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Nhóm 22&23: Phương Nga Thu Nguyệt
I love swimming. Whenever I go to the swimming pool, all I know is to dive down and blend in with the cold water. I learnt swimming when I was 7 years old. Although I loathed the depth of the pool at first, my fear gradually disappeared as I mastered the very first breathing lessons. I have won several prizes in free-style swimming. A cool fun fact is that my wardrobe has some fashionable and trendy swimsuits. I hope that everyone can overcome their fear of the water at first and learn swimming as an essential survival skill and an enjoyable hobby.

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Written by Hải Bình and Minh Châu
Published 8:56 A.M., 18/09/2021
Thu Ha’s life has never been easy, but with perseverance and hard work, she manages  to overcome her own difficulties and even does wonders for others’ lives. At the age of 10, Thu Ha lost both of her parents in a tragic traffic accident, making her an orphan. She was brought up by her beloved grandmother, who was then in her seventies. Throughout her childhood, in order to support her family, she had to get her hands on a variety of odd jobs, namely selling lottery tickets, washing dishes and babysitting. Still, she managed to make time for her education by attending evening classes in her secondary school.

After completing secondary education, Ha managed to pass the challenging exam to enter Medical School, but unfortunately, the tuition fees were, for her, unaffordable. However, she was soon aided by The Thanh Nien with a scholarship for college students from poor families. After six years of hard work, Ha graduated from the university and is now working at a hospital; she is also planning to run a charitable organisation aiming at helping students with unfortunate backgrounds like hers. Ha’s story has proved that there is no shame in poverty. Don’t let poverty defeat you and destroy your hope for a better life.

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When Thu Ha was 10 years old, both of her parents died in a traffic accident. She was brought up by her 70-year-old grandmother and she did odd jobs for a living: selling lottery tickets, washing dishes, doing babysitting. Although she was overloaded with part-time jobs, she still attended evening secondary school classes.
After overcoming loads of hardship, she completed secondary education and passed a challenging exam to enter Medical University, but unfortunately, she was unable to pay tuition fee. However, she was awarded a scholarship from The Thanh Nien for college students from poor families. That was the turning point in Thu Ha's life.
After six years of hard work, she graduated from university and is now working at a hospital. But she will never forget her difficult pass. Therefore she is planning to run a charitable organisation to help poor students.
This story is told in the hope that it can encourage other unlucky people to pursue their dreams and do not let poverty defeat you and destroy your hope for better life.

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By Huy Nhật, Hà Nhi
Published: 08:45, 18 September

I believe that the beauty of life is that it offers an array of choices for those who are willing to strive for it. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to have received an opportunity of a lifetime; which is why I want to share my story as a source of inspiration for everyone, especially for those who are struggling because of a rough start, like I once used to have.

When I was at the age of 10, my parents passed away in a horrible traffic accident. Since then, I have been brought up by my grandmother who was 70 years old and unable to handle heavy work. Because our finance was problematic, eventually I had to leave school to go work odd jobs : selling lottery tickets, washing dishes, doing babysitting,… anything to earn a living at that time. As this went on, my caring grandmother was worried about my studying career, thus encouraging me to attend evening secondary school classes.

Finally came the turning point: I completed secondary education and passed a challenging exam to enter Medical University after the hours and effort I have put in. However, I couldn't afford enough money to pay tuition fees, leaving me depressed as my dream of studying at that university had shattered. But I would soon find out that miracles can happen to the ones who gave it their all in life : I received a scholarship from The Thanh Nien for college students from poor families. For me, this was an unforgettable moment as it allowed me to go to university, opening the gates to a brighter future.

After six years of hard work at university, my effort finally paid off. These days I am living my dream life working as a doctor at a hospital in the city. Knowing that there are still many poor students not having a chance to study and pursue their career, I am planning on running a charitable organization to help them. I want to lend them a hand, as a way of thanking the people who had helped me in the past.

Benjamin Franklin once said: "Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is". I have shared my own story hoping to encourage people like me to stay strong and not letting poverty destroy your ambition.

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By: Le Dang Minh Phuong

Tran Duc Viet (born January 21, 1992), better known as JVevermind or JV, is a  male Vietnamese YouTuber, vlogger, director, and actor.

Born and raised in Hanoi, JVevermind studied multimedia abroad at Cameron University, USA, and was titled an "excellent student" of the school. On November 19, 2011, JVevermind released his first video on his YouTube channel after a long time of planning. Quickly after, he received great support from the audience. JVevermind's vlogs covered relatable topics ranging from love, education to the latest trends among young people.

On his birthday in early 2014, JVevermind was given a golden button by YouTube, thereby becoming the first Vietnamese to receive this award. He was also selected for the list of 30 Under 30 of Forbes Vietnam in 2014. In 2016, JVevermind became one of seven Vietnamese people in the list of Asia 30 Under 30 voted by Forbes magazine.

At the end of 2019, JVevermind deleted all videos on his personal YouTube channel after a long period of inactivity. On October 20, 2019, JVevermind uploaded the trailer for his first short film "No Human Footprints", first marking his path in the film industry.

I believe Jvevermind's humor and relatability are keys to his success. Through just being himself, he has become an icon among young Vietnamese people for many years.

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The journey of self-healing of Andy Portigan

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The journey of self-healing of Andy Portigan

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By Kim Long – Bao Minh        8:25 AM 18 th Sep 2021

Andy Pendragon was born in 2001 in a rural town in Oregon. He grew up in an abusive household where his father, an alcoholic, would constantly beat up his mother and him, physically and mentally tormenting the family. Eating was the only thing that gave him peace of mind, so he overate and became overweight. Due to his timid nature and out-of-proportion size, he was often made fun of and bullied at school. His life started to change when he had a self-realization that he could be better, after watching an inspirational video on Youtube by Logan Paul. He became a part of Logang and started training his body and mind so that no one could ever bully him again. He began to embark on a self-healing process by attending martial arts and meditation classes, reading self-help books, doing community service. He reflected on his past and his family, standing up against his dad, getting his mom out of that terrible environment to live with him in his apartment, bought with his own money from all his entrepreneur stuff. His goal is to become a millionaire by the age of 30 and to improve the community by influencing children to become better versions of themselves. To fulfill his ambition, he is now going around the states hosting talk shows, impacting thousands of young minds in the daytime, while doing stocks and crypto from his bedroom at night.

The message of this story is that your adversity can become an inspiration to transform yourself. However, what we need is to constantly put in efforts to change ourselves.

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Written by Phuong Thao and Quynh Trang
Published 9.03 A.M
Thu Ha is a doctor at Bach Mai Hospital. Her life was never easy but her story is very inspiring. When she was ten years old her parents died in a traffic accident. Her grandmother brought her up but she was too old and weak to work, therefore Ha had to do odd jobs such as selling lottery tickets, washing dishes and doing babysitting to earn a living. Thanks to her grandmother’s encouragement, she attended evening secondary classes to widen m knowledge and improve job prospects.

After lots of hardship and effort, Ha completed secondary education and passed a challenging exam to enter Medical University, one of the top-tier universities in Vietnam. However, she was unable to pay the tuition fees due to her family’s financial problem. She was completely disappointed and desperate back then. After that, she was awarded a scholarship from The Thanh Nien for college students from poor families. That was really a turning point in Thu Ha’s life because it gave her the opportunity to enter university and look forward to a brighter future.

After six years studying and working hard, Thu Ha finally graduated from medical university and became a doctor at Bach Mai hospital. She is planning to set up and run a charitable organisation to help poor students, as a way to acknowledge other people for supporting her.

I want to share the story of doctor Thu Ha to encourage other people like her to overcome hard times. Poverty is no shame but don't let poverty defeat you and destroy your hopes for a better future.

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BY ANH KIET & PHUONG LINH
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey on an isolated farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. As a child, Winfrey entertained herself by "play acting" in front of an "audience" of farm animals. Under the strict guidance of her grandmother, she learned to read at two and a half years old.

At six years old Winfrey was sent north to join her mother and two half-brothers in a Milwaukee ghetto, an extremely poor and dangerous neighborhood. At twelve years being sent to Nashville, Tennessee with her father, feeling secure and happy for a brief period, she began making speeches at social gatherings and churches, and one time earned five hundred dollars for a speech. She knew then that she wanted to be "paid to talk." Winfrey, again, was called back by her mother, and she had to leave the safety of her father's home. The poor, urban lifestyle had its detrimental effect on Winfrey as a young teenager, and her problems were compounded by repeated sexual abuse, starting at age nine, by men that others in her family trusted.

Despite her childhood’s misfortune, Winfrey was committed to turning over a new leaf, all of which paid off by virtue of her assiduity and perseverance. She became Miss Black Nashville and Miss Tennessee during her freshman year at Tennessee State. In 1986 Winfrey received a special award from the Chicago Academy for the Arts for unique contributions to the city's artistic community and was named Woman of Achievement by the National Organization of Women. The Oprah Winfrey Show won several Emmys for Best Talk Show, and Winfrey was honored as Best Talk Show Host. Although one of the wealthiest women in America and the highest paid entertainer in the world, Winfrey has made generous contributions to charitable organizations and institutions such as Morehouse College and the Harold Washington Library. She is the epitome of a industrious, determined and fearless person. No matter how miserable life was, she was able to pull off an admirable image of a woman, representing the Black community facing the chaos of the society back then.

Through her story, we want to convey that the big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal is, you can get there—as long as you’re willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There’s just you, this moment, and a choice.

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The journey to knowledge of Louis Braille
Louis Braille was born on 4th January 1809 in Coupvray, France. When Braille was 3, an accident occurred at his father’s workplace resulting in his eyes blinded by a stitching awl. An infection set in and spread to both eyes, resulting in total blindness. At that time, learning equipment for visually impaired people was scarce, nonetheless he excelled in his studies and received a scholarship from the France’s Royal Institute for Blind Youth. During his time in the institute, he began developing a system of tactile code that could allow blind people to read and write quickly and efficiently. Inspired by the system invented by Charles Barbier, Braille constructed a new method that was more compact and lent itself to a range of uses, including music. His work was first presented in 1824.
Afterwards, Braille stayed at the Institute and became a professor with an avocation as a musician, but he largely spent the remainder of his life refining and extending his system. It went unused by most educators for many years after his death, but posterity has recognized braille as a revolutionary invention, and it has been adapted for use in languages worldwide.
Louis inspired many people who also have disabilities, and he was proof that hard work and determination can overcome all hardships in life to make a difference. He quoted: “Live without seeing, but be what you are.”

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Nhóm 26 + 28: Hoàng Minh Phương; Nguyễn Thị Hà Phương 

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Nhóm 26 + 28: Hoàng Minh Phương; Nguyễn Thị Hà Phương 

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Everyone is unique in their own ways so let your freak flag fly. For years, this is what Sarah was struggling to believe.

Sarah is a nice, adorable, warm girl, was--to be exact. Ever since she was small, she had always been outgoing, talkative; she would enthusiastically engage in every extracurricular activity that the school has to offer. But that is the version before her high school entrance exam, a turning point that she wishes not to look back on. Due to the burdensome workload and extreme pressure, eating was her only way out. Binge-eating provides her the sense of relaxation, concentration, motivation, and happiness. But unfortunately, that happiness is a short-term phrase when she received critical eyes and heartbreakingly mean words from others for her appearance.

The judgemental looks she got made her feel uncomfortable and insecure. Ever since that awareness struck her, she started to become more reserved, more careful with her words. Finally, she didn’t say anything at all, keeping herself in the small bubble. Everyday she would go to school, quietly study, eat alone, and go home - an ever-ending cycle. It all changed when the new girl arrived, Hannah. Hannah was nice, pretty, and smart. It took Sarah by surprise that the new girl would talk to her. It turned out that Hannah was an orphan. For the first time, Sarah felt like she was not the only loner in this world. They became good friends. Sarah began working out, not because she was ashamed of herself, but because she has finally learned to love herself.

Everyone has their beauty, and it is pivotal that you realize that in yourself. Don’t let what others think affect how you perceive yourself. Love yourself for who you really are, not what others think of you.

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By Thanh Vân & Lam Vy
Saturday, 18/09/2021 08:55

Montero Lamar Hill, known by his stage name Lil Nas X, was born on April 9, 1999. He is currently known as a famous American rapper and singer-songwriter.

Lil Nas X experienced a dreadful childhood. In 2017, he became the first of his family to get into college. During college, he suffered from depression. He had no friends, and his grandmother passed away back then. He started going to the doctor frequently in fear that he would die soon, as he was suffering from hypochondria, also called illness anxiety disorder, which causes individuals to be unduly alarmed about having a serious medical condition without exhibiting any symptoms of that nature.

In May 2018, he started making music, and he found happiness again. He dropped out of school and moved in with his sister. He released his first mixtape "Nasarati" in June 2018. When things finally seemed to work out for him, he once again had to face unpleasant problems. His sister kicked him out of the house, and his brother who was helping him left for the military. His songs were no longer doing good. In the last few months of 2018, rather hopeless, he moved in with his other brother where he witnessed domestic violence everyday. Lil Nas X released the song "Old Town Road" in December 2018. Having no money to promote it, he started using memes, posting them everywhere he could. The song finally made it to Apple Country Charts after a couple of months. Many labels offered him terrible deals, where they only wanted "Old Town Road" and not him. As a result, he refused, and he kept promoting on his own. After that, on Tiktok out of nowhere, there was a trend called the "Yeehaw Challenge", which got him a great deal offer.

In March 2019, he signed with Columbia Records, then the song hit the Billboard Charts for the first time. Unfortunately, not long after, Billboard removed it from the Country Charts. In April 2019, he released Old Town Road The Remix, and it went viral everywhere. It took him to places he never thought he could go. The song became Diamond certified by November of that same year.

Lil Nas X was the most-nominated male artist at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, where he ultimately won awards for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. "Old Town Road" earned him two MTV Video Music Awards including Song of the Year, and the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song; Lil Nas X is also the first openly LGBTQ Black artist to win a Country Music Association award. TIME named him as one of the 25 most influential people on the Internet in 2019, and he was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020.

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.

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Mai phuc hung va DO Tuan Hung
Jim Carrey is one the world’s most famous actors. He is well known for his Overly-enthusiastic, high-energy performances. However, the actor was not always a comedic success.

In his early teen, Carrey’s family became so poor that they resorted to living in a van. The young Jim himself even dropped out of school to try to help support the family. Despite all the adversity that came along way, his passion for comedy still persevered. Carrey got his start with a spot doing stand-up at a Toronto comedy club when he was just 15 years old. By 1979 he had left the factory job as a janitor he had taken in 1978 to help support his family and was making his living as the opening act for successful comic Buddy Hackett , which was his life’s turning point. In 1983, Carrey headed to Hollywood where he starred in a made-for-television movie called Introducing...Janet, and the rest is history.

Since then, Jim Carrey has starred in many box office success in comedies and achieved hundreds of  different awards. He is truly a symbol for his perseverance over poverty.

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Trischa Zorn: The most decorated Paralympian

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Trischa Zorn: The most decorated Paralympian

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by Thiện Thái - Huyền Phương
Trischa Zorn was born on June 1, 1964, in Orange, California. She was born with a genetic disorder that prevented the irises of her eyes from developing. Although blind from birth, Trischa wanted to swim competitively and started swimming at the age of 10 for the Mission Viejos Natadores Team. She started to compete professionally during her college years in Nebraska. Her motivation was that she truly loves what she was doing. It was her dedication to swimming that kept her in the sport for 24 years, earning her a record-breaking 55 medals, of which 41 are golds. Trischa is now the world's most decorated Paralympic swimmer and is now an inspiration for generations of disabled sportsmen to come.

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The Guardian:'Start a daily routine – and make the weekends different': the isolation experts' guide to lockdown living

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The Guardian:'Start a daily routine – and make the weekends different': the isolation experts' guide to lockdown living

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story: 5 experts in their respective fields give out advice to help readers deal with life in lockdown:
idea 1: to deal with an uncontrollable environment: confront people with kindness, become attentive to change, adhere to a tight sleeping schedule, nurture your environment.
idea 2: to deal with isolation from a submarine captain: get into a routine, focus on what you've got, keep up with your mental and physical health, deconflict when locked inside.
idea 3: to deal with feelings: create your own rhythms, be positive(but not to Covid 19), take things one step at a time.
idea 4: to deal with loneliness: learn pottery, read poetry, keep to a regular schedule, be responsible.
idea 5: to deal with isolation from an islander: shop for the month, rather than for the day,keep yourself busy lest you slouch around aimlessly, have a fixed daily plan, find something interesting to read.

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- Exercising – keeping fit: short run, keepie-uppies, tennis, yoga…; don’t sit on the couch and watch TV

- Schoolwork: Dedicated work place, put phone away, use headphones, uniform, organize, set targets – rewards, be mindful of ppl

- Mental health: staying in touch; draw, paint, create a song…; pick up a new hobby/skill; tidy your room

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BBC
One recommended way of avoiding boredom during quarantine is to take up new hobbies. Since you have greater spare time during lockdown, you are able to experiment with different activities such as DIY. You can also keep fit by running around in your garden. This, you can stay in shape and relieve your stress.

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- Physical health: keep active (play with family members, exercise)
-        Find a dedicated workplace

-        Keep the phone away

-        Create structure (timetable,..)

-        Set targets + reward yourself when done

-        Care for others

-        Stay in touch with friends and families

-        Start a hobby

-        Try out some movies, games

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Coping with the pandemic:
1. Keep active
Instead of sitting on a couch watching TV all day, there's plenty of activities you can do at your own home, such as: yoga, sports, running so long as you keep your mind engaged
2. Dealing with schoolwork
Find a dedicated workplace where you can concentrate on your own studying, put away phones and even put on uniforms to remind everyone that you are busy
3. Mindfulness
Work on improving your mental health, whether it's chatting with friends, creating songs, picking up new hobbies, or just simply tidying up your room

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How to boss being stuck at home:
1. Keep active
- exercising and keeping fit (run around your garden, play with others, ....)
- trying to stay as active as possible
2. School work
- Boss your workspace (dedicate a place to work)
- Put your phone away to concentrate
- Use headphones
- Create structure to tell work time and play time apart
- Set some targets and reward yourself once you've achieved your goal
- Be mindful of people around you; help others, they'll help you back
3. Mental health
- Stay in touch with family and friends and talk to them about how you feel
- Use your imagination for the better
- Keep chatting to people
- Start a new hobby or a skill
- If all else fails, tidy your room
4. Staying entertained: Catch up with TV shows on Netflix, Disney, ....; play games online

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so according to the vid, the most important thing during the quarantine is staying active as much as possible. in order to stay happy and healthy, we should do exercises like yoga, jogging or just get outside running 10 rounds around the garden. a man in the vid also shared some tips to focus on your work and studies. step 1 is to boss your workspace, find a corner for your work and study. step 2 is to put your phone away. step 3 is to use headphones or wear your school uniform to not be distracted by anyone. then make a timetable, set targets and get yourself an award after an achievement. and to help others and get help back. you can also find new hobbies, try to create as much as possible such as painting or writing a song. you can also sign up netflix for films and shows, on check out bbc's website for videos and quizzes:)

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Tips for making the best of things during lockdown:
- Keep active: +, exercise indoor
+, spend time with family
- School work: +, find a suitable place in the house to study
+, keep away from unnecessary digital devices
+, no disturbances
+, set goals and have rewards for yourself
+, have a schedule
- Mental health: +, be creative to exercise your mind
+, pick up new hobbies
- Online entertaining: +, watch movies and TV shows
+, play games online with friends
+, read news to stay updated

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How to boss being stuck at home

-          Do exercise-stay active by: Going from room to garden/ run in the garden 10 times a day, play a bit of tennis, or do a bit of yoga, play football with siblings

-          Schoolwork:   boss your workplace, put your phone away (give it to your parents or keep it in a lock drawer), wearing headphones or uniform so that people know that you are trying to concentrate/ study, structure to-do list or timetable, set targets and rewards, be mindful of people around and help them

-          Practicing some mindfulness tips: Stay in touch with family and friends-keep chatting, Use your imagination – draw or paint something, create a song,…, tidy your room.

-          Something chill: Shows, Film series, games, videos and quizzes, keep up-to-date with everything you are up to,..

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Focus on what you do know:stop focusing on “what if” sceneries instead, focus on what we’ve already known
Focus on what’s in our control:it’s very essential not to get overwhelmed during the pandemic.Thus,shifting our attention towards things we are in control of like chores,hobbies,.. is the way to go

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what to do and how to deal with anxiety during Covid 19:
1. Focus on what you do know as opposed to what you don’t know
- resist contemplating "what-if"s
- focus on the facts
2. Focus on what’s in your control as opposed what isn’t
- shift your mind to things within your control whenever you feel overwhelmed
3. Focus on what you can do as opposed to what you can’t
- focus on the actions you can take whenever you feel powerless

4. Help yourself by helping others
- philanthropy is one way to unravel confusing feelings
5. Limit your news consumption
- find a balance so as not to get overwhelmed from excessive news consumption
6. Keep your perspective
- we will emerge from the pandemic as more resilient, understanding and empathetic people

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1. Focus on the facts and resist taking the bait.
2. Shift your minds to things within your control.
3. Whenever you feel powerless, focus on the actions you can take instead of those you cannot.
4. Help others in need to get unstuck
5. find a balance between keeping informed and not becoming overwhelmed
6. keep your perspective.

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30. Bùi Thái Sơn Write an email to Susan

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Dear Susan,

Thanks for the email. It’s great to hear from you! I hope you’re doing well in these trying times.

Regarding the situation in my country, though nothing can be said with certainty but I would like to think that things are slowly improving. It is all thanks to the tireless efforts of health workers out there!

This pandemic has surely changed everybody’s life. At first it felt like my daily routine was turned upside down. To start with, the change to distance learning meant less interaction between students and teachers – which led to more homework being given out to supervise students’ progress. Although it was a big advantage that I could spend more time on my study instead of going back and forth between school and home, there were just too many distractions that kept me from concentrating! As a result, I often had to stay up late to finish homework and it definitely took a toll on my health.

Luckily, I soon got the hang of it and came up with various ways to cope with the situation. My advice? Well, it certainly pays to go to bed early. Not only does it make you feel more refreshing in the morning, but it also helps with your memory and perception! Don’t try to finish all the work, get a good night ‘s sleep first then get up earlier the next day to handle the rest. Moreover, remember not to stare at the computer or phone screen for too long. Try to indulge yourself with books or boardgames, and also isn’t this a great opportunity to get closer to your family? Spend more time with your nearest and dearest!

This pandemic has been a real struggle. Please take care of yourself.

Best wishes,

Hân

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Dear Susan,

Thank you for writing to me. I have read about your project and would be glad to provide information on how life during the pandemic has been in Vietnam.

Since 6 months ago when COVID-19 started infecting Vietnamese, the country has been under lockdown. However, in Hanoi there has been few cases so that is a great relief. Due to the lockdown, my daily routine has certainly become much more disorganized as I now sleep very late. There has even been days when I would stay up all night only to sleep in the morning. I also find myself using the computer more frequently since I started online learning. Therefore, I have taken up the habit of using eye drops. In order to entertain myself, I would often watch movies on the Internet or practice singing. Though life under lockdown is not without its drawbacks, I have been able to cope fairly well and hope you do also.

I hope that the pandemic doesn’t affect you to negatively and that you would always be able to remain positive during these times of hardship. Looking forward to your reply.

Best wishes,
Đức
Đinh Mạnh Đức

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As for advice, other than the obvious reminder to stay at home, wear a mask if you have to head out and wash your hands, it’s very important to stay healthy physically and mentally. Do things that make you feel more energetic and happy, and stay in contact with your friends and family. A little bit of care in this trying time can go a long way.

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(I submitted it yesterday and Ms.Nguyen saw my email. But because I edited something today, Padlet showed that the last time I edited this email was several mins ago)

Hi Susan,

I’ve viewed your blog about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helped me become more sympathetic and understanding about how people worldwide are severely affected these days. Here in Hanoi, Vietnam, we’re also facing the same situation as yours. I hope I can share some information with you about how my normal routine has changed in this situation.

As you know today, most parts of the world, including England and Vietnam, are affected by the Delta variant that accelerates the transmission of the virus from direct interaction. It’s therefore undeniable that the infection and death tolls are skyrocketing, so we have to deal with an unprecedentedly lengthy lockdown.

People working in service industries, such as tourism and some types of retailers, have been afraid of reduced salaries and even being made redundant, because the pandemic has a significant impact on the economy. More fortunately, a great many office workers stay at home and do almost all of their work online. Moreover, children living with the pandemic have had a difficult time connecting to the Internet for online education, particularly those coming from remote rural areas. Some are also suffering severe depression, having lost their parents and loved ones in the crisis. However, only in such hardships like the COVID-19 pandemic, you can see that people are donating aids to the poor and encouraging each other to look on the bright side. And, vaccines are being produced, transported and injected into an increasing number of people, which is quite of a relief.

Of course, like anyone, my daily routine has altered much amid the COVID-19 pandemic. First of all, I don’t have to get up as early as 6am as I needn’t travel to school. Also, I have to complete almost all my studies online, which increases the amount of workload including taking pictures of my homework. At my free time, with the epidemic forcing me to stay at home, I have more time for my hobbies such as listening to music and playing games. What’s more, I have learned to lead a healthier life by doing exercise and eat more home-made vegetable products.

If you ask me, I have several tips to survive the pandemic, both physically and mentally. Firstly, strictly following the rules from the medical authorities, like wearing a face mask at public places or keeping a distance of 2 meters will greatly reduce the chances of catching the virus. Moreover, eating nutritious food and increase the amount of sleep also do wonders for your physical health. Don’t expose yourself to the news or you may get more pessimistic by being constantly surrounded by negative reports. Last but not least, focus on your favorite activities, such as playing computer games and surfing the Internet or meditating in your leisure time.

This is the end of my email. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best wishes,
An

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Dear Susan,

I have received your email and would be more than happy to help you out with your blog.

As regards to your question about the situation in my country, I’d like to preface my answ3er by saying it’s not going well by any means. Infection rates are skyrocketing, and the nationwide healthcare system is generally overstrained. It seems to me that cities in the South are suffering the worst. In particular, those cities have substantially more cases as well as deaths compared to those in, say, Hanoi or Haiphong and the lockdown there is also more restrictive.

About how my routine changed, I can only say my workload increased significantly and as a result I have been much more of a night owl lately. In general, I haven’t been living very healthily.

Now, I don’t have a lot of advice to give; but what I can say is that try to work out more in these trying times as well as other things related to keeping fit, like eating healthy stuff. Also try to spend more time with your family as they can help you emotionally, for when you feel lonely.

Well, that’s all I have for a response.

Cheers,

Linh

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Dear Susan,

How have you been doing? I am truly glad to hear from you and it is such a big honour for me to provide you some information.

Covid-19 in Vietnam could be described as “under control”. The government has applied effective methods to keep the pandemic in hand, especially lockdowns . Their campaigns had gone great guns. Yet, recently, the epidemic has broken out once again, after some months, posing mounting challenges on the country as a whole, particularly in the field of economics. This is attributable to the fact that Ho Chi Minh- one of the leading economic cities in  Vietnam has suffered from a surge in the number of cases. Still, the Vietnamese sustain their full faith on the government’s actions.

Covid, without any doubt, changed my life in some ways. The first change that springs to my mind right now is in my habits. Without the presence of Corona, I’d wake up at 6 am everyday and go to school, as well as doing some exercise in the afternoon with my friends. However, now, I get up a little bit later, at 7am. I dont have to travel to school, but spend all day glueing myself to the screen as a result of online learning. This may probably explain why I am tired and bored most of the time. What’s more, now I have a surfeit of time to watch movies and play games, although these things are often considered a waste of time to me.

Considering some  viable advices to better the solution, i think one should bear in mind that whether a situation is judged as negative or not is contingent on how we cope with it. Thus, everyone should take advantage of its pros and tune out or try to solve its cons. This can be obtained by doing more exercise, devising a timetable so that you wont waste time and be positive. You should also be fully aware of the disadvantages of Covid and think of some solutions to it, to help yourself and other people.

Best luck !

Quynh Nhi

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