Nowadays, it is rare to find a language class that does not use some form of technology. In recent years, technology has been used to both assist and enhance language learning. English teachers in Vietnam have incorporated various forms of technology to support their teaching. Some technology tools enable teachers to differentiate instruction and adapt classroom activities and homework assignments, thus enhancing the language learning experience. Distance learning programs can enable language educators to expand language-learning opportunities to all students, regardless of where they live, the human and material resources available to them, or their language background and needs. Further, English teachers can engage students in the learning process, provide authentic examples of the target culture, and even connect their classrooms in Vietnam to classrooms in other countries where English is spoken. The effectiveness of any technological tool depends on the knowledge and expertise of the qualified language teachers, so Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam has organized thousands of IT classrooms throughout the country to enhance technology skills for English teachers. <5> Technology continues to grow in importance as a tool to assist teachers of foreign languages in facilitating and mediating language learning for their students and all the teachers are trying to make sure that students will acquire a second language more effectively with the help of technology.
4. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Natural disasters in Japan.
B. There are no language classes that does not use technology
C. A new form of distance learning programs
D. Role of technology in language learning
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There is no relation between technological tool and the knowledge of the teachers.
B. Technology is becoming more important as a tool to assist teachers of foreign languages.
C. There are thousands of IT classrooms have been organized for English teachers throughout Vietnam.
D. Students can learn foreign languages from distance with the help of technology.
6. Why has Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam organized IT classrooms throughout the country?
A. Because they want to expand language-learning opportunities to all students.
B. Because they want to improve technology skills for English teachers.
C. Because they want to engage students in the learning process.
D. Because they want to differentiate instruction and adapt classroom activities.
7. What does the word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to?
A. The teachers
B. The students
C. The educators
D. The technology skills
8. Which of the following can replace the word "enable" in paragraph 2?
A. allow
B. prepare
C. bring
D. enhance