Unit 1. A visit from a pen pal

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS

By: Le Viet Phu
Matching
Matching
e. Hanoi
c. Jakarta
g. Kuala Lumpur
f. Manila
j. Singapore
h. Phnom Penh
i. Vientiane
d. Darussalam
a. Bangkok
b. Yangon
Unit 1:
A VISIT
FROM A PEN PAL

Lesson 3: READ
New words:

divide (into) (v)
region (n) = area (n)
religion (n)
Islam (n)
Buddhism (n)
Hinduism (n)
comprise (v) = consist of (v)
unit of currency (n)
instruction (n) = education (n)
compulsory (a)
Chia, chia thành
Vùng, khu vực
Tôn giáo
Đạo hồi
Đạo phật
Đạo Hindu (Ấn Độ giáo)
Hợp thành
Đơn vị tiền tệ
Gdục, hướng dẫn
Bắt buộc
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country`s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.
Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia
Malaysia
Area:
Population:
Climate:
Unit of currency:
Capital city:
Official religion:
National language:
Compulsory second language:
329,758
Over 22 million
Tropical climate
The ringgit
Kuala Lumpur
Islam
Bahasa Malaysia
English
b) True or false? Check the boxes.
The correct the false statements.

Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
There are two religions in Malaysia.
People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
Primary school children learn three languages at school.
All secondary school children learn in English
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F
F
F
F
b) True or false? Check the boxes.
The correct the false statements.
Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.
There are two religions in Malaysia.
People speak only Malay in Malaysia.
Primary school children learn three languages at school.
5. All secondary school children learn in English
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F
F
F
F
more than
don’t speak
one of
English is a compulsory second language
Interview:
A: You are going to visit Malaysia. Prepare some questions to ask Maryam about her country.
B: You are Maryam, from Malaysia. You have to answer A’s questions about your country.
Example:
A: Hi, Maryam. I am going to visit Malaysia on my summer holiday. I’d like to know something about your country. Can you help me?
B: Yes, certainly.
A: What language is spoken in your country?
B: Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil.
A: Do children have to learn any foreign language in school?
B: Yes, English is a compulsory second language in secondary school.
A: Ah, I see. What about the people? What are they like?
B: I think they are friendly.
A: How about the weather?
B: Like Vietnam. Malaysia has a tropical climate.
Homework

- Read the text about Malaysia again.

- Write something about Vietnam.