TRANSLATE INTO VIETNAMESE

Exercise 1.
Audio English Tiếng Việt (dịch)
1 1. Excuse me, what's the time? Uh, it's 10.15. Thanks.

2 2. Do you have the time? Let me see. Yeah, it's 10

after 2. 2.10? Thanks.

3 3. What time is it now? Hey, it's exactly 12 o'clock.

Midnight. Happy New Year!

4 4. Can you tell me the time, please? Yeah, it's 11.30.

Wow, I'm late. Thanks.

5 5. Do you know what time it is? Yeah, it's a quarter to

four. Thanks a lot.

6 6. I'm late again. What time is it now? It's 7.50. Class

starts at eight. I've only got ten minutes.

ENGLISH VIETNAMESE

Translate the following text (Dịch đoạn văn bản sau)

1. You are listening to Star Radio at 90.9 on your FM dial. The station with the best
classic rock in town. The time is 7:15. Time for more classic rock…
2. This is WBYZ 105.1 FM and the time is coming up to 10:05. And we've got more
3. music for you, so stay tuned.
4. You are listening to X98.5 on your FM dial - the jazz station. The time now is just a
5. minute away from two o'clock.
6. This is your AM station, Talk Radio WXYZ. Time now is 11:02. Don't touch that
dial!
7. This is the BBC. The time is six fifteen.
8. You are tuned to WQXR, your classical music station. And the time is exactly 1:40.
Time for the Ninth Symphony by ...
9. This is 1010 News Radio. The station with all the news, all the time. Time now is
9:30.
10. This is your station for easy listening, KABC. The time right now is going on 5:05.

DATE
Exercise 3. Listen to people talking to visitors. Write the date the visitors arrived and the
date they are leaving
Audi English Tiếng Việt (dịch)
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1 1.
A: Have you been here long?
B: No. We arrived a few days ago, on the first of the
month.
A: And how long are you staying?
 B: We're staying exactly two weeks. We leave on the
14th.

2 2. A: When did you get here?

B: I arrived on the 4th.
A: Will you be here long?
B: Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.
3 3. a: Did you just arrive?
B: I arrived on July 2nd.
A: Are you enjoying your vacation?
B: Oh, yes. But it's too short. I leave on the 10th
4 A: When did you arrive?
B: We got in on the 5th.
A: How long are you staying?
B: We're leaving on the 15th. We're just staying ten
days.

5 A. Did you just arrive?

B: We got here on the 3rd.
A: And do you plan to stay long?
B: Yes. We're not leaving until the end of the month.
A: The 31st?
 B: That's right.
6 6.
A: When did you arrive?  B: On the 6th.
A: And when are you leaving?  B: On the 16th.
Exercise 4 - 5.
Audi English Tiếng Việt (dịch)
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1 This is Dr. Costello's office. We're calling to change

your dental appointment to August 3rd at 9.30 in the
morning. Thank you

2 Hi, Don. It's Sue. I'm calling about Cindy's birthday

party. It's on July 28th at 8 p.m. Are you free? I'll call
you later.

3 Hello, Don. This is Aunt Betty. How are you, darling?

Listen, I'm coming to town next month and I'd love to
see you. I'm arriving on August the 10th at 11.15 in
the morning. I'll call you from the airport. Bye.

4 Hi, Don. This is Ted. Listen, we can't play tennis on

Saturday. Are you free Sunday afternoon, July 26th,
around 3?

5 Hello, Don. This is Francis. I'll be back for my trip on

Tuesday, September 22nd. Let's meet in my office
that Tuesday around 6 p.m., okay? Let me know.

6 This is Star Travel. We've booked your flight to New

Orleans for next month. You leave on August 2nd on
 flight 101 from Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m

JOBS
Exercise 2.

ENGLISH VIETNAMESE
1.
I’m a salesperson. I sell computers. I like my job. It’s really interesting. And
I meet lots of interesting people.
2.
Yes, I like it a lot. I like acting in front of lots of people. One day I hope to
write a book about my work.
3.
It’s an interesting job, and it’s good for me because I love travel and flying. I
visit lots of countries every year. And well—I know it’s silly, but I like my
uniform.
4.
It’s a good job for me because I like food and I love cooking. Lots of famous
people come to our restaurant, too.
5.
Nursing is a good job for me. I like helping people—you know, sick people.
6.
I like my work because I work outside. It’s hard work, but the pay’s good
and it keeps me in shape.
Exercise 3.
1. A: Hi, Ted.
B: Oh, hi. Are you still working in the bank?
A: Yeah.
2.
A: Where are you working now, Sonia?
B: I just started as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
A: Come and try my food.
B: Sounds great. I'd love to.
3. A: Are you still at school, Bob?
B: No. I graduated from college last month.
A: Congratulations. And what are you doing now?
B: Nothing much. I'm tired. I'm taking a long vacation.
4. A: What do you do, Marie?
B: Me? I'm a lawyer.
A: How long have you been doing that?
B: For about five years. Do you need a good lawyer?
A: Well, not yet.
5.
A: Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?
B: Yes, I am.
 A: Do you like the people you work with?
B: Well, it's my first week on the job, so I'm not sure yet.
6.A: Are you still a tennis instructor, Martha?
B: No, I'm not. I didn't like it.
A: So what are you doing now?
B: Well, I'm trying to find a new job.
7. A: Do you work in an office, Fred?
B: Not anymore. Now I'm an English teacher. I just had my first
class.
A: Really? How was it?
B: It was terrific.
8. A: Are you still working at the bookstore, Sue?
B: Yeah, but I don't like it. I have to stand all day and I get so
tired.
A: I'm sorry to hear that.

Exercise 4-5.

1.
A: So how do you like your job, Bill?
B: Well, it was okay at first, but now, after two years, I don't like it.
A: Oh, why is that?
B: It's boring. I do the same thing every day. I'm really sick of it.
A: So why don't you change jobs?
B: I’m well paid. I like the money.
A: Oh, I see. But you should leave if you're not happy.
B: Yeah, maybe I should.
2.
A: Do you like teaching children, Christine?
B: Oh, yes. I love working with kids. They’re so much fun.
A: Well, I guess you have the perfect job.
B: Yeah, I like it a lot. There’s just one thing I don’t like.
A: What’s that?
B: The distance to school. It’s too far away. It takes me an hour to
drive there every day.
A: Wow, that must be awful.
B: It is. But the schools that are near me are not as good.
3. A: How is your new job going, Anna?
B: Good, thanks. I really like it.
A: What do you like best about it?
B: I think it's the people I work with. They are so nice.
A: People make all the difference in a job, don't they?
B: They sure do. The only trouble is I have to travel a lot. I'm away
from home for about two weeks every month.
A: Yeah, that can be difficult.
B: It is. I hope I won't have to travel so much next year.
4. A: Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Nancy?
B: Yes, I do like it. I get to meet so many people.
A: Is it hard work?
B: Yes, it can be. I don't like the long hours. I'm always really tired
A: When I get home at night.
B: That's too bad.
A: Why don't you quit?
B: Because I think my boss is great to work for.
5.
A: How long have you been working in a restaurant, Martin?
B: For more than five years.
A: Wow. You must really enjoy it.
B: Oh, no. I don't enjoy it at all. It's hard work and pretty tiring, too.
I'm on my feet all night.
A: Oh, I see.
B: But the tips are great. I really should find a better job soon, though.