part 1 tree + flower + farming

part 1 tree + flower + farming

PART 1

tree+flower+farming

VOCABULARY

- make an effort: attempt to do something.

- a bouquet of flowers: a group of flowers that have been fastened together and attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on formal occasions.

- near and dear: very close in relationship friends who are near and dear my nearest and dearest friend.

VOCABULARY

- passionate love: a type of love in which emotional arousal and usually sexual passion are prominent features.

- chrysanthemum: hoa cúc

- bereaved: deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

- ornamental: serving or intended as an ornament; decorative.

- bestie: friend

- miss Ving (grammar)

Multiple Choice

Q: What kind of flower do you know?

A: Well, in our country, sending flowers to our parents, lovers, and teachers is part of our culture. So every year, we .............. an effort to buy a bouquet of flowers and give them to people who are near and dear to us. And some famous flowers that I know are roses, chrysanthemum and violet.

• put

• make

• do

Fill in the Blank

Q: Are there any flowers that have special meaning in Vietnam?

A: Well, lotus is our national flower, it symbolizes purity, and strength. We also believe that red roses are a symbol of our passionate love for someone while chrysanthemum symbolizes our deepest sympathy to the ..................... family.

Fill in the Blank

Q: Have you planted any flowers?

A: Yes, several times but they just died. I believe I don’t really have the natural ability to grow plants but that does not stop me from collecting .................. plants at home. Thank God, my brother is great at planting so we have some small gorgeous flowers at home.

Multiple Choice

Q: Have you sent flowers to anyone?

A: Of course! I have sent flowers to my mom every year .............. Mother’s Day and her birthday. She loves roses so I never miss sending her some during those special days. And I also buy flowers to send to my parents or to my besties who celebrate their birthdays.

• on

• in

• during

Open Ended

Q: What kind of flower do you know?

Open Ended

Q: Are there any flowers that have special meaning in Vietnam?

Open Ended

Q: Have you planted any flowers?

Open Ended

Q: Have you send flowers to anyone?

VOCABULARY

- have no idea: not know at all.

- widespread: found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

- historical significances: is a historiographical concept that defines and influences the social remembrance of past events.

- ashamed: embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.

- condo: a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.

- to get the chance (to do sthg): to have, to get, to receive the opportunity or the occasion (to do sthg)

VOCABULARY

- fruit-bearing tree: is a tree that bears fruits that are consumed or used by humans and some animals.

- the like: used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another.

- make st reality: turn st into reality

- environmental organization: is an organization coming out of the conservation or environmental movements that seeks to protect, analyze or monitor the environment against misuse or degradation from human forces

- advocacy(n): public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Multiple Choice

Q: What kind of tree do people usually plant in your country (in your hometown)?

A: Well, let me think…I have no ideas, I think the mango trees because wherever I go I can see lots of them but bamboo trees are also ........... in our hometown. So, I guess both of them are common in our hometown and both of these trees have historical significance in our country.

• popular

• well-known

• widespread

Fill in the Blank

Q: Have you ever planted trees?

A: I’m ashamed to admit this – unfortunately no. I was born and raised in a big city where everything is surrounded by buildings, I’ve been living in a .................. since birth. Apparently, we don’t have any space to plant anything. Although I learned the importance of planting trees in school, sadly, I never got the chance to plant one in our school.

Multiple Choice

Q: What kind of trees do you plant?

A: If I have a chance to experience planting trees, I want to plant fruit-bearing trees such as coconut, mango, apple, and the .................. I want those kinds of trees simply because they can provide food for us. It’s always my dream to live in a place where I can produce my own food, one day in the future, I’ll be able to make that a reality.

• same

• like

• similarity

Fill in the Blank

Q: Do you like planting trees? Why?

A: Although I haven’t tried experiencing planting trees, I love the idea of planting simply because it’s one of the best ways to improve the condition of our environment. Honestly, I support those environmental organizations who are protecting our Mother Earth, I’ve donated some money to support their .................... Well, that’s just one of my ways of protecting the environment since I don’t have any chance to plant trees.

Open Ended

Q: What kind of tree do people usually plant in your country?

Open Ended

Q: Have you planted trees?

Open Ended

Q: What kind of trees do you plant?

Open Ended

Q: Do you like planting trees? Why?

VOCABULARY FARMING

- Give it a shot [idiom] – to try something

- A change of heart [idiom] – change one’s mind

- pick: choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives, typically after careful thought.

VOCABULARY FARMING

- To name a few [idiom] – to provide only a few examples

- get a chance: to get the chance (to do sthg): to have, to get, to receive the opportunity or the occasion (to do sthg)

Fill in the Blank

Q; Have you visited a farm?

A: Not even once as I’m not interested in farms as I find them boring. However, if someone takes me to a farm, I think I’ll give it a ................ Who knows? I may have a change of heart then if I get to experience what it’s like to be on a farm.

Multiple Choice

Q: What kind of farm do you like?

A: I dunno, as I have never thought about it, besides, I’ve never been to any farm yet. So, it’s just impossible for me to .....................one kind of farm to answer that question as I have no experience of visiting one.

• choose

• pick

• select

Fill in the Blank

Q: Do you think farming is important?

A: Absolutely! Farming plays an important role in our existence. We consume foods every single day that are a product of farming – may it be rice, fruits, meat, eggs, milk, to ............. a few. It’s impossible to survive without the industry of farming.

Multiple Choice

Q: Did you do farm work when you were young?

A: No, as I grew up in the city, I didn’t ............. any chance to do some farm work or even visit a farm. All of my childhood or teenage days were spent playing in the park with friends or enjoying swimming in a lake or river. I just think it’s really hard to do some farm work for a child.

• gain

• get

• take

Open Ended

Q: Have you visited a farm?

Open Ended

Q: What kind of farm do you like?

Open Ended

Q: Do you think farming is important?

Open Ended

Q: Did you do farm work when you were young?

Poll

Do you find these slides helpful?

• yes

• no

• maybe