Vocabulary

A. Read about two people's challenges.

(Đọc về thử thách của hai người)

Physical Challenge

I absolutely love challenges! Doing something difficult makes me feel alive. Recently, I set a goal for myself: To run a marathon and make it to the finish line. I trained almost every day before the marathon, and I felt like I was making progress toward my goal. Last month, I achieved the goal with a competitive time!

Mental Challenge

Although it might not seem like a significant challenge to some people, reading is quite difficult for me, especially when I need to do a lot of it. Last year, | convinced my parents to hire a reading tutor to help me. I learned ways to deal with large amounts of reading homework, and I hope the result will be better grades this year.

Answer:

Thử thách Vật lý

Tôi rất thích thử thách! Làm điều gì đó khó khăn khiến tôi cảm thấy sống động. Gần đây, tôi đặt ra một mục tiêu cho mình: Chạy một cuộc marathon và vượt qua vạch đích. Tôi tập luyện gần như mỗi ngày trước khi tham gia marathon, và tôi cảm thấy mình đang tiến bộ đến mục tiêu của mình. Tháng trước, tôi đạt được mục tiêu với thời gian cạnh tranh!

Thử thách Tâm lý

Mặc dù đối với một số người thì đọc sách có vẻ như không phải là một thử thách quan trọng, nhưng đối với tôi thì khá khó khăn, đặc biệt là khi tôi cần phải đọc rất nhiều. Năm ngoái, tôi đã thuyết phục cha mẹ mình thuê một gia sư đọc sách để giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi học được những cách để xử lý với lượng đọc sách lớn và tôi hy vọng kết quả sẽ là điểm số tốt hơn trong năm nay.

B. Write each word in blue next to the correct meaning.

(Viết mỗi từ màu xanh bên cạnh nghĩa đúng)

1. goal a target you hope to reach

2. _____________ something new or different that requires effort

3. _____________ introduces a statement with a contrast

4. _____________ succeeded in making something happen

5. _____________ large enough to be important

6. _____________ improvement over time

7. _____________ something that happens because of something else

8. _____________ to give an impression or appear a certain way

9. _____________ to manage or handle a situation well

10. ____________persuaded someone to do something

Answer:

1. goal a target you hope to reach

2. challenges something new or different that requires effort

3. although introduces a statement with a contrast

4. achieved succeeded in making something happen

5. significant large enough to be important

6. progress improvement over time

7. result something that happens because of something else

8. seem to give an impression or appear a certain way

9. deal with to manage or handle a situation well

10. convinced persuaded someone to do something

C. MY WORLD What are your goals for the next five years? Are the goals significant to you? What challenges may you have to overcome to achieve your goals?

(Mục tiêu của bạn trong năm năm tới là gì? Các mục tiêu có ý nghĩa với bạn không? Những thách thức nào bạn có thể phải vượt qua để đạt được mục tiêu của mình?)

Answer:

Personally, my goals for the next five years include achieving personal and professional growth, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and building strong relationships with family and friends.

One of the significant challenges that I may have to overcome to achieve my goals is time management. Balancing work, personal life, and relationships can be challenging, but with effective time management skills, I can allocate enough time and effort towards achieving my goals.

Another challenge that I may face is self-discipline. Staying motivated and committed to my goals can be difficult, but by setting achievable targets, tracking my progress, and celebrating my successes, I can stay focused and motivated towards achieving my goals.

In conclusion, setting significant and meaningful goals is crucial to personal growth and fulfillment. Although challenges may arise, with the right mindset, skills, and support, we can overcome them and achieve our desired goals.

D. Complete each sentence with "when" or "while".

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với "when" hoặc "while")

1. Martina was looking for a job ___________ I met her for the first time.

2. The mountain climbers were resting __________ the storm began.

3. My phone rang six times __________ I was working on my project.

4. ___________ he was visiting Quito, Justin practiced his Spanish.

Answer:

1. Martina was looking for a job when I met her for the first time.

2. The mountain climbers were resting while the storm began.

3. My phone rang six times while I was working on my project.

4. While he was visiting Quito, Justin practiced his Spanish.

E. Complete the sentences. Use the simple past or past continuous form of the verbs.

(Hoàn thành các câu. Sử dụng dạng quá khứ đơn hoặc quá khứ tiếp diễn của động từ)

1. Yesterday, I _______ (convince) my best friend to compete in a 5k race.

2. Maria _______ (deal with) health problems when she quit her job last October.

3. My parents _______ (look) for new jobs when they met.

4. The professor _______ (seem) tired in class last week.

5. We ________ (make) progress with the project when the class ended.

6. At the gymnastics competition, Leo _________ (achieve) the highest score.

Answer:

1. Yesterday, I convinced my best friend to compete in a 5k race.

2. Maria dealt with health problems when she quit her job last October.

3. My parents were looking for new jobs when they met.

4. The professor seemed tired in class last week.

5. We were making progress with the project when the class ended.

6. At the gymnastics competition, Leo achieved the highest score.

Goal check

Tell a partner about a challenge you have faced in your life.

(Nói với đối tác về một thách thức mà bạn đã phải đối mặt trong cuộc sống của bạn)

1. What was happening in your life at that time?

2. What did you do? Do you think you dealt with the challenge well?

Answer:

I remember a challenge I faced a few years ago when I decided to move to a new country for work. At the time, I was living in my home country and had never been outside of it for an extended period. The idea of leaving my family, friends, and everything familiar to me was daunting.

Despite this, I took the job offer and moved to the new country. Initially, it was challenging to adjust to a new culture and find my way around in a new city. I also had to face the language barrier, which was difficult as I wasn't fluent in the local language.

Looking back, I think I dealt with the challenge quite well. I made an effort to learn the language, made new friends, and explored the city. Eventually, I settled in and came to love the new country and the experiences I gained from living there. Although it was a difficult challenge, it was also one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I am proud of myself for overcoming my fears and stepping out of my comfort zone.