SHOPPING HABIT

Do you enjoy shopping?

I do. It’s not that I’m obsessed with fashion or something. I enjoy the activity itself. You
know. I like wandering around shopping malls, trying on clothes that I normally wouldn’t
wear, and laughing with my friends because of the stupid look I’ve created. I also like
shopping for groceries. Whenever I walk into a grocery store, it’s the instant feeling of
freshness that always excites me.

Of course. I like to go shopping with my friends. Sometimes, I don’t buy anything and just
go round and round shopping malls.

What do you shop for?

Most of the time, I buy clothes. I get bored easily so I always want to see a new me every
day. That’s why I buy a lot of clothes so I never have to wear the same outfit for a whole
month. Bad habit I know.

How often do you go shopping?

Almost every weekend. But usually, I don’t plan ahead. I’m a very spontaneous person
and my shopping habit reflects that perfectly. There are so many times when I just walked
past a nice dress in a store and decided that I had to have it so I bought it without a second
thought.

Where do you usually shop?

I don’t have any certain place to shop at. Well, I did when I was in the U.S. I always went
to Abercrombie’s and Hollister’s to shop for clothes. Their clothes are high quality and
look super chic. Just what I like. But there are no retail stores here in Vietnam though.

Do you like online shopping?

Yes, I’m a fan. For somebody that doesn’t know how to drive like me, online shopping is
wonderful. It’s so convenient because I can lie on my bed and shop with my phone. A lot
of retailers now have the 2-day or even 2-hour delivery option, which saves me so much
time and is just awesome.

What sites do you shop on?

Vietnam has some big online retailers like Tiki and Sendo. Some foreign companies have
jumped into our market as well, like Lazada and Shopee. Those are the sites I usually shop
on. I actually do Amazon too. For Amazon, most of the time, I just transfer money to my
friends in the U.S to purchase what I want for me because I don’t want to spend extra for
shipping.
What are some problems of shopping online?

First, it’s false advertisement. I bought a dress online and on delivery, it looked
completely different from the photo posted on the website. It was such a disturbing
experience. But that was a few years ago when there were not a lot of online retailers
competing with each other. Now that there are a bunch of them, it’s very easy to find
trustworthy ones. Another concern is information security. You can be a victim of identity
theft or risk compromising your credit card.

THE SPORTS YOU PLAY

Do you like playing sports?

Well to be honest, I would say that I am actually quite keen on playing sports, but I would
probably have to say that I enjoy badminton the most. It not only releases stress and refreshes my
mind, but it also gives me a sense of solidarity with (cảm giác đoàn kết với) my friends. In
addition to badminton, I’m pretty fond of swimming, which is due to the fact that it has all the
benefits, and strengthens all my muscles (cơ bắp) equally.

How often do you play sports?

Well, I would have to say that it really depends on the situation. For instance, if I have time,
then it is quite possible that I will go swimming every day. You know, this sport improves my
health and gets me into shape. Whereas, if I don’t have much time, it’s more likely that I
will skip rope (nhảy dây) in my room 3 times a week.

Do you think it is important to play a sport?

Well actually, I guess that in many ways it is quite important; especially when you consider that
many people choose sports as hobbies. In fact, playing strenuous sports makes people more
energetic and stronger day by day (ngày qua ngày). But you also have to understand that some
people who have low salaries must work not only in the daytime, but also in the evening or at
night, so these people have little or no time at all to play sports. All in all, I guess my answer
would have to be yes for most people, but no for some.

YOUR WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

What do you do in your free time?

Well, in my spare time, I frequently take part in playing sports in the park with my friends.
Recently, I’ve taken up swimming. You probably know that swimming is one of the healthiest
sports because it strengthens all of the muscles equally. In addition to this I really get into the
feeling that I can float as free as a fish when I’m in the water.

What free-time activities would you like to try in the future?

Well to be honest, I would say that I would really like to try windsurfing in the future. I guess the
reason why is that it is an exciting, adventurous (phiêu lưu) sport. In addition to this, I would
really love to go surfing (luot song) and master (lam chu) the natural power of the ocean.

THE TRAFFIC IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

With the rapid growth of population, urbanization and transportation, traffic problems in the
area, where I live, has become a real cause for concerns because vehicles run at a snail’s pace not
only during the peak hours but also during the “off-peak” hours sometimes. These traffic
problems are not only causing us to lose very valuable ‘working hours’ but also causing extra
fuel consumption and air pollution in an otherwise clean city of Thanh Hoa.
YOUR ROOMMATE
My roommate's name is Hong Minh. We met at the beginning of our college year. Luckily we
got along quite well, it's been 8 months but no big fight has happened. She is very diligent, well
educated, tall and has a pretty face. I feel lucky to have met and been with her
YOUR LIVING PLACE
Quan Son is where I was born and raised. It is a small town located west of Thanh Hoa city,
150km from the center. This place is very peaceful and quiet. If you are feeling uncomfortable
living in a crowded city, then come to Quan Son, we always welcome you.
THE WAY YOU KEEP FIT
I'm lucky because my parents were born with a slim body, because I don't eat a lot, I don't get fat,
so I don't have many ways to keep fit. I just eat right and exercise to stay in good health.
but I also have a few tips for you to stay in shape, that is regular exercise, you can do gym or
yoga or play sports...and eat healthy, limit fast food.
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE
The movie that I like the most is probably the movie doraemon. I usually watch it every time I
eat rice. Don't laugh because I'm an adult and I still watch cartoons, but simply because it's
funny, watch a lot without getting bored, and especially to choose another movie to watch while
eating, I won't have time to eat it
YOUR VACATION
One of my most recent trips was a vacation at FLC Sam Son. I went with a group of about 15
people, we booked a very large villa, with swimming pool and outdoor grill. Most of the time we
spent eating and staying in the room, only 1 afternoon to the sea. but it was still a great vacation
because we were able to spend time together after a year of hard work.
YOUR TV-WATCHING HABIT
maybe my bad movie habit is watching too much and watching while eating. If I'm too
passionate about a movie, I can watch it all day and forget to eat or sleep.
YOUR CAMPUS LIFE
As a university student, every day I have to go to lecture halls. Studying in college is
not too hard. Most of our time is spent on self-study. One day, after waking up, I ate
some bread and then went to my school. My lessons start in the afternoon. So in the
mornings I usually go to the library to read and do my homework. The library of my
school is quite large. Lots of students come here every day. When I have finished my
assignments I will go to the school canteen to buy some food for lunch. I often make
appointments with my friends to go with them. After lunch, we will go for a walk
together and listen to music. Sometimes we will tell each other interesting stories. I
will arrive at the lecture hall 5 minutes early to choose my seats and prepare for the
lesson that day. After the class is over, I will return to the dorm with my friends. My
school day was quite peaceful.
THE WAY YOU SAVE THE PLANET
Environment plays a crucial part in our life. Therefore, we need to protect the
environment as well as the ecosystem as much as possible. There are some main ways
to do that. Firstly, a good strategy is to save energy and natural resources which are
limited. We can use less energy by switching off all electronic devices when they are
not in use, not wasting water, and using a bike or a bus instead of driving a car. The
government should also set a limit on the exploitation of resources. Secondly, we
need to conserve the old forest, and rainforests, build more safari and national parks,
and plant more trees to make a place to live for wild animals. Prohibiting hunters who
hunt animals out of the law allowance is also important. Last but not least, there is a
must to raise people’s awareness. People should be encouraged strongly to do good
things like using less plastic things, and not throwing trash everywhere,… I hope that
in the future the earth will be cleaner.
YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY
The party began at 7h p.m and finished at 9h30 p.m. I invited a lot of close friends ad
intimate friends to take part in the party. After people sang the “Happy Birthday”
song, I blew out the candles and cut the cake. Everybody ate cake, went to, KTV, and
played mini-games together. Finally, my friends returned home, and although they
were hey all tired, they felt so happy. Regarding me, I cleaned and washed up the
party, then I went to sleep.
YOUR FAVOURITE TOURIST DESTINATION
Da Nang is very famous for the Ba Na Hill tourist area on the top of the mountain.
The center of this city has many bridges, the most famous of which is the Han River
Bridge. This is the first bridge in Vietnam that can be rotated. The bridges are also the
pride of the local people. In addition, Danang also has many beautiful caves and
beaches. This livable city also has many delicious dishes that visitors must praise and
remember.
YOUR FUTURE JOB
What would like to do in the future? Me, I want to become an English teacher because
I love children and I want to teach them how to read and write in English. To make
my dreams come true, I practice reading every day, I listen to English music to
practice listening, and I write many English kinds of literature to practice writing. I
often go to the library to read books about English. In class, I listen to the teacher
giving a lecture. I believe my dream will come true.