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UNIT 1. LIFE STORIES
The person I admire.
Think and write down in the note who you admire.
1
Hung and Quang are talking about famous people. Listen and read.
00:00 / 01:56
Hung: The topic for tomorrow's presentation is really interesting. Have you decided who to talk about, Quang?
Quang: Not yet. I'm still wavering between two famous people, Steve Jobs and Michael. I admire them both.
Hung: But who's had a greater impact on you?
Quang: I'm not sure ... Steve Jobs's work stimulates my creativity and innovation, while Michael Jackson's music inspired me to learn to play a musical instrument. What do you think?
Hung: Well, both of them were very talented and influential, but I prefer Steve Jobs. I think Michael Jackson was a great dancer, but not an excellent singer. In his later years, his singing voice became weak and thin and wasn't as good as before.
Quang: I see. What about you? Who are you going to talk about?
Hung: Christine Ha.
Quang: You mean ... the lady who won the US MasterChef trophy in 2012?
Hung: That's right.
Quang: I know your dream is to become a famous chef. Is that why you want to talk about her?
Hung: Yes. What's more, Christine is a blind chef and a gifted writer. She's very talented and determined. It was absolutely amazing to watch her use all the kitchen tools and prepare the dishes.
Quang: I agree. I remember how excited I felt when Christine was creating those great-looking dishes ... and even anxious when the judges were tasting them. By the way, do you know where she was born? In Viet Nam or the US?
Hung: In California, but she was inspired by memories of her mum's cooking.
Quang: It seems you know quite a lot about her Good luck with your presentation tomorrow!
Hung: The same to you!
2
Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). Tick the correct box.
1. Quang can’t decide who he is going to talk about tomorrow.
T
F
NG
2. Quang wants to become as famous as Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson.
T
F
NG
3. Hung likes Michael Jackson’s singing.
T
F
NG
4. Hung learnt to play a musical instrument because he was inspired by Michael Jackson’s songs.
T
F
NG
5. Both Quang and Hung admire Christine Ha.
T
F
NG
3
If you were Quang, who would you choose to talk about, Steve Jobs or Michael Jackson? Why? Discuss in the blue box below. You can also reply your friends' comments.
4
Find the words in the conversation that have the same sounds as the following.
1. too _______________
2. eye _______________
3. sea _______________
4. one _______________
5. no _______________
Key: 1. two - 2. I - 3. see - 4. won - 5. know
5
Read the conversation again and write the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets.
I remember how excited I (feel) ________________ when Christine (create) ________________ those great-looking dishes.
Key: felt, was creating
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