1. Match the words in bold with their meanings in the box.

(Nối các từ in đậm với nghĩa của chúng trong hộp.)

1. Because we are a member of the WTO, our goods can enter more markets.

2. Organising different festivals helps Viet Nam promote local customs and values.

3. UNICEF particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children.

4. UNDP has committed to provide Viet Nam with technical support and advice.

5. Viet Nam welcomes foreign businesses who want to invest in the economy.

2. Listen and mark the primary stress in the words in bold. Then practise saying the sentences.

(Nghe và đánh dấu trọng âm chính trong các từ được in đậm. Sau đó luyện nói các câu)

1. Viet Nam is a member of different international organisations.

(Việt Nam là thành viên của các tổ chức quốc tế khác nhau.)

2. Our responsibility is to help the most disadvantaged children.

(Trách nhiệm của chúng tôi là giúp đỡ những trẻ em có hoàn cảnh khó khăn nhất.)

3. This organisation aims to promote environmental protection.

(Tổ chức này nhằm thúc đẩy bảo vệ môi trường.)

4. UNICEF aims to create educational opportunities for all children.

(UNICEF nhằm tạo cơ hội giáo dục cho tất cả trẻ em.)

1. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the syllable with primary stress.

(Nghe và nhắc lại. Chú ý đến các âm tiết nhận trọng âm chính.)

4. Complete the sentences with the words / phrases from 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ / cụm từ từ bài 1.)

1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become ________ and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.

2. UNICEF particularly aims to support ________ children all over the world.

3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a ________ life.

4. The WTO is the world’s ________ international economic organisation.

5. Viet Nam has also become _________ to foreign investors.

3. Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.

(Tìm từ trong đoạn văn (A, B, C, hoặc D) mà có nghĩa như sau.)

2. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.

(Đọc lại bài đọc và chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

1. Which organisation was formed in 1945?

A. The UN

B. UNICEF

C. The WTO

2. Which organisation aims to help improve children’s health and education?

A. UNDP

B. UNICEF

C. The WTO

3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organisation?

A. The UN

B. UNDP

C. The WTO

1. Listen and read.

(Nghe và đọc.)

DO YOU KNOW…?

A. The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945. It is an organisation of most of the world's countries. Its main goal is world peace. It also works to reduce poverty and improve people's lives in other ways. Viet Nam joined the organisation in 1977. Since then, our country has become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.

B. UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and education of children. It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over the world. UNICEF's aim in Viet Nam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy, educated and safe from harm.

C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.

D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world’s largest international economic organisation. Viet Nam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high growth level. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.

Work in groups. Choose any class in your school and do a survey to find out:

(Làm việc nhóm. Chọn bất kỳ lớp học nào trong trường của bạn và thực hiện một cuộc khảo sát để tìm hiểu)

- the number of boys and girls. (số lượng nam và nữ)

- how many of them would like to work as surgeons, airline pilots, nurses and shop assistants, or do other jobs in the future. 

(bao nhiêu người trong số họ muốn làm bác sĩ phẫu thuật, phi công hàng không, y tá và nhân viên bán hàng hoặc làm các công việc khác trong tương lai)

Report your results to the class. Which of the jobs is the least popular among the boys and which one the least popular among the girls? Give possible reasons.

(Báo cáo kết quả của bạn cho cả lớp. Công việc nào ít được yêu thích nhất với các bạn nam và công việc nào ít yêu thích nhất với các bạn nữ? Đưa ra những lý do có thể.)

3. Each of the following sentences has a mistake. Underline it and write the correct word(s) in the space given.

(Mỗi câu sau đây có một lỗi sai. Hãy gạch dưới lỗi sai đó và viết (các) từ đúng vào chỗ trống cho sẵn.)

1. One paragraph about gender equality ought to write by each student. ______

2. Action to stop domestic violence must take immediately. ______

3. Should all people be provide with equal access to information? ______

4. Young girls mustn’t force into marriage. ______

5. Can mean and women give equal opportunities in the workplace? ______

2. Do the crossword. Use the words you have learnt in this unit.

(Hoàn thành ô chữ. Sử dụng những từ bạn đã học trong bài này.)

1. A _______ teacher works with small children to prepare them for school.

2. Job adverts should not mention their ideal candidate’s _______.

3. A very experienced _______ was able to rebuild his nose after the accident.

4. Boys and girls should have _______ opportunities in education.

5. Parents should not _______ boys differently from girls.