Study

1. Describe your education

2. What is your area of specialization?/ What is your major?
3. Why did you choose to study that major?
4. Do you like your major?
5. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
6. What was your favorite subject as a child?
7. What can you do to improve your learning efficiency?
8. Do you prefer study in the morning or in the evening?
9. What time do you like to study?
10. Why do people find it difficult to focus on studying?
11. Do you like to study alone or with your friends?
12. Are you looking forward to working?
13. Do you think your country has an effective education system?

1. Describe your education

I graduated from High School for the Gifted and headed to the International University because I think 2-year
studying at this university would prepare me well, especially my English before I finish another 2 years abroad at
the University of Nottingham.
- High School for the Gifted: trường phổ thông năng khiếu
- head to (phr): hướng đến
- prepare sb well before… (phr): có chuẩn bị tốt trước khi…

OR:
I graduated from High School for the Gifted and got into an International University because I think 2-year study at
this university would prepare me well, especially my critical thinking skills before I finish another 2 years abroad
at the University of Nottingham.
- critical thinking skill (n): kĩ năng tư duy phản biện

OR:
I’m on a 5-year study plan, so I’ll finish in 2 years. Next year, I’ll begin my internship at a clinic for substance
addicts. I really look forward to that hands-on experience. After my Bachelor’s, I plan to do a Master’s, perhaps
even a PhD.
- be on a 5-year study plan: học chương trình 5 năm
- internship (n) /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/: kì thực tập
- clinic (n) /ˈklɪnɪk/: bệnh xá
- substance addict (n) /ˈsʌbstəns ˈædɪkts/: con nghiện
- look forward to… (phr): mong đợi…
- hands-on (adj) /hændz ˈɒn/: thực tế
- Bachelor’s = Bachelor's degree (n) /ˈbætʃələz dɪɡriː/: bằng đại học
- Master’s = Master’s degree (n) /ˈmɑːstəz dɪɡriː/: bằng thạc sĩ
- PhD = Doctor of Philosophy: bằng tiến sĩ
2. What is your area of specialization?
I’m currently taking Plant Biotechnology. I’ve been committed to Biology since I was in high school and I think a
shift to a field where Biology and advanced technology are associated would be interesting and promising for my
future career.
- be committed to …(adj) /kəˈmɪtɪd/: chăm chỉ, tận tâm làm gì
- a shift to a field where… (phr) /ə ʃɪft tʊ ə fiːld weə/: một sự chuyển đổi sang lĩnh vực mà…
- associated (adj) /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/: liên quan
- promising (adj) /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/: đầy hứa hẹn

OR:
My major is Plant Biotechnology. I have been into Biology since I was in high school and I think a shift to a field
where Biology and advanced technology are associated would be interesting and promising for my future career.
- be into something (phr): thích, đam mê

3. Why did you choose to study that major?

There are many reasons for my choice. As I’ve already explained my long-term interest in Biology and plants,
another reason could be because of science itself, since I’ve found my personalities have changed in a positive
way, you know, like I’ve become more patient and skillful.
- long-term interest in… (phr) /lɒŋ tɜːm ˈɪntrəst/: niềm đam mê từ lâu về…
- patient (adj) /ˈpeɪʃənt/: kiên nhẫn
- skillful (adj) /ˈskɪlfl/: khéo léo

OR:
As I’ve always been fascinated by how the mind works, I felt that Psychology was the ideal field of study for
me. Furthermore, I believe I have wonderful interpersonal skills and can easily connect and empathize with
others, making me the perfect fit.
- be fascinated by… (phr): bị cuốn hút bởi…
- ideal field of study (adj) /aɪˈdɪəl fiːld əv ˈstʌdɪ/: ngành học lí tưởng
- interpersonal skill (n) /ɪntəˈpɜːsənl skɪl/: kỹ năng xã hội
- empathize (v) /ˈempəθaɪz/: cảm thông
- perfect fit (phr): sự phù hợp tuyệt đối

4. Do you like your major? (Why?/ Why not?)

To tell you the truth it was quite challenging for me at first, because the university’s requirements are especially
high and you know science itself highly demands skillful hands and curious mind. However, as time goes by, I
think I’m getting used to the insurmountable amount of pressure and actually enjoy my study.
- challenging (adj) /'ʧælɪnʤɪŋ/: khó khăn, đầy thử thách
- university’s requirement (n) /juːnɪˈvɜːsɪtɪz rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/: yêu cầu của trường đại học
- demand (v) /dɪˈmɑːnd/: yêu cầu
- curious mind (n) /ˈkjʊərɪəs maɪnd/: đầu óc ham học hỏi, tò mò
- go by (phrV): trôi qua
- get used to sth/ V-ing (phr) /get juːst tʊ/: quen với thứ gì
- insurmountable (adj) /ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəbl/: không thể vượt qua nổi

5. What kind of school did you go to as a child?

Well just like most of the pupils, I spent five years at the government's primary school. It took me only 10 minutes
to go to school and I had my parents take me to school every day. Classes start at 7 in the morning and end at 5 in
the evening.
 Practice 1-5
Ex 1: Hoàn thành từ/ cụm từ và nghĩa trong bảng dưới đây:
Từ/ cụm từ đục lỗ Nghĩa
1. H_gh S_ _ool for the G_ft_d
2. h_ _d t_ hướng đến
3. pr_p_re sb well before
4. cr_tic_l th_nking sk_ll
5. B_ch_lor’s bằng cử nhân
6. M_st_r’s
7. P_D bằng tiến sĩ

Ex 2: Sắp xếp lại câu và dịch

1. I’ll finish/ 5-year/ I’m on/ study plan/ a/ so/ in 2 years.
- Sắp xếp: ____________________________________________________________________________
- Dịch: ____________________________________________________________________________
2. my internship/ at a clinic/ substance addicts/ I’ll begin/ for.
- Sắp xếp: ____________________________________________________________________________
- Dịch: ____________________________________________________________________________
3. look forward to/ hands-on/ I/ that/ experience/ really.
- Sắp xếp: ____________________________________________________________________________
- Dịch: ____________________________________________________________________________

Ex 3: Điền chữ cái vào đoạn văn sau:

I’m c_rr_ntly t_king Plant Biotechnology. I’ve been c_mm_tted to Biology s_nce I was in h_gh school and I think
a sh_ft to a fi_ld where Biology and adv_nced technol_gy are ass_ciated would be int_resting and prom_sing for
my f_ture car_ _r.

Ex 4: Điền nghĩa và sắp xếp lại những chữ cái của từ/ cụm từ
Từ/ cụm từ bị đảo lộn Từ/ cụm từ đúng Nghĩa
1. nglo rtem steretin
2. llkisluf khéo léo
3. tientpa
4. cisfanated hứng thú
5. thizepaem
6. aldei eldfi of dystu ngành học lí tưởng

Ex 5: Điền True (T) hoặc False (F)

Câu hỏi T/F
1. “The homework is challenging” means the homework is easy to do.
2. If you are curious, you have a strong desire to know about something.
3. “as time go by” and “as time passes” share the same meaning.
4. The sentence “I’m getting used to speaking Chinese.” has 1 mistake.
5. insurmountable is pronounced /ɪnsəˈmaʊntəbl/
6. What was your favourite subject as a child?
To tell you the truth, I was quite good at Literature back then. Thus, I always tried my best to get high scores and
impressed my teacher.
- impress (v) /ˈɪmpres/: gây ấn tượng
- back then = at that time (phr) /bæk ðen/: vào lúc đó (nói về 1 mốc thời gian trong quá khứ đã được đề cập trước
đấy)
e.g: Back then, films were good. = At that time, films were good.
- back in the days = at a particular time in the past: vào 1 mốc thời gian nào đó trong quá khứ được đề cập sau đấy
e.g: I was a fan back in the days when the band wasn't yet famous.
- back in the day = in the past: hồi trước, trong quá khứ (nói chung chung về một khoảng thời gian trong quá khứ)
e.g: Back in the day, films were good. = In the past, films were good.

OR:
To tell you the truth, I was quite good at Literature back then. Besides, my Literature teacher was really dedicated
and caring, thus I always tried my best to get high score and impressed my teacher.
- dedicated (adj) /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/: tận tụy
- caring (adj) /ˈkeərɪŋ/: quan tâm

OR:
I’ve always loved Art because it helps me relax myself, I’m quite good at it. After all the strenuous hours of
studying in other classes, it was always a relief for me to come to my canvas. I feel that Art is an incredible
outlet for me.
- strenuous (adj) /ˈstrenjʊəs/: căng thẳng, vất vả
- a relief for sb (phr) /ə rɪˈliːf fə/: sự khuây khỏa cho ai
- canvas (n) /ˈkænvəs/: vải bạt để vẽ
- incredible (adj) /ɪnˈkredəbl/: tuyệt vời
- outlet (n) /ˈaʊtlet/: phương tiện thư giãn, bộc lộ cảm xúc

7. What can you do to improve your learning efficiency?

Hmm, I would say that meditation and physical exercise can certainly be of help. I believe that meditation can
help you to become more aware of yourself and find your center of concentration. Furthermore, exercise releases
tension and brings you back to focus. When I feel overwhelmed with my studies, I often take a break to go to
the gym then afterwards I feel more productive.
- meditation (n) /medɪˈteɪʃən/: thiền
- be of help (phr) /biː əv help/: có ích, có thể giúp đỡ
- concentration (n) /kɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/: sự tập trung
- release tension (phr) /rɪˈliːs ˈtenʃən/: giải tỏa căng thẳng
- bring sb back to focus (phr) /brɪŋ (sb) bæk tə ˈfəʊkəs/: giúp ai đó tập trung trở lại
- overwhelmed (adj) /əʊvəˈwelmd/: quá tải
- take a break (phr) /teɪk ə breɪk/: nghỉ ngơi, giải lao
- productive (adj) /prəˈdʌktɪv/: hiệu quả, năng suất
8. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
Definitely the evening. When I have an exam the next morning, I feel that the information stays with me much
more clearly when I cram the evening before. When I try to study in the morning, I often feel rushed or cannot
stay focused, as I know all my daily tasks are awaiting me.
- cram (v) /kræm/: học nhồi nhét
- rushed (adj) /rʌʃt/: vội vàng, cấp cập

9. What time do you like to study?

Around dinnertime after I've finished all my tasks for the day; I feel most at ease at this time. When I study right
before bed, I tend to even dream of that information, helping me to clearly remember all the details for my exams.
- at ease (phr) /ət iːz/: thoải mái, không có áp lực

Practice 6-9
Ex 1: Điền từ trong ngoặc vào định nghĩa cho trước
impress dedicated back then relief strenuous caring

1. an expression you can use in order to refer to a specific period of time in the past: ______________
2. to cause someone to feel admiration or respect: ______________
3. working hard at something because it is very important to you: ______________
4. kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people: ______________
5. needing great effort and energy: ______________
6. the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen: _______________

Ex 2: Tách dòng chữ sau ra thành những từ và cụm từ có nghĩa như ví dụ (cần tìm 10 từ còn lại)
oqiruoafi|meditation|
yutsnafsbeofhelpauicncramsnskfconcentrationiqorrjalreleasetensionnvahnzcbvbringyoubacktofocusahirushedxxhq
krsoverwhelmedpqpateaseozkaftakeabreakuqriroproductiveoqprfa.
10. Why do people find it difficult to focus on studying?
Well, for one, studying isn't something enjoyable for many people, so it’s hard to concentrate on something you
dislike. Furthermore, it’s difficult with all of the distractions of today- such as texting, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Lastly, some people become preoccupied with other tasks they need to do, such as cleaning or cooking.
- concentrate on… (phr) /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn/: tập trung vào…
- distraction (n) /dɪsˈtrækʃən/: sự mất tập trung
- preoccupied (adj) /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪd/: bận rộn, lo lắng nhiều việc

11. Do you like to study alone or with your friends?

Both can be nice. But, I tend to be more efficient when I study alone. Sometimes when I study with friends, we get
off topic and don’t get much done. However, it is effective to quiz each other. So all in all, there are benefits to
both.
- efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃənt/: có hiệu quả
- get off topic (phr) /get ɒf ˈtɒpɪk/: lạc đề
- don’t get much done (phr) /dəʊnt get mʌʧ dʌn/: không làm được nhiều việc
- quiz (v) /kwɪz/: đố

12. Are you looking forward to working?

To be honest, working is actually my plan B just in case I need to make ends meet. In the future, I think my
higher degree is my priority.
- plan B (n): kế hoạch dự phòng
- make ends meet (phr) /meɪk endz miːt/: kiếm sống

OR:
Absolutely! I cannot wait to put into effect what I’ve been learning for years now. I’m eager to help people with
the psychological struggles that they face. I believe I can make a difference to the world.
- put into effect (phr) /pʊt ˈɪntuː ɪˈfekt/: thực hành
- be eager to… (phr) /ˈiːgə tʊ/: háo hức để…
- psychological struggle (phr) /saɪkəˈlɒʤɪkəl ˈstrʌgl/: bất ổn, vật lộn về tâm lý

13. Do you think your country has an effective education system?

To an extent yes, but I also think it can be too theoretical at times. I think they need to teach us how to use the
information we learn more rather than just have us memorize for the exam. All in all, I cannot complain too much
though.
- theoretical (adj) /θɪəˈretɪkəl/: mang tính lý thuyết
- memorize (v) /ˈmeməraɪz/: ghi nhớ
 Practice 10-13
Ex 1: Nối 1-5 với a-e
1. What does “distraction” means? a. It’s “efficient”
2. How do you pronounce “preoccupied”? b. It’s “on topic”
3. What’s the opposite of “off topic”? c. Yes, it is.
4. How do you say “Có hiệu quả” in English? d. /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪd/
5. The sentence “I failed to concentrate on my job e. a thing that takes your attention away from what you
because I was worried about my son.” is correct. are doing or thinking about

Ex 2: Hoàn thành đoạn văn sau

To be h_nest, working is act_ally my pl_n B just in case I need to m_ke ends m_ _t. In the future, I think my
higher degree is my pri_rity.

Absolutely! I cannot wait to p_t into eff_ct what I’ve been l_ _rning for years now. I’m e_ger to help people with
the p_ychological str_ggles that they face. I bel_eve I can make a d_fference to the world.

To an extent yes, but I also think it can be too th_oretical at times. I think they need to teach us how to use the
inf_rm_tion we learn more rather than just have us m_morize for the exam. All in all, I cannot c_mplain too much
though.