Vietnam Through Bill's Eyes

Then, in the afternoon, I sometimes hold extra classes for gifted students in physics.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

I'm in ninth grade, so my dad is letting me practice riding the motorbike. I take him to school and he rides the bike home. I can’t go by myself yet.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

We usually have lunch at home. My favorite is rice with salmon!

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

I speak Vietnamese at school. I say "hello" to my friends with a handshake, then say "chao".

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Ngọc for girls; it means pearl. Tùng for boys; it means strong.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

I study Math, Literature, English, History, Geography, Civil Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Fine Arts, Music and P.E. I like physics the most.

What is your homework like?:

There are usually three or four questions for each subject, two related to knowledge you learned and the other two related to how you use it.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

I like to play soccer after school, so it’s also my favorite sport. A lot of people play every day.

Who is your favorite famous person?:

I like Lionel Messi.

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