Bài 18: Speaking – Enviroment

Speaking - Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

1. Is there a place of Cue Card no.2: An environmental 1. What is the cause of most environmental
natural beauty in your issue in your country problems in the world?
country? Từ vựng về ảnh hưởng:
 primary / main causes - stem from
 natural beauty spots  causes respiratory problems
 overpopulation / industrialization / urban
 mountain range /  threatens marine life / leads to
sprawl / human activities / deforestation /
river / lake / beach / droughts or floods
improper waste disposal
bay  reduces agricultural productivity /
 fossil fuel consumption / greenhouse gas
 Ha Long Bay / Phong damages ecosystems
emissions
Nha-Ke Bang / Sapa / Từ vựng nói về nguyên nhân và
 disrupt natural balances
Da Lat / Cuc Phuong giải pháp:
Example: In my opinion, there are several
National Park  caused by overpopulation /
causes but the primary one is overpopulation. To
 breathtaking views of industrial activities / human
be more specific, with the population boom, more
limestone karsts / activities
and more green spaces are destroyed to make
pristine caves and  raise public awareness / enforce
way for houses and factories. Moreover, as the
majestic mountains / stricter laws / promote eco-friendly
population increases, the consumption of fuel
lush greenery / habits / invest in renewable
becomes higher, leading to the depletion of
terraced rice fields / energy / reforestation
natural resources and huge greenhouse gas
emerald waters Cue Card no.3: A place of natural
emissions, further exacerbating global climate
 tourist attraction / beauty you have visited
change. Therefore, I believe overpopulation
hidden gem Từ vựng mô tả chuyến đi:
causes negative impacts on not only the
Example: Yes, my country  last summer / a couple of years ago
environment but also the human and animal
is home to many natural  a weekend getaway / a family trip /
existense.
beauty spots. One of the a school excursion
2. Is there much more environmental
most famous is Ha Long Từ vựng mô tả địa điểm:
damage now than in the past?
Bay, which is known for its  located in / situated in / lies in the
 rapid urbanization / population growth
breathtaking views of north of…
 large-scale pollution
limestone karsts rising  mountainous area / coastal region /
 environmental condition has worsened
from emerald waters. It national park / highland area
dramatically
has been recognized as a Từ vựng mô tả cảnh vật, vẻ đẹp:
 higher carbon emissions - climate change has
UNESCO World Heritage  picturesque / unspoiled / serene
accelerated - rising global temperatures,
Site and attracted a lot of  crystal-clear water / rare species
extreme weather events, and habitat
tourists worldwide. Visitors  spectacular view / peaceful
destruction
can explore pristine caves,  sunrise over the hills / waterfalls /
3. What more can governments do to solve
kayak through the bay, or old trees / sandy beaches
simply enjoy the stunning Từ vựng cảm xúc và kỷ niệm: environmental issues?
scenery.  unforgettable experience / deeply  implement stricter environmental
2. Are there fewer impressed / felt refreshed regulations / impose harsher punishment
places of natural  connected with nature / took  promote green technologies / subsidize
beauty now than in the photos / felt at peace renewable energy / encourage the use of
past? Từ vựng nói về mong muốn trở lại: public transportation
 urbanization/  it’s a perfect escape from city life /  invest in renewable energy / ban single-use
deforestation/ ideal place to relax plastics
overdevelopment  would love to return / dream of  promote sustainable agriculture
 destroyed habitats / visiting again  launch awareness campaigns
loss of biodiversity / Ví dụ: One of the most beautiful natural 4. How can we educate children to protect
reduce green spaces / places I’ve ever visited is Ha Long Bay, the environment?
threaten the pristine which is located in the northeast of  hands-on activities / tree planting / recycling
condition of natural Vietnam. It’s actually one of the most projects
sites / the destruction famous tourist destinations in Vietnam  outdoor experiences that foster a love for
of many scenic areas and recognized as a UNESCO World nature
 conservation / Heritage Site.  foster a sense of responsibility / raise
preservation / I went there about two years ago with ecological awareness
sustainable my family during the summer holidays.  instill eco-friendly habits at a young age
development We booked a two-day, one-night cruise 5. Will ecological footprint become an
3. Do you do anything that took us around the bay, and important index for sustainable
to help the honestly, it was an amazing development?
environment? experience.
 a key measure of sustainability / a key
 Practice 3R - recycle / Ha Long Bay is known for its thousands
indicator
reuse / reduce of limestone islands rising out of the
 track resource consumption and
 save energy / save green water. Some of them are small
environmental impact
water / use public and covered in trees, while others have
6. Why is a great number of wild animals on
transport huge caves inside. We got to go
 avoid single-use kayaking, explore Sung Sot Cave, and the verge of extinction?
plastic / bring reusable swim in the sea. In the evening, we  habitat loss / poaching / illegal wildlife trade
bags stayed on the boat and watched the  climate change / ecosystem imbalance
 plant trees / join clean- sunset over the water, enjoy buffet with  human encroachment / agricultural
up campaigns lots of seafood and local delicacies. expansion
4. What is the most What I loved most about Ha Long Bay  the decline in many animal populations
serious problem facing was how quiet and calm everything 7. Have scientists contributed enough to
the environment today? was. Even though there were other the conservancy?
 global warming / tourists, the natural scenery made it  have made significant contributions
climate change feel like we were in a different world -  scientific research
 greenhouse gases / far away from the noise and stress of  conservation strategies
carbon emissions / the city. It’s the kind of place that  technological innovation
fossil fuels / makes people slow down and  more collaboration are needed
 Bài 18: Writing task 2 – Environment
Lập Outline 3. Some people claim that environmental conservation
should take priority over economic development, while
1. Some people believe that the responsibility for others argue that economic growth is necessary for
protecting the environment belongs to individuals, improving living standards. Discuss both perspectives
while others argue that it is the duty of and provide your own opinion.
governments and large corporations. Discuss both
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2. The use of plastic and other non-biodegradable 4. Advancements in technology have both positive and
materials has increased significantly in recent negative impacts on the environment. To what extent
years, leading to serious environmental damage. do you agree or disagree with this statement?
What problems does this cause, and what
solutions can be implemented to reduce the ______________________________________________________________
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