- How would you define success?
Many people tend to associate success with material wealth or social status, but for me, success is far more personal and meaningful. As a teacher, I define success as making a genuine impact on my students’ lives. I constantly reflect on whether my lessons have sparked curiosity, encouraged critical thinking, or simply made someone feel more confident. For me, if I’ve contributed to a student’s growth, even in a small way, that’s true success.
2. What factors lead to success?
In my opinion, several key factors contribute to success. Hard work and self-discipline are absolutely essential, as they allow people to stay consistent and overcome challenges. Motivation, whether it stems from positive aspirations or even difficult experiences, can drive a person to achieve more. And also for me, encouragement, either from supportive people around me or from within myself can provide the emotional strength needed to keep going, especially when the journey gets tough.
3. What kind of success can students achieve at schools?
Students can achieve success in many forms at school, not just through academic excellence. While getting good grades is important, developing a strong sense of integrity, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence is equally significant. A truly successful student is one who not only performs well in exams but also shows kindness, resilience, and a willingness to grow as a person.
4. Why do people set goals?
People set goals to create a sense of direction and purpose in their lives. Goals help individuals stay focused and organized, especially when they’re pursuing something long-term or challenging. Without clear goals, it’s easy to lose motivation or become distracted. Whether the aim is to build a career, improve health, or simply learn something new, goals act as a roadmap, guiding people step by step toward their desired outcomes.
VOCABULARY
- Associate /əˈsəʊʃiˌeɪt/
Meaning (English): To connect something with something else in your mind
Vietnamese: Liên tưởng, kết nối - Material wealth /məˈtɪəriəl wɛlθ/
Meaning (English): Money and possessions, rather than emotional or spiritual values
Vietnamese: Sự giàu có vật chất - Genuine /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/
Meaning (English): Real, sincere, and authentic
Vietnamese: Chân thật, thực sự - Curiosity /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/
Meaning (English): A strong desire to learn or know something
Vietnamese: Sự tò mò, ham học hỏi - Critical thinking /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Meaning (English): The ability to think clearly, rationally, and independently
Vietnamese: Tư duy phản biện - Discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
Meaning (English): The practice of training oneself to follow rules or a code of behavior
Vietnamese: Kỷ luật - Aspiration /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
Meaning (English): A strong hope or ambition to achieve something
Vietnamese: Khát vọng - Emotional strength /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl strɛŋkθ/
Meaning (English): The ability to handle emotional challenges with resilience
Vietnamese: Sức mạnh tinh thần - Excellence /ˈek.səl.əns/
Meaning (English): The quality of being extremely good
Vietnamese: Sự xuất sắc - Integrity /ɪnˈteɡ.rə.ti/
Meaning (English): Honesty and strong moral principles
Vietnamese: Chính trực, liêm chính - Resilience /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
Meaning (English): The capacity to recover quickly from setbacks
Vietnamese: Khả năng phục hồi, kiên cường - Distracted /dɪˈstræk.tɪd/
Meaning (English): Unable to concentrate because of other things on your mind
Vietnamese: Bị phân tâm, sao lãng - Roadmap /ˈrəʊd.mæp/
Meaning (English): A detailed plan or guide to reach a goal
Vietnamese: Lộ trình, kế hoạch định hướng