Bài mẫu và từ vựng chủ đề “Describe something you taught to your friend/relative”
You should say:
– What did you teach him/her?
– When it was?
– How long was it for?
– And explain how you felt about it.
I. Gợi ý lên ý tưởng:
Đối với chủ đề này thì các bạn có thể lựa chọn mô tả một lần chỉ dẫn người thân làm các hoạt động Thường Ngày và Cần Thiết trong cuộc sống ví dụ như:
- How to tie shoelaces
- How to use electronic devices (smartphones, remote controls, home appliances, …)
- How to exercise properly (avoid injury)
- How to ride a bike
II. Từ vựng và Cấu Trúc hay cho chủ đề:
- didn’t know where to begin: không biết bắt đầu từ đâu
- began with the fundamentals: bắt đầu từ những kiến thức căn bản
- motivated and willing to learn: có động lực và sẵn sàng học hỏi
- all the way through: từ đầu đến cuối
- rewarding experience: trải nghiệm đáng giá
- interact and connect through a common passion: tương tác và kết nối qua thông qua niềm đam mê chung
- wonderful way to giving and receiving: cách tuyệt vời để cho đi và nhận lại
- simultaneously expand your own knowledge and gain more experience: đồng thời mở rộng kiến thức và thu về kinh nghiệm
III. Bài mẫu:
Some years ago I taught my nephew to tie shoelaces. Thought it would be a piece of cake as it takes no more than two seconds to do it. And we, adults, do it automatically without thinking about it. I mean it’s as natural as breathing. So I thought I would show it once or perhaps twice and it would be done, but sometimes things don’t go like we think they will. There was a big problem here. He couldn’t repeat after me. So it turned out to be one of the biggest challenges in my whole life. My mom told me that this process could take up to a month
I understood that, first of all, I myself had to learn how to teach somebody. So, I watched a number of video tutorials which showed different ways to teach a child to tie shoelaces. After that we started practicing 5 minutes every day, and I broke down this complicated task into smaller steps in order not to overwhelm the child.
At first, we practiced with his shoes off. I used laces of two different colors to help him differentiate one lace from the other. We started from learning to make a starting knot. I showed him how to cross the left end of the lace over the right one, then wrap one end around the other, and pull both ends to complete the knot.
When he finally succeeded, we moved on to a more complicated task. I started teaching him to make both ends into “loops’ that look like bunny ears, and then repeat all those steps that I’ve already described. Every day we took one small step forward. Everything was ok when we did it together, but when I asked him to do it himself, it was terrible. It was like he had never practiced anything before. Several times I was on the verge of losing my temper. However, we persisted for 2 weeks and got the results we deserve
IV. Từ vựng, cấu trúc tham khảo:
- Thought it would be a piece of cake: tưởng chừng dễ như ăn bánh
- It’s as natural as breathing: Làm một cách tự nhiên như “thở”
- Sometimes things don’t go like we think they will: Đôi khi mọi thứ không diễn ra như chúng ta nghĩ
- It turned out to be one of the biggest challenges in my whole life: Nó hóa ra lại là thử thách lớn nhất trong cuộc đời tôi
- Broke down a complicated task into smaller steps: Chia nhiệm vụ thành các bước nhỏ
- Every day took one small step forward: mỗi ngày tiến một bước nhỏ
- Losing temper: mất bình tĩnh
V. PART 3 QUESTIONS
1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?
There are many practical skills that young people can teach old people. For example, young people could help older individuals to navigate new technology, such as smartphones, computers, or social media platforms. Additionally, younger generations may have expertise in areas like fitness, cooking, or DIY projects that they could share with older individuals. Other practical skills that young people could teach include financial management, time management, and language learning.
- practical (adj): thực tế, thực tiễn
- navigate (v): định hướng, xác định
- expertise (n): chuyên môn
- DIY – do it yourself: tự làm, tự sáng tạo
- financial management: quản lý tài chính
- time management: quản lý thời gian
2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
There are a range of skills that young people could teach older people, beyond technology. For example, young people could teach older people new hobbies or activities, such as painting, playing a musical instrument, or learning a new language. They could also share their knowledge on current events, pop culture, or social media trends, helping older people to stay up-to-date with the world around them. Additionally, young people could share practical skills such as cooking, gardening, or DIY tasks, which could be useful for older people in their daily lives.
- beyond (abv): trừ ra
- musical instrument: nhạc cụ
- up-to-date (adj): luôn cập nhật
3. How can young people teach old people skills?
Young people may teach older people skills by being patient, breaking complex concepts down into smaller ones, and demonstrating how to use the skill with examples and practical applications. It’s also crucial to approach the teaching process with empathy and compassion, because different learning styles or preferences may exist among older persons. A pleasant and encouraging attitude can go a long way toward assisting older people in learning new skills from younger generations.
- breaking complex concepts down into smaller ones: chia nhỏ những chủ đề phức tạp thành những phần đơn giản hơn
- practical applications: sự ứng dụng vào thực tế
- go a long way: có hiệu quả rõ rệt
4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
We should first determine what we want to study and what our objectives are. Once we’re certain of it, we may begin looking for and gathering learning resources, such as books, online classes, or tutorials. To succeed, it’s also crucial to break the learning process down into small steps and practice regularly.
- looking for and gathering learning resources: tìm kiếm và thu thập những nguồn tư liệu học tập
- break the learning process down into small steps: chia quá trình học tập thành những bước nhỏ
