HỌC TIẾNG ANH - School Life - Giao tiếp ở trường

A: Gravity is very important.
B: What is gravity?
A: It's the force that pulls everything down.
B: I don't understand.
A: If you pour water into a glass, the water goes down into the glass.
B: Of course it does.
A: Without gravity, the water would go up.
B: You're joking.
A: Without gravity, you would go up.
B: What do you mean?
A: You would float into the sky like a balloon.
B: That would be fun!

A: Do you go to college?
B: Yes, I do.
A: What college do you go to?
B: I go to Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
A: Do you like it?
B: Oh, yes, I really like it.
A: Why do you like it?
B: Because it has great teachers.
A: What else?
B: I like all my classmates, too.
A: Anything else?
B: Yes. It's not expensive!

A: I lost my new pen.
B: Where did you lose it?
A: I don't know.
B: When did you lose it?
A: I think I lost it today. I used it yesterday.
B: Did you check all your pockets?
A: I checked all my pockets.
B: Did you look in your desk?
A: Yes. It isn't there, either.
B: It's probably around somewhere.
A: Oh, well, it only cost me ten thousands.
B: Only ten thousands? Don't even look for it.

A: I can't read my book.
B: Turn on the light.
A: The light is on.
B: Open the book.
A: The book is open.
B: See an eye doctor.
A: That's what I need to do.
B: He'll give you a prescription for glasses.
A: I'll make an appointment tomorrow.
B: I'll get the yellow pages for an eye doctor.
A: Read the phone number to me.
B: I'll read it very loud, in case your hearing is getting bad, too.

A: What do you need for school?
B: I need pencils.
A: Anything else?
B: I need a notebook.
A: Do you need a pen?
B: No. I already have a pen.
A: Do you need a calculator?
B: No. The teacher doesn't permit calculators.
A: How about a dictionary?
B: No, we have a big dictionary in the classroom.
A: Well, I guess that's it.
B: Yes, that's all I need for now.

A: My pen is out of ink.
B: Shake it a couple of times.
A: I shook it. There is no more ink.
B: You can borrow mine.
A: Thank you. I'll buy a new one tomorrow.
B: What were you doing?
A: I was writing a letter.
B: Who were you writing to?
A: It's to my mom.
B: Tell her I said hello.
A: Okay. I'll return your pen when I'm done.
B: Take your time.

A: Have you done your homework?
B: Not yet.
A: Then why are you watching TV?
B: This is my favorite show.
A: Go do your homework.
B: But, mom!
A: You can watch TV after you do your homework.
B: But the show will be over.
A: There will be another show next week.
B: Please?
A: You know the rules.
B: I hate the rules! I can't wait till I grow up.

A: I can't wait until I graduate.
B: Me too.
A: No more homework.
B: I hate homework.
A: Are you going to college?
B: I can't afford it.
A: Me neither.
B: So what are you going to do?
A: I'm joining the army.
B: You're kidding. You might get killed.
A: I don't think so. After I finish, I'll have enough money to go to college.
B: That's not a bad idea.

A: What is your major?
B: English.
A: What are you going to do with an English major?
B: I'm going to be a teacher.
A: High school or middle school?
B: High school.
A: I teach high school English.
B: I didn't know that.
A: I started teaching five years ago.
B: How do you like it?
A: Do you see all this gray hair? It was totally black five years ago.
B: Maybe I'll teach middle school.

A: This is a huge library.
B: Yes, it has lots of rooms and lots of space.
A: And lots of books.
B: And lots of thieves.
A: What do you mean?
B: I mean, keep your belongings close to you.
A: The only thing in my backpack is used books.
B: But thieves don't know that.
A: They might think that I've got an iPod or laptop in there.
B: Now you're thinking.
A: You'd think a library would be safe from thieves.
B: Not even a church is safe from thieves.

A: How good is your math?
B: I can add two and two.
A: So you're not very good at math?
B: I'm terrible at math.
A: Well, I need some help.
B: With what?
A: I'm taking a math course in school.
B: Well, you should ask your teacher or your classmates for help.
A: I can't do that.
B: Why not?
A: They might think I'm stupid.
B: They're not going to think that! They'll be glad to help you.

A: Do you believe in God?
B: Of course.
A: Do you pray to God?
B: Occasionally.
A: When's that?
B: When I need something.
A: Like what?
B: Well, if I have a big test at school.
A: Does God answer your prayers?
B: Yes, I've passed all my tests.
A: Do you ever pray for money?
B: Not yet. I won't need to do that until I graduate from high school.

A: The cops finally found the husband.
B: What husband?
A: The husband of the driver who ran over two college students at 3 a.m.
B: Oh, yeah. The girl died instantly, and the boy is still in the hospital.
A: The husband said he tried to help the boy.
B: Yes, he pushed him off the hood of the car.
A: No, he said he gently placed the boy on the street.
B: So what? They still drove off.
A: The husband said a fire department was nearby.
B: So what? Did he dial 911?
A: He said he was thinking about it, but he didn't get around to it.
B: He didn't get around to turning himself in, either.

A: How often do you read books?
B: I read books almost every night before I go to bed.
A: What’s your favorite type of book?
B: I love reading about different cultures.
A: What can you learn from books?
B: Books can broaden my horizon about thousands of things around the world, and books are also my best friends.
A: Where do you read books?
B: I read books at home, sometimes in the library.
A: What’s the most interesting book you have ever read?
B: I think that would be Nepal, a book written about the country of Nepal, published in 1999.
A: How long does it take you to finish a book?
B: Well, it depends on the length of the book, but it usually takes me a week to finish a 300-page book.
A: Do you usually bring books with you when you travel?
B: Yes, I do. When I’m at the airport or bus station, I read books to kill time.
A: Is there any bookstore or library in your area?
B: Unfortunately, there are none near my house. The nearest one is 3 kilometers away.

A: What type of websites do you often search for?
B: It varies depending on my goal. I prefer entertainment and education websites such as facebook.com, wikipedia.org and VOA Special English.
A: How long have you been using them?
B: I have been using these websites since I was a freshman at university.
A: What do you visit those websites for?
B: I use them to study online or relax after working.
A: What’s your favorite website?
B: I think it’s probably youtube.com.
A: Can you read websites in English?
B: Yes, I can. Most useful websites are written in English.
A: What’s the most popular website in your country?
B: I’m not quite sure, but I guess it would be facebook.com.
A: Do you think the youth should use websites as a reliable source of knowledge?
B: Not always, they should choose their sources carefully.

A: How often do you read books?
B: I read books almost every night before I go to bed.
A: What’s your favorite type of book?
B: I love reading about different cultures.
A: What can you learn from books?
B: Books can broaden my horizon about thousands of things around the world, and books are also my best friends.
A: Where do you read books?
B: I read books at home, sometimes in the library.
A: What’s the most interesting book you have ever read?
B: I think that would be Nepal, a book written about the country of Nepal, published in 1999.
A: How long does it take you to finish a book?
B: Well, it depends on the length of the book, but it usually takes me a week to finish a 300-page book.
A: Do you usually bring books with you when you travel?
B: Yes, I do. When I’m at the airport or bus station, I read books to kill time.
A: Is there any bookstore or library in your area?
B: Unfortunately, there are none near my house. The nearest one is 3 kilometers away.

A: What is the most impressive competition you’ve entered?
B: I took part in an eloquence competition, organized by my university last year.
A: What was it about?
B: The competition was to find out the best public speaker in the university.
A: Were there many participants in the competition?
B: Yes, there were around 500 participants totally.
A: What prize did you get?
B: Well, I didn’t get a very high price, but it didn’t matter, I was still happy with the result.
A: What could you learn from the competition?
B: I learned the way to develop ideas for a speech besides some body language tips in public speaking.
A: Did you have to prepare a lot for the competition?
B: Yes, I did. I read various materials about eloquence, as well as rehearsed a lot.
A: How did you know about the competition?
B: The competition was informed on the school poster.
A: Did you do your best then?
B: Yes, I think so. After the competition, I know I have to try more.
A: Is the competition useful, in your opinion?
B: Sure. It helps students learn soft skills as well as become more confident in life.

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