Tiếng Anh 9 (Friends Plus) - 6: VOCABULARY AND LISTENING | Giáo Dục Việt Nam

1 Read the text about summer courses and check the meaning of the words in blue. Then copy and complete the table with the words.

2 🔊2.04 Read the questions below. Then listen to the radio show. Choose the correct options.

1 The first two speakers are...

a two presenters.

b two experts.

c a presenter and an expert.

2 The people who call in are

b teens talking about past experiences.

3 🔊2.04 Listen again and answer the questions.

1 What type of student can benefit from a character-building course?

2 What skills can these courses help to develop?

3 What is Andy worried about?

4 What other activities do you have to do on the sailing course?

5 How does Claire describe herself?

6 What doesn't she want to do?

4 USE IT! Discuss the questions with a partner. Explain your answers.

1 Which experience would be more rewarding for you?

2 What chores are you responsible for at home?

3 What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?

4 Do you like to try new challenges?

Are you in the 15-18 age group? Do you want to do something different this summer? Here are some examples of summer courses where you can develop beneficial skills like teamwork, confidence and independence.

Tall Ships Adventures

If you're an adventurous teen who wants a challenge, this might be for you. It's suitable for people with different physical abilities, and previous sailing experience isn't necessary. You'll be in a small space with all kinds of people, so if you're sociable and easy-going, you'll love life on a tall ship.

Conservation Sites of Sea Turtles on Con Dao Island, Việt Nam

These volunteering trips to turtle conservation sites are rewarding for nature-lovers who want to help save sea turtles. You can visit these amazing sites to see mother turtles lay eggs, look after the hatchlings, then release them to the sea safely. You need to be hard-working and responsible because you'll be doing important tasks alongside professional scientists.