Vocabulary and Listening: Group 4 - "Balancing Work, Health, and Responsibilities"

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A2-B1 Level

Vocabulary

A. Observe (verb) - To watch or look carefully. (French: observer) (Chinese: 观察) (Korean: 관찰하다) (Japanese: 観察する) (Portuguese (Brazil): observar) (Spanish: observar) (Vietnamese: quan sát)

B. Calculate (verb) - To find an answer by using math or careful thinking. (French: calculer) (Chinese: 计算) (Korean: 계산하다) (Japanese: 計算する) (Portuguese (Brazil): calcular) (Spanish: calcular) (Vietnamese: tính toán)

C. Qualify (verb) - To meet the necessary conditions or requirements for something. (French: qualifier) (Chinese: 使合格) (Korean: 자격을 얻다) (Japanese: 資格を得る) (Portuguese (Brazil): qualificar) (Spanish: calificar) (Vietnamese: đủ điều kiện)

D. Take on (phrasal verb) - To accept responsibility or tasks. (French: accepter) (Chinese: 承担) (Korean: 맡다) (Japanese: 引き受ける) (Portuguese (Brazil): assumir) (Spanish: asumir) (Vietnamese: đảm nhận)

E. Persuade (verb) - To try to convince someone to do something or believe something. (French: persuader) (Chinese: 说服) (Korean: 설득하다) (Japanese: 説得する) (Portuguese (Brazil): persuadir) (Spanish: persuadir) (Vietnamese: thuyết phục)

F. Strengthen (verb) - To make something stronger or better. (French: renforcer) (Chinese: 加强) (Korean: 강화하다) (Japanese: 強化する) (Portuguese (Brazil): fortalecer) (Spanish: fortalecer) (Vietnamese: củng cố)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about adult life?
2. Describe the woman’s daily routine.
3. How does she feel at the end of the day?

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TRANSCRIPT

Everyday adult life can be busy and full of responsibilities. In the morning, I observe the weather to decide what to wear. Then, I calculate how much time I need to get to work on time. At work, I try to qualify for a promotion by doing my tasks well and showing my skills. Sometimes, my boss persuades me to take on extra tasks, and I agree because it will help me grow. After work, I spend time at the gym to strengthen my body and stay healthy. At the end of the day, I feel proud of everything I’ve done, and I’m ready to relax. Balancing work, health, and responsibilities can be challenging, but it’s important to stay focused and organized. (122 words)