Speaking SVIP

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. Does English have words from Vietnamese too?

B. It's a popular food around the world.

C. I always thought "coffee" was English.

D. Can you give me an example?

E. I didn't realize so many English words are borrowed.

Phong: Hey Liam, do you know that many English words come from other languages?

Liam: Really? I didn't know that!

Phong: Sure! For example, the word "piano" comes from Italian.

Liam: Oh, that's interesting! What about "sushi"?

Phong: That comes from Japanese.

Liam: Wow!

Phong: Yes, even "coffee" comes from Arabic.

Liam: No way!

Phong: Many languages have influenced English. "Chocolate" is another one from Spanish.

Liam: So cool!

Phong: Yes, words like "pho" and "bánh mì" are used in English now.

Liam: That's awesome! English really has words from all over the world.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. I always have trouble understanding everything.

B. Not yet, I'm feeling a bit nervous about it.

C. After listening, we can practice writing. How does that sound?

D. How about we focus on the listening part?

E. But we can study together. It will help us both.

Lan: Nhung, have you started studying for the English test?

Nhung: What about you?

Lan: Same here!

Nhung: That's a good idea! What should we study first?

Lan: I think that's the hardest.

Nhung: Yeah, I agree!

Lan: Let's listen to some short dialogues and answer questions.

Nhung: Sounds good! I'll try to listen carefully this time.

Lan: How does that sound?

Nhung: Perfect! Writing is easier for me, so I'll feel more confident.

Lan: Great! We'll be ready for the test together!