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1. Vocabulary related to Finding and Losing things
| Từ vựng | Nghĩa | Ví dụ minh họa |
| A memory like a sieve | trí nhớ thức tế kém | I can’t believe I forgot to bring the sandwiches! I’ve got a memory like a sieve |
| A memory comes flooding back | ký ức đột nhiên ùa về | When Betty found her old teddy bear, memories of her childhood came flooding back. |
| On edge | hồi hộp, lo lắng | Christine felt on edge as she waited to see her dentist. |
| Have a lump in one’s throat | cảm giác nghẹn ngào, muốn khóc | Yannis had a lump in his throat when he said goodbye to his son. |
| A white lie | lời nói dối tránh làm tổn thương cảm xúc của người khác | I thought Bella’s hat was ridiculous, but I told her a white lie and said I loved it. |
| Down in the dumps | buồn chán | Joseph has been down in the dumps since his girlfriend left him. |
| Tell someone the truth | hoàn toàn trung thực, nói thật | I’m scared of dogs. In fact, I’m terrified of them, to tell the truth. |
| The salt of the earth | người tốt bụng, trung thực và khiêm tốn | Hassan is the salt of the earth. I saw him help an old lady cross the road. |
| Rightful owner | chính chủ | Don’t forget that I am the rightful owner of this house. |
| Calm oneself down | bình tĩnh lại | She sat down and took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. |
| Vividly | một cách chi tiết | Research suggested that people can vividly recall events that never happened. |
| Pricey | đắt đỏ | The homes we looked at were either too pricey or not worth the work it would take to fix them up. |
| Horrible | kinh khủng | There was a horrible smell outside the factory. |
2. Questions and answers for Finding and Losing things
2.1. How frequently do you misplace items?
Honestly, I’m the kind of person who have a memory like a sieve, so I often lost a lot of things when I was young. But now, I always pay more attention to what I am doing and do it slowly and carefully in order to remember everything deeper. So, now, I can proudly say that I do not lose things very often as I used to.
2.2. Who can assist you in locating lost belongings?
That would be me. Ya know, when I realised that I had lost something, I was on edge and had a lump in my throat. At that time, I tried to calm myself down and tried to remember everything vividly and correctly. Through that, my memories came flooding back and I can help myself find the lost items.
2.3. Have you ever lost something significant before?
I think the most crucial item that I used to lost was my wallet. About 5 years ago when my family and I going to a shopping mall, I lost my wallet, at that time, I was down in the dumps. However, I tried to tell a white lie to my parents in order not to make them upset. Only when I found my wallet in a restroom, I told my parent the truth.
2.4. Have you ever discovered anything valuable before?
Honestly no. But I think that as the salt of the earth when I find something pricey, I will return it to the rightful owner. Because I’ve already lost many pricey things before, so I can understand the feelings of losing things. Those are horrible and uncomfortable feelings and I really don’t want other people to experience them like me.
2.5. What steps would you take if you lost your phone?
Initially, I would stay calm, as maintaining composure is crucial. Acting hastily can lead to mistakes. Next, I would contact my bank to block all internet banking services on my phone to prevent any financial losses. Lastly, I would use the 'find my phone' application to track its location and contact the police if necessary.
2.6. What types of lost items have you found in public places?
Certainly, in public places, I have encountered various lost items over time, such as wallets, mobile phones, keys, umbrellas, and even valuable items like jewelry such as rings or earrings.
Moreover, I have come across misplaced bags, books, and occasionally important documents such as IDs or cards. When encountering these lost items, I often make efforts to locate their rightful owners or hand them over to the appropriate authorities to ensure they are returned to the individuals who lost them.
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