Hi teacher. Today we will practice a conversation about….

I will be…and my friend will

be…

Hi u, good morning. How are you doing?

I’m very well, thanks. And you?

I have to go, goodbye, see u later

TOPIC 1: PEOPLE
Lesson 1: I learn a lot from….
- Overcome an obstacle (ˈɒb. stə.kəl): vượt qua trở ngại
- Get into (a new interest) [get into sth]:
- Have a setback(ˈsetˌbak): gặp thất bại
- Have an/the opportunity to (do sth you wanted to do)
- Face a challenge
- Make a change
- Make the decision to (do sth different)
- Take a risk: liều lĩnh
- Audition: vai diễn
- Significant (sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt): quan trọng, có ý nghĩa
- Turned out to be: hóa ra là

• It is one of the most exciting things I've ever done. Đó là một trong những điều thú vị nhất
mà tôi từng làm.
• It turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. Nó hóa ra là điều tuyệt vời nhất
từng xảy ra với tôi.
• It's the best decision I've ever made. Đó là quyết định tốt nhất mà tôi từng làm.
• It was or of the biggest challenges I've ever faced. Đó là hoặc trong những thách thức lớn
nhất mà tôi từng đối mặt
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Example conversation

A: I had an opportunity to do something I’ve always wanted to do.

B: Really? What was that?

A: I was working at a restaurant, and I met a movie producer. He asked me to audition for a small
part in a movie that became famous.

B: Really? What movie?

Example conversation

A: I hear that something exciting, happened to your recently

B: Yes, it did. I ran a marathon. It was one of the biggest challenges I've ever faced

TOPIC 2: PET PEEVES

LESSON 3: I can’t stand it when…
- Interrupt me: ngắt lời tôi
- Ignores me
- Chew loudly: nhai lớn
- Leave dirty dishes: để lại bát đĩa bẩn
- Salespeople are rude
 - Stare at me: nhìn chằm chằm vào tôi
- Arrogant (a): ngạo mạn
- Poor driving etiquette: văn hóa lái xe kém

It bugs me when…: Nó làm tôi khó chịu khi…

It gets on my nerves when…: Tôi lo lắng khi…

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Example conversation

A: One of my pet peeves is when people interrupt me. I think it’s rude because they think what they
have to say is more important than what I am saying.

B: I agree. It’s one of my pet peeves, too. I try not to interrupt, and I want people to do the same.

A: Another pet peeve is when people chew loudly…

Example conversation

A: Sam said he hates getting email forwards from his parents. They are always about the president,
and he doesn’t want to read them.

B: That is interesting. Natsuki said she can stand people who only wear one color, like all black. I
don’t see a problem with it, though. They're just expressing themselves.

C: Margret said she hates it when people text her in the middle of the night and it wakes her up.

TOPIC 3: LIFESTYLES
Lesson 6: Are you up for…?
- To be up for sth (informal): thích làm gì đó
- Catch a movie: lấy đại 1 bộ phim (k có chủ ý)
- Get a bite to eat: ra ngoài ăn = go out to eat
- Swing by: ghé, tạt ngang qua (k có chủ đích)
- Beat: đuối (than mật) = tired
- In the mood (to V): có hứng = feel like
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Example conversation

A: Are your ln the mood to go to Lisa's art show tonight?

B: Sorry I promised my roommate I would help him study tonight, but maybe I can swing by
afterward.

Example conversation

A: Do you feel like trying out the new cafe downtown?

B: I wish I could, but I must work.

Example conversation

A: Hi. Are you in the mood to go to the new Coffee downtown on Quang Trung Street tonight?

B: I’m so sorry. I wish I could, but I had a dinner date with my family tonight.

Lesson 11: I spend too much time…

WHAT ACTIVITY DO U SPEND MOST TIME ON?

TOO: Nghĩa negative

Regular activity:

- Reading blogs
- Uploading videos to video-sharing sites:
- Watching live stream of lectures
- Downloading smartphone apps
- Visiting social networking sites
- Listening to podcasts
- Communicating w video chats
- Posting messages on message boards
TOPIC 4: CAREERS
Lesson 15: The first thing you need…
- Barcode: mã vạch
- Cash drawer: Ngăn kéo đựng tiền
- Code: mã số
- Discount: chiết khấu
- Ring up
- Scan
- Touchscreen
- Transaction: Giao dịch
So, what you're saying is that: Vì vậy, những gì bạn đang nói là

Example conversation

A: What is the word for how much you save on your purchase?

B: That’s the discount.

Example conversation

A. (Same as Language Booster B example)

B: So, what you're saying is that I have to watch the bread very carefully while it is broiling, right?

Example conversation

A: The first thing you need to do is mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. The next step is
to cream together the butter and sugar, and then add the vanilla

B: So, you’re saying the butter and sugar are completely mixed before you add the vanilla?

A: Right. After…

TOPIC 5: FEAR
Lesson 17: Are you afraid of…
- Fear of heights
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of flying
- Fear of the dark
- Fear of spiders
- Fear of snakes
- Claustrophobia
Example conversation

A: So, what is everyone afraid of?

B: Well, being away from my cell phone for too long makes me nervous.

C: What?

B: Yeah. I’m afraid I might miss an important text or phone cell.

D: That’s interesting. So, what's your greatest fear?

Example conversation

A: I checked "fear of heights” Did you?

B: No, I didn’t check that one, but I checked “fear of flying"

Example conversation

A: What your greatest fear? [Iow tone]

Br I’m afraid of centipedes. They give me the creeps, [low tone]

TOPIC: NOT BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE EXAMS

Hi everyone, my name is HN and my fr is PN. Today, we will practice a conversation

about the fear of not being successful in the exam. I will act as the older sister in the
conversation and HN will act as my younger sister. OK. Listen to us, pls!
CHỊ: Good morning, how are you doing?
EM: I’m very well. And you, how are you doing?
CHỊ: I’m good…, umm.... you look nervous, Ngọc. What happened to you?
EM: Yes, I'm pretty scared.
CHỊ: What are you afraid of?
EM: I’m really nervous. I have an exam tomorrow. I can’t stop thinking about it.
CHỊ: oh, did you study for the test tomorrow?
EM: Yes, of course. But it is terrifying for me. Not being successful in the exam
makes me nervous. I really hate low scores.
CHỊ: Don't worry. Everything's going to be all right.
You know, a lot of students are like that. It’s one of their most common fears. But I
think if you just study hard, that won't happen.
EM: I hope so. Hmmm. And you, when you were a student, were you afraid of not
being successful in the exam?
CHỊ: Of course. But, I think I'm not scared as much as you
EM: What’s your greatest fear?
CHỊ: Well. I’m scared of heights. I feel dizzy when I am in a high position and look
down. It makes me fast heart rate.
EM: Really? Oh no, I’m so sorry I didn’t know about that. I should have known that
earlier.
CHỊ: I'm okay. Don't worry.
EM: Well. As far as I know, that fear is called acrophobia.
Chị: That’s right. And about 2-5% of the population has a fear of heights, the rate is
twice as high in women than in men.
EM: Oh wow. That interesting. But I’m sorry. I'll be late for work if I don't go now.
See you again in the evening. Goodbye
CHỊ: That's alright. See you later! Goodbye.