Title: The Court of Future Choices
Time: 12 - 15 minutes Level: A2 - B1 (Common English)
Characters:
Judge.
Student.
Academic.
Vocational.
Ghost.
ACT 1: The Drama Begins (3 minutes)
(Sân khấu chia làm 2 bên. Thẩm phán ngồi giữa trên một chiếc ghế cao.
Học sinh đứng run rẩy ở giữa với một chồng sách khổng lồ.)
Judge: (Gõ búa mạnh) Order! Order in the court! Today is a dark day for
young An. An, tell the court your crime.
Student: Your Honor, my crime is... I don't know what to do after Grade
12! My parents want a University, my heart wants a job, and my brain...
my brain is just tired!
Judge: I see. You are accused of "Career Confusion." This is serious. I
have invited two "Educational Giants" to fight for your soul.
Stu: Please help me! I need a school with a good program, great
facilities, and... not too expensive!
Judge: Let the trial begin! Ms. Academic, you represent the University
path. Speak!
ACT 2: The Glamorous University (3 minutes)
(Ms. Academic bước ra với một chiếc máy tính bảng và phong thái cực kỳ
sang trọng.)
Ms. Academic: Your Honor, look at this student. He deserves the best.
He deserves VinUniversity or RMIT.
Stu: Why should I choose a University, Ms. Academic?
Ms. Academic: Because of the Environment! Our campus is like a 5-star
resort. We have:
Modern Facilities: High-tech labs, a library with 50,000 books, and
a stadium!
The Program: We offer Business, Technology, and Arts. Everything
is taught in English! An: But I heard the Tuition Fee is... scary? Ms.
Academic: (Cười nhẹ) Quality has a price, An. It’s about 35,000
USD. But! We have Scholarships from 50% to 100% for talented
students. Mr. Skill: (Hét lên từ phía dưới) OBJECTION! (Phản đối!)
That is a dream for rich kids, not for everyone!
ACT 3: The Practical Vocational School (3 minutes)
(Mr. Skill bước lên, vai đeo một túi đồ nghề, tay cầm một mô hình động
cơ hoặc một bản vẽ kỹ thuật.)
Judge: Mr. Skill, calm down. What is your argument?
Mr. Skill: Your Honor, An doesn't need a "castle." He needs a Skill!
Stu: What makes a vocational school special, Mr. Skill? Mr. Skill: We
focus on "Learning by Doing." * The Fee: Only 15 to 20 million VND per
year. Very cheap!
The Time: Only 2 to 3 years. You graduate faster and earn money
sooner.
Facilities: We have workshops with real machines, robots, and
engines. Not just boring books! Ms. Academic: (Mỉa mai) But do
you have a swimming pool and music clubs? Mr. Skill: We have a
football team that wins every year! And we have the "Robotics
Club." Can your business students fix a robot? I don't think so!
ACT 4: The Mystery Prophecy (3 minutes)
(Đèn sân khấu mờ dần. Nhạc rùng rợn nổi lên. Career Ghost xuất hiện,
chậm rãi và bí ẩn.)
Stu: (Sợ hãi) Who is that? Is that my future boss?
Career Ghost: I am the Ghost of 2030. I see the Job Opportunities!
Judge: Ghost, tell us! What happens to these students after graduation?
Career Ghost: (Nhìn vào quả cầu thủy tinh)
I see the University students... They are Managers, CEOs, and
Researchers in big companies like Google or VinFast. They have
high salaries but high stress!
I see the Vocational students... They are Master Technicians,
Electricians, and Designers. They are the "backbone" of the
country. They never worry about unemployment because
everyone needs their skills! An: So... both paths lead to a job?
Career Ghost: Correct. But remember... "The tool doesn't matter
if the worker is lazy." If you don't study hard, even a gold school
can't save you!
ACT 5: The Final Decision (3 minutes)
(Tất cả các nhân vật cùng đứng trên sân khấu, nhìn về phía An.)
Judge: An, you have heard everything.
University: High fee, long time, but high-level academic knowledge.
Vocational: Low fee, short time, but practical skills.
Stu: (Suy nghĩ một lát rồi bước ra giữa) Your Honor, I realized that there
is no "perfect" school. There is only the "right" school for me.
Stu: I love technology and I want to work with my hands quickly. So, I
choose... The Vocational Path with a plan to study more later!
Mr. Skill: (Đập tay với An) Great choice!
Ms. Academic: (Mỉm cười) I respect that. Good luck, An!
Judge: (Gõ búa) Case closed! Education is not a race. It is a journey!
All together: (Cùng nhìn về phía khán giả và nói to) Choose your path,
change your life!
Màn tranh luận (The Debate): Ở Act 2 và 3, hãy để Ms. Academic
và Mr. Skill tranh cãi nhiều hơn. Ví dụ: Ms. Academic khoe về
"canteen có đồ ăn Tây", Mr. Skill khoe về "xưởng cơ khí có máy in
3D".
Tương tác với khán giả: Thẩm phán có thể quay xuống hỏi khán
giả: "What do you think? University or Vocational school?" để câu
giờ và tăng không khí.
Hành động (Acting): Hãy để Career Ghost di chuyển quanh sân
khấu một cách bí ẩn, chạm vào vai từng người. An nên thể hiện sự
bối rối rõ rệt (vò đầu bứt tai, cầm sách rơi vãi).