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Describe an important decision that you

made.

>> I'd like to talk about an important

decision I made a few months ago, which

was to wake up early every day. Before

that, I often stayed up very late to

study IELTS, sometimes until 2 or 3:00

a.m. The next day, I always felt tired,

sleepy, and couldn't focus during my

lessons. It really affected my study

performance and even my mood. One

evening, I watched a live stream by my

teacher, Mr. Houi Forum. He said that

staying up late might make us feel

productive, but in reality, our brain

doesn't work well when it's exhausted.

He shared his own habit of waking up

early around 5:00 a.m. to study in a

calm and fresh environment. His advice

made me think seriously about my

routine. After that, I decided to change

completely. I started going to bed

earlier and set an alarm for 6:00 a.m.

At first, it was hard because my body

wasn't used to it, but after a week, I

realized I could concentrate better and

remember things more easily. I also had

more time to exercise or eat breakfast

before studying. This decision was

really important because it helped me

build a healthier lifestyle and study

more effectively. It taught me that

small habits like sleeping and waking up

on time can make a big difference in

achieving long-term goals.

>> Do you think children sometimes have to

make important decisions?

>> Yes, I think children sometimes have to

make important decisions, especially

about their studies or friendships. For

example, they may need to choose which

subjects to focus on or how to deal with

conflicts with friends. These decisions

might seem small, but they help children

learn responsibility and understand the

results of their choices.

>> What important decisions do teenagers

need to make after graduation?

>> After graduation, teenagers often need

to make important decisions about their

future, such as choosing a university

major, finding a job, or moving to

another city for study or work. These

choices can affect their career path and

personal growth. So, it's important for

them to think carefully and seek advice

from parents or teachers before

deciding.

>> Who can children turn to for help when

making a decision?

>> Children can turn to their parents,

teachers, or close friends for help when

making a decision. Parents usually give

advice based on love and experience,

while teachers can offer guidance

related to studies or future goals.

Friends also provide emotional support

and help children see things from a

different point of view. Do you think

advertisements can influence our

decisions when shopping?

>> Yes, advertisements can strongly

influence our shopping decisions because

they make products look more attractive

or necessary. For example, ads often use

bright images, discounts, or celebrities

to catch people's attention and create a

sense of trust. Even when we don't plan

to buy something, a good advertisement

can make us curious and want to try it.

Do you think the influence of

advertising is good?

>> I think the influence of advertising can

be both good and bad. On the good side,

it helps people know about new products

or services that can make life easier.

But on the bad side, some ads exaggerate

or make people buy things they don't

really need, especially young people.

So, advertising is useful, but people

should be smart and think carefully

before buying.

>> How do people usually make important

decisions? People usually make important

decisions by thinking carefully,

comparing different options, and asking

for advice from others they trust, like

family or friends. Some people also take

time to reflect on what feels right for

them before deciding. In serious cases,

they may even do research or plan step

by step to make sure they don't regret

their choice later.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ B1	noun - a choice or conclusion reached after consideration
important /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/ A2	adjective - of great significance or value
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act or process of becoming different
study /ˈstʌdi/ A2	verb - to devote time and attention to gaining knowledge noun - the activity or process of acquiring knowledge
affect /əˈfekt/ B1	verb - to have an influence on
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ B1	noun - guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ B2	noun - the capacity to have an effect on the character or behavior of someone verb - to have an effect on
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time yet to come
choose /tʃuːz/ A2	verb - to select from a range of possibilities
help /help/ A1	verb - to give assistance or support noun - assistance or support
reflect /rɪˈflekt/ B2	verb - to think deeply or carefully about
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something verb - to have confidence in
compare /kəmˈpeər/ B1	verb - to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
research /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/ B2	noun - systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions verb - to make careful and detailed study of a subject
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ B2	noun - the way in which a person or group lives