2. Read the poem again. Which of ideas 1-6 are in the poem? Write true or false for each idea and explain your answers using lines from the poem.

(Đọc lại bài thơ. Ý tưởng nào từ 1-6 có trong bài thơ? Viết “true” – đúng hoặc “false” – sai cho mỗi ý và giải thích câu trả lời của bạn bằng cách sử dụng các dòng trong bài thơ.)

The writer is sometimes confused. (Verse A)

(Người viết đôi khi bối rối. (khổ A))

True – ‘At times things seem so certain; at times they don’t.’

(Đúng – ‘Đôi khi mọi việc dường như rất chắc chắn; đôi khi không’)

1. The writer’s identity and personality are clear for other people. (Verse B)

2. It’s OK to be different. (Verse C)

3. Our personalities can have many sides. (Verse D)

4. The writer thinks that clothes reflect personality. (Verse D)

5. You can avoid bullies if you stand out from the crowd. (Verse E).

6. The writer isn’t worried what people think about him / her. (Verse F).

1. Read and listen to the profile. Match paragraphs A-F with titles 1-6.

(Đọc và nghe hồ sơ. Ghép các đoạn văn A-F với các tiêu đề từ 1-6.)

1. Training to be the best C

2. What's she really like? _____

3. Special achievements _____

4. Our verdict _____

5. About Ashima _____

6. Her sport _____

Profile

A - Ashima Shiraishi is a teenage rock climber from New York. She's one of the best young climbers of all time and she's already broken many records.

B - Shiraishi is an expert in bouldering, a type of rock climbing without ropes which involves climbing over boulders - very large rocks. You need to use special climbing shoes for the sport and it isn't for everyone because you can easily hurt yourself if you fall.

C - You don't become a talented climber like Shiraishi overnight. She first started teaching herself to rock climb in Central Park, New York, at the age of six. Her Japanese parents understood that their daughter was unusual and definitely not one of life's followers. So they organised special climbing lessons for her themselves and watched her become better and better.

D - Climbers might seem like loners, but Shiraishi has a lot of friends at school. Journalists sometimes think she's an introvert because she gives short answers to their questions. However, she's an extrovert on social media where she chats with friends and followers.

E - Shiraishi is the youngest person ever to climb some of the most difficult types of boulders in the world. She recently spent her school holidays climbing some dangerous rocks in Santa Linya in north-east Spain, where she became the first female of any age to complete the routes.

F - Teenagers like Shiraishi don't come along often - only once in a blue moon. In 2015, she was chosen by Time magazine as one of the top teenagers of the year. We're certain to see more of Shiraishi. She's already at the top of her game, but can she go any higher?

Tạm dịch:

Hồ sơ

A - Ashima Shiraishi là một thiếu nữ leo núi đến từ New York. Cô là một trong những người leo núi trẻ tuổi giỏi nhất mọi thời đại và đã phá vỡ nhiều kỷ lục.

B - Shiraishi là một chuyên gia về bouldering, một loại hình leo núi không cần dây thừng, bao gồm việc trèo qua những tảng đá rất lớn. Bạn cần sử dụng giày leo núi chuyên dụng cho môn thể thao này và nó không dành cho tất cả mọi người vì bạn có thể dễ dàng bị thương nếu ngã.

C - Bạn không thể trở thành một người leo núi tài năng như Shiraishi chỉ sau một đêm. Cô bắt đầu tự học leo núi ở Công viên Trung tâm, New York, khi mới sáu tuổi. Bố mẹ người Nhật của cô hiểu rằng con gái họ không bình thường và chắc chắn không phải là một trong những người theo đuổi cuộc sống. Vì vậy, họ đã tự tổ chức các bài học leo núi đặc biệt cho cô và chứng kiến cô ngày càng giỏi hơn.

D - Những người leo núi có vẻ như là những người cô đơn, nhưng Shiraishi có rất nhiều bạn ở trường. Các nhà báo đôi khi nghĩ rằng cô là người hướng nội vì cô trả lời ngắn gọn cho các câu hỏi của họ. Tuy nhiên, cô là người hướng ngoại trên mạng xã hội, nơi cô trò chuyện với bạn bè và những người theo dõi.

E - Shiraishi là người trẻ tuổi nhất từng leo một số loại tảng đá khó nhất trên thế giới. Gần đây, cô đã dành kỳ nghỉ học của mình để leo một số tảng đá nguy hiểm ở Santa Linya ở đông bắc Tây Ban Nha, nơi cô trở thành người phụ nữ đầu tiên ở mọi lứa tuổi hoàn thành các tuyến đường.

F - Những thiếu niên như Shiraishi không thường xuyên xuất hiện – rất hiếm. Năm 2015, tạp chí Time đã chọn cô là một trong những thiếu niên hàng đầu của năm. Chúng ta chắc chắn sẽ thấy nhiều hơn về Shiraishi. Cô ấy đã ở đỉnh cao của trò chơi của mình, nhưng cô ấy có thể tiến xa hơn nữa không?

2. Which of ideas 1-6 can you find in the profile? In which paragraph are they?

(Bạn có thể tìm thấy ý tưởng nào từ 1 đến 6 trong hồ sơ? Chúng nằm ở đoạn nào?)

Bouldering is the name of a special type of climbing that doesn't use ropes B

1. Learning to climb is easy. _____

2. Bouldering isn't an activity that suits everybody. _____

3. Bouldering is popular with children. _____

4. You can't become a good climber quickly. _____

5. Young people like Shiraishi are rare. _____

6. Climbers tend to be sociable. _____

3. Answer the questions. Write complete sentences.

(Trả lời các câu hỏi. Viết câu hoàn chỉnh.)

What type of clothing is used for bouldering?

(Loại quần áo nào được sử dụng để bouldering?)

Special climbing shoes are used.

(Giày leo núi đặc biệt được sử dụng.)

1. How and when did Shiraishi first learn to climb?

(Shiraishi học leo núi lần đầu tiên như thế nào và khi nào?)

______________________________________________________________

2. What do some journalists think when they interview Shiraishi? Why?

(Một số nhà báo nghĩ gì khi phỏng vấn Shiraishi? Tại sao?)

______________________________________________________________

3. What did Shiraishi achieve in Santa Linya?

(Shiraishi đã đạt được những gì ở Santa Linya?)

______________________________________________________________

4. Which magazine did Shiraishi appear in? Why?

(Shiraishi đã xuất hiện trên tạp chí nào? Tại sao?)

______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you think the writer of the profile says that we will see more of Shiraishi?

(Theo bạn, tại sao người viết tiểu sử lại nói rằng chúng ta sẽ thấy nhiều hơn về Shiraishi?)

______________________________________________________________

4. VOCABULARY PLUS

Match idioms 1-6 with meanings a-f.

(Ghép các thành ngữ từ 1-6 với nghĩa từ a-f.)

1. You're at the top of your game. b

2. Throw in the towel. _____

3. Give it your best shot. _____

4. The ball is in your court. _____

5. Come along once in a blue moon. _____

6. Live on the edge. _____

a. Try as hard as you can.

b. You're the best that you can be.

c. Be involved in dangerous activities.

d. Not happen very often.

e. Give up and stop doing something.

f. The next decision is your responsibility.

Read the following and do as directed.

Born in Marton, near Middlesborough, Captain James Cook would go on to become one of the most famous explorers in British maritime history.

Indeed, young James’ childhood was nothing remarkable, and following his rudimentary education, Cook became an apprentice to William Sanderson, a local grocer. After 18 months working next to Staithes’ busy harbor, James felt the calling of the sea. Not wanting to stand in the young man’s way, he introduced Cook to his friend, John Walker, a ship owner from Whitby, who took him on as an apprentice seaman.

Cook lived in the Walker family house in Whitby and went to school with the other apprentices in the town. Cook worked hard and was soon serving on one of Walkers’ “cats”, the Freelove. Cats were hardy ships, built in Whitby to take coal down the coast to London. Cook was a quick learner and rapidly established himself as one of the most promising apprentices in Walker’s care.

In 1750, Cook’s apprenticeship with the Walkers ended, though he carried on working for them as a seaman. As always with Cook, it wasn’t long before he was promoted, and in 1755, he was offered the command of the Friendship, a cat he was familiar with. For many, this would have been the realization of an ambition, and they would have grasped the chance with both hands. Cook, however, wanted more than to spend his remaining years sailing in coastal waters in poor weather, so he politely turned down the Walkers’ offer and joined the Royal Navy.

Read the following inspirational article and choose the correct answer.

Mental Health Matters: Selena Gomez Speaks Out

Selena Gomez is a singer and actress who cares deeply about mental health. She has talked openly about her struggles with depression and anxiety, especially during the pandemic. Growing up in the public eye made things harder, but she feels lucky to have a voice to help others. She wants people to feel proud of who they are and not be ashamed to talk about mental health.

Not alone

Selena believes that social media creates unrealistic ideas of beauty. People try to look perfect online, which makes others feel sad or lonely. She supports taking breaks from social media and reminds everyone that it’s okay not to look like the photos we see. She also says therapy helped her understand her feelings and feel better. Being honest about her mental health was hard, but it helped her and her fans.

Beauty for the future

Selena started Rare Beauty to change how we talk about beauty. She wants makeup to be fun, not something people use to hide. Rare Beauty supports all skin tones and celebrates what makes people different. The brand also created the Rare Impact Fund to support mental health services. Selena hopes to raise $100 million to help people, especially those who don’t have access to mental health care. She wants everyone to feel confident, rare, and loved.

 (Adapted from “Selena Gomez: How beauty can influence our mental health”, CNN)