Unit 10, grade 12: Lifelong Learning – Communication and Culture
1. Communication
A famous lifelong learner (A famous lifelong learner)
1.1. Task 1 Unit 10 grade 12
Listen to a student talking about President Ho Chi Minh as an example of a successful lifelong learner Complete each statement with no more than three words. (Listen to a student talk about President Ho Chi Minh as an example of a successful lifelong learner. Complete each sentence in no more than three words.)
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Guide to answer
first. One of the reasons for President Ho Chi Minh’s success was his continuous self-motivation for learning.
(One of the reasons for President Ho Chi Minh’s success is his sense of self-reliance and continuous learning.)
2. to President Ho Chi Minh, his higher education includes of his traveling and working.
(According to President Ho Chi Minh, his high level of education is to move a lot and work.)
3. While learning a new language, President Ho Chi Minh learnt new words by writing words on his hands and glancing at them while working.
(When learning a new language, President Ho Chi Minh learned new words by writing letters in his hand and glancing at them while working.)
4. President Ho Chi Minh often practised his English by reading in libraries and attending public presentations.
(President Ho Chi Minh often practices English by reading books in the library and attending community presentations.)
Audio scripts
President Ho Chi Minh is a well-known example for the Vietnamese people of a successful lifelong learner.
The revolutionary leader once modestly describes his own schooling as consisting of only the compulsory education grades. However, what made him a great leader and an inspiration to everyone is his continuous self-motivation for learning, which is one of the essential qualities of a lifelong learner’.
Once, addressing the audience at an Indonesian university, the President revealed that his university was all the traveling and the work he had done. This way, his schooling continued forever, well into his senior age.
Talking about learning languages, the President said that he would write new words on his hands, and now and then he would glance at them while he was working. When in England, he was often seen in crowded places learning and practicing English. He was also known for his frequent visits to libraries where he read intensively about topics of interest and attended public presentations. He enjoyed talking to different people. These activities were wonderful opportunities for his language development.
Translated:
President Ho Chi Minh is a famous example for the Vietnamese people of a successful lifelong learner.
The once revolutionary leader humbly described his education as consisting only of compulsory classes. However, what makes him a great leader and an inspiration to all is his drive for continuous learning, which is one of the essential qualities of a lifelong learner. ‘.
Once, speaking to an audience at an Indonesian university, the President said that his university was all travel and work he did. In this way, his learning continues forever, and into his adulthood.
Speaking of language learning, the President said that he had written new words on his hands, and from there he would glance at them while he was working. When in England, he was often seen in crowded places studying and practicing English. He also learned a lot with his frequent visits to libraries where he read on interesting topics and attended community lectures. People like to talk to many different people. These activities are great opportunities for His language development.
1.2. Task 2 Unit 10 grade 12
In groups, discuss the lessons of lifelong learning you can learn from President Ho Chi Minh. (In the group, discuss the lessons of lifelong learning you can learn from President Ho Chi Minh.)
Guide to answer
I can learn from President Ho Chi Minh when he learned languages. I can write new words on my hand, and then I will glance at them while I am working.
Translated:
I can learn from President Ho Chi Minh as he learns the language. I can write new words on my hand, and then I’ll glance at them while I’m working.
2. Culture
Longlife learning in Australia and Singapore (Lifelong learning in Australia and Singapore)
2.1. Task 1 Unit 10 grade 12
Read the texts about lifelong learning in Australia and Singapore. Answer the questions that follow. (Read text on lifelong learning in Australia and Singapore. Answer the questions below.)
Australia has an education system that encourages lifelong learning and recognizes both formal and informal learning. This form of education has been developed to increase individual income and employment security. It has also helped businesses and organizations to be more competitive and to keep up with global development. As a result, Australia is becoming one of the leading countries in the world. In general, Australians believe that pursuing lifelong learning will help them to get a good job and meet employers’ demands.
With the aim of building the future and strengthening social security, the Singaporean government has built a modern and friendly environment for lifelong learning. Lifelong learning can also help amend some of the weaknesses of the education system. Singapore has launched a project, designed to update the knowledge and develop the skills needed by industries. consequently, a good lifelong learner could advance at work and in life. Starting with the workforce, the government has created initiatives and programs for employees to improve their job relevant skills. This is one part of the lifelong Skills Future scheme, which will enable all Singaporeans to actively take responsibility for their learning throughout their lives by attending various courses.
first. What are the aims of the Australian lifelong learning programmes?
(What is the purpose of Australia’s lifelong learning programmes?)
2. What are the main reasons for Australians to pursue lifelong tears?
(What are the main reasons for Australians to pursue lifelong learning?)
3. Why did Singapore decide to build a lifelong learning environment?
(Why did Singapore decide to build a lifelong learning environment?)
4. How can the Skills Future scheme benefit all Singaporeans?
(How can the Future Skills Program benefit all Singaporeans? )
Guide to answer
1. To increase individual income and employment security; to help businesses and organizations to be more competitive; to keep up with global development.
(Increasing personal income and job security; to make businesses and organizations more competitive; to keep up with global developments. )
2. To get a good job and meet their employers’ demands.
(To get a good job and meet their employer needs. )
3. To build the future and strengthen social security.
(Build the future and strengthen social security. )
4. It enables Singaporeans to actively take responsibility for their learning throughout their lives by attending various courses.
(It allows Singaporeans to actively take responsibility for their learning throughout their lives by attending other courses.) together.)
Translation:
Australia has an education system that promotes lifelong learning and recognizes both formal and informal learning. This form of education was developed to increase personal income and secure employment. It also helps businesses and organizations to be more competitive and keep up with global developments. Therefore, Australia is becoming one of the leading countries in the world. Generally, Australians believe that pursuing lifelong learning will help them get a good job and meet the needs of their employers.
With the aim of building the future and increasing social security, the Singapore government has built a modern and friendly environment for lifelong learning. Lifelong learning can also help correct some of the weaknesses of the education system. Singapore has launched a project, designed to update knowledge and develop skills needed by industries. Therefore, a good lifelong learner can progress in work and in life. Starting with the workforce, the government has created initiatives and programs for employees to improve their job-related skills. It is part of the Future Skills Plan, which enables all Singaporeans to actively engage in lifelong learning by taking a variety of courses.
2.2. Task 2 Unit 10 grade 12
What do you think the Vietnamese government should do to encourage lifelong learning? Discuss in pairs. (What do you think the Vietnamese government should do to encourage lifelong learning? Discuss in pairs.)
Guide to answer
I think the government should carry out programs to raise people’s awareness of lifelong learning as a key to creating happy citizens and successful employees. Besides, there should be more and more initiatives and policies to support the employees who are following courses and programs to meet the demands of employers. Consequently, these citizens will contribute more and more to the development of the country.
Translation:
I think the government should implement programs to raise people’s awareness of lifelong learning as a key to creating happy and successful employees. In addition, there should be many initiatives and policies to support employees who are studying courses and programs to meet the needs of employers. Therefore, these workers will contribute more to the development of the country.
3. Practice Task 1
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words
Question 1: Without the_____ provision of childcare, many women who wish to work are unable to do so.
A. injection B. adequate C. potential D. melody
Question 2: _____ is becoming an increasingly popular training option as technology developments have rendered it less expensive.
A. Tutorial B. Experience C. E-learning D. Necessary
Question 3: To _____ learning, each class is no larger than 30 students.
A. facilitate B. responsible C. suspicious D. biology
Question 4: The standards were established to allow greater_____ in court decisions.
A. imaginary B. flexibility C. technical D. certificate
4. Practice Task 2
Put the verbs in the correct tenses
Question 1: She says if she _____ that the traffic lights were red she _____.
A. had realized/ would stop B. realized/ could have stopped
C. has realized/ stopped D. had realized/ would have stopped
Question 2: I am very thin. I think, if I _____ smoking, I might get fat.
A. stop B. had stopped C. will stop D. stopped
Question 3: John would be taking a great risk if he _____ his money in that business.
A. would invest B. invest C. had invested D. invests
Question 4: She wouldn’t have given them all that money if we _____ her to.
A. wouldn’t advise B. won’t advise C. hadn’t advised D. didn’t advise
6. Conclusion
At the end of Unit 10, grade 12 – Communication and Culture, students need to draw lessons from President Ho Chi Minh’s constant study and remember the characteristics of lifelong learning in Australia and Singapore. From there, they need to suggest policies that our government should implement to promote lifelong learning.
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