English 4 Unit 3: My Week - Comprehensive Vocabulary and Daily Routines Study Guide

Introduction to Unit 3: My Week

Mrs. Khánh Ngọc serves as the teacher for this unit. The lesson focuses on foundational English vocabulary, specifically days of the week, daily habits, and common activities performed during the week.

Vocabulary Set 1: Time and Routine

This collection of words provides the necessary tools for discussing when events occur throughout a typical week.

• At /æt/: A preposition used to indicate a specific time. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Vào lúc."
  • Example: I study at $7$ o'clock.
• Day /deɪ/: A noun used to refer to a single day. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Ngày."
  • Example: What do you do on this day?
• Weekend /ˌwiːkˈend/: A noun referring to the end of the work or school week. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Cuối tuần."
  • Example: I play outside at the weekend.

Vocabulary Set 2: Daily Habits at School and Home

These terms focus on the primary responsibilities and tasks performed in academic and domestic settings.

• Study /ˈstʌdi/: A verb describing the act of learning. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Học."
  • Example: I study at school on Monday.
• Housework /ˈhaʊswɜːk/: A noun referring to tasks performed to maintain a home. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Việc nhà."
  • Example: I do housework on Sunday.

Vocabulary Set 3: Fun Activities

This set covers common leisure and recreational activities.

• Listen /ˈlɪsən/: A verb describing the act of hearing music or sounds. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Nghe."
  • Example: I listen to music after school.
• Music /ˈmjuːzɪk/: A noun used to describe audible art. In Vietnamese, this is translated as "Âm nhạc."
  • Example: I love music at the weekend.
• Grammatical Requirement: When using the verb listen in context with music, always use the word "to" between them to form the phrase "listen to music."

The Days of the Week: Beginning and Mid-Week

The week follows a specific chronological order, beginning with early-week educational commitments and progressing through the middle of the week.

• 1. Monday /ˈmʌndeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $2$. This day marks the beginning of the new week.
  • Example: I study at school on Monday.
• 2. Tuesday /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $3$.
  • Example: What do you do on Tuesday?
• 3. Wednesday /ˈwenzdeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $4$.
  • Example: I study on Wednesday.
• 4. Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $5$.
  • Example: I study on Thursday too!

The Days of the Week: Heading into the Weekend

As the work week concludes, activities shift towards home responsibilities and personal leisure time.

• 5. Friday /ˈfraɪdeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $6$.
  • Example: Do you do housework on Friday?
• 6. Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/: Translated as Thứ $7$.
  • Example: I listen to music on Saturday.
• 7. Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/: Translated as Chủ nhật. This is the final day of the week.
  • Example 1: I listen to music on Sunday.
  • Example 2: I do housework on Sunday.
  • Sentimental Note: Sunday is my favorite day!

Questions & Discussion

Mrs. Khánh Ngọc engages in a practice session to apply the unit's vocabulary and sentence structures.

• Teacher Inquiry: What do you do on your favorite day?
• Sentence Construction Pattern: Students should use the following format: I [study / listen to music / do housework] on [Day].
• Sample Responses:
  • I study at school on Monday.
  • I listen to music at the weekend.
  • I do housework on Sunday.

Vocabulary and Phonetic Review

Below is a comprehensive summary of the terms introduced in this lesson.

General Vocabulary Reference

• At /æt/: Vào lúc
• Day /deɪ/: Ngày
• Housework /ˈhaʊswɜːk/: Việc nhà
• Listen /ˈlɪsən/: Nghe
• Music /ˈmjuːzɪk/: Âm nhạc
• Study /ˈstʌdi/: Học
• Weekend /ˌwiːkˈend/: Cuối tuần

Days of the Week Reference

• Monday /ˈmʌndeɪ/: Thứ $2$
• Tuesday /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/: Thứ $3$
• Wednesday /ˈwenzdeɪ/: Thứ $4$
• Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/: Thứ $5$
• Friday /ˈfraɪdeɪ/: Thứ $6$
• Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/: Thứ $7$
• Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/: Chủ nhật