VOCABULARY

• karaoke

• indulge myself in doing smt

• to my heart's content

• genre(s)

• performance

• gratitude, grateful expression

You should say:

• Which area it is

• When and where you came to know this area

• How you get information about this area

• And explain why you are interested in this area

LEAD-IN: E-commerce undergraduate --> engaged in a contest --> Blockchain

• Intro

  • state-of-the-art technology

  • so-called: disputed ledger tech

  • DeFi

• read documents & references --> diverse operating mechanisms

  • orgininal token (certain value)

  • choppy market --> venture capital funds

  • case study: BTC - 1st blockchain (the highest price)

• Pros for Ecommerce: security, transactions' cost

  ==> round-breaking technology

  ==> powerful transformation --> reshaping the fusion of tech

• land a job working with a blockchain network.

1. Is it important to study science at school?

   • basic knowledge

   • discover their talents & fortes --> contribute to the inventions in the world

2. Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?

   • Physics: basis: diverse energy resources in out life

   • matter and energy

3. How do you get to know about scientific news?

   • articles/ papers

   • media

   • conference

4. Should scientists explain the research process to the public? 

   • transparency

   • credibility

   • source of inspiration for young scientists

You should say:

• What the rule is about

• What happens when people break the rule

• Why you think it is an important rule 

• And explain how you feel about the rule

LEAD-IN: a 3rd undergraduate --> understand any rules --> the most stringent --> plagiarism

• >30%, dissertation, at the end of curriculum

• levels: warnings and suspend (be deprived of study rights and not be allowed to graduate)

  • has never been a tolerant/ lenient rule >< even play fast and loose

• meaningful: responsibility (study status, academic outcomes)

• hands down so imperative --> it's a no-brainer why many universities apply this regulation

1. What rules should children follow at home in your country?

   • behaviors: respectful greetings

   • lifestyles: parental discipline (room - tidy, dining manner)

   • peculiar (=unusual)

2. What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public transport?

   • don't make noise

   • don't smoke

   • throw garbage in trash can

3. What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?

   • Subjective: poverty, mental illness

   • Objective: lack of perception about the rules (museum)

4. When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?

   • severe levels

     • warnings

     • financial punishments

     • imprisonment

     • capital punishments

LEAD-IN: not a tech-savvy >< technophobe slides --> presentation

• be freaking out = was panic --> restart --> but to no avail

• frustrated --> blame myself --> calmed down

• all of my effort would go to waste

• turn on the auto-save feature

a technophobe --> presentation

grade 10, 4 hours the last night, make up 40% of my outcomes at the end of that semester

suddenly crushed --> be freaking out, restarted but to no avail

frustrated and blamed myself because of not having saved the back-up version.

calmed down but all of my effort would go to waste --> tech-savvy --> rush my place

recover money for my gratitude ==> treated her a nice meal

valuable lesson - turn on the auto-save feature

• When and where it happened

• What happened

• How you reacted

• And explain how you felt about the experience

Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining about something in a restaurant/store or other business places

• When and where it happened

• What he/she complained about

• What the result was

• And explain how you felt about the experience
  

an journey to NB City

hoped to have a chance to enjoy local cuisine (goat's meat)

the most famous restaurant

long time waited

packed with -> customer's service: lazy, not respectful, bother to take care of customers

tasteless, horrible, stinky, be indifferent to our request

• Where it is

• When you would like to go there

• What you would do there

• And explain why you would like to go to this place

Describe a car/bicycle/motorcycle trip you would like to go

• Who would you like to go with

• Where would you like to go

• When you would like to

• Why you would like to go by car/bicycle/motorcycle

Actually, I'm someone who can get itchy feet very easily. I intend to go to Hai Phong City after I finish my final exams at my university at the end of May this year. I would like to go there with my close friends, because, I think, it is an ideal time for us to indulge ourselves in travelling in our summer holiday.

That city has many popular destinations, particularly the Cat Ba Island and Do Son Beach. It's also famous for various sorts of seafood, which are really scrumptious. We would go around the HP City and experience the HP food tour. According to reviews and hype that I listened on Tiktok, HP has so many signature dishes that we can enjoy them to our heart's content.

I pick for this destination for my holiday because this trip can be budget-friendly for students, especially reaching there by train. But we choose moving there by my own car. Because we had gotten the driver's license two months ago, it is incredibly fascinating for us to take turn driving car when visiting this city.

Additionally, I had a chance to go there when I was a child, unfortunately, that time was associated with a hospital visit. Therefore, I want to pay another visit to there by my own savings to maneuvering the city center as well as talk and sing freely without having to worry about disturbing other people. What I mean is we don't have to keep quite like when we go by public transport. I hope that it will be a captivating trip because it is in the summer which is an ideal time for Red Flamboyant to blossom. This makes the city become the most stunning in the year.

• When and where the party was held

• Who attended the party

• What kind of party it was

• What you did in the party

• And explain why you enjoyed this party

various parties --> the last party

final exams

teacher --> hold --> congratulate --> overall high academic performance

2 parts: performance + ate and drank

a whale of time (sang + talked + took photos)

reasons: connection, close-knit relationship, gratitude

hands down fascinating + meaningful

Actually, I had participated in various parties, however, I would love the last party of my class last year. At the end of the last school year when my classmates and I finished our final exams at my university. Our teacher decided to hold a party to congratulate us for overall high academic performance. All of members in my class took part in this party. It had 2 parts: music and art performance (singers/ students) + the moment that people ate and drank.

A whale of a time:

• sang karaoke a lot and talk with my closest friends during the party.

• took a lot of photos which were so beautiful and memorable in my student's time.

Reasons:

create the connection and close-knit relationship among class members. we could express our gratitude to my teachers, we had given her lots of flowers and gifts.

Our teacher was so delighted and proud of our outcomes when we graduated.

Finally, I would say that party became hands down the most fascinating and meaningful memory in my life, which also showed my admirable results of my further study.

• When it happened
  
• What the nice thing was
  
• How long you waited
  
• Why you waited for a long time
  
• And explain how you felt about the experience
  

• Who this person is

• How you knew this person

• What he/she usually talks about

• And explain how you felt about him/her

My closest friend at my university

have befriended since 2ys ago, when entering our university

her fortes is singing - my strong-suit

got on like a house on fire even when we first met

extrovert - talkative - walking encyclopedia (social skills)

TRENDS on Tiktok --> influencer on this platform

some stories about our study and work ==> be on the same wavelength

adorable and affable

foster a dream that we will land a job at an E-commerce company after graduating - our specialization

Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home

• Who this person is

• How you knew him/her

• How he/she makes you feel welcome

• And explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome

My closest friend at my university

have befriended since 2ys ago, when entering our university

her fortes is singing - my strong-suit

got on like a house on fire even when we first met

be on the same wavelength

her house - near my rented flat and our university

--> paid a visit to her house

adorable and affable, treated me a dinner with various scrumptious dishes and desserts.

taught me to play the piano a little bit

always seek out various captivating activities whenever I visit her house.

Her hospitability can be passed over by her parents who are really talkative and outgoing.

seem to become her family member, I am always welcomed by everyone in her family.

• Who this person is

• When and where you had the conversation

• What you talked about

• And explain why you think it was interesting

• my grandmother --> slept with me when I was sick (6 years old), my parents had to go to work far away from my house

• talk about her family when she was little

• orphan (her mother was already passed away right after giving birth to her) (1945 - Vietnamese famine)

  --> impoverishment --> be adopted and grown in another less disadvantaged family

• had a delighted and warm childhood; enormous love and happiness in foster family; foster parents and siblings still had loved; strong solidarity

• her biological father lived far away from his daughter

  --> still visited on a monthly basis

• amazed by --> unfortunate because she could not grow up with her real mother => admire --> bravery, memorable childhood.

appreciate and love more

KEY WORDS

1. my grandmother

2. go to work

3. little - orphan - passed away - giving birth to her - VNese famine

4. impoverishment - adopted - less disadvantaged family

5. delighted childhood

6. foster parents/ siblings - strong solidarity

7. her biological father - monthly

8. unfortunate - bravery + memorable childhood

• When and where it took place

• Why you took part in it

• What the activity was

• And explain why it made you feel tired

play basketball --> compulsory subject at my university

yard for physical activities --> enough wide for many class to engage in various sports

learn how to throw a ball through an open net from a metal ring; lead and move the ball around the yard and to other players

not usually participate in outdoor and physical activities

first period --> not get used to play it --> work-out intensity --> my body had become exhausted after that period

my hand and shoulders+ all of muscles of my arms --> were incredibly painful that day

my buddies also feel tired

couldn't pass this module --> got an 8 at the final exam --> proud --> memorable --> learn a new sport --> not practice it on a regular basis --> not my hobby and fortes

Describe an interesting activity that you remember enjoying most in your primary school

• What the activity was

• How often you did the activity

• Who you did it with

• And explain why you enjoyed doing it

Describe an outdoor activity you did

• What the activity was

• When and where you did it

• Who you did it with

• And explain why you enjoyed it

basketball --> compulsory subject in my primary school

practiced weekly at school

play daily in the yard near our neighborhood --> skilled tactics in throwing a ball through an net

my friend: be on the same the wavelength, live in the same area

initial purpose --> boost our height --> she got taller >< but to no avail

my body --> got thinner and slimmer

--> chance to alleviate stress on class and share gossips together

--> had a whale of a time --> memorable period in my childhood

• What the task was

• How you completed it

• Why the task was difficult

• Why you were proud of the completion of the task

handball --> not sport junkie

passing and throwing the ball into the net

physical demanding + various skills>< boost stamina

not really into --> practice (initially)

bounce the ball - the easiest action >< nightmare for me

difficult - pass this subject

determined to practice to pass the final exam

daily with my buddies (classmates) --> more skillfully

assist and encourage

1 month --> got an 8 --> grade A

deserving to get this achievement

teacher - many congratulations and amazed with my result.

• Where you wear the uniform

• How long you need to wear it

• What it looks like

• Who bought it for you

• And explain how you feel about it

at my university

all period of physical education (3 modules - 3 credits) - 5 months

sport clothing: T-shirt (blue + orange) --> signature color + a pair of pants with 2 white lines on the 2 sides

mandatory clothing for physical activities --> had to buy when entering --> PE teachers

comfortable - soft - suitable for physical demanding

occasions for doing exercises - the pride of my university (logo)

Thong Nhat Park - Dong Da district - the largest park in HN

-> popular destination for both youngsters and elderly

• Recreational outdoor site: provide refreshing escape, greeneries --> allow ppl to find their own tranquil spot and enjoy natural surrounding there

• After a week (be snowed under deadlines and tasks) - my buddies and I - go for a walk => an effective stress-reliever, respiting in our life

Wish: a project of erecting a park in the vicinity of my neighborhood

• What it is about

• When you watched it

• Where you watched it

• And explain why you felt strongly about it
  

indulge myself in watching films

to our heart's content

The most impressive film - Korea - Under the Queen's umbrella

A history drama about a fictional kingdom --> a queen: protagonist

Explain:

• beautifully portrayed the queen's resilience and determination -> competes against the whole dynasty to protect her children

• adversities >< her love: unwavering -> driving force behind all her brave actions

• represents stunning cinematography -> captivates the audience all around the world

If my memory serves me right -> be trending top 1 on Netflix for months

Admire this woman and their umbrella figurative image (her enormous love for...)

Currently --> uncut video for relaxation

• Where the city is

• How you knew about the city

• What buildings the city has

• What it is famous for

• And explain why you think this city is beautiful
  

Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting

• Where it is

• How you knew it

• What special features it has

• And explain why you think it is interesting

Hanoi - the capital

first time - hospital visit -> now: living there -> more chances to appreciate its beauty

not as magnificent as other enormous city in the world >< historical and cultural values of VN

mix of modern and traditional architecture; the old world + contemporary elements

• The Old Quarter (narrows streets + colonial buildings - colorful lifestyles and rich cuisine)

• VMQTG - first university - 11th century

• Hanoian: approachable + soft spoken

==> Owns various charms --> definitely pay a visit in our lives.

• When and where it happened

• What happened

• How you felt about it

• And explain how it changed your life in good ways
  

Describe a piece of good advice that you to someone

• Who you gave the advice to (my sister)

• What the advice was

• Why you gave the advice

• And explain how he/she followed your advice
  

Describe a time when you helped someone

• Where you helped him/her

• Why you helped

• How you helped

• And explain how you felt about it
  

bad habits: go to bed until the wee hours + surfing the Internet almost of day

acne -> skin: terrible

adopt: sleeping early

• Initially: hassle

• Gradually: go to bed before 11 p.m -> roused at 6 a.m

• For a long time: --> sleep a wink every night --> beneficial for my skin -> radiant => well-rested in my study

• more confident, refreshed

• have better schedule -> more energetic

• still maintain an 8-hour shut-eye, stay healthy -> anti aging for a long term.

Describe a photo that makes you feel happy
When and where you took the photo
What the photo is like
How often you look at the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy

A photo that photographer took - on the holiday with my class

A painting that my closest friend drew me - my birthday gift

Samson beach - ....

wore pyjamas - bananas: funny and humorous + smile delightedly

background: sea + greeneries + blue sky -> the color harmony

Explain:

• express my feeling genuinely: handing my reward after winning a mini game organized there at that moment

• the only winner --> had a whale of a time with my friends and teachers/ when receiving this artwork

• serve as a helpful reminder -> memorable student time

==> Hold that picture/ piece of art to preserve my proud moment/ appreciate her gift and our friendship

What you are interested in

When it happened

What you know about it

And why you would like to learn more

Lychee Garden Case - 15th century - one of the biggest cases of improprieties of Vietnamese history

Le Thai Tong Emperor's death -> Nguyen Trai: slander of killing the king --> his family were executed (3 gens)

==> heart-rending case

a concubine of this king: Nguyen Thi Anh

• propaganda: the person - intrigue all things of this case - take her son to the throne

• afraid and jealous of that other child of another concubine - occupy her son's fusion powerful position

• harsh (competition and power struggles - concubines and forces - within royal court)

3 days - reading - The complete annals of Dai Viet

=> leaving a lot of questions for later gens (historians)

• Who this person is

• Where he/she is from

• How he/she learns Chinese

• And explain why he/she can speak Chinese well

Tay Balo - Rufino Aybar - Spanish >< live in VN for a long time

Divorce of his parents -> VN -> for bread and butter

• started to learn Vietnamese

• shared on his Tiktok chanel: faced adversities (complex grammar + vocabulary)

• using slangs and collocations + accent ~ a real Vietnamese person

-> a well-known student -> translation assistance of communication brands in VN

Admire his talent and hospitality --> self-study personality

food junkie -> enjoy many dishes

• my mother: my closest member -> usually cooks meals for my family

• spring rolls - scrumptious & tasteful

• our family members - her husband - my father: her dish (chicken soup)

Explain:

• her hobbies - strong-suit (child) --> enormous love with cuisine

• not have a habit of going out for dinner -> appreciate family gatherings: cooking, setting the dining table --> warm atmosphere (not only in special events) -> close-knit family culture

grateful to my mom - spare time - study cooking some recipes from my mom

last month -> at the end of the last period on class: the underneath of the table (by chance)

brought it to the rest room -> protector

announce by writing some words on FB group of my class: leave my contact and the phone number of protector

2 days: gave me a call

Feelings:

• confused --> delighted when assist

• she -> grateful

• Who this person is

• When you studied/ worked with this person

• What you did together

• What this person did to become successful

• And explain how you felt about studying or working with this person

Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team

• Who this person is

• When you worked together

• What he/she did in the team

• And explain why you think he/she was a great team player

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas

• Who this person is

• What this person does

• How you knew him/her

• And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting
  

Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about

• Who this person is

• How you knew him/her

• What interesting things he/she has done

• And explain what you would like to know more about him/her

Who:

My buddy at my university - successful content creator of a big comp - Idol on Tiktok - KOL

-> Her forte' and hobby: editing and creating video posted on tiktok --> trendy clips

The progress: e-commerce -> pursue a dream of being an influencer --> upload her videos --> accidentally - viral - booking from a large comp

My teammate - first module - Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism - first undergraduate

willing to be the leader - divided tasks into every member - impart all content needed including in my assignment coherent and fluently

covid-19 pandemic - online - adversity to have interactive meetings -> be approachable and try to communicate and link everyone together.

impressed with her accent - warm and soft-spoken - got on like a house on fire

responsibility, determination, diligence

• When it was

• Where the market was

• What you bought

• And how you felt about it

When & Where:

went with my buddies

finishing final exam -> indulge myself --> to my heart's content --> HP - Cat Ba Island - ferry --> maneuvering the roads along with the beach by car

night market - special event - this site

Souvenir: a key chain ("Cat Ba Island - Viet Nam") + picture (beach + palm trees, blue + green -> color harmony)

• 1 for me --> a pair for both my sister and I

How:

• special occasion: given a car - birthday gift - my father --> key chain for my own car

• souvenir for my beloved sister -> wish to reach there -> no time

• recall memorable moments

• When it happened

• Where you were

• What you did

• And explain why you were busy

When & Where:

study hard - get the first prized - talented students - province

grade 9

What & Why

school - almost all day - library until 8 pm

night owl

be snowed under deadlines and assignments --> review all lessons & practiced and did lots of homework - nightmare

a whale of time: accompany with my closest friends

wished - would have a time to indulge ...

memorable moments

the first prized - congratulations - friends & relatives

• What it was

• When it happened

• How you finished it

• Why you had to finish it quickly

• And explain how you felt about it

What & When

• associated with a time using computer with problem

• not a tech-savvy - slides (bla bla)--> my PC crushed

• be freaking out -> be frustrated and blamed

How & Why

• calm down - night owl - finish over 1h -> early shut-eye -> conscious enough the next day - presentation

• as not perfect as - not really satisfied --> fortunate - got an 8 - not incredible terrible mark

  
  

• What it is

• How you learn it

• When you do it

• And how you feel about the method

Mind mapping - visual learner

• Create visual diagrams showing the relationships (ideas - central topic): color, topic - sub-topics, ideas, kinds of map --> many sorts of pens and tools (online)

• time-consuming >< effective in memorizing

• improve memory - cues, key words, image --> multiple-choice questions

When:

• final exam - be snowed under - night owl (learn by heart)

• Result: got A marks - all modules

How: my life saver - various subjects - lots of information

• Where you planned to travel to

• Why you were looking forward to it

• Why it had to be delayed

• And explain how you felt about the experience

Where:

Hai Phong: popular destinations (Cat Ba Island, Do Son Beach)

Why you were looking forward to it:

• When: after finish my final exams - enjoy summer holiday - indulge ourselves in travelling

• HP food tour - review and hypes on Tiktok - signature dishes (to my heart's content)

• Special event: Got the driver's license - take turn driving car

• Childhood: hospital visit --> pay another visit - other captivating experience

Why it had to be delayed:

• terrible weather pattern -> storms + rained cats and dogs --> couldn't continue

• weather variables --> my mother - got a flu --> called off 2 weeks -- (storms & got stronger)

How:

• hopefully - delighted - would had a whale of a time

• disappointed

• not be sick as my mom >< sluggish these days - imagined: waited for ages until my planned journey

• When and where it happened

• Who made the noise

• How you reacted to the noise

• And explain how you felt about the noise

Actually, I'm someone who can get itchy feet very easily. I tend to travel by my own car or motorbike or flight, less use mass transit --> horrendous moment on train (HP)

When & Where:

• HP food tour - reached this site by train -> terrible impression -> loud sounds surrounding me: people, train, cry - children --> headache - intrusive

Who:

• A middle-aged woman: accent - Southern Vietnam - not soft-spoken

• talkative - share gossips with others near her, even me

• didn't want to care - wished: protector - require her to stop

How:

• captivating - the ways she talked: gripping

• --> gradually: so long and less interesting - long-winded

• bored of --> not want to listen - tells long stories - frustrated in my heart

==> Awful train trip - memorable: terrible and noisy views

• When and where you used the map

• What it was like

• How useful it was

• Why you used it

• And explain how you felt about the experience

Map - my essential companion - every trip whether long or short

Not memorize the routes excellently

When & Where

• I first used GG Maps when I came to Hanoi - enormous love - travel

• visit and explore the Old Quarter - Hanoi - many charms - colonial buildings

How:

• invaluable - guide me to my destinations + explore many narrow streets

• a book cafe - be tucked away in the core of the Old Quarter - peacefulness - various captivating novels

Why:

• nobody - give the detailed ways to maneuver all valleys of this site

• GPS - digital navigation - high-end smartphones (accessible Internet) --> traversing alone -> enjoy my life in my style

Feelings:

• daunting - the fear of getting lost

• a mixed bag of emotions - fascinating travel around the city

• beneficial tools - always accessible

• When and Where you went

• Who you went with

• What you did there

• And explain why it was unusual

When:

• after finishing my final exams

• be snowed under deadlines and tasks

• last summer -> indulge

Where:

• HP food tour (review + hype)

• signature dishes -> enjoy

Who:

• my closest friends

• buddies (2 years) - befriended

What:

• take turn driving car

• maneuver

• Cat Ba Island + Do Son beach

• seafood -> to my health content

Why:

• usual: relatives + families

• unusual: the first time + friends => memorable moments - student's time

• What the facility is

• When it was renovated and improved

• What has been renovated and improved

• And explain how you feel about it

What:

• the local library - hometown

  • be tucked away near my neighborhood

  • be packed with lots of students and kids

  • 19th century (mix the old world + contemporary elements)

When:

• last summer - first undergraduate

• the number of readers decreased + conventional weather pattern (humidity + temperature - materials - concrete

What:

• upgraded: 5 -> 6 floors + cafeteria at the top floor

• expanded: the foyer

• transformed: furniture (1st floor) run-down - wooden

• updated the books management systems: primitive - state-of-the-art -> look for easily

• reading space: sofa + computer + TV (LCD Liquid crystal display)

How:

• comfortable - conventional

• spacious - group or personal space - study and read

• modern => invaluable factors - local culture

• When it happened

• What you waited for

• Why you made the decision

• And explain how you felt while waiting

When

• last year - at the end of 2nd year undergraduate

• after finishing my final exams

• snowed under deadlines and tasks

• indulge myself in traveling

What & Why

• by chance: a sale off 50% for an oversea travel with 2 people - engaged in an event of this travel company

• wanted: start right after having known all my results (1 week)

• an enormous voucher - waited for 1 month - expensive - cost me a fortune

• my closest friend - occupied with many tasks in her intern company

  --> decided to waited for 1 month - get this valuable voucher + enjoy with my buddy

How

• captivating feeling: nourish the hope of having a whale of a time at this journey

• check info about the destinations during this time (break and even before sleeping daily night)

• share feelings with my friends - delighted with this journey.

==> FINALLY, ... --> over the moon, signature dish, sand cafe - Indonesia...

• Where you can see it

• What it shows

• Why you think it is useful

• And explain how you feel about it

Where

• in the national center cinema - 10 years - Vietnam - DD District

• show: Vietnamese history films - my favorite genre

• relatives visit - gave me a film ticket

What

• Poster "Thiên mệnh anh hùng" - 2012

• be inspired by one of the most heart-rending case in VN - 15th century

• poster: main character - historical figures

• a death of Le Thai Tong King - Nguyen Trai's family

Nguyen Trai: slander of killing the king --> his family were executed (3 gens)

a concubine of this king: Nguyen Thi Anh

• propaganda: the person - intrigue all things of this case - take her son to the throne

• afraid and jealous of that other child of another concubine - occupy her son's fusion powerful position

• harsh (competition and power struggles - concubines and forces - within royal court)

Why

• phenomenon:

  • drove revenue for the

  • wave - history film - not really popular in Vietnamese entertainment area

• other kinds of study national history - youngsters

• How long you have had it

• What you can do with it

• How often you use it

• And explain why you cannot live without it

What:

• ROBOT VACUUM (my father - purchase)

• durable

• compact

• thought: cost our family a fortune >< budget-friendly

How long:

• 5 years - high school

• associated with

How often:

• twice - 3 times/ week

• frequency - household chores --> decreased

• using remote - powered by electricity

Why:

• clean - improve well-being

• refresh - chill out - relieve stress

• enjoy - rather than

• How long you have had this goal

• What the goal is

• How you will achieve it

• And explain why you set this goal

How long

• 2 years - 2nd undergraduate - graduate - ideal time - achieve this goal

• long enough - have large sum - carry out this

What

• work hard - as busy as a beaver

• earn a lot of money - overseas travel - closest friends - buddies

• summer - the next 2 years - stress-reliever

How

• cost me a fortune - accumulate monthly - certain amount of wage

• annually - check - manage financial states (using app - moneylover - Vietnam)

• cash flow

Why

• buddies - for ages

• 've never had a chance to travel together, abroad journey

• spend our money, by our efforts

• chill out - someone: get itchy feet - indulge ==> memorable moments - more experience about foreigner lives and cultures

• What it is

• How you know about the job

• Whether the job is difficult or not

• And explain why you would not like to do it

What

• doctor

• respectful and proficient

How you know

• my uncle

  • 30 years - famous psycho doctor in my city - city hospital

  • one chance: parasympathetic nervous system

  • well-paid job - lucrative salary (wealthy + prosperous) >< hard, stay up late, early bird

  • work even in casual days-off

Why

• don't have fortes in learning subjects: Chemistry + Biology - core subjects

• medical practitioners

  • study program - off-putting (7 years - VN) + many years experience + internship

  • diverse skills + strict criteria

==> not patient, not able to pursue this career

==> choose economic - e-commerce

• What the skill is

• Who you learned from

• Why you learned it

• And explain how you felt about learning it

What

• 10-finger typing

• grade 8 - summer holiday - spare time

Who

• study myself - PC (my birthday gift - use it effectively - supporting learning environment)

  • Initially: game - 10 finger typing - adversities (fingers - not flexible)

  • Gradually: get used to - 3-4 months - skillfully

  • --> my sister - admired

Why

• improve myself - learn a new skill - technology - decision

• indispensable skill - using computer - learning further education: documents - rapidly

Explain how you felt

• confident - typing - IT subjects related to my major

• acquire a deeper insight into text editor, office tools: Word - PPT, XLS - Microsoft

The first person that springs to mind when reading this topic is my former English teacher. He embarked on his English teaching journey about 10 years ago and now runs a small center with a few classes each month. What sets his center apart from others is his commitment to quality education rather than profit. That's why the number of students in each class is pretty small to ensure that he can take care of each and every student, a crucial factor in helping students achieve their desired results.

Establishing the English center was not a walk in the park, as it required a broad understanding of finance, marketing, and human resource management while all he got was only expertise and passion for teaching. However, burned the midnight oil watching countless online videos and reading books, trying to broaden his knowledge as much as possible. After a lot of effort, he successfully started the first classes with about 5 to 6 students. Over time, he gained recognition and trust from more students.

The key reason for his successful entrepreneurship, as I mentioned earlier, is his emphasis on quality over profit. I vividly remember this time when, at 1 or 2 in the morning, he was still online on Facebook correcting spoken assignments for students – a dedication that left a lasting impression on me.

Moreover, he is hilarious and has a creative and engaging teaching style. Unlike many teachers who dive straight into lesson content, he often kicks off lessons with a funny story, a picture, or a personal anecdote related to the lesson, making the learning experience always exciting. An example of the effectiveness of this approach is that during the Covid-19 pandemic when many centers faced closure due to a lack of students. He managed to stay afloat, running many online classes because they were both high-quality and enjoyable.

So all in all, he is a role model for me to aspire to in future entrepreneurial endeavors. He taught me that no matter the challenges, as long as we invest effort and dedication, we can turn our dreams into reality.

The first person who springs to mind when thinking about a successful sportsperson in Vietnam is Quang Hai, one of the most talented young football players in my country.

If my memory serves me right, the first time I came across a video of Quang Hai was when I was scrolling through TikTok. The moment I laid eyes on that video, I was immediately blown away by the way he dribbled, passed the ball, and scored a goal, which was nothing short of amazing, leaving his opponents in awe.

I decided to burn the midnight oil watching more of his videos on YouTube, and the more I watched, the more captivated I became, and I've become a diehard fan ever since.

Since childhood, Quang Hai had a burning passion for football and received formal training to become a national team member. He achieved numerous milestones in matches. Every time he steps onto the field, the stadium erupts with cheers and applause from the audience

I still remember a SEA Games final against Thailand a few years ago, where Quang Hai turned the table and secured victory for the national team with just 5 minutes remaining—a truly miraculous feat that elevated his name to a new level.

Nevertheless, Quang Hai's football career has been no walk in the park. He possessed a small stature and modest height, a disadvantage in football. However, what set him apart from other players was his dedication to training, rain or shine, polishing his skills without complaint.

Despite his exceptional talent, Quang Hai remains remarkably humble. He never boasts about his achievements or speaks ill of others, which I think is a commendable character that everyone should emulate.

So all in all, Quang Hai is one of the most talented and successful athletes I have ever known. He is not only a shining example but also a source of inspiration for everyone to continuously strive for their passions.