Getting Started
Dialogue about experiences and inspiring people.
Getting Started: Our Experiences
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- What interesting experiences have you had?
- Have you ever traveled to a new place?
- What was your most memorable experience?
22. Dialogue: Talking About Experiences
Conversation between Mai and Nam
Mai: Have you ever been to Ha Long Bay, Nam?
Nam: Yes, I have! I visited it last summer with my family. It was an amazing experience.
Mai: What did you do there?
Nam: We took a boat cruise, explored the caves, and swam in the sea. I have never seen such beautiful scenery before!
Mai: That sounds wonderful! I have never been to Ha Long Bay, but I really want to go.
Nam: You should! It's an unforgettable experience. Have you ever been on a boat cruise?
Mai: No, I haven't. But I have traveled to Da Nang and visited the Marble Mountains.
Nam: That's great! I have never been to Da Nang. How was it?
Mai: It was amazing! The beaches were beautiful and the food was delicious.
32. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boat cruise | (n) /bəʊt kruːz/ | du thuyền | We took a boat cruise. |
| scenery | (n) /ˈsiːnəri/ | phong cảnh | The scenery was beautiful. |
| memorable | (adj) /ˈmemərəbl/ | đáng nhớ | It was a memorable trip. |
| amazing | (adj) /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ | tuyệt vời | The experience was amazing. |
| cruise | (n) /kruːz/ | du ngoạn trên thuyền | We went on a cruise. |
43. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- Has Nam ever been to Ha Long Bay?
- What did Nam do in Ha Long Bay?
- Has Mai ever been to Ha Long Bay?
- Where has Mai traveled to?
- What did Mai think of Da Nang?
Answers:
- Yes, he visited it last summer with his family.
- He took a boat cruise, explored caves, and swam in the sea.
- No, she has never been to Ha Long Bay.
- She has traveled to Da Nang and visited the Marble Mountains.
- She thought it was amazing - the beaches were beautiful and the food was delicious.