Part 3: Grammar
Giới từ và đại từ sở hữu
Grammar: Communication in the Future
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- Who do you admire most in your life?
- What makes someone admirable?
- What qualities do great people have?
💡 Key qualities of admirable people:
- Determination (sự quyết tâm)
- Perseverance (sự kiên trì)
- Dedication (sự cống hiến)
- Courage (lòng dũng cảm)
- Compassion (lòng trắc ẩn)
22. Dialogue: Talking About Inspiring People
📖 Conversation between Mai and Nam
Mai: Have you heard about Marie Curie? I'm reading her biography for my project.
Nam: Yes, she was a brilliant scientist. I really admire her dedication to science.
Mai: Me too! Despite facing discrimination as a woman in science, she never gave up on her dreams.
Nam: That's right. She won two Nobel Prizes, which is remarkable! She's the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Mai: Her story really inspires me to work hard and overcome any obstacles in my life.
Nam: Absolutely. Her perseverance and passion for knowledge changed the world of science forever.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| admire | (v) /ədˈmaɪə(r)/ | ngưỡng mộ | I admire her courage. |
| inspire | (v) /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/ | truyền cảm hứng | Her story inspires millions. |
| dedication | (n) /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ | sự cống hiến | His dedication to work is amazing. |
| discrimination | (n) /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ | sự phân biệt đối xử | She faced discrimination at work. |
| remarkable | (adj) /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ | đáng chú ý, xuất sắc | She made remarkable achievements. |
| overcome | (v) /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ | vượt qua | He overcame many obstacles. |
| perseverance | (n) /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/ | sự kiên trì | Perseverance leads to success. |
44. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- What is Mai reading about?
- Why does Nam admire Marie Curie?
- What challenges did Marie Curie face?
- How many Nobel Prizes did she win?
- What does her story inspire Mai to do?
✓ Answers:
- She's reading Marie Curie's biography for her project.
- Because of her dedication to science.
- She faced discrimination as a woman in science.
- She won two Nobel Prizes (in Physics and Chemistry).
- It inspires her to work hard and overcome obstacles.