- Some people think schools should only focus on academic subjects.

Other people
think learning soft skills is also important. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.

- Nowadays, some parents choose to teach their children at home rather than
sending them to schools. Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

- Some people think university is the only way to success. Other people think taking
a gap year or travel or do voluntary work is more important. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

- Some people think that children should learn how to compete, but others think that
children should be taught to cooperate to become more useful adults. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.

SCHOOL (OFFLINE) ONLINE (elearning; distance learning;

virtual classrooms)

1. Benefit 1. Benefit
- Basic knowledge - Time-efficient (adj) hiệu quả về mặt
- Pave the foundation for (future job) thời gian
- Flexible (adj)
- Well-rounded (adj) toàn diện - A wealth of knowledge
-> a well-rounded development (shareable - adj; free-of-charge)

+ Academic
+ Soft skills
+ Moral lessons: những bài học đạo
đức

- Interactive (adj) tính tương tác

-> face-to-face communication
-> raise questions/ exchange information

HOME (parents) SCHOOL (teachers)

- No academic pressure
(deadlines; exams; competitions)
-> no motivation to strive for perfection
-> no standard to evaluate performance

- No pedagogic methods
-> the syllabus is based on out-dated
experiences
-> lack a well-rounded development
(technology; social skills))

- To be put at a higher risk of autism

(no interaction)

UNIVERSITY GAP YEAR

- Major-oriented (adj) - Reflect themselves
The university offers a major-oriented (achievements; imperfections -> improve
syllabus/ curriculum and strive for perfection)

-> land a well-paid job - Gain valuable life lessons

(earn a good qualification/ degree) (enjoy life through its most authentic lens)
-> hands-on experiences
-> enjoy a good standard of living/ living -> get to know new people/ new places/
quality new cultures

-> broaden the horizon

- Polish the self-development

 opportunities
(scholarships/ confidence/ soft skills)

GRAMMARLY

COMPETITION COOPERATION
Peer pressure Teamwork skills

-> compete for a higher position/ rank -> adapt better to the real workplace
-> have better opportunities to fit in the
-> motivation ever-changing world.

-> strive for perfection -> establish long-term relationships with

co-workers.
=> healthy competition/ fairplay

>< distort the definition of a healthy

competition
(foul playing to prove position
-> breed envy (n) sự ganh tị

SPEAKING: SELF-INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND (name, age, job)
- Accommodation (district … 3-storey house under the same roof with …)
- Like/ Dislike
+ I like -> I’m into pop music/ I’m a big fan of/ I’m an avid fan of
+ I can’t stand something/ V-ing -> I can’t stand listening to ….
- Hometown -> I was born and raised in …..
-> famous for = renowned for = gain reputation for
-> don’t miss out on something (don’t miss out on street foods in SG)
-> something is a must-see (LM 81 i a must-see in SG)

- FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

(music/ movie/ sports/ cooking/ shopping)
-> release stress
-> let off steam
-> let my hair down
-> recharge the batteries
-> reward yourself (v) tự thưởng cho bản thân
-> give myself a rush of adrenaline
Playing risky sports gives me a rush of adrenaline.
-> hard-working day
-> a nerve-racking day
-> pursue/ take up a hobby
-> set aside a certain amount of time/ money for sports
-> hit a gym/ movie theater/ hit a bar