1. Aims:
– To set the context for the introductory text;
– To introduce the topic of the unit.
– Set the context for the introductory text: Ask Ss to look at the title of the conversation and the picture. Ask them some questions like:
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What do you think they are talking about?
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Do you like watching TV? Why / Why not?
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How many hours a day do you watch TV?
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What channel / programme do you like best?
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– Encourage Ss to give their answers, but do not confirm whether their answers are right or wrong.
– Play the recording twice for Ss to listen and read along. Have Ss underline the words that are related to the unit's topic while they are listening and reading.
– Invite some pairs of Ss to read the dialogue aloud.
– Ask Ss what exactly Phong and Hung are talking about. Now confirm the correct answer. (They are talking about their favourite TV programmes.)
– Have Ss say the words in the text that they think are related to the topic Television. Quickly write the words on one part of the board.