Sáng kiến kinh nghiệm An application of task - Based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range

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1. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range A. domestic B. household C. home D. family 28. She is interested in teaching because she loves working with children. a. semester b. communication c. work d. profession 29. Let me give you a little about the president of the company. a. specialization b. concentration c. background d. degree 30. There is no explanation for what happened. a. scientist b. scientific c. scientifically d. since Choose the words or phrases that best complete this passage. Conservation is the (31) . and preservation of natural resources, so that they can continue to be used and enjoyed. In the past, most people believed that the world's (32) could never be used up. Today, we know that is not true. An important part of conservation is the (33) of waste - waste of forests, soil, wild-life, minerals and human lives. As important is the fight against pollution of our (34) , in particular, the dirtying and poisoning of air and water. Conservation is also concerned with the reclaiming of land by (35) deserts, draining swamps or pushing back the sea. 31.a. destruction b. safeguarding c. prevention d. damage 32.a. resources b. supplies c. gases d. property 33.a. circulation b. preservation c. prevention d. defense 34.a. neighborhood b. surroundings c. environment d. Earth 35.a. widening b. using c. irrigating d. preserving 33
2. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range Post-Test ( Time: 45 minutes) Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. environment B. fertilizer C. editor D. scientist 2. A. disposal B. inorganic C. chemical D. natural 3. A. reduction B. pollution C. solution D. conclusion 4. A. Consume B. rinse C. resource D. Organise 5. A. Diverse B. Ritual C. Bridesmaid D. Decisive Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the others. 6. A. fertilizer B. ecosystem C. agriculture D. environment 7. A.machinery B. independent C.preservation D.conservation 8. A. psychological B. environmental C. biological D. deforestation 9. A. atmosphere B. influence C. contaminate D. instrument 10. A. deplete B. preserve C. sewage D. pollute Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. 11. Since the appearance of electronic devices, lessons have become more and more ___ and effective. A. enjoyable B. disruptive C. accessible D. inappropriate 12. The phrase “___ natives” refers to people who are familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. A. device B. portable C. electronic D. digital 13. Burning garbage dangerous gases to the environment, and this may lead to global warming. A. throws B. sends C.emits D. rejects 14. Intensive pesticide and fertilizer sprays used in agriculture have resulted in the serious of water, soil and land. A. protection B. pollution C. deforestation D. consumption 15. A man who is getting married or about to get married is a ___. A. bride B. bridegroom C. bridesmaid D. best man 16. A___ is a ceremony at which two people are married to each other. A. reception B. banquet C. wedding D. proposal 34
3. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range 17. The bride may have one or more __who keep the bride calm, help her get ready and look after her dress. A. bridegroom B. bridesmaids C. best men D. fiancé 18. Digital lessons are available in a variety of webpages and they can be freely ___and stored in your computers. A. uploaded B. downloaded C. printed D. distracted 19. Personal electronic devices which ___students from their class work are banned in most schools. A. benefit B. protect C. distract D. submit 20. Thanks to the Internet, students can look ___new words in online dictionaries. A. in B. on C. at D. up 21. The ___ rate of students in high schools is said to increases sharply this year. A. equality B. gender C. discrimination D. enrolment 22. We must solve the problem of air poluttion immediately for the of the people living in this place. A. role B. side C. sake D. ritual 23. Now, if you’d all please raise your glasses, I’d like to make a to the bride and groom. A. toast B. heat C. roast D. bake Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words/phrases that are CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words/phrases. 24 . “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning”. “Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.” A. extremely happy B. extremely dazed C. very exhausted D. very proud 25. Discharging chemical pollutants into the environment is a cruel action to the environment as well as the future generation. A. Releasing B. Filling C. Making D. Adding 26. The area is roped off because the water is seriously polluted. A. contaminated B. disappeared C. purified D. endangered 27. There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films. 35
4. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 28. As a sociable boy, Nam enjoys spending his free time going out with friends. A. mischievous B. outgoingC. caringD. shy 29. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend. A. driven awayB. deceived deliberately C. given a liftD. treated with sincerity 30. The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month A. protect B. eliminate C. pollute D. contaminate 31. The farmers removed some underdeveloped trees to improve the growth of rest A. eliminated B. fertilized C. planted D. transferred Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the list. services growth result increase potential opportunities care progress policies concerns A lot of (32) with women’s rights has been made in Korea, but there are still some misunderstandings and prejudices that are blocking gender equality. The first misunderstanding is the idea that if women gain more (33) , men will lose out. This is not accurate: gender equality does not harm men, but it allows women, who make up half the world’s population, to achieve their full (34) .Men and women should develop together, and this would help overcome the low (35) and secure sustainable development. The second misunderstanding is that childcare and housework are jobs for women, and that work-life balance issues are female (36) . It was true in the past: women took (37) of housework and childcare, and men financially supported their families. The Korean government is carrying out various (38) to support work-life balance, including a(n) (39) in the number of daycare centers and a system for childcare leave. But here is the third misunderstanding: people think that by using these (40) , they are creating difficulty for their employers and colleagues. 36
5. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range APPENDIX 2 - QUESTIONNAIRE Dear students, I am Dung, I am conducting a research on Task-Based Approach in Tiếng Anh 10 The aim of this questionnaire is to investigate your attitudes towards the use of Task-Based Approach after several weeks of using this approach in learning, and how Task-Based Approach improved your learning skills, as well as how Task- Based Approach helped you develop your vocabulary skills. Please take a few minutes to respond to the questionnaire below. I am happy to get your sincere sharing because there is no right or wrong answer. All the information you provide will be useful for my research and will be kept completely confidential. PERSONAL INFORMATION 1. Your age: 2. Gender: □ Female□ Male 3. Beginning to learn English: □ 1-5 years□ 6-10 years□ over 10 years 4. Beginning to study with the new text book series: □ 1-2years□ 3- 5years 5. Ready for the interview after the questionnaire: □ over 5 years□ yes□ no QUESTIONAIRE ITEMS 37
6. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range Part 1: Please indicate your attitude toward Task-Based Approach in “Tiếng Anh 10 – tập 1, 2” by ticking the appropriate column. No Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Disagree agree 1.1 I am interested in working on tasks in a group. 1.2 I am interested in the topics of tasks. 1.3 I am interested in performing a task in a real-life situation. 1.4 I am interested in showing my tasks in front of the class and receive feedback from teacher and other students. 1.5 Task activities are important in this curriculum. Part 2: Please indicate your evaluation of the benefits of TBLT in “Tiếng Anh 10 – tập 1, 2” by ticking the appropriate column. 38
7. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range Strongly Strongly No Items Disagree Neutral Agree disagree agree My vocabulary range is getting better. I can remember more 2.1 words after doing tasks I can make simple sentences and 2.2 communicate with friends using targeted words I produce more accurate words in the context and can use the words 2.3 in the unit to express my opinion. I can recall known words, learn more new 2.4 words and use them more appropriately. Task-Based Approach helps me enhance my other English Skills (reading, 2.5 listening , and writing). 39
8. An application of task - based language teaching to improve 10th graders’ vocabulary range Task-Based Approach helped me develop complex skills 2.6 (technology skill, problem solving skill and collaborating skill). Task-Based Approach helped me become a more independent 2.7 learner. Task-Based Approach helped me get more confidence In vocabulary 2.8 in front of the audience. Task-Based Approach helped me develop 2.9 critical thinking and my creativity. Thanks for your cooperation! 40