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How To Speak English Well
How To Speak English Well
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PREFACE
One of the. most important factors that can help you get the good result
in speaking English is the self-<onfidence. Moreover, you should
enounce you r ideas and join class discussions actively. In English
speaking, shyness prevents you from mastering i t Also, when you do not
know ho w to pronounce or h o w to use an English word, you shoufd
check it up in a dictionary or ask your classmates or teachers about it
O ver all, don't be afraid o f making mistakes when practicing speaking
English. Jb
i hope that this book can partly help you improve your English speaking
skill. Surely, limitations in this book could not be avoided, so your
contributions w ill be highly appreciated.
H A V E A B IG SUCCESS I N Y O U R S T U D Y !
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H<w> To S p e a k E nglish W eü
T O P IC Is M Y SE L F I M R 0 i n CT 1 0 \
I like learning English very much. I have learnt it for years at high school
and university, but my speaking skill is not good enough. Therefore, I try
my best to leam it now, and I hope I can speak it well one day. When l
graduate from university, I will be a teacher of English because it is my
major.
VOCABULARY T IP
QUESTIONS FO R P1SCPSSIOM
1. May ! know your name? W here are you from? What do you do?
2. How many people are there in your family? W hat is your position in
your family? W ho do you think loves you most in your family? A
3. Which school are you studying at? W hat is your major? W h y do you
choose it?
4. Wnat do you like about your classroom? What do you dislike about
your classroom?
5. What do you think about your classmates? What do you think about
your instructors
6 . What are you going to do after graduating from your university? Do
you think you will be successful in your future job?
7. Do you like listening to music? If yes, what kind of m usic do you like
best? 'v v '
8 . W hat do you think about watching T V or films? What is your favorite
channel?
9. What do you often do at weekends? Which activity do you like best?
10. Do you want to change your daily life? If yes, how will be it changed?
‘W hen the break came, m y new friends and I managed to make friend
with two girls. Soon w e were laughing and playing together. O nce in a
while the teacher had to tell us to keep quiet as w e were making too
much noise.
O C A B U U R i TIP A
O tE ST lO M S FOK D ISCUSSIO X
W hen did you start your schooling? Did you go to a public high
school or a private one?
Did you have to w ear a uniform in high school? How about
elementary school?
Have you ever been absent from class? If yes, how m any times
were you absent from school?
Have you ever been late for class? If so, w hy? W hen w as the last
time? Did the teacher get angry?
Did your school have a band? If so, did you play in it? Do you play
on any of the school's sports teams?
Did you have any close friends at elementary school? Do you still
keep in touch with them?
What classes did you not like? W h y didn't you like them? W hat did
you like best about high school? 4
8. W hat school did you graduate from? W hat high school? W hat junior
high school?
9. W hat were som e of the rules you had to follow at your high school?
Which rules did you think w ere unfair? Did you ever get caught
breaking any school rules? .Were you allowed to eat food in the ^
classroom? ' '
10. W hat was your favourite subject? W h y do you like it? Which
subjects were you good at? W hich subjects w ere you poor at?
T O P IC 3s M V F A iu n v r
v f
In short, I always keep the sentence “no place is like home* in m y mind.
VOCABULARY T IP
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ow m any people are there in your family? Do you live with your
imily? W ho is the most important one in your family?
/hy do people say, T a m ily is the foundation of society”? What do
)u think about Vietnam ese family's foundation?
it the sam e or different between the family structure in the past and
ie at present? W hat do you think of the traditional family? is it better
¡an the m odem one? W hy/why not?
Ihich one do you prefer between living in a large family with m any
snerations and living in a small one? W hat are advantages and
sadvantages of living in a large / small family?
s a saying goes “Th e re is no place like home*. D o you think so?
'hat should w e do to preserve the structure of Vietnamese family?
ow is a happy family? Do you want to live with your parents,
others or sisters in the same house? W h y (or why not)?
o you agree that the more m odem society is, the more easily the
mily is broken? W hat makes the value of family in Vietnam
jw ngrade? <^=5
you have one choice between m oney and family, which one would
>u choose? W h y?
tiy are more and more people being interested in earning money?
Tiat do you think of people who change their wives or friends when
iing rich?
ave you ever left your family for a long time? If yes, how did you 6
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QmESTIOUfS FO R PISCPSSIO M
low m any children are there In your family? W hat is your position in
te family?
/here were you bom ? W here did you grow up? W hen did you go to
chool? How did you feel?
/as your childhood happy or unhappy? W h y? Do you still keep any
eautiful memories? [f yes, could you tell us som e of yours?
/hat do you rem em ber most about your childhood? Do you think
lat childhood is the best period of your life?
o you think that we had best time when we were in our childhood?
ow did you spend your childhood? W hat did you like best w hen you
ere a child?
/ho was your best friend when you were a child? C an you describe
m/her? D o you still keep relation with him/her?
/hen you were a little child, who did you love m ost? W hich toy did
)U like best? What kinds of entertainment did you use to have?
'hat kinds of gam es did you usually play? W ho did you usually play
ith? A r
Tiat did you hate eating? W h a fs your most vivid m em ory of the
)use or flat where you grew up?
d you think that ifs very hard for us to get what have gone? Do you
;ual?y talk to your friends about your childhood?
d you ever wish that you could live a childhood life again?
TO PIC 5; By MY LIFE
To S p e a k E nglish W ell
1. What time do you usually get up? Do you take any exercise after
getting up? W hat form of exercise, if any, do you take?
2. Do you usually have breakfast at home or at work or on the way to
work? Do you often have coffee?
3. What do you have for lunch? Do you bring your lunch to work or have
lunch outside work or go home for it? ^
4. What time do you leave your work? Do you have to work overtime?
In night shifts? Do you like your job? ^
5. What time do you arrive home from work? W hen do you usually have
dinner? Do you stay home and watch T V , read books or magazines,
do the needle work, listen to music, or have a talk with your partner?
6. How often do you go out after dinner? Do you go to evening classes?
What courses of study are, you taking? What plans do you have for
such courses?
7. How do you spend your time on Sundays? What do you do in your
free time? W hat do you do at weekends?
8. Do you think that your daily life is O K , compared with others in your
family? Do you think your daily routine is boring? Have you ever
thought of doing something else for a change?
9. Are you still going to school? W hat time does your school begin?
What do you often do before school? How do you prepare your
lessons before school? How do you go to school? How long does it
take you to get there? When does your school finish? Do you go
straight home after school?
10. Are you pleased with a day in your life?
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ther reason for studying the space is that I might make new
overies. I think it is a great feeling to give people new knowledge,
srtunities and experience. Thanks to these discoveries, people know
s about our universe.
lort, I believe that in the future, people will be able to visit the space
as they go to a museum now.
PABULAR Y T IP
Vhat do you like about your classroom? W hat do you don’t like about
our classroom?
>o you think that smart students always sit down in front? Do you
jel comfortable about your seat? Do you like the location of your
esk in your classroom? W here is your seat the best for you?
>o you think the teacher should assign seats to students? What is
ie ideal seating plan or arrangement m a classroom?
tfhat are five things you would like to change in your classroom? Do
ou enjoy changing classrooms for different classes?
; there any air-conditioning in your classroom? Is your classroom a
ice place to study?
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5. How m any subjects do you have to study? W hich subjects are you
bad at? W hich subjects are you good at?
7. W hich subject do you like best? W h y do you like it? Are you good at
this subject?
8. Do you learn English as one subject in you r school? Do you like it?
Am ong four skills, which one do you like best? A
9. Which subjects do you think are not practical? W h y do you think so? «5
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Moreover, l hate shopping. It is m y opinion that shopping takes too much
time which t can spend doing other things I like. But every week, I have
to do som e shopping at a certain superm arket Otherwise, m y
refrigerator will be empty, and I cannot afford to have lunch and dinner at
the restaurant every day.
VOCABULARY IX P
QUESTIONS FO R DISCUSSION
I. What annoys you most about living at home with your family? What
•annoys you about the place where you live now?
L What annoys you about taking buses to work or to school? What
annoys you about driving a motorbike?
What annoying habits does your best friend have? What is the most
annoying thing for you?
i. Do you get annoyed when other people display bad manners? Give
some examples.
>. Do you annoy people with some of your habits? W hat is something
that your parents like to do but you don’t?
5. What do you often like doing everyday? W h y do you like doing it? Do
you think your family m embers like what you like?
r. Do you like getting up early? W h y or why not? W hat do you think if
someone wakes you up early?
1. What do you hate doing during a day? W hy do you hate it? What will
happen if you don’t do what you hate?
i. W ho usually forces you to do what you don’t like? Do you often ask
someone to do what they don’t like?
10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?
t o p ic fc m y v i t n f i o f y o iik u fe
I do not know what you think of your life. I myself
think that m y life is very beautiful and lucky. W hy
do I say so?
live happily, I always rem em ber the compliments I’ve received and
orget about the rude remarks.
VO CABULARY TCP
1. W hat do you think of your life: lucky or unlucky? Do you think that
G od doesn't give us everything w e ask for?
2. Is it right to say that it's those small daily happenings that make life
so special? In which w a y do you think so?
3. It is said that under everyone's hard shell is som eone who w ants to
be appreciated and loved. Do you agree with it?
4. W hat do you think about an idea that 'to ignore the facts does not
change the facts??
5. W h o love you m ost in your life? W hat will happen to you If you lose
that one som e da ? ?/
6. Have you ever thought that the world turns its back on you ? A t that
time do you think that you turn your back on the w orld?
7. A re you in love now? A re you of the opinion that love, not time, heals
all wounds'?
8. I believe that the easiest w a y for m e to grow as a person is to
surround myself with people who are sm arter than I am. W hat do you
think?:
9. D o you agree with m e that life is tough, but w e are tougher, and no
one is perfect until we fall in love with them ?
10. I've learned that everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain,
but ail happiness occurs while I’m climbing it. Do you think so?
T o p ic 9s A N T1YFOBGETTABUB MEMORY
Graduat ion is a very important event in a
person’s life, and it is my pleasure to share with
you m y high school day graduation.
Well! i forgot to tell you that m y mother appeared at the end of the
graduation. She hugged, kissed and congratulated me. She also gave
me a present that l have kep as m y most valuable thing in my life. After
that, she took me to a small restaurant and treated me a special lunch.
That day has gone, but I never forget it. It is the first step for me to enter
my life. J f f
VOCABULARY T IP
1. to fit = ¿0 to match
2. to assure {a'/ua, a'/D:] = to insure
Ex: Hard work usually assures success
Cham chi thu-cmg bao dam sis thanh cong
3. T o show up = to appear
Ex: Will you show up at her wedding party?
4. grad graduation
5. to take place - to happen
Ex: Our meeting will take place next Monday.
6. ceremony [serimani] (n) a formal act
X jlx : My friend wedding ceremony will take place in church.
7. to hug = to embrace
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hefe are other hobbies that I’m also interested ir/such as going fishing
r chatting on the Internet ^ r with my friends in coffee shops Jar bars/at
eekends. Sometimes/l also go shopping for some things I need. How
re your hobbies?
VOCABULARY TIP
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
. Do you have a lot of free time? How do you spend it? What are your
hobbies? Which one do you like best?
. Do you like watching T V ? Do you watch T V a lot? How often do you
watch T V ? W hen do you usually watch ft? What kinds of programs do
you usually watch? W hat’s your "favorite program? What’s your
favorite channel?
. Do you like watching films? What kinds of films do you prefer? What
is your favorite film? Can you tell me which film stars are your idols?
Where do usually see films: at home or cinema?
. Do you listen to the radio a lot? How much time do you listen to it
every day? W hen do you,listen to it? What kinds of programs do you
often listen to? Do you ever listen to programs in English? What’s
your favorite radio station? Do you ever listen to the radio in bed?
. Do you like listening to music? What kinds of music do you listen to?
W ho are your favorite singers and groups? Do you like listening to
Music Programs on H C M Radio Station? Have you ever asked the
station for songs you like?
. Do you play any sports? What sports do you like most? W hen do you
usually play? How do you feel after playing?
. What do you usually dp at the weekends? W hat do you think of
singing karaoke? Do you like it? Do you often go to Karaoke Bars?
Which one do you like best? W hy? How often do you go singing
karaoke?
. 4 Singing karaoke is good or bad to you? Does singing karaoke help
you get rid of the burden or difficulty in your life? Do you think you are
more confident when singing karaoke? Is it the best way for you to
improve your confidence?
1 hope w e will have more and more friends thanks to our ways of
behaviour.
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VOCABULARY U P
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1. greeting fgri:tinJ ( n £ y loi chao hoi ai
Ex: Please send my greetings to your family
Xin vui Jdng gCri ten chao cua toi den gia dinh ban nhe.
2. customary [’kOstameri] (a): usual
Ex: Is it customary to tip waiters in your country?
O nuoc ban, ngudi ta co tbudng cho hau ban ti&n boa bay khong?
.0 QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
m O b you enjoy meeting new people? W hat are some good things to
ask someone you just met? What are som e things you shouldn't ask
people you just met?
2. Is it O K to ask a person's age in your country?
nping is a great
w ay to spend time with classmates. However, sometimes at weekends
or on holidays, I go camping with m y family and close friends. In most
cases, I look for a campsite that has a lot of shade from the sun, is near
a river or on the hill, and has a good spot to pitch a tent
W hen you have enough free time, you should go camping to feel its real
merest.
QUESTIONS FO R DISCUSSION
Supermarkets are really convenient for us now. O nce we come into any
supermarket, we can find almost everything we want there. It does not
take us much time to go to different stores. Moreover, goods of nearly all
kinds are displayed on open shelves, so we can choose whatever we
want and take them to the checkout counter.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
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1. Which shops do you often visit? How often you go shopping? Who do
ft?
you often go with? W hy? D o you find it interesting to go shopping?
shopping your hobby?
2. How do you spend your money on shopping? Are you willing to
spend a lot of money on shopping? Do you have any budget for
shopping?
3. Have you ever gone shopping for fun? And what do you Iflce doing
there? If you buy faulty goods, what will you do with it?
4. W hat is the difference between “g o s h o p p in g ” and “g o to the
m a rk e t? W ho has a higher demand for shopping, man or wom an? Is
it true that only women are interested in shopping?
5. in your opinion, when does shopping activity become busiest? What
are reasons for supermarkets to boom?
6. What do you think of the competition among manufacturers in our city
now? What do you think about prices of commodities displayed and
sold in supermarkets?
7. W hat are main commodities sold in the marts, domestic or imported
products? What do you think of the iifdrig of imported commodities?
8. W hat should the government do to help local manufacturers to
compete with foreigners?
9. What do comment on the supermarkets in our city? Between
traditional markets and supermarkets, which one do you prefer?
W h y?
On the contrary, in the countryside, life is very peaceful, and people are
too. Moreover, country people treat one another quite well. T h e y are
always very hospitable and wiling to help others. Moreover, the
countryman can live with nature and enjoy its real beauty.
In short, although the standard of living in the countryside is not high and
it lacks schools, hospitals, or entertainment activities, I still prefer to live
in it. Jfc"
V O C A B U L A R Y TIP
6. to lose s.o's touch with s.tft / s.o else: thfeu ti£p xuc, lien lac
7. standard of Irving: material comfort
8. hospitable fhuspitabf] (a): having an open
mind
Cooking breakfast can be fun if we enjoy it, and making food for
ourselves is even better. I usually cook eggs for m y breakfast. First, l
warm up the stove and then beat the eggs in a bowl, i prefer scrambled
eggs, but I can m ake just about any type. 1 warm up the oil, and I pour
the eggs in a frying pan. I use a spatula to mix and turn over the eggs
O n ce the eggs are done, 1 remove them from the pan and serve myself, I
usually enjoy it with a loaf and som e salad. B y this way, I can save a
little m oney because eating out is expensive now. In the future, I will
learn to cook m ore types of breakfast so that I can change it every day.
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V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to ignore = to neglect
2. mad rush =
3. to skip =
4. to boost =
5. to lift s.o’s mood=
6. to swear by -
7. scrambled (a): rskraembl] thrown together
8. to pour [pC:j: to cause to flow
Ex: The
Theriver
riverpours
pourshitself into the sea.
Sòng do ra bièn.
9. pan (n): a container for cooking
10. spatula Tspaet/utej: xéng trôn nâu àn
11. a loaf poufj: a portion of bread
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
1. Are you a good cook? What food do you cook the most often?
2. Are you a vegetarian? Are you concerned about your daily calorie
intake when choosing something to eat?
3. At what times do you usually eat your meals (breakfast, lunch, and
dinner)? Do you eat beef? Do you eat bread every day? Do you eat
fruit every day?
4. Did you eat breakfast today? Do you always eat breakfast with your
family? ^ ■
5. W hat kinds of food do you often make for breakfast? Are there any
foods you eat for breakfast that are specific to you r country or
hometown?
6. If an international student from a different country ate breakfast at
your house, what would you serve him or her?
7. Did you drink coffee this morning? Do you drink milk every day? Do
you drink tea every day? Do you have coffee for breakfast?
8. Do you ever skip breakfast? If so, how often and w hy? Do you have a
favorite bar or cafe? If so, where is it? W h y do you like it?
9. Do you have coffee for "breakfast? Do you like food from other
countries? If yes, which do you like the most?
i lk Do you like to eat at fast food restaurants? How often do you eat at a
fast-food restaurant?
11. Do you like to eat cakes? Do you like to eat junk food? Have you
ever been a diet? If so, how long did you stayed on it?
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TOPIC lfcF A S X F O O B
In recent years, more and more fast food
restaurants like Lotteria, Kentucky, or Fried Chicken
are open in our city. Th ese restaurants are very
convenient for city people.
I do not eat fast food too often because it contains a lot of fat. However,
fast food restaurants are good for those who are always busy with their
business.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to drop by = to stop by
2. lettuce fletis}: (n): rau diép
3. mustard fmGstacf]: mù tac
4. ketchup fketfap]: niróc sôt cà chua
5. pickles fpikl]: dò chua, dua chua
6. mayonnaise [meia'neiz] (n): xót ma-don-ne
7. taste (n): the sense of food
, V et aside
Ex: I always have budget for my future study
1. How m any meals do you have a day? What are they? Do you often
eat something between main meals?
2. ,What kinds of food do you eat most often? W hy? What is your
opinion about an ideal meal?
W What influences your appetite in eating? How much does food
influence your health? Do you eat before the bedtime?
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TO PIC 1 7 s im iB O K M E M T A L PO IX C TIO N
In recent years, the problem of environmental pollution has
become a serious problem in big cities in our country. So,
what are reasons and possible m easures for this
problem?
Now, let’s com e to other reason. O u r city is overloaded with vehicles that
expel a lot of smoke and dust. This contributes to the heat of the air, and
causes pollution.
Besides that, in several places, trees have been cut down to have room
for buildings, hotels, or supermarkets. Th is makes the atmosphere in our
city m uggy and stuffy.
In addition, many plants and factories send out waste into the canals or
poisonous gas into the air.
Last but not least, the drainage system in our city is very old and
downgrade, so it’s always flooded whenever it rains.
Thus, how can we solve this problem? Let’s talk about it.
VOCABULARY H P
1. density (n)= thickness
2. domestic (a)= home
3. canal(n) = [ka’nael] channel, a small river
4. to float = to drift
5. to make water = to urinate
6. to expel - [iks’pel] to eject
7. muggy (a) = uncomfortable
8. drainage = rdreinidD] system of waste water
QUESTIONS FO R DISCUSSION
1. Do you agree that air pollution is really alarming problem now? What
are in your opinion, the causes leading to air pollution?
2. What do you think about the smoke from industrial factories, from
motorcycles and automobiles in our city? What measures do you
recommend to limit such smoke?
3. Can you give the harmful effect that air pollution exerts on people’s
health? D o you wear mask when going out? W h y?
4. What do you think about the fact that m any city dwellers litter
anywhere they like? Could you suggest som e measures to help stop
this situation?
5. Could you find some bad actions of the people who make our city
dirtier? What are some difficulties for us in keeping the city clean and
green?
6. Are you disturbed by the noise around you when working or
studying? What kind of noise is it? W hat are the original causes of
that noise?
7. How do you feel when passing a bridge in our city? In your opinion,
who has to suffer most from those black rivers and canals?
8. Have you ever heard of “T h e W eek of Keeping the City Clean and
Green?" Can you forecast the future situation of our city in the next
few years, clearer or dirtier?
S. W h y are we concerned about the environment not only in our country
but also all over the world? Can you name some environmental
dangers that happened recently in our country and in the world?
10. W hat should people do to prevent environmental pollution? Do
you think that a dirty city will make bad impression on foreign
tourists?
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V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
T O P IC 1 9 : U E A B T O G EN G LISH
I take four classes a day that ail focus on different language skills
including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and g ra m m a r.! don’t know
why some people can leam a foreign language and master it very
quickly, but I don't think I can do that. T o me, teaming to speak English
well requires a great amount of effort, patience, and practice. T o o often, I
just speak English in m y classes, but I go back to using m y native
language after school ends.
1. W hat do you expect from your English? Please tell me your main
purposes and motivations'
2. What do you think about teaching and learning English in our country
now? W hat are advantages and disadvantages?
Have you got any difficulties when you are teaming English? If yes,
how do you overcome your difficulties?
T O P IC 2<h L E A B M M 6 O M JM E
In short, it is easy for us to get some kinds of degree online now. I hope
more and more educational organizations have such programs online.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to offer = to give
2. set timetable (n) = schedule
3. to interact [, inter1aekt] = to communicate
4. assignm ent (n) = je'sainmant] homework
o i ;e s t id i \ s f o b d i s c i s s i o n
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V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. How m any days a week do you work? W hat time do you start and
finish your work? Describe your first job. C a n you describe a typical
day at your current job?
2. Do you ever work overtime? If so, how often? Do you have to work
on Sundays? If so, do you get paid more for overtime work?
3. Do you like your job? W h y or w hy not? Do you like your boss? W hy
or w hy not?
4. Have you ever been promoted? H o w m any times have you been
promoted? W hen was the last time you were promoted? Did you get
a large pay raise at that time?
5. W hat factors and personal qualities do you think companies consider
when giving an employee a promotion?
6. How have working conditions changed in recent years? Do you think
that working conditions have improved? If so, in what w ays?
7. How long have you been working at your present job? How long do
you plan to continue working where you are?
8. At what age do people usually begin to work in your country? At what
age do people usually retire in your country?
9. A t what age would you like to retire? What do you think you will do
after you retire?
10. What do you think is the best job? W hat influenced your choice of
job? {W h y did you choose your job?)
Finding a job you like is not easy now, so you should be well-prepared.
VO CABULAR Y TIP
1. Are you a student or are you working now ? Have you ever sat in a !
job interview? [
2. If you are going to sit in a job interview, what will you prepare for it?
Do you pay attention to your dress? If yes, how can you do that?
3. H o w can you get information about the com pany you want to work
for?
4. Tell me about yourself. W hat do people say about you? Do you
consider yourself successful?
5. C a n you explain how you would be an asset to an organization? W h y
should a company hire you?
6. W hat is your greatest strength? W hat is your weakest strength?
Can you tell me about your dream job? W h y do you think you would
do well at the job you want?
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8. 'What kind of person would you like to work with? What kind of person
would you refuse to work with?
9. W hat kind of salary do you need? What is more important to you: the
m oney or the work?
1 0. W hat should you do to improve your knowledge when you go to
work?
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I usually leave for work about 6:30 sum., and I walk to a bus stop not too
far from my house, i catch a bus that com es by around 6:45. Th e bus
isn’t very crowded when \ get on, but it fills up by the end of the One.
Then, I get off the bus and catch another one going into the downtown.
Th e second bus takes about 30 minutes, and it's usually standing-room
only. Th e re is a bus stop about two blocks from my office. Th e entire trip
takes me about an hour.
f buy a monthly bus pass, and 1 save a lot of money by using public
transportation instead of riding my own motorbike.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
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1 . * How do you get to school? H ow long does it take? How m uch is the
bus fare or the train fare? Do you often use public transportation?
2. W hat kind of transportation do you use most often? W hat’s the moist
readily available form of public transportation where you live?
3. W hat do you think is the most dangerous form of transportation?
W h y? W hat do you think is the safest fonn of transportation? W h y?
4. W hat do you usually do w hen riding a train or bus? Do you read? Do
you sleep?
5. Can you ride a motorcycle? Do you have a bicycle? If so, when did
you get it? H ow much did it cost? H o w often do you ride it? W hat
color is it?
6. D o you have a driver’s license? If so, w hen did you get it? W hat do
you have to do to get a driver’s license in your country? W hat do you
need to do in your country to get a driver’s license? A t what age does
the average person obtain a driver's license?
7. Have you ever been in a traffic accident? Have you ever been
stopped for speeding? H ave you ever gotten a parking ticket?
8. W hat are the most annoying bad driving habits of other drivers in
your country (/or this country /or com pared to this country)?
9. Have you ever missed your last train or bus hom e? If so, how did you
get hom e that night?
1 0 . !s parking a problem in your country (shopping malls, etc)? is there
any environmentally-friendly transportation in your area?
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How ever, w hen they are successful in their career, have a lot of m oney
and position in society, they realize that choosing a life-partner is not
easy at all because they cannot accept those who are not equal to them.
Being different from those w ho get married early and are pleased with
their families, these wom en always set goals to go ahead and are willing
to be alone.
A s m odem w om en, which one should you get first between marriage
and career? ♦
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
t. to give up - to stop
E x: You should give up smoking. X V
2. to indulge [IridDldO] (in): to be very interested in
E x: D on ’t indulge in drinking.
3. to set goals: to have goals
4. to go ahead = to go on
M I I M F O K ON
Personally, I really like ja zz m usic because of its soft rhythms and beat.
Other times, I enjoy listening to country and western music. Som e of the
lyrics to these songs are inspirational and moving. Occasionally, I listen
to slow rock or classical music, but I can t stand heavy metal or rap
music. W hen I’m on the road, .I listen tD music on m y M P3 player or on
my cell phone. I've also downloaded hundreds of songs to my computer,
so it's easy to search and play my favorite music. W henever I get home,
the first thing I do is turning on m y stereo system or computer and
enjoying the music. I hope all of you also like listening to music.
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
1. How much are you fond of music? What kind of music do you prefer?
What are your favorite songs and singers?
2. What do you comment on Vietnamese music in the past and at
present? Are there any prospective improvements and
developments?
3. Can you name some popular kinds of music now? What do you think
of the flow of music Coming from other countries?
4. What do you know about the recent music events in our country?
What do you think of these everts?
5. How do you appraise a piece of music? What criteria do you base on
to make your comment on it?
6. Do you usually learn something from a song you listen to? W hat do
you leam: thought, feeling, experience, or others?
7. Is it right to say that music nourishes our mind? If yes, how does it do
that?
8. What do you think if music disappears in our life one day? Can we
live without music? ...
9. It seems that m any young people don’t like our traditional music like
folk music, Cheo, Car Luong. .. What do you think of this opinion?
What should be done to make the young like it?
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TOPIC P L A T O 6 GAMES
A s far as we are concerned computer gam es
have been popular for years, and m any people
in our country, especially in big cities, seem to
be very interested in them. However, it can be
seen that playing these gam es causes several
kinds of communication, health, and personal
problems to both youngsters and society.
Moreover, m any studies have shown that m any young people now have
more diseases than previous generations did. Because of not doing
exercise, they become obese ^n d get heart diseases easily.
Furthermore, sitting in front of the monitor very often harms their eyes,
so m any have to wear short-sighted glasses. Following from this, they'
are more likely to be overweight, less healthy, and m ore prone to som e
diseases. ^
Last but not least; violent gam es cause social evils. Usually, gam es
show fighting scenes where the most brutal are most applauded. W hen
playing these games too m uch, gam e-players will becom e violent in their
real life. For example, they usually solve their life conflicts by exchanging
blows. Moreover, to have m oney to play gam es, some teenagers
become stealers, and even robbers. Also, som e girts accept “one-night
stand” to have m oney to play gam es, which is call “net-saving*.
VO CABULAR Y —TIP
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to interact = to communicate
2. to be nurtured = to be cared
3. obese [ou*bi:s] (a) =: very fat
4. prone (a) to = tendentious
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QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
40
1. How often do you play video or computer games? What computer
games have you played? Which are your favorites? Which do you
think are not so interesting?
2. What are the pros and cons of playing these types of games?
3. Do you know of anyone who has become addicted to playing them?
4. Do you have a computer? If yes, do you have a computer at work or
at home? Do you have a laptop or a desktop computer? Do you use
your computer when you do homework for school?'
5. W hy do many people, the young and the old alike, like playing
computer games?
6. What happens if youngsters spend a great deal of time in front of a
monitor? Is it possible for them to get their success in their life if they
are not in contact with the world outside?
7. Moreover, what kinds of diseases will we get if we do not do
exercise? What do you think if we sit in front of the monitor very
often? V
8. Do you think computer games are often quite violent and
dangerously sexist? What do you think about the language used in
computer games?
9. How can we control our interest in computer games? What do you
think about the effect of games online on the young?
10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?
However, I realize that there are problems with using the Internet
including scam s and viruses, so I'm very careful not to give out my
personal information. Furthermore, I do not download or open files I do
not recognize.
Using the Internet can be fun and convenient w ay of finding out new
information and entertaining ourselves, but we just need to be careful.
1. D o you often use the Internet? W hen did you first use the Internet?
About how m any hours a day do you use the Internet? W ho uses the
Internet the most In your family?
2. Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet? Do men
and wom en use the Internet for different purposes?
3. Do you use the Internet for fun or education? W hat are some of the
ways the Internet can be used for education? W hat are some of the
ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?
4 j W hat are the sites you most com m only access? W hat is the best
¿ Q thing about the Internet? W hat problems does the Internet create?
W hat problems does it solve?
5. Do you have more many e-mail addresses? W h y do you need more
than one e-maif address? Have you ever chatted on the Internet?
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
qUESTIO K S FO B M gO JSS jO N
In m any cases jmost people try to date with those/' w ho have similar
interests and vSftfes. If th ey have things in com m on, they are more likely *
to enjoy each other's com pany. a
f think/meeting people in person along with a few friends/for the first date/
is probably a safe w ay/o get to know others.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP C jT
1. to vary = to differ
2„ compatible [kam’paetabl} (a): suitable
E x: They are never bosom friends because they are'never compatible.
Ho chang bao gib la ban than cua nhau, v! ho chang bao gib hop nhau.
3. pressure {tr)y/ V k" if the farce
Ex; I like to work under pressure
4. in com m on: a the same
5. com pany (n): <rn-o-> friendship
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QUESTIONS FO B D K O t S S M
1. How many stages are there in our traditionaf wedding? W hat are the
customs and ways of the wedding? Do you want to follow these ways
if you get married? How will you celebrate your wedding party?
2. What are important decisions in one’s life? Is a marriage decision the
most important one? What does a marital life mean to you?
3. What do couples expect from their marriage life? What influences
you to decide on your marriage?
4. Should parents decide their children’s marriage? What are the
influences of the parents to your choice of your partner?
5. Are you for or against the idea that the young have to make their own
decision on their marriage? How a bout the parents? Should they
leave it for young couples to their own marriage?
6. What roles do love play in one’s marriage? Is it true that love after
marriage is not the same as it used to be? What are responsibilities
of a husband and a wife for protecting family happiness after
marrying? ^
7. W hy are there more and more couples getting divorced, especially
the young? What should you do to keep your love alike after getting
married?
8. What do you think about Vietnamese girls who get married to
foreigners? Do you knew the reason why they get married to each
other? What are the difficulties between such couples? W hat should
they do to bridge the gap between them?
9. Do you think that their marriages will last long and they are happy?
W h a t do you com m ent the situation that m a n y newspapers are
talking about marriages between Vietnamese girls and Taiwanese?
T O P IC 31s HONEYMOON
VOCABULARY TIP
T O P IC 33s K A ISEV C C H B U 9R M
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to raise = to bring up
2. diaper [‘dalape} (n): cloth for babies
3. m ess (ri) chaos
The whole room was in a mess
Tat ca gian phong d irong mot tinh trsng bira bon b in thiu
4. to console fkan'soui] (for/on) to comfort,
E x: / shall come and console him for his being unsuccessful in the exam.
Toi se d in an ui ong ay v i viec ong i y thi rot.
10/ 5. interaction [,:nter'askln] (n)‘ communication
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VOCABULARY TIP
1. companion = JQ r partner
Z to refer to consult
Ex: You should refer to a documemt
3. to turn out - to become
4. economical (a): reasonable
5. beneficial [JbenFfiJelj (a): helpful
Also, part-time jobs will create chances for them to live an independent
life instead of depending on their families. Th anks to par-time jobs, they
can be more responsible for their future.
In short, doing part-time job is very good for students in some aspects.
However, they should arrange their time property.
1- Are you a student or are you working now? if you are a student, have
you finished your schooling for summer holiday?
2. Do you have to do part-time job to earn money? What kinds of job
have you done?
3. Could you tell me if it is easy to do part time jobs? What kinds of part
time jobs are popular now? Is it difficult to find one now?
4. Do you think tutoring is an ideal job for students? Have you ever
been a tutor? Is it easy or difficult to do this job?
5. in your opinion, what can we get from part time jobs? Do we lose
anything? If yes, could you tell me what w e lose?
6. If you have no problem with your finance, and you have a chance to
do a good part-time job. Will you take it? W hy or why not?
7. What do you think of promotion jobs? Are they useful for you? W hy
do many students choose this job as a part-time job?
8. Is it right to say that doing part-time job concerns students most now?
W hat should the concerned organizations do to help and guide
students who want to do them?
9. T o have a job now, what should a person prepare? Between
k n o w le d g e «^ life and knowledge at school, which one is more
important for your job?
10. What can you draw from today’s discussion?
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W e exercise to keep the body healthy. However, there are some who
overdo things and end up injuring themselves. It is fine to jog for a few
kilometres. It is m adness to jog until we are exhausted.
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In short, exercise is important. No exercise m ay result in a weak body,
but too m uch exercise m ay result in injury.
1. to jo g : to run slowly
2. gym nastics j,dGim’naestjks] {n) exercise
3. to overdo: to do s.th too much
Ex: He overdid his apology.
Anh ta qua cu-cmg tfteu lot bien giai hoa ra hong.
4. to injure: to damage
5. exhausted (a) fig*ZD-stfif7 very tired
6. to result (in) jri'zGlt}: to lead to the result
Ex: His carelessness resulted in failure.
0 \ S FO R D ISC U SSIO N
1. Are you a sporty m an? W hat kind of sports do you play? How long
have you played it?
2. W hich are your favorite sports: outdoor/ indoor/ team/individual? Do
you spend a lot of m oney on your favorite sports? W hat are the
advantages and disadvantages that you can get from sports? W hen
do you often play your sports?
3i; W h a t do you «lin k about the saying, “H ealth m akes w e a lth *? How
^ often do you go for regular medical check-ups?
4 . Do you have a lot of stress? How can you overcome your situation?
Do you have any allergies?
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Then, students can get som e working experiences for their future jobs or
get some m oney for their study. Th anks to doing part-time jobs, they
know how to behave themseives and know how to spend money
properly.
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In short, university life is very interesting and unforgettable.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. A re you a student or are you working now? D o you attend any private
courses to improve the knowledge of some subjects?
2. Do most high school students in our country go to college or
university?
3. Are there m any universities or colleges in your city? C an you tell us
som e universities you know?
gU B ST lO K S FO B M S C I SSION
1. W hat do you think about the traffic situation in our city and other big
cities in our c o u n t r y f v . •
2. W hat is the relationship between urbanization and the traffic? What
are main causes of traffic jams and traffic problem in our city?
3. It is said that the traffic congestion is unavoidable in the process of
urbanization. A re you for or against this saying?
4. What are popular means of transportation in our country? Which one
is the most efficient?
5. Have you ever been a victim of a traffic jam ? If yes, how did you feel
at that time?
6. What are solutions to traffic problem? Is the extension of roads the
only w ay to solve the traffic congestion? W h y and why not?
7. D o you think that heavy fines on violations of traffic rules are good for
P re-establishing the traffic order and safety?
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Television has m any advantages. With a T V , l
i f can learn m any things, I can go traveling around
the world, and I can contact the whole world.
Last but not least, the news program on T V is an endless source of news
and information. B y cable television, I can watch many international
news programs such as C N N , B B C or Star World. Thanks to these
programs, I am informed about the most important events in the world
very quickly.
I hope more and m ore people know how to explore the benefits of
television so that it could serve us as a wonderful tool.
V O C A B U L A R Y T iP
benefit
2. to contact ~ to communicate
1. biology [bai'DtedDi] (n) = natural science
A to aexplore
v n ln r a —
= to discover
A J S - event (n) = incident
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
1. Are you going to watch T V tonight? If so, what will you watch? W hat
did you watch on T V yesterday?
2. W hat is one of your favorite T V shows? W hy do you like it? W hen is it
on? Does you father like it, too?
3. Do you prefer listening to the radio or watching T V ? Do you think ft is
good for children to watch T V ? Do you think that there is too much
violence on T V ?
D o you think that T V is a good thing? Do you think T V is educational?
If you could design a new television show to boost ratings, what kind
of show would it be?
H ow often do you watch T V ? W hat are the advantages of watching
T V ? W hat are the disadvantages of watching T V ?
7. W hat do you usually watch on T V ? W hat kind of T V programs do you
usually watch? W hat kind of T V shows do you hot like? W hy?
8 . W hat T V commercials do you like? Which ones do you hate? W hat
T V commercials do you like? W h y? W hat's your favorite commercial?
yVhat is the purpose of advertising a product? D o you think there are
subliminal m essages?
9. W hen you drive or walk, do you get distracted by advertisements on
buses or billboards? W hen you go food shopping, do you buy foods
you've seen in T V commercials? D o you think it's right to see naked
wom en in T V commercials selling beauty products?
10. W hen do you usually watch T V ? Do you think that T V makes people
lazy? Do you think too much time is spent watching T V ?
V O C A B U L A R Y TIP
O I E SH O X S F O B DISCUSSION
1. Do you like reading? How many books do you read per year? About
how many books do you have in your house?
2. What sort of books do you enjoy reading? Do you prefer fiction or
non-fiction? Did you read books when you were a child?
3. What is your favorite book? W ho is your favorite writer? Do you
prefer reading books or short stories?
4. Have you read a translation of any English books In your language?
Have you ever read a book and then seen a film of that book?
5. Do you like love stories? Do you like historical stories? Who are the
most famous writers in your country? W ho is your favorite character
from literature? y ?
6. Do you have a library card? Are you a member of any public library?
7. Do you give books to your friends as a present? If so, what was the
last book you gave? W hy did you choose that book?
8. Som e people say that "books are best friends". Is that true for you?
9. Do you like authors from other countries as well? if so, who?
10. Tell us a little about a book you have read recently? Did you enjoy
it? How long did it take to. read? Briefly, what w as the story about?
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E v e r y w e e k e n d , I g o s h o p p in g w ith a f rie n d , a n d it
is t h e h o b b y I lo v e m o s t.
I u s u a lly t a k e a little c a s h , b e c a u s e I h a v e a n A T f a
c a r d . H o w e v e r , I d o n 't s p e n d in g t o o m u c h m o n e y
| on what I re a lly d o n 't need. I m a in ly v is it
s u p e r m a r k e t s a n d c lo th in g s to re s to c h e c k o u t th e
ia te s t fa s h io n s , if I fin d s o m e t h in g on s a le at a r e a s o n a b le p ric e , I
s o m e t im e s b u y it. T h e r e f o r e , I o fte n g o w in d o w -s h o p p in g .
i re a lly e n jo y w a lk in g a lo n g th e s to re a n d g a z i n g in to th e w in d o w s t o s e e
w h a t t h e s t o re is s e llin g . A t o th e r t im e s , I like lo o k in g a t t h e d is p la y s in
s to re s o r s tro llin g th r o u g h s h o p p in g c e n t e r s . S o m e t im e s , s o m e t h in g like
a s h irt o r je a n s c a t c h e s m y e y e , b u t I'm n o t a c o m p u ls iv e s h o p p e r , s o I
n e v e r b u y th e first th in g 1 s e e . M a n y tim e s , I c o m e h o m e w it h o u t b u y in g
a th in g .
G o in g s h o p p in g is re a lly a n in te re s tin g to d ò .
VOCABULARY TIP
t. to c h e c k o u t ^ to se e
2. re a s o n a b le (a ): logical
3. g o w in d o w -s h o p p in g : to se e g o o d s
4. to g aze = to stare
5. to s tro ll fstroulj: to go fo r a w alk
6. to c a tc h s . o ’s e y e s : to p a y attention to
7 . c o m p u ls iv e [k a m ’p C Isiv J (a ): to be forced
1. H o w ofte n y o u g o s h o p p in g ? W h o d o y o u o fte n g o w it h ? W h y ? D o
y o u fin d it in te re s tin g t o g o s h o p p in g ? Is s h o p p in g y o u r h o b b y ?
2. Which shops do you often visit? How do you spend your money on
shopping? Have you ever gone shopping for fun? And what do you
like doing there?
3. tf y o u b u y fa u lty g o o d s , w h a t w ill y o u d o w ith it? A r e y o u w illin g to
s p e n d a lo t o f m o n e y o n s h o p p in g ? D o y o u h a v e a n y b u d g e t f o r
s h o p p in g ?
There are also mairiy wonders of the earth I like to visit all, if possible.
After hearing about the marvels of Th e Pyramids of Egypt, T h e Great
Wall of China, T h e T a j Mahal, Th e Leaning To w e r of Pisa, Th e
Colosseum of Rom e, and others, it would be great to be there.
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However, above all, i would like to visit the Disneyland, which all kids
would like to. Th ere are so many things to see and do. It would be a
greajt fiin.
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Right now I cannot visit any of these places. T h e first reason is the lack
of money. T h e second is that I am too busy to go on a long trip, and I do
not know anyone rich enough to take me there.
S o they remain places I like to visit W ho knows, I might get to visit som e
or all of them in future, or not at all. O nly time will tell.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. W h y do people like going traveling? D o you like it? D o you think that
travel is a m eans erf education?
2. W h e re have you been to in Vietnam ? C a n you describe som e
interesting places? W hich one do you like best? W h y?
3. In which season do you prefer to go traveling? W hen is it the best
time to go traveling? C an you explain the reason?
4. Do you usually travel to som ewhere on y o u r weekends? in your
opinion, w here are interesting places for w eekends?
5. H o w do you spend your holidays? W h en som eone wants to travel,
what should he prepare? W hat should we know before w e start a trip
to a new place?
6. W hat do you com m ent on the saying, T h e m o re w e tra vel, the
m o re w e le a rni”?
7. Do you like going traveling with or without a tour guide? Do you think
Vietnam ese tour guides have good knowledge o f foreign languages?
8. W hat will happen to us if w e go traveling without a tour guide? Do
you think a guided tour is very informative to us?
9. W hich places on earth do you like to visit m ost? W h y do you like
them ? W hen can you do that?
T O P IC 4 3 ; W ITH O R W ITH O C H F B I M t t S ?
When I come with friends, I can always exchange views with them about
study, society or love. W hen I confront serious problems and I am
unsure of which course of the action to pursue, m y friends show me
good ways at that time.
rJ?V
Being with friends can be fun and aid one in overcoming the trying
periods in life. Being happy in life m eans doing things we enjoy and
having someone to share the feeling with.
In short, being with friends most of time is an enjoyable aspect of life for
me as it is a source of inspiration, satisfaction and ongoing education.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
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1. Do you have any close friends? H o w long have you known each
other? D o you always get along well with them ?
2. Can you tell me something about your close friend, her/his good
sides and bad sides? W hat can you leam from your friends?
3. H ow can you choose a real friend? W hat are main factors that help
you to keep your friendship ever lasting?
4. W h y do w e need friends? A s saying goes UA frie n d in n e e d is a
frie n d in d e e d ". How do you com m ent on this saying?
5. W hen you have problem, who do you often share with? Do you
usually confide your troubles to your friends?
6. Is a person nowadays willing.to sacrifice his benefits for his friends?
Ifs said that now people- friends usually take advantage of others
rather than help each other, especially in doing business. Is it right?
7. W hat do you think of the proverb, “E ve ry Ja ck has his J iir ? W hat
would you appreciate most in friendship?
8. W hat do you think about file friendship in the m odem A g e ? Does the
friendship like "LUU Binh, Difo'ng Le" or some others like that still exist
in our society?
9. W hat do you think about the in d iv id u a lism in the western society?
Does it influence the young in our country now ? Is it good or bad?
W hat are its advantages and disadvantages?
10. Can there be a sincere friendship between a man and a wom an
without any feelings of love? Can a man and a wom an be “sou/
m ates” without a desire to each other?
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TO PIC 4 4 : f io n i f i X ttA Y m B V g
I like going traveling so m uch. H o w enjoyable it is
when I am in a quiet or private place of beautiful
landscapes together with m y partner or family
members.
Th anks to travel, I leam that people in the world do not follow the same
religions or do the sam e kind of work, yet their feelings, hopes and
desires are the sam e. All try to work for their living.
A t last, travel helps me see with m y own eyes and rem em ber things that
are not written about in any book. Such knowledge broadens m y mind as
well as makes m e better and more reasonable person.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to enrich - to b ro a d e n
QUESTIO NS F O B M SC T SSH W
B o te T o S p e a k E nglish W ell 68
T O P IC 45s FA SH IO N M P L IT E
hair. Som e people like long hair, and others ¡ike their head without hair.
Fashion also exists in cosmetics or shoes. Fashion is even seen in your
w ay of talking or loving.
Actually, fashion has become a part of our life. Nobody can remain
untouched without fashion. W e the poor or the rich must have some
kinds of fashion to show our existence in the society.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
T O P IC 4 6 s M O lffiY AITO IT S E F F E C T S
In addition, people try to get money by any means, even they sell their
honor. For example, some high-ranking officers commit corruption or
bribery; m any girts become prostitutes or get married to foreigners
without (ove; and m any crimes such as burglaries, robberies, smuggling
or deceits happen everyday.
in short, money has really big effects on our life. However, w e should
remember that money can buy a house but not a home, a bed but not
sleep, medicine but not health, a watch but not time, sex but not love
and food but not appetite.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
1. What do you think of some marriages and dose relationships that are
based on m oney? What do you think about a saying, “Money makes
the m a re g o ?
2. Can we buy everything with m oney? According to you, how important
is money in your life?
3. Is it right to say, “M oney is a m eans to get promotion”? Can m oney
bring you happiness? W hy?
4. Do you sometimes borrow m oney from your friends? And do you pay
it bade?
5. What would be your behavior when a beggar asks you for money?
Do you think, “Money is the root of ail evils°?
6. It is said that, “M oney is power”, is it right? Do you think money
control nearly all fields in our life now?
7. What do you do to earn your living? Whatis your income? Is it
enough for you? Are you in debt? How deeply?
8. What are your fixed expenses {rent, telephone bills, school fee)? Do
you think you spend too much?
9. After paying all the expenses in your daily activities, how milch can
you save? W hat are you long - term goals to use your savings?
10. W hy do m any people now want to have a lot of money? Is success
measured in terms of the money you earn?
11. Do you think that the more m oney you get, the more respect you
have?
T O P IC 478 S i l l» V IN T. A BR O A D
aC )lTn thinking about attending a university in a
foreign country.
Bfoic To S p e a k E nglish W e ll 72
Ngvyên H ô n g A n k , M A . in TESOL
V O C A B U L A R Y T/P
1. to attend Jetend] to go to
Ex: They had a quiet wedding - only a few friends attended it
2. to enrol: fin'roui]: to register
Ex: / want to enrol in an in-service class.
3. Business Administration: business management
4. individual [Jndl'vidjusl] (a): person ‘
E x: _ Each individual person is responsible for his own study.
Moi cà nhân chiu tréch nhiem vè viêc hoc riêng cùa minh
5. urtion = school fee
6. priority [praPOrati] (n) precedence
Ex: Priority is given to developing heavy industry
Wu tien phât triên công nghiép nàng
7. challenge pjælindü] (n): difficulty
Ex: She likes her job to be a challenge
8. to overcome: to defeat, to conquer
TO PIC A JO B I TO PO
Since I was young, I have been interested in studying
international relations. M y interest in pursuing this field
stems from several factors which have affected me.
VOCABULARY T IP
.
/A. to pursue = to follow
to stem = to come from
A Ex: Discontent stemming from low pay and poor working conditions
Sir bat m an'bit nguon tu tiin cong thap va cac dieu kien iam vie
viêc toi té
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QUESTIONS FO R M SC IJSSIftK
short, English is one of the best m eans that can help us approach
m odem science, advanced technology, and the development of the
4 C y/ world. In other words, a lot of good opportunities are available for us
once we have acquired fairly good English. So, try to improve English to
integrate into the world.
QUESTIONS FO R DISCUSSION
1. W hat do you expect from your English? Please tell me your main
purposes and motivations.
2. W hat do you think about teaching ar aming English in our country
now? W hat are advantages and disadvantages?
3. Have you got any difficulties when you are learning English? If yes,
how do you overcome your difficulties?
4. Am ong four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which one
do you think is the most important and difficult?
5. Please share your own experience in learning English with me and
tell m e the best w ay to improve each skill?
6. How do you improve your speaking skills? D o you think joining
English Speaking Club is one the best ways to improve it?
7. W hat can you derive from your study? What is the importance of
English language when it is used as an international language?
8. In addition to your professional qualifications, is it necessary that a
certificate of English should be included?
9. How can the English ability help your work and your study?
First of all, they must equip them selves with sufficient knowledge which
plays a vital role in every success. Knowledge is0 6 key to open any
door of life. Owing to knowledge, a m an has ability to reason as well as
distinguish good things or bad things. F 6 r example, thanks to
knowledge, Japan has becom e one of the most powerful countries in the
world although it does not have m any natural resources.
Last but not least, confidence and communication skills are also very
necessary for them to step into fife. T h e confidence helps them
overcome m any difficult circum stances o r have timely decisions. Th en
communication skills help them get along well with others easily. Th anks
to these skills, they m ay have wide relations that can support them to get
our success. „
VOCABUUARY T IP
1. Are you a student or are you working, now? If you are a student, what
is your preparation for your future?
2. What do you think of knowledge in modem time? Do you think
students get enough knowledge when studying at colleges or
universities?
3. Is it right to say that many people are just interested in money
nowadays? Do you agree that money is everything in our time now?
4. Between earning money and getting knowledge, which one is more
important to you? Do you think that m oney now is more required than
knowledge?
5. W hy do m any people think that investing in education is the best way
to get money later? Is it a good preparation for a person to step into
his life? W hy?
6. Is it good to have so much knowledge? W hat can you do if you have
wide knowledge?
7. What ambitions do students usually have nowadays? What are
differences between the young of today and those of yesterday?
8. W hat roles do the young play in the development of the nation? What
does our nation expect from the student?
9. W hat are the strong and weak points of the student? Are they wiling
to think, to act, and to have responsibilities?
10. What do you think of spoilt teenagers, juvenile addicts and
delinquents in our city at present? H ow can we help those people?
What can you learn from this topic?
TO PIC 5 1 : S P E X D W 6 OR SA VW G M O A ÏY ?
VOCABULARY T IP
H ow To S p e a k E nglish W ell 80
1- Are you a student or are you working now? Do you earn a lot of
m oney yourself?
2. About how much do you usually spend each day? Are you good at
saving money? A ,y
3. Are you saving m oney to buy something? If so, what are you
planning to buy? H o w much will it cost? H ow much longer will you
need to save before you can buy it?
4. W here do you save your m oney: at home, in a pig-bank or in-a bank?
Do banks pay a higher percent of interest here or in your country?
5. Do you ever give m oney to charity? H o w often do you give to charity?
How much do you give?
S. Do you have a credit card? If so, do you have m ore than one? Do
you have more than one bank account? Do you often put m oney in
the bank?
7. Do you sometimes buy things that you don't need? If so, give some
examples.
8. Do you sometimes give m oney to charities? Have you ever given
m oney to a beggar? H ave you ever given money to a homeless
person?
9 . How important is m oney to you? If you had no m oney, do you think
you could be happy?
10. Do you think saving m oney for the future is a must? If yes, w h y do
you think so?
N g u y è n B ô n g A n h , M A . in T E S O L
Th e n , a guided tour is very informative to us. During the tour, the guide
provides us with a lot of information about places w e visit, especially
when we go to m useum s or historical vestiges. Th e re , the guide will help
us be able to enjoy and understand the history of what being displayed
or seen. A .
VO CABULARY T IP
H ow To S p e a k E nglish W ell 82
T O P IC 5 3 s WOW T O I K 4 P A H A P P
Last but not least, developing a good sense of humor is a very good way
to make us happy. A s we know, happy people usually overcome their
troubles easily. When something wrong happens to them, they do not
wait for too long to see its good side because it is said that, "A merry
heart helps you overcom e m an y difficult cases” .
And how is your conception of a happy life? Let's share your opinion in
today’s discussion
VOCABULARY TCP
TO PIC 5 4 ; COHABITATION
Th e second reason is that they can share living expenses. Because they
come from provinces, they have to rent houses or rooms for their
accommodation, which is not cheap in this city. However, the expense
can be reduced if it is shared. Moreover, it is very convenient for a
cohabiting couple in m any ways. W hen the male goes to school or is on
his shift, tfre; female stays at home to cook their meals, to dean the
house or to wash their clothes, and vice-versa.
H ow To S p e a k E nglish W ell 85
V O f 4B U 1A R Y T IP
A v rru N rw n r A m T n
t . W hat do you think about the ways of Irving nowadays? W hat are the
ways of living in the past? C an you make a comparison between the
w ay of living in the past and at present? Which one do you think
better? W h y?
2. W hat do you comment on the Western w a y of living? Do you think it’s
good to imitate?
3. W hat do you think of the young now ? Do you think they love too
early? W h y? W hat do you think about the w ay they love now?
4. W h y ;# ? m any young people cohabit now? W h o usually cohabit?
W hat are advantages of cohabitation? D o you think it is the best w a y
to test your partner before y o u decide to get married to him/her?
5. VVtry are there m any cases of getting abortion among the young
now ? W hat is your opinion on it? Does it result from cohabitation?
Should we focus on preventing unwanted pregnancies? W ould it be
better to educate people at the earty age to use their com m on sense
in love and seX?
V O C A BU LA R Y T IP
1. H a ve you finished all exam s in your school? Have you m ade up your
m ind how to spend your su m m er vacation yet?
2. W here do you w ant to g o ? W h y do you choose that place? H a ve you
eve r been there?
3. Before going travelling, w hat should w e prepare? W h at should we
take along with u s?
4 . W h e re w e re you b o m ? C a n you describe som e beautiful or historical
places in your own hom etow n? Is it a good place for sum m er
vacation?
5 . Do you think that attending sum m er courses is a good w a y to spend
sum m er vacation? W hat do you think of the su m m er courses in our
city in these d a y s?
6. M any students take advantage of su m m er vacation to do som e part
time jobs so as to earn m ore m oney for their study. Do you think this
is a good ch ance for them ? W h at kinds of work are popular during
sum m er vacation?
7 . W hat is your opinion on “G re e n S u m m e r C a m p a ig n ”? H ave you
¿ © fe v e r taken part in this cam paign? If yes, can you tell m e your
experiences?
8. A re you going to participate in social activities in this sum m er? W hat
activities do you intend to do?
H oui T o S p e a k E n g iish W e ll 88
In addition, the kitchen has m any dangerous things. Sharp knives can
draw blood, mishandled gas-cylinders can explode, hot water can scald
and stoves can cause nasty bum s. Also, flies and rats can contaminate
food. Th u s, the kitchen is not a place to be careless in. If we are careful
and know how to handle things there, then the chance of an accident
occurring is lessened!
&
T h e biggest danger in a bathroom is when the floor is slippery with water
or soap. I have heard of m any incidents of people, especially old folks,
falling in the bathroom. Sometimes the fall is fatal. Often it leaves the
victim bedridden. Utmost care is needed here.
H o w To S p e a k E nglish W ell 89
VIM 4 B I L 4 R Ï T IP
1. to occur = to happen
2. socket (n) = the plug
3. to handle = to solve
4. utmost (a) = greatest A
5. competent [knmpitant] (a) = capable *5
Ex: She is not competent to drive a car
Cô ta không thao viêc iâi xe hoi.
6. to get electrocuted " to get shock
7. discarded (a) = unused
8. cylinder (n) = xi-lanh
9. to scald = to injure
10. nasty (a) = horrible
11. to contaminate to pollute, to destroy
12. bedridden (a) = flat on your back
13. slippery (a) = very smooth
14. folk {n) = an old man
15. fatal (a) = deadly
16. inaccessible (a) = unreachable
17. disastrous (a) terrible
QUESTIO NS F O R PISCUSSIO M
Firstly, m any young people are quite busy now. T h e y wholly devote
them selves to their w ork and life, so they cannot spare enough time to
stay with their parents. Moreover, old-m an d u b s can offer bounteous
food and entertainment facilities to the old people and render them a
happy life there. In the old-man d u b s , the old can also m ake som e new
companions and establish good relation with them.
Secondly, with the acceleration of people's living tem po, m any young
people are fa dng h eavy pressures from the sodety, their work and
families.- If they live together with their parents, they will shoulder the
responsibility to care for them and their pressures will becom e heavier
and heavier. Therefore, the old-m an club relieves their burden and heips
them concentrate on their work fully.
Finally, the d u b ban also give careful medical to the old people. If old
men five with their family, they are not ensured to be sent to hospital
immediately when they get ill. Oppositely, in these d u b s , they can get
good medical care and recover soon. However, everything has double
folds. Som etim es, old people feel very lonely because they often think of
their daughters, sons and grandchildren. T h e y prefer family atmosphere.
X T
T o sum up, I think the appearance of old-m an clubs is a good thing for
old people, it provides the old with a better environment. But old-m an
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1. Do you think young people are generally m ore selfish than their
parents and grandparents? Does age m ake you m ore aware of and
caring for others?
2. Should people of between 55 and 60 be forced to retire from their
jobs in order to make w ay for you nger w orkers? If people are still
able to (and w ant to) work, should they have to retire w hen the reach
a certain age? Explain your opinion.
3. Are there m any things that the old can teach the young or are they
hopelessly out ¿of touch by the time they reach a certain age? W hat
things w ere you taught by your older family m em bers? H o w have
they been useful to you in your life?
4. Should the elderly be expected to pay for residential care out of their
own savings or should appropriate accom m odation and nursing be
provided by the tax payer? Explain your opinion.
5. M any countries are facing the problem of an "aging population”, i.e.
there will soon be m ore old people than young people. W hat
problem s will this cause? W h a t can be done to prepare for them ?
••••$. Are you afraid of getting old? W h a t is yo u r ideal old age to live to? Do
you prefer to live in the retirement hom e o r live with young people?
B o w T o S p e a k E nglish W ell 92
W he ne ve r the exam season com es, m any exam inees and their parents
pour into examination sites, resulting in a traffic overload. In an effort to
ease traffic congestion, volunteers are mobilized to help traffic police
ensure traffic order and safety during these phases of exam s. T h e y also
help candidates find their w a y to the nearest bus stations, or to track
down accomm odation. T h e y are successful in asking som e families to
offer examinees free accomm odation. In addition, they help examinees
complete administrative procedures and overcom e the difficulties they
face w hen coming into a new environment.
Hou> To S p e a k E n g lish W e ü 93
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSIO N
B ow To S p e a k E nglish W ell 94
N guyen H o n g A n h , M A . in TESO L
8. W hat are bad w ays of living and thinking of the young now? H ow can
w e persuade young people with bad w ays
them selves?
9. C a n you suggest som e w ays that the young cs
up the development of our country in aff aspects, especially i r r v
econom y and culture?
10. D o you think the young are the masters of the country? W hat should
the young do to lead the country?
T O P IC 5 9 ; 6E V E R A T IO IV CAT
S econd, parents do not take care of their children well. T h e y often leave
hom e for work early in the morning and com e back hom e late in the
evening when their children are going to bed. W h e n children have some
things to ask them for advice, they seem not to have time for their
children. I think parents m ake mistakes when they think that giving their
children a lot of m o n e y is to love and to take care of them
Finally, children do not understand that their parents have to spend most
of their time earning m oney to support them, especially in this
competitive society. T h is m akes the parents exhausted after a hard
working day, and of course, they do not have m uch time for their
children. M oreover, they are worried about society’s temptations, so they
alw ays pay attention to every aspect related to their children. Th is makes
the children uneasy or unhappy.
VOCABULARY T IP
1. conflict = d if f e r e n c e
2. root (n) = cause
3. to impose = oblige
4. absolutely (adv) = completely .
5. to scold: to use abusive language
6. temptation: attraction
7. desire (n) = wish
1. H ave you ever asked for advice from Fam ily Advisory Centers? W hat
do you expect from them?
2. Do you have contradiction with you r parents? In what w ay? Do you
think your parents understand you?
3. Have you ever shared you r feeling and your private problems with
you r parents? W h o do you usually share with, your mother or your
father?
4. Are you really to discuss with your parents about sex? If you take
your notice of a different sex person, will you tell your parents or your
close friends, whyj?3f 7
5. Do you think that your parents do not understand you? Do you fee)
your parents forbiddances make you lose your freedom?
6. W hat are the main factors leading to parents and children’s conflicts?
7. Nowadays, in our society, especially in big cities, people have less
time for their families. Therefore, their families come into being
broken. W hat do you think about that?
8- W hat are typical conflicts between the parents and the children now?
How can w e keep on well with our parents?
9. Y ou are watching a pop concert program on television when your
parents ask you to turn it off just because they don’t like it at all. If
you are in this situation what will you do?
W hat should you* do with a child w h o has very bad behavior? Should
- V parents give medicine to their children to calm them dow n?
H o w To S p e a k E nglish W ell 96
TO PIC 6 0 ; S TU B E M TS IVOWAPAYS
have to accept that m odem world has brought
jents a lot of benefits favorable
iditions. Nowadays, Vietnamese students
have a lot of chances to approach modern
science and advanced technology. Also, it is
easier for them to get up-to-date m any kinds
of information to enrich their knowledge and
integrate into the world.
/C^v/
A t first students nowadays have favorable conditions to study and
improve their knowledge. There is no doubt that technology plays an
important role in education. With the help of computers and the Internet,
students can get necessary information to support their lessons at
college or university easily. Moreover, they can exchange their ideas or
experiences with students around the world through e-mails or forums
online.
Last but not least, students nowadays know how to live for community.
E ve ry year, thousands of students from m any colleges or universities
take part in social activities. T h e y are not afraid of the hard sunshine,
strong winds, and difficult living conditions in remote rural, mountainous
or offshore areas tc reduce social problems or uneasy life of their
.fellows. T h e y are everywhere to care for needy children, ensure traffic
safety, or donate their blood to needed patients. W henever our country
OEESTIOfrJS FO R DISCUSSIO N
TOPIC 6 1 : M A S T E R S OR W ORKERS?
Conceivably, choosing a career is very difficult for the
youth at the threshold of life. It is one of the most crucial
decisions, for it may influence their whole
future. However, in our country, almost people
prefer becoming masters to becoming
workers.
However, there are not enough colleges or universities for all. Thus, a
great number of young people are not fortunate and qualified enough to
enter colieges. Is it the end? Definitely not. At that time, they can attend
any vocational training centers or any foreign language classes. Also,
they can take short-term courses of computer science, secretarial work,
commercial skills, and so on. Obviously, they can get advancement in
life if they are always thirsty for knowledge.
It is said that there are no degrading jobs, but degraded people. Any
honest occupation is considered good. T o choose a suitable career, one
ought to pay attention to not only his inclination but also his own ability
arid the need of society. O nce he has chosen it he should stick to it to
the end. Obviousfy, at this moment, our country is in great need of not
oniy experts and scientists but skilled-workers as well. Th e y are the key
figures that contribute to the power and prosperity of the country.
VOCABULARY T IP
m m wm f o r discu ssio n
1. W hat is one of the hardest decisions young people must make after
finishing their high school? p
2. How do/did you choose your career? Are you satisfied with it? W h y
or w hy not? Is the transition from school to work or to college a
turning point of one s life?
3. W hen one fails in the entrance- college exam, should he just end up
in sorrows, sitting around doing nothing? W hat do you think about
this?
4. W hat are the important factors a person should know before making
up his mind to choose a career?
5. Is the first choice of one’s career necessarily the last one? W h y or
w hy not? W h at do you think about the saying, "Ja c k of all tra des
a nd m a ste r of none"?
6. Should a person, after so m any years of failure in the harsh race to
college, keep on sitting in. this competition? Have you ever been in
this situation? W hat do you think of it?
7. W hat is your idea of college education in Vietnam at present? Do you
have any suggestions to improve it?
8. Have you ever taken part in the college-entrance exam ? How did you
4* find it?
H o w To S p e a k E nglish W e ll 100
Second, people ha/e the fear of emotional pain. Life is full of lessons,
and within those lessons, people make mistakes or errors and
experience some Kind of let down.
Jb
In addition, most people are afraid of making mistakes in the puu.„
usually because they m ay feel ashamed, or they assume people view
them as fools. T h is feeling makes them fear and dare not communicate
with the public.
Moreover, the fear of being alone is also very popular. For many, the
fear of being alone keeps them in relationships (personal and business)
even though they are abused and miserable. Others fear speaking their
true feelings or fefff their friends, colleagues, or loved ones will turn
away from them or abandon them.
Last, m any people are afraid of insects and animals. Others fear their
family m em bers’ death or even their death. Unemployment is another
fear.
In short, we have reasons for our fears. D o you agree with me that our
life will be happier if we have fewer fears?
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VOCABULARY T IP
1. Are you afraid of the dark? Are you afraid of ghosts? W ere you
afraid of the dark as a child? Are there any parts of the city where
you are afraid to visit after dark? W here? W hy?
2. Are there certain weather conditions that scare people? W hat are
they? W h y do people become scared?
3. Are you afraid of flying? Are you afraid of heights? H o w do you
react when you see something frightening?
4. Are you afraid of giving a speech in public? Is there any person you
are afraid of? W hat is your biggest fear? H ave you overcom e any of
- ^ ’'youMears?
5. Are you afraid of scary m ovies? Do you like horror m ovies? Do you
think young children should be allowed to watch horror m ovies?
6. Are you afraid of being ijl? W hat disease are you most afraid of?
W h y? Are you afraid of getting old? W h y? A re you afraid to die?
W h y? .
1. W ere you afraid of your first day of school? H o w do you feel now?
W hen you were a child, what things were you afraid of? W hat w as
the most frightening experience you've had?
8. Do you fear certain insects/animals? W h y? W hat animal scares
you the most? W hat are som e things which m any people are afraid
of? W h y are they afraid of them?
9. W hat is your biggest fear in life? Are you afraid that it might come
true? What kinds of things make you nervous?
10. D o you ever have nightmares (bad dream s)? W hat are they about?
How often do you have nightmares?
If. H ave you ever seen any T V shows where people face their fears
for money? W ould you ever face one of your fears for m oney? Do
you find this kind of show interesting to watch?
T o live happily, I alw ays rem em ber the compliments I have received and
forget about the rude remarks. Do you agree with me that one should
keep his words both soft and tender because tom orrow he m ay have to
eat them ?
VOCABULARY T IP
1. bitterness (n): u n p le a s a n t n e s s
2. compliment (n) p r a is e
3. conception ( n ) = id e a : n o tio n
QUESTIO NS FO R M S C L S SIO *
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1. W hat do you think of your life: iucky or unlucky? Do you think that
G od doesn't give you everything you ask for?
2. Is it right to say that it’s those small daily happenings that make life
so spectacular? In which w ay do you think so?
3. It is said that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to
■ be appreciated and loved. Do you agree with it?
4. W hat do you think about an idea that ‘to ignore the facts does not
change the facts’?
5. W ho love you most in your life? W hat will happen to you If you lose
that one som e day?
6. Have you ever thought that the world turns its back on you? A t that
time do you think that you turn your back on the world?:
7. Are you in love now? Are you of the opinion that love, not time,
heals all w ounds?
8. I believe that the easiest w ay for me to grow a person is to
surround myself with people who are smarter than I am. W hat do
you think?
9. Do you agree with me that life is tough, but we are tougher, and no
one is perfect until w e fall in love with them ?
10. I've learned that everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain,
but all happiness occurs while I’m climbing it. Do you think so?
Doing business can bring us a lot of money, but it cannot surely m ake us
happy. O u r home, on the other hand, can be the best place for us in the
world. There we can feel safe, warm , and free. O u r home is a place
where we keep all things that we love and are with people who love us
m ost It is also the place where we spend the happiest moments in our
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place to live. A n d if w e cannot earn enough m oney for our living, our
family m em bers are always beside us.
Last but not least, I believe that hom e is a foundation for us to develop
ourselves, a school that form s o u r personalities and a hearth for the rest
of our life w hen w e becom e old.
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S F O B DISCUSSION
n addition, women have more rights in the family. Nowadays, they can
jo out to work, and they can delay having children. T h e y are no longer
ed by men and can decide everything in the family together with their
lusbands. In some families, wom en are even bread-winners who can
ulfil their duties both in the family and in society.
VOCABULARY T IP
How m any people are there in your family? Are they living in the
same house?
What is a nuclear family? W hat is the difference between a nuclear
family and an extended one?
How is your fife different from your parent’s and your grandparents’
lives? What do your parents think of family?
Do you get along well with your family? Do you get along well with
your brothers and sisters? Do you get along well with your parents-
in-laws?
Do you live with your parents? D o you live with any of your
grandparents? Do you often argue with your mother or father?
What about?
As one Chinese saying goes “Settle your accommodation before
you establish your business ". What is ycur idea about it?
Is it true that “a rolling stone gathers no m oss' ? Do you think
changes are good? What do think of changes in Vietnamese
families? What are causes of fast family changes?
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However, they can overcome those problems if they are really and
deeply in love. Th e ir true love helps them overcome their differences. T o
adapt themselves to a new community, one spouse should leam about
his/her partner’s languages and cultures. Th e y have to help each other
to be aware of their cultural and custom differences, then work mutually
in order to bridge the gap in. their cultures. Many intermarried couples
who have passed .this test can live happily with each other.
V O C A B IX A B Y T IP
1. Do you think that foreigners are arrogant? If yes, why are they
arrogant? W hat is Vietnam ese’s attitude towards foreign
professionals and tourists?
2. A re foreigners w elcom ed to Vietnam ? W hat do you think is the
biggest difference between Western and Vietnam ese thinking?
3. Should parents decide their children’s marriages? W hat are the
influences of the parents on your choice of your partner?
4. W hat do you think about Vietnam ese girls w ho marry foreigners? D o
you know w h y they do that?
5. W hat are difficulties such couples m eet? W h at should they do to
bridge the gap between them ?
6. D o y o u think that their marriages will last long? W hat do you
com m ent on what m any newspapers are talking about
intermarriages?
7. W hat should they do when Vietnam ese wom en want to come back to
their Fatherland? D o you know what usually happen to them ?
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Dne m ore thing w e should notice on the w a y towards our goal is the
oadblock. T h a t is, w e will encounter obstacles that prevent our
rrogress. A t that time, w e should not be worried because no one could
rave success without obstacles. W hat w e should do is to work through
hem step by step, if w e find few or no obstacles on our w ay, w e are not
eally challenging ourselves. A n d when w e reach our goal, w e will not
jxperience the feeling o f ’sw eet su ccess’.
.ast but not least, w e should not be afraid of failures. If w e study any
iuccessful person, w e m ay learn that majority of them have had m ore
ailures than successes. T o them , the m ore they fail, the m ore
ixperiences they get F o r exam ple, Th o m a s Edison had been turned
town m a ny times before he got success in creating the filarnent. T o d a y ,
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1. persistence (n ) = patience
2. to determ ine = to decide
3. to accom plish = to do, to complete
4. consistently (adv) = constantly
5. roadblock (n ) = obstacle
6. to encounter = to face
7. to w ork through = to overcome
8. to challenge = to dare, to face
9. failure (n ) = breakdown
10. filament (n ) = a fiber (day toe)
11. to adjust - to alter, to change
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VO CABULARY TCP
1. to access = to contact
2. supersonic (a) = very fast
3. fare (a) = fee
OLLSTIQ3VS F O B P IS C L S S IO *
1. How old were you when you went on your first flight? W here did
you go? W hat w as the longest flight you have ever taken?
2. Do you like to tra ve l by airplane? W hat seat do you prefer window,
center or aisle?
3. W hat are three things you're supposed to do before the flight takes
off? W hat are som e movies you rem em ber seeing on the plane?
Can you sleep during the flight?
4. W hat do you like to do during the flight? Does the plane provide
anything to do to pass the time? H ave you ever met anyone or
established any relationships during a flight?
5. W hat do you do when you experience turbulence?
6. H ave you ever seen a female pilot? W h y do you think that most
pilots are m en?
7. W ould you like to be a flight attendant? W hat are the benefits and
/or downfalls? Are most flight attendants female?
8. Is being a flight attendant considered a good job in your country?
W hat do you think are the qualifications?
9. Are planes really safer than cars? D o you know which plane
accident w a s the most terrible? W hen and where did happened?
hese children are really pitiful because they are sent into the streets at
le school age. Nobody takes care of them, and it may be quite easy for
tern to become criminals, drug-addicts and alcohol addicts when they
¡row up. A s a result, they will become a burden for the society instead of
ecoming useful citizens.
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1. W hat kinds of children are called “Street children”? W h y do we cal/
them “Street children"?
2. In your opinion, w hy are there a lot of "Street children"? Do you
know w here they com e from?
3. Wften you are in the streets, how do you feel when a child com es
and asks you for some m oney or asks you to bu y a newspaper, a
bar of chewing gum or something like that?
4. W hat’s your attitude when you see some of children disturbing
foreigners in order to ask for m oney or to sell so m e th ip g ^?
5. Do you know the main reasons that cause this problem ? W h o are
I
in charge of this problem?
a. F a m ily b. S c h o o l c. S o c ie ty d. O th e rs
6. W hat are troubles and social evils that the "Street children" cause
to our society? W h at should we do to prevent this?
7. D o you think that “Street c h ild re n ” is the primary concern of our
government and society? Supposing that in your family there were
a child who left your home to becom e a street child, what should
you do?
8. O n the international Children’s D ay, what should we do to relieve
pains and miseries that street children have to suffer?
9. W hat do you think of parents who treat their children badly? Do you
think that in Vietnam the children have their rights? W hat should
people who violate Children’s rights be punished?
10. W hat conclusion have you drawn from today’s discussion?
TO PIC T U STUDY C B O L Y S
First of all, study group will help me understand the lecture and expand
my knowledge more easily. If I do not understand something in the
lecture, m y group can make it clear. Moreover, group work helps me
expand my knowledge because it provides me with invaluable
opportunities to exchange m y ideas and opinions on various subjects
discussed. From such discussions, I will be able to understand the
m atterm ore deeply. Also, when I have a project to research, the group is
very useful and effective thanks to the specific information I can get from
my group. W hen I am put to be in charge of a particular part of the
project, 1 can focus more on the information I have to g e t
must be serious about their work so that each m em ber can get t
benefits from the study group.
1. to expand to broaden
2. motivation (n) inspiration
3. to be in charge oh to be responsible for
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In our life, w e have m any chances to receive gifts
from ou r families, our friends or others. A m o n g gifts
w e have received, I am sure that there are som e
unforgettable ones. I also have m y own gift that I
never forget.
vas very excited. However, when our teacher began talking about the
jift exchange, I knew I could not participate in because m y famity did not
lave m oney for me.
had struggled against myself so m uch, and at last I went to the party
anyway. After everyone else had received their gifts, our teacher called
Tie to her desk. A wrapped present lay in front of her. She said it w a s for
Tie . Being surprised, ! opened the m ost beautiful box I had ever seen,
and inside w as a brand new blue shirt!
/Vhile i w as rejoicing -over m y gift, m y teacher gave me the warm est hug
'd ever received. O n that day, I knew that I had experienced the love of
Sod through m y wonderful teacher.
Bo far 1 have still kept that shirt as one of the most precious things in m y
ife.
VOCABULARY T IP
W hen do you give a gift? T o whom do you give a gift? For what
reasons do you give a gift?
Is gift-giving aimed at satisfying one’s hobby or expressing one’s
feelings towards others?
According to you, what roles do gifts play in human
communication? Is it easy to give gifts to all people gathering
together in an occasion?
Is there any misunderstanding in giving and receiving gifts? C a n
you tell your experiences? In expressing one’s feeling towards
others, does it always work w hen he wants to give gifts?
5- W hat does the way of giving a gift m ean? Is it true that the gift
giving is an art? C an you give som e examples?
6. It is said that, T h e w a y of giving a gift is m ore important than the
value of the gift itself* W hat are your points of view? $
7. Do you agree that giving gifts is an art? W hen you want to attend at
a party, what do you usually bring as a gift?
8. Have you ever given flowers to som eone? In which situations? D o
you know the meaning of flowers? Please share your experience
with us.
9. Do you have any unforgettable gift in your life? If yes, what is it? In
which occasion did you receive it? W ho gave it to you?
However, dating at very young age also causes a lot of trouble. If they
are unconscious, they will destroy themselves. W h y do I say so? ft is
because people are usually blind in love, especially when they are not
mature enough to think about love sufficiently. A t that time, they do not
pay rinuch attention to their study but to their love. Moreover, dating while
they are immature usually leads to wrong actions in love. Th e re have
been m any cases in which m any teenagers left their homes, renting
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Duses or room s to live with each other. A s a result, they had to get
portion or stopped their study.
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regardless of in spite of
conservative [ken'seivativ] (a) old-fashioned
Ex: Old people are usually more conservative than young people
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era [’¡are] (n) age
mature (a) grown-up
to motivate to stimulate; to encourage
to get abortion to destroy the unborn baby
sufficient (a) enough
First of all, w hen attending classes, a student is guided how to read his
materials or textbooks effectively. Also, he is given additional information
or he can ask tjjs teacher any of his doubts. Th a t m ay help him
understand his lessons more deeply. During a lecture, he is told m any
new ideas related to the topic that is not in any textbooks, and even he
can get som e experiences from his teachers, which can be applied in his
life la t e r / v ^
it but not least, class attendance might help him avoid wasting time or
nmrtting social evils. Th e proverb, " T h e d e v il m akes w o rk fo r idle
id s ", teaches us how to spend time properly. A student required to
rnd classes regularly does not have m uch time to waste in coffee
>ps, pubs, bars, or gambling. A s a matter of fact, m any students have
led their future in these places and activities.
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short, I believe that attending classes at college or university is very
essa ry for students to get m ore than just knowledge from teachers
I their classmates. Students can also leam how to leam , how to
imunicate, h ow to use time, and how to be responsible as well as
;iplined. S o class attendance must be compulsory.
C A B U L A B Y T IP
TO PIC 7 5 : VAIJ?VHT\E»S P A Y
>ne of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. H e r
sther allowed her to visit m e in the cell. Sometimes we would sit and
ilk for hours. She helped m e to keep m y spirits up. S h e agreed that i
id the right thing by ignoring the Em peror and going ahead with the
ecret marriages. O n the day i was to die, I left m y friend a little note
ranking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed it, "Love from you r
’alentine." '
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What are the disadvantages? Do famous people have everything in their
lives? No. Th e y do have to pay a great cost for it.
O C A BIX A BY T IP
QUESTIONS FO B DISCUSSION
Things mentioned above are not enough for them to enjoy. Th e y want to
have stronger feelings, and heroin or ecstasy medicines help them.
Although they know the dangers of these drugs, they ignore them as
long as they can prove themselves experienced play-ones. Th e y are
really pitiful because they will die before they can enjoy all of their young
age. Maybe bars and dancing halls are places where w e can witness
these young people. There, many girls and boys are releasing
themselves with smoke; heads are shaking crazrly according to heavy
rock music.
fho have m ade them like that? A n d who have created good conditions ' S
r them to do that? Parents are first ones who have responsibilities for
em. It is parents who have pam pered their children: giving them a lot
oney but not taking a good care of or educating them well. T o prevent
is fast w ay of liv in g s from increasing, families, schools and society
touid have a tight combination.
OCABIHLABY TCP
to criticize to condemn
to indulge (in) to be very interested in
to raise uproar to make loud noise
an evil genie a terrible spirit
to ignore to pay no attention
to witness to see
inter-marriage (n) getting married to a foreigner
to pamper to spoil
W hat do you think about the w ays of living now adays? W hat are the
w ays of living in the past? Which one do you think better? W h y?
W hat do you comment on the "W e ste rn w a y o f liv in g "? Do you think
it’s good to imitate? W hat do you think about cohabitation?
W hat is your personality? W hat do you do to make your life
meaningful? W hat is your w ays of living?
If som e one complains about your w ay of living, will you change it at
once? D o you think that Vietnam ese styles of living are influenced by
Western countries nowadays?
W hat do you think about this saying, “A n a im le s s fife is like a b o a t
w ith o u t a r u d d e r T W hat are your purposes in life?
W h y do m any young people now have ridiculous w ays of living? Do
you think they want to make themselves individuals?
D o you think that w e have To change o u r w a y of living in order to
adapt with any circumstances In our life? W hat are good ways of
living in your opinion?
, W hat do you think of motor racing in our city? D o you think it is a new
w a y of indulging in pleasure of rich young people?
Another reason why I like eating at home is that cooking can be done
without any problem nowadays. With the help of ready-m ade food at
supermarkets and m odem kitchen devices, it takes us short time to
prepare for a meal. Moreover, it is very cheap when we eat at home.
W hat I have just mentioned above does not mean that eating at a
restaurant or a food shop is not good. However, when eating at one of
those, we have to dress property, and then just sit around a small table.
Moreover, it is always noisy while we want a quiet and peaceful place.
Sometimes there is a question of hygiene. H ow well is the food cooked
at the restaurant? Have they been washed property before cooking? If
food is eaten at home, we are sure that it will be cleaned and washed
properly.
O B E S nO M S F O B W SC U SSIO N
far as w e know, from the time they are little giris, fem ales learn about
w T o S p e a k E nglish W ell
nurturing. First with dolts and later perhaps with younger brothers or
sisters, girls are given the role of that job. T h e y see their mothers in the
sam e roles, so it is natural that they identify this as a fem ale activity.
Boys, in contrast, learn competitive roles far rem oved from nurturing.
While boys m ay dream of adventures, girls tend to see the future in
terms of raising families.
VOCABULARY T IP
1. to be of to have
2. child rearing: bringing up children
3. superior [su :'pisria3 (a): higher
4. aggressive (a) violent
5. to nurture : to care for
6. to identify to recognize
Ex: She identified the man as her attacker
7. to resort to way out
8. utm ost (a) greatest
9. to adopt to take up
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Last, some of the patrons are even more of a problem than the theatre
itself. Som e people try to impress their com panies by. talking back to the
screen, whistling, and making hilarious noises. Others act as if they were
at home in their own living rooms and com m ent loudly on hie ages of the
stars or w hy m ovies are not as good anymore. Moreover, they crinkle
candy wrappers, stick gum on their seats, and drop popcorn tubs on the
fioor. T h e y also cough and burp, squirm endlessly in their seats, or file
out for repeated trips to the rest rooms.
V O C A B U L A R Y T IP
1. to hassle to annoy
2. to con front to face
3. m u sty (a ): stuffy
4. patron (n ) fan - >
5. hilarious [h i’learias] v e r y fu n n y
6. to com m e nt to remark
7. to crinkle to crumple
8. tub {n ) container
9. to burp to make brief sharp sounds
10. to squirm to turn
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First, if subway lines are built and reached every comer of the city,
people would not need to use their motorbikes to commute any more.
Lessening motorbikes on the road means less carbon monoxide
expelled into the air, therefore, the air we breathe would be more pure.
Fewer motorbikes also lessen traffic jams that have caused a lot of
troubles to people and authorities concerned.
Second, the railroad system in our country is not enough and in bad
condition. Consequently, people have to rely on trucks and buses for
ground transportation of passengers and freight. Therefore, expanding
and upgrading railroad systems will result in fewer trucks and long
distance buses on the highways. T h is can help reduce traffic accidents
on the road because most of the traffic accidents are caused by trucks
and long-distance buses.
Last but not least, with the increase of bus users at present, it has been
proven that people are getting used to public transportation. However,
still m any people cannot use buses because there are not enough buses
and bus routes in our city. If more buses are present and routes are built,
we can solve the traffic problems in our country, especially in big cities
like H C M C because many people do not use their own cars or
motorbikes.
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a ra sn o x s f o r d is c u s s io n
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How do appraise the traffic situation in our city and other big cities
in our country?
W hat are relationships between urbanization and its traffic
problems? W h a t are objective and subjective causes of traffic
congestion and traffic problems?
Do you think that ignorance of traffic rules can lead to traffic jam s
and accidents? How can it be improved?
W hat are popular means of transportation in our country? W hich
one is the m ost efficient?
W hat do you think of the city people’s consciousness of traffic
safety? H a ve you ever been the victim of traffic jam s? H o w did you
feel at that time?
W hich m eans of transportation causes the most serious accidents?
Can you tell m e the reason?
W hat are solutions to traffic problems in our country? Is road
extension the best way to solve traffic congestion? W h y and w hy
not?
it is said that traffic congestion is unavoidable in the process of
urbanization. Are you for or against this saying?
D o you think that heavy fines on violations of traffic rules are good
for re-establishing the traffic order and safety?
W hat are solutions of the government to traffic problem s? Can you
suggest som e solutions?
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QUESTIONS FO B PISCIISSIQSf
Q
. W hat are the husband and wife’s traditional roles? Can you make a
comparison between women in the past and women at present?
. This question is for men: There are two kinds of women. O n e is
successful and fampqs .in society but she doesn’t succeed in her
family. Another is vice-versa. W hat kind of women do you prefer?
. How is an ideal wom an? Do you think women in m odem society
should keep the characteristics of traditional wom en? W hat do think
of the conception: *Th re e fo llo w s a n d fo u r virtues"?
. W hat do you comment on the saying, “M en lead, w o m e n fo llo w ”?
Do you know why men consider women second-dass citizens?
. This question is for women, if your partner or husband wants you to
stay at home, do you agree? W hy or w hy not?
. For a m an, do you agree to let your wife or girlfriend go to work?
. W h y is it said that if women sit in the conference, it is more possible
to succeed than m en? VVhich work do you think that wom en cannot
do? W h y? A nd which work do you think that men cannot do?
. W h y are there more and more women going to work? How can a
working woman be devoted to her career and her family life? W hat
should a husband do to help his wife? How about the other
m embers?
. What do you think about a woman who is better than you in every
field? W hat will happen if she is your wife or girlfriend? Being a
wom an, do you want to marry one who is worse than you?
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1. H ow old are you? How old are your father and m other? W h a f s your
job? W hat are their jobs?
2. W hen did youJ they start to work? H o w long have you/ they
worked? A re you retired? W hen do you think you/ they will be
retired?
3. Do you believe you w on’t be able to g o on with your job untii you
are 60? W h y or w h y not?
4. W hat makes you/ them keep on working at 60? W h y ? W hat do you
think of “old age”? Have you got any old people in your family?
5. C an you name som e strong and weak points of the old? Are the old
a burden to the family and society?
6. W hat are the typical differences between the old and the young?
Do you think that the old know best?
7. Are the old so conservative? D o you think the young still respect
the old now?
S. Can you explain why there are changes in the w ays of living and
thinking am ong the young now ?
9. W hat behaviors and attitudes should we have when we deal with
the old?
10.lt is said that the old are usually very lonely. W h at should we do to
make them happy? W hat do you think of an old person who lives
alone? € j
1 1 .C a n you tel! me what you will do w hen you becom e old? D o you
w ant' to live until 10D years old? H o w do the Vietnam ese usually
wish togeiher on T e t holidays?
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O n e of the prim ary benefits of gift giving is the good feeling you get
w hen you do something good for som eone special. Th e re is a magical
m om ent w hen you watch the recipient of the gift unwrap the package
and discover the treasure that you have wisely chosen for them . W h e n
their eyes w iden as they realize what you have done to dem onstrate
their importance in your life, your spirit responds with a w arm glow that
builds from the inside out, and you have confirmation that you have
created a little m ore prosperity in the world.
H ow ever, som e people find that they do not experience this w arm glow
from their inner spirit In fact, som e people experience a feeling of loss or
im po verishm ent Th o s e people Will find that their mental focus is on the
cost of the gift but not on the blessings that it has created for the other
person. T h e attitude in which a gift is given is actually m uch m ore
important than the gift itself. W hen a gift is given with the proper attitude,
the giver shows his/her respect or gratefulness to the receiver.
O n e of the big mistakes that I see most people m ake is that they give a
gift that they them selves would like to receive rather than selecting a gift
from the perspective of the recipient. T h u s , we should spend time doing
som e research into the background of the gift recipient and determine
what they w ould like to receive. If we can do this, w e not only show ou r
respect or gratitude but also make our gift m ore useful to the receiver.
In short, giving and receiving gifts seem to be very easy, but they
have m any arts them selves. Th u s , w e should learn w hen, to w hom , and
what reasons we give gifts. It is very com plicated, isn’t it?
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Last but not least, our universities should advance more high quality
training program s and program s for talented students. T h e s e programs
should be organized in training cadres for high-tech and key socio
econom ic branches. T h e aims of these programs are finding and training
VOCABULARY T IP
TO PIC 8 7 ; O m W K E H HOLIDAY
V O C A K IL4K Y T IP
1. vestiges remains
2. typicaJ (a) representative
3. mausoleum (n) burial place
A. grotto (n) cave
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G. zone (n) area; region
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VOCABULARY T IP
1. Are you a skilful person? W hich skills do you have? How do those
skills help you with your life?
2. T o you, which skill is the most important one? W h y do you think so?
H ow has that skilled affect your life?
3. Do you think it is easy for you to contact people? In your opinion,
what should w e do to fall in line with others?
4. H ow did you feel when you went to work or attended some class on
the first day? How did you make friends with your colleagues or
classmates?
5. Are you a good listener? W hen we meet someone the first time,
should we talk much about ourselves?
6. W hat do you think about communication skill? H o w does it enable us
to make friends with others?
7. Is it easy for you to persuade others to do some thing for you? W hat
do you think about a m anager who has interpersonal skill?
8. Do you often speak in public? C an you express your ideas
systematically? Do you have any unforgettable memory of public
speaking?
9. W hat kinds of people need communication skill most? W hat should
we do to improve our communication skill? Do you think this skill is
the most important one for us to get success in our life now?
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Q U ESTIO N S F O R P I S C I SSIQM
1. How many children are there in your family? Are they good at their
learning? Which subjects are they best at?
2. Are they learning English? If yes, when did they start learning it?
Do they like it?
3. W hy do more parents force their very young children to learn
English? Do you agree with thé idea m at human beings are best
equipped to learn a language when they are very young?
4. How does a child usually learn languages, including his mother
tongue? W hat are his advantages and disadvantages in learning a
language?
5. Can you state some very beneficial side effects that early exposure
to a foreign language has proven? H ow far do you agree with the
idea that children are at an ideal age to gain proficiency in a foreign
language?
How do schools usually teach children languages? What can they
get through playing games or singing songs?
7. Will you let your children learn foreign languages at the very young
age? If your children do not like learning foreign languages, wh3t
will you do? Do you think children will learn better if they are
forced?
8. W hat do you think about schools teaching children English in our
city? D o you think English should be the second language in our
country?
9. In you opinion, how can we learn English well? H o w long can a .
child speak and use English proficiently?
TO PIC 9 0 : T E L L m C LIES
It seems that people are telling lies more and more. O n m ass
media almost every day, there are stories about som e
important persons being accused of telling lies, and
at the sam e time, our parents and teachers are
telling us that it is not ok to tell lies.
However, m any people think that there are two kinds of lies, ’black’ lies
and ’white’ lies. T h e y think that ’back' lies are always bad, but ‘white’ lies
might be O K . Th u s, when is it never O K to tell lies? Sn m y opinion, it is
not good to upset or tease som eone like telling lies about som eone or
spreading rumors. Another case is to pretend that you have got
permission to do something when you haven't. In addition, nobody
accepts those who hide things belonging to others and pretend that they
do not know where they are because this is not just teasing; it is unkind.
Moreover, we should not tell lies about people such as saying som eone
has told you something and it’s not true, blaming som eone else for X Sy
something you have done to get them into trouble and get you out of i j ^ | r
and cheating som eone or cheating in a test.
In short, w e should know when w e tell lies. If there w ere no bad lies in
our life, no one would get hurt and the world w ould be a place w here
people could trust and respect each other.
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About reading, you should find a book or a paper that is not too difficult
to understand. I myself do not think it is embarrassing to start with
children’s picture books, in addition, you should not stop your reading
whenever you find a new word. A t that time, you try to guess what the
word probably means, continue reading, and check it up in your
dictionary at the end.
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T o improve your speaking skills, you should practice whenever you have
a chance. For example, you can speak lots of English with your friends
in different situations. Besides that, you can join any English Speaking
Clubs you know.
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Last but not least, watching T V and movies, and listening to the radio or
music are also very useful w ays to improve your English. Even if you
don't understand everything, you will still be learning. It is possible to
understand the content even if you know only 3 0 % of the words that you
hear. Y o u r listening ability will improve day by day.
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QUESTIO NS FO R B1SCUSSIO N
1 W hat do you expect from your English? Please tell me your main
purposes and motivations to ieam English.
TO PIC 9 2 ; m C m U Z E D ACTIONS
recent years, “U rb a n C iviliza tio n " in our city has been
mentioned by m ass media, schools, colleges or
residential areas because it shows progressive life of
city people, a iife-style in its high stage of
development. Throughout daily activities of city
people, w e can say that we have been building a
civilized life in the city. However, there are still so many
things and actions that cannot be accepted by any man in a
civilized society. Th u s, what are they?
Firstly, on several streets, even in the center of the city, we still see a lot
of rubbish. People still throw rubbish indiscriminately on streets. Th is
shows that their consciousness of keeping the city clean and tidy is stilf
low. Th is action m ay be considered “uncivilized” or “uncultured” one.
Secondly, it must be widely agreed that most of the city streets and
sidewalks have been widened or upgraded in recent years.
Unfortunately, in almost every street the sidewalk is still “encroached
upon* by vendors, food shops, news stands ... T h e y spoil the beauty of
the city.
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4 . Do you agree that the level of civilization of the city is judged through .
the w ay of living of its people, for example, their consciousness of
traffic rules while travelling on the road; their behaviors; their attitudes
while dealing with others...?
5. W hat do you think of people who hawk and spit on the streets w h ilC y
riding their motorbikes?
6. O n the w ay to school, work, home or somewhere, sometimes you
see some people unconsciously urinating in the public places. H o w
do you feel? Do you think they are uncultured ones? W hat’s your
solution?
7. According to you, which factor is the most important to carry out the
Urban Civilization? W hat actions should w e take account to
educate people to have good consciousness and responsibilities for
building a civilized life? j P
8. W e have talked m uch about the Urban Civilization, how about the
Rural Civilization? Do you know how the countrymen live, work and
entertain?
9. W hat should we do to improve the country people’s life? H o w ca we
build up a civilized life in those places?
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way, and users develop m ore flexible thinking skills or choose what to
explore more easily.
In short, the Internet is very useful education in the new period of the
development and integration. It becom es a strongly effective tool for
teachers’ and students’ work. 1 hope that in the near future, many
schools in Vietnam will use the Internet in their instruction.
VOCABULARY T IP
1. markedly (adv) remarkable
2. to exploit to use; to develop
3. revolution (n) new way
4. perspective (n) idea
5. reliable (a) believable
6. to tackle to try; to attempt
7. non-linear variable
JL flexible (a) changeable
9 . to associate to combine
10. to enhance to increase
a % 11. attitude (n) reaction
I Q r 12. authentic (a) real; native
13. to access to enter
14. collaborative (a) cooperative
QUESTIO NS FO R D IS C U S S !« »
1. Do you often use the Internet? H o w m any hours a day do you use
the Internet? D o you think our lives have been improved by the
internet? ’ \
2. D o you use the Internet for fun or education? W hat are som e of the
w ays the Internet can be used for education? W hat are some of the
ways the internet can be used for entertainment?
3. Which sites do you most com m only access? W hat is the best thing
about the Internet? W h at problems does the Internet create? W hat
problems does it solve?
4. D o you have more m any e-mail addresses? W h y do you need more
than one e-mail address? Do you think that email is a good w a y for
people to com m unicate?
5. W hat do you think about chatting on the internet? H ave you ever
chatted on the internet? W h y do m any people 8ke it now?
6. W h y is there too m uch sex on the Internet now? Is it dangerous to
meet people on the Internet? W ould you like to go on a date with
someone you meet on the Internet?
7. Do you think that it is important for schools to have Internet access?
W h y? C a n you believe all the information that is published on the
Internet?
8. Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play
computer gam es? W hich games are young people most interested
in?
9. Do you think that meeting people is easier than meeting people face
to face? W ould you consider going out with som eone that you met on
the Internet? yJf7
10. W hat do you think about online courses? M any students use the
Internet to help therm do their assignments and they just cut and
paste information from the Internet. W hat do you think about this?
11. Do you think that search engines always give you the best sites? is
this good or bad for both the employer and employee to know each
other on the Internet? If you em ploy som eone via the Internet, how
do you check if the person is giving you truthful information?
12. D o you know any school or university in our country has been using
the Internet in its instruction? W hich one do you prefer between
learning with a com puter and leaning at traditional classes? W hat do
you think about communicative skills if we take this kind of learning?
13. Do you think traditional classes will disappear in the future
because they will be replaced by this new kind of learning?
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T O P IC 9 4 ; M O B IL E P 1IO Y E S
I find the em ergence of mobile phones m ake us lose good habits, such
as punctuality. Previously, when we had a date with som eone, w e tried
our best to arrive on time. But now, because of the mobile phone, w e are
not afraid of being late any more. If we are likely to be late, w e will call
him and say “I am sorry I will be late.”
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T h e third thing is that the mobile phone m akes me spend more money.
With the developm ent of science, the mobile phone has changed it
models more and m ore quickly, and } can’t keep pace with its changes. I
have experienced quick changes from big mobile phones to advanced
mobile phones that can download films or take and send pictures. T h e
fact is that i have changed m y mobile phone for three times, so I spend
too m uch m one y on it.
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VOCABULARY T IP
1. Do you have a cell phone? How many people in your family have a
cell phone? W ho is the youngest person you know who has a cell
phone?
2. How long have you had a cell phone? Which cell phone company
do you use? How long have you used that company?
3. Who do you call most often? About how many text messages do
you send in a day? How much do you spend a month on your cell
phone? W ho pays for your cell phone?
4. What do you think of mobile phones? What kind of features does
your cell phone have? W h y have you decided not to have a cell
5. Could you live without your mobile phone? What are some of the
advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones?
6. At what age do kids now get cell phones? When did you first get a
cell phone? Have your parents ever been angry with you because
of your phone use?
7. Do you know how to use all-the functions on your phone? Does it
ever bother you when people use their cell phones? Are you
allowed to have your mobile telephone switched on in class?
8. How many cell phones have you destroyed? What was the most
expensive phone cali you ever made?
9. Is it illegal to speak on your cell phone while you are driving in your
country? Do you think it should be illegal to speak on your cell
phone while driving? Is it in bad taste to leave your cel! phone on
when you are at a restaurant?
Has your cell phone ever broken down? What did you do when
your cell phone last malfunctioned? Have you ever lost your
phone? Has your phone ever been stolen?
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1. to win s.o’s heart to win s.o’s affection
4 ^ 2 . sincere (n) true
3. aggressive (a) hot-tempered
4. flattery (n) excessive, insincere praise
1. W hat does “winning people's heart” mean? Have you ever won
anyone’s heart?
2. W hat are the advantages of winning others’ affection? W hat
happens if people around you hate you?
3. W h y should we becom e interested in other people? W h a t do you
think of those who are not interested in you?
4. W h y should w e be a good listener and not talk m uch about
ourselves? W hat do you think about those who are talkative? Are
you talkative?
5. it’s said that, “A merry heart helps you overcome m any difficult
cases” W hat do you think of it? Do you think hum or is the key to
happiness?
6. W hat do you com m ent on the saying, “ Honesty is the best policy
“ ? D o you apply it in your life? If you like som e one, how can you
let him/her know your feeiing?
7. W hat are effective w ays to conquer a girl’s heart? W hat should a
man do to make impression on a girl at the first meet?
8. (fs said that, “ M en often teH a lie when they make friend with
g i r i ^ . is it true?
9. W hat will you, as a m an, do if a girl refuses all y o u r efforts to win
her heart? D o you still keep running after her w hen you know that
she has already had a boyfriend?
10. If a man invites you, as a girl, to go for a drink m any times, do you
think he really pays attention to you? W hat have you drawn from
today’s discussion?
OCABCLARY T IP
. to adjust to alter, to change
. to bother to disturb
. to adapt to get used to
. to confide to open your heart to
Q U ESTIO NS F O B DISCUSSIO N
Are you a student or are you working now? If you are a student,
which university do you go to ? W here do you live?
Do you prefer to live in a dorm or in an apartment? W h at are
advantages of living in a dorm ? Do you think you must change your
habits if living with others?
Should w e arrange our free time living in a dorm? If yes, w hy do we
have to d o that? W hat do- you think of the social structure of the
dorm com m unity?
Should w e have any rules in the dorm ? What rules do you think we
should set up? W h at should w e do to get along with others in the
dorm ? /.'■
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5. What do you think about the environment in the dorm? D o you think
living here, we can improve our communication skills? How can we
do that?
6. What do comment on life in a separate apartment in the.
community? Do you think, living in a separate apartment, we have
more privacy and experiences in the real life?
7. Is it important to have privacy? If yes, why is ft important? H ow do
you feel if someone disturbs you when you are studying?
8. W hat do you think about rooms-for-rent in our city? W h y are they
so popular now? Are they cheap or expensive? W hat do you think
about living condition in these rooms?
9. What do you think about cohabitation among students now? Do you
think a room-for-rent is a good place for student to cohabit?
Besides this, the teacher could provide us with solutions to any sort of
problem that we come across while we are studying. Without the
teacher, it will take us a lot of valuable time to soive it or it m ay remain
unsolved. Th e teacher can also point out our mistakes and suggest ways
for us to correct them.
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1. to approach t o c o m e u p to
2. primarily (adv) m a in ly
3. expertise (n) e x p e r t s k ill o r k n o w le d g e
4. extremely (adv) vely very
5. cumbersome (n) p ro b le m
6. to come across to o v e r c o rp s
7. to point out to s h o w
QUESTIONS FO R DISCUSSION
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1. Are you working or are you still going to school? Are / were you a
good student? Which subjects are/were you good at?
2. Do you think it is very easy for us to study now with the development
of the modem technology? Can we get success in study without the
teacher’s help? W hy / why not?
3. How necessary is the teacher in our study? W hen you have problems
with your lessons at school, who do you often share them with - your
teachers or your classmates?
4. What do you think of your teachers during your university education?
How much do they help you?
5. Do your teachers give you a lot of homework? How do you of ten do
your homework? Do you do them alone or with a group of students?
6. What do you think about ways of teaching in high education in our
country? Do you think all students understand what the teachers
teach them?
7. Do you often cut class? If yes, why do you do that? Have you ever
felt bored by your class environment?
8. In which situation should we teach ourselves? What are advantages
of teaching ourselves? If-you teach yourself, how can you solve your
problems if they arise?
Do you think computers and the Internet and replace teachers in the
future? What do you think about study online? Have you ever taken
it?
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V O C A BU LA R Y T IP
O U U SnO A S F O B M SC U SSIO M
1. Do you often touch som e one when you m eet him/her? W h en talking
to som e one, how close do you sit?
2 . D o you usually make eye contact w hen dealing with som e one? Do
you openly express your em otions?
3. W h e n you m eet som eone for the first time, how do you greet him or
her? Do you use the sam e greeting for m en as for w o m e n ?
4. H ow do you greet your friends? H o w do you greet a friend of the
opposite sex? H o w do you greet m em bers of you r 'family m em bers
like children, adults, old people? %
5. W hich gestures are impolite in your cuiture? C a n you describe three
gestures you Use frequently and say w hat they m ean?
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First of all, you should get your goals step by step. Needless to say, a
lifetime is comprised of days strung together into weeks, months and
years, so let’s reducd- rt to a single day, then to each task of that day
because a successful life is nothing more than a lot of successful days
put together. It is going to take so m any days to reach our goals. W e try
to do that as a stonemason puts one stone to build up a big building. If
each stone is successfully placed, the building will be finished. If, on the
other hand, the stones are put down in a hit-or-miss fashion, the whole
building is in danger. Similarly, it's a good and logical way to get our
success in life.
)n addition, we should have plans for our days and put them into
practice. Then, let's take them one day at a time, from the time we wake
in the morning until we drop-off to sleep at night, keeping our goal in
mind as often as possible. Each day consists of a series of tasks, and
fn Vietnam, we have a very good saying that “never leave what we can
do today until tomorrow”. Th u s, do each day ail what we can. However,
we do not need to overwork or to rush blindly into our work; we should
try to do the greatest possible number of things in the shortest possible
amount of time. Gradually, we will find ourselves increasing the number
of tasks and performing them all much more efficiently.
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Gifts no longer carry the sentimental,or spiritual m essages as they used
to be. Now, they are more pracrtic^f:' m oney, gold, jewels or household
appliances. In som e cases, some parents even a tte m ^ y p make profits
from their children's weddings. W hen the wedding is overhand the doors
are closed, they calculate; m oney to see whether they get profits or
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QUESTIONS FO R M SCUSSIOM
1- How many stages are there in our traditional wedding? What are the
customs and ways of the wedding? Do you want to follow these ways
if you get married?
2. What do you comment on the custom of ‘'bargain fo r the w e d d in g
p re s e n ts ’? If you can not meet their demand, what should you do?
How will you celebrate your wedding party?
3. What are important decisions in one’s life? Is a marriage decision the
most important one? W hat does a marital life mean to you? What
importance is attached to a marriage decision?
4. W hat do couples expect from their marriage life? W hat influences
you to decide on youF m arriage? Should parents decide their
children’s marriages? W hat are the influences of the parents to your
choice of your partner?
A s saying goes, “Y o u ’ll o n ly b e lo s e rs in a n y w a y if y o u d o n ’t
fo llo w y o u r p a re n ts ’ a d v ic e .” W hat do you thin$c of the idea,
“C h ild re n s h o u ld d o w h a t the ir p a re n ts want"?
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6 . Are you for or against the young have to make their decision on their
own marriage? How a bout the parents? Should they leave ft for
young couples to their own marriage?
7. W hat roles do love play in one’s marriage? Is it true that love after
marriage is not the same as it used to be? W hat are responsibilities
of a husband and a wife in protecting family happiness after
marrying?
8 . W h y are there more and more couples getting divorced, especially
the young? W hat should you do to keep your love alike after getting
married?
9. W hat do you think about Vietnamese girts m arry foreigners? Do you
know the reason why they get married to each other? W hat are the
difficulties between such couples? W hat should they do to bridge the
gap between them ?
10. Do you think that their marriages will last long and they are happy?
W hat do you comment the situation that m any newspapers are
talking about marriages between Vietnamese girls and Taiw anese?
And about Vietnam ese wives want to com e back their Father Land?
Do you know what happen to them?
TO PIC 10 1 : FACE-TO-FACE C O M M im C A T IO fl
presence of audiences, and the dem and to keep the conversation going,
i not only concentrate on the topic, but also try to get audiences’
attention. Moreover, 1 can repeat what I am saying or I can speed up or
slow down m y speech. 1 do that because I can get feedback immediately
from listeners.
Next, it m ay not be denied that the need for accuracy is the m ost
important in communication. In face-to-face communication, if the
listener does not understand what I say, I can repeat it m any times.
Moreover, I can say the sam e things in m any ways. Moreover, if I make
mistakes and use half-finished sentences, I can correct it at once to
m ake m y speech dear.
In short, l can say that writing is more tim e-consum ing as well as
requires m ore formal skills than speaking, and telephones m ay make us
misunderstand our partners. So, I prefer face-to-face communication.
1. to possess
2. to afford
3. to convey % to express
4. mood (n) state; temper
5. tone (n) manner, pitch
6. to lean to bend over
7. to clarify to make dear
8. accuracy (n) exactness; correctness
QUESTIO NS FO R P lS C ü S S IO fl
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Piling food on top of the rice, pouring sauces into your bowl or
transferring food direct from the communal bowl to your mouth are all
mildly frowned upon. It’s perfectly acceptable to bring the bowl almost to
your lips and use the chopsticks to scoop it into your mouth. However,
using the spoon to eat solid food wiii be looked upon with pity by
Vietnamese people.
About drinking, Vietnamese usually like having tea, coffee and beer or
wine. Drinking tea is an essential accompaniment to a discussion at
work, a visit from a friend, or just about any other conversations that
involve sitting down. In addition, coffee drinking has becom e fashionable
among young people, especially after work or at weekends. Finally,
drinking alcohol or beer is so popular in Vietnam. However, people
usually do not stop until they are drunk.
In short, Vietnam ese customs and habits of eating and drinking are very
respectful, various and diversified. W herever they are, they still keep
those cultures. ■
VOCABULARY T IP
1. H ow m any m eals do you have a day? W hat are they? Do you often
eat something between main meals?
2. W hat kinds of food do you eat most often? W h y? What is your
opinion about an ideal meal?
3. Does this kind of food express your personality? W hat do you think
are bad habits to avoid in eating?
4. W hat influences your appetite in eating? H o w much does food
influence your health? Do you eat before the bedtime?
5. W here would you like to eat (at home, in a restaurant, in a canteen,
in a cafeteria, at a party)? W hat are reasons for people to eat out?
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O tE S T lO N S FO R D ISC U SSIO N
1. Do you have any close friends? H o w long have you known each
other? Do you always get along well with them ?
2. Can you tell me something about your d o s e friend, her/his good
sides and bad sides? W h at can you ieam from you r friends?
3. H o w pan you choose a real friend? W hat are main factors that help
you to keep your friendship e ver lasting?
4. W h y do we need friends? A s saying goes, :,A frie n d in n e e d is a
frie n d in d e e d 1. How do you com m ent on this saying?
W hen you have problem , w ho do you often share with? Do you
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usually confide your troubles to your friends?
skills that can be useful in the real world. For example, they offer
courses in computing, foreign languages as well as apprentice program s
in which students can get working experience in a company.
Finally, for some students, enjoying social life can be the sufficient
reason for staying in school for another four years. Universities often
attract students from different parts of the country and even from the
world, so they have chances to meet diverse groups of people and learn
about their life-styles. Moreover, universities usually have numerous
clubs and student organizations, such as sports teams, hobby groups,
and social activity groups. Joining these groups, lifelong friendships are
often formed. Th u s , universities can be places to meet people of
different backgrounds and foster relationships.
VOCABULARY T IP s 3
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1. to pursue = to follow
2. academic (a) = educational, university
3. common (a) = popular
4. to acquire = to obtain, to get
5. apprentice (a) y i training
6. sufficient ( a ) . enough
7. diverse (a) = various
8. considerable (a) = great, a lot
9. campus (n) = university grounds
10. to form - to build up, to set up
11. backgrounds - foundation
12. to fb s te r= to promote
13. significant (a) = important
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OLESTIO YS F O B P1SC C SSIO X
1. Are you a student or are you working now? Do you attend any
private courses to improve the knowledge of some subjects?
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VOCABULARY T IP
1. Are you working now or are you still going to school? After working
or schooling, do you have to do anything to help your family?
2. Do you think you have a lot of free time or not? H ow do you spend
your free time? Do you think you use your time properly?
3 / Is it reasonable to study at two or more colleges at the same time?
W hat do you think about the result of this choice?
4. If you want to do something successfully, which one is the most
important: talent or the w ay of doing it? W hat do you think of this
idea, “If a m an Is famous or called talented man, his talent is
occupied one percent but ninety-nine percent is his working"
in addition, members of the family do not get close because they prefer
to have their own world at home. T h e y do not like losing their privacy
and want to have more private life. Affected by the western way of living,
young members do not like their parents to make decision for them as
the parents used to do in the past. Th e se people think that they would
rather make decision on their own.
V O C A B U LA R Y T IP ■
:
1. to survey to study
2. aspect (n) feature; part
3. a bread-winner (n) wage-earner
4. individualism (n) egoism; independence
5. phenomenon (n) fact; event
6. to consult § to seek advice from
7. to confront to face
8. to get along to live in harmony
9. mature (a) % grown-up
Q U E S T IO N S F O R D IS C U S S IO N
7. If you get married, do you want to live with your parents and your
brothers or sisters in the sam e house? W h y (or w hy not)? W hat
should w e do to build up a happy family?
8. There are som e reasons leading to misunderstanding between
parents and children. W hat are they? H ow can we cease them?
in addition, w e should sleep enough. Staying up too late will spoil our
nerves and ruin our health. M any people now stay up too late to watch
films or play games. Rem em ber, "E a r ly to b e d a n d e a rly to rise m ake
m a n h e a lth y a n d w/se”
VOCABULARY T IP A
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1. to pay attention to to care fo r, to be aware ol
2. to be poisoned to suffer toxication
3. belly (n) stomach
4. stuffy (a) unventilated, airless
5. foul air polluted air, unclean air
6. to damage to spoil, to ruin
7. sufficient (a) enough
8. nerve (n) courage; bravery; spirit
9. debauchery (n) corruption
10. to w ork out to plan in details
1. Are you a sporty m an? W hat kind of sports do you play? H o w Jong
have you played it?
2. W hich are your favorite sports, outdoor/ indoor/ team/individual? Do
you spend a lot of m oney on you r favorite sports? W hat are the
advantages and disadvantages that you can get from sports? W hen
do you often play your sports?
3. W hat do you think about the saying, "H ealth m a k e s w ealth"? ts it
true or not? H o w often cjo you go for regular medical check-ups?
4. D o you have a lot of stress? H o w can you overcom e your situation?
Do you have an y allergies?
5. Do you know anyone who suffers from backaches? Do you know
anyone with false teeth?
6. Do you advise people to spend their time on sports rather than
drinking, gambling, or hanging out? In which w ay can you do this?
7. Is it easy for you to get used to a habit of following a certain sports?
W hen is it the best time of the day for you to do exercise? H o w can
businessmen do exercise? W hat kinds of sports are suitable to
them ?
W hat do you think of sleeping? H o w m any hours do you sleep a day?
W hat happen to you if you lack sleep?
Is environment in our city good enough? How does it affect our
health? C a n you suggest som e w ays to improve our city's
environment?
10. Do you usually pay attention to your eating and drinking? Do vou
prefer eating out to eating at hom e? H ave you ever been poi;
food?
11. Do you want to Jive to one hundred? Can you suggest soi
ways to live as long as possible? W hat can you draw fron
discussion?
Y O C A BLXAK Y T IP
Q UESTIO NS F O R W S C iS S IO Y
1. W hat are the most popular gam e shows in your country? W hat did
you watch on T V yesterday? W hat is one of yo u r favorite T V
show s? W h y do you like it? W hen is it on? Does you father like it,
too? ^
2. Have you ever been to a play? If so, when w as the last time? Have
you ever been to the theater? H ave you ever tried water skiing?
3. W hat's the most popular holiday in your country? W hen is it? How
is it celebrated? W hen was the last time? W hat is your favorite
holiday? W h y ? H o w far in advance do you begin planning a
vacation?
4. W hat are som e good books that you have read? W hat is the best
book you have ever read? Should books be censored? H o w often
do you read com ic books? W hat kind of things do you tike to read?
W hat w as the last book you read? W h o is your favorite author?
5. W hat are som e of the good m ovies you have seen? Should movies
be rated? Explain.
6. is gambling legal where you live? W hat are som e forms of
gam bling people do in your country? W h y do som e people gam ble?
;7 .; W h a t are som e of the most popular amusement;, parks in your
country?
8. W hat gam es are popular in your country? W h y are they popular?
W hat com puter gam es have you played? W hich are.your favorites?
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T O P IC 1 0 3 : C H R IST M A S
Christm as is also a chance for children to get presents from Santa Claus
- the old man in a red coat with long white beard and a bag of presents.
He lives near the North Pole, and arrives through the sky on a sledge
pulled by reindeer. H e com es into houses down the chimney at midnight
and places presents for the children in socks or bags by their beds or
under the family Christm as tree.
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VOCABULARY T IP
10.1s there a holiday similar to Christmas? What are some popular foods
for the Christmas season? What are you going to buy your
boyfriend/girtfriend for their Christmas present?
11. W hat is your favorite Christmas song? Are there any special songs in
your country that you don't hear here?
12. W hat kind of interesting things do you do for Christmas? W hat time
does your family open the presents? W hat is the best Christmas
present you have ever gotten?
13. W ho is Santa C lau s? Do you know the history of Santa C laus? W hat
do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas? At what age did you
begin not believing in Santa Claus? Did you believe in Santa Claus
when you were a child?
O n this occasion, children also receive lucky money form the older, and
far-away people have time to re-unite with their families. In addition, they
have chances to entertain themselves after a year of working hard.
N g u y in H o n g A n h , M A . in T E S O L
VOCABULARY T IP
t o p ic m s P A ir a o r s p u r c o iiv t r y
Traditionally, Vietnamese females are often shy and usually do not make
the first move in starting a relationship. If a young man finds someone he
likes, he must formally introduce himself to her family and seek their
approval before he can date her. This usually requires him to meet with
her parents and family members in their house several times. After
several regular visits, when he has gotten to know her famify, he may
finally ask her parents for permission to date her.
In short, the w ay of dating nowadays is quite different from one in the old
days. However, I think that we should not imitate the western way to
against our customs and traditions.
VOCABULAHY I I P
T o m y family, I will be a better person. I have been too selfish for a long
time. I cannot rem em ber when I last did something good for m y family. I
feel ve ry sorry about that, so this year I plan to care more for m y family
than for myself. T o m y friends, I will be friendlier, and I will keep in touch
with them more frequently. M y friends m ay be disappointed because of
m y negligence.
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V O C A B IIA B Y T I P
1. How was this year? W a s this year better or w orse than last year?
How com e?
2. W hat w as the happiest thing for you this year? W h a t was the
saddest thing for you this year?
3. Do you have any regrets about this year? If yes, what are they?
4. Have you m ade a N e w Y ear’s Resolution this year? Do people in
your country usually m ake N ew Y ear's Resolutions?
5. Do you think the N e w Y e a r is the best occasion for us to relax?
6. W hat activities would you like to have during the N ew Y e a r? Could
you suggest som e suitable activities for people?
7. W hat popular activities are there at the end of a year? W hich ones
do you prefer? %
8. Are you saving now? Do you intend to spend all your savings on
T h e N e w Ye a r?
9. How do you feel when an old year ends and a N e w Y e a r stars?
10. W hat can you draw from today’s discussion?
VOCABULARY T IP
QUESTIONS F O B D ISCUSSIO N
VOCABBLABY T IP
1. challenge (n) difficulty
2. to surface to rise
3. to arise to happen
4. non-judgemental not judged or judging
Ex? They tried to adopt a nonjudgmental attitude that didnl reflect their own
biases. My guidance counselor in high school was sympathetic and
nonjudgmental.
5. to blame to find fault with
A * 6. to overextend to go too far
7 . therapist (n) d o cto r
p U E ST IO ftS FO R B lS C liS S IO ^
W hat do you think are som e of the main causes of marital problems
and discord?
W hat can couples do to prevent, minimize, and resolve such issues?
U nder what conditions, if any, should divorce be considered an
option?
W hat impact can divorce have on children?
Is divorce legal in your country and under what conditions is it
permitted?
Do you think that getting divorced is a bad thing irt human being’s
life? W ho will suffer after a divorce? Is it easy for a husband and a
wife to get remarried?
Is getting married soon the main reason leading to the divorce later?
W hat do you think of the third person in marital life?
In the future, if you discover that your partner is adulterous, what will
you do? W hat do you think of thefove after getting married?
Do you want to get married soon? Before getting married, what
should we prepare? Do you think that the true love will lead to a
happy marital life?
). After talking about this topic, do you want not to get married?
TO PIC lia r O Y H t P O P IM T IO X
VOCABULARY T IP
T FOB DISCUSSION
1. How many people are there in your family? Do you think your family
is a big one? How many people are often there in a Vietnamese
family?
2. How many people are there in our country at present? Do you think
our country is overpopulated? Which country has the biggest
population? ¿ y '
What is the first problem does overpopulation cause? What do you
think about the grain resources? Which countries in the world do
not have enough food to feed their populations?
What do you think about children in those countries? What are
consequences of food shortages?
What is another resource which cannot keep up with an increasing
population? What will happen to the earth if the supply of fresh
water is limited?
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The main reason that causes global warming is the "greenhouse effect"
that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat. These
gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a
greenhouse. First, sunlight shines onto the Earth’s surface, where it is
absorbed and then radiates back into the atmosphere as heat. In the
atmosphere, “greenhouse” gases trap some of this heat, and the rest
escapes into space. The more greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere,
more heat gets trapped.
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T h e rapid rise in greenhouse gases is a problem because it is changing
the climate faster than some living things m ay be able to adapt. Also, a
new and more unpredictable climate poses, unique challenges to all life.
N ow , with concentrations of greenhouse gases rising, Earth’s remaining
ice sheets such as Greenland and Antarctica are starting to mefi too.
T h e extra water could potentially raise sea levels significantly. In addition
to sea levels rising, weather can becom e more extreme. T h is m eans
more intense major storms, m ore rain followed by longer and drier
droughts, changes in the ranges in which plants and animate can live,
and loss of w ater supplies that have historically come from glaciers.
V O CABULARY T IP
1. ecosystem ecology
2. to trap / J o catch
3. fury (n ) anger
4. to absorb V to take in
5. to radiate to spread out to give out
6. unpredictable (a) random
7. pose (n) cause
8. intense (a) strong, powerful
9. drought (n) G being dry
10. glacier (n) A huge m ass of ice
11. to curb to control; to limit
12. rodent (n) rat, squirrel, o r beaver
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Nguyên E ô n g A n h , M A . in TESOL
In m y free time, I really like surfing the Internet W hen I get home from
work, I turn on m y computer, and then I go online. I usually check m y
emails and write a few m essages to family and friends. I sometimes
scan the local news headlines at m y favorite news Website and read up
on the latest local and international news. I can also watch films or play
gam es on it. Using the internet is really fun and convenient.
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Besides surfing the Internet I really enjoy listening to music because it
helps me relax and takes m y mind aw ay from other cares of the day.
Personally, i really like listening to country and western music. Som e of
the lyrics to these songs are inspirational and moving. Occasionally, I
listen to classic rock or classical music, but I cannot stand heavy metal
or rap music. W henever I get home, ! turn on m y stereo system, crank
up the volume, and enjoy the music.
ke to skim the newspaper every day to find out what is happening in the
uorfd. Th is keeps me up to date on current focal and international
events. Overall, reading helps me not only stay in touch with the world
>ut it also gives me a chance to relax.
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Whenever I have much free time, I go oh several fishing trips to lakes
jnd streams a few hours from my house. T o go fishing, I have to prepare
ny fishing gear such as a fishing rod and reel, a box, and the fishing net
f l am fishing at a lake, I usually fish from the bank. Fishing is very good
or me to relax, to review what I have done, and to think about things to
:ome.
VOCABULARY T IP
OITESTIOAS FO B M SC U SSIO N
Do you have a lot of free time? H ow do you spend it? W hat are your
hobbies? Which one do you like best?
Do you like watching T V ? Do you watch T V a lot? How often do you
watch T V ? W hen do you usually watch it? W hat kinds of programs do
you usually watch? W hat’s your favorite program? W hat’s your
favorite channei?
D o you . like watching films? W hat kinds of films do you prefer? W hat
/ Q 0 your favorite film? C an you tell me which film stars are your idols?
W here do usually see films; at home or cinema?
Do you listen to the radio a lot? How much time do you listen to it
every day? W hen do you listen to it? W hat kinds of programs dc you
often listen to? Do you ever listen to programs in English? What's
your favorite radio station? Do you ever listen to the radio in bed?
5. Do you like listening to music? What kinds of music do you listen to?
W ho are your favorite singers and groups?
5. Do you play any sports? What sports do you like most? When do you
usually play? How do you feel after playing?
7. What do you usually do at the weekends? What do you think of
singing karaoke? Do you like it? Do you often go to Karaoke Bars?
Which one do you like best? W hy? How often do you go singing
karaoke?
8. 'Singing karaoke is good o r trad "to you? Does singing karaoke help
you get rid of the burden or difficulty in your life? Do you think you are
more confident when singing karaoke? Is it the best way for you to
improve your confidence?
9. There are m any kinds of entertainment now, which one do you like
best? Can you explain it dearly, please?
At the same time, the whole family is to welcome the returriof the Spirit
of the Home. Now it is the time for people to explode firecrackers to
welcome his return at the beginning of the New Year. However,
firecrackers have been forbidden now.
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the “Head D a y ” of the year as Vietnam ese usually call it, they pay
ts to their relatives, wishing each other a H ap py N e w Year. A great
nber of people go to pagodas to pray to the B uddh a that peace "may
¡rt am ong their families and over their co.untry. T h e y n e ver fail to bring
ne branches of fresh plants as a “sym bol of happiness”. O n the
ond day, people start am usem ents and gam es which last for nearly a
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•re are also m any other am usem ents such as cock-fights, bird-fights,
-fights, cards and chess, as well as regional folk dances: unicorn
ce, dragon dance or lion dance.
lough som e traditions of T e t are not any more, the m eaning of the T e t
tains the sam e: to recall the Past and prepare for the Future.
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8. Do you think this is an occasion for you to celebrate big with your
friends, to get out with your sweetheart, and to be do se to your
relatives?
9. What would you do on this occasion if you don’t have much
money? W hat are your resolutions in the Y ear of the Buffalo?
VOCABULARY T IP
I. to explore to discover.
>. to settle to stay
I. cultivated (a) produced
Where are you from? Where were you bom ? W here are you grown
up? ^
Do you often change your school? If yes, how many schools have
you gone to? Which school do you like bets?
How m any friends do you have? Do you often change your friends?
If yes, what are reasons? yp
What do you think about fashion? How often do you change your
fashion? What do you think about a person who has the same hair
style forever?
Do you think you can improve yourself when moving to a new
place? W hat can you get and what m ay you lose?
In your opinion, why do people immigrate to other places or
countries? What is the reason they moved out of their place? Is
changing a place to live or work a problem? In what ways do you
see it as a problem?
Do you think there is a relation between immigration and the
development? Should any government limit or encourage the
num ber of immigrants entering the country?
Should immigrants have the same rights as native citizens? Should
immigrants have the right to vote? In which elections?
W h y would you think of emigrating? What would be some of the
issues that would concern you about emigrating?
10. Are there a lot of immigrants in your community? Do immigrants in
your community isolate themselves into a certain area?
you? W hat do you think of jealousy in love and in our daily life?
VOCABULARY TIP
OIW IO IV S FOR P im S S I O A
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I. What is jealousy? What are often people jealous of? W hy do they
have such feeling?
1. What has often jealousy caused and destroyed? Do you agree with
me that the greater the perceived threat is, the greater the jealousy
becomes? What has revere jealousy even led to?
$. Is jealousy just a single emotion? What can jealousy be manifested
as? What is the primary emotion you have when you are jealous?
1. Is jealousy a reflection of our own insecurity about our worthiness,
anxiety about being adequate as a lover, and doubts about our
desirability?
>. When does jealousy usually happen? W hy are people often jealous
when their partners have a new relationship? Are they afraid of loss
and abandonment?
5. What is the best treatment for jealousy? Do you think trust is an
essential element for a good relationship that can help you relieve
your jealousy?
T. Do you think jealousy is always a bad thing? When is it good? Does
jealousy help you study harder in school or get a better job?
What do you do when you're jealous? Do you usually tell your partner
what you expect from him/her?
L Have you ever said to your partner, "I need you to have more time
with me.”, "When we go to a party, i don't want you to be with
anybody else.“?
10. What ban you drav^ from today’s discussion?
1. W hat annoys you most about living at hom e with your family?
W hat annoys you about the place where you live now?
2. W hat annoys you about taking buses to work? W hat annoys you
about driving a motorbike?
3. Does smoking bother you? Do you think you have habits that annoy
other people?
4. Does it annoy you when people kiss in public? Do you get annoyed
when som eone cuts in front of you w hen you are waiting in line?
5. W hat does pet peeve m ean? W h at is your pet peeve? W hat are
some new pet peeves you have as a result of recent technology
(i.e. cell phone use)?
6. W hat annoying habits does your best friend have? W hat is the most
annoying thing for you?
7. Do you get annoyed when other people display bad m anners? Give
some examples.
8. D o you annoy people with som e of your habits? W hat is something
that your parents do that annoys you?
9. C a n annoying som eone be a good thing? if something is annoying
you, what do you usually do? ^
10. W hat are som e things that annoy you that don’t annoy your best
friend? H ow do you inform som eone they are being annoying?
11. H ow do you change annoying habits? W hat are some things that
car drivers do that annoy you?
12. Can you think of som e things children do that annoy adults around
them?
13. W hat kinds of people annoy you? Does it annoy you when people
don’t use tiie right punctuation? W h o is the m ost annoying person
you know? W h y?
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1. Do you often use the Internet? W hen did you first use the Internet?
About how m any hours a day do you use the Internet? W ho uses
the Internet the most in your family?
2. Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet? Do you
think the Internet favors men or w om en? D o men and wom en use
the internet for different purposes?
3. Do you use the Internet for fun or education? W hat are som e of the
ways the Internet can be used for education? W hat are some of the
ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?
4. W hat are the sites you most com m only access? W hat i s the best
thing about the Internet? W hat problems does the Internet create?
What problems does it solve?
5. Do you have more m any e-mail addresses? W h y do you need more
than one e-mail address? H ave you ever chatted on the Internet?
Give m e a reason w h y you think that email is a good w ay for people
to communicate.
6. Is it dangerous to meet people on the Internet? W ould you like to
go on a date with som eone you meet on the Internet?
7. Do you think that the Internet safe for children? W h y? Is there too
much sex on the Internet?
8. Do you think that it is important for schools to have Internet
access? W h y? C an you believe all the information that is published
(available) on the Internet?
9. Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play
computer gam es? M any people use the Internet for fun and
entertainment at work. Do you think that this is right?
10. Would you consider going out with som eone that you met on the
Internet? u *
11. Do you think that meeting people is easier than meeting people
face to face? H o w does the internet help people from different
countries to communicate with each other? Do you think that som e
people spend too much time on the Internet and does this stop
them from seeing their friends? W h y?
12. Many Universities are now offering online courses. Give me som e
reasons w h y this is a good thing. M any students use the Internet to
help them do their assignments and they just cut and paste
information from the Internet. How do we stop this?
13. Search engines are used to find information. Do you think that they
S r always give you the best sites or do they give you sites that pay
m oney in order to be on the top of the list?
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16. Would you marry someone of another nationality? What are some
advantages of an international marriage? What are some
disadvantages?
17. Do you want to have an international mam'age? Do you know
anyone who married someone from a different country? If yes, what
is their experience like?
18. How would your parents fee! if you married someone from a
different country? Do you think that it is good for children to have
parents from two different countries? W hy? W hy not?
19. Do you think that gay people should be allowed to m arry?'W hy do
you think the bride's maids wear white?
20 . When should you introduce your boyfriend/girtfriend to your
parents?-when you begin dating, after you have been together for
a while, only when the relationship is serious? W hy? •;
I M I 9 : M EM O RY
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U M T 1 3 : D IS A S T E R S
L A IT 1 4: IM M IGRATION
1. W hy do people immigrate to other countries? Is immigration from
one country to another a problem? In what ways do you see it as a
problem? Do you think that immigrants are treated well in most
countries? vO '
2. Do you think there is a relation between immigration and crime?
Should any government limit the number of immigrants entering the
country? W hat would be a good number?
3. Is local culture threatened by immigration? H o w should
immigrants retain their culture? Should immigrants have the same
rights as native citizens?
4. Is there a difference between political and economic immigration?
Should immigrants have the right to vote? In which elections?
5. What should be done with the illegal immigrants entering a
country? Should the country of origin of illegal immigrants be held
responsible? Do immigrants have a good or bad reputation in your
part of the country?
6. Should students be allowed to wear clothes with cultural or religious
symbolism at school?
7. Are there a lot of immigrants in your community? Would you ever
think of emigrating? W h y would you think of emigrating?
8 Should immigrants be required to learn the local language? How
would you help an immigrant learn the local language? T o what
extent has the culture; of. your community become richer by
immigrants?
UNIT 1 5 : L IK E S AAD D IS L IK E S
1. What kind of music do you like? W ho are your favorite performers
or bands? Do you like music or musicians from other countries as
well? If so, who or what kind?
2. What kinds of music don't you like? Nam e some singers or
groups that you dislike.
3. Do you like to watch T V ? Do you like movies? Do you like to
watch T V ? W hat are your favorite kinds of programs or shows?
What are your all-time favorite T V programs?
4. Do you like programs or shows from other countries as well? If so,
what kind? Do you like actors from other countries as well? If so,
Tf4 v who? W hat kinds of programs or which actors don't you like?
^ 5. Do you like movies? What are your favorite kinds of movies?
What are your all-time favorite movies? Who are your favorite
actors? D o you like m ovies from other countries as well? ff so, what ,
kind?
D o you like sports? W hat are your favorite kinds of sports? W ho
are your favorite athletes?
D o you like sports from other countries as w ell? If so, what kind?
D o you like athletes from other countries as well? If so, w ho? W hich
athletes don't you like?
Do you like books? W hat are your favorite kinds of books? W hat
are your favorite titles? W h o are your favorite authors?
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11. M a k in g F r ie n d s 17
12. G o in g C a m p in g 18
13. S u p e r m a r k e ts 20
14. A B ig C ity O r T h e C o u n tr y sid e ? 21
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16. F a st F o o d 25
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2 4 . M a r r ia g e F ir s t o r Ca r e e r F ir s t? ^ 36
2 5 . L is te n in g to M u sic 38
2 6 . P la y in g G a m es 40
2 7 . S u r fin g t h e I n te r n e t 42
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3 3 . W ith O r W ith o u t A C o m p a n io n ? 51
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