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3. A big city - There are a variety of - a big city: movie theatres, amusement parks, museums, etc.

recreational activities in # a beach: go swimming

Not various, boring
a big city # a famous mountain: go hiking, taking photos
- it is safer for children - a big city:

to spend their summer + indoor activities  easily keep eyes on children

time in a big city + security guards are always available provide prompt aids

+ accessible nearby medical centres  get treatment in emergencies

4. comedy - the plot of comedies is - comedy: simple/ understandable (because it does not last long)suitable

more child-friendly for young viewers (they can get the messages the director conveys easily)

# action films + horror films: complicated (there are lots of details, and

sometimes hard for teenagers to make connections and understand

- comedies are more - comedy: funny  chill out after studying hard

entertaining than the # action films + horror films: violent + scary  negatively affect young

other two. people’s mental development (e.g. children imitate inappropriate behaviours

in the movies/ be obsessed by frightening scenes)

5. Lunar - Tet holiday lasts longer - Tet: take place within 2 weeks long enough for my foreign friend to

New Year than the other two discover all of the beauty of Vietnamese culture

holidays # Christmas and Mid-Autumn: one night only  too short

- There are more typical - Tet: visit relatives’ houses on the first day of the new year, exchange wishes,

cultural customs go to pagodas and pray for health/ luckiness

practiced during Tet # Christmas: foreign holiday  nothing to learn about Vietnamese culture

# Mid-autumn: children’s holiday  play with lanterns, eat moon cakes 

not interesting , not typical

6. - by travelling by - motorbike: be able to plan our own itinerary (e.g. drop by any places we like

motorbike motorbike, our schedule to take photos or take a rest/ make our decision on our departure and arrival

are more flexible time)

# coach + plane: rely on a fixed schedule  uncomfortable

- it is more economical - motorbike: save money because no fee for unnecessary services

to travel by motorbike # coach + plane: fees for tickets/entertainment: watching TV or listening to

music during the journey.

8. travelling - travelling offers - travelling: go sightseeing, take photos, enjoy local specialties, meet new
 various interesting people, discover new things etc.

experiences # relaxing at home + reading books: nothing new monotonous, dull

- by travelling, I can - travelling:

improve my self- + outside activity meet new people/ get along with new people

confidence, be more + travel around  get involved in different activities with different people 

active be more active

+ train soft skills

# relaxing at home + reading books: indoor activity  lead to sedentary

lifestyle
9. a dog - it’s easier for me to - A dog easily involves himself in my routines easily connect.

make a good companion # a cat + a bird: solitary, very independent creatures not rely on their

with a puppy humans. They prefer being alone for hours  hard to get close.
- A dog can keeps my - a dog has a strong sense of smell and sound  react to potential threats

family safe from much faster than humans  bark to alert people to possibility of burglars

burglars or dangers - Many videos about dogs on the internet prove that dogs are loyal and willing

to sacrifice their life for their bosses’ safety.

# a cat + a bird: pets which are supposed to be looked after/ taken good care

of