Joke 2: Three Men in Heaven – Questions

How did the three men die?
Three men died in a car accident.

Who did they meet in heaven?
They met God in heaven.

What did God ask about each man?
God asked them: "how many times did you cheat on their wife?"

Should the men lie to God?  Why or why not?
No,they shouldn't because if they lied...hell is waiting for them.

What did the first man get for being faithful to his wife? (This man never cheated on his wife)
The first man get for being faithful to his wife with a huge mansion and a limo for his transportation.

How many times did the second man cheat on his wife?
The second man cheated on his wife for twice

Did the second man get into heaven?
 Yes,he did.

What did God give to this second man?
 God give to this second man a four-bedroom house and a BMW.

Do you think that God was fair?
Yes, I do

How many times did the third man cheat on his wife?
8 times

Did the third man get into heaven?
Yes,he did

What did God give to the third man?
 God give him with a one-room apartment and a Yugo for his transportation.

Do you think that God was fair?
Yes, I do

If you were God, what would you do to these men?
If I was God. i will do that.

Who was crying his eyes out?
That is the first man.

Why did he cry?
He cried because He saw his wife a little while ago riding a skateboard.

What did this man learn about his wife?

Did you like the joke?  Why or why not?

Joke 1: The Jealous Husband

Where are the two men

The two men are in heaven

Why are they there?

They are there because they died

How did the second man die?

He froze to death

How did the first man die?

he had a heart attack

What made the first man die like that?

He think his wife cheated on him,He went to his home and ran around the house looking for her lover,he ran up the stairs to the attic,he had massive heart attack and died.

Why did the second man say that it was ironic?

The second man say that it was ironic because He was the first man wife's lover

Who was the lover of the first man’s wife?

The lover of the first man's wife was the second man

Why should the first man look in the freezer?
The first man look in the freezer because The second man in the freezer.

If the first man had looked in the freezer, what would happen to the two men now?

If the first man had looked in the freezer, Both of them still be alive

Did you like the joke?  Why or why not?

Yes,i did.Because The joke is good for our health and life.

Cactus 1: The Emperor Who Searched for Immortality

Reading Comprehension Questions:

What is the definition of the word “emperor”?
The definition of the word "emperor" is "Hoang De"

What is the name of the famous emperor?

The name of famous emperor is Qin Shi Huangdi

Where did he live?

He lived in China

What did he build for his country?

He builded the Great wall for his country

What did he search for?

he searched for immortality

How did he search for it?

He went to Korea s oldand find a wild ginseng

Why did he go to the mountains?

He went to the mountains to ask a wise man for some advice

Who did he go with?

He went with his servants

What was wrong with the emperor?

The wrong with the emperor was no immortality

Did he make it to the mountains?

He assembled his followers and marched toward the home of the wise man

How old was he when he died?

He died when he was 50 years old

Should we search for immortality?  Why or why not?
No,we shouldn't. Because everybody will die.

1.  What happened to the vilage in Assam in January, 2008?
in January 2008, vilagers in Assam woke up in the middle of the night to a horrible vision. An enormous group pf elephants suddenly attacked their village destroying crops and over 100 houses.
2. What is the problem between the farmers and the elephants?
Hundreds of people and hundreds of endangered elephants have die in this conflit.
3. Which places other than india are having problems with wild animals?
This problem is occurring not just in India, In poor nations such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,kenya, This same cycle of violence takes place.
D.Idiom Practice
1. I wouldn't dream of cheating on a test
2. They had to cycle of violence to fight against potential threats.
3. Help us stop the take the law into their own hands. teach your kids right from wrong.
Vocabulary definition
subsistence=just enough for one's own survival
conflit=argument; disagreement
erupt=burst forth; explode
solution= the answer to a question or problem
disaster=great tragedy
creatures = animals

LONG LIFE

C. COMPREHENSION CHECK-UP
 1. What did Jeanne Calment say was the key to living a long life?run of the mill in the next 50 years.
She said laughter was important, and that she never got stressed out about thing . She could not control. She also said olive oil helped her live so long.
2. What did scientists find out was the secret to living a long life?
What they have found is that two factors play an important role: genetics and lifestyle. Some people's genes make them more likely to live a long life. Other people are able to make their live longer by exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and by eating healthy, low fat food.
3. How could people like Jeanne become typical in the next 50 years?
May be,with improvements in medicine and science, people like Jeanne will be run of the mill in the next 50 years.
D.IDIOM PRACTICE
1. Play an important role, I do speak Japanese.
2. The goaltender run of the mill in the team's victory last season.
3. This fancy restaurant was rather as a matter of fact. The food was below my expectations.
E. VOCABULARY DEFINITION
Improvements =things done to make something better
 Increased      =gotten bigger;reached a greater size
Avoiding        =staying away from; not taking part in
Immortal        =something or someone that does not die
verified          =checked and confirmed
genetics         =having to do with the chemical code of the body

MR.BRAD'S 49TH DAY DEATH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY.

WHY WAS YESTERDAY AN IMPORTANT DAY?
It was the 49th day following the death of my English teacher, Mr.Brad Ness.
ACCORDING TO THE VIETNAMESE CUSTOMS, HOW IS THIS DAY REMEMBERED?
It is a day when we pray for his soul or spirit at a special service at the church.
Vietnamese believe that when a person dies, his soul/spirit wanders on earth for 49 days.On the 49th day,he will be judged for his actions or deeds during his lifetime on earth that has just ended. If his actions were good, his spirit will go to heaven. If not, his soul will go to hell to repay his debt/karma.
WHAT DID YOU DO ON THE 49TH DAY DEATH REMEMBRANCE  CEREMONY FOR YOUR TEACHER?
WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP? I woke up at 4am and  went to Xom Moi market to do grocery shopping, I  bought 3 kilos of shrimp, beef, pork,chicken and vegetables and spices for the special dinner to be served to family and friends.
WHERE DID YOU GO AFTER THAT?
I took the food to Ms.Ann's home to prepare 4 special dishes for the ceremony.
WHY DID YOU BUY A LOT OF FOOD?
I bought a lot of food in order to feed 50 people who would be attending the death remembrance ceremony.
WHAT DISHES DID YOU MAKE?
We made chicken curry, sauteed beef with lettuce, lotus salad with shrimp, pork and squid, penne rigate in tomato sauce with Italian sausage.
WHERE DID THE CEREMONY TAKE PLACE?
The death remembrance ceremony took place at Mrs. Huan's house at 3pm.
WHAT DID PEOPLE DO at the ceremony?
People came to pay respect to Mr.Brad. They burned incense sticks, prayed and enjoyed the food.
HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT THE EVENT?
I felt very happy and thankful to the church ladies who had been praying and singing for Mr.Brad during the past 49 days. Deep in my heart, I want to pray more. I hope that my teacher will go to heaven faster.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE EVENING?
At 5pm,we went to the church for a special Mass. We visited his gravestone and burned incense sticks to pay respect. We sat near his gravestone to talk about life, Nha Trang, and some beautiful memories about Mr.Brad.

C. comprehension check-up
1. What kind of daydreams was the author having?
The daydreams would starts ,sometimes he couldn't make anything else,when he was eating or hanging around with friends,or drifting off to sleep,he was always thinking about her.
2. What made the author  so upset about his love?
He never said a single word to her.
3. what do u imagine the girl in this passage looked like?Can you describe her?
She look  proud of herself and a bit mean.
D.

FALLING IN LOVE

1. Where was the boy?
The boy was at school.
2. Did the boy have many friends?
  Yes,he did
3. Who did he see when he entered the classroom?
 He saw a beautiful girl
 4. What did she look like?
She had long flowing hair and a face like a statue.
5 . Why was the boy interested in the girl?
The boy was interested in the girl because she was looking proud of herself and she was a bit  mean.
6. What did the boy do for months?
The boy found himself looking at her secretly.
7. Why didn't he say anything to the girl?
He didn't say anything to the girl because he wasn't really a confident person.
8. What was he always thinking?
He was always thinking about the girl.
9. Who did the boy tell about his love for the girl?
The boy told about his love for the girl with his close friend.
10. How did the boy feel when his secret was revealed?
The boy felt humiliated. 
11. What did the girl think of his love for her?
She said it was cute.
12. Did the boy and girl become boyfriend and girlfriend?
No,they did not
13. What did the boy learn about love?
The boy learned that love sometimes stinks.

Grade:  Excellent answers, 100%

The Tragic Love Story of Lan and Diep

In ancient times,there is an couples in the small village,feel in love with each other and promised to marry after the boy was graduation,the boy went to town for study,and the girl waited in the countryside.
Suddenly one day,the boy drunk and sleep with a wealthy daughter else,and the girl said she was pregnant,the boy pain and the left speechless,he left right and who doesn't love wedding,when the girl heard her lover married,she went to the temple and really sick,through very sick,so she wants to see her old lover,when he met her and she was died in the arms of lover,he carrying corpses and buried her homeland in misery.

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A long time ago, there lived two young lovers in a small village.  Their love for each other was very deep.  The boy's name was Diep and the girl's name was Lan.  As they grew up and became adults, Diep left the village to pursue higher study in the city.  With great love in his heart, Diep promised the girl Lan that they would get married when he's done with his studies.

While living and studying in the city, Diep was very involved in the social life there.  He often visited his father's friend who also lived in the city.  One day, there was a party at his father's friend's house in which Diep was given too much wine and he got drunk.  The rich daughter from this family had already been pregnant with another man.  She took the opportunity to set up a trap and she slept with the drunken Diep.  After this night, the girl claimed to be pregnant with Diep's child and asked for a quick marriage.  Diep didn't love this rich girl because his love had always been for Lan.  However, he felt confused, guilty and lost, so he went ahead with the marriage to the girl who said that she was pregnant with his child.
 
Soon, the news of Diep's marriage to the rich girl spread to the small village where Lan was still living.  Shocked and with a broken-heart, Lan left the village for the far-away temple where she became a Buddhist nun.  Sad, lonely, and lost, she became terribly sick and asked to see her old lover Diep for the very last time before dying.  Upon hearing Lan's request, Diep immediately went to the temple to visit his lover, Lan.  He came just in time for his lover to die in his arms.  With deep love and regret in his heart, Diep carried Lan to burial ground in their village.  

Sadly, Diep found out that his child was not of his own and that it was a trap set by his own wife.  He left his wife and child and lived a life of a humble, single, and honest man for the rest of his time on earth.    The End!

Textook: Cactus Unit 3: Loyal Pets

Reading Comprehension Questions

What was the name of the dog?

The name of the dog was Hachiko

Where did it live?

It lived in Japan.

What time period did the dog live in?

The dog lived in the 1920s

What’s the meaning of the word “loyal”?

The mean of the word "loyal" is"Trung thanh"

What was the name of its owner?

The name of  its owner was Eizaburo Ueno

What job did the dog’s owner have?

The dog's owner had been a professor at the University of Tokyo

Why didn’t the dog stop going to the train station?
The dog didn't stop going to the train station because he didn't know that his master was dead. 
How long did the dog wait for his master at the train station?

The dog waited for his master at the train station for 10 years

What happened when the dog finally died?
When the dog died, a bronze statue was erected at the station where he had waited for his master for so many years.

My Dog, Judah

    COMPREHENSION CHECK-UP
1. What kind of animal did the author want before getting a dog?
     The author want a cat before getting a dog
2.  Why was the author upset when he/she arrived at the airport?
      The author upset because his parents take him to the airport to wait for a package of sweaters to arrive.
3.  Why did the family not care about the house becoming dirty after the dog started living with them?
  The family not care about the house becoming dirty after the dog started living with them because the dog is  a new family member and a true friend.

    IDIOM PRACTICE
    1. I am not going to give in to your offer,
    2. Do not give up. you can do it.
    3. the last test put him in a bad mood.

VOCABULARY DEFINITION
1. Begging =to demand something without giving in
2.refused   =to not agree to something
3.Pleas      =intense requests
4.Stink      =to smeel bad
5.Insist      =asking in a way showing great desire
6.Kennel   =a box or building in which animals are kept
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Living in the Parents Pressure Cooker

1. What's the article about?
      the article is about the parents wanting their girl to become a doctor
2. Does the girl love her parents?
     yes,she does
3. How does she know that her parents care about her?
    She knows because her parents care for her about everything.  They want her to wear warm clothing and take an umbrella if it's raining.  They make sure she has enough to eat.  Her father is always telling funny stories and takes her to the mountains on weekends.
4. Why is the girl angry with her parents?
     The girl is angry with her parents because her parents make her go the extra mile.  They want her to study very hard.
5. Why do the parents make her study so hard?
     Her parents want her to study hard because her parents want her to become a doctor.
6. Why is the girl scared?
    She is scared because she doesn't like to be a doctor,she likes art and writing
7. Why doesn't she tell her parents about her real interest?
    She doesn't tell her  parents about her real interest because she is scared her parents will not agree.

8. What would she like to tell her parents?
    She would like to  tell her parents that her real passion is art.
9. Do you think her parents will understand her?
    Yes,they will understand her
10. What advice would you give this girl?
       I  would tell her to tell her parents about her dream.

 11. If her parents don't understand her dream what should she do ?
      I think she should study for her dream, After this her parents would understand her because they love her so much.they want she is happy and she has a good job for her life.

Living in the Parental Pressure Cooker

1.What's the article about?
   The article is about the parents wanting their daughter to become a doctor.
2.Does the girl love her parents?
   She loves her parents very much
   How does she know that her parents care about her?
   Because her parents care about her everything,about warm clothing,an umbrella if it's raining,enough to eat,her
   parents says funny stories and take her  go to the mountains on weekends
3.Why is the girl angry with her parents?

All About Me

Hello Everyone!  I’m Nguyen Thi Bich Hoang and I’m 32 years old this year.  I was born on October 6, 1980 in Nha Trang City,Vietnam.  I’m a student at a vocational training center.  I don’t have brothers and sisters because I’m an only child.  I live with my mother in Nha Trang and we love this city by the sea very much. 

Right now, I’m studying Microsoft Office and learning to use software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.  I want to be useful in life and to serve others.  My dream is to use my computer and English skills to do charity work for the church.  I’m Catholic and I often go to the church in my free time, especially on weekends. 

My favorite subject is English and I’m currently studying this language with Ms. Ann and Mr. Francis.  They are good teachers from America.   I like to listen to Pop music and if I could travel to any place on earth, I would go to Rome, Italy and visit the Vatican. 

The person that I love and respect the most is my mother.  She is a single mother who works very hard to raise and care for me all these years.  In addition to supporting me, she has sacrified her life to raise 3 nieces and help many others at our church.   

My favorite food is delicious seafood spaghetti cooked by my English teacher, Ms. Ann. She makes the best Italian food in Nha Trang. 

I’m really scared of seeing a dead mouse and I don’t like people who lie and cheat.  Overall, I’m a very easy-going person who enjoys a simple life in Vietnam with honest people and honorable work.  I don’t have many friends and would like to know more people.  Nha Trang is a very peaceful and quiet city.  Every week, I enjoy hanging out at Hon Kien Club for some great live music by composer Trinh Cong Son.


English Practice 1:  Make the appropriate question for each given answer.

1) When were you born?..... 
I was born on October 6, 1980.


2)Where were you born?
I was born in Nha Trang City, Vietnam.


3) How many brothers and sisters do you have?
I am an only child.


4) What is your name?
My name is Nguyen Thi Bich Hoang.


5) How old are old?
I am thirty-two years old.


6) Who do you live with?
I live with my mother.


7) What school are you going to?
I am a student at a vocational training center.


8) What subjects are you studying?
I'm studying computer software.


9) What is your dream in the future?
My dream is to use my computer and English skills to do charity for my church.


10) What subjects is your favorite?
My favorite subject is English.


11) Who is your English teacher?
My English teachers are Ms. Ann and Mr. Francis.


12) Who do you love the most?
I love my mother the most.


13) What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is delicious seafood spaghetti.


14) What are you of afraid?
I'm scared of seeing a dead mouse.


15) How about you?
I'm an easy-going person.


16) Do you have many friends?
I don't have many friends.


17) How is the Nhatrang city like?
Nha Trang is a very peaceful and quiet city.


18) What do you like to do in your freetime?
In my free time, I like to go the church.


19) What is your favorite club?

My favorite coffee shop is Hon Kien Club, which has live Trinh Cong Son music every night.


20)What kind music do you like?
I like to listen to Pop music.