Y_Unite4_Lesson-15-1

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

rank as
shortage
severe
be able to
manufacturing
grow up
year-on-year
right to

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

High-income economy
Singapore is an island city-state located in southern Malaysia which is ranked as one of the world’s most competitive economies. However, 50 years ago, the country was a low-income economy that faced severe unemployment, poor buildings, and a housing shortage. Still, it was able to rapidly develop into a high-income economy after independence. The country has a gross national income of $52,530 per capita as of the year 2017, one of the highest in the world.
The main reason for their economic growth was the manufacturing industry. Singapore reached full employment and was ranked the same as Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan in the early days of the 1970s. The manufacturing and services industry has remained to be the main factor of the country’s high value-added economy.
In 2018, the overall growth of the county’s economy was 3.2%. The electronics and precision engineering sectors are still the main keys to economic growth. Meanwhile, the services sector also grew 6% each year, particularly the information and communication sector. In addition to that, the finance and insurance industries also grew by 5.9% year-on-year.
The World Bank Human Capital Index ranks Singapore as the best country in the world in human capital development. This means that children born today and over the next few years in Singapore would be 88% productive when they grow up provided that they will be given the right to proper education and health benefits.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What is Singapore?
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2. How was Singapore 50 years ago?
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3. What is the main reason for their economic growth?
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4. What happened in the early days of the 1970s?
Answer:
5. What will happen to children born today and over the next few years in Singapore?
Answer:
PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

severe
be

able to
year-on-year
grow up
right to
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Sample Question:
 Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
 I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used in communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3

You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_4

1. It is expensive to live in other countries. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. All people should study economics. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
3. Third-world countries should learn from Singapore. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think economics is an interesting school subject?
Answer:
2. Do you think the cost of living in your country is too expensive?
Answer:
3. Do you agree that the high-rate of unemployment affects one’s economy?
Answer:
4. Do you think your country is a high-income economy?
Answer:
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4