✨Part 2: Describe an important text message you received.
You should say:
- when it was
- who sent it to you
- what it was about
- and explain why the message was important to you.
My phone is bombarded with messages and emails every day. Most of them are scams, and the rest are from my mum. But there was this one time when I received a message from my dad that I will always cherish.
I'm not sure if this message sounds important to you or not, but believe me, it completely changed my perspective. If my memory serves me well, it was back in 2019 when I was studying abroad in Australia. I had just turned 15 that year and travelled far from home for the first time. Everything was fine at the beginning, but a sense of homesickness was always present deep down in my heart. I was afraid to tell my parents because I knew they would worry about me. That one special night, when I was trying to stay positive and do my homework, my dad's text message popped up on my phone. My heart skipped a beat as I read through it, and I immediately burst into tears. The message said: 'Come home with us. We're always here for you!'. I took a screenshot of the message and kept it in my photo album. I thought I had hidden my feelings well, but my parents knew me better than anyone else.
It was the most heartwarming thing my dad had ever sent to me. I thought he was always strong and a bit indifferent to his kids, but the message showed me how much affection and care he had for me. The message helped me realise that no matter how far away I am from home, my family will always be there. Every single word in the message was etched in my mind, and whenever I feel homesick, I remind myself of those words, pack my bags, and get ready to go home!
- Bombarded: /bɑmˈbɑrdɪd/ (v) - tấn công liên tục, đánh bom
- Scams: /skæmz/ (n) - lừa đảo, mưu đồ gian lận
- Perspective: /pərˈspɛktɪv/ (n) - quan điểm, góc nhìn
- If my memory serves me well: (idiom) - nếu không nhầm thì...
- Homesickness: /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/ (n) - nỗi nhớ nhà
- Burst into tears: (idiom) - bật khóc
- Indifferent: /ɪnˈdɪfərənt/ (adj) - thờ ơ, lãnh đạm
PART 3
✨Do you think traditional letters are a good way to send messages?
Traditional letters can be an effective way to convey messages, depending on the sender's intention. Despite the ease of using messaging apps and emails, letters have a unique charm and provide a more personal and sincere expression of gratitude or emotion to the recipient. They can also be a suitable choice for communicating with individuals who lack access to digital devices. However, letters may not be the most suitable option for urgent situations because they may get lost or intercepted during transit.
- Convey: /kənˈveɪ/ (v) - truyền đạt, truyền tải
- Gratitude: /ˈɡrætɪtuːd/ (n) - lòng biết ơn
- Recipient: /rɪˈsɪpiənt/ (n) - người nhận, người được tặng
- Intercepted: /ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪd/ (adj) - bị chặn, bị ngăn chặn
- Transit: /ˈtrænsɪt/ (n) - sự chuyển giao, sự đổi chỗ
✨In what situations is it better to make a phone call than send a message to someone?
In some urgent situations, such as emergencies, communicating through phone calls is prioritised as people can address the problem quickly. Also, if the message is intricate and necessitates a back-and-forth discussion, making calls might be a better option. This allows for instant clarification and continuous feedback in real time. Moreover, phone calls have been shown to convey more sincerity and respect to the recipient as people can effectively convey tone and emotion, unlike a written message.
- Prioritised: /praɪˈɔrətaɪzd/ (adj) - được ưu tiên, được đặt hàng đầu
- Intricate: /ˈɪntrəkət/ (adj) - phức tạp, rắc rối
- Necessitates: /nəˈsɛsɪteɪts/ (v) - đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
- Back-and-forth: (idiom) - qua lại, đi tới đi lui
- Clarification: /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (n) - sự làm rõ, sự giải thích
- Sincerity: /sɪnˈsɛrəti/ (n) - sự chân thành
✨In your country do people prefer to send emails or text messages?
The preferred method of communication in Vietnam may differ among individuals and situations. Typically, text messaging is more favoured, particularly among younger generations who are more tech-savvy. This preference stems from the ease, speed, and accessibility of texting, especially with the widespread use of smartphones. However, emails remain a common mode of communication in formal and professional settings, such as business and job applications.
- Tech-savvy: /ˈtɛkˌsævi/ (adj) - thông thạo về công nghệ, thành thạo về công nghệ
- Accessibility: /əkˌsɛsəˈbɪləti/ (n) - tính sẵn dùng, tính truy cập
✨Is technology having a negative impact on communication among people?
Besides its widely-recognised positive impact, technology also imposes some negativity on communication. The over-reliance of many people on smart devices makes them end up avoiding face-to-face interaction as they have access to messaging apps, video calls, and social media platforms right at their fingertips. Since people’s engagement in direct interaction is reduced, there will be fewer meaningful or in-depth conversations, which weakens the bond between people. One downside of technology is the possibility of cyberbullying or online harassment. This can be especially troubling because victims often have no idea who is responsible, which can make the experience of using digital platforms less appealing.
- Widely-recognised: /ˈwaɪdli ˈrɛkəgnaɪzd/ (adj) - được công nhận rộng rãi
- Over-reliance: /ˌoʊvərɪˈlaɪəns/ (n) - sự quá phụ thuộc
- Face-to-face interaction: (idiom) - tương tác trực tiếp, giao tiếp mặt đối mặt
- Have sth at their fingertips: (idiom) - có thứ gì đó sẵn sàng trong tầm tay
- Downside: /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ (n) - mặt tiêu cực, hạn chế
- Cyberbullying: /ˈsaɪbərˌbʊliɪŋ/ (n) - bắt nạt trên mạng
- Harassment: /ˈhærəsmənt/ (n) - sự quấy rối, sự ám hiển
- Appealing: /əˈpilɪŋ/ (adj) - hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn.
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