Should Perfect Attendance Be Rewarded? |
Có nên khen thưởng khi đi học đầy đủ không? |
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It is common for schools to give awards. Kids are rewarded for good grades. Some are rewarded for good deeds. But what about perfect attendance? Should students be rewarded for coming to school every day? Coming to school regularly is important. But missing school can be out of a kid’s control. Here is what four readers had to say about this issue. |
Trường học thường trao giải thưởng. Trẻ em được thưởng vì điểm cao. Một số được thưởng vì việc làm tốt. Nhưng còn việc đi học đầy đủ thì sao? Học sinh có nên được thưởng vì đến trường mỗi ngày không? Đến trường thường xuyên là điều quan trọng. Nhưng việc nghỉ học có thể nằm ngoài tầm kiểm soát của trẻ. Sau đây là ý kiến của bốn độc giả về vấn đề này. |
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Sophia Montoya, 11 Phoenix, Arizona It is important to reward children for perfect attendance. A small reward can go a long way. It helps create good habits. As adults, people get a paycheck. That is like a reward. Rewarding perfect attendance teaches good values. Kids are not only learning and making friends. They are also getting recognized for their efforts. A reward is a good way to motivate them.
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Sophia Montoya, 11 Phoenix, Arizona Việc khen thưởng trẻ em đi học đầy đủ là rất quan trọng. Một phần thưởng nhỏ có thể có tác dụng lâu dài. Nó giúp tạo ra thói quen tốt. Khi trưởng thành, mọi người nhận được tiền lương. Điều đó giống như một phần thưởng. Khen thưởng trẻ em đi học đầy đủ dạy cho chúng những giá trị tốt đẹp. Trẻ em không chỉ học tập và kết bạn. Chúng cũng được công nhận vì những nỗ lực của mình. Phần thưởng là một cách tốt để thúc đẩy chúng. |
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Mark Shilakes, 11 East Lansing, Michigan Kids cannot always control their attendance. They can miss school because of illness. They can miss school because of injury. You have probably experienced one of these.
Missing school is not usually your fault. It could be frustrating to lose out on an attendance award. There could be different awards instead. Good grades could be rewarded. Paying attention in class could too.
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Mark Shilakes, 11 East Lansing, Michigan Trẻ em không phải lúc nào cũng có thể kiểm soát được việc đi học của mình. Chúng có thể nghỉ học vì bệnh tật. Chúng có thể nghỉ học vì chấn thương. Có lẽ bạn đã từng trải qua một trong những điều này.
Việc nghỉ học thường không phải là lỗi của bạn. Việc mất đi phần thưởng về việc đi học có thể gây bực bội. Có thể có những phần thưởng khác thay thế. Điểm cao có thể được thưởng. Việc chú ý trong lớp cũng có thể.
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Dhruvan Dayan, 10 Foster City, California Attendance is a great skill. Kids should show up every day. It is a good habit. Rewarding perfect attendance will teach kids that. It will help them in the future, when they go to work. A reward system makes students feel good about themselves. It encourages them to put in more effort. More time in school means more learning. But an illness should not be counted against kids. |
Dhruvan Dayan, 10 Thành phố Foster, California Điểm danh là một kỹ năng tuyệt vời. Trẻ em nên đến lớp mỗi ngày. Đó là một thói quen tốt. Khen thưởng trẻ đi học đầy đủ sẽ dạy trẻ điều đó. Nó sẽ giúp ích cho trẻ trong tương lai, khi chúng đi làm. Hệ thống khen thưởng khiến học sinh cảm thấy tốt về bản thân. Nó khuyến khích các em nỗ lực hơn. Thời gian ở trường nhiều hơn có nghĩa là học nhiều hơn. Nhưng bệnh tật không nên được tính vào trẻ em. |
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Shreya Jassi, 9 Hicksville, New York Perfect attendance should not be rewarded. Kids get sick, especially during cold weather. If they go to school, they can get others sick. There are plenty of reasons to try for perfect attendance. You will not miss fun projects. If you play an instrument, you will not miss practice. You also have classmates to laugh and work with. These things are reward enough. |
Shreya Jassi, 9 Hicksville, New York Không nên khen thưởng việc đi học đầy đủ. Trẻ em bị ốm, đặc biệt là trong thời tiết lạnh. Nếu chúng đi học, chúng có thể làm người khác bị ốm. Có rất nhiều lý do để cố gắng tham dự đầy đủ. Bạn sẽ không bỏ lỡ các dự án thú vị. Nếu bạn chơi một nhạc cụ, bạn sẽ không bỏ lỡ buổi tập. Bạn cũng có bạn cùng lớp để cười và làm việc cùng. Những điều này đã là phần thưởng rồi. |
Vocabulary List
- perfect attendance (n) /ˈpɜːrfɪkt əˈtɛndəns/: The achievement of being present for every scheduled day.
🇻🇳: Đi học đầy đủ
Example: The school rewarded students with perfect attendance at the end of the year. - it is common for someone to do something (phrase) /ɪt ɪz ˈkɑːmən fɔːr ˈsʌmwʌn tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/: It happens frequently or is normal for someone.
🇻🇳: Ai đó thường làm việc gì đó
Example: It is common for students to feel nervous before an exam. - good grades (n) /ɡʊd ɡreɪdz/: High marks or scores in school.
🇻🇳: Điểm số tốt
Example: She worked hard to earn good grades in all her classes. - good deeds (n) /ɡʊd diːdz/: Acts of kindness or helpful actions.
🇻🇳: Việc làm tốt
Example: Helping a classmate with homework is an example of good deeds. - coming to school (n) /ˈkʌmɪŋ tuː skuːl/: The action of attending school.
🇻🇳: Đi học
Example: Coming to school on time helps students develop discipline. - missing school (n) /ˈmɪsɪŋ skuːl/: Being absent from school.
🇻🇳: Nghỉ học
Example: Missing school too often can affect a student’s grades. - be out of someone's control (phrase) /biː aʊt ʌv ˈsʌmwʌnz kənˈtroʊl/: Not able to be managed by someone.
🇻🇳: Nằm ngoài tầm kiểm soát của ai
Example: The school closure was out of the principal’s control. - issue (n) /ˈɪʃuː/: A problem or concern.
🇻🇳: Vấn đề
Example: Attendance is an important issue for schools. - go a long way (phrase) /ɡoʊ ə lɔːŋ weɪ/: To have a lasting effect.
🇻🇳: Có tác dụng lâu dài
Example: A small act of kindness can go a long way in making someone’s day better. - good habits (n) /ɡʊd ˈhæbɪts/: Positive and productive routines.
🇻🇳: Thói quen tốt
Example: Waking up early is one of the good habits students should develop. - get a paycheck (v) /ɡɛt ə ˈpeɪˌʧɛk/: To receive a salary for work.
🇻🇳: Nhận tiền lương
Example: Many adults get a paycheck at the end of each month. - good values (n) /ɡʊd ˈvæljuːz/: Important and positive principles.
🇻🇳: Giá trị tốt
Example: Schools teach children good values like honesty and respect. - get recognized (v) /ɡɛt ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/: To receive attention or praise for something.
🇻🇳: Được công nhận
Example: Students with high achievements get recognized at award ceremonies. - motivate (v) /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/: To encourage someone to do something.
🇻🇳: Động viên, tạo động lực
Example: Teachers motivate students by praising their efforts. - illness (n) /ˈɪlnəs/: A state of being sick.
🇻🇳: Bệnh tật
Example: He missed school due to a serious illness. - injury (n) /ˈɪndʒəri/: Physical harm to the body.
🇻🇳: Chấn thương
Example: She couldn’t join P.E. class because of her leg injury. - fault (n) /fɔːlt/: Responsibility for something wrong.
🇻🇳: Lỗi, trách nhiệm
Example: It wasn’t his fault that he was late; the bus broke down. - frustrating (adj) /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/: Making someone feel annoyed or discouraged.
🇻🇳: Gây bực bội
Example: Not understanding a lesson can be frustrating for students. - show up (v) /ʃoʊ ʌp/: To arrive somewhere.
🇻🇳: Xuất hiện, có mặt
Example: He didn’t show up to class today. - encourage (v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/: To give someone confidence or support.
🇻🇳: Khuyến khích
Example: Parents should encourage their children to study hard. - put in more effort (v) /pʊt ɪn mɔːr ˈɛfərt/: To try harder.
🇻🇳: Nỗ lực hơn nữa
Example: She needs to put in more effort if she wants to improve her grades. - get sick (v) /ɡɛt sɪk/: To become ill.
🇻🇳: Bị ốm
Example: He got sick and had to stay home. - cold weather (n) /koʊld ˈwɛðər/: Low temperatures in the atmosphere.
🇻🇳: Thời tiết lạnh
Example: Many people wear thick jackets in cold weather. - reason (n) /ˈriːzən/: The cause of something.
🇻🇳: Lý do
Example: What’s the reason for your absence? - project (n) /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/: A planned piece of work or assignment.
🇻🇳: Dự án, bài tập lớn
Example: We are working on a science project about plants. - play an instrument (v) /pleɪ ən ˈɪnstrəmənt/: To perform music using a musical tool.
🇻🇳: Chơi nhạc cụ
Example: She can play an instrument like the piano and violin. - classmates (n) /ˈklæsmeɪts/: Other students in the same class.
🇻🇳: Bạn cùng lớp
Example: I always sit with my classmates during lunch.
Reviewing Tasks
1. Completion Task
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
Word Bank: perfect attendance, good grades, encourage, illness, classmates, issue, put in more effort, cold weather, project, missing school
- ______________ can affect a student’s learning and grades.
- She always gets ______________ because she studies hard.
- Our teacher told us to work with our ______________ on the science ______________.
- He was absent due to ______________.
- Schools should ______________ students to develop good study habits.
- Students with ______________ receive awards at the end of the year.
- If you want to improve, you need to ______________ in your studies.
- Many students wear warm clothes during ______________.
- The lack of school supplies is an ______________ for many students.
2. Word Form Task
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
- She felt ______________ (frustrate) when she couldn’t understand the lesson.
- The principal gave a speech to ______________ (motivation) students to study harder.
- A good ______________ (attend) record is important for students.
- His ______________ (injure) kept him from playing sports.
- Many schools teach children good ______________ (value) to help them in life.
3. Synonym Matching
Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
| A | B |
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| 1. encourage | a. accident |
| 2. motivate | b. mistake |
| 3. injury | c. support |
| 4. fault | d. absence |
| 5. missing school | e. inspire |
4. Gap-Filling
Use the words from the word bank to complete the paragraph.
Word Bank: fault, frustrating, attendance, paycheck, effort, reason
Having good ______________ at school helps students develop discipline. Some students find it ______________ when they don’t understand a subject, but they need to put in more ______________ to improve. If they miss school too often, they may not get a good job in the future. Adults work hard to get a ______________ every month. That’s why schools teach students the importance of responsibility. There is always a ______________ for success, and students should remember that their future is in their hands, not someone else’s ______________.
5. Multiple-Choice Task
Choose the correct answer.
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What does “get recognized” mean?
a) To be ignored
b) To take a test
c) To study hard
d) To receive attention or praise -
What is an example of a “good deed”?
a) Helping a classmate with homework
b) Cheating on a test
c) Missing school
d) Showing up late to class -
What does “show up” mean?
a) To leave early
b) To arrive somewhere
c) To avoid responsibility
d) To give up -
What is an example of “playing an instrument”?
a) Writing a book
b) Painting a picture
c) Playing the guitar
d) Running a marathon -
What is a synonym for “motivate”?
a) Discourage
b) Ignore
c) Inspire
d) Punish
Answer Keys
1. Completion Task
- Missing school
- Good grades
- Classmates, project
- Illness
- Encourage
- Perfect attendance
- Put in more effort
- Cold weather
- Issue
2. Word Form Task
- Frustrated
- Motivate
- Attendance
- Injury
- Values
3. Synonym Matching
| A | B |
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| 1. encourage | c. support |
| 2. motivate | e. inspire |
| 3. injury | a. accident |
| 4. fault | b. mistake |
| 5. missing school | d. absence |
4. Gap-Filling
- Attendance
- Frustrating
- Effort
- Paycheck
- Reason
- Fault
5. Multiple-Choice Task
- d) To receive attention or praise
- a) Helping a classmate with homework
- b) To arrive somewhere
- c) Playing the guitar
- c) Inspire
