Feelings and Emotions
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  1. Can you tell me your full name, please?

  2. Where are you from?

  3. Do you work or are you a student?

  1. Can you tell me your full name, please?

    Sure! My name is Nguyen Thanh Mai, but you can call me Mai.

    • Teaching Point: Pronunciation - Practice saying your name clearly and at a steady pace. Use stress appropriately (e.g., Mai is stressed).
  2. Where are you from?

    I'm originally from Ho Chi Minh City, but I've lived here my whole life.

    • Teaching Point: Pronunciation - Focus on the correct intonation and stress pattern in "Ho Chi Minh City."
  3. Do you work or are you a student?

    I'm currently a student. I'm in my second year of university, studying business management.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource (Paraphrasing) - "I'm currently a student" can be paraphrased as "I'm studying at the moment." "Second year of university" can be paraphrased as "my second year in college."
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  1. How do you usually spend your weekends?

  2. Let's talk about emotions. What emotion do you think is the most important? Why?

  1. How do you usually spend your weekends?

    On weekends, I enjoy hanging out with friends, maybe going to a coffee shop or watching movies together. Sometimes, I like to visit local parks or markets.

    • Teaching Point: Topic Vocabulary - Use of words like "coffee shop," "local parks," and "markets" shows familiarity with local culture.
  2. What emotion do you think is the most important? Why?

    I believe that kindness is the most important emotion. When we're kind to others, it creates a positive atmosphere around us, and it's something that can be felt by everyone.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource - "Creates a positive atmosphere" could be replaced with "generates a positive environment." Encourage using synonyms for variety.

Part 3: Model Answers

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  1. In your opinion, how do different cultures express emotions?

  2. Do you think it's important to control your emotions in public? Why or why not?

  1. In your opinion, how do different cultures express emotions?

    Well, every culture has its unique way of expressing emotions. For example, in Vietnamese culture, we often use body language and facial expressions to convey feelings, sometimes more than words. In contrast, Western cultures might express emotions more verbally and openly.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource - "Expressing emotions more verbally" could be paraphrased as "communicating emotions through words."
  2. Do you think it's important to control your emotions in public? Why or why not?

    Yes, I think it's important to have some control over our emotions in public. It helps maintain a harmonious environment, especially in crowded places like Ho Chi Minh City. But at the same time, it's also important to express ourselves honestly when needed.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource (Paraphrasing) - "Maintain a harmonious environment" could be rephrased as "keep a peaceful atmosphere."
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  1. How can people deal with negative emotions, like sadness or anger, in a healthy way?

  2. Do you think technology affects the way people communicate their emotions? How?

  1. How can people deal with negative emotions, like sadness or anger, in a healthy way?

    Dealing with negative emotions is crucial for our mental well-being. Engaging in activities like exercise, meditation, or even talking to a friend or family member can be very effective. Also, it's important to remember that seeking professional help is always an option.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource - "Mental well-being" could be replaced with "psychological health" for variety.
  2. Do you think technology affects the way people communicate their emotions? How?

    Absolutely. Technology has changed the way we express our feelings. Nowadays, people often use emojis or GIFs to convey emotions in texts or social media. However, sometimes this can lack the depth and nuance of face-to-face communication.

    • Teaching Point: Lexical Resource - "Convey emotions" could be paraphrased as "communicate feelings." Encourage the use of synonyms.
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Topic: Describe a time when you felt extremely happy. Please say:

  • When and where was it?
  • What caused you to feel so happy?
  • How did you celebrate or express your happiness?

Topic: Describe a time when you felt extremely happy. Please say:

  • When and where was it?
  • What caused you to feel so happy?
  • How did you celebrate or express your happiness?