Skills 1 Unit 1: Local environment

Skills 1 Unit 1: Local environment

The Skills 1 Unit 1 in the textbook focuses on developing reading and speaking skills for the students. The unit contains exercises and guidelines to help students improve their understanding of the local environment. Here are some key activities in this unit:

Reading:

1. In pairs, students are asked to compare two pictures, Picture A and Picture B, to identify similarities and differences. They discuss the images and ask questions to explore the details.

2. Students read a passage about Tay Ho village in Hue, where conical hats are made. They match the titles with specific paragraphs to understand the location, history, and craft of conical hat making in the village.

3. After reading the text, students answer questions related to Tay Ho village and conical hat making, such as why Tay Ho is the most famous village, the distance from Hue City, and the process of making conical hats.

Speaking:

4. Students discuss the benefits of traditional crafts (B) or challenges that artisans may face (C). They categorize ideas like providing employment, preserving cultural heritage, losing authenticity, relying too much on tourism, and treating waste and pollution.

The unit provides students with an opportunity to practice their reading and speaking skills while learning about the local environment and traditional crafts. It encourages critical thinking, discussion, and analysis of the topics covered in the lesson.