✨Part 2: Describe something you did with a group of people.
You should say:
- what it was
- where you did it
- who you’re with
- and explain how you felt about it
During my high school years, I actively participated in various group activities, with rescuing abandoned cats and dogs being one of my favourites.
At first, I joined a non-profit organisation solely to boost my extracurricular profile for university applications. Being an animal lover, I decided to join an animal welfare group whose mission was to advocate for pet welfare. I initially assumed that this group would function like other organisations I had joined in the past, with online meetings and social media interactions being the norm. However, it turned out to be the most fulfilling organisation I had ever been a part of. Before Tet holiday, the group organised a project in which all members met up and rode through the inner city to help abandoned cats and dogs. I was thrilled at the opportunity to meet everyone in person and was impressed by how friendly and supportive everyone was. Each day, we travelled around the city, finding lonely and starving cats and dogs on the streets. Some were severely injured, and we took them to the nearest vet for medical attention. Despite being on tight budgets, our team members were committed to the activity and spent our own money to buy food, drinks, cages, and leashes to make the rescue process easier. By the end of the week, we were delighted to see that there were fewer lonely cats and dogs wandering around the city.
We were aware that our joint efforts, as high school students, may have been small, but we believed that small efforts can make a significant difference. Although the organisation disbanded later due to schoolwork, we all treasured the experience of working together as a group to help many cats and dogs find loving homes.
Non-profit organization: /nɑnˈprɑfɪt ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ (n) - tổ chức phi lợi nhuận, tổ chức từ thiện
- Extracurricular: /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ (adj) - ngoại khóa, ngoại trú
- Welfare: /ˈwelfer/ (n) - phúc lợi, sự chăm sóc
- Advocate: /ˈædvəkeɪt/ (n) - người ủng hộ, người biện hộ
- Tight budgets: /taɪt ˈbʌdʒɪts/ (n) - ngân sách eo hẹp, ngân sách khan hiếm
- Leashes: /liːʃɪz/ (n) - dây xích, dây dắt cún
- Delighted: /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ (adj) - vui mừng, hài lòng
- Joint: /dʒɔɪnt/ (adj) - chung, cùng nhau
PART 3
✨Do children collaborate a lot?
Undoubtedly, children have ample opportunity to collaborate with others, particularly in settings such as school or during playtime. Children have a tendency to form groups and engage in activities together, ensuring that they always have someone to spend time with. In school projects, collaboration among children is even more prominent as they work together in teams. However, they may not get along well with their teammates from time to time, as children can be stubborn and may not listen to others.
- Ample: /ˈæmpl/ (adj) - đầy đủ, rộng rãi, dư dật
- Collaborate: /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ (v) - cộng tác, hợp tác
- Tendency: /ˈtendənsi/ (n) - xu hướng, khuynh hướng
- Prominent: /ˈprɑmənənt/ (adj) - nổi bật, đáng chú ý
- Stubborn: /ˈstʌbərn/ (adj) - bướng bỉnh, cứng đầu
✨Do you think working alone teaches less than working in groups?
Personally, I'm not a big fan of group work, but I have to admit that it can be a more effective way to learn than working alone. Working with others enables us to exchange diverse ideas and perspectives, which can help us gain a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. It also enhances our communication, interpersonal, and even leadership skills if we get the opportunity to lead a team. These valuable skills are developed through participating in group projects and are difficult to acquire through solo work.
- Perspectives: /pərˈspektɪvz/ (n) - quan điểm, góc nhìn
- Comprehensive: /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv/ (adj) - toàn diện, tổng thể
- Interpersonal: /ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənl/ (adj) - giữa các cá nhân, giữa con người và con người.
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