A list of characteristics of independent learners for discussion purposes:

Self-motivated: Independent learners are motivated by their own interests and goals, not just external rewards or pressures.
Self-directed: They take responsibility for their own learning and actively seek out resources and opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills.
Self-aware: They understand their own strengths and weaknesses, learning style, and preferences, and use that knowledge to guide their learning process.
Goal-oriented: They set clear and specific learning goals and regularly assess their progress toward achieving them.
Persistent: They persevere through challenges and setbacks and keep working toward their goals.
Reflective: They regularly reflect on their learning experiences and use that feedback to improve their learning strategies.
Resourceful: They know how to find and use a variety of learning resources, including books, online courses, mentors, and peers.
Curious: They have a strong desire to learn and explore new ideas and topics.
Creative: They think outside the box and find innovative ways to solve problems and achieve their goals.
Collaborative: They work well with others and are open to learning from different perspectives and experiences.

Tham khảo:

Picture a shows a healthy habit, because eating vegetables are good for our health. They help us to maintain a healthy weight and have a healthy heart and skin.

(Hình a thể hiện một thói quen lành mạnh, vì việc ăn rau rất tốt cho sức khỏe của chúng ta. Chúng giúp chúng ta duy trì cân nặng khỏe mạnh và có một trái tim và làn da khỏe mạnh.)

Picture b shows an unhealthy habit, because sleeping late, or having your laptop on while sleeping has a bad effect on the quality of your sleep, which in turn may damage your health in the long run.

(Hình b thể hiện một thói quen không tốt cho sức khỏe, ngủ muộn, bật laptop khi ngủ ảnh hưởng không tốt đến chất lượng giấc ngủ, về lâu dài có thể gây hại cho sức khỏe.)

Picture c shows a healthy habit, because working out regularly helps you to keep fit, maintain a healthy weight, develop muscles, etc.

(Hình c thể hiện một thói quen lành mạnh, bởi vì tập thể dục thường xuyên giúp bạn giữ dáng, duy trì cân nặng hợp lý, phát triển cơ bắp, v.v.)

Picture d shows an unhealthy habit because eating fast food or eating too much of it is not good for your health. Fast food is not good for our heart and digestive system. It can lead to obesity/being overweight, or heart diseases.

(Hình d cho thấy thói quen không lành mạnh vì thức ăn nhanh hoặc ăn quá nhiều không tốt cho sức khỏe của bạn. Thức ăn nhanh không tốt cho tim mạch và hệ tiêu hóa của chúng ta. Nó có thể dẫn đến béo phì/thừa cân, hoặc bệnh tim.)

- Healthy habits: a. c

- Unhealthy habits: b, d

Reasons:

- Healthy habits: eating vegetables and taking exercise

- Unhealthy habits: staying up late and eating fast food

Considering the convenience and benefits they offer, the technology I believe would be most useful in any city or neighborhood is the ability to have a medical check-up online, like in Toronto. This technology can save time, reduce the need for physical visits to the doctor's office, and increase access to medical care, especially for people who live far away or have mobility issues. Additionally, it can help to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, such as during pandemics, by avoiding crowded waiting rooms.

The text mentions three essential skills required for teenagers to become independent, which are decision-making skills, time-management skills, and life skills.

Apart from the skills mentioned in the text, some other skills teenagers need to become independent include communication skills, problem-solving skills, financial management skills, goal-setting skills, and critical thinking skills. Also, teenagers need to learn how to be emotionally intelligent and how to develop positive relationships with others.

All of the ideas mentioned in the text are valuable and can help preserve heritage in their ways.

However, I think the idea of setting up folk clubs, as mentioned in Paragraph C, is particularly interesting. These clubs can provide opportunities for young people to learn about traditional performing arts, such as folk songs, musical instruments, and dancing. By organizing events, inviting artists to perform, and offering training to learn folk arts, the clubs can help promote and develop these traditional arts and keep them alive for future generations. Through these activities, young people can learn to appreciate their cultural heritage and become actively involved in preserving it.

Tạm dịch:

Tất cả những ý tưởng được đề cập trong văn bản đều có giá trị và có thể giúp bảo tồn di sản theo cách của chúng.

Tuy nhiên, tôi nghĩ ý tưởng thành lập các câu lạc bộ dân gian, như đã đề cập trong Đoạn C, là đặc biệt thú vị. Những câu lạc bộ này có thể tạo cơ hội cho những người trẻ tìm hiểu về nghệ thuật biểu diễn truyền thống, chẳng hạn như các bài hát dân gian, nhạc cụ và khiêu vũ. Bằng cách tổ chức các sự kiện, mời các nghệ sĩ biểu diễn và cung cấp đào tạo để tìm hiểu nghệ thuật dân gian, các câu lạc bộ có thể giúp thúc đẩy và phát triển các nghệ thuật truyền thống này và duy trì chúng cho các thế hệ tương lai. Thông qua các hoạt động này, những người trẻ tuổi có thể học cách đánh giá cao di sản văn hóa của họ và tham gia tích cực vào việc bảo tồn nó.

Choosing between college or university and vocational school depends on your interests, skills, and career goals. If you are interested in pursuing an academic degree, have a passion for learning, and want to explore different subjects, then college or university is the right choice for you. You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a particular field, meet new people, and develop transferable skills like critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.

On the other hand, if you have a specific trade in mind, enjoy hands-on learning, and want to start working as soon as possible, then vocational school is the right choice for you. You will acquire the practical skills and knowledge needed for a particular job, receive an apprenticeship, and earn a salary while studying.

Ultimately, the choice between college or university and vocational school depends on your individual needs, interests, and goals. It's important to do your research, talk to educational experts, and consult with your parents, teachers, or career counselors to make an informed decision.

1. The Crazy House is the most original and clever home because of its surrealistic and unique design that incorporates natural elements and animal motifs.

2. The living sculptures made by Gregory Kloehn are the most useful from a social point of view because they provide affordable housing solutions for homeless people using recycled materials.

3. I would like to live in the shipping container housing in Brighton because it offers a cozy and private space that is affordable and sustainable.

4. I would not like to live in the Crazy House because its unconventional design may not be practical for everyday living, and may not offer enough privacy or storage space.

Tham khảo:

I find the advice about healthy eating very useful. I usually avoid eating food with too much salt or sugar, and try to eat more fruit and vegetables. But I don't pay much attention to food labels. I think I'll try to read them from now on before I buy any food items.

The last piece of advice is most useful for me. I avoid having coffee or tea before bed, but I keep reading messages and posts on my phone in bed, and then find it hard to fall asleep. I think this is an unhealthy habit. I'll try to turn off my phone before I go to bed in the future.