activities (an argument/important truth/encourage someone)

Activities:

- Part 1: Car trip

- Part 2+3: an argument/important truth/encourage someone to do sth that he didn't want

Part 1

Car trip

Collocation/vocabulary

- weakness:  a strong liking for something

- take a trip: to make a journey, to go on holiday

- foam at their mouth: angry

- air-conditioned environment: a more comfortable interior environment by use of powered air-conditioners

- provide adequate protection: provide good protection

- inclement weather: unpleasant weather, especially with cold wind and rain

- covering long distances: to pass over a great distance

Collocation/vocabulary

- recreational activities: Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be fun

- a crystal clear beach: an extremely clear beach

- enchanting: very pleasant

- majestic views:  very beautiful, dignified, and impressive views

- feel in control:  in the position of one who makes decisions

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you like to travel by car?

A: Truth be told, traveling by car is always my weakness. Well, u know, when we take a trip to a far place, car is one of the most convenient means of transport. Besides, when it's rainy and sunny heavily, people can easily foam at their ........... with their bike. On the other hand, when traveling by car, there're no matters with the weather

• teeth

• mouth

• nose

Open Ended

Do you like to travel by car?

Multiple Choice

Q: When do you travel by car?

A: It is a no-brainer that car is always my first choice when I take a far and long journey. Car allow me to travel in an air-conditioned ............ and provides adequate protection from inclement weather. In addition, cars are fast and perfect for covering long distances in a short period of time

• environment

• atmosphere

Open Ended

When do you travel by car?

Multiple Choice

Q: Where is the farthest place you have traveled by car?

A: Well..Let me recall..!! The farthest place I’ve travelled to by car till date is Da Nang, a coastal city in VietNam. There were a host of recreational activities and a ........... beach with delectable seafood. To be honest, It was an enchanting car trip that I made with my family.

• clear crystal

• crystal clear

Open Ended

Where is the farthest place you have traveled by car?

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you like to sit on the front seat or back seat when travelling by car?

A: Frankly speaking, I'd like to sit in the front row when I am ............ the passenger side. I can see the various majestic views whenever I sit in the front seat. Besides, I also feel in control when I am in the front and the feeling is really cool.

• on

• in

• at

Open Ended

Do you like to sit on the front seat or back seat when travelling by car?

Part 2

an argument/important truth/encourage someone to do sth that he didn't want

Collocation/Vocabulary

- have a sense of humor: humorous

- have a whale of time: have happy time

- a stone's thrown away: near

- threw a tantrum: To have an outburst of childish or unreasonable anger, frustration, or ill temper

- blood boiled: angry

- had a discussion: discuss

Collocation/Vocabulary

- listing all my shortcomings: listing a weakness in someone's character

- in short: to sum up; briefly

- take it well: understand

- truth be told: honestly

- felt like a dog with two tails: happy

- if I were in his place: if I were in his situation

Fill in the Blanks

Q: who he/she is?

A: When it comes to this topic, I always have a strong memory about an argument between my neighbor and me. His name is Hoang and he is 5 years younger than me. Honestly, he has a sense of humor; therefore, we always have a

of time together. However, he had a bad habit that his tone to his parents was so vulgar. As he lived just a stone's thrown away from my house, I could witness his rudeness regularly. Therefore, I decided to have tell him the truth about his behavior.

Open Ended

who he/she is?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: When? + What it was?/What it happened?

A: On the last 2 years Sunday, when going shopping with his mother and him, I noticed his rudeness to his mom. As she didn't buy a toy for him, he threw a

and his blood boiled. Consequently, his action made his mom feel shy in front of the crowd and she started crying. What a stubborn child! Not having bear his behavior anymore, I had a discussion with him about his action and also encouraged to say sorry to his mom.

Open Ended

When? + What it was?/What it happened?

Multiple Choice

Q: How he reacted? + how it was solved?

A: At first, he got really defensive and also refused to apologize for his mistake. In addition, he also started listing all my .......... and in short, he didn't take it well and had a big argument with me. Having known that, I prepared a video about friendship and hoped he would understand me. Fortunately, he watched it and found the same point of view with me. He said sorry to his beloved mother and above all, he changed himself.

• shortcomings

• shortcomes

Open Ended

How he reacted? + how it was solved?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: How you felt? + Why you encouraged him?

A: Truth be

, I felt like a dog with two tails to see his improvement. As we have lived like brothers, I just helped him without any personal benefits. The only reason I could think of for my help is hoping him to become a better person. I know if I were in his place, he would also help me like I did.

Open Ended

How you felt? + Why you encouraged him?

Part 3

an argument

Collocation/vocabulary

- play a crucial part: important

- approach the problem: When you approach a task, problem, or situation in a particular way, you deal with it or think about it in that way

- reach a mutually beneficial compromise: get one in which each side grabs as much as it can from a finite pot of resources 

- end up: to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected

- nutrition regimen: A diet that is designed to give a good result for health

- inevitable: unavoidable

- overprotective parents: the parents who want to protect their children from harm, hurt and pain, unhappiness, bad experiences.

Collocation/vocabulary

- unfair shares of domestic responsibilities: unequal division of housework

- have a row: if two people have a row, they have a noisy argument

- humiliate: to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself

- losing valuable friendships: lose friends

- shift mindset: change opinion/ideas

- end a bitter argument: stop a harsh quarrel

- stand someone's ground: to refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in your beliefs in an argument

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you think argument is important?

A: Without a doubt, disagreements play a crucial part in conflict resolution that is vital to organisations’ development. They enable people to approach the problem, listen to others’ perspectives to find solutions and eventually reach a ............ beneficial compromise. However, I believe that not all arguments are positive or even necessary. Sometimes, people can't find agreements, which end up being a complete waste of time or even destroy their relationship.

• mutual

• mutually

Open Ended

Do you think argument is important?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: What do family members usually have arguments about?

A: There could be hundreds of reasons but I suppose the most common causes for disagreements between family members are

(nutrient) regimen and the division of household responsibilities. Children tend to disagree with their parents since they don't want to be prevented from eating unhealthy food, especially snacks. This type of quarrel is particularly inevitable in families with overprotective parents. Besides, unfair shares Besides, unfair shares of domestic responsibilities might also be the primary cause of frequent fights between children. They just want to spend time going outside and playing with their friends rather than doing housework.

Open Ended

What do family members usually have arguments about?

Multiple Choice

Q: Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?

A: That’s an interesting question. The way I see it, I am more likely to have a .......... with my family than with friends. This is mainly because I know I will be forgiven even if I provoke a heated, invalid argument at home. By contrast, when being around my buddies, I tend to be more gentle as I don't want to humiliate myself and risk losing my valuable friendships.

• row

• line

Open Ended

Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

A: What a tough question! I’d say that it depends. Though people might find it incredibly hard to shift their mindset, I believe they should if this is the right thing to do in order to end a bitter argument or there are no problems with their perspectives. If there are, however, no compelling reasons to do so, it’s totally fine to stand their .......... and fight till the end. In short, I would say that people should think of their idea and others' in order to the best results.

• ground

• land

• mud

Open Ended

Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

Part 3

important truth

Collocation/vocabulary

- earn respect: you’ve done or said something, which has resonated favourably with the person, who has, because of it, has come to respect you for it

- hurt the feelings: to offend someone, to make someone feel bad, to upset someone.

- saves relationship: to do something to keep relationship nice

- deleterious illness: dangerous sickness often in a subtle or unexpected way

- facial expressions: one or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face to express your feelings

- hold eye contact: keep the act of looking directly into one another's eyes during the conservation

Collocation/vocabulary

- have a steady speaking voice: to speak with steady tone

- follow the rules: to obey the rules or regulations

- boosts team members' spirit: when a group of people really feel invested in reaching a goal together and are there to support each other

- hollow: without significance (victory)

Fill in the Blanks

Q: Do you think we should tell the truth at all times? (No)/ Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree? (Yes)

A: Honestly speaking, the fact will earn your respect because it shows you care for others, but we cannot tell the truth all the time. Sometimes the truth may hurt the

(feel) and lie is also the best way if it saves relationship or earn happiness. For instance, when patients have cancer or deleterious illness, doctor not tell them the truth. Instead, they should inform patients' family members.

Open Ended

Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: How do you know when others are telling the truth?

A: I think we can tell if others are telling the truth from their facial expressions and their tone. When someone tells you a lengthy, complete and detailed story, they are likely telling the truth. Moreover, it is tough for a person to hold eye contact if he is telling. In addition to this, those who are telling the truth also tend to have a steady

(speak) voice. Liars tend to use negative outside forces as excuses while truth-tellers are less likely to do so.

Open Ended

How do you know when others are telling the truth?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: Do you think it is important to win the game or follow the rules?

A: Honestly, I think it is more essential to follow the rules. Victory is also necessary as it boosts team members' spirit and teaches us about the importance of teamwork, commitment to a task, cooperation. However, I think the victory would feel hollow if people do not follow the rules. It would not feel that the victory was deserved. So above all, although the outcome is important,

(follow) the rules is even more important.

Open Ended

Do you think it is important to win the game or follow the rules?

Part 3

encourage someone to do sth that he didn't want

Collocation/vocabulary

- stand with employees: be willing to help employees (employers/managers)

- take responsibilities: to blame yourself for something; to acknowledge a fault

- boost their employees' confidence: to make employees feel confident

- a pillar: A pillar is also someone or something that is an important part of a group, place, or activity

- secondary: less important than related things

- do sports: play sports

- get success: succeed

Collocation/vocabulary

- snub: to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important

- emotional intelligence: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically

- get dreams: realise wishes

- excel at: be good at

Fill in the Blanks

Q: How can leaders encourage their employees?

A: Frankly speaking, there are ample ways that managers can do to motivate their staff. On the one hand, when employees get some achievements, employers should recognize and distribute them perks and gifts in time. On the other hand, leaders should also stand with their employees even when they have done something wrong at their work. By taking responsibilities for their staff and together find solutions, they can boost their employees'

(confident).

Open Ended

How can leaders encourage their employees?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: When should parents encourage their children?

A: Parents are known as a pillar for their kids as in every stage of life, children need inspiration. From my point of view, parents should always help their children, especially when they are afraid of failing or trying out something new. Parents should tell them that success is secondary and trying is a much bigger achievement. For example, if youngsters want to do sports, parents should encourage them by giving them a chance to learn rather than forcing them to get

(succeed).

Open Ended

When should parents encourage their children?

Fill in the Blanks

Q: What kind of encouragement should parents give?

A: I think parents can encourage their children in many ways. If children are afraid of

(embarrass), parents can do the same thing in front of children first, instead of snubbing them badly. However, I think the biggest achievement is supporting children when trying something new and telling them that success does not matter as long as they try something.

Open Ended

What kind of encouragement should parents give?

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?

A: Definitely, yes! I think that people have different abilities to convince others. Actually, it depends on people's ........... If people can understand other people’s emotions, they can understand better, motivate and guide others to get their dreams. However, the heartless do not excel at this work as they do not care about other's feelings and thinking.

• emotion intelligence

• emotional inteligent

• emotional intelligence

• emotion intelligent

Open Ended

Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?

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