GALEC 1: “TRAFFIC JAM IN HANOI” WORKSHOP 10/6/2012

by **oldest** Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:35 am

15:00 Sunday, June 10
enci english Center, 76 Giai
Phong St., Hanoi
Traffic in Hanoi

I. Warm-up game:
Statues
All players move about while music is playing. As soon as the music stops, everyone must “freeze” in the positions they are, like statues. The person who moves last is eliminated from that round. To make the game more difficult, the players can be told what movements they should do while the music is playing.

II. Free talk

A. Synonyms match[b]:

Match the following synonyms about traffic jam

1.	motorists	a.	mayhem
2	gridlock	b.	anger
3.	chaos	c.	richer
4.	tensions	d.	protests
5.	wealthier	e.	jam
6.	patient	f.	stroll
7.	wander	g.	nerves
8.	complaints	h.	drivers
9.	frustration	i.	until the cows come home
10.	forever	j.	calm

B. Discuss in pairs:

1. What do you think about current traffic situation in Hanoi ?

2. What troubles do you usually face when hitting the road?

3. What do you do when you’re stuck in traffic?

4. Should the government do anything?

5. Describe your emotions when you are stuck in traffic?

6. Should the government stop locals from making money out of
the stranded motorists?

III. Group work
Debate:
Topic :Recently, Minister Dinh La Thang has imposed many new approaches to better current traffic situation. Do u agree or disagree with this new policy?
Separate GALEC into 2 sides : 1 is for and 1 is against. After 5 minutes for preparation, members of each side
will try to protect their side’s point of view by asserting their own reasons. Every member should participate in this debate, and raise their voice.

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