PART 1 - 08/2024
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
Small business
Questions
Do you know many small businesses where you live?
Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
Have you ever worked in small businesses?
Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
VOCAB
Small business
family-based grocery stores
items & products: fastfood, household items,...
introduce products & greet me with a big smile
Competitive & affordable price
Small & Unique products
Big companies
depends on my needs (items) and budget
start up a company => maybe one day
=> figure out what products
Entrepreneur
STREET MARKETS
Questions
- What do people usually buy on the street market?
- Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
- When was the last time you went to a street market?
- Are there any street markets in Vietnam?
VOCAB
Fresh Produce
vegetables, fruits & spices
Garments, accessories, household items
Buying as souvenirs
Foodstalls
flavours, delicious, delicacies
culinary masterpiece/specialties
Shopping mall
No bargain & good services
Air-conditioner
luxury brands
high quality products
ensuring products' authenticity
cutting-edge technology & gadgets
In Vietnamese
family-based stores ~ small business
Quintessence
SHARING
QUESTIONS
Do you like sharing things with other people?
What things don't you like to share with others?
Did your parents teach you about sharing?
How could parents and teachers teach/encourage young children to share?
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VOCAB
Get a fair go: giành phần công bằng với nhau
excellent exemplary models
sense of fairness, Compassion
personal possessions, human nature
SOCIAL MEDIA
GIRLS
CHATTING
HELPING OTHERS
ADVERTISING AND ADVERTS
FAMOUS PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
QS
- Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
- Do your friends use social media?
- What do people often do on social media?
- When did you start using social media?
Qs
- Do you often remember advertisements/commercials that you’ve seen? (Why/Why not?)
- What do you usually do when an advertisement/a commercial comes on TV or the internet? (Why/Why not?)
- Have you ever seen advertisements/commercials that you really didn’t like? (Why?)
- Would you like to be in advertisements/commercials one day? (What kind/Why/Why not?)
Qs
- Who is your favourite celebrity in your country?
- What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?
- Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?
- Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?
- Would you like to be a famous person in the news?
Qs
Do you usually help people around you?
How do you help people around you, such as neighbors, family, and friends?
Do your parents teach you how to help others?
Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?
What have you done to help the elderly?
VOCAB
to be in the spotlight/limelight
Taught me many life lessons and soft skills
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Lend/Give a hand, supportive >< Who are in need
Encourage me to pursuit my dream
FRIENDS
Qs
What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
What kind of friend would you like to meet in the future?
What do you usually do with your friends?
How important are friends to you?
Do you prefer to spend time alone or with friends?
Qs
Do you like chatting with friends?
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Have you ever argued with your friends?
What will you do if you have a disagreement with others?
Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child
Where are some places where you like to chat with your friends?
Do you think some people chat too much?
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
QS part 1
- What do you think of public transport?
- Do you like long distance public transportation?Why?
- What form of transport do you usually use?
- How often do you use public transportation?
- How is the transport in your country?
- Is there lots of traffic jam?
NEWS
QS
- Do you read the news?
- Do famous people often appear in the news?
- Do you like to follow celebrities in the news?
- Do you think what is said in the news is correct?
VOCAB
VERBS
keep up with: cập nhật, theo kịp
stay updated: cập nhật
pop up (phrasal v): xuất hiện
NOUNS
spotlight (n): điểm sáng, tiêu điểm
Celebrity (n): người nổi tiếng
cross-check (n): kiểm tra, xác nhận lại
accuracy (n): sự chính xác
biase (n): thành kiến
ADJ
discerning (adj): nhận thức rõ, sáng suốt
physical newspapers
to keep oneself updated (on something)
(verb). giữ cho bản thân luôn cập nhật (về một việc nào đó)
I usually read research journals to keep himself updated on new teaching methods
to take an interest in something
(verb). có hứng thú với điều gì đó
I'm currently taking an interest in 3D modellin
to be naturally inclined to do something
(adj). có thiên hướng tự nhiên làm một việc nào đó
Cats are naturally inclined to like to sit at high places
stay informed
Talking about the news with friends help us stay informed, share our opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions about important issues.
I often read the news every morning. I usually start my day by browsing through the headlines on my phone to catch up on the latest developments.
current events and global issues
Staying informed is crucial, but being discerning and critical of what we consume is equally important
handicrafts, floral gifts, stationery stores
Pops-up shops
QS part 3
What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?
for whom?
Can't ensure low-cost air plane
puntuality
food quality served on the airplanes - authenticity?
How easy is it to travel around your country?
Which method of travel do you consider safest? Why?
SENTENCES
reduce traffic accidents
raise people’s awareness
the most popular mode of transport
driving under the influence of…
improve road traffic safety
bad driving habits
pose a serious threat to…