Warm-up

Question 1

Could you show me your identification card please?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Could you tell me your full name please?

Answer 2

Full name

Question 3

What shall I call you?

Answer 3

Name

Question 4

Does your name have any special meaning?

Answer 4

Yes, my name was given by my grandfather to celebrate the winning against Chinese invaders of emperor Quang Trung – a great hero in Vietnam’s history.

Question 5

Why do so many people change their names?

Answer 5

I think that there are many reasons why people change or want to change their names. Maybe they are a big fan of a singer, a fiction on novel and they want to be called by their idol’s name. Or it’s because of superstition. In Vietnam, many people think that changing their names will bring luckiness.

Question 6

Is your name important to you?

Answer 6

Yes. To me, my name is very important.My parents gave me name of a hero in Vietnam’s history - emperor Quang Trung with a wish that I could become a great man like him. I’m aware of my family’s expection so I always try my best.