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1 Tại phải học tiếng anh? Cuộc sống đô thị lớn Kỳ nghỉ Thời tiết Việt Nam Tầm quan trọng học ngoại ngữ Đêm giao thừa Ngày mùng tết Nhà tơi Sở thích tơi 10 Môi trường 11.Giao thông Việt Nam 12.Thủ đô Hà Nội 13.Việt Nam 14.Thể thao ngày 15.Áo dài 16.Thời gian rảnh rỗi 17.Phát minh quan trọng kỷ 20 18 Gia đình 19.Cơng việc 20.Mua bán 21.Đồ ăn thức uống 22.Học ngoại ngữ 23.Thể thao 24.Tình u 25.Sự mê tín dị đoan 26 Người tiếng 27.Thời gian rảnh rỗi giải trí 28.Giao thơng 29 Tự giới thiệu thân 30.Nhà 31.Cuộc sống nhà 32.Giáo dục nghề nghiệp tương lai 33.Ngoại ngữ 34.Thời tiết 35.Các dịch vụ xã hội 36.Phong cảnh, danh thắng 37.Sức khỏe hạnh phúc 38.Quan hệ với người Why you learn English? City life My holiday Weather in Vietnam Importance of foreign languages New year’s evening New year’s day My house My hobby 10 Environment 11.Traffic in Vietnam 12 HaNoi (capital of VietNam) 13 Viet Nam 14 Sport nowadays 15 Ao dai 16 My free time 17 An important invention of the 20 century 18 My family 19 My job 20 Shopping 21 Foods and drinks 22 Learning languages 23 Sports 24 Love 25.Superstitions 26 Famous peoples 27.Free time and entertainment 28.Traffic 29 Personal indentification (Self Introduction) 30.House and home 31.Life in home 32.Education and future career 33.Foreign languages 34.Weather 35.Public services 36.Places 37.Health and welfare 38.Relationship with others 39.Sở thích riêng 40.Thói quen, tập qn 41 Tình bạn 42.Thời gian rảnh rỗi 43.Kỳ nghỉ 44.Gia đình 45.Giới thiệu thân 46.Một ngày tơi 47.Q hương tơi 48.Văn phịng, quan 49.Ngôi nhà 50.Quê hương 39.Hobbies 40.Habits 41.Friendship 42 Spare time 43.Vacation 44.Your family 45 About myself 46.My day 47.My hometown 48.My office 49.My house 50.My father-land (hometown) Why you learn English? (You learning English/ How you learn English?) (Tại phải học tiếng anh?) Nowadays English is the most popular international language in the world Approximately, ¾ World population now can speak English and it is the language in many countries If one can speak English well, he can use it anywhere he goes Apart from being used everyday life, English has been used widely in many areas: it is language of commerce, air industry, banking, sports, arts, music … Millions of people are learning English now There are many ways to learn English Some go to classes with a teacher’s help, some take teaching at home, others study through books, magazines, radios or T.V The mater is one should choose the best suitable way for them I started studying English after graduating from university I took an evening class, times a week During class time, we learnt new words, grammar, wrote compositions, listened to the cassette or ratio or spoke English with my classmates or the teacher My teacher was very attentive and humorous Sometimes she told us funny stories which made us laugh much It was a very good way to learn new words She war ready to help me whenever I don’t know something She encouraged me a lot Now I still studying more because I’m not pleased with my English Among the four skills listening and speaking are the most difficult So at home I often read more English books to widen my vocabulary and listen to English radio program such as BBC, VOA … to improve my listening The more I learn English the more difficult it becomes but I like learning English as it is very useful for me in life and in my job City life (Cuộc sống đô thị lớn) Life everywhere, whether in city or in country has advantages and disadvantages However, many people prefer to live in the city than in the country as they can have better living conditions There are modern houses and apartments with good furniture Travelling is much more convenient by both private or and public means of transport Then people can get good services in modern hospital, good school and university with water and electric, communication systems There are also large shopping centers and markets with a wide range of commodities For spiritual life, there are many kinds of entertainment to them choose: theaters, cinemas, circuses, parks, museums, exhibition centers or famous places of interest… Urban dwellers have much more opportunities to study and get a good job as well as going abroad However, there are disadvantages in city life People suffer from a lot stress because of pressures of taking efforts to study more and more, trying to get good job, looking for a chance of getting promoted or how to buy a modern car, a more expensive house to go up to high class They have to be thrifty as living cost is higher and higher Also there is an increase in the number of crimes: everyday robberies, thefts, murders … happen Then the addition of drugs and other social evils Life in city is becoming more and more dangerous Nevertheless people still like it because of its attraction Every year millions of country men go to the city to seek jobs in the hope of having a better life Along with them there have been problem of shortage of houses and crimes This caused a big problem to big cities and make life worse It is the fact in not only one country but also many countries in the world The matter how to solve this problem is still a big open question My holiday (Kỳ nghỉ tôi) All members in my family like travelling very much Last week we decided to go to Ha Long Bay , one of the famous views in Viet Nam We got ups very early, at o’clock We left Hanoi at 7.00 A.M, arrive in Ha Long city at 12.30 ( it’s about 170 km far from Hanoi) Ha long is one of the famous views in Vietnam, a unique site where some 1950 islands from the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin After lunch, the bus took us to the harbor to boat trip on the Bay We have dinner at local restaurant, enjoyed fresh seafood Then we had free time to visit Royal Park and Ha long city by night The next day after breakfast we discovered Sung sot cave (the Amazing cave), Bonau Cave … and a panoramic view We relaxed at Catco I and Catco II beach Then the bus took us to the National park, where we did trekking for hours, went down the valley and along the Amin path to Trungtrang cave In the afternoon we visited the fishing village by bamboo boat and to the boat and to the beach for swimming and waiting for romantic sunset moment on the island On the way back to Hanoi we visited Tuanchau island, enjoyed the performance of sea animal such as Dolphin, sea-dog Weather in Viet Nam (thời tiết VN) Viet Nam is located in the center of Southeast Asia and it is an important bridge linking Southeast Asia’s mainland together We have continental climate, hot, humid and rainy There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter Spring is breeding season It is warm, drizzly with high moisture The temperature is about 18-25 degrees Centigrade Flowers are everywhere It is the best time to grow trees We always organize Growing Festival after New year Holiday Everybody from old people to young take part in this work We want our atmosphere to be more fresher Summer is very hot, the highest temperature maybe 39 degree centigrade It rain everyday, especially in the South It is tourist season Visitors from every where in the world come here because Viet Nam is one of the safest destination with famous beautiful views such as Ha long Bay, Huong Pagoda, Cat Ba Island, Phu Quoc island… because of this climate, our country becomes one of the biggest exports partners Our agricultural products is very various: Tropical fruit, rice, tea, coffee, rubber… Autumn is the best season with falling yellow leaves and light wind You can always be in fresh air because trees are everywhere … It is good time to go to night market to buy goods, have traditional foods or wander about the streets Winter is the worst season It is very cold Sky is grey People feel sad and lonely in this time and always expect spring coming Importance of foreign languages (tầm quan trọng ngoại ngữ) In modern life every body except mother languages knows some foreign languages It is very important, without them we can not live and work in developing society, changing day after day Now our government is carrying out the open door policy We have much wider and better relations with other countries Our country not only exports many products out, but also imports many things back Foreign languages are helping us a lot Everyday we have to work with people from different countries directly or through internet, telephone … It is very convenient for us to talk with them in foreign languages Then we can understand each other much better We can learn a lot from them about polities, culture, economic, scientific achievement … If we know foreign languages well, you can listen to radio broadcasts from abroad in native languages So we can get quicker and better information about things, and go to everywhere in the world There are a lot of books and newspapers published in foreign languages in our country now We can read them well and get many things from other countries We have chances to improve our knowledge about their custom and traditions Music and songs from countries are being played everywhere, foreign languages help us to enjoy them and our cultural life will be richer In short, foreign languages make people be in one family New year’s evening ( Đêm giao thừa) One of the most memorable festival in Viet Nam is new year’s evening It is the time when the old year is going out There are its last few hours and very soon we will be seeing it out The streets are full of people The shops are attracting them like magnets If looking at the lighted windows we will see brilliantly decorated trees without which you can’t imagine the New year celebration Many families prefer to see New Year in at home with their friends and relatives Houses are cleaned and put in order Cake, wine, fruit and all kind of choice holiday foods and prepared for family reunions in every home But many young people are against celebrating the New year indoors They like to see the New year in somewhere out in the open air such as streets, parks, squares… The clock hands are creeping nearer and nearer towards midnight Soon crowded buses and taxis will be rushing from one end of the city the other carrying people sitting one another By this time the men and children in the family will have laid the festival tables Soon the best part of the waiting will begin Radios and television will be switched on in all the houses The whole city standing round tables, holding ups glasses of champagne, every one will be waiting for the moment of New year coming A happy new year to one and all New year’s Day (Ngày mùng tết) The first of January is regarded as Vietnamese great national holiday Directly after midnight, people often begin calling and wishing one another: Happy new Year According to old folk custom, the first person putting foot across the doorsill on New year’s Day is called a “first-foot” and is thought to bring good or bad luck for the coming year They are usually good man or woman, they have a happy family to make the good, the “first-food” always brings a gift or wine, fruit or some small gift New year’s Day is spent in visiting family and friends, exchanging greetings and good wishes Many families prefer to see New Year in at home with their friends and relatives In the morning people often take children come back to their home villages, where grandparents and relatives are waiting for them Houses are cleaned and put in order Cake, wine, fruit and all kind of choice holiday foods are cleaned and put in order Cake, wine, fruit and all kind of choice holiday foods are prepared for family reunions in every home The children receive presents or money But many young people are against celebrating the New Year indoors They like to see the New Year in somewhere out in the open air such as streets, parks, squares … At this time you will see crows of merry, laughing people My house (nhà tôi) My name is Toan I’m 51 years old I’m an official in the office of education and training I’ve been married for 22 years My family is living in Ninh Binh city now We have small but nice house in Dong Thanh street It has floor, each floor has rooms and a toilet The living room is on the ground floor, where the whole family often gathers in the evening to have dinner, watch T.V or talk about work, my son’s study and other interesting stories There are a market, a swimming pool, a park, car parks and many high apartment blocks here They are all new and modern There are also a supermarket, filling station and a hospital nearby My house is near a small river It looks out on a big department store It is very convenient here for our living as it takes only a few minutes walk to go the market, bus station or the supermarket Here we can enjoy the beauty of a green lake with green trees on around Although we live in the city, it is very quiet In the evening, after dinner we can take a walk on the sidewalks or sit under the trees enjoying the fresh air or some jogging In rainy days we can sit on the top floor to see the city life while we drink tea Form here we can get an interesting view of the whole city under bright lights at night Living here has both exciting atmosphere of a big city and a tranquility of a small village I like my house very much My hobby (Sở thích tơi) My name is Toan I’m 51 years old I’m an official in the office of education and training I’m married for 22 years One of my hobbies is music I like both classical and pop music Sometimes I listen to soft music I can play some musical instrument of which I can play the guitar the best I started studying music when I was young I didn’t go to school to study music just took some at home My teacher was my uncle He was very strict but was a very good teacher Sometimes he scolded me but I was not angry with him Thanks to him I could play the guitar well I couldn’t become a musician as my uncle whished but studying music is very useful for me In my free time I often play the guitar It makes my mind fresh As you know sometimes due to boring work we feel so tired that we don’t want to anything Then we should listen to the music You can get off your chest all the stress and it can liven up you and bring you more power to go back to work Sometimes my friends wondered why I liked playing the guitar the best The answer is it is the musical instrument that requires people to make effort to play and it seems difficult but when you can play you will see that it is not difficult at all Listening to the rhythm of the melodies or folk country brings you much joy and pleasure Music makes my life better 10 Environment (Môi trường) The environment plays a very important role in people’s life What is the environment? It is all the things surrounding us: nature, air, water, sea, lakes, forest… Why is it so very important to us? Because it can make our life good or bad Its influence on us is so big that we all have to take care of it Recently there are very so many warnings from scientists that the environment is being more and more destroyed People are contaminating the environment in many ways: throw rubbish and dangerous chemicals into rivers, lakes and sea discharge carbonic dioxide in to the air, cut off forests… There has been a big hole reported in the atmosphere which is considered as the shield to protect the Earth from violet rays or meteorites cashing into That is the reason why the percentage of people getting cancer and other fatal diseases is rising Then the temperature of the Earth is going up that makes the ice in the two Earth’s pole to melt If all the ice melts it is likely that people will suffer from a great flood that maybe no one can survive So what should we now to protect the Environment? Just from now we all must be aware of the gangers what are threatening the environment We should educate our children that at school Instead of cutting of the forests we have to grow more Keep the environment clean by stop them Then less use cars, machinery and home devices that use dangerous chemicals ….We have to start protecting the environment right now before to late not only for ourselves but for our next generations 11.Traffic in Viet Nam (Giao thông Việt Nam) No one can deny that recently Viet Nam has been developing much with so many good achievements It is one of the Asian countries that the growth rate is over 7% together with China, Malaysia, and Thailand… However, Viet Nam is now having some big problems of which one is bad traffic The situation now is warning Indeed, traffic is one of biggest troubles to people everyday There are many complaints from foreigners who are living or working here about frequently getting in traffic jams, getting involved in or fears of witnessing accidents Everyday on average 35 people die and 50 people injured and many vehicles damaged in road accidents all over the country The loss is uncountable It affects badly people’s life and endangers the economy What is the reason? There are many It is also the subject articles on newspapers and magazines or of many seminar on traffic What should be done to stop the rising number of road accidents? Firstly, people must be fully aware of the danger accidents causing to individuals, families and the society Education on this must be put on top Individuals must more careful while using the roads Secondly, try to use public means of transport frequently instead of private ones Study carefully the regulations And for the government together with upgrading and widening up the road system it is essential to put the issuing of driving licenses under strict control And only by doing that there is a hope of making traffic in Viet Nam better if we want to develop the economy more 12.HaNoi capital of Viet Nam (Hà Nội, thủ đô Việt Nam) Ha Noi is the capital of Viet Nam, the political, economic, cultural, commercial and tourist center Ha Noi is an ancient capital, established in 1010 during the Ly Dynasty Hanoi has different names: Thanglong, Dongdo, Hanoi Nowadays, Hanoi still preserves plenty of ancient architectural Works comprising the old streets and over 600 pagodas and temples lying nestled in rows of trees (such as the Temple of literature, Ngoc Son temple, one pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda ….) Ha noi is also a city of many traditional handicrafts: bronze moulding, silver carving, lacquer… Many consumer goods handiwork are highly appreciated by visitors from everywhere in the world Hanoi is very beautiful city There are many lakes, parks and entertainment spot such as: Lenin park, Ho Tay water world, Hoan Kiem lake, West lake, Thien Quang lake… You can always be in fresh air because trees are everywhere Autumn is the best season with falling yellow leaves and light wind It is the good time streets … Especially people here are very hospitable, gentle and polite You will be enjoyable when visiting our city It is changing day after day Many one of the famous cities in the world, where everybody wants to come 13.Viet Nam (Nước Việt Nam) Viet Nam with an S share borders on China in the North, Laos, and Cambodia in the West and the pacific ocean in the East Viet Nam is located in the center of southeast Asia and it is important bridge linking Southeast Asia’s mainland together The country also lies on the international navigation routes from Indian Ocean to the North Pacific More than 85 million people with 54 different ethnic groups living in Viet Nam The Kinh people ỏ Viet represent 80% ò the whole population Each ethnic has own traditions and languages With more than 330000km2 VN is divided into three main regions: Northern Viet Nam with Ha Noi – the capital of Viet Nam famous for its culture, Central Viet Nam with Hue – the former capital of Viet Nam for 143 years And Southern Viet Nam with Ho Chi Minh city – the Far Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Viet Nam has marvelous coastline of 3260 kilometers dotted with white sandy beaches, bays and islands Our country exports tea, coffee, rice, seafood and other agricultural products to many countries in the world Tourists like to come to Viet Nam because there are many beautiful view here: Ha Long Bay, Huong Pagoda, Cat Ba island, Phu Quoc island … Visiting Viet Nam you will feel in your home because Vietnamese people are very hospitable, gentle and polite You are likely to satisfy yourselves by visiting and staying in Viet Nam 14 Sport nowadays (Thể thao ngày nay) Sport plays a very important role in man’s life Form very early times people stated playing sports Thanks to ancient Greeks we now have Olympic Games, the greatest sport event in the World held every years with top purpose is strengthening friendship Peace and mutual understanding between countries Playing sports brings people many benefits It makes them healthy both physically and spiritually It makes their muscles more strong, blood circles more easily and all the body’s organs have good chances to practice and become tougher Sports are good for all from the aged to the young Many people take it as a bobby After hard working days playing sports brings them joy and relax With time there are more and more kinds of sports From easy and popular ones such as soccer, volley ball, tennis to dangerous ones such as parachuting, motor racing… Or odd and funny ones such as standing in a rucksack and skip… There are many sports associations in the World Sport now is not only leisure It has become a commerce that people can gain huge benefit Many famous athletes have become millionaires and even 10 listen to some music or enter the internet to enjoy some interesting stories or just to read international news My work is also involving meeting many people so I have many chances to meet many kinds of people It is interesting I’m the kind of extrovert person so my colleagues like me During the rest we often talk about work, world news, music, culture or sports Sometimes we have arguments but it only make more intimate I stop work at around p.m and get back home by motorbike I’m really pleased with my work 20 Shopping (Mua bán) I usually work hard during the week, therefore whenever I have a day off I like to something to relax both physically and mentally Shopping is one activity that satisfies me What could be more pleasant than touring around the market It’s a great place for watching people as well as seeing all the different merchandise for sale Everything I need is at the market, such as clothes, house wares, hard wares, bicycles and even live chickens! It is a place full of energy and activity I often go to the market, even if I’ve nothing special in mind to buy although I will admit There is always something I want! There is such a wide variety of items available that you can usually get things at a very reasonable price 21 Foods and drinks ( Đồ ăn uống) In general, I would say that Vietnamese people have a very healthy diet We eat a lot of vegetables, fruit and fish and very little meat The base of our diet is rice which we eat very day, in one form or another Our diet has been influenced by Malaysia, China, France so it is very divers One course can be spicy and the next could be sweet Soft drinks, such as soda, coca cola and seven up are available here, but we also have many delicious fruit drinks which I think are much more healthy for you There is a variety of domestic and foreign beer and wine although its consumption is very low Many women in Viet Nam have never tasted alcohol 22 Language learning ( Học tiếng anh) To really understand a culture, you must speak the language It is not only the foundation of communication, but also the basis of social hierarchy, protocol and 14 humor You can learn much of how people relate to each other by knowing the ways in which they speak to one another By understanding the language, you can understand behavior Through knowing the language, you can comprehend the national sense of humor The first thing to when acquiring a new language is to listen to it Let the sounds flow over you even if you don’t understand any of the words Before I studied a language, I listened to others talking, watched local T.V shows and listened to music presented in that language When I began my lessons, I already had a sense of what the language sounded like, and it was not so completely foreign to me It is very important to use the language as often as you can Use it or lose it as the experts say Even saying the simplest phrases over and over, help you to absorb new phrases you will learn in the future The learning process should be in a spiral direction always beginning from a solid base of vocabulary and grammar that you have already accomplished Learning a language shows initiative, diligence and intelligence Apart from that learning a new language can be fun You meet new friends and together you tackle what first seems insurmountable, and yet, little by little you begin to understand, speak, learn and communicate It can give you a real sense of accomplishment There is a trend, all over the world, to learn English It seems that English has become the international language of business Most leading countries in the world speak English, or have English as a recognized second language You can open up many doors, if you master this language In closing, learning a new language will always be helpful I can well imagine an employer saying “Well, we’d like to hire this person because he speaks three languages instead of just one!” 23.Sports (Thể thao) The idea of sport has been around since the early Greeks, and probably even earlier The Olympics began as a venue for socializing with neighboring villages and displaying physical endurance and strength of the most athletic citizens As the Olympics grew, many countries joined in Generally, a country becomes well-know because of its athletes For example, Asians are known for their prowess in table 15 tennis while North Americans are known for their skill in baseball Competition is a healthy activity whether it is against your own individual limits, another individual or a group Many people engage in some type of physical activity Some prefer contact sports, such as rugby, soccer and hockey while others prefer non-contact sport such as swimming, badminton and tennis Whatever your preference, participating in sports prolongs life, builds strength and endurance and help ease stress 24.Love ( Tình yêu) There are so many things in this world to love, from delicious rich chocolate go good music, from a beautiful sunset to a new wardrobe Generally, though when we talk of love we refer to that love between humans There are various forms of this type of love too The love of a mother to her children is very different from the love between two sweet hearts Sometimes a person can really love another yet reciprocation may not occur This can be very frustrating As we grow older, I believe our concept of love changes and mature There is a big difference between the “puppy love” of a young school aged child and the adult, intellectual love of a grown up People talk of “love at first sight” yet I think the term would be truer if it was “attraction at first sight” I believe true love takes time to develop and happens over a lengthy period of time getting to really know and understand each other Sometimes we see a person in a room and an attraction begins Is it a chemical reaction in our body? So say some scientists Is it the other person’s appearance, stance, way of speaking and body language compelling them to us? So say the psychologists Whatever the reasons there is always the chance that love many follow and the only way to really find out is to be the first to say “hello” 25.Superstitions (Sự mê tín dị đoan) What you when a black cat crosses your park? In some cultures, this action is simply ignored, while in others a person will spin around times to remove any bad luck that may develop 16 Some people are more superstitions than other, but even the hardened non-believer has some kind of superstition (they just won’t tell you about it) Many of us are afraid to talk about a future event, such as a new job or opportunity, because they fear that talking about it will lessen the chance of the occasion to occur There are many interesting superstitions from around the world In Japan, if you see a hearse go by, you must cover your thumbs so that someone close to you will not die In Viet Nam seeing a funeral brings good luck In Christian countries, people will make the sign of the cross and pray for the soul of the departed It is difficult to trace the origins of many superstitions yet we will continue to believe in them In North America, if you spill salt you must take some and throw it over your left shoulder When I see people doing this I ask them why Usually, they don’t remember the reason but will never break the habit of throwing the salt over their shoulder In Viet Nam, some people are very superstitions of a cat being on a bus The idea stems from the notion that the cat’s meow sounds like the whine of a poor person If you hear this sound you will become poor Cat owners have learned to feed their cats wine or a strong spirit before a bus trip It will sleep soundly, thus make no sound Superstitions can make our life interesting and its fun to learn about other countries beliefs We must be careful, though not to take them too seriously or else we would appear very foolish and weak 26.Famous peoples ( Người tiếng) Famous peoples come from all walks of life, from politicians to movie stars, from athletes to gods Some people are born into frame, such as the British Royal Family Some people become famous for all the wrong reasons, like Hitler A person can be famous in his or her own circle of friends or neighborhood, makes the best spring rolls I ever tasted Although she is not a millionaire, nor a celebrity all over the country, she is distinguished in our village I can’t imagine being a famous person I think it would bring a certain amount of hardship and public responsibility into your life Everyone would know where you are going what you are saying and doing and how you are living Privacy would be 17 a very difficult thing to attain and it would be very hard to enjoy the simple things in life, like going fishing with your friends I never want to become too famous because if I was famous, I couldn’t maintain my privacy any more 27.Free time, entertainment ( Thời gian rảnh rỗi giải trí) I only have Sunday off, so I have very little free time Sunday is a wonderful day for me to spend time with friends and family One of the things I really enjoy doing on Sunday morning is to go fishing with my friends, although I am not always successful in catching fish It is a time to relax and talk about the previous week’s events and future plans I usually go back home in the late afternoon My family often joins other relatives on Sunday evening at a karaoke restaurant and we all have a good time together It is especially fun when my father gets up to sing Please don’t tell him I said this, but he is a very bad singer! Once in a while I will go to a movie on Sunday with my friends or my brother Sometimes, though, I just stay at home, listening to music, watching videos or reading Do you feel bored when you hear about my free time, teacher? 28.Travel (Giao thông) At present, in Viet Nam travel in rather difficult We have few roads and the ones we have few roads and the ones we have are often very crowded and in poor condition It takes a long time to drive somewhere We also have a railway system that connects HCM city with Hanoi city I believe there are or trains a day to choose from each day The trains are old, but are usually pretty reliable I think it is very romantic to travel by train and I love the “clock-clack” sound of the wheels Viet Nam Airlines have improved quite a bit over the last years and their reputation are spreading world-wide There are many flights now both inside and outside the country I would say most people in Viet Nam travel by motorbike or bicycle, as cars are still a luxury Another way of getting around cities is using a xichlo I don’t think you will see these in any other country, so they are rather unique 18 29.Personal identification (self introduction) (Tự giới thiệu thân) My name is Toan I’m 51 years old I’m an official in education office I’ve been married for 22 years There are people in my family: me, my wife and my sons My wife is a teacher She is very busy Both my sons are studying in universities so they are not always home They wish they would become a financial manager and a good doctor I am very busy, too Ordinary day, I go to work at a.m and come back home at a.m I am so proud of them Sometimes they come back home and we usually sit talking merrily At weekend or on holidays we is always full of laughter I love my family and I’m really pleased with my work 30.House and home (Nhà tôi) 31.Life at home (Cuộc sống nhà) I get up very early in the morning to my morning exercises and then have breakfast I usually listen to the news on the radio of read the paper at this time I leave for work at 7.00 a.m o’clock and usually return home at 5.00 p.m o’clock I don’t go home for lunch, so I eat with my mother prepare for dinner I often stay home in the evening, watching T.V or studying I don’t like to go out because of my heavy schedule I need my rest! Our house is fairly quiet during the week, as we all either have to work or go to school early in the morning Of course Sunday is everyone’s free time, so there is always a lot of activities in my house on that day I know my home life might sound routine, however, I enjoy it 19 32.Education and future careers (Giáo dục nghề nghiệp tương lai) In the urban areas of Viet Nam, most young people go to college or university, after 12 years of elementary and high school I was very fortunate to receive a scholarship and so my parents don’t have to pay my tuition, although they help me out with lunch money and other school expenses Most university programs consist of or years of study I am in a year Engineering program and I also study English part-time in the evening There are many universities to choose from but I think my university is the best! There is a wide variety of fields of study to choose from for example business management, economics, education and engineering The enrollment is high at my university – over 5000 students Class sizes, as well can be large but the professors their best to give individual attention as much as possible 33.Foreign language (Ngoại ngữ) Almost everyone I know has studied a foreign language to one degree or another It is said “you will never understand another country until you can speak their language gives one a great insight into their culture I also think that learning a new language will never you any harm; rather it will be very useful Right now there is a big emphasis in Viet Nam on learning the English language, as it is one of the bridges to our future It has just recently been announced that all employees of government institutions are strongly encouraged to be fluent in English by 1997 English is a way to exchange history, ideas and other information with so many different countries! Just think of all the countries that have English as their first or second language 34.Weather in Viet Nam (Thời tiết Việt Nam) The northern area of Viet Nam enjoys seasons, while the southern regions only have two, namely wet and dry Some say there are temperatures in the south – bearable and unbearable The mountain regions can be cold, even in the south however I wouldn’t compare them to the cold of the Himalayas During the wet 20 season which runs from June to October, almost everyday there will be precipitation It brings about a pleasant cooling off of the temperature but it can sometimes cause floods The coast of Viet Nam experiences a stormy season during the months June and July but don’t think the storms are as severe as the typhoons of Japan on the hurricanes of the Caribbean Of course, there is no snow in Viet Nam Our only experience of it is through pictures or films Quite frankly that is enough experience for me 35.Public services ( Các dịch vụ xã hội) Our country has all the necessary services that link us together and with the outside world Right now, we a little behind, but we are growing in leaps and bounds every year We have postal services, faxes, telephones, use of satellites and computers Unfortunately, it is still pretty costly, in fact did you know that long distance telephone rates are among the highest here than anywhere in the world? Apart from communication facilities, our hotel and restaurant industry is growing rapidly Just take a walk down any street in HCM City and you will see all kinds of construction! Office buildings, showrooms and apartment complexes are virtually rising out of the ground Transportation, via air, is one of the concentrations of our government 36.Places ( Phong cảnh, danh thắng) There are so many beautiful places to go to in Viet Nam I am really hard pressed to name my favorites Our country may be small, but it offers a variety of terrain Between the rich cultivation areas of the Mekong Delta to the rugged shores of Ha long bay You can enjoy cool mountain villages or breezy, sunny beaches Apart from beautiful locales, we also have a vast history that is preserved in art galleries, museums and palaces The architecture is varied so you can see many different styles of buildings 21 All in all, place of interest are numerous and we’ll never get bored visiting them For example, Ha Noi is the place where many historical relics can be found Its beautiful weather in autumn is usually a theme for poets to write their poems Then, Hue offers strikingly beautiful sights of the Huong River and the Ngu Mount Its imperial places and mausoleums fascinate us Dalat is also an unforgettable place for holiday makers thanks to its ideal weather all year round Ho Chi Minh city is also famous for its beautifu Saigon river port and many other things such as vast shopping centres, luxurious hotels and restaurants 37 Health and welfare (Sức khỏe hạnh phúc) I think that most people in Vietnam take their health very serlously proper diet, exercise and mininal amounts of smoking or drinking are ways to stay fit both in mind and body Should the need arese there are hospitals and clinics avaiable in the urban areas Unfortunately, the rural areas are still in great need of proper health care One of the problems is that some areas are very hard to get being isolate in a village with no road access I know our government is doing the best It can and hopefully, in the near future, health care will be at everyone’s fingertips We also have social services such as institutions for the physically or mentally disabled and orphanages We not have a pension system in place, so children are expected to look after their parents in their older years 38 Relationships with others (Quan hệ với người) In my family, there is a great love and respect for my parents All my parents All my brothers and sisters count on them for guidance and supports My patents are easy to talk to and are always ready to listen They have high expectations for all their children but that does not mean we can’t have fun together Our family meals are often full of lively conversation I would say I get along best with my older brother We are only three years apart in age and so we have similar interests and hangout with the same group of friends I can say our relationship is friendly most of the time We sometimes argue about career choices, music and film stars, however, it is all done in a loving way and nerver comes to blows Most young 22 people in VietNam have many friends as opposed to just one or two We many things in groups and enjoy the diversity of knowing many different people The average age of marriage is 25 for women and 30 for men 39 Hobbles ( Sở thích riêng) Hobbies are those things that we can indulge ouselves in and not feel guilty about wasting time Hobbies can help us to relax They also further stimulate our creative and intellectual growth Hobbies can be a solitary venture or ones that involve others My father has comvined the two types He grows flowers at home He is also an active member in our community’s horticultural society He enjoys learning about new strains of plants, how to grow them and under what circumstances are best for them to thrive The horticultural societay gives him an opportunity to share his hobby with others with a common interest A month or two before spring arrives,m our house is full of seedlings Every shelf, every extra space is used for beginning of the flowers, which will be transplanted when the winters frost no longer is a threat My father wasters and monitors his little new born flowers As we have a large garden my father’s hobby is a monumental task He has a lot of work ahead of him in the early spring when he begins to trasplant all the new flowering phants Hobbies are an enjoyable activity that helps make us well rounded humans 40.Habits ( Thói quen, tập quán) Everyone has habits, some good and some bad When people are nervous, they display some of the strangerst habits I have several make friends who will sit and move their knees rapidly up and down When they are in a stressful situation On the other hand I’ve witnessed many female friends and play with their hair Some people chew their fingernails, while others will constantly, play with an object in their hand such as eraser, pen, etc These habits can be very distracting to the listener, yet the speaker rarely is aware of what he or she is doing 23 How you begin your day? Do you the same thing every morning? Morning habits are different for each person, but generally most would agree that if you have a good morning routine You will begin your day on a positive note In my case, it is very important to have a lot of time in the morning I like to shower, listen to the news or read the paper and leisurely plan my day, while having coffee and light breakfast When I have to rush in the morning my whole day seems out of order Successful students are ones who have developed good study habits They will set aside a period of time, every day to revlew their notes, practice a lesson and finish their homework The succesful worker is one who is punctual, organizes time properly In order to be most productive He always stays at work until he meets his daily goals Having positive habits in our work, study and social life can prompt us to be productive, pleasant and successful individuals 41 Friendships ( Tình bạn) Perhaps one of the most important things in life is to have good, lasting friendships Friends make life interesting and so much fun They make us laugh, they make us think They provide opportunities to things that we can not alone They help us to find new interests They give us support and help when we need They provide us with the companionship to make us happy “The only way to get a friend is to be one”, said Ralph Waldo Emerson We must improve our fundamental selves if we are to have good friends In order to so, we have to understand our limitations, expand our intelligence, pursue interests and be at pence with ourselves Only when we love ourselves, then we can begin to love others We can give our friends support when necessary encourage them, and make them feel important We can this because we have a strong sense of self Doing things out of love and respect for a friend make us worthy of the trust and support they return to us Then they will in turn, feel they have some responsibility, respect and trust toward us 24 In conclusion, friendships are important and they grow from common interests, from doing thing together, for one another and from sharing thoughts, feeling and confidences 42 Spare time ( Thời gian rỗi) “It is impossible to enjoy doing nothing if one does not have a lot to do” K.Jerome makes a good argument If one has to much spare time we become bored easily and are boring people If we can take a moment for ourselves in our routine feeling refreshed and rejuvenated Many people fill their days with so much activity that they have no free time This makes for a hectic and unfullfilling life A person will feet theyt are on a treadmill and begin to burn-out These are the people who complain there is never enough time in the day They keep going around and around in circles On the other hand, a positive and productive person knows the value of taking a few moments throughout the day They take the time to relax go for a short walk, or sit in the park for a few moments In our school there are fifteen-minute breaks between classes and it gives everyone a chance to prepare for their next lesson have a cup of tea or just chat with colleagues It is important for us all to make spare time for ourselves, whether it is a one-hour nap in the middle of the day or a half-hour talking with your family during meal times We all need spare time for a chance to rest, reflect and invigorate ourselves 43 Vacation (Kỳ nghỉ) To many, this is the best eight-letter word in the English language A vacation is always something to look forward to and provides us with a much needed rest from the hard work of our daily lives It is a breather, a respite, a chance to recuperate and a very necessary part of our life Many people like to spend their holidays 25 away from home, to have a chance to really relax, ignore the daily task and just enjoy like A new location can also be stimulating in that you can meet new people, try diffirent foods, and see diffirent scenery There are others who like to spend their vacation at home, near their family and friends Perhaps it is a chance for them to catch up on all the gossip, spend quality time with loved ones, or just catch up on reading I have a friend who is a doctor His favorite way to spend a well-earned vacation is to travel to the countryside and assist at village clinics He will work 12-14 hour shifts, sharing his expertise with the local medical teams He is a very dedicated professional who derives great pleasure from helping others, learning about other cultures and actively challenging himself in his chosen field On the other hand, I have a friend who works in the hospitality industry and he talks to and meets people every day His idea of the good vacation is to unplug his phone, stock up on a few good recent videos and become a hermit He will spend his vacation eating all his favorite junk food and watching movies My idea of a perfect vacation is to conbine the two I like to have time to myself in order to all those little chores that pile up over time I also like to spend time with friends, doing activities that I can never find the time to enjoy during a regular work week Whether your vacation is an active or inactive one, it still is defined as the same A vacation is a time to whatever you like and we each choose many different ways to spend our vacations depending on our tastes, likes and interests 44 My family (Gia đình tơi) I live in Ninh Binh city I have a small family but very happy There are people in my family: me, my wife, two my sons My wife is a teacher of a high school in Ninh Binhf She teaches literature She is beautiful and gentle Two my sons are student They learn well They wish they would become a financial manager and good doctor I am so proud of them Sometimes they come 26 back home and we usually sit talking merrily At weekend or on holidays we is always full of laughter I am happy to have such family like that 45 About myself ( giới thiệu thân ) Như 29 46 My day (Ngày tôi) My ordinary day usually starts at a.m and finishes at p.m I normally get up at o’clock, I go jogging in the park to morning exercise then I have breakfast at home I go to work at o’clock I am a official of Ninh Binh education office I usually work in an office but sometimes I work out In the morning I finish my work at 11 o’clock then I come home to have lunch After lunch I have a rest At p.m, I come back to work I work until p.m After that I play sports I like playing badminton because it helps me feel better about myself In the evening, after dinner I usually watch T.V or listen to the radio I go to bed at about 10 p.m My ordinary day is busy but interesting 47 My hometown (Quê hương tôi) I live in Ninh Binh city My hometown is not very large but nice 27 Ninh Binh is famous for many sightseeings suchs as Non Nuoc mountain, three caves and Bich Dong grotto, Cuc Phuong national forest, Phat Diem cathedral, Bai Dinh pagoda… Every day there are many tourists coming to visit Ninh Binh Those who come to visit Ninh Binh like Ninh Binh very much because Ninh binh not only has many beautiful sightseeings but also the people of Ninh Binh are very friendly and hospitable as well There are many schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotel… in Ninh Binh city They are all good The restaurants here serve special dishes They are delicious and not very expensive I am always proud of being a resident in Ninh Binh 28 ... thích riêng 40.Thói quen, tập qn 41 Tình bạn 42.Thời gian rảnh rỗi 43.Kỳ nghỉ 44.Gia đình 45.Giới thi? ??u thân 46.Một ngày 47.Quê hương 48.Văn phịng, quan 49.Ngơi nhà 50. Q hương 39.Hobbies 40.Habits... 47.My hometown 48.My office 49.My house 50. My father-land (hometown) Why you learn English? (You learning English/ How you learn English?) (Tại phải học tiếng anh? ) Nowadays English is the most popular... most important things in life is to have good, lasting friendships Friends make life interesting and so much fun They make us laugh, they make us think They provide opportunities to things that