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CHỦ ĐỀ III: NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG (MAKING TOASTS)

NỘI DUNG (CONTENT)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT AI/MỘT  DỰ ÁN (TOASTING A PERSON/A PROJECT)

1. Hãy chỉ ra rằng bạn đang nâng cốc chúc mừng. Hãy nhận diện ai và điều gì bạn đang (nâng cốc) chúc mừng:

(Indicate that you are making a toast. Identify who and what you are toasting:)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT AI (TOASTING A PERSON)

– ‘I’d like to make a toast to (name of person).’

(Tôi muốn nâng ly chúc mừng (tên của người bạn chúc mừng)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT DỰ ÁN (TOASTING A PROJECT)

– ‘I’d like to make a toast to the success of our joint project.’

(Tôi muốn nâng ly chúc mừng sự thành công của dự án chung của chúng ta.)

2. Nhận xét/ý kiến khen ngợi, hoặc kể lại các giai thoại và các trải nghiệm liên quan đến người hoặc nhóm/tập thể, và, nếu phù hợp, cho dịp nâng cốc chúc mừng.

(Make complimentary comments or recount anecdotes or experiences relevant to the person or group, and if appropriate, to the occasion for the toast:)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT AI (TOASTING A PERSON)

– ‘It is hard enough to get a masters degree but to do it while working full time is a colossal achievement. While you were taking your courses and doing your research your work never suffered; you always met deadlines, you always did your share, and you always kept your sense of humour. We are truly proud of you.’

(Việc lấy bằng thạc sĩ đã khó rồi, nhưng làm được điều đó trong khi vẫn làm việc toàn thời gian thì quả là một thành tựu to lớn. Trong thời gian bạn học và làm nghiên cứu, công việc của bạn không hề bị ảnh hưởng; bạn luôn hoàn thành đúng hạn, luôn làm tròn trách nhiệm và luôn giữ được khiếu hài hước. Chúng tôi thực sự tự hào về bạn.)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT DỰ ÁN (TOASTING A PROJECT)

– ‘It has taken a great deal of time and effort to get to this point. Because of the scope of the project and the number of partnership involved, the process has been challenging. Thanks are due to those responsible both for their perspective and for their perserverance in ironing out the details to the satisfaction of all parties.’

(Để đạt được đến điểm này đã phải dành rất nhiều thời gian và công sức. Do quy mô dự án và số lượng đối tác tham gia, quá trình này gặp nhiều thách thức. Xin gửi lời cảm ơn đến những người chịu trách nhiệm, cả về tầm nhìn và sự kiên trì của họ trong việc hoàn thiện các chi tiết sao cho làm hài lòng tất cả các bên.)

3. Hãy cho thấy việc nâng cốc chúc mừng (nâng cốc, hướng về người được chúc mừng):

(Signal the toast (raise your class, turn to the person):

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT NGƯỜI (TOASTING A PERSON)

– ‘Congratulations, (name), on getting that degree. We wish you continued success.’

(Chúc mừng, (tên), đã nhận được bằng cấp đó. Chúc bạn tiếp tục thành công.)

NÂNG CỐC CHÚC MỪNG MỘT DỰ ÁN (TOASTING A PROJECT)

– ‘May our collaboration be productive.’

(Chúc sự hợp tác của chúng ta sẽ hiệu quả.)

4. Ra dấu hiệu:

(Give the cue:)

CHÚC MỪNG MỘT NGƯỜI (TOASTING A PERSON)

– ‘To (name of person you are toasting).’

CHÚC MỪNG MỘT DỰ ÁN (TOASTING A PROJECT)

– ‘To our joint venture.’

NGÔN NGỮ (LANGUAGE)

1. Chỉ ra rằng bạn đang nâng cốc chúc mừng.

(Indicating that you are making a toast)  

– It is my honour to make a toast to (person/group/project).

(Tôi rất vinh dự được nâng ly chúc mừng (người/nhóm/dự án).)

– I’d like to make a toast to (person/group/project).

(Tôi muốn nâng ly chúc mừng (người/nhóm/dự án.) 

– I’d like to take this opportunity to make a toast to (person/group/project).

(Tôi muốn nhân cơ hội này để nâng ly chúc mừng (người/nhóm/dự án).)

– I have the privilege of making a toast to (person/group/project).

(Tôi có vinh dự được nâng ly chúc mừng (người/nhóm/dự án).)

– I’d like to say a few words.

(Tôi muốn nói vài lời.)  

2. Nhận xét/ý kiến khen ngợi

(Making complimentary comments or remarks)

Động từ (verbs)

Admire /ədˈmaɪər/: to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour. Khâm phục

o I admired him for his determination.

o I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.

Be cut out for | be cut out to be something: (informal) to have the qualities and abilities needed for something. Phù hợp với

o He’s not cut out for teaching.

o He’s not cut out to be a teacher.

Learn from  (someone or something): to acquire knowledge, wisdom, or experience from someone or something. Học được từ

o I learned from the greatest still-life painter in the world.

o I’m trying to learn from my past mistakes.

Recognize /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/: to recognize is also to show public appreciation for the achievements of someone, or a person or group. Công nhận, ghi nhận

o With this medal, we would like to recognize Lynn Jennings for excellence in women’s running.

Select  /sɪˈlekt/,  /səˈlekt/: to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions. Tuyển chọn

o There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.

o How do you select people for promotion?

o Who has been selected to take part in the project?

Value  /ˈvælju/: to consider something as important and worth having. Coi trọng

o I value his friendship more than I can ever say.

Appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/: to understand how good or useful someone or something is. Đánh giá cao

o Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.

o I’m not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.

Believe in /bɪˈliːv/: to be confident that something is effective and right. Tin ai/cái gì

o They don’t believe in living together before marriage.

Make most of: to take full advantage of something because it may not last long. Tận dụng cái gì do chúng có thể không lâu dài

o It’s a beautiful day – we should make the most of it.

o I wanted to make the most of the time that we had together.

o I work long hours so when I get some free time, I want to make the most of it.

o Your youth won’t last forever – make the most of it!

Represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/: to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people. Đại diện (cho)

o They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.

o Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.

o I sent my husband to represent me at the funeral.

Take advantage of: to use the good things in a situation. Tận dụng điều gì (một cơ hội …)

o I thought I’d take advantage of the sports facilities while I’m here.

o I took advantage of my boss’s absence to catch up with some correspondence.

o We are taking advantage of the strong euro and are going to visit the US.

o I’d encourage all staff to take advantage of the training opportunities we offer.

Be committed to

Committed adj  /kəˈmɪtid/: loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in. Tận tụy

a committed socialist/Christian/teacher

The whole family are committed vegetarians.

[ sau verb ]

having promised to be involved in a plan of action. Cam kết

o We are committed to withdrawing our troops by the end of the year.

o We are committed to the ideal of equality.

o The prime minister has said that the government is committed to the preservation of the country’s national interests.

o We are firmly committed to reducing unemployment.

o They are committed to democracy, human rights and pluralism.

Benefit from /ˈbenɪfɪt/: to be in a better position because of something. Có lợi, được lợi

o Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes?

Respect /rɪˈspekt/: to have a very good opinion of somebody/something; to admire somebody/something Tôn trọng

o I respect Jack’s opinion on most subjects.

Stand for /stænd/: to support or represent a particular idea or set of ideas. Ủng hộ, đại diện  

o This party stands for low taxes and individual freedom.

Utilize  /ˈjut̬əlɑɪz/:  to make use of something. Tận dụng, dùng

o The library’s great collection allowed me to utilize many rare sources.

Danh từ (nouns)

Encouragement /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/: the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody. Sự khuyến khích, sự khích lệ  

o He needs all the support and encouragement he can get.

o With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.

o She was given every encouragement to try something new.

o Her words were a great encouragement to them.

Leadership /ˈliːdəʃɪp/: the set of characteristics that make a good leader. Sự lãnh đạo

o What the company lacks is leadership.

o He lacks leadership qualities/skills.

Perspective /pəˈspektɪv/: a particular way of considering something. Quan điểm, góc nhìn

o Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.

o He writes from a Marxist perspective.

o Because of its geographical position, Germany’s perspective on the situation in Russia is very different from Washington’s.

Sense of humour /sɛns əv ˈhjuːmə/: someone who has a sense of humour often finds things amusing, rather than being serious all the time. Óc hài hước

o You need a sense of humour in this job.

o He had enormous charm and a great sense of humour.

o Only someone with a very warped sense of humour could find this amusing.

o He’s got no sense of humour.

o She has a great sense of humour.

Wisdom /wɪzdəm/: Wisdom is the ability to use your experience and knowledge in order to make sensible decisions or judgments. Sự thông thái, khôn ngoan

o …the patience and wisdom that comes from old age.

o …a great man, who spoke words of great wisdom.

Endeavor  /ɪnˈdevər/: an effort or attempt to do something. (Một) cố gắng, nỗ lực

o Writing is a very different endeavor than teaching.

Openness /ˈəʊpənnəs/: honesty. Sự thẳng thắng, chân thật

o If these discussions are to succeed, we’ll need openness from/on both sides.

Perseverance /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/: continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time. Tính kiên trì, sự bền gan

o It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.

o Over and over, they have shown perseverance in the face of adversity.

o A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged perseverance enabled them to triumph.

Sensitivity /ˌsensɪˈtɪvəti/: an ability to understand what other people need, and be helpful and kind to them. Sự nhạy cảm

o The police showed commendable sensitivity in their handling of the case.

Hard work: work that needs a lot of physical or mental effort. Công việc cần mẫn/chăm chỉ. 

o It was hard work on the farm but satisfying.

o Her colleagues admired her capacity for hard work.

o The boss thanked us all for our hard work on the project.

Initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/: the ability to use your judgment to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do. Óc sáng kiến

o Although she was quite young, she showed a lot of initiative and was promoted to manager after a year.

o I shouldn’t always have to tell you what to do, use your initiative (= use your own judgment to decide what to do)!

Optimism /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/: the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen. Sự lạc quan

o There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company’s future.

Support  /səˈpɔːt/: agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person. Sự ủng hộ

o Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.

o We’ve succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the superstore being built.

3. Kể lại các giai thoại và các trải nghiệm liên quan

(Recounting relevant anecdotes and experiences)

Động từ (Verbs)

Carry (something) on /ˈkæri/: to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue. Tiếp tục

o Let’s carry on this discussion at some other time.

o Carry on the good work!

Crop up (in something): to happen or be found in a situation or place, often unexpectedly. Xuất hiện, xảy ra thường bất ngờ

o Her name keeps cropping up in conversation.

o Problems can crop up in all breeds of dog.  

Fall behind:  /fɔːl/ US  /fɑːl/: to fail to do something fast enough or on time. Bị tụt lại đàng sau

o He was ill for six weeks and fell behind with his schoolwork.

Pitch in (with somebody/something): (informal) to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc. Làm việc hăng say

o Everyone pitched in with the work.

Tune in (be tuned in (to sb / stg) /tjuːn/,  /tuːn/: to have a good understanding of what is happening in a situation or what other people are thinking. Hiểu rõ, nắm bắt được

o She just doesn’t seem to be tuned in to her students’ needs.

o She’s tuned in to all the latest fashions.

o Our staff are trained to be tuned in to the needs of children.

Come up with  /kʌm/: to suggest or think of an idea or plan. Nảy ra

o She’s come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.

Do away with something /də/ /du/ /duː/: to get rid of something or stop using something. Loại bỏ, gạt bỏ, hủy bỏ 

o These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done away with years ago.

o Computerization has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork.

o How could they do away with a beautiful old building like that and put a car park there instead?

Get behind (with something): 1. to fail to make enough progress or to produce something at the right time. Chậm trể

o I’m getting behind with my work.

o He got behind with the payments for his car.

Get behind somebody/something: (informal) 2. to help or support somebody/something. Ủng hộ ai, cái gì

o Prince William has appealed to the public to get behind the project.

o The team manager called on supporters to get behind him and the team.

Recall /rɪˈkɔːl/: to remember something. Nhớ lại

o She could not recall his name.

o Many years later Muir recalled his days at Glasgow University.

o I cannot recall a time when the country faced such serious problems.

Used to + verb: shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past, especially if it no longer happens or is no longer true. Đã thường làm gì (nay không còn làm nữa)

o She used to live in Glasgow.

o She used to love dancing, but she doesn’t do it any more.

o You don’t come and see me like you used to.

Cope with: to deal successfully with a difficult situation or a person in a difficult situation. Đối phó với

o Ever since her illness, she just can’t cope with the stress of work.

o Her religious beliefs helped her to cope with the loss of her husband.

o They were left to cope with the aftermath of the earthquake.

Fall apart: to have so many problems that it is no longer possible to exist or function. Tan vỡ  

o Their marriage finally fell apart.

o The deal fell apart when we failed to agree on a price.

Keep track of  somebody/something: to have information about what is happening or where somebody/something is. Được thông tin về cái gì

o Bank statements help you keep track of where your money is going.

Take charge of : to accept responsibility for something and have control over it. Chịu trách nhiệm

o She took charge of the project and made sure it was finished on time.

Would + verb Habitual actions in the past: We use would to refer to typical habitual actions and events in the past. This is usually a formal use and it often occurs in stories (narratives). Đã thường làm gì

o I had a friend from Albany, which is about 36 miles away, and we would meet every Thursday morning and she would help us.

4. Hãy cho thấy việc nâng cốc chúc mừng (nâng cốc, xưng gọi và nêu tên dự án)

(Signalling the toast (raise glass, address person or name project)

– Congratulations, (name of person/group),  on your appointment/achievement/promotion/graduation.

(Chúc mừng (tên người//tập thể) nhân dịp được bổ nhiệm/thành tích/thăng chức/tốt nghiệp.)

– We wish you all the best in your position.

(Chúng tôi chúc bạn mọi điều tốt đẹp nhất trong vị trí mới.)

– Best wishes to you in this new phase in your life.

(Chúc bạn những điều tốt đẹp nhất trong giai đoạn mới của cuộc đời.)

– May this/our collaboration be fruitful.

(Chúc sự hợp tác này/của chúng ta sẽ gặt hái được nhiều thành quả.)

– May this/our endeavor be productive.

(Chúc nỗ lực này/của chúng ta sẽ đạt hiệu quả.)

– May this/our enterprise be prosperous.

(Chúc doanh nghiệp này/của chúng ta sẽ thịnh vượng.)

– May this/our undertaking flourish.

(Chúc công việc này/của chúng ta sẽ phát triển mạnh mẽ.)

– May this/our venture prosper/succeed/thrive.

(Chúc dự án này/của chúng ta sẽ thành công/thịnh vượng/phát đạt.)

5. Ra dấu hiệu (hướng về khán thính giả)

Giving the cue (turning to audience)

To (person/group/project)

To (người/nhóm/dự án)

TỪ NGỮ CẦN LƯU Ý:

WISH (verb)

I WISH YOU …

Wish is used with two objects in some fixed expressions of good wishes. Chúc ai cái gì, điều gì

– I wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

– We all  wish you a speedy recovery.

– I  wish  you  luck  and  good  health .

MAY: Cầu mong, chúc

‘May’ often comes at the beginning of the sentence, used in formal expressions of wishes and hopes (thường đứng ở đầu câu, dùng để diễn đạt mong ước và hy vọng). Cầu mong, chúc

– May you both be happy!

– May the New Year bring you all your heart desires.

*CONGRATULATE  /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/ (verb)

CONGRATULATE   sb ON sth = Chúc mừng về điều gì 

– I must congratulate on your exam results.

CONGRATULATE   sb ON / FOR (doing) sth  =  Chúc mừng ai về   điều gì

– He congratulated the team ON / FOR having won the game.

CONGRATULATIONS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪ·ʃənz, -ˌɡrædʒ-/

Không đếm được nhưng thường ở số nhiều.

Congratulations on your exam results!

CONGRATS /kənˈɡræts/ (noun)

[số nhiều] (informal)

1. (cũng dùng congratulations) a message congratulating somebody ( = saying that you are happy about their good luck or success)

2. (cũng dùng Congratulations!) used when you want to congratulate somebody

SỰ KHÁC BIỆT GIỮA ‘MAKE A TOAST VÀ ‘MAKE TOAST’

(MAKING) TOAST

[danh từ không đếm được] slices of bread that have been made brown and dry by heating them on both sides in a toaster or under a grill. Bánh mì nướng

– cheese on toast

– a piece of toast

– two slices/rounds of toast

– As a present for your excellent presentation, I shall make toast to serve you at breakfast.

(MAKING) A TOAST

[danh từ đếm được] a toast (to somebody/something) the act of a group of people wishing somebody happiness, success, etc. by drinking a glass of something, especially alcohol, at the same time. Nâng cốc chúc mừng.

– I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.

– He raised his glass as if to make a toast.

Sách tham khảo

1. Joyce Pagurek.  Speeches for Special Occasions.

2. Michael Swan (2009). Practical English Usage. Oxford

Từ điển

1. Từ điển Oxford trực tuyến

2. Từ điển Cambridge trực tuyến

3. Từ điển Longman trực tuyến

4. Từ điển Collins trực tuyến

5. Từ Điển Anh-Việt (Viện Ngôn Ngữ Học). NXB Văn Hóa Sài Gòn (2007).

6. Từ Điển Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, NXB Oxford University Press (2005).

Thanh Khê, Đà Nẵng 7/1/2026