Unit 1 · Speaking

Family Routines & Housework

Talking about daily routines and whether children should do houseworkThảo luận về nề nếp sinh hoạt gia đình và việc trẻ em có nên làm việc nhà hay không

🗣️ Daily Conversation 💬 Functional Expressions ⚖️ Should / Shouldn't Reasons
🔔 You've received a new speaking challenge: Family Routines & HouseworkThảo luận và bảo vệ quan điểm về việc trẻ em làm việc nhà
Section 1 · Video Comprehension

Daily Conversation — Video ComprehensionHội thoại hàng ngày — Kiểm tra mức độ hiểu bài

You watched the conversation between Minh, Linh, and Lan. Answer the questions below to check your comprehension.

Bạn đã xem video hội thoại giữa Minh, Linh và Lan. Hãy trả lời 2 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm dưới đây để kiểm tra mức độ hiểu bài nhé.
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What are the three friends talking about?
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Look at the video again. Who agrees that children should do housework?
Section 2 · Useful Expressions

Functional Language — Useful ExpressionsCác mẫu câu nêu ý kiến, đồng ý và không đồng ý

Here are the essential expressions used in the video to state opinions, agree, and disagree with others.

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1. Stating Opinion (Nêu ý kiến)

Pattern Example
I think (that)...
I think housework is important for children.
In my opinion,...
In my opinion, kids should help at home.
I believe (that)...
I believe simple chores are easy to manage.
Cả 3 cấu trúc trên đều có thể thay thế nhau tự nhiên khi bạn muốn mở đầu một ý kiến cá nhân.
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2. Agreeing (Đồng ý)

Pattern Example
I agree (with you).
I agree with you, chores are useful.
That's right.
That's right, everyone should help a little.
"That's right" hợp khi xác nhận lại điều vừa nghe; "I agree with you" dùng khi chia sẻ cùng quan điểm.
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3. Disagreeing (Không đồng ý)

Pattern Example
I don't think so.
I don't think so, kids need more free time.
I don't agree.
I don't agree, homework should come first.
⚠️ Hai cấu trúc trên dùng để phản bác nhẹ nhàng và lịch sự trong giao tiếp hàng ngày.
Section 3 · Practice Task

Complete the ConversationHoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với các cụm từ thích hợp

Choose the correct expression for each blank in the conversation below.

Chọn cách diễn đạt thích hợp cho 3 chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại giữa Lan, Minh và Linh.

Lan: Hey, can I ask you guys something? Do you think kids should do housework?

Minh: , kids should definitely help out at home.

Linh: Really? . We already have so much homework every day.

Minh: I think doing a few small chores doesn't take much time, though.

Lan: Minh. It's good for kids to learn some basic skills early.

Linh: Hmm, maybe. But I still believe school should come first.

Section 4 · Sentence Structure

Expressing Reasons — Should vs. Shouldn'tCấu trúc đưa ra lý do — Nên / Không nên làm việc nhà

Giving an opinion is not enough — support your point of view with specific reasons.

Children should do housework because... Children shouldn't do housework because...
...it makes them feel proud of contributing something real to the family.
...their schedules are already packed with classes and extracurricular activities.
...it gives them practical experience that textbooks can't teach.
...some tasks, like using cleaning chemicals, aren't safe for young children.
...it helps them understand how much effort it takes to run a home.
...it can take time away from hobbies that help them grow in other ways.
Section 5 · Pronunciation & Shadowing

Shadowing & Voice PracticeLuyện nói nhắc lại với ngữ điệu tự nhiên

Listen to each sentence, repeat with proper intonation, and record your voice to send to Athena.

Stating Opinion
"In my opinion, kids should help at home."
Stress "opinion" and "should"; keep your voice steady without rising at the end.
Record your voice
Agreeing
"That's right, everyone should help a little."
Warm and concise; do not drag out the word "right".
Record your voice
Disagreeing
"I don't agree, homework should come first."
Stress "don't agree" and "first"; firm and polite tone.
Record your voice
Giving a Reason (Should)
"It gives them practical experience that textbooks can't teach."
Emphasize "practical experience" and "can't teach"; slight pause before "that".
Record your voice
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Great job! You have completed the Lesson portion. You can now proceed to the Practice & Speaking section!