Week One Vocabulary

Lifestyle: The way in which different people live their lives.

Structural language: using comparative forms to compare;

family

food and eating habits

transport

dating and marriage

clothes

shopping
Which of the following statements do you agree with? Why?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
Is this ‘English breakfast’ similar to what you have for breakfast? Why?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
Make comparisons between these different methods of transport? How are they different?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
Make comparisons between these wedding traditions? How are they different?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
How has fashion changed in the last 50 years? How are they different?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
How has shopping changed in the last 50 years? How are they different?
they resemble each other
they have a lot in common
there are many parallels between x and y
they correspond with each other in various ways
they are the same in some ways
they are alike in some ways, but there are also disparities between them
they are markedly/noticeably/strikingly similar
they have dissimilarities – they are dissimilar
they have distinctions – they are distinct from each other in many ways
they are unlike each other
 bread·win·ner
/ˈbredˌwinə/
noun
noun: breadwinner; plural
noun: breadwinners; noun: bread-winner;
plural noun: bread-winners
a person who earns money to support a
family.
"when Roland's grant ran out, Val became
the breadwinner“

1. gia trưởng
2. người trưởng nhóm

How has the role of ‘the breadwinner of the family’ changed in the last 50 years?

Fifty years ago ___ were thought to be the breadwinners of the family, whereas nowadays
increasing numbers of ___ have become the highest earners in the family.
1. Do you think men should always be the breadwinner in a family? Why/why not?
2. Who is the breadwinner in your family?
3. Is the role of breadwinner changing in Vietnam?
 gen·er·a·tion
/ˌjenəˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun

all of the people born and living at about the

same time.
"one of his generation's best authors"
synonyms: age, age group, peer group, cohort,
stage of life
"people of the same generation"

What are the similarities and differences between people who were born 50 years ago and
20 years ago?
Is life better for the younger generation today than it was 50 years ago?
How do young people in Vietnam regard the older generation?
Do you think peoples’ attitudes towards the older generation have changed recently?
 (a style of life) characterized by much sitting
and little physical exercise.

"a sedentary lifestyle spells bad news for hips

and thighs“

synonyms: sitting, seated, desk-

bound, desk, inactive, still, stationary

"a sedentary job“

adjective
1. không di động
2. ở một chổ

What are the differences and similarities between an active and a sedentary lifestyle?
Do you have an active or a sedentary lifestyle?
Has life become more sedentary than in the past?
Do you think life will become more or less sedentary in the future?
 qualities or abilities that may be developed
and lead to future success or usefulness.

“you must work hard to reach your full

potential“

synonyms: possibilities, prospects;

promise, capability, capacity, ability, power;
aptitude, talent, flair;

Informal; to have what it takes

"the economic potential of Binh Duong"

Do you know anybody who has reached their full potential? Who?
What are the differences between those who reach their full potential, and those who do not?
What factors can prevent people from reaching their full potential?
What factors can enable people to reach their full potential?
 Work-life balance /ˌwɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/

the number of hours per week you spend working,

compared with the number of hours you spend with
your family, relaxing, etc.

Part-time working is often the best way to improve

your work-life balance

Do you have a good work-life balance? Why?

What are effects of a unequal work-life balance on health?
How has the work-life balance changed in the last 20 years?
How do you think the work-life balance will change in the future?
 A golden opportunity is usually a good chance
to do or succeed at something. A chance that
should not be missed.

Learning the English language is a golden

opportunity to have a better job in the future.

How often do golden opportunities to improve your life come along?

Do you know anyone who has had a golden opportunity and has taken it?
Do you know anyone who had a golden opportunity and didn’t take it?
 recharge one's batteries

regain one's strength and energy by resting

and relaxing for a time.

How do you recharge your batteries after a day at university?

How do you feel if you do not have time to recharge your batteries?
 great comfort, especially as provided by
expensive and beautiful possessions,
surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable
and often expensive but not necessary: [ U ] a
life of luxury.

Do more people lead a life of luxury now than in the past?

How have ideas of luxury changed in Vietnam over the past 50 years?
Why do people strive to live a life of luxury?
What type of people live a life of luxury in Vietnam?
 spread your wings

to use your abilities for the first time in your

life to do new and exciting things:

She'd been working for the same company for

15 years and it was time to leave and spread
her wings.

At what age do young people tend to spread their wings and leave home in Vietnam?
Do young people spread their wings earlier than in the past?
What are the benefits of spreading your wings at a younger age?
What are the drawbacks of spreading your wings at a younger age?
 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Contemporary things are modern and relate to
the present time.

They wanted traditional music; he felt more

contemporary music would be better.

Perhaps he should have a more updated look,

a more contemporary style.

Only the names are ancient; the characters are

modern and contemporary.

In what ways are contemporary lifestyles different to traditional lifestyles in Vietnam?

How have lifestyles in Vietnam changed over the last 50 years?
How do you think lifestyles will change in Vietnam over the next 50 years?
1. /ˈneɪbəhʊd/
6. /dʒenəˈreɪʃən/ 1. /kənˈtempəreri:/
9. /ɜ:n/ 2. /rəʊl/
10. /ˈkɒmən/ 3. /ˈbredwɪnə/
11. /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/ 5. /ˈtʃɪərfəl/
7. /ˈgreɪtfəl/
13. /ˈætɪtu:d/ 8. /səbˈsɪstəns/
14. /pɑ:ˈtɪsəpeɪt/ 12. /dɪˈpendənt/
16. /ˈpɒpjələ/ 13. /əˈdʌlthʊd/
17. /ekˈsperəment/ 15. /rɪˈlaɪjəbəl/
18. /ekˈspɪəri:jəns/ 19. /pəˈtenʃəl/
21. /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ 20. /ˈsedəntri:/
22. /ˈsɪŋgəl/
23. /ˈbæləns/
24. /ˈsɪblɪŋ/
25. /ˈwɜ:kpleɪs/