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Table of Contents

Complete Guide to Badminton with Much More Details ............ 1

Introduction to Badminton (History, Rules, Equipment &
Benefits).............................................................................. 4
Top 10 Vietnam Online Shopping Sites ................................... 7
WHAT IS TAEKWONDO? .................................................... 11
Shopping Online: Convenience, Bargains, and a Few Scams . 14
References ..................................................................... 17
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Complete Guide to
Badminton with
Much More Details
Rules of Badminton
Either two players or four players play the
game. The players play the official
matches indoors with the proper court
dimensions. The shuttlecock must hit
within the measured area in the
opponent’s court to score a point. In case
of the shuttlecock touching the net or
falling outside the opponent’s area the
opponent gets the point. The game starts
after the service and the players are free
to move anywhere and can pick the
shuttlecock from outside the playing
area.The deliberate distraction of the
opponent, getting the shuttlecock in the
racquet or hitting twice and the
continuous interference with the laws of
the game lead to calling it ‘fault’ by the
umpire.
The game has a referee who sits on a
high chair and monitors the game.
Moreover, the line judges watch the
‘landing in’ or ‘landing out’ of the
shuttlecock.The game has the first rest
period of 90 seconds after the first game
and also the second rest period of 5
minutes after the second game. The
match referee holds the power to forfeit
the set or even the match from a player
who defaults continuously.
Serving Rules of badminton
The shuttlecock should pass over the
short service line of the opponent when
the player does the service. Otherwise, it
is a fault. At the start, the players stand in
diagonally opposite service courts and
when the server hits the shuttlecock, it
should land in the receiver’s service court.
The server must hit by keeping the
racquet below the waistline and also with
the racquet shaft pointing upwards. The
players should stand inside their service
courts, and the shuttlecock should not
bounce. When the service side loses the
rally, the opponent will get the turn to
serve. In singles, the server stands at the
right service court when the score is even
and at the left service court when the
score is odd. In doubles, the same player
continues the service if he/she wins the
rally but will change the service court to
ensure serving the different opponent
each time. If the opponent wins, the
player in the right service court starts to
serve when the score is even. The player
in the left service court does it when the
score is odd.
The position of the player at the start of
the previous rally determines the player’s
service court and where the players
stand at the end of the rally doesn’t count.
It ensures service by the new player who
didn’t serve last time when each time a
side regains the service.
Scoring Rules of badminton
Each game consists of 21 points. The
players score the point whenever they
win a rally and who served doesn’t matter.
Moreover, the best of the three games
determines the match.
At 20-all, the player who first gets the two
points lead wins. In the case of 29 – all,
the match reaches the golden point, and
the player who scores this point wins the
match, and there is no need for two points
lead. [1]
Source: ataax.com
10 questions:
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1. Which one of the following is not a

way badminton can be played.
A. Doubles 7. A “match” in Badminton consists
B. Singles of how many games?
C. Mixed doubles A. Best of 3
D. Squads of 4 B. Best of 5
C. Both best of 5/ best of 3

2. How many times can you hit the

shuttle before you have to send it back 8. In badminton you must win the
over the net? game by how many points?
A. 3 A. 0
B. 1 B. 1
C. 4 C. 2
D. 2 D. 3

3. How long is the break after game 9. In a match, when the score is 20-
1 and preparation for game 2? 20, when does the referee end the game?
A. 90 seconds A. When the end point is 30
B. 120 seconds B. One side leads by two points
C. 60 seconds C. Both A and B
D. 180 seconds

10. To win, the margin in the score

4. In the second game of a match, must be at least:
who serves first? A. One point
A. Draw again B. Two points
B. The winner of the first game C. Three points
C. The referee decides
D. The loser of the first game Answers:
1. D
2. B
5. When serving, the server:
A. Stands at the right service court 3. A
when the score is even 4. B
B. Free standing in the court 5. D
C. Stands at the left service court 6. C
when the score is odd 7. A
D. Both A and C
8. C
9. C
6. In badminton, performers play a 10.B
rally until they have reached this score.
A. 12 10 new words/ phrases:
B. 15
C. 21
D. 20
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• Shuttlecock (n) /ˈʃʌtlkɒk/: quả cầu
lông
Ex: The U.S players say birdie instead of
shuttlecock.
• Net (n) /net/: lưới
Ex : The shuttlecock hit the top of the net
and just went over, so she won the point.
Ex: The crowd applauded after watching
another long, exciting rally.
• Match (n) /mætʃ/: trận đấu (gồm
nhiều ván đấu)
Ex: A school basketball match is taking
place on the school's sports field.

• Racquet (n) /ˈrækɪt/: cây vợt

Ex: Badminton is a racquet sport played
using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across
a net.

• Short serve(n): Giao cầu ngắn

Ex: A good player can surprise his or her
opponent by disguising a short serve.

• Fault (n) /fɔːlt/: lỗi

Ex: It is also a fault if the shuttlecock hits
the ceiling during a rally.

• Rest period(n): thời gian nghỉ

Ex: Depending on your training goals
longer rest periods might actually be
more suitable.

• Service court (n): phạm vi đứng

giao cầu
Ex: You have to serve from inside your
own service court.

• Serve/ service (n) /sɜːv/ /ˈsɜːvɪs/:

giao cầu
Ex: In tennis players use overhead
serves, but in badminton they use
underarm serves.

• Rally (n) /ˈræli/: loạt cầu qua lại

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Introduction to
Badminton
(History, Rules,
Equipment &
Benefits)
Badminton is a sports racket that is
played with a shuttlecock or birdie as a
projectile and where the players are
separated by a net that divides the court
into two equal parts. Points are scored by
landing the shuttle on your opponent’s
side of the court. Badminton is played as
an outdoor sport in several parts of the
world. However, to fully enjoy its potential,
badminton should be played indoors
where the wind cannot compromise the
flight of the shuttle.
Do you want to improve your badminton
game? Then be sure to sign up for
Badminton Famly+ by clicking here.
Founded by former World Champion
Thomas Laybourn, Badminton Famly+ is
the best online training platform for
badminton.
A brief history of badminton
The history of badminton is not fully clear
and some parts of it remain a mystery.
Badminton appears to be an evolution of
a game called battledore and shuttlecock,
which origins go way back in time.
Badminton, as we know it today, was,
according to most sources, invented and
developed by the British in the middle of
the 19th century. The most widespread
theory is that it was invented in British
India and then went back to England,
where it became popular very fast.
The name, as the precise origin, is not
clear either. However, the most plausible
theory says that the game came from
Badminton House in Gloucestershire,
England, house owned by the Dukes of
Beaufort since the 17th century.
According to the theory, badminton
became very popular in that location
during its inception, with badminton
matches being organized there.
The Badminton Association of England,
founded on September 13, 1893, was the
first national badminton association
created and it organized the first
badminton competition in 1899. The
competition, called All England Open
Badminton Championships, included
gentlemen’s doubles, ladies’ doubles,
and mixed doubles. Singles competitions
were added the following year, in 1900.
Basic equipment
There are certain items that you must
have if you want to play badminton. It is
by no means one of the most expensive
sports to practice, but it is neither running
or basketball, where the equipment
needed is minimal.
Racket
A racket is one of the few mandatory
items in order to play badminton. As we
describe in detail in our badminton
measurement post, a racket must follow
very strict guidelines to be considered a
badminton racket in a professional
setting. That doesn’t mean you need to
spend a lot. Yonex, the go-to brand for
most professional players as we
explained in our badminton brands post,
has rackets for beginners that start at less
than $30. One example is the Yonex B
4000. You can check the latest price on
Amazon.com. In the UK, the same racket
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can be found for around £15. You can
check the latest price on Amazon.co.uk.
Shuttle (or birdie)
The second mandatory item is the shuttle.
This is what distinguishes badminton
from all the other racket sports and what
makes it so unique. The shuttles used in
competitions are called feathered
shuttles and they are not cheap to buy,
especially because they do not last that
long. We do not recommend using this
type of shuttle if you are just starting.
There is a different kind of shuttle, called
a non-feathered shuttle, which is cheaper
and much more durable. This one doesn’t
have feathers but has a plastic body that
resembles fairly well the flight of the
feathered shuttles. You can purchase a
decent tube from Yonex on for around
$15 in the US (check the latest price on
Amazon.com) or in the UK for around £8
(check the latest price on Amazon.co.uk).
[2]
Source: thebadmintonguide.com
10 questions
1.Why badminton should be played
indoors?
-> Because indoors the wind cannot
compromise the flight of the shuttle.
2.What equipment do we need to play
badminton?
-> We need Racket and Shuttle to play
badminton.
3.What direction should the Racket head
and shaft be during serve?
-> The racket head and shaft have to be
pointing down while serving.
4.What are the benefits of playing
badminton?
-> They are developing physical agility,
losing weight, increasing bone density,
improving heart health very efficiently,
teaching you about both teamwork &
individual work,....
5.When a shot is called a jump smash?
-> A shot is called a jump smash when a
smash as discussed in the previous
section is performed while jumping.
6.Today according to most sources,
where did badminton originate?
-> It invented and developed by the
British in the middle of the 19th century.
7.How to win points points when playing
badminton?
-> In order to win a point, you have to be
the last one to hit the shuttle and the
shuttle has to land within the perimeter
of you opponent’s court.
8.Where are professional tournaments
usually held?
-> Professional tournaments are played
indoors, under a very controlled
environment and usually on a special
surface that is installed on top of the
sports hall flooring, called a badminton
mat.
9.Who will get a point when the Shuttler
touches a person or touches any other
object or person off the field?
-> the opponent
10.What are the three keys to good
balance in body position?
-> They are keeping your center of
gravity low, using your non-racket arm to
balance your movements and keeping
your trunk always straight.
10 new phrases/ words
• Racket (n): a sports implement
(usually consisting of a handle
and an oval frame with a tightly
interlaced network of strings)
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used to strike a ball (or • Guidelines(n): information

shuttlecock) in various games
EX: Badminton is a sports racket
that is played with a shuttlecock
or birdie as a projectile and where
the players are separated by a
net that divides the court into two
equal parts.
• Opponent(n): someone who
competes against or fights
another in a contest, game, or
argument; a rival or adversary.
EX: he beat his opponent by a
landslide margin
• Shuttlecock(n): a cork to which
feathers are attached to form a
cone shape, or a similar object of
plastic, struck with rackets in the
games of badminton and
battledore.
EX: The movements of the
shuttlecock are much different
than those of a ball and make
badminton a dynamic game.
intended to advise people on how
something should be done or
what something should be
EX: The pilot was ultimately
successful in that we identified a
large number of research and
policy gaps and suggestions for
clinical guidelines.
• Durable(adj): able to exist for a
long time without significant
deterioration in quality or value
EX: The sleek vanity mirror is
surprisingly durable despite its
thin frame and uses high-quality
glass to deliver a perfect
reflection.

• Landing(n): an instance of
coming or bringing something to
land, either from the air or from
water.
EX: The helicopter had to make
an emergency landing.

• Battledore(n): a game played

with a shuttlecock and rackets, a
forerunner of badminton.
EX: He and I played games like
marbles and shuttlecock and
battledore.

• Plausible(n): seeming likely to be

true, or able to be believed.
EX: All these premises were true,
and the conclusion was plausible,
maybe even compelling.
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Top 10 Vietnam
Online Shopping
Sites
Looking for groceries, shower gel, ant
bait, a shoe rack, crockery, a yoga mat,
mobile phone chargers, dishwashing
detergent, a bouquet of flowers and more?
We have got you covered with this list of
top 10 websites and mobile apps for
online shopping in Vietnam. With a click
of the mouse or a tap on your phone,
everything that you desire can be found.
From the comforts of your home, shop to
your heart’s content!
Online Marketplace
If you are used to the e-commerce
Amazon or Alibaba style of online
shopping, here are the top three
shopping marketplace aggregators
platforms in Vietnam.
Best for: Small household furnishings,
kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils,
cleaning solutions and equipment,
beauty products, small electronic goods,
baby goods
1. Lazada
Lazada, owned by Alibaba, is a strong
contender for being one of the most
useful online departmental stores in the
country.With an online presence in over 6
countries – Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, and
Vietnam, Lazada has gained itself a
positive reputation across Southeast Asia.
On their Vietnamese e-commerce site,
one can search for everything from TV
and home appliances to things for babies
and pets. For a seamless experience,
Lazada offers multiple payment options
including Visa, Mastercard, Timmo,
Lazada E-Wallet, cash on delivery, and
easy returns.
What makes Lazada stand out is its
LazMall platform which offers consumers
hassle-free shopping for branded goods.
LazMall guarantees 100% authenticity
from popular global and local brands and
authorized distributors, including name
brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi,
L’oreal, Adidas, and more.
2. Shopee
Started in Singapore, the Shopee e-
commerce marketplace has made its way
across Southeast Asia and Taiwan. An
online shopping portal with over 80
million products, you can search for
almost every home and lifestyle good
here.
Shopee Vietnam is runs a 'Buy with
Peace of Mind' section where customers
can search for various deals including
free shipping, discounts, and cashback
for various products.
Be sure to also check out Shopee’s
‘Flash Sales’ that happen several times a
day for heavily discounted products that
are only available for a few hours.
Products currently on ‘Flash Sale’ include
Anessa sunblock, a make-up table,
tempered glass protectors for mobile
phones, essential oils and more.
3. Tiki
Tiki is another B2C e-commerce platform,
and unlike Lazada and Shopee, Tiki is a
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local homegrown Vietnamese
marketplace.
Started in 2010 selling books online, Tiki
has seen tremendous growth and now
states itself as the second top e-
commerce site in Vietnam and sixth in
Southeast Asia countries, and Tiki now
showcases electronics, lifestyle goods,
and of course books.
Mobile Apps: Same-Day
Delivery for Necessities
Sometimes you want something, and you
simply need it now. For necessities, quick
groceries, convenience store products,
pet food, or even flowers to be delivered
in next to no time, we have found these
mobile apps to be very useful:
4. Grab Mart App
Now that ride-hailing and takeaway
delivery services are temporarily banned,
Grab Mart satisfies our itch for that same-
day delivery.
Grab Mart is the most useful for
convenience store goods, you will find
popular brand names on Grab including
Ministop, GS25, Cheers, and even
Guardian for beauty products.
There are also some specialized
butchers and fruiterers selling small but
decent selections online on Grab Mart.
Deliveries within the city center are
usually fulfilled within an hour.
5. Now App
Launched in 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City,
Now is an on-demand delivery service
app offering fresh groceries, medicine,
pet food, and other necessities. On non-
lockdown days, Now also offers beer
deliveries, salon services, and passenger
transport.
Groceries on Demand
Particularly during lockdown, or even
simply because it’s convenient to stay at
home rather than go out, online shopping
for groceries have never been this fruitful.
6. Market Oi
Market Oi is a personalized shopping
service – simply contact them on
Facebook Messenger, tell them which
supermarket/store you want them to shop
from, and let them know what you need.
During this lockdown, they have a
minimum shopping list of 14 items.
They usually deliver within the same day,
and if not the day after. Their customer
service is on point – reviews have
mentioned that the Market Oi shopper will
stay in touch with you during the grocery
run to check on exactly what you want.
7. Chopp
Chopp is a site that brings together
different supermarket companies. You
can shop online via the supermarket
options or via products, and add them to
your checkout bag.
Chopp has popular supermarket retail
chains like Lotte Mart, Annam Gourmet,
Nam An Market, Tops (Big C), and
specialised grocers including Ichiban
Market, Indian Food Cart, etc.
Technology
We are all (over) reliant on our
technology accessories. Whether you are
looking for a new toy, itching to upgrade,
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or replacing a broken tool, here are our

top shopping sites:
T/F
8. The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile
World) 1. Online shopping sites are F
owned by Alibaba group
The Gioi Di Dong is a popular electronics
retail shop with its familiar yellow stores 2. Shopee was established in T
popping up all across the country that singapore, it has been widely
also does e-commerce. used throughout Southeast Asia,
Taiwan
9. HaLo Shop
HaLo is smaller compared to Gioi Di 3. Shopee's 'quick sale' runs F
Dong, but it specialises in gaming twice a day letting us know great
(PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Wii), sale items are only available for a
Apple products, and Microsoft Surface few hours
products. It offers some of the most 4. Shopee, lazada all have T
competitive pricing in the country. Their purchase refund
customer service is also excellent, often
offering free gifts with large purchases. 5. Tiki is one of Vietnam's e- T
Swapping: Pre-Loved Clothes and Books commerce sites

For those of you that like to keep your 6. Tiki is an e-commerce site F
wardrobes and bookshelves fresh but not that does not sell fashion products
cluttered – fashion and book swapping is
7. If you want to shop at a T
the way forward.
supermarket/store but want to
buy online, Market Oi will help
you
10. Facebook Swapping Groups
The best way to keep your environmental 8. Chopp is a website T
impact low and to keep enjoying new-to- associated with supermarkets,
you things is to swap, buy, or sell pre- specialized grocery stores
loved goods. 9. Grab is just a ride-hailing F
Saigon Swap regularly hosts fashion app, no online shopping function
events (in a non-locked down world)
where people bring bags of clothes from
10. The size of the mobile F
across the world to share and swap. [3]
world and the Halo Shop is about
the same
Source: vietnamisawsome.com

10 new words/ phrases

• Local (adj) /ˈləʊ.kəl/ : from,
existing in, serving, or responsible
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for a small area, especially of a • Increase(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/: to (make

country
something) become larger in
eg:She works on the checkout at the amount or size
local supermarket.
eg:Incidents of armed robbery have
• Essential (adj) /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/: increased over the last few years.
necessary or needed
• Checkout (N) /ˈtʃek.aʊt/: the
eg: The books on this list are essential place in a shop, especially a large
reading for the course. food shop, where you pay for
your goods
• Delivery (N) /dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/ :the act
of taking goods, letters, parcels, eg: She works on the checkout at the
etc. to people's houses or places local supermarket.
of work
• Butcher(N) /ˈbʊtʃ.ər/: a person
eg: You have to allow for a time lag who sells meat in a shop
between order and delivery.
eg:Our local butcher is closing down.
• Demand (V) /dɪˈmɑːnd/: to ask
for something forcefully, in a way
that shows that you do not expect
to be refused
eg: I demanded an explanation.
• Compare (v) /kəmˈpeər/: to
examine or look for the difference
between two or more things
eg: If you compare the two books side
by side, it is clear that the author of the
second has plagiarized (from the first).
• Comfort (N) /ˈkʌm.fət/ : a
pleasant feeling of being relaxed
and free from pain
eg: The car offers value for money,
comfort and dependability.

• Organize(adj) /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪz/: to
make arrangements for
something to happen
eg:She has been designated to organize
the meeting.
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WHAT IS
TAEKWONDO?
A Taekwondo is one of the most
systematic and scientific Korean
traditional martial arts, that teaches more
than physical fighting skills. It is a
discipline that shows ways of enhancing
our spirit and life through training our
body and mind. Today, it has become a
global sport that has gained an
international reputation, and stands
among the official games in the Olympics.
B Let's take a closer look at the meaning
of the word "Tae" "Kwon" "Do." It is
composed of three parts as shown in the
English spelling, though it is one word in
Korean. "Tae" means "foot," "leg," or "to
step on"; "Kwon" means "fist," or "fight";
and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline."
If we put these three parts together, we
can see two important concepts behind
"Tae Kwon Do".
C First, Taekwondo is the right way of
using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet,' or all
the parts of the body that are represented
by fists and feet. Second, it is a way to
control or calm down fights and keep the
peace. This concept comes from the
meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under
control' [or 'to step on fists']. Thus
Taekwondo means "the right way of
using all parts of the body to stop fights
and help to build a better and more
peaceful world."
D Taekwondo has been developing with
the 5000-year long history of Korea,
being called by several different names in
the course. In Korea, Taekwondo began
as a defense martial art called "Subak" or
"Taekkyon," and developed as a way of
training body and mind in the ancient
kingdom of Koguryo, under the name of
"Sunbae." In the Shilla period, it had
become the backbone of Hwarangdo that
aimed at producing leaders of the country.
E Taekwondo today is similar to the
martial arts in other Oriental countries
and shares some features with them,
because in the course of its evolution it
has gained many different styles that
existed in the martial arts of the countries
surrounding Korea, like Japan and China.
F But Taekwondo is very different from
many such oriental martial arts. First,
physically it is very dynamic with active
movements that include a mirage of foot
skills. Second, the principle physical
movements are in simpatico with that of
the mind and life as a whole. Third, it
possesses dynamic poses from another
perspective.
G Taekwondo can be characterized by
unity: the unity of body, mind, and life,
and the unity of the pose ["poomsae"] and
confrontation, and cracking down. When
you do Taekwondo, you should make
your mind peaceful and synchronize your
mind with your movements, and extend
this harmony to your life and society. This
is how in Taekwondo the principle of
physical movements, the principle of
mind training, and the principle of life
become one and the same. On the other
hand, the right poomsae lead to the right
confrontation, which will eventually
produce great destructive power.
H How come we reach such a unity in
Taekwondo? Taekwondo is a way of life,
much like having a job, raising a family,
fighting for a cause, or any one of
numerous raison d'etre. What makes
Taekwondo different from these is that it
is an activity for survival in extremely
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antagonistic situations. One must always
overcome the enemy that is trying to
cause harm. But simply winning a fight is
not enough to guarantee one's safety,
because the enemy may recuperate and
attack again. Moreover, there may be
many other enemies than the one that
was just defeated. One cannot ever feel
safe unless one gains permanent peace.
To attain this permanent or lasting peace,
one needs unity. This is what Taekwondo
aim for. Otherwise Taekwondo would be
no different from any other street-fighting
skills.
I Taekwondo pursues harmonious
growth and improvements of life through
its unique activities. This is why one could
say Taekwondo is a way of life. To
ultimately enable ourselves to lead more
valuable lives, we would do well by
finding the guiding principles deeply
hidden in Taekwondo. [4]
Source: teamusa.org
10 NEW WORDS/PHRASES
Confrontation(n): a hostile or
argumentative meeting or situation
between opposing parties
EX: Britain is likely to stitch together
some sort of political deal to avoid a
confrontation.
Scientific(n): relating to science, or
using the organized methods of science
EX: A great deal of scientific research is
being performed in this area.
Ancient(n): of or long time ago, having
lasted for a very long time
EX: The ancient kingdoms of Mexico
Similar(n): Looking or being almost, but
not exactly, the same.
EX: My father and I have similar views
on politics.
Enemy(n): A person who hates or
opposes another person and tries to
harm them or stop them from doing
something.
EX: He’s made a few enemies in this
company.
Concept(n): A principle or idea.
EX: The concept of free speech is
unknown to them.
Martial art(n): A sport that is a
traditional Japanese or Chinese form of
fighting or defending yourself.
EX: Kung fu and karate are martial arts.
Dynamic(adj): Having a lot of ideas and
enthusiasm.
EX: We need a dynamic expansion of
trade with other countries.
Improvement(n): An occasion when
something gets better or when you make
it better.
EX: These white walls are a big
improvement on that disgusting old
wallpaper.
Valuable(adj): Worth a lot of money.
EX: This is losing valuable business for
the company.
Matching exercise:
1. Taewondo is different from movement
and pose-F
2.The meaning of the word
‘’Taekwondo’’-B
3. How to reach such the unity in
Taewondo-H
4.History of Taekwondo and its name-D
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5.Taekwondo and martial art in Japan

and China have the same some
features-E
6. The definition of Taekwondo-A
7. Purpose of Taekwondo-H
8. Taekwondo means using all part of
the body-C
9. What does Taekwondo pursue?-I
10. The right way to use body, mind and
life-G
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Shopping Online:
Convenience,
Bargains, and a
Few Scams
Advantages of Online
Trading
There are a lot of benefits gained from
buying and selling online. These include
the following:
• Convenience: It is very
convenient to shop from where
you are located.
• Cost savings: With ever-
increasing gas prices, shopping
online saves you the cost of
driving to stores, as well as
parking fees. You will also save
time by avoiding standing in line,
particularly around the holidays,
when stores are busy and packed
with customers.
• Variety: The Internet provides
sellers with unlimited shelf space,
so they are more likely to offer a
wider variety of products than
they would in brick-and-mortar
stores.
• No pressure: No salesperson is
hovering around and pressuring
you to purchase in a virtual or
online store.
Easy comparison: Shopping online
eliminates the need to wander from
store to store comparing prices.
Disadvantages of Online
Trading
There are also disadvantages to buying
and selling online. These include the
following.
Increased Risk of Identity Theft
When paying for your goods online, it
can be straightforward for someone to
intercept sensitive information, such as
credit card numbers, home address,
phone, and other account number.
Vendor Fraud
If the vendor/seller is fraudulent, they
might accept your payment and either
refuse to send you your item or send
you the wrong or a defective product.
Trying to rectify an incorrect order with a
vendor through the Internet can be a
hassle.
Protecting Yourself While
Shopping Online
Overall, the advantages of shopping
online outweigh the disadvantages. That
said, it is important to note that while
they might be smaller in number, the
disadvantages can be a major hardship.
While shopping online, it is essential to
protect yourself and your information.
Below are some tips that can help you
take care of yourself.
Invest in Technology
It is a great idea to install antivirus and
anti-phishing programs on your
computer. An antivirus program will
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protect your computer from viruses. An
anti-phishing program will attempt to
protect you via cybersecurity from
illegitimate sites that are designed to
look like legitimate sites but actually
collect your personal information for
illegal activities.
Be Careful
Vendors do not have the right to ask for
certain information. If a website requests
your Social Security number, it is
probably a scam. You will need to
research the company requesting the
information or exit that site as quickly as
possible.
Research
If you are searching for an item using
search engines, and you encounter a
store or a website you have not heard
about, make sure you check the bottom
of the pages for an SSL logo.
SSL is a standard security technology
for establishing an encrypted link
between a web server and a browser.
To be able to create an SSL connection,
a web server requires an SSL certificate.
Shipping Check
Always read shipping policies posted on
the seller's website or beneath the
product listing. Some sellers allow you to
return an item within a specific period of
time, while other vendors never accept
returns. [5]
Source: investopedia.com
SUMMARY
In this modern time, shopping is referred
to as a familiar word for women and even
men. And when it comes to shopping, we
can’t forget the exploration of online
trading. There are some merits to this
form we can consider, like convenience,
cost savings, disparity, no pressure, and
examining differences easily. We also
need to think about the downside of this
new form of trading. Online shopping
means all of your action is on the internet
and you can access lots of websites,
platforms, and so-so. When you are
online, you can leave your footprints on
the internet, in case you don’t know how
to protect your private information. It is a
good opportunity for cyberbullying to
steal your data. You can even be a victim
of ‘’ Vendor Fraud''. There are some típs
you can do to protect yourself while
shopping online: invest in technology, be
careful, research, and check to ship.
10 NEW WORDS/PHRASES
• Locate(v) /loʊˈkeɪt/ : to be in a
particular place
ex: The Empire State Building is located
in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
• Advantage(n) /ədˈvæn.t̬ ɪdʒ/ : a
condition giving a greater chance
of success
ex: In this day and age, many people
reckon that study is not important any
longer because there are still lots of
people becoming rich without going to
school, take Elon Musk as an
example. In my point of view the
advantage of educating is countless,
their opinion is just covered by beautiful
stories written by journalists.
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• Essential(adj) /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/: • Convenient(adj) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/:

necessary or needed suitable for your purposes and
needs and causing the least
ex: Ethanol is an essential chemical in
difficulty
alcohol that makes you drunk.
ex: my current boarding house is in a
convenient location for taking a bus to
• Install(v) /ɪnˈstɑːl/ : to put go to school.
furniture, a machine, or a piece of
equipment into position and make
it ready to use
• Benefit(n) /ˈben.ə.fɪt/ : a helpful
to put a computer
or good effect, or something
program onto a computer so that the
intended to help
computer can use it
ex:There are a wide variety of benefits of
ex: Before installing any software you
this medicine, but the side effects have
have to ensure that it is harmless and
to be taken into consideration as well.
doesn’t have viruses.

• Protect(v) /prəˈtekt/ : to keep

• Request (v) /rɪˈkwest/ : to ask for
something politely or offcialy
(n) the act of
politely or officialy asking for something
ex: In Covid 19 epidemic, people is
requested not to go outside except the
urgent situations
• Technology(n) /tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ :
(the study and knowledge of) the
practical, especially industrial,
use of scientific discoveries
someone or something safe from
injury, damage, or loss
ex: It is crucial to protect your skin from
sunshine because you couldn’t imagine
how much your skin had to suffer from it
if you didn’t wear sunscreen.
• Certificate(n) /sɚˈtɪf.ə.kət/: an
official document that the
information on it is true
ex: It is usually about 3 days after a child
is born, their parents will do a birth
certificate for him.

the methods for using scientific

discoveries for practical purposes,
esp. in industry
ex: what this country needs is a long-
term policy for investment in science and
technology.
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