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BÀI MẪU CHỦ ĐỀ WORK (PART 1)Bài mẫu chủ đề Work (Part 1)

Thời gian đọc: ~20 min

1. Do you work or study?

Well, I have just finished and currently I’m working as a freelance copywriter. This is what I have loved to do ever since I was a college student. I have a passion for digital marketing, and how blessed I am to have a job that gives me pay cheques and the freedom to , without having to spend days in an office.

  • Have a passion for sth: ham mê làm việc gì
  • Pay cheques: thu nhập/ tiền lương (nói chung)

2. Why did you choose to do that type of work?

Although it’s not a really well-paid job, it gives me the satisfaction of making a to society. I have a particular liking for education and this work is one kind of education and training careers. The of the students there is my motivation for trying harder.

  • The satisfaction of making a contribution to society /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ (noun phrase): sự thỏa mãn vì có thể đóng góp một phần công sức cho xã hội
  • Sabotage: sự phá hoại
  • Have a particular liking for somebody/ something (verb phrase): đặc biệt thích ai/ cái gì
  • Retrogression: sự thụt lùi
  • Motivation for (doing) something/ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ (noun phrase): động lực cho cái gì/ để làm gì

3. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

I always dream of being an interpreter. Actually, I am a of my lecturer at university, who works as an interpreter and teaches interpreting at my university at the same time. I was always his stories about the occupation. It’s both challenging and fascinating.

  • Dream of (doing) something (verb phrase): mơ về việc …
  • Die-hard fan (noun phrase): fan cuồng, fan cứng
  • Immersed in something /ɪˈmɜːst/ (adj): đắm chìm
  • Both challenging and fascinating /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/ /ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪŋ/ (adj): vừa khó/ đầy thử thách vừa thú vị

4. What do you dislike about your job?

Sometimes I feel when sitting in front of a computer screen all day long to deal with an overwhelming workload. I mean, I’ve led a sedentary lifestyle which really exerts a effect on my physical & mental health & I have had a very hectic schedule, which always keeps me up to my ears in deadlines. Down the road I am yearning for a job that involves dealing with people & makes me feel less stressful.

  • Dead tired: mệt mỏi, kiệt sức
  • All day long: cả ngày dài, suốt cả ngày
  • Overwhelming: rất nhiều, rất lớn
  • Sedentary lifestyle: lối sống ít vận động
  • Hectic: bận rộn
  • Up to my ears in something: bận rộn làm điều gì
  • Down the road: trong tương lai
  • Yearn for: mong muốn mãnh liệt làm gì đó

5. Do you miss being a student?

I surely will miss my student life once I get involved in the . For me I think when I’m a student, at least I have someone to guide me, whereas at work mostly you must guide yourself. The academic environment appears to be a for me, while I’m sure I’ll struggle with fitting in the working environment.

  • To get involved in: liên quan tới
  • Comfort zone: vùng an toàn
  • To fit in: hòa nhập, thích nghi

6. What do you do after work?

Well, when we work, my co-workers and I usually hit the bar and grab a couple of drinks and maybe a bite to eat if we’re feeling up to it. It’s great fun and a fantastic way to .

  • Hit the bar: đi uống
  • A bite to eat: đồ ăn
  • Unwind: thư giãn, xả stress
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