Journal 1 by Suong https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl Mrs. Mercy AEP 7B + 8B en-us 2021-06-25 08:16:51 UTC 2021-11-07 17:35:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png Week 1 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1625077464 Another new term begins, now I am studying AEP 7 which is almost the end of AEP program. This term I still study online and I hope to go back to school as soon as possible because I want to study with all of my friends and teachers at new building of Aii. It looks so beautiful like a heaven. I can’t wait to explore the new environment there. 🥰🥰🥰🥰]]> 2021-06-25 08:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1625077464 Week 2 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1625078544 This week, I have learnt about reading and listening skill. Both skills are quite important, but I would consider listening skill is the hardest one because I need to take notes during listening. My teacher emphasized over again and again to practice and listen to BBC news so that I can improve more on listening. Listening is still my  biggest fear; however, I will overcome it one day. I strongly believe that I can. 💪💪💪]]> 2021-06-25 08:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1625078544 Week 3 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1634962188 Time flies fast, another week is gone. For this week, I have just finished chapter 5&6 of The Pearl story book. The story is quite interesting in the beginning because I have learnt some lessons from it. First, if you have no knowledge, it seems like you are walking into a trap because if you are really a knowledgeable person, how are you supposed to walk into someone’s trap? I learn that only knowledge can build up my future no matter how hard it is I should not give up on learning. Second, do not trust someone easily although that person is your family. Well, some people might say that when you are in a tough situation only family will never leave you behind. Yes, I do agree but sometimes family can also betray you. So, the only one person you can trust is you, yourself. ☺️☺️☺️ ]]> 2021-07-02 14:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1634962188 Week 4 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1643399115 This week, I have learnt about Independent Writing Skill 2. In order to complete the task, first of all, I need to read a statement. In an actual test, I will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise my essay. An essay will contain minimum of (at least) 300 words.

Introduction
-> Write a general statement about the topic.
-> Restate the question into my own words.
-> Choose a position.
-> Write a thesis statement by answering the question and showing the organization.

Conclusion
-> Make a general statement about the topic.
-> Restatement of the question into my own words.
-> Thesis statement — answers the question and gives reasons.

NOTED: In this writing task, I must use synonyms for some words. Always remember to use Opinion Language in Thesis Statement.
• From my vantage point, 
• From my perspective, 
• From my viewpoint, 
• From my point of view, 
• *Personally, *(use it the most in my writing)*
• In my view, ]]> 2021-07-09 14:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1643399115 Summary of chapter 12 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1652475918 After the death of Coyotito, Kino and Juana decided to return home. On that day, everyone in Kino’s town came to see him and Juana. The villagers were surprised by their coming back because they have gone since their house had been on fire. When Kino and Juana entered the town, none of them looked at the right or left side, both of them looked ahead. Juana was carrying Coyotito’s dead body in her shoulder. When they reached the sea, Kino took out the Pearl from his pocket and handed it to Juana, but she refused to take it and ordered Kino to throw it away. Kino threw the Pearl with all of his strength, it went deep down to the sea and the Pearl was totally gone forever in the evening sun. ]]> 2021-07-16 07:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1652475918 Week 6 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1659367279 This week, I have learnt about listening skill 6-7.
Listening Skill 6
Responding to Organization Questions
Two types of Organization Questions 
1. Overall organization, underlying structure of a lecture such as Definition and example, Classification, Time order of chronology, Comparison and contrast, Cause and effect, Hypotheses (guessing) and results, Adv & Disadv, Least to most important. 

2. Refers to how one part of a lecture connects to another. For example, how professors introduces a lecture and why students ask particular questions. 

Listening Skill 7 
Responding to Connecting Content Questions 
Three types of Connecting Content Questions
1. Put the events in order (step) 
2. Categories (group)
3. Yes/No chart 
]]> 2021-07-23 13:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1659367279 Reading muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1664829980 Main Points
1. Talks about the background of Tethuacán City.
2. The factors of Tethuacán 
3. Tethuacán’s rise 
4. Tethuacán becomes competitor of its neighbor. 
5. Tethuacán provides goods which attracts immigrants
6. The growing of Tethuacán ]]> 2021-07-30 07:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1664829980 Week 7 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1665796517 I have learnt about speaking and writing skills. If you ask me to choose between those two, my answer absolutely goes to writing. 😅😅 Actually I don’t write much, but I find it enjoyable once I start to write. 😆😆 I’m not really good at speaking because I always feel that my pronunciation is not clear enough, and I definitely know that I might face some problem in the future if I don’t change myself from now. Anyway, I will do my best to improve four basic language skills. I will get what I want if I put that effort in. 💪💪]]> 2021-08-01 05:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1665796517 Week 8 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1671708443 This week, I learnt how to write an integrated writing. What I have to be careful with always remember to use citation language and transitions. Writing is fine for me but what frightened me the most is listening. I still have some issue with it. However, after I did some exercises online, I have improved like I got 4 out of 6 😅😅 it’s okay as long as I practice nothing is impossible ☺️☺️]]> 2021-08-07 14:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1671708443 Week 9 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1678342247 Almost another term comes to an end. Sooner or later, I’m going to say goodbye to Aii. This whole term, I have learnt a lot about the lessons. And I notice that I'm still missing out a lot of things. Luckily, I have more times to improve myself on my weak points. I do enjoy when somebody gives comment on my work because it motivates me to work even harder. I want to keep myself busy so that I won’t overthinking or do useless things. 🤣🤣🤣 Finally, what I want to say is I enjoy expressing myself here in Padlet. I find it fun and interesting. 😅😅😅 I'm not sure if others will agree with me.]]> 2021-08-13 15:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1678342247 Week 1 ( Year 17 Term 71 ) muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1715100950 What’s a good news that the school will be reopen soon 🤩🤩🥰🥰 I can’t wait to gather back together with my teachers and friends. 😚😚 This term will be the very last term that I study with my classmates here at Aii. It will be a sad ending if I finish school via online class. Fortunately, it’s not hahaha 😝😝😝 Anyway, I will do my best for this TOEFL test. 💪💪💪]]> 2021-09-03 12:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1715100950 Week 2 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1732728051 Finally, I can go back to study in the classroom with my friends 😭😭 thanks god 🙏🙏this week I have learnt so far about speaking skills and extra story book. Which I consider, it will be helpful for me and gain more knowledge about the story. Recently, I have found some useful websites about TOEFL that I can practice exercises there. Moreover, I also read some articles that relate with positive thinking so that I will do better in present life. 😅😅]]> 2021-09-11 15:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1732728051 Week 3 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1749860703 This week, I have learnt about The Grapes of Wrath. It taught me such as a good life lesson. For example, when life put you into a tough situation, all you can do is to fight back for survival. I can see that the Joad’s family really keep moving forward although they are having a hard time. Especially, Ma as the housewife and the mother of children becoming the strongest woman when the family is facing problem. It clearly show me that women are so strong and willing to do everything for her family. Moreover, Ma really did a great job the way she controlled her emotional when Granma passed away. Finally, life is not hard but it’s not easy either 😅😅 ]]> 2021-09-18 01:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1749860703 Week 4 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1768280982 This week, I spent some time focus on typing skills. I can say that I have improved a lot such as I typed 30-35 words per week (not included punctuation). Moreover, I also enrolled an online class via an app that focus on English language skills. I try to practice more on English since my English skill is still average. Finally, I do read books that motivate youth to keep working hard and believe in ourselves which I find them really helpful and enjoyable. ]]> 2021-09-26 08:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1768280982 Week 5 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1784199946 Today is the first day of new month (October). Wow, time flies fast only two months left is 2022. I wondered what I did in this whole year. 2021 was the worst year for everyone. We all do not know when will the virus disappear. Everything seems like temporary after the existence of COVID-19. Life changes, everything changes day by day. I am so curious about what will happen next in the future. All we can do now is to accept the truth and move on. Life is hard, that's why people need to be strong and keep fighting. Anyway, I have read some books so far. Reading book does help me a lot. It motivates me to keep hard working. Especially, try not to be a procrastinator because it is the biggest trap that makes many people fail into. Finally, I love spending my time here in Padlet as it allows me to express my feeling without judging me. ]]> 2021-10-01 13:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1784199946 Week 6 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1805267185 This week, I didn’t learn much since we had holidays (Pchum Ben’s Day). But I did learn some new skills after reviewed GEP class project which I found interesting. Like some of them really good at editing videos and their videos also caught my attention. Especially, the way they used some material to design as fashion jewelry or clothes. Moreover, I do understand that everyone is busy with his or her daily life although some of them are just teenagers.]]> 2021-10-10 12:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1805267185 Week 7 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1821845529 Well, what I have learnt so far for this week is reviewing each skill and its strategy. I did feel a bit confident with my speaking skill although I still made mistakes. 😅😅Like, I can speak it out without worrying about my grammatical error. But I know that I need to improve on it as well. ]]> 2021-10-17 09:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1821845529 Week 8 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1839154812 This week, I have learnt about the complete test of writing and reading. After reviewing all the skills again, I start to know more clearly about the steps and tips which are helpful for me. Moreover, I almost finish reading story book The Grape of Wrath which was interesting and based on real life story. ]]> 2021-10-24 12:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1839154812 Week 9 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1871494016 Recently, I have just joined a new TOEFL group in Facebook which I found interesting. Like, there are many different people share their experiences about TOEFL. I plan to join that group because I want to learn more from others such as that group provides exercises and class via online. My purpose to join the group just to improve more about TOEFL skills so that it makes me feel even more familiar with it. Moreover, I also plan to write down all of TOEFL skills into a notebook so when I want to review it, I have it all in a book. ]]> 2021-11-06 12:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1871494016 Week 10 muysuong09 https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1871513445 I have just finished reading a story book called “The Grapes of Wrath”. This story was quite interesting at the beginning because it showed how difficult life was of Joad’s family. It is clear that without money, life becomes even worse and hard at the same time. People are willing to do everything just for having money. Once people have money, everything will be solved automatically. I have learnt that living my life in this 21st century, there’s nothing different from the past. For example, everyone needs money to survive so am I. But, I also need to know that money and happiness must be balanced otherwise I am going to lose both in the end. Anyway, time flies, and this is my last week as a student at Aii Language Center. I’m very grateful to everyone who has come into my life. Last but not least, I wish teachers and friends the best of luck, and once again, thank you for creating such wonderful moments with me. 😍😍🥰🥰]]> 2021-11-06 13:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/muysuong09/wa7nz5dj1l7vwdl/wish/1871513445