Unit 2. Relationships. Lesson 7. Communication and culture

Unit 2: COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Communication
1. Listen to Hung’s opinions about online friends. Answer the questions.
1. Hung can have more knowledge of different cultures and lifestyles because his online friends come from different places around the world.
2. He can contact his friends whenever he wants, as long as they are online.
3. Because he doesn’t have to spend money on dinners, parties or cinema tickets.
4. The most important benefit of having online friends is that he can end a relationship quickly.
5. Sometimes he doesn’t know for sure who these friends really are , as they may not use their real names.
2. Discuss the following questions in groups.
-Do you have any online friends? If yes, do you want to meet them face to face? If no, do you want to make friends online? Give reasons.
CULTURE
1.read the text about dating around the world, and complete the information in the table below the correct pictures on page 23.
Dating around the world
a. Online dating
US
b. Speed dating
Singapore
c. Group dating
Europe and Australia
2. True (T), false (F) or not given (NG)
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. NG
5. NG
6. F
3. Discuss with a partner
Are group dating, speed dating, and online dating popular in Viet Nam? Why or why not?
-Group dating is very popular in Viet Nam, especially among young people.
-Speed dating is not popular as there are no companies that provide that kind of service.
-Online dating services can be found on the internet, but they are not very popular as many people think online dating is not safe.