Unit 7. Economic reforms

Look at the pictures of our life
in the past and now
IN THE PAST
NOW
1. How is the life of people in the past?
3. What makes our life better now than in the past?
- It is very hard and poor.
2. How is the life of people now?
- It is better and more convenient.
THE ECONOMIC
REFORMS
ECONOMIC REFORMS
A. READING
Unit 7:
Task 1: Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
government subsidies under-developed National Congress
dissolved renovation inflation stagnant
The Sixth ……………………… was held in December 1986.
Before ……………………. our country experienced a lot of difficulties.
Our economy was ………………………. and the production was ………………………
The government ………………………. inefficient co-operatives.
Eliminating …………………………… was one of the renovation measures.
We could see ……………………… in every sectors of economy.
National Congress
renovation
under-developed
stagnant
dissolved
government subsidies
inflation
Task 2. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Economic reform is the most important measure to be taken to promote the development of a country.
2. Doi Moi was initiated by the Vietnamese Government in 1986.
3. Before Doi Moi, inflation was present in all branches of the national economy,
4. To make Doi Moi to be successful, the Government shifted only economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes.
5. The Land Law and the Enterprises Law have encouraged both domestic and foreign private investment.
Task 2. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Economic reform is the most important measure to be taken to promote the development of a country.
F: It is one of the most important measures.
2. Doi Moi was initiated by the Vietnamese Government in 1986.
F: It was initiated by the Vietnamese Communist Party.
3. Before Doi Moi, inflation was present in all branches of the national economy.
T: Inflation could be seen in every sector of the economy.
4. To make Doi Moi to be successful, the Government shifted only economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes.
F: Not only economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes but also many other measures.
5. The Land Law and the Enterprises Law have encouraged both domestic and foreign private investment.
T

Task 3. Answer the following questions.

1. When and by whom was Doi Moi officially initiated?
2. What was the aim of Doi Moi?
3. Name the renovation measures the Government introduced to implement Doi Moi.
4. How has Vietnam changed since Doi Moi?
5. What do we believe?

Task 3. Answer the following questions.

1. When and by whom was Doi Moi officially initiated?
- It was officially initiated in 1986 by our Vietnamese Communist party.
2. What was the aim of Doi Moi?
- Its aim was to restructure the economy of Vietnam and to raise the living standards of the people.
3. Name the renovation measures the Government introduced to implement Doi Moi.
- They eliminated government subsidies
- They shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programs
- They reduced state intervention in business
- They opened trade relations with all countries in the world
- They encouraged foreign and domestic private investment.

Task 3. Answer the following questions.

4. How has Vietnam changed since Doi Moi?
Since Doi moi Viet Nam has undergone substantial changes:
Productivity and agricultural exports have constantly increased.
The farmers have enjoyed land use rights and have had greater choice in how to use their agricultural land.
The workers have worked harder.
Children, particularly those from ethnic minorities have had more opportunities to enjoy education and training.
5. What do we believe?
- We believe that with the strong commitment of our Party and Government to Doi Moi, we will gain greater achievements and build a better life for our people.
After you read: Put the statements in the correct column:

Productivity and agricultural exports: increased
Children: enjoyed education and training
Economy: under-developed, dominated by traditional agriculture
Workers: worked harder
Encouraged foreign and domestic private investment.
Country and people: poor
Production: stagnant
Reduced state intervention in business.
Shortage of schools, hospitals
Inflation
Farmers: enjoyed land use rights, had greater choice to use their agricultural land
Eliminated government subsidies.
Opened trade relations with all countries in the world.
Shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes: production of food, production of consumer goods and production of exports.
VIETNAM BEFORE DOI MOI
Economy: under-developed, dominated by traditional agriculture
Country and people: poor
Production: stagnant
Shortage of schools, hospitals
Inflation
THE GOVERNMENT`S RENOVATION MEASURES
Eliminated government subsidies,
Opened trade relations with all countries in the world,
Shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes: production of food, production of consumer goods and production of exports.
Reduced state intervention in business.
Encouraged foreign and domestic private investment.
VIETNAM SINCE DOI MOI
Productivity and agricultural exports: increased
Farmers: enjoyed land use rights, had greater choice to use their agricultural land
Workers: worked harder
Children: enjoyed education and training
HOMEWORK
Read the reading again.
Study new words.
Do After you read again.
Prepare SPEAKING:
- New words.
- Structures