Unit 6: Economic reforms

Before Doi Moi
Since Doi Moi
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS Period 45- Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Revision: Look at the pictures and write down the words you have learnt:
Nhan’s father –a farmer
Hai - a highly-skilled worker
Linh - a businesswoman
Christine – a teacher of English
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Revision: Look at the pictures and write down the words you have learnt:
Threshing machine
Industrial zone/park
Brain drain
1. the movement of highly skilled and qualified people to a country where they can work in better conditions and earn more money
2. a free trade agreement signed among ASEAN countries to allow goods to be transported and sold more easily over their borders.
AFTA = ASEAN Free Trade Area
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Revision: Read the descriptions and find the word or phrase you have learnt in the reading text:
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Listening: Listen to the reading text again and choose the best title :
1. Christine’s Life Story
2. Employment in Vietnam after Doi Moi
3. Doi Moi Witnessed by a Foreign Observer
3. Doi Moi Witnessed by a Foreign Observer
While-reading: TRUE-FALSE STATEMENTS:
1. Christine first arrived in Vietnam as a teacher of English. 2. Linh decided to set up a small business to avoid being out of work. 3. Since Doi Moi, our country has gradually overcome many difficulties but hasn’t achieved economic results. 4. Hai used to be a state employee but now he is working in Song Than Industrial Zone. 5. Nhan’s parents used to work very hard but couldn’t feed the family but now their life has greatly improved.
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It’s an economic policy which was established in 1986 and which encouraged private enterprises.
What is Doi Moi?
2. Why is Hai’s case considered a case of “brain drain”? Do you think Linh’s case is also an example of “brain drain”?
“Brain drain” happens when an intellectual or well-educated peron moves from the government sector to a private foreign one. Hai is an example, but Linh isn’t as she runs her own business.
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
While-reading: Read the text and answer the questions:
His family can plant what they want and yield more.
3. In what way has Doi Moi affected Nhan’s family?
4. Before Doi Moi, could college graduates get a job easily? Why or why not?
Yes, because they were assigned to positions after graduation, thanks to the centalized planning system.
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Revision: Read the text and answer the following questions:
5. What problem is Vietnam’s economy facing?
Our economy is facing tougher competition.
UNIT 6: ECONOMIC REFORMS
Period 45 - Reading Comprehension 2
Wednesday, November 12th 2008
Post-reading: Work in groups of four. Discuss these questions:
What changes have taken place in our province or in your area during the past years?
People’s lives: income, living conditions
Road and transportation systems: car/wider roads?
Construction: new building/school/hospital/market?
2. Is the “brain-drain” good or bad? Why good?/ Why bad? - Does it encourage competitiveness?
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