The popularity (sự phổ biến) of Social Networking sites has rapidly (nhanh chóng) increased over the past few years. Social networks provide (cung cấp) many kinds of services and benefits (lợi ích) to its users like helping them to connect with new people, share opinions, and stay in touch (giữ liên lạc) with old friends and family.

Social Networking gives people an opportunity (cơ hội) to meet new people around the world. Users of these sites have access to millions of profiles from around the world.

Popular Social Networking sites are built in such a way that they are very much user friendly (thân thiện với người dùng). Most sites are so easy to navigate that they require  (yêu cầu) very little knowledge of the internet.

Most of the popular Social Networks allow users to create groups. These groups allow like-minded people (những người cùng sở thích, suy nghĩ) to share their interests and hobbies (mối quan tâm & sở thích). A group acts just as a club whose membership is open to anybody who share similar interests.

Most of the highly popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are free which makes them open to everybody. These sites mostly make their money through advertisements (quảng cáo). Other ways these sites make money is through extra features like games and other applications which should be paid by the users.

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Music has a divine power (sức mạnh thần thánh) . It is a great source of entertainment. It binds (gắn kết) people together. It brings back several fond memories (những kỷ niệm đẹp) from the past. Music is loved by the mankind (loài người) and is essential for its well-being (sức khỏe).

Music is known as the Universal language (ngôn ngữ toàn cầu) because it knows no boundaries (giới hạn). It flows freely beyond the barriers (rào cản) of language, religion (tôn giáo), country, etc. Anybody can enjoy music regardless of his age.

Music has been one of the main sources of entertainment since the ancient times (thời kỳ xa xưa). During the earlier times, when there were no televisions, internet connection, video games or any other way to keep oneself entertained, music helped people combat boredom (xua tan sự nhàm chán).

Doctors around the world have started including music therapy (liệu pháp)  as a part of various medical treatments (việc chữa trị y khoa). As a part of this therapy, the patients listen to music. They also compose music, play different musical instruments (nhạc cụ) , dance and chant. Music is indeed a great way to boost (cải thiện) the quality of life.

Music Helps Combat (đánh bại) Fears (nỗi sợ hãi)

Each one of us is dealing with some fear or the other. While some are worried about their future others keep stressing about their past events. People also suffer from different kinds of fears such as fear of walking on a busy road, fear of staying home alone, nervousness (sự lo lắng) of attending a social event. While some of these fears are momentary (tạm thời) others are inherent (luôn tồn tại sẵn) and difficult to overcome. Music can help combat fear and make you feel better during situations (hoàn cảnh, tình huống) that make you anxious (lo lắng).

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS

Sports and competition (cuộc thi, cuộc tranh tài) have been around since ancient times (từ thời xa xưa) , in fact playing with other members of the community (cộng đồng) is how people bond (kết nối mối quan hệ) , grow, and learn. This is not only present (tồn tại) in human culture, but many other mammal species (loài động vật có vú) also play with one another, and it’s an important part of their day.  In other words, living beings (sinh vật sống) love to compete (cạnh tranh) , it is in our nature, so sports are just who we are. And here we will explore (khám phá) the main reasons why sports are important in a community.

Health

Sports are a good form of exercise, and the best part of it is that you don’t have to train (luyện tập) for competitive games, it can be just a recreational activity (hoạt động giải trí). It’s really important to have some sort of physical activity (hoạt động thể chất) on a daily basis (hàng ngày), regardless of your age, and sports can make that more engaging. If you are playing a sport you like, good exercise just comes with the territory (xảy đến một cách tự nhiên) and it’s not perceived (được xem là) as a chore.

It is also important for mental health (sức khỏe tinh thần). It’s healthy to compete as you grow and to come to terms with (học cách chấp nhận) concepts like victory (chiến thắng) and failure (thất bại). Being competitive can be a good drive for a person, but being overly competitive can be toxic (có hại) and the sooner one starts to work on those issues (những vấn đề) the better.

Economy

Sports events can be pretty big, and some of the competitions attract tourists or spectators (khán giả) from all over the world. Considering how many leagues (giải đấu) or different competitions there are right now, it’s safe to say that sports play an important role in the economy of a certain city or state.

Jobs

This one is closely connected to the economy but it’s good to have it as a separate point. The main reason for this is because there are multiple jobs (nhiều công việc) that are affected by the existence of sports competitions. Trainers, players, judges (trọng tài) , commentators (bình luận viên) , food and drink vendors, cleaning crews (đội dọn dẹp) , construction jobs, and ticket sellers. These are just some of the jobs that are connected to the stadium (sân vận động), but there are others like bookies, sports equipment designers, and manufacturers (nhà sản xuất) , clubs that train new players,  even video game designers. The list goes on (và còn rất nhiều nữa) , which only proves (chứng minh) how many people depend on the existence of sports.

National Unity (sự đoàn kết quốc gia) 

Another thing we must not forget is unity among citizens (công dân) of a certain state, town, or even municipality (thành phố, khu vực) . Sports events can remind us of that sense of belonging and that we as a particular community are also a team. If people can come together and collaborate (hợp tác) , society can only go forward, and sports help us reinforce (làm mạnh thêm, đẩy mạnh) that concept. Celebrating victories are rare opportunities that people can come together regardless of opposing political views (những quan điểm chính trị trái ngược) for example.

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Activity 1

a) 367 886

b) 398 833

c) 208 585

d) 147 846

e) 256 993

f) 455 682

g) 351 845

h) 537 847

i) 132 488

j) 675 311

Activity 2

a) 0168 776 379

b) 0223 664 453

c) 899 754 336

d) 576 488 991

e) 670 420 5371

f) 353 784 655

g) 0425 342 655

h) 0122 432 695

i) 246 788 463

j) 367 963 281

Activity 3

a) My phone number is 0183 467 331

b) Her office number is 442 756 922

c) I think the number for Central Library is 0432 589 411

d) Please call the bookshop for more information, the number is 034 664 1232

e) You need to call the restaurant to book a table, the number is 4576 023 428

f) Your code number is 487 992 4368

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LUYỆN NGHE SỐ CẤP ĐỘ CƠ BẢN PART 2

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 4

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GROUND-NESTING BEES

You think you know what bees are all about: They make honey and live in hives with a queen and sting you sometimes, right? Well, all this is true about some bees, but just like there are lots of different kinds of rodents — big ones and small ones, species that live in trees and underground, species that love to nest together and others that just want to be left alone — Earth is home to approximately 20,000 species of bees, and they're all a little different.

Honey bees live in hives with a queen who's in charge of procreation in the colony. But most bees on the planet aren't honey bees — in fact, there are only a handful of honey bee species in the world. However, every continent has its own native bees, which occupy most spots on the planet, from the Arctic, to deserts, tropical forests, grasslands and most places in between. In North America, there are around 4,000 species, with new species being discovered all the time. Surprisingly, most bees are solitary, meaning that each mother bee provides for her own nest, and about 70 percent of native bees live in the ground.

Ground nesting bees like a variety of different ground types, but most often they nest in dry, hard-packed soil, similar to places where you might see an ant's nest.

A solitary bee nest is a tube about 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, excavated in dry soil by a female bee. There are many challenges that come from nesting in the ground: predators; moisture and flooding; intense heat; nest disturbance by people, vehicles, other large animals.

Because most of us associate bees with a honey bee's propensity to sting, we often try to get rid of bees in our yards and around our houses. However, ground nesting bees aren't dangerous. Many solitary bees are very tiny — smaller than a grain of rice — and therefore too small to sting. If they are able to sting, their venom is too weak to do much damage

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PROS AND CONS OF ADVERTISING

Advertising is defined as the paid, non-personal form of communication about products or ideas by an identified sponsor through the mass media so as to inform, persuade or influence the behaviour of the target audience.

Advertising is directed to a large number of people and not to one individual. That is why we call it non-personal. It may inform us about the features of the new iPod or a new smart phone or spell out the need to have a cancer check-up.

Control

Relative to other marketing and communication methods, most specifically public relations, advertising messages are largely in the control of the advertisers. When you pay a medium to place your message, you typically have ultimate control over the position, timing and construct of your ad. This allows your business to develop the right messages, and which media best reach the intended audience.

Flexibility

As noted, you have a number of media options in delivering advertising. Essentially, any communication channel where multiple people congregate is a possibility. Additionally, you can present messages one time, multiple times or tell a long-running story through an ad campaign. This allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of your ads and make ongoing adjustments. You can also choose between long-term, brand messaging which helps you develop an image for your brand, or short-term promotions to attract immediate traffic and sales.

Costs

The most obvious drawback of advertising is the costs. Large companies invest millions of dollars a year in advertising. Television ads are very expensive. Production costs range from $100,000 to $500,000 for national ads, and placement can be as much as $500,000 for a 30-second prime-time spot on national network. Small companies are usually even more limited. Budgets of a few thousand dollars are typical for some small, local companies. This immediately eliminates TV options and leaves companies hunting for inexpensive media such as local newspapers and radio.

Uncertainty

Companies have been increasingly concerned with accountability and return on investment in advertising. This is especially true when they hire ad agencies to develop and deliver campaigns. To succeed, companies often spend even more money in market research.

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Activity 1

Five

Seventeen

Twenty six

Forty two

Eighty

Ninety nine

Thirteen

Fifty seven

Nineteen

Twelve

Twenty five

Sixty

Eighty five

Thirty nine

Seventy one

Eleven

Forty six

Activity 2

One hundred and twenty three

Three hundred and forty two

Six hundred and nine

Seven hundred and eleven

Five hundred and forty nine

Eight hundred and thirty two

Nine hundred and twenty one

Two hundred forty nine

Three hundred seventy seven

Three hundred twenty four

Activity 3

One thousand and four

One thousand and twelve

One thousand one hundred and four

One thousand three hundred and seventy six

One thousand five hundred and thirty two

One thousand seven hundred and eighty

One thousand nine hundred and five

Three thousand two hundred and forty six

Seven thousand nine hundred and ninety one

Five thousand three hundred and fifty four

Four thousand and fourteen

Six thousand and eight

Activity 4

I have twenty four apples.

Everybody has 10 fingers.

It takes 8 months to finish this project.

I have visited 33 different cities in the world

There are 101 keys on a computer keyboard

There are three hundred and six students in my class.

This dress costs 340 dollars.

There are 365 days in a year.

This website has about 2576 visitors a day.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS

Sports and competition have been around since ancient times, in fact playing with other members of the community is how people bond, grow, and learn. This is not only present in human culture, but many other mammal species also play with one another, and it’s an important part of their day.  In other words, living beings love to compete, it is in our nature, so sports are just who we are. And here we will explore the main reasons why sports are important in a community.   

Health

Sports are a good form of exercise, and the best part of it is that you don’t have to train for competitive games, it can be just a recreational activity. It’s really important to have some sort of physical activity on a daily basis, regardless of your age, and sports can make that more engaging. If you are playing a sport you like, good exercise just comes with the territory and it’s not perceived as a chore. 

It is also important for mental health. It’s healthy to compete as you grow and to come to terms with concepts like victory and failure. Being competitive can be a good drive for a person, but being overly competitive can be toxic and the sooner one starts to work on those issues the better. 

Economy

Sports events can be pretty big, and some of the competitions attract tourists or spectators from all over the world. Considering how many leagues or different competitions there are right now, it’s safe to say that sports play an important role in the economy of a certain city or state.

Jobs

This one is closely connected to the economy but it’s good to have it as a separate point. The main reason for this is because there are multiple jobs that are affected by the existence of sports competitions. Trainers, players, judges, commentators, food and drink vendors, cleaning crews, construction jobs, and ticket sellers. These are just some of the jobs that are connected to the stadium, but there are others like bookies, sports equipment designers, and manufacturers, clubs that train new players,  even video game designers. The list goes on, which only proves how many people depend on the existence of sports. 

National Unity 

Another thing we must not forget is unity among citizens of a certain state, town, or even municipality. Sports events can remind us of that sense of belonging and that we as a particular community are also a team. If people can come together and collaborate, society can only go forward, and sports help us reinforce that concept. Celebrating victories are rare opportunities that people can come together regardless of opposing political views for example.  

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Many people want to put their best face (and body) forward, believing that appearance is the key to success in life, love and at work. This realization has led men and women to undergo 17.2 million cosmetic surgery (or plastic surgery) procedures in 2017, up 2% since the previous year. Yet, despite an estimated 132% rise in people going under knife to improve their appearances since 2000, cosmetic surgery remains highly stigmatized and its recipients are often deemed “fake.” So, does cosmetic surgery provide the lift people seek, or is it an industry fed on our most shallow needs?  

Cosmetic surgery can improve confidence levels

One of the biggest advantages of cosmetic surgery is enhancing one’s appearance. For some, modifying a specific physical feature via cosmetic surgery can be a game changer, which improves confidence levels and self-image. The link between positive body image and high self-esteem is well known. People who love the way they look will feel better about themselves and experience an increase in confidence. Improving a person’s physical appearance can be the boost he or she needs to see themselves differently, change the attitudes that govern their lives and feel more accepted by the public.

Cosmetic surgery provides significant health benefits to a suffering population

In some cases, cosmetic surgery can improve a person’s health. A person suffering from regular pain as a result of the extra pressure on her back and shoulders can have a breast reduction. With cosmetic surgery, skin cancer can be removed and open wounds can be closed. Burn victims can begin to heal, and the removal of fat cells through liposuction can drastically reduce the chance of diabetes in at-risk populations.

Cosmetic surgery helps people gain a competitive edge

There is an increasing pressure for men and women to look younger and more attractive to better compete in the working world. The trend of women, as well as a growing number of men, going under the knife in the hopes of looking younger and remaining relevant at work is on the rise. In fact, in a study formulated by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, 73% believed that appearance and youthful looks are critical for getting hired, a promotion, or new clients. If this is truly the case, then cosmetic surgery is a true competitive advantage.