Unit 1. A visit from a pen pal

Welcome to our class 9a3
Friday, August 20th, 2010
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LUCKY NUMBERS
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- It’s the largest of all countries of the Asian. Its unit of currency is Rupiah. Where is it ?
 Indonesia.
- Who is Maryam?
 She’s Lan’s Malaysian pen pal
- Has Lan ever been to Malaysia?
 No, she hasn’t
- What is the capital in Malaysia ?
-> Kuala Lumpur
- Petronas Twin towers is an attraction to visitors when they come to this country. Where is it?
 Malaysia
- Is Ha Noi the capital in Viet Nam ?
 Yes , it is
lucky number
Ms. Minh Thu
PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
Ms. Minh Thu
Unit 1 : A visit of a pen pal
Lesson 3: READ
Malaysia
New words:
-to divide (v) (into )division (n) :
phân chia.
- To separate (v) (from)  separation ( n ) :
Chia tách. Ngăn cách -> sự chia tách
- To comprise (v):
- Area (n):
- Religion (n)  religious (adj) :
Bao gồm
Khí hậu
Tiền tệ -> Đơn vị tiền tệ
Đạo Hồi
Diện tích
Tôn giáo
- Climate (n):
-Currency (n) -> unit of currency :
- Islam (n):
- Primary language :
- Compulsory ( adj ) :
Ngôn ngữ chính ở trường
Bắt buộc
-Population (n):
Dân Số
- Buddhism (n):
Đạo Phật
Read the text
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 Malaysia 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 nation language is Bahasa Malaysia ( also know 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 many continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.
Questions:

1. What is Malaysia’s population ?


2. How big is Malaysia ?


3. What language is spoken in this country ?
About 22 million
329,758 sq km
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil
Fill in the table:
Area:
Population:
Climate:
Unit of currency:
Capital city:
Official religion:
National language:
Compulsory second language:
329,758 sq km
Over 22 million
Tropical climate
The ringgit
Kuala Lumpur
Islam
Bahasa Malaysia
English
True/False statements:
1. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.

2. There are two religions in Malaysia.

3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia.

4. Primary school children learn three languages at school.

5. All secondary school children learn in English.
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Correct the false statements
->There are more than two religions.
->English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken.
-> English is a compulsory second language, not primary language of instruction.
-> One of the three: Malay, Chinese, Tamil.
Matching
Homework:
Learn the new words by heart.
Read the text and do all the exercises again.
- Fill out the information about Viet Nam ( Area, population, Capital , unit of currency, national language, official religion, National day).
Prepare for: Write.

GOOD BYE,
SEE YOU AGAIN.
Interview:

A: Hi, Maryam. I’m going to visit Malaysia on my summer holiday. I’d like to know something about your country. Can you help me ?
B:

A: What language is spoken in your country ?
B:


A: Do children have to study any foreign language in school ?
B:


A: Ah, I see. What about the people ? What are they like ?
B:

Yes, certainly
Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken
Yes, English is a compulsory second language in secondary school
I think they are very friendly, …..