Welcome to our class!
Activity 1a: Look at the pictures and give the names of these people.
Michael Joseph Jackson
Activity 1a: Look at the pictures and give the names of these people.
Steven Paul Jobs
Activity 1a: Look at the pictures and give the names of these people.
Christine Hà
2. Why do many people admire them?
1.What do you know about them?
Activity 1b: Answer the questions.
Activity 2: Pre-teach vocabulary.
- talented (adj.) /ˈtæləntɪd/
gifted / having a natural ability to do something well
- influential (adj.) /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
having a lot of influence on somebody / something
- waver (v.) /ˈweɪvə(r)/
 to hesitate and be unable to make a decision or choice
- impact (v.) /ɪmˈpækt/
 to have an influence on somebody / something
(n.) / ’ɪmpækt/
UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES - Lesson 1: Getting started

The person I admire



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 Jackson. 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!






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 Jackson. 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!



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