A gerund is an -ing form used as a noun. As subject: Learning another language takes time (singular verb). As object: We enjoy meeting visitors. After a preposition: She is interested in joining. Avoid a bare verb where a gerund is required. A gerund can take an object: Organising a welcome event needs teamwork.
In natural speech, an unstressed vowel may be omitted in words such as different /ˈdɪfrənt/ and family /ˈfæmli/. Careful /ˈdɪfərənt/ and /ˈfæməli/ forms are also acceptable. Read: Different families will join the cultural programme. Elision is optional and must not remove a stressed vowel or make the word unclear.
A youth-programme participant needs clear communication, reliability and curiosity. For example, a host should explain a route and check understanding rather than talk quickly. I would practise giving directions to the library, then ask a partner to explain the route back to me. That checks whether my explanation actually works. Experience working in a group is useful, but willingness to learn matters too. When a visitor gives an unfamiliar answer, I should ask respectfully rather than assume that the person represents a whole country. In my opinion, respectful listening should be valued as highly as confident speaking. I can prepare by finishing my assigned task on time and learning how to ask for clarification. What other skill would help a quieter participant contribute? We should make room for written ideas as well as spoken discussion.
Follow-up: Must every host be an experienced public speaker?
Response: No. Reliability, preparation and attentive listening are useful skills that a participant can develop.
ASEAN
Hiệp hội các quốc gia Đông Nam Á
exchange
giao lưu
cultural
văn hoá
participant
người tham gia
proposal
đề xuất
cooperate
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A gerund is an -ing form used as a noun. As subject: Learning another language takes time (singular verb). As object: We enjoy meeting visitors. After a preposition: She is interested in joining. Avoid a bare verb where a gerund is required. A gerund can take an object: Organising a welcome event needs teamwork.
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___ new people helps me understand different views.
We enjoy ___ visitors around.
She is interested in ___ the exchange.
Organising two events ___ careful planning.
They suggested ___ a welcome board.
Thank you for ___ our school.
I look forward to ___ from you.
___ respectfully is as important as speaking.
Match each topic expression with its meaning in this unit.
Chạm một ý bên trái rồi chạm ý tương ứng bên phải để ghép cặp.
Read the practice below aloud twice: first slowly, then at a natural pace. Explain the unit’s sound/stress focus and demonstrate it.
In natural speech, an unstressed vowel may be omitted in words such as different /ˈdɪfrənt/ and family /ˈfæmli/. Careful /ˈdɪfərənt/ and /ˈfæməli/ forms are also acceptable. Read: Different families will join the cultural programme. Elision is optional and must not remove a stressed vowel or make the word unclear.
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Original writing model for the final two review tasks
Proposal: Welcome Afternoon for Our Partner School
We propose a two-hour event in the library next Tuesday to help visitors and host students learn about one another. After a short welcome, mixed groups will discuss a school-day question and create a joint display. Students may choose a quiet reading discussion instead of the music activity. The language club will prepare clear signs, and a teacher will check access and supervision. We will use existing materials and simple handwritten cards rather than expensive gifts. Before the visit, hosts will practise asking open questions without assuming that one student represents a whole country. At the end, guests can give anonymous feedback. The event will be successful if both groups can contribute and leave with a better understanding of each other.
Write a short final paragraph or spoken conclusion that preserves the model’s message. Use details already supplied, not invented results.
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Produce your complete proposal for a welcome event on “ASEAN and Viet Nam”. Keep the stated audience and genre. Supply specific details and relevant conditions; proposals or example data must be labelled.
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