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a. Mai: Yeah, I'm using this app to track my spending so I don't go broke.

b. Linh: Are you seriously writing down the price of that Banh Mi?

c. Linh: Smart move. I always wonder where my money goes by the end of the week.

a. Kien: No way! You should try making coffee at home to save some cash.

b. Duy: Good point. If I save that money, I can buy a new phone by December.

c. Duy: I spend almost 500,000 Dong on milk tea every month. It's too much!

a. Duy: I really want to go to District 1 by myself, but I'm terrified of getting lost.

b. Duy: I guess you're right. If I never go, I'll never learn how to get around.

c. Kien: Dude, everyone gets lost sometimes. Just use Google Maps and you're fine.

a. Trang: I agree. I'm glad I have a friend like you who doesn't care about being "cool."

b. Mai: There is nothing mature about hurting your lungs just to look cool.

c. Trang: Some girls in my group started vaping. They say it's "cool" and "mature."

a. Huy: I spent four hours on TikTok last night and didn't finish my essay.

b. Linh: Again? You really need to set a timer or lock your phone, Huy.

c. Huy: I know. Having no teachers watching me at home is actually hard!

a. Tuan: You're right. I need to start using a planner instead of just hoping I remember.

b. Tuan: I'm so tired. I pulled an all-nighter because I forgot my project was due today.

c. Minh: Man, you can't keep doing that. You're going to burn out before the month ends.

a. Trang: Good idea. If I start small, maybe I won't feel so stuck.

b. Mai: That's because your list is too big! Try doing just one small thing for ten minutes.

c. Trang: I have so much to do, but I'm just sitting here staring at my list.

a. Tuan: My dad is letting me stay out until 10 PM now without calling me every five minutes.

b. Tuan: I promised to text him when I leave the café, so he feels more relaxed.

c. Minh: No way! How did you get him to agree to that?

a. Quan: Just three? That sounds easy enough for a beginner.

b. Hien: My goal for this month is to learn how to cook three real meals.

c. Hien: It's a start! I want to be able to feed myself when I move to a dorm next year.

a. Nam: I'm so angry! My little brother broke my headphones again.

b. Nam: I know, I'm trying to just walk away and breathe.

c. Nam: Yeah, I'll talk to him later when I'm not so "explosive."

d. Long: Good idea. Taking a "time-out" by yourself is much better.

e. Long: That's annoying, but don't yell at him like last time.

a. Hung: I'm okay with that. I'd rather save my money for a new guitar.

b. Duc: But everyone is wearing this style now! You'll look left out.

c. Duc: Wow, you're strong. I usually just buy whatever my friends tell me to.

d. Hung: It's nice, but I don't think I really need another jacket.

e. Duc: Hey, you should buy that jacket. It looks so cool on you!

a. Huy: Oh, the one that locks your money so you can't spend it?

b. Huy: That's a smart move. I need to start a savings goal too.

c. An: Yeah. It helps me stay disciplined and not waste cash on small things.

d. Huy: Why didn't you buy that new game during the sale?

e. An: I'm using the "Savings" feature on my bank app to save for a laptop.

a. Viet: No way, Long! You should never log into your bank on someone else's phone.

b. Viet: It's not about trust; it's about "Digital Safety." You need to be careful.

c. Long: Hey, can I use your phone to log into my bank account?

d. Long: I guess you're right. I'll just wait until I get home to check it.

e. Long: Why? We're best friends, I trust you.

a. Ly: Does looking at those photos make you feel stuck at home?

b. Trang: Totally. I feel like everyone is having a better life than me.

c. Trang: True. I'm going to put my phone away and go for a walk instead.

d. Trang: My Instagram feed is full of people traveling to Da Lat and Japan.

e. Ly: Remember, people only post the perfect parts of their lives.

a. Duc: Did you see Binh's new iPhone 15? It's so much better than mine.

b. Duc: You're right. I shouldn't let someone else's new toy ruin my mood.

c. Duc: I just feel jealous because I'm still using this old, slow one.

d. Hung: Try to focus on your own goals; you're saving for a motorbike, remember?

e. Hung: It's a nice phone, but does it actually change anything for you?

a. Huy: Exactly. Seeing everyone else out with friends makes me feel so left out.

b. An: Next time you feel sad, try leaving your phone at home and going for a walk.

c. An: I do that too! It's like a digital trap for your brain.

d. Huy: Good call. Fresh air is definitely better for my mental health than social media.

e. Huy: Every time I feel lonely, I just spend hours on TikTok and feel even worse.

a. Vy: Totally. I don't want to call my dad every time something breaks.

b. Vy: My bike chain fell off this morning and I had to walk to school.

c. Vy: No, I've never used a tool in my life. I felt so helpless.

d. An: We should have a "Fix-it" class to learn about bikes and lightbulbs.

e. An: That's a bummer. Do you know how to put it back on?

a. Hien: Why do you always wait until the very last second?

b. Nga: I don't know! I just get distracted by my phone every time I open my laptop.

c. Nga: I haven't started my history project yet, and it's due tomorrow morning.

d. Nga: Hey! Well, I guess that's the only way I'll actually get it done.

e. Hien: Give me your phone. I'll keep it until you finish the first three pages.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. You start with one video and suddenly it's 3 AM.

B. If it's harder to check, you'll probably do it less.

C. But it's hard when your phone is literally vibrating in your pocket every second.

D. I can't even watch a 10-minute YouTube video without getting bored.

E. That's the addiction talking. We need to be the boss of the machine.

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Bao: Yo, why do you look so tired? Did you stay up all night again?

Liem: Yeah, I got caught in a "Reels loop." My self-control is just gone, man.

Bao: I know that feeling. (1)

Liem: It's terrible. I felt like a zombie this morning during the math test.

Bao: My brother calls it "brain rot." He says it makes our attention spans tiny.

Liem: He's right. (2)

Bao: That's the digital addiction. The apps want us to stay hooked on short clips.

Liem: It's frustrating. I want to be an independent guy who manages his own life.

Bao: (3)

Liem: Exactly! Those notifications feel like someone is pulling a string on my brain.

Bao: I tried to "ghost" my phone yesterday for two hours, but I got so anxious.

Liem: (4)

Bao: So, what's the plan? We can't keep failing our tests because of cat videos.

Liem: I'm going to delete the most addictive apps and only use them on my laptop.

Bao: That's smart. (5)

Liem: Let's hope so. I want my brain back!

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

A. At first, I felt my heart beating really fast, but then I remembered my training.

B. Oh no! Was she okay? Was there a lot of blood?

C. After she was safe, I called my mom to tell her what happened.

D. Did you have to use a bandage or something from the medical kit?

E. Smart move. If you cry, the person who is hurt feels even worse.

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An: Hey Minh, why were you late for football practice yesterday?

Minh: Something happened at home. My grandmother tripped and fell in the garden.

An: (1)

Minh: A little bit, she cut her arm. I was the only person home at the time.

An: That's scary! Did you panic and call an ambulance immediately?

Minh: (2)

An: You mean the first aid talk we had at school last month?

Minh: Exactly. I took a deep breath to stay calm so I wouldn't scare her.

An: (3)

Minh: Right. I helped her sit down and used a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.

An: (4)

Minh: Yes, I cleaned the cut and put a bandage on it very carefully.

An: You handled that like a professional! I probably would have just frozen.

Minh: It's all about practice. Being independent means knowing what to do.

An: You're right. We shouldn't always wait for an adult to tell us the steps.

Minh: (5)

An: I bet your mom was really proud of you for staying so cool.