Study

- Are you a student or are you working?

Currently I'm a sophomore at Bentre high school.it's one of the top schools in my

province so I am really proud of being a student here.

- What subjects are you studying?

Basically , I have to study compulsory subjects like math literature and physics in

my school. By contrast , my school usually doesn't pay attention to arts like

music and so on

- What's the most difficult part of your study?

Personally I think the most difficult part of study is that students have to learn by

heart a lot. Some interesting subjects like geography, history, science become

extremely burdensome to students.

- What are your favorite subjects at school?

Well, I have a knack for English,so I feel interested when I learn it. Beside English

is becoming popular,its likes transport connecting people everywhere in the

world .That why i always learn it a lot

- What would you like to do in the future?

Well, I gotta admit that I wanna become an actress .this’s my dream since I was a

child and still to this day .Probably, my dream is derived from when I started

watching some of my favorite movies . I will always try to make it.

- What are the most popular subjects in Viet Nam?

As I was saying, my school always pays attention to compulsory subjects and it's

also common in all of the schools in VietNam . I think the most popular

subjects are Math and Literature ,because this’s 2 subjects which students

always have to test in the school’s exam . Actually i don't like studying

literature
 1. Technology in your work or Study

- What technology do you use in the work?

Actually, I mustn't use too much technology in my class. Phones and devices with

internet connection are prohibited in my school. Sometimes, i will be learned

through school projector and teacher computer

- Do you use the Internet in your studies/work?

Absolutely yes . I have a lot of homework that requires the internet to work on.In

addition, the internet is also help me to find information about my lesson as

well as to expand my knowledge

- Do you have your own computer?

Yes ,of course. I have to study online a lot , so my parents prepared a computer for

me.

- Why should not students use it while studying?

Get distracted: bị xao nhãng

I would have to say that Technology has a lot of benefits, such as …. However, it

also harms students if they cannot control themselves . social network sites and

many games will make students get distracted on studying

- Can your school use technology equipment while studying?

Of course, my school prepared for each class the projector .Teacher can present

our lectures with images by the projector . It is easy for student to understand

lesson

- Should parents control their children’s time using computers at home?

Personally I think parents should control their children's time using computers at

home.As a matter of fact, computers have many interesting games, films and so

on . it may have a negative effect ,especially for students . Besides , if children

use computers a lot , they will depend on us. It will contribute to reduce their

thinking ability and creativity

- What are the functions of computers at school?

Computers in school make easier for both teachers and students such as prepare

lessons plans and assessments,and communicate with colleague,parents

 3. Window view

3-storey house: nhà 3 tầng

apartment: căn hộ
Blinds: cái rèm chớp
Look out of the window: nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ
overlook (v): my room’s window overlook a garden: nhà tôi nhìn ra vườn
picturesque view: cảnh đẹp như tranh
breathtaking view: đẹp nghẹt thở
Light and airy room: phòng sáng và thoáng khí
Dark and Stuffy room: phòng tối và ngột ngạt
A breath of fresh air: luồng khí trong lành
- What scenery can you see from the window of your home?

- My room on the second floor has a window. It overlooks a whole lake, highway

and one garden with a myriad of flowers that my parents planted.

- Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?

- I Am very keen on watching the scenery.

- Well, It has a lot of beautiful views .

- When I have to face the pressure at school, I usually go home, open the window

and take a deep breath. The picturesque view helps me reduce the stress,

temporarily forgetting all the pressure and worries from my study.it make me feel

better

- Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?

 - Absolutely yes. Window views not only help me unwind but also
recharge my batteries.Beside it also makes my room become light
and airy .
- How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window?

- I think I can't bear it if I can't see any beautiful view. Because it's like a part of my

life. As I was saying, I feel like I can express my inner feelings, escape from the

hustle and bustle of life. So I would be bored and tired without it.

4. Mornings

I am a Night owl: cú đêm > < Early bird: người dậy sớm

Have a lie-in in the morning: ngủ nướng

A morning person: người dậy sớm

Struggle to do something: vật lộn, khó khăn khi làm việc gì

Have An early night/ late night: ngủ sớm/ ngủ muộn

I was fast asleep: Tôi đã ngủ say (adv + adj)

wide awake: Tôi đang tỉnh táo hoàn toàn ( Adv + adj)

- Do you like to get up early in the morning? (Why/ Why not?)

- Have you ever had to get up very early in the morning? (Why/ Why not?)
- Is there something you try to do every morning? (Why/ Why not?)
- What's your favorite morning of the week? (Why/ Why not?)
1. Colors

I don’t think I have a preference here. But I guess I like…

Go well with: kết hợp tốt với cái gì

From time to time = sometimes

Dark - Neutral – light colors: Đậm – trung tính- nhạt

Something is a big no-no for me: là cái tôi không bao giờ chọn

Lighter shades of grey: các màu xám nhạt

Pink of all shades: các loại sắc hồng

dizzy (adj): choáng váng

it bugs me alot: nó khiến tôi rất khó chịu

- What is your favorite color?

I'm a big fan of dark colors like black, gray , blue.. For one
thing, when I wear clothes which have dark colors, I feel like
I'm getting thinner. It fits me perfectly. To be honest I'm
always dizzy when I see light colors.

- What is the color that you dislike?

As I was saying, I can't stand all the lighter shades of colors

like red, white.. Because it makes me feel dizzy and dazzled.
Besides, light clothes get dirty easily and fatter so light
colors are a big no-no for me.

- What colors do you want to paint your house with?

I don't think I have a preference here. But I guess my house fits dark colors
perfectly.as a matter of fact, my house has a lot of wooden furniture. Whenever
i step into my house painted in dark color, it truly brings me cozy feelings

- What color makes you feel uncomfortable in your room?

To be honest, I can't bear my room being painted light colors. It makes me dizzy
and uncomfortable, especially when I'm tired. Actually I think soft colors will
help me to reduce stress and recharge my batteries.

4. Decoration

Decorate (v) – decoration (n)- decorative things = renovate (v)- renovation (n)

Furnishings (plural) = furniture (uncountable noun): nội thất

Be all the rage: đang thịnh hành

Interior > < exterior: nội thất, ngoại thất

Cozy feelings: cảm giác ấm cúng – coziness (n)

Calming feeling: cảm giác yên tâm

Tidy (adj): ngăn ngắp – tidiness (n)

Spacious (n) – spaciousness (n): rộng rãi

- What’s the decoration like in your home?

- What kind of decoration do you want to have?

- Do Vietnamese people like redecorating their home?

- What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?

35. Weather

Bundle up: mặc nhiều áo ấm when the weather turns cold

Sweaters – hoodies

Swelter (v): đổ mồ hôi

Chill of winter

Hot – humid: nóng ẩm

Tropical country: nước nhiệt đới (Việt Nam)

Four distinct seasons: 4 mùa riêng biệt

Summery month: những tháng hè

Temperature can really dip: nhiệt độ có thể giảm sâu

Rainy- dry season: mùa mưa, mùa khô

Climatic conditions: điều kiện khí hậu

Hurricane (bão lốc) – flood- heatwaves (đợt nắng nóng)

It rains – it’s pouring

Get soaked: bị ướt

Boiling hot/ scorching hot: nóng như đun, nóng đổ lửa

Bitterly cold: lạnh cắt da cắt thịt

- What kind of weather do you like most?

I'm very keen on the weather when summer comes. Because in summer
I am able to go swimming, which is one of my favorite sports.
Besides , I also don't have to go to school and have a happy
holiday with my family. Conversely, winter isn't my cup of tea
as temperature can really dip. Chill of winter makes me become
lazier.

- What is the weather like in your hometown?

I'm currently living in the north. Personally I think the

weather where I live is quite comfortable. It has all four
distinct seasons and the weather is not too harsh like rural
areas such as Sapa. However, summery month temperature can
reach up to 40 degree

- Is there any difference in the weather in different parts of Vietnam?

As you probably know, the weather depends on which part of the country. At
different latitude s and longitudes there will be different kinds of weather. For
instance, in the north of VietNam, there are four distinct seasons, but in the
south, there are only two main seasons.

- Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

Well, i don't think i have a preference here but i guess i prefer dry weather rather
than wet weather because the dry heat feels a lot more comfortable. For
example, clothes are hard to dry in rainy seasons and it also has a bad smell
which makes me uncomfortable

40. Shoes

- Do you like buying shoes?

- Have you ever bought shoes online?

- How much money do you usually spend on shoes?

- Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

Shoe enthusiast: người nghiện giày

Crazy about shoes: thích cái gì điên đảo

Footwear: giày dép nói chung

Make a camp queing to buy: xếp hàng ăn ngủ để mau giày

Sell off: giảm giá

Try on: thử đồ

Get discount – negotiate a good discount: nhận giảm giá, thương lượng giảm giá

Good value for money: đáng đồng tiền bát gạo (sản phẩm xứng với giá trị bỏ ra)

Cheap but unreliable: rẻ mà không tốt

Sneakers- trainers

Comfy (adj): thoải mái

Be A bit snug (adj): hơi chật

41. Headphones

- Do you use headphones?

- What type of headphones do you use?

- When would you use headphones?

- In what conditions you won't be using headphones?