Theme 3 – Celebrations<\/title>\n <style>\n \/* Reset and Base Styles *\/\n * {\n box-sizing: border-box;\n }\n\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n background-color: #f4f6f8;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column; \/* Stack elements vertically by default *\/\n min-height: 100vh;\n }\n\n \/* Menu Styles *\/\n .menu {\n width: 100%;\n background-color: #28a745; \/* Green for Celebrations *\/\n padding: 10px; \/* Slightly increased padding for touch *\/\n text-align: center;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n margin-bottom: 10px; \/* Reduced margin for better spacing *\/\n overflow-x: auto;\n white-space: nowrap;\n }\n .menu a {\n color: #fff;\n text-decoration: none;\n margin: 0 10px; \/* Increased margin for better touch targets *\/\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 14px; \/* Slightly increased font for readability *\/\n display: inline-block;\n }\n .menu a:hover,\n .menu a:focus {\n text-decoration: underline;\n outline: 2px dashed #fff;\n outline-offset: 4px;\n }\n\n \/* Container Styles *\/\n .container {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column; 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\/* Updated color *\/\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 20px;\n height: 20px;\n animation: spin 2s linear infinite;\n display: inline-block;\n margin-left: 10px;\n }\n\n @keyframes spin {\n 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }\n 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }\n }\n\n \/* Responsive Design Adjustments *\/\n\n \/* Portrait Mode *\/\n @media (orientation: portrait) {\n .image-chat-wrapper {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .image-container, .chat-container {\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 100%;\n }\n }\n\n \/* Landscape Mode *\/\n @media (orientation: landscape) and (min-width: 600px) {\n .image-chat-wrapper {\n flex-direction: row;\n justify-content: space-between;\n }\n .image-container, .chat-container {\n width: 48%;\n max-width: 48%;\n }\n .word-box {\n max-height: 200px;\n }\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 20px;\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n font-size: 18px;\n padding: 14px 20px;\n max-width: 200px;\n }\n }\n\n \/* General Mobile Responsiveness *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 16px;\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n font-size: 16px;\n padding: 12px 16px;\n max-width: 150px;\n }\n .word-box {\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n .voice-selection select {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n }\n\n \/* Samsung Android Specific Adjustments *\/\n @media only screen and (max-device-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) {\n \/* Adjust font sizes and button sizes for high-density screens *\/\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 18px; \/* Increased font size *\/\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n padding: 14px 18px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 14px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .word-box {\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .chat-input input {\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <div class=\"menu\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-1-accommodation\/\">Accommodation<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-2-hobbies-interests\/\">Hobbies & Interests<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-3-celebrations\/\">Celebrations<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-4-travel\/\">Travel<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-5-studying\/\">Studying<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/category\/robots\/speaking\/b1\/sports\/\">Sports<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"image-chat-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"image-container\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Access-to-cheaper-university-education-in-Europe.webp\" alt=\"Celebrations Image\">\n <div class=\"sentence-text\">Listen to the questions and respond accordingly.<\/div>\n <div id=\"word-box\" class=\"word-box\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-container\">\n <div class=\"chat-header\">\n <h2>Theme 3 – Celebrations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"loader\" id=\"synthesis-loader\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-messages\" id=\"chat-messages\">\n \n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-input\">\n \n <div class=\"voice-selection\">\n <label for=\"voice-select\">Choose Voice:<\/label>\n <select id=\"voice-select\" aria-label=\"Select Voice\">\n <option value=\"\">Loading voices…<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n \n <button id=\"start-btn\" class=\"send-button\" aria-label=\"Start Lesson\">Start<\/button>\n <button id=\"stop-btn\" class=\"stop-button\" aria-label=\"Stop Lesson\">Stop<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <script>\n \/\/ Define the questions with expected keywords and model answers\n const questions = [\n { \n english: \"How do you usually celebrate your birthday?\", \n keywords: [\"celebrate\", \"birthday\", \"usually\", \"how\", \"party\", \"activities\"],\n answer: \"I usually celebrate my birthday with a small gathering of friends and family. We have a party at home, enjoy delicious food, play games, and share stories. It's a joyful time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What do you do during New Year's Eve?\", \n keywords: [\"New Year's Eve\", \"do\", \"activities\", \"celebrate\"],\n answer: \"During New Year's Eve, I like to attend a local celebration with friends. We watch fireworks, enjoy a festive dinner, and make resolutions for the coming year. It's a time of excitement and anticipation.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What kind of food do you eat during special celebrations?\", \n keywords: [\"food\", \"eat\", \"special celebrations\", \"types\", \"dishes\"],\n answer: \"During special celebrations, I enjoy eating a variety of dishes such as roasted meats, fresh salads, and decadent desserts. Traditional foods often hold sentimental value and bring a sense of nostalgia and togetherness.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Do you give or receive gifts during celebrations? When?\", \n keywords: [\"give gifts\", \"receive gifts\", \"celebrations\", \"when\", \"exchange\", \"occasions\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I both give and receive gifts during celebrations. For example, on birthdays and holidays like Christmas, it's customary to exchange gifts as a token of appreciation and affection among friends and family.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"How does your family celebrate important events like weddings or anniversaries?\", \n keywords: [\"family\", \"celebrate\", \"important events\", \"weddings\", \"anniversaries\", \"traditions\"],\n answer: \"My family celebrates important events like weddings and anniversaries with large gatherings. We host dinner parties, share heartfelt speeches, and participate in traditional rituals. These celebrations strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What traditional clothes do people wear for celebrations in your country?\", \n keywords: [\"traditional clothes\", \"wear\", \"celebrations\", \"country\", \"attire\", \"customs\"],\n answer: \"In my country, people often wear traditional attire such as colorful dresses and suits during celebrations. For example, during cultural festivals, women might wear embroidered dresses, and men don formal suits or traditional garments, reflecting our rich heritage.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Do you celebrate Christmas, Lunar New Year, or other holidays? How?\", \n keywords: [\"celebrate\", \"Christmas\", \"Lunar New Year\", \"holidays\", \"ways\", \"festivities\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I celebrate both Christmas and Lunar New Year. For Christmas, we decorate a tree, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive meals. During Lunar New Year, we participate in parades, set off fireworks, and share traditional foods with family to usher in prosperity.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Have you ever attended a big celebration or festival? What did you see or do?\", \n keywords: [\"attended\", \"big celebration\", \"festival\", \"saw\", \"did\", \"experiences\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I attended a large music festival last summer. I enjoyed live performances by various artists, danced with friends, and experienced the vibrant atmosphere. It was an exhilarating experience filled with music, lights, and joyful crowds.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Which celebration is the most important in your country? Why?\", \n keywords: [\"celebration\", \"most important\", \"country\", \"why\", \"significance\"],\n answer: \"The most important celebration in my country is the Lunar New Year. It holds great cultural significance as it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Families reunite, honor ancestors, and engage in festivities that symbolize renewal, prosperity, and good fortune for the coming year.\"\n }\n ];\n\n \/\/ Define positive, constructive, and pronunciation feedback arrays\n const positiveFeedback = [\n \"Great job!\",\n \"Well done!\",\n \"Excellent response!\",\n \"Very well.\",\n \"Your answer was clear and concise.\",\n \"Fantastic!\",\n \"You're doing great!\",\n \"That's a good answer.\"\n ];\n\n const constructiveFeedback = [\n \"Try to include more details related to the question.\",\n \"Could you provide more specific information?\",\n \"Consider mentioning related activities or reasons.\",\n \"Adding relevant keywords can improve your answer.\",\n \"Think about elaborating on your response.\",\n \"Including examples would be helpful.\",\n \"Try to relate your answer to the topic more closely.\",\n \"Expanding your answer will make it better.\",\n \"Providing more context can enhance your response.\",\n \"Think about why or how to add depth to your answer.\"\n ];\n\n \/\/ Define pronunciation feedback messages\n const pronunciationFeedback = [\n \"Your pronunciation is clear, but try to emphasize key words for better clarity.\",\n \"Good job! To improve, pay attention to the pronunciation of 'celebrate' and 'festival'.\",\n \"Well spoken! Consider slowing down to ensure each word is pronounced accurately.\",\n \"Excellent! For even better clarity, try to articulate 'traditions' and 'customs' more distinctly.\",\n \"Great effort! Focus on the 'th' sound in words like 'with' and 'growth'.\"\n ];\n\n \/\/ Define stop keywords\n const stopKeywords = [\"goodbye\", \"good bye\", \"bye\", \"bye-bye\", \"byebye\"];\n\n let currentQuestionIndex = 0;\n let recognition;\n let isLessonActive = false;\n\n const speechSynthesisSupported = 'speechSynthesis' in window;\n const speechRecognitionSupported = window.SpeechRecognition || window.webkitSpeechRecognition;\n\n let voices = [];\n let selectedVoice = null; \/\/ To store the user's selected voice\n\n \/\/ Desired Voices: 4 Natural Native Voices\n const desiredVoiceNames = [\n 'Google US English', \/\/ en-US Male\n 'Google US English Female', \/\/ en-US Female\n 'Google UK English Male', \/\/ en-GB Male\n 'Google UK English Female' \/\/ en-GB Female\n ];\n\n \/\/ Initialize the application\n function initialize() {\n loadVoices();\n\n if (speechSynthesisSupported) {\n \/\/ Delay greeting to ensure voices are loaded\n setTimeout(() => greetUser(), 500); \n } else {\n appendMessage(\"Sorry, your browser does not support speech synthesis.\", \"bot\");\n }\n\n if (!speechRecognitionSupported) {\n appendMessage(\"Sorry, your browser does not support speech recognition.\", \"bot\");\n }\n\n \/\/ Handle Start Button Click\n document.getElementById('start-btn').onclick = function() {\n if (isLessonActive) return; \/\/ Prevent multiple starts\n\n if (!speechSynthesisSupported) {\n appendMessage(\"Speech synthesis is not supported in your browser.\", \"bot\");\n return;\n }\n if (!speechRecognitionSupported) {\n appendMessage(\"Speech recognition is not supported in your browser.\", \"bot\");\n return;\n }\n\n isLessonActive = true;\n currentQuestionIndex = 0;\n clearWordBox();\n startLesson();\n };\n\n \/\/ Handle Stop Button Click\n document.getElementById('stop-btn').onclick = function() {\n if (recognition) {\n recognition.stop();\n }\n endLesson(true);\n };\n }\n\n \/\/ Load voices and populate the voice selection dropdown\n function loadVoices() {\n voices = window.speechSynthesis.getVoices();\n if (voices.length === 0) {\n \/\/ Some browsers load voices asynchronously\n window.speechSynthesis.onvoiceschanged = () => {\n voices = window.speechSynthesis.getVoices();\n populateVoiceList();\n };\n } else {\n populateVoiceList();\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Populate the voice selection dropdown with desired voices\n function populateVoiceList() {\n const voiceSelect = document.getElementById('voice-select');\n voiceSelect.innerHTML = ''; \/\/ Clear existing options\n\n \/\/ Filter voices to include only the desired ones\n const filteredVoices = voices.filter(voice => desiredVoiceNames.includes(voice.name));\n\n if (filteredVoices.length === 0) {\n \/\/ If no desired voices are found, inform the user\n const option = document.createElement('option');\n option.value = \"\";\n option.textContent = \"No desired voices available\";\n voiceSelect.appendChild(option);\n voiceSelect.disabled = true;\n return;\n }\n\n \/\/ Populate the dropdown with the filtered voices\n filteredVoices.forEach((voice, index) => {\n const option = document.createElement('option');\n option.value = index;\n option.textContent = `${voice.name} (${voice.lang})`;\n voiceSelect.appendChild(option);\n });\n\n \/\/ Set a default selected voice if available\n if (filteredVoices.length > 0) {\n voiceSelect.selectedIndex = 0;\n selectedVoice = filteredVoices[0];\n }\n\n \/\/ Listen for voice selection changes\n voiceSelect.onchange = () => {\n const selectedIndex = voiceSelect.value;\n selectedVoice = filteredVoices[selectedIndex];\n console.log(`Selected voice: ${selectedVoice.name}`);\n };\n }\n\n \/\/ Greet the user at the beginning of the lesson\n function greetUser() {\n const greeting = \"Hello! Welcome to the Practice Speaking about Celebrations. In this lesson, you will listen to each question carefully and provide your own answers. After each response, the correct answer will be displayed in the box. Additionally, I'll provide some tips to help improve your pronunciation. Are you ready? Click Start to begin the lesson!\";\n appendMessage(greeting, 'bot');\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(greeting, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n });\n }\n\n \/\/ Start the lesson by asking the first question\n function startLesson() {\n if (currentQuestionIndex < questions.length) {\n const question = questions[currentQuestionIndex];\n const questionNumber = currentQuestionIndex + 1;\n const questionText = `Question ${questionNumber}: ${question.english}`;\n\n appendMessage(questionText, 'bot');\n addSentenceToBox(`Q${questionNumber}: ${question.english}`);\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(questionText, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n listenUserResponse(question);\n });\n } else {\n endLesson(false);\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Listen for the user's verbal response\n function listenUserResponse(question) {\n recognition = new (window.SpeechRecognition || window.webkitSpeechRecognition)();\n recognition.lang = 'en-US';\n recognition.interimResults = false;\n recognition.maxAlternatives = 1;\n\n \/\/ Show listening indicator\n showRecognitionLoader(true);\n appendMessage(\"Listening...\", \"bot\");\n\n recognition.start();\n\n recognition.onresult = function(event) {\n const userInput = event.results[0][0].transcript.trim();\n const formattedInput = normalizeAndFormatUserInput(userInput);\n appendMessage(formattedInput, 'user');\n\n \/\/ Hide listening indicator\n showRecognitionLoader(false);\n\n \/\/ Check for stop keywords\n if (checkStopKeywords(formattedInput.toLowerCase())) {\n endLesson(true);\n return;\n }\n\n \/\/ Analyze user input for feedback\n const feedbackType = analyzeResponse(formattedInput, question.keywords);\n let feedbackMessage = \"\";\n\n if (feedbackType === \"positive\") {\n feedbackMessage = positiveFeedback[Math.floor(Math.random() * positiveFeedback.length)];\n } else if (feedbackType === \"pronunciation\") {\n feedbackMessage = pronunciationFeedback[Math.floor(Math.random() * pronunciationFeedback.length)];\n } else {\n feedbackMessage = constructiveFeedback[Math.floor(Math.random() * constructiveFeedback.length)];\n }\n\n appendMessage(feedbackMessage, 'bot');\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(feedbackMessage, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n \/\/ Display model answer\n const modelAnswer = `Answer: ${question.answer}`;\n addSentenceToBox(modelAnswer);\n \/\/ Proceed to next question after a delay\n currentQuestionIndex++;\n setTimeout(() => {\n startLesson();\n }, 3000); \/\/ 3-second delay\n });\n };\n\n recognition.onspeechend = function() {\n recognition.stop();\n };\n\n recognition.onerror = function(event) {\n \/\/ Hide listening indicator\n showRecognitionLoader(false);\n appendMessage('Error: ' + event.error, 'bot');\n const retryMessage = \"Let's try that question again.\";\n appendMessage(retryMessage, 'bot');\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(retryMessage, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n \/\/ Retry the same question after a delay\n setTimeout(() => {\n listenUserResponse(question);\n }, 3000); \/\/ 3-second delay\n });\n };\n }\n\n \/\/ Ask the same question again in case of an error\n function askSameQuestion(question) {\n const questionNumber = currentQuestionIndex + 1;\n const questionText = `Let's try again: ${question.english}`;\n\n appendMessage(questionText, 'bot');\n addSentenceToBox(`Q${questionNumber}: ${question.english}`);\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(questionText, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n listenUserResponse(question);\n });\n }\n\n \/\/ Analyze the user's response and determine feedback type\n function analyzeResponse(userInput, keywords) {\n const lowerCaseInput = userInput.toLowerCase();\n\n for (let keyword of keywords) {\n if (lowerCaseInput.includes(keyword.toLowerCase())) {\n \/\/ Simulate pronunciation feedback for specific keywords\n if (keyword.toLowerCase().includes(\"celebrate\") || keyword.toLowerCase().includes(\"festival\")) {\n return \"pronunciation\";\n }\n return \"positive\";\n }\n }\n\n return \"constructive\";\n }\n\n \/\/ Check if the user's input contains any stop keywords\n function checkStopKeywords(userInput) {\n const pattern = new RegExp('\\\\b(' + stopKeywords.join('|') + ')\\\\b', 'i');\n return pattern.test(userInput);\n }\n\n \/\/ Normalize and format the user's input\n function normalizeAndFormatUserInput(text) {\n let normalized = text.replace(\/\\bi\\b\/g, \"I\");\n return formatSentence(normalized);\n }\n\n \/\/ Format the sentence by capitalizing and adding punctuation\n function formatSentence(text) {\n text = text.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + text.slice(1);\n\n const questionWords = ['who', 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why', 'how', 'is', 'are', 'do', 'does', 'can', 'should', 'will', 'would'];\n const firstWord = text.split(\" \")[0].toLowerCase();\n\n if (questionWords.includes(firstWord) && !text.endsWith('?')) {\n text += '?';\n } else if (!text.endsWith('.') && !text.endsWith('?')) {\n text += '.';\n }\n\n return text;\n }\n\n \/\/ Add a sentence to the word box\n function addSentenceToBox(sentence) {\n const wordBox = document.getElementById('word-box');\n const sentenceElement = document.createElement('div');\n sentenceElement.innerText = sentence;\n wordBox.appendChild(sentenceElement);\n wordBox.scrollTop = wordBox.scrollHeight;\n }\n\n \/\/ Clear the word box\n function clearWordBox() {\n const wordBox = document.getElementById('word-box');\n wordBox.innerHTML = \"\";\n }\n\n \/\/ End the lesson\n function endLesson(userStopped = false) {\n \/\/ Cancel any ongoing speech synthesis\n if (speechSynthesisSupported) {\n window.speechSynthesis.cancel();\n }\n\n if (recognition) {\n recognition.stop();\n }\n\n isLessonActive = false;\n\n let message;\n if (userStopped) {\n message = \"Thank you for practicing! Goodbye!\";\n } else {\n message = \"Well done! You've completed all the questions. Keep practicing!\";\n }\n appendMessage(message, \"bot\");\n showSynthesisLoader(true);\n sayText(message, \"en-US\").then(() => {\n showSynthesisLoader(false);\n });\n }\n\n \/\/ Speak the given text using speech synthesis and return a Promise that resolves when speaking is done\n function sayText(text, lang) {\n return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\n if (!speechSynthesisSupported) {\n resolve();\n return;\n }\n const utterance = new SpeechSynthesisUtterance(text);\n utterance.lang = lang;\n utterance.rate = 1.0;\n utterance.pitch = 1.0;\n\n \/\/ Use the selected voice if available\n if (selectedVoice) {\n utterance.voice = selectedVoice;\n }\n\n utterance.onend = function() {\n resolve();\n };\n\n utterance.onerror = function(event) {\n console.error('Speech synthesis error:', event.error);\n resolve(); \/\/ Resolve to continue the flow even if there's an error\n };\n\n window.speechSynthesis.speak(utterance);\n });\n }\n\n \/\/ Append a message to the chat\n function appendMessage(text, sender) {\n const messageContainer = document.getElementById('chat-messages');\n const messageElement = document.createElement('div');\n messageElement.classList.add('message');\n messageElement.classList.add(sender === 'bot' ? 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{"id":1791,"date":"2024-10-10T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T02:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2024-10-10T03:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T03:10:27","slug":"theme-3-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/theme-3-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Theme 3 – Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n \n \n Theme 3 – Celebrations<\/title>\n <style>\n \/* Reset and Base Styles *\/\n * {\n box-sizing: border-box;\n }\n\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n background-color: #f4f6f8;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column; \/* Stack elements vertically by default *\/\n min-height: 100vh;\n }\n\n \/* Menu Styles *\/\n .menu {\n width: 100%;\n background-color: #28a745; \/* Green for Celebrations *\/\n padding: 10px; \/* Slightly increased padding for touch *\/\n text-align: center;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n margin-bottom: 10px; \/* Reduced margin for better spacing *\/\n overflow-x: auto;\n white-space: nowrap;\n }\n .menu a {\n color: #fff;\n text-decoration: none;\n margin: 0 10px; 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\/* Updated color *\/\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 20px;\n height: 20px;\n animation: spin 2s linear infinite;\n display: inline-block;\n margin-left: 10px;\n }\n\n @keyframes spin {\n 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }\n 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }\n }\n\n \/* Responsive Design Adjustments *\/\n\n \/* Portrait Mode *\/\n @media (orientation: portrait) {\n .image-chat-wrapper {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n .image-container, .chat-container {\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 100%;\n }\n }\n\n \/* Landscape Mode *\/\n @media (orientation: landscape) and (min-width: 600px) {\n .image-chat-wrapper {\n flex-direction: row;\n justify-content: space-between;\n }\n .image-container, .chat-container {\n width: 48%;\n max-width: 48%;\n }\n .word-box {\n max-height: 200px;\n }\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 20px;\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n font-size: 18px;\n padding: 14px 20px;\n max-width: 200px;\n }\n }\n\n \/* General Mobile Responsiveness *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 16px;\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n font-size: 16px;\n padding: 12px 16px;\n max-width: 150px;\n }\n .word-box {\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n .voice-selection select {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n }\n\n \/* Samsung Android Specific Adjustments *\/\n @media only screen and (max-device-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) {\n \/* Adjust font sizes and button sizes for high-density screens *\/\n .chat-header h2 {\n font-size: 18px; \/* Increased font size *\/\n }\n .send-button, .stop-button {\n padding: 14px 18px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .message {\n font-size: 14px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .word-box {\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n .chat-input input {\n font-size: 16px; \/* Adjusted font size *\/\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <div class=\"menu\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-1-accommodation\/\">Accommodation<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-2-hobbies-interests\/\">Hobbies & Interests<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-3-celebrations\/\">Celebrations<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-4-travel\/\">Travel<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/2024\/10\/10\/theme-5-studying\/\">Studying<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/category\/robots\/speaking\/b1\/sports\/\">Sports<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"image-chat-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"image-container\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phamho.com\/book\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Access-to-cheaper-university-education-in-Europe.webp\" alt=\"Celebrations Image\">\n <div class=\"sentence-text\">Listen to the questions and respond accordingly.<\/div>\n <div id=\"word-box\" class=\"word-box\">\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-container\">\n <div class=\"chat-header\">\n <h2>Theme 3 – Celebrations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"loader\" id=\"synthesis-loader\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-messages\" id=\"chat-messages\">\n \n <\/div>\n <div class=\"chat-input\">\n \n <div class=\"voice-selection\">\n <label for=\"voice-select\">Choose Voice:<\/label>\n <select id=\"voice-select\" aria-label=\"Select Voice\">\n <option value=\"\">Loading voices…<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n \n <button id=\"start-btn\" class=\"send-button\" aria-label=\"Start Lesson\">Start<\/button>\n <button id=\"stop-btn\" class=\"stop-button\" aria-label=\"Stop Lesson\">Stop<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <script>\n \/\/ Define the questions with expected keywords and model answers\n const questions = [\n { \n english: \"How do you usually celebrate your birthday?\", \n keywords: [\"celebrate\", \"birthday\", \"usually\", \"how\", \"party\", \"activities\"],\n answer: \"I usually celebrate my birthday with a small gathering of friends and family. We have a party at home, enjoy delicious food, play games, and share stories. It's a joyful time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What do you do during New Year's Eve?\", \n keywords: [\"New Year's Eve\", \"do\", \"activities\", \"celebrate\"],\n answer: \"During New Year's Eve, I like to attend a local celebration with friends. We watch fireworks, enjoy a festive dinner, and make resolutions for the coming year. It's a time of excitement and anticipation.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What kind of food do you eat during special celebrations?\", \n keywords: [\"food\", \"eat\", \"special celebrations\", \"types\", \"dishes\"],\n answer: \"During special celebrations, I enjoy eating a variety of dishes such as roasted meats, fresh salads, and decadent desserts. Traditional foods often hold sentimental value and bring a sense of nostalgia and togetherness.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Do you give or receive gifts during celebrations? When?\", \n keywords: [\"give gifts\", \"receive gifts\", \"celebrations\", \"when\", \"exchange\", \"occasions\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I both give and receive gifts during celebrations. For example, on birthdays and holidays like Christmas, it's customary to exchange gifts as a token of appreciation and affection among friends and family.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"How does your family celebrate important events like weddings or anniversaries?\", \n keywords: [\"family\", \"celebrate\", \"important events\", \"weddings\", \"anniversaries\", \"traditions\"],\n answer: \"My family celebrates important events like weddings and anniversaries with large gatherings. We host dinner parties, share heartfelt speeches, and participate in traditional rituals. These celebrations strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"What traditional clothes do people wear for celebrations in your country?\", \n keywords: [\"traditional clothes\", \"wear\", \"celebrations\", \"country\", \"attire\", \"customs\"],\n answer: \"In my country, people often wear traditional attire such as colorful dresses and suits during celebrations. For example, during cultural festivals, women might wear embroidered dresses, and men don formal suits or traditional garments, reflecting our rich heritage.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Do you celebrate Christmas, Lunar New Year, or other holidays? How?\", \n keywords: [\"celebrate\", \"Christmas\", \"Lunar New Year\", \"holidays\", \"ways\", \"festivities\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I celebrate both Christmas and Lunar New Year. For Christmas, we decorate a tree, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive meals. During Lunar New Year, we participate in parades, set off fireworks, and share traditional foods with family to usher in prosperity.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Have you ever attended a big celebration or festival? What did you see or do?\", \n keywords: [\"attended\", \"big celebration\", \"festival\", \"saw\", \"did\", \"experiences\"],\n answer: \"Yes, I attended a large music festival last summer. I enjoyed live performances by various artists, danced with friends, and experienced the vibrant atmosphere. It was an exhilarating experience filled with music, lights, and joyful crowds.\"\n },\n { \n english: \"Which celebration is the most important in your country? Why?\", \n keywords: [\"celebration\", \"most important\", \"country\", \"why\", \"significance\"],\n answer: \"The most important celebration in my country is the Lunar New Year. It holds great cultural significance as it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Families reunite, honor ancestors, and engage in festivities that symbolize renewal, prosperity, and good fortune for the coming year.\"\n }\n ];\n\n \/\/ Define positive, constructive, and pronunciation feedback arrays\n const positiveFeedback = [\n \"Great job!\",\n \"Well done!\",\n \"Excellent response!\",\n \"Very well.\",\n \"Your answer was clear and concise.\",\n \"Fantastic!\",\n \"You're doing great!\",\n \"That's a good answer.\"\n ];\n\n const constructiveFeedback = [\n \"Try to include more details related to the question.\",\n \"Could you provide more specific information?\",\n \"Consider mentioning related activities or reasons.\",\n \"Adding relevant keywords can improve your answer.\",\n \"Think about elaborating on your response.\",\n \"Including examples would be helpful.\",\n \"Try to relate your answer to the topic more closely.\",\n \"Expanding your answer will make it better.\",\n \"Providing more context can enhance your response.\",\n \"Think about why or how to add depth to your answer.\"\n ];\n\n \/\/ Define pronunciation feedback messages\n const pronunciationFeedback = [\n \"Your pronunciation is clear, but try to emphasize key words for better clarity.\",\n \"Good job! To improve, pay attention to the pronunciation of 'celebrate' and 'festival'.\",\n \"Well spoken! Consider slowing down to ensure each word is pronounced accurately.\",\n \"Excellent! For even better clarity, try to articulate 'traditions' and 'customs' more distinctly.\",\n \"Great effort! 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