✨Part 2: A time you saved money to buy an expensive gift for SB
- When
- What you saved money for
- How much you saved
- How you felt
One notable occasion when I saved money to purchase a pricy gift for someone was two years ago during my high school years with the view of gifting my mother a birthday present. At that time, I took on a part-time translation job in order to earn some extra income.
The gift I had in mind for my mother's birthday was a luxurious watch she had admired for a long time. It had a price tag of 2 and a half million Viet Nam Dong, which was a significant amount considering my limited financial resources. Through my part-time translation work, I dedicated myself to completing various assignments which required attention to detail and linguistic precision to ensure accurate as well as high-quality translations. I allocated a portion of my earnings from this job specifically for saving towards the watch. Over a span of several months, I diligently saved money, carefully budgeting my expenses to reach the desired amount. It required discipline, as I had to resist the temptation of impulse purchases and focus on my goal of buying the watch for my mother. As the birthday approached, a mix of excitement and satisfaction filled me. I felt proud of my ability to save a substantial sum of money through my own efforts. When the special day arrived, I presented my mother with the watch, and her eyes lit up with happiness and surprise. It was a heartwarming moment that made all the saving and hard work worthwhile. Seeing her appreciation and gratitude filled me with immense joy and a sense of accomplishment.
In conclusion, the act of saving money to buy an expensive gift for my mother was a journey that strengthened our bond and created lasting memories. It was a reminder that sometimes, the most precious gifts are not measured by their price, but by the love and thoughtfulness behind them.
- purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ (v) - mua sắm
- luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ (adj) - xa xỉ, sang trọng
- linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ (adj) - ngôn ngữ học, thuộc về ngôn ngữ
- budgeting /ˈbʌdʒɪtɪŋ/ (n) - lập ngân sách, kế hoạch chi tiêu
- discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (n) - kỷ luật, kỷ cương, kỷ năng
- approached /əˈprəʊtʃt/ (v) - tiếp cận, đến gần
- substantial /səbˈstænʃl/ (adj) - đáng kể, đáng giá, đáng tin cậy
- appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ (n) - sự đánh giá cao, sự cảm kích
- strengthened /ˈstreŋθənd/ (v) - củng cố, tăng cường
- thoughtfulness /ˈθɔːtfʊlnəs/ (n) - tính chu đáo, tình cảm, sự quan tâm đến người khác
Part 3
✨ What do young people often spend their money on?
✨Is it important to save money?
✨ Who are better at saving money? Young or old people?
✨Why do you think some people can’t save money?
✨Who should teach young people to save money? Parents or schools? How?
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