BEST PLACES TO LIVE

Saigon is not where I was born and raised. My homeland is Tien Giang, where
witnessed my birth and growth. But when I first put my step in this city, I
knew it would be the place where I would connect and develop myself. Saigon
gathers almost everything from various regions: people, cultures, lifestyles,
food, and lots of little different things. People here is extremely nice and
gorgeous, and they are friendly, too. A city that develops with countless high
buildings and large construction projects. People don't have to worry about
finding entertainment services on the weekends because Saigon has a lot of
shopping centers and various entertainment districts. Not only that, outside
Saigon, there are also have lots of extremely cool and fresh resorts, creating
opportunities for those who don't have much time but still want to create a
relaxing space for themselves. The pace of life in Saigon is neither too hectic
nor too slow, it's always bustling and lively with traffic and crowds of people.
Although I wasn’t grew up in this place, I still want to build and develop
myself in this city because in my eyes, Saigon is the place worth living and
experiencing.

IMPORTANT
In my life, there is a significant friend named Tien, whom I met and connected
with through social media. Tien is not only a friend but also a reliable
com’panion in every step of life's journey. Tien has always been there for me in
difficult times, offering profound advice and encouraging when I faced
challenges and felt down. Sometimes, the pressures from work and studies
caused me to falter, but Tien stood by me, motivating and inspiring me to
persevere. Tien not only doesn't hesitate to scold me when necessary, but also
ready to embrace me when I feel vulnerable. My relationship with Tien has
made me more positive and mature, and I am deeply grateful for that. Although
Tien is not a lover, parent, or sibling, the friendship and care from Tien are
always warm and meaningful. I feel improbably lucky and appreciate having
Tien in my life.
significant /quan trọng, ý nghĩa/
com’panion /người bạn đồng hành/
profound /sâu sắc, thâm thúy/
advice/ lời khuyên, chỉ bảo/
encouraging/ khích lệ, cổ vũ/
falter / nản chí, bất lực/ # continue
motivating / thúc đẩy, dong vien/
inspiring/ truyền cảm hứng/
persevere/ kiên trì/ po si via
hesitate: do dự, ngập ngừng
scold: ray la, trach mang
embrace: ôm, ghì chặt
vulnerable: dễ tổn thương
optimistic: lạc quan
mature: trưởng thành
meaningful: đầy ý nghĩa
sibling: anh chi em ruot
improbably: vo cung

LIE
In my last year of high school, on a beautiful sunny day, my friends and I
decided to go on a picnic in the park. Before leaving home, I told my mom that
we would be studying at a friend's house. However, our purpose wasn’t to
study but to enjoy nature.While relaxing in the park, I received a call from my
mom asking if we had been studying. Despite feeling guilty, I couldn't bring
myself to tell her the truth, so I lied and said we were studying diligently. After
the call ended, I felt the weight of my lie. It was the first time I had lied to my
mom, and I realized that honesty is always the best choice. From that
experience, I learned a valuable lesson about honesty and responsibility.
LUCKY & BAD
One day, as I arrived at class as normal, I completely forgot that there was an
important test for that day. It wasn't until the teacher reminded us about the test
that I suddenly remembered it. A sense of worry and regret overpowered my
mind. However, the teacher's phone rang, and he had to pause the lesson to
address an issue. This not only caused a disruption in the class but also changed
the teacher's plans. Luckily, the teacher decided to delay the test to another day,
giving me the opportunity to prepare better. This was truly a stroke of luck, and
it made me realize that I need to be more careful in managing my time and
remembering important events in my school life.

It wasn't until: mãi cho đến khi

Regret : ân hận
Overpowered: áp đảo, chế ngự
address an issue: giải quyết vấn đề hoặc xem xét nó một cách nghiêm túc
Disruption: gián đoạn
a stroke of luck: may mắn bất ngờ

I remember one unlucky incident at school when I arrived late for an important
test. I had planned to arrive early to prepare, but I got delayed due to issues
with public transportation. By the time I arrived, the test had already started,
and I had no time for anything but taking it. I felt disappointed and worried for
missing the opportunity to perform well. This affected my academic results and
made me lose confidence and motivation.From that experience, I learned that
time management and careful preparation are crucial in school life. I promise to
try harder to avoid similar situations in the future and to learn from my
mistakes.
Academic result: kết quả học tập
Similar : tương tự
Due: vì, do, bởi
WITHOUT PHONE
I remember last year, while relaxing by the lake, my phone suddenly fell into
the water. That incident caused quite a few difficulties in my daily life. In the
first few days after the mishap, I faced many challenges in both study and
work. Without my phone to check timetables and important notifications, I
missed some meetings and deadlines. Not being able to contact friends and
family also made me feel lonely and disconnected. Moreover, going out and
participating in social activities became more difficult. Without a phone to take
photos and communicate with friends, I felt like I was missing out on an
essential part of the experience.However, through this experience, I learned
that there are more important things in life. It taught me to live more simply,
enjoy the present, and value direct relationships with people around me.

Quite : kha
Mishap: rủi ro, tai nạn
Even : thậm chí
Appointment : cuộc hẹn
Upset: khó chịu
Essential : thiet yeu
Direct : trực tiếp