Task 1. Work in groups/pairs. Discuss the questions. (Làm việc theo nhóm / cặp. Thảo luận các câu hỏi.)
1. A horoscope is a prediction of a person's future based on the position of the stars and planets. Do you read your horoscope? Why / Why not?
2. Why do you think some people are interested in their horoscope?
Đáp án:
1. Yes, I do because I’m curious about what my horoscope says about my characteristics.
2. Because it is true to some extent and people always want to know something about the future.
Task 2. Finding your star sign
Look at the star signs below. Which one is yours? Find other students in your class who were born under the same star sign as you. Do you have anything in common? (Tìm cung của bạn: Nhìn vào cung hoàng đạo dưới đây. Cái nào là của bạn? Tìm các bạn khác trong lớp của bạn, những người được sinh ra dưới chòm sao giống như bạn. Các bạn có điểm gì chung?)
Đáp án:
I and My were born on 7th September. We are Virgo and both of us like order, organization, and perfection.
Task 3 Read about your star sign personality. What do you think about the description? Work with the students born under the same star and compare yourself with others. Share with the whole class. (Đọc về cá tính chòm sao của bạn. Bạn nghĩ gì về mô tả này? Làm việc với các bạn sinh ra dưới cùng một chòm sao và so sánh mình với người khác. Chia sẻ với cả lớp.)
1. Aries people (born from 21st March to 19th April) have a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and strong will. They like challenges and always pursue their plans with determination. They are creative and ambitious.
2. Taurus people (born from 20th April to 20th May) are quiet, patient and relaxed. They are gentle and charming, have a good sense of humor, and enjoy a simple and healthy lifestyle.
3. Gemini people (born from 21st May to 21st June) are clever and adapt easily. They learn quickly and communicate well with people. However, they tend to be rebellious.
4. Cancer people (born from 22nd June to 22nd July) are sensitive and gentle and like to dream. They have a great imagination and a very good memory. They are also good at saving and looking after their money.
5. Leo people (born from 23rd July to 22nd August) are very ambitious, organized and controlling. Leos often need to be admired as they aim for the top. They have a strong body and love entertainment, sports and other activities.
6. Virgo people (born from 23rd August to 22nd September) like order, organization, and perfection. They are always willing to help and are not afraid of hard work. They are modest and shy and don't like to be the center of everybody's attention.
7. Libra people (born from 23rd September to 23rd October) love justice, balance, and harmony. However, they can be too easygoing and sometimes do not take work too seriously.
8. Scorpio people (born from 24th October to 21st November) have a lot of passion, strong feelings and will power. They are idealistic, but sometimes difficult to control. They are also good at keeping secrets.
9. Sagittarius people (born from 22nd November to 21st December) are independent, optimistic and outgoing. They love to travel, explore foreign places and discover. Freedom is very important for them.
10. Capricorn people (born from 22nd December to 19th January) are ambitious, logical, and intelligent. They have strong will power and patience to reach their goals and succeed. Sometimes, they seem distant, insensitive and closed to the ideas of others.
11. Aquarius people (born from 20th January to 18th February) are creative and independent and prefer the freedom to do their own thing, instead of organized or planned work. They are friendly and make a lot of friends, and are always ready to help someone in need.
12. Pisces people (born from 19th February to 20th March) are very emotional, sensitive, and caring for people in pain. They can be idealistic and unable to tell the difference between reality and imagination.
Đáp án:
Aquarius people (born from 20th January to 18th February) are creative and independent and prefer the freedom to do their own thing, instead of organized or planned work. They are friendly and make a lot of friends, and are always ready to help someone in need.
→ The description is true about myself.