Give health advice
Vitamins help our bodies work well. We get them from fruit, vegetables, and other things we eat or drink.
    vitamin /ˈvaɪ tə mɪn/ > /ˈvaɪ də mɪn/
    help /help/
Almost all doctors agree that cigarettes are bad for you.
    agree /ə ˈɡriː/
    all /ɔːl/
I don't think video games are bad for you. They're fun! Wouldn't you agree? = Tôi không nghĩ trò chơi điện tử có hại cho bạn đâu. Chúng rất vui! Bạn có đồng ý không?
Duo's not fit enough to run 10 miles yet, so he needs to train harder. = Duo vẫn chưa đủ sức để chạy 10 dặm nên cần phải tập luyện chăm chỉ hơn.
If you're at risk, you're in a situation where something bad could happen to you. = Nếu bạn gặp rủi ro, bạn đang ở trong tình huống mà điều gì đó tồi tệ có thể xảy ra với bạn.
My parents had heart disease, so I'm at risk too. 
    at risk = in danger
Yes, the skin on your hands is very dry. I'd ask the doctor to suggest a good cream if I were you.
    I'd ask = I would ask
I keep getting sick, and I'm not sure why. I'd take a daily vitamin if I were you = Tôi cứ bị ốm hoài, và tôi không biết tại sao. Nếu tôi là bạn, tôi sẽ uống vitamin hàng ngày.



If your ankle is hurt or broken, it might be swollen. That means it's larger than normal.
Your foot looks swollen, it's bigger than the other one.
    swollen /ˈswəʊ lən/
    ankle /ˈæŋkl/
Should I put some ice on my ear if it's swollen? = Tôi có nên chườm đá vào tai nếu tai bị sưng không?
I burned my hand, and now my fingers are getting swollen! What should I do?
A common side effect of allergy medicine is that it can make you feel sleepy. = Một tác dụng phụ thường gặp của thuốc dị ứng là nó có thể khiến bạn buồn ngủ.
One possible side effect of this medicine is swollen legs and feet. If this lasts for more than a day or two, please call my office.
That drug's side effects sound worse than the illness!
Doctor, I've taken this medicine before, but it always gives me headaches. Is there another medicine without side effects that I can take?
They say garlic is supposed to be good for your bones, but I'm not sure if that's been proven by scientists. = Người ta nói rằng tỏi được cho là tốt cho xương, nhưng tôi không chắc các nhà khoa học đã chứng minh được điều đó chưa.
They say that green tea is supposed to be good for you. = Người ta nói rằng trà xanh được cho là tốt cho sức khỏe.
They say that coconut oil is supposed to be good for ear infections.
    infection /ɪn ˈfek ʃn/
What should I do to avoid infection?  = Tôi nên làm gì để tránh bị nhiễm trùng?
To avoid infection, change the bandage every day.
The doctor told me I could start exercising.
They say you're supposed to exercise a little every day.
If you have a bad cut on your skin or a broken bone, you should rest to allow it to heal. = Nếu bị vết cắt sâu trên da hoặc gãy xương, bạn nên nghỉ ngơi để vết thương mau lành.
He asked me if drinking tea would help his broken toe. I said, "I doubt it, but you never know." = Anh ấy hỏi tôi liệu uống trà có giúp ích gì cho ngón chân gãy của anh ấy không. Tôi nói, "Tôi nghi ngờ điều đó, nhưng biết đâu đấy."
Most people have two lungs that help move air in and out of their body.
Sometimes I have trouble breathing.
Apparently, I need to drink more water. = Rõ ràng, tôi cần uống nhiều nước hơn.
Apparently, smoking is bad for you. = Rõ ràng, hút thuốc có hại cho bạn.
Supposedly, honey is good for you. That's what they say, but I'm not sure. = Rõ ràng, người ta nói mật ong tốt cho sức khỏe. Họ nói vậy, nhưng tôi không chắc lắm.
    Apparently /ə ˈpæ rənt li/ = Supposedly /sə ˈpəʊ zɪd li/
    Nếu bạn nghe một điều gì đó và muốn bày tỏ sự nghi ngờ của mình, hãy dùng SUPPOSEDLY.
    Nếu bạn nhìn thấy một dấu hiệu hoặc nghe một tin tức và muốn trình bày nó như một kết luận hợp lý, hãy dùng APPARENTLY.
Carrots supposedly help you see better
She said this pill can cure any disease, but I doubt it!
    doubt /daʊt/
I heard that after you get the vaccine, the muscle in your arm might be sore for a while. Supposedly, it only lasts for a day or so, though.
I heard that supposedly, people who exercise daily generally live longer than those who don't, so I've decided to go for a run every day!
My son seems to be under the impression that drinking soda is good for you! = Con trai tôi có vẻ nghĩ rằng uống nước ngọt có ga là tốt cho sức khỏe! = (tưởng là/nghĩ là)


She's not fit enough to go jogging regularly. = Cô ấy không đủ sức khỏe để chạy bộ thường xuyên.
My foot hasn't healed completely. It isn't strong enough to walk on yet. = Chân tôi vẫn chưa lành hẳn. Nó vẫn chưa đủ khỏe để đi lại.
I'm not strong enough to carry that bag.
I got the vaccine last month, so now I probably won't get very sick if I catch the virus. = 
Tôi đã tiêm vắc-xin vào tháng trước, vì vậy bây giờ có lẽ tôi sẽ không bị ốm nặng nếu nhiễm vi-rút.
I was under the impression that I could go back to the gym tomorrow, but the doctor told me to wait till next week. = Tôi nghĩ mình có thể quay lại phòng tập vào ngày mai, nhưng bác sĩ bảo tôi phải đợi đến tuần sau.
    "I Was Under the Impression That..." = "Tôi đã có ấn tượng rằng...", "Tôi đã hiểu rằng...", "Tôi cứ nghĩ là..."



If you have trouble doing something, this means it isn't easy for you to do it.
    have trouble = experience difficulties
You can wear a bracelet or a watch on your wrist. = Bạn có thể đeo vòng tay hoặc đồng hồ trên cổ tay.
    bracelet /ˈbreɪslət/
The hip is a body part. You have two hips, one on each side of your body at the top of your legs.
I can't stop yawning! It's ten o'clock in the morning, and I'm still so sleepy
    yawn /jɔːn/ ngáp
When you're feeling under the weather, you might miss a day of work or school because you're not feeling well.
Maybe I should go home. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. = Có lẽ tôi nên về nhà. Hôm nay tôi thấy hơi không khỏe.
    under the weather  = a bit sick = Không khỏe trong người, bị ốm nhẹ, cảm thấy hơi bệnh.
Luke's feeling a bit under the weather. He's had trouble concentrating all day. He keeps coughing, and he almost fell asleep at his desk. = Luke cảm thấy hơi mệt mỏi. Cậu ấy khó tập trung cả ngày. Cậu ấy cứ ho mãi, và suýt nữa thì ngủ quên trên bàn làm việc.
She grabbed me by the wrists and helped me stand up. = Cô ấy nắm lấy cổ tay tôi và giúp tôi đứng dậy.
You often yawn when you're sleepy. = Bạn thường ngáp khi buồn ngủ.

Give and get permission
I allow my son to go out at night, but I give him a 10 p.m. curfew. I don't want him to be out later than that. = Tôi cho phép con trai ra ngoài vào buổi tối, nhưng tôi đặt giới nghiêm cho con lúc 10 giờ tối. Tôi không muốn con ra ngoài muộn hơn giờ đó.
    curfew /ˈkɜːr fjuː/ giới nghiêm = the time you have to get home
The government imposed a curfew across the city following the protests. (Chính phủ áp đặt lệnh giới nghiêm trên toàn thành phố sau các cuộc biểu tình.)
Mom, do you think I could stay out past my curfew tonight? I'm sorry, but you can't. = Mẹ ơi, mẹ nghĩ con có thể ở ngoài quá giờ giới nghiêm tối nay được không? Mẹ xin lỗi, nhưng con không được phép.
My son is angry because I gave him a 10 p.m. curfew, but I allowed his sister to stay out until midnight.
    stay out = spend time away from home
You shouldn't be out past midnight = Bạn không nên ra ngoài sau nửa đêm
I asked her not to stay out past midnight.
When kids have a sleepover, they go to a party at a friend's house and stay the night.
    sleepover = a overnight party
Do you think I could have a sleepover at Lisa's house? Sorry, but it's school night

My son asked me if he could borrow the car. He's only 12, so I said, "Absolutely not!" = Con trai tôi hỏi mượn xe được không. Nó mới 12 tuổi, nên tôi nói: "Không được!"  
   Absolutely not! = No, and I won't change my mind!
My kids go to bed early on school nights, but I let them stay up late on weekends. = Con tôi đi ngủ sớm vào những đêm đi học, nhưng tôi cho phép chúng thức khuya vào cuối tuần.
    school night = the night before school day
I have to be home early on school nights.
I can't hang out tonight because it's a school night, but let's do something on the weekend
Mom, can I please go to Luke's party? Absolutely not! It's a school night!
I really needed the money and had to beg my mom for it. I think I said "please" a thousand times.
    beg = ask in a serious way
Oh, the tickets are free? Well, if that's the case, I'll come to the concert too! = Ồ, vé miễn phí à? Nếu vậy thì tôi cũng sẽ đi xem hòa nhạc!
    If that's the case = "Nếu đúng là như vậy," "Nếu tình hình là như thế," hoặc "Trong trường hợp đó." = If that's true
There's no problem if that's the case = Không sao đâu nếu đúng là như vậy = Trong trường hợp đó thì ổn thôi/Không thành vấn đề.
You finished your homework, right? If that's the case, you can borrow the car. But drive carefully! = Con đã làm xong bài tập rồi phải không? Nếu vậy, con có thể mượn xe. Nhưng hãy lái xe cẩn thận nhé!
My daughter wants to change schools. It's a big step, so we need to talk it over before making a final decision. = Con gái tôi muốn chuyển trường. Đây là một bước ngoặt lớn, vì vậy chúng tôi cần thảo luận kỹ trước khi đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng.
    take it over = discuss it
OK, let's talk it over. What about if he promises not to stay out past midnight?
So, have you decided whether I can go to Tom's? We talked it over, and that would be fine
I think that would be awesome.

Mom, I know you said I can't go to the party. But what about if I promise to be home by 10 p.m.? = Mẹ ơi, con biết mẹ đã nói là con không được đi dự tiệc. Nhưng nếu con hứa sẽ về nhà trước 10 giờ tối thì sao?
    what about if = what would you say if
What about if I'm home by eight?

When I admitted my mistake, Dad reacted well. He hugged me and told me that nobody's perfect.
    react = phản ứng = reply to a situation
    admit /əd ˈmɪt/  +ed > did admitted 
    react /ri ˈækt/ +ed > tid reacted
She reacted really badly.
Do you think I'd be able to finish this last cookie? No? OK, I'll put it back in the jar…
Call me if the train's delayed, will you? You know I always get worried if you don't arrive home on time.
You don't want me to go, do you?
Pass me the keys, will you?
Help me with this, will you?
My son asked me if he could miss our family vacation. I said, "Of course not! You're too young to stay home alone."
Mom, do you think I'd be able to go out this Friday night? I want to go to a party.
    do you think I'd be able = can I please

Get your feet off the table, will you? Feet should stay on the floor!
Do you think I'd be able to have a sleepover at Max's tonight?
After Kevin begged his parents for a new pet, they said, "Sorry, son. Absolutely not!
Luke, I've told you ten times to stop begging me to buy you that motorcycle. Absolutely not. It's not going to happen. Not now, not ever.
Sorry, but I won't be able to hang out this evening. It's a school night, and Mom says I have a curfew. How about Friday night instead?