1. Where did you grow up?
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Parent - Family gathering – Stable upbringing
– develop – play a role – significant.
Countryside – an old apartment complex
A house just like any others.
5-story detached house – small garden – terrace
When I was born, my family used to live in an old apartment complex in the
countryside.
We lived very close to our grandparents, only about a couple of minutes
away.
My family used to always host family gatherings at our place, and the fact
that we did not move until I was 16 played a significant role in my stable
upbringing.
After my 16th birthday, my family moved to a house in the city. It was just like
any other houses. It was a 5-story detached house with a small garden and a
terrace.
2. Was it a good place to grow up as a child?
Nurture – nature – connection – relatives – social skills – toddlers – (play) an
active role – [child-friendly] -peaceful (safe-low crime rate) –
environment/pollution – traffic condition/traffic density.
My childhood home, which was located in a peaceful, unpolluted/clean,
pollution-free, and crime-free neighborhood, is perfect for raising a child/for a
child’s upbringing.
3. Where did you usually play?
Imagination – sibling – interaction – rivalry – close-knit – milestone – to be
fond of smt – clumsy – memory – master smt – tolerant (I had to try to be
tolerant towards my siblings) (get on my nerves) – throw a tantrum
At home – parents away – cannot take us out
Despite our sibling rivalry
4. Are you still in touch with your childhood friends?
Connection – interaction – close-knit (relationships) – bonds/ties – (we share
many) striking resemblances (when it comes to smt) – mature – stay/keep/be
in touch with
Class reunion – familiar faces – reminisce about our childhood memories.
5. Which member of the family are you closest to?
Step 1: Tra từ trong phần wordlist.
Step 2: Chọn từ phù hợp cho từng câu hỏi.
Step 3: Make short sentences.
Topic: Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of
money are better prepared for the future than children brought up by wealthy
parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
P1: Others – wealthy – better
- Evidence 1: education -> brighter career prospects
- Evidence 2: food -> ensure sufficient supply of nutrition -> maximize
growth (physically and mentally) and reduce the likelihood of health
issues
P2: Writer – poor – better
- Evidence 1: used to hardships -> develop positive personality traits
(humility/perseverance) -> beneficial to future endeavors.
- Evidence 2: might have to start working from an early age -> useful
work experience and social skills -> positive contribution to their
future life.
COUNTER ARGUMENT (WRITER)
However, this line of reasoning/this argument – fail to (take in to account smt) …
However, it is important to note that… -> THEREFORE, …
Supporters of wealthy parents assert that having a lot of money is always beneficial since it
allows the children to receive better education and nutrition. Admittedly, a wealthy family can provide
children with quality education and a sufficient food supply to maximize their growth potential, both
physically and mentally. However, this line of reasoning fails to take into account the negative effects of
providing children with too much resources. One obvious consequence of this is that children might
become selfish and self-centered when their needs are constantly satisfied by their parents with no
limitations. Also, such children might show increasing signs of dependence, which would definitely
hinder their abilities to take care of themselves in the future. Therefore, raising a kid in a wealthy
family does not always guarantee positive outcomes.
On other hand, I am convinced that a poor family background can contribute to the future success of a
child.
In conclusion, despite several benefits of raising a child with a lot of money, I believe that
children who grow up in poor families can be equipped with valuable skills that can help
them better manage problems in their adulthood.
