Language | Tiếng Anh 11 | Unit 4: ASEAN and Viet Nam - Lớp 11 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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II LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
Elision of vowels
Remember!
Elision is the omission of sounds or syllables in fast, informal speech.
Weak vowels, such as the schwa sound/ǝ// can be omitted before /l/, /n/, or /r/. As a result, the words have one less syllable than the spelling suggests.
1 (28) Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the elision of the vowels in the words in the second column.
1. history
hist(o)ry
2. different
diff(e)rent
3. tonight
t(o)night
4. correct
C(o)rrect
5. police
police
6. dictionary
diction(a)ry
2 1290 Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the words with elision.
1. Let's find the correct answer!
2. We also provide mobile library services in rural areas.
3. My family will move to a different country. 4. Please bring your dictionary to the history class.

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Vocabulary ASEAN
1 Match the word and phrases with their meanings.
cultural exchange (np)
2 current issues (np)
contribution (n)
leadership skills (np)
the abilities to organise other people to reach a common goal
the act of sharing traditions and knowledge with people from different countries
important things that are happening now
something that you give or do to help make something successful
2 Complete the sentences using the word and phrases in 1.
1. Communicating with people and managing teamwork well are important
2. ASEAN has made a major
to peace in the region.
3. A___________ is the best way for young people to understand other countries' values and ideas. 4. The aim of this meeting is to discuss such as climate change and pollution.
Grammar
Gerunds as subjects and objects
Remember!
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. It can be used as:
⚫ the subject of a sentence.
Example: Travelling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.
⚫a complement after the verb be.
Example: Her dream job is teaching English.
⚫ an object after some verbs such as like, enjoy, mind, involve, suggest, etc. or after prepositions. Examples: My father's work involves travelling around the region.
He apologised for not attending the meeting.
1. Rewrite the following sentences using gerunds.

   1. It is more convenient for students to apply for ASEAN scholarships online.
   -> __________ is more convenient for students.
2. My sister usually listens to music in her free time.
→ My sister's hobby is
in her free time.
3. Could you help me translate the documents for the workshop? for the workshop?
→Do you mind
4. They managed to start a youth programme in Southeast Asia. → They succeeded in
in Southeast Asia.
5. Maria can't forget the conference she participated last year.
→
was an unforgettable experience for Maria.
2. Work in pairs. Take turns to make sentences about your partner, using gerunds. He or she should tell you if they are true.
Example: A: You enjoy travelling around the region.
B: Sorry, that's not true. Your dream job is working for the AYVP.
A: You're right! Now, it's my turn again....