MODUL 6 I. Life Experience. II. Matrix Vocabulary. III. Comparisons IV. Review Exercises V.

Video interactions - Study Records - Mastery Tests I. Life Experience. 1. Making a new life 2. A path to success 3. A troubled past 4. Questions 5. Focus Exercises CONTENT 1. Making a new life Richard
- Richard is a teacher at a small college in English. - He has taught science there for the past five years. - Before that, for two years, he was a graduate student at Newton University near London. - At the same time, he worked part time as a research assistant. - He came to England eight years ago, after finishing his university studies in Hong Kong - He was a stop student in Hong Kong, and he was given a grant to study in the U.K - He was also offered a grant to study in the US - It was a great opportunity for him because he wanted to get some International experience - It was a difficult choice, but he decided to study in the U.K for a personal reason - His girlfriend was going to London to get a job as a model - He was afraid he would lose her if she went to London and he went to the U.S - After only three months in London. She became a successful model. - During that time their relationship got better. - On weekend, they often went places together - After about two years, they got married. - Now they are happily married and have a five year old son. - Altogether, they have lived in England for almost eight years. - Richards family still lives in Hong Kong - He has two sisters and a brother. - Richard is the youngest - His mother died last year, but his father is in good health. - Richard speaks two languages Chinese and English. - He likes living in England, and he enjoys teaching. - He thinks its important to get international experience

- He hopes to return to Hong Kong someday - He wants to help contribute to its future

Comprehension check
1. How long has he been a science teacher? 5 years 2 years 8 years 6 years - He has taught science there for the past five years. 2. Where did Richard live before coming to the U.K? USA HONG KONG UK Hnh Hnh - He came to England eight years ago, after finishing his university students in Hong Kong 3. Why did he decide to study in the U.K a. He decided to study in the U.K for personal reason b. He was offered a grant to study in the US c. It was a difficult decision. 4. Who became a model? Chn hnh c gi trc ng knh - After only three months in London, she became a successful model. 5. Is Richards father still a live? Yes No 6. Was he a good student? Yes No - He was a top student in Hong Kong, and he was given a grant to study in the UK 7. How many sisters does he have? 3 2 1 4 - He has two sisters and a brother 8. How many languages does he speak? 1 2 3 4 - Richard speaks two languages, Chinese and English 9. How long did he work as a research assistant? 5 years 2 years 8 years 6 years - He worked as a research assistant for two years (How long did he work as a research assistant? a. He used to be a research assistant b. He worked as a research assistant for two years. c. He was a research assistant five years ago. 10. Where did Richard decide to study? a. He was a student at Newton college, in England b. He was offered a grant to study in the U.S c. He decided to study in the U.K, at Newton college 11. How long did it take Richards girlfriend to become a successful model? Chn hnh 12. Besides Britain, where else did Richard have a chance to study? Chn hnh U.S.A - He was also offered a grant to study in the U.S (- Besides Britain, where else did Richard have a chance to study?) a. He was a student at Newton college, in England. b. He was offered a grant to study in the U.S. c. He decided to study in the U.K., at Newton college. 13. Why did he decide not to study in the U.S.? Chn hnh c gi - He was afraid he would lose her if she went to London and he went to the U.S 14. Is Richards mother still alive? Yes No

- His mother died last year, but his father is in good health. 15.

2. A path to success John

- John used to be a businessman. - He worked for a large company for six years. - He earned lots of money, but he decided to quit - He wanted to follow his dream to be a writer. - He used to work for a large company, but he doesnt work there anymore - His first book was rejected. - He almost gave up, but he didnt. He kept on trying. - His next book was much better. - Now he is a well known writer. - He has written several books. - John/ (He) has traveled to many parts of the world. - When he was eighteen years old, he went abroad for the first time. - He went to the U.S. and Canada. - A year later, when he was nineteen, he went to Japan and Korea. - Since then, he has gone to a different country every year. - Now that hes getting older, John thinks he should get married. - He would like to have a family. - Unfortunately, he still hasnt met the right woman for him. - Of course hes looking for a woman who likes to travel. - He hopes to get married within the next two or three years. - In fact, four of his books have been best sellers. - Now John is writing a book about the life of Mikhail Gorbachev the famous Soviet leader. -

Comprehension check
1. Does he work for a large company? Yes No - He used to work for a large company, but he doesnt work there anymore. 2. Has he ever worked for a large company? Yes - Good. Youre right. He worked for a large company for six years 3. His first book was no good, so he gave up - He almost gave up, but he didnt. He kept on trying True False. No

4. How old was he when he went abroa for the first time? a. 16 b. 19 c. 18 d. 20 - When he was eighteen years old, he went abroad for the first time. 5. Hes going to get married very soon True - Unfortunately, he still hasnt met the right woman for him. 6. . How many of his books have been best sellers? 1. He has written several books. False

2. Four of his books have been best sellers. 3. His first book wasnt very good - In fact, four of his books have been best sellers. 7. Has he ever travelled abroad? Yes - John has traveled to many parts of the world. 8.

No

3. A Troubled past Jack

- Jack cant find a job - Nobody will hire him - Thats not surprising, however, because he hasnt done very much - During his school days, he was often in trouble - He got kicked out of several schools - When he was sixteen, he got into a fight and lost two teeth - When he was eighteen, he stole a car. - (Two years later, he was arrested for stealing a car) - The police caught him and arrested him. - That was the first time he was arrested - Since then he has been arrested twice. - Altogether, he has been arrested three times - Each time he was arrested he had to go to jail. - He has been in jail three times, each time for about eight months. - Altogether, he has been in jail for about two years. - When he was twenty he got married. - Six months later his wife left him - She couldnt stand living with someone who was always getting into trouble. - Now hes all alone. - Hes wondering about his life. - He is tired of getting into trouble, but he doesnt know what to do - unfortunately, he doesnt have any job skill

Comprehension check
1. Does he have job Does he has job? a. No, he doesnt - Yes - No b. No, hasnt c. No, he wasnt - Jack cant find a job 2. How old was he when he lost two teeth? a. 16 b. 19 c. 18 d. 20 - When he was sixteen, he got into a fight and lost two teeth 3. What happened to Jack when he was sixteen? Chn hnh 1 - When he was sixteen, he got into a fight and lost two teeth 4. What did Jack steal? Chn hinh xe hi - When he was eighteen, he stole a car. 5. Who was arrested for stealing car? Chn Jack - Jack was arrested by the police (Jack did. He stole a car when he was eighteen)

6. Has he ever been in jail? - Each time he was arrested he had to go to jail. 7. Is he married? - His wife left him 8. Who arrested Jack? - The police caught him and arrested him. 9.

Yes Yes

No No

Chn xe cnh st

4. Questions
1. Who lost two teeth when he was sixteen? Chn hinh Jack o thun - Jack is the one who lost two teeth in a fight. 2. How long has he been a science teacher? 5 years 2 years 8 years 6 years - He has taught science there for the past five years. 3. Who has written several books? Chn hnh 1 - Now he is a well known writer. 4. Where did Richard decide to study? Chn hnh UK - It was a difficult choice, but he decided to study in the U.K. for a personal reason. 5. Besides Britain, where else did Richard have a chance to study? Chn U.S.A - He was also offered a grant to study in the U.S. 6. Who cant get a job? Chn hnh Jack o thun - Nobody will hire him 7. Here is a question for you. - Have you ever been abroad? Yes No - Would you like to? Yes No - Do you enjoy traveling Yes No 8. Who is writing a book about a famous Soviet leader? Chn hnh 1 - Now John is writing a book about the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the famous Soviet leader 9. Where did Richard live before coming to the U.K? Chn hnh HongKong - He came to England eight years ago, after finishing his university studies in Hong Kong. 10. Who was arrested for stealing a car? (Chn hnh ngi) a. Jack was b. Jack has c. Jack did - Jack was arrested by the police 11. Who did Richard marry? Chn hnh 3 (c gi) - He and his girlfriend got married a couple of years after they came to England. 12. Why did he decide to study in the U.K? Chn hnh 2 (c gi) - His girlfriend was going to London to get a job as a model. 13. Does he have a job? a. No, he doesnt b. No, he hasnt c. No, he wasnt - Jack cant find a job 14. Who has written several books? Chn hnh 1 - Now he is a well known writer. 15. How long did he work as a research assistant a. 5 years b. 2 years c. 8 years d. 6 years - He worked as a research assistant for two years 16. Why did he decide not to study in the U.S? a. He didnt want to lose his girlfriend.

b. He was offered a grant to study in the U.S c. He decided to study in the U.K., at Newton college - He was afraid he would lose her if she went to London and he went to the U.S 17. Where did Richard decide to study? U.K Hong Kong U.S.A - It was a difficult choice, but he decide to study in the U.K. for a personal reason. 18. Who arrested Jack? Chn hnh xe cnh st - The police caught him and arrested him. 19. How many of his books have been best sellers? 1. He has written several books. 2. Four of his books have been best sellers. 3. His first book wasnt very good 20. Have you ever been abroad? Yes No 21. What did Jack steal? Chn hnh 1 (xe hi) 1. He has stolen several cars since he was eighteen 2. He was arrested by the police 3. He stole a car - When he was eighteen, he stole a car 22. Who became a model? Chn hnh 5 - After only three months in London, she became a successful model 23. Why did he decide to quit? 1. He was earning a lot of money 2. He decided not to leave the company 3. He wanted to become a writer. - He wanted to follow his dream to be writer 24.

FOCUS EXERCISES
1. He has taught science there for the past 5 years 2. It was a difficult choice, but he decided to study in the U.K. for a personal reason 3. When he was sixteen, he got into a fight and lost two teeth 4. Two years later, he was arrested for stealing a car 5. Altogether, he has been arrested three times 6. Since then he has been arrested twice 7. John has traveled to many parts of the world. 8. He was also offered a grant to study in the U.S. 9. Jack was arrested by the police 10. He came to England eight years ago, after finishing his university studies in Hong Kong 11. His girlfriend was going to London to get a job as a model 12. After about two years, they got married. 13. John has written several successful books.

14. Unfortunately, he still hasnt met the right woman for him. 15. In fact, four of his books have been best sellers. 16. His mother died last year, but his father is in good health. 17. That was the first time he was arrested. 18. - He used to work for a large company, but he doesnt work there anymore. 19. John travelled to Japan and Korea when he was nineteen. 20. unfortunately, he doesnt have any job skill. 21. A year later, when he was nineteen, he went to Japan and Korea. 22.

II. Matrix Vocabulary. A. Vocabulary Practice B. Matrix Game A. Vocabulary Practice

I. knh hin vi: * Here are four kinds of jobs: a scientist, a construction worker, a dentist, and a sales clerk *Please make a choice - Hnh 1: Scientists work in laboratories and do experiments. - Hnh 2: construction workers work outside and sometimes operate heavy machinery. - Hnh 3: Dentist. Many people dont like going to the dentist because they are afraid of pain - Hnh 4: Sales clerks work in department stores and many other kinds of shops.

QUIZ
1. Do you usually need an appointment in order to see a dentist? Yes 2. Which job is best for you if you like working with customers? - Sales clerks help customers buy things in stores No Chn hnh 4