UNIT 7: Lesson 1 –
Getting Started
Viet Nam and
International
Organizations
Objectives
o Gain an overview of the topic Viet Nam and
international organisations
o Identify and use words and phrases related to the
topic Viet Nam and international organisations
o Identify and use comparative and superlative
adjectives.
Our mission:
Warm up – Guess the Logo
Raise your hand
Play in 2 teams
to answer
Look at the logo 1 correct answer
on the slide = 1 point
What is this
organization?
What is this
organization?
What is this
organization?
What is this
organization?
What is this
organization?
PRESENTATION
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Illustration
Definition
VOCABULARY
peacekeeping (adj)
/ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/
intended to help stop
people fighting and
prevent war or violence in
a place where this is likely
VOCABULARY
investor (n)
/ɪnˈvestə(r)/
a person or an
organization that invests
money in something
VOCABULARY
expert (adj)
/ˈekspɜːrt/
having or involving great
knowledge or skill
VOCABULARY
harm (n)
/hɑː(r)m/
damage or injury that is
caused by a person or an
event
PRACTICE
• Task 1: Listen and read.
• Task 2:Read the text again and
choose the correct answers.
• Task 3: Find words in the texts that
mean the following.
• Task 4: Complete the sentences with
the words and phrases from Task 1.
PRACTICE
1 Listen and read.
Do You Know…?
A. The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945. It is an organisation of most of the world’s
countries. Its main goal is world peace. It also works to reduce poverty and improve people’s
lives in other ways. Viet Nam joined the organisation in 1977. Since then, our country has
become more active and has participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
B. UNICEF was formed in 1946. It works in over 190 countries to help improve health and
education of children. It particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children all over
the world. UNICEF’s aim in VietNam is to protect children and make sure they are healthy,
educated and safe from harm.
PRACTICE
1 Listen and read.
Do You Know…?
C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice
and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP
works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.
D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world’s largest international economic organisation.
VietNam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high
growth level. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
PRACTICE
1 Listen and read.
Do You Know…?
C. UNDP was formed in 1965 as part of the UN. It provides technical support, expert advice
and training to help people in developing countries have a better life. In Viet Nam, UNDP
works closely with the government to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.
D. The WTO was formed in 1995. It is the world’s largest international economic organisation.
VietNam became a WTO member in 2007. Since then, our economy has achieved a high
growth level. Viet Nam has also become more attractive to foreign investors.
PRACTICE
1
2 Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
1. Which organisation was formed in 1945?
A. The UN B. UNICEF C. The WTO
2. Which organisation aims to help improve children’s health and education?
A. UNDP B. UNICEF C. The WTO
3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organisation?
A. The UN B. UNDP C. The WTO
PRACTICE
1
2 Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
1. Which organisation was formed in 1945?
A. The UN B. UNICEF C. The WTO
2. Which organisation aims to help improve children’s health and education?
A. UNDP B. UNICEF C. The WTO
3. Which of the following is the largest international economic organisation?
A. The UN B. UNDP C. The WTO
PRACTICE
3 Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.
Words Meanings
helping people stop fighting (A)
damage or injury (B)
having great knowledge (C)
people or organisations
that invest money (D)
PRACTICE
3 Find words in the texts (A, B, C, or D) that mean the following.
Words Meanings
peacekeeping helping people stop fighting (A)
harm damage or injury (B)
expert having great knowledge (C)
investors people or organisations
that invest money (D)
PRACTICE
4 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from
Task 1.
1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become __________ and has
participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
2. UNICEF particularly aims to support ___________ children all over
the world.
3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a __________ life.
4. The WTO is the world's __________ international economic
organisation.
5. Viet Nam has also become _________ to foreign investors.
PRACTICE
4 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from
Task 1.
1. Since joining the UN, Viet Nam has become MORE ACTIVE and has
participated in many UN activities including peacekeeping.
2. UNICEF particularly aims to support THE MOST DISADVANTAGED
children all over the world.
3. UNDP helps people in developing countries have a BETTER life.
4. The WTO is the world’s LARGEST international economic
organisation.
5. Viet Nam has also become MORE ATTRACTIVE to foreign investors.
WRAP UP
• Some words and phrases related
to International Organisations
• Reading for specific information
• Scanning skills
• Finish the exercises in the
workbook
THANK YOUUU!
SEE YOU NEXT LESSON!.
