1. Work in pairs. Which of the following do you think UNICEF does to support Viet Nam's education?
a. Providing opportunities for all children to attend school and learn
b. Finding jobs for out-of-school children
c. Giving disadvantaged teenagers a chance to continue their education
d. Helping teenagers learn necessary skills for the job market
Answer:
a, c, d
2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.
Answer:
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. c
3. Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. What does UNICEF particularly aim to do for children in Viet Nam?
2. Which programme helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education?
3. Which programme supports disabled teenagers?
4. What is the aim of the Improving Learning Achievements programme?
Answer:
1. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed.
2. Education for Disadvantaged Young People
3. Education for Disadvantaged Young People
4. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future.
4. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the UNICEF's education programmes mentioned in the text do you think can be the most useful for your local community? Why?
Answer:
The "Improving Learning Achievements" programme because its aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future so that when they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.