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Duong was a hardworking twenty-five-year-old man. He could finish a single heavy task in less than a day. His boss and colleagues were proud of him. One busy day, Duong went to work to earn money like the old days. He was full of energy as usual, ready to clear his table with a pile of tasks on top. While taking the elevator, the power got lost. He was stuck at the elevator from the 11th floor of the building. He was all alone in the elevator as he came to the company earlier than everyone, except from the security guard. He was there for more than an hour, yet no one was around. The guard was at the sliding door standing and checking everyone who entered the premises.

What do we call Duong's situation?

• Bad Luck

• Accident

• Fate

• Destiny

Duong was a hardworking twenty-five-year-old man. He could finish a single heavy task in less than a day. His boss and colleagues were proud of him. One busy day, Duong went to work to earn money like the old days. He was full of energy as usual, ready to clear his table with a pile of tasks on top. While taking the elevator, the power got lost. He was stuck at the elevator from the 11th floor of the building. He was all alone in the elevator as he came to the company earlier than everyone, except from the security guard. He was there for more than an hour, yet no one was around. The guard was at the sliding door standing and checking everyone who entered the premises.

What are things that could have happened in the elevator while Duong was stuck? List down your answers.

Duong was a hardworking twenty-five-year-old man. He could finish a single heavy task in less than a day. His boss and colleagues were proud of him. One busy day, Duong went to work to earn money like the old days. He was full of energy as usual, ready to clear his table with a pile of tasks on top. While taking the elevator, the power got lost. He was stuck at the elevator from the 11th floor of the building. He was all alone in the elevator as he came to the company earlier than everyone, except from the security guard. He was there for more than an hour, yet no one was around. The guard was at the sliding door standing and checking everyone who entered the premises.

What kind of behavior does Duong need to have in a situation like this?

• Composed

• Violent

• Optimistic

• Empathetic

Duong was a hardworking twenty-five-year-old man. He could finish a single heavy task in less than a day. His boss and colleagues were proud of him. One busy day, Duong went to work to earn money like the old days. He was full of energy as usual, ready to clear his table with a pile of tasks on top. While taking the elevator, the power got lost. He was stuck at the elevator from the 11th floor of the building. He was all alone in the elevator as he came to the company earlier than everyone, except from the security guard. He was there for more than an hour, yet no one was around. The guard was at the sliding door standing and checking everyone who entered the premises.

If you get stuck in the elevator with Duong, what piece of advice will you give him?

• I will tell him to shout until someone hears him.

• I will tell him to calm down. Use his phone to call the hospital.

• I will tell him to remain calm while waiting for help.

• I will tell him to ask for compensation for the trauma he gets.

Duong was a hardworking twenty-five-year-old man. He could finish a single heavy task in less than a day. His boss and colleagues were proud of him. One busy day, Duong went to work to earn money like the old days. He was full of energy as usual, ready to clear his table with a pile of tasks on top. While taking the elevator, the power got lost. He was stuck at the elevator from the 11th floor of the building. He was all alone in the elevator as he came to the company earlier than everyone, except from the security guard. He was there for more than an hour, yet no one was around. The guard was at the sliding door standing and checking everyone who entered the premises.

After knowing Duong's situation, how will you let others know about the situation?

• Post a status on Facebook so that other people will be aware.

• Sue the company because they don't check their elevators.

• Cooperate with the company to let the workers use the stairs as a form of exercise.

• Spread awareness about the things they can do if a situation like this happens.

Everyone has a dream, and Anh believes that he should fight for every dream he has. He is optimistic, positive in every situation. Despite living alone at an early age after his parents left him on the street when he was eight years old, he continues to live like the others. He doesn't think that he is at the disadvantage, but he thinks otherwise. He learns how to survive in this cruel world every single day. After all the sacrifices he made from being a cashier in a fast food chain to burning candles at night to finish his duties as a student, he finished college with a major in Advertising. He works now as a manager in a well-known advertising company. He is currently working on a project where he needs to advertise their products with a concept of family.

How will you describe Anh's situation?

• Pathetic

• Inspiring

• Ordinary

• Terrible

Everyone has a dream, and Anh believes that he should fight for every dream he has. He is optimistic, positive in every situation. Despite living alone at an early age after his parents left him on the street when he was eight years old, he continues to live like the others. He doesn't think that he is at the disadvantage, but he thinks otherwise. He learns how to survive in this cruel world every single day. After all the sacrifices he made from being a cashier in a fast food chain to burning candles at night to finish his duties as a student, he finished college with a major in Advertising. He works now as a manager in a well-known advertising company. He is currently working on a project where he needs to advertise their products with a concept of family.

What will you do if you are in Anh's shoes where you need to advertise a product with a concept of family?

Everyone has a dream, and Anh believes that he should fight for every dream he has. He is optimistic, positive in every situation. Despite living alone at an early age after his parents left him on the street when he was eight years old, he continues to live like the others. He doesn't think that he is at the disadvantage, but he thinks otherwise. He learns how to survive in this cruel world every single day. After all the sacrifices he made from being a cashier in a fast-food restaurant to burning candles at night to finish his duties as a student, he finished college with a major in Advertising. He works now as a manager in a well-known advertising company. He is currently working on a project where he needs to advertise their products with a concept of family.

Do you think his childhood is worse? Explain your answer in two sentences.

What preventions can students like you do to avoid accidents at home?

How would you describe yourself in terms of behavior?