1. He didn’t use to work in an office.

2. He used to have longer hair.

3. He used to live in the USA.

4. He didn’t use to wear smart clothes.

5. He used to wear glasses.

6. He used to like playing games.

1. used

2. didn’t

3. use

4. to

In the 1920s, dance marathons used to be popular in the USA. People (1) used to compete for prizes in competitions which lasted for weeks. People (2) didn’t use to dance perfectly all the time, but they always moved their feet. And they didn't (3) use to dance twenty-four hours a day. They rested for fifteen minutes every hour. The competitors used (4) to eat twelve times a day for energy.

Tạm dịch:

Vào những năm 1920, các cuộc thi chạy việt dã khiêu vũ đã từng phổ biến ở Mỹ. Mọi người thường tranh giành giải thưởng trong những cuộc thi kéo dài nhiều tuần. Mọi người không nhảy một cách hoàn hảo mọi lúc, nhưng họ luôn luôn di chuyển đôi chân của mình. Và họ đã không nhảy hai mươi tư tiếng một ngày. Họ nghỉ ngơi mười lăm phút mỗi giờ. Các đối thủ thường ăn mười hai lần một ngày để lấy năng lượng.

1. don’t do

2. didn’t use to

3. Did … use to

In my opinion, the crazes mentioned in the interview are quite interesting. Pole-sitting seems to be the strangest craze as it involves sitting on a pole for an extended period, which may seem unusual to many people. Pet rocks, on the other hand, appear to be the silliest craze because it involves keeping rocks as pets, which might be seen as odd or unnecessary.

As for the most fun craze, it's subjective and can vary from person to person. Some may find the current online crazes, where people share funny ideas for photos or videos on social media, to be the most enjoyable. Others might prefer the traditional crazes like toys and card-collecting that were popular in the past.

To determine the silliest, strangest, and most fun craze among the group, we can take a vote and see which one receives the most support.

The crazes in the interview bring joy to people and help them connect with like-minded friends. On the other hand, it can cause negative consequences, such as wasting time and affecting health by pole-sitting or spending too much money on buying pet rocks. In my opinion, pole-sitting is the craze that is the silliest as well as the strangest, toys and card-collecting is the most fun.

(Những cơn sốt trong bài phỏng vấn có mang lại niềm vui cho mọi người, cũng như giúp họ kết nối với những người bạn cùng sở thích. Nhưng mặt khác, nó có thể gây ra những hậu quả tiêu cực, chẳng hạn như lãng phí thời gian và ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe bởi “pole – sitting” hoặc tiêu xài quá nhiều tiền để mua đá thú cưng. Theo tôi, “Pole – sitting” là cơn sốt ngớ ngẩn và kỳ lạ nhất, còn sưu tập đồ chơi và thẻ bài là điều thú vị nhất.)

generally (adv): nói chung, đại khái, một cách tổng quát

obviously (adv): rõ ràng

amazingly (adv): đáng kinh ngạc

absolutely (adv): chắc chắn

apparently (adv): rõ ràng, hiển nhiên

1. In 1924.

(Vào năm 1924.)

When did pole-sitting become popular?

(Khi nào việc “ngồi cột” trở nên phổ biến?)

2. For thirteen hours.

(Trong mười ba giờ.)

For how long did Alvin Kelly sit on a pole?

(Alvin Kelly đã ngồi trên một chiếc cột trong bao lâu?)

3. On social media.

(Trên mạng xã hội.)

Where do people see and copy funny ideas for photos or videos?

(Mọi người thấy và sao chép những ý tưởng hài hước cho những bức hình và video ở đâu?)

4. He sold pet rocks.

(Anh ấy đã bán đá thú cưng.)

What did Gary Dahl sell in the 1970s?

(Gary Dahl đã bán gì vào những năm 1970.)

5. Millions

(Hàng triệu.)

How many pet rocks that Gary Dahl sold?

(Gary Dahl đã bán bao nhiêu viên đá thú cưng?)

The purpose of the article is to give information about crazes and provide insights from an expert on the history of crazes.

=> a. to give information

Crazes start through media exposure, influential individuals, social trends, and marketing strategies. Those who can make money from them include creators/manufacturers, retailers, marketers/advertisers, influencers/endorsers, and resellers.

Questionnaire: Free Time and Interests

What activities do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?

Which hobbies or interests do you have?

Are you involved in any sports or physical activities? If yes, please specify.

How often do you engage in creative activities such as drawing, painting, or writing?

Do you enjoy reading books? If yes, what genres do you prefer?

Are you interested in music? If yes, what type of music do you listen to?

Do you watch movies or TV shows regularly? If yes, what genres or types do you enjoy?

Are you a gamer? If yes, what types of games do you like to play?

Do you actively participate in any social media platforms? If yes, which ones do you use the most?

Are you a fan of any particular sports team or have a favorite athlete?

Have you ever attended any concerts, live performances, or sporting events?

Are you interested in learning new skills or taking up new hobbies? If yes, what would you like to explore?

Do you have any other specific interests or activities that you would like to mention?

..............

Example of a report form:

Student A: Do you spend much money on comics?
Student B: No, I don't spend much money on comics. I prefer to read them online or borrow them from friends.

Student B: Do you enjoy reading books?
Student A: Yes, I love reading books. I mostly enjoy fantasy and mystery genres.

Student A: Are you involved in any sports or physical activities?
Student B: Yes, I play basketball twice a week with a local team.

Student B: Are you interested in music?
Student A: Absolutely! I listen to a wide range of music genres, but my favorite is alternative rock.

Student A: Do you watch movies or TV shows regularly?
Student B: Yes, I'm a big movie enthusiast. I enjoy watching action and sci-fi films.

Student B: Are you a gamer?
Student A: Yes, I am. I like playing strategy and role-playing games.

Student A: Do you actively participate in any social media platforms?
Student B: Yes, I use Instagram and Twitter the most.

Student B: Are you a fan of any particular sports team or have a favorite athlete?
Student A: Yes, I'm a huge fan of Manchester United football club.

Student A: Have you ever attended any concerts, live performances, or sporting events?
Student B: Yes, I've been to a few concerts and sporting events. It's always an exciting experience.

Student B: Are you interested in learning new skills or taking up new hobbies?
Student A: Definitely! I would love to learn how to play a musical instrument, maybe the guitar.

Student A: Do you have any other specific interests or activities that you would like to mention?
Student B: Apart from my hobbies, I also enjoy hiking and exploring nature in my free time.

Student A: My partner's favorite interest is basketball. They play it twice a week with a local team.

....

A: Do you spend any time playing sport?

(Bạn có dành thời gian chơi thể thao không?)

B: Yes, I’m a big football fan. Are you interested in fashion?

(Có, mình người hâm mộ bóng đá cuồng nhiệt mà. Bạn có thích thời trang không?)

A: No, I’m not really into clothes or anything like that. I’m crazy about music.

(Không, mình không thật sự thích quần áo hay bất cứ cái gì như thế. Mình đam mê âm nhạc cơ.)