Foxie studies TOEFL
So, Foxie finally will come back to school after 2 years. But this time, it will be easier for her; as she only has to focus on English, TOEFL specifically. English is one of the Foxie's strength. She should do well in the class.
After spending 15 minutes in the restroom on making sure that she looks okay, Foxie enters the class with confidence. "Tsk, what a bunch of mindless kids. I'm gonna make you all "lé mắt" about my English skills."
The instructor comes in. The first thing he does is to introduce himself. Bla bla bla, not important. Then, the second thing he does is to take roll.
Instructor >> Nguyen Thi Măn.
Mận >> Dạ, Mận thầy ơi.
Instructor >> I'm sorry?
Mận >> Nô nô, du say it sô gờ rong. Ít i Mận, nót mặn.
Instructor >> ...
Instructor >> I'm confused.
Instructor >> Okay. So here's what will happen. Each of you please come up with an English name. Then we will introduce each other so that I have a chance to know each individual by your English name and by face.
That's so sweet for Foxie. She always likes a chance to have an English name. "Hmm... it has to be something subtle, yet magnificent. The name also has to be something easy to remember, yet classy. Hmmm... it also needs to contain a certain number of vowels, just enough to confuse other people, yet simple to catch their eyes. Let's see. The first name that pops in my mind is...
Foxie.
No no no, that's the nickname lão Sói già gave me. I hate it. Bleh.
Let's see. Hmmm."
Instructor >> You.
Foxie >> Hả?
Instructor >> Yes. You.
Foxie >> Me? What about me?
Instructor >> It's your turn to introduce yourself.
Foxie >> E hèm... Hái é vờ ri goăn. How is everyone? How is you, instructor?
Foxie >> *ủa chết cha* (lầm bầm)
Instructor >> ...
Instructor >> Good. And your name is?
Foxie >> *nghĩ nhanh* *phải nói đại thôi*
Foxie >> Moony. My name is Moony.
Instructor >> Money?
Foxie >> No no. Moony. M-O-O-N-Y.
Instructor >> Ooohhh. Nice name.
Instructor >> By the way, what does it mean?
Foxie >> You see, my name in English means the moon.
Instructor >> I got it. But why don't you choose it simply Moon?
Foxie >> Ơ ơ... rằng thì là...
Instructor >> That's ok. I'm just curious.
"Phù, lão này ngon lắm! Lát nữa ta sẽ xì bánh xe nhà ngươi."
Instructor >> Okay class. Since today is the first day, I'll take it easy on you guys.
Instructor >> The assignment for today is to write an essay.
Instructor >> Here's the topic, "In a perfect utilitarian society, on what aspect does a human labor contribute to a labor determinism process in which the balance between the labor force and the manufacturers is counter-intuitive and against the nature will, compared to that of ideal dominant segregated by gender labor society?"
And the class keeps writing, writing, writing, earasing a little bit, and writing. While our beloved Foxie keeps... reading, reading, and thinking.
Foxie >> What the hell is this?
Foxie >> ...
Foxie >> Excuse me sir?
Instructor >> Yes?
Foxie >> Is that English?
Instructor >> Yes, it is.
Foxie >> ...
Foxie >> I'm sorry. But can I use the bathroom?
Instructor >> Yes, go ahead.
C'mon c'mon. Dial dial.
Ring ring ring.
It's 7 AM in the US.
Wolfy >> Ử ử?
Foxie >> Sói sói...
Wolfy >> ử?
Foxie >> Thư ký kia... dậy email, à nhầm viết bài cho ta mau...
Wolfy >> Hử?
Foxie >> Nhanh lên! Nhà ngươi có 5 phút để viết.
Wolfy >> Cáo đang ở đâu dzợ?
Foxie >> Restroom. Hỏi nhiều quớ.
Wolfy >> Có mang laptop hôn?
Foxie >> Không, đi học mang laptop chi? Đồ mê ngủ!
Wolfy >> Dzị sao Sói gửi bài cho Cáo được?!
Foxie >> ...
Foxie >> Ai hết du.
Foxie >> *cúp*
Wolfy >> ...
Wolfy >> Chắc mình vừa nằm mơ.
Wolfy >> Khò khò...
In the meantime, Foxie returns to her class.
Foxie >> huhu... I'm dead dead dead dead.
Foxie >> Gotta write something.
Foxie's essay >> I love that topic. Very good.
Instructor >> ...
Then, at night.
Wolfy >> Cáo cáo, sáng nay Sói nằm mơ thấy Cáo nà.
Foxie >> ...
Wolfy >> Sói thấy tụi mình đang nói phone. Rồi viết bài dịch bài gì nữa đó.
Wolfy >> Ngộ quá hén.
Foxie >> ...
Wolfy >> Hôm nay Cáo đi học như thế nào?
Foxie >> Bình thường.
Foxie >> Sao bên kia hỏi nhiều quá! Bên này mệt lắm.
Foxie >> Ứ muốn trả lời đâu.
Foxie >> Ai hết du.
Instructor tên Tyson! <(^_^)>
ReplyDeleteVà tên tiếng Anh của tớ là Viet Hang ...>_<
ReplyDelete