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1. The Architect Student's Interview Experience
An architecture student goes for a viva. The teacher asks all the easy questions, but he still can't answer. Anyway, the teacher asks the final question:- According to you, how many light bulbs are there in this room?The student lifts his head and counts, not missing any:- Ma'am, there are 4 bulbs!The teacher shakes her head, takes out a light bulb from her bag, and says:- You miscounted, let's meet again on the retest day!On the retest day, no improvement, the architecture student still falters in front of all the questions. The teacher reluctantly repeats the same question:- According to you, how many light bulbs are there in this room?This time, the guy confidently answers:- Ma'am, there are 5 light bulbs!The teacher shakes her head again:- You counted wrong, today I didn't bring any, so there are only 4!The student responds immediately:- But I brought one! (pulls out a light bulb from his pocket). - Teacher: !!!!
2. Studying in the Age of Facebook
Two students chatting with each other.- Have you done your homework, Tí?- Yes, I've completed it and posted it on Facebook.- I've even tagged you, Teacher. Please check it out, and remember to like and comment.- Great! I've just posted your grades on Facebook too, and I've tagged your mom. Remind her to check, like, and comment for me.- !?
3. The Secret to Learning Math
On the way home from school, Tý tells Tũn:- Do you want a 'secret' to remember math for a long time?- How? Tell me.- It's easy! Just 'collect' diligently.- Collect how?- Find real objects, for example: for circles, find: oranges, grapes, pomelos, apples... and for squares, rectangles, find: mooncakes, rubber candies... Keep those things with you all the time, and you'll remember for a long time.- Oh! That's clever! What about staying disciplined? Should I rely on my parents' 'cloud whip' and the teacher's 'ruler' for that, right?- !?!
4. Stupidity
Tiến: Hey, Mai. What's the Vietnamese translation for 'Stupid'?Mai: NGU!Tiến: Oh, really. Why are you calling me stupid?Mai: I didn't say you're stupid!Tiến: Just now, you said I'm stupid!Mai: No, I meant the meaning of the word 'stupid' is 'ngu.'Tiến (turning towards Mai): Stupid !!!Mai: Why are you calling me stupid?Tiến: I'm not! I'm just practicing pronunciation! Stupid, stupid, stupid…Mai (fuming)
5. The Nature of Gold
During the chemistry practical class, the teacher discusses the properties of gold.- In addition to the easily observable characteristics of gold, such as its shiny appearance, good thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity. Can anyone tell me about any other chemical properties of gold?Seeing Tũn nodding, the teacher calls him to the board and asks:- Tũn, can you tell me any other properties of gold?- Well, gold also has the property of evaporating easily, sir.- Are you sure?- Yes, sir. If you don't believe it, you can try placing a piece of gold outside on the street.- !?!
6. Directorial Demeanor
The teacher assigns a composition topic: - What do you think it's like to be a director?All students start writing diligently, except for one who sits with crossed arms, looking calm.- The teacher asks: Why aren't you working on your essay?- The student replies: Well, I'm waiting for my personal secretary to arrive.
