Vietnam in English
What is the English word for “bánh chưng”?
square sticky rice cake
Correct this sentence: “He is play this videogame almost every day.”
He plays this videogame almost every day.
What does “impact” mean in this sentence: “The storm had a big impact on the city”?
(It means "a strong effect or influence.")
Use the words “school,” “friends,” and “play” in one clear, logical sentence.
I go to school every day and play with my friends.
What does “break a leg” mean?
Good luck – especially before a performance.
Translate this short paragraph into English:
"Tôi tự hào là người Việt Nam vì đất nước tôi có lịch sử lâu đời và con người thân thiện."
I am proud to be Vietnamese because my country has a long history and friendly people.
Which tense is used in this sentence: “She has been studying for three hours”?
Present perfect continuous tense
What is a synonym of “important”? (give two academic-level words)
(Significant, essential)
Use the words “she,” “love,” and “he” in one clear, logical 5 word sentence.
She loves him
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Very rarely
What is the English term for “Đờn ca tài tử”?
Southern amateur music or Southern traditional chamber music
Fix this: “I wish I know how to cook.”
I wish I knew how to cook.
Use the word “consequence” correctly in a sentence about social media.
One consequence of using social media too much is reduced face-to-face communication.
Use the words “global,” “economy,” and “challenge” in one clear, logical sentence.
The global economy is facing serious challenges after the pandemic.
Explain this idiom: “burning the candle at both ends.”
Working or staying busy from early morning until late at night, leading to exhaustion. Having a very active lifestyle that burns you out.
What is the English name of the river that runs through Huế?
The Perfume River
Explain why this is incorrect: “He suggested me to study harder.”
“Suggest” is not followed by an object + to-infinitive. Correct: He suggested that I study harder.
What’s the difference between “affect” and “effect”?
(“Affect” is a verb meaning to influence, and “effect” is a noun meaning the result.)
Use the words “technology,” “education,” and “benefit” in one clear, logical sentence.
Technology provides many benefits for modern education.
Give a real-life example of “biting off more than you can chew.”
I signed up for five school clubs and now I don’t have time to study properly.
Explain the historical importance of the Independence Palace in HCMC.
It was the site where the Vietnam War ended in 1975 when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the gates.
Rewrite this sentence in formal academic English: “People don’t really care about climate change that much.”
Many individuals demonstrate a lack of concern regarding the issue of climate change.
What does the word “sustainable” mean in the context of environmental issues?
Able to be maintained or continued without causing harm to the environment or depleting resources.
Use the words “globalization,” “culture,” and “identity” in one clear, logical sentence.
Globalization can influence local culture and change people’s sense of identity over time.
Use the idiom “caught between a rock and a hard place” in a complex sentence about a real-world issue.
The government is caught between a rock and a hard place: if they raise taxes, people will be angry, but if they don’t, they won’t have enough money for education.