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inh Gia H ng 1 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.

I.Define everything in English using a special list of 2000 wordsFor example:

Flexible: 1) that can bend or be bent easily.2) that can change or be changed to be suitable for new needs, changed

conditions etc.

Bend: 1) to force into a curve, angle, or sloping position, away from a straight orupright position.

Curve: 1) a line of which no part is straight and which contains no angles.

Angle: 1) the space between two lines or surfaces that meet or cross each other,measured in degrees that represent the amount of a circle that can fit intothat space.

and go on this way until you use up 2000 words to say nearly anything in English!II. Learn key concepts in English using a special list of 1052 words

For example:

comfort/make sb feel better:

Comfort: to comfort someone, for example by talking to them or putting your arms around them.

Console: to comfort someone when they feel unhappy or disappointed, especially by sayingsomething that makes them realize the situation is not so bad.

Reassure: to make someone feel less worried or frightened about a situation, for example bybeing friendly to them or by telling them there is nothing to worry about.

Soothe: to make someone feel more calm and relaxed when they are upset, anxious, or nervous.II. Learn a word in its entire collocations .

For example:

Love (n): - adjectives + love: deep, great, overwhelming, passionate/genuine, pure, real, true/unconditional/abiding (khng thay i), eternal, undying/hopeless,unrequited (khng c n p)/thwarted (b ngn

tr )/mutual/free/first/parental, sisterly/courtly (ki u hi p s Trung c ), platonic (l t ng thu n khi t), romantic, erotic (tnh i, tnh d c), physical, sexual/heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian/redemptive (dng c u vn)/divine (th n thnh, thing ling), human.

- verbs + love: feel, have/search for, seek/find/express, show/declare, profess (byt )/promise/return/share/give sb, send (sb)/be in, fall in, fall out of(b )/make.

- love + noun: affair/life/letter/scene, song, story.- prepositions: for/out of ~, in~, ~between, ~for, ~of.- phrases: an act of love, deeply/madly/passionately in love, desperately/

hopelessly in love, head over heels in love, love at first sight, thelove of sbs life.

Ancestor noun [C]a person, plant, animal or object that is related toone existing at a later point in time

There were portraits of his ancestors on the wallsof the room.


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inh Gia H ng 2 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.Studies suggest that life originated only once,from a single ancestor.Ancestry: a persons ancestors considered as agroup or as a continuous line

A woman of noble ancestry.Gypsy, gipsy romany noun [C]a member of a race found in parts of Europe andAmerica who travel from place to place incaravans.Energy (STRENGTH) noun [U]the power and ability to be physically andmentally activeSince I started eating more healthily, I've felt sofull of energyPerformance nounThe performance of a person or machine is howwell they do a piece of work or activity.Passion (FEELING) nouna very powerful feeling, for example of sexualattraction, love, hate, anger or other emotion(figurative)Rachel seems to be married to (= veryinvolved with) her new job at the moment, so wehardly ever see her.Flamenco noun [C or U] plural flamencosa type of Spanish dance music, or the danceperformed to this musicBallet noun(a theatrical work with) a type of dancing wherecarefully organized movements tell a story orexpress an ideaHenry had never been to a ballet before. [C]Troupe noun [C + singular or plural verb]a group of performers such as singers or dancerswho work and travel togetherCousin first cousin noun [C]a child of a person's aunt or uncle, or, moregenerally, a distant relative, or a member of agroup of people with similar origins

Hairdresser noun [C]a person who cuts people's hair and puts it into astyle, usually working in a special shop, called ahairdresser's or a hair salonStamp (FOOT) US also stomp verb

to put (a foot) down on the ground hard andquickly usually making a loud noise, often to showangerShrug verb -gg-

to raise (your shoulders) and then lower them inorder to express a lack of knowledge, certainty,interest or care"Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" repliedmy brother, shrugging his shoulders. [T]"I feel sorry for homeless people, but what can Ido to help them?" said Chris, shrugging. [I]Dominating adjective often disapprovingShe has very strong opinions and tends to be quitedominating (= having or trying to have controlover people, situations, etc.)Impulsive adjectiveSomeone who is impulsive does things suddenlywithout any planning and without considering thepossible effects of what is done.Don't be so impulsive - think before you act.Unsociable adjectivenot enjoying social activity, not fond of being withpeoplePurple adjective, noun(of) a dark reddish blue colourViolet (COLOUR) adjective, noun [C or U](having) a bluish purple colour

Chocolate nouna usually brown food made from cacao seeds andusually sugar, eaten on its own or used in otherfood such as cakes, or a small sweet made fromthisCacao noun [U](the seeds of) a tropical tree from which chocolateand cocoa are madeCocoa noun [U]a dark brown powder made from the crushedbeans of the tropical cacao tree, used to makechocolate and give the taste of chocolate to foodand drink


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Modern dance is a style of dance usually

performed in a theatre, which is very expressiveand does not have many rules for the dancer'smovements.Related wordsModern jazz is a type of jazz music which beganin the 1940s and is of an advanced level musically.

Tap (dancing)a type of dance in which the rhythm is marked bythe noise of the dancer's shoes on the floor. Specialshoes are worn which have pieces of metal fixedunder them.I did tap classes as well as ballet.

Salsa nounA type of popular music based on Latin Americandance music. Singers and musicians often dance atthe same time as they are singing and playing.

Ballroom dancing is a type of dancing where aman and a woman dance together using steps andmovements to special music, such as the waltz ortango.

Waltz (DANCE) /noun [C]a formal dance in which two people holding eachother move around a large room, turning as theygo and repeating a movement of three steps, or apiece of music with three beats in a bar written forthis style of dancing

Jive (DANCE) noun [U]a fast dance which was very popular with youngpeople in the 1940s and 1950sMy father taught me how to do the jive.

Marathon noun [C]a running race of slightly over 26 miles (42.195kilometres)the London/New York marathonShe did/ran her first marathon in just under threehours.Related words

A marathon is also an activity which takes a long

time and makes you very tired.The election broadcast, a nine-hour marathon,lasts until seven o'clock in the morning.

Calorie (FOOD noun [C]a unit of energy which is used as a measurementfor the amount of energy which food providesThere are about fifty calories in an apple.

Obsessed, obsessive adjectiveunable to stop thinking about something; toointerested in or very worried about somethingThe government seems obsessed by the need forsecrecy.Why are people so obsessed with money?They're both obsessed with the fear of gettingAIDS.

Session (ACTIVITY) noun [C]a period of time or meeting arranged for aparticular activity

Workout nounA period of physical exercise, e.g. when trainingfor a sport

Gymnasium gym noun [C]a large room with weights for lifting, horizontalbars and other equipment for exercising the bodyand increasing strength

Massage verb, noun [T]to rub, press or hit (someone's body) with regularrepeated movements, esp. in order to relax them orto reduce stiffness or pain in their joints ormusclesI've got a dreadful ache in my neck. Would youmind massaging it for me?She gave me a wonderfully relaxing massage. [C]

(trademark) Ajet ski is a small vehicle on whichone or two people can ride on the water and whichis moved forward by a fast stream of water beingpushed out behind it.


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Laze verbto rest lazily

We spent the morning just lazing (in bed). [I]

HOW TO LEARN SPEAKING

1. Learn pronunciation (h c pht m)

2. Learn spoken sentence patterns (h c ni theo m u cu)

3. Learn written and SPOKENgrammar (h c ng php vn vi t v L I NI )

4. Learn language functions (h c ch c nng l i ni (c trn 140 ch c nng))

5. Learn how to combine 2000 defining words and 1052 key concepts (h c cch k t h p 2000 t v

1052 khi ni m c b n trong l i ni) 6. Read tapescripts in English course books to find how people communicate in the spoken form and

identify spoken patterns and examples of spoken grammar ( c b n vn c a ph n nghe trong cc gio trnh ti ng Anh xem cch di n t l i ni c a ng i giao ti p v xc nh nh ng d ng th c l i ni v v d c a ng php l i ni)

7. Learn skills in English: presentation skills, negotiation skills, skills in meeting, telephoning andsocializing (h c cc k nng ni ti ng Anh: k nng thuy t trnh, th ng l ng, h i h p, i n tho i v x giao)

8. Learn the native speakers cultural way of speaking, including the universally cultural ways of thepeople in the English-speaking countries and particularly cultural ways of each native speakers(h c cch di n t mang tnh vn ha c a ng i b n ng bao g m nh ng y u t vn ha khi qut c a ng i dn cc n c ni ti ng Anh v nh ng l i ni mang d u n vn ha c a t ng c nhn b n ng )

9. Develop a positive attitude to learning spoken English and show essential qualities for developingspeaking skills (pht tri n thi tch c c trong vi c h c ti ng Anh kh u ng v pht tri n nh ng ph m ch t c b n trong vi c h c cc k nng ti ng Anh)

VOCABULARY

Planet nounA large body in space that moves round a star,especially round the sunIs there life on other planets?Feature noun [C]an esp. typical quality or important partHigh stress levels are a feature of life (= a part ofthe situation that is not avoidable) for businessexecutives.Features plural nounYour features are the parts of your face.

He has wonderful strong features.

She has very regular (= even and attractive) features.Blonde esp. female, esp. male blond noun [C],adjective(a person) with pale yellow or golden hairRelated words(saying) 'Blondes have more fun' means that awoman with lightly coloured hair is oftenconsidered more attractive than other women andso has the admiring attention of more men.Diamond noun


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inh Gia H ng 5 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.an extremely hard, valuable stone which is used injewellery, and in industry for cutting hard things,or a shape with four straight sides of equal lengthbut with two opposite angles which are wide and

two which are narrowHer ring was set with a large diamond. [C]Curl nounA small hanging mass of hair in a curving shape.Curl verbTo twist into or form a curl or curlsCurlyHaving curls or tending to curlTop nounA garment worn on the upper part of the bodySuit nounA set of clothes made of the same material, usuallyincluding a short coat (jacket) with trousers or askirtBelt (CLOTHING) noun [C]a strip of leather or material worn around the waistto support clothes or for decorationShe fastened her belt tightly around her waist.He had eaten so much that he had to undo his belta couple of notches.Boot (SHOE) noun [C]a type of shoe that covers the whole foot and thelower part of the leg

Jeans (P)Trousers made of DENIM (a strong, usually blue,cotton cloth), worn informally by men, women,and children, and thought very fashionable amongyoung people.Sock (CLOTHES) noun [C] plural socks or USalso soxa piece of clothing made from soft material whichcovers your bare foot and lower part of the legPullover , US usually sweater, ANZ usuallyjumper noun [C]a piece of clothing which is made of a warmmaterial such as wool, has long sleeves, and isworn over the top part of the body and put on bypulling it over your headTights UK , US and ANZ pantyhose plural nouna piece of clothing made of thin stretchy materialwhich covers the legs and lower part of the bodybelow the waist, and which is worn by women and girlsTights are often made of nylon.She bought a new pair of tights.

Related wordsIn the US and Australia, tights are the same typeof clothing made from thicker material and wornby dancers and people doing physical exercises for

health.Trainer UK , UK also training shoe, US runningshoe noun [C]a shoe made specially for doing sport, that givesextra support to the footT-shirt , tee shirta simple piece of clothing which covers the toppart of the body and which has no collar andusually short sleevesI have to wear smart clothes for work all week, soat the weekend I like to wear comfortable thingslike jeans and a T-shirt.Dress (PIECE OF CLOTHING) noun [C]a piece of clothing for a woman which covers thetop half of the body and some or all of the legsA scene can also be an event in real life whichseems like something in a play or film.When we reached the top of the mountain a sceneof unparalleled beauty lay before us.Miss (NOT DO) verb [T]to fail to do or experience (something that is oftenplanned or expected)I missed the start of the exam because my bus was late.

Silly (FOOLISH) adjective -ier, -iestshowing a lack of thought or judgment; foolishWebsite , site noun [C]a set of pages of information on the Internet abouta particular subject, which have been published bythe same person or organization, and often containcolour pictures, video and soundthe internet the large system of many connectedcomputers around the world which people use tocommunicate with each otherFilofax trademark , personal organizer noun [C]a small book in which a record can be kept oftelephone numbers, future plans and visits,business meetings, etc.The details of Sue's entire business and personallives are held between the black leather covers ofher Filofax.A credit card is a small plastic card which can beused as a method of payment, the money beingtaken from you at a later time.Related words


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inh Gia H ng 6 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.(UK and ANZ) A credit note is a piece of paperwhich can be given by a shop when you returnsomething you don't want and allows you to buyother goods of the same value at another time.

Surf(INTERNET) verbto spend time visiting a lot of websitesMany towns and cities have cybercafs where youcan surf the Internet/Net/Web. [T]I was surfing until midnight last night. [I]Cybercaf noun [C]a cafe where you can eat and drink while usingcomputers to read information on the Internet

E-mail nounthe system for using computers to send messagesover the Internet, or a message or document sentusing this systemIcon (COMPUTER SYMBOL) noun [C]a symbol on a computer screen that you point towith a mouse (= movable control device) to givethe computer an instructionDesktop (COMPUTER) adjective(of computer equipment) small enough to fit onthe top of a deska desktop computer/machine/printer/system

Compare laptop, notebook, palmtop.Related wordsDesktop publishing (also DTP) is the productionof finished page designs for books or other printed

material, using a small computer and printer.Desktop (SCREEN) noun [C] specializedthe image that appears on a computer when youuse the type of computer program which makes itpossible for you to perform several activities at thesame timeThe menu bar with its windows is one of thefeatures of the desktop.Click (OPERATE) verb specializedto (cause a computer instruction to) operate bypressing a button on the mouse (= movable controldevice) of a computerWhen you have selected the file you want, click the'Open' box. [T]If you want to open a file, click twice on the iconfor it. [I]Click to create a new file. [I]

DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC VISION FOR LEARNING ENGLISH(Pht tri n t m nhn chi n l c trong vi c h c ti ng Anh)

ENGLISH LEARNING AS A CULTURAL PROJECT(H c ti ng Anh - M t D n Vn ha)

A special project specially designed for Vietnamese students of Englishby Dinh Gia Hung

Project objectives(m c tiu d n): To internalise the intellectual and cultural aspects of English language and approach idiomaticproduction (ti p thu nh ng y u t tr tu v vn ha trong ti ng Anh v h ng n vi c s d ng ti ng Anh nh ng i b n ng )

To have greater vision for students future global integration and get quicker access to theInformation Superhighway to acquire self-learning and research for personal and professional self-actualisation (c t m nhn r ng l n h n sinh vin c th ha nh p v i th gi i v i nhanh h n vo Siu xa l Thng tin t h c t p v nghin c u nh m v n n s pht tri n t i cao c a c nhn, l s hi n th c ha c nhn v ngh nghi p)


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1) Logistics for collaborative learningScarce resource sharing and management (chia s v qu n l ngu n l c khan hi m) - Equipment (thi t b ) - Materials (coursebooks, workbooks, references, online resources, CDs)(ti li u)

- Finance (cost-sharing policy) (ti chnh)- Location ( a i m)

1) Teamwork- Peer teaching (b n b gip nhau h c) - Delegation of responsibility (chia s trch nhi m) - Vision sharing (each student has a unique way of language expression which originates from his or

her socio-cultural background and they can share their invaluable asset with their peers. This processcan help group members negotiate different meanings, understand and appreciate one anotherscultural perspectives and practices) (Chia s t m nhn: m i sinh vin u c cch di n t ngn

ng c nh t v kh nng c hnh thnh trong mi tr ng vn ha-x h i c a ring mnh v nhm h c t p c th chia s ti s n v gi v i cc b n c a mnh. Ti n trnh ny c th gip cho cc thnh vin trong nhm bn lu n v cc nh di n t ngn ng c a mnh ti n t i hi u v nh gi cao nh ng cch nhn v l i th c hnh vn ha c a nhau)

CULTURE AS AN ICEBERG (VN HA T A NH T NG BNG)

fine arts literaturedrama classical music popular music

folk dancing games cooking dress

notions modesty conception of beauty cosmologyideals governing child-rearing rules of descent relationship to animals

patterns of superior, subordinate relations definition of sin courtship practicesconception of justice incentives to work notions of leadership tempo of work body language

patterns of group decision-making conception of cleanliness attitudes toward the dependent theory of diseaseapproaches to problem-solving conception of status mobility eye behaviour conception of past and future

role in relation to status by age, sex, class, occupation, kinship, and so forthconversational patterns in various social contexts definition of insanity nature of friendship

ordering of time conception of self patterns of visual perception social interaction ratepreference for competition or cooperation notions of adolescence facial expressions

notions about logic and validity patterns of handling emotions arrangement of physical space...AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.....

HOW TO HAVE A CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE LANGUAGE TEACHER

Before holding a direct dialogue with the teacher, students should select some topics and read kinds ofrelevant texts written by native speakers, underline new cultural patterns or expressions (and maycompare them with the Vietnamese equivalents to see interesting differences), write them down in their


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language journals and bring them to the class to apply using them in constructive dialogues with theirteachers (Tr c khi th c hnh i tho i v i gio vin, sinh vin nn ch n m t vi ch v tm c cc lo i vn b n ph h p c ng i b n ng vi t, g ch d i nh ng m u hay c m t vn ha m i (v c th i chi u v i nh ng c m t t ng ng trong ti ng Vi t tm ra nh ng i m khc

bi t th v ), sau vi t vo trong nh t k ngn ng c a mnh v em n l p h c ng d ng votrong cc ho t ng i tho i mang tnh xy d ng v i gio vin c a mnh)).

Vocabulary

Software noun [U]the instructions which control what a computerdoes; computer programsPublicity noun [U]the activity of making certain that someone or

something attracts a lot of interest or attentionfrom many people, or the attention received as aresult of this activityThe concert wasn't given much advance publicity,so many tickets remained unsold.Reserve (BEHAVIOUR) noun [U]the habit of not showing your feelings or thoughtsA success story is something or someone thatachieves great success, often by making a lot of money.Angela Black's biscuit company is a rare successstory in these times of recession.

Sweetheart noun [C]a person you love, esp. a person with whom youhave a romantic or sexual relationshipOriginal adjective esp. approvingnot the same as anything or anyone else andtherefore special and interestingHis essay was full of original ideas.Pregnant (FEMALE) adjective [not gradable](of a woman and some female animals) havingyoung developing inside the wombShe's five and a half months pregnant.Access noun [U]the method or possibility of approaching a place orperson, or the right to use or look at somethingThe only access to the village is by boat.If you are in touch with someone, you see them or areinvolved with them in some other way regularly.Are you still in touch with your school friends?No, we haven't kept in touch.We're in daily/weekly/close touch with our officein Spain.

Trek verb [I usually + adverb or preposition] -kk-towalk a long distance, usually over land such ashills, mountains or forestsWe spent the day trekking through forests andover mountains.

HimalayasA long range of mountains in S Asia whichincludes the highest mountain in the world, MountEverest, and other mountains which only veryexperienced climbers try to climb.Bungee (cord) noun [C] esp. USa stretchable cord with a hook at each end which isused to hold things in place, esp. on a bicycle or carBungee jumping or bungy jumping is the sportof jumping off a very high bridge or similarstructure with a long elastic rope tied to your legs.

The rope pulls you back before you hit the ground.Snowboarding noun (U)the sport of riding over snow in the mountains,while standing on a long, wide boardGrave (DEATH) noun [C]a place where a dead person or dead people are buried,esp. when under the ground and marked by a stoneReunite verb [T]to bring together againreunite a divided Family/country/organization/worldSarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport.Spectacular also means unusually great.He turned out to be a spectacular success in his job.Koala noun [C]an Australian animal which lives in trees and lookslike a small bear with grey furLighthouse noun [C] plural lighthousesa tower or other tall structure by the sea with aflashing light at the top to warn ships of dangerousrocks or to show them the way into a portScenery (COUNTRYSIDE) noun [U]


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inh Gia H ng 9 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.the general appearance of natural surroundings,esp. when these are beautifulFormation noun [C]A formation is the way something is naturally

made or the way it has been arranged.Apostle noun [C]any of the twelve followers of Jesus Christ whomhe chose to teach other people about Christianity,or someone who strongly supports a particularbelief or political movement

Overtake (GO PAST) verb past simple overtook,past participle overtakento go beyond (something) by being a greateramount or degree, or (UK and ANZ) to come from

behind (another vehicle or a person) and move infront of it (US pass)

Further readingSkyTrain (Vancouver)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe SkyTrain in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is an urbanAdvanced Rapid Transit system

operating two lines, the Expo Line and the Millennium Line. The system runs principally on elevated tracks(hence the name). It uses fully automated trains with no human drivers on board, and has had no derailmentsor collisions in its history.[2] With 33 stations, it moves over 220,000 people a day along the 49.5 km(30.8 mi) of track. Built in time for theExpo 86 World's Fair, it is the world's longest automated light rapidtransit system and it uses the world's longest mass transit-only bridge, the SkyBridge. The system uses thesame family oflinear induction motor-driven trains as the Scarborough RT line in Toronto, the Putra LRT inKuala Lumpur, Malaysia, theDetroit People Mover inDetroit, and theJFK AirTrain in New York City.

Construction of the Canada Line began in November 2005. TheEvergreen Line, as of 2007, is in its planningstages. The former will be complete in 2009, and the latter in 2011. The Canada Line will run fromdowntown Vancouver to Richmond, with a branch to the airport. The Evergreen Line, a light-rapid-transit

line, will run fromLougheed Town Centre to Coquitlam Town Centre.

SkyTrain operates on aproof-of-payment fare system and is policed by the Greater VancouverTransportation Authority Police Service. Passengers are subject to random fare inspections. TransLinkbelieves it loses about CAD$6 million in unpaid fares annually. In addition to the police force, stations arepatrolled by SkyTrain attendants, who can perform first aid and provide customer assistance.

Vocabulary:

Urban adjective [before noun] of or in a city or townRapid adjective quick or sudden

System (SET) noun [C] a set of connected itemsor devices which operate togetherTransit noun [U] the movement of goods orpeople from one place to anotherThe question is whether road transit is cheaperthan rail.Operate (WORK) verb to (cause to) work, be inaction or have an effectHe took the machine to pieces to try and find outhow it operated. [I]

Principal (MAIN) adjective [before noun; notgradable] first in order of importance

Elevate verb [T] formal to raise or lift up, or(figurative) to make more important or to improveTrack: a railway lineHence (THEREFORE) adverb [not gradable]formal that is the reason or explanation for; thereforeHis mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.Automate verb [T] to make (esp. a process in afactory or office) operate by machines orcomputers, so reducing the amount of work doneby humans and the time taken to do the work
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inh Gia H ng 10 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.Massive investment is needed to automate theproduction process.Derail verb [T] to cause (esp. a train) to fall offthe tracks it was travelling on

Collide verb [I] (esp. of moving objects) to hit(something) violentlyThe two vans collided (with each other) at thecrossroads.Fair (PUBLIC EVENT) noun [C] a large publicevent where goods are bought and sold, usually fromtables which have been specially arranged for theevent, and where there is often entertainmentMass (INVOLVING MANY) adjective [beforenoun; not gradable] having an effect on orinvolving a large number of people or forming alarge amountFrance has the fastest mass transit rail system inthe world.Induction (ELECTRICITY) noun [U] specializedthe giving of electrical power from one object toanother without the objects touchingan induction motorLinear (LINES) adjective consisting of or to dowith linesMotor (DEVICE) noun [C] a device that changeselectricity or fuel into movement and makes amachine work or (esp. US) a vehicle move

Construct verb [T] to build; to put togetherdifferent parts to form (a whole)Stage (PART) noun [C] a part of an activity or aperiod of developmentA branch line is a railway that goes from the mainrailway to small towns and countryside areas.Proof(SHOWING TRUTH) noun one or morereasons for believing that something is or is not trueDo they have any proof that it was Hampson whostole the goods? [U + that clause]Fare (PAYMENT) noun [C] the money that youpay for a journey on a vehicle such as a bus or trainTrain fares are going up again, unfortunately.Police verb [T] If a public event or area is policed,it is controlled or guarded by members of thepolice or a similar force.The march will be heavily policed by an anti-riot unit.Random adjective happening, done, or chosenby chance rather than according to a planWe asked a random selection of people what they thought.

Inspect verb [T] to look at (something orsomeone) carefully in order to discoverinformation, esp. about quality or correctnessAdd verb to put (something) with something else to

increase the number or amount or to improve the wholeBeat the butter and sugar together and slowly addthe eggs. [T]Patrol verb -ll- (esp. of soldiers or the police) togo around (an area or a building), usuallyregularly, to see if there is any trouble or dangerAn attendant is also someone whose job is to bein a place and help visitors or customers.First aid is basic medical treatment which is givento someone as soon as possible after they havebeen hurt in an accident or suddenly become ill.Did you learn any first aid at school?Assist verb formal to helpWe assisted the firefighters in extinguishing theblaze. [T]You will be expected to assist (the editor) with theselection of illustrations for the dictionary. [I]

MY REFLECTIONS (C M NGH C A TI):

To me, English is like a highly enigmatic womanor lover. It has an irresistible attraction for me andperhaps for many other people. We can never getto the heart the deep culture of English, but weare strongly aware that at least we are happy to goon the way to its centre ( i v i ti, ti ng Anh t a nh m t ng i ph n hay m t ng i yu th t huy n b. Th ti ng ny c m t h p l c m ti v c l nhi u ng i khc c m th y kh c ng n i. Chng ta ch ng bao gi c th chi m c tri tim - n n vn ha su ng m - c a nng ti ng Anh, nh ng chng ta c th c r rng l t nh t chng ta cng c m th y vui c i trn con ng n g p nng).

Lets walk along our path . Let English arouseour grand passion! The path may wind, zig-zag orhas a lot of gentle, hairpin or sharp bends, so letsgo together, get together! Unexpected thingsblocking our way will turn out to be our culturallyintriguing friends. Lets set off every earlymorning, take steps and make sure nobody is leftbehind (Chng ta hy ti n b c trn ng nh . Hy ti ng Anh kh i d y ni m say m trong


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inh Gia H ng 11 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.ta! Con ng h c ti ng Anh c th ngo n ngoo ho c c nhi u o n cong thoai tho i, o n cong ngo t ho c tay o, nn chng ta hy ph i h p ti n b c! Nh ng i u b t ng ngn

tr chng ta s ha thnh nh ng ng i b n c nh ng nt vn ha th v . No cc b n, ngy no chng ta cng kh i hnh vo bu i ban mai, hy b c i trn con ng Anh ng v ng ai l i ng sau nh). Gi ng vin i h c N ng (DNU) Tr l Vn ha, i s qun Hoa K (USE)

Your full name:Your telephone number:your email address:

1) Can you tell me something special about yourself?---------------------------------2) What are your hobbies (what do you like to do in your free time)?- -

3) Do you often surf the Internet when you feel bored?----------------4) Do you like to speak English in front of people?-------------------5) What are you good at in learning English?--------------------------6) What are your dreams in your life?---------------------------------7) What is your ideal classmate?--------------------------------------8) Do you have any strange habits?------------------------------------9) Do you have unspoken thoughts?-------------------------------------

10)What would happen if we knew one anothers secret thoughts?---------------------------------------

Lets stand up and find your ideal classmate by asking five of your classmates at random (without any plan)

the following questions (and your own questions):

Do you have a large circle of friends? What do you often do together? (circle: a group of peopleconnected in an informal way by common interests)

How often do you borrow money from your close friends?

Do you think that men and women can be lifelong friends? If yes, how?

Do you think that we can help each other in learning English? Do you think that learning English is like doing a special cultural project? (project: a piece of plannedwork or activity which is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim (culturalproject: d n vn ha)) What do you think about the phrase It is better to give than to receive?

Are you easy to please? If yes, give an example?

Do you make anybody your idol(s)? (idol: a person who is greatly loved, admired or respected (film,football, pop, rock, sports, teen idols)

Are you willing to cooperate with people in doing things? (cooperate: to act or work together for a particularpurpose, or to help someone willingly when help is requested)


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Do you think that we can do anything in life if we really want to?

inh Gia H ng

Gi ng vin i h c N ng Tr l Vn ha, i s qun Hoa K, H N [email protected] 622 207

Justice noun [U] There's no justice (= fairness) inthe world when people can be made to suffer like that.Fairness noun [U] Fairness is the quality oftreating people equally or in a way that is right orreasonable.

He had a real sense of fairness and hatedinjustice.Revenge noun [U] harm done to someone as apunishment for harm that they have done tosomeone else; vengeanceShe took/got/exacted (her) revenge on him forleaving her by smashing up his car.He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang inrevenge for the shootings last week.The semi-final will be a chance for the losing teamto get their revenge on the winning team (for theirearlier defeat).Related words (saying) "Revenge is sweet"means it is satisfying to do harm to someone whohas done harm to you.Vengeance noun [U]the punishing of someone for harming you or yourfriends or family, or the desire for suchpunishment to happenOn the day after the terrorist attack, the overallmood in the town was one of vengeance.Avenge verb [T] to do harm to or punish the personresponsible for (something bad done to you or yourfamily or friends) in order to achieve a fair situationShe killed her father to avenge her mother/hermother's suffering.Scotland's stunning victory avenged last year'shumiliating defeat by Wales. [T]The cyclist avenged herself on the dangerousdriver by reporting him to the police.Affair (RELATIONSHIP) noun [C]a sexual relationship, esp. a secret oneShe's having an affair with a married man.

Pot (CONTAINER) noun [C] any of varioustypes of usually round container, esp. one made ofclay, metal or glassPour (CAUSE TO FLOW) verb to make (asubstance) flow from a container, esp. into another

container, by raising just one side of the containerthat the substance is inWould you like me to pour you some more wine?[+ two objects]Cellar noun [C] a room under the ground floorof a building, usually used for storageMemorial noun [C] an object, often large andmade of stone, which has been built to honour afamous person or eventThe statue was erected as a memorial to all thepeople who died in the war.Thousands of people go to visit the VietnamVeterans Memorial in Washington every year.A war memorial is a large structure, made esp. ofstone, which is built in honour of those peoplewho died in a particular war.Scissors plural noun a device used for cuttingmaterials such as paper, cloth and hair, consisting oftwo sharp blades which are joined in the middle in away that allows them to move against each otherSuit (SET OF CLOTHES) noun [C] a set ofclothes made of the same material which areintended to be worn together

Tidy (ORDERED) adjective -ier, -iest(of appearance or behaviour) looking well orderedand cared forBackground (THINGS BEHIND) nounthe things that can be seen or heard behind otherthings that are closer or louderNightclub , informal nightspot noun [C]a place which is open until late at night wherepeople can go to drink and dance and often seesome type of entertainment
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inh Gia H ng 13 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.Furious (ANGRY) adjective extremely angryHe was furious with me.The passengers are furious about/at being keptwaiting.

Gordon was furious that I borrowed his carwithout asking him.Note (WRITING) noun [C]a short piece of writingHe left a note to say he would be home late.Post esp. UK, ANZ also , US and ANZ usuallymail verb [T] To post a parcel or letter is to sendit by post.Did you remember to post my letter?Shoplifting noun [U] the illegal act of takinggoods from a shop without paying for themJewellery UK and ANZ, USjewelry noun [U]Jewellery is decorative objects worn on clothes oron the body which are usually made from valuablemetals, such as gold and silver, and which usuallycontain precious stones.Tourists have been advised not to wear expensivejewellery in public places or they will becomeeasy targets for thieves.Usher (GUIDE) noun [C] a person who showspeople where they should sit, esp. at a formalevent such as a weddingTip (PAYMENT) noun [C] a small amount ofmoney given to someone who has provided youwith a service, in addition to the official paymentand for their personal useMystery noun A mystery is also a book, filmor play, esp. about a crime or a murder, with asurprise ending which explains all the strangeevents that have happened.I really enjoy murder mysteries.Stage (THEATRE) noun [C] the area in a theatrewhich is often raised above ground level and onwhich actors or entertainers performHe stood in the middle of the stage and looked outat the audience.Row (LINE) noun [C] a line of things, people,animals, etc. arranged next to each otherThey were holding hands in the back row (= lineof seats) of the cinema.Whisper verb to speak or say very quietly usingthe breath but not the voice, so that other peoplecannot hear you

(figurative) It is whispered (= People havesuggested in secret) that she has another man! [+that clause]Frog (ANIMAL) noun [C] a small animal which

has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, haslong powerful back legs with which it jumps fromplace to place, has no tail, and is usually greenish-brown in colourIf someone has a frog in their throat, they havedifficulty in speaking because their throat feels dry.Castle noun [C] a large strong building, built inthe past by a ruler or important person to protectthe people inside from attackNowadays a castle in Scotland can cost almost thesame as a flat in London.Princess noun [C] an important female memberof a royal family, esp. a daughter or granddaughterof a king and queen, or the wife of a princeEvil immoral, or cruel, or very unpleasantIf someone has an evil tongue, they tend to sayunpleasant things about other people.Witch noun [C] a woman who is believed tohave magical powers and who uses them to harmor help other peopleKiss verb to touch with your lips, esp. as agreeting, or to press your mouth onto anotherperson's mouth in a sexual way

Pond noun [C] an area of water smaller than alake, often artificially madeShe has a duck pond at the bottom of her garden.Sauce (THICK LIQUID) nouna thick liquid eaten with food to add flavoura savoury/sweet sauce [C]A well-flavoured sauce can improve an ordinary meal.[C]He puts tomato sauce on everything he eats. [U](saying) 'What's sauce for the goose is sauce forthe gander' means if one person is allowed tobehave in a particular way, then another personcan behave in that way too.Gander (BIRD) noun [C] a male gooseGoose (BIRD) a bird like a duck but larger. Thereare various different types of goose.Geese often fly in a V-shaped formation. [C]The female bird is called a goose: the male bird iscalled a gander.Extreme (GREAT) adjective very great


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inh Gia H ng 14 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.Rainbow (ARCH) noun [C] a many-coloured archseen in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shiningDesert (SANDY AREA) noun(a large area of) land covered with sand or rocks,

where there is very little rain and not many plantsPlanet noun [C] an extremely large round massof rock and metal, such as Earth, or of gas, such asJupiter, which moves in a circular path around theSun or another starGlacier noun [C] a large mass of ice which movesslowly esp. down the side of a mountain, causing theformation of features on the land such as valleysVolcano noun [C] plural volcanoes or volcanosa mountain with a large circular hole at the topthrough which lava (= hot liquid rock), gases,steam and dust are or have been forced outCliff noun [C] a high area of rock with a verysteep side, often on a coastDon't go too close to the edge of the cliff - youmight fall.Drought noun a long period when there is littleor no rainPlain (LAND) noun [U] a large area of flat landThey live in a farm on the plain.High mountains rise above the plain.Monsoon noun [C] the season of heavy rainduring the summer in hot Asian countriesThe failure of the monsoon would destroy harvestson which 1000 million people rely.Bubble noun [C] a ball of air in a liquid or adelicate hollow sphere floating on top of a liquidor in the airAs water begins to boil, bubbles rise ever faster tothe surface.Grace (BEAUTY) noun [U] a quality of simple,natural beauty, esp. of movement or formJoanna has natural grace and elegance.The skaters moved over the ice with a smooth,effortless graceCave noun [C] a large hole in the side of a hill,cliff or mountain, or one that is undergroundWondrous adjective formal surprisingly goodOur new improved face-cream has wondrouseffects on tired-looking skin.Behave verb to act in a particular way, or to be goodby acting in a way which has society's approvalShe always behaves well/badly when her auntscome to visit. [I]

You must behave (yourself) at the party! [I or T]temperature nounthe measured amount of heat in a place or in the bodyCelsius (centigrade) a temperature scale in which

water freezes at 0

o

and boils at 100

o

Ton (WEIGHT) noun [C] plural tons or tona unit of weight for measuring large amountsMelt verb to (cause to) turn from something solidinto something soft or liquidThe spring sun usually melts the snow by midMarch. [T]It was so hot the butter started to melt. [I](figurative) He only has to look at her, and shemelts (= her feelings soften). [I]Involve verb [T] to include (someone orsomething) in something, or to make them takepart in or feel part of itThe second accident involved two cars and alorry.Do we need to involve someone from the computerdepartment at this stage in our discussions?The four men were all involved in organising andcarrying out the murders. [+ object + verb-ing]Mother nature is another word for nature, usedesp. humorously and when considering it as a forcethat controls the weather and all living things.It is better to try to work with, rather than against,Mother Nature.Chapel noun [C] a room within a larger buildingwhich is used for Christian worship, or (esp. UK)a building which is used for Christian worship byChristians who do not belong to the Church ofEngland or the Roman Catholic ChurchGallery (BUILDING) noun [C]a room or building which is used for showingworks of art, sometimes so that they can be soldReindeer noun [C] plural reindeera type of deer with large horns, which lives in thenorthern parts of Europe, Asia and AmericaA sleeping bag is a large thick bag for sleeping in.Cube (SHAPE) noun [C] a solid object with sixsquare sides of equal sizeInterior noun [C] the inside part of somethingUnique adjective [not gradable] being the onlyexisting one of its type or, more generally, unusualor special in some waySituate verb [T usually + adverb or preposition]to put in a particular position


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inh Gia H ng 15 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.They plan to situate their vegetable gardenbetween the fence and the trees.To understand this issue, it must first be situatedin its context.

Cheque UK and ANZ, US check noun [C]a printed form, used instead of money, to makepayments from your bank accountSmart (STYLISH) adjective -er, -est UK andANZ, or US datedhaving a clean, tidy and stylish appearance

aDo you want to learn 1,000,000.00 modelsentences in English? Is it a big project for yourwhole life? Lets think seriously about myquestions because they will affect your future life

in extremely amazing ways! (B n c mu n h c m t tri u m u cu trong ti ng Anh khng? C ph i l m t d n l n trong cu c i b n khng? Hy suy ngh nghim ch nh v i u ny b i v n s nh h ng y ng c nhin n cu c i t ng lai c a b n!).

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND

INTERESTS:1. Teaching English language skills:

Listening, speaking, reading andwriting

2. Teaching TOEFL, TOEIC andIELTS

3. Teaching grammar of written andspoken English

4. Teaching ESP, including English for

Information Technology,International Finance and Banking,Tourism and Hotel Industry

5. Teaching Business English skills:Presentation, negotiation, meeting,telephoning and socializing

6. Teaching debating and criticalthinking skills in English

7. Researching Cultural Studies inEnglish language education (cultureand language, multiculturalism inlanguage education, cultural patterns

in language and cognition, cross-cultural, interculturalcommunication, Cultural Studies andEnglish as a new (inter)discipline inVietnam

8. Translating themes in culture,education and arts into Vietnamese

9. Writing articles on English languageteaching, comparative linguistics,

multicultural education,development of national culture andcultural projects

10.Reading widely in Cultural Studiesas a discipline

(saying) 'All work and no play (makes Jack adull boy)' means that someone who works all of

the time will become boring and uninteresting.unwind (RELAX) (past unwound), wind downverb [I] to relax and let your mind be free fromanxiety after a period of work or some otheractivity that has made you anxiouschore [C] a job or piece of work which is oftenboring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularlychat [I] to talk to someone in a friendly informal wayslush(y) (a glass of) a drink made with crushed iceand a sweet liquid (crush: to press (something) veryhard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed)

flavour UK and ANZ, US and ANZ flavor nouna taste or quality; socialize, UK and ANZ usually -iseverb [I] To socialize is to spend the time, when you arenot working, with friends or with other people in order toenjoy yourself.(informal) Take it easy (= Relax and do not getupset)! Let's not start any trouble.Phoenix: the capital and largest city of Arizona,US, known as a place that is extremely hot, where


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inh Gia H ng 16 [email protected] in English, DNU 0914622207Cultural Affairs Assistant, USE.many old people go to live, and also as a city thatis growing quickly.A graphic designer deals with the typography (=style of printing) of printed work, esp. books.

A (computer) programmer is a person whose jobis to produce computer programs.scuba diving noun [U] the sport of swimmingunder water with special breathing equipmentleisure noun [U] the time when you are notworking or doing other dutiesA time zone is one of 24 equal parts into which theworld is divided. In any place within each part, theparticular point in the day is the same, and is an hourin front of or behind that in the parts on either side.meteorology noun [U] the scientific study of theprocesses that cause particular weather conditions(informal) Will you keep an/your eye on (= watchcarefully) my suitcase while I go to get the tickets?attic, loft noun [C] the space or room at the top of abuilding, under the roof, often used for storing thingsA night shift is a group of workers who work fora period during the night, or the period for whichthey work. yoga noun [U] a set of physical andmental exercises, Indian in origin, which isintended to give control over the body and mindrange (LIMIT) noun [U] a set of similar things

MY REFLECTION:Hy ng c nhn nh ng v sao ban m, c ph i chng lun r c r v m i g i khng cc b n? Con ng i lun c m n nh ng v sao, mu n ch p cnh bay kh i khng gian ch t h p c a mnh n nh ng chn tr i m i. Ngn ng c th gip b n ph n no t c nh ng c m t ng lai, nn ti lun mong cc b n lun trn tr ng nh ng cu c g p g gi a b n v ti ng Anh qua, trn tr ng nh ng hnh trnh b n tr i qua nh nh ng l n g p g ng i mnh th ng yu. Hy nhn v t ng lai v i i m t su xa v sng trong c a mnh. B n hy cho mnh m t ni m tin r ng b n s lm ch ti ng Anh, qua b n s c c h i vng lm phong ph thm tm h n mnh, s c lc mnh kh nng ti p thu cc n n vn ha v i khc c a nhn lo i, bi n mnh thnh m t con ng i a vn ha, lun r ng m , c tr tu qu c t v s n sng k t n i v i th gi i bao la v t t p ny.

ch ng ph i l nh ng m c c a b n sao ?Its wonderful to be as young as you.B n hy b t u suy ngh su s c v ti n hnh chu n b cc d n l n cho cu c i mnh i .In

my opinion, life never ends when we begin withpositive attitudes.English can offer you important values andvisions for your future productive andmeaningful life.Khi cc b n h c ti ng Anh n m t m c cao, cc b n c th v t qua nh ng bin gi i nh n th c n nh ng thin ng tri th c b t ng . n c n i ch n m c , b n hy yu l y nh ng giy pht c c nh c, tra t n trong qu trnh ban u h c ti ng Anh c a mnh, qua , b n s pht hi n c nh ng v p c a ti ng Anh, b n s rung ng tr c v huy n b c a Nng.Life goes on. It doesnt wait for anybody, so letsgo on with life and living English .Cc b n hy b t u cu c hnh trnh n tm i m ti ng Anh. y l m t cu c Tr ng Chinh v i (Long March) trong cu c i b n. English is for you. Its always there for you likea faithful lover. I am sure all of you will buildbeautiful and happy life with it.God bless you, my dear students! Lets placeunshakeable faith in yourselves and English.


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