3. Read the text again and identify the author’s purpose. Choose the best answer.

(Đọc lại văn bản và xác định mục đích của tác giả. Chọn đáp án đúng nhất.)

The author’s purpose is to ...

(Mục đích của tác giả là)

A give us information about how apps are developing.

(cung cấp cho chúng ta thông tin về cách các ứng dụng đang phát triển.)

B explain predictions about future technology in education.

(giải thích những dự đoán về công nghệ tương lai trong giáo dục.)

C inform us how to use the apps on our phones more efficiently. 

(cho chúng ta biết cách sử dụng các ứng dụng trên điện thoại hiệu quả hơn.)

D give us tips on choosing which new apps to download.

(cho chúng ta mẹo về việc chọn ứng dụng mới để tải xuống.)

New learning activities

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

Long: Hi, Nick. What are you doing?

Nick: I’m watching the video that my geography teacher uploaded on Eclass.

Long: Really? What is it about?

Nick: It’s about global warming. My teacher asked us to watch the video and find more information about this topic.

Long: So, is watching the video part of your homework?

Nick: Yes, then next week, we’ll work in groups and discuss the topic in class.

Long: Sounds interesting. You can watch the video many times and also search for more information at home.

Nick: You’re right. I’m not good at taking notes in class, you know. So I prefer this way of learning. It gives me a chance to discuss with my classmates, who may have original ideas on the topic.

Long: Does your teacher often ask you to prepare materials at home and discuss in class, Nick?

Nick: Yes, she does. We’re doing a lot of projects that help us understand the lessons better. This way of studying, which gives us more control over our own learning, is quite useful.

Long: You’re lucky. My teachers use very traditional methods of teaching at my school. I wish I could try these new learning activities.

 2. Read the conversation again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và quyết định xem các câu sau là đúng (T) hay sai (F).)

 3. Match the verbs with the nouns to make phrases in 1.

(Ghép các động từ với danh từ để tạo thành các cụm từ trong bài 1.)

 4. Complete each of the following sentences with ONE word from the conversation.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu sau với MỘT từ trong cuộc hội thoại.)

1. Nick is watching the video _______ his geography teacher uploaded on Eclass.

2. This way of learning gives him a chance to discuss with his classmates, ______ may have original ideas on the topic.

3. They are doing a lot of projects _______ help them understand the lessons better.

4. That way of studying, _______ gives them more control over their own learning, is quite useful.

2. Read the texts. What are the two students talking about? Choose the correct answer.

(Đọc văn bản. Hai học sinh đang nói về điều gì? Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

A. Ways of helping students

B. Ways of learning

C. How to enjoy learning

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates immediately and directly when I have questions. In class, I can work in groups and discuss with friends. This helps me understand the lessons better. When I have a problem, I can ask for answers or help immediately. I can't do this in online classes. I have to email my teachers and wait for their reply. Learning in a traditional classroom also has fewer distractions than learning online. My teachers have many strategies to keep us focused on the lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and learn a lot.

Laura

I think online learning has more advantages than disadvantages. My school is trying to change from face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we have online classes. I don't have to go to school, but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk to my teacher and classmates, but I can email them at any time. I also have an online discussion board where I can exchange comments and ideas about my projects with my classmates. The only disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet connection.

3. Read the texts again and decide who mentions the following by putting a tick (✓) in the correct box.

(Đọc lại văn bản và quyết định xem ai sẽ đề cập đến nội dung sau bằng cách đánh dấu ✓ vào ô đúng.)

1. Read a text about modern schools and answer the questions.

(Đọc một văn bản về trường học hiện đại và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

MODERN SCHOOLS

Modern schools are designed to help each student to be successful. Teachers play the role of a guide for them and prepare them for lifelong learning. They encourage and challenge them to become responsible and confident individuals.

Class discussion is a main feature of modern schools. Students are expected to take part in discussions and express personal opinions. It is also important to ask questions in class if students do not understand any point or instruction. Group learning is another common feature. Students may work in small groups on a project task.

In class, teachers and students use computers to access digital learning resources. Teachers use technology and audio-visual materials to support their lessons. Outside the classroom, students have a chance to participate in field trips to famous landmarks such as museums, hospitals, and industry locations. These trips give them real-world experiences. Students also attend school camps to make friends with other students and to develop life skills in unfamiliar environments.

1. What is the role of teachers in modern schools?

(Vai trò của giáo viên trong trường học hiện đại là gì?)

2. What are two common features of modern schools?

(Hai đặc điểm chung của trường học hiện đại là gì?)

3. How do students use computers in the learning process?

(Học sinh sử dụng máy tính như thế nào trong quá trình học tập?)

4. How do students learn about the real world?

(Làm thế nào để học sinh tìm hiểu về thế giới thực?)

a. Read the article and choose the best headline. (Đọc bài báo và chọn tiêu đề tốt nhất.)

1. Technology in Schools (Công nghệ trong trường học)

2. The Future of Learning (Tương lai của việc học)

3. No More Schools? (Không còn trường học?)

TEEN WORLD MAGAZINE

We asked two experts. Here's what they said:

Patrick K. Fletcher, futurologist 

“Learning in 2050, say, will probably be very different to how it is now.

I don't think the education system we have today will still exist. In my opinion, education will focus on e-learning, and students will attend virtual classrooms. I think students will connect to the internet using artificial intelligence, so they won't need to remember facts anymore. Actual schools and classrooms will probably be very rare. I believe the few schools that still exist will be for children from rich families, and they will mainly have robot teachers. But children with special needs will still go to school with actual teachers because I don't think robots can take care of the children yet.”

Shara Nguyễn, Vice Principal, Everlake School

“We started testing a variety of e-learning technologies about a year ago to find out what really works. For example, we tried a variety of apps for giving and marking assignments. Our studies showed that both teachers and students found these very useful, and the cost was reasonable, so I think we're going to see a lot of schools doing this in future. We also had good success with interactive whiteboards, but right now they are too expensive, and most schools in our area can't afford more than one or two for the whole school. We're definitely not going to see them in all schools for a long time.”

b. Now, read and circle True or False. (Bây giờ, hãy đọc và khoanh tròn Đúng hoặc Sai.)

1. Patrick thinks students will mainly study online.                                True  False

2. Patrick thinks there won't be many schools in 2050.                          True  False

3. Shara says not many schools are going to use apps.                          True  False

4. Shara predicts interactive whiteboards will be common soon.              True  False

a. Read the instructions below and match the headings in the box with the correct steps.

(Đọc hướng dẫn bên dưới và khớp các tiêu đề trong hộp với các bước chính xác.)

How to leam a new language with native speakers on Hi-Hola

The best way to become fluent in a language is to speak it. Hi-Hola is a language exchange app that will let you chat with native speakers of the language you're learning.

Step 1: _______________

Download the app and follow the steps to create an account. You can choose up to two languages to learn in the free version.

Step 2: _______________

• The app will show you people whose language pair matches yours. For example, if you're a Vietnamese speaker who's learning English, it'll show you English speakers who are learning Vietnamese.

• Tap on their profiles to see more information and send them a friend request. You can only talk to people who accept your friend requests.

Step 3: _______________

When you talk with a friend, tap a message to use these functions:

1. Correct: correct any mistakes that your friend makes

2. Translate: translate your friend's message

3. Listen: listen to how it's said

Step 4: _______________

• Tap on the Moments tab and tap on the pen icon to share an update. Here you can ask questions, share pictures, or videos.

• When you share a post, all the native speakers of the language you're learning will be able to see and comment on it. They can help you fix spelling and grammar mistakes in your post.

You can now practice with native speakers!

b. Now, read and fill in the blanks with one or two words from the instructions.

(Bây giờ, hãy đọc và điền vào chỗ trống với một hoặc hai từ trong hướng dẫn.)

1. Hi-Hola will let you practice ____________ languages for free.

2. You need to send a ____________ before you can start chatting with a language partner.

3. You can use the app to ____________ any sentences in the chat that you don't understand.

4. If you're learning French and post a Moment post, French ____________ can comment on your post.

The people below want to try a new way of learning. On the right, there are descriptions of different ways of learning. Decide which way of learning would be the most suitable for each person below. For each question, choose the correct answer (A-D).

(Những người dưới đây muốn thử một cách học mới. Ở bên phải, có mô tả về các cách học khác nhau. Hãy quyết định cách học phù hợp nhất với mỗi người dưới đây. Đối với mỗi câu hỏi, hãy chọn câu trả lời đúng (A-D).)

2. Read the text and decide if each of the statements (1–5) is T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).

(Đọc văn bản và quyết định xem mỗi khẳng định (1–5) là T (đúng), F (sai) hay DS (không nói).)

1. The first apps appeared over 50 years ago. ______

2. You can only use educational apps on smartphones. ______

3. Some apps already use augmented reality. ______

4. AR apps make lessons boring. ______

5. Everyone believes apps will make us lazy. ______

2. Listen and read the dialogue. What does Amy suggest?

(Nghe và đọc đoạn đối thoại. Amy đề nghị gì?)

Amy: What are you doing on your phone, Greg?

Greg: I’m looking at online courses. I want to learn English.

Amy: That’s great! Have you found anything?

Greg: Not really. They’re all very expensive.

Amy: How about using an e-learning app? A lot of them are free.

Greg: That sounds good.

Amy: I recommend downloading the one I used to learn French. Here – let me show you.

Greg: Thanks!

4. Read the text and decide if each of the statements (1–5) are T (true) or F (false).

(Đọc văn bản và quyết định xem mỗi khẳng định (1–5) là T (đúng) hay F (sai).)

The Benefits of E – LEARNING

The digital revolution has changed the learning process and how education is accessed, used and shared. This has many benefits for all of us.

The main benefit is that e-learning is available to everyone whenever they want it, including at weekends or in the evenings. And that’s not all! Unlike in the classroom, with e-learning, you can access the content as many times as you want. This is especially useful when you are preparing for an exam. In traditional learning, if you can’t attend a lesson, then you have to prepare on your own. Not to mention that traditional textbooks cannot be updated with new information, as fast as online information is.

What if you are a fast learner? Then, you can work at your own speed instead of following the speed of the whole group. Furthermore, you can choose which parts you want to study and you can skip certain areas you do not want to learn. In addition, e-learning saves you time as you do not need to travel to a school or college.

So, there you have it – e-learning has become popular and important all over the world because it helps students learn better. No one can deny that the future of learning is online!

1. You can access e-learning at any time. ________

2. E-learning is only for people preparing for exams. ________

3. Online information is more up to date than information in books. ________

4. Groups of online students all learn at the same speed. ________

5. Online students can save the extra hours they normally spend travelling to and from the school. ________

2. Look at the photos and read two descriptions of different school systems. Decide which text describes a school in Finland and in Japan. 

(1) Our school is quite informal – we can call our teachers by their first names. We don't move up to secondary school when we're eleven because we attend the same comprehensive school from seven to sixteen. All our classes are mixed ability. The curriculum not only includes academic subjects but also art, music and PE, with only about thirty minutes of homework every day. We're lucky that we don't have to pay tuition fees to do a degree at university.

(2) English is a compulsory subject in my school. It is my favourite subject, but I can't keep up with all the homework! We have to learn lists of vocabulary by heart. At elementary school, the timetable includes earthquake practice. If there's an earthquake when children are outside, they have to line upin the playground. At the end of the day, we have to clean our classroom. Most of my classmates will go to university. In my country, 50 percent of the population are university graduates.

1. Read UK TODAY. What is a gap year? Discuss whether you think it's a good thing to do. Give reasons for your answers. 

(Đọc UK TODAY. Gap year là gì? Thảo luận xem bạn có nghĩ đó là điều tốt nên làm hay không. Đưa ra lý do cho câu trả lời của bạn.)

2. Read the text and check your ideas in Exercise 1. 

(Đọc văn bản và kiểm tra ý tưởng của bạn trong Bài tập 1.)

3. Read the text again. Match questions 1-5 with the people described in the text. Write MK for Michael Phelps, TG for Temple Grandin, and KK for Keira Knightley. 

(Đọc văn bản một lần nữa. Nối câu hỏi 1-5 với những người được mô tả trong văn bản. Viết MK nếu là  Michael Phelps, TG nếu là Temple Grandin và KK nếu là  Keira Knightley.)

1. Which person had an early interest in sports? 

(Người nào đã sớm quan tâm đến thể thao?)

2. Who became better at something when learning about his / her favourite subject? 

(Ai trở nên giỏi hơn ở lĩnh vực nào đó khi học về môn học yêu thích của mình?)

3. Who changed in a positive way thanks to getting over his/her learning difficulties? 

(Ai đã thay đổi theo hướng tích cực nhờ vượt qua khó khăn trong học tập?)

4. Who was an Olympic champion? 

(Ai là nhà vô địch Olympic?)

5. Which person got over his/her difficulties to have a job of his/her dreams?

(Người nào đã vượt qua khó khăn để có được công việc mơ ước của mình?)

4. Fill in the gaps with blue words from the reading text. Then work with a partner to complete the sentences with your own ideas.

(Điền vào các khoảng trống bằng các từ màu xanh trong bài đọc. Sau đó, thảo luận với bạn để hoàn thành các câu với ý tưởng của riêng bạn.)

1. I find it difficult to ___when ___.

2. The best way of dealing with someone who _____ you is_____.

3. The school subject I_____with the most is____.

4. A person I know who I'd like as a ____is____.

5. I'd like to become an _____on ________.

1. Read Mai's email of enquiry. Put the following ideas in the order they appear (1–3). 

(Đọc email yêu cầu của Mai. Xếp các ý tưởng sau theo thứ tự xuất hiện (1–3).)

1. Polite questions about the information you need 

(Câu hỏi lịch sự về thông tin bạn cần)

2. What you would like the reader to do 

(Bạn muốn người đọc làm gì)

3. Information about yourself and why you are writing the email 

(Thông tin về bản thân bạn và lý do bạn viết email)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a sixteen-year-old Vietnamese student, and I am writing to enquire about an English course at your school next summer. I am particularly interested in doing the Cambridge First Certificate exam. I got good marks in my English exam this year, and I think I am at B2 level now. Could you tell me how long I will need to study and how much it will cost? 

I would also like to know if you can arrange accommodation for me. Could you tell me what kind of accommodation you provide, and how much it costs? 

Finally, I would be grateful if you could send me details of how to book a course and how to pay for it. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Yours faithfully, 

Mai Nguyễn

1. Read the text and choose the best answers.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất.)

You often (1)________ across new words when you read something in a foreign language. You may guess or check the (2) ________ of these words in a dictionary. The level of accuracy that you require and your available time decide your (3) ________. If you are someone who frequently uses the dictionary, you should remember that every dictionary has its (4) ________. Each definition has a limited meaning and you can fully understand a word only after you meet it in a (5) ________ of contexts. You should also be aware of the risk of using dictionaries that translate meanings from English into your native language and vice versa. So, it is usually much safer to (6) ________ in an Engish-English dictionary. Moreover, you are not allowed to use a dictionary in most exams. (7) ________ you are allowed to use one, looking up new words is quite time-consuming while exams are always timed. (8) ________, it is better to the meanings of unfamiliar words.

1.

A. see             

B. drop             

C. come            

D. but

2.

A. matching       

B. meanings      

C. spelling        

D. numbers

3.

A. schedule       

B. result            

C. plan            

D. strategy

4.

A. advantages   

B. entry             

C. limitations    

D. values

5.

A. variety           

B. set                

C. variation       

D. collection

6.

A. survey           

B. check            

C.refer              

D. inquire

7.

A. Although        

B. Provided        

C. When           

D. Even if

8.

A. Finally           

B. Therefore       

C. Completely   

D. So that

 2. Read the text and choose the best answers to complete the sentences.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu.)

Etalk is a company that makes learning software in England. Their Onebillion project has recently become popular, especially since their maths learning app was able to improve children's maths knowledge in Malawi in just eight weeks.

“Onebilion” gets its name from “the aim of  reaching one billion children”. This is almost the number of children who don't have the chance to go to school, according to the founder of Etalk. Primary education was not free in Malawi until 1994, and the sudden increase in student registration has put much pressure on the country's education system. There are many great benefits of educating children in developing countries. For example, women tend to have fewer and healthier kids, and have more chance to become part of the economy if they learn the basic skills right at primary level. In Malawi, a girl has more than 5 children on average, and it doesn't continue now.

In the Onebillion project, children are divided into groups of  25 or even 50. They are then taken to a special classroom called Oneclass where they spend half an hour every other day with the device. Each day ten or twelve children can use one tablet. An international volunteer controls the Oneclass and there is an online teacher who guides the children through the app. Participating in Oneclass, all children can learn at their own pace and make good progress in their study.

1. The project of Etalk has helped children in Malawi make an improvement in ________.

A. language 

B. maths

C. software 

2. “Onebillion” gets its names from the number of children ________.

A. who have participated in the project up to now

B. who are currently participating in the project

C. that the project expects to participate

3. There is a lot of pressure on the education system in Malawi because of ________.

A. fewer teachers

B. the lack of teaching resources

C. the increase in student numbers

4. Giving girls some basic skills at primary schools means ________.

A. they will have fewer but healthier children

B. they are less likely to find jobs

C. they have better health and more children

5. In the Onebillion project, a class consists of ________.

A. over 50 students

B. about 25 to 50 students

C. less than 25 students

6. The children in Oneclass ________.

A. study in their normal classroom

B. work for 30 minutes every day

C. are guided by an online teacher

7. This learning app gives children in Malawi an opportunity to ________.

A. manage their study time

B. speed up the learning process

C. meet an online teacher

a. Read the article and answer the questions.

(Đọc bài viết và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. Who thinks people will use technology to help them learn?

2. Who thinks people will use technology so they don’t have to learn?

Clare Fontaine, Author of Imagine The Future

“The future is already here! At OWG we’ve studied how the mind works for a long time. You’re going to have learning that is automatic and downloaded straight into your brain from the internet. We’re all going to use artificial intelligence instead of our own intelligence. Pretty soon we’re going to have a world where everyone’s thinking the same thoughts and saying the same things. We’re still working on some of the technology, but my prediction is that we’re going to see this happen very soon. I can’t wait!”

Dexter Sprockett, Imagineer, One Weird Group

b. Read again and write C for Clare, D for Dexter, or N for neither.

(Đọc lại và viết C cho Clare, D cho Dexter hoặc N cho cả hai.)

1. Who thinks there will be robot teachers in classes?___________

2. Who thinks artificial intelligence will replace human intelligence?___________

3. Who doesn’t think schools will be very different?___________

4. Who thinks apps will help people learn?___________

a. Read the how-to guide and match the headings with the correct sections.

(Đọc hướng dẫn cách làm và nối các tiêu đề với các phần chính xác.)

1. ____________________

FastnFun is an app that helps you speak English fluently like a native speaker. The app focuses on teaching the pronunciation and vocabulary from different topics. It also provides hundreds of role-playing activities and video clips to help you learn and have fun.

2. ____________________

Download the app to your smartphone or tablet. Then, open the app and create an account. You can upload your profile picture in Settings and set up a reminder for daily study.

3. ____________________

+ Tap the Lessons tab.

+ Choose a lesson to learn. Each lesson teaches you an pronunciation tip or vocabulary of a popular topic. It also gives examples to show how that is used in a sentence or conversation. Click on the word, then listen and repeat. The app records you so that you can hear how well you spoke.

+ Take a rest after every lesson and see how much you have learned and improved your skills.

+ During the lesson, double tap on the world to add it to your Favorites. This is a list of words that you think you may use more often than others.

4. ____________________

+ Tap on the Role-plays tab.

+ Choose a conversation, tap on the character you would like to be, and role-play with the app.

b. Read and write True, False, or Doesn’t say.

(Đọc và viết Đúng, Sai hoặc Không nói.)

1. You can use FastnFun on your computer._________________

2. The app helps learners with English pronunciation._________________

3. We can create flashcards to learn new words using this app._________________

4. We need a friend to do role-plays in the app._________________

5. The app helps learners to study English idioms._________________

For each question, choose the correct answer.
(Đối với mỗi câu hỏi, hãy chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

Modern Learning

Lucas Brown, Grade 10
I’m going to use e-learning apps and play learning games so I can get higher marks at school. Two of my weakest subjects are math and physics. I’m going to download an app called A + Learning that has a lot of courses for different subjects and levels. You can match videos and do exercises that are graded by AI. And you can play games! The best thing is you can chat with other students. I’m going to study at least three times a week to see if my grades improve.
My parents weren’t very happy with my history test result because mine was the lowest in the class. I’m going to sign up for an online history course. There are a few students from my school who have studied it already. It’s like a virtual classroom with a real teacher. We’ll do video calls and give presentations. I think it will be fun. I want to learn a language, so I’m going to install a computer game called Star City One. It’s a Spanish game, and all the voice actors use Spanish, and the instructions are written in Spanish. I think I will be able to learn very easily.
1. Lucas has made a learning plan because …
A. he wants to have fun.
B. he wants to improve his grades.
C. learning is boring to him.
2. What does Lucas say about A + Learning?
A. You have to study online every day.
B. It provides many subjects and levels.
C. Teachers mark your work.
3. What does Lucas think is best about A + Learning?
A. You can watch videos.
B. You can play games.
C. You can communicate with other students.
4. What does Lucas say about his online history course?
A. He can study in a real classroom.
B. He doesn’t like giving presentations.
C. He will enjoy it.
5. What would be a good introduction sentence for this essay?
A. I will study in another country in the future.
B. I’m in Grade 10, and my parents want me to improve my grades, so I’ve made a plan to help me study better.
C. Education in many countries is going to change in the future.

3. Read the text and decide if each of the statements (1-5) is T (true) or F (false).

(Đọc văn bản và quyết định xem mỗi câu (1-5) là T (đúng) hay F (sai).)

1 AI will only be useful to teachers.

2 AI cuts down on the paperwork of teachers.

3 AI helps head teachers plan their lessons.

4 20% of students have trouble understanding their lessons.

5 AI won't make personalized learning possible. 

AI  in the classroom

AI is entering every part of our lives little by little. There are a lot of bad things said about AI, but when people see how it can help them, they usually change their minds. The latest fans are schools that are starting to understand how it will change the lives of both teachers and students!

Helping the teacher

The modern teacher's life is full of paperwork. Homework to mark, tests to write and score, assessments to make for each student every term. AI can take on many of these tasks, allowing teachers space to be more creative in their teaching. AI also gives head teachers a hand with the management of the whole school, from organizing timetables to keeping track of student progress.

Helping the student

Normal schools are very good at helping 80% of students, but the top 10% are often bored and the bottom 10% are often confused. AI can spot this and provide extra work at the right level to keep these students interested. It can also bring boring subjects to life, for example by using augmented reality to let students see a 3D diagram of an Egyptian pyramid in history, or a human heart in biology. 

In the future, AI will help students identify their strengths and weaknesses making personalized learning possible. It will also help students connect with different classrooms all over the world and help students communicate with other students wherever they are.

4. Read the text again and choose the best answer.

(Đọc lại đoạn văn một lần nữa và chọn đáp án chính xác)

The author's purpose is to ...

A give information about how AlI helps schools.

B explain to teachers how to use AI.

C informs students about AI possibilities.

D give head teachers tips on choosing AI software.