2. What is it? It is a type of printed materials. It is single sheets or folded sheets of paper. It gives information about something. We can receive it at schools, streets, supermarkets, fairs, cinemas, etc. LEAFLE T

4. Vocabulary Advantage (n) [əd'v ɑ :ntid ʒ ] : sự thuận lợi, sự tiện lợi Disadvantage (n) >< Advantage (n) Memorable (adj) ['memərəbl] : đáng ghi nhớ, không quên được effective(a) [i'fektiv] : có hiệu quả popularity (n) [,p ɔ pju'lærəti] : phổ biến Responsibility (n) [ri,sp ɔ nsə'biləti] = duty : trách nhiệm Encourage (v) [in'k ʌ rid ʒ ] : khuyến khích; cổ vũ Violent (adj) ['vaiələnt] : thô bạo, hung dữ interfere (with st.) (v) [,intə'fiə]gây trở ngại, cản trở

5. Task 1: Read about the advantages and disadvantages of television below (p. 78) Advantages of televisionDisadvantages of television 1. Television help us to learn more about the world and to know and see many new things. 2. Television can make things memorable because it presents information in an effective way. 3. It entertains us. Watching it is an enjoyable way to relax. 4. It increases the popularity of sports and games. 5. It makes us aware of our global responsibilities. 1. Television can make us passive. We don’t have to think so our brain become lazy. 2. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t needs. 3. It takes time away from activities such as reading and games. 4. Some television programmes may make people violent. 5. Television interferes with family life and communication.

6. Answer the following questions 1. What does Task 1 tell you? 2. How many advantages? 3. How many disadvantages? 4. Which advantage do you like most?

7. Read the ideas in Task 1 again and complete the passages about the advantages and disadvantages of television: Television brings us a lot of advantages. Firstly, television helps us (1)................ more about the world and to know and see many new things. Secondly, it can make things (2)............... because it presents information in an effective way. Thirdly, it entertains us. (3)................... it is an enjoyable way to relax. Fourthly, it increases the popularity of sport and games. Finally, television makes us aware of our global responsibilities. The first disadvantage is thatHowever, there are some disadvantages of television. The first disadvantage is that television makes us (4)................ We don’t have to think so our brains become lazy. The second is that it encourages us to (5)......... things that we don’t need. The third, it takes time away from activities such as reading and games. The fourth, Some television (6)......................... may make people violent. The finally is that television interferes with family life and communication. to learn memorable Watching passive buy programmes

8. Useful Language * Listing of points: - Firstly, secondly, …, finally -The first (dis)advantage is that …, the second (dis)advantage is that …, the finally * Coordinating conjuntions: Besides, moreover, furthermore, and, in addition,.… * Introducing contrast: However, on the other hand, but, ……..

9. Task 2: Read about the advantages and disadvantages of the mass media below Advantages of the mass mediaDisadvantages of the mass media 1. It helps us to learn more about the world and to know many new things. 2. We can listen to it almost everywhere with little cost. 3. It can help us do a lot of things such as paying bills, sending and receiving letters, learning foreign languages. 4. We can take them along and read them everywhere. 5. it provides a quick daily access to information and entertainment A. It is sometimes harmful for people. They spend too much times playing games online or watching bad programs. B. It costs much money. We have to pay when we do things online. C. They/ It encourage(s) us to buy things that we don’t needs. D. It only provides information aurally. It can be boring because we can't watch everything. and then write them down in the suitable columns ( more accepted abilities for each sentence) DisadvantagesAdvantages 1, 2 1, 4 1, 3, 5 C, D C A, B, C

10. Task 3 Write a paragraph in 70 – 100 words about the advantages or disadvantages of the Internet

11. The advantages and disadvantages of the Internet AdvantagesDisadvantages - It helps us to learn more about the world and to know many new things. - It can help us do a lot of things such as paying bills, sending and receiving letters, learning foreign languages. - it provides a quick daily access to information and entertainment - It is sometimes harmful for people. They spend too much times playing games online or watching bad programs. - It costs much money. We have to pay when we do things online. - They/ It encourage(s) us to buy things that we don’t needs.

12. Sample: advantages and disadvantages of the Internet The Internet has its own advantages and disadvantages. The Internet makes life easier and enjoyable. Firstly, it helps us to learn more about the world and to know many new things. Secondly, it can help us do a lot of things such as paying bills, sending and receiving letters, learning foreign languages. Finaly, it provides a quick daily access to information and entertainment. However, the Internet is sometimes harmful for people. They spend too much times playing games online or watching bad programs. In addition, it costs much money. We have to pay when we do things online. Furthermore, it encourages us to buy things that we don’t needs.

13. - Learn by heart Vocabulary - Write a paragraph in 70-100 words the advantages or disadvantages of the Newspaper or Radio. - Prepare the next lesson: Part E: Language Focus (p.79).