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ACADEMY OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONFACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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1) Adjective adj 5) Noun n

4) Something st

Appendix 2: TABLE OF CONTENT

TASK 1: LISTENING PRACTICE AND SELF-REFLECTION...1

1. PART 1: Demonstrations of listening practice...1

1.1. Main ideas... 1

1.2. Details to main ideas... 1

1.3. Transcribe a part of video... 2

2. PART 2: Useful linguistic notes from the practice...3

2.1. New vocabulary words... 3

2.2. Familiar words you mispronounce...8

2.3. Collocations... 8

2.4. Linking sound... 10

3. PART 3: Identification of areas for improvement...12

TASK 2: THREE – MONTH SELF-STUDY PLAN... 12

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TASK 1: LISTENING PRACTICE AND SELF-REFLECTION

1.PART 1: Demonstrations of listening practice

1.1.Main ideas

- The difference between the poor and the rich in New York during the Covid-19 pandemic.

- Racism is becoming more and more serious in times of happening deadly viruses. - The way people who have bad conditions make a living day after day and how

well-off people adapted and maintain their luxurious lives despite the difficult shifts in a pandemic.

- Some of the rich people help and sympathize with the hardship of the lack of poor people such as the homeless, children, and lost jobs due to the long pandemic.

1.2.Details to main ideas

- Idea number one:

+ The lower classes as Kevin, and Emerita suffered from the most difficult period in their lives when the virus started to affect all the aspects of the world. Under the lockdown to protect people’s health, they lost their job, have no enough money to care for themselves as well as their family.

+ On the opposite side in New York, the upper line has a sufficient and luxurious life, no worry about money or what difficulties the pandemic brought about.

- Idea number two:

+ Health becomes a luxury to poor people, especially, the poor, black people. + The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis (a black man is dead in the street by white polices) is an obvious example of the serious situation of racism in New York.

+ Other people protesting some kind of action said that combine the Covid virus with the virus of racist cops, we have an explosion.

- Idea number three:

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+ As Kevin, before the pandemic took place all around the world, he is an actor and singer. He spent about six years in a theater dressing up as a woman and performing in front of a lot of people and now, he made ends meet by singing in a church through the internet. Besides, he acts as a comedy actor for people when he’s at home.

+ The Bickley family, is a rich family living in a wide and beautiful house in the Hamptons. Mr. Bickley’s at home and took his dog to the park per day, while his two daughters have a job as an influencer and content creator. They have an influence on some social media, despite only staying at home, they still earn their money and have a sufficient life without worrying about money or pandemic.

- Idea number three:

Some well-off families as the Bickley knew exactly that how the Covid-19 had affected to people’s life in general, and in the life of New York’s residents. People have become unemployed, students have no chance to study in person but many of them do not have computers or smartphone because their parent do not have enough money, etc. That’s why they volunteer for people getting into trouble during the pandemic and share with them.

1.3.Transcribe a part of video

- From 39:05 to 42:05

- The time doing this practice: 34 minutes

Her ambition is to finally get out of the Bronx. The Bickley are meeting for dinner. It’s not long til the presidential election, it’s a topic they prefer to avoid discussing to some of their friends. We don’t talk about politics [laugh] that’s I’m saying. You know, there’re a lot of closet republicans. The effect of the pandemic has made the Bickley reflect. Sophie has her doubts now about the world of influencers. It makes me wanna go where I can go to “….” kids that can’t be tutored or don’t have laptops or don’t have parents who can educate them. It makes me want to do really do more.

I think the gap between the poor and the rich and “….”even the middle, the middle is “…” huge margin, but it has become too large and people are suffering. That’s what I think the

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president has to really work on. The pandemic has had “…..”, in my opinion “….” it even more to “…” but the underlying issues “…” there before.

Popcorn for the “…” debate between Biden and Trump. Kevin is concerned about the election and the future of it come true. I am one of the people whose “...” will be affected directly by the choices that are made in our country. I don’t have cushion. I’m an artist. You know, I don’t have trust “…” of my family. I’m an artist, black man, queer man, you know. And so these kind of decisions can affect me seriously, you know.

Despite the “…”, Kevin Smith Kirkwood has “…” his big debut. But the “…” way remains closed for now. Financially, Emerita Ramoon is at “…” – bottom, but remains optimistic. The Bickley family has gained a new “…” on the city, and life.

Three lives, three worlds, one city. The contrast existed longer before the pandemic, but the coronavirus has “…” and “…” the gaping “…” in society. Not just in New York, exposed as “…” of inequality, but also across the whole country. A challenge facing the United State – and “…” new president.

2.PART 2: Useful linguistic notes from the practice2.1.New vocabulary words

Traumatized (adj) / tr .mə.ta zdˈ ɔː ɪ / Severely shocked and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain

Some traumatized

victims say they can never return to the village.

Glitter (v) / l t.əˈɡ ɪ r/ To produce a lot of small, bright flashes

The youth orchestra really did become a

social epicenter.

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When the air raid

siren went off

people ran to their Intersection (n) / n.tə sek.ˌɪ ˈ ʃən/ An occasion when

two lines cross, or the place where this happens

The intersection of

the lines on the graph marks the point where we start to make a profit. Metropolis (n) /mə tr p.ˈ ɒ əl. sɪ / A very large city,

often the most

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It is feared that the civil unrest we are now witnessing in this country could lead to full-scale civil war. Looting (n) / lu .t ŋˈ ː ɪ / The activity of

stealing from shops the city centre. Overshadow (v) / ə .və æd.əˌ ʊ ˈʃ ʊ/ To cause someone

Inflame (v) / n fle mɪ ˈ ɪ / To cause or increase very strong feelings Brutality (n) /bru tæl.ə.tiːˈ / Behavior that is

very cruel or violent

prisoners had not hardened them to it.

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Tenant (n) / ten.əntˈ / A person who pays rent for the use of many things that they cannot deal with it all

We have been

inundated with

requests for help.

Privileged (adj) / pr v.ˈ ɪ əl. d dɪ ʒ / having special

Iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt are

magnetic metals.

Intermission (n) / n.tə m .ˌɪ ˈ ɪʃ ən/ A short period between the parts of a play, film, concert, etc.

The Sonics led by only two points at

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Candidly (adv) / kæn.d d.liˈ ɪ / In a way that is honest and true, Exacerbate (v) /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.be tɪ / To make something

that is already bad

This attack will

exacerbate the

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even worse already tense that gives someone the chance to avoid all idyllic visions.

2.2.Familiar words you mispronounce

Amplified, it’s a, rock, candidates, failings, horizon, odds, items, embodied, director, immigrant, fortunate, cops, protest, waving, spirit, uplifting

2.3.Collocations

Social justice Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Many color resident living in European country have to face to racism, without

social justice.

Systemic racism Policies and practices that exist throughout a whole society or organization, and that result in and support a

We must address the racial

inequities and systemic racism that exist in our

criminal justice system. 8

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continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race On verge (of) If you are on the verge of

something or come to the verge of something, you are very close to experiencing it

Her husband's violent and abusive behavior drove her to the verge of despair.

A broad member An elected participant on the board of directors of a corporation or supervisory committee of an organization

This company was built basing on the capital of chairman and ten other

board members.

Racist cop A police officer abuses his/her power and is a general asshole to people of color

Racist cops appear more

after the pandemic occurred along with systemic racism. Poverty line The official level of income

that is needed to achieve a basic living standard with enough money for things such as food, clothing, and a place to live

In 1991 almost 36 million Americans were living

below the poverty line.

Tax fraud The deliberate use of wrong information in filing tax returns. It is an illegal act where an entity willfully tries to evade tax liability. Defaulters take

His family strenuously deny

any involvement in tax fraud

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advantage of the tax system and violate laws. The civic duty The responsibilities of a

Last year she joined the local auxiliary police out of some misplaced sense of

civic duty.

Loom on the horizon To be of great importance, especially when referring to a possible problem, danger, or threat.

The exams were looming large on the horizon.

Real estate Property in the form of land or buildings

We're going to buy a piece

of real estate.

2.4.Linking sound

- The gap between rich and poor is wide, and it's getting wider.

- The coronavirus crisis put the focus on social injustice

- it’s scary not knowing when there is an end in sight.

-There are some pretty dark days, you know. Because that fear set in.-Our business is already filled with insecurities and times of insecurity- New York confirmed its first coronavirus case on March first.

- By the end of the month, the US city became an epicenter of the pandemic.

- In a normal year, it would attract millions of visitors.

- I spent six years in this building.

- His breakthrough came with the award-winning musical '’Kinky Boots’', which

saw Kevin also dress up as a woman.

- I was just starting to feel like I had a footing in the industry, you know.

- A few blocks away from Broadway...

- I would check it, examine it, wrap it up and package it for shipping.

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-Emerita's parents came to New York as Latin American immigrants... and ended up somewhere that couldn't be further from the affluent center of Manhattan.-As a little girl, my mom will watch all these old movies and one of her favorites

was Breakfast at Tiffany's.-Just a fun fact about my closets

- Success is the intersection of hard work and good luck. Good fortune.

- Sophie and I like to refer to ourselves as bloggers, influencers.

-But it’s our job.

-There are parts of Manhattan where almost everyone is white.

- Coinciding with the end of lockdown, anger spills over.

- I did hear some tenants did have it and some passed.

-It’s about to be, what, three months?

- a lot of people are just stuck in their apartments

-Within a kilometer radius around the Bickley's home-if it was my brand I wouldn’t do what they do

-It's a window on the world, even if the audience is only virtual.-People have lost mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers.- Emerita Ramoon doesn't feel at all safe in the Bronx

- You should be proud of yourself,

-the coronavirus exacerbated it

-By early May, almost a quarter of New York's uptown apartments are empty.- The rich can continue to live their lives — while we have to queue up in endless

lines - for a meal.

- For me, as I’m looking at my job situation now.

- You know, I think this is a moment in time. Yes, that’s it, I want to do something

I'm passionate and excited about.

3.PART 3: Identification of areas for improvement

- Factor number one: Having a poor range of vocabulary words Example:

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+ So how do society's more privileged members deal with social injustice during a deadly pandemic? (Have some new words I do not know their pronunciation) + It is because we have had years of tax cuts, loopholes and lax prosecution of tax fraud.

- Factor number two: Do not know the linking sound in speaking Example:

+ It’s scary not knowing when there is an end in sight.

+ Coinciding with the end of lockdown, anger spills over.

- Factor number three: Be distracted from many things (do not concentrate)

- Factor number four: Time for listening practice is not enough

Example: The contrast existed long before the pandemic, but the coronavirus has amplified it, and cemented the gaping division in society. (after three times I can hear and write down this sentence)

- Factor number five: Fast speed of speakers

Example: It makes me wanna go where I can go tutor kids that can’t be tutored or don’t have laptops or don’t have parents who can help educate them. It makes me want do really do more. (I have to speed down when I listen to this sentence

TASK 2: THREE – MONTH SELF-STUDY PLAN-Measureable goals:

+ Level up to 6.5 IELTS LISTENING

+ Try to keep listening habit daily to expand not only listening skill but also speaking skill and vocabulary range

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minutes per day

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-Ways to measure my progress

+ By taking the online tests on some common websites (study4, IELTS online test, YouTube, etc.)

+ Participating in some challenges on Facebook and trying to finish the test + Through some tests that teachers gave me

-Listening techniques, I use

+ Note-taking: I will choose a short video/recording (3-4 minutes) and then I

listen to it carefully, using a pen to write down all the things I have heard by some signal, or symbol to catch as much information as I can. Besides, I can follow the book I have instead of finding them by myself.

+ Dictation: Listening to a recording, after each sentence of the speaker, pause it

and write the full information speaker said. If I do not hear clearly, repeat it and listen.

+ Watch a lot of short videos on social media in English with my favoritetopics: I love Taylor Swift, and some well-known people in the US&UK, I try to

watch their music videos, films, and interviews to understand them more. The first time, I just listen comfortably, and then I turn on the English subtitle to mix between listening and reading. Finally, I use Vietnamese subtitles and find the meaning of each new word in the video.

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+ Listening and repeat it after some days: If I hear a video (a long video), I will divide it into some short parts from 3 to 4 minutes and watch it every day. On the first day, I listen to a part of the video, afterwards, I listen to the old part and the new part tomorrow and then carry on with the rest.

-Tips for maintaining motivation:

+ After each good result I get; I will give myself a little gift to maintain my enthusiasm for learning

+ Practicing whenever I feel comfortable and ready for it. Do not cramp a lot of knowledge or force me to listen when I’m exhausted

+ Watching motivating videos to push me more every day

+ I think about my idol, my celebrities, and try to understand what they said, what they sing. Besides, I try my best to maintain my persistence like them to get through all hardships.

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