interest wants to put warning labels on soft drinks. Such acts are
taking away our freedom of choice.
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 In groups, discuss with your partners who will be responsible for homeless
children, school violence? State the reasons for your choice.
 Post – Speaking Activities
Look at the case. In terms of how irresponsible these people are, decide who are the
most irresponsible persons. Why?
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A mother who smokes while pregnant.
Parents who let their children watch pornographic and violent films.
People who leave cans and plastic bottles on the street.
Someone who drinks a bottle of wine and then drives.
A teacher who never prepare his / her lessons.
A mother who asks children to beg for money on the street.

 Homework
In pairs, discuss with your partner the following statement. You both can make an
argument with your partner to express your opinions.
We are totally responsible for what happens in our lives. We should never blame
other people or circumstances for our own mistakes and misfortunes.

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