ACTIVITY 1: WARM-UP

GV đặt một số câu hỏi sau cho học sinh:

1. What is your favorite subject? Why?

2. What subjects are you good at? What do you benefit from those subjects?

3. What subjects are you afraid of? Why?

ACTIVITY 2: BRAINSTORMING

- GV vẽ table sau lên bảng lớn

Subjects Wast of time Worth the time

History, Literature, Art
Science and Technology

- HS thảo luận nhóm và viết lên bảng con ideas của nhóm mình. Trong lúc HS lên ý
tưởng có thể gợi ý một số các từ vựng, như: practical skills, critical thinking, creativity,
cultural awareness, problem-solving abilities, job market demand

- GV có thể gợi ý một số ideas sau:

Subjects Wast of time Worth the time

History, Literature, Art not practical, low-paying develop creativity, critical
jobs, not useful for the thinking, understand
future culture
Science and Technology too specialized, lack of soft learn practical things, get a
skills, less creative, narrow good job, help the
focus, not for everyone economy, problem-solving
abilities, ready for the
future

ACTIVITY 3: LEARNING VOCABULARY

- GV giới thiệu danh sách 10 từ mới  HS viết vào vở (lưu ý nhắc HS viết cả từ loại)

- Với mỗi từ vựng, GV cùng HS đặt câu ví dụ (dùng câu ví dụ cho sẵn kèm từng từ, với
nhóm HS khá, giỏi, có thể gợi ý nghĩa tiếng Việt để HS tự đặt câu; với nhóm HS yếu hơn,
GV viết câu ví dụ lên bảng và yêu cầu HS dịch sang tiếng Việt)
1. Science and Technology (n) Các ngành khoa học và công nghệ.

Ví dụ: Schools are focusing more on Science and Technology to prepare students
for the future job market.

2. Humanities subject (n): các môn nhân văn (là những môn học nghiên cứu về xã hội loài
người và văn hóa, bao gồm Literature, History, Art, Music, Philosophy, Foreign
Languages, Cultural Studies)

Ví dụ: Humanities subjects help us understand different cultures.

3. Critical thinking (n) tư duy phản biện

Ví dụ: Literature classes develop a student's critical thinking skills.

4. Creative thinking (n) khả năng sáng tạo

Ví dụ: Art is essential for fostering creative thinking in children.

5. Practical skills (n) những kĩ năng thực tế

Ví dụ: Math and Physics provide students with practical skills for engineering.

6. Economic growth (n) sự phát triển kinh tế

Ví dụ: Many people believe that investing in technology leads to better economic
growth.

7. A well-rounded education (n) một nền giáo dục toàn diện

Ví dụ: A well-rounded education should include both arts and sciences.

8. Job market (n) thị trường việc làm

Ví dụ: Subjects like coding are highly valued in today's job market.

9. To neglect their studies (v) lơ là việc học

Ví dụ: We shouldn't neglect the arts in our schools.

10. To specialize in (v) chuyên sâu (vào một lĩnh vực)

Ví dụ: Students should be encouraged to specialize in what they are passionate

about.
ACTIVITY 4: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

- GV phát tờ đề cho HS làm từng bài và chữa. Khi chữa cần nhắc lại ý nghĩa của các từ khoá và
dịch nghĩa cả câu

ACTIVITY 5: TRUE OR FALSE

- GV phát cho mỗi HS hoặc mỗi đội một bảng TRUE/ FALSE

- GV show lên màn hình 10 nhận định dưới đây để HS thảo luận và giơ bảng TRUE/ FALSE

1. FALSE: Studying humanities subjects like history and literature helps students develop
skills like critical thinking and creative thinking, which are very valuable for future
jobs in any field.
2. TRUE: Science and technology are indeed crucial for finding solutions to major global
problems.
3. FALSE: While the humanities can contribute indirectly to the economy, their main goal
is to promote cultural awareness and understanding, not primarily to drive economic
growth.
4. FALSE: Creative thinking is vital in science and engineering for developing new ideas,
designs, and innovations. It's not limited to art.
5. TRUE: Critical thinking is a fundamental skill that allows scientists to analyze data,
evaluate theories, and solve complex problems.
6. FALSE: A person working in technology benefits from understanding the humanities
because it helps them design user-friendly products and understand the social impact of
their work.
7. FALSE: A well-rounded education includes both humanities and S&T subjects to
provide a balanced set of skills and knowledge.
8. FALSE: Learning about different cultures is highly valuable. It helps with international
business, diplomacy, and effective communication in today's global job market.
9. TRUE: Practical skills from science and engineering are often seen as more important
for specific technical jobs, but soft skills are equally important for career advancement.
10. TRUE: Science and technology are widely recognized as key drivers of modern
progress and innovation.
 HUMANITIES SUBJECTS vs SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

science and technology humanities subjects critical thinking

creative thinking practical skills economic growth a well-rounded education

job market to neglect their studies to specialize in

1. Schools are investing more in programming and robotics because of their importance for
future ______.  economic growth
2. A good university program should not ______ subjects like literature and history. 
neglect
3. Arts and music can help students improve their ______ abilities.  creative thinking
4. My brother wants to ______ engineering because he loves solving problems. 
specialize in
5. In my opinion, a ______ includes both art and science, not just one.  well-rounded
education
6. Being able to communicate well is a very important ______ in any job.
7. Studying history and art can improve our ______ and help us appreciate different
traditions.
8. Schools should not ignore ______ because they teach important soft skills like empathy
and critical thinking.
9. To succeed in the modern ______, you need a mix of technical and soft skills.
10. Debating helps students develop their ______ by teaching them to analyze arguments.

Exercise 2: Match the word to the example

a. humanities 1. John is an expert in art history and

philosophy.

b. to specialize in 2. She can fix a broken computer and build

a website from scratch.

c. creative thinking 3. Don't forget to study for your history

exam; you can't just focus on science.

d. critical thinking 4. She writes poems and stories to express

her feelings.
 e. to neglect 5. My favorite part of my job is figuring
out how to solve complex issues.

f. practical skills 6. He chose to study medicine after high

school.

Exercise 3: Make sentences with at least 2 words in each sentence

Example: Our school hopes to provide a well-rounded education by not neglecting the
humanities.
ANSWER KEY:

Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành câu (Fill in the Blanks)

1. Schools are investing more in programming and robotics because of their importance for
future economic growth.
2. A good university program should not neglect subjects like literature and history.
3. Arts and music can help students improve their creative thinking abilities.
4. My brother wants to specialize in engineering because he loves solving problems.
5. In my opinion, a well-rounded education includes both art and science, not just one.
6. Being able to communicate well is a very important practical skill in any job.
7. Studying history and art can improve our cultural awareness and help us appreciate
different traditions.
8. Schools should not ignore humanities subjects because they teach important soft skills
like empathy and critical thinking.
9. To succeed in the modern job market, you need a mix of technical and soft skills.
10. Debating helps students develop their critical thinking by teaching them to analyze
arguments.

Bài tập 2: Nối từ với ví dụ (Match the Word to the Example)

1. Humanities (a): John is an expert in art history and philosophy.

2. Practical skills (f): She can fix a broken computer and build a website from scratch.
3. To neglect (e): Don't forget to study for your history exam; you can't just focus on
science.
4. Creative thinking (c): She writes poems and stories to express her feelings.
5. Critical thinking (d): My favorite part of my job is figuring out how to solve complex
issues.
6. To specialize in (b): He chose to study medicine after high school.