Your Best Friend: English Level 2 Unit 1
Your Best Friend: English Level 2 Unit 1
Your Best Friend: English Level 2 Unit 1
ENGLISH LEVEL 2
UNIT 1:
1. Your best friend
Now I would like to tell you about Nhi who is best friend. Now she has moved
away and we can hardly see each other again. We knew each other when we
were in high school. At that time, we were very close. We went to each other's
houses, made many delicious cookies together and told all kinds of stories in
life. We are also good at different subjects, so we support each other in studying
and taking exams. However, after taking the university entrance exam, she
chose a school in Da Nang city to study and settle here. Currently we are both
very busy so we rarely contact each other. I really miss the time we spent
together and the beautiful memories. I hope in the near future I will have the
opportunity to meet her again.
Now I would like to tell you about Hoai Anh who is my best friend. She went to
the same high school as me. We sat at the same table together. She has a good
appearance so many people pursue her, but she hasn't loved anyone yet. She has a
very good academic record, especially in Math. At the same time, she also has a
very good voice. We often sing together in class or on the way home. I was
impressed by her confidence and friendliness. Every time I have a sad story, I will
tell it to her. She knows how to comfort others. I always feel better after talking to
her. She is a kind girl who helps her friends so her relationships are very good. It's
great that we are now studying at the same university. I hope we can keep this
friendship forever.
UNIT 2:
1. Factors of happiness
Happiness is important in everyone’s life. So what makes happiness? What is
factors? At first, one has to be confident that they can get happiness. Nobody was
born to be upset. So what we should do is enjoying the daily life and find out
happiness. It could be doing the things you love like reading book, exercising,
watching movies, going for a walk, shopping with friends, etc. So, awareness of
happiness is an important factor in achieving happiness. Secondly, having a dream
is another essential factor in getting happiness. Ones holding dreams know what
they want and what they don’t want. So they can step towards happiness directly
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without hesitation. And others factors, such as good relationship with others, rich
materials and good job are also associated to happiness
2. Things you enjoy doing in your free time
During the week, I’m quite busy. So on a day when I’m completely free, I will
wake up later than usual. The feeling of getting enough sleep helps me feel well.
After waking up I will listen to music. Music is on, and I will do the housework. I
clean the bedroom and fold my clothes to tidy. I have a couple of flowers on the
balcony. I love the feeling of free time standing watering the flowers. Seeing the
flowers bloom, I am very excited. In order not to be boring, I will invite a few
friends over to my room. We will eat fruit while watching movies and chatting. In
my free time, I also spend time on weekends going out to shop and eat. I love my
job very much but I also love myself and always want to give myself some time off
so I especially appreciate my free time.
During the week I am quite busy. Besides studying at school, I also work part-time
to earn extra income. In the evening I spend time resting and doing homework so I
don't have much free time. So when I have free time, I make the most of it to relax
as much as possible. Some things I often do are cleaning the house because when I
see my house is clean I feel very comfortable. Then I'll go make a snack while
watching an entertaining movie. Or when I find a good book, I will take advantage
of my little time to read and reflect on it. Besides, I often play brain stimulating
games like Brain Test, Sudoku to avoid myself from becoming slow and having
difficulty absorbing knowledge. My free time activities are as simple as that.
3. Ideas or opinion of a perfect day
We all dream of a perfect life. Me too. I will wake up later than usual. The
feeling of getting enough sleep helps me feel well. After waking up I will listen
to music. Music is on, and I will do the housework. I clean the bedroom and
fold my clothes to tidy. I have a couple of flowers on the balcony. I love the
feeling of free time standing watering the flowers. Seeing the flowers bloom, I
am very excited. In order not to be boring, I will invite a few friends over to my
room. We will eat fruit while watching movies and chatting. I will also spend
time on weekends going out to shop and eat. I love my job very much but I also
love myself and always want to give myself the best things. Maybe a perfect
day is simple that
We all dream of a perfect life. Me too. That was the day I could sleep in without
being scolded by my mother. Because I like to sleep and hate waking up early.
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After waking up, I will have breakfast and watch a favorite movie when it rains
heavily because I really like rain, hearing the sound of rain falling and smelling the
smell of rainwater. It makes me feel so refreshed and comfortable. Then I will be
able to go shopping without having to worry about the price because I have a huge
amount of money in my bank account. Not only that, the day when I am always
happy, fill of energy, positive, praised and loved by everyone. The day I get a good
grade, cook a delicious meal, buy a nice set of clothes, do something useful for my
family or even contribute to the social community as cleaning the environment,
participate in charity activities, etc. Maybe a perfect day is simple that.
4. What makes a good neighbor
In my idea, a good neighbor is considerate, tolerant and understanding of others
and their different lifestyles and they help build successful communities. Although,
there are different behaviors that cause problems for neighbors and some are more
serious than others. Such as different lifestyles between young and old, man and
women, people in different lands, color skin, races, religions and custom. This will
very easily cause unnecessary quarrels. Therefore, when there is a conflict, we
should find a way to negotiate, reconcile, avoid conflict, lose neighbor feeling.
UNIT 3:
1. A news story that interests you
Newspapers are full of different types of news every day. It helps us know about
some issues in society and improve our general knowledge. Daily newspaper it
helps me update interesting news and I want to talk about an interesting story about
world pollution it is published in the articles section of BBC (VnEpress)
newspaper. The most important thing is that with the advancement of science and
technology, there have been many changes in the world, and a large number of
vehicles running on the road help people move more easily. Placing one place after
another but next to each other also increases the number of harmful gases emitted
from these vehicles, becoming the main cause of dangerous diseases and global
warnings. And I have gained great knowledge from this article because before
reading I had some understanding about this matter but the writer was very eager
to praise this.
A news story that interests me is the world economic situation. The world economy
of mid-2023 is in the doldrums, with weak economic growth, stubborn inflation
and rising interest rates in the major developed economies clouding the near-term
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economic outlook legacy effects of the covid19 pandemic, the protracted war in
Ukraine, exacerbating effects climate change are impeding a rebound of global
growth. And lower energy prices are easing the strain on household budgets,
business and customer sentiment are recovering, belt from low levels, and the re-
opening of China has provided a boost to global activity. According to Outlook,
there is a special chapter dedicated to women’s economic empowerment, which
offers policy recommendation, including expanding flexible work arrangements,
addressing tax and benefits barriers, and reforming improve access to child care
services. It emphasizes that eliminating structural and discriminatory barriers to
achieving gender equality must be a top priority to promote long term economic
prosperity and prosperity.
2. Updating news (Ways you keep up to date with what’s happening in the world,
what topics interest you)
Newspapers are full of different types of news every day. It helps us know
about some issues in society and improve our general knowledge. Daily
newspaper it helps me update interesting news and I want to talk about an
interesting story about world pollution it is published in the articles section of
BBC (VnExpress) newspaper. The most important thing is that with the
advancement of science and technology, there have been many changes in the
world, and a large number of vehicles running on the road help people move
more easily. Placing one place after another but next to each other also
increases the number of harmful gases emitted from these vehicles, becoming
the main cause of dangerous diseases and global warnings. And I have gained
great knowledge from this article because before reading I had some
understanding about this matter but the writer was very eager to praise this.
Watching or reading news is the best way to expand one’s knowledge and aiming
to keep myself updated with the latest happenings across the world, I watch the
news on television and read them as well either on online or the hand copy. Well, I
usually browser the website at my home and in fact, this is the first task for me to
check the website for the latest happenings. I check the website and its upload
stories of varied interest. During the website, I was amazed by the witty little and
started reading the story with high attention. I needed to know about the ways of
initiating the superior authority, in cases when they cast unwanted loads to me
despite being inactive round the day.
UNIT 4:
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your table. The waiters and other staff were very friendly and welcoming.
makes this place worth visiting besides the delicious food. In short, this is a
really great restaurant to go to and enjoy a delicious meal.
For me, where to eat is very important. Normally I will eat at home with my
family. But when the whole family is away or there's an emergency, I usually eat
out and then go home. If I go alone, I will choose popular restaurants like
vermicelli, pho, fried rice for 35,000 VND. If I go with friends, I will often suggest
hot pot buffets or cafes with food and cakes to eat and drink while confiding and
chatting with friends. For me, eating out is also an opportunity to create many
beautiful memories. Because I get to go out and see things, experience rich and
attractive dishes, and hang out with people. This is also a way for me to relieve
stress and pressure whenever I encounter problems in study, work and family.
UNIT 5:
1. Your future dreams
My future dream is to become a good businessman. I always want to do business,
sell goods or open a store to sell a certain product. I like business because around
me there are many successful people through business, they all built businesses
from the ground up, making me admire and respect them. That is the driving force
that motivates me to seize every business opportunity. Now, in addition to
studying, I also study more documents, read books, and listen to podcasts of
business speakers to understand more about different ways of selling. I like the
time I sit with my friends and talk about customer needs, the market or how to
handle problems that arise. This is the job I have always dreamed of. I will strive to
become a good businessman in the future.
2. Your plans for this weekend
The weekend is an occasion that everyone is looking forward to. A tiring working
week always needs a weekend to relax. On weekends I will wake up later than
usual. The feeling of getting enough sleep helps me feel well. After waking up I
will listen to music. Music is on, and I will do the housework. I clean the bedroom
and fold my clothes to tidy. I have a couple of flowers on the balcony. I love the
feeling of free time standing watering the flowers. Seeing the flowers bloom, I am
very excited. In order not to be boring, I will invite a few friends over to my room.
We will eat fruit while watching movies and chatting. From time to time, I also
spend time on weekends going out to shop and eat. I love my job very much but I
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also love myself and always want to give myself some time off so I especially
appreciate the weekend.
UNIT 6:
1. Your hometown
My hometown is Hanoi. I was born and grew up there. Hanoi is the capital of
Vietnam. It is a beautiful historic city located in the north of Vietnam. This city
has always been of the most popular tourist destination in Asia thanks to its
attraction, amazing food and fascinate culture. First of all, pagodas are main
attractions of Hanoi. For example. Mot Cot is a very interesting pagoda because
it is built on only one pillar in the middle of a lake. Secondly, Hanoi has many
delicious local dishes such as Pho or Bun cha which tour should never mis
when visiting Hanoi. Finally, Hanoi is an ideal place to learn about Vietnamese
culture through water puppet shows a folk music such as Quan ho or Ca tru. To
sum up, a part from above feature, what I like about Hanoi is peaceful
atmosphere and slow pace of life.
My hometown is Hanoi city, located in northern Vietnam and also the capital of
Vietnam. This is a famous city that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists
because of its history, scenic spots, historical sites, rich culinary culture and human
hospitality. here. When talking about Hanoi, we cannot help but mention Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum, the resting place of the great leader of the Vietnamese people,
who contributed to the revolutionary cause of liberating the country and regaining
it. independence and freedom for the nation from the yoke of foreign invaders.
Maybe that's why when talking about Hanoi, I always feel proud and happy that I
was born in this land.
2. Your favorite city
My favorite city is Hanoi. Because I was born and grew up there. Hanoi is the
capital of Vietnam. It is a beautiful historic city located in the north of Vietnam.
This city has always been of the most popular tourist destination in Asia thanks to
its attraction, amazing food and fascinate culture. First of all, pagodas are main
attractions of Hanoi. For example. Mot Cot is a very interesting pagoda because it
is built on only one pillar in the middle of a lake. Secondly, Hanoi has many
delicious local dishes such as Pho or Bun cha which tour should never mis when
visiting Hanoi. Finally, Hanoi is an ideal place to learn about Vietnamese culture
through water puppet shows a folk music such as Quan ho or Ca tru. To sum up, a
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part from above feature, what I like about Hanoi is peaceful atmosphere and slow
pace of life.
UNIT 7:
1. A celebrity
Every day I have the opportunity to watch many different celebrities shine and
inspire people on TV. One of them is Taylor Swift. She is a prime example of a
strong, intelligent and independent woman. She was just a little girl who was
bullied throughout her school years. However, she overcame all odds to become
America's most successful singer and songwriter. She has always immersed
herself in different genres of music, from country music, soft music to pop
music, and all of her songs have deep meanings. Most people can relate to
themselves through her lyrics and melodies. Besides her singing career, Taylor
is also a businesswoman with her own businesses and brands. She tried so hard
in her younger years to achieve the things I always dreamed of so she's a great
icon that I've always admired. Taylor Swift is forever my beloved idol, and her
efforts are my goal to never give up.
2. A talented person
Every day I have the opportunity to watch many different talented people on
TV. One of them is Taylor Swift. She is a prime example of a strong, intelligent
and independent woman. She was just a little girl who was bullied throughout
her school years. However, she overcame all odds to become America's most
successful singer and songwriter. She has always immersed herself in different
genres of music, from country music, soft music to pop music, and all of her
songs have deep meanings. Most people can relate to themselves through her
lyrics and melodies. Besides her singing career, Taylor is also a businesswoman
with her own businesses and brands. She tried so hard in her younger years to
achieve the things I always dreamed of so she's a great icon that I've always
admired. Taylor Swift is forever my beloved idol, and her efforts are my goal to
never give up.
UNIT 8:
1. Factors of an ideal family
An ideal family is everyone's dream. Each person has their own factors, but in
general they all have the following factors: finance, health, study, work, sharing,
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respect, sympathy,... For me, the factors that create an ideal family mainly come
from the parents. First, parents must have good health to work and raise children.
They will need to have a stable lifestyle, a healthy diet and regular exercise to keep
their bodies in the best shape. At that time, children do not have to live so
miserable and struggle because of family finances. The second factor is
understanding, sympathizing and sharing with children. Children will often make
mistakes, so parents need to listen and give the right advice, not threaten or beat
children. Many families have long become tense because of conflicts between
parents and children. and the last factor is from the children's side. Children should
understand that not all parents can meet all their children's needs, so they need to
learn how to understand and share their parents' burdens from simple things such
as studying, doing housework, and being filial to others. parents... Therefore, it can
be said that the ideal family is created thanks to the contributions of everyone in
the family.
2. Your favorite sport
I would like to talk about a sport that I particularly enjoy. That is swimming. I first
know about when I was 10 years old. My mother signed me up for swimming
lessons to prevent drowning. At first, I was afraid to swim because I would drown.
But then I enjoyed the swimming class as I guess I was born with the water
element. I still keep the habit of going to the swimming pool with my friend every
month because I don’t have free time. I love this sport for several reasons. First, it
helps to keep my body in perfect shape. Second, swimming is a great sport for me
to improve my height. Last but not least, since I started this sport, I barely feel
stressed or overworked. All in all, I suggest this sport is a must have pastime for
everyone
3. Advice to improve English learning
English is a global language, very important in communication. Improving English
skills is extremely necessary and can be achieved by many different methods.
Firstly, to improve reading skills, we need to read regularly. Reading books,
newspapers and articles online can help you improve your understanding of
vocabulary and sentence structure. Second, to be able to listen and understand and
improve pronunciation, we can practice listening to English content such as
English songs, podcasts or watching movies to see how they speak and emphasize
their accent. Third, to speak English well, we need to practice speaking a lot with
friends, family or native speakers to increase confidence and fluency. Fourth, an
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equally important skill is writing skill. Being able to write well in English is a long
process of practice. So it takes practice write regularly to express yourself better
and improve your grammatical accuracy. And to perfect your English level, you
need to combine and practice all four skills for fluency and fluency. Then, the
opportunity will come to you.
4. A successful person
Every day I have the opportunity to watch many different successful people on
TV. One of them is Taylor Swift. She is a prime example of a strong, intelligent
and independent woman. She was just a little girl who was bullied throughout
her school years. However, she overcame all odds to become America's most
successful singer and songwriter. She has always immersed herself in different
genres of music, from country music, soft music to pop music, and all of her
songs have deep meanings. Most people can relate to themselves through her
lyrics and melodies. Besides her singing career, Taylor is also a businesswoman
with her own businesses and brands. She tried so hard in her younger years to
achieve the things I always dreamed of so she's a great icon that I've always
admired. Taylor Swift is forever my beloved idol, and her efforts are my goal to
never give up.
5. Things to wear (what are smart clothes, what are casual clothes, what should we
wear in winter and in summer; what should we wear for a job interview, for a
party, for a beach holiday and going to school)
Yesterday our teacher took us on a field trip, and we were all very excited to
wear our usual clothes. The picnic is an outdoor activity, so I decided to wear
comfortable but still cute clothes. Mom bought me a set of comfortable clothes,
a T-shirt and sweatpants. I also brought a wide-brimmed hat with me to avoid
direct heat. Many other girls decided to wear jackets and long-sleeved sweaters
to protect their skin, but my teacher was very careful to bring sunscreen for
everyone. Most guys choose to wear simple t-shirts, jeans and sneakers with a
baseball cap. At first I thought it was a group uniform, but it turns out its just
the common style of the boys. However, some of them also dress a little
differently than others. This activity is an opportunity for us to show off our
style beyond our daily uniforms, and I hope we will be able to participate in
more outdoor activities like this.
UNIT 9:
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Tam many times but eventually Tam came back into her life. Meanwhile, the king
discovered that Tam was not dead and immediately took her home. And this time,
she fought back against her stepmother. In the end, the stepmother and the
stepmother's daughter both died. The story praises the kind and gentle heart of the
gentle, humble and patient Ms. Tam. Criticizing the cruelty and cruelty of mother
and stepmother. Until now, I still remember the story of Tam Cam because it taught
me many meaningful lessons in life.
UNIT 10:
1. Pros and cons of social networking sites like Facebook or Instagram, etc.
Social media like Facebook, Instagram is a tool that is becoming quite popular
these days because of its user-friendly features. In this essay, we will discuss
about the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
First of all, Social Network is an unreplicable device for education. All the
information one requires is just a click away. Students can educate themselves
on various topics using social media. Moreover, live lectures are now possible
because of social media. You can attend a lecture happening in Ho Chi Minh
City while sitting in Hanoi. Secondly, Social networking helps you easily
communicate with your friends and relatives overseas. Distance is not a barrier
anymore because of social media via the online social network.
Despite having such unique advantages, social media is considered to be one of
the most harmful elements of society. The news via the network is not all real,
so fake news is spread, which poisons the mind of peace-loving citizens.
Moreover, Spending much time on networking is harmful for people. Sitting in
front of screens can lead to bad eye problems as well as body.
Social networking is a term used to describe a wide range of online platforms and
activities where people can communicate and share information, ideas, photos and
videos. Social networking examples include popular sites such as Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter but also encompass other forms off online
communication such as blogging and forums. It plays a pivotal role in our lives,
and most of us use it daily. However, despite social advantages, such as connecting
with friends and family worldwide, potential disadvantages of social networking
should also be considered. On the positive side, it can help people stay connected
with friends and family, build relationships, and follow news stories. It can also be
a great platform for self-expression, allowing you to showcase personal interests or
talents. Yet, social media can be a hub for cyberbullying and other forms of online
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We know that everything has two sides. Mobile phones, too, are a great invention
but have many potential risks. The biggest advantage of mobile phones today is
that they have become an instant communication tool for people regardless of
geographical distance, a source of continuous entertainment that prevents people
from feeling bored. Accessing and capturing information has also become easier
because mobile phones allow quick access to the Internet and thus the ability to
search for any information one needs. However, the disadvantage of mobile phones
is that they make people lose focus. Students often play on their phones during
class for purposes other than studying, causing their academic performance to
decline. Adults are also easily distracted and distracted from work due to the
pleasure of using the phone, reducing work productivity. Using the phone
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continuously for a long time can cause addiction, affecting health problems such as
ears, eyes, brain... At the same time, mobile phones pose a potential risk of cyber
violence due to containing a lot of negative information. extreme and untrue. A lot
of security threats have also emerged due to the constant availability of information
through mobile phones.
3. The most important invention
To save time and effort when moving, people have invented many different
means of transport. Motorbikes are one of the most popular means of
transportation in Vietnam. The motorbike has a compact shape with two wheels
and sturdy handlebars. Motorbikes can now be run by gasoline or electricity.
With convenience for users and reasonable price, motorbikes are the choice of
many Vietnamese people. There are many different models of motorcycles for
you to choose depending on the needs and financial capacity of each person. In
addition to the purpose of commuting, today people also use motorcycles to
express their own styles and personalities. Motorbikes have appeared and made
our lives a lot easier.
One of the greatest inventions of the past 1000 years is electric light by Thomas
Edison. He is known as the creator of the sun for mankind. He began researching
electric light bulbs in March 1878. After many trials and persistent research until
October 1879, mankind's first electric light bulb was born, lighting continuously
for up to 40 hours. The invention of the light bulb changed human life. It helps
people light up their homes cheaply and reliably. With electric lights, we can study
and work all night long, the speed of output and knowledge is doubled. Electric
light allows people to determine the day-night cycle, greatly affecting human
activities and the lives of animals and plants.
UNIT 11:
1. An old friend you want to meet again
The old friend I want to see again is Nhi. Now she has moved away and we can
hardly see each other again. We knew each other when we were in high school. At
that time we were very close. We went to each other's houses, made many delicious
dishes together and told all kinds of stories in life. We are also good at different
subjects, so we support each other a lot in studying and taking exams. However,
after taking the university entrance exam, she chose a school in Da Nang city to
study and settle here. Currently we are both very busy so we rarely contact each
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other. I really miss the time we spent together and the beautiful memories therein. I
hope in the near future I will have the opportunity to meet her again.
2. Studying English (how long have you been learning English, which skill you
find the most fascinating, what benefits of learning good English and suggest
ways to improve English)
In Vietnam, everyone has to learn English at school and I am no exception. I
started learning English in elementary school in 3rd grade. I feel that learning
English has many benefits that few things can bring. Learning English helps us
stimulate our brain's thinking, be more confident in communication, dare to go out
and explore the world without too many obstacles, helping people expand their
horizons, opportunities for learning and many other benefits that cannot be
mentioned. I think the most effective way to learn a language is to practice more
with native speakers. This way, I can improve both my listening and speaking
skills at the same time. In addition, I also read bilingual books and watch English
movies to learn new words and pronunciation. However, I learned English mainly
through formal education, starting from elementary school and continuing to
higher education. I supplement foreign language learning by reading books,
watching movies and practicing all four skills of listening, speaking, reading and
writing.
UNIT 12:
1. An interesting experience you have ever had
A few months ago, for the first time in my life, I went to see a 3D movie in the
theater. My friends and I went to see the movie Avatar at Thanh Xuan Beta theater
around the end of 2022. I really like watching 3D movies on the big screen. I was
fascinated when wearing 3D glasses. It was as if I was in the movie and witnessed
the whole thing with my own eyes. As soon as I put on the glasses designed to
watch 3D movies, I felt like I was transported to another world. I felt as if I was
removed from reality and transported to the world of the characters. It was an
absolutely amazing experience I've ever had.
3. Your plans after leaving university
After graduation, many people have different plans for their future. My plan is
become a good businessman. I always want to do business, sell goods or open a
store to sell a certain product. I like business because around me there are many
successful people through business, they all built businesses from the ground
up, making me admire and respect them. That is the driving force that motivates
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