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There is only one disease called common: the common cold. We call it the common cold because every year millions of people catch it.

Everybody knows the symptoms: a runny nose, a slight fever, coughing and sneezing. It is very unpleasant, but nobody knows a cure.

At the drugstore, there are usually shelves with cold "cures". These medicines don't cure a cold, but they do relieve the symptoms. Whatever you do, your cold will last for a few days and then disappear.

How can you help prevent a cold? Eat well, exercise and you will be fit and healthy.

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A couple of months ago I went to the Greek island of Crete. We stayed in a town called Xania, which is on the coast in the north west of Crete. It is a really picturesque town with small cobbled streets, a large harbour and many ancient buildings. I went there with my husband Brendan for a one-week holiday.

We got there by various means of transport, taking a train to the airport, then a four-hour flight, followed by a twenty-minute taxi ride from the airport to where we were staying. The whole journey took around eight hours from door to door, which was a bit longer than we expected it to take, although we didn't have any major delays, thank goodness.

I enjoyed my stay there very much, as I had not had a holiday for ages and needed to switch off from working. We didn't do much sightseeing, although Xania itself has a long and fascinating history so went to the local museum in order to learn more about it. I spent a lot of time reading books and swimming in the sea, which I must admit was quite a lot colder than I thought it would be. I also enjoyed eating the delicious Cretan food, and walking around the ancient streets in the town.

One of the things I enjoyed the most was going to a restaurant called Xalkina, where they had live Cretan music every night. The musicians were playing instruments that I had never seen before, and I loved the style and tempo of the music they played. I would definitely like to go back to Crete one day, though next time I would probably make more effort to see the amazing sights of the rest of Crete.

Topic 1:

Tet is a traditional holiday of our country, Vietnam.
It often begins in late-January and ends in early-February. With the meaning of seeing the old year off and welcoming the new year, Tet becomes a special occasion of reunion for Vietnamese families. At that time, all family members try to come back to their home and get together to make such preparations for Tet as buying new clothes and cleaning their house. A branch of apricot blossoms or a Kumquat tree is indispensable decoration for every family in these days. They seem like a fresh air to the house. We display a tray full of fruits and vases of flowers on the ancestral altar.
Some typical Tet's food are sweets, coconut jam, fruit candies, melon seeds, stew pork with eggs, and especially sticky rice cake. Tet meals are usually bigger and more delicious than our daily ones.
On Tet holiday, people have many recreational activities. Young persons take part in the traditional games such as: tug of war, cooking rice, cock fighting, watching lion dance. Many people visit relatives to wish a happy new year. Adults will give lucky money to children. Woman like going to pagoda to wish good things for their family.
In my opinion, I like cozy and fresh Tet atmosphere. All family members gather and talk about resolutions for a happy new year. I can hang out with my friend and don't worry about anything.
" Tet" holiday is always in Vietnamese's heart.

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.

Topic 2 : A couple of months ago I went to the Greek island of Crete. We stayed in a town called Xania, which is on the coast in the north west of Crete. It is a really picturesque town with small cobbled streets, a large harbour and many ancient buildings. I went there with my husband Brendan for a one-week holiday. We got there by various means of transport, taking a train to the airport, then a four-hour flight, followed by a twenty-minute taxi ride from the airport to where we were staying. The whole journey took around eight hours from door to door, which was a bit longer than we expected it to take, although we didn't have any major delays, thank goodness. I enjoyed my stay there very much, as I had not had a holiday for ages and needed to switch off from working. We didn't do much sightseeing, although Xania itself has a long and fascinating history so went to the local museum in order to learn more about it. I spent a lot of time reading books and swimming in the sea, which I must admit was quite a lot colder than I thought it would be. I also enjoyed eating the delicious Cretan food, and walking around the ancient streets in the town. One of the things I enjoyed the most was going to a restaurant called Xalkina, where they had live Cretan music every night. The musicians were playing instruments that I had never seen before, and I loved the style and tempo of the music they played. I would definitely like to go back to Crete one day, though next time I would probably make more effort to see the amazing sights of the rest of Crete.

4. What is the festival you attended? Describe it

My family and I attended the Buffalo – fighting Festival in Do Son last year. This festival is held every year, on August 9^th according to Lunar calendar. The Buffalo – fighting Festival is held to remember the merits of gods, maintain the village discipline, to play for the prosperity and happiness for the local people. People played drum, danced and watched the buffalos. The drum sound and the scream of people urge the buffalo to play in a fierce way. Many buffalo owners, local people and tourists came to the festival. The festival was really fascinating and amazing.

3. What should we do to save energy (how to save energy)?

Energy is very important in our daily life. We use energy for almost everything we do. However energy is limited. We should do the following things to save energy. Firstly, we should use electricity more efficiently. Secondly, we had better reduce our electricity bills. Besides, it’s necessary to turn off the lights when leaving a room or before going to bed to save energy. Moreover, we ought to reduce the use of fossil fuels. In short, we should try our best to save energy for our future and for our planet’s future.

1. What are the traffic problems in big cities?

The big city where I live and some other places have some traffic problems. One of the traffic problems is that there are too many traffic jams every day, so there are many traffic accidents too. Secondly, some people don’t obey the traffic laws. In addition, there are too many people using the road and too many vehicles, while the roads are narrow and bumpy. In short, there are some traffic problems in big cities. The street should be wider and everyone should obey the traffic rules strictly.

There are many traffic problem in the city where I live. Firstly, there are too many people using the roads. Secondly, there are too many vehicles on the road that leads to traffic jams. Finally, many roads are narrow and bumpy. Therefore, I think we should obey the traffic rules and traffic signs as well. Moreover, carefulness is very necessary.

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Topic 1

I would like to talk about the Lunar New Year festival, also known as the Tet holiday, which is the occasion expected the most by Vietnamese people every year. The festival usually lasts for around 3-4 days, and it takes place when a new year comes according to the lunar calendar.

– The Lunar New Year festival takes place because it is one of the most well-known traditions of Vietnam. Our people have been celebrating this occasion for thousands of years, and although there has been some recent argument about whether we should stop celebrating this festival, I do not think this activity will come to an end soon, at least not in the short term.

– There are some common things that people do during this festival. Perhaps the most important thing is that people who work and study in big cities would go back to their hometown to celebrate the new year with their families and relatives. The new year festival is one of very few occasions that families can gather together, so it is easy to understand why everyone in Vietnam expects this festival so much. Another thing that we usually do is that we give children some “lucky money” with the hope that it will bring fortune to those kids. We also have some other activities such as making “chung” cake, visiting temples and pagodas… and so on.

– The new year festival is so important to me and also to all Vietnamese citizens. The reason is because we get more days off from work and study, and therefore we have more time to spend with our families and our loved ones. It is also a great time to think about what we have done in the previous year, and to make plans for the upcoming year.

Topic 2 :

I’d like to talk about Singapore, one of several cities I have visited and really enjoyed. I vacationed in this wonderful city last summer with my sister, Min, and we stayed there for 5 days.

Singapore is a state-city located to the southeast of Vietnam and it took us only 2 hours to fly there from Hanoi.

When I arrived in Singapore, I was quite impressed by the way the city looked. The streets were incredibly clean, I could walk around the city all day and come back home without any dirt on my shoes. During my stay in Singapore, I did some shopping and visited some famous landmarkslike the Merlion statue, Singapore zoo and the botanical gardens.

For me, Singapore is well worth visiting for many reasons. Firstly, the public transport system in Singapore is extremely reliable. People don’t have to spend hours waiting for buses or trains, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Another thing that I miss about Singapore is its multi-cultural nature. During the 5 days that I spent in Singapore, I bumped into people from many different countries. English is the first language of this country so it was great to get the chance to practice my English-speaking skills with the local people and also other tourists. Five days in Singapore passed by so fast that I wish I could’ve stayed a bit longer.

Everyone has one’s favorite pet. As for me, I very love my dog named Pull. The dog is an Alaska dog with straight brown hair, blue eyes and big ear. He is said to be intelligent, loyal and obedient. Moreover, Pull is friendly and well-trained when I said “sit down” or “run around” he will do absolutely true. I remember the first day I have met Pull-my 12 birthday, he is a present given by my father. At that time, Pull was 2 years old, he was small and unfamiliar with my family’s members. Nowadays, he is an adult dog with good health and he seems to be one important member of my whole family. Pull and I usually have wonderful time together we eat, go shopping, walk in the sunrise and sunset, and play in a local park. As I’m the only child in my family, Pull is my best friend. Whenever I have trouble or whatever mistake I do, I always have him by my side. Although he is not able to talk, I feel the love and caring of him for me. Besides, Pull helps my mother much in household, he can hold a heavy bucket of water. Dog is not food; therefore I condemn the action of stealing dog by killing them with electricity in VN and selling it for some taverns. Dog is an animal for people to feed, love and care. Dog is not a product of any individual who wants to earn illegal money from it. Finally, it’s better for a house with a domes dog so that it brings happiness in addition to keeping your house save. 

Bản dịch
Mỗi người có một con vật nuôi yêu thích. Nhưng đối với tôi, tôi rất yêu chú chó tên Pull của tôi. Nó là giống chó Alaska với long nâu, mắt xanh và tai lớn. Nó được nhận xét là thong minh, trung thành và nghe lời. Hơn nữa, Pull than thiện và được huấn luyện tốt, khi tôi nói “ngồi xuống” hay “chạy xung quanh” nó lập tức làm theo. Tôi vẫn nhớ ngày đầu tiên tôi gặp Pull vào sinh nhật thứ 12 của tôi, nó là món quà của bố tặng tôi. Vào thời điểm đó, Pull chỉ mới 2 tuổi, nó nhỏ và vẫn chưa quen với các thành viên trong gia dình tôi. Bây giờ, nó đã trưởng thành với sức khoẻ tốt và được xem như một thành viên trong gia đình. Tôi và Pull thường có những khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời bên nhau, chúng tôi ăn, đi mua sắm, đi bộ lúc bình minh và hang hôn, chơi trong công viên gần nhà. Bởi vì tôi là con một trong gia đình, Pull là bạn thân nhất của tôi. Mỗi khi tôi gặp rắc rối hay phạm phải sai lầm nào đó, tôi luôn có nó bên cạnh. Mặc dù nó không nói được, tôi luôn cảm nhận được tình yêu và sự quan tâm nó dành cho tôi. Hơn thế nữa, Pull còn giúp mẹ trong công việc nhà, nó có thể xách được một thau nước nặng. Chó không phải là thức ăn, bởi thế tôi lên án việc trộm chó bằng chích điện ở VN và bán chúng vào những quán nhậu. Chó không phải là một sản phẩm của bất kì cá nhân nào muốn kiếm lợi bất chính từ chúng. Cuối cùng, nuôi một chú chó trong nhà để nó mang lại nhiều niềm vui và giữ nhà cho chúng ta. 

Talk about city life

Life in the city is full of activity. Early in the morning hundreds of people rush out of their homes in the manner ants do when their nest is broken. Soon the streets are full of traffic. Shops and offices open, students flock to their schools and the day's work begins. The city now throb with activity, and it is full of noise. Hundreds of sight-seers, tourists and others visit many places of interest in the city while businessmen from various parts of the world arrive to transact business.

Then towards evening, the offices and day schools begin to close. Many of the shops too close. There is now a rush for buses and other means of transport. Everyone seems to be in a hurry to reach home. As a result of this rush, many accidents occur. One who has not been to the city before finds it hard to move about at this time. Soon, however, there is almost no activity in several parts of the city. These parts are usually the business centres.

With the coming of night, another kind of actịvity begins. The streets are now full of colorful lights. The air is cooler and life becomes more leisurely. People now seek entertainment. Many visit the cinemas, parks and clubs, while others remain indoors to watch television or listen to the radio. Some visit friends and relatives and some spend their time reading books and magazines. Those who are interested in politics discuss the latest political developments. At the same time, hundreds of crimes are committed. Thieves and robbers who wait for the coming of night become active, and misfortune descends upon many. For the greed of a few, many are killed, and some live in constant fear. To bring criminals to justice, the officers of the law are always on the move.

Workers and others who seek advancement in their careers attend educational institutions which are open till late in the night. Hundreds of them sit for various examinations every year. The facilities and opportunities that the people in the city have to further their studies and increase their knowledge of human affairs are indeed many. As a result, the people of the city are usually better informed than those of the village, where even a newspaper is sometimes difficult to get.

The city could, therefore, be described as a place of ceaseless activity. Here, the drama of life is enacted every day.

Bài dịch

Cuộc sống ở thành thị cuộc sống ở thành thị rất nhộn nhịp. Từ tờ mờ sáng hàng trăm người ùa ra khỏi nhà như đàn kiến vỡ tổ. Chẳng bao lâu sau đường phố đông nghẹt xe cộ. Các cửa hàng và văn phòng mở cửa. Học sinh hối hả cắp sách đến trường và một ngày làm việc bắt đầu. Giờ đây thành phố hoạt đông nhộn nhịp và đầy ắp tiếng huyên náo. Hàng trăm người ngoạn cảnh, du khách và nhiều người khác viếng thăm những thắng cảnh của thành phố trong khi các doanh nhân từ nhiều nơi trên thế giới đến trao đổi công việc làm ăn.

Trời về chiều, những văn phòng và trường học bắt đầu đóng cửa. Nhiều của hàng cũng đông cửa. Lúc này diễn ra một cuộc đổ xô đón xe buýt và các phương tiện vận chuyên khác. Dường như mọi người đều vội vã về nhà. Kết quá của sự.vội vã này là nhiều tai nạn xảy ra. Những ai chưa từng đến thành phố cảm thấy khó mà đi lại vào giờ này. Tuy vậỵ không bao lâu sau một số khu vực của thành phố như ngừng hoạt động. Những nơi này thường là các trung tâm kinh doanh.

Đêm xuống, một hình thức hoạt động khác lại bắt đầu. Đường phố tràn ngập ánh đèn màu. Bầu không khí dịu xuống và cuộc sống trở nên thư thả hơn. Giờ đây người tìm đến những thú vui giải trí. Nhiều người đến rạp chiếu bóng, công viên và câu lạc bộ, trong khi những người khác ở nhà xem ti vi và nghe đài phát thanh. Có người đi thăm bạn bè và bà con. Có người dành thì giờ đọc sách và tạp chí. Những người quan tâm đến chính trị bàn luận về những sự kiện chính trị nóng hổi. Cũng trong thời gian này, hàng trăm vụ trộm cướp diễn ra. Trộm cướp chờ đêm xuống để hoạt động, và vận rủi ập xuống nhiều ngưòi. Chỉ vì lòng tham của một sô ít người mà nhiều người sẽ bị giết, và nhiều người khác phải sống trong cảnh sợ hãi triền miên . Để đưa tội phạm ra trước công lý, các viên chức luật pháp luôn luôn sẵn sàng hành động.

Người lao động và những ngưòi muốn tiến triển trên con đường công danh sự nghiệp của mình thì tham gia các lóp học ban đêm. Mỗi năm có hàng trăm người trong số họ tham dự vào nhiều kỳ thi khác nhau. Các phương tiện và cơ hội dành cho người dân thành thị để mở rộng học hỏi và gia tăng kiến thức nhân sinh thực sự rất phong phú. Do đó người dân ở thành phố luôn nắm bắt thông tin nhanh hợn người dân vùng nông thôn, nơi mà có khi ngay đến một tờ báo cũng khó kiếm.

Tóm lại thành thị có thể nói là nơi của những hoạt động không ngừng nghỉ. Chính tại đây vở kịch cuộc đời tái diễn mỗi ngày.

Talk about visit to a traditional craft village

Bat Trang village (Gia Lam district, Hanoi), about 14km from the center, famous for pottery, brand name 500 years. To this piece of pottery, Dolly found it extremely interesting to see ordinary flowers, ceramic pots on display in every corner of the village, or exposing sun-dried leaves. Visiting the village pottery factory, Dolly also introduced a piece of produce vases, warm cups or color hunting scene. Pottery Market is the most impressive feature of Dolly, this is the focus of hundreds of halls, simulated countless other pottery, spoiled, viewed household items like bowls, ordinary, vases for the wall-hangings, wind chimes and necklaces ... or farmer-themed products, buffaloes, Thi-Pho-Chi Pho from small statues to live.

Bản Dịch :

Làng Bát Tràng (huyện Gia Lâm, Hà Nội), cách trung tâm khoảng 14km, nổi tiếng với nghề gốm, thương hiệu 500 năm. Với tác phẩm gốm này, Dolly thấy vô cùng thú vị khi nhìn thấy những bông hoa bình thường, những bình gốm được trưng bày ở mọi góc làng hay phơi lá phơi nắng. Tham quan nhà máy gốm của làng, Dolly cũng giới thiệu một mảnh bình sản xuất, ly ấm hoặc cảnh săn màu. Pottery Market is the most impressive feature of Dolly, this is the focus of hundreds of halls, simulated countless other pottery, spoiled, viewed household items like bowls, ordinary, vases for the wall-hangings, wind chimes and necklaces ... hoặc các sản phẩm theo chủ đề nông dân, trâu, Thi-Pho-Chi Pho từ những bức tượng nhỏ để sống.

Talk about life in the past

There are a lot of interesting things about life in the past which we may never see in this modern life. First of all, the means of transport were extremely basic. People often traveled around on foot or the ride their bikes to farther places. At that time, only the rich could ride their motorbikes or cars on the street. Next, about education, schools were smaller and less modern compared to these of today. The number of teachers and students at school was also smaller. Students didn't have to study a lot of subjects like today because they mainly focused on learning to read and write and do maths. About entertainment, there weren't various sources of entertainment in the past. Children mostly played traditional and folk games such as blind man's bluff, hide-and-seek, skipping ropes, etc. Sometimes, they went to the market with their parents for shopping. Everything was quite simple and peaceful.

Dịch:

Có rất nhiều điều thú vị về cuộc sống trong quá khứ mà chúng ta có thể không bao giờ thấy trong cuộc sống hiện đại này. Trước hết, phương tiện giao thông cực kỳ thô sơ. Mọi người thường di chuyển bằng cách đi bộ hoặc đi xe đạp của họ đến những nơi xa hơn. Vào thời điểm đó, chỉ những người giàu mới có thể lái xe máy hoặc ô tô của trên đường phố. Tiếp theo, về giáo dục, các trường học thì nhỏ hơn và kém hiện đại hơn so với ngày nay. Số lượng giáo viên và học sinh ở trường cũng ít hơn. Học sinh không phải học nhiều môn như hiện nay vì họ chủ yếu tập trung vào việc học đọc, viết và làm toán. Về giải trí, trước đây không có nhiều nguồn giải trí đa dạng. Trẻ em chủ yếu chơi các trò chơi truyền thống và dân gian như bịt mắt bắt dê, trốn tìm, nhảy dây, v.v. Đôi khi, chúng đi mua sắm cùng bố mẹ ở chợ . Mọi thứ khá đơn giản và yên bình.