UNIT 6: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY emergence of innovative applications on mobile phones, I am able to contact my

Part 2 family and friends regardless of geographic barriers via Facebook, Zalo, or Instagram.
Moreover, I also use my phone as a form of entertainment. To be honest, I’m a huge
1. Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use fan of K-pop, so I use my phone to keep up with current affairs and news about K-pop
stars. Last but not least, I also use phones to play games because I’m addicted to
What it was
Candy Crush, a funny but strategic game. It helps me have a good time after a long
How you did it
day working.
What difficulty you had
I have to admit that I use it on a regular basis. The first thing I do after opening my
How you dealt with the difficulty eyes in the morning is check my phone. It becomes an indispensable part of my life.
And explain why you felt proud of it And there are a variety of reasons why I think this electric device is a useful tool.
Firstly, it is an infinite source of information. Every time I want to find answers to
Today I’ll talk about an electronic device that is hard for me to use. I remember some problematic questions, I always look them up on the Internet using my phone.
when I got my first smartwatch, it was a few months ago and I was so excited Secondly, due to the convenience of my phone, I can keep track of my schedule,
to use it. I bought it so I could track my fitness and health, like my heart rate which helps me be better at time management. Lastly, I love its function of capturing
and how many steps I walked each day, and I was looking forward to being moments. It is such great storage that it can keep tons of pictures. I love the feeling of
able to see my progress from week to week. I’ve been using it every day since I nostalgia when looking back at old but good memories.
bought it, and I even wear it in bed, to track the quality of my sleep. But
actually, when I first got it, I had a hard time figuring out how to use it. The Part 3
instructions that came with it were not very clear, and I had trouble navigating 1. What technology do people currently use?
the different features. I had to spend a lot of time searching online for tutorials
Technology appears everywhere. We use our phones a lot, and within that small
and trying to figure things out on my own. One of the biggest challenges I had
device, we have a lot of technologies like wifi, Bluetooth, airdrop, … and so on. I
was setting up the watch. It took me a while to understand how to pair it with
guess in the future, people will use tons of other cool tech stuff!
my phone and how to install the apps that I wanted to use. I did some
troubleshooting and tried different things before I was able to get it to work
properly. Even now, after using it for a while, I still have difficulty with some 2. Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
of the features and I have to consult the manual from time to time. But overall, I would say it is a little bit of both. On the one hand, it made working and studying so
I am happy with my smartwatch, it helps me a lot to track my fitness and much easier. We can find, store, and work with documents without much fuss, not to
health, and I’ve seen improvements in my habits and my overall well-being. It mention that it is also a one-stop entertainment center where you can play games,
was definitely worth the effort to learn how to use it. listen to music, and watch movies comfortably. On the other hand, if you stare at a
computer screen for too long, the blue light emitted from the screen can cause eye
problems and accelerate the aging process of your skin.
2. Describe a piece of technology that you find useful/ you often use it
what it is
3. Do you think we would be better off without technology? Why or why not?
what you can do with it
(Advantages)
how often you use it
No, I don’t think we would be better off without technology. In my opinion, the
and explain why you find it so useful/ you use it
advantages it provides outweigh these drawbacks. For example, thanks to advances in
There are many cutting-edge inventions that I have used. However, if I had to choose transportation technology, we can now travel faster and farther than ever before.
one to talk about, it would be mobile phones. Additionally, communication technology has made it possible for us to connect with
I normally use my phone for various purposes. Most importantly, it’s a useful means people from all over the world. Finally, entertainment technology such as television
of communication to keep in touch with my family and friends. Thanks to the
and video games can provide us with enjoyable ways to relax and unwind. We would What you would do there
lose all of these benefits if we were to completely give up technology. And why you would like to visit this place

4. What are the disadvantages of technology? 3. Describe a short trip that you usually make (or, take) but dislike
While there are many advantages to using technology, there are also some potential where you travel from and to
disadvantages. One downside is that technology can sometimes make us more reliant how often you make this trip
on machines instead of using our own abilities. Additionally, overuse of technology why you make this trip
can lead to things like neck pain or carpal tunnel syndrome. And finally, technology
and explain why you dislike this trip
can be expensive to purchase and maintain.

4. Describe a trip that took longer than you expected.

5. What changes has the development of technology brought about in our
when it happened
lives?
where you were traveling to
Many things have changed, both positively and negatively. As I can find anything I
want online with just a few clicks, I have access to a wide range of products, and I can whom you were traveling with
do comparison shopping to get the best deal. However, there are downsides as we and explain why it took longer than you expected
become increasingly dependent on technology. Chat GPT, which is a new kind of AI,
is an example. Many students just don’t bother to use their brains to paraphrase or 5. Describe a trip that didn’t go as you had planned/expected
write essays anymore, instead, they just need to write the question in the bot, and where were you traveling to
then… everything else is just brainless “copy and paste”. who was traveling with you
6. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How? what didn’t happen according to plan
Definitely, as technology evolves, students can search for free materials in nearly all what did you do there
fields. Take IELTS as an example, you can literally study IELTS with zero cost thanks
and explain how you felt
to Google, there are slides and videos about all 4 skills! On the other hand, the
dependence on AI as Chat GPT is a threat that negatively affects students if used the
wrong way. Part 3: (LT)

UNIT 7: ON THE MOVE Unit 8: FRIENDS AND FAMILY

*Friend
Part 2 1. Describe a childhood friend you have lost touch with (TL)
1. Describe a place you have been to on holiday (TL) where you met
Where you went to how you spent time together
Who you went with what you liked about your friend
What you did during the trip and say why you think you have lost touch with them.
And why you remember it well
2. Describe a person who u often communicate with but do not often
see (TL)
2. Describe a place you would like to visit in the future (TL)
Describe one of your best friends ( đổi mở bài)
Where you like to go
What this person looks like;
How you travel
 When and where you met this person; *Family
What you do when you are together. 1. Describe someone in your family who you really admire (LT)
what his/her relationship is with you
what he/she has done in their life
3. Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life. what he/she does now
(chung đề best friend) and explain why you admire him/heR so much.
Describe a person whom you like to work or study with.
Describe a friend in your school time you like most. 2. Describe a person that you have a good relationship (get on well
Describe a friend that you spend time with with) (TL)
Describe a relative
*Part 3
1. What personal qualities make a good friend? 3. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.
I’d say that a good friend is a person with empathy. You should be able to relate Who the person is:
to other people’s feelings – whether positive or negative. Another important When it happened
trait of character is being considerate – paying attention to what the other What the person did
person says, thinks or needs. And explain why you felt proud of him/her.

2. Do you think it's important to have good friends? Why? 4. Describe something useful you learned from a member of your
Well, actually, I think it's important to have good friends. Because they are family.
always willing to share all the joys and sorrows in life with us, provide us with What you learned
advice, and offer us emotional support when we need it the most. A good friend
How this became useful later in your life
may have a positive impact on us by encouraging us to make wise decisions
Have you taught it to someone
and achieve our goals
And explain why it was important for you

1. Do you think it is possible to become real friends with people you

meet on the Internet? *Part 3
Yes. In a friendship, you need honesty, dependability, empathy, respect, and 1. Is family important in your country?
loyalty. If you get all of that from your online friends, you can consider them Oh yes, it is doubtlessly an important thing and I know this because in my
true friends. I have to say that I have more opportunities to make friends online country, young people are encouraged to settle down and make their own
than in real life. family as soon as possible. The deference and respect that children are expected
from their parents are also proof that family is valued very highly here.
2. Do adults and children make friends in the same way? ● Settle down (v.): ổn định cuộc sống
I don’t think so. Usually, children make friends easier than grown-ups, when ● Deference (n.): sự kính trọng
they see another person smiling and exchanging items, they will become ● Proof (n.): bằng chứng
friends. Adults, on the other hand, take their time making new friends since
they have to discover common interests, build trust, and then will decide if they
should build a long relationship with that person or not. 2. How has the size of the family changed in the last few decades in
your country?
A nuclear family has become more prevalent in recent decades, replacing the ○ what is it
extended family living together in one home. As a result, a normal family in my ○ where u bought it
nation now only consists of 3 or 4 members. There used to be more people ○ how long u had to saved for it
since kids lived with both their parents and their grandparents. ○ why u wanted to buy it

3. Do you prefer to spend time with your family or with your friends? ● Describe some special that u save money to buy
I’m not sure. I occasionally like to get out with my friends because we have a what
lot in common and can easily come up with conversation starters. Yet, when
why it special to u
I’m around my family, I can sense their love, which makes me feel secure and
how much cost
at ease.
how u felt after buy it
● Occasionally (adv): thỉnh thoảng
Choose something easy, like a mobile phone:
● come up with (v): nghĩ ra, nảy ra (một ý tưởng)
I'm going to describe my mobile phone.
● Sense (v): cảm thấy
I use the phone to keep in touch with friends and family and to communicate by
● at ease (n): sự thanh thản, sự thoải mái
voice, text, and email. It has various features like video, MP3 player, wireless
Internet, digital camera, and games. It's easy to share photos and music. I use it
4. Should we rely heavily on our families or is it better to try to be for almost everything, it even has a calendar that reminds me about
independent? appointments.
I think it depends on our age. When we are young, especially under 18 years My phone is an essential part of my life. It holds my contacts, my photos, and
old, we need financial support from our families to focus on our studies. my music collection. I've got instant access to my favorite websites. It's like
However, when we enter university and start working, I think we should reduce having my whole life in my pocket. I couldn't live without it.
our dependence on family financial support and learn how to make independent
decisions.
I’m going to talk about the mobile phone that I’m currently using. Prior to this
5. Are people in your country generally close to their families?
one, I had used 2 or 3 phones, but they were all bought with my parents’
According to my observation, the majority of families in Vietnam are money, so for me this phone has a special meaning.
multi-generational families who live together under one roof. Therefore, family
members are often very close to each other, willing to support each other in
About a year ago, my old phone started to deteriorate, especially its battery,
difficult times and remind each other to uphold family values.
sometimes it suddenly turned itself off and its apps ran slowly. So I decided to
buy a new one using my own money, as I thought I couldn’t keep asking my
6. What do you prefer: going out with your friends or spending your parents to buy me all the things I want anymore.
spare time staying at home?
I think it depends on my mood and the specific situation at that time. If I feel I visited some websites to check for smartphone types, brands and prices, and
bored with a heavy workload and need someone to share my thoughts with, I finally found the phone that I thought would meet all my needs. However, at
will choose to hang out with my friends. On the other hand, if I feel the need for that time, it was quite expensive for me to afford, and I had to start saving up. I
privacy and a comfortable space to read books or listen to music to relax, I will did some part-time jobs such as working as a private tutor and interpreter to
choose to stay at home in my spare time. earn some extra income, and tried to reduce the budget I spent on shopping to
economize as much as possible. During that time, I rarely bought new clothes
Unit 9: SPEND or ate out with friends.
● Describe sth you saved up for
Finally, after nearly three months, I had enough money to buy my dream phone. view, it is necessary for us to save money but also need to spend some to enjoy
At the moment I first held it in my hands, I was extremely happy. It was not our life.
only the feeling of owning a new technology gadget, but also the happiness of
completing a task in my to-do list. I have kept using this phone until now and I UNIT 10: TIME
hope it will work well for a long time to come.
1. Describe your approach to time management
Part 3 Why you take time management seriously
1. Do young people in your country like to save money? How you manage your time
Well, to be honest, I don't have much information about this. However, I guess What problems you face
that they do since saving money has always been a part of our tradition.

Time management is essential. It helps me maximize my daily productivity

2. Why do some people like to save money? while leaving time out to rest. Everyone should incorporate some element of
In my opinion, I believe that there are 2 main reasons to save money. Firstly, time management into their lives if they want to be successful.
some people would like to accumulate a large amount of money for some big
decisions like buying a new house or having a holiday. Secondly, others may
Furthermore, it is really not that hard. Here’s how I do it. Every evening, I make
just simply save for something bad that may accidentally happen to them, like
a to-do list of the tasks to accomplish the next day. I arrange them in order of
being sick or getting involved in an accident, for example.
importance and urgency. This is my biggest tip. When you already know what
you have to do, you get way more done than if you were just doing things
3. What is the best way of saving money? without a plan. And planning out the next day’s activities takes less than ten
Well, in the past, people used to have a traditional method of saving money, minutes. I don’t understand why more people don’t do it.
which was putting all their money into a large safe or chest. Personally, I
believe that the easiest and most convenient way of saving money would be Punctuality is an important aspect. I try my best to be on time for whatever
opening a "savings account" at a local bank. engagement I have. It is respectful to all the parties involved. For that, I plan
ahead. I absolutely hate someone being late. It shows they have no regard for
4. What are the consequences of not saving money? my time. Exceptions exist, of course. Things like traffic and accidents are not in
I think that there would be 2 main consequences of this. our control. Such situations are understandable.
First, when people suddenly encounter some accidents in their life, which
makes them lose the ability to earn money. Of course, I’m not perfect. Unforeseen things happen outside of my control. I
Secondly, people grow old. One day, all of us will be too old and weak to be might be late for appointments. I might not accomplish my daily goals. In such
able to work hard and make money. Therefore, not saving when we are still scenarios, it is best to own up and ensure it never happens again simply.
young would cause us to be financially dependent on our children in the future.
5. Do you agree with the idea that the more you save, the better life will be? 2. Describe a punctual person you know
To me, this idea is only true to some extent. We all agree that saving is good, where you know him/ her
but focusing too much on saving is actually not good. I know a lot of people what he/ she does to keep track of time
who refuse to take part in any kind of party or even just coffee gathering since And why you think punctuality is important
they want to save more money for their future. And the consequence is that
their lives are extremely boring since they always worry about saving. In my
3. Describe a time when you arrived early for an appointment
When and where it happened
Why you arrived early 6. Why do some people find it hard to follow plans?
What you did while waiting Well, the reason why it is difficult to follow plans is probably because people
How you felt about arriving early are distracted with their surroundings. If you notice, most people set all these
plans and goals, usually at night, before sleep, or when all is quiet. Then a lot of
Part 3 people end up getting distracted and veer off course during the day.
1. How do you organize your time?
As I said, I don’t have any specific system in place to manage my time. For 7. How do you teach children time management?
example, if I am at work and I have a lot of cases, I just go through them each I believe there are several steps to help children manage time. Firstly, I should
day and decide which I need to tackle first. At work we do have an online diary be a role model. Unorganized, chaotic parents usually have unorganized,
which I guess I use, so in that sense I do manage my time to an extent. chaotic children. Therefore, I should demonstrate my behavior. I can also help
them make a hierarchy of priorities they can use as a master checklist to make
better time management decisions. For example: prioritize the following values:
2. Are you good at managing your time?
family, school, personal development, community, and friends. Finally, provide
Actually I’d say I’m not very good! I don’t really have a system in place to
children with the necessary tools they need to succeed. Alarm clocks,
organize things. I know some people have an electronic organizer or use some
wristwatches, and personal calendars, for example, can help them focus on
device to plan what they are doing but I don’t do that. But I always make sure I
necessary activities.
am on time for appointments and things like that, and I meet deadlines and get
things done.
8. Do you like to wear watches?
Yes, I do! Many people these days don’t bother to wear watches anymore, as
3. Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
mobile phones can tell the time just as well. But I believe it’s about more than
Of course not. Some young people, like me, like to be meticulous in how we
that. A watch is not just a device that tells time. Watches also make you look
plan out our time. It helps us get more things done. Others prefer to make little
professional and are an excellent fashion statement.
to no plans at all. They feel more comfortable leaving their day open to
improvisation and opportunities.

4. When is it most important for you to manage your time?

I think it is probably when you are at work. When out of work, it’s not really
going to affect things too much, or at least only yourself, if you late to meet
friends or for an appointment, or if you are getting things done in your house.
But at work, it will cause problems if you don’t manage your time effectively
because you miss deadlines or miss appointments. You could lose your job. So
at work is when it is most important to manage your time.

5. How do you feel when others are late?

This depends on why they are late. If it’s some genuine reason, like an accident
or a traffic jam, I completely understand. Some things are not in our control.
However, if they were just too lazy or inconsiderate to be punctual, that upsets
me. This shows an utter lack of respect for my time.
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Main point 2: Healthy Lifestyles
I/ Introduction If you want to reduce your stress, you should start with the basics: Eat
Greetings: Good afternoon, instructors and everyone; my name is Uyen Khanh. nutritious foods and exercise.
I’m a psychologist from Mental Hospital in HCMC Eat nutritious foods
- Consume nutritious, well-balanced meals rather than convenience foods,
Surely, each of us faces different study pressures, such as peer pressure or grade which drain your energy and worsen your mood.
pressure. And you still haven't figured out how to deal with it. - Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
So, in this presentation, I'll discuss effective strategies for overcoming teen - You can help your mind and body heal from depression by feeding your body
depression. the right nutrients.

Overview: My talk will cover two things: Do exercise

Psychotherapy The second thing you should do when you feel depressed is exercise. Physical
Healthy Lifestyles activity can be an effective antidepressant.
- When you exercise, your body produces mood-boosting chemicals known as
But first, let me define teen depression. endorphins.
- Furthermore, exercise also improves self-esteem and relieves stress.
II/ Body Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. For example, running,
swimming, hiking, or weight training
Teen depression is a serious mental health condition that has a negative impact Find an activity that you like, and just do it.
on a teen's life. It can cause teenagers to feel sad, hopeless, and worthless,
making it difficult for them to enjoy life and engage in daily activities. III/ Conclusion
Restatement: I have mentioned two ways to overcome teen depression,
Transition: Psychotherapy
Even though it feels like the black cloud of depression will never lift, I’m going You can see a psychologist to help you work through your depression issues.
to share with you two ways to help yourself deal with teen depression. Healthy Lifestyles
You should take physical care of yourself in order to heal your mental health.
Main Point 1: Psychotherapy
Final punch:
There are two common types of therapy that are used to help teens suffering I found a quote in the book "The Problem of Pain" by Clive Staples Lewis, a
from depression, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and British author.
interpersonal therapy (IPT). “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and
also more hard to bear.”
CBT focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Teens learn to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with more Overcoming teen depression is a challenging but achievable goal. Through my
positive and helpful ones. presentation, I hope you guys can learn to manage your symptoms and lead
fulfilling lives.
IPT focuses on social relationships and communication issues that can lead to
depression. It can help teenagers learn new ways to interact with others and
improve the quality of their social relationships.