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PART 1 - 08/2024 PERSONAL PREFERENCES - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Nouns
        
        Gems, diamond, gold, silver, pearls..
        
        Symbolize the richness/wealth & power
        
        Sunglasses: watch
        
        A pair of Earrings, necklaces, rings
      - Adjectives
        
        Flashy (lòe loẹt), show off their richness (khoe mẽ)
        
        elegant (đẹp duyên dáng, tinh tế)
        
        Minimalist
    - - Qs
        
        Do you often wear jewelry?
        
        Too expensive
        => I can't afford
        
        What type of jewelry do you like?
        
        Do you usually buy jewelry?
        
        Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
  - - - Do you often wear sunglasses?
      - Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
      - Do you give sunglasses as a gift?
      - Why do you wear sunglasses?
    - - Functions
        
        Protect your eyes
        => From sun's rays & bright sunlight
        
        Stylish & Fashionable items
        
        Rarely use
        
        only for beach vacation
      - Adj
        
        Usefulness, practical = hands-on accessories
        
        affordable & reasonable price
      - Vietnam
        
        Tropical weather
        
        sunny days & summer
  - - - Watches = Timepieces = A time-keeping device = Wristwatches (n): đồng hồ đeo tay
      - A fashion-conscious person (n): Một người để ý đến thời trang
      - Lend some visual interest (v): Tăng vẻ đẹp cho cái gì
        
        as a fashion-conscious person, watches lend some visual interest to my ensemble.
        
        There are many types of watches with different styles and designs so I can mix and match them with each of my outfits.
      - Ensemble (n): một bộ quần áo, một tổ hợp phối đồ
      - ADJECTIVE
        
        Punctual (adj): đúng giờ
        
        more aware of your time
        
        Disciplined (adj): có kỷ luật
        
        Facilitate (v): làm cho dễ dàng, thuận tiện hơn
        
        Accessorize (v): trang bị, cung cấp thêm phụ tùng, phụ kiện
        
        Presentable (adj): chỉnh tề, bảnh bao
- - - - Did you enjoy cakes and sweets when you were a child?
      - Have you ever made a cake yourself?
      - On what occasions do people in your culture eat special cakes or other sweet food?
      - Do you enjoy eating something sweet at the end of a meal?
    - - Sweets
        
        Adore
        try different cakes and sweets
        
        Special treats
      - Make a cake
        
        hit and miss
        EX: it was a hit and miss at first
      - Special occasions
        
        Chung cake
        
        Tet Holidays
        
        Moon cake
        
        Mid-autumn festivals
        
        Symbolize
        
        family gatherings
        
        Luck & happiness
        
        prosperity & unity & joy
  - - - How often do you eat chocolate?
      - Why do you think chocolate is popular all over the world?
        
        Chocolate is popular around the world for several reasons.
        
        Firstly, it has a rich and indulgent taste that appeals to people's cravings for sweetness.
        
        Secondly, chocolate is versatile and can be enjoyed in various forms such as bars, desserts, and beverages, providing a wide range of options for consumption.
      - What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
      - Do you like chocolate?
        
        Well, definitely yes. I really have a sweet tooth so chocolate is one of the desserts which I like the most.
        
        I especially enjoy dark chocolate because it's less sweet and has a richer flavor.
        
        I also like trying different types of chocolate from different countries, as each one has its unique taste and texture.
      - Did you give chocolate as a present to someone?
        
        Yes, I often gave chocolate for my friends's birthdays.
        
        As Chocolate is universally loved and enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.
        
        It's easier for me to think about the gifts every occasion.
        
        Besides, giving someone chocolate can also be a way to show my appreciation or spread affection towards someone.
    - - NOUN, ADJ
        
        Have a sweet tooth: Thích đồ ngọt
        
        richer flavor (adj): hương vị đậm đà hơn
        
        Texture (n): kết cấu
        
        Universally (adv): một cách phổ cập, phổ biến
        
        Versatile gift (n): món quà đa năng
        
        Indulgence (danh từ): sự nuông chiều, sự thoả mãn.
        
        Sweetness (n): vị ngọt
        
        Dessert (n): món tráng miệng
        
        Beverage (n): đồ uống
- - - - Can you fix things?
      - Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?
      - Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
      - What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?
  - - - Fix = amend = repair = patch (*), nail, attach, stick, glue
    - - microwave, furniture, screws
      - Household items
      - Fix codes/computer issues
      - Broken => recycle => environmental conservation & unique products
    - - Versatile, practical = hands-on
      - A cool skill
      - More independent, self-reliance
      - Save money => can be an expert/amateur
- - - - List out your own morning routine
        
        Brush your teeth...
        
        What you do in the weekends?
  - - - make my day
      - A backbreaking week
      - Hectic day
    - - Have a chin-wag about st
      - Catch up on gossip
      - Watch the latest blockbuster/play the latest games
      - Have a blast
      - Give my buddies a ring
    - - A short get-way from the hustle and bustle of the city life
- - - - Do you often sing?
        
        Yes, sure. Singing has always been one of my perennial hobbies. To me, it is the most effective stress reliever because when I sing, I forget all burdens and merely focus on the lyrics and the melody. Besides, I also love to sing while taking a shower, which somehow enhances my self-esteem. Despite not singing in tune, I can still enthusiastically and confidently burst into songs without being judged.
        
        VOCAB
        
        Perennial (adj) kéo dài từ rất lâu
        
        Stress reliever (n) liều thuốc giảm stress
        
        Sing in tune: hát đúng nhịp
        
        Burst into songs (v) đột nhiên bật hát
      - When do you like to sing?
        
        Well, as I was saying, I’m not at all into singing. That said, I still sing on some very special occasions. My friends and I often do some karaoke singing when one of us celebrates something special like birthdays or wedding ceremonies. That’s when I usually sing my heart out and really sing to my heart’s content and sometimes I am overjoyed to receive nice compliments from friends.
        
        sing my heart out: hát cho thỏa nỗi lòng
        overjoyed : cực kì hạnh phúc
      - Is it difficult to sing well?
      - Do you want to be a singer?
      - What kinds of music do you like to sing?
- - - - Do you use coins in your daily life?
      - Is it convenient to use coins?
      - Have you ever collected coins?
      - Do you often carry coins with you?
- - - - Vocab
        
        Nature of work: bản chất công việc
        
        Deep down inside: thẳm sâu trong tim
        
        Can’t help myself: không thể kìm lòng, không thể ngăn bản thân làm mộ điều gì đó
    - - Online routine (n) chu trình online/chu trình hoạt động trực tuyến
        Unwind (v) nghỉ ngơi, thư giãn
    - - A social butterfly (n) một người quảng giao
        Gregarious (a) /ɡrɪˈɡeə.ri.əs/ quảng giao
  - - - come in handy (idiom): hữu dụng, có ích
      - in the middle of nowhere (idiom)
      - get hold of sth/sb (phr. v): cầm nắm/ tìm kiếm, liên lạc
      - on the flip side (idiom): mặt khác
      - stranded in sth /ˈstræn.dɪd/ (a): mắc kẹt
        He left me stranded in town with no car and no money for a bus.
  - - - In what conditions would you use a computer?
        
        VC
        
        Excessively: nhiều quá mức
        
        Electronic gadgets: thiết bị điện tử
        
        Sedentary activities: ít vận động
        
        off the clock : dùng ngoài giờ
      - When was the first time you used a computer?
        
        in awe: trong sự kinh ngạc
        on end: liên tục
        I was in awe when I learned what a computer could do. I could stare at it for hours on end.
      - What would your life be like without computers?
        
        VC
        
        Remember vividly: nhớ một cách sinh động/ rõ ràng
        
        With flying colors: với kết quả cao
        
        Cutting-edge: công nghệ tiên tiến
      - In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
        
        VC
        
        unthinkable (adj): không thể tưởng tượng được
        
        miserable (adj): khổ sở
        
        handwrite (v): viết tay
        
        pain (v): khiến… đau khổ
  - - - Do you like taking photos?
      - Do you like taking selfies?
      - What is your favorite family photo?
      - Do you want to improve your photography skills?
    - - remind me of good memories: gợi nhớ những ký ức đẹp
      - capture beautiful sceneries and special moments
      - share special moments with others
      - stunning: tuyệt đẹp
        
        have a thing for something: có hứng thú (thích hoặc sợ) một thứ gì đó
        
        improve noticeably: tiến bộ thấy rõ
- - - - I have a gut feeling That this is the right decision
      - if I match with their energy
        If I'm drawn to them
      - thick-skinned
    - - nervous, anxious, happy, excited, comfortable/uncomfortable, unease, discomfort (n), have butterflies in my stomach