[TASK 1] Listen and read
Mai: I can see that you and Hoang Minh have become close friends, Lan.
Lan: We have. I really like him because he doesn't rely on other people for help and isn't influenced by other people's opinions.
Mai: I see. So he's very independent.
Lan: Yes. He's also a very responsible student. He always completes his tasks on time, and never needs to be reminded about assignments and other schoolwork.
Mai: Right.
Lan: He's also reliable. Last week, our group worked on a project and he was assigned the most difficult part of it. He tried very hard and did it well.
Mai: It's good to have a friend you can rely on. He seems very determined.
Lan: He is. Last month, we were given a very hard Maths problem. While most of us gave up, he spent the whole night on it and solved it in the end.
Mai: That's amazing!
Lan: Yeah. Even our Maths teacher was very surprised to read his answer. Another good thing about him is that he's self-reliant. He always tries to find solutions to his problems and seldom needs help from others.
Mai: His parents must be really pleased to have such a son.
Lan: Of course. He also helps around the house a lot. But he still has time to read, so he's well-informed about what's happening around the world. It's interesting to talk to him.
Mai: I'll talk to him sometime.
Lan: Yes, you should. He's also very confident and decisive. He always believes in himself, and I really admire his ability to make decisions so quickly. He's a very independent person!
Mai: That's great! You're lucky to have a close friend like him.