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Sound /aʊ/

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Summary

Journalist Carl Honoré emphasizes that Western society's excessive focus on speed has negatively impacted health, productivity, and quality of life. He points out that living too fast causes us to miss out on important experiences and diminishes our ability to fully enjoy life. Honoré discusses the growing Slow Movement, which encourages people to slow down and seek balance, from savoring food to working and parenting. He argues that by slowing down, we can improve mental health, enhance creativity, and strengthen relationships. The talk concludes with a call to reevaluate our current lifestyle and find the "right pace" for each activity in life.

Vocabulary:

1. Emphasis (n.) /ˈem.fə.sɪs/: Sự nhấn mạnh​

2. Erode (v.) /ɪˈroʊd/: Xói mòn, làm giảm​

3. Backlash (n.) /ˈbæk.læʃ/: Phản ứng dữ dội​

4. Appropriate pace (n. phrase) /əˈproʊ.pri.ət peɪs/: Nhịp độ phù hợp​

5. Haste (n.) /heɪst/ – Sự vội vã, hấp tấp

6. Frantic (adj.) /ˈfræn.tɪk/ – Điên cuồng, hối hả

7. Overload (n./v.) /ˌoʊ.vɚˈloʊd/ – Quá tải

8. Mindfulness (n.) /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ – Sự tỉnh thức, chánh niệm

9. Savor (v.) /ˈseɪ.vɚ/ – Thưởng thức, tận hưởng

10. Fatigue (n.) /fəˈtiːɡ/ – Sự mệt mỏi, kiệt sức

11. Pace (n.) /peɪs/ – Nhịp độ, tốc độ

12. Harmony (n.) /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/ – Sự hài hòa, cân bằng

13. Leisure (n.) /ˈliː.ʒɚ/ – Thời gian thư giãn, nhàn rỗi

14. Contemplation (n.) /ˌkɑːn.t̬əmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ – Sự suy ngẫm, chiêm nghiệm

15. Simplicity (n.) /sɪmˈplɪs.ə.t̬i/ – Sự đơn giản

16. Overstimulation (n.) /ˌoʊ.vɚ.stɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ – Sự kích thích quá mức

17. Unplug (v.) /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ – Ngắt kết nối (khỏi công nghệ)

18. Reevaluate (v.) /ˌriː.ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/ – Đánh giá lại

19. Slow living (n.) /sloʊ ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ – Lối sống chậm

Collocations:

1. Place emphasis on speed: Đặt sự nhấn mạnh vào tốc độ​

2. Erode health and productivity: Làm giảm sức khỏe và năng suất​

3. Miss out on important experiences: Bỏ lỡ những trải nghiệm quan trọng​

4. Developing Slow Movement: Phát triển phong trào "Chậm"​

5. Encourage people to slow down: Khuyến khích mọi người chậm lại​

6. Improve mental health: Cải thiện sức khỏe tinh thần​

7. Enhance creativity: Nâng cao sự sáng tạo​

8. Reevaluate current lifestyle: Đánh giá lại lối sống hiện tại​

9. Find the appropriate pace: Tìm ra nhịp độ phù hợp​

10. Achieve better balance: Đạt được sự cân bằng tốt hơn​

Phrases:

1. A society obsessed with speed: Một xã hội ám ảnh bởi tốc độ​

2. Negative impact on quality of life: Tác động tiêu cực đến chất lượng cuộc sống​

3. The importance of slowing down: Tầm quan trọng của việc chậm lại​

4. Finding balance in daily activities: Tìm kiếm sự cân bằng trong các hoạt động hàng ngày​

5. The art of living at the right pace: Nghệ thuật sống ở nhịp độ phù hợp​

6. Cultivating mindfulness through slowness: Nuôi dưỡng sự tỉnh thức thông qua sự chậm rãi​

7. Resisting the culture of haste: Chống lại văn hóa vội vã​

8. Embracing a slower lifestyle: Đón nhận một lối sống chậm hơn​

9. The benefits of decelerating life's pace: Lợi ích của việc giảm tốc độ cuộc sống​

10. Rediscovering joy in unhurried moments: Tái khám phá niềm vui trong những khoảnh khắc không vội vã

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Unit 7: HOW CAN ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERRIES AFFECT OUR LIVES?    VIDEO "Serendipity: Creativity Through Happy Accidents" | Sarah Rose Graber | TEDxFulbrightGlasgow

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Unit 7: HOW CAN ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERRIES AFFECT OUR LIVES?    VIDEO "Serendipity: Creativity Through Happy Accidents" | Sarah Rose Graber | TEDxFulbrightGlasgow

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Summary:

Sarah Rose Graber explores serendipity—unexpected discoveries that spark creativity and innovation. She shares a story of doctors accidentally discovering a new drug, showing how chance events can lead to breakthroughs. She also reflects on her own creative stagnation and how seeking advice helped her realize that spontaneity fuels inspiration.

Graber highlights the power of improvisation, which teaches people to adapt, take risks, and embrace the unknown. Instead of seeing mistakes as failures, she encourages viewing them as learning opportunities. Engaging with different perspectives also increases the chances of unexpected discoveries.

She urges the audience to be open-minded, flexible, and willing to step outside their comfort zones. By taking risks, connecting with others, and embracing new experiences, we can invite serendipity into our lives and unlock creativity.

Vocabulary:

-Serendipity (n) Sự tình cờ may mắn

+Serendipitous (adj) Xảy ra một cách tình cờ nhưng mang lại kết quả tốt đẹp

+Serendipitously (adv) Một cách tình cờ may mắn

-Breakthrough (n) Đột phá

+Break through (v) Đột phá, vượt qua rào cản

+Groundbreaking (adj) Đột phá, tiên phong

- Innovation (n) Sự đổi mới

+Innovate (v) Đổi mới, sáng tạo

+Innovative (adj) Mang tính sáng tạo, đổi mới

+Innovator (n) Người đổi mới, nhà sáng tạo

+Innovation-driven (adj) Được thúc đẩy bởi sự đổi mới

-exhale (v) thở ra

-Spontaneity (n) Tính tự phát

-Flexibility (n) Sự linh hoạt

-Open-mindedness (n)Tư duy cởi mở

-Insight (n) Sự thấu hiểu sâu sắc

-risk-taking (n) Sự chấp nhận rủi ro

-Stimulate (v) Kích thích

-adaptability (n) Khả năng thích nghi

-take the leap (idiom) dám thực hiện một điều gì đó mới mẻ hoặc mạo hiểm

-Discovery (n) Sự khám phá

-Fledged (adj) phát triển đầy đủ

-Experimentation (n) Sự thử nghiệm

-grumpy (adj) khó chịu

-Connection (n) Sự kết nối

-Unexpected (adj) Bất ngờ

-Unpredictability (n) Tính khó đoán

+Unpredictable (adj) Không thể đoán trước, khó lường
+Unpredictably (adv) Một cách khó đoán, không thể lường trước

-Embrace (v) Đón nhận

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Video summary:

Carol Dweck’s TED Talk The Power of Believing That You Can Improve explains how having a growth mindset helps people learn and succeed. She says that instead of thinking "I can’t do this," we should think "I can’t do this yet." When people believe they can get better with effort, they work harder and don’t give up easily. She shares stories of students who improved because they kept trying. She also explains that challenges help our brains grow. In the end, she encourages us to believe in ourselves and keep learning, because effort and persistence lead to success.

Vocabulary:

Believe /bɪˈliːv/ – tin tưởng

Improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ – cải thiện, tiến bộ

Mindset /ˈmaɪnd.set/ – tư duy, suy nghĩ

Learn /lɜːrn/ – học hỏi

Effort /ˈef.ɚt/ – nỗ lực

Give up /ɡɪv ʌp/ – từ bỏ

Challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ – thử thách

Brain /breɪn/ – não bộ

Encourage /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/ – khuyến khích

Success /səkˈses/ – thành công

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The power of believing that you can improve

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Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

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Roald Hoffmann’s TED Talk “Serendipity: Accidental Discoveries in Science” explains how many important scientific discoveries happened by accident. He shares stories of scientists who were looking for one thing but found something unexpected, like how penicillin and microwaves were discovered. He says that being curious, open-minded, and ready to learn from mistakes can lead to new ideas. Even when things don’t go as planned, they can still lead to something useful. In the end, he reminds us that accidents in science can change the world if we pay attention and keep exploring.

Vocabulary:

1. Discovery /dɪˈskʌvəri/ – sự khám phá

2. Accident /ˈæksɪdənt/ – tai nạn, tình cờ

3. Scientist /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ – nhà khoa học

4. Unexpected /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ – không ngờ tới

5. Curious /ˈkjʊriəs/ – tò mò

6. Open-minded /ˌoʊpənˈmaɪndɪd/ – cởi mở, sẵn sàng tiếp thu

7. Mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ – lỗi, sai lầm

8. Useful /ˈjuːsfl/ – hữu ích

9. Explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ – khám phá, tìm hiểu

10. Change /tʃeɪndʒ/ – thay đổi

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Video summary:

Richard St. John’s TED Talk “8 Secrets of Success” explains what helps people become successful. He shares eight simple things: love what you do, work hard, focus on one goal, keep going even when it’s hard, have new ideas, get better, help others, and never give up. He says success is not about luck or money but about working hard and trying your best. His talk is short and easy to understand, showing that anyone can succeed by following these steps.

Vocabulary:

Success /səkˈses/ – sự thành công

Explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ – giải thích

Simple /ˈsɪmpl/ – đơn giản

Hard /hɑːrd/ – chăm chỉ, khó khăn

Focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ – tập trung

Idea /aɪˈdiːə/ – ý tưởng

Better /ˈbetər/ – tốt hơn

Help /help/ – giúp đỡ

Give up /ɡɪv ʌp/ – từ bỏ

Luck /lʌk/ – may mắn

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Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutes | Richard St. John

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In the TED Talk What’s Wrong with Our Food System, 11-year-old Birke Baehr shares his thoughts on the problems with today’s food industry. He talks about how big companies use chemicals, pesticides, and genetic modification, making food less healthy. Birke also points out how advertisements mislead people, especially kids, into thinking unhealthy food is good for them. Instead of industrial food, he encourages people to eat organic, buy from local farmers, and grow their own food. In the end, Birke says he wants to be an organic farmer to help change the food system and inspire others to do the same.

Vocabulary:

Talk /tɔːk/ – bài nói, bài diễn thuyết

Praise /preɪz/ – lời ca ngợi, sự tán dương

Benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ – lợi ích

Slow down /sloʊ daʊn/ – chậm lại

Fast-paced /fæst peɪst/ – nhịp độ nhanh

World /wɜːrld/ – thế giới

Explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ – giải thích

Modern /ˈmɑːdərn/ – hiện đại

Rushed /rʌʃt/ – vội vã

Stress /stres/ – căng thẳng

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At a TEDx event, 11-year-old Birke Baehr presents his take on a major source of our food -- far-away and less-than-picturesque industrial farms. Keeping farms out of sight promotes a rosy, unreal picture of big-box agriculture, he argues, as he outlines the case to green and localize food production.

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Carl Honoré’s TED Talk “In Praise of Slowness” talks about the benefits of slowing down in a fast-paced world. He explains that modern life is too rushed, making people stressed and tired. Many believe being fast means being successful, but always hurrying can harm health, relationships, and creativity. Honoré encourages people to slow down, enjoy the moment, and find balance in life. He gives examples of how slowing down can improve thinking, working, and even eating. In the end, he reminds us that life is better when we take our time instead of always rushing.

Vocabulary:

Slow /sloʊ/ – chậm

Fast /fæst/ – nhanh

Life /laɪf/ – cuộc sống

Stress /stres/ – căng thẳng

Tired /ˈtaɪərd/ – mệt mỏi

Successful /səkˈsesfəl/ – thành công

Hurry /ˈhʌri/ – vội vàng

Health /helθ/ – sức khỏe

Relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ – mối quan hệ

Creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ – sự sáng tạo

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Journalist Carl Honore believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

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Russell Foster’s TED Talk “Why Do We Sleep?” explains why sleep is important for our health and daily life. He says that sleep is not just about resting but helps our brain work better, improves memory, boosts creativity, and keeps our emotions stable. If we don’t get enough sleep, we can make bad decisions, get sick more easily, and even have mental health problems. He also says that not everyone needs the same amount of sleep and warns that many people today don’t sleep enough. In the end, he reminds us that sleep is not a waste of time but something we really need to stay healthy and happy.

Vocabulary:

Sleep /sliːp/ – giấc ngủ

Health /helθ/ – sức khỏe

Rest /rest/ – nghỉ ngơi

Brain /breɪn/ – não bộ

Memory /ˈmeməri/ – trí nhớ

Creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ – sự sáng tạo

Emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ – cảm xúc

Decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ – quyết định

Sick /sɪk/ – ốm, bệnh

Mental health /ˈmentl helθ/ – sức khỏe tinh thần

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How Great Leaders Inspire Action | Simon Sinek | TED

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Adam Grant’s TED Talk “The Secret to Success Isn’t Power, It’s Status” explains that respect and trust are more important for success than power. Power comes from being in charge, but status is earned when people admire and trust you. Grant says that those who help others, share knowledge, and treat people fairly gain more status, which leads to long-term success. Unlike power, which can be lost, status comes from real relationships and the value you bring to others. He gives examples and research showing that people with high status have more influence and success over time. In the end, Grant says that success is not about controlling others but about earning their respect.

Vocabulary:

Secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ – bí mật

Success /səkˈses/ – sự thành công

Power /ˈpaʊər/ – quyền lực

Status /ˈsteɪtəs/ hoặc /ˈstætəs/ – địa vị, danh tiếng

Respect /rɪˈspekt/ – sự tôn trọng

Trust /trʌst/ – sự tin tưởng

Influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ – ảnh hưởng

Control /kənˈtroʊl/ – kiểm soát

Knowledge /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ – kiến thức

Fairly /ˈferli/ – một cách công bằng

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WorkLife with Adam Grant: The secret to success isn’t power – it’s status | TED Talk

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Many people believe that success depends on gaining power, but it turns out that status is a more sustainable path to accomplishment and impact. Adam is joined by Survivor star Parvati Shallow, organizational psychologist and author Alison Fragale, and Chynna Clayton — former special assistant to Michelle Obama — to break down the best strategies for gaining and maintaining status at work, building stronger relationships, and getting promoted. Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts

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• Video: "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" by Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek’s TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” explains why some leaders and companies inspire people while others do not. He introduces the Golden Circle, which has three parts: Why, How, and What. Most people and businesses start with what they do and how they do it, but truly inspiring leaders start with why—their purpose or belief. Sinek says, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it,” meaning people are drawn to passion and purpose, not just products. He gives examples like Apple, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Wright brothers, who all succeeded because they focused on why they did things, not just what they did. He also explains that our brains respond better to why because it connects to emotions and trust. Lastly, he talks about the Law of Diffusion of Innovation, which shows that new ideas spread when early believers support them. In the end, great leaders and businesses don’t just sell things—they inspire people by standing for something bigger than themselves.

Vocabulary:

Explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ – giải thích

Leader /ˈliːdər/ – nhà lãnh đạo

Company /ˈkʌmpəni/ – công ty

Inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ – truyền cảm hứng

Golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ – vàng, quý giá

Circle /ˈsɜːrkl/ – vòng tròn

Part /pɑːrt/ – phần

Purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/ – mục đích

Belief /bɪˈliːf/ – niềm tin

Passion /ˈpæʃən/ – đam mê

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Lily's Lovely Life

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Sound /əʊ/

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Sound /ɪə/

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Sound /ɪə/

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Sound /ʊə/

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Sound /ɪə/

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Sound /ʊə/

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Sound /eə/

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Sound /eɪ/

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Sound/ɔɪ/

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Sound /ɜː/

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Sound /ə/

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Sound /ɑ:/

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Sound/ɔ:/

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Sound/ʊ/

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Sound/u:/

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Sound/ʌ/

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Sound /i:/

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Sound/ɪ/

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Sound/e/

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Sound/æ/

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Sound/ɑ:/

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Sound //θ/

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Sound /ð/

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Sound /ʍ/

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Sound /h/

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Sound /ŋ/

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Sound /j/

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Sound /r/

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Sound /l/

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Pronunciation practise: Lily's Lovely Life

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Sound /ʊ/

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Sound /uː/

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Sound /ʌ/

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Sound /ɜː/

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Sound /ə/

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Sound /ɑ:/

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Sound /ɪə/

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Unit 8: Is Athletic Competition Good for Children?

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Unit 8: Is Athletic Competition Good for Children?

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Video: "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve" by Carol Dweck

I. Video Summary:

In the TED talk "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve," Carol Dweck talks about the idea of a "growth mindset." She explains that children who believe they can get better at something through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes are more likely to succeed. Dweck says that instead of praising natural talent, it's important to praise effort because it helps kids develop confidence and a positive attitude toward challenges. By believing they can improve, children are more willing to take on difficult tasks and keep trying, even when things get hard.

II.Vocabulary:

1. Believe (/bɪˈliːv/) – Tin tưởng

2. Improve (/ɪmˈpruːv/) – Cải thiện

3. Growth (/ɡroʊθ/) – Sự phát triển

4. Mindset (/ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/) – Tư duy

5. Effort (/ˈɛfərt/) – Nỗ lực

6. Practice (/ˈpræktɪs/) – Thực hành

7. Mistake (/mɪˈsteɪk/) – Sai lầm

8. Praise (/preɪz/) – Khen ngợi

9. Confidence (/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/) – Sự tự tin

10. Challenge (/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/) – Thử thách

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Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

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Video Summary- Unit 7:Serendipity: creativity through happy accidents

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Video Summary- Unit 7:Serendipity: creativity through happy accidents

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Summary:

Sarah Rose Graber shares serendipity- lucky accident can lead to creation and innovation. She talks about many cases that create a significant outcome. Similarly, Viagra was discovered during experiment for different drugs.

As a theatre artist, she realized that creativity does not always come easily. Sometimes, when a creative block appears like writer’s block, she found that the best ideas often come to the surprise things. Therefore, she started exploring how creative accidents happen:

- Changing habits: We should experiment many different approaches in creative process.

- The rule “ Yes, and..” When new ideas appear, instead of rejecting, we should broaden and develop it.

- Noticing small moments: Sometimes, the best stories seemingly ordinary detail, like the story of the violin from 75 years ago.

- Connecting with people: Every connection moment between individual can evoke unexpected ideas.

Finally, she encourages people to be active and embrace the unexpected, because creativity happens when people step out of their comfort zone.

Vocabulary:

Serendipity /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ə.ti/ – Sự tình cờ may mắn

Angina /ænˈdʒaɪ.nə/ – Chứng đau thắt ngực

Restricted /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/ – Bị hạn chế, giới hạn

Administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st ər/ – Cung cấp, thực hiện (thuốc, liệu pháp)

Trial /ˈtraɪ.əl/ – Cuộc thử nghiệm

Innovation /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ – Sự đổi mới, sáng tạo

Stagnant /ˈstæɡ.nənt/ – Trì trệ, không phát triển

Inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ – Cảm hứng

Detective /dɪˈtek.tɪv/ – Thám tử, người điều tra

Formula /ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/ – Công thức

Uncover /ʌnˈkʌv.ər/ – Khám phá, phát hiện

Creature of habit /ˈkriː.tʃər əv ˈhæb.ɪt/ – Người sống theo thói quen

Rehearsal /rɪˈhɜː.səl/ – Buổi diễn tập

Improviser /ˈɪm.prə.va ɪ.zər/ – Người ứng biến

Protagonist /prəˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/ – Nhân vật chính

Cacophonous /kəˈkɒf.ən.əs/ – Ồn ào, chói tai

Spectacle /ˈspek.tə.kəl/ – Cảnh tượng hoành tráng

Mindful /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl/ – Chú ý, nhận thức được

Pantry /ˈpæn.tri/ – Nhà kho (chứa thực phẩm)

Settlement house /ˈset.əl.mənt haʊs/ – Trung tâm hỗ trợ cộng đồng

Violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ – Đàn vĩ cầm

Political theatre /pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪə.tər/ – Kịch chính trị

Disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ – Gây gián đoạn

Spandex /ˈspæn.deks/ – Vải co giãn (thường dùng trong đồ thể thao)

Jam /dʒæm/ – Bản nhạc sôi động

Bust moves /bʌst muːvz/ – Nhảy cực sung, nhảy nhót nhiệt tình

Conga line /ˈkɒŋ.ɡə laɪn/ – Chuỗi người nhảy nối đuôi nhau

Wheelchair user /ˈwiːl.tʃeər ˈjuː.zər/ – Người dùng xe lăn

Activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ – Hoạt động xã hội, phong trào đấu tranh

Take the leap /teɪk ðə liːp/ – Mạo hiểm, dám thử thách

Happy accident – Sự tình cờ may mắn

Run dry – Cạn kiệt (ý tưởng, sáng tạo)

Bubble under – Sôi động, chuẩn bị bùng nổ

Creatures of habit – Những người bị ràng buộc bởi thói quen

Step out of your comfort zone – Bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn

Say yes and – Nguyên tắc chấp nhận và phát triển ý tưởng trong diễn xuất

Take action – Hành động ngay

The weight of the world on their shoulders – Gánh nặng cuộc sống

Change the system – Thay đổi cách làm việc

Make serendipity happen – Tạo ra những cơ hội bất ngờ

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This listen focus on explores the importance of sleep and its impact on our health by Russell Foster - a circadian neuroscientist. He discusses three major theories: sleep as restoration, energy conservation, and brain function enhancement. He highlights how sleep deprivation affects cognition, emotional well-being, and overall health, linking it to psychiatric disorders. Foster debunks sleep myths and stresses the importance of healthy sleep habits for productivity and mental stability.

Vocabulary:

1. Circadian (adj.) /sɝːˈkeɪ.di.ən/: Nhịp sinh học

2. Deprivation (n.) /ˌdep.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/: Sự thiếu hụt, sự mất mát

3. Restorative (adj.) /rɪˈstɔːr.ə.t̬ɪv/: Hồi phục, phục hồi

4. Neuroscientist (n.) /ˈnʊr.oʊˌsaɪən.tɪst/: Nhà thần kinh học

5. Consolidation (n.) /kənˌsɑː.lɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/: Sự củng cố, sự hợp nhất

6. Metabolism (n.) /məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/: Sự trao đổi chất

7. Cognition (n.) /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/: Nhận thức

8. Alertness (n.) /əˈlɝːt.nəs/: Sự tỉnh táo

9. Insomnia (n.) /ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/: Chứng mất ngủ

10. Melatonin (n.) /ˌmel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn/: Hoóc-môn điều hòa giấc ngủ

11. Drowsiness (n.) /ˈdraʊ.zi.nəs/: Sự buồn ngủ

12. Chronic (adj.) /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/: Mãn tính, kéo dài

13. Vulnerability (n.) /ˌvʌl.nɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/: Sự dễ tổn thương

14. Psychiatric (adj.) /ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.rɪk/: Thuộc về tâm thần

15. Functionality (n.) /ˌfʌŋk.ʃənˈæl.ə.t̬i/: Chức năng, hiệu suất hoạt động

16. Deprivation-related (adj.) /ˌdep.rəˈveɪ.ʃən rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/: Liên quan đến sự thiếu hụt

Collocations:

1. Suffer from sleep deprivation: Chịu đựng sự thiếu ngủ

2. Regulate sleep patterns: Điều chỉnh nhịp ngủ

3. Restore brain function: Phục hồi chức năng não bộ

4. Disrupt the circadian rhythm: Phá vỡ nhịp sinh học

5. Boost cognitive performance: Tăng cường hiệu suất nhận thức

6. Link between sleep and mental health: Mối liên hệ giữa giấc ngủ và sức khỏe tinh thần

7. Chronic sleep loss: Mất ngủ mãn tính

8. Improve overall well-being: Cải thiện sức khỏe tổng thể

9. Increase vulnerability to diseases: Tăng khả năng mắc bệnh

10. The impact of sleep on memory: Ảnh hưởng của giấc ngủ đến trí nhớ

Phrases:

1. A fundamental biological process: Một quá trình sinh học cơ bản

2. A key determinant of health: Một yếu tố quyết định sức khỏe

3. A crucial role in memory consolidation: Một vai trò quan trọng trong việc củng cố trí nhớ

4. The consequences of sleep deprivation: Hậu quả của việc thiếu ngủ

5. A vital component of mental health: Một yếu tố thiết yếu của sức khỏe tinh thần

6. A well-functioning circadian system: Một hệ thống nhịp sinh học hoạt động tốt

7. A decline in cognitive abilities: Sự suy giảm khả năng nhận thức

8. The long-term effects of poor sleep: Ảnh hưởng lâu dài của giấc ngủ kém

9. A predictor of psychiatric disorders: Một dấu hiệu dự báo rối loạn tâm thần

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Unit 8: Is Athletic Competition Good for Children?

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VIDEO SUMMARY

Key Message:

Psychologist Carol Dweck explains how mindset shapes success. She contrasts:

Fixed Mindset: Believing abilities are static (e.g., "I’m bad at math") leads to avoiding challenges.

Growth Mindset: Believing abilities can improve (e.g., "I can learn with effort") fosters resilience and achievement.

Lessons & Insights:

1. Effort > Talent: Struggles are opportunities to grow, not proof of inadequacy.

2. Praise Matters: Praising process (e.g., effort, strategy) motivates more than praising innate talent.

3. Failure is Feedback: Those with a growth mindset see setbacks as learning steps.

4. Neuroplasticity: Brains physically change with practice—learning isn’t finite.

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Neuroplasticity /ˌnʊroʊplæˈstɪsəti/

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The power of believing that you can improve

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Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

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Unit 7: How Can Accidental Discoveries Affect Our Lives?

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Unit 7: How Can Accidental Discoveries Affect Our Lives?

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VIDEO SUMMARY

In her TEDxFulbrightGlasgow talk titled "Serendipity: Creativity Through Happy Accidents," Sarah Rose Graber examines how chance encounters and unplanned moments can spark creative discoveries. She argues that by accepting unpredictability and staying receptive to new possibilities, individuals can unlock innovative thinking. Drawing from her own experiences and diverse case studies, Graber demonstrates how accidental events have driven artistic and intellectual breakthroughs. She advocates for adopting a flexible, curious attitude toward the unknown, proposing that such an approach can foster fresh perspectives and inventive problem-solving.

Key message

Sarah Rose Graber’s TEDx talk highlights that serendipity—unexpected, fortunate discoveries—plays a crucial role in creativity and innovation. Rather than fearing uncertainty, we should embrace it, as chance encounters and unplanned moments often lead to breakthroughs. By staying open and adaptable, we can turn accidents into opportunities.

Lessons

1. Embrace Uncertainty – Instead of resisting the unknown, see it as a source of potential inspiration.

2. Stay Open-Minded – Creativity thrives when we allow ourselves to explore unexpected paths.

3. Value "Happy Accidents" – Many great ideas come from chance events; being observant helps us recognize them.

4. Cultivate Curiosity – A flexible, inquisitive mindset increases the chances of serendipitous discoveries.

5. Adapt and Experiment – Innovation often arises from unplanned detours—don’t rigidly stick to one plan.

NEW VOCABULARY

Gig (n) /ɡɪɡ/ – buổi biểu diễn (âm nhạc), công việc tạm thời

Rut (n) /rʌt/ – lối mòn, sự nhàm chán

A string of (phr) /ə strɪŋ ʌv/ – một chuỗi, hàng loạt

Viagra (n) /vaɪˈæɡ.rə/ – thuốc hỗ trợ cương dương

Unplug (v) /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ – rút phích cắm, ngừng kết nối (nghĩa bóng: thư giãn)

Fledged (adj) /fledʒd/ – trưởng thành, phát triển đầy đủ

Exhale (v) /eksˈheɪl/ – thở ra

Frantically (adv) /ˈfræn.tɪ.kəl.i/ – điên cuồng, cuống cuồng

Piqued (v) /piːkt/ – kích thích sự tò mò, làm phật ý

Unitard (n) /ˈjuː.nɪ.tɑːd/ – bộ đồ bó liền thân (dùng trong khiêu vũ, thể thao)

Take the leap (phr) /teɪk ðə liːp/ – dám làm điều gì đó mạo hiểm

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Serendipity: creativity through happy accidents | Sarah Rose Graber | TEDxFulbrightGlasgow

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Carl Honoré begins his talk by highlighting the irony of promoting a book about slowing down in a world obsessed with speed. He emphasizes that society is constantly striving to do everything faster, which negatively impacts health, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Honoré shares a personal experience of reading bedtime stories to his son, which made him realize the necessity of slowing down. He questions how the world became so fast-paced and whether it is possible to slow down.

Honoré explores the global slow movement, where people push back against the idea that faster is always better. He provides examples such as slow food, slow cities, slow medicine, and slow sex, emphasizing the benefits of slowing down in different aspects of life. He also discusses the importance of slowing down for children and the negative effects of overworking and excessive extracurricular activities. Despite the challenges of slowing down due to societal pressure and the allure of speed, Honoré asserts that embracing slowness is possible and rewarding. He concludes with a touching story about his son, who came to appreciate their unhurried bedtime stories.

Vocabulary:

• Irony: Quảng bá sách về sự chậm rãi nhưng làm việc nhanh.

• Instant gratification: Thỏa mãn tức thời cũng mất thời gian.

• Marinated: Bị ảnh hưởng quá mức bởi văn hóa tốc độ.

• Gladiatorial battle of wills: Cuộc chiến giữa cha vội vã và con chậm rãi.

• Cyclical: Thời gian tuần hoàn trong nhiều nền văn hóa.

• Deceleration: Khuyến khích sống chậm lại.

• Holistic: Chữa bệnh toàn diện, nhẹ nhàng hơn.

• Workaholic: Bắc Âu phát triển kinh tế mà không làm việc quá sức.

• Full Throttle treadmill: Lối sống bận rộn, không ngừng nghỉ.

• Decompress: Giảm căng thẳng, thư giãn.

• Hot House: Áp lực quá mức lên con cái.

• Savor: Tận hưởng chậm rãi.

• Metaphysical Dimension: Tốc độ giúp trốn tránh câu hỏi lớn về cuộc sống.

• Taboo: Sự chậm chạp bị xem là cấm kỵ.

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SUMMARY

Carol Dweck explores how our mindset affects learning and success. She explains the difference between a fixed mindset (believing abilities are unchangeable) and a growth mindset (believing abilities can develop with effort). Research shows that people with a growth mindset embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persist through difficulties. Dweck emphasizes the power of "yet"—instead of saying "I can't do this," saying "I can't do this yet" encourages progress. She highlights how teachers, parents, and individuals can foster resilience and motivation by praising effort rather than just talent. Her talk inspires people to see failures as opportunities to grow.

VOCABULARY

Fixed mindset /fɪkst ˈmaɪnd.set/ (n): tư duy cố định

Growth mindset /ɡrəʊθ ˈmaɪnd.set/ (n): tư duy phát triển

Embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ (v): đón nhận

Persist /pəˈsɪst/ (v): kiên trì

Progress /ˈprəʊ.ɡres/ (n): sự tiến bộ

Resilience /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ (n): khả năng phục hồi, kiên cường

Praise /preɪz/ (v): khen ngợi

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UNIT 3: WHEN DOES A CHILD BECOME AN ADULT?

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UNIT 3: WHEN DOES A CHILD BECOME AN ADULT?

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• The Importance of Sleep: Sleep takes up about 36% of our lives and plays a crucial role in our biology.

• Brain Activity During Sleep: The brain remains active during sleep, with some regions even more active than when awake.

• Why We Need Sleep:

• Recovery: Sleep allows the body to repair and rebuild.

• Energy Conservation: While it helps save calories, this is not the primary reason for sleep.

• Information Processing and Memory Consolidation: Sleep strengthens neural connections, enhancing learning, memory, and creativity.

• Sleep Deprivation: Society is currently sleep-deprived, with adults averaging only 6.5 hours of sleep per night, while teenagers need 9 hours for optimal brain function. Lack of sleep leads to poor memory, impaired judgment, and increased impulsivity.

• Consequences of Sleep Loss: Fatigue can lead to dependence on stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, disrupting natural sleep cycles. Chronic sleep loss is linked to weight gain, stress, a weakened immune system, and a higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Tips for Better Sleep: Create a dark, cool sleep environment, limit exposure to light before bed, avoid caffeine late in the day, and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

• Sleep Myths and Misconceptions: Teenagers are not lazy; their sleep patterns are simply different. Sleep needs vary among individuals. Older adults require as much sleep as younger adults, but their sleep tends to be more fragmented.

• Sleep and Mental Health: Sleep disruptions are associated with mental health conditions such as depression and schizophrenia. The neural networks for sleep and mental health overlap, suggesting a direct link. Addressing sleep issues may provide new approaches to treating mental health disorders.

• Conclusion: The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep to improve focus, overall health, and mental well-being.

Vocabulary:

-Prophetic /prəˈfɛt.ɪk/ – Dự đoán chính xác tương lai.

-Attenuation /əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ – Sự suy giảm tín hiệu hoặc dao động.

-Synaptic /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/ – Liên quan đến khớp thần kinh.

-Indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ – Sự nuông chiều bản thân.

-Vigilance /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/ – Sự cảnh giác, quan sát cẩn thận.

-Stimulants /ˈstɪm.jə.lənts/ – Chất kích thích thần kinh hoặc sinh lý.

-Ghrelin /ˈɡrɛl.ɪn/ – Hormone báo hiệu cảm giác đói.

-Vasculature /ˈvæs.kjə.lə.tʃʊr/ – Hệ thống mạch máu trong cơ thể.

-Debilitating /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ – Làm suy nhược, gây yếu ớt.

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Sound /e/

https://voca.ro/1bniojh9xZOx

Sound /æ/

https://voca.ro/162xYcc2oBFI

Sound /ɑː/

https://voca.ro/11HUcFHggbzk

Sound /ɒ/

https://voca.ro/19Yxd7d9UCEP

Sound /ɔː/

https://voca.ro/12Udz6sKt518

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Vocaroo is a quick and easy way to share voice messages over the interwebs.

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Sound /ʃ/

https://voca.ro/1gkZttaXatQX

Sound /ʒ/

https://voca.ro/1cr0jb6OuVWv

Sound /tʃ/

https://voca.ro/1h1cfekErNe8

Sound /dʒ/

https://voca.ro/187nRlDwWFdE

Sound /h/

https://voca.ro/127IMqdd3Odk

Sound /ŋ/

https://voca.ro/1b72Xq4ABgye

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Vocaroo is a quick and easy way to share voice messages over the interwebs.