Shadowing Practice: Unit 1 Life stories we admire - Tiếng anh 12 Global Success - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 1.
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Life Stories We Admire.
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Page 8.
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Getting Started.
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The Diary of Dung Thuy Tram.
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Activity 1.
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Listen and Read.
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Hi Nam, your book must be very interesting.
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What are you reading?
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I'm reading a really good book in English called Last Night I Dreamed of Peace, the diary of Dang Thuy Tram.
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Dang Thuy Tram, who is she?
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She was born in Hue in 1942.
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She studied medicine in Hanoi and volunteered to join the army at the age of 24,
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working as a surgeon during the resistance war against the US.
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That's when she started her diary, isn't it?
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Yes, she wrote her diary while she was working in a field hospital in Quang Nhai province.
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The diary contains personal accounts of her experiences during the war and shows her love for her family and country.
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Wow, it sounds interesting.
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Is she still alive?
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Unfortunately, she was killed by the enemy while she was doing her duty in the jungle in Guangnai province.
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She was only 27 then.
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Oh, that's really sad.
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But how did people find her diary?
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An American soldier found it and saved it from being burnt.
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Then, more than 30 years after Tram's death, a copy was returned to her mother.
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The diary was published in Vietnam in 2005.
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It has also been translated into several other languages.
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That's amazing!
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Now she is considered a national hero for devoting her youth and whole life to saving other people's lives in the war.
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Can you lend me the book when you finish reading it?
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I'd like to read it myself.
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Sure.
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Page 9.
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Language.
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Pronunciation.
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Diphthongs A and O.
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Activity 1.
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Listen and repeat.
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Then practice saying the words.
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A. Age.
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Saved.
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Translated.
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Against.
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O. Soldier.
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Wrote.
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Hero.
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Shows.
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Page 9.
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Language.
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Pronunciation.
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Diphthongs A and O.
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Activity 2.
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Work in pairs.
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Underline the words that contain the A and O sounds.
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Listen and check, then practice reading the whole text aloud.
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In the first year when The Diary of Dan Tui Tram was published, more than 300,000 copies were sold.
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The book was also translated into more than 16 different languages.
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A film based on the diary was made in 2009.
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Its name is Don't Burn.
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Page 15.
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Listening.
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the father of Mickey Mouse.
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Activity 2.
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Listen to a talk about Walt Disney's life.
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Number the events in the order they are mentioned.
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Walt Disney was one of the most admired people in the film industry.
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Many of the films created by his company are very popular with both children and adults.
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However, success did not come early for Disney.
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When he set up his own film company, it was not very profitable, so Disney chose to move to Hollywood to start a new career.
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There, he developed a character based on a pet mouse he once had, under the name of Mickey Mouse.
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He even gave the mouse his own voice.
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Soon, Mickey Mouse became the world's most popular cartoon character, and Disney was very popular worldwide.
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But Disney did not stop there.
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He went on to produce his first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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The film became a huge success, earning more than $400 million since its release and eight Oscars, the top award in the film industry.
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Throughout his career, Disney won or received 26 Oscars, a record in history.
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Besides making films, Disney was also the creator of the first Disneyland theme park, which opened in 1955.
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Nowadays, there are 12 Disney parks around the world where people can meet Disney cartoon characters
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and see live shows of their magical stories.
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After his death, the Walt Disney Studios continued to make high-quality live-action and animated films such as The Little Mermaid,
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Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King.
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These films continue to inspire both adults and children to follow their dreams.
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Page 15.
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Listening.
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The father of Mickey Mouse.
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Activity 3.
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Listen to the talk again.
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Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
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Walt Disney was one of the most admired people in the film industry.
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Many of the films created by his company are very popular with both children and adults.
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However, success did not come early for Disney.
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When he set up his own film company, it was not very profitable, so Disney chose to move to Hollywood to start a new career.
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There, he developed a character based on a pet mouse he once had, under the name of Mickey Mouse.
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He even gave the mouse his own voice.
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Soon, Mickey Mouse became the world's most popular cartoon character, and Disney was very popular worldwide.
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But Disney did not stop there.
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He went on to produce his first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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The film became a huge success, earning more than $400 million since its release and eight Oscars, the top award in the film industry.
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Throughout his career, Disney won or received 26 Oscars, a record in history.
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Besides making films, Disney was also the creator of the first Disneyland theme park, which opened in 1955.
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Nowadays, there are 12 Disney parks around the world where people can meet Disney cartoon characters
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and see live shows of their magical stories.
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After his death, the Walt Disney Studios continued to make high-quality live-action and animated films,
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such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King.
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His films continue to inspire both adults and children to follow their dreams.
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Unit 1.
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Life stories we admire.
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Page 16.
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Communication and culture.
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CLIL.
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Everyday English.
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Expressing pleasure and responding to it.
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Activity 1.
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Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box, then practice them in pairs.
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1. I'm on top of the world.
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I've just learnt that my poem about Vietnam's national heroes has won the first prize in the poetry competition for teenagers.
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I'm so happy for you.
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It's a very inspiring poem.
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2. I took part in a public speaking event and gave a talk about Steve Jobs' innovations in technology.
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It was such a pleasure to be among so many talented speakers.
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They invited me to give another presentation.
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That's fantastic.
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I've always thought you're a great speaker.
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Looking Back Pronunciation
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Underline the words that contain the A sound and circle the ones with the O sound in the sentences below.
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Then listen and check.
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Practice saying these sentences in pairs.
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1. Cleopatra VII, a queen of ancient Egypt, was famous for her beauty.
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2. I love Disney animated films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Little Mermaid.
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3. Bo Thi Cao attacked some French soldiers when she was only 14.
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4. Steve Jobs passed away when he was only 56 years old.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, we explore the inspiring life story of Dang Thuy Tram, a young surgeon whose diary from the Vietnam War offers profound insights into her commitment to her country and humanity. As you listen and read, you will practice your English language skills by engaging with authentic materials that enhance comprehension and vocabulary. We will focus on key vocabulary, pronunciation, and the shadowing technique to improve your speaking fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Diary - a personal record of thoughts and experiences
  • Surgeon - a medical doctor who performs surgery
  • Resistance - the act of fighting against an opposing force
  • National hero - a person admired for their contributions to the nation, often through bravery
  • Volunteer - someone who offers their services willingly without pay
  • Published - making written material available to the public
  • Translate - to express the meaning of words in another language
  • Experiences - the knowledge gained through personal involvement in events

Practice Tips

As you engage with the material in this lesson, consider utilizing the shadowing technique to enhance your speaking skills. This method involves listening to the dialogue and simultaneously repeating what you hear, which helps with pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. Pay close attention to the speed of the speaker in the transcript; they deliver emotions and phrases in a natural flow. Try to replicate this flow when practicing.

To make the most of your shadowing practice, you can use a shadowing app or visit a shadowing site that provides audio resources. Repeat key phrases like "I had a dream" and "she was only 27" to master emotional delivery. Practicing with the phrases from the lesson, especially those like "personal accounts" and "love for her family," can refine your ability to convey thoughts and feelings clearly.

Lastly, incorporate shadow speak into your daily routine by setting aside a few minutes each day to practice the vocabulary in different contexts. This method will not only enhance your pronunciation but also deepen your understanding of the narrative and themes of bravery highlighted in Dang Thuy Tram's story.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.