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① Adding more information :

-
as well as

another reason is

Moreover ,

Additionally ,

Furthermore ,

Similarly ,

② Time phrases :

1
Nowadays these
days
-

In the past 1 Years 1 When I was


ago younger
-

-
At that time

③ Expressing ideas :

According to me ,

From of
my point
view ,
-

It that
I appears
seems to
-

me

I imagine
-

I I believe
suppose =

② Causes and solution :

The main reason is

It
-

was caused
by
-

Owing to t N l V -

ing
I the best to deal with this
problem
-

suppose way is . . .

I reckon the
only answer is to
-

⑤ Giving example & explanation :

To paraphrase I illustrate
-

What I mean is

As I was
saying
-

⑤ Contrasting & concessions :

-
Differ from

On the
contrary
-

Alternatively ,

⑥ Comparing :

Similar to

In the same
way
-

At the same time


expressing partial agreement :

-
More or less ,

Up to a
point
-
To some extent

② Showing effect :

Consequently ,

Therefore ,
-
For this reason ,

③ Expressing condition :

In case

Provided that

Expressing certainty :

Undoubtedly
-

No doubt

Certainly I
Definitely
-

Generalizing
Generally speaking
-

On the whole
-

As a rule
For the most
part
-

Basically
⑦ Conclusion :

-
All in all

Ell things considered


-

In short ,

To
up
-

wrap ,

⑦ Interested in :

'
-

I m keen on l fond of . . .

It 1 because
Something appeals to
-

me . . .

-
I'm all about . .
.

① Disagreement :

That's not
always true
-

That's of however
one
way looking at it
-

, .
. .

It's the thought that counts

Expressing facts :

I'm convinced ,
. . .

There's other that


no
way . . .

④ Adverb t
Adjective :

Speaking part incredibly 1 & 2 :


, amazingly awesomely fabulously
, ,
.

All Lt ) tremendously
:

L )
-

shockingly .
pa
-

u .

games are popular in your


I What ?
.

country
-

Consider sports as
games
Young generation football
-

-
The elder : chess
2 .
Do
you play any games ?
-

Used to
play badminton ,
now
yoga
Sometimes play boardgames with friends
-

3 How do
. people learn to play games in your country ?
Children are computer literate from a really
young age
-
-


They teach to each others I their parents
games .

4 Do .

you
think it is
important for people to
play games
?

-
No
Research built up intelligence creativity K it's not vital life
game a
part in our
-

:
, .

A means of entertainment no more no less .


Vocabulary :

bargain hunting
-

shopping spree :
go shopping at
many
stores in one
trip
Cto ) shop around
go to different
shops to
compare the price before buying
-

: .

high street name : famous store .

Chol be on
tight budget
a :
trong tinh
[Link]
-

( to )
shop until sci'm tha
you drop mu a
ga
-

slash the
-
Cto )
price : d-a.i ha
.
gia a
big sale
-
Cto )
snap up a
bargain :
buy Sth quickly because it's
cheap or it's
exactly what
want
you .

window (n )
shopping
-

phong phoim
'

office eto vein


stationery supplies :
-

commodities =
products .

whale of amount of
a a
great
-

(a whale of much )
time :
enjoy yourself very
colossal l ka lost 1 huge giant
'
-

:
,

return and
exchange policies
-

traditional retailer 1 physical


-

.
shop

fPa
-

Who does most of the


shopping your household
t . in ?
Mom ( most of the time )
buy groceries
-

Go
shopping together as a
family ( sometimes )
-

2 What kind of shopping do like


doing ?
.

you
-

Shopaholic keen on ,
fashion
-

Enjoy shopping for clothes at the store


-

For other stuffs ,


no need to
try on →
shop online ( convenient )
3 Is
.

shopping a
popular activities in your country ?
-

Yes ,
quite preferable
free time ( at the weekend after work )
Tend go shopping in their
-

to ,

Many large shopping malls ,


store : crowded with people in
big sale season,

What of like best


4 .

types shops do
teenager in
your country ?
-

Depend on their interest

Shopping preferences of
teenagers in VN : varied (
shop for books clothes , office
-

supplies gadgets , . .
. I

5 How do feel about ?


.

you shopping
-
Not
exaggerating that I'm addiled to shopping especially,
clothes .

Go
bargain hunting in the sales or
go on a
shopping spree
-

Accompany mom
-

: .

6. Do like
you shopping on the Internet ?
A of choices with click
variety just a
-

,
.

Easier to
shop around .

Quicker than till have time to


waiting you go
out
-

kind of
7. What
thing do you buy online ?
-

Most everyday products ( presents stationery , ,


even clothes )
1-Part
-

Describe street market which


1 .
an
open
-
air or
you enjoy visiting :

Chatuchak Weekend Market -


Thailand

Open sat & Sun only destination


on
prime
-

Massive stalls and stores


are
A whale of )
products r available ( handicraft clothes, souvenirs
-

,
. . .

The most colossal weekend market in Thailand


Attract
huge number of tourists 1 year
a
-

Enjoy spend hours wandering


:

spitable sellers bargain the prices →



encourage customer to try & buy .

the hustle and bustle


-

Reasonable or even
cheap prices .

Ap per tiring traditional street food .

2. Describe favourite
your shop :

where it is ?
What it sells ?
How often there ?
you go
and explain why you
think it is a good shop .

Hobby browsing shops selling


: clothes
Several stores in town most
preferable Ivy Moda
-

:
,
.

Local brand of their collection


-
suit
my style in most .

Goods expensive but top


are
quality
-

Loyal customer for 2


years → gold membership card → 20% discount for
each
receipt .

abetter fastest the


customer service
\
receive news
every month
compared to
- -

offer
helpful shop assistant .

average .

knowledgeable with
'
-

Shop assistant :

\ up
to the minute -
- -
trends

useful advice
-

slash the price almost every 3 months


-

Small discount each month


l month
-

My mother and I visit the store once or twice . . even just for window
shopping .
& website
Fan
page →
easily purchase products online
-

-
Deliver good
the in care full package
'
That's why they the competitive market
re so out
standing in
-

Recommend Moda for all


my friends
Ivy
1-Part
-

shopping at markets :

1 Do people to markets that sell things like food clothes


in
your country enjoy going open air or
-

old ?
or objects ? Which type of market is more
popular Why ?

Open air street market


part of V Nese tradition for centuries
-

-
or a : ,

products
Various choices commodities ; affordable
prices
-

Food ,
fruits & vegetables much fresher .

Bargain the
prices .

I Do you think markets are


.
more suitable places for selling certain
types of
things ? Why ?
for
Agree i markets partly f
suitable places selling
-

not
just goods → all kind
certain types of .

from
-

Convenient ,
not realistic : consumers travel
places to places for different things
-

Ensure
buyers get the fair market prices ( bargain ) → a healthy & competitive
market .

3 Do think
people feel the about at market older
.

you young same


shopping as
people?
Why ?
No people rarely shopping at markets
-

young go

§ find it not

prefer luxurious shopping


comfortable ,
time

environment
-

consuming
,
don't
and

like
frustrating affair
bargaining
.

for malls
opt supermarkets shopping , .

-
Old
people \ -

save
money
l their traditional belief and lifestyles )
the value of tend to products from different sellers
get things , compare a

shopping in
general :

I .
What do you think advantages of buying things from shops rather than markets :
are the
-

Purchasing things from shops out weights from the market :

Convenient & comfortable well organized items need to search


extensively no

g-
-

\
:
, .

weather : not a matter ( heat from sun ,


cold , rain . . .
I

Products remain well -

preserved ,
better
quality 1 condition ( Ex : cosmetic ,
food . . .
)
Fixed prices ( no bargain )
I How does
.

advertising influence what people choose to buy ? Is this true for


everyone ?
Easily swayed by advertisements tricks frequent adverts on different media
-

y
.

celebrity endorsement .

Ex : famous brand → tend to that products


a
singer represents for a product I purchase
-

look the as her famous and beautiful C normal human


psychology )
" "

same ,
.
-

Not true for -

different interests taste , preference judgement


everyone \ ,
.

not rely on advertisements ,


based on real life experiences,
-

recommendation .

3 Do live have affected


.

you
think that
any
recent
changes in the
way people general
shopping habits ? ?
Why Online shopping sites lapplications
Absolutely
-

p I'm also a big fan of Shope


-

Development of technology →
shopping online ( Ex :
shop ee
,
Amazon
witnessing an increase

&
" "
before
→ no more
touching feeling products purchasing it .
in the number of customers)

Fond of famous brand , price doesn't matter → want to feel more luxurious and stylish
than the
" "

average .

h .
Do
you agree or
disagree that women spend more time
shopping than men ?
-

Yes to some extent


Women do most of the
shopping ( groceries → children 's clothes ,
even their husband 's
clothes I because their hate
,
man
shopping
Spend longer looking for what they want 1 shopping around .


Shopping : also a social activity with friends .

→ Men usually shop alone or with their


girl friend .

Not true for the


young generation
-

Younger more fashionable


teenagers

men
,

hit the themselves



Willing to
shop .

like to dress to
impress prefer high street
→ names
,

Financial from

support parents

5 Do .

people generally prefer to


buy products from their own or from other countries ?

It from
very much
to
varies
person person
-

-
In terms of food ,
some
people choose to
buy meat & vegetables from an
organic
farm
shop cheaper due to low cost
transporting
( market
or → on

fresher

prefer to go to
-

Other the
supermarkets → believe that
they offer
high quality goods
food little choice but
Most goods other than to
buy foreign import → most
-

things in the shop come from abroad .

Aware that their countries are not


competent at
producing specific kind of
-

commodities .
( For ex : rice )
6 .

Why do
you
think some
people purchase things that
they do not need ?

purchases → several reasons


unnecessary
-

Young generation like to have the latest


gadgets 1 clothes →
quickly discard old
stuff without consideration
any .

As lo want to have the


products as their friends
same
-

In some cases ,
temporary attraction or being swayed by advertisements
-


bug goods impulsively .
Vocabulary :

(all the ) mod cons :


technology at home (
washing machine ,
dishwasher . . . )
Lto ) do old
building
up
a
property to
repair an
-

. : .

( to ) get ladder buy property with


-

on the
property : to a an aim of
buying another

bigger expensive
or more one later in life
-

hall of residence = dorm : a 1


college university building where students live .

house looking
hunting : for a
property to live in
-
-

house to celebrate home


warming party party moving into a new
-

-
: a

Cto ) put down a


deposit : d-of co c
.

student digs = student accommodation


baht
'
estate I i stet l doing sad
-

close knit people


community : a
neighborhood where
helpful and
supportive
-
-
are .

hallway : hair h
lang
-

utility room :
storage room

tenant K landlord :
ngcioi then se chit nhoi
Cto ) convert Sth Sth Cto ) the form of sth
into
change
-

→ conversion (n )
-
Cto ) renovate : ( to ) restore
a stone 's throw from a
very short distance ( adj )
away
-

airy
( adj ) :
thoarig gio
-
amenities ( n ) : su!
tien nghi a home comforts
-
Cto ) refurbish : tan
trang nhoiuia .

Types of house :

detached house house that connected


: a is not
physically to another
property
-

block large building made of smaller units of


apartment up appointments
-

: a .

terraced house a house connected on both sides


by other
properties
-

: .

fully furnished that I


appointment
-
-

-
studio flat : a small flat
having one main room for
living , eating sleeping , .

penthouse : an
expensive flat
at the
top of a tall
building in a fashionable
-

of the
area
city
-
1-Pa
-

L .
Do you live in a house or an appointment ?
L house
storey
- -

10 mins
by motorbike to the centre of the town
-

Share bedroom with sis

2 Which is favourite room in house ? Why ?


.

your your
most of the time
-

Spend in bedroom .

Private world -

decorate it own
my way
\
-

my stuff
all in there
-

Includes all the mod / amenities


cons needed for
my study .

3 Is there house that ?


.

anything about
your you
would like to
change
-

Dream of having a
rooftop garden
Plant flowers ( rose
daisy )
-

,
. . .

keen on
gardening
-

Enjoy the fresh atmosphere & catch the afternoon sun

4 .
Would you like to move to a different home in the future ?
-

At the moment ,
no

In location
a
prime near
University
-

to
Easily reach
everywhere → convenient
-

5 Tell me about where live


.

you
central of Vh1
Danang city coastal city
-
- -

tourist attractions ( Banta Hills


Famous for
gorgeous beach Hot
Spring Park )
-

:
,
,
.

,
. .

9
bridges
6 How long have live there ?
.

you
-

Was born & raised in DN


The most worth
living city in Vh1
[ hospitable
citizens
-
-

\ appetizing
stunning scenery
cuisine

7 What sort of accommodation would most like to live in ?


.

you
-
Villa -

vintage ,
floral pattern
( daisies
-

Big backyard garden ,


roses ,
sunflowers . . .
I

Rooftop swimming pool


-

A stone 's throw from the coast


away
-

afford be
If I can it I must
rolling in it
-

, .
What kind of accommodation do
8 . most
people live in your city ?
-
Unlike HCM C l Hanoi ,
people in Dnl prefer to live in terraced housed -

narrow front yard



Easy to
get on well with neighbors
9 .
Do
you prefer living in a house or a flat?
house
Definitely opt for
I
much more comfortable restriction no botheration
-

a : no , .

don't need to be of
housing society 1 hall of
a
part
residence → no
responsibility towards others .

10 Which room does family spend most of the time in ?


.

your
-

Spacious dining room

Our family routine : eat meals together ,


a
thing we cannot
go a day without
Love around the table harmonious
spending time sharing our
day in a
atmosphere
-

Even family reunions take place in this room

behind
→ For us ,
it's the
family bonding that lies .
1-Parts
-

L Describe dream home


your
:
.

Describe my ideal
home
detached villa ( dreamt of
Since I
enjoy living in calm and
open environment → a )
-

. .
.

away from
-
A stone 's throw the coast .

Would I would like I would


prefer I want I Might I
May
Do while
catching the sunrise
deep breath of fresh air
taking a
-

yoga ,
.

Moving into the house : a


big backyard garden ( daisies roses sunflowers , ,
.
. .
) for
afternoon tea time .

available
-

Fully equipped : all the mod cons are .

Minimalism
style design ( white and wooden brown main color )
-

Really into a
cozy dining room expect it would be great place
→ a for
family
-

Cbc family always have )


gathering meal together a

-
A
spacious living with coastal view
room

3 bedroom
- -

3 different styles for all


family member .

Parents bright big


'

T window
plenty of sunrise

\
:
, ,
receive

sister 's hi for


: modern room
,
-
tech
gadgets studying
Mine floral pattern the wall comfortable sofa below the window
:
vintage one
,
on ,

We all like have blast with pool party


swimming

rooftop swimming pool a at the
-

,
d
weekend overlook the coast

can afford ,
rolling in it
-

.
1-Parts
-

t How it to find place to live in ?


.

easy is a
your country
(
sprawling city )
I , rough
a task
esp .

demand
tigh extortionate house & rental fee

price
-

A burden for low-income labor or underprivileged residents


-

Therefore : live in
primitive living condition or substandard accommodation ,
I Do think it's better to rent or to buy a
place to live in ?
.

you
-
Would rather have fixed accommodation
Be of of
something
,nth]
sense
a
owning
{ No
\
(
about rental fees each
worries mo
,
in rest in
enterprise
Decorate the house in own
my way
More
privacy
financial condition
However , it
depends on different circumstance → cannot afford or
-

jobs requirements around business trip frequently


→ move or
go on a
renting an

the best
apartment is
option
Do you agree that there
3 . is a
right age when adults should
stop living with their parents ?

Depends on different circumstances

In terms of culture if I lived I would be to


in a western
country eager move out at a
-

, ,

spoon feed their children


after 16
certain
age since Westerners
appreciate independence → not -
or 18
-

whereas in fact , I was born & raised in Asia →


problem sharing space with
family
,
no
my ,

consider this concept as a


family bonding
-

To sum
up , no
specific age must
stop living with
your parents
→ all
up
to
your
decision
4 .
What
options are available to
young couples looking for accommodation in
your country
?

High prices are deterring young people from buying houses


Other choices live with their parents ( ) → cultural conviction of
esp sow a
- -

\ live V Nese
people → take care of their
parents
often have
in their old -

advance
age
if it's
in rented accommodation to in
:
pay ,

not fully furnished another for furniture


expense
- →

5 .
In
your country ,
where do most
young people 120 -

25
years
I live ? Do
they still
parents ?
live with their
-
A variety of choices
depending on different situations .

living in rented accommodation prevalent among


: those who don't work in there

hometown → rent an
apartment ,
room to
stay in
Some stay with their work from home work their hometown reduce
parents in →
expense on
-

: ,
rent ,
take better care of
family
6 Do think better to live the centre of town outside in the ?
.

you
it is in or
country
Depends Young generation working in the
city :
prefer to
stay near their offices 1 in
-

the centre of the town


owing
to
commuting concern .

-
Some
elderly who are retired : would rather live a
peaceful life in the outskirts .

Vocabulary :

of feel connected live


a sense
community to
people in area I live around you
-

your
:

( any group )
Cto) foster human social animals
a sense of
community be are the
-

-
It takes a
village to do Sth : need effort from many people
Ex : It takes a
village to raise a child .

a
community fund
ethnic community a of people with different ancestral social , cultural
experience
group
-
: , .

of
virtual
community a network
people interacting through social media
-

: .

stand offish
unfriendly
-
-
=

catch in lost in
up
=
-

their dramas
Ex :
They are
caught up in own
family .

see them in
passing
( see
briefly )
-

vicinity ( n) : the area around a


place or where the speaker is Curing loin coin )
-

quarrel e
argument
urban aesthetic do
'
-

:
my quan this
-

treadmill : a
type of
repeated work ,
monotonous that makes
you
feel bored .

too interested in the lives of others


nosey :
-

come in
handy : useful
when
Ex : This
money
will come
'
in
handy we
go on vacation .

let alone chuia be d- ein


"

:
-

read let alone A book


Ex : Some
people never even a
newspaper, .

give someone a hand : to


help s o
-

have
-

get along like house on fire : a


really good relationship with s .
o

confide in : trust
lot of trai
go through a
ups and downs qua nhi ein
thang train
-

: .
1-Pa
-

1 .
What kind of
shops are there in
your neighborhood ?
There of bookstore bakery boutique
are mix
variety shops including grocery stores ,
-

, , ,

cafe . . .

all the
Easily access to amenities I need
-

2 .
What kind of problem are there in
your neighborhood ?
their
I
suppose is no
major problem in
my neighborhood
-

front of their house


-

Some
family put garbage cans right in .

found
[Link]
→ it

have
What do with their
.

problem people sometimes neighbors ?


-

People get into trouble with their neighbors due to a host of


thing : noise
, quarrel ,

complaint ,
issue with children , garbage . . .

In load almost from the neighbor


every weekend
case : karaoke next door
my
-

4 Do know neighbors ? How often do see I talk to neighbors ?


.

you your you your


-

Just a bit
Just
seetheminpassing
-

lead
We all have our own treadmills stressful
daily lives and
catchupin
-

family to catch lives


'
our dramas → don't have much time on our
neighbors
up
.
.

Make small talks when clean front yard 1 the


garbage
going out to
my taking out
-

5 What do think of neighbors ? Do like them ?


.

you your you


&
Most of them nice
helpful
-

are .

However we don't share our business since of them are bit


nosey
some a
-

I feel
good enough living in the with them
same
viunity
-

6 Have that did not need ?


.

you ever given away something you any more

Yes ,
I did a lot .

Donate clothes that don't fit to charitable


my me
anymore some
organization
-

At the end of school books and blank notebook 1 to


year , give away paper
-

children in
my neighborhood
local
7. Have
you
ever done
something to
help your community ?
Never , not social activities → never had chance
many
-
a .

If I had I would love to


join hands without any hesitation
-

I've always want to get closer to the


people surrounding me
-

8 Does local ? Have


you been
hold any ?
to
your
.

community ever events


1-Part
-1

1 .
Describe your neighborhood :

What are the places in your neighborhood ?


you improve your neighborhood
-
How can ?
-

How do places near


your house affect you ?

Urban where the residents to be satisfied with their environment


community seem
-

front
-

All live in terraced house with narrow


yards →
easy
to connect with their neighbors
Local mixture of different behave well and rarely have quarrel
community is a
ages
-

,
.

Hospitable & helpful → have no


difficulty adapting to a new
community when I first

moved there
About the location neighborhood place though it's
very good
is situated in a not
my
-

the centre of the


in
city .

There is host of amenities which just few from house ;


a are a
steps my
-

+ Famous bakery usually buy


:
burger for breakfast bread I (
up
the road)
A cafe often
e :
spend all morning doing assignments .

Also there high schools


-

,
are a
primary school and ,
hospitala a near
by .

-
10 mins to Helio Center & Lotte Mart .

The I like the house stone 's throw from


thing most :
my is a
away university
-

my
DN has been matter of

commuting in never
my
concern .

Like living because of lot of


interesting place hang out
-
here convenient
transport and a to

with
my
friends or
my family .

To be honest , I pleased with living neighbors this


'

in with
m
peace in
vicinity
-

my .

2 Describe that
.
an
interesting neighbor you
know :

Who is this ?
person
-

How know this


you person ?
-

what this like to do ?


person
-

interesting neighbor fortunate to have life


'

an that I in Tran best friend


m
my my
-

, , .

-
First met in an extra class hadn't talked to each other until a week later when ,
,

mooed to a new house .

So
surprised -
she was
my neighbor next door .

Since then about each other


-

,
started to
hang out and got to know more .
Soon gotalonglikehouseonfire bc at the same
we are
age
-

'
She
always energetic and
super friendly
-

Thanks to her had


difficulty adapting to
no in a new
community
-

, .

-
Also has a
good sense of humor ,
we had
many good laughs together → she knows

exactly how to cheer me up when my mood is down .

Intelligent is another out standing trait of her


-
-

Has a flair for number lot with math homework


-

crunching and helped me -

my
a .

Also share the same interests


chatting eating going to the cafe traveling keen
-
-

, : ,
, , ,

on horror films .

-
The highlight of our
friendship passed
,
the entrance exam to a
top high school in

town .

Unexpectedly ,
were in the same class ,
which has really reinforced our
relationship
-

Within 10 years , [Link] aired our bloom of


youth .

-
Now , studying Accountant in HCM C , we live far
apart but can
always count on

and confide her .

best friend like her


-

Feel so grateful to have such a


good neighbor and also a .
1-Parts
-

of the
1 .
What are some
ways people can
help others in the
community ? Which is the

?
most
important
-
A host of activities people can take
part in (
cleaning the neighborhood teaching ,

younger
children , helping the
elderly ,
donate clothes ,
money . .
.
)

No scale of for
importance community service
-

all forms
-
When it comes to helping others ,
of
help are
positive .

I Why do think some


people like to help others ?
.

you
-

They have a sense of


community
-

get good feeling when


helping others .

Able to themselves others shoes


put
'
-
in

Empathize with the unfortunate - fact : we all experience a difficult time in .


our life,
( suffer from
when we need
supports health
problems or old
age

having someone .

to help looking after themselves ,


simply exchanging small talks is
precious ?
3 . Some people say that
people help others in the community more than
they did in
the past . Do disagree ?
you agree
or

No it's quite the


opposite
-

-
Not as altruistic as they used to be ,
tend to value the individualism over

the
group → more
sceptic about a situation when people need help
of the homeless
Ex : More
wary donating giving money helping , ,

alway wonder

whether it is just made-up situation


a not or .

the first
When
coming across accident
thing they
an ,
do is not
calling the

ambulance but to record live stream it social media to


satisfy others '
,
on , curious
ing .

How do neighbors each other ?


4 .

you
think can
help
It is fact that neighbors are even
important than our relative in
many
a more
-

cases .

be the first know and


In case of
emergencies
a
good neighbor might one to
help
-

live I Ex the hospital


us since
they near us .
:
get ill I need to be taken to , you
can count on them !

Support each other not


only mentally ( sharing problems asking for their
-

our ,

advice .
.
.
) but also
financially ( raising community fund ) . .
.

5 . Do you think it is
important to have good relationship with your neighbours ? Why ?
a

Very much so .

[Link] relationship living


those next door
Maintaining a close with can
-
In fact neighbors be than your relatives
they would be
important as
-

,
can even more

the first one


you can count on in case of
emergencies ( get ill ,
have troubles 1 accident )
'

Therefore , I always willing to ight because know


m I
they would
-

return the favour .

6 Do you think
.

people today are more or less altruistic than they were in the
past ? Why ?
-

Modern people show a reluctance to l↳ to theirsurrounding .

In the
past , people helped others out of intention and were
thoughtful of other 's benefits .

However nowadays assistance is


carefully considered certain benefits whether their
help
-

:
, ,

would be put in a
place or not
wrong .
Vocabulary
{
famous
historic : or
important in
history
historical connected the
: with
studying or
representing in
past
historic
f
event event
→ an
important
historical event ! an event
happened in the past .

be of like
not one 's
cup
of tea : not the
type thing that
you
-

misleading information :
thong tin Sai le?h
mislead (r ) believe
'
that
→ : to cause so to
something s not true

[Link] the feeling &


'
of
-

patriotism : Chui
loving your country being proud of it)
-

disastrous consequences : 'm Khoei


[Link] gud tha
have good grasp of something understand
a :
something
-

cover their costs of t V IN Chitra cho


ing
-

-
: . . .

tear
apart :
separate
live abject poverty
I
in
very poor
:

(
unify v ) : to
bring together combine ,
.

Reunification

day
validity Tinh
hop phoip gia tri
-

:
,

invader : ke
'
aim bio:c
1-Pa
-
-

like
I Do .

you learning history ?


f -

Actually history is
notmycupoftea
-

In fact ,
the subject I hate the most

memorize a great amount of information & historic events → overwhelmed .

I Do think ?
.

you history is
important
History is an essential part of not only individual but also the whole nation
-

learn precious experience & lesson from


'
value our ancestors
-

Studying History → merit ,

the
past .

3 Do learn from films


you.
think
you can
really history or TV
programs ?
-
A
big yes .

documentaries visually entertaining materials


Watching is more than
reading or textbooks
-

As informative as reference books .

5 Do think the Internet is a


good place to learn history ?
.

you
-
Not all sources and websites are reliable which include misleading data 1 information
-
As long as
you
're cautious and verify the
validity of the source → Internet can be a

good place to
study ( offer audio and visual elements to
learning )
6 .
How did
you
learn History when you was young ?
-

Back in the day ,


learn through text book .

learn by heart date


every
-

event , ,
name .
. .

-
If I had had some
practical lessons ( going to the museum , watching documentaries . . . ) , I wouldn't

have been bored out of mind in class


my .

learn
person from history you would like
7 Can name who to more
.

you a

I've developed an interest in 2 historical female figures Hai Ba


Trung
-

:
.

The first two who demonstrated of feminism in me


meaning
-

Stood for the fought against invaders considered


country things that are even
-

. .
.
,

difficult tasks for men .


1-Parts
-

1. Describe a historical event that you like the most ?


?
when it
happened
-

what
happen ?
-

who the most


important people involved were ?
-

why it is
important to the history of your country ?
-

History has never been of tea since back in school those lessons were dead
my cup
-

boring .

However , one event that left a


lasting impression on me the Reunification Day
- -

th
took
place on
April 30 ,
1975 .

VN was divided into Northern and Southern parts before that day
-

At that time ,
communication were almost impossible people lived, in abject poverty ,

families were torn


apart
-

Our soldiers had fought bravely under the command of the government, with the

help and support from ordinary people .

People
-

held their breath ,


waiting for good news .
→ bursted into tears .

A significant milestone in our


history .

defeated such like America


Hardly anyone could think that we a well armed
country
-
-

-
Marked the end of the Vietnam war C lasted over 2 decades )
North and South of Vh1 after of
separation →
formally unified
many year
-

From then on , the whole


country celebrate this event as a national holiday annually
-

to commemorate the reunification and brave soldiers who Saori feed for the
people .

I Describe
.
a historical figure that
you
find the most
impressive .

-
Who is he 1 she ?

famous ?
-

Why he 1 she is

-
Do you like him 1 her ?
And briefly explain his 1 her life

Marie Curie -
Polish scientist

One of the the world


greatest in
-

woman

-
The discovery of
radioactivity and its elements claimed her 2 Nobel honors
-

She had a flair for Math and Physics with a


bright and curious mind .

She had never


stopped learning and given up her passion in science .
-

Despite many
failures and setbacks ,
she showed a
strong determination and persistence
Nobel Prize
very first
and with the corporations with her husband → won the .

About 8 later received the second Nobel prize for her own
years discovery in chemistry
-

An ideal figure for feminism first woman to win the Nobel honors twice in 2
-

different fields
I born worked hard
not was in an affluent
family - to

earn a
living ,
had a
high level of inner motivation for science ,
found its
beauty .

Her took toll her health which I consider


many years working with radioactivity a on
-

a
great sacrifice to her love for science .

Look to
up
. . . .
1-Part
-

1 Do you think
.

learning history is
important ?
of and
Understanding the past → create a sense
pride patriotism
-

Develop better
understanding about our culture and tradition .

more
appreciate the present life
(ex the
Learn precious experience , avoid disastrous consequences
way our
-

ancestor negotiated with the invaders can be


helpful in real life . .
.
)
2 .
What important event do
you
think
might take place in the future ?
-

Really difficult to predict what would


happen in the future .

I didn't know
In
history most events
impossible to foresee severe
pandemic
-

,
were .
a

broke out in 2020 )


-

In a
positive way ,
people would be able to live in other planets .

3 .
What are the benefits of museum ?
A
place to preserve and pass traditional values to the next
generation both
-

tangible evidence I artefact ) . .


.
to
intangible one C Bai Choi ,
folk
songs ) .
.
.

cultivate patriotism and


pride in each individual .

nation 's
-

A great educational resource : Widen knowledge about their


history ,

( school have
ethnic
community . . .
students
pay a visit to Cham Museum
, Danang
Museum as a practical lesson )

4 .
Should museum be free or should a
charge ?

be
Admission ticket should
applied
-

Fact : most entrance fee to the museum are so reasonable that afford
everyone can .

This their cost of salaries for employees


money helps cover
running
and
paying
-

refurbishment . . .

for
People tend take free things granted pay for the entrance ticket
to → more
appreciate
-

the traditional value and the


knowledge they receive .

5 .
Which
way
is better for
learning history ? Reading books or
visiting museum ?

No scale of both essential


importance are
-

.
,

Learn theory and detail through books


Authentic artefacts displayed in → have better of the
knowledge
grasp
-

museums a

you've learnt .

Ex : You've read about primitive man and then


you get to see
practically all the
first tools made , photos of their and
they painting in caves →
precisely memorise

imagine your information about them better than if you just learn by textbooks .
Vocabulary '
:

vice versa ngaio:c lgi


-

: . .
.

-
to strike out on one 's own : start doing Sth new
independently
-

salary structure : co coin


lubing
-

potential risk : rui ro 's a-n'


tien

to raise
company profile to make
people know about business
a more
your
-
:

insomnia
sleep disorder : .

distinct ( adj )
clearly noticeable :
-

low the supply of people who able to work Cnhoin life)


run
mpr on : are
-

corporate bond : trai phiei .

big company brand large corporation


rgecognized
: names ,
-

small mall business small cooperation


company ,
-

start work their become entrepreneurs start their own business


up : on own
-

, , ,

start on their own ,


run a business ,
to be self -

employed
-

state -
owned :
belong to
,
funded
by and controlled by the government .

and acquisition Mua barn voi soit nha:p


merger
:
cong ty
-

pitch competition : seminars created for entrepreneurs with new business ideas who

in need of seed
are
money
-

humanitarian aid :
vii. n
try nhoin Ago
-
CEO : Chef Executive officer
-
to own ( a lot of ) gratitude on someone :
long bicton

tieng
'

for las
'
da'd:c bi it oteri loi
acquire a
reputation : co
-

. . .

come first in an exam : the Hwa

lay off I fire


-
take on
employees 7L someone someone .

-
dedicated ( adj ) :
giving lots of time and
energy in
doing sth ( tan tam ,
tan [Link])
(v ) admire for
-

regard :
respect or so or sth
-

high -

profile ( adj ) :
attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public
Cto ) break have profit loss at the end of business
even no or a
activity
-

incentive In , ) I
v
encourage
-
:

overhead In) money to


company
-

: run a

redundant ( adj ) : =
unnecessary ,
excessive → to be made redundant
turnover ( n ) the amount of period of time
:
money
that a
company does in a
-

.
'

I Do work are student ?


you or
you
.
a

-
Senior -

Danang Uni of foreign language studies -

biggest language school in the


city
Major for education
-
:
English Teacher

2 What is ideal job ?


.

your
Have flair for able
-

a
teaching -
to
convey knowledge to
everyone
in a succinct
way
-
Passionate about language , esp English
A high school teacher school
-

English ,
at a
private in HCMC .

3 Is town a nice
place to live ?
.

your
In the top living city
10 worth in the world
-
.

All amenities needed for


comfy a life
-

Tourist attractions cuisine


people
, ,
. .
.

'

1. Describe a business you know that admire I Describe a


family business
you
Describe a
big
company that you
would like to work in 1 you interested in ?

What is the name of the ?


company
What this does ?
company
How
long have
you
know about this
company
?

and explain why you


're interested in .

shopaholic
-

Keen on
browsing shop selling clothes .

I've been always dreamt of working in fashion esp Zara


a
company
-

One of the world 's largest international fashion most favorable brand
company my
-
-

Most of their collections suit


my style
themselves date to
esp young generation aesthetic
keep to customers 's taste
up
- -
-

,
.
,

even leeds the trend .

founded business with


-
Zara was
by a
Spanish guy in 1975 as a
family
low -

priced clothes
Within had scaled and attracted broad
10
year up a
spectrum of customers
-

of
in different cultures and
age groups
→ 9 new stores in the biggest cities Spain
-
The
company is
operating over 2000 stores
presenting in about 90 countries .
:( driven by ) bi City to
changing
Sweeney
with fashion
to success
keep up

{
-

changes

stufftgend,
before this ) ( close watch the
online shopping keep on
'

on a

offering high quality products yet


affordable
-

Being impressed by the stride that a man can make in


expanding a fashion brand
within a decade .

There fashion exclusive to


such
thing gender stereotype not
-

is no as is woman
, ,

→ do, nail and


everything woman can men can it vice versa

Not about could be shop assistant


sure
my position in Zara a
-

, .

Working fashion industry would be tough and stressful (


in
competitive
-

)
environment ,
meet specific requirements having ,
out
standing commodity
Have a fine taste in fashion t a keen for the trends
eye
-

→ to be
keep in the
loop
towards
'
-

patient and creative customers


appearance .

-
If I weren't a teacher, would definitely apply for a
job in fashion industry
I love challenging and have good of
esp Zara . since
vogue ,
a sense
styling .

I Describe a businessman that admire


.

you :

who this is ?
person
How got to know this ?
you person
What this person does ?
How think of this ?
you person
-

Uncle .
CEO of an
import export company
-
& a
principal of a
private school in HCMC

underprivileged family been his


'

Born in an never concern thanks to


my grandparents
-
-

sacrifice
-

Had a flair for number -

crunching , performed excellently at school

Came first in the entrance exam to Uni

Was offered to be a lecturer after graduation ,


decided to
go for
his dream -

a businessman ( no family , new friends new ,


way
-

Decided to ) settle in HC MC in his Los of


living . . .
)
T
After of hard hurdles
years
10
working despite various had
gone
to
great lengths
- -

, ,

to achieve his target - CEO at 33


-

Acquired a
reputation as a
profound and dedicated person to his work
love for him to private school which is now
His
teaching encouraged open a
-
-

well -
known in HCM C .

Another good trait : sensible → wise advice whenever I feel discouraged or

confused with
my
decisions .

-
Few people have a
strong determination and profound knowledge to put their
mind in their dream

special → always look up to him
He's
-

Not only accomplished businessman but also my role


an ,
modal and a friend
whom I share things and learn from
can
many things
lot of
-
Own a
gratitude on him
'

t .

Why some people decide to set


up their own business ?
factors drive people to strike out their
many on own
-

accomplishment little
+ have a sense of and pride :
things like
lauding products ,

contrast
seeing their sales figures improving
winning ,

+ want to be their own boss : tired of being told what to do perform better without ,

commands l limitation ( rules , regulations working environment ) → opportunity to


,

earn
potential income grounded on their own efforts ( in
company : income
may
be
limited by a
salary structure )
L business ?
any disadvantages
Are there to
.

running a

Deliberate about some inherent risks before starting up


Financial burden the business there
+ :
working on their own → tend to
put into

personal savings ,
even take out a loan
if becomes successful
it
you
make a
profit
f
,

if not , even have to be in debt


Make people ( manifold task )
+
your own
arrangement g- manage a

raise a
company profile
leads to stress and health issues (
depression high blood pressure
, ,
insomnia )
3 What the most
important qualities that a good business needs ? Why ?
. are
person
Persistence :

Running your own business is a demanding task .

Requires determination because it's along term -

process .

Hurdles failure the set sights something be tenacious


on
way → once
your
on
-

, ,
"

If at first don't succeed , "

try try again


-

you ,

every single
be
key factor to success that I believe can
applied to task
you
do
-

4 What the differences between big and small ?


. are
company company
-

scale and structure :C can be considerably distinct ) :

large company operates with various


departments branches hundreds of
employees
f
:
, , .

small one : one


person can take on multiple positions ( founder → accountant
→ sales when the is low )
man
anger company running on
manpower
-

Finance :

small business personal saving loans from banks

g
:
, ,

well established attract from outside investors


company :
money
-

large corporation : raises


money by selling stocks or
corporate bonds
5 Are there
.

many big company in


your country ?
-

stale -
owned : Vietnam
Electricity ,
Vietnam Oil and Gas Group
-

Private company Vin Group PNJ:


,

Various factors including electronic ,


real estates , entertainment, finance . . .

6 What the about


.
are good thing working in a
big company
?

Benefits are numerous when


working for those recognized brand names

+
development through training program ( available
Career : in
large companies
) → more

opportunities to develop and grow .

abroad
exchange program 1 business trip →
improve yourself,
your horizon ledge relationship
widen Lknow ,
)
+
Outstanding employee : if
you apply for a different job later ,
a
plus point in
your CV

recruiters would you with certain interest and respect if


regard
you
've
proven yourself at a
high profile position
-

the differences between


7 .
What are
working for a small
company and a
largecompany ?
-
Small corporations :
get to know each other better as the workfore is smaller and
connected

responsibilities often stretch out of your job description (in charge


of )
many positions
fulfill their
Large ones each individual is required to
responsibilities only
-
:

more
opportunities to
develop :
training course ,
business
trip .

8 . How can small


company grow big ?
Go through well & down to scale
stages
various as as
ups up
-

Raise the brand 's obscurity remedied ( media ads I


company profile get
+ a :
,
.
. .

t Raise funds ,
draw investors
'
attention : TV
program
l Shark Tank ) , pitch competition
→ a good way to public company
+
Merger and
acquisition : tradition method to
expand company 's scale & market shares
Should
10 .
big companies donate more to charities ?

-
Be encouraged to contribute more to social development as well as human beings .

Greatly benefit the & enhance 's and value


+
community company image
1 humanitarian aids
Common to
join hands in charitable acts
sponsor for events
-

ways :

Should do not
,
obligatory
11 .

Why CEO is paid higher ?

( more skilful acquire


-

Higher education → rate of


earning rises leadership .

communication skill needed for negotiation winning contracts and


,
deals )
-

Bear higher responsibility : decision is a matter of failure or success


Vocabulary :

co -
educational school :
having male and female in the same school
-

with flying colors :


high score
-

moving up the career ladder thang tien trong cong [Link]


: .

run for president : tanh at tong thing



president at campaign : chieh dich tranhcu .

specialized knowledge : leinen their


chuyen n
gain h
-

impart knowledge =
convey knowledge
-
to ) turn to someone :
get help from someone .

grade homework and exam : chain bat


-
Cto) have a knack for Seth : have a
special or natural ability to do Sth
-
Cto ) cram :
try to learn a lot
-

self -

study plan
Cto ) the most long-term reward
reap
-

invariably =
always
-

a
positive outlook of life
(to stick in
memory
-

my
-

Cto ) inherite
-

alleviate Cr ) : to make Sth bad such as


pain or
problem less severe .
a
'

1 What kind of school did you go to


.
as a child ?
-

like other Vietnamese children at that time


-

Went to public school -

the most popular and the best


primary school in town
during
time and until now
my
2 .
Did you go to a co -
educational school ? I when you were
younger
did
you enjoy time at school ?

Yes
-

Good memories ,
made friends with both boys & girls ,
some of whom I still keep in touch with

dedicated
-

My teachers were and patient with us → visit some of them on Teacher 's
Day
3 Favorite subject adept Music lesson relaxing
.
: music , at
sing ging → was
exciting and

Favorite teacher : Form teacher at high school , teach French ,


open minded
-

,
sensible ,
like
friends ,
hang out together now .

4 Would good student ?


you say you are
.
a

Yes good at
meeting deadlines keeping up with my mates
-

, ,

Always in top 10 during my 12 years at school with flying colors


like ?
5 .
What is
your university 1
college
One of the best and most
popular university in
my city
-

-2 huge campuses for a broad spectrum of graduates and undergraduates of different

courses 1 majors
-

Specialise
language Chinese English Thai
in :
, , , . . .

6 Your major English


.

Language Teacher for Education


:

( Not only Eng ) Provide all knowledge and skills needed for future teachers like me

?
7 Is there
.

anything else you would like to study in the future


Another language
-

Fashion design
-

8 What method of
learning find best ?
do
.

you
-

I'm a
practical and visual learner
'
learn best when I
engaged in the activity and have firsthand
m
experience rather
-

than
passive way .

practice new vocab in real situation right away .

Images stay longer in mind


my
-

.
'

1. Describe a time
during your education that you really enjoyed .

When this period was

Where you were

what you were


studying at the time

and
say why you were so
happy .

Summer after freshman


year win
internship for education in Thailand
an
-

: .

A huge step for me first time travelling abroad by myself


-

-
.

6 weeks
teaching English for Thai students living with strangers second family
,
-

now .

Despite my anticipation and reticence in the


beginning quickly adapted
,
to a new

way living
of .

Taught a lot but learn more than that .

Biggest hurdle is language barrier -


all the people I met fond of
teaching me Thai
( even
my students
) →
picked up enough language chunks for daily basic conversations
-

Attended several training lessons develop my skills practice cutting edge teaching

,
-

methods ( project based learning


-
)
of the kids best to
-

Everyday at school with me is the funniest


days → tried
my come
up
activities & for
with manifold games → motivation
learning
-

Effor d had finally paid off → best feeling ever


seeing Ss
getting better day by day,
even the weakest Ss .

cultures I made friends with global Ss who


-

Experienced new as was


my greatest
buddies , traveled with me from the North to the south .

-
Invited
my appetizing traditional cuisine, visited several
temples ,
tourist attractions .

A life
changing for the rest of life
experience stay with me
my
-
-

,
.

Own lot of gratitude people I met Thailand and for this


a on in
my
Uni
giving me
opport
-

2 .
Describe your most favorite subject
English not until 9th grade that English became of tea
my Cup
-

,
my .

Tbh , used to think I don't have a knack for learning language


-

T learn cramming complicated grammar


Hate structures

list of
by long
heart
vocabulary
Bored to death lesson
in
every
-

Everything changed prepared for my entrance exam to high school


when I .

English test is compulsory → modified my attitude toward this subject .


Started extra class fortunate met dedicated teacher
going to a was
patient
-
-
-

with my mistakes ,
convey knowledge in a succinct
way ,
no
forcing
-

Made my study plan


own self -
I learn from Youtube , Google ,
Fb . . .
)

Exposed myself to
English all day
-

Effort finally paid off fell a weight off


-
-

my
shoulders passed the exam with

flying color .

-
Realize that I'm no
longer afraid of this subject .

Since then , English has been listed as


my most favorite subject .

-
Became more passionate about this language and was
always in top 5 of
my class in

English at
high school .

This subject has reaped the most long term rewards for me →
gain access to manifold
sources of knowledge written in
English and communicate without hesitation as a global
citizen .

-
Future English teacher ,
never
regret choosing this major →
inspire others to learn English

3 Describe teacher who had influence You should


.
a a
positive on
you .

say
:

what subject this teacher teaches I taught


How
long he 1 she your teacher
was

what positive characteristics this teacher has

why you remember this teacher


-

My first teacher father -


has many awesome traits that I hope I've inherited some
,

first of them
-

Air Traffic controller -

super good at
English -

my English teacher
-
He is a dedicated husband and father
-

A demanding job -

family priority
-

Patient with
my
mistake and stubbornness
esp .
he taught me English
-

makes time for his family ,


we've had manifold small talks together
I've learnt great deal from him only English but also the value of
a not
everything
-

in life .

conscientious invariably tries his best in single task → received several rewards
every
-

and certificates at work which he really proud of


-

Another good trait of him is his


open mindedness
- -

always support me ,
strive to
best from education to basic necessities life
give me
every things in

-
sensible and has a
positive outlook of life → confide in him ,
the one that I
can turn to for advice
-
Share
many same interests :
watching horror films , reading books
Own lot of gratitude him
-

a on

Luckiest wonderful father like him


person to have a
-

4. Describe school that went to


a or
university you .

When you went there

What the teachers l professors were like


How
long you spent
there

what like and dislike about it


you .

High school save bloom of youth


my
-
-

school had been dream of not only but also


PCT high a one
every Ss in
Danang cuz
-

it the town
was most
popular one in

-
I'm proud to say that
I
passed the entrance exam to
my
school with
flying colors .

Learnt a lots and had a blast during my time there .

-
Unlike other public school PCT had 2 campuses located
,
in the heart of the
city .

Got access to the state of the art facilities the advanced


- - - -

teaching t most
teaching
methods "
.

Or
agonized manifold clubs where Ss take to develop themselves and make
can
part in
-

new friends .

g- Competent teachers →
convey knowledge in a succinct
way
[ keep Met
my
in
best friends
touch with
at high school I was
form teacher
lucky to) ,
done
silly things tgt play
,
truant

my
-

The most wonderful time of Ss life stick in memories


my my
-

,
'

L What
.
quality do
you think
a good teacher has ?

A
-

demanding job
An accomplished teacher needs just profound knowledge
more than or
teaching skills
-

-
Patience and attentiveness are L most requisite commodities
level in
Ex not all students have the
acquiring knowledge special
-

: same .
In some

able to listen and utilise several methods


cases ,
to make sure students can
manipulate
their knowledge well
2 What
. are the
advantages of studying on a distance learning course ?
-
Onlise based -

learning : a more flexible


ways
of learning
Ss study in their time
T
can
register to own

Even Ss who live far from the institutions → make it


possible for them to get
away
access the educational system
to

Alleviate financial burden


-

Tend to have
cheaper tuition fees
f
save accommodation ( don't have to travel to school I renting)
money on
commuting ,

3 Do all children get


.
equal opportunities in education ?
-

Up to each nation

In Vietnam it quite equal since a


majority of schools in UN is
public ones with
-

affordable tuition fees → make for all children to attend school without
it
possible
much about
worrying money
-
Government keep encouraging parents allow their children go to school by some
to

policies ( Ex attend primary


: at 6 and
graduating from secondary school is considered
compulsory for everyone )
-

Children in affluent families are more likely to


get access to better educational
system
( private schools ,
extra classes )

4 .
Do
you
think students should go to vocational training courses or
university after graduating
from high school ?

I bit conservative but students should for rather than


may be a
opt university
-

vocational courses .

University degree is required by most recruiters this day and


age
-

in

( More

market

Major
opportunities to pursue higher
, moving up the
success seldom
earner

comes
ladder
without
education

more
easily

attending university
outstanding
lE x:
in the

Bill Gates
competitive

dropped
labor

out of
but it Harvard doesn't he didn't need to be successful he
University is → mean university
-

did attend I in Harvard but he managed to learn things better himself → make
years sure

you
know what to do without
university I

5 .
Is a good education girl ? Why ? more
important to a
boy or a

Crucial for both → Both should be given equal rights and


opportunities to education
-

In this
day and age there is no such thing as gender stereotype
-

, .

that
It is
proven everything man can do woman can do and vice versa
-

I Ex Zara 's founder is a man


:
Hillary Clinton run for
president and be a politician
,
can

like other man )


-

Both genders deserve adequate education to achieve their goals .

should prepare
you think schools people
How well do for life ?
6 .

young working
-

For the most


part ,
schools are
doing a good job .

This school where learn almost from the basis such


is we
everything as
reading
-

or
writing to specialized knowledge
their future
However school should extend its
training by guiding young people
to
-

career as well as
provide students with more practical lessons .

7 What
.
is the difference between the role of a teacher and a
parent in the education of
children ?
between teacher and parents roles
'
In this day and age there is no
major difference
-

, .

In the past ,
it was believed that teacher
convey knowledge and
parents teach children
manners .

-
However , nowadays ,
both have the same
responsibility for children 's education .

Teacher not
only has to
impart knowledge but also teach students how to behave

properly and so do
parents
They both have
-

to set a good role model for children to follow and be the one

to when
who they can turn they need .

8 What the best way to educate children in your ?


.
is
opinion
How can we help children realize their talents .

Children learn best firsthand practical lesson


through experience → more
-

No let them absorb knowledge


forcing or
pressure spontaneously and be patient
- -

Children need be of school


-
to
exposed to a
variety subjects and activities

they should be allowed to


-

When they realise that


they are
adept at Sth
,

nurture and
develop this talent .

9 Teacher often
.

complain being overworked


about .
Do you agree ?
-
Yes ,
attend
multiple meetings training ,
course
, grade homework and exams ,
esp public
school
be done to the of in school ?
10 What . can
improve quality teaching
-

Improvement should be made in terms of facilitation and


teaching method .

facilitation tools for games (flashcards


T
:
projector , internet ,
teaching sticky ball, ! ,

Teaching method should be modified or


revamped ( project based
using
-

learning
more practical lessons instead of traditional teaching approaches and methods
with textbooks .

Provide children better and


with
learning environment ,
more convenient
interesting
Ss are able to be creative , explore their talents .

11 .
What do
you
think can be done to
improve discipline in school ?
It takes village set of regulations in school
a to create a
productive
-

Starts at home should teach their kids to respect teacher as well


parents
-

as
properly at school
behave .

Instead of simply forcing Ss to follow the rules


-

,
school should
encourage
them by rewards incentive rather than punishment or .

12 Has education the last 20 ?


. in
your country changed in
years
-

Has been significantly improved


-

Development of technology even Ss → in rural areas can


study online
-

Distance longer
is no concerned matter a I even overseas )

Living standard increased rose → resulted in Ss attending schools


economy more
-

and
university
13 How .
are education priorities today different from those in the past ?
Vocabulary :

( to ) bring sth to the table to


provide that will be benefit
something a
-

: .

Cto ) the ball rolling encourage other people


to do the same
get to make a start to
-

(to quickly
swing into action : to start
working
-

(to ) to collect information from different


-

compile :
places and
arrange it in a book ,
report ,

list . . .

-
Cto ) compete fiercely against each other
-

warehouse workers
-
innocent ( adj ) : I
having
.

knowledge of the unpleasant


no and evil
things in life

2. not guilty of crime a

Cto ) accumulate to collect a


large number of things over a
long period of time
-

: .

-
(to ) voice their idea
-
( tot boost efficiency
a
'

1. Do you like teamwork ?


Yes -

Each individual has their knowledge


own
experience opinion
-

, ,

-
Learn a great deal from others
Reduce workload productive tasks are divided all member
more
among
-

, :

2 Do you like work


study with others by yourself ?
. to or or
just
-
Both
-
Work in a team : more
interesting -
share ideas ,
opinions
alone focus & because I have do all the tasks
-

Study : more
productive → work harder to

on
my own

3 What the for teamwork ?


.
is most
important thing
-

Attentiveness
Each individual has their knowledge
own
experience opinion
-

, ,

others if listen
-
Learn a great deal from you 're willing to

Show your respect to team members -


their
opinions are
being heard → more enthusiastic to

voice their ideas


4 Do like to be a leader ?
.

you

Being leader has of class at


a
always come
naturally to me monitor
my uni
-

I was
assigned to
guide the team in
many
projects .

& attentive
-

Have a flair for leadership -


both talkative →
people feel relaxing and more

productive to follow lead


my
5 .
Do
you
think teamwork is
important ? How does teamwork
help ?
It to that what achieve with others much than what
seems me we can is more we can
gain
-

so

alone

For collaborative time ( more done shorter amount of time )


-

a
group
:
-

saving things in a

boost ( people bring greater knowledge talents and


efficiency more
,

skills to the table )


-

For individuals : broaden their horizons

sharpen their communication skills


'

Describe
1.
something you enjoyed doing with a
group of people :

what it was

where do you did it


Who do did it with
you

Why it was
enjoyable

Summer after freshman


year applied for a
voluntary project in Thailand
-

Life traveled abroad


changing experience never on
my own
-

§ teaching English
- -

for Thai children

engaged in several activities with multicultural friends

highlight of the all the lessons t refresh


The
project English Camp organized to revise
-

:
,

learning environment more chances t to practice & communicate

Along with English teacher of


an the school
hosting us
my 2 roommates and I
swung into
-

action
Had plan outline for the
a
meeting to an
camp
-

→ came with idea of a race


up an .

4 Stations Thailand Ss had work finish


-

:
,
Vietnam , Indonesia , England ,
to in
group ,

the each to 4 red marks before the


games activities
,
at race as soon as
possible get all
,
time was
up in their passports
Divided the tasks I was in
charge of
making the passport t
design tests for Vh1
f
\
-

responsible for
Host decorating ,
set
up background .
. .
station

I other mates gathered knowledge t


prepared for activities
at their countries ' stations
-
Had been working for 4 days efford had finally paid off
,

of their knowledge had


A real sense
accomplishment seeing Ss could manipulate a blast
-

during the camp


-

Be grateful for our team -

cooperated well together each member put their mind in it


,

Memorable experience -
stick in
my
mind .
'

1 .
How can
people learn teamwork skill ?
Can be home &
-
nurture early at :
parents set an example engage
children in
doing chores

together
At school Ss should be
encouraged to
join manifold clubs take
part in
group activities
-

:
,

in class

→ Well -

prepared to perform confidently later at work ,


in life .

2 Which
.
is more
important ? Individual
victory or team
victory ?
-

Team triumph
-
If people only focus on individual achievement →
compete fiercely against each other

It to that what achieve with others much than what


seems me we can is more we can
gain
-

so

alone

All members should make a concerted effort for the team 's success

3 What makes
. a good team ?
-

A competent coach l header plays a pivotal role in a team 's success

Should be able to motivate other members resolve conflicts ( inevitable )


-

, potential
and members
Attentive
supportive team is
equally important
-

Less would be caused if able to listen keep open mind


quarrels and and
arguments an
willing to
-

support each other


→ an excellent team
4 . What kind of jobs need
people to work in a team ?

- Warehouse workers :
requires multiple staff members with different phases → collaborate
and communicate with workers outside their areas

-
Ex : responsible for Packaging items →
cooperate with
shippers ,
receivers and
suppliers
of the warehouse .

PR
Marketing domain is
demanding social media communication
advertising design
-

: ,
,
.
,
.

,
.

Require a high level of communication skills and


creativity to collaborate with people
from other the of
teams →
key
marketing campaign
to success a .

5 What are benefits of


.

boys and girls


playing together ?
Help kids work together more effectively later in life boys & girls brains and bodies
'
-
:

function
differently → adapt to each other 's styles of interacting → communication skills
Remove the term gender stereotypes separation between boys and girls toys 1
'
no s
-

activities regardless of the gender → feel more confident to explore the world
, .
6 How
. can children improve their social skills ?
-

Be exposed to manifold
encouraged to take part
activities & in various clubs or
sports
-

Read more ,
balance between theory and practice
transferable skills ( communication
→ In these
ways ,
gain confidence
and evolve ,
problem solving )
What
7 . can
parents do with their children to make them ?
happy
Children innocent at heart need love and care → nurture their
positive
are
very →
-

feelings & emotions


-

Make most of the time for family activities


-

Having meals together ,


hold
family meeting weekly l
traveling ,
playing sportsgoing shopping!
,

Don 't stifle their


creativity ( let them think out of the box don't force them to study
-

hard ,
balance their time between
study and
play )
8. Do
you
think that children should
develop skills for teamwork ?
Yes , parents spend a lot of time their children to share and give
many teaching
-

Crucial for of Children have to be able to work with others,


everyone , regardless age →
-

build relationship later in life


-

Working in a team
requires some shills that can be learned early in life as a child
be accumulated at home (
-

Ex : communication 1 Problem
solving skills can right talking ,

interact with relatives , neighbors . .


.
)
1-Part
-

1. Describe that had with friends and had good time


an
experience you your
a :

First abroad friends for the ( planned 1 month


trip w uni was
eager trip everything
-

,
so

Thailand a week Phuket island before )


g-
-

Bangkok
6
7 days nights vacation
-

Shopping savour ing ,


traditional cuisine C . . . I
Chill all night back before dawn
out came
just
-

,
.

Very first experience with


snorkeling
-

bloom of
" "
Took
photos as
many
as
possible → save our
youth memories
-

Immerse in
every single moment
-

-
Had a blast = have fun

2. Describe that remember well


a
special day you
:

key days that stick out in


my memory say goodbye with students in Thailand
-

my
-

AISEC -

Thailand
out educational
project in Thailand
carry an
-

nearly 2 months living in another


country
[
teaching children school
in a
primary .

Time flew so fast

3 Describe when
something and then it back
you lost
occasion
. an
got .

found their back


way
-

absent minded
-
clothes on the bench in the night market .

not until 3 hours later ( 22h ) → realized


-

rushed back from hotel


to
-

Luckily →
smiling ear ear

-
Wish the waiter a
good night
4. Describe family member lot of with
a
you spend a time :

father has been major influence in like


-

a
my
-

-
take after him
hard working
-

-
Air traffic controller
-

.
minded -7
supporting ( understanding father
-

open
-

sense of humour : another


good trait .

sensible →
get each other intention without
saying .

interests horror films


enjoy watching
-

Share many same :


-

arouse
my passion in
English
-

lessons about life the value of ( when broke with first love)
many

myself up
-

protects me in
any situation .

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