One memorable time when I got butterflies in my stomach was before a crucial job interview. The anticipation and pressure were overwhelming, and my nerves were on edge. To calm myself, I practiced deep-breathing exercises to regulate my anxiety. I also visualized a positive outcome, imagining myself confidently answering questions. While these strategies helped to some extent, the nervousness lingered. During the interview, I focused on showcasing my skills and experiences, which eventually eased my tension. The situation turned out better than expected, and I learned the importance of preparation and positive visualization in managing stressful moments

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There was a time when I had butterflies in my stomach during a job interview. It was for a position that I really wanted, and I was nervous about making a good impression. During the interview, I tried to stay calm and answer the questions to the best of my ability, but I couldn't shake the feeling of nervousness.

After the interview, I went for a walk to calm myself down. I found that getting some fresh air and exercise helped me relax and clear my mind. I also listened to some calming music and practiced deep breathing techniques to help ease my nerves.

Overall, I think my efforts to calm myself down worked fairly well. While I was still a bit nervous, I was able to keep my composure during the interview and present myself in the best possible light. In the end, I was offered the job, which was a great relief and a testament to my ability to overcome my nerves and perform well under pressure. 

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In Vietnam, almost everyone, has been a volunteer work and I have too. At my age, I have not been donate blood so I often donate books, toys and clothes for street children and homeless people. I often do this work with my mother. Latest here on Sunday, I with my mother was used to donate books and clothes for a charity organization. In here, I met the orphans children. I played with them. Then I gave candies to them. They were all very happy.Some people think doing volunteer work is waste of time but in my opinion, doing volunteer work help me relax after school and it help me healthy. When I doing this work, I feel very happy to bring happiness to them.

Tham khảo

Do the quiz. Compare your scores with a partner. Who has got the best memory?

How GOOD is your MEMORY?

1. What was the last film that you saw?

Harry Potter was the last film that I saw.

2. When was the last time that you ate in a restaurant?

My 18th birthday was the last time that I ate in a restaurant

3. When did you last go to a circus or a zoo?

I went to a circus last week

4. Where and when did you first ride a bike?

I rode a bike when I was 7 in my hometown

5. Who taught you English at primary school?

Ms Huyen taught me English at primary school

6. How old were your parents on their last birthdays?

They were 55th on their last birthdays

7. What was the last music that you heard?

I heard pop music

8. When did you last make something to eat?

I made cupcake for my brother

9. What mark did you get in your last English exam?

I got a 9 in my last English exam.

10. At what age did you first have a mobile phone?

I had a mobile phone when I was 15.

11. What did you do on your last birthday?

I celebrated my birthday with my friends at my house.

12. Who spoke to you first at school today?

Nhi spoke to me first at school today.

13. Who did you speak to last before you left home this morning?

I spoke to my mum before I left home this morning.

14. How many people gave you presents last year? What were they?

3 people gave me presents last year. A skirt, a dress and shoes.

15. How many people did you buy presents for last year? What were they?

 I bought present for my mum. I bought her a flower bouquet.

KEY: How many things did you remember?

0-5: What a terrible memory you've got! Eat well, exercise and get a good night's sleep to improve it.

6-10: Not bad, but you could do more to improve your memory.

11-15: Well done! You've got an excellent memory.

GRAMMAR: Choose the options that best fit the blanks.

1.What ……………in Paris in 2004?

A. did you do B. were you doing C. you did D. were you

2.I …………… in the queue when I …………… that I had lost my wallet.

A. was standing – was realizing B. stood – was realizing C. was standing – realized D. stood – realized

3.What …………… when you injured your finger? – I was playing volleyball.

A. did you do B. were you C. you did D. were you doing

4.This time last week, we …………… for the exam. It was so hot in the examination room.

A. would have been sitting B. had been sitting C. sat D. were sitting

5.When I first saw Miriam, I …………… her to come in for tea and we talked for nearly two hours.

A. invited B. invite C. have invited D. was inviting

6.The girls were chatting …………… the boys were playing games.

A. when B. while C. during D. at the same time

7.While the teacher was explaining to the whole class, she …………… carefully. A. didn't listen B. wasn't listening C. had listened D. wasn't listened

8.We arrived at the hotel quite early, …………… in and had lunch.

A. checking B. checked C. was checking D. to check

9.She …………… in Provence, France for two years when she was a student.

A. was living B. lived C. had lived D. has lived

10. ………When……my mother and I were cooking in the kitchen, John came in and broke the dish.

C

c. How long is it since you rode a bike?

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The last time that I had a memorable day was International Women’s Day. On that day, I received an adorable gift from my younger brother. I also made a cake and cooked a delicious meal for my mother. And then, I went to the cinema with my family.