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1. How different is the way teenagers entertain themselves nowadays compared to the past?
The way teenagers entertain themselves nowadays has significantly evolved compared to the past. In the past, teenagers hung out with friends outdoors and immersed in nature. Today's teenagers have access to a wide array of digital entertainment options, such as video games, social media, streaming services, and online content platforms.
2. What do you think might be the biggest difference?
I think the biggest difference is teenagers nowadays prefer to stay indoors and entertain themselves with digital devices.
2. Read the dialogue between Phong and his mother, and respond to the questions.
1. Where did teenagers in the past use to play?
Đáp án: They used to use nature as their playground.
Từ khoá: where, teenagers, use to, play
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 5 có thông tin: “We used nature as our playground.”
Giải thích: Mẹ kể rằng họ từng lấy thiên nhiên làm sân chơi.
2. How did they communicate with each other?
Đáp án: They met and talked face-to-face.
Từ khoá: how, communicate.
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 7, 9 có thông tin: “We also spent a lot of time with each other, playing and talking face to face, not on a screen like today.”
Giải thích: Mẹ cho biết họ từng chơi và nói chuyện trực tiếp với nhau. Vì vậy, đây là cách thức mà họ giao tiếp.
3. What was the advantage of this lifestyle?
Đáp án: It kept them healthy and in shape.
Từ khoá: what, advantage, lifestyle.
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 10 có thông tin: “And this lifestyle kept us healthy and in shape.”
Giải thích: Lợi ích mà lối sống này mang lại là giúp họ khoẻ mạnh và cân đối.
4. Where did they mostly eat?
Đáp án: They ate at home mostly.
Từ khoá: where, mostly, eat.
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 15 có thông tin: “No, we mostly ate at home.”
Giải thích: Mẹ cho biết họ chủ yếu ăn ở nhà.
5. What did Phong's mother say about reading?
Đáp án: She said unlike watching television, you had to use your imagination.
Từ khoá: what, Phong's mother, say, reading.
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 20, 21 có thông tin: “Unlike watching television, you had to use your imagination when you read.”
Giải thích: Về việc đọc sách, mẹ Phong cho biết người đọc phải sử dụng trí tưởng tượng.
6. Did teenagers in the past publicise their emotions?
Đáp án: No, they didn't. They used to keep a diary.
Từ khoá: teenagers, publicise, emotions.
Vị trí thông tin: Dòng thứ 22 có thông tin: “I used to keep a diary.”
Giải thích: Ở thời mẹ Phong, họ thường ghi lại mọi thứ trong nhật ký thay vì công khai trên mạng xã hội.
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3. Engage in group discussion: What are your thoughts on teenagers' pastimes mentioned in 2?
1. doing physical activities in the fresh air: I love it. I wish I could play with my friend outdoors.
2. using nature as your playground: I think it's interesting and beneficial to our health.
3. meeting and talking face to face: I think it’s a good idea.
4. reading: I love reading. Reading is good for our imagination.
5. kept a diary: It’s not popular today. I prefer to keep my diary on my mobile phone.
4. Collaborate in groups. What are your opinions regarding these traditional habits practiced by Vietnamese children for a long time? Would you like to preserve them? Why or why not?
1. Hand-written homework: I believe hand-written homework encourages better handwriting and allows me to retain information better. However, typing on a computer might be more efficient, especially when it comes to longer assignments. To be honest, I would like to preserve hand-written homework to some extent as it feels more personal and allows me to express my creativity.
2. Playing traditional games like hide and seek, elastic-band jumping, skipping and catching the chickens: I absolutely love playing traditional games! These games promote physical activity and social interaction, which I believe is essential in this digital age. I would definitely like to preserve and continue playing these games to keep our cultural heritage alive.
3. Placing one's hands together and bowing when greeting elders: Demonstrating respect for elders through a bow signifies politeness and reverence. I believe this custom is crucial to uphold as it mirrors our values and instills in us a sense of respect towards our elders and authority figures. Thus, preserving this gesture contributes to the preservation of Vietnamese culture and fosters a sense of community.
4. Following parents'/teachers' instructions without defiance: While it's important to honor our parents and teachers, I advocate for open dialogue and discourse. It's imperative for parents and teachers to empathize with our viewpoints and emotions. Therefore, while I recognize the significance of obedience, I also stress the importance of expressing our thoughts and feelings respectfully and appropriately.
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Tác giả: Hà Bích Ngọc
