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Mục lục IELTS Speaking Part 1 1.

Art...................................................................................10

38. Puzzles.........................................................................47

2.

Advertisement...........................................................11

39. Sweets & Cakes........................................................48

3.

App.................................................................................12

40. Shoes............................................................................49

4.

Boring things..............................................................13

41. Science........................................................................50

5.

Book and reading habit........................................14

42. Shopping at street markets..............................51

6.

Birthday........................................................................15

43. Spending time with others...............................52

7.

Cinemas........................................................................16

44. Sitting down..............................................................53

8.

Colours..........................................................................17

45. Social media..............................................................54

9.

Computer.....................................................................18

46. Snacks..........................................................................55

10. Cars.................................................................................19

47. Taking photos...........................................................56

11. Collecting things.....................................................20

48. TV Program................................................................57

12. Concentration............................................................21

49. Talents..........................................................................58

13. Drawing and Art galleries.....................................22

50. Time management..................................................59

14. Daily Routine..............................................................23

51. The area you live in.................................................60

15. Dreams..........................................................................24

52. Technology.................................................................61

16. Doing sports.............................................................25

53. Meeting places.........................................................62

17. Email..............................................................................26

54. Work or study............................................................63

18. Evening time..............................................................27

55. Weekend.....................................................................65

19. Getting Lost................................................................28

56. Weather.......................................................................66

20. Geography...................................................................29

57. Websites.....................................................................67

21. Home/ accommodation..........................................30

58. Watching sports.......................................................68

22. History...........................................................................31

59. Watch...........................................................................69

23. Housework and Cooking........................................32

60. Writing.........................................................................70

24. Handwriting................................................................33

61. Travelling on Public Transport............................71

25. Headphones and Microphones...........................34 26. Hair salon.....................................................................35 27. Lost and found..........................................................36 28. Mirrors...........................................................................37 29. Math..............................................................................38 30. Mobile/ Cell phones................................................39 31. New places..................................................................40 32. Neighbors....................................................................41 33. Noise.............................................................................42 34. Names...........................................................................43 35. Old building..............................................................44 36. Pets and Animals......................................................45 37. Public gardens and Parks......................................46 This publication's user rights are given to Mã đơn hàng: 055230207 | Phone: 0785998999 | Email: [email protected]

IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3 1.

Describe your favourite famous person .........................................................................................................................................73

2.

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member .....................................................................................................76

3.

Describe a time when you gave some helpful advice to someone ..................................................................................79

4. Describe a historical event from your country ...........................................................................................................................82 5. Describe a place in the countryside that you visited ................................................................................................................85 6.

Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working ..........................................88

7.

Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event ...................................................................................92

8.

Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends .............................................................................................95

9.

Describe a lesson that you remember well ..................................................................................................................................98

10. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you ....................................................................................................101 11. Describe a selfie which you took on your mobile phone on your favourite occasion .................................104 12. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend ...............................................................................................................107 13. Describe a special cake you received from others ...............................................................................................................110 14. Describe a story someone told you that you remember ................................................................................................113 15. Describe a thing you cannot live without except a cell phone or computer .......................................................116 16. Describe a long walk you had .......................................................................................................................................................119 17. Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person .............................................................................................122 18. Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language ............................................................125 19. Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in, in the near future .................................128 20. Describe a time you visited a new place ...............................................................................................................................131 21. Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like ................................................................................................134 22. Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with .....................................................................................................137 23. Describe a toy that you often played with as a child ......................................................................................................140 24. Describe a song that you think is interesting ........................................................................................................................143 25. Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it ................................................146 26. Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn ................................................................................................................150 27. Describe a time when you got up early ....................................................................................................................................153 28. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way .............................................................................................156 29. Describe a habit your friend has that you would like to develop ..............................................................................159 30. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen ....................................................162 31. Describe an athlete that you admire .........................................................................................................................................165 32. Describe a café you’d like to visit ..............................................................................................................................................168 33. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time ..........................................................................................171 34. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like ...............................................................................174 35. Describe an exciting book you have read ............................................................................................................................177 36. Describe a creative person (an artist/musician/...) whose work you admire ......................................................180 37. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go .......................................................................................183 38. Describe a difficult decision that you once made ...........................................................................................................186 39. Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting ...........................189 This publication's user rights are given to Mã đơn hàng: 055230207 | Phone: 0785998999 | Email: [email protected]

40. Describe a businessman you admire ...........................................................................................................................................192 41. Describe a place you visited on vacation .................................................................................................................................195 42. Describe some good service you received (company or store/shop) .........................................................................198 43. Describe an expensive item that you bought and regretted .........................................................................................201 44. Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school ....................................................204 45. Describe something you think would be interesting to learn more about ...............................................................207 46. Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society ..............................................................210 47. Describe a person you follow regularly on social media .................................................................................................213 48. Describe a famous city that you think is interesting ........................................................................................................216 49. Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school ...................................................................................219 50. Describe an occasion that you lost something ........................................................................................................................222 51. Describe a traditional product in your country .....................................................................................................................225 52. Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy ..........................................................................................................228 53. Describe a time when you helped a child .............................................................................................................................231 54. Describe a quite place you like to go ..........................................................................................................................................234 55. Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved .................................................................................................................237 56. Describe a course that impressed you a lot ............................................................................................................................240 57. Describe a person you only met once and want to know more....................................................................................243 58. Describe an important river/lake in your country .................................................................................................................246 59. Describe an interesting neighbor ...................................................................................................................................................249 60. Describe a time you were very busy .................................................................................................................................................252 61. Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future ....................................................................255 62. Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in .................................................................................258 63. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study ............................................................261 64. Describe something that surprised you .....................................................................................................................................264 65. Describe an important event you celebrated ..........................................................................................................................267 66. Describe a positive change that you made in your life ...................................................................................................270 67. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much .........................................................273 68. Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way ........................................................................276 69. Describe a disagreement you had with someone .........................................................................................................................279 70. Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion ...............................................................................................282 71. Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live ..............................................285 72. Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did .............................288 73. Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding) .............................................................291 74. Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultures background ............................................................294 75. Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently ...............................................................................................297 76. Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet) ............................................................300 77. Describe a photo you took that you are proud of ......................................................................................................................303 78. Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again ......................................,................................... 306 79. Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well ........................................................................................309 This publication's user rights are given to Mã đơn hàng: 055230207 | Phone: 0785998999 | Email: [email protected]

80. Describe a home of someone you know well that you often visit ..............................................................................312 81. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park) .......................................................................315 82. Describe a time when you needed to search for information ........................................................................................318 83. Describe an object that you think is beautiful .......................................................................................................................321 84. Describe something you had to share with others ................................................................................................................324 85. Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants(e.g.vegetables/fruit/flowers,etc.) .......................................327 86. Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment ..................................................................................................330 87. Describe an English lesson you had and enjoyed ........................................................................................................................333 88. Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult ........................................................336 89. Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting ......................................................................339 90. Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something ........................................................................................342 91. Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in a traffic jam .......................................................................345 92. Describe a time you used your mobile phone for something important...................................................................348 93. Describe a popular/well known person in your country ...................................................................................................351 94. Describe a friend that you enjoy talking with ........................................................................................................................354 95. Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably ................................................................................................................358 96. Describe an important thing that you learned (not at school or in college) ..........................................................361 97. Describe a problem you had while shopping online or while shopping in a store ............................................364 98. Describe a place popular for sports .............................................................................................................................................367

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IELTS

Speaking Part 1

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Arts 1. Do you like drawing? 1.1

→ Yes, I have taken a keen interest in drawing since I was a kid, and at one point I even attended an art class for beginners. These days though, I rarely draw due to a lack of time, however, I still spend some time occasionally on the weekend to visit an art gallery in the city.

• take an interest in / ˈteɪkən ən ˈɪntrəst ɪn /: hứng thú với..

Ex: I wish John would take an interest in his schoolwork.

• spend time doing sth / spend ˈtaɪm ˈduːɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ / : dành thời gian cho hoạt động

Ex: On the weekends I usually spend my time with my family and friends.

2. Do you like to go to the gallery? → Absolutely yes. I’m a big fan of fine art, so I often spend time on the weekends visiting different galleries and exhibitions. Aesthetic quality can vary from different art styles, so I enjoy both historical-themed masterpieces in local galleries and modern artwork in certain art showcases.

• Aesthetic quality / iːsˈθetɪk ˈkwɒlɪti /: giá trị nghệ thuật

Ex: Aesthetic quality is considered one of the most significant factors when judging artwork.

• Historical-themed / hɪˈstɒrɪkl̩ ðəmd /: mang chủ đề lịch sử

Ex: Historical-themed artworks appear to be quite boring to some people.

3. Do you want to learn more about art? → Though I don’t see myself as being gifted, I’d still like to attend art classes to fulfill my passion for painting. Personally speaking, learning to paint or draw not only helps to promote creativity but also significantly reduces my stress levels.

4. Did you learn how to draw when you were a kid? → Yes, I enrolled in my first art class when I was 7 years old. My old teacher used to speak highly of my random scribbles, though I’ve never seen myself as being very artsy.

• gifted (adj) /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/: có năng khiếu

Ex: She is a gifted dancer who won numerous awards.

• creativity (n) /ˌkriː.eɪˈt̬ɪv.ə.t̬i/: khả năng sáng tạo Ex: Too many rules will kill your creativity.

• scribbles (n) /ˈskrɪb.əl/: nét vẽ nguệch ngoạc

Ex: The kids have caused many scribbles on the wallpaper.

• artsy (adj) /ˈɑːrt.si/: khéo tay, liên quan đến nghệ thuật

Ex: She is a typical artsy person who spends most of her time creating beautiful artwork.

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Advertisements 1.2

1. Are you interested in watching advertisements on the television or internet? → Neither are very appealing to me. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t completely hate advertisements. Some of them are

• appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/ (adj): hấp dẫn

Ex: The large salary made their offer even more appealing to him.

very creative and unique. However, I would rather watch the things that I want to watch and not the adverts.

2. Are there any kinds of advertisements you dislike? → Celebrity endorsements. I’m not too fond of the way that those famous people influence other people’s choices. Some of them haven’t even used the product before encouraging their fans to buy it.

3. Do you share advertisements with others? → To be honest, yes. I know it sounds crazy to share ads with other people, but there are many hilarious ads, especially

• Celebrity endorsements /səˈlebrəti

ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/: quảng cáo thương hiệu bằng người nổi tiếng

Ex: Celebrity endorsement is a very old marketing communication strategy.

• Laugh one’s head off (idiom): cười nhiều, lớn Ex: You laughed your head off when I fell! • Sense of humor (n): khiếu hài hước

those from Thailand. I always laugh my head off when

Ex: He has a great sense of humor because he

watching those funny ads, and so I like to share them with

makes me laugh every time we meet.

some of my friends who have the same sense of humor as me.

4. Would you like to work in the advertising industry in the future? → There are numerous reasons why certain meeting places are better than others, but it usually would depend on who the people are, why they are meeting, and their whereabouts. For example, due to their popularity, cafes

• whereabouts (n) /ˈwer.ə.baʊts/: vị trí địa lí

Ex: Trupin is thought to be in the Caribbean, although his exact whereabouts is a mystery.

• popularity (n) /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/: độ yêu thích

Ex: Organic food has gained increasing popularity.

tend to be quite noisy places so if you wanted a private conversation about something serious then you might be better off in a park or somewhere quiet and more private.

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Apps 1. What apps have you recently used? 1.3

→ I use a wide range of mobile apps. I think they have become an integral part of our daily life because they help to transform our phone into a multifunctional device. Recently, I’ve been using Skype, an app that allows me to connect with my coworkers.

2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in? → Any app that makes my life easier. Social media apps allow me to share more about my day-to-day life with my friends and

• integral /ɪnˈteɡrəl/: không thể thiếu

Ex: Music is an integral part of the school’s curriculum.

• multifunctional /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkʃənl/: đa chức năng Ex: This phone is a multifunctional devic.

• Day-to-day /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ/: hàng ngày Ex:

She has been looking after the day-to-day

running of the school.

family, while entertainment apps, such as online games, help me relax after a stressful day at work.

3. What was the first app used?

• the in thing (idiom): thứ thịnh hành nhất

→ Facebook, I guess. It was the in thing a few years ago. All of my

Ex:

friends were on Facebook. I didn’t want to miss out, so I pestered

wedding dresses lately.

my parents to buy me a smartphone so that I could be on that social networking site.

Deep V-necks are becoming the in thing for

• Pester /ˈpes.tɚ/: làm phiền, nằng nặc

Ex: John has been pestering her to go out with him all month.

4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

• out of shape (idiom): không khỏe mạnh Ex: I’m so out of shape that I get out of breath climbing

→ There is a trend towards fitness apps as they help to define your lifestyle. As I’m getting out of shape, I guess I can turn to those apps for advice on my health.

the stairs. • turn to (phr.v): dựa vào, tin tưởng vào Ex: You should choose carefully who you turn to for advice.

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Boring things 1. What kinds of things are boring to you? 1.4

→ Repetitive tasks. I just can’t stand doing the same thing day in, day out. Unfortunately, there are lots of repetitive things that you have to do on a daily basis.

• Repetitive / /rɪˈpetətɪv/ (adj): lặp lại

Ex: I really dislike the music young people listen to nowadays, it all sounds so repetitive.

• day in, day out / deɪ ɪn, deɪ aʊt/ (idiom): hàng ngày

Ex: Living on junk food day in day out is not good for you.

2. What do you do when you feel bored? → Anything that would help relieve the boredom. If I’m at work, I will stand up and walk around for a couple of

• Boredom /ˈbɔːrdəm/ (n) sự chán chường

Ex: I started to eat too much out of sheer boredom.

minutes. After that, I can return to my work and have a better chance of staying focused on it.

3. What was the most boring thing you did when you were young? → Doing homework, of course. I think every kid has to experience such dull things when they are young. But it was compulsory, you know, so I still had to complete everything

• Dull /dʌl/ (adj): chán, không thú vị

Ex: Life in a small town can be very dull.

• Compulsory/kəmˈpʌlsəri/ (adj): bắt buộc Ex: English is a compulsory subject at school

even though it really annoyed me.

4. Do you think school is boring? → Some parts of it are. Like when we had to stand in the schoolyard and listen to a meaningless speech from the headmaster every Monday. Things like that were absolutely mind-numbing.

• Headmaster /ˌhedˈmæstər/(n) hiệu trưởng

Ex: He is a retired headmaster, living in Edinburgh.

• Mind-numbing /ˈmaɪndˌnʌm.ɪŋ/ (adj): đầu óc tê liệt

Ex: I find subjects like history and philosophy to be so mind-numbing.

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Books and Reading Habits 1. Do you often read books? 1.5

→ Unfortunately I spend far less time reading books than I would like. So much of my time is spent involved with my studies, and while I guess that counts in the context of reading textbooks, I don’t think that is what you mean. The only times I really get to sit down and read a book is when traveling. Being on a bus or an airplane is a great time to really delve into a good book.

2. Do you read differently now than you did before? → I hadn’t thought about it, but now that I do, I definitely read very differently than I used to. I used to get very absorbed into books and not look up from the pages for hours. Now when I read, I do so quite differently, I can still get just as caught up in the books, but when I see a new

• count in the context of /kaʊnt ɪn ðə ˈkɒntɛkst ɒv/: Được tính vào bối cảnh/ việc nào đó.

Ex: I think reading comics doesn’t count in the context of reading books.

• delve into /dɛlv ˈɪntuː/ : Tìm hiểu sâu

Ex: It’s not always a good idea to delve too deeply into someone’s past.

• absorbed /əbˈzɔːbd/: thích thú, say đắm

Ex: She was completely absorbed in the task.

• curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/: tò mò

Ex: He is such a curious boy, always asking questions.

word I don’t know, or something is referenced that I am curious about, I cannot help but whip out my phone and search the word or concept on the internet to learn more, then, back to the book.

3. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film? Which do you prefer, reading the books, or watching the movies? → I have on many occasions either read a book then seen a movie adaptation, or watched a movie then been inspired to read the book. I have to say, in almost all cases, the books have been better than the movies, though I cannot say I completely prefer that to the other. Some things just work better as a book, and some things work better as a movie. Books also tend to take a significantly longer time to finish, and this means that many people just don’t have the time

• a movie adaptation /ə ˈmuːvi ˌædæpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ : bộ phim chuyển thể

Ex: There have been more than 60 film adaptations of his literary works.

• inspire (v) /ɪnˈspaɪə/: Truyền cảm hứng

Ex: The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.

• dedicate (a) /ˈdedɪkeɪt/: dành thời gian làm gì / cống hiến

Ex: She dedicates herself to her work.

to dedicate to a single story, whereas if it is a movie, they can get the enjoyment of the story in one evening.

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Birthday 1. What do you usually do on your birthday? 1.6

→ Well usually, on my birthday I prefer to spend the day and most of the evening at home. I tend to spend that time celebrating with my family, and catching up with any relatives who have come to wish me a happy birthday.

• Catch up with / ˈkætʃ ˈʌp wɪð /: hỏi thăm tình hình Ex: I should catch up with you some time.

• Meet up with / miːt ˈʌp wɪð /: gặp mặt

Ex: They met up with each other for drinks.

Then, later at night I like to meet up with my friends and go visit street markets for snacks and fresh juices. That is my favourite way to spend my birthday, and so how I try to do it every year.

2. What did you do on your birthday when you were young? → Well, when I was younger it was much more conventional. The way we celebrated, I mean. It was mostly planned by my parents, of course, so most activities like games were chosen by them. I always got to pick what food was served though, and have for as long as I can remember. Most years

• Conventional (a) /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/: truyền thống, đơn giản

Ex: I find his art dull and conventional.

• Plan (v) /plæn/: tổ chức, lên kế hoạch

Ex: She is already planning what to do on her weekend.

we had pizza.

3. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday? → I don’t think that it is particularly special, but on the other hand I kind of do. For myself, I don’t really care, because for years I have thought that in a world of almost eight billion

people, there are only 365 days in a year! We can’t have a

• special day / ˈspeʃl̩ ˈdeɪ /: ngày trọng đại

Ex: Today is your special day Ellie, it’s your birthday!

• take out some time / ˈteɪk aʊt səm ˈtaɪm /: rảnh thời gian làm việc gì đó khác

Ex: She took out some time from her career to raise her children.

special day for everyone. Although, for the same reason, there are a lot of people in the world and it is easy to feel small, so it is important for everyone to take out some time in their lives to celebrate themselves.

3. Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Viet Nam? → I think that would depend on who you ask, but for most people I think the most important birthdays to celebrate are those of the very young and also those of the very

• Tie to / ˈtaɪ tuː /: gắn liền với

Ex: His allergy is tied to dairy products.

• Aging (n) /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/: sự già hóa

Ex: Our bodies will change due to aging.

old. The young because it is more special to them and it is important to build positive memories tied to aging. For the older people it is also important because we should celebrate that they have lived so long and are still with us.

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Cinemas 1. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a kid? 1.7

→ Not often. Movie tickets were costly back then and most

• costly (adj) /ˈkɑːst.li/: đắt đỏ

Ex: Because this necklace is so costly, I have to be so careful with it.

cinemas were in the city center, which were far from my house. My parents only took me to the movie theaters on special occasions like my birthday or Tet holiday.

2. Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends? → We only go to see the latest blockbusters when they are released. We’d rather hang at a cafe because my friends and I like gossiping and talking loudly, and it is just rude to do so at a movie theater.

3. Do you still like watching movies that you liked when you were a kid? → Definitely. I used to spend hours watching Doraemon. There is no doubt that Doraemon is a classic that is loved by audiences of all ages. In fact, I recently just binge-watched every episode of Doraemon on Youtube.

• blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/: bom tấn

Ex: He thinks that this novel has the potential to become a blockbuster movie.

• gossip (v) /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/: buôn chuyện

Ex: My bestie and I love to gossip about celebrities’ private lives.

• binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ ˌwɒtʃ/: cày phim

Ex: We binge-watched 6 seasons of “Once upon a time” last summer.

• episode (n) /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/: tập phim

Ex: Have you watched the final episode of Penthouse? It is very emotional.

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Colours 1. What’s your favourite colour? 1.8

→ Well, I don’t have any particular favorite colours. But I guess red is among my favorite ones. It represents happiness in Vietnamese culture. Besides, it is a powerful colour that can evoke strong emotions.

2. What’s the colour you dislike most? Why? → I don’t know why but I’m not a fan of blue. For many, it is a soothing colour, helping them to calm themselves, but I always

• represent /reprɪzent/: đại điện, tượng trưng

Ex: We believe you represent everything British racing needs.

• evoke /ɪˈvəʊk/: gợi lên

Ex: The music evoked memories of her youth.

• soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/: dễ chịu

Ex: She has a soothing voice.

feel sad when I look at something blue, dark blue, in particular.

3. What colours do your friends like most? → I’m not sure. Some like grey, others like yellow. But I guess they all like green because that is the colour of our school uniform. I think green is also a great color. Instead of straining your eyes like other colours do, it creates a sense of calmness and reassurance.

• Strain /streɪn/: làm mệt mỏi

Ex: You’ll strain your back carrying those heavy suitcases.

• Reassurance /ˌriːəˈʃɔːrəns/: Tái đảm bảo

Ex: Teenagers need love, encouragement and reassurance from their parents.

4. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?

• garish /ˈɡeərɪʃ/: quá sặc sỡ

Ex: It’s a little too garish for my taste.

→ Probably yellow. I think it is a little too garish for my taste. I can’t stand waking up and looking at this gaudy color. Instead, I want to paint my room grey, it gives me a more relaxing and

• gaudy /ˈɡɔːdi/: lòe loẹt

Ex: I don’t like gaudy clothes.

peaceful feeling.

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Computers 1. In what situations would you use a computer? 1.9

→ Well, I use my computer for many reasons. My computer is usually put to use to access the internet for studying purposes. Also, I often play several online games on my computer to reduce my stress levels.

• access the internet /ˈækses ði ˈɪntənet/: truy cập vào mạng internet

Ex: Nowadays, many people can’t live a single day without accessing the internet.

• reduce stress level /rɪˈdjuːs ˈstres ˈlevl̩/ : giảm căng thẳng

Ex: Jogging is a good way to reduce my stress levels.

2. When was the first time you used a computer? → When I was 6 years old, my dad brought home a computer and that was the very first time I learnt about the basic functions of a computer. My dad taught me how to start up and shut down the computer, and how to open some basic programs to access the internet. I was really amazed

• basic functions / ˌbeɪsɪk ˈfʌŋkʃn̩ z /: chức năng cơ bản

Ex: This phone only has basic functions, like making calls and text messaging. It doesn’t have all the fancy apps like new smartphones do.

at the time.

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Cars 1. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid? 1.10

→ To be honest, I was not a big fan of traveling by car. I was a particularly frail kid and experienced a lot of car sickness when we traveled somewhere, which left an unforgettably bad impression of car travel in my mind. Consequently, I now prefer traveling by motorbike when I go somewhere.

2. What types of cars do you like? → As a young person, I guess I fancy sports cars the most. Tesla electric cars seem to be really in vogue these days, and I guess their sleek design and minimal environmental impact seems to win many people’s hearts. Personally, I’d prefer a gas-guzzling V12 Lamborghini, but they’re a little bit out of my budget for now

• frail (adj) /freɪl/: có sức khỏe yếu

Ex: My grandmother has become a frail old lady.

• car sickness /kɑ:rˈsɪknəs/: say xe

Ex: He had a bad case of car sickness on his trip through the mountainous area.

• in vogue / ɪn vəʊɡ /: hiện đại, hợp thời Ex: Bowling has come back in vogue.

• win someone’s heart / wɪn sʌmwʌnz hɑːt /: chiếm được cảm tình

Ex: His smile won my heart.

I guess.

3. Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger? → To be honest, I am not a confident driver at all, and at some point I think I would have a serious accident. So, to ensure the safety of other people in the car I think I would have a preference for being a passenger.

• at some point / ət səm pɔɪnt /: ở một thời điểm trong tương lai

Ex: If you keep eating too much sugar, at some point you will get diabetes.

• preference for / ˈprefrəns fɔː / : ưu tiên

Ex: She has a preference for expensive things.

4. What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam? → Traffic jams are one of the most common problems people have to face on their daily commute when living in a city. Undoubtedly, all you can do is wait. After zoning out for a while, I sometimes get a little anxious and try to take a shortcut so as to escape from the crowd, but it never usually works, so I end up

• take a shortcut / ˈteɪk ə ˈʃɔːtˌkət /: đi đường tắt

Ex: The kids take a shortcut through the parking lot to get to school.

• commute (v) /kəˈmjuːt/: di chuyển

Ex: She commutes to the city by car every day.

just having to wait it out.

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Collecting things 1.Do you collect things? 1.11

→ No, I just don’t have the time or money for such a hobby. But a good friend of mine has an extensive collection of war photographs, which is actually very impressive, to be honest.

2. Are there any things you have kept from childhood? → My mother keeps a stack of pictures taken when I was very young. Those photos remind me of my beautiful childhood, so I occasionally look at them when I have time. There is also a few old toys of mine from when I was young,

• Extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ (adj) nhiều, lớn Ex: The fire caused extensive damage.

• Impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/(adj): ấn tượng

Ex: He has an impressive record of 63 wins from 71 fights.

• Stack /stæk/ (n): xấp Ex: She added her tray to the stack. • Remind of /rɪˈmaɪnd ɒv / (p.v): gợi nhớ Ex: That smell reminds me of France.

but I haven’t really kept them for any special reason, they are just sitting in the cupboard still.

3. Would you ever keep an old thing for a long time?

• Cramped /kræmpt/(adj): ngột ngạt

→ I would say no. My house is a bit cramped, so I always try

Ex: He lived for six months in a cold, cramped

to get rid of unnecessary things so that I can have a more

attic room.

spacious place to live.

• get rid of /gɛt rɪd ɒv/ (idiom): loại bỏ Ex: I can’t get rid of this headache.

4. Where do you usually keep things you need? → Well I usually keep all the things I need in convenient places so that I can access them easily and quickly. I like to keep my place neat and tidy, that way I don’t misplace things very often. I just hate when I can’t find my keys when I am running late for work. That’s why I always keep them hanging behind the front door for safekeeping.

• Neat and tidy /niːt ənd tʌɪdi/ (idiom): sạch sẽ, gọn gàng

Ex: He always keeps his room neat and tidy.

• Safekeeping /ˌseɪf ˈkiːpɪŋ/ (n): bảo quản an toàn

Ex: I always keep my money in the bank for safekeeping

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Concentration 1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something? 1.12

→ Yes, I am easily distracted by my surroundings. Paying full attention to one thing for a long time is a Herculean task for me. My mind starts to wander whenever I need to focus on something.

• Distract /dɪˈstrækt/: gây xao lãng

Ex: You’re distracting me from my work.

• a Herculean task (idiom): công việc khó khăn Ex: She faces the Herculean task of bringing up four children single-handedly. • wander /ˈwɒndə(r)/: lang thang

Ex: It’s easy to be distracted and let your attention wander.

2. What do you do to help you concentrate? → When working, I’ll block out distracting websites and track how much time I’ve spent on surfing the web. This helps me to

• Block out (p.v): không nghĩ đến Ex: Over the years she had tried to block out that part of her life.

realize how much time I actually spend working. Besides that, I try to keep fit by hitting the gym every afternoon. You know, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused? → Probably my phone. There are so many notifications on my phone and it is very tempting to check your phone every once in a while. Background noise can also be a source of distraction. It is hard for you to focus on something if there are people arguing

• tempting /ˈtemp·tɪŋ/: cám dỗ

Ex: Any free offer is always tempting.

• Background noise: tiếng ồn xung quanh • Background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/: xung quanh • Noise /nɔɪz/: tiếng ồn

Ex: Suddenly, the background noise bursts into life.

or there are dogs barking.

4. When do you need to be focused? → I think you need to focus on whatever you are doing, from simple tasks like doing housework to difficult ones like taking an

• alert /əˈlɝːt/: chú ý

Ex: When you’re driving, you must stay alert.

exam. The more alert you are, the more productive you can be. So I try to concentrate on everything that I do.

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Drawing and Art galleries 1. Do you like drawing? 1.13

→ I must admit I have no interest in drawing whatsoever. It was a challenge for me to learn how to draw at school and I kept falling behind. My mom had to pull an all-nighter with me every time I had a drawing assignment.

• fall behind (phr.v) /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/: thua kém

Ex: Despite being sick for 6 weeks, he didn’t fall behind with his assignments at school.

• pull an all-nighter (idiom) /pʊl ən ˈɔːlnaɪtə/: thức trắng đêm

Ex: We always pull an all-nighter on Christmas Eve.

2. Do you like to go to art galleries? → I am not a big fan but I love photography and the art gallery is my go-to place whenever I need some inspiration. There are very few galleries in HCMC so I’m hoping there will be more spaces for artists to display their work.

• my go-to place /maɪ gəʊ-tuː pleɪs/ (phrase): địa điểm yêu thích của tôi

Ex: The art gallery is my go-to place when I have free time.

• display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (v): trưng bày

Ex: The gallery displays works from young artists.

3. Do you like to learn artistic things? → Not really. When I was younger, I soon realized that I didn’t have a knack for art so it would really be a waste of time to learn such things. But, learning art subjects can nurture one’s creativity and is a great way to destress.

• have a knack for (idiom) /hæv ə næk fɔː/: có khả năng đặc biệt, giỏi một thứ gì đó

Ex: Children have a knack for learning languages.

• destress /ˌdiːˈstres/: giảm stress

Ex: Listening to music is a common way to destress.

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Daily Routine 1. Do you have a study routine? 1.14

→ I don’t think so. I am spontaneous and only study whenever there is a big test coming up. Probably because my parents

• spontaneous (adj) /spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs/: tự ý, tự nhiên

Ex: His working schedule seems spontaneous, he doesn’t have any fixed timetable.

neither forced me to study after school nor formed any study routine for me as a kid. But I think people with study routines can perform better at school.

2. What’s your routine like in your everyday studies?

• get up at the crack of dawn (idiom): dậy rất sớm

→ Like I’ve mentioned, I don’t actually set any specific time to

Ex: My mom is an early bird, so she always gets up at

study. However, I will get up at the crack of dawn on the day of a

the crack of dawn.

test to review, and usually spend about 2 hours on the weekends preparing learning materials for the next week.

3. Would you like to change your daily routine in the future? → Of course. I must admit that I have an unhealthy lifestyle, staying up all night and sleeping in regularly. So I hope I can change my daily routine and practice a healthier lifestyle, like getting up early and doing morning exercise. If I am determined

• sleep in (phr.v) /sliːp ɪn/: ngủ nướng

Ex: I can only sleep in on Sunday morning.

• self-discipline (n) /ˌselfˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/: tính tự kỷ luật

Ex: Unless you have self-discipline, you will never be able to finish anything.

enough, changing will also help me train my self-discipline and time management skills.

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Dreams 1. Do you often remember your dreams? 1.15

→ I don’t think so. I usually sleep like a log and wake up remembering nothing. Sometimes, I can recall my dreams

• sleep like a log (idiom) /sliːp laɪk ə lɒg/: ngủ như chết

Ex: She sleeps like a log, no one can wake her up.

if they were a happy dream or a nightmare, but I definitely couldn’t describe precisely what happened in the dream.

2. Do you want to make your dreams come true? → Yes, everyone does. Even though I’m aware that some dreams are impossible, there is always a part of me that

• desire (n) /dɪˈzaɪə/: khao khát, ham muốn

Ex: At the moment, they have no desire to have more children.

wishes for them to come true. If you want your dreams to happen, you have to be specific about your dreams and goals, and turn them into desires that strongly motivate you.

3. Do you share your dreams with others? Or are you interested in others’ dreams? → I never share mine with anyone because I can never recall what actually happened in any of my dreams. But it’d be interesting to listen to others share their dreams because some are just funny to listen to and some can reflect people’s true desires in their daily life.

4. Do you think dreams have special meanings? → I do, to some extent. I think dreams can reveal what is bothering you the most when you are awake, but in a twisted and unexpected way, speaking from my experience. I’m not into “deciphering” dreams but you can always look for an expert to interpret them.

• decipher (v) /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/: giải mã

Ex: This is such a difficult game, it took me 4 hours to decipher the clue.

• interpret (v) /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/: diễn giải

Ex: It is impossible for you to interpret this coding because you don’t know anything about programming languages.

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Doing Sports 1. What sports do you like? 1.16

→ I have been into sports ever since my childhood, so the sports at the top of my list change frequently, though topping my list at the moment would probably be cycling, basketball, and dacau. If you are unaware of that last one, it is a game traditionally played in many South East Asian

• Top (v) /tɑːp/: đóng vai trò quan trọng nhất Ex: The song topped the chart for 2 months.

• Hacky sack /ˈhæk.i ˌsæk/: bóng cầu vải

Ex: The two teenagers were kicking around a Hacky Sack in the school parking lot.

countries, similar to hacky sack in the west.

2. Where did you learn to do it? → While I learned dacau from my father, basketball was taught to me in school and that is the only place I ever play it. Finally with cycling, that is something that my mother and I have recently gotten into. Luckily, there are many beautiful places in my neighborhood that are great for taking a trip by bicycle.

• Get into / ˈget ˈɪntə /: trở nên hứng thú hoặc bắt đầu tham gia vào một hoạt động

Ex: She’s been getting into yoga recently.

• Take a trip / ˈteɪk ə trɪp /: bắt đầu một chuyến đi

Ex: I also want to take a trip somewhere without my cell phone.

3. Did you do some sports when you were young? → Yes I did, mostly football. I played football for the majority of my childhood. While other sports came and went into

• In favour of / ɪn ˈfeɪvər ɒv /: có thiện cảm, ủng hộ Ex: I am in favour of a higher tax on cigarettes.

and out of my life, I played football for probably a decade

and a half before I stopped playing regularly in favour of other sports and school work.

4. Do you think students need more exercise? → While this is certainly a blanket statement, I would

say for the most part, yes. Many students are perfectly healthy but I think that our generation as a whole is much

less healthy than the generation previous. This is almost certainly due to the fact that most people my age choose to sit around and play on their phones, while that wasn’t

• blanket statement / ˈblæŋkɪt ˈsteɪtmənt /: đánh giá quy chụp

Ex: This blanket statement is made without a proper examination of the rent arrears situation.

• as a whole / əz ə həʊl /: nói chung, nhìn chung

Ex: The population as a whole is getting healthier.

an option for people born before us. They had nothing to do but go outside and find a way to entertain themselves.

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Email 1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future? 1.17

→ I think sending emails will become more and more common in daily life. As you can see, emails are popular because people can track conversation or work flow easily. Now that more things are carried out online, communicating through emails will grow even more.

2. How often do you write an email or a letter? → I often write 1 to 2 emails per day, mostly for work purposes. I prefer emails to text messages at work because emails are more

• take my time: thong thả Ex: I don’t like to rush anything, I usually just take my time with my work and do a thorough job

formal and I can take my time to respond.

3. What kinds of email (or letter) have you received that made you feel happy?

• lift my mood (idiom) /ˈlɪft maɪ muːd/: cải thiện tâm trạng

→ I have never thought about this before. Maybe emails

Ex: I drink milk tea to lift my mood whenever I

regarding happy news, such as wedding announcements, or

feel stressed.

positive feedback from my clients or managers. I don’t get these emails very often, but when I do, they can totally lift my mood.

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Evening time 1. Do you prefer the morning or the evening? 1.18

→ True be told, I’m really quite a night owl. I usually feel more active in the evening and consequently, most of my

• night owl: cú đêm, người thức khuya Ex: Many IT workers are night owls.

main activities happen at night.

2. What do you usually do in the evening? → Most of the time I usually work because that’s when I’m most productive, and luckily, my work doesn’t involve too many people so my unusual daily routine doesn’t interfere with other peoples schedules. Other than working, I usually study or occasionally go out and catch up with some friends

• Productive: (adj) /prəˈdʌktɪv/ năng suất Ex: Our task is to remain as productive as possible at work. • daily routine: lịch sinh hoạt hành ngày Ex: My daily routine is simple.

at a cafe or restaurant

3. What did you do in the evening when you were young? Why? → There was little to do when I was a kid. If my memory serves me right, I just played some team sports with my

• If my memory serves me right: nếu nhớ không nhầm Ex: If my memory serves me right, I had a crush

friends in the afternoon, then did homework, then went to sleep. You know, as a kid, our main responsibilities are just to study hard and play hard.

4. Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past? → Basically yes. I have improved my nightly routine over time. Today, I spend most of the night working and reading

• bad habits: thói quen xấu Ex: Breaking bad habits is terribly hard and requires persistence.

books, while several years ago, when I was still a university student, I used to have many bad habits in the evening like eating late and throwing parties.

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Getting Lost 1. Have you ever lost your way? 1.19

→ Well, I think everyone gets lost at least once in their lifetime. I remember that I freaked out completely the first time I got lost. It took a long time before I could finally calm myself down.

• Lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/: cuộc đời

Ex: His diary was not published during his lifetime.

• freak out (p.v): hoảng hốt

Ex: He freaked out when he heard he’d got the job. • calm someone down: làm ai đó bình tĩnh lại Ex: You should calm down because your son apologized.

2. How do you find your way when you are lost? → I have a memory like a sieve so I cannot rely on it. My sense

• have a memory/mind like a sieve (idiom): có trí nhớ tệ

of directionis also terrible. So I usually have to use navigation

Ex: I have a memory like a sieve, so I’ve forgotten

apps on my phone or ask other people around me for directions.

specifics about the books and comics I’ve read in recent years. • sense of direction: ý thức về phương hướng Ex: Sense of direction is the ability to know one’s location and perform wayfinding.

3. Can you read a map when you get lost? → Yes, I learned how to read a map when I was at school. However, there are some maps that have an overwhelming amount of information. I find it difficult to interpret such maps.

• overwhelming /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/: choáng ngợp

Ex: She had an almost overwhelming desire to tell him the truth.

• interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/: giải thích, thông dịch

Ex: It’s difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.

4. Have you ever helped someone who got lost? → Yes, a lot of times. I’ve been in their shoes before so I know what it’s like, you know, the terrible feeling when you don’t know where to go. In such moments, as long as I know the direction that they need to go, I’ll surely give them a hand.

• give them a hand: giúp đỡ bọn họ Ex: Those boxes seem heavy. I’ll give you a hand to carry those. • in their shoes (idiom): đặt mình vào vị trí người khác Ex: Before being too quick to judge someone for their actions, you should always try to put yourself in their shoes.

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Geography 1. Have you ever studied geography at school? 1.20

→ I have, though not to the extent that I think I should have by now. Also, the geography that I have been taught is rather limited to places close to my home country or places that are important for social and economic reasons for my country. While I see the value in this, and the reasoning behind it, I want to know about all places in the world, not

• home country / həʊm ˈkʌntri /: quê hương

Ex: He’s been abroad for over 10 years and hasn’t visited his home country.

• to the extent / tu ði ɪkˈstent /: đến mức độ

Ex: Sales have fallen badly this year, to the extent that we will have to close some of our shops.

just the places deemed important to my country specifically.

2. Do you like geography? → I very much do. I remember once when I was little and we watched a movie as a family, I remember being absolutely amazed when we were introduced to such exotic looking places, with people speaking different languages than us, and all of the different foods. I know this is only one small

• exotic (a) /ɪɡˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/: độc đáo, thú vị

Ex: Tropical countries have various exotic foods and designs.

• human geography / ˈhjuːmən dʒɪˈɒɡrəfi /: địa lý nhân văn

Ex: Her major is human geography.

part of geography, what is called human geography, but my grandfather explaining to me about how large and diverse the world is during that movie sparked an interest in knowing more about the world from a young age.

3. Are you good at reading maps? → Not really. I can find my own country of course, and many of the other countries that I have learned about over the years, on a world map. But I have also seen, here and there, all of the other kinds of maps. There are terrain maps, nautical maps, all these different styles for different reasons and I would definitely not be confident using them if I was lost in the wilderness.

4. Would you visit a country because of its geographical location? → The answer to this is definitely yes, though for a couple of different reasons. First, I would be more inclined to go to a country that is geographically close to me because it would be cheaper to get to and likely share some cultural

• here and there / hɪər ənd ðeə /: nhiều nơi khác nhau

Ex: There are small towns here and there across this region, but there are no big cities.

• Nautical map / ˈnɔːtɪkl̩ mæp /: hải đồ

Ex: Reading nautical maps is one of the basic skills of a sailor.

• inclined (a) /ɪnˈklaɪnd/: có xu hướng thiên về, có khả năng

Ex: No one seemed inclined to help.

• cultural similarity / ˈkʌltʃərəl ˌsɪməˈlærɪti /: sự tương đồng văn hóa

Ex: These groups have many cultural similarities,

similarities. Though on the other hand I would love to

including that they all produce a huge range of

travel to Nepal specifically to see the beautiful mountains

sculptural art.

that make up the country, or would love to go to the Philippines for the gorgeous beaches.

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Home/ accommodation 1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in? 1.21

→ I’m living in a three-storey house with my parents in the heart of the city. There are two main bedrooms, a kitchen,and a large garden in the front. My house is quite large compared to others in the neighborhood.

• three-storey house (n) /θriː-ˈstɔːri/: nhà 3 tầng

Ex: There are not many three-storey houses in my neighborhood.

• in the heart of the city /ɪn ðə hɑːt ɒv ðə ˈsɪti/: nằm trong trung tâm thành phố

Ex: My grandparents’ house is located in District 1, which is in the heart of Ho Chi Minh city.

2. How long have you lived there? → We moved there 2 years ago, after I graduated from high school. Before, my parents and I used to live in an apartment near my high school in District 3. We all decided it was time to move to a new place because the old place was just too small for the three of us.

3. Do you plan to live there for a long time? → Sure. This place is just newly-built and equipped with all the necessary household appliances that I’ve ever wanted. Not to

• household appliance (n) /ˈhaʊshəʊld əˈplaɪəns/: thiết bị gia dụng

Ex: To prepare to move into our new house, we went

mention, the location is ideal so I have no intention of moving

to the electrical store last week and bought many

out any time soon.

essential household appliances.

4. Which room does your family spend most of the time in? → I would say it’s the kitchen. My mom loves cooking and so does my dad. They spend lots of quality time together cooking and

• homey (adj) /ˈhoʊ.mi/: ấm cúng

Ex: The best thing I like about this hotel is its homey atmosphere.

cleaning up, which I think is so romantic. We also eat there, so there’s no doubt that the kitchen feels most homey to all of us.

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History 1. Do you like learning about history? 1.22

→ Yes. When I was a high school student, I was most attentive during history lessons because I was always eager to learn how certain events happened and their result. By studying history,

• national identity (n) /ˈnæʃənəl aɪˈdɛntəti /: bản sắc dân tộc

Ex: Wearing “Ao dai” on special occasions is a way for us to maintain our national identity.

young people like me can learn more about our national identity and avoid making the same mistakes.

2. What historical event do you find interesting? → I’d say Vietnam National Day. It was on 2nd September 1945 when our former leader, Ho Chi Minh, declared Vietnam’s Independence from French colonization. His speech at this historical event was monumental and it was straight up one of the most significant milestones in Vietnam’s history.

• declare (v) /dɪˈklɛr/: tuyên bố

Ex: He declared in front of the public last month that he would take responsibility for his actions.

• monumental (adj) /ˌmɒn.jəˈmen.təl/: vĩnh đại, phi thường

Ex: Renovating this historical building would be a monumental job.

• straight up (idiom) /streɪt ʌp/: thẳng thắn

Ex: His performance was straight up one of the most remarkable of last night’s show.

• milestone (n) /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/: cột mốc Ex:

Graduating from highschool is an important

milestone to many.

3. Do you think history is important? → Certainly. History not only tells of past events but also the cultures, traditions and hardships of past generations. This knowledge will continue to be passed down and educate us about gratitude, patriotism and much more.

• pass down (phr.v) /pæs ˈdau̇ n/: truyền lại, truyền cho

Ex: This photo book was passed down from my grandfather.

• gratitude (n) /ˈgrætəˌtud/: lòng biết ơn

Ex: Giving flowers to your mother on her birthday is a nice way for you to show your gratitude.

• patriotism (n) /ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/: lòng yêu nước

Ex: There are many ways to show your patriotism, like helping out your own people or promoting your country’s culture.

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Housework and Cooking 1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at 1.23

home now? → Absolutely, and I have for as long as I can remember. I help with cooking as long as I am not already occupied with homework. I even try to do cooking sometimes and am told I must stop, because I am obviously just procrastinating on the homework I have to do. I can remember even when I

• Occupied with / ˈɒkjʊpaɪd wɪð /: bận rộn

Ex: After having kids, she became fully occupied with taking care of them.

• Procrastinate (v) /proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪt/: trì hoãn Ex: When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate.

was a very young child, I would sit on the counter beside my mom with a sponge and ‘help’ her wash the dishes after a meal.

2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young? → Yes, but it was mostly superficial. My parents were very good at teaching us not to look at chores as chores, but just another thing that you can have fun while doing. Two big examples are helping my mom sweep the floors,

• Superficial (a) /ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/: hời hợt, không nghiêm túc

Ex: He’s fun to be with, but he’s very superficial.

• race (v) /reɪs/: thi đua về tốc độ

Ex: The boys came racing across the playground.

and helping my dad wash the car. My mom brought me shopping and let me pick my very own broom, then we went home, put on music, sang, danced and swept the floor. We did this every week. My dad and I would race to see who could clean their half of the car first.

3.Do you have breakfast at home every day? → I know that I should, but I do not. As both of my parents are already gone for work by the time I wake up, the responsibility is on me to cook breakfast, but seeing as I

• morning person / ˈmɔ:nɪŋ ˈpɜːsn̩ /: người thường xuyên tràn trề năng lượng vào buổi sáng

Ex: He’s not really a morning person - he doesn’t even talk before about eleven o’clock!

am quite far from being a ‘morning person’, I generally do not do it, and just grab a sandwich during the first break at school.

4. Do you want to learn how to cook well? → I think I can confidently say that I already cook reasonably well. I am certainly no chef, but years of helping my mom in the kitchen I know my way around most of the basics and can use most of the important kitchen equipment. I am particularly good at chopping and cutting meats and vegetables, though I know that is only one small part of the cooking process.

• most of the basics / məʊst əv ðə ˈbeɪsɪks /: hầu hết những thứ cơ bản

Ex: I have learnt most of the basics of first aid.

• kitchen equipment / ˌkɪtʃən ɪˈkwɪpmənt /: dụng cụ nhà bếp

Ex: Rice cooker is a popular kitchen equipment in most Asian families.

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Handwriting 1. Do you like your handwriting? 1.24

→ I do but I think there is room for improvement with it. Most of the time it is legible but I’m the only one that can interpret my own handwriting when taking notes, because it is just too messy.

• room for improvement: chỗ có thể cải thiện Ex: She is an excellent interpreter but there is still room for improvement. • legible (a) /ˈledʒ.ə.bəl/: dễ đọc

Ex: Her writing is legible because she practices writing in her free time.

• interpret (v) /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/: phiên dịch

Ex: It is hard to interpret these numbers without knowing how they were collected.

2. Do you think handwriting is important? → Partly. You can tell a lot about someone’s personality through their handwriting, but nowadays not many people write by hand anymore. People mostly prefer typing because of the convenience.

3. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing? → It depends. I think handwriting is more sentimental so I do enjoy writing letters or important notes by hand. But if it is workrelated, I’d say typing is much faster and more formal.

4. What’s the difference between handwriting and typing? → Well, it’s much easier to correct mistakes and less time consuming when typing. However, writing by hand shows more

• sentimental (a) /ˌsen(t)əˈmen(t)l/: có giá trị tình cảm

Ex: She has a sentimental attachment to her childhood house.

• sincerity (n) /sinˈserədē/: sự chân thành, thành thật

Ex: She never questioned his sincerity when they were together.

of your sincerity and part of your personality through your writing style.

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Headphones and Microphones 1. Do you use headphones? 1.25

→ Yes, as I have to do nearly everything online, so high-quality headphones are essential. Good headphones might be a bit expensive but they produce top-notch(2) sound quality.

• high-quality /ˈhaɪˌkwɑː.lə.t̬i/: chất lượng cao

Ex: The company had a reputation for building highquality, fuel-efficient cars.

• top-notch /ˌtɑːp ˈnɑːtʃ/ (adj): cao cấp, xuất sắc

Ex: They have just finished upgrading the facilities at my university and they are now really top-notch.

• sound quality: chất lượng âm thanh • Sound /saʊnd/: âm thanh

• quality /ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/: chất lượng

Ex: The remastered sound quality is fantastic.

2. What type of headphones do you use? → Thanks to the rapid development of technology, the market is full of wireless headphones, which are what I prefer to use.

• wireless (a) /ˈwaɪərləs/: không dây

Ex: Thanks to bluetooth technology, a lot of gadgets are now wireless.

They are really convenient because there are no cables hanging around and getting in the way while you listen to music.

3. When would you use headphones?

• hit the gym: đi đến phòng gym

→ On many occasions. I hit the gym every morning and my

• hit /hɪt/: đi đến

headphones are always with me. Besides that, I also use my headphones to unwind with music because they produce a better audio experience compared to my phone’s speaker.

• gym /dʒɪm/: phòng gym

Ví dụ: You don’t have to hit the gym to get a six-pack.

• Audio experience: trải nghiệm âm thanh • audio /ˈɔːdiəʊ/: âm thanh

• Experience /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/: trải nghiệm

Ex: It’s our belief that a good audio experience is key when using a mobile phone.

4. In what conditions would you not use headphones?

• a source of distraction: một nguồn gây xao lãng

→ When driving, of course. The traffic here is a little bit crazy

• source /sɔːʳs/: nguồn

so you want to pay full attention to the road. Music could be a source of distraction so I try to avoid using headphones when I’m on my motorbike.

• distraction /dɪstrækʃən/: sự xao lãng Ex:

Facebook and Instagram have become huge

sources of distraction for many people.

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Hair salon 1. Do you often go to the hair salon? 1.26

→ I almost never go to hair salons, actually. My parents were always very tight with money while growing up and so my mother would always insist that no one is allowed to cut our hair but herself. Over the years, she taught me how to do it

• To be tight with money /tuː biː taɪt wɪð ˈmʌni/: Eo hẹp về tiền bạc

Ex: I can’t go with you. I’m a little tight with money right now.

as well, and nowadays I can’t really see myself ever being willing to part with my money for just a hair cut. I already know how.

2. Would you like to have your hair dyed/colored? → It is not something that is particularly on my mind, though now that you bring it up, I wouldn’t be against it. I don’t know if I would want to go with just a different shade of brown, or maybe something really striking like a bright blue. Though my parents would probably have a heart attack if I came home for a visit with bright blue hair.

• Shade (n) /ʃeɪd/: Sắc thái (các sắc đậm nhạt khác nhau của một màu nào đó)

Ex: We use different shades of the same colour, rather than lots of different colours.

• Striking (a) /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/: nổi bật

Ex: The picture was striking in its simplicity.

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Lost and found 1. What would you do if you found something that some1.27

one lost? → Well, it depends. If the person who lost their belongings was one of my acquaintances, I would definitely return the item to its rightful owner. However, if I found something lost by a

• rightful owner / ˈraɪtfəl ˈəʊnə /: chính chủ

Ex: Now that the police have caught the thieves, all the stolen goods can be returned to their rightful owners.

stranger, then I guess I would try to find the owner or hand it in somewhere like an information desk or police station.

2. Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? → So if I found an item such as an ID card, bank card, or other

• valuables (n) /ˈvæl.jə.bəlz/: hiện kim có giá trị

Ex: You may store your valuables in the hotel safe.

important valuables that could be identified by the owner then I would definitely report it to the police. I guess police officers are trained to deal with such circumstances, so I believe they would find a way to return the lost item to it’s owner.

3. Have you ever lost something? → Certainly. I can be quite an absent-minded person at times, and I find it difficult keeping things well organized, so consequently I often lose or misplace things. I used to lose my

• absent-minded (adj) /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/: đãng trí

Ex: He appears to have become very absentminded, but makes up for it with his boundless charisma.

favorite umbrella all the time in my second year of highschool. I

• double-check (v) /ˌdʌb.əlˈtʃek/: kiểm tra lại lần nữa

would always forget to take it with me if it had stopped raining.

Ex: I always double-check to make sure I locked

Nowadays I always double-check that I have everything before

the door.

I go anywhere.

4. Would you post on social media if you lost something? → After searching high and low and checking in the most unlikely places, I guess I would post a lost-and-found notice on social media. Social media would definitely help me to reach a

• search high and low / ˈsɜ:tʃ ˌhaɪ ənd ləʊ /: tìm khắp mọi nơi.

Ex: I’ve been searching high and low for that certificate and I still can’t find it.

lot of people who could possibly help me out.

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Mirrors 1. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often do you do it? 1.28

→ Yes I do, and I look in the mirror quite often, before I leave the house and during breaks at work, to adjust my hair and make up. I always feel so self-conscious about my appearance, probably because I’m a girl. Sometimes I do think I waste too much time checking myself out in the mirror. .

2. Have you ever bought a mirror? → Of course yes, but only a few times. When I first moved to my apartment, I bought a standing mirror to decorate my living room, and so I could see my outfit before leaving the house. I also recently got a new makeup mirror with lights and a classic wooden frame.

3. Do you usually take a mirror with you? → Yes. I keep a small circular mirror in my purse in case I need to

fix my makeup or check out my teeth after eating. It is one of a kind because my mom customized it and gave it to me when I

• one of a kind (idiom) /wʌn ɒv ə kaɪnd/: đặc biệt Ex: His one of a kind personality is the main reason why many girls fall for him.

was first learning how to use makeup.

4. Would you use a mirror to decorate your room? → Definitely. Like I mentioned, there is a standing mirror in my living room and it adds a nice touch to the space. It is a brown wooden mirror, with a metal frame and is a limited edition, which cost me a fortune.

• cost me a fortune (idiom) /kɒst miː ə ˈfɔːʧən/: đắt đỏ Ex: I had to pay $2000 for this flight ticket. It cost me a fortune.

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Math 1. Do students learn math in secondary school in Vietnam? 1.29

→ Math is one of our core subjects. Students need to learn this subject as soon as they enter school. It is said that math stimulates our brains, which helps children to activate different regions of their brain while they are young.

• core subjects /kɔː ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/: những môn học chủ chốt

Ex: The core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science.

• stimulate /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/ (v): kích thích

Ex: My company will set specific targets for every employee as a method to stimulate their work performance.

2. Do you study math now? Why, Why not? → I’m not studying it at the moment because my job doesn’t require me to. But I’m using it quite frequently because math is really helpful in managing my budget, which helps me to keep out of debt.

• frequently /ˈfriːkwəntli/: thường xuyên

Ex: Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.

• keep out of (p.v): tránh xa Ex: Make sure you keep out of trouble hanging around with those boys.

3. What can people do with math in their daily life?

• mathematical principle: nguyên tắc toán học

→ As I said before, people can use math to balance their bank

• Mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl/: liên quan đến toán

account, helping them to understand their financial situation better. Besides that, some professions, such as mathematicians or scientists, rely on mathematical principles to do the most basic aspects of their work.

4. Do you think math is difficult? → Well, yes. I can manage simple calculations but I find it very difficult to deal with other complex formulas. I think that people, even top scientists, are still discovering different aspects and new principles of math.

học

• Principle /ˈprɪnsəpl/: lý thuyết, nguyên tắc Ex:

Mathematical

principles

are

extremely

complicated.

• Calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/: sự tính toán

Ex: By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year.

• Formula /ˈfɔːmjələ/: công thức

Ex: This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.

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Mobile/ Cell phones 1. Do you have a mobile phone? 1.30

• Capture /ˈkæptʃə(r)/: ghi lại

→ Who doesn’t? Smartphones have become an integral part of

Ví dụ: They have captured a moment in people’s lives.

my life, I mean, I cannot live without one, seriously. Apart from the main purpose of being able to connect with other people, this smart device also helps me to store data, capture moments, and entertain myself.

2. What do you often use it for? → I use it for a variety of purposes, but mostly for communicating with my friends and my family. It’s very easy to do such things at the moment, you know, with the help of the latest technology.

3. How often do you change your mobile phone? → I keep using my phone as long as it can still serve me well. The phone industry is encouraging many customers to dump their handsets every year but I don’t want to jump on that bandwagon.

• Dump /dʌmp/: bỏ đi

Ex: Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea.

•

Jump on the bandwagon (idiom): Tham gia cùng người khác làm điều gì đó đang trở thành mốt vì bạn hy vọng bản thân trở nên nổi tiếng hoặc thành công

Ex: I finally jumped on the bandwagon and bought a smart phone.

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New places 1. Do you feel nervous when you travel to new 1.31

places? → No, I always travel with a detailed itinerary.I try to plan everything in advance, including a strict to-do list to tick of. I guess I only suffer from anxiety when something unexpected

• Itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/: hành trình

Ex: He drew up a detailed itinerary.

• to-do list /tə ˈduː lɪst/: danh sách những việc phải làm

Ex: Try to make a to-do list every morning.

happens.

2. Can you read a map when you travel to new places? → Yes, I’m getting used to reading maps cause I’ve relied on them

• rely on (p.v): dựa vào Ex: They had to rely entirely on volunteer workers.

whenever I’ve been in a new place. Google maps is a wonderful app as it recommends nearly everything for you, from where to eat or what to see.

3. Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

• give them a hand: giúp đỡ ai đó

→ Yes, a lot of times. I’ve been in their shoes before so I know

Ex: Those boxes seem heavy, I’ll give you a hand to

what it’s like, you know, the terrible feeling when you don’t know

carry those.

where to go. In such moments, as long as I know the direction that they need to go, I’ll surely give them a hand.

• in their shoes (idiom): đặt mình vào vị trí người khác Ex: Before being too quick to judge someone for their actions, you should always try to put yourself in their shoes.

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Neighbors 1. Do you think neighbors are important? 1.32

→ They certainly can be. A good neighbor can be a huge benefit to our lives in many ways, and a bad neighbor can be a big hindrance to us if they want to be. While having a relationship with your neighbors isn’t a requirement, it certainly leads to a more integrated and reliable community.

2. How can we get along with our neighbors? → I think the little things are the most important, not to leave our trash on the street or close to their homes, do not have crazy parties late at night that will stop them from sleeping, and just being polite with them when seeing them in the streets. Gestures of kindness like bringing them food or some such would obviously go a long way to

• hindrance (n) /ˈhɪndrəns/: sự cản trở, chướng ngại

Ex: To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.

• integrated (a) /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/: Hòa nhập

Ex: In a truly integrated community, everyone feels truly welcome to be there.

• Gestures of kindness /ˈʤɛsʧəz ɒv ˈkaɪndnɪs/: Cử chỉ của lòng tốt bụng

Ex: A small gesture of kindness can brighten someone’s day.

• go a long way /gəʊ ə lɒŋ weɪ/: là một yếu tố quan trọng, cần thiết để…

building a good relationship, but I think the small things are all that is required.

3. Do you think it’s important to have a good relationship with one’s neighbors? → Like I said before, it can certainly be a benefit to have a good relationship with your neighbors. For instance, the family that lives next to me in my apartment building are very friendly, and our two families have grown to feel that

• rely on /rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/: dựa vào

Ex: They rely on a well for all their water.

• online-shopping orders /ˈɒnˌlaɪn-ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈɔːdəz/: hàng hóa mua online

Ex: These online-shopping orders are mine.

we can rely on each other when needed. We accept onlineshopping orders for each other, and they even once watched over my little brother for a night when everyone else was required to be away from home.

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Noise 1. Do you think the city is noisy? 1.33

→ I don’t know if all cities are noisy, but mine certainly is. I think it is likely to become at least a little noisy when you get a few million people living close to each other. My city is particularly noisy though because of the extremely rapid rate of development. There are constant new construction sites going up across the city and they are very loud.

2. What makes the city noisy? → I think it is safe to say that the two main contributing factors would be traffic and construction. While the noises

• rapid (a) /ˈræpɪd/: nhanh

Ex: The patient made a rapid recovery.

• construction sites (n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən saɪts/: Khu công trình xây dựng

Ex: Some workers had raised health and safety issues on construction sites.

• dramatically (adv) /drəˈmætɪkli/: đáng kể

Ex: Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years.

from traffic increase and decrease quite dramatically throughout the day, the sounds from construction generally last from early morning until late at night. Some places in the city are even 24 hour construction shifts!

3. What types of noise do you come across in your daily life? → Certainly the two mentioned above, there is always

• Volume (n) /ˈvɒljuːm/: âm lượng

Ex: He adjusted the volume on his phone.

construction going on and there is always traffic while going to and from school. There is also the fact that my classroom has 35 students, and teenagers are not famous for being quiet. I also really enjoy music, so I guess I will include that in here too, as I like to listen to it at quite a high volume.

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Names 1. Does your name have a special meaning? 1.34

→ For my name, I actually don’t think that there is a special meaning, as it is quite generic. Though I have never thought about this and I suppose that I should ask my mother. As she is the one who chose it for me, there might be some special meaning in it, at least for her, that I am not

• Generic (a) /dʒəˈner.ɪk/: cơ bản, phổ biến

Ex: Jazz is a generic term for a wide range of different styles of music.

• aware of / əˈweər ɒv /: nhận thức được

Ex: Were you aware of the risks at the time?

yet aware of.

2. How do you choose names for your next generation? → I think it will be a mix of factors, though that is still hopefully a long time away for me. I think it would be primarily two things, the first being just how the name sounds, do I like it? The second thing would be the associations that the name has throughout my culture. Is

• Factor (n) /ˈfæk.tɚ/: yếu tố

Ex: Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident.

• Association (n) /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/: sự liên quan

Ex: This event was organized in association with a local school.

there anyone I know and respect in the wider world with that name? That would definitely have an effect on my choice.

3. Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in the past? → For the most part, there isn’t a lot of difference between the generations in choices of names. Sure, there are

phases of time when a particular group of names gain in popularity, but for the most part I think that Vietnam in particular is quite traditional in how names are selected, and those to choose from, so it is pretty consistent across

• Phase of time / feɪz əv ˈtaɪm /: giai đoạn, khoảng thời gian

Ex: Society changes throughout different phases of time.

• consistent (a) /kənˈsɪs.tənt/: bền vững, ổn định

Ex: There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.

generations.

4. Does anyone in your family have the same name as you? → Yes, actually. I do have one uncle with the same name as me, but I also have two cousins who have names that

are very similar to my own, similar enough that it can be confusing when someone is trying to get our attention from across the room, or something like that. Luckily there

• confusing (a) /kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/: gây bối rối, dễ nhầm lẫn

Ex: We have two people called Paul James working here, so it’s a bit confusing!

• get attention / ˈget əˈtenʃn̩ /: thu hút sự chú ý

Ex: I knocked on the window to get her attention.

was never any confusion with my uncle at family gatherings though because Vietnamese pronouns make that quite unlikely to be an issue.

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Old buildings Advertisements 1.35

1. Have you ever seen some really old buildings in a city? → I have traveled a few places over the years but for most of my life, I have lived in Hanoi. And you know, Hanoi is quite famous for its classical architecture. Even though today there are many highrises in Hanoi, old buildings in the city center are preserved in quite good condition.

2. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities? → This is a debatable topic, and I would say traditional architecture should be preserved. The first reason for this is because of the historical value these buildings hold, and secondly because we can learn about life in the past. And I know there are many people who enjoy learning about the past just like me. Another possible reason might be for the sake of tourism development. I suppose people who travel like to look at different scenery, so if every city is modernized with similar contemporary architecture, then it makes traveling to different cities less appealing.

• classical architecture /ˈklæsɪkl ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/: kiến trúc cổ điển

Ex: This classical architecture originated from the Ly dynasty.

• Preserve: (v) /prɪˈzɜːrv/ bảo tồn

Ex: We should preserve wild animals.

• traditional architecture /trəˈdɪʃənl ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/: kiến trúc cổ điển

Ex: Traditional architecture should be preserved.

• historical value /hɪˈstɔːrɪkl ˈvæljuː/: giá trị lịch sử Ex: There is no historical value in this box.

• Ancestor: (n) /ˈænsestər/ tổ tiên

Ex: We must pay homage to our ancestors.

• tourism development /ˈtʊrɪzəm dɪˈveləpmənt/: phát triển du lịch

Ex: This is a potential place for tourism development.

• contemporary

architecture

/

kənˈtempəreriˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/: kiến trúc đương đại, hiện đại

Ex: I prefer contemporary architecture over the older styles.

3. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house? → I would prefer a modern house as cleanliness is the very

• Degrade: (v) /dɪˈɡreɪd/ xuống cấp

Ex: Most parts of the house are degraded.

first aspect I prioritize for a place to live. When it comes to old buildings, you know, many are degraded. They can be moldy and full of cockroaches and rats.

4. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why? → As an architecture enthusiast, I hope to pay a visit to the

• Dynasty: (n) /ˈdaɪnəsti/ triều đại

Ex: This is the heritage of the last dynasty.

• Maintain: (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/ duy trì

Imperial Palace in Hue city. You know, Hue is the home of

Ex: It’s hard to maintain enthusiasm at work at the

the last dynasty in Vietnam, and the classical architecture

end of the week.

there has been well maintained and it’s still in quite good condition.

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Pets and Animals 1. Do you like to see animals in the zoo? 1.36

→ Yes, zoos give me the chance to witness animals that I could only find on television. There are some zoos offering tours that allow you to see how trainers feed the animals and work with them. It’s easier to retain information about animals when you can actually interact with them.

2. What’s your favorite animal? Why? → I would say dogs because I am living with my dog at the moment. I think dogs are great pets because they offer unconditional love and emotional support which can help owners to overcome

• trainer /ˈtreɪ.nɚ/: người huấn luyện

Ex: A lot of wealthy people have their own personal trainer.

• retain /rɪˈteɪn/: giữ lại

Ex: I have a good memory and am able to retain facts easily.

• Unconditional /ˌʌn.kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/: không điều kiện Ex: He got an unconditional release from prison.

• emotional support: sự hỗ trợ về mặt cảm xúc

Ex: We offer both practical and emotional support.

difficult times.

3. Have you ever had a pet before? → Yes, I’ve been living with my dog for many years. Modern life is kind of stressful and I have to deal with lots of pressure from work. Luckily, my dog is a stress reliever for me. He really makes

• a stress reliever: cái gì đó giúp giảm căng thẳng Ex: Exercise is a good stress reliever. • melt away (p.v): biến mất Ex: All her anger and hurt melted away in his embrace.

my worries melt away.

4. What animals would you like to have as pets? → Two of the most common pets you can find in Vietnam are dogs

• on a daily basis: hàng ngày Ex: All seedlings were watered on a daily basis.

and cats. Personally, both are amazing but I prefer dogs because I can walk and do exercise with my dogs on a daily basis. It’s a way for me to stay happy as well as keep fit.

5. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

• cramped /kræmpt/: chật chội, ngột ngạt

→ Outdoors, obviously. I think they are much happier if they can

Ex: He lived for six months in a cold, cramped attic

play outside. Unfortunately, I’m living in a cramped apartment

room.

so I have to keep my dog inside the house. I try to take him to the park whenever I have the chance.

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Public gardens and Parks 1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park? 1.37

→ I think parks are more suitable for playing. Parks are more spacious and there is usually a lot of equipment, such as slides, seesaws or even pools. You can definitely do more things at a park.

2. What do you like to do when visiting a park? → I love to pay a visit to a park in the morning when it is quiet and I can enjoy a slower pace of life. Sometimes I do a bit of exercise at the park to stay in shape.

• spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/: rộng rãi

Ex: The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable.

• Seesaw /ˈsiː.sɑː/: cái bập bênh

Ex: It was a playground seesaw, but with only one seat.

• pace of life: nhịp sống Ex: She liked the fast pace of life in the city. • stay in shape (idiom): giữ cơ thể khỏe mạnh Ex: Bruno likes to stay in shape. He swims 3 miles every morning.

3. How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid? → They are much more modern. I remember there was nothing to

• martial arts /mɑːʃl ˈɑːts/: võ thuật

Ex: Martial arts is a dangerous but rapidly growing sport.

do in the park when I was young, only plants and flowers around. However, you can do different activities, from playing badminton, swimming to practicing martial arts.

4. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden? → A personal one, of course. It gives you more freedom and you

• freedom /ˈfriːdəm/: sự tự do

Ex: Everyone has the right to freedom of expression.

can do whatever you like. You have to pay attention to others in public gardens, and you don’t want to do anything weird in these places.

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Puzzles 1. Did you do puzzles in your childhood? 1.38

→ I don’t think that I did that many, though I certainly did some. Maybe I have an unrealistic view of how many puzzles people do in their lives from television, but I can only recall enough times that they could all be counted on one hand. Though, every time was a nice memory of sitting

• unrealistic (a) /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/: phi thực tế

Ex: They were accused of being unrealistic in their demands.

•

recall (v) /rɪˈkɔːl/: nhớ lại

Ex: I can’t recall meeting her before.

together with my family to do it, so while rare, definitely an appreciated part of my childhood.

2. Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which one is more difficult for you? → I actually really do enjoy doing word puzzles, number

• terrible (a) /ˈterəbl/: Tồi tệ Ex: It smells terrible in here.

puzzles not so much. Over the years, word puzzles have been quite common in my English classes. They are good exercise for us and it gives our teacher a few minutes of peace. Math puzzles, on the other hand, I am terrible at. I try hard in math class but it is certainly not a strength of mine, even in puzzle form.

3. When do you do puzzles, during a trip, or when you feel bored? → That would depend on the type of puzzle. A jigsaw

• rare (a) /reə(r)/: hiếm

Ex: It’s extremely rare for it to be this hot in April.

puzzle is quite rare for instance, whereas there are a lot of different word puzzles available online. These online puzzles I generally do when I am bored and waiting on something.

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Sweets & Cakes 1. Do you like to eat sweets? 1.39

→ I have a sweet tooth and I know it’s not healthy but I can’t go a day without a bar of chocolate. Eating sweets really keeps me

• energized (a) /ˈen.ə.dʒaɪz/: cảm thấy có năng lượng Ex: I usually feel energized after every vacation.

energized and focused.

2. Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were a child? → My mother didn’t allow me to eat many sweets when I was a

• obese (a) /əʊˈbiːs/:bị béo phì

Ex: A large number of adolescents in the USA are now obese.

kid because she was afraid that I might become obese. But that doesn’t change the fact that I’ve loved sweet food and always will.

3. Is there any sweet food in your country? → Oh there is plenty. Where I’m from, people add sugar to almost every dish, not just desserts. My favorite sweet is Lotus seed

• delicate (a) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ : vị thanh

Ex: Sweet tea has such a delicate taste.

sweet soup, or “chè hạt sen” in Vietnamese. It just has a delicate and refreshing taste, perfect for the weather here.

4. Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal? → Not often. I only eat them as snacks, usually in the afternoon before dinner time. But if I ever crave some sweets after a meal, I

• crave (v) /kreɪv/: thèm muốn điều gì đó

Ex: Kids usually crave attention from their parents.

will go for fruit, which is also only lightly sweet.

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Shoes 1. Do you like buying shoes? How often? 1.40

→ Not really. Although many of my friends are passionate when it comes to shoes, I don’t feel the same. I don’t understand why

• passionate /ˈpæʃənət/: có đam mê

Ex: He has a passionate interest in playing guitar.

lots of people buy new pairs, even when they don’t really need them. For me, I only buy shoes when I really need them.

2. Have you ever bought shoes online? → Yes, a few times. And they were all wonderful experiences. You don’t have to queue for hours and fight for the size that you want, like in physical stores. On e-commerce platforms, you can order a pair of shoes, confirm your payment and wait for it to be delivered to your house.

• queue /kjuː/: xếp hàng

Ex: I had to join a queue for the toilets.

• physical store /ˈfɪzɪkəl stɔː/: cửa hàng truyền thống

Ex: Retailers are studying how to achieve interaction through your smartphone when you visit a physical store.

• e-commerce platform /iː-ˈkɒmə(ː)s ˈplætfɔːm/: nền tảng mua sắm trực tuyến

Ex: Alibaba has become much more than just an e-commerce platform.

3. How much do you usually spend on shoes? → Not much. Shoes have become a luxury in recent years and some shoes cost a fortune. To be honest, I try to stay away from the expensive pairs and always opt for more affordable shoes.

4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes? → Most shoes I have, satisfy both criteria. I think you could select a pair of shoes that can be both trendy and comfy. But my priority will always be comfort, I don’t want to put on something I don’t

• cost a fortune /kɒst ə ˈfɔːʧən/: tốn rất nhiều tiền Ex: It cost a fortune to get the car fixed.

• affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/: (giá cả) có thể mua được

Ex: There is a lack of affordable housing in the city.

• trendy /ˈtrendi/: theo xu hướng

Ex: People are buying them just to be trendy.

• Comfy /ˈkʌmfi/: thoải mái

Ex: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room.

feel comfortable with.

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Science 1. Do you like science? 1.41

→ Yes, it is something that I find intriguing. I have been a big fan of science TV shows for a long time, from biology and chemistry

• Intriguing /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/: thú vị

Ex: She has a really intriguing personality.

to nature and wildlife. I think it is great when you can learn and be entertained simultaneously.

2. When did you start to learn about science? → When I was very young. I remember that my parents forced me into watching educational programs on television. That was also the time that I developed my passion for science as there were many captivating science shows on tv back then.

• educational program: chương trình mang tính giáo dục • educational /ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/: mang tính giáo dục • programs /ˈprəʊɡræm/: chương trình

Ex: That educational program may be effective.

• captivating /ˈkæp.tə.veɪ.t̬ɪŋ/: thu hút

Ex: Her voice was absolutely captivating.

3. Which science subject is most interesting to you? → It’s hard for me to choose. But I would go for biology. I love to learn about wild animals and their habitats. I’ve bought many

• Insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/: hiểu biết

Ex: The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.

books relating to this and they have given me a lot of great insight into our environment.

4. What kinds of interesting things have you done with science? → Not much. I’m a learner, not an experimenter. I think that I

• Experimenter /ɪkˈsper.ə.ment̬ɚ/: người thử nghiệm Ex: He was a great experimenter.

only use my knowledge when I talk to my friends because I love sharing with them what I know and they also find my stories interesting.

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Shopping at street markets 1. What do people usually buy at street markets? 1.42

→ Nearly everything, except for luxurious items, I guess. My mother always goes to a street market near my house to buy our daily supplies. She rarely has to go to the supermarket for anything.

2. Why do you think people go to street markets? → It’s more comfortable for some to shop in an open-air environment and they might love the hustle and bustle of street markets. Besides that, in Vietnam, goods can usually be bought at bargain prices at street markets, so people do not hesitate to haggle over the price for the thing they need.

• luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/: sang trọng Ex: The car was luxurious.

• Supplies /səˈplaɪ/: hàng hóa cần thiết Ex: Our supplies were running out.

• Open-air /ˌəʊpən ˈer/: ngoài trời

Ex: They have an open-air swimming pool.

• hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ænd ˈbʌsl/: nhộn nhịp và hối hả

Ex: The old people tend to stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

• bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/: mặc cả

Ex: I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.

3. When you travel abroad, do you go to street markets?

• on top of my list (idiom): việc quan trọng nhất cần phải làm

→ Yes, I think they represent the culture and tradition of an area. Wandering around street markets is always on the top of my list whenever I visit another country. You can also find a lot of stalls full of bric-a-brac, things that you can buy as souvenirs.

Ex: Studying for the test is on the top of my list for this weekend. • Bric-a-brac /ˈbrɪk ə bræk/: những vật nhỏ ít giá trị Ex: There are market stalls selling cheap bric-a-brac.

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Spending time with others 1. Do you like talking with people? 1.43

• well-being (n) /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/: sự thịnh vượng, hạnh

→ Why not? Being surrounded by my friends and family can

phúc

help me to maintain a sense of well-being. This is thanks to the

Ex:

emotional support that these people can provide me.

Your mother forces you to eat healthy food

because she is worried for your well-being.

2. How do you like spending time with your friends?

• Strengthen the bond (collocation): thắt chặt mối

→ Sometimes a warm dinner is enough. Besides that, holidays are

liên kết

the perfect time to gather with my friends. I mean, we could go

Ex:

on a trip to strengthen our bond.

between the members.

3. Do you prefer to study alone or with others?

Regular meetings can strengthen the bonds

• a different story (idiom): khác biệt

→ Studying is a different story. Although I love socializing with

Ex: These drugs are widely believed to be effective

others, I think it is better to be in isolation if I want to focus on

medications. The data, however, tell a different story.

something. I could be easily distracted by my friends.

•

in isolation (idiom): tách biệt Ex: Words are pronounced differently in isolation from how they are pronounced in context.

4. Do you remember a time when you needed to cooperate with others? → Lots of times. Modern life requires people to work with others a lot. When I was in university, I had to cooperate with my classmates on our class project. Now that I’m older, I have to collaborate with my coworkers on projects at work.

• cooperate /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/: hợp tác

Ex: The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.

• collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/: hợp tác

Ex: Researchers around the world are collaborating to develop a new vaccine.

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Sitting down 1. Where is your favorite place to sit? 1.44

→ Everyone has their own go-to place when they want to relax, and for me, I generally enjoy a place that’s full of trees and flowers. As you may guess, it is the park near my house.

2. Do you always sit down for a long time? → It really depends on how available I am at the time. If I have plenty of time, I would take a stroll around the park, then sit for a couple of hours to look at the sceneryand watch the people passing by. But if my time is limited then I would just sit there for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down? → Not normally. There is always something really fresh and vibrant about the park that really keeps me awake — people exercising, the sun shining, the peacefulness of the trees - it all really boosts my mood.

• go-to place: nơi thường lui tới Ex: This is one of my go-to places. I am familiar with it.

• take a stroll: đi dạo Ex: I used to take a stroll in this park when I needed a peaceful place to think. • scenery: (n) /ˈsiːnəri/ phong cảnh

Ex: This is the best place to view the scenery.

• Fresh: (a) /freʃ/ tươi mới Ex: These fish look fresh.

• Vibrant: (a) /ˈvaɪbrənt/ đầy năng lượng Ex: Her vibrant face is attractive.

• Peacefulness: (n) /ˈpiːsflnəs/ bình yên

Ex: We are seeking a sense of peacefulness in our minds.

• boost my mood: làm vui lên Ex: Nothing can boost my mood now. I’m too depressed.

4. When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor? → Of course. I think this is true for every toddler. My parents just let me crawl around on the floor at home when I was young. And back then I didn’t care about the dirt on the ground either.

• Toddler: (n) /ˈtɑːdlər/ trẻ chập chững đi

Ex: Watching toddlers try to walk is fun. They fall over, and then stand up again.

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Social Media 1. Do you like to use social media? 1.45

→ I may be a bit of an outlier on this one, because I do not generally use social media. Even when I do use it, I only consume it and I am essentially never a contributor, so I don’t know if your question applies to me as much as it would for most candidates. Though I am still influenced by the news I see on social media platforms, so I am probably

• outlier (n) /ˈaʊtˌlaɪ.ɚ/: người ngoài cuộc, người không có sự tham gia

Ex: We found that outliers did not influence the result.

• Platform (n) /ˈplætfɔːm/: nền tảng

Ex: We sell advertisements across several different platforms.

affected more than I think.

2. Do you think your friends use too much social media?

• Self-conscious (a)

/ˌselfˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: lo lắng,

→ For some of them? Definitely. Though others I think are

bồn chồn

in between. I use very little, and I therefore think it doesn’t

Ex: He looked uncomfortable, like a self-

have a large impact on me, but some of my close friends

conscious adolescent.

spend the majority of their day on different apps. I have even noticed in some of my friends that they have become quite self conscious since getting involved with social media.

3.Do you want to work in social media? Why? → It depends, I do not want to contribute to all of the negative effects that social media is causing on our societies, but there are also many good things that have come from them. I think that for me it would depend on which media company it was, and what position I was being hired for.

• Involved with / ɪnˈvɒlvd wɪð /: gắn bó mạnh mẽ, yêu thích

Ex: Maria was so involved with her work that she didn’t hear me come in.

• contribute (v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/: đóng góp

Ex: Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund.

• take on / ˈteɪk ɒn /: bắt đầu nhận một công việc Ex: These new demands may be hard for traditional managers to take on.

I could be convinced to some jobs at some companies, whereas I would not be inclined to take on others.

4. What’s the most popular social media in Vietnam, and why? → This would also vary a lot depending on the age group that you looked at. Among the older generations it is absolutely Facebook. The same generation who told us “don’t believe everything you see on line!” are constantly

• age group / ˈeɪdʒ gru:p /: nhóm tuổi

Ex: That attitude is popular in my age group.

• attention span /əˈten.ʃən ˌspæn/: khoảng thời gian tập trung chú ý

Ex: Young children have quite short attention spans.

finding new silly things to believe on Facebook. Whereas for the younger generations I would definitely say that it is now Tiktok. There are so many creators making content, and it is clearly the next step in the trend of modern youth having short attention spans.

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Snacks 1. What snacks did you eat when you were young? 1.46

→ The snacks I ate when I was young aren’t too different from the ones that I eat now. Such as cookies and baked goods, though as I have gotten older I have gained a taste for chocolate. Nowadays I definitely go more often than not for rich sweets.

2. When do you usually eat snacks now? → The most common time for me to eat snacks now is while up studying or working on homework late at night. I know that it is unhealthy for me to do that, but it really helps with my concentration at the time. Though it usually makes me feel bad the next day, while up working late it really helps calm my nerves and keep me focused on my work to have a treat. It is also great motivation, such as “I’ll let myself have a cookie after I finish this part of my assignment”.

3. Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks? → It really just depends on the snack. Due to my preferred snacks being chocolate, it is definitely not healthy. Though a good friend of mine is constantly snacking on fruit and I

• baked goods /beɪkt gʊdz/: bánh nướng

Ex: The moment you open the door, the smell of baked goods overwhelms you.

• gain a taste for /geɪn ə teɪst fɔː/: Bắt đầu thích ăn (món gì)

Ex: My father has gained a taste for wines.

• concentration (n) /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/: sự tập trung

Ex: Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.

• calm my nerves /kɑːm maɪ nɜːvz/ : Làm dịu căng thẳng thần kinh

Ex: Drinking a glass of water can help calm my nerves.

• motivation /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/: Động lực

Ex: He’s intelligent enough but he lacks motivation.

• Snack (v)/snæk/: ăn vặt Ex: It’s healthier to snack on fruit rather than chocolate.

can’t imagine that that habit is bad for her. She seems very healthy, anyway.

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Taking photos 1. Do you like taking photos? 1.47

→ Yes. I like to capture the memories of good times in photos to look back at later in life. In fact, I even took several photography classes at university which really improved my photography skills significantly.

2. How do you take your photos? → Well. I can’t afford a really good camera, so basically I just use my mobile phones to capture all of the beautiful moments. I think it’s very convenient and time-saving. And you know, there are many apps available on the Internet to help improve the quality of our photos.

3. Do you want to improve your photography skills? → Definitely. To many people, taking photos is nothing more than a way to save memories, but for many others like me it’s a hobby. I take my photography classes seriously and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills.

• sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn giũa kỹ năng Ex: You can sharpen your photography skills by attending workshops.

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TV Programs 1. Do you talk with your friends about the TV 1.48

programs you watch?

• the box: cái TV Ex: What’s on the box tonight?

→ No. It’s not worth talking about. I usually watch educational programs on the box and I guess they are not something that my friends are interested in.

2. Do you like watching the same kind of programs all the time? → No. Although TV programs can be attention-grabbing the first time you see them, they will soon become mind-numbing if you spend too much time watching the same thing. So I always start to channel-surf when I have the remote control.

• Attention-grabbing /əˈtɛnʃ(ə)n-ˈgræbɪŋ/: thu hút sự chú ý

Ex: This is an attention-grabbing marketing campaign.

• Mind-numbing /ˈmaɪnd nʌmɪŋ/: rất chán

Ex: They’re having a mind-numbing conversation.

• channel-surf /ˈtʃænl sɜːf/: chuyển kênh liên tục

Ex: Players often use their own TV at home to channelsurf.

3. Do you often watch programs on the TV or on your cellphone? → Cellphones are more convenient, but TV is my thing. I can spend hours sitting in front of the telly but I cannot keep my eyes glued to the phone screen for a long time. I guess it is because the TV screen is bigger so it doesn’t strain my eyes. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not a couch potato , I’m not addicted to watching TV.

4. What kind of TV programs do you like? → I’m a big fan of quiz shows. I think they are hilarious, exciting, and educational. My family and I really enjoy watching those shows while having dinner together.

• the telly /ðə ˈtɛli/: cái TV

Ex: We don’t do much in the evenings except watch the telly.

• Glue to something (idiom): tập trung vào cái gì đó Ex: He spent the whole trip glued to his phone. • couch potato /ˈkaʊtʃ pəteɪtəʊ/: người nghiện xem TV

Ex: He’s turned into a real couch potato since he subscribed to the sports channel.

• quiz show /ˈkwɪz ʃəʊ/: chương trình đố vui

Ex: This is a popular long-running quiz show.

• Hilarious /hɪˈleəriəs/: hài hước

Ex: Lynn found the whole situation hilarious.

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Talents 1. Do you have any special talent? 1.49

→ Yeah, so I think I have a knack for singing. I sing almost every

• have a knack for: có sở trường, tài riêng Ex: My dad has a real knack for fixing stuff.

day, whenever I feel bored or wanna entertain other people. It’s really helped me to make a lot of great friends who also love to sing. Sometimes we go out to a karaoke bar to sing together, it’s always a lot of fun.

2. Did you acquire this talent recently or when you were young? → For me, singing is more like an inborn talent, it was something

• inborn talent /ˌɪnˈbɔːrn ˈtælənt/: tài năng thiên bẩm

Ex: Many people have an inborn talent. I’m still seeking mine.

that I was just naturally good at when I was younger. But I have

• room for improvement: có không gian để phát triển

practiced a lot over the years, improving all the time. However,

Ex: Regarding Billy’s math grades, there is still room for

any great singer would agree that there’s always room for

improvement.

improvement.

3. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why? → Absolutely yes. Though maybe not directly to my actual work, it is something that helps me make friends with my coworkers more easily, and you know, having a good connection with your coworkers can really boost your career. Not to mention that it

• boost your career: thăng tiến Ex: To boost your career, you must work extremely hard. • Glue to something (idiom) /ˈkændɪdeɪt/: ứng viên Ex: Please welcome our next candidate to the stage.

can be quite relaxing whenever my colleagues and I are stressed at work. And I think when applying for a job, candidates who have other skills outside of their work related skills are more likely to get hired.

4. Does anyone in your family have the same talent? → My parents also really enjoy singing. Normally they’ll sing in the evening when we have eaten dinner. And they really are great singers. I suppose I inherited their passion for singing — they are

• Inherit /ɪnˈherɪt/: thừa hưởng

Ex: He inherited a substantial amount of money from his grandparents.

my earliest influence, and helped me to understand that singing is not at all a useless skill to have.

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Time management 1. How do you plan your time in a day? 1.50

→ For me, time management is critical as it makes my day more productive. So, I always have a to-do list of what I want to achieve for the day. Although I don’t always fulfill every task on the list, it definitely helps to keep me on track for the best possible outcome.

2. Do you find it easy to manage your time? → Yeah I think so, I’ve never done any kind of time management training or anything but I have always been quite good at managing my time. I guess this is because my parents always

• to-do list /tə ˈduː lɪst:/ (n): danh sách những việc cần làm

Ex: I always have a long to-do list.

• on track /ɒn træk/ (idiom): trên đường thực hiện

Ex: If he keeps performing well, he will be on track to win the competition.

• Utilize /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ (v): sử dụng Ex: Vitamin C helps your body utilize iron and other minerals.

taught me how to utilize my time well from a very young age.

3. When do you find it hard to allocate time? → I’m a workaholic, so sometimes I burn myself out with work. In such moments, because I’m so exhausted, it is hard to think things through properly, including time management tasks.

• Burn out / bɜːn aʊt/ (p.v) kiệt sức

Ex: If he doesn’t stop working so hard, he’ll burn himself out.

• Think through / θɪŋk θru/ (p.v): nghĩ thấu đáo

Ex: I need some time to think it through - I don’t want to make any sudden decisions.

4. Do you like being busy? → Well, I don’t have a problem with being busy. However, I think that if you are too busy, it is very likely that you won’t be

• Productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ (adj): có năng suất

Ex: The bush must be pruned to remain productive.

productive enough, which is not a good thing, obviously.

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The area you live in 1. Do you like the area that you live in? 1.51

→ Of course. I have been living here for more than 20 years, and there is nothing to complain about. There are a lot of amenities

• amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ (n): tiện ích

Ex: The campsite is close to all local amenities.

within walking distance from my house, so it is very convenient to live here.

2. Are there any places you like to go in that area? → There is a café near my house, it’s my go-to place for work and study. It’s designed in a vintage style, which is really cool and creates a relaxing atmosphere.

• go-to / ˈɡoʊˌtuː/ (adj) yêu thích nhất

Ex: He was the company’s go-to guy for new ideas.

• vintage /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/ (n): cổ điển

Ex: Have you been to that new store down the street selling vintage clothing and furniture?

3. Do you know any famous people in your area? → We don’t have anyone in my neighborhood that really stands out as being a famous person, so I guess the answer is no. Or maybe I just don’t know enough people in my neighborhood.

• stand out / stænd aʊt / (p.v): nổi bật

Ex: His painting stands out above the rest. It’s a real masterpiece.

4. What are some changes in the area recently? → The street in front of my house has recently been improved. This has helped to ease traffic flow, so there isn’t any congestion

• ease /iːz/(v): làm dễ chịu

Ex: This should help ease the pain.

anymore.

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Technology 1. Which technology do you more often use, computers 1.52

or mobile phones? → My mobile phone for sure. Due to it being portable and me spending most of my day outside of my house, there is no question that more of my time is spent on my phone than on my computer. Though with that being said, I am

• Portable (a) /ˈpɔːtəbl/: Cầm tay, có thể mang theo Ex: The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store.

• Productive (a) /prəˈdʌktɪv/: Hiệu quả, năng suất

Ex: It makes them feel productive even if it is not a paying job.

much more productive on my computer. So I spend more time with my phone, but during my time with my computer I get much more of my work done.

2. What electronic devices have you bought lately? → I haven’t bought much in the way of electronics recently, as I don’t have a bunch of extra money laying around. Though the last thing that I bought was my most recent mobile phone. My previous one had been stolen. It could have just been lost, but I feel less guilty if I say that it was stolen.

3. Are there any technologies that you want to buy? → There are so many pieces of technology that I would love

to buy. The first one that comes to mind is a 3D printer. Not that I would have a ton of uses for it, but ever since they first hit the market I have been extremely interested in learning

• Electronics (n) /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks/: Điện tử

Ex: About 45 000 people worked in electronics in Scotland.

• Previous (a) /ˈpriːviəs/: (Cái) trước

Ex: The car has only had one previous owner.

• Guilty (a) /ˈɡɪlti/: có lỗi

Ex: I feel very guilty about leaving her.

• hit the market /hɪt ðə ˈmɑːkɪt/: tung ra thị trường Ex: The iPhone 14 hasn’t yet hit the market.

• Jealous (a) /ˈdʒeləs/: Ganh tị

Ex: He’s only talking to her to make you jealous.

how to use one. One of my friends school even has their own that students can use for free and I am very jealous.

4. What are the benefits of technology? → Well that is a very broad question, with far more answers

than I could give in the short term of this test, there are so many. There are medical advancements that have made us live longer healthier lives, communication devices that let us stay up to date and in contact with our friends and family, and security devices that help keep us safe. There are so many benefits.

• medical advancements /ˈmɛdɪkəl ədˈvɑːnsmənts/: Tiến bộ y tế

Ex: Medical advancements have made it possible to survive a number of cancers.

• communication

devices

dɪˈvaɪsɪz/ : Thiết bị liên lạc

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

Ex: There are many types of communication devices such as phones and laptops.

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Meeting places 1. Where is your favorite place to meet with your friends? 1.53

→ Like most teenagers, me and my friends tend to meet up at a cafe. We can enjoy our favorite hot drinks while having chit-chat in a nice intimate atmosphere, which is always the best option when gathering with friends.

• chit-chat (n) /ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/: trò chuyện đời thường Ex: Mai and Hoa don’t really like each other, that’s why you don’t see them having a chit-chat after work like the rest of us do. • intimate atmosphere / ˈɪntɪmeɪt ˈætməsfɪə /: bầu không khí thân mật

Ex: The intimate atmosphere made him feel relaxed.

2. What kinds of places do you think are most suitable for meeting with others? → Well, there is a wide range of choices when it comes to places

• suburban (adj) /səˈbɝː.bən/: vùng ngoại ô

to meet with people. For instance, young people usually meet up

• tranquil (adj) /ˈtræŋ.kwəl/: yên tĩnh, bình lặng

in shopping malls or cafes, which are popular and often crowded places. But if you live in a more suburban area, then you could

Ex: I grew up in suburban Hanoi. Ex: She sat and stared at the water for hours, it was such a tranquil place.

meet up with someone in a park perhaps, and maybe enjoy the tranquil vibes there.

3. Are there any differences between your favorite meeting places in the present and in your childhood? Yes, my favorite meeting places now tend to differ a lot from those in my childhood. When I was a kid, me and my friends regularly visited each other’s houses when we wanted to meet. These days, we tend to hang out in public places such as at the park or shopping mall.

4. Why are some meeting places better than others? → There are numerous reasons why certain meeting places are better than others, but it usually would depend on who the people are, why they are meeting, and their whereabouts. For example, due to their popularity, cafes tend to be quite noisy places so if you wanted a private conversation about something

• differ from /ˈdɪfə frɒm/: khác so với…

Ex: His views differ considerably from those of his parents.

• hang out /ˈhæŋˈaʊt/: gặp mặt

Ex: I’ve been hanging out backstage with the band.

• whereabouts (n) /ˈwer.ə.baʊts/: vị trí địa lí

Ex: Trupin is thought to be in the Caribbean, although his exact whereabouts is a mystery.

• popularity (n) /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/: độ yêu thích

Ex: Organic food has gained increasing popularity.

serious then you might be better off in a park or somewhere quiet and more private.

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Work 1. What do you do? 1.54

→ I am currently a flight attendant and have worked for Vietnam Airlines for over 2 years. I used to be an English teacher because I majored in pedagogy at university but then opportunity came

• pedagogy (n) /ˈped.ə.ɡɑː.dʒi/: giáo dục

Ex: He needs to work on his pedagogy skills if he wants to enhance his career as a teacher.

and I decided a career change would probably bring more good than harm.

2. What are your responsibilities? → My main responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and comfort of passengers. Normally, I’m in charge of providing excellent customer services, like making passengers feel welcomed, and I must always maintain a professional attitude at all times.

3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)? → I’d never imagined myself being a flight attendant, not even in my wildest dreams. At first, I thought it’d be nice trying out something new, stepping out of my comfort zone, but I soon grew to like it and realized this could be my lifelong career.

• in my wildest dreams (idiom) /ɪn maɪ ˈwaɪldɪst driːm/: không thể tưởng tượng được

Ex: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would become a millionaire.

• stepping out of my comfort zone (phrase) /ˈstɛpɪŋ

aʊt ɒv maɪ ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn của bản thân

Ex: If I’d refused to step out of my comfort zone three

years ago, I would haven’t been as successful as I am now. • lifelong career (n) /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ ʤɒb/: công việc cố định

Ex: I put a lot of effort into this job because I consider it to be a lifelong career.

4. What do you like and dislike about your job? → What I love most is the chance to travel to different places, which is something I didn’t get to do much as a kid. Not to mention, I get paid hourly plus a base salary, so I make quite a generous salary, enough to support my family. However, I’m away from home most of the time, especially on holidays, so I do miss out on a lot of bonding time with my loved ones.

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Study 1. What is your area of specialization? 1.54

→ I major in Data Analytics, one of the megatrends these days. I learn how to “read” data to understand current market trends and

• megatrend (n) /ˈme.ɡətrend/: xu hướng nổi trội

Ex: Mixing ice cream with noodles is one of the megatrends on Tiktok these days.

provide insights to businesses so they can run more efficiently. Sometimes, it is just overwhelming because the market changes all the time !

2. Why did you choose to study that major? → Everyone is talking about the use of data in business so I chose this major thinking I would have great job opportunities in the future. To be honest, my parents tried to talk me out of studying this subject because they believed I’m not the brainy type. But they are now convinced by my excellent performance at school.

• talk me out of (phr.v) /tɔːk miː aʊt ɒv/: thuyết phục tôi không làm gì đó

Ex: There is no chance that you will talk her out of getting this job. She is very determined about this.

• brainy (adj) /ˈbreɪ.ni/: thông minh

Ex: She is such a lucky woman. Her children are all very brainy.

3. What was your favorite subject as a child? → I had a knack for art subjects, and my favorite was Literature. I received many compliments from my middle school teachers and attended several national-level essay writing competitions. I’ve always enjoyed jotting down my thoughts and reading in my free time.

• compliment (n) /ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/: lời khen

Ex: Sometimes you should pay your students some compliments to encourage them.

• jot down (phr.v) /ʤɒt daʊn/: ghi chú

Ex: Since I’ve gone to college, I mostly use my iPad to jot down my notes in my lessons.

4. Do you think your country has an effective education system? → It’s hard to tell but it is, to some extent. What I mean is Vietnamese students are generally better at Math because we get to learn a lot more advanced concepts than kids in the US or other western countries. But most of us Vietnamese are worse at expressing ideas because we were taught to follow rather than raising opinions.

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Weekends 1. What do you usually do on the weekends? 1.55

→ Recently, my weekends have been almost completely filled with study as I have been quite nervous about the exams coming up. While not in exam season though, my average weekend includes at least one day of dominantly sports activities, and one day of dominantly leisure activities. Either going on a bike trip or having a couple basketball

• exam season / ɪɡˈzæm ˈsiːzn̩ /: mùa thi cử

Ex: Exam season is the most stressful time for many students.

• dominantly / ˈdɒmɪnəntli /: chiếm phần lớn, chủ yếu

Ex: The media now are dominantly visual and lawyers are in these pictures.

games on one day, then the other day being going to a cafe and just chatting with my friends on the other.

2. Did you do anything special last weekend? → As I mentioned before, recently my weekends have been filled with study. Though I will mention that last weekend

• Be filled with / bi fɪld wɪð /: tràn ngập, chứa đầy Ex: His childhood was filled with happiness.

my father was also working very late, and when he came home he saw that I was still up studying. I wasn’t aware of it, but he went down the street and bought some snacks and drinks for us, and he sat with me and we snacked and discussed the paper I was writing. While not particularly special, I thought it was very nice.

3. What will you do next weekend? → Well, seeing as the test that I was most nervous about will be finished by next weekend, so the next weekend will definitely be taken as time for myself to unwind and relax. I will probably go to my friends house to eat some junk food

• Unwind (v) /anˈwaind/: nghỉ ngơi, thư giãn Ex: Give me a chance to unwind!

• Junk food / ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd /: đồ ăn vặt

Ex: His diet consisted mainly of junk food.

and play video games, really just enjoy the stress free time and let my tensed up muscles unwind.

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Weather 1. What kind of weather do you like most? 1.56

→ Well, I’m living in a tropical country, where there are only 2 seasons, so there’s not many choices for me. I guess I prefer to live in a place with mild weather conditions, you know, neither too hot, too cold, too humid or too rainy.

2. What’s the weather like in your hometown? → There are basically only 2 seasons, dry and rainy. It’s boilinghot in the dry season and it rains cats and dogsduring the rainy seasons. Nastyweather, isn’t it?

• tropical /ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/: nhiệt đới

Ex: The Amazon river basin contains the world’s largest tropical rainforest.

• mild /maɪld/: ôn hòa

Ex: It’s safe to take a mild sedative.

• boiling /ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/: rất nóng

Ex: We don’t usually have such boiling hot weather.

• rains cats and dogs (idiom): mưa rất to Ex: Don’t forget to take your umbrella - it’s raining cats and dogs out there. • Nasty /ˈnæsti/: rất tệ

Ex: The news gave me a nasty shock.

3. Do you like the weather in your hometown? → No, I don’t. I don’t like to swelter during the dry season and get soaked during the rainy season. But there are not any natural

Swelter /ˈsweltər/: nóng đổ mồ hôi

Ex: Passengers sweltered in temperatures of over 90°F.

disasters in my local area so I guess I couldn’t ask for better weather.

4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather? → Both are uncomfortable for me. But I would go for wet weather. Compared to a swelteringly hot day, when I could be burned by the scorching sunlight, I would prefer rain.

swelteringly /ˈsweltərɪŋli/: rất nóng Ex: I hate swelteringly hot days.

• scorching /ˈskɔːr.tʃɪŋ/: rất nóng

Ex: At this time last year, the beach was scorching hot so there weren’t many visitors.

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Websites 1. What kinds of websites do you usually use?/ Why do you 1.57

like them? → I only go online to watch movies or listen to music so I’d say Youtube is my most frequent website. There is no doubt that

• content (n) /ˈkɒn.tent/: nội dung

Ex: You have to buy the annual membership to access the premium content.

Youtube has some of the best free content and I just love how the site allows users to reduce or increase the speed of the video.

2. What has changed about websites, compared to the past? → Honestly speaking, my dad didn’t let me use computers or

• User-friendly (adj): thân thiện với người dùng Ex: My banking app is now so much more user-friendly after I updated it.

use the internet when I was a kid, so I have no clue about what websites were like in the past. I suppose a lot of websites are now much more user-friendly than in the past and their designs are definitely more detailed and attractive now.

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Watching sports 1. Do you like watching programs on TV? 1.58

→ No I don’t. I couldn’t recall the last time I sat in front of the TV, probably because I’d prefer to watch something on my phone. I can choose programs more easily on the phone and watch them anywhere.

2. Do you watch live sports games? → I’m not a big fan of sport so I have no interest in watching it on tv, let alone live competitions. But I’m sure any sports lover would love watching live matches because of the thrill and adrenaline rush that they can bring.

• let alone (phrase) /lɛt əˈləʊn/: chưa kể đến

Ex: You haven’t finished the introduction, let alone the whole essay.

• thrill (n) /θrɪl/: sự xúc động, phấn khích

Ex: No words can describe the thrill I experienced when I won that competition.

• adrenaline rush (n) /əˈdrɛnəlɪn rʌʃ /: căng thẳng tột độ

Ex: Many people love to watch scary movies because of the adrenaline rush they get from it.

3. How often do you watch live sports? → Never. My dad, on the other hand, watches it all the time. He’s probably one of the biggest football lovers and never misses any live match of his favorite team, Chelsea.

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Watch 1. Do you wear a watch? 1.59

→ Sometimes. You know, these days everyone has a smartphone, so wearing a watch is no longer necessary for checking the time.

• take a stroll: đi dạo Ex: Let’s take a stroll in the park this afternoon.

But I do wear a watch when I leave my phone at home, like when I take a stroll in the park or something.

2. Have you ever got a watch as a gift? → The only watch I have is the one I got for my 18th birthday as a present. My grandpa believes that is when you become an adult, and wearing a watch helps me to look more mature and professional, so he bought it for me.

3. Why do some people wear expensive watches? → Well, people tend to judge a book by its cover, so I suppose wearing a luxury watch is a way to express one’s social status, without saying anything. Also, to my knowledge, buying and wearing a limited edition watch can be quite an investment. If it’s rare enough, the owner may be able to sell it for a higher price later on.

4. Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why? → It really depends. People today no longer use watches for reading the time like in the past because we all have our phones with us. So it is really quite redundant to wear a wristwatch. But for other purposes, say, accessorizing, a watch can be great, as

• Mature (adj) /məˈtʊr/ trưởng thành

Ex: Many people get older but not more mature.

• Professional (adj) /prəˈfeʃənl/ chuyên nghiệp

Ex: You should always try to look professional when going for a job interview.

• social status /ˈsəʊʃl ˈstætəs/: địa vị xã hội

Ex: I don’t care about your social status. I care about you.

• a limited edition watch: đồng hồ đeo tay bản giới hạn Ex: He gave me a limited edition watch, which was out

• Wristwatch (n) /ˈrɪstwɑːtʃ/ đồng hồ đeo tay Ex: This wristwatch looks classic.

• Accessorize (v) /əkˈsesəraɪz/ trang trí trang sức Ex: I’d like to accessorize by wearing a necklace.

it helps you look more fashionable.

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Writing 1. Do you write a lot? 1.60

→ I write a lot for my school assignments. It can be difficult to get into at first, but I find that once I have gotten on the

• track (n) /træk/: hướng

Ex: She decided to change her career track.

right track with a paper I can write a lot quite quickly. That being said, I certainly do not find enough time to write for personal reasons. I would love to write a novel one day, but it certainly is not in the cards right now.

2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young? → Speaking purely in the context of when I enjoy writing, the subject that I enjoy writing the most about is history. I have always been very interested in history and I like to think that I am quite knowledgeable about it, at least for my age. As I have both an interest in, and knowledge of the subject, I really like writing about and analyzing historic

• knowledgeable (adj) /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/: có hiểu biết Ex: She is very knowledgeable about plants.

• historic events and figures /hɪsˈtɒrɪk ɪˈvɛnts ænd ˈfɪgəz/: sự kiện và nhân vật lịch sử

Ex: O’Donoghue often uses historic events and figures from art history as a point of departure in his work.

events and figures.

3. Do you think the things you write would change? → Over time, I see no reason why my writing wouldn’t change. My writing has certainly changed and improved since I was a child, so it will likely continue to do so into my adulthood. In fact, I hope it does, as I am aware that my

• Adulthood (n) /ˈædʌlthʊd/: lúc trưởng thành Ex: His problems began in early adulthood.

• Imperfect (adj) /ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt/: không hoàn hảo Ex: All our sale items are slightly imperfect.

writing style as of right now is imperfect, I do hope for it to get better over time.

4. Do you prefer typing or hand writing when you write? → It took me a little while to get into it, but I prefer typing now, by far. While I appreciate good looking handwriting, and in particular calligraphy, there is just no question to me that the efficiency of typing can’t be beaten. It is just so much faster and easier to correct mistakes that it is definitely what I prefer.

• Handwriting (n) /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/: Chữ viết tay

Ex: I didn’t recognize the handwriting on the envelope.

• Calligraphy (n) /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/: Thư pháp

Ex: The art teacher was proficient in the art of calligraphy.

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Traveling on PublicTransport 1. What kind of public transportation do you usually 1.61

take? → Unfortunately, I very rarely actually take public transport. This is not ideal, as I very much understand the environmental benefits of public transport. As much as I wish I could partake in it, the transit system in the neighborhood around my house is not very developed and it would take a disproportionate amount of time to

• transit system / ˈtrænsɪt ˈsɪstəm /: hệ thống giao thông

Ex: The transit system in New York is excellent.

• disproportionate

(a)

/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət/:

không cân đối, không cần thiết

Ex: There are a disproportionate number of girls in the class.

navigate instead of just walking.

2. Do most people prefer public transportation in your country? → Definitely not, though many people still use it when it aligns with their travel plans, or there is no other choice. Due to the pace of development of transit systems not keeping up with the pace of population growth in the

• align with / əˈlaɪn wɪð /: trùng khớp, hài hòa với

Ex: The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website.

• keep up with / kiːp ˈʌp wɪð /: bắt kịp với

Ex: Wages are failing to keep up with inflation.

city, most people are still expected to supply their own transportation.

3. Did you take transportation when you were a kid? → I am not sure if I should answer this with a yes or a no. While I never utilized urban transit systems in my city because I was very lucky and lived close to my schools while growing up, my family has gone on vacation where we took the bus. I understand that those were public

• Utilize (v) /ˈjuː.t̬əl.aɪz/: tận dụng hiệu quả

Ex: The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.

• public terminal / ˌpʌblɪk ˈtɜːmɪnl̩ /: nhà ga công cộng Ex: She told me to wait at the public terminal.

companies that owned the buses, so it wasn’t technically ‘public’ transport, but the fees were so low and it operated out of a public terminal, so I will count it

4. When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are traveling? → Traveling is definitely the most common time for me to take transit. Like I mentioned before, it isn’t really necessary for daily life, as my neighborhood is very walkable. This means that the only times I ever interact with that system is when I am leaving the city and do not want to risk driving my motorbike on the big roads.

• take transit / ˈteɪk ˈtrænsɪt /: tham gia giao thông công cộng

Ex: You’ll have to take transit to another city in order to visit her.

• Walk-able (a) /ˈwɑː.kə.bəl/: phù hợp để đi bộ

Ex: In spite of San Francisco’s many hills, it’s a very walkable city.

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IELTS

Speaking Part 2, 3

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A famous person IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.1

Describe your favourite famous person You should say: •

Who this person is

•

How you know about this person

•

What this person is famous for

And why you are interested in this person

Idea • Tayloyr Swift, một ca sĩ nổi tiếng. Context (Bối cảnh)

• Biết đến cô ấy khi đang lướt Youtube và tìm thấy một trong những bài hát nổi tiếng của ô cấy - Red

• Ngay lập tức thích giai điệu bắt tai của bài hát và vẻ bề ngoài lộng lẫy. • Taylor Swift không được sinh ra trong gia đình giàu có

Content (Nội dung)

và có địa vị xã hội cao, nhưng đã cố gắng để được công nhận. • Luôn luôn thân thiện và chân thành với fan.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Dùng chuyến hành trình của cô ấy và các tác phẩm âm nhạc để truyền cảm hứng cho phụ nữ trẻ.

Take note

Her name is Taylor Swift - a world- renowned American Context

artist Browsing Youtube and came across one of her most wellknown song - Red Hooked on the catchy melody and impressed by how gorgeous she looked

Taylor Swift

Wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she had to Content

work hard to achieve recognition. Remains down-to-earth and is always sincere to her fans

Conclusion

Uses her journey and musical works to insprire young women

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Answer

CONTEXT

Well, there is a celebrity that I’ve been dying to meet in person. Her name is Taylor Swift - a world-renowned(1) American artist. If I remember correctly, I got to know her when I was browsing(2) YouTube and came across one of her most well-known songs - Red.

impressed by how gorgeous she looked in the music video. When I listened

CONTENT

(adj): nổi tiếng, có danh tiếng

Ví dụ: My hometown is world-renowned for its historical attractions.

I was immediately hooked on the catchy melody(3) and genuinely(4)

2. browse /braʊz/ (v): lên mạng

Ví dụ: When I have free time, I like to browse the internet for the latest fashion

to it the second time, I became obsessed with (5) the song as I could totally

trends.

relate to the story

3. catchy melody /ˈkæʧi ˈmɛlədi/: giai

(6)

she delivered in the lyrics. The more I get to know about

her, the more I understand that she has such a strong will born with a silver spoon in her mouth

. Taylor wasn’t

(7)

, she had to work hard to achieve

(8)

recognition from the music industry as they already have so much prejudice (9)

against women in music. Another virtue (10) that I’ve learned from Taylor is

humbleness (11). Even being a rank A pop star, she remains down-to-earth (12) CONCLUSION

1. world-renowned /wɜːrld rɪˈnɑʊnd/

and is always sincere to her fans.

điệu hấp dẫn

Ví dụ: I love this song because of its catchy melody. 4. genuinely /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn.li/ (adv): chân thành

Ví dụ: He is genuinely sorry for his past mistakes.

I believe that she uses her journey and musical works to inspire young women to become successful and independent and that’s also why I’ve been a diehard fan (13) of her.

5. become obsessed with someone/something /bɪˈkʌm əbˈsɛst wɪð ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/(phr.v): bị ám ảnh bởi ai/cái gì đó Ví dụ: He has become obsessed with material possessions and his reputation since he moved to the city. 6. relate to something /rɪˈleɪt tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/: liên hệ ai đó với một cái gì đó Ví dụ: I cannot relate to her situation as I’ve never experienced such thing. 7. strong will /ˌstrɑːŋˈwɪld/ (n): ý chính mạnh mẽ

Ví dụ: She overcame all of the difficulties in her life with a strong will. 8. born with a silver spoon in someone’s mouth / bɔːn wɪð ə ˈsɪlvə spuːn ɪn ˈsʌmwʌn maʊθ / (idiom): giàu có và thành công từ khi mới sinh ra

Ví dụ: Children who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth tend to lack of the ability to empathize with others. 9. prejudice /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/ (n): định kiến

Ví dụ: Instead of having prejudice against homesexuals, people should accept them with an open mind. 10. virtue /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/ (n): đức hạnh

Ví dụ: There are a lot of virtues I can learn from him, such as patience and honesty. 11. humbleness /ˈhʌm.bəl.nəs/ (n): khiêm tốn

Ví dụ: His humbleness makes other people respect him. 12. down-to-earth /ˌdaʊn.tuːˈɝːθ/ (adj): chân thành

Ví dụ: The main reason why I like my teacher is the fact that he is always so down-to-earth and honest with his students. 13. die-hard fan /ˈdaɪhɑːd fæn/ (n): fan cứng

Ví dụ: I’ve been a die-hard fan of Taylor Swift’s for almost 10 years.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Would you like to be a famous person? Frankly speaking, the idea has never crossed my mind. I’m an introvert and freeze up when speaking in front of a crowd so I don’t think being a celebrity would really suit me. Not to mention, being under the spotlight and being followed by the paparazzi all the time would be terrifying.

• be under the spotlight: là trung tâm của sự chú ý • spotlight /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/ (n): sự chú ý (từ báo đài, truyền thông)

Ex: The issue will come under the spotlight

once again since it wasn’t solved properly the previous time. • paparazzi /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/ (số nhiều của paparazzo) (n): tay săn ảnh

Ex: Paparazzi are like enemies of celebrities.

2. What are the hardships of a celebrity? One common thing is that they have no privacy and are followed by paparazzi all the time, or even stalkers. They also face constant judgment from people and can attract fake friends, you know, those who want to take advantage of their fame. Although there are many privileges, the downsides are also significant.

• judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ (n): sự đánh giá

Ex: It’s not something I can give you rules for; you’ll have to use your judgment.

• take advantage of: tận dụng • advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ (n): lợi thế Ex:

We took full advantage of the hotel

facilities.

• privilege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ (n): đặc quyền

Ex: Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.

3. What should celebrities do to protect their privacy? They should be clear about their boundaries and be consistent in dealing with the media. It’s also advisable that they reveal no personal information in order to avoid being harassed, and try to limit their exposure to the public.

• boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ (n): biên giới, giới hạn

Ex: It is up to the teacher to set the boundary between

acceptable

and

unacceptable

behavior. • harass /ˈhærəs/ (v): quấy rối

Ex: She claims she has been sexually harassed at work.

• exposure /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/ (n): sự phơi bày, tiếp xúc

Ex: Her new movie has had a lot of exposure

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Family members IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.2

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member You should say: •

When it happened

•

Who the person is

•

What the person did

And explain why you felt proud of him/her

Idea • Lúc mẹ quyết định khởi nghiệp.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Mẹ tôi trong độ tuổi 40.

• Mẹ là vừa là mẹ và vừa là bạn của tôi. • Khi còn nhỏ bà ấy đã học cách vượt qua khó khăn.

Content (Nội dung)

• Khi đến tuổi độ tuổi 30, bà ấy muốn mở 1 shop quần áo và bị cả nhà ngăn cản.

• Bằng sự quyết tâm, bà ấy đã thành công. Conclusion (Kết luận)

Nhắc nhở bản thân mình cố gắng mỗi ngày để mạnh mẽ như bà ấy.

Take note

The time my mom decided to start hẻ own business Context In her forties now

She is both a mother and a friend

My mother

Reached her thirties, se decided that she wanted to run her Content

own business, a clothing store All the members in our family tried to prevent her

Conclusion

Keep reminding myself everyday to try to be as strong as my mother

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Answer

CONTEXT

1. maintain a youthful appearance: I’d like to share about the time my mom decided to start her own business.

duy trì một ngoại hình tươi trẻ

My mother is in her forties now, but she still manages to maintain a youthful

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ (v): duy trì youthful /ˈjuːθfl/ (adj): trẻ

appearance(1). She

is

hearted

an and

extremely attentive

compassionate, person

who

kindalways

takes care of her children. She is both a mother and a friend to me as she always gives me valuable advice and is always willing to be CONTENT

there for me during all of the ups and downs(2) in my life. The reason that I am so proud of her is because she is such a strong-willed(3) person. Ever since she was a kid, she learnt how to get through hardships herself because my grandparents were always on the go(4), and I guess her rough childhood has shaped her into who she is today. When she reached her thirties, she decided that she wanted to run her own business, a clothing store. All the members

appearance /əˈpɪrəns/ (n): ngoại hình, diện mạo

Ví dụ: In order to maintain a youthful appearance, she eats a lot of fruit and vegetables. 2. ups and downs: thăng trầm Ví dụ: We’ve been best friends for nearly a decade and have been through many ups and downs in life. 3. strong-willed /ˌstrɔːŋ ˈwɪld/ (adj): cứng cỏi, kiên quyết

Ví dụ: She was a fiercely independent

in our family tried to prevent her from doing this since we all thought it was

and strong-willed woman.

a bad idea because she would be faced with a lot of competition from other

4. on the go: bận rộn

nearby shops.

Ví dụ: Having four children keeps her on the go all day.

CONCLUSION

But through her determination and perseverance(5) she has managed to make a success out of her business and it really is something for us all to look up to, and I keep reminding myself every day to try to be as strong as my mother, a real-life “wonder woman”.

5. perseverance /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/ (n): sự kiên trì

Ví dụ: They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. When would parents feel proud of their children? Well, parents would feel proud of their children when they achieve any goal that they’ve set, from getting good grades to landing their first job. Some take pride in their children simply because they are wellbehaved and can take good care of themselves.

• land a job: tìm được việc Ex: After six months seeking, he finally landed his first job.

2. Should parents reward children? Why and how? I think there is no problem in rewarding children, as this act can encourage good behavior. For example, rewarding hard work is very crucial in reminding children to keep striving. However, rewards should have sentimental value rather than monetary.

• sentimental /ˌsentɪˈmentl/ (adj): đa cảm, nhiều tình cảm

Ex: He has a strong sentimental attachment to the house he grew up in.

• monetary /ˈmɑːnɪteri/ (adj): liên quan đến tiền bạc

Ex: She hadn’t helped anyone by turning their past problems into a monetary issue.

3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why? Maybe not too often. Children may develop a mechanism to only perform or behave well if there is a reward. This would be unhealthy for their development because they won’t be able to find their own inner strength to achieve what they want without incentives from external

• incentive /ɪnˈsentɪv/ (n): sự khích lệ, thúc đẩy Ex: There is no incentive for people to save fuel.

factors like rewards from their parents.

4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves? There are plenty I could name. It could be a promotion at work, buying their own houses or just simply helping someone in need. Being proud is a way for us to reassure our self-worth and develop a greater passion for life.

• reassure /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/ (v): trấn an, đảm bảo

Ex: They tried to reassure her, but she still felt anxious.

• self-worth /ˌself ˈwɜːrθ/ (n): tự tin vào bản thân

Ex: Praise your child to increase their sense of self-worth.

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Advice IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.3

Describe a time when you gave some helpful advice to someone You should say: •

Who you gave advice to

•

What the advice was

•

Why you gave the advice

And how you felt about the advice

Idea • Vài năm trước, bạn tôi đến bước ngoặt quyết định.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đang lưỡng lự.

• Tôi khuyên cô ấy nghĩ về sự khao khát lớn nhất về tương lai và cả nỗi sợ.

Content (Nội dung)

• Tôi khuyên cô ấy theo đuổi học thạc sỹ. • Bằng thạc sỹ có thể mở cánh cửa con đường sự nghiệp.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Miễn là cô ấy cố gắng, cô ấy sẽ đạt được mục tiêu.

Take note She found herself at a crossroads

Context

She was in two minds

I told her to think of her ddeeepest desire for the future and also her fears

My best friend poured her heart out to me

I talked into pursuing a Master’s degree

Content

Master’s degree can open the door to a more rewarding career path

Conclusion

As long as she applies herself and spares no effort, she would achieve her goal.

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Answer heart out to me. A few years ago, she found herself at a crossroads(1)

1. at a crossroads /ˈkrɒs.rəʊdz/: đến

where she had to choose between continuing to study abroad for

needed to choose between starting my

a master’s degree or working a nine-to-five job(2) with a bachelor’s

career early or going onto university.

degree. She was in two minds(3) and really needed my help to make

2. a nine-to-five job: công việc làm 8

up her mind.

tiếng một ngày

CONTEXT

I am going to talk about the time when my best friend poured her

bước ngoặt quyết định

Ví dụ: I was at a crossroads where i

Ví dụ: Many young people feel satisfied I told her to think of her deepest desire for the future and also her fears.

with their nine-to-five jobs because of

After hours of listening to her, I talked her into pursuing a Master’s

the stable income.

degree instead of working early. Of course, she wouldn’t just simply CONTENT

go along with my advice, so she pondered for days before finally settling on the seemingly more promising option which was studying abroad. I emphasized that a master’s degree can open the door to a more rewarding career path which offers advanced opportunities and obviously a lucrative income.

3. be in two minds (a): lưỡng lự Ví dụ: he was in two minds whether to learn English by himself or at a language centre. 4. apply oneself /əˈplaɪ/ : nỗ lực hết sức

Ví dụ: As much as I applied myself, I

CONCLUSION

still failed the driving test. Although taking a master’s degree is by no means an easy task, I believe as long as she applies herself(4) and spares no effort, she would achieve her goal.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kind of advice do parents give to their children? Parents should teach their children how to assess risks so they can learn to be independent and make their own decisions. You know, some risks are worth taking, but some are too dangerous. But children may not have enough real-life experience to recognize when to step out of their comfort zone and when they should not. So parents should give some examples of different risks so that children learn to consider carefully

• step out of one’s comfort zone: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn • comfort zone /ˈkʌmfərt zəʊn/ (np): vùng an toàn, thoải mái

Ex: He was so brave to step out of his comfort zone and start a new career at the age of 50.

before taking risks and to know which risks that they should avoid.

2. How do experts give advice to others? (e.g a doctor gives advice to patients) Well, I have very little experience in this but I think experts need to inform others about their available options and give them some recommendations. Experts will provide support and guidance so they can make a sound decision.

• a sound decision: một quyết định tốt, đáng tin cậy • sound /saʊnd/ (adj): tốt, đáng tin cậy

Ex: After asking for his mom’s advice, he was finally able to make a sound decision.

3. What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends? Parents should encourage their children to befriend those who respect and accept their differences. Children should also be taught how to identify bad friends, and what kind of behavior is unacceptable, and how to treat friends.

4. Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’ or friends’? It really depends. Sometimes, friends would have a better understanding and give better advice. But for the most part, parents are more experienced and make more sensible judgments on situations. However, not many are willing to listen to their parents, especially

• sensible /ˈsensəbl/ (adj): hợp lý, đúng đắn

Ex: We are just asking people to be sensible about the amount of water they use.

teenagers who only do what other teenagers do.

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A historical event IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.4

Describe a historical event from your country You should say: •

What event it is

•

When it happened

•

Who or what was involved in it

And explain why you think it is an important historical event

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bác Hồ tuyên ngôn độc lập. • Tất cả học sinh Việt Nam đều nhớ.

• Ngày 2/9/1975 là một ngày vinh quang. Content (Nội dung)

• Đất nước đã bị xâm lược và đô hộ. • Cuối cùng chúng ta đã có thể lấy lại tự do và độc lập.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Biết ơn các chiến sỹ.

Take note

President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence

Context

All students in Vietnam remember

September 2nd 1945 was a glorious day

Our country was invaded and colonized

Declaration of independence

Content

Conclusion

We finally took back our freedom and independence

I’m truly grateful to all the soldiers

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Answer in my country. That is the time when President Ho Chi Minh read the

1. glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ (adj): vẻ vang,

Declaration of Independence, establishing the Socialist Republic of

glorious victory.

Vietnam. History lessons at school in Vietnam might be boring, and

2. colonize /ˈkɑːlənaɪz/ (v): chiếm làm

CONTEXT

I would like to tell you about one of the most important past events

not so many students pay attention to their teachers’ words in history class, but I’m sure there’s one thing about history that all students in Vietnam remember.

huy hoàng

Ví dụ: We congratulate you on this

thuộc địa

Ví dụ: The area was colonized by the Vikings. 3. feast on something: ăn uống với sự

That is the date of the day marking our freedom. September 2nd 1945 was a glorious(1) day. Thousands of people gathered at the Ba Dinh Square to listen to the Declaration of Independence. You know, in the past, our country was invaded and colonized(2) for a very long time

thích thú feast /fiːst/

Ví dụ: We sat in the yard feasting on barbecued chicken and beer.

by different nations, but we never forgot our traditions and customs, and always tried to fight the enemy to reclaim our independence. France colonized us for almost 100 years, feasting on(3) our people’s

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blood and sweat. Most Vietnamese people back then were farmers. They were uneducated and had to bow to their inhumane landlords. Despite the great disadvantages, they were still able to unite and keep fighting bravely. Millions of them died, but their heroic actions live on forever. And as you can guess, we finally took back our freedom and independence. Since then, every Vietnamese person has had the right

CONCLUSION

to proudly say that he or she is free. I mean, I’m truly grateful to all the soldiers who overcame great hardships and fought with their lives so that I can enjoy a better life now.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the benefits of museums? I assume the main function of museums is to conserve and exhibit tangible and intangible heritage of people and culture for the purpose of education and enjoyment also. Museums can give visitors a strong sense of national identity and also provide inspiration through personal connection.

• tangible /ˈtændʒəbl/ (adj): hữu hình, có thể thấy được

Ex: We cannot accept his findings without tangible evidence.

• intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ (adj): không thể nhìn thấy được

Ex: She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.

• heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ (n): di sản

Ex: The building is part of our national heritage.

2. Are museums in your country free of charge? They aren’t but the entrance ticket is affordable. I think most visitors would be willing to pay the entrance fee because this money helps museums to pay for maintenance and the occasional renovation.

• maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ (n): sự duy trì, bảo trì

Ex:

The school pays for heating and the

maintenance of the buildings. • renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (n): sự đổi mới, cải tiến

Ex: There will be extensive renovations to the hospital.

3. Which way is better for learning history? Through reading books or visiting museums? Of course visiting museums. Being able to see exhibits in real life stimulates(6) people’s desire to learn. As you may know, history is not a very interesting subject to learn so just reading books can be really demotivating.

• stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ (v): kích thích, khuyến khích

Ex: The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.

• demotivating /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪŋ/ (adj): làm nản chí

Ex:

Constant

criticism

can

be

very

demotivating.

4. Do major cities in your country all have museums? Yes. In fact, HCMC has several museums across the city, such as war and art museums. However, not many people visit these places because the displays are quite boring and I assume people would rather enjoy themselves doing more exciting activities than strolling around museums.

• display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (v,n): trưng bày

Ex: The medals can be seen in a display cabinet on the first floor.

• stroll /strəʊl/: đi dạo

Ex: People were strolling along the beach.

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Countryside IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.5

Describe a place in the countryside that you visited You should say: •

Where it is

•

When you visited this place

•

What you did there

And explain how you feel about this place

Idea • Ngày Tết

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Chuyến đi ngắn đến chùa Bà Đen.

• Nơi linh thiêng này thu hút nhiều du khác. • Hàng dòng người đốt nhang

Content (Nội dung)

• Ông tôi ở ngoài vì không thể chịu được khói và thiếu không khí.

• Mặc dù hiểu rằng người Việt Nam thích đi chùa, sẽ không

Conclusion (Kết luận)

quay lại.

Take note During Tet holiday

Context

Take a short trip to Ba Den pagoda

This sacred place tends to attract countless visitors

Line of people were trying to light their incense

Ba den pagoda

Content

sticks

My grandfather stayed outside as he can’t stand all the smoke

Conclusion

Although I understand that most Vietnamese people enjoy going to pagodas and temples, I really don’t think I’ll do that again anytime soon

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Answer I would like to talk about my recent trip to Ba Den pagoda, which was CONTEXT

an experience that I always remember due to the massive number of visitors that I encountered(1) while I was there. So usually, during Tet holiday, my family often drives to Tay Ninh province to visit my grandfather and last year we decided to take a short trip to Ba Den pagoda on Ba Den Mountain. Before getting on the cable car to go up to the pagoda, I thought that maybe there might be a lot of Buddhist worshippers up there, as this sacred place tends to attract countless(2) visitors all year round, let alone(3) during Tet, which is the biggest holiday in Vietnam. And, I was

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right. There were people with flowers and candles everywhere. On

1. encounter /ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/: gặp phải

Ví dụ: I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig.

2. Countless /ˈkaʊnt.ləs/: rất nhiều không đếm xuể

Ví dụ: I’ve heard it played countless times on the radio. 3. let alone /let əˈləʊn/: huống chi là

Ví dụ: The characters never touch, let alone kiss.

4. incense sticks /ˈɪn.sens stɪks/: cây nhang.

Ví dụ: It’s the fashion equivalent of

one corner, lines of people were trying to light their incense sticks(4),

incense sticks.

and inside the pagoda many people were kneeling and praying with

5. Well-being /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/: khỏe mạnh,

their eyes closed. It was pretty hard for us to even find any room to stand. But, in the end, we successfully managed to find a way through the crowd and got close to the worshiping place, however my grandfather stayed outside as he can’t stand all the smoke and

hạnh phúc

Ví dụ: People who do yoga regularly

will benefit from an increased feeling of wellbeing.

CONCLUSION

lack of oxygen. Although I understand that most Vietnamese people enjoy going to pagodas and temples during these special days of the year to wish for good luck, and well-being(5) and happiness, I really don’t think I’ll do that again anytime soon.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam? I don’t think so. It is similar to the countryside in other places. Houses are more spacious there because there is more land, and the neighbors are also more hospitable, because they know others in the neighborhood well. And there are more trees instead of concrete.

• spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ (adj): rộng rãi Ex:

The hotel rooms are spacious and

comfortable.

• hospitable /hɑːˈspɪtəbl/ (adj): hiếu khách

Ex: The local people are very hospitable to strangers.

2. What do people usually do when going to the countryside? I don’t go to the countryside very often so I can’t tell what people often do there. One popular activity is to go fishing because there are many ponds and lakes in the countryside. But no matter what the reason is, people usually go to the countryside to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh their minds and bodies.

• escape from the hustle and bustle: thoát khỏi sự tấp nập • escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ (v): thoát khỏi

• hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ənd ˈbʌsl/: sự bận rộn, tấp nập

Ex: When I have a chance to go traveling, I

often oft for mountainous areas so that I can escape from the hustle and bustle.

3. Do you think people will live in the countryside in the future? it is possible that more people will reside in the countryside in the near future. This is probably because cities are becoming overpopulated(5) and heavily polluted so people want to relocate to the countryside to have a healthier lifestyle.

• reside /rɪˈzaɪd/ (v): ở, định cư

Ex: Their passports do not give them the right to reside in Britain.

• overpopulated /ˌəʊvərˈpɑːpjuleɪtɪd/ (adj): dân số đông

Ex: In the 1890s, people were leaving the countryside for overpopulated cities.

• heavily polluted /ˈhevɪli pəˈluːtɪd/: bị ô nhiễm nghiêm trọng

Ex: Hanoi has been reported to be heavily polluted since last year.

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Appliances IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.6

Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working You should say: •

What it was

•

What happened

•

When it broke/stopped working

And explain how you felt about it

Idea • Mua máy giặt này một năm trước.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Máy Electrolux Inverter có thể giặt lên đên 10kg một lần.

• Không thể bấm nút khởi động. • Thử tháo phích cắm và cắm lại.

Content (Nội dung)

• Khi thợ sửa máy đến tôi rất tức giận vì máy còn mới nên tôi nghĩ nó hoạt động trơn chu.

• Hóa ra là do tôi chưa đóng cửa máy.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tôi ngượng đỏ mặt.

Take note Got this new washing machine a year ago

Context

Electrolux inverter and can wash up to 10 kg at one time

It was impossible for me to press “start” Unplugging the machine and then plugging it again

Washing machine stopped running

Content

as a way to restart it When the mechanic arrived, I was a bit furious

Conclusion

It was simply because I didn’t close the door, I feel like I had an egg on my face

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Answer

CONTEXT

It was a week ago when the washing machine in my house stopped running. My mom got this new washing machine a year ago, to replace the old one which we used for over 10 years, but it also consumed a lot of energy. It is an Electrolux Inverter and can wash up to 10kg at one time.

clothes inside, it was impossible for me to press ‘start’. I tried to fix it from my experience by unplugging(2) the machine and then plugging CONTENT

Ví dụ: My mom does the laundry everyday.

2. unplug /ˌənˈpləɡ/ (v): tháo phích cắm

As usual, I do the laundry(1) every other day, and after I placed the dirty

Ví dụ: The machine won’t work if you unplug it. 3. have no clue: không có gợi ý nào Ví dụ: I have no clue how to solve this

it again as a way to restart it. But honestly, I had no clue about how to

problem.

fix it or why it refused to work so I decided to read the manual(4) again.

4. manual /ˈmæn.ju.əl/: sách hướng

I was struggling to find the cause, then realized this washing machine still had a warranty so I immediately called the seller to have it (5)

repaired. When the mechanic arrived, I was a bit furious because it was a new machine so I was expecting it to work smoothly. However, it turned out that there was no error and it was simply CONCLUSION

1. laundry /ˈlôndrē/ (n) : việc giặt giũ

dẫn

Ví dụ: Every machine has a manual to help the user. 5. warranty /ˈwôrən(t)ē/(n): bảo hành

Ví dụ: This stove has a 2-year warranty policy.

because I didn’t close the door of the washing machine tight enough. I went bright red because of my carelessness.because of my carelessness. Obviously I will be more careful next time before calling for help.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the most common home appliances that people use these days? There are some appliances we just can’t live without, like refrigerators, washing machines and cookers. Every family has at least one of these

• can’t live without: rất quan trọng, không thể thiếu

and they really come in handy because nowadays we all need help

Ex: Some teenagers just can’t live without

with household chores. If it takes us 30 minutes to wash the dishes by hand, it only takes the dishwashing machine 15 and we don’t have to

their phones. • come in handy: có ích

touch the greasy and dirty dishes. Since these machines are so common

Ex: This new dishwasher really comes in

these days, they are now quite affordable.

handy. • affordable (a) /əˈfordəb(ə)l/: giá cả phải chăng

Ex: Our new stove is affordable and has many functions.

2. Do you think modern technology makes people lazier? Yes, I do, but only for some people. Home appliances help us with almost all the household chores we can think of,, from cooking to cleaning. But that is the reason why they were invented in the first place, to make our

• beneficial (a) /ˌbenəˈfish(ə)l/: mang lại lợi ích

Ex:

lives easier. While some people just let the machine do the job and relax, many make use of that time for doing other more meaningful things. So I’d say modern technology is beneficial and saves us time doing things that can be done automatically, and it only make us lazier if we are too

Reading books is beneficial for brain

development. • automatically (adv) /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt̬ .ɪ.kəl.i/: một cách tự động

Ex: The machine runs automatically, you don’t

dependent on it.

have to watch it.

3. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems? Firstly, make sure to monitor the condition of the equipment and have it serviced occasionally. People should also protect their equipment from dust and water and have it cleaned regularly. Lastly, read the instructions before using it to avoid careless mistakes.

• monitor(v) /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/: giám sát, theo dõi Ex:

The

police

were

monitoring

his

transactions.

• service (v) /ˈsɜː.vɪst/: kiểm tra và sửa chữa các phần hư hại

Ex: You should have your fridge serviced regularly.

• dust (n) /dʌst/: bụi bẩn

Ex: The table was covered in dust because no one was home.

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4. When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one? Depending on the reason why it breaks down. But the first thing I do is to get it repaired first, since it costs less than buying a new one, and find out the error. If it’s just a one-time glitch, I’ll continue using it, but if the machine is likely to break down again, I’ll get a new one.

• error (n) /ˈer.ər/: lỗi

Ex: He has made several typing errors.

• glitch (n) /ɡlɪtʃ/: lỗi nhỏ

Ex: There shouldn’t be any glitch in our newlybought machine.

5. Are you good at handling problems on your own? I think so. I’m confident that I have great problem-solving skills and always try to figure out the problem myself. However, since I’m not an expert in everything, I will need some professional help once a while. For example, my fridge just broke down last week and I couldn’t fix it no matter how hard I tried so I had to call the repair center.

• problem-solving skill: kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề Ex: Problem-solving skills are not taught in schools but are very important in life. • expert (n) /ˈekspɜː(r)t/: chuyên gia Ex: He is an expert in relationships.

• professional (a) /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/: chuyên nghiệp

Ex: She is a professional volleyball player.

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Occasion IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.7

Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event You should say: •

What the event was

•

Where you had it

•

Who helped you to organize it

And how you feel about it

Idea • Tổ chức tiệc sinh nhật vì em tôi vượt qua thì khi đại học.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tổ chức ngày sinh nhật thứ 18.

• Nó giống hơn là một buổi ăn tối với gia đình. Content (Nội dung)

• Mẹ tôi nấu ăn cho buổi tiệc. • Chúng tôi hát chúc mừng sinh nhật và cắt bánh kem.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đố là buổi tiệc tuyệt nhất mà em tôi từng có

Take note I held a birthday party for my younger sister because

Context

she passed the university entrance examination My parents insisted on throwing a birthday party for me

It was more of a family dinner

My mom took charge of cooking

Held a birhday party

Content

Conclusion

We sang happy birthday to her

It was the best birthday party

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CONTEXT

Answer I would like to talk about the time I held a birthday party for my younger sister. It was back in 2017 when she passed the university entrance examination with flying colors(1) and immediately got admitted to one of the best business schools in Vietnam, which came as a big surprise to my whole family. Therefore, to mark her resounding success(2) as well as this turning point(3) in her life, we celebrated her 18th birthday, just a few days after she received the acceptance letters.

1. pass with flying colors (idiom): đỗ với kết quả cao Ví dụ: Thanks to her hard work, she passed the university entrance examination with flying colors. 2. resounding success /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ səkˈses/: thành công rực rỡ

Ví dụ: The opening ceremony of his

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company was a resounding success.

So, I would say that it was more of a family dinner which only involved my own family and some of my sister’s close friends. However, I still tried my best to make it one of the most unforgettable events of her life. I decorated the house myself with balloons in different colors, and hung a big banner saying “ Congratulations, My”. My mom also helped and took charge of(4) cooking her favorite dishes, ranging from spaghetti to grilled meat. On top of that, I secretly invited her homeroom teacher from grade 12 to the party because this is the person who inspires her the most. The atmosphere of the party was so homey and I could tell my sister was happier than ever. In the end, we sang happy birthday to her when she cut the cake. We congratulated her and wished her a successful college life ahead. Then we ate cake and had a good feast(5) together.

3. turning point: cột mốc quan trọng Ví dụ: Getting married is a huge turning point for many people. 4. take charge of: chịu trách nhiệm Ví dụ: The government should take charge of environmental protection. 5. feast (n) /fi:st/: bữa tiệc thịnh soạn Ví dụ: We had a feast on my birthday.

After the party, my sister came to me and said that it was the best birthday party she had ever had in her life. My parents at the time also felt moved because the bond between us was strengthened a lot.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How can parents help children to get organized? Parents can make a to-do list or a checklist with their children, setting out what has to be done during the day or the week. The list should include doing homework, cleaning their personal space and helping with household(2) chores. It is important to hang the list where it is visible, like in the kitchen or on the door of their bedroom to remind them of their duties.

• set out: đề ra, đặt ra Ex: Parents should set out a list of rules for their children to follow. • household /ˈhousˌ(h)ōld/ chore công việc nhà

/tʃɔːr/:

Ex: Husbands and wives should share household chores.

• visible (a) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/: dễ nhìn thấy

Ex: The sign to the restaurant was visible.

• remind (v) /rəˈmīnd/: nhắc nhở, gợi nhớ

Ex: She would have forgotten about her debt if you hadn’t reminded her.

2. On what occasions do people need to be organized? I don’t think we need a special occasion to be organized. Everyone should learn how to be organized at all times because it will help us to have more discipline and save a lot of time. Not to mention, an organized person always leaves a good impression and is highly valued in any organization.

• discipline (n) /ˈdisəplən/: kỷ luật

Ex: The discipline in the army is very strict.

• leave a good impression: để lại ấn tượng tốt Ex: She left a good impression on everyone because of her positive attitude.

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A discussion IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.8

Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends You should say: •

Who you spoke with


•

Where you were


•

What the conversation was about


And explain why you think it was interesting

Idea • Sự việc bắt đầu 2 năm trước.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tôi và gia đình không cùng ý kiến về ngành học của tôi.

• Gia đình muốn tôi trở thành một luật sư mà tôi muốn trở thành giáo viên tiếng Anh.

Content (Nội dung)

• Janie giúp tôi bình tĩnh và giải thích mọi thứ. • Cuộc nói chuyện kéo dài 3 tiếng đồng hồ.

• Từ đó tôi luôn đặt mình vào vị trí của ba mẹ và kiểm soát

Conclusion (Kết luận)

cơn nóng giận hơn.

Take note The incident happened about two years ago.

Context

I had a fight with my parents.

They wanted me to become a lawyer while my dream was to become an English teacher.

Conversation with Janie

She calmed me down and explained everything

Content

Conclusion

Our talk lasted for about 3 hours

I always try to put myself in my parent’s shoes

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CONTEXT

Answer Well, there is a person that I always turn to for advice(1), her name is Janie - a close friend of mine. If my memory serves me right, the incident(2) happened about two years ago, when I had a fight with my parents. We weren’t on the same page(3) in regards to what college major I should choose. They wanted me to become a lawyer while my dream was to become an English teacher. I remembered that I was up in arms about(4) how my family wouldn’t support my dream, so as usual I immediately shared my problems with Janie. Then we had a kind of serious discussion about future goals and family. I was amazed by her mature outlook, she calmed me down and explained everything clearly for me. She said it wasn’t that my parents weren’t supporting me, they just wanted me to have the best opportunities in life. Her words were so touching, I think it even somehow touched(5) my heart. She advised me to express my thoughts to my parents and try to reach a mutual understanding. Our talk lasted for about 3 hours and we both bursted into tears(6) in the end. This valuable discussion gave me a whole new perspective on the relationship between our family members.

1. Turn to for advice: tin tưởng xin lời khuyên Ví dụ: My mom is the one who I can always turn to for advice. 2. incident (n) /’insidənt /: sự việc

Ví dụ: There was an incident before the show so it was delayed.

3. on the same page (idiom): cùng suy nghĩ, ý tưởng Ví dụ: My best friend and I are always on the same page. 4. up in arms about (idiom): phản đối mạnh mẽ Ví dụ: My mother was up in arms about why my brother left without. 5. touching (adj) /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ : cảm động

Ví dụ: The play was so touching that everyone was crying at the end. 6. burst into tears: bật khóc Ví dụ: The girl burst into tears when the boy tried to end their relationship. 7. put myself in sb’s shoe (idiom): đặt

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mình vào vị trí người khác

Since then, I always try to put myself in my parents’ shoes as well as control my anger to avoid making anyone upset because of my impulsive actions. (7)

Ví dụ: If I were in your shoes, I would have done things differently.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. When do children normally form their own views? Children begin to have their own thoughts as soon as they develop a sense of self, at around 18-months old or slightly older. Although most of them still cannot convey their thoughts clearly, they are forming their own views about their surroundings and building ideas about the world. Therefore, parents should be more conscious of their words and behavior around their children from this stage on.

• a sense of self: khái niệm về bản thân Ex: Each child begins to develop their own sense of self at the age of 2. • convey thoughts: biểu đạt ý kiến • convey /kənˈveɪ/: truyền đạt

Ex: Students should learn to convey their thoughts clearly in class.

• conscious (adj) /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/: có nhận thức

Ex: Individuals should be conscious about the effect of their actions on the environment.

2. Do children have strong opinions? I believe they do, but it also depends on their personality and how they are raised. For some, they are taught not to raise opinions and should obey adults without questioning. However, there are kids who are educated in an environment where they are constantly challenged and must make decisions for themselves; those children usually have strong opinions and know how to defend themselves.

3. Should parents request their kids to obey them? Yes, to some extent. In certain circumstances, like an emergency situation, parents should make their kids follow instructions in order to protect them. However, in other cases, parents should explain and guide their children to make the right decision rather than forcing them to obey.

• circumstance (n) /ˈsɜː.kəm.stɑːns/: trường hợp

Ex:

Only contact me in emergency

circumstances.

4. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill? Communication is key in every industry, from IT to social media. Communication skills are useful not only when responding to clients but also when cooperating between team members. Basically, good communication skills allow you and others to understand information more quickly and precisely.

• cooperate (v) /kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/: hợp tác Ex:

Our group cooperates well because

everyone is a good listener.

• precisely (adv) /prɪˈsaɪs.li/: chính xác

Ex: The meeting starts at 7 o’clock precisely.

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A lesson IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.9

Describe a lesson that you remember well You should say: •

What the course was about


•

Where you had it


•

Why you remember it


And explain why it impressed you a lot

Idea • Tôi không bao giờ chuẩn bị kế hoạch trước. Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đây là workshop mà ngăn năm có một để tôi học kỹ năng này.

• Tôi đã nghĩ sẽ không học được gì. • Người hướng dẫn đã giới thiệu nhiều mẹo hay để có thể

Content (Nội dung)

áp dụng vào đời sống. • Tôi nhận ra rằng làm việc logic thực sự hữu ích.

• Qua buổi workshop này tô có thể nhận ra cách tốt nhất

Conclusion (Kết luận)

để kiểm soát thời gian và nâng cao hiệu suất làm việc.

Take note Never plans or prepares much before-hand

Context

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to learn this skill.

I didn’t expect that I would be able to learn anything

The instructor showed us a wide range of helpful

Time management

Content

tips. I realized that working logically is truly useful

Conclusion

The most suitable way for me to control my time and enhance my work efficiency

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CONTEXT

Answer I would like to share a memorable experience that I had two years ago when I took part in a time management workshop. To be honest, I was the kind of person who makes a lot of arbitrary(1) decisions, who never plans or prepares much before-hand(2).

1. arbitrary /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/ (adj): tự ý, độc đoán

Ví dụ: The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.

2. beforehand /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/ (adv):

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trước đó

As a result, this workshop was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity(3) for me to learn this skill. In the beginning, I didn’t expect that I would be able to learn anything from this workshop, but from the moment our instructor stepped into the room, the atmosphere changed completely. Even though I forget his name, I still remember that he was such a confident speaker. He showed us a wide range of helpful tips that we could apply immediately to our daily life. Despite receiving a lot of skepticism(4) from critics and some people in the audience, he addressed all of our concerns by performing

CONCLUSION

actual examples. The way he presented and organized his speech made me feel convinced that with a well-planned schedule, we can achieve our goals much faster. Even though I wasn’t expecting anything before attending the workshop, I realized that working logically is truly useful. Through this workshop, I finally figured out the most suitable way for me to control my time and enhance(5) my work efficiency(6).

Ví dụ:

I wish we’d known about it

beforehand. 3.

once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity

(idiom): cơ hội ngàn năm có một opportunity /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/ (n): cơ hội

Ví dụ: I decided to turn down the job offer even though I was aware of the fact that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. 4. skepticism /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/ (n): thái độ hoài nghi

Ví dụ: Other scientists have expressed skepticism about these results. 5. enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ (v): nâng cao

Ví dụ: The book greatly enhanced his reputation.

6. efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ (n): tính hiệu quả

Ví dụ: I was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Which can help you remember things better, words or photos? It is a fact that pictures are remembered better than words so if you encode new information with certain images, you can retain that knowledge longer. In teaching, teachers use pictures as visual aids(2) to help students concentrate and improve their memory. Likewise, students are encouraged to make visual dictionaries with pictures from the internet to learn by themselves.

• encode (v) /inˈkōd/: mã hoá

Ex: It is impossible to encode this recorded video.

• visual aids: hỗ trợ thị giác Ex: Learning with visual aids is more interesting.

2. Why do some people have better memory? It may have something to do with genetics but good memory comes from frequent practice and a healthy lifestyle. With frequent rehearsal, some people can have better memories because they learned to encode more information in the first place. People can also improve their memory by having a healthy diet and a mentally and physically active life.

• genetics (n) /jəˈnediks/: di truyền học

Ex: Genetics play a vital role in medical research.

• rehearsal (n) /rəˈhərsəl/: luyện tập

Ex: She had to participate in 3 rehearsals before the gala night.

3. Why can some people remember some little things in life?

It may be because those little memories had some strong emotion or meaning attached to them, so people find it easier to recall such things. It could also be because these little things had some connection with long term memory so they retain in your brain longer.

• recall (v) ./rɪˈkɔːl/: gợi nhớ Ex: I couldn’t recall what I had last night. • retain (v) /rɪˈteɪn/: ghi nhớ

Ex: Learning with pictures can help retain knowledge longer.

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Clothing items IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.10

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you You should say: •

What the clothing was


•

Who gave it to you

And explain why this person gave you the clothing

Idea • Khăn choàng, món đồ yêu thích.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Là một món quà vào ngày sinh nhật 22.

• Rất hạnh phúc khi nhận được món quà. Content (Nội dung)

• Được làm từ 80% cotton và 20% vải polyester. • Có thể giữ cổ ấm vào mùa đông.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Một trong những món đồ tốt nhất trong tủ đồ.

Take note My absolute favorite clothing accessory

Context

I got it as a gift on my 22nd birthday.

I was over the moon when I received this gift.

Made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester

A scrarf

Content

Conclusion

In winter, it can help keep my neck warm

One of the best items I have in my closet

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CONTEXT

Answer So, today I’m going to talk about my absolute favorite clothing accessory(1), which is my scarf. I got it as a gift on my 22nd birthday from my aunt. I had had my eye on this scarf ever since it was displayed in the store near my house. However, it was costly(2) so I never thought of buying one for myself.

1. Accessory /əkˈsesəri/ (n): phụ kiện

Ví dụ: We stock a large range of bicycle accessories.

2. Costly /ˈkɔːstli/ (a): đắt đỏ

Ví dụ: Buying new furniture may prove

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too costly.

My aunt found out about it and she knows that I love fashion so there was no better gift than this scarf .Needless to say, I was over the moon(3) when I received this gift. This scarf is red and black with a checkered(4) pattern and is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. It’s durable(5) too because I’ve had it for two years now and it still feels soft and comfortable to wear. One more thing is that the red and black matches with some of my clothes, so it suits me well. I wear this scarf almost everywhere. In winter, it can help keep my neck warm, while in summer it can help protect my neck from the scorching rays of the

CONCLUSION

sun(6) when I’m driving on my motorbike to work. This scarf is definitely one of the best items I have in my closet and I’m so thankful that my aunt truly knows me and my taste in clothing.

3. Over the moon (idiom): rất vui mừng Ví dụ: I was over the moon when I received the interview results. 4. Checkered /ˈtʃekərd/ (a): (họa tiết) kẻ caro

Ví dụ: Clothes with checkered patterns are becoming trendy these days. 5. Durable /ˈdʊrəbl/ (a): bền

Ví dụ: Painted steel is likely to be less durable than other kinds.

6. Scorching rays of the sun: ánh mặt trời nóng nực scorching /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/ (adj): rất nóng

Ví dụ: I often use sunscreen to protect my skin from the scorching rays of the sun.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Have you ever given clothes to others? Yes, of course. I gave my father a shirt on Tet holiday and bought my mom a dress on her birthday. I consider myself to be quite a fashionista and I love to mix and match outfits for my family members. I love the

• fashionista /ˌfæʃnˈiːstə/ (n): người ăn mặc thời trang

Ex:

joy on their faces when they have a nice outfit.

She is the stylish, trendy, shopaholic

fashionista of the group who is described as the one who always dresses in style. • mix and match: phối đồ Ex: You can mix and match courses to suit your requirements.

2. Why do people dress casually everyday but dress formally at work? Dressing formally at work helps you to present a positive and professional image of yourself and the company you work for, whereas it is not necessary to dress the same way in everyday context because you only need to dress for yourself. Besides, wearing formal clothes can be uncomfortable so it is not a smart idea to do so after work.

3. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing? Different cultures dress differently because there are certain dress codes in each country and culture. Besides, people also dress according to the weather. For example, during winter, people in South Korea have to wear many layers, while that is not necessary in Ho Chi Minh city because we don’t have such cold weather.

• Layer /ˈleɪər/ (n): lớp (lớp da, lớp quần áo, lớp bụi bẩn...)

Ex: How many layers of clothing are you wearing?

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Photographs IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.11

Describe a selfie which you took on your mobile phone on your favourite occasion You should say: •

When you took it

•

What type of camera you used

•

Why you took the photo

And explain whether you liked this photo or not.

Idea • Tôi và gia đình đã lên Đà Lạt.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Cả năm trời tôi và gia đình chưa đi du lịch.

• Chúng tôi đã ghé thăm quán cà phê The wilderness yêu thích và chụp ảnh ở đó. • Tôi nói với gia đình tụ họp xung quanh và cười trước

Content (Nội dung)

camera. • Chúng tôi đã đứng trước một khu vườn và phong cảnh phía sau rất đẹp.

• Đó là một trong ít số hình mà gia đình tôi chụp cùng

Conclusion (Kết luận)

nhau.

Take note

My family went on holiday to Da Lat

Context

We hadn’t traveled anywhere for a year

We visited our favorite coffee shop “ The Wilderness” and decided to take a photo My family to gather around and smile at the camera

A selfie with family

Content

We stood in front of the garden and the scene behind us was very picturesque

Conclusion

It was one of the very few photos our family took together

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CONTEXT

Answer I am going to talk about a photo that I took some years ago when my

1. refresh our minds: giải toả đầu óc

family went on holiday to Da Lat. It was a photo of my family and we

refresh /rɪˈfreʃ/ (v): làm tươi mới

all looked so happy in it. My family went to Da Lat during Tet holiday to refresh our minds

(1)

and escape from the hustle and bustle

(2)

of Ho Chi Minh city. Since we hadn’t traveled anywhere for a year, everyone was looking forward to(3) this trip.

decided to take a photo to celebrate the beginning of the year. I had my professional camera with me but couldn’t use it because I wanted to be in the photo so we took a selfie. I told my family to gather around and smile at the camera. My father’s eyes were sparkling(4) and the CONTENT

mind.

2. the hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ænd ˈbʌsl/: sự ồn ào náo nhiệt

Ví dụ: Old people can’t stand the hustle

On the trip, we visited our favorite coffee shop ‘The Wilderness’ and

corners of his eyes crinkled(5). To tell the truth, it was very rare to see my father smile as he always keeps a serious facial expression . My (6)

mother was standing next to him with a warm happiness glowing(7) in her face. My younger brothers and sisters were making fun of each other so they looked amusing in the photo. In the background, the sky was so blue on that day so the light in the photo looked so natural and bright. We stood in front of the garden and the scene behind us was very picturesque(8).

CONCLUSION

Ví dụ: I listen to music to refresh my

Even though it was just a selfie, the photo was priceless to me because I got to see my parents looking so happy and it was one of the very few photos our family took together. I hope we could have more opportunities to travel this year and make good memories together.

and bustle of the city center. 3. look forward to: mong chờ Ví dụ: I look forward to receiving letters from my mom. 4. sparkling (a) /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/: lấp lánh

Ví dụ: Her eyes were sparkling in the photo.

5. crinkle (v) /ˈkrɪŋkld/: nhăn

Ví dụ: I loved how my mother’s eyes crinkled in photos.

6. facial expression /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ ɪkˈspreʃ. ən/: biểu cảm khuôn mặt

Ví dụ: She has a funny facial expression in the photo.

7. glowing (a) / ˈgləʊɪŋ/ : bừng sáng

Ví dụ: Her face was glowing with happiness.

8. picturesque /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/: đẹp như tranh vẽ

Ví dụ: The streets in Paris are just so picturesque.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do Vietnamese people like to take photos of themselves? I think so. Probably because they are active Facebook users so they like to post a lot and keep everyone updated constantly about their whereabouts and photos of themselves in those places. I don’t have a problem with it but many people like taking selfies wherever they are and it is inappropriate sometimes. Plus, that also takes away their time talking to other people.

• whereabouts (n) /ˈ(h)werəˌbouts/: vị trí

Ex: My mom always wants to know about my whereabouts.

• inappropriate (a) /ˌinəˈprōprēət/: không phù hợp

Ex: Wearing shorts to work is inappropriate.

• take away (phr.v): mang đi Ex: I love taking away my breakfast.

2. What kinds of devices do people like to use for taking photos these days? Most people use their smartphones because they are portable and some are well equipped with good camera quality. They can edit photos easily and quickly later on their phones. Some others prefer professional cameras to have better quality photos, with higher resolution.

• portable (a) /ˈpɔː.tə.bəl/: dễ dàng mang theo

Ex: I have a portable computer to work and study.

• resolution (n) /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/: độ phân giải

Ex: Photos taken with digital camera have higher resolution compared to those taken with smartphones.

3.How often do young people take photos when traveling? Very frequently. They take photos of every new place they go to and many post them on social media. It could be because they have an active social life and feel the need to share with other people. People also take travel photos to introduce new places, and cultures to their friends and save those memories they have.

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Gifts IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.12

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: •

When it happened

•

What gift it was

•

Who you gave it to

And explain why you chose that gift

Idea • Mùa đông năm ngoái Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tháp Namsan, Seoul • Mua ổ khoá tình yêu tặng bạn gái

• Lý do : bạn gái – fan phim Hàn, tuýp lãng mạn Content (Nội dung)

• Nơi mua : Quầy lưu niệm ở “cây tình yêu” (tree of love) • Món quà : Ổ khoá màu hồng, có trái tim ở giữa

• Bạn gái : một trong những món quý tuyệt nhất, giúp tình Conclusion (Kết luận)

yêu bền chăt hơn • Làm vui lòng bạn gái

Take note Last winter

Context

Namsan tower, Seoul A lovelock for my girlfriend My gf - a hopeless romantic, K-drama fan

A lovelock

Content

Souvenir at the “ tree of love” A pink lovelock, with a heart in the middle

One of the best gifts -> cherish

Conclusion

Glad to please her

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Answer

CONTEXT

I visited Seoul for seven days during last year’s winter with my mom and brother. Although we tried a lot of delicious food and saw a lot of beautiful scenery, I was looking forward to the Namsan trip the most

thành

Ví dụ: The first part of the plan has

in order to accomplish(1) a mission.

been accomplished.

Namsan tower is famous for the ‘tree of love”, a designated area

2. Declare /dɪˈkler/ (v): tuyên bố

around the base of the tower where couples can publicly declare(2) their eternal

(3)

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1. Accomplish /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/ (v): hoàn

love by placing love locks. My girlfriend, who is a

hopeless romantic(4) and a huge K-drama fan, wanted to get a lovelock as a souvenir from the place. I was at a loss for words when I saw thousands of lovelocks of different shapes and sizes, scattered(5) around the “Tree of love”. The place looked exactly like the movies we had watched together at home so I immediately took out my phone to video call my girlfriend to show her. Before leaving, I got her a pink lock, with a heart in between, which I was sure she’d love.

Ví dụ: Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914.

3. eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnl/ (adj): vĩnh viễn

Ví dụ: Will you two ever stop your continual arguing?

4. a hopeless romantic: một người luôn tin vào tình yêu lãng mạn, đích thực hopeless /ˈhəʊpləs/ (adj): vô vọng

romantic /rəʊˈmæntɪk/ (n): người lãng mạn

CONCLUSION

Ví dụ: She’s a hopeless romantic She believed a lovelock from Namsan tower would help our

despite

relationship to last longer. She told me that was one of the best gifts

relationship before.

she has ever received and she definitely would cherish it. Although I

5. scatter /ˈskætər/ (v): vứt khắp nơi

don’t really believe in the magical power of the lovelock, I still got her the lock to please her.

never

having

a

romantic

Ví dụ: I scattered grass seed all over the lawn.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. When do people normally send gifts to others? People give presents on different special occasions, like anniversaries or birthdays, in order to show their affection. They usually buy gifts based on the receiver, or give them red envelopes of lucky money so they can

• affection /əˈfekʃn/ (n): sự yêu thương

Ex: Children need lots of love and affection.

celebrate and buy something themselves. Besides that, people also exchange gifts on special holidays like Christmas or New Year.

2. Do people give gifts or red packets on traditional festivals? Well, considering Tet holiday, people give both gifts and red packets but at different times. Usually before Tet, people will give gifts for the family to prepare for the holiday. And during the festival, people will give red packets of lucky money to wish good luck and health for the receiver.

3. Is it easy to choose clothes as gifts? Not at all. Some people have a very specific taste in fashion and only wear what they’ve tried on and fits perfectly. There are many problems when choosing clothes as gifts, like getting the wrong size, color or style, so it is best to buy anything but clothes as gifts.

• taste in fashion: gu/sở thích thời trang • taste /teɪst/ (n): gu, sở thích

Ex: He has very expensive taste in fashion.

4. Do people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift? If the gift is what they have been wanting, they will be happy for sure. There are a few exceptions when people react the opposite but most people would be impressed if you splurge a large amount of money on

• splurge /splɜːrdʒ/ (v): phung phí, vung (tiền) Ex: I feel like splurging on a new dress.

presents for them.

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Food IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.13

Describe a special cake you received from others You should say: •

When it happened

•

Where it happened

•

Who you got the cake from

And explain why it’s a special cake

Idea • Phải ở nhà trong thời gian Covid - 19 .

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Ba mẹ tôi rất muốn tổ chức buổi tiệc cho tôi.

• Ba mẹ tôi làm bất ngờ cho tôi bởi chiếc bánh sinh nhật độc đáo.

Content (Nội dung)

• Đó là một buổi tiệc nhỏ nhưng ấm cúng. • Tôi nếm thử chiếc bánh và nó rất ngon.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chiếc bánh thể hiện tình cảm ba mẹ dành cho tôi.

Take note Had to stay at home for a long period of time because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Context

My parents insisted on throwing a birthday party for me

My parents surprised me with a one-of-a-kind birthday cake It was a small birthday party but very cozy

A cake that I received last year

Content

I tasted the cake and it was delicious, beyond my expectation

Conclusion

It showed how much my parents love me

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Answer

CONTEXT

I would like to talk about a cake that I received last year on my birthday. As you may know we had to stay at home for a long period of time because of COVID-19 restrictions and I wasn’t in the mood for a birthday party at all. but my parents insisted(1) on throwing a party for me so I had no choice but to agree.

do was to decorate the house the way I wanted my party to look like. CONTENT

Ví dụ: She insisted on him wearing a suit.

2. one-of-a-kind: độc đáo, chỉ có một Ví dụ: My father was one of a kind-no

My mom said she would take care of everything and all I needed to On my birthday, my parents surprised me with a one-of-a-kind(2) birthday cake. It was a red velvet cheesecake with a picture of me on top. I was over the moon because I did not expect to see myself on a cake. It was definitely the prettiest cake I have ever seen in my life and I was so thankful to my parents who wanted to boost my mood

1. insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ (v): nài nỉ

(3)

by getting me the cake. It was a small birthday party but very cozy(4)

one can replace him. 3. boost my mood: cải thiện tâm trạng boost /buːst/ (v): nâng lên, làm tăng mood /muːd/ (n): tâm trạng

Ví dụ: Exercising really helps to boost my mood after a stressful day. 4. cozy /ˈkəʊzi/ (adj): ấm cúng, ấm áp

Ví dụ: I felt warm and cozy sitting by the fire.

because I had all of my loved ones by my side. After the party I tasted

CONCLUSION

the cake and it was delicious, beyond my expectation. I guess what made the cake special was how beautiful it is and it showed how much my parents love me.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the differences between the special food in Vietnam and foreign countries? From what I know, Vietnamese food has more seasonings and flavor, And each of our dishes is distinctive, in its ingredients and appearance. Meanwhile, food from western countries, like America or Europe, is similar and usually bland.

• seasoning /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/ (n): gia vị

Ex:Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

• flavor /ˈfleɪvər/ (n): mùi vị

Ex:The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce.

• distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ (adj): khác biệt

Ex:The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.

• ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ (n): nguyên liệu

Ex: Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients.

• bland /blænd/ (adj): dịu nhẹ, ôn hòa Ex: This sauce is rather bland.

2. Do people usually cook special food in Vietnam? I guess the answer is yes. Each city and province has their own specialties and we make them on special occasions, like the National holiday, Tet holiday and so on. For example, we always cook Banh Chung

• specialty /ˈspeʃəlti/ (n): đặc sản

Ex:Oysters are a local specialty of the area.

and Banh Day during Tet and eat them in the first month of the year.

3. Should special food be easily available? I think yes. If people want to promote a local special food, they should make it easily available so people can have it anytime. However, if it is made common, it may lose its special meaning, and become a regular

• regular /ˈreɡjələr/ (adj): thường

Ex: A light flashed at regular intervals.

dish rather than a special one.

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Telling stories IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.14

Describe a story someone told you that you remember You should say: •

What the story was about

•

Who told you this story

•

Why you remember it

And how you feel about it

Idea • 10 năm trước, ở gần nhà

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Trong lúc đang ăn tối mẹ kể

• Mẹ đeo giỏ xách từ công ty về nhà Content (Nội dung)

• Một tên cướp giật giỏ -> mẹ bất ngờ không nói nên lời • Mất hơn 50 triệu VND

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Cảm thấy may mắn vì mẹ không sao

Take note A conversation during dinner

Context

10 years ago, in front of the house

Carrying purse on the way

A thief approached -> left her speechless

A time got robbed

Content

Conclusion

Lost over 50 million VND

Lucky that nothing happened to mom

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CONTEXT

Today I’m going to tell you about the time my mom told me she got robbed. Last weekend as I was having dinner with my mom I asked if she had an interesting story that she would like to share. She decided to tell me about an incident that took place 10 years ago right in front of our house.

from work. When she was very close to home, she heard the sound of

CONTENT

an engine coming towards her. She was cautious(1) but still ignored the sound because our home was just a few steps away . I was so curious about what had happened so my mom finally revealed(2) the whole story. A thief approached her and took her purse, she was so surprised that it left her speechless . She never told me about this (3)

incident

cảnh giác

Ví dụ: The government has been cautious in its response to the report. 2. reveal /rɪˈviːl/ (v): tiết lộ

Ví dụ: The survey reveals some worrying

It was one night when she was carrying her purse and walking home

(4)

1. cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ (adj): cẩn thận,

until now and what took me by surprise was the fact that

she was carrying over 50 million Vietnam Dong. It means she lost a

statistics.

3. leave somebody speechless: khiến ai đó không nói nên lời speechless /ˈspiːtʃləs/ (adj): không nói nên lời, nín lặng

Ví dụ: His words left her speechless. 5. incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ (n): sự cố

Ví dụ: She couldn’t have been more than five years old when the incident happened.

CONCLUSION

huge amount of money that day and didn’t tell anyone about it. At the time I didn’t know how to react after hearing her story, but thinking of it now, it was very lucky that nothing bad happened to my mom.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do young children like the same stories as older children? I don’t think so. Young children love listening to fairy tales and imaginary stories. Whereas older children can differentiate between fact and fiction so they usually like listening to something more realistic. They would be way more into a story of a real life incident rather than something that happened to a fictional character

• differentiate /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/ (v): phân biệt

Ex: It’s difficult to differentiate between the two varieties.

• realistic /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ (adj): thực tế

Ex: We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.

• fictional /ˈfɪkʃənl/ (adj): viễn tưởng, hư cấu

Ex: The names of the characters are entirely fictional.

2. How has technology changed storytelling? I think technology has made storytelling become more appealing. In the past, storytellers just read from books but now they can take advantage of projectors with audio and visual effects to make their story more vibrant and livelier. Of course this makes the experience for the listeners much better.

• appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/ (adj): thu hút

Ex: Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.

• projector /prəˈdʒektər/ (n): máy chiếu

Ex: You can connect your laptop directly to a projector and go through the slides with a remote control.

• vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ (adj): sôi nổi

Ex: Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year celebrations.

• lively /ˈlaɪvli/ (adj): sống động

Ex: He showed a lively interest in politics.

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Devices IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.15

Describe a thing you cannot live without except a cell phone or a computer You should say: •

What it is

•

Why you can’t manage without it

•

How long you have had it for

And explain how you felt when you were without it

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Nhận từ ba mẹ 3 năm trước, quà thi đậu đại học

• Màu đỏ burgundy, dòng xe Vespa • Động cơ mạnh, tiết kiệm xăng

Content (Nội dung)

• Chạy rất êm và ổn định • Dùng hằng ngày để đi học, đi chơi

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Như người bạn đồng hành qua bao thăng trầm

Take note

Context

A gift from parents, after university entrance exam

Burgundy colored, line of Vespa

Refined engine, use less energy

A motorbike

Content

Ride smoothly and stable Use on a daily basis, to school and work

Conclusion

A companion through ups and down

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CONTENT

CONTEXT

To think of an item that I cannot live without, is probably my motorbike. I received this motorbike from my parents 3 years ago as a reward for passing the university entrance exam. From that day, it has been an indispensable part of my life.

burgundy

Ví dụ: She was wearing a burgundy dress.

My motorbike is a burgundy(1) colored scooter, which belongs to the

2. refined (a) /rɪˈfaɪnd/: được cải thiện

Primavera line of Vespa. “Primavera” is an Italian word that means

smoother.

springtime, thus, from the name we can see that this scooter is

3. engine (n) /ˈen.dʒɪn/: động cơ

designed for modern women. It features a very refined(2) engine(3) that can deliver a lot of power when necessary. Besides this, my version of the scooter has also been modified to use less fuel so I can save my money and protect the environment at the same time. However, the best thing I like about it is the riding experience it provides me. The ride quality is extremely smooth and stable even when I want to speed up on the highway(4), the Primavera will perform up to the mark(5) immediately. I use my scooter on a daily basis to go to work, or hang out with my friends.

CONCLUSION

1. burgundy (a) ˈbɜː.ɡən.di/: màu đỏ

Honestly, I cannot imagine a day without using it, not to mention, I live alone, so it is like my best friend. This motorbike is more than just a present from my parents, it is my companion through the many ups

Ví dụ: His methods have been refined now, so the whole process is much

Ví dụ: The engine has broken down. 4. highway (n) /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/: đường cao tốc

Ví dụ: The highway is less crowded than the main street. 5. up to the mark: đủ tốt, đạt yêu cầu Ví dụ: He always performs up to the

mark, so his boss is always happy with him. 6. ups and downs (idiom): thăng trầm (Trong cuộc sống) Ví dụ: They have gone through many ups and downs in life together.

and downs(6) of my life.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as an iPhone? Most teenagers nowadays are overexposed to social media and they tend to develop similar patterns of behavior, which is buying the latest trends, which is an electrical device in this case. This trend comes from the fact that many teenagers like to be the center of attention and admired. So they constantly purchase the latest device to become a trendy person, basically in order to attract attention.

• overexposed (a) /ˌōvərikˈspōzd/: tiếp xúc nhiều với

Ex: Children are overexposed to advertising.

• purchase (v) /ˈpərchəs/: mua

Ex: Have you purchased a new car to replace the old one?

2. What do they do with the old one after buying a new one? I can’t speak for everyone but some may just throw it away. Some would give it to their younger siblings or resell it for some money.

• throw sth away: ném thứ gì đó đi Ex: Don’t throw the empty box away after eating.

3. How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone? I’ve never been in this situation before but I guess children at the age of wanting an expensive phone are usually very stubborn and would go to great lengths to get what they want. So unless parents are strict from the beginning, it is hard for them to stop their kids from buying one.

• stubborn (a) /ˈstəbərn/: cứng đầu

Ex: Boys are usually more stubborn than girls.

• go to great lengths: làm nhiều việc để đạt được mục đích Ex: He went to great lengths to make sure he got what he deserved.

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Activities IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.16

Describe a long walk you had You should say: •

When this happened


•

Where you walked


•

Who you were with


And explain how you felt about this long walk

Idea • Đi vòng Hồ Hoàn Kiếm

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Thực hiện khá thường xuyên, thường vào buổi tối.

• Có nhiều cảnh sát trong khu vực. • Xung quanh có nhiều vỉa hè rộng lớn.

Content (Nội dung)

• Lý do tôi đi dạo là vì tôi có trước đó đã có cuộc tranh luận với mẹ về tương lai.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đã có thể sắp xếp mọi thứ ổn thỏa sau khi đi dạo.

Take note This was a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake

Context

Do this walk quite regularly actually, usually in the late evening There’s also a lot of police around the area

Surrounding the lake is a long spacious pavement

A walk around Hoan Kiem Lake

Content

Conclusion

Just had a fight with my mother about my future career

I was able to get things together after the walk.

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CONTEXT

I would like to talk about a long walk that I have taken recently. So this was a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. I do this walk quite regularly actually, usually in the late evening, and usually whenever I am feeling under pressure at work or school.

1. tranquil (a) /ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/: yên bình

Ví dụ: I love the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside.

2. pick-pocket (n) /ˈpɪkˌpɒk.ɪt/: móc túi

That night, the fresh air and tranquil(1) atmosphere around the lake made me feel relaxed, and it helped me to refresh my mind to get ready for a new day to come. There’s also a lot of police around the area which makes me feel quite safe, so I didn’t have to be concerned about being pick-pocketed(2) or anything like that, so I could really

when using public transport. 3. gaze at /ɡeɪz/: nhìn ngắm, nhìn chằm chằm vào điều gì đó

Ví dụ: I love gazing at the night sky.

lake is a long spacious pavement, where people usually go jogging

4. bizarre (a) /bɪˈzɑːr/: kỳ lạ

and walking, and after taking a long walk I just sat there on a bench,

5. calm my mind: bình tĩnh

just concentrate on other more important things. Surrounding the CONTENT

Ví dụ: Be careful of being pickpocketed

taking in the peaceful atmosphere. Most of the time I was just gazing

Ví dụ: It is bizarre that it is rainy during this time of the year.

Ví dụ: I usually go for a stroll in the park

at(3) the stars, trying my best to let my mind unwind and breathe in

to calm my mind.

fresh air. The reason I took this walk was because I had just had a fight

6. get things together: sắp xếp lại

with my mother about my future career. While I wanted to pursue

những việc chưa ổn thoả

a career in music, she wanted me to become a teacher. Things just

Ví dụ: You should get things together

started feeling very negative, because we began to argue, so I went

if you want to succeed in this project.

looking for something that would calm my mind . It was a long walk CONCLUSION

(5)

because I didn’t return home until 11p.m that evening. But I was able to get things together(6) after the walk.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What outdoor activities do people like? I think a lot of people enjoy walking because this activity is relaxing and not too physically demanding. Besides, people can walk anywhere, like parks, or around the streets near their home. Playing sports like badminton or football is also common.

• physically demanding (a) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl.i/

/dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/: đòi hỏi nhiều sức khoẻ thể chất Ex: Swimming is quite physically demanding.

2. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now? Honestly speaking, I think there is not much difference. Children, both in the past and now, enjoy playing sports like basketball, football and so forth. I guess the only difference is children nowadays are less interested in being outdoors because they have video games and the internet.

3. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why? Of course. Everyone needs a work-life balance and leisure time is when people get to heal and refresh their minds. Without leisure time, people can become stressed and productivity at work is significantly reduced.

• heal (v) /hiːl/: hồi phục

Ex: Your wounds are healing quickly.

• refresh their minds: giải toả đầu óc Ex: Traveling to the beach can refresh your mind. • productivity (n) ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ə.ti/: hiệu suất

Ex: The best way to increase productivity is to work smarter.

4. Do women have more leisure time than men? No, it’s the opposite. Men usually have more free time than women because after work, while men can sit back and relax, women are the ones in charge of household chores like cooking or cleaning the house. This could change if men learn to share some of the work with women.

• household chore (n) /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ /tʃɔːr/: công việc nhà

Ex: My mother does all the household chores without complaining.

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Skills IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.17

Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person You should say: •

What it is


•

Why the skill can be learned from older people


•

How you will learn the skill from older people


And explain how you will feel if you master the skill

Idea • Học đánh đàn guitar – thường khá tốn kém và mất thời Context (Bối cảnh)

gian • Học từ ông nội – không tốn phí

• Học nhạc lý, nốt nhạc, giai điệu, nhịp điệu + vị trí các nốt và các hợp âm

Content (Nội dung)

• Ông rất kiên nhẫn và luôn khuyến khích tôi • ->Có thể tự chơi 1 bài nhạc

• Tôi muốn làm ca sĩ -> hữu dụng với tôi

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tập một mình thường xuyên

Take note Take a long time

Context

Very expensive learning face to face

From grandfather -> cost nothing Learn basic music theory, notes, chords and rhythm

Playing guitar

Content Grandpa: Patient + encouraging -> play a song myself

Become a singer -> useful skill

Conclusion

Practice guitar alone regularly

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CONTEXT

Answer I’m going to tell you about a skill that takes a long time to learn, and that is playing a musical instrument, or more specifically, playing the guitar. There are many ways you can learn to play the guitar but I guess the most common way is to get guitar lessons from a guitar teacher or learn by yourself through tons of online learning resources. Personally, I think learning with a teacher in a face-to-face lesson is probably the most effective method, but it’s also the most expensive method. Luckily, it cost me nothing because my teacher was my grandfather, who used to be a guitarist(1) in a university band. He still plays occasionally and I always wish I could play half as well as he can.

1. guitarist (n) /ɡɪˈtɑː.rɪst/: người chơi guitar

Ví dụ: He is the main bass guitarist of the band. 2. note (n) /nəʊt/: nốt nhạc

Ví dụ: He missed the first note of the song.

3. chord (n) /kɔːd/: hợp âm

Ví dụ: You need to learn a lot of chords if you want to play guitar professionally. 4. rhythm(n) /ˈrɪð.əm/: nhịp điệu

Ví dụ: People danced to the rhythm of the music all night at the party.

5. Lose his/her temper: mất bình tĩnh

CONCLUSION

CONTENT

Well, there are many things to learn but he made me study basic music theory first, learning about notes(2), chords(3) and rhythm(4). Then he showed me the positions of the notes and how to play specific chords. He normally loses his temper(5) very easily yet during the time I learnt guitar with him, he was so patient. At first, my fingertips were all sore(5) because of the guitar strings but my grandfather encouraged me to practice more so I could get used to the feeling and remember the chords. Eventually, I could play a song myself and my grandfather even asked me to perform together with him in the future, of course when I remember all the notes by heart.

Ví dụ: Parents shouldn’t lose their temper when teaching children. 6. sore (a) /sɔːr/: đau

Ví dụ: My stomach was sore because I ate too much.

7. beneficial (a) /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/: có lợi ích

Ví dụ: It is beneficial to your health if you drink a lot of water. 8. advantage (n) /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/: lợi thế

Ví dụ: Speaking several languages is a big advantage.

Some may think this skill isn’t beneficial(6) but it is very useful for me as I’ve always wanted to become a singer in the future so knowing how to play guitar would be a great advantage(8) for me. I still practice guitar alone regularly now.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What can children learn from their parents or grandparents? Well, there are a lot of things children can learn from adults in the family. Off the top of my head, there are two things: be thankful for what you have and be brave to admit your mistakes. Old people know best what we can gain and lose as we grow older so it is reasonable to teach children to have gratitude and own up to their mistakes.

• gratitude (n) /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tʃuːd/: sự biết ơn

Ex: She sent her parents a present to show her gratitude.

• own up to sth: thừa nhận điều gì đó Ex:

You should always own up to your

mistakes and ask for forgivenes.

2. From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents? It depends on who they are closer to. If they spend more time and have a close-knit relationship with their grandparents, they will be influenced more by their grandparents, rather than their mom and dad. But most children learn more from their parents because not many live together with their grandparents these days.

• a close-knit relationship: mối quan hệ thân thiết Ex: It is hard to have a close-knit relationship with anyone if you have trust issues.

3. What kind of help do you think older people need? Their primary need must be personal care. They may need help with daily tasks like dressing or bathing if they are physically weak. Those whose minds are still alert may need help in using modern technology like phones or computers or using public transportation.

• alert (a) /əˈlɜːt/: tỉnh táo

Ex: I’m not feeling very alert today because of a lack of sleep last night.

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Languages IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.18

Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language You should say: •

What it is


•

What language you learned


•

How it helped you learn the language


And how you felt about it

Idea • Là một thử thách vì không hiểu lý thuyết

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bài kiểm tra cuối kì năm lớp 7

• Phương pháp học ‘Mind mapping’ (sơ đồ tư duy) -> vị cứu tinh

Content (Nội dung)

• Sử dụng màu sắc và hình vẽ minh hoạ • Ghi nhớ và ôn tập nhanh hơn

• Đạt kết quả tốt, không còn sợ tiếng Anh

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tự hào về bản thân

Take note Couldn’t make heads nor tails -> a challenge

Context

7th grade final exam

Technique “ Mind mapping” -> a life saver

Using different colors and drawings

Learning English

Content

Memorize and revise easier

Pass with flying colors -> no longer a nighmare

Conclusion

Pround

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Answer As you know, English is a compulsory subject in Vietnam and every Vietnamese child has to study English from primary school. Learning CONTEXT

a foreign language at an early age was a huge challenge for me. I have

ngốc

Ví dụ: I’m the only English dummy in

to admit that I felt like such an English dummy(1) back then because

the class.

I couldn’t make heads nor tails

2. make heads nor tails (idiom):

(2)

of any grammar theory. If I recall

correctly, the situation got worse when I needed to pass my 7th grade

không hiểu điều gì đó

final English exam. Most of the questions were about grammar but I

Ví dụ: I can’t make heads nor tails of

literally forgot everything I knew about it.

what my mom has been yelling at me.

Fortunately, just 2 weeks right before D-day(3), I went online and found an interesting study method called “Mind Mapping”, a technique that can help you to cram(4) knowledge in a short period by using colorful CONTENT

1. dummy (n) /ˈdʌm.i/: người ngu

graphs. After finding out about Mind Mapping, I decided to apply it immediately, and you know, this method was a true life-saver(5).

3. D-day (n) /ˈdiː.deɪ/: ngày quan trọng mà sự kiện gì đó xảy ra

Ví dụ: I get nervous as D-day is coming. 4. cram (v) /kræm/: học nhồi nhét

Ví dụ: I had to cram 10 pages of history lessons for the test last week. 5. a life saver: vị cứu tinh

By organizing my lesson in different colors and using drawings to

Ví dụ: My mom was a true lifesaver

illustrate the vocabulary and grammar, I could memorize things faster

when I learnt how to cook.

and revise my notes easier.

6. pass the test with flying colors

CONCLUSION

(idiom): đạt kết quả tốt trong kì thi In the end, I passed the test with flying colors(6) and since then

Ví dụ: My sister passed the test with

English has no longer been a nightmare to me. I honestly was so

flying colors thanks to her hard work.

proud of myself and have been using this method to learn other subjects since then.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language? Maybe it’s how to pronounce the language exactly. For example, while English has voiced and unvoiced sounds, Vietnamese doesn’t so it is a challenge for beginners to “make” sounds that don’t exist in their mother tongue. Other than that, learning grammar also takes lots of time.

• mother tongue /ˌmʌðər ˈtʌŋ/: ngôn ngữ mẹ đẻ

Ex: She can speak English but her mother tongue is Chinese.

2. Do you think language learning is important? Why? Definitely. Language is key to building relationships so the more languages you know, the more power you hold. Besides, learning a language can improve memory, concentration and even your confidence, because you have to practice speaking the language.

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Accommodation IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.19

Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in, in the near future You should say: •

What it would look like


•

How big it would be


•

Where it would be located


And explain how feel about this apartment or house

Idea • Ở chung ký túc xá với 4 bạn.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Trong tương lai muốn dọn đến một căn hộ.

• Căn hội sẽ tọa lạc ở trung tâm thành phố. • Những tiện nghi sẽ kết nối với hệ thống tự động trong

Content (Nội dung)

nhà. • Có một ban công rộng lớn.

• Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền để có thể biến giấc mơ thành sự

Conclusion (Kết luận)

thật.

Take note I’m sharing a dorm with 4 of mt close friends.

Context

But in the long-term, I would like to move into a condominium It has to be located in the city center

Condominium in the center Ho Chi Minh city

Amanities will be connected by a home automation

Content

Conclusion

Have a spacious balcony

I am saving up so I can make my dreams come true

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Answer At the moment, I am sharing a dorm with 4 of my close friends. They CONTEXT

are all genuine(1) people and I love to live with them but in the longterm, I would like to move into a condominium(2) in the center of Ho Chi Minh city to start my adult life. I already have a complete picture of my dream home, and how I would like it to be decorated. So, regarding the location, like I mentioned before, it has to be located in the city center so District 5 and 10 are now on the top of my list. Although I did consider the nearby suburb, I think it would

CONTENT

take me forever(3) to get to work, let alone(4) face the terrible traffic

thành

Ví dụ: My best friend is such a genuine person. 2. condominium (n) /ˌkɒn. dəˈmɪn.i.əm/: căn hộ

Ví dụ: A condominium can be very costly.

3. It would take me forever (idiom): tốn rất nhiều thời gian Ví dụ: It would take me forever to arrive

jams. Secondly, my apartment will be equipped with all top-notch(5)

because of the traffic jams.

amenities, such as the laundry-folding machine, automatic air

4. let alone (phr.v): huống chi là

conditioning and lighting system, … These features will be connected

Ví dụ: I don’t have enough time to

by a home automation

sleep, let alone travel.

(6)

system, which I can control by verbal

command(7) through digital assistants like Alexa or Siri. Finally, I want it to have a spacious

(8)

balcony overlooking a garden, where I can

sit back(9) and relax after a long day at work. This apartment would definitely make me feel at ease(10) and give me a sense of stability in CONCLUSION

1. genuine (adj) /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/: chân

my life. I am saving up so I can make my dreams come true as soon as possible.

5. top-notch (adj) /ˌtɒpˈnɒtʃ/: đỉnh cao

Ví dụ: The school has top-notch facilities.

6. home automation (n) /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ. ʃən/: hệ thống nhà tự động

Ví dụ: Only newly-built houses have home automation.

7. verbal command

/ˈvɜː.bəl/ //

kəˈmɑːnd/: mệnh lệnh bằng lời

Ví dụ: Home automation can be controlled by verbal command. 8. spacious (adj) /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Ví dụ: This house is so spacious, it can fit five people.

9. sit back (phr.v): ngả lưng nghỉ ngơi Ví dụ: I love to sit back and read a good book at the end of a day. 10. at ease (phrase) /iːz/: dễ chịu

Ví dụ: Listening to music makes me feel at ease.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of apartments are most popular? One or two bedroom apartments are among the most popular types. These apartments are usually for couples or a nuclear family. Although they are not the biggest type, they have all the essential household appliances.

• a nuclear family: gia đình hạt nhân Ex: My family is a nuclear family, including my parents and me. • household

appliance

əˈplīəns/: đồ gia dụng

/ˈhousˌ(h)ōld/ /

Ex: The new vacuum cleaner is my mother’s favorite household appliance.

2. What are the differences between houses that young people and old people like? Old people generally like to keep the house simple, and they would prefer durable and economical household appliances. Meanwhile, young people usually decorate their house to show their style and choose modern and nice-looking appliances.

• durable (a) /ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/: bền

Ex: These jeans are so durable, they haven’t worn out yet.

• economical (a) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/: có lợi ích kinh tế

Ex: Young people should be more economical when shopping.

3. What are the differences between apartments and houses? One obvious difference is that apartments generally only have one floor, while houses can have many storeys. It is also clear that houses are larger and more suitable for a big family, while apartments are chosen

• storey (n) /ˈstɔː.ri/: tầng

Ex: I’m living in a three-storey house.

by couples or small groups of friends living together.

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Visiting a new place IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.20

Describe a time you visited a new place You should say: • Where the new place is
 • When you went there
 • Why you went there
 • And explain how you feel about the place

Idea • Năm trước tôi đã có một chuyến du lịch ngắn về quê mẹ.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Quê mẹ ở Thành Phố Quãng Ngãi.

• Mất 2 tiếng để đến bằng máy bay. Content (Nội dung)

• Nơi này cổ kính và yên tĩnh. • Phần tôi thích nhất là nơi ba và mẹ tô đã từng yêu nhau.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tôi mong đợi có thể quay lại sớm.

Take note Last year we took a short vacation for about 3 days to my mother’s hometown

Context

My mother’s maternal home is located in Quang Ngai city

It took my family less than 2 hours by plane

My first impression of this place was how ancient

Vacation to my mother’s hometown

Content

and quite it was The part I liked most was when my mother took me to the spot where she and our dad had met and fallen in love

Conclusion

Really hoped I could go back soon

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CONTEXT

Answer Tet holiday has always been my favorite and my family’s tradition

1. set foot: đặt chân đến

is visiting a new country every year. But last year we wanted to do

Ví dụ: Some people don’t like traveling

something different so we took a short vacation for about 3 days to

so they’ve never set foot in new places.

my mother’s hometown. My mother’s maternal home is located in

2. maternal home / məˈtɜːnl həʊm/:

(2)

Quang Ngai city, a coastal city in south central Vietnam. (3)

quê mẹ đẻ

Ví dụ: Although I’m currently living in It took my family less than 2 hours by plane, but we were all so eager that time flew so fast and we arrived there in the blink of an eye. Even though it was my mother’s hometown, I’d never set foot(1) there before. My first impression of this place was how ancient and quiet it was, and I was really looking forward to seeing my grandparents. Our

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grandparents are the type of people who prefer to stay away from

Ho Chi Minh city, my maternal home is located in Nha Trang city. 3. coastal city /ˈkəʊstəl ˈsɪti /(n): thành phố biển

Ví dụ: Vung Tau and Da Nang are two well-known coastal cities in Vietnam.

modern life so they didn’t move to HCMC together with our family. My grandparents forced my siblings and I to do all of the household chores such as feeding the chickens and ducks and watering the garden, which was a once in a lifetime experience. The part I liked most was when my mother took me to the spot where she and our dad had met and fallen in love, which was really memorable to me. Finally, I got to visit my parents’ high school and took a lot of photos

CONCLUSION

there. I had a whale of a time at my mom’s hometown and really hoped I could go back soon.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist? I’d prefer visiting it as a tourist. If you live in a place, you may gradually lose interest in it or become too familiar with everything. But if you only

• thrill (n) /thril/: sự hào hứng

visit it, the thrill and excitement will always last, no matter how many times you have revisited the place.

2. How do young children react when they go to school for the first time? From my experience, most of them would cry and ask to leave, because they are not ready to be apart from their parents’ loving arms. But this would change quite fast, after a week, they will start to get excited for school because they get to see their friends.

3. How do young and old people react differently to new things? I think young people will adjust their emotions and adapt faster to new things. Old people usually need time to completely take in new situations and some may even react negatively to changes because they feel safer with familiar things.

• adapt (v) /əˈdapt/: thích nghi

Ex: It is not easy to adapt quickly when studying abroad.

• take in (phr.v): thấu hiểu Ex: Because there were so many things to see at the museum, it was hard to take it all in, in just one visit.

4. Why do some people want to go to college far away from home? There are many reasons. It may be because they seek better education, or they want to experience living in another place, stepping out of their comfort zone. Whatever the reason is, I think going to college far from home will certainly bring about memorable experiences.

• step out of your comfort zone: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn Ex: She was encouraged to step out of her comfort zone.

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Rules IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.21

Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like You should say: •

What it is


•

Why you don’t like it


•

How others feel about the rule


And explain whether you’ve followed the rule

Idea • Trường học tại VN – bắt học sinh mặc áo dài mỗi ngày

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Dù có lợi ích, nhưng cổ hủ và bất công

• Trang phục truyền thống : thiết kế khó cử động Content (Nội dung)

• Làm tôi phát điên vào các ngày trời nóng • Vi phạm -> ảnh hưởng học bạ

• Các bạn nữ khác : đồng tình

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tôi : ghen tị với các bạn nam

Take note Vnese schools: force to wear Aodai everyday

Context

Benefit us, yet old-fashioned + unfair

Traditional costume: hard to move

Drive me crazy in dry season

Wearing Aodai

Content

Affect academic records

Other girls: Agree

Conclusion

Me: Jealous of the boys

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Answer

CONTEXT

Well, Vietnamese schools have a lot of rules and regulations(1) that students have to follow to maintain order and discipline(2). Although most rules benefit us in one way or another, there is an extremely old-fashioned and unfair(3) rule that I find it hard to stand,(4) which is forcing female students to wear Ao Dai every day. I understand the fact that Ao Dai is the traditional costume for CONTENT

Vietnamese women, but we usually only wear it on special occasions. However, the design of Ao Dai makes it hard for students to move or do regular physical actions like jumping or running. On top of that,

định

Ví dụ: The government should impose regulations on illegal hunting. 2. discipline (n) /ˈdisəplən/: kỷ luật

Ví dụ: Discipline is important when raising children.

3. unfair (a) /ˌənˈfer/: không công bằng

Ví dụ: It is unfair to treat men with

it drove me crazy(5) when we had to wear Ao Dai and study for the

more respect than women.

whole day in the scorching heat of the dry season. If we forgot to

4. stand (v) /stænd/: chịu đựng

(6)

wear Ao Dai, we would be disciplined by our teachers, and sometimes it could even negatively affect our academic records. Many girls in my school agree with me that this rule is so behind CONCLUSION

1. regulation (n) /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/: quy

the times(7), we should have the right to wear whatever we want as long as it is appropriate. Despite being annoyed by this rule, I had no other choice but to follow it. Honestly, I was quite jealous of the boys because they could wear pants and shirts all the time.

Ví dụ: I can’t stand people who are late for group meetings.

5. drive me crazy (idiom): khiến tôi nổi giận Ví dụ: Her bad attitude really drove me crazy 6. scorching heat (n) /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ hiːt/: nhiệt độ nóng bức

Ví dụ: The scorching heat of HCMC in the summer can really drive you crazy 7. behind the times (idiom): lỗi thời Ví dụ: Flare jeans are behind the times - nobody wears them now.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the rules students should follow at school? I think students should definitely follow the school dress codes, because this rule promotes a sense of belonging and helps students to focus on their study rather than their clothes. They should also not cheat, under any circumstance, because it is unfair for other hardworking students.

• dress code: quy định trang phục Ex: The restaurant has a strict dress code, you can’t just wear shorts and a t-shirt when dining there. • a sense of belonging: cảm giác thuộc về Ex: Wearing uniforms will give students a sense of belonging. • under any circumstance /ˈsərkəmˌstans/: dưới bất kỳ trường hợp nào

Ex: Do not call the police under any circumstance.

2. Are the rules at school good or bad? Good, of course. Even though most of us would have disagreed when we were students. School rules are for classroom management and school disciplin. Without rules, many students will misbehave and this will negatively affect other students.

• management (n) /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/: sự quản lý

Ex: This hotel’s owner has poor management skills.

• discipline (n) /ˈdisəplən/: kỷ luật

Ex: Discipline is important when raising children.

• misbehave (v) /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/: cư xử không phải phép

Ex: Children misbehave because of lack of

3. Do people often violate the rules in Viet Nam? Probably yes. I’ve seen a lot of people breaking traffic rules at intersections. They are supposed to stop at red lights but they don’t and I even witnessed an accident one time. Besides that, it is compulsory that people wear helmets when driving motorbikes but a lot of young people violate this rule.

• compulsory (a) /kəmˈpʌlsəri/: bắt buộc

Ex: It is not compulsory to wear a uniform at our school.

• violate(v) /ˈvaɪəleɪt/: vi phạm

Ex: You will be fined heavily if you violate the rule.

4. What rules should children follow at home? Every family has some common rules and one of the common rules in families with kids is to not yell in the house and wait for their turn to speak. Children should also respect others’ personal space and ask before using other people’s belongings.

• belonging (n) /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/: tài sản của ai đó

Ex: Keep your belongings secure when using public transport.

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Spending time with others IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.22

Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with You should say: •

Who this person is


•

How you knew him/her


•

What you usually do together


And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Idea • Là người tổ chức sự kiện và huấn luyện viên yoga

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Luôn tràn đầy năng lượng

• Dậy sớm và về nhà muộn mỗi ngày • Tập yoga, thiền, tự nấu bữa sáng Content (Nội dung)

• Luôn có tâm trạng tốt + thái độ tích cực, ngay cả khi khó khăn •

Linh hồn của các buổi tiệc

• Đi chơi cùng mỗi tháng

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Truyền cảm hứng -> phiên bản tốt hơn

Take note An event planner + Yoga instructor

Context

Full of beans

Gets up at 5, home at 10 Doing yoga, meditation, self-made breakfast

My sister

Content

Good mood + positive attitude The life and soul of party

Hang out together once a month

Conclusion

My inspiration -> a better version

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Answer

CONTEXT

I’m going to talk about my sister who is the most energetic person I’ve ever known. She is working as an event planner at a famous company in Ho Chi Minh City. She also has a part-time job as a yoga instructor. She’s always full of beans(1) and there is always a smile on her lips. Every day, she gets up at 5 a.m and starts her day with 1 hour of yoga and meditation(2). She always has self-made healthy breakfast with CONTENT

fruit smoothies and veggies. Her job requires multitasking(3) and creativity and she also has to travel from place to place during the day. After work, she goes to the yoga center where she works parttime and does not come home until 10 p.m. Even though she has a long day’s work, she’s never tired or shows that she loses her energy. Besides that, she’s always in a good mood. Even when she faces the biggest problems in her life, she still keeps a positive attitude. She’s always the life and soul of the party(4). Her energy and enthusiasm

1. full of beans (idiom): nhiều năng lượng tích cực, sôi nổi Ví dụ: My younger sister is full of beans - she runs around and sings all day. 2. meditation (n) /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/: thiền Ví

dụ:

Practicing

meditation

will

improve your concentration.

3. multitasking (n) /ˌmʌl.tiˈtɑːs.kɪŋ/: đa nhiệm Ví

dụ:

Managers

need

strong

multitasking skills. 4. life and soul of the party (idiom): trung tâm của buổi tiệc Ví dụ: He is the life and soul of the party - he can cheer everybody up.

makes people happy and motivated when they are around her. We usually go to the movie theaters on weekends and travel together CONCLUSION

once a month to relax and strengthen our bond. I’m grateful that I am her younger sister. She gives me a lot of inspiration to work harder and maintain a positive mindset. Whenever I have difficulties, she always encourages me not to give up and thanks to her kind words, I become a better version of myself every day.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with? I think extroverts are fun to be around. They are usually open, enjoy being with others, outgoing and so on. But introverts can also be good companions because they are good listeners.

2. How can leaders get along with their subordinates? Well, it’s their responsibility to get along with and cooperate well with their subordinates. They must be considerate, slow to take offense and most importantly, value others’ opinions. If capable of all the things above, they are great leaders.

• considerate (a) /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/: tốt bụng

Ex: It is so considerate of you to spare me a sandwich.

• take offense /əˈfens/: cảm thấy bị xúc phạm Ex: You shouldn’t take offense to everything everyone says about you.

3. Do people have much time for themselves nowadays? Some do, but not everyone is lucky enough. It is difficult to maintain a work-life balance in this day and age, especially during times like the Covid pandemic. For example, parents have to work online and take care of their stay-at-home children at the same time, which is both physically and mentally demanding. Many barely have time to rest, let alone pamper themselves.

• maintain a work-life balance: duy trì sự cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống Ex:

Maintaining a work-life balance is

important if you want to stay healthy. • pamper (v) /ˈpæm.pər/: nuông chiều

Ex: Parents shouldn’t pamper their children too much.

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Toys IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.23

Describe a toy that you often played with as a child You should say: •

What the toy was

•

How old you were when you had it

•

Did you play with the toy by yourself or with other kids

And explain how you felt about this particular toy.

Idea • Chiếc diều, phổ biến với trẻ em.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Những đứa trẻ trong xóm thường chơi ở sần gần nhà bà.

• Diều có nhiều màu và hình dáng. Content (Nội dung)

• Khi lớn lên, tôi thấy trẻ em ít hứng thú với diều. • Ngày nay, nhiều người làm diều phức tạp, chi tiết hơn.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Với tôi thì diều truyền thống vẫn là nhất.

Take note Kites, which are very popular amongst many young children

Context

Other kids in the neighborhood ran to the field near grandparent’s house Kites come in many different shapes and colors. As I grew older, I noticed that children were no lon-

A kite

Content

Conclusion

ger interested in flying kites People make more sophisticated kites

The traditional ones are the best

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Answer I’d like to talk about kites, which are very popular amongst many CONTEXT

young children in my country. I still remember when I was 7, I went back to my hometown and spent the summer with my grandparents.

1. pester(v) /ˈpes.tər/: làm nũng, mè nheo

Ví dụ: The kid wouldn’t stop pestering

Every afternoon, when the wind was blowing, other kids in the

his mom for snacks.

neighborhood ran to the field near my grandparents’ house and flew

2. be reminiscent of /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs.ənt/:

colorful objects in the sky, which were kites, obviously.

gợi nhớ về điều gì đó

Ví dụ: This part of the town is Kites come in many different shapes and colors, which is often the

reminiscent of my childhood.

reason why they attract children. One day, I pestered(1) my grandma to get me a kite of my own because I was the only kid who didn’t have one. I was so happy during that summer because I could play

CONTENT

along with other kids. As I grew older, I noticed that children were no longer interested in flying kites because they were becoming more into tech devices and I also lost the kite that my grandmother got me bạck then. But whenever I come back to my hometown of Vung Tau during summer, there is an annual International Kite Festival and this event is really reminiscent of(2) my happy childhood. Nowadays, people make more sophisticated kites in the shape of phoenixes, butterflies and even dragons. They also replace thick bamboo strings

CONCLUSION

with thinner ones or plastic rope. But for me, the traditional ones, like the one I received when I was a kid, are the best.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kind of toys were famous in your childhood? How about these days? I remember dolls and teddy bears were everyone’s favorite toys when I was a kid. A Barbie Doll or Hello Kitty was like a treasure to any kid and it was so costly back then. Kids nowadays are way different from the past as they are more into tech devices and online gaming. They have little interest in stuffed animals or physical toys like cars or dolls, like the older generation.

• treasure (n) /ˈtreʒ.ər/: kho báu

Ex: She found a treasure in the backyard of her new house.

• costly (a) /ˈkɒst.li/: đắt đỏ

Ex: The latest iPhone model is so costly, only few can afford it.

2. Do you think parents should buy more toys for their children or spend more time with them instead? Definitely spending more time with them is the better option. Even though kids seem like they enjoy playing with toys all by themselves, children always need affection and attention from their parents. Besides, spending time playing and chatting with children is a great way to form a deeper connection with them.

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Music IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.24

Describe a song that you think is interesting You should say: • What the song is
 • What story the song tells
 • Whether the song is popular
 And explain why you think it is interesting

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tình cờ tìm được 1 bài hát trên mạng

• Hát bởi 1 nhóm nhạc Kpop • Là nhạc phim Fast & Furious Content (Nội dung)

• Bài hát không nổi tiếng • Dần dần, mọi người thích bài hát đó • Trở nên phổ biến trên Tiktok

• Tính độc đáo của nhóm nhạc

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Mang lại nguồn không khí mới cho bài hát

Take note

Context

Randomly browsing -> big impression

Sung by a Kpop group

Soundtrack of Fast & Furious

A song: Next level

Content

Not famous -> K&M bought it -> Gradually, people liked that song -> Become popular on Tiktok

Unique concept

Conclusion

Fresh air

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Answer CONTEXT

Well, I’m a music-lover and listen to all music genres. Recently, there is a song, which I found while randomly browsing the internet, that left a deep impression on me.

- “aespa”. This song was originally chosen to become the ending soundtrack(1) for the sequel(2): Hobbs and Shaw of the movie franchise(3) Fast & Furious. However, the song didn’t receive much CONTENT

phim

Ví dụ: I watch this movie just because of its soundtrack.

The name of the song is “Next Level” from a famous K-pop girl group

attention until SM Entertainment - one of the largest entertainment companies bought the copyrights(4) and rearranged(5) it to become

2. sequel (n) /ˈsiːkwəl/: phần tiếp theo

Ví dụ: The sequel to “Home Alone” is “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”.

3. franchise (n) /ˈfræntʃaɪz/: nhượng quyền

Ví dụ: Starting a franchise can be much

easier than starting your own company

the next single(6) for their girl group. At first, there were a lot of

from scratch.

controversial opinions about the song as well as numerous people

4. copyright (n) /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/: bản

highly doubting that this song could become a hit. Not long after that, everyone in Korea gradually became obsessed with the catchy melody of “Next Level”, and I was not an exception. The producer of this song has done a very good job on making it a masterpiece . It (7)

soon turned into a viral(8) Tik Tok trend, every influencer and celebrity used this song at least once in their videos. As a whole, I think the main reason that made me fall in love with this CONCLUSION

1. soundtrack (n) /ˈsaʊnd.træk/: nhạc

song is the unique concept that “aespa” brings. I believe their dynamic personality did bring a breath of fresh air(9) into this song and that is what makes the song so addictive(10).

quyền

Ví dụ: You should register copyright for this product or else it will be copied.

5. rearrange (v) /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/: phối lại bài nhạc

Ví dụ: This song has been rearranged to suit the singer’s tone. 6. single (n) /ˈsɪŋɡl/: bài hát đơn

Ví dụ: IU just released a single last week.

7. masterpiece (n) /ˈmæstərpiːs/: kiệt tác

Ví dụ: Picasso had many masterpieces.

8. viral (adj) /ˈvīrəl/: trở nên phổ biến Ví dụ: Taylor Swift’s old songs went viral again after 4 years. 9. bring a breath of fresh air: mang lại cảm giác mới mẻ Ví dụ: Her new haircut brings a breath of fresh air to her appearance. 10. addictive (adj) /əˈdiktiv/: gây nghiện

Ví dụ: Sweets are just addictive.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why are music competitions popular in VietNam? It’s simple, people love competitions. Music competitions are even better because they get to listen to music and get a thrill from people competing at the same time. Besides, music competitions are usually less “dramatic” than other kinds of shows so it is understandable why they are gaining popularity.

• gain (in) popularity: nhận được sự yêu thích, ưa chuộng • gain /ɡeɪn/ (v): có được, đạt được

• popularity /ˌpɑːpjuˈlærəti/ (n): sự ưa thích, ưa chuộng

Ex: Her novels have gained in popularity over recent years.

2. What kinds of music do people like? I can’t speak for everyone but the majority prefer pop songs, because they are usually very catchy and easy to sing along with. As for older people, they usually enjoy classical or traditional music, whereas indie

• catchy /ˈkætʃ.i/: bắt tai

Ex: This song has such a catchy tune.

or rap is big among young people nowadays.

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Gifts IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.25

Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it You should say: •

What the gift was

•

When you got this gift

•

Where you had it

And how you felt about it

Idea • Quà sinh nhật 20 tuổi, có buổi ăn tối cùng bạn bè

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Món quà nổi bật nhất - chiếc ví da

• Kích thước vừa túi, gấp được Content (Nội dung)

• Ba ngăn, đựng thẻ và tiền • Có ngăn kiếng

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Hài lòng, một món quà đáng tiền

Take note 20th birthday, a warm dinner with friends

Context

Stood out -> a leather wallet

Pocket-sized, foldable

Trifold, with pockets for paper money and cards

A wallet

Content

Conclusion

A window to display images

Satisfied, worth every penny

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CONTEXT

Answer I’m going to tell you about the wallet that one of my close friends

1. Stand out (p.v): nổi bật

gave to me. It was my 20th birthday party, and I had invited lots of

Ví dụ: She’s the sort of person who

my friends to my house so we could have a warm dinner together. My

stands out in a crowd.

friends brought a lot of gifts to the party so my house was flooded with

2. Foldable /ˈfoʊl.də.bəl/: có thể gấp lại

different types of presents. All of them were amazing, I appreciated every single one, but there was one that really stood out(1) from the rest, which was a small brown wallet, made of leather.

boot of your car.

3. Cashless /ˈkæʃ.ləs/: không cần tiền

Ví dụ: We are living in a cashless society.

to carry around. Fortunately, this new wallet was pocket-sized and

4. Trifold /ˈtrīfōld/: gấp 3 lần

foldable(2), so it fits perfectly with all of my pants and trousers. Also, as

giá

My previous wallet was a bit too big so it was quite inconvenient

CONTENT

Ví dụ: This useful foldable bike fits in the

we are beginning to live in a cashless(3) society nowadays, we need to carry not only banknotes, but also a lot of different types of cards. This is also what I like most about this wallet. It is a trifold wallet with (4)

pockets for paper money and cards, and a window to display anything you want, like a picture of a loved one or a pet.

Ví dụ: his is a trifold screen.

5. Worth every penny (idiom): đáng worth /wɜːrθ/ (adj): đáng giá penny /ˈpeni/ (n): đồng xu

Ví dụ: The directors of this company feel he’s worth every penny.

6. Blast /blɑːst/ (n): sự kiện rất vui Ví dụ: The party was a blast.

CONCLUSION

I was completely satisfied with this brand-new wallet. I don’t know how much my friend had to pay for it but I’m sure that it’s worth every penny(5). After opening all the gifts, we went on with the party. It was really a blast(6); I could see happiness in everyone’s eyes.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you like giving gifts? Yes, I consider true happiness lies in giving happiness to others. I love to see the thrilling experience that people have when they receive a gift. I mean, everybody is going to feel on cloud nine if they receive something unexpectedly, right? Also, I love the feeling when looking for gifts for others because it is gratifying when you do something noble.

• On cloud nine (idiom): rất vui Ex: I was on cloud nine once I had completed it. • Gratifying /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/ (adj): hài lòng

Ex: It is gratifying to see such good results.

2. What gifts would parents give to children? I guess it depends on the preference of their children. But most likely, children’s favorite gifts are toys. However, it’s changing rapidly nowadays as more and more children are into tech gadgets, things like smartphones or laptops. These are a little expensive so parents should

• Tech gadget /tɛk gæʤɪt/: thiết bị công nghệ Ex: There are so many useful tech gadgets nowadays.

think carefully before making a purchase.

3. What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children? I don’t know, I’m not a parent. But I guess they need to take price into consideration firstly. They obviously don’t want to put themselves into debt just because of a gift for their children. Secondly, the function of the gift is also important. Phones and games can make children addicted, which seriously affects their academic performance.

• take

into

consideration

kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/: cân nhắc

/teɪk

ˈɪntuː

Ex: You must take his illness into consideration before dismissing him.

• academic performance: thể hiện trong học tập • Academic /ӕkəˈdemik/ (adj): thuộc về học tập

• Performance /pərˈfɔːrməns/ (n): sự thể hiện Ex: His academic performance was not very good.

4. What kinds of free gifts do people give? Why do people feel happy when they receive free gifts? I guess handcraft products are most common as they are affordable and easy to make. Besides that, gifts that make people’s life more comfortable, such as electronic appliances. The reason why people are happy when they receive gifts is simple, they feel loved and respected. It would certainly bring a smile to their face.

• Handcraft /ˈhænd.kræft/ (n): thủ công

Ex: There are many handicraft teachers willing to teach you.

• bring a smile to their face (idiom): mang lại nụ cười cho ai đó Ex: These financial results are sure to put smiles on our investors’ faces.

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5. Do you think our government should provide free gifts for our citizens? Yes. During this difficult time, lots of people are unemployed and homeless, so they are in desperate need of government support. Therefore, if it is possible, I think that the government should give out something, especially something that can lift people out of poverty.

• Lift someone out of poverty: giúp ai đó thoát khỏi nghèo khổ • poverty /ˈpɑːvərti/ (n): sự nghèo khổ

Ex: Vietnamese people, by working extremely hard, lifted themselves out of poverty.

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Skills IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.26

Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn You should say: •

When you learned it


•

Why you learned it


•

How you learned it


And how you felt when you learned it

Idea • Để giỏi tiếng Anh cần phải chăm chỉ và quyết tâm.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đôi khi cần phải có năng khiếu.

• Là một môn học bắt buộc. • Thầy giáo tiếng Anh rất nhiệt tình và luôn giúp tôi vợi

Content (Nội dung)

qua lo lắng. • Dần dần cảm thấy thoải mái hơn

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Cảm thấy vui khi học được nghĩa của từ mới.

Take note Need to be very determined and diligent

Context

Sometimes, you need to have a natural aptitude for learning languages English is a compulsory subject My English teacher at that time was very enthusiastic,

English

help me overcome my language anxiety

Content

Conclusion

I felt more comfotable communicating

I find joy when I learn another meaning of a word

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Answer I would like to talk about English, a common, yet difficult language to master.

năng

I remember how hard it was when I tried to first learn English. It is CONTEXT

1. Diligent /ˈdɪl.ə.dʒənt/ (adj): siêng

challenging to master a foreign language as you need to be very determined and diligent(1). Sometimes, you need to have a natural aptitude(2) for learning languages in order to effortlessly achieve a

Ví dụ: Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.

2. Aptitude /ˈæp.tə.tuːd/ (n): năng khiếu

Ví dụ: We will take your personal

high level of skill. However, I don’t have a knack for learning languages,

aptitudes and abilities into account.

so it’s always an arduous task for me.

3. Arduous

(3)

khăn Just like other students in Vietnam, English is a compulsory subject in my school curriculum. I wasn’t as talented as my fellow peers so

CONTENT

I was very shy, barely spoke anything in my English classes. Luckily, my English teacher at that time was very enthusiastic so he did everything he could to help me overcome my language anxiety(4). He created lots of activities in my English class, trying to get me to speak.

/ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/ (adj): khó

Ví dụ: It was an arduous climb 4.

Language

anxiety

/læŋgwɪʤ

æŋˈzaɪəti/: sự lo lắng khi sử dụng ngoại ngữ

Ví dụ: Language anxiety is a big problem for language learners.

Gradually, I felt more comfortable communicating with my friends in English and I have developed a passion for the language since then.

CONCLUSION

Thanks to him, I have found inspiration and motivation to maintain learning English every day. I feel the true happiness of learning, I find joy when I learn another meaning of a word or when I understand something I have read, or when I understand what other people are saying. At the moment, I still spend 2 hours practicing English every day.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What skills do students need to master? Computing skills, I guess. The future of the world will depend on digitalization and schools have started to incorporate computers in education. So I think every student must know how to utilize a computer. Besides that, problem-solving and logical thinking skills are always irreplaceable, all students must possess those skills.

• Digitalization /ˈdɪdʒ.ə.t̬əl.aɪz/ (n): sự số hóa

Ex: The digitalization of education has made it easier to control students.

• Irreplaceable /ˌɪr.əˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/ (adj): không thể thay thế

Ex: No one’s irreplaceable in the workplace.

2. Is it hard for students to learn skills? It depends on the child and the type of skills that they want to pick up. Children are born with different talents, some are musically gifted, while others are brilliant at math. So some skills might be difficult for one group of students but might be a piece of cake for others.

• Gifted /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/ (adj): tài năng Ex: She is a gifted artist.

• A piece of cake (idiom): dễ dàng Ex: I never said that training him would be a piece of cake.

3. Is it hard for old people to learn new skills? In this case, yes, old people, who are probably absent-minded, are slow in adapting to changes so they must have a hard time learning new things. I bet most old people are struggling with the modern world, where everything can be done online. It took my grandmother a very

• Absent-minded /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/ (adj): hay quên

Ex: Grandpa’s becoming quite absent-minded.

long time until she could swipe the screen of her mobile phone to find her favorite applications.

4. Is a good teacher very important for students’ learning experience? Why? Obviously, teachers play a key role in motivating and inspiring students. Whether a child has an enjoyable learning experience depends a lot on the teacher. Boring lessons might reduce children’s attention, but interesting lessons might boost children’s motivation, which helps

• Absorb /əbˈzɔːb/ (v): tiếp thu

Ex: It’s a lot of information to absorb all at once.

them absorb the knowledge much better.

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Getting up early IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.27

Describe a time when you got up early You should say: •

When it was


•

What you did


•

Why you got up early

And how you felt about it

Idea • Để bản thân ngủ nướng vài giờ trước khi dậy.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Thường dậy sớm vào dịp đặc biệt.

• Vũng tàu là một thánh phố ven biển, thu hút khách du lịch.

Content (Nội dung)

• Có một chuyến du lịch trọn gói đến Vũng Tàu. • Thức dậy lúc 5 giờ sáng và chuẩn bị khởi hành lúc 6 giờ.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Mặc dù mệt nhưng vẫn rất hứng thú với chuyến đi.

Take note Sleep in for hours before getting up

Context

Get up early on special occasions

Vung Tau is a coastal city, a bit of a tourist trap

Have a package holiday to Vung Tau

A trip to Vung Tau

Content

When we woke up at 5am, preparing to hit the road at 6

Conclusion

Alhough my friends and I felt a bit tired as, we were all very excitied

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Answer

CONTEXT

I’m not an early bird(1) so I often let myself sleep in(2) for hours before getting up. But on special occasions, when I have something important to do, I still get up early. And I’m going to tell you about one of these occasions. It was just a week ago when I had to prepare for a trip to Vung Tau with my friends.

famous for being very affordable(3) but in recent years, it is becoming a bit of a tourist trap(4) due to the heavy influx of tourists. Despite that, it is always our first choice whenever we want to relax, you know, CONTENT

dậy sớm

Ví dụ: Getting up early is the biggest challenge for me since I’m really not an early bird.

Vung Tau is a coastal city, which is only 100km away from HCMC. It is

2. sleep in /sliːp ɪn/: ngủ nướng

Ví dụ: I usually sleep in on Saturdays. 3. affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/ (adj): (giá cả) có thể mua được

Ví dụ: There is a lack of affordable

to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

housing in the city.

We normally don’t go on package holidays , and this time was no

4. tourist trap /ˈtʊr.ɪst ˌtræp/: bẫy du

(5)

different. We decided to go on our own so that we could freely explore all the magnificent landscapes along the way to Vung Tau. So it was last Saturday, when we woke up at 5am, preparing to hit the road(6) at 6. We hoped to enjoy the awe-inspiring(7) sunrise together but one of my friends couldn’t make it on time so we missed that opportunity. Everyone was a little disappointed but we quickly began our trip anyway. CONCLUSION

1. early bird /ˈɝː.li ˌbɝːd/: người thức

Although my friends and I felt a bit tired as we are not morning people, we were all very excited about the trip so it was not a big problem.

lịch

Ví dụ: That hotel is just a tourist trap.

5. package holiday /ˈpækɪʤ ˈhɒlədeɪ/: chuyến du lịch trọn gói

Ví dụ: Older people usually prefer to go on a package holiday.

6. hit the road /hɪt ðə rəʊd/: bắt đầu chuyến đi

Ví dụ: I’d love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road. 7. awe-inspiring /ˈɑː.ɪnˌspaɪr.ɪŋ/: kinh ngạc

Ví dụ: Niagara Falls really is an aweinspiring sight.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you know anyone who likes to get up early? Well, the people who work shiftwork. I mean, not everyone has a nineto-five job, right? So there are a lot of people starting their work early in the morning. Some of my friends, who work in convenience stores or train stations, have to be at their workplace at 5 or 6 in the morning. Otherwise, it is very likely that they will get the sack.

• Nine-to-five /naɪn-tuː-faɪv/: giờ hành chính Ex: She’s tired of working nine to five.

• Get the sack /gɛt ðə sæk/: bị sa thải

Ex: I’ll get the sack if I arrive at the office late!

2. Why do people get up early? Mostly because of their jobs, There are some occupations that require people to show up early. In addition, I guess housewives have to get up early to prepare breakfast for their families. For example, my mother has to go to the flea market near my house very early in the morning to buy

• Housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ (n): nội trợ

Ex: She’s not the type of person to stay at home and be a housewife.

our family’s daily supplies.

3. What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early? In an interview or appointment perhaps. People don’t want to be late on these important occasions, so they must be awake way beforehand. Otherwise, it may badly affect their image and reputation. Besides that, I guess school and work also require people to arrive early.

• Beforehand /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/ (adv): trước đó Ex:

He knew beforehand that his speech

would anger many people.

• Reputation /ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/ (n): danh tiếng

Ex: She has the reputation of being a good doctor.

4. Why do some people like to stay up late? It’s hard to say, but I guess it is just a habit. For example, I never used to stay up late before, but then I started working at a cinema, which required me to work until midnight. It gradually affected my sleep pattern, preventing me from going to bed early.

• sleeping pattern: chu kì ngủ • Sleep /ˈsliː.p/ (v): ngủ

• Pattern /ˈpæt̬ .ɚn/ (n): chu kì

Ex: My sleeping pattern changed as I grew up.

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Intelligence IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.28

Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way You should say: •

Who this person is


•

What the problem was


•

How he/she solved it


And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

Idea • Khương, bạn thân, học chung trường cấp một.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Là một người sáng tạo.

• Phải thuyết trình ở trường đại học. • Tìm thông tin trên Internet nhưng không tìm được thông

Content (Nội dung)

tin đáng tin cậy. • Khương đề xuất hỏi trực tiếp công ty.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đã đạt được điểm cao nhờ vào ý tưởng đó.

Take note One of my close friends, his name is Khuong, he went to the same primary school as me.

Context

A very creative person

We had to give a presentation We looked up the internet but we couldn’t find any

Khuong

Content

useful or reliable information Khuong suggested that we could directly contact that company

Conclusion

We passed the course with flying colors.

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Answer I’m going to talk about one of my close friends, who has the capacity

1. think outside of the box (idiom):

to think outside of the box .

suy nghĩ sáng tạo

(1)

Ví dụ: He is very creative and he can CONTEXT

His name is Khuong, and he went to the same primary school as me. We immediately clicked when we first met and have been close friends since then. What I like most about him is that he is a very creative person, who always comes up with novel(2) and unique ideas. His cleverness(3) and imagination have helped us to overcome lots of difficult problems. I remember that it was a project in university and we had to give a presentation on the business strategy of a company. We were inexperienced(4) at that time so we didn’t know how to collect

CONTENT

information from that company. We looked up the internet but we

think out of the box. 2. novel /ˈnɑːvl/: mới, độc đáo

Ví dụ: It was an American who came up with the novel idea of drive-in restaurants. 3. cleverness /ˈklev.ɚ.nəs/: sự thông minh

Ví dụ: Everyone was impressed by the cleverness of the machine.

4. inexperienced /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/: thiếu kinh nghiệm

Ví dụ: They are young inexperienced

couldn’t find any useful or reliable(5) information. We were desperate

parents and need support.

and didn’t know what to do.

5. reliable /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/: đáng tin cậy Ví dụ: Is your watch reliable?

Then, Khuong suggested that we could directly contact that company and ask them for what we needed. He somehow managed to find the contact information of the business department of the company. After that, we gave them a call and fortunately, they were eager to tell

6. With flying colors (idiom): vượt qua kì thi với điểm số cao Ví dụ: Sylvia had passed her exams with flying colors.

CONCLUSION

us about their business performance when they knew that we were struggling to find information about that. Thanks to his amazing idea, we passed the course with flying colors(6) as the information that we received was very detailed and up-to-date.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think children are born smart or do they learn to become smart? From my perspective, everyone is equal at the moment they are born. It is their surroundings and relationships that form their personality and intelligence. So in the formative years, we must pay close attention to our children to ensure that they receive enough input to constantly develop their cognitive skills.

• Surroundings /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/: môi trường xung quanh

Ex:

Everyone wants safe, comfortable

surroundings. • Cognitive /ˈkɑːɡ.nə.t̬ɪv/: liên quan đến trí óc

Ex: Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired.

2. How do children become smart at school? From education, of course. Children go to school to be properly educated. Thanks to well-qualified, professional teachers, students can gain a significant amount of knowledge when they are at school. This is how they can broaden their horizons as well as improve their thinking skills.

• Well-qualified /ˌwel ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/: có trình độ

Ex: He seems well qualified for the job.

• Broaden their horizon (idiom): mở mang tầm nhìn Ex: Travel can help to broaden your horizons.

3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? It’s hard to tell. I guess some people are naturally curious about everything and they try to master as many skills as they can. But, to be honest, I don’t really believe that there are people who are good at everything. I bet that there are some areas that they are not good at. I would prefer having a deep understanding of one subject than being mediocre at a lot of things.

• Curious /ˈkjʊr.i.əs/: tò mò

Ex: Babies are curious about everything around them.

• Mediocre /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kɚ/: tầm thường

Ex: Parents don’t want their children going to a mediocre school.

4. Why does modern society need talents of all kinds? Well, because there are different aspects of society. There are environmental problems to be tackled, dangerous diseases to be cured, and conflicts to be resolved. Therefore, we need different minds to help us deal with all these problems.

• Conflict /ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/: xung đột

Ex: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.

• Mind /maɪnd/: người thông minh

Ex: She was one of the most brilliant minds of the last century.

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Habits IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.29

Describe a habit your friend has that you would like to develop You should say: •

Who your friend is


•

What habit he/she has


•

When you noticed this habit


And explain why you want to develop this habit

Idea • Chế độ tập thể dục mà bạn đang làm.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đánh cầu lông với bạn mỗi buổi chiều.

• Họ đã chơi từ thời cấp 3. • Đã từng tham gia nhưng giờ làm việc theo ca nên không

Content (Nội dung)

tham gia được nữa. • Đã cố gắng tập gym nhưng đã từ bỏ.

• Ganh tị với bạn vì họ có thể tập thể dục mỗi ngày, cần

Conclusion (Kết luận)

phải thay đổi công việc.

Take note Strictly follow a workout regimen, just like some of my

Context

friends are doing Every afternoon, my friends meet up at the park to play badminton together

Since high school Used to be a part of that and we’ve had a lot of fun in

Workout regimen

Content

the past but my work requires me to work in shifts, unable to attend I hit the gym a few weeks ago but I decided to give up

Conclusion

Feel jealous of my friends because they are able to regularly work out together, thinking about changing my job

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CONTEXT

Answer Well, I’m not perfect so there are a lot of habits that I want to have.

1. workout regimen: chế độ tập thể dục

One of which is to strictly follow a workout regimen , just like some

workout /ˈwɜːkaʊt/: tập thể dục

(1)

of my friends are doing.Every afternoon, my friends meet up at the

regimen /ˈredʒɪmən/: chế độ

Ví dụ: If you want to fit into those new

park to play badminton together.

clothes, you’ll need to start a workout They have been doing that since high school because it gives them a chance to catch up with each other as well as improve their health.

CONTENT

I used to be a part of that and we’ve had a lot of fun in the past, but you know, at the moment, my work requires me to work in shifts(2) so I’m unable to attend these sessions anymore. My body is getting out of shape(3) because I don’t do anything to keep fit. I hit the gym a few weeks ago but I couldn’t stand working out alone, having no

regimen. 2. work in shifts (idiom): làm việc theo ca Ví dụ: I hate jobs that require people to work in shifts. 3. out of shape (idiom): không khỏe mạnh Ví dụ: I’m so out of shape that I get out of

one to talk to, so I decided to give up. I’ve been trying to figure out

breath climbing the stairs.

what I could do in order to get into shape but my mind goes blank

4. my mind goes blank (idiom): không

(4)

whenever I think about it. I think the only place that could help me

nghĩ ra được gì

to stay the course is the park, where I get the chance to meet my

Ví dụ: I tried to remember her name, but

friends.

my mind went completely blank.

(5)

CONCLUSION

5. stay the course (idiom): tiếp tục làm I’m always jealous of my friends because they are able to regularly work out together. I’m thinking about changing my job so that I could lead a healthier lifestyle.

gì đó Ví dụ: Very few of the trainees have stayed the course.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What habits should children have? Children should be taught to pick up good habits as soon as possible. We don’t need to teach them very big things like money management or anything like that. I think that if they can develop and maintain small actions like having breakfast on time or brushing their teeth before bedtime, it would do wonders for them later on.

• money management /ˈmʌni ˈmænɪʤmənt/: quản lý tiền bạc

Ex:

In seven out of 10 households it’s a

woman who’s now responsible for money management. • Do wonders for: mang đến điều kì diệu cho Ex: Going to sleep early can do wonders for your health.

2. What should parents do to teach their children good habits? Making them familiar with them. For example, if parents can install a routine of regular mealtimes, it is likely that children will continue this good habit in the future. Besides that, they could use their power to force their kids into forming good habits, like getting them off the sofa and television, preventing them from becoming couch potatoes.

• routine /ruːˈtiːn/: công việc hàng ngày

Ex: Exercise has become part of my daily routine.

• couch potato /ˈkaʊtʃ pəteɪtəʊ/: người nghiện xem TV

Ex: He’s turned into a real couch potato since he subscribed to the sports channel.

3. How do people develop bad habits? I guess that everyone has at least one bad habit. Although most of us know that it’s not good for us, we still keep doing it because it has become an inner part of us. Take smoking, for example, lots of people cannot live without it even though they are well aware that cigarettes will destroy their lungs.

• inner /ˈɪnə(r)/: bên trong

Ex: She doesn’t reveal much of her inner self.

• Well-aware /wɛl əˈweə/: nhận thức rõ

Ex: They are well aware of the problems.

4. What habits do people have when they get older? Things that they have been doing since they were a kid. It seems to me that we are going to keep doing what we are familiar with. For example, a lot of old people still prefer buying a traditional newspaper

• Familiar /fəˈmɪliər/: quen thuộc

Ex: Then she heard a familiar voice.

to reading news online because they feel more comfortable holding a newspaper in their hands. This can also be said for the case of letters or cameras.

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Patience IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.30

Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen You should say: •

What you waited for


•

Where you waited


•

Why it was special


And explain how you felt while you were waiting

Idea • 3 năm trước, nhập ngũ Context (Bối cảnh)

• Không thích môi trường quân ngũ vì quá khá biệt và không thể thích nghi

• Học cách tự lập và sinh tồn Content (Nội dung)

• Chờ đợi mỗi ngày trong 2 năm • Gia đình là động lực vượt qua khó khăn

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Khoảng thời gian đáng nhớ

Take note Three years ago, joined the army

Context

Didn’t like the environment, difficult to adapt

Learn to live independently and survive

Joined the army

Waited every single day in 2 years

Content Family helps overcome difficult moments

Conclusion

An unforgettable time

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Answer I’m not a patient person so I really hate waiting. However, I had to

CONTEXT

patiently wait to be reunited(1) with my family one time. In Vietnam, all men are obligated(2) to serve the army for at least two

her children.

to fulfill my duty for the country and it was not a very exciting period for me. I didn’t like the environment there cause it was completely

3. get on: làm tốt

environment and get on(3) with all the people there. I wouldn’t say that it was a painful experience because I also learned a lot from it. I’ve learned how to live independently and how to

CONTENT

Ví dụ: Last night she was reunited with 2. obligated /ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd/ (adj): có

years and I was not an exception. Three years ago, I joined the army

different from my daily life, so I found it very difficult to adapt to that

nghĩa vụ

Ví dụ: He felt obligated to help.

Ví dụ: He’s getting on very well at school. 4. Homesickness /ˈhəʊmsɪknəs/ (n): nỗi nhớ nhà Ví

dụ:

She

soon

got

over

her

survive in any given situation. But there weren’t too many things to

homesickness after going to America

do in the army so I spent most of my time waiting to return to my

to study.

family. Imagine that you have to wait every single day for 2 years, it’s definitely not something that people want to experience. Most of my fellow peers and I suffered from homesickness(4), we talked about our family a lot and that’s how we were able to overcome(5) all these difficult moments.

CONCLUSION

1. reunite /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/ (v): đoàn tụ

Finally, it ended a year ago, when I could finally come back to my house. When I look back, it was an unforgettable(7) time and I think

5. overcome /ˌəʊvərˈkʌm/ (v): vượt qua

Ví dụ: She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. 6. unforgettable /ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbl/ (adj): không thể quên được

Ví dụ: The music is what makes the movie so unforgettable.

that I will never have the chance to experience something like that again.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. On what occasions do people usually need to wait? There are a host of things that people need to wait for on a daily basis. From simple things like waiting for their friends to arrive or waiting for a plane to take off. Waiting is something that you cannot avoid in your life because it is part and parcel of day-to-day living.

• take off: cất cánh Ex: The plane took off an hour late. • part and parcel /pɑːrt ənd ˈpɑːrsl/: một phần quan trọng

Ex: Keeping the accounts is part and parcel of my job.

2. Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults? Probably adults, I mean, they could think of the reasons why they have to wait, and most adults, in my opinion, are accustomed to waiting. On the other hand, children are very impatient so they are likely to behave badly whenever they have to wait. I remember myself crying and shouting when I had to wait too long for my mom to pick me up at school.

• accustomed /əˈkʌstəmd/ (adj): quen với

Ex: My eyes slowly grew accustomed to the dark.

• impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ (adj): mất kiên nhẫn

Ex: I’d been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.

3. Compared to the past, are people less patient now, why? Well, patience has always been a virtue regardless of time. But you know, time is money, so I guess time is more important nowadays as there are so many responsibilities that people have to shoulder in modern life. I think that is the reason why punctuality has become increasingly important.

• virtue /ˈvɜːrtʃuː/ (n): đức hạnh, giá trị đạo đức, đức tính

Ex: Patience is not one of her virtues, I’m afraid.

• punctuality /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti/ (n): sự đúng giờ

Ex: He insists on regular attendance and punctuality.

4. What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society? For the advantages, I guess waiting helps develop patience, which prevents people from becoming angry at trivial things. However, waiting can also trigger fury. There are many cases where people get involved in violent acts just because someone is not on time.

• trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/ (adj): không quan trọng, lặt vặt

Ex: I know it sounds trivial, but I’m worried about it.

• fury /ˈfjʊri/ (n): cơn giận

Ex: Her eyes blazed with fury.

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Athletes IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.31

Describe an athlete that you admire You should say: •

Who the person is


•

What his/her achievement is


•

Why you admire him/her


And explain how you feel about this person

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Steven Gerrard, cựu thành viên CLB Liverpool

• Nổi tiếng về sự linh hoạt và kĩ năng -> thắng 9 cúp • Trung thành với CLB

Content (Nội dung)

• Ngưỡng mộ trí thông minh chiến lược và kĩ năng lãnh đạo

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đã nghỉ hưu nên thất vọng

Take note A former player of Liverpool Football Club

Context

The captain

Famous for his versatility and skills -> won 9 trohpies Loyal to the club

Steven Gerrard

Content

Conclusion

Admired his tactical intelligence and leadership skills

Disappointing because he’s retired

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CONTEXT

Football is my all-time favorite(1) sport, I’ve been watching football since I was very young so I can name a few football players, but I’m going to tell you about one of the greatest athletes in this sport. His name is Steven Gerrard, a former football player for Liverpool Football Club.

1. all-time favorite: luôn yêu thích Ví dụ: Reading books is my all-time favorite activity. 2. versatility /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/ (n): đa năng Ví dụ: She is a designer of extraordinary versatility.

I knew him because he was the captain of my favorite football club, Liverpool. He is famous for his versatility

(2)

and wide range of skills.

I have never seen anyone as talented as him. He is regarded as one

Ví dụ: They swore their loyalty to the king.

of the greatest players of his generation, leading the team to win 9

4. ups and downs: thăng trầm

trophies. Besides that, his loyalty(3) is difficult to find in this day and

Ví dụ: Every business has its ups and

age. He spent the majority of his playing career playing for the club. CONTENT

3. loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ (n): lòng trung thành

I mean, he was there for us, through all the ups and downs(4) of the club. That’s part of the reason why he is so admirable.

downs. 5. role model /ˈrəʊl mɑːdl/: hình mẫu

Ví dụ: We need positive role models for young women to aspire to.

inspired me to play football and excel at this sport. I always admired

6. tactical /ˈtæktɪkl/ (adj): thuộc chiến

his tactical(6) intelligence and ability to read the game, which allowed

for a new job was a tactical error.

He’s been my role model(5) since I started watching football. He

thuật

Ví dụ: Telling your boss you were looking

him to predict the opposition’s attacking strategy. Later, when I became the captain of my football team, I tried to adopt his leadership skills. You know, to try to motivate other members of my team so that CONCLUSION

we could eventually win the game. I always wish that I would have a chance to watch him live, but unfortunately, he is retired now so it’s a little bit disappointing.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of exercise do Vietnamese people like to do? We do a variety of exercises. Young people often love to play physicallydemanding sports as it helps to burn more calories and get into shape more quickly. For older people, I think they usually choose something easier to do. For example, you could easily see lots of elderly people running and doing yoga in the park every morning.

• Physically-demanding /ˈfɪzɪkli dɪˈmændɪŋ/: đòi hỏi về thể lực

Ex: The work is physically demanding, so he

always ends up being exhausted at the end of the day. • get into shape: trở nên cân đối Ex: I play tennis every day to get into shape as quickly as possible.

2. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have? Determination, definitely. I think that you must be very determined and willing to work hard towards your goal. It’s important to stay the course at all costs. Moreover, I guess athletes should be a little bit ambitious, to always aim for better results, you know, to push the boundaries of what they can achieve. That’s how they could gradually improve themselves.

• Determination /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/ (n): sự quyết tâm

Ex: He fought the illness with courage and determination.

• push the boundaries: vượt giới hạn • boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ (n): giới hạn, biên giới

Ex: Scientists continue to push the boundaries of human knowledge.

3. Why are there so few top athletes? Because it’s too difficult. Enduring strenuous training sessions and participating in dangerous competitions is easier said than done. It’s all very mentally and physically demanding, which means that not everybody can go through it.

• Endure /ɪnˈdʊr/ (v): chịu đựng

Ex: They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial.

• strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/ (adj): khó khăn, đòi hỏi công sức nhiều

Ex: How about a stroll in the park? Nothing too strenuous.

• easier said than done: nói thì dễ, làm mới khó Ex: ‘Why don’t you get yourself a job?’ ‘That’s easier said than done.

4. What’s the best way to become a top athlete? I don’t think adults, unless they are extremely talented, can follow professional sports careers anymore. It has to be done when one is very young. So if you want your children to become sports athletes, you need to make it clear from a very young age. Maybe you could

• talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ (adj): tài năng Ex:

Some of these young musicians are

incredibly talented.

send your children to some kind of sports center so that they could be properly trained.

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Café IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.32

Describe a café you’d like to visit You should say: •

Where it is


•

What kinds of food and drinks it serves

•

Who you usually go there with


And explain why you like to go there

Idea • The Coffee House Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đến khi có thời gian rảnh • Gần nhà

• Có bán thức ăn như bánh kếp • Hiện đại, thoải mái => Khi cần hoàn thành công việc

Content (Nội dung)

• Màu sắc dễ chịu • Có âm nhạc giao hưởng => tận hưởng cuộc sống

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Là một nơi thư giãn với không khí yên bình

Take note

Context

Whenever I have free time

Food such as pancakes -> phenomenon

Top-notch facilities -> meet deadlines

A café

Content

Pleasant colors Have instrumental music -> enjoy life

Retreat

Conclusion

A sense of tranquility and peace

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CONTEXT

I’m going to talk about a café that I always pay a visit to whenever I which is also one of the most popular coffee chains in Vietnam. It’s

1. phenomenon /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/: một

just down the road from where I live so I usually walk there if I want to

phenomenon.

have free time. The place is one of the branches of “The Coffee House”,

enjoy a cup of coffee.

hiện tượng (rất thành công) Ví

dụ:

This

young

pianist

is

a

2. top-notch (adj) /ˌtɒpˈnɒtʃ/ : đỉnh cao

Besides coffee, it serves a wide range of food options for customers.

facilities.

this kind of snack when you go there. The café looks very modern

3. Comfy /ˈkʌmfi/: thoải mái

CONTENT

and dynamic with lots of top-notch

(2)

facilities, making you feel as

comfy(3) as possible. Due to the comfort it provides, I usually choose this place to work whenever I have to meet important deadlines. The interior(4) is painted dark yellow, and I think this color helps me concentrate better. Moreover, they play relaxing instrumental music(5) in the café, which is perfectly suitable for anyone who needs to focus on their work. Besides work, I also opt for this place to relax as it gives me a sense of peacefulness and calmness, you know, giving me the chance to slowly enjoy my life.

CONCLUSION

Ví dụ: The school has top-notch

The pancakes they have there are a phenomenon(1). You must try

In this fast-paced(6) world, it is important to sometimes slow down a bit and take a little retreat(7). This café offers you just that. So, if you want to experience a sense of tranquility and peace, you should give this café a go.

Ví dụ: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room.

4. interior /ɪnˈtɪriər/: phần bên trong

Ví dụ: The original interior of the hotel has been replaced.

5. instrumental music: nhạc chơi từ nhạc cụ instrumental nhạc cụ

bằng

/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/:

Music /ˈmjuːzɪk/: nhạc

Ví dụ: My grandmother loves listening to instrumental music.

6. fast-paced /ˌfæst ˈpeɪst/: nhịp độ nhanh

Ví dụ: She enjoys working in a fastpaced environment. 7. Retreat /rɪˈtriːt/: sự trốn tránh

Ví dụ: Is watching television a retreat from reality?

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do old people like to drink coffee? I think drinking coffee can be considered as a tradition and custom in Vietnam. Not only old people but also the young generation are really into coffee. The taste of coffee is very unique and cannot be replaced by any other drink. There are numerous coffee shops out there so you can see lots of people sipping their cups of coffee every morning.

• unique /juˈniːk/: độc đáo

Ex: Everyone’s fingerprints are unique.

• Sip /sɪp/: nhâm nhi

Ex: He slowly sipped his wine.

2. Do Vietnamese people like to drink coffee? Yeah, as I said before, drinking coffee has become a part of Vietnamese culture. People drink coffee, firstly, because of its taste, secondly, coffee gives them a chance to socialize, to catch up with their friends and relatives. Asking somebody to go out for a coffee is a way to show your politeness in Vietnamese culture.

• Socialize /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/: giao lưu

Ex: Maybe you should socialize more.

• politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/: lịch sự

Ex: He stood up out of politeness and offered her his seat.

3. What kind of people would like to go drink coffee? Anyone, everybody deserves a hot cup of coffee. But I guess gregarious and outgoing people are keen on going out for a coffee. This allows them to have conversations with others. I guess it is more interesting for

• gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/: cởi mở, hòa đồng Ex: She’s very outgoing and gregarious.

them than having coffee at home on their own.

4. Why do young people like studying in a café instead of at home? Sometimes, you need a change of scenery. Working at home for a long time can make you tired, and it’s therefore easy to be unproductive. By contrast, the ambient sound of a nice and relaxing coffee shop can actually help you to stay focused. Also, you can easily access snacks and drinks if you need something to boost your energy.

• A change of scenery /ə ʧeɪnʤ ɒv ˈsiːnəri/: thay đổi cảnh quan

Ex: We spent the weekend in Seattle just for a change of scenery.

• Unproductive /ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/: kém năng suất

Ex: I’ve had a very unproductive day.

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Wasting time IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.33

Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time You should say: •

What it is


•

When you usually do it


•

Why you do it


And explain why you think it wastes your time

Idea

• Lướt web - phí nhiều thời gian năng suất

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Dành một giờ mỗi ngày

• Nhiều phương tiện giải trí, cám dỗ Content (Nội dung)

• FOMO -> ảnh hưởng sức khoẻ • Tránh trở nên nghiện thế giới ảo

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Không dùng điện thoại vào thời gian rảnh

Take note Wasted productive hours

Context

An hour per day

Many entertaining feature, tempting

FOMO -> detrimentally affect people’s life

Internet browsing

Content

Prevent from becoming addicted

Avoid using phone in free time

Conclusion

Lead a healthier lifestyle

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Answer

CONTEXT

I’Well, this question makes me think about the time I spend on the internet. Considering all the time that I spend looking at social networking sites, watching videos, or reading meaningless articles, internet browsing has wasted countless of my productive hours. This happens all the time. I think I must spend around an hour a day on mindless(1) online browsing. There are a lot of entertaining features on the internet, which quickly grab your attention and you are likely to end up with your eyes glued to the screen. Moreover, it is tempting to have a constant presence CONTENT

(2)

on social media. I don’t

want to miss anything, I want to stay continually connected with what others are doing. However, recently, I’ve read an article about FOMO, you know, fear of missing out, specifically about how it can detrimentally(3) affect people’s life. I mean, FOMO is associated with depression(4)

1. mindless /ˈmaɪndləs/: không suy nghĩ

Ví dụ: Watching TV is such a mindless task. 2. presence /ˈprezns/: sự hiện diện

Ví dụ: Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect.

3. detrimentally /ˌdetrɪˈmentəli/: có hại Ví

dụ:

Smoking

cigarettes

can

detrimentally affect our health.

4. depression /dɪˈpreʃn/: sự trầm cảm

Ví dụ: She was diagnosed as having clinical depression.

5. virtual /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/: ảo, không thật

Ví dụ: You can also take a virtual tour of the museum.

and anxiety, and a lowered quality of life. I soon realized that I was suffering from that kind of anxiety and I decided to take some actions to prevent myself from becoming addicted to this crazy virtual(5) world.

CONCLUSION

I have started to avoid using my phone whenever I have free time so that I won’t be distracted by it. Besides that, I’ve taken up some new sports to keep fit and clear my mind of social media. By doing all of these things, hopefully, I can lead a healthier lifestyle in the future.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How do you balance life and work? Well, I think it’s extremely difficult to be simultaneously successful in your job and able to enjoy your life. I cannot and I don’t think anyone can finish all their work within their working hours. So, I don’t strive for the perfect schedule, I try to make it as comfortable as I can. Somedays, I have to put all my effort into work but on other days, I manage to have time to pursue other things.

• simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəsli/: đồng thời

Ex: The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.

• strive /straɪv/: phấn đấu

Ex: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.

2. Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it’s a waste of time? No, obviously. If I know something isn’t beneficial for me, I would probably stop doing that. I mean, we have only 24 hours a day so we should make it as productive as possible. But, relaxing hours are also important, sometimes, you need to unwind a bit and let your hair down to recharge your battery.

• productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/: năng suất

Ex: The aim was to maximize the machine’s productive capacity.

• let your hair down (idiom): thư giãn Ex: It’s about time you let your hair down and had some fun!

3. What kinds of things make people feel pressured? Work, that’s all I can think of right now because I’m suffering from a lot of pressure from my work. There are deadlines to meet, projects to complete and so on. Other than that, family is also a big duty . Lots of people have to shoulder the responsibility of raising children or taking care of their parents. I think these things can also be very stressful.

• Duty /ˈdjuːti/: trách nhiệm

Ex: It is my duty to report it to the police.

• shoulder /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/: gánh vác Ex:

He was unwilling to shoulder this

responsibility alone.

4. Why do some people refuse to abide by rules? It could be because they find the rules unjustifiable. There are many rules that put people in an unfair situation, which encourages them to break the rules. Besides that, it can be hard to change people’s habits. Lots of people object to laws that save people’s lives, such as wearing facemasks in public places, because they feel uncomfortable abiding by them.

• Unjustifiable chính đáng Ex:

/ˌʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/:

không

Poisoning the earth’s atmosphere is

ecologically and morally unjustifiable. • object/əbˈdʒekt/: phản đối Ex: If nobody objects, we’ll postpone the meeting till next week.

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Friendliness IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.34

Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like You should say: •

When and where it happened

•

Who he/she was

•

Why you didn’t like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Làm việc cùng với 1 đồng nghiệp khó tính

• Anh ta hẹp hòi => không hợp nhau • Làm việc cùng nhau => lo lắng Content (Nội dung)

• Tôi không bao giờ tranh cãi với anh ta => để công việc tiến triển nhanh hơn • Giả bộ thân thiện để có thể làm việc chung

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Mối quan hệ không có tiến triển

Take note

Context

Working with an irksome colleague

Vexing worker -> like oil anf water Conventional, narrow - minded -> reject new ideas

Pretended to be nice

Content Didn’t agure -> progress faster

Conclusion

Relationship didn’t improve

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CONTEXT

No one wants to deal with a person that they don’t like. Unfortunately, there are a lot of times when people have to deal with a difficult person. I’m going to tell you about one of my Oscar-worthy(1) performances when I pretended to be nice to an irksome(2) colleague. It was a year ago when I still worked for my old company. I had to work on a project with one of the most vexing(3) co-workers in my workplace. We were like oil and water . While I am very into trying (4)

new ideas and solutions, he was a very conventional person, and I considered him to be quite narrow-minded(5). Whenever I came up

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with something new, he would be the first person to reject it. Besides that, we share different interests so we rarely had a conversation with each other.

xuất xuất sắc

Ví dụ: I made an Oscar-worthy job of convincing the boss. 2. irksome /ˈɜːrksəm/: khó chịu

Ví dụ: I found the restrictions irksome. 3. vexing /ˈveksɪŋ/: làm phật ý

Ví dụ: I found their attitude extremely vexing.

4. oil and water (idiom): như nước với lửa Ví dụ: Like oil and water, the worlds of work and pleasure do not blend easily.

He and I were assigned a project from my boss, which required us to

5. narrow-minded /ˌnær.əʊˈmaɪn.dɪd/

work together. I was quite worried when I knew that I had to work

Ví dụ: There is no point in trying to

(adj): bảo thủ, khó chấp nhận ý kiến của người khác

with him on this project as we hadn’t done anything together before

persuade her because she is very

that. I tried to seek his approval for many ideas that I had. I didn’t say

narrow-minded.

anything when he rejected my ideas because I didn’t want to argue

6. progress /prəˈɡres/: tiếp tục tiến

with him so that we could progress

(6)

faster and meet the deadline

of the project.

CONCLUSION

1. Oscar-worthy /ˈɒskə-ˈwɜːði/: diễn

Pretending to be nice to him is the only way that I could think of that would allow us to collaborate(7) together effectively. Sadly, our relationship did not improve after that project as we had nearly

hành

Ví dụ: Things are progressing well.

7. collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/: hợp tác

Ví dụ: Researchers around the world are collaborating to develop a new vaccine.

nothing in common.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why are people friendly with the people they don’t like? To show their politeness. Even when you are talking to a person you don’t like, you have to be respectful towards the other person. I think it’s a part of our culture, we were taught to be nice to the people around us, even to those who are irritating and annoying.

• respectful /rɪˈspektfl/: tôn trọng

Ex: The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.

• irritating /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/: khó chịu

Ex: I found her extremely irritating.

2. What kinds of people are usually friendly? Celebrities. They have to be well-rounded in the eyes of the public. Everything they do can affect their image and reputation as they are closely watched by other people. So I think that those people have to be friendly all the time to gain the love and trust of the public. Well, rising to stardom isn’t an easy thing to do, right?

• Well-rounded /ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd/: toàn diện

Ex: Famous people make others think that they are well-rounded individuals.

• Stardom /ˈstɑːr.dəm/: trở thành ngôi sao

Ex: From childhood, Britney Spears seemed destined for stardom.

3. What are the differences between being friendly and being polite? Friendliness and politeness are often associated with each other so I guess they are kind of similar. You have to be friendly to show your politeness, right? But I guess being friendly means you have to be fun and sociable, you know, to bring people together. Meanwhile, it’s not necessary to do that to show your politeness.

• Friendliness /ˈfrendlinəs/: sự thân thiện Ex:

We were greeted with warmth and

friendliness.

• Politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/: lịch sự

Ex: He stood up out of politeness and offered her his seat.

4. What do you think of people who are straightforward? For me, it’s a virtue. I love those who are honest and open, willing to tell

• The truth will come out (idiom): sự thật

you the truth in the most direct way. Eventually, the truth will come

cuối cùng cũng sẽ phơi bày

out, so it is pointless and time-wasting to keep beating around the

Ex: This is the time when the truth will come

bush. It is quite annoying to listen to a meaningless story before getting

out.

to know the main point.

• beating around the bush (idiom): nói vòng vo Ex: Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.

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Books IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.35

Describe an exciting book you have read You should say: •

When you read it


•

What kind of book it is


•

What it is about


And explain why you think it is exciting

Idea • Tác phẩm học từ trường cấp ba

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tìm đọc sau giờ học

• Về lịch sử, văn hóa nước Pháp và tình yêu Content (Nội dung)

• Cốt truyện bất ngờ, khiến người đọc bất ngờ • Mang nhiều bài học đạo đức

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Khuyến khích mọi người đọc nó

Take note Novel, written by Victor Hugo

Context

Numberous adaptations

High school, excerpt -> enchanting, captivating

History, architecture of France

Book: Les Miserables

Romance and love

Content

Plot: unpredictable -> sent shivers down by spine Moral lessons

Conclusion

Highly recommend

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CONTEXT

I don’t consider myself as a bookworm(1) because I don’t have much time to read books. But I’m going to tell you about one of the greatest novels of all time, which is called Les Misérables, written by Victor Hugo. The novel has been popularized through numerous adaptations(2) for musical films and plays.

1. bookworm /ˈbʊkwɜːm/: mọt sách

Ví dụ: My brother is truly a bookworm. 2. Adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/: chuyển thể

Ví dụ: This is a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’.

This novel is also well-known in Vietnam because all high school students have to learn about an excerpt(3) from the story. Although I read only a small part of the story, I found it very enchanting(4) and captivating. After that lesson, I came across the book when I was

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wandering in a bookstore. I quickly decided to make a purchase as I couldn’t wait to finish the whole story.

Ví dụ: They only played a short excerpt. 4. enchanting /ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/: thu hút

Ví dụ: What an enchanting little town! 5. masterpiece /ˈmæstərpiːs/: tuyệt phẩm

Ví dụ: The museum houses several of The novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, and most importantly, the nature of romance and love. The way that Victor Hugo leads his readers is unpredictable. All the plot twists keep you guessing throughout the whole story. This masterpiece(5) sent shivers down my spine(6) a lot of times. Although the story is not very relevant to modern life, it is still a meaningful moral lesson, which is still relatable(7) to the reader.

CONCLUSION

3. excerpt /ekˈsɜːrpt/: đoạn trích

his Cubist masterpieces. 6. sent shivers down someone spine (idiom): làm cho ai đó nổi da gà Ví dụ: Her thrilling performance sent a chill up my spine. 7. relatable /rɪˈleɪtəbl/: có liên quan

Ví dụ: Kat is the most relatable character in the film.

I would highly recommend this book for you if you haven’t read it. It’s outstanding, trust me.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you prefer books or movies? Well, each has its own merits. Movies, with different types of special effects, are more interesting to watch. But I think that movies actually impair the storyline and plot of the book because movies have to put hundreds of pages into a few hours. So, it is very likely that you’re gonna

• Storyline /ˈstɔːrilaɪn/: cốt truyện

Ex: Her novels always have the same basic storyline.

miss a huge chunk of the storyline.

2. Is it necessary for parents to read stories for their children? No, there are other family bonding activities that parents should do. I think it is more beneficial for children if they are allowed to read by themselves. Reading is a skill that can boost children’s imagination, creativity, and analyzing ability. Hence, I think reading on their own can do wonders for their personality development.

• family bonding activities: các hoạt động gắn kết gia đình • family /ˈfæm.əl.i/: gia đình

• bonding /ˈbɒndɪŋ/: liên kết, gắn kết • activity /ækˈtɪvəti/: hoạt động

Ex: There are many family bonding activities that will surely strengthen the connection between the family members.

• Do wonders for: mang đến điều kì diệu cho Ex: Going to sleep early can do wonders for your health.

3. Which group would read more, young people or old people? Old people, of course. They are the ones who understand the value of books. Meanwhile, most young people have to suffer from hectic schedules at work and at home, leaving very little time for recreational activities like reading.

• hectic schedules /ˈhektɪk ˈʃedjuːl/: lịch trình dày đặc

Ex: His incredibly hectic schedule came as no surprise to me since he was a successful businessman.

• recreational /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/: liên quan đến giải trí

Ex:

These areas are set aside for public

recreational use.

4. What’s the difference between men’s and women’s reading habits? I guess men are more into sports and women love to read about cooking. But I think that’s the old stereotype. Now, reading preferences would largely depend on people’s personalities. Some women love to talk about physical activities and there are men who enjoy culinary arts.

• Stereotype /ˈsteriətaɪp/: khuôn mẫu Ex:

He doesn’t conform to the usual

stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.

• Culinary /ˈkʌlɪneri/: liên quan đến nấu nướng

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Creativity IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.36

Describe a creative person (an artist/musician/...) whose work you admire You should say: •

Who he/she is


•

How you knew him/her


•

What creative things he/she has done


And explain why you think he/she is creative

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Freddie Mercury - một ca sĩ nhạc rock vĩ đại

• Nhạc sĩ và ca sĩ chính của nhóm Queen, rất nổi tiếng => tôi là fan của nhóm nhạc đó Content (Nội dung)

• Sáng tạo => Bohemian Rhsapsody, nhiều loại nhạc trong 1 bài hát => kiệt tác • Cách trình diễn, tương tác độc đáo với khán giả

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Di sản của anh ấy sẽ sống mãi

Take note

Context

One of the greatest rock singers

Songwriter and lead vocalist of Queen -> all the rage -> a big fan Innovative -> different types of music into 1 song ->

Freddie Mercury

Content

masterpiece

Charismatic, interact -> enjoy to the fullest

Conclusion

Legacy lives on

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CONTEXT

Answer There are lots of great minds out there, especially in the entertainment industry. I’m going to talk about one of those people, Freddie Mercury, the greatest singer in the history of rock music.

1. songwriter /ˈsɔːŋraɪtər/

Ví dụ: Ed Sheeran is a famous songwriter.

2. All the rage (idiom): rất nổi tiếng và He is a British songwriter(1) and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen.

thịnh hành

Even though I wasn’t born in their generation, I have been listening to

Ví dụ: Internet shopping is now all the

their music since I was very little. From what I know, the band was all

rage.

the rage in their time thanks to their unique style of music.

3. Compose /kəmˈpəʊz/: sáng tác

(2)

Ví dụ: Mozart composed his last opera Freddie was a major factor in their success. He composed numerous (3)

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hits for Queen, which are still popular 30 years later. There is one particular song that really still impresses me, and that is “Bohemian Rhapsody”. With his innovative(4) mind, he put different types of music, including ballad and hard rock, into one song, creating one

shortly before he died.

4. innovative /ˈɪnəvətɪv/: có tính sáng tạo

Ví dụ: There will be a prize for the most innovative design.

became a big fan of the band right after the first time listening to this

5. charismatic /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/: thu

masterpiece. Other than that, he is also famous for his charismatic(5)

great appeal to the public.

of the most memorable songs that have ever been written. I quickly

stage performances. As I have seen in his concerts, he often interacted with the audience. I think this helps to create a friendly atmosphere where all people can enjoy themselves to the fullest.

hút, hấp dẫn

Ví dụ: He was a charismatic figure with 6. legacy /ˈleɡəsi/: di sản

Ví dụ: After she died, her family set up a charity to ensure that her legacy lives on.

CONCLUSION

I’m very thankful that the world has his music. His legacy continues to live on . (7)

(6)

certainly

7. live on /lɪv ɒn/: sống tiếp

Ví dụ: He lived on for fifteen years after his wife died.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think you are a creative person? No, my mind goes blank whenever I need it to be creative. I don’t really know the reason why. I have been practicing different kinds of mind training activities but they do not seem to work. I guess I still have to rely on others’ ideas to gradually improve my creativity.

• my mind goes blank (idiom): không nghĩ ra được gì Ex: I tried to remember her name, but my mind went completely blank. • mind training activities /maɪnd ˈtreɪnɪŋ

ækˈtɪvɪtiz/: các hoạt động huấn luyện tinh thần

Ex: These mind training activities improve your mental health and therefore your brain

2. Is it good for children to learn art? Yeah, art gives children a chance to develop themselves, especially their brain development and cognitive skills. When learning art, children can freely express themselves during the creative process to form artwork that is unlike any other. I think this can do wonders for children’s imagination and their creativity.

• brain development /breɪn dɪˈvɛləpmənt/: sự phát triển trí não

Ex: Brain development begins a few weeks after conception.

• Cognitive /ˈkɑːɡ.nə.t̬ɪv/: liên quan đến trí óc Ex:

Some of her cognitive functions have

been impaired.

3. What kinds of jobs need creative ability? Artists, I guess. They have to be unique to create their own image in the eyes of their audiences. It would be very boring to look at similar pictures or listen to the same types of music all the time. So, to create aesthetically pleasing artwork, creativity is essential.

• unique /juˈniːk/: độc đáo

Ex: Everyone’s fingerprints are unique.

• aesthetically /esˈθetɪkli/: mang tính thẩm mỹ

Ex: The film is technically and aesthetically

4. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability? Definitely. I think that whether a project can be successful or not depends heavily on the leader. So, being a leader means that you need to have the ability to think out of the box so that you can come up with pragmatic solutions and lead your team successfully. Besides creativity, a leader needs to be capable of thinking logically and critically.

• Think out of the box (idiom): suy nghĩ sáng tạo Ex: He is very creative and he can think out of the box. • Pragmatic /præɡˈmætɪk/: thực tế

Ex: They’re pragmatic about the spending cuts.

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Transportation IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.37

Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go You should say: •

Who you would like to go with


•

Where you would like to go


•

When you would like to go


And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Người thích phiêu lưu => chuyến đi đến Đà Lạt bằng xe.

• Đà Lạt nổi tiếng với núi non hùng vĩ và đường xá ngoằn ngoèo với nhiều cây => ngắm nhìn cảnh đẹp khi đi qua đèo

Content (Nội dung)

• Đi với nhóm bạn quen thuộc • Cần phải lập ra lịch trình chi tiết => thăm được nhiều nơi nhất có thể

• Hi vọng rằng chúng tôi có thể dành nhiều thời gian hơn

Conclusion (Kết luận)

cho chuyến đi này.

Take note

Context

Adventurous -> road trip to Da Lat

Majestic mountains, twisting roads, pine trees and flowers -> enjoy as you go -> immerse in nature Go with friends -> have been gone before -> Easy to

A road trip

Content

convince

Detailed itinerary -> utilize the time

Conclusion

Wish could have more time

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CONTEXT

I consider myself an adventurous(1) person so I’m really into going on road trips. There is a place where I always take my motorbike to on a road trip, and that place is Dalat, a mountainous city located in the middle of Vietnam. The place is magnificent, filled with majestic

mountains, forests,

and waterfalls. Da lat is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam. It is famous for pine forests with twisting

(3)

roads and flower blossoms in

the winter, making the city an amazing place for a road trip. You can enjoy the scenery as you go, especially when you reach the mountain

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pass(4). You will be surrounded by trees, giving you the chance to truly immerse yourself in nature(5).

Ví dụ: Such an adventurous guy like 2. majestic /məˈdʒestɪk/: hùng vĩ Ví

dụ:

The

college

is

close

to

Edinburgh’s majestic castle.

3. twisting /ˈtwɪs·tɪŋ/: vòng vò, quanh co

Ví dụ: This is a twisting country road.

4. mountain pass /ˈmaʊntɪn pɑːs/: đèo vượt núi

Ví dụ: Ma Pi Leng is considered one

I have a group of friends who are also eager to explore new places so I would definitely pick them to go with me on this trip. We have ridden several times together before so it wouldn’t be a problem convincing them to take this trip with me. Anyway, before hitting the road(6), I

CONCLUSION

phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm

Tom would never like this boring trip. (2)

have to prepare a detailed itinerary

1. adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/: có tính

(7)

so that we can utilize all the

the four most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam. 5. immerse myself in something: hòa mình vào gì đó Ví dụ: In order to improve her English speaking

skill,

Alice

is

planning

time that we have. You know, our time is limited so we want to visit as

to immerse herself in an English-

many places as possible.

speaking country.

However, I wouldn’t want to drive too fast as it is very dangerous

6. hit the road /hɪt ðə rəʊd/: bắt đầu

to travel such a long distance on a bike. I hope that my friends can allocate more time for the trip so that we can discover all aspects of Da Lat.

chuyến đi

Ví dụ: I’d love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road. 7. Itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/: hành trình

Ví dụ: He drew up a detailed itinerary.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles? Motorcycles are most popular in Vietnam because they are a very convenient option for commuting. A motorcycle offers more flexibility as you can park it anywhere in the city. You can’t do that with a car as most of the streets in this city are very narrow. However, motorcycles are not suitable for a long-distance trip. On those occasions, people would have to rely on buses or cars.

• Narrow /ˈnærəʊ/: hẹp

Ex: The road soon became narrower and

steeper.

• Long-distance /ˌlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/: khoảng cách xa

Ex: It’s a relaxing car to drive long distances.

2. Do you think air pollution comes mostly from vehicles? No, they are not the main culprit. They certainly deteriorate the air quality due to their emissions and we need to cut down on the use of automobiles wherever possible. But I think a lot of air pollution comes from industrial activities, things like factories pollute the air more heavily. You can see all the dark smoke coming out of them all the time.

• Culprit /ˈkʌlprɪt/: thủ phạm

Ex: The main culprit in the current crisis seems to be modern farming techniques.

• Deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/: trở nên tồi tệ hơn Ex:

They had to cope with deteriorating

weather conditions.

3. Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment? Well, obviously. But I think this responsibility should lie in the government’s hands. For example, there is a lack of public transportation here in Saigon, which deters people from using environmentallyfriendly modes of transportation. Even if people want to protect the environment, they need to be given the opportunity to do that.

• lie in someone’s hands (idiom): nằm trong tay của ai đó Ex: The decision lies in the President’s hands. • Environmentally-friendly /ɪnˌvaɪrənmentəli ˈfrendli/: thân thiện với môi trường

Ex:

The

company

is

using

a

new,

environmentally friendly packaging.

4. How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different? There are some clear differences. More people are residing in urban areas so the transport system there is more sophisticated, which allows people to access different parts of the city more easily. On the other hand, rural areas are more sparsely populated so the transport in such areas is not very modern. People who live in the countryside normally ride a bike or just walk to their destination.

• Sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/: tinh vi

Ex: Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.

• Populate /ˈpɒpjuleɪt/: sinh sống

Ex: The island is populated largely by sheep.

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Decisions IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.38

Describe a difficult decision that you once made You should say: •

What the decision was

•

When you made your decision

•

How long it took to make the decision

And explain why it was difficult to make

Idea • Đang trong giai đoạn đưa ra quyết định quan trọng.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Hoặc là đi làm hoặc tiếp tục học.

• Gia đình đang gặp khó khăn tài chính, đi làm có thể là giải pháp tốt hơn. • Bố mẹ không cho phép tôi đi làm sớm, và phải học đại

Content (Nội dung)

học. • Nhận ra rằng kiến thức từ trường có thể tốt hơn trải nghiệm thực tế.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đó là một lựa chọn khôn ngoan.

Take note I was at the crossroads

Context

Go to work straight away after school or I should continue my education

My family was facing financial problems My parents didn’t let me start my career too early

Go to work or continue my education

Content

Knowledge gained from higher education is by far more significant than the practical experience

Conclusion

A wise decision

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Answer I was at the crossroads(1) when I had to decide which path I should

CONTEXT

take when I finished high school, whether I should go to work straight

đoạn cần phải đưa ra quyết định quan

away after school or I should continue my education. Most people

trọng

would love to further their education because a high school diploma

Ví dụ: After earning my degree, I was at

cannot get you a well-paid job. But my family was facing financial

a crossroads.

problems at that time and the tuition fees

2. tuition fees /tuːˈɪʃ.ən ˌfiːz/: học phí

(2)

of the university were

a big problem for us. And going to work would be a more viable(3) solution because I could earn some money to support my family and also gain some hands-on(4) experience from work. However, my parents didn’t let me start my career too early. They told me that I couldn’t get anywhere(5) if I did not attend university. It CONTENT

1. At the crossroads (idiom): giai

was a sound piece of advice and I started to weigh up the pros and cons(6) of each option. Finally, I realized that the knowledge gained from higher education is by far more significant than the practical experience that a job could give me. So, I decided to take a student loan(7) and go to university.

Ví dụ: Students have to borrow £9,000 a year to pay their tuition fees. 3. viable /ˈvaɪəbl/: khả thi

Ví dụ: There is no viable alternative. 4. hands-on /ˌhændˈzɑːn/ (adj): thực tế

Ví dụ: It is important for fresh graduates to have some prior handson experience. 5. Not get anywhere (idiom): không đi đến đâu Ví dụ: I’ve been sorting out my room all

CONCLUSION

day, but it’s such a mess I don’t feel I’m It was a wise decision. Attending university broadened my horizons

getting anywhere.

about the world and allowed me to get my dream job. I’m very

6. weighed up all the pros and cons:

thankful for my parents’ advice. Without their guidance, I probably

cân nhắc các mặt lợi và mặt hại

wouldn’t be as content with my occupation as I am at the moment.

Ví dụ: You need to weigh up all the pros and cons before making a final decision. 7. student loan /ˌstuː.dənt ˈloʊn/: khoản cho vay để học

Ví dụ: That includes the student loan of £420, which is interest-free.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives? People have to make a wide range of decisions in their everyday lives, from deciding what to eat to choosing what to wear to school or work. You also have to decide what your schedule is going to look like, what you’re gonna do in the morning or in the afternoon.

• schedule /ˈskedʒuːl/: lịch trình

Ex: I have a hectic schedule for the next few days.

2. Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after a group discussion? Certainly after a group discussion. Talking to more people helps you to look at the problem from different perspectives, which certainly helps you to understand the situation more thoroughly. It is even more helpful if you could consult with an expert in order to make an informed decision and to benefit from their experience.

• Perspective /pərˈspektɪv/: góc nhìn Ex:

Try to see the issue from a different

perspective.

• Thoroughly /ˈθʌrəli/: sâu sắc

Ex: I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself.

3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice? I think it’s normal. All people have different world views and opinions, so you cannot force a person to always listen to their parents. Up to a point, they’re going to form their own opinions, which might be different from what their parents think. As a result, disagreement is going to happen and the youth would refuse to listen to their parents.

• World view /ˌwɜːrld ˈvjuː/: thế giới quan

Ex: Your education is bound to shape your world view.

• Disagreement /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/: sự bất đồng

Ex: There’s no room for disagreement on this point.

4. Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions? Because they realize that there is no perfect answer to a problem. Even the most decisive and straightforward person would wonder if the decision he made was the right one. Or it could be because they have made some unwise decisions before, so they tend to be more careful about what they should do.

• Decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/: quyết đoán

Ex: The government must take decisive action

on gun control.

• straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/: thẳng thắn

Ex:

He was quite straightforward with us

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Foreign people IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.39

Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting You should say: •

Who the person is


•

How you knew him/her


•

What kind of person he/she is


And explain why you think he/she is interesting

Idea • Đọc báo về trận đấu boxing nổi tiếng

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Ấn tượng với những cái tên

• Mayweather là một nhà vô địch • Kiếm được nhiều tiền

Content (Nội dung)

• Kĩ thuật vượt trội • Trải qua khổ luyện

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Muốn lắng nghe câu chuyện của anh ta

Take note Competitive sport

Context

Boxing fight

Impressed A champion

Person: Mayweather

Lucrative pay-per-view -> highest-paid

Content

Outstanding, defensive Accurate puncher

Conclusion

Difficulties, road to stardom

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Answer

CONTEXT

Well, I like to watch competitive sports(1) so most of the foreigners that I know are professional sportspeople from other countries. So, I’d like to talk about one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Floyd Mayweather, a professional boxer from America.

very famous boxers at that time. One of them was Floyd Mayweather.

CONTENT

spɔːts/: những môn thể thạo mạo hiểm Ví

A few years ago, I read an article about a boxing fight between two

dụ:

I

have

always

regarded

competitive sport as important in my children’s education. 2. As it turned out (idiom): diễn ra như

He was described in the newspaper as the “Fighter of the Decade”,

dự kiến

“The unstoppable”, or “the greatest boxer of all time”. These names

Ví dụ: As it turned out, the weather-and

really impressed me so I decided to do a bit of research on him. As it

the whole weekend-was perfect.

turned out(2), he was very similar to what I expected.

3. Champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/: nhà vô địch

Ví dụ: He became the youngest US He is a true champion , winning numerous major world (3)

championships. I also found that Mayweather is one of the most lucrative(4) pay-per-view attractions of all time, in any sport. So unsurprisingly, he was the highest-paid athlete in 2018. So I watched the match that I was talking about. His boxing skills were outstanding(5). He was the best defensive(7) boxer I have ever seen. I mean, he moved his body very smoothly so that he could dodge(6) all of the opponent’s attacks. Besides that, he was also an accurate puncher. With all of these characteristics, I think that he must endure strenuous training sessions and have a strict high-protein diet.

CONCLUSION

1. Competitive sports /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv

Open champion in 88 years.

4. lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/: sinh lời

Ví dụ: Had the plan worked, it would have proved highly lucrative.

5. Outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/: rất tốt

Ví dụ: It was altogether an outstanding achievement.

6. dodge /dɑːdʒ/: né tránh

Ví dụ: He ran across the road, dodging the traffic.

7. Stardom /ˈstɑːr.dəm/: trở thành ngôi sao

I would love to meet him and if I could, I would love to listen to all of the difficulties that he had to face on the road to stardom . (7)

Ví dụ: From childhood, Britney Spears seemed destined for stardom. 8. Defensive /dɪˈfensɪv/: phòng ngự

Ví dụ: These are purely defensive measures.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you have any foreign friends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to learn about other countries? Well, I have a few friends from overseas and they have told me a lot about their countries. I think that they change the way that I see the world. It’s very easy to keep in touch with international friends thanks to the development of the internet, so certainly they could give you an authentic view into other countries.

• Keep in touch: giữ liên lạc Ex: It is important to keep in touch with the latest research. • Authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/: chân thật Ex:

This restaurant serves only authentic

Vietnamese cuisine.

2. Do you think it’s important to know the culture and language before going to another country? Well, yes. You should understand some of the country’s traditions and customs before going there. Otherwise, it is very likely that the local people would be discomforted by your offensive actions. But in terms of learning the language, I think that we just need to learn some basic sentences to get by. For more complex situations, there are smartphones with translation applications to rely on.

• Discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/: làm ai đó thấy khó chịu

Ex:

Many patients complained of being

discomforted by the doctor’s manner. • Get by /gɛt baɪ/: đủ để dùng

Ex: How does she get by on such a small salary?

3. What do you think of people who work in international companies? They must be very good at language and communication skills. First, you need to have fluency in a foreign language in order to talk with your colleagues or customers. Secondly, you need to be able to use the

• Fluency /ˈfluːənsi/: sự lưu loát

Ex: Fluency in French is required for this job.

language to express your ideas and opinions. It is even harder when you try to communicate in a second language.

4. What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company? Well, as I mentioned before, language competency and communication skills are essential. Besides that, I think that they also need to be able to work under high pressure so that they can cope with all the demands from foreign bosses. And they have to be computer-literate, of course, as most communication nowadays takes place on the computer.

• Competency /ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/: khả năng

Ex: Relearning deepens our competency.

• Computer-literate /kəmˌpjuːtər ˈlɪtərət/: có thể sử dụng máy tính hiệu quả

Ex: Candidates must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office.

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Bussiness IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.40

Describe a businessman you admire You should say: •

Who this person is


•

How you knew this person


•

What kinds of business this person does


And explain why you admire this person

Idea • Nhà đầu tư thành công Context (Bối cảnh)

• Chuyên ngành quản trị kinh doanh -> ấn tượng về cách ông ấy đầu tư

• Trùm kinh doanh, nhà đầu tư và nhà từ thiện người Mỹ • Berkshire, một công ty sản xuất hàng dệt may.

Content (Nội dung)

• Tuân thủ đầu tư giá trị và tính tiết kiệm • Hào phóng – cho đi 99% tài sản

• Học mô hình kinh doanh

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Kỹ năng quản lý tài chính

Take note A successful investor

Context

Majored in BA -> impressed by his investment

Business magnate, investor, and philanthropist Berkshire - a textile manufacturing firm

Warren Buffet

Content

Aherence to value investing + personal frugality Generosity - give away 99% of fortune

Learned his business career

Conclusion

Money management skills

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Answer More and more people nowadays, especially the young, look up to businessmen, considering them to be their role models(1). I think it’s fair because you have to work very diligently to become successful in business. I’m going to talk about Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors in the world.

1. role model /ˈrəʊl mɑːdl/: hình mẫu

Ví dụ: We need positive role models for young women to aspire to.

2. Magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/: ông trùm

Ví dụ: The company was owned by

CONTEXT

shipping magnate Fred Olsen. I first heard of him when I was in university. As my major is business administration, I had a chance to read about different business models, strategies, and of course, business leaders. And Warren Buffet quickly grabbed my attention(5). I was very amazed by the way he invested his money, you know, to make a fortune out of nothing(7). It’s such a difficult job, given the situation that the world didn’t look like it does today.

Ví dụ: She taught me simplicity and frugality.

4. Philanthropist /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/: nhà từ thiện

Ví dụ: The trust was set up by an American philanthropist. 5. grab my attention (idiom): thu hút

He is an American business magnate(2), investor, and philanthropist. CONTENT

3. frugality /fruːˈɡæləti/: sự tiết kiệm

His most well-known business is Berkshire, a textile manufacturing

sự chú ý Ví dụ: The waiter still hasn’t taken our order-we just can’t grab her attention.

firm. He is noted for his adherence to value investing, and his personal

6. make something out of nothing

frugality

(idiom): tạo ra thành tựu từ những

(3)

despite his immense wealth. His generosity is also an

admirable trait of his. He is a notable philanthropist, having pledged

thứ nhỏ bé

to give away 99 percent of his fortune to philanthropic causes

Ví dụ: I thought the cupboards were

(4)

CONCLUSION

nearly bare, but she managed to make I have learned a lot from his business career. I think that he is the person who teaches me money management skills and how to turn money into a profitable(7) asset.

a delicious meal out of nothing! 7. profitable /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/: có lợi nhuận

Ví dụ: It is usually more profitable to sell directly to the public.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What do you think should be the retirement age for men and women? Well, I guess 60 for men and 55 for women. I always think that it is immoral to force old people into working endlessly. So, there should be a time that they could finally settle down and start enjoying their life instead of working around the clock all the time.

• immoral /ɪˈmɔːrəl/: thiếu đạo đức Ex: It’s immoral to steal.

• work around the clock (idiom): làm việc liên tục Ex: Resident medical students at a hospital have to work ‘around the clock’ to become

2. What kinds of qualities do people need to run their own business? There is a wide range of abilities that a person needs to possess if they want to be self-employed. First, you need to be able to deal with a huge amount of pressure. Sometimes, things can go wrong and you have to be psychologically stable to get through these difficult moments. Besides that, logical and critical thinking are also essential. You need to decide precisely and quickly to gain a competitive edge over other competitors.

• Self-employed /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/: tự làm việc cho bản thân

Ex: I decided to become self-employed.

• Competitive edge /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ɛʤ/: lợi thế cạnh tranh

Ex: The low overheads of the company gave it a competitive edge over other retailers.

3. What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business? Sustainability. It is always my answer to this question. To be sustainable, a business first needs to have a wise strategy and a sound business plan. After gaining success in terms of profit or revenue, the business needs to contribute back to the environment and society. For example, they could use a more environmentally-friendly manufacturing process or give their employees more fringe benefits.

• Sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/: sự bền vững

Ex: They are a company well-known for their commitment to environmental sustainability.

• Fringe benefit /ˈfrɪndʒ benɪfɪt/: lợi ích thêm cho công việc

Ex: The fringe benefits include free health insurance.

4. If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business would it be? Why? I would love to set up my own restaurant. I am a foodaholic, very eager to sample different types of food. And I want to share my interests with other people, giving the best eating experience to my customers. However, my culinary skills are limited to boiling water so I have to push myself harder if I want my dream to come true.

• Foodaholic /fuːdəˈhɔlɪk, -ˈhɑlɪk/

Ex: She can eat anything, a true foodaholic.

• Culinary skills are limited to boiling water: không giỏi nấu ăn Ex: My culinary skills are limited to boiling water.

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Vacation IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.41

Describe a place you visited on vacation You should say: •

Where it is


•

When you went there


•

What you did there


And explain why you went there

Idea • Đi du lịch Singapore để ăn mừng sinh nhật lần thứ 20. Context (Bối cảnh)

• Một trong những đất nước sạch và an toàn nhất từng đến.

• Ốc đảo này là thành phố phát triển nhất trong vùng. • Đường phố rất sạch và có thể bị phát nếu xả rác ở nơi

Content (Nội dung)

công cộng. • Chúng tôi đã tham quan nhiều nơi khác nhau.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Muốn quay lại Singapore một lần nữa.

Take note I went to Singapore to celebrate my 20th birthday

Context

One of the cleanest and safest countries.

This little oasis is the most developed city in the region Streets are nearly spotless and you can be fined if

Singapore

Content

you litter in public places

We visited different places

Conclusion

Would love to pay a visit to Singapore again

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Answer

CONTEXT

I’m going to talk about one of my favorite overseas trips, and that is when I went to Singapore to celebrate my 20th birthday. It is one of

Ví dụ: It is a beautiful oasis in the

the cleanest and safest countries I have ever visited.

middle of the desert.

Located in Southeast Asia, this little oasis(1) is the most developed city in the region. Unlike other countries in the area, which are famous for their exotic charms(2) and breath-taking scenery, Singapore is known for its top-notch facilities(3) and modern infrastructure. Its cleanliness is also worth mentioning. The streets here are extremely different from what you will find in Vietnam, I mean, they are nearly CONTENT

1. oasis /əʊˈeɪsɪs/: ốc đảo

spotless(4) and you can be fined if you litter in public places, which prevents these places from being filled with trash. Even the tap water here is potable.

2. Exotic charm /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk tʃɑːm/: sự quyến rũ kỳ lạ

Ví dụ: The exotic charm of the Taj

Mahal attracts millions of visitors every year. 3. top-notch facilities /ˌtɒp ˈnɒtʃ fəˈsɪləti/: cơ sở vật chất hàng đầu

Ví dụ: The university is reputed for providing

top-notch

facilities

and

excellent lectures.

So I went there a few years ago. It was the second time that I traveled abroad so I had a little traveling experience. I planned my itinerary

(5)

quite carefully so that I could explore every aspect of the country. We visited different places, from sidewalk cafes to first-rate shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. What I liked most was the nightlife there. There were several pubs selling local micro-brews, with very stylish

4. spotless /ˈspɒtləs/: sạch bóng

Ví dụ: This place needs to be spotless when he arrives.

5. Itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/: kế hoạch (về chuyến du lịch)

Ví dụ: I want a detailed itinerary for the trip next month.

CONCLUSION

and approachable waiters. I would love to pay a visit to Singapore again. Of course, I have to wait until the pandemic is over to fulfill my dream.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country? Vietnam is such a big country so there are many places that attract people. If you are an adventurous person, you could go on a trekking trip to various mountain ranges in the north. Or if you want to find a picturesque village to relax and enjoy yourself, there are some islands that offer you just that.

• adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/: có tính phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm

Ex: Such an adventurous guy like Tom would never like this boring trip.

• trekking trip /trekɪŋ trɪp/: chuyến leo núi Ex:

I do not really understand why she

decided to go on a trekking trip during her

2. Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why? Well, yes. I guess young people are much more dynamic and outgoing so they prefer going to places that have lots of recreational activities to do. By contrast, I think old people are more into quiet and peaceful places, such as a secluded beach or a private resort. But of course, there are exceptions, like my grandfather always loves to visit crowded ancient temples.

• Dynamic /daɪˈnæmɪk/: có nhiều năng lượng

Ex: Dynamic people tend to prefer outdoor games instead of indoor ones.

• secluded /sɪˈkluːdɪd/: yên ắng, riêng tư

Ex: Secluded places are not really my option for traveling.

3. What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans? Old people do not want to think much about their trip. Usually, they would go on an all-inclusive package tour that has a fixed schedule and budget. Meanwhile, young people like choosing attractions that they will visit or the restaurant where they will have their meals. It’s exciting when making travel plans because you know that your vacation

• All-inclusive package tour /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv tʊə(r)/: tour du lịch trọn gói

Ex: It is quite convenient, yet expensive, to choose an all-inclusive package tour when

is coming.

4. How do people get to know a new place? Various ways. Word of mouth is the most popular method. I mean, they could ask for information from people who have been to that place. Moreover, newspapers and travel magazines are useful as well. There are often travel columns in newspapers where there is lots of information about tourist destinations, from suggestions on where to

• sightseeing tours /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ tʊə(r)/: tour tham quan

Ex: A sightseeing tour is an interesting option to discover this town.

eat, to offering sightseeing tours.

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Service IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.42

Describe some good service you received (company or store/shop) You should say: •

What the service was

•

When you received it

•

Who you were with


And how you felt about it

Idea • Dịch vụ tốt

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Quán cà phê gần nhà

• Thực phẩm bổ dưỡng với giá cả phải chăng • Nhân viên chuyên nghiệp

Content (Nội dung)

• Đến khi cần phải giải quyết công việc • Thư giãn với âm nhạc

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Trở nên năng suất hơn khi làm việc tại đây

Take note Good service

Context

Near my house

Healthy options, verified ingredients, affordable Professionalism, greet warmly

A cafe

Content

Hectic schedule, meet deadlines Background music

Conclusion

More productive

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CONTEXT

Nowadays, it has become rare to get good service from a company or store, at least where I live. Luckily, I accidentally got some good service from a coffee shop near my house. Today, I will tell you how great this service was.

1. solely /ˈsəʊlli/: chỉ (tương tự với only)

Ví dụ: Her success depends solely on her luck as she didn’t try to complete any tasks in the project.

Unlike other cafes, this one focuses solely

(1)

on providing healthy

food options to customers. The origins of all ingredients

(3)

for

food and drinks are strictly verified. But this doesn’t make the price exorbitant

(2)

like in other places, it is still affordable for most people

in my neighborhood. However, what impressed me most was the professionalism(4) of all CONTENT

the waiters. They always behave in a good manner on every occasion. For example, every customer is greeted quite warmly when they enter the building. As well as that, the waiters always say thank you whenever they bring food to the table. I received that exact service

giá quá cao

Ví dụ: Why should we stay in this exorbitant

hotel

while

there

are

thousands of cheaper ones? 3. ingredients /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/: nguyên liệu

Ví dụ: A lemon is a necessary ingredient for this dish.

4. professionalism /prəˈfeʃənəlɪzəm/: sự chuyên nghiệp

Ví dụ: I was really impressed by his

when I came here last week, which made me feel very comfortable

professionalism though he had never

to spend my time there. I often pay a visit to this place whenever I’m

tried the task before.

stressed with deadlines and a hectic schedule . This is because this

5. hectic schedule /ˈhektɪk ˈʃedjuːl/:

(5)

place gives me a sense of relaxation and a peaceful state of mind. You know, sometimes you have to slow down a bit to recharge your

lịch trình dày đặc

Ví dụ: His incredibly hectic schedule

battery. And a hot cup of coffee, together with some harmonious

came as no surprise to me, as he was

background music, can help you to calm down and relax.

a very successful businessman.

(6)

CONCLUSION

2. exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/: có mức

I feel that I always become more productive after having coffee there and meeting these polite and courteous employees.

6. harmonious /hɑːˈməʊniəs/: bình yên, thoải mái

Ví dụ: After splitting, she still maintains a harmonious relationship with her exhusband.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers? A company’s relationship with its customers is the determining factor that directly affects the company’s revenue. Companies cannot rely solely on products that they manufacture, they must provide the required quality of the relationship with their customers. This is how they turn a first-time customer into a loyal one. Without the support of customers, no business can sustain itself.

• determining factor /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ ˈfæktə(r)/:

Ex: Perseverance is the determining factor to succeed in this competition.

• Revenue /ˈrevənjuː/: lợi nhuận (của công ti)

Ex: The company’s annual revenues rose by 30%.

2. As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company? In my opinion, a company should ensure that its customers are served in the most appropriate way. Therefore, I would love to be taken care of during the entire purchasing process. After entering the store, I want to meet with a well-trained sales assistant who is knowledgeable about the company’s products so that I could choose the most suitable product for me. After-sales service is also important. They have to

• Well-trained /wel treɪnd/: được đào tạo tốt

Ex: These well-trained assistants are really supportive.

• After-sales service /ˈɑːftə(r) seɪls ˈsɜːvɪs/ Ex:

After-sales service at this shop is

surprisingly disappointing.

provide me support if I have any difficulty using the product.

3. What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public? I think every part of society is connected so you have to interact with other people in some ways. But I guess the sales representatives of a company have to deal with the public a lot as they represent the image

• Representatives /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/: đại diện

Ex: The actor’s legal representatives have strongly denied the allegations.

of that company. Not only selling, but they also have to maintain the relations and understanding between the firm and the public.

4. Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties? Isn’t it obvious? Customers use their money to purchase products or services from a company, they deserve to receive things that are commensurate with their money. Even a small blemish could drive customers crazy. So, whenever there is a complaint, a slow response can lead to anger and frustration. If there are too many unhappy customers, the reputation of the brand will be tarnished in a day or two.

• commensurate /kəˈmenʃərət/: tương ứng, phù hợp

Ex:

Salary will be commensurate with

experience. • blemish /ˈblemɪʃ/: khuyết điểm

Ex: His reputation is without a blemish.

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Spending money IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.43

Describe an expensive item that you bought and regretted You should say: •

What it was


•

How much you spent on it


•

Why you bought it


And explain why you think you spent more than expected

Idea • Điện thoại cũ lỗi thời Context (Bối cảnh)

• Cần 1 cái điện thoại mới • Đến cửa hàng với bạn để mua 1 cái iphone

• Điện thoại đắc tiền Content (Nội dung)

• Chức năng bình thường, có thể mua 1 cái khác với giá rẻ hơn

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Lãng phí tiền khi mua nó

Take note Frugal

Context

Penny - wise but pound-fooolish Old phone -> outded New phone -> lifesave Went to a store to buy a new Iphone

A phone

Exorbitant

Content

Conclusion

Ordinary -> can buy another with haft price

Throw money out of window

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CONTEXT

Everybody says that I’m a hard-working and frugal(1) person, who always spends money wisely. However, I guess I am only penny-wise but pound-foolish(2) because last year, I made a very bad decision when buying an overpriced mobile phone. I don’t really like to purchase expensive items unless I have a very valid reason to do so. My old phone was broken because I had been using it for more than 5 years. And it was also quite outdated(3) and I couldn’t contact my family and friends with it anymore. So, a new mobile phone would be a lifesaver CONTENT

(4)

for me at that time. So, my friends and

I went to a phone store, with the main intention to browse the store only. Then I came across a brand-new iPhone, with various features and a stylish design.

1. frugal /ˈfruːɡl/: tiết kiệm (tiền)

Ví dụ: He has always been hardworking and frugal.

2. penny-wise but pound-foolish: cẩn thận khi dùng ít tiền nhưng bất cẩn với nhiều tiền Ví dụ: The plans to cut funding are penny-wise and pound-foolish. 3. outdated /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/: cũ kỹ, lỗi thời

Ví dụ: It is an outdated and inefficient system.

4. lifesaver /ˈlaɪfseɪvə(r)/: cứu tinh

Ví dụ: The new drug is a potential lifesaver.

You know, Apple are famous for selling good phones, although at an exorbitant(5) price. After thoroughly(6) talking with my friends, I decided to buy myself a present, which was that latest electronic device. However, I soon realized that the phone was quite ordinary(7) and I could buy a phone with all of the same functions for half the

CONCLUSION

price.

5. exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/: giá quá cao

Ví dụ: It’s a good hotel but the prices are exorbitant. 6. thoroughly /ˈθʌrəli/: rất nhiều, tuyệt đối Ví

dụ:

We

thoroughly

enjoyed

ourselves. So, I think that I’ve thrown my money out the window purchasing that mobile phone.

7. Ordinary /ˈɔːdnri/: bình thường

Ví dụ: They are just ordinary working folk.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you often buy more than you expected? No, I make a detailed shopping list before going to the store. So I only buy the exact things that I have listed to save time and money. For expensive items, I only buy them when I’m in desperate need of them and of course, I only buy the adequate amount for my needs.

• detailed shopping list /ˈdiːteɪld ˈʃɒpɪŋ lɪst/: danh sách mua sắm chi tiết

Ex: My mother gave me a very detailed shopping list before going to the market to prepare for our Christmas celebration.

• in desperate need /ɪn ˈdespərət niːd/: rất cần

Ex: They were in desperate need of assistance, but there was no one around for hundreds of miles.

2. What do you think young people spend most of their money on? Different people have different interests. So some might want to buy clothes as they want to be as fashionable as possible but others might love to follow new electronic gadgets to be up-to-date with the tech world. As they grow older, I guess they would spend more money on socializing or going out, you know, to maintain their friendships with others.

• electronic gadgets /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk ˈɡædʒɪt/: thiết bị điện tử

Ex: We live in a world filled with high-tech gadgets.

• up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/: hiện đại, hợp thời

Ex: This software is not up-to-date, and it’s causing problems for you computer.

3. Do you think it is important to save money? Why? Yeah, frugality is common and in many cases vital in Vietnamese culture. I was taught that money is extremely important, something that my parents had to sweat blood to get. So, in my opinion, managing money, as well as saving money, is undeniably important, not only for me or my parents, but also for our next generation.

• frugality /fruːˈɡæləti/: tính tiết kiệm

Ex: He taught me simplicity and frugality.

• to sweat blood /swet blʌd/: làm việc rất chăm chỉ

Ex: We had to sweat blood to get everything ready in time.

4. Do people buy things they don’t need? Obviously, there are people who don’t understand how valuable money is. For example, lots of young people, who are spoon-fed with a lot of money by their parents, might squander money on unnecessary things. But I believe that when they understand how hard it is to earn money, they can control their buying habits.

• Spoon-feed /ˈspuːn fiːd/: chiều chuộng (con cái) tới mức (chúng) không thể tự chăm sóc cho bản thân

Ex: The students here do not expect to be spoon-fed. • squander /ˈskwɒndə(r)/: lãng phí

Ex: The company squandered millions on two dead-end projects.

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Childhood IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.44

Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school You should say: •

Who he/she is


• How you knew him/her
 • Why he/she impressed you most
 And how you feel about him/her

Idea • Thầy Bình, giáo viên tiểu học

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Là hình mẫu của tôi

• Ấn tượng với cách hành xử của thầy • Là người ăn mặc gọn gàng và vui tính, dễ gần Content (Nội dung)

• Phương pháp giảng dạy tuyệt vời, làm mọi thứ trở nên đơn giản • Học rất nhiều từ thầy

• Phát triển niềm đam mê với môn Toán

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Giúp tôi suy nghĩ logic hơn

Take note Exceptionally lucky

Context

Extraordinary teacher

Behave nicely Tidy appearance but down-to-earth and

Mr. Binh

Content

approachable Excepptional teaching methods Complex topic -> understandable

Passion for math

Conclusion

Critical and logical thinking

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CONTEXT

I think I am an exceptionally lucky(1) person because I have been taught by so many excellent teachers throughout my academic life. One of them is Mr. Binh, an extraordinary teacher. He has always been my role model ever since I met him.

1. exceptionally lucky /ɪkˈsepʃənəli ˈlʌki/: rất may mắn

Ví dụ: In terms of my career I feel exceptionally lucky.

of him is that he was a strict teacher so we had to behave nicely in

2. Down-to-earth /ˌdaʊn tu ˈɜːθ/: thực

front of him. However, despite his serious face and tidy appearance,

earth and stop considering yourself to

He was our math teacher when I was in 2nd grade. My first impression

he was a down-to-earth(2) person, who was very approachable(3) and friendly. We didn’t have to be as polite as we had expected.

tế (không mơ mộng)

Ví dụ: You should be more down-tobe a genius.

3. approachable /əˈprəʊtʃəbl/: dễ gần,

CONTENT

thân thiện His teaching methods were exceptional . He tried to make (4)

everything as simple as possible, and he therefore always explained

very approachable.

complex topics(5) in the most understanding way. He made learning

4. Exceptional /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/: xuất sắc

so easy to the point that it made me interested in learning. Everything we learned from him was interesting and that’s why we remember most of the theories(6) and equations he taught us. My passion for mathematics has developed since then. And thanks to a strong foundation in math, I was able to learn most other subjects CONCLUSION

Ví dụ: Despite being a big star, she’s

quite easily after that. This is because math helped me build great logical and critical thinking(7). I’ve always been good at math and that’s mainly thanks to Mr. Binh, who played a vital role in making the subject interesting for me.

Ví dụ: At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a musician.

5. complex topics /ˈkɒmpleks ˈtɒpɪk/: chủ đề phức tạp

Ví dụ: The article covered a wide range of complex topics, including forced marriage and abortion. 6. theory /ˈθɪəri/: định lý, định luật

Ví dụ: He developed a new theory about the cause of stomach ulcers.

7. critical thinking /ˌkrɪtɪkl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/: tư duy phản biện

Ví dụ: The book shows you how to apply critical thinking to your studies.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do people always miss their childhood? Because adulthood feels overwhelming and confusing. There are so many things that adults need to deal with and these things are complex and very likely to give you a splitting headache. That’s why we always remember the carefree period of time in childhood when we did not have to deal with any problems.

• splitting headache /ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ ˈhedeɪk/: cơn đau đầu dữ dội

Ex: I have a splitting headache.

• carefree /ˈkeəfriː/: vô tư vô lo

Ex: He looked happy and carefree.

2. Are kids happier than adults? Why? Definitely, as I mentioned before, childhood is more relaxing and enjoyable as there aren’t too many things to worry about. By contrast, adulthood is sometimes really stressful. For example, wages are stagnating, your career might not progress, people’s expectations about you can be unreasonable, and so on.

• Stagnate /stæɡˈneɪt/: dừng phát triển

Ex: Businesses must adapt to change or they will stagnate.

• Progress /ˈprəʊɡres/: sự phát triển

Ex: We will continue to monitor progress over the next few months.

3. Why do people still remember many of their friends from primary school? It’s an interesting question. To be honest, I would love to know the answer to this. I guess people are more comfortable being with someone who they have known for a long time. The same cannot be said for adult relationships, as we cannot spend much time with school

• responsibility nhiệm

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/:

trách

Ex: It’s time for someone to take responsibility

friends anymore due to our responsibilities at work and at home.

4. What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students? I guess children enjoy learning with humorous teachers, who make hilarious jokes during class time. Children’s attention spans are very short, so funny stories can grab their attention. As long as children can stay focused on the lesson, it is likely that they will love their teachers.

• Humorous /ˈhjuːmərəs/: hài hước Ex:

It’s a humorous look at the world of

fashion.

• hilarious jokes /hɪˈleəriəs dʒəʊk/: sự đùa giỡn vui vẻ

Ex: They often make hilarious jokes at each other’s expense.

• attention span /əˈtenʃn spæn/: khoảng thời gian tập trung

Ex: Young children have quite short attention spans.

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Learning IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.45

Describe something you think would be interesting to learn more about You should say: • What it is
 • How you would learn it more
 • Where you can learn it more
 And explain why you want to keep learning it.

Idea • Chơi ghi-ta Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bố mẹ hay chơi ở nhà • Ấn tượng vì giai điệu của nó

• Không cần phải quá khỏe mạnh để học chơi ghita Content (Nội dung)

• Cần đôi tay khéo léo và sự luyện tập • Vẫn là người chơi nghiệp dư

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Giúp thư giãn, kết bạn và gây ấn tượng với con gái

Take note Musical instrument -> guitar

Context

Dreamed of playing, acoustic songs Fastinated by the melody and sound

Doesn’t need to be physically strong Skillful hands, constantly change finger’s positions ->

Guitar

Content

practicing

Still a novice player

Wonderful

Conclusion

Impress the girls

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CONTEXT

Answer I’m always very interested in learning to play musical instruments. And there is one instrument that I have always wanted to master, and that is the guitar.

những bài hát được chơi với nhạc cụ

Ví dụ: I prefer listening to acoustic

I have always dreamed of becoming a guitar player ever since I was a kid. This is because my parents are also into playing music, and

songs rather than those with electric instruments.

the sound and melody of guitars. However, I didn’t have the chance

2. fascinated /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/: cực kỳ

to learn to play the guitar until I was 20, when one of my friends, a

his ideas.

guitarist, taught me to play.

3. novice /ˈnɒvɪs/: người tập sự, người

played lots of acoustic songs(1) in my house. I was fascinated(2) by

CONTENT

1. acoustic songs /əˈkuːstɪk sɒŋ/:

thích thú (với cái gì đó)

Ví dụ: I’ve always been fascinated by

mới chơi It was not as easy as it first seemed. I mean, playing an instrument doesn’t require you to be very physically strong , right? But, you (4)

need skillful hands, being able to move very quickly and precisely. I

Ví dụ: I’m a complete novice at skiing.

4. physically strong /ˈfɪzɪkli strɒŋ/: khỏe mạnh (về mặt thể chất)

found it quite difficult to constantly change the position of my fingers

Ví dụ: You need to be physically strong

and I had to spend a lot of time practicing. Although I can play a

in order to join the army.

number of songs at the moment, I still consider myself a novice guitar player. Surely, I will continue to practice until I can play it skillfully.

5. brag /bræɡ/: khoe khoang, ba hoa

Ví dụ: I’m not bragging but I think I did very well in the interview.

CONCLUSION

I think being able to play the guitar is one of the most wonderful things that I have ever learned. It helps you to relax, make friends, and it’s also a good way to impress the girls! I’m not going to brag(5) but lots of girls have fallen for me because of my songs.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do children learn much faster than adults? Well, yes. Everything is possible during children’s formative years. Take languages as an example. Children can be bilingual or even multilingual at a very young age without having to spend hours learning vocabulary and grammar structures. I guess this is because the brain structures are different between children and adults, which helps them obtain knowledge better.

• formative /ˈfɔːmətɪv/: có tính nền tảng quyết định

Ex: A child’s formative years are some of the

most important in regards to education. • bilingual /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/: có khả năng nói 2 ngôn ngữ

Ex: She is bilingual in English and Punjabi.

• multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/: đa ngôn ngữ Ex: A multilingual classroom.

2. Why should we learn something we are interested in? Because that’s how we stay on course. It’s very difficult to always stay motivated in something that you don’t have a passion for. Meanwhile, if you are learning something that you are interested in, you can think

• motivated /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/: có động lực

Ex: A highly motivated student.

more clearly, understand more deeply, remember more accurately, and eventually, learn it more quickly.

3. What are the differences between hard work and smart work? Hard work can be simply defined as putting strenuous hours into a job or task. Hard work is often a result of not being able to finish work on time. Smart work is a completely different story. I think it refers to finishing the work or task efficiently and effectively, to achieve the highest quality in the shortest amount of time.

• strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/: đòi hỏi nhiều sự nỗ lực

Ex: Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal.

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Jobs IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.46

Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society You should say: • Who this person is
 • How you knew him/her
 • What type of work he/she does
 And explain why you think his/her work is useful to society.

Idea • Một trong những anh em họ.

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Phục vụ trong quân đội.

• Nam, quan tâm đến lợi ích người khác hơn bản thân. Content (Nội dung)

• Luôn có thể giữ bình tĩnh. • Bảo vệ đất nước, người dân vô tội.

• Không thể sống thoải mái nếu không có những người

Conclusion (Kết luận)

chiến sĩ.

Take note One of my cousins

Context

Serving in the army at the moment

Nam is a selfless person

Always able to remain calm

Nam

Content

Defend our country and innocent citizens from terrorism or riots

Conclusion

Without them, we are not able to live as comfortably

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CONTEXT

Personally, I think that every job contributes(1) something to society. But of course, there are jobs that have a far greater impact(2) on our society than any other profession. So, I’m going to tell you about one of my cousins, who is serving in the army at the moment.

1. contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/: đóng góp

Ví dụ: parental involvement contributes significantly to children’s learning. 2. impact /ˈɪmpækt/: tác động

Ví dụ: She has had a lasting impact on His name is Nam. He and I grew up together so I understand him quite well. He is a selfless person, who always puts the welfare of others (3)

before his own. He is very polite and careful. He always treats others with dignity , which helps him to gain respect from the people (4)

CONTENT

around him. Also, he’s very courageous, I mean, he’s willing to face fear, danger, or adversity(5). He’s always able to remain calm in those situations. All of these characteristics make him perfectly suitable for the army. I’m glad that my cousin could contribute his efforts(6) to our society. You know, being a soldier is noble in any society. They are the ones who defend our country whenever there is an enemy threat. They also protect innocent citizens from terrorism(8) or riots. To be able to do that, soldiers have to endure strenuous(7) training sessions and sometimes, harsh living conditions. I always look up to people CONCLUSION

serving in the army.

the lives of many of her students. 3. selfless /ˈselfləs/: quan tâm tới lợi

ích của người khác nhiều hơn bản thân

Ví dụ: A life of selfless service to the community. 4. Dignity /ˈdɪɡnəti/: phẩm giá

Ví dụ: His aristocratic voice gives him an air of dignity and power.

5. Adversity /ədˈvɜːsəti/: khó khăn, thử thách

Ví dụ: He overcame many personal adversities. 6. effort /ˈefət/: nỗ lực

Ví dụ: The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.

Without them, we are not able to live as comfortably as we do at the moment.

7. strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/: đòi hỏi nhiều công sức

Ví dụ: Avoid tasks which require strenuous physical activity. 8. terrorism /ˈterərɪzəm/: khủng bố

Ví dụ: The government has sworn to do everything in its power to combat terrorism.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What jobs are well-paid? I’m not sure. But the wages would always be commensurate with people’s qualifications and experience. So I guess being a lawyer is a lucrative profession as they have to study for a number of years, pass several examinations and, of course, pass the bar exam. The same can be said for doctors. In order to make big bucks, they have to go through an extensive amount of training and education.

• commensurate /kəˈmenʃərət/: phù hợp, tương ứng

Ex:

Salary will be commensurate with

experience. • lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/: sinh lời Ex:

Had the plan worked, it would have

proved highly lucrative.

• make big bucks /ˌbɪɡ ˈbʌks/: kiếm nhiều tiền

Ex: She’ll be earning big bucks soon!

2. What are the changes in working conditions? Modern technology has surely changed modern working conditions. The rise of new messaging apps has made remote work easier and an effective alternative to the traditional workplace. So, offices are going to be smaller as there is a lower number of people to accommodate and it can save a large amount of money on rent.

• remote work /rɪˈməʊt wɜːk/: làm việc từ xa Ex:

Remote working is becoming more

popular during the pandemic.

• accommodate /əˈkɒmədeɪt/: chứa, cung cấp chỗ nghỉ

Ex: The aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers.

3. What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment? The pandemic has accelerated the transition from working from the office to working from home. Companies have no other choice but to let their employees work remotely. In addition, many of the tools in the office have been significantly changed in response to the epidemic situation. For example, employees in many industries have adopted paperless technology, such as electronic signature services.

• accelerate /əkˈseləreɪt/: tăng tốc

Ex: Exposure to the sun can accelerate the aging process.

• paperless

technology

/ˈpeɪpələs

tekˈnɒlədʒi/: công nghệ điện tử (không dùng tới giấy)

Ex:

This paperless technology enables

computers to read handwriting.

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Social media IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.47

Describe a person you follow regularly on social media You should say: • Who he/she is • How you knew him/her • What he/she posts on social media And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Idea • Được theo dõi trên Facebook từ lâu

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Người sáng lập Amazon

• Một trong những người giàu nhất thế giới • Chăm chỉ và sáng tạo

Content (Nội dung)

• Hào phóng, quyên góp nhiều cho từ thiện • Ngoại hình ấn tượng

• Chắc chắn chọn được gặp Jeff Bezos

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Nhân cách, suy nghĩ và bản chất đáng quý

Take note Followed for a long time on Facebook

Context

Founder of Amazon

One of the richest men in the world A hard- working and creative person

Jeff Bezos

Content

Generous, has contributed a lot to charity Impressing outlook

Definitely choose to meet Jeff Bezos

Conclusion

Loveable personality, throughts, and helpful nature

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CONTEXT

Answer For young people like me, social networking sites are an

1.

indispensable

không thể thiếu

(1)

part of our lives. They give me a chance to stay

Ví

over the world. Today, I’m going to talk about a person who I have

indispensable for learning a foreign

followed for a long time on Facebook. His name is Jeff Bezos, who Amazon.

A

good

dictionary

is

language. 2. Well-known /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/: nổi tiếng Ví dụ: His books are not well known.

He is one of the richest men in the world. In fact, as far as I know,

3. E-commerce /ˈiː kɒmɜːs/: thương

he is the richest at the moment, which is, of course, an admirable(4)

from the traditional brick and mortar

achievement. He is a hard-working and creative person. He says in one of his videos that the keys to success are patience, persistence(5), CONTENT

dụ:

/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/:

connected with not only my friends and family but also people all

is the founder of a well-known(2) E-commerce(3) company named

mại điện tử

Ví dụ: Travel companies have moved environment to online e-commerce platforms.

and obsessive attention(6) to detail. He was the one who started the

4.

empire Amazon, facilitating shopping regardless of location. He is

ngưỡng mộ

also a generous person as he has contributed a lot to charity, helping

Ví dụ: Her dedication to her work was

people across the globe. As he is a pioneer in the tech world, his social

admirable.

media account is also amazing. I came across one of his videos when

5. Persistence /pəˈsɪstəns/: sự kiên trì

I was surfing Facebook. I must say that I was quickly impressed by his outlook. A muscular(7) billionaire, who wouldn’t he impress, right? Sometimes, people forget about their health as they are too busy working. So his workout videos are a source of motivation for me, reminding me to always pay attention to my health and keep fit no matter how busy I am. CONCLUSION

indispensable

Lastly, I would say, if I had a chance to meet someone, I would definitely choose to meet Jeff Bezos because I love his personality, thoughts, and helpful nature.

admirable

/ˈædmərəbl/:

đáng

Ví dụ: His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage. 6.

obsessive

attention

əˈtenʃn/: sự tập trung cao độ

/əbˈsesɪv

Ví dụ: He insisted on using the best materials and his obsessive attention to detail meant that a single boat would often take 3,000 hours to complete. 7. muscular /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/: cơ bắp

Ví dụ: He was tall, lean and muscular.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? It is not true to say that all age groups have the same interests . Younger people do not have to worry about work, so they are more into using more entertaining apps. Adults, on the other hand, are concerned about their social relationships. So, they tend to use social networking sites that allow them to keep in touch with others.

• Interests /ˈɪntrəst/: hứng thú

Ex: Her research has generated interest around the world.

• social networking sites: Mạng xã hội Ex: The government has a clear policy banning prisoners’ accessing social networking sites.

2. Do older people spend much time on social media? Not as much as the youth. I mean, older people have too many things to take care of, from their family, work or other responsibilities. I think that they will spend more time using social media when they are retired, as they would have more time for recreational activities. But social media wouldn’t be their first choice, I don’t think the elderly like to watch trendy videos on the internet.

• Retired /rɪˈtaɪəd/: về hưu

Ex: He is a recently retired judge.

• recreational

activities

ækˈtɪvəti/: hoạt động giải trí

Ex:

/ˌrekriˌeɪʃənl

The club provides a wide variety of

recreational

activities

including

tennis,

swimming and squash.

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Cities IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.48

Describe a famous city that you think is interesting You should say: • Where it is
 • What the city is famous for
 • Why it is interesting
 And explain how you feel about it

Idea • Vô cùng thú vị

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Dubai độc đáo

• Thủ đô Ả Rập • Điểm đến du lịch bậc nhất thế giới Content (Nội dung)

• Rất nhiều những món hàng thời trang và xa xỉ • Sự sang trọng bậc nhất, cơ sở vật chất hiện đại, vẻ đẹp cổ kính

• Thiên đường cho du lịch cao cấp

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Hy vọng kiếm đủ tiền cho một chuyến đi tại Dubai

Take note Very interesting

Context

One- of- a-kind Dubai

The capital of the United Arab Emirates

World-class travel destination

Dubai

Content

Wide range of stylish and luxurious items Extravagant luxury, high-tech facilities, and old-world charm A heaven for high-class tourist

Conclusion

Hope to earn enough money to cover the cost of a trip here

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CONTEXT

Answer I consider myself an avid traveler(1) as I have been to many different

1. an avid traveler: người thích đi du

places. From my experience, all cities are unique, they are different

lịch

from others in some way or another. But, I’m going to tell you about a

Avid /ˈævɪd/: tràn đầy nhiệt huyết

Ví dụ: Such an avid traveler like me will

city that I find very interesting, the one-of-a-kind Dubai. (2)

not refuse to try any weird experience It is in the middle east. The name of the city is Dubai, and it is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is well-known for many CONTENT

things. The first and foremost is that it is a world-class(3) travel destination. Millions of tourists come here to visit every year. The most common activity that tourists often do here is go shopping as there is a wide range of stylish and luxurious items which are sold here, including fashionable clothing, gold, diamond, and many other things. The views are also particularly impressive. Although Dubai isn’t close to nature like many other tourist cities, the extravagant

(4)

2. one-of-a-kind: độc đáo, khác biệt Ví dụ: My father was one of a kind—I’ll never be like him. 3. world-class /ˌwɜːld ˈklɑːs/: đẳng cấp thế giới

Ví dụ: The team is world class.

4. extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/: phung phí

Ví dụ: I felt very extravagant spending

luxury, high-tech facilities, and old-world charm(5) of Dubai are

£200 on a dress.

something tourists love to explore.

5.

I know this city because I have read about it in a newspaper. The

tʃɑːm/: sức hút cổ kính, vẻ đẹp cổ kính

city was described as a heaven for high-class tourists(6) with CONCLUSION

while traveling.

unbelievable services and scenery. However, paying a visit to Dubai costs an arm and a leg so I haven’t had a chance to go there yet. In the future, I hope that I will be able to earn enough money to cover the cost of a trip there. It would be unforgettable, I’m sure.

old-world

charm /ˈəʊld wɜːld

Ví dụ: The old-world charm of the palace attracts millions of visitors every year. 6. high-class tourists /ˌhaɪ ˈklɑːs ˈtʊərɪst/: du khách giàu có

Ví dụ: He is such a high-class tourist 7. cost an arm and a leg: rất đắt

Ví dụ: The repair work cost an arm and a leg.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What advantages can tourism bring to a city? Tourism brings a lot of money to a city. As tourists have to pay for accommodation, food and other services on their vacation, it helps boost the local economy. Next, tourism helps create thousands of employment opportunities. To accommodate a great number of tourists, more infrastructure has to be developed, requiring more workers in different occupations.

• boost the local economy: thúc đẩy kinh tế địa phương • boost /buːst/: thúc đẩy, làm tăng lên • economy /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/: kinh tế

Ex: Tourism is one of the main factors which boosts the local economy.

• occupation /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/: nghề nghiệp Ex:

Please state your name, age and

occupation below.

2. Why do some young people like to live in cities? Cities come with a variety of opportunities for the youth, including career advancement, personal development, and enjoyment. Young people are often very energetic and dynamic .Therefore, they are eager to achieve their goals and enjoy their life to the fullest. Cities offer them a chance to simultaneously advance their career, as well as experience their life in the most comfortable and enjoyable way.

• career advancement: sự thăng tiến sự nghiệp • career /kəˈrɪr/: sự nghiệp

• advancement /ədˈvænsmənt/: sự thăng tiến, phát triển

Ex: Career advancement is referred to as the upward evolution of one’s career.

• Dynamic /daɪˈnæmɪk/: tràn trề năng lượng

Ex: He was a dynamic young advertising executive.

• simultaneously /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəsli/: cùng lúc Ex:

The fall of the US economy occurred

simultaneously with a downturn in Europe.

3. Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside? The population density in the countryside is quite low so there is more freedom to do whatever we want. Besides that, houses in the

• population density: mật độ dân số Ex: The high population density, extensive factory farming and increased antibiotic drug

countryside are more spacious than in cities. While those in cities have

resistance put the country into an agricultural

to live in cramped condominiums, houses in the countryside are

health crisis.

roomy, with enough space to accommodate a large number of people. For all of these reasons, I guess old people are more into country life.

• cramped condominium /kræmpt ˌkɑːndəˈmɪniəm/

Ex: He lived for six months in a cold, cramped condominium.

4. Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people? Without a doubt. Tourism can be detrimental to both the locals and their environment. Most tourists do not care about the surrounding environment of the destinations they travel to, and they litter and cause harm to the natural landscape. This leaves a huge amount of

• litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/: xả rác

Ex: There will be fines for people who drop

litter.

trash, which directly affects the lives of local people there.

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Moving home IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.49

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school You should say: • When you moved • Where you moved
 • Why you moved And how you felt about it

Idea • Chuyển nhà đến Sài Gòn

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Phải chuyển nhà để tìm kiếm một mức thu nhập tốt hơn

• Rao bán căn nhà với nhiều kỷ niệm • Có thêm tiền để mua nhà mới

Content (Nội dung)

• Bắt đầu mọi thứ lại từ đầu • Mang mọi thứ đến một nơi hoàn toàn mới

• Quyết định đúng đắn vì nó giúp tôi được theo đổi đam

Conclusion (Kết luận)

mê

Take note Relocated to Saigon -> dynamic city

Context

Below - average income -> change profession Chaotic -> weigh up the pros and cons

Put on sale Beautiful memories -> wasn’t in favor

Moving to Saigon

Content

Star everything from scratch, better future Difficult to adapt

Right decision

Conclusion

Higher education, passion

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Answer These days, cities are really attractive because there are better job opportunities and a more modern healthcare system. So, 5 years ago, my family decided to relocate(1) to Saigon, the most dynamic(2) city in Vietnam.

1. relocate /ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/: thay đổi vị trí

Ví dụ: The firm may be forced to relocate from New York to Stanford. 2. dynamic /daɪˈnæmɪk/: sôi nổi

CONTEXT

Ví dụ: These countries are characterized I remember that we couldn’t afford to live off of my father’s belowaverage income(3), so 5 years ago, he decided to change his longtime profession and move to a bigger city. At first, I didn’t like the idea of living in such a busy and chaotic(4) city but all the members of my family seemed to agree with my father, so they weighed up all the pros and cons(5) of city life, and eventually, everybody was eager to move.

by highly dynamic economies. 3.

below-average

income /bɪˈləʊ

ˈævərɪdʒ ˈɪnkʌm/: thu nhập dưới mức trung bình

Ví dụ: People with below-average income face serious difficulties during times of flood and drought. 4. chaotic /keɪˈɒtɪk/: hỗn loạn

Ví dụ: She had a chaotic personal life

CONTENT

So our house, you know, the house that I had been living in my whole

5. weighed up all the pros and cons:

house, where I have so many beautiful memories, but sadly, there was

cân nhắc các mặt lợi và mặt hại

no other choice. We had to sell it in order to get the additional cash for

Ví dụ: You need to weigh up all the

buying a new house. The house wass sold after a few days. We traveled

pros and cons before making the final

to Saigon and started from scratch(6). After one whole week, we

decision.

luckily found a house that was suitable for us. We took our belongings to the house in search of a better future. You know, moving to a new house, in a completely new and strange place, is quite difficult as you have to adapt accordingly. CONCLUSION

with a series of broken relationships.

life, was put up for sale. Of course, I wasn’t in favor of selling our old

However, to this day, I think it was the right decision. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have had the chance to attend higher education(7) and wouldn’t have been able to follow my passion today.

6. start from scratch: bắt đầu từ con số không Ví dụ: They decided to dismantle the machine and start from scratch. 7.

higher

education

/ˈhaɪə(r)

ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/: bậc học từ đại học trở lên

Ví dụ: Studying higher education is not the only road leading to success in today’s world.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do people move to a new home? People relocate for a variety of reasons. But, I guess the most prevalent of which is career and educational opportunities. Working adults would move to a place where they could enjoy a lucrative income and a professional working environment. Meanwhile, students might choose to live in a place where they could access their school easily.

• prevalent /ˈprevələnt/: thịnh hành, phổ biến Ex: These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the north.

• lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/: tạo ra nhiều tiền, lợi nhuận.

Ex: Had the plan worked it would have proved highly lucrative.

2. What problems will people face after moving to a new place? I think it depends upon the place they are moving to. If you move overseas, it is very likely that you will suffer from culture shock and homesickness because everything might be completely different from what you are familiar with. The language barrier might also prevent you from adapting to the new living environment. Or if you simply move from one part of your country to another, you might just have to adapt to different weather conditions and get to know your new neighbors.

• culture shock /ˈkʌltʃə(r) ʃɒk/: sốc văn hóa

Ex: Most people will face culture shock the first time they travel abroad.

• homesickness /ˈhəʊmsɪknəs/: nỗi nhớ nhà

Ex: A great wave of homesickness swept over me.

• language barrier /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈbæriə(r)/: rào cản ngôn ngữ

Ex: A language barrier is one the very first

challenges students need to deal with when studying abroad.

3. How do people solve these problems? Well, for people living in another country, it takes time to gradually get used to the new culture. You can also reduce this adaptation time by socializing more often. The more friends you have, the less homesick you may feel. Other solutions might involve reading more information about the new place or attending public events.

• adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/: sự thích nghi

Ex: The process of adaptation to a new school is difficult for some children.

• get used to /ɡet ˈjuːst tə/: làm quen

Ex: The Tet holiday has ended and you need to get used to the new schedule again.

4. Is it good to move to a new place frequently? Why? No, I don’t think so. I always believe that if you want to have a successful career and a satisfying life, you need to settle down as soon as possible. When you don’t have to worry about your place of living, you can pay full attention to developing your career and maintaining your relationships. This cannot happen if you have to move houses frequently.

• settle down /ˈsetl daʊn/: bắt đầu một cuộc sống ổn định, vững vàng hơn

Ex: When are you going to get married and settle down?

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Lost IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.50

Describe an occasion that you lost something You should say: • What you lost • When and where you lost it • What you did to find it And explain how you felt about it

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Chiếc ô Nhật Bản có màu xanh navy • Món quà sinh nhật của mẹ • Đi học muộn vì thức khuya

Content (Nội dung)

• Bỏ quên ô tại nhà gửi xe • Hoàn toàn quên mất chiếc ô và đi về nhà • Quay lại nhà gửi xe và liên hệ với bảo vệ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Không tìm thấy chiếc ô đã mất • Cẩn thận hơn với đồ đạc của mình

Take note

A navy blue umbrella from Japan Context

Mom’s birthday gift Late for school due to overslept

Lost umbrella

Leave the umbrella at school’s parking lot Content

Forget the umbrella and go straight back home Go back to the parking lot and contact security guards

Conclusion

Can’t find the lost umbrella Be more careful with things

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CONTEXT

Answer Being aware that I have the memory of a goldfish(1), I always try my best when it comes to taking care of my belongings. Well unfortunately, in spite of colored umbrella, which was made in Japan.

həv ðə ˈmeməri əv ə ˈɡəʊldfɪʃ /: đãng trí

When I was in high school, I used to be a teenager who was strongly hooked

3. oversleep (v)

my best efforts, I have lost one of my mom’s birthday gifts. It was a navy blue

on Korean dramas. There was a night when I was binge-watching my favorite TV series, which made me go to bed in the dead of night(2). Undoubtedly, due to oversleeping , I was late for school the next morning. Having rushed (3)

CONTENT

1. have the memory of a goldfish /

to school, I might have forgotten my new umbrella on my bike at the school’s parking lot. Unfortunately, because of my sleepy state, I completely forgot about my umbrella and finally went straight back home without double-

2. in the dead of night / ɪn ðə ded əv naɪt /: giữa đêm khuya muộn

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsliːp/: ngủ

quên, ngủ quá giờ cho phép

4. a slim chance / ə slɪm tʃɑːns /: cơ hội mong manh

5. down in the dumps / daʊn ɪn ðə dʌmps /: cảm thấy không vui

checking my belongings. It was only in the next morning did I suddenly realize the absence of my new umbrella. Then, I rushed to school, trying my best searching around the parking lot with a slim chance(4) that I could find my umbrella. Eventually, I had to contact the security guards and expected them

CONCLUSION

to call me as soon as they found any umbrellas. Unfortunately, it seemed that all my efforts went in vain because I got no call back on the following days. Nobody had seen my umbrella and it was completely lost. I felt down in the dumps(5) for the rest of that week and that time reminds me to be more careful with my belongings.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of things do people usually lose? For some reason, keys and phones are probably the most common things that people usually misplace. Although we carry them with us everywhere, I think this is because those objects are mostly small

misplace (v) /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/: đánh rơi, để quên

lose track / luːz træk /: quên lãng, mất ý thức về sự vật, sự việc

enough for us to easily forget their appearance and eventually lose track of them.

2. What do people often do when losing things? Well, it depends. If the lost item is of great monetary value, the owner could ask their families and relatives for support or post a lost-and-found notice on their social media. Eventually, they could end up contacting the police to sort out the matter. In other cases, I think people would

• of great monetary value / əv ˌgreɪt ˈmʌnɪtri ˈvæljuː /: có giá trị tiền mặt lớn

• sort out / sɔːt ˈaʊt /: xử lí, giải quyết vấn đề nào đó

commonly search around the corners in the house and give up when the item is too hard to find.

3. Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things? In my opinion, it is essential for rightful owners to provide rewards for their lost items. Firstly, this would lead to a higher chance of finding what they lost as this kind of treatment usually motivates people more

• rightful owners / ˈraɪtfəl ˈəʊnə /: chính chủ

• thankfulness (n) /ˈθæŋk.fəl.nəs/: lòng cảm kích

effectively. Secondly, I believe rewards are also a good way to express thankfulness to the one who helps searching for the lost item.

4. What kinds of people may lose things often? Well, I think there are many types of people who are prone to misplace their belongings. Obviously, individuals who are not well-organized or absent-minded may have a fat chance to lose track of their things because they seem to lack a habit of checking.

• absent-minded (adj) /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/: đãng trí, hay quên

• a fat chance / ə fæt tʃɑːns /: cơ hội, khả năng cao sẽ xảy ra

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A traditional product IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.51

Describe a traditional product in your country You should say: • What it is • When you tried this product for the first time • What it is made of And explain how you feel about it

Idea

• Tò he

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đồ chơi truyền thống của Việt Nam

• Món đồ chơi quen thuộc với nhiều thế hệ • Được làm từ bột gạo

Content (Nội dung)

• Màu sắc sặc sỡ, tạo hình đa dạng • Thân thiện với môi trường

• Mua Tò he vào ngày Tết và các dịp lễ cổ truyền

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chứa đựng nhiều kỉ niệm tuổi thơ

Take note Product named To he Context Vietnamese traditional toy Familiar to many past generations

Vietnamese To he

Made from rice flour Content

Colorful, various types of figurines Eco-friendly product Purchase To he on Tet and other Vietnamese traditional festivals

Conclusion To he embodies great childhood memory

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Answer

CONTEXT

Our country Vietnam is well-known for its various traditional products. Today I would like to talk about To he - a kind of Vietnamese traditional toy. To he was quite popular, especially on the north side of Vietnam. I would say that To he has become comfortingly familiar to many past generations in Vietnam. This dates back (1) to decades ago and is wellknown for its traditional village called Xuan La in Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi. It came as a surprise to me that this amazing, old-fashioned CONTENT

(2)

toy was made only from rice dough mixed with food coloring. To

make To he, craftsmen

(3)

start combining rice flour with hot water,

and then cook the paste for hours. The dough is then applied in several colors and ready to be molded into figurines. Traditionally, To he usually depicts folk tale

(4)

characters, famous generals of 12

zodiac animals. Moreover, as the main material is merely rice dough, To he is safe and edible, which means children could even eat To he as their afternoon snack after playing. Therefore, To he is an eco-friendly toy as its ingredients are mostly biodegradable.

CONCLUSION

These days, people usually buy To he on Tet and other Vietnamese traditional festivals such as Mid Autumn festival. Although To he

1. date back / deɪt ˈbæk /: xuất hiện từ thời điểm

Ex: Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. 2 old-fashioned (adj) /ˌoʊldˈfæʃ.ənd/: cổ điển, có từ lâu đời

Ex: These sweets are still made in the old-fashioned way. 3. craftsman (n) nghệ nhân

/ˈkræfts.mən/:

Ex: It is clearly the work of a master craftsman. 4. folk tale (n) /ˈfoʊk ˌteɪl/: chuyện cổ tích

Ex: When I was a kid, my dad often told me a folk tale before I went to bed. 5. embody (v) /ɪmˈbɑː.di/: thể hiện, chứa đựng ý nghĩa

Ex: She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.

cannot compete with those modern plastic toys, to me, this little kind of traditional plaything still embodies

(5)

great childhood memories

and a tender sense of home.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why are traditional products important? Traditional products are essential to different groups of people. To locals, traditional products keep them connected with their folk culture. What is more, when visitors purchase traditional products, these also become a source of earning to many local people. To tourists, traditional products act as

• folk (adj) /foʊk/: cổ truyền

Ex: When I was a kid, my dad often told me a folk tale before I went to bed.

• memento (n) /məˈmen.toʊ/: quà lưu niệm

Ex: This shirt is a memento of our trip to Italy.

mementos of their pleasant trip.

2. Do you think tradition is important for a country? Why? Yes, I believe tradition plays a vital part in most country’s well-being. In my opinion, tradition is our roots, and it consists of numerous knowledge accumulated from the past. Once people get aware of their tradition, not only would they be connected to their past but they would also

• play a part in / pleɪ ə pɑ:t ɪn /: đóng vai trò

Ex: Education plays an important part in forming children’s personalities

• come up with / ˈkʌm ˈʌp wɪð /: nảy ra sáng kiến

Ex: He is a creative man who can always come up with new and interesting ideas.

come up with more innovative ideas for a better future.

3. What are the traditional Vietnamese products? Vietnam is well-known for a wide range of traditional products. For instance, Vietnam is famous for its Vietnamese coffee, bamboo products, herbs and spices, conical hats and so on. Personally speaking, I find Vietnamese ao dai the most attractive due to its symbol of

• conical hat / ˈkɒnɪkl̩ hæt /: nón lá truyền thống

Ex: Conical hats are a symbol of Vietnamese women.

• femininity (n) /ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ə.t̬ i/: sự nữ tính

Ex: Long hair was traditionally regarded as a sign of femininity.

traditional beauty and femininity.

3. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?

Ex: Global culture is a set of shared experiences,

It is of great importance to educate young generations about

traditional

products.

• global culture / ˈɡləʊbl̩ ˈkʌltʃə /: văn hóa toàn cầu

These

days,

due

to

globalization, some children are getting more and more attached to the global culture and soon drifted away from their national tradition. Thus, learning about traditional

norms, symbols and ideas that unite people at the global level.

• homeland (n) /ˈhoʊm.lænd/: quê hương

Ex: Many refugees have been forced to flee their homeland.

products would help to make young people aware of the great significance of their folk value and would like to contribute more to their homeland.

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Keeping fit and healthy IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.52

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy • What it is • When you do it • Who you do it with And explain why you think this method is important

Idea

• Cơ thể trở nên không cân đối

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đi tập gym để xây dựng cơ bắp

• Lưỡng lự khi quyết định • Nâng tạ không phải là việc dễ

Content (Nội dung)

• Cố gắng vì không có vấp ngã sẽ không có thành công • Cố gắng theo đuổi đến cùng

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tiếp tục luyện tập để có lối sống lành mạnh

Take note Out of shape Context

Hitting the gym

Content

Build muscles

Procastinator ⇒ reluctant

Weight training is not easy ⇒ aches and pains No pain, no gain ⇒ stay the course

Conclusion

Make it daily routine

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CONTEXT

Answer Well, my body has gotten out of shape

recently and I had to do

1. out of shape (idiom): không cân đối

something about it before I lost control of it. So, two weeks ago, I

Ex: I’m so out of shape that I get out of

decided to hit the gym to build some muscle and get back into shape.

breath just climbing the stairs.

It was a difficult decision, to be honest. As I’m a real procrastinator ,

2. Procrastinator /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪ.tər/

(1)

(2)

I was reluctant to join the gym at first. I thought that I was just too busy

CONTENT

Ex: I never buy my gifts until Christmas

with my work and would not have enough time to work out regularly.

Eve because I’m such a procrastinator.

However, as soon as I realised the condition of my body, I immediately

3. weight training /ˈweɪt ˌtreɪ.nɪŋ/ (n):

decided to pay a visit to the fitness centre near my house without any hesitation. Doing weight training (3) is not an easy task. Although I

nâng tạ

Ex: I do weight training at the gym four

have watched hundreds of videos to learn the correct techniques of

times a week.

weightlifting, I had aches and pains all over my body after the first

4. no pain, no gain (idiom): Không vấp

week. I was completely exhausted, but you know what they say, “no

ngã, không thành công.

pain, no gain”

Ex: I am going to the gym twice a day

. So, I tried to stay the course

(4)

(5)

and encouraged

myself to never give up. CONCLUSION

(n) người hay trì hoãn

and all my muscles ache, but you know what they say, no pain no gain!

I have been doing this activity for two weeks now, and I hope that it

5. stay the course (idiom): tiếp tục làm

becomes a part of my daily routine so that I can lead a healthier life.

gì đó Ex: Very few of the trainees have stayed the course.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How do children and old people keep fit and healthy? As children are much more active, they usually engage in physical activities such as playing sports or doing martial arts to build their strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. On the other hand, older people are prone to injuries, so they usually do more gentle and light activities such as tai-chi or yoga to

• martial arts /mɑːʃl ˈɑːts/ (n): võ thuật

Ex: Martial arts is a dangerous but rapidly growing sport.

• Groundwork /ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/ (n): nền tảng

Ex: Officials are laying the groundwork for a summit conference of world leaders.

reduce the impact of illness and chronic disease.

2. What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country? Well, it depends on their age. Elderly people usually pay a visit to the park every morning to do light exercise, while young adults usually like to hit the gym to build muscle and

• hit the gym: đi đến phòng gym • hit /hɪt/ (v) đi đến

• gym /dʒɪm/ (n) phòng gym

Ex: You don’t have to hit the gym to get a six-pack.

burn fat. I think it’s a great sign that people in my country are paying more attention to their health.

3. How can parents help and guide their kids to be healthy? Well for starters, I think that parents should encourage their children to take part in as many extra-curricular activities as possible, as this will be very effective in maintaining a child’s overall well-being. Furthermore, doing regular exercise or playing sport regularly should also be an integral part of their lifestyle, which will help them maintain good health in the future.

• extra-curricular activities (n): hoạt động ngoại khóa • extra-curricular /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/: ngoại khóa • activity /ækˈtɪvəti/: hoạt động

Ex: She’s involved in many extracurricular activities after school.

• integral /ɪnˈteɡrəl/ (adj) không thể thiếu

Ex: Music is an integral part of the school’s curriculum.

4. Do you think it is a good idea for governments to use the influence of celebrities to help people become more aware about health?

• Fame /feɪm/ (n): danh tiếng

Ex: She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune.

Yeah, I think it’s great to use celebrities to positively influence the public. Instead of providing meaningless and unhealthy messages, celebrities should use their fame to encourage people to lead a healthier lifestyle. I think it’s important for governments to always try to spread information about health and lifestyle, in whatever way works the best, whether it’s with celebrities or any other way.

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Helping a child IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.53

Describe a time when you helped a child You should say: • When it was • How you helped him/her • Why you helped him/her And how you felt about it

Idea

• Khi đang đi lang thang trong khu vực lân cận

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Nghe tiếng khóc của 1 đứa trẻ

• Cậu bé hàng xóm • Bị mất xe đạp và bị thương

Content (Nội dung)

• Cố gắng làm cậu ta bình • Gọi cho bố mẹ và chở cậu tả về nhà

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Cảm thấy tuyệt vời vì làm được việc tốt

Take note Wandering around Context

Crying of a kid

Approached ⇒ turned he was injured Helping a kid

Content

Bike was stolen ⇒ calmed him down

Lent a hand ⇒ call parents and go home Not safe and sound

Conclusion

Noble thing

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CONTEXT

Answer Well, I don’t go out much, so I don’t have many opportunities to help others. But, I would like to talk about a situation when I helped a kid in my neighbourhood. It was very late one night, and I was wandering

1. Terrified /ˈterɪfaɪd/ (adj): sợ hãi Ex: I’m terrified of losing you. 2. turn out (p.v): kết quả là

around my neighbourhood, when I heard the crying of what sounded

Ex: You never know how your children

like a terrified

will turn out.

(1)

child.

CONCLUSION

CONTENT

3. calm someone down (p.v): làm ai As I approached the boy, I recognized it was Huy, one of the kids living

đó bình tĩnh lại

in my neighbourhood. I immediately approached him and tried to find

Ex: You should calm down because

out what had happened to him. It turned out

your son has apologised.

(2)

that he had sprained

his ankle and couldn’t walk home. He told me that his bike had been

4.lend somebody a helping hand

violently stolen from him, and that he had become injured while

(idiom): giúp đỡ ai đó

chasing the criminals.I tried to calm him down (3) and told him to call

Ex: I went over to see if I could lend him

his family to tell them what had happened. However, his phone was

a helping hand.

also broken because of the fall. So, I lent him a helping hand

5. safe and sound: an toàn, không bị

(4)

by

letting him use my phone to contact his parents. After that, I took him

thương

home on my bike. I remember that he was crying during the whole

Ex: Three days later, the hikers were

trip, which is something that I’ve never experienced before.

found safe and sound.

Once I got him back safe and sound

6.Noble /ˈnəʊbl/ (adj): cao thượng

(5)

to his parents, they listened to

the whole story and thanked me a lot. It really felt great to be able to

Ex: He died for a noble cause.

do such a noble (6) thing like that.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you often help kids? Well, I don’t go out much, so I don’t help people very frequently. But if the chance arises, I would love to give

• give a hand / gɪv ə hænd / (idiom): giúp đỡ Ex: I went over to see if I could give a hand.

someone a hand. For example, whenever my nephews visit, I usually spend lots of time with them, helping them as much as I can.

2. Do you think it is necessary for people to do voluntary work? I think so. It really helps to make our community a better place. There are lots of poor souls out there who are really in desperate need of help. So, I think we could all contribute a bit of our effort to a philanthropic cause sometime. I think

• Philanthropic /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/ (adj): liên quan đến từ thiện

Ex: She works for a philanthropic organisation

• Selfless /ˈselfləs/ (adj): vị tha

Ex: She has a life of selfless service to the community

that being a volunteer enables people to help others in a selfless way, which can make their life more enjoyable and satisfying.

3. What can schools do to make students more aware of the benefits of volunteering? Well I think that schools should teach children about the

• For the sake of something/somebody (idiom): giúp đỡ ai đó/cái gì đó Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children.

impact that each individual can have in making the world a better place. Children should understand that they are a part of their community, and everything they do should be for the sake of it. By teaching them their responsibility and duty, schools can certainly raise children’s awareness of the benefits of volunteering.

4. Who benefits more from the volunteer services, the Both parties can benefit. Volunteers will gain a sense of

• Underprivileged /ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/: thiếu may mắn

solidarity and achievement, while those who are helped

• Lift /lɪft/: kéo ra khỏi

volunteers or the people helped?

can receive physical, mental, and financial support. I guess it’s more important for underprivileged people, as help from others sometimes can lift them out of poverty and

Ex: The party aims to represent the interests of the underprivileged sections of society.

Ex: The best way to lift nations out of poverty is through trade.

change their life tremendously.

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A quiet place IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.54

Describe a quiet place you like to go You should say: • Where it is • How you knew about it • How often you go there • What you do there And explain how you feel about the place

Idea

• Thành phố đông đúc

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Trú ẩn ở 1 quán cà phê ở khu vực ngoại ô

• Khó tìm đường đến đây • Thiết kế đơn giản, nhạc nền dễ chịu

Content (Nội dung)

• Đầy đủ cơ sở vật chất • Sạch sẽ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Một nơi tuyệt vời để nghỉ ngơi

Take note Overcrowded city Context

A cafe

Hideway ⇒ Cafe on outskirts In the middle of nowhere ⇒ hard to find

Content

Minimalist design, soothing colours, relaxing music Top-notch facilities, spotless

Take a little retreat Conclusion

Recharge my batteries

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Answer CONTEXT

Modern life is stressful, especially if you live in an overcrowded

(1)

city like Saigon. So, to relieve the pressures and stress of life, I always escape to my secret hideaway

(2)

on the weekend. And today, I’m

1. Overcrowded /ˌəʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/ (adj): quá đông đúc

Ex: Too many poor people are living in

going to tell you about that place, which is a café located on the

overcrowded conditions.

outskirts of the city.

2. hideaway /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/ (n): nơi ẩn náu

The café is situated in the middle of nowhere , so it’s really difficult

CONTENT

(3)

to get there if you haven’t received directions beforehand. I first

country on weekends.

learned about this place thanks to a friend of mine who loves finding

3. the middle of nowhere (idiom): xa

quiet places to go and relax. I was truly impressed the first time he

thành thị, đường phố

took me there, and I knew right away that this café would be my all-

Ex: She lives on a small farm in the

time favourite

middle of nowhere

(4)

place to go when I needed to rest.

4. all-time favorite: luôn yêu thích The café is designed in a minimalist

(5)

style, with soothing colours

Ex: Reading books is my all-time

and relaxing background music, making you feel as comfortable as

favourite activity.

you would be at home. The facilities here are also top-notch, definitely

5. Minimalist /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/ (adj) tối giản

satisfying all your needs. The high level of cleanliness is also worth mentioning. It’s nearly spotless

(6)

; there’s hardly any dust to be seen.

Thanks to the fact that the café is usually empty, you can truly immerse yourself in this extraordinary environment. CONCLUSION

Ex: He escaped to his hideaway in the

Ex: They are minimalist paintings

6. Spotless /ˈspɑːtləs/ (adj) rất sạch sẽ Ex: She keeps the house spotless.

7. Retreat /rɪˈtriːt/ sự trốn tránh

Ex: Is watching television a retreat from Everything makes it a perfect place to slow down and take a little

reality?

retreat . That’s why whenever I need to recharge my batteries, this (7)

café is my go-to place.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Is it easy to find a quiet place in your country? Why? I don’t know about other areas outside the city, but it is extremely difficult to find peace within this busy city. The only place that I could think of is my house, but this might not be the case for those who live with their extended family, you know, living with all generations of the family under the same roof. I’m sure there are quiet places outside of the city, however Vietnam is quite a densely populated country so it’s quite hard to escape from the sounds of

• extended family /ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/ (n)

gia

đình với nhiều thế hệ

Ex: She grew up surrounded by a large extended family.

• under the same roof (idiom) chung một nhà

/ˈʌndə ðə seɪm ruːf/

Ex: We’re good friends but we could never live under the same roof.

construction and urban life, even in the countryside.

2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places? Older adults can get tired very quickly if they are exposed to a noisy and hectic environment. This is because they are not as energetic as younger people. That’s also the reason why lots of elderly people usually choose to reside in the countryside so that they can have their own space and

• Expose /ɪkˈspəʊz/ (v): trải qua

Ex: We want to expose the kids to as much art and culture as possible.

• to the fullest /tuː ðə ˈfʊlɪst/ (idiom): theo cách trọn vẹn nhất

Ex: I’ve always believed in living life to the fullest

enjoy their life to the fullest.

3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past? Probably because of all the modern appliances that we have nowadays. These devices could possibly be a source of noise. In the past, we didn’t have devices like air conditioners or washing machines. However, these devices seem to be

• Appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ (n): đồ gia dụng

Ex: They sell a wide range of domestic appliances— washing machines, dishwashers and so on.

• Necessity /nəˈsesəti/(n) vật cần thiết

Ex: Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate.

basic necessities for most households these days, so the increase in noise probably comes from them I suppose.

4. Why do some people like some noise in the background when they are working or studying? Well, I think it helps them to concentrate better. Ambient music, for example, can divert your attention to the things that you are focusing on. That’s the reason why lots of people nowadays, including myself, choose to work in

• Ambient /ˈæmbiənt/ (adj): thoải mái, dễ chịu

Ex: He likes a compilation of ambient electronic music

• Divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ (v): định hướng

Ex: Northbound traffic will have to be diverted onto minor roads.

coffee shops which play relaxing and instrumental music.

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An ambition IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.55

Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say: • What it is • Why you haven’t achieved it • What you did about it And how you feel about it

Idea • Có nhiều ước mơ Context (Bối cảnh)

• Vẫn có ước mơ không thể thực hiện được => sở hữu căn hộ của riêng mình

• Giá cả bất động sản rất cao • Đã để dành tiền được 1 khoảng thời gian

Content (Nội dung)

• Không tiêu xài hoang phí và rất quyết tâm • Không đủ tiền để mua

• Cần phải có thu nhập cao hơn

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Căn nhà sẽ là món quà kèm theo

Take note

Context

Ambitious ⇒ lots of objectives

Fail to achieve: owning an aparment Property prices are exorbitant

Having an apartment

Not squander and very determinded Content

Still out of reach

Conclusion

Increase my income

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Answer I consider myself to be quite an ambitious (1) person, and I tend to set

CONTEXT

myself a lot of goals in life. Setting goals makes me more determined, dedicated and focused. I try to finish them one by one, and of course,

1. Ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/ (adj): có tham vọng

Ex: He was a very ambitious teenager

there are always some goals that I fail to achieve. One of which is to

before his mother died.

have my own apartment, which is kind of a big dream of mine, to be

2. Exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/ (adj): (giá)

honest.

quá cao

Ex: It’s a good hotel but the prices are As you may know, the property prices in the city are exorbitant (2),

exorbitant.

so it’s extremely challenging if you want to own your own home,

3. Squander /ˈskwɑːndər/ (v): lãng phí

especially for young people like me. Even with just a small apartment CONTENT

located on the outskirts, the price is still prohibitively high. I have been saving up for a very long time for this dream of mine, but you know, life is full of unexpected surprises which require you to spend money. I

He just squandered his talent.

4. Determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ (adj): quyết tâm

Ex: When her parents opposed her plan,

swear that I do not squander (3) my money on unnecessary things, and

she became more determined than ever.

I am very determined

5. out of reach (idiom) không thể đạt

(4)

to build up my savings. However, for some

reason, after a very long time working, owning my own home is still

được

out of reach (5) for me.

Ex: Until they get high paying jobs, their

CONCLUSION

goal is out of reach. I think the only way that I could possess a house in the future is to increase my income as much as possible. Therefore, at the moment, I’m just trying to focus on developing my career, and owning a house will be my goal to fulfil in the future.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What ambitions do children usually have? I think because children are generally fairly naïve, they have a very simple world view, and consequently they usually tend to want to contribute to society. Furthermore, their ambitions are usually very noble, like becoming a doctor or a scientist in order to help people. Besides that, I think

• World view /ˌwɜːrld ˈvjuː/ (n) thế giới quan

Ex: Your education is bound to shape your world view.

• Noble /ˈnəʊbl/ (adj): cao thượng Ex: He died for a noble cause.

many children are also quite ambitious to have some kind of exciting job, such as being a pilot or an astronaut.

2. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

• climb the career ladder: leo thang sự nghiệp

Well I guess that could be due to several reasons. Firstly,

Ex: Too many people focus on climbing the career

some people are really ambitious at work because they

ladder rather than starting a family these days.

have a tendency to want to please people. Whether it is their boss, or their coworkers. While others really just want to climb the career ladder in order to secure themselves a promotion for a better position and a higher salary. I guess money, fame, and respect are just some of the things that drive people in their careers these days.

3. Why don’t some people have dreams? I’m not sure really. I guess these people are already satisfied with their lives, so they don’t want to strive for something more. I think that would deter the growth of society because when people are not motivated to do anything, they wouldn’t be able to contribute much value to their

• Strive /straɪv/ (v): cố gắng

Ex: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.

• Deter /dɪˈtɜːr/ (v): chặn đứng

Ex: I told him I wasn’t interested, but he wasn’t deterred.

community.

4. How do people in your country balance work and life? Well, I think it’s extremely difficult to be simultaneously successful in your job and be able to enjoy your life. I don’t really know anyone who can finish all their work within their working hours. It’s really hard to fit both work and entertainment activities in a single day. So, I don’t strive for

• Simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəsli/ (Adv): đồng thời Ex: The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.

• Fit in /fɪt ɪn/ (p.v): tìm thời gian để làm việc gì đó Ex: Dr Halden can fit you in this morning at 10

the perfect schedule, I just try to make it as comfortable as I can. Somedays, I have to put all my effort into work but on other days, I manage to make time to pursue other things.

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A course IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.56

Describe a course that impressed you a lot You should say: • What the course was • Where you took the course. • What you did during the course And explain why it impressed you a lot

Idea • Chặng đường chinh phục tiếng Anh

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Khóa học có ấn tượng sâu sắc

• Kĩ năng nói là ác mộng • Không thể giao tiếp khi cần => tham gia khóa học

Content (Nội dung)

• Giáo viên nước ngoài • Phương pháp giảng dạy thú vị

• Sau khóa học, có thể nói tiếng Anh lưu loát

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Cảm thấy hài lòng

Take note Conquering English Context

Long - lasting impression

Speaking was nightmare, spechless

An English course

Content

Not let me down Audiovisual, speaking scenarios

Speaking fluently Conclusion

Grateful and satisfied

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Answer I would like to share with you my journey of conquering

(1)

English.

Like many other students, I had to join a course to hone (2) my Englishspeaking ability. And that course left a long-lasting (3) impression on me.

1. Conquer /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/ (v): chinh phục

Ex: They plan to completely conquer the enemy by nightfall.

2. Hone /həʊn/ (v): trau dồi, luyện tập

Ex: She honed her debating skills at Although I was pretty confident with my grammar and vocabulary skill, speaking was truly a nightmare (4) for me back then. I was always speechless

(5)

whenever I needed to communicate in English. So, I

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decided to take a course to improve my speaking skills, and I can gladly

3. long-lasting /ˌlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ/ (adj): kéo dài lâu

Ex: The change brought about long-

say that the course didn’t let me down (6). My teacher was from New

lasting improvements.

Zealand, with a heavy accent, but I still managed to understand what

4. Nightmare /ˈnaɪtmer/ (n) ác mộng

he said. He made learning English so enjoyable by integrating lots of

Ex: Losing a child is most parent’s worst

audiovisual(7) elements into the teaching. By exposing students to

nightmare.

different speaking scenarios, we had a lot of opportunity to use the

5. Speechless /ˈspiːtʃləs/ (adj): không

language to communicate, which certainly improved my fluency and pronunciation. CONCLUSION

college

nói được

Ex: Rachel stood staring at the grave speechless.

After a few months following the course, I was able to speak English

6. let somebody down (p.v): làm

fluently, and I’m sure that it’s thanks to the effort that my teacher had

thất vọng

put into his lessons. I felt very grateful and satisfied with the course.

Ex: I’m afraid she let us down badly again. 7. Audiovisual /ˌɔːdiəʊˈvɪʒuəl/ (adj): sử dụng cả âm thanh và hình ảnh

Ex: There are audiovisual aids in the classroom.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do some people have a better memory than others? Young people usually have a sharper memory than older people I think, probably because they are more active and use their mind and memory much more in their daily life. However, that isn’t always the case. But, I definitely think that in general as people get older, they tend to become more absent-minded and forget things quickly. Unfortunately,

• Absent-minded /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/ (adj): hay quên

Ex: Grandpa’s becoming quite absent-minded these days.

• Ageing /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ (n): lão hóa

Ex: Some skin care products claim to stop the ageing process.

that’s just a part of life and all people have to go through the ageing process, although for some it is worse than others.

2. Why do some people like things of memorial significance? Well I think that many people not only like them but also highly value such things, and the reason being that such things probably remind people of their loved ones or of an important

• Irreplaceable /ˌɪr.əˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/ (adj): không thể thay thế

Ex: No one’s irreplaceable in the workplace.

event, and they’re usually priceless and irreplaceable. If people lose such items, there is no way to retrieve them, which makes the value of those items more significant.

3.Which can help people remember things better, words or photos? Well, it’s scientifically proven that images are more memorable than text. There is a popular learning method that states that we should associate the words that we want to memorise with pictures. Lots of people have

• Memorable /ˈmemərəbl/ (adj): đáng nhớ

Ex: Her novels are full of memorable characters.

• Associate / əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ (v): liên kết

Ex: He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies.

adopted this method, and the outcome is quite impressive.

4. Can technology help people remember things better? How? No I don’t think so, the use of digital devices can’t really aid our memory; in fact I believe that it makes our memory worse. Because technology tells us to relax and encourages us to put everything on computers and let them do the

• Aid /eɪd/ (v): hỗ trợ

The charity was established to aid hurricane victims.

• Complicated / ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ (adj): phức tạp The story is extremely complicated.

work of remembering things, people do not train their memory anymore. Gradually, I think our brains will become too lazy to store complicated information.

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A person you met once IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.57

Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about You should say: • Who he/she is • When you met him/her • Why you want to know more about him/her And explain how you feel about him/her

Idea • Có đam mê về lịch sử và quân đội

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Lần gặp người anh họ làm phi công

• Nghe rất nhiều về anh ta nhưng đó là lần đầu gặp • Anh ta lịch sự và cẩn trọng

Content (Nội dung)

• Dũng cảm, dám đương đầu với khó khăn • Nghe nhiều câu chuyện về không quân

• Không thể gặp lại do anh ta phải trực

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Rất muốn gặp lại

Take note

Passion for wars and army Context

An army aviator

Tet holiday ⇒ First time he joined Polite, dignity, courageous A cousin

Content

Stories about the air forces ⇒ grow love

Always on duty Conclusion

Ask more questions if meet again

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Answer Well, I have a great passion for learning about war history, and I have always admired those in the military. So, I’m going to tell you about one of my cousins, who is serving as an aviatior

(1)

in the military at

the moment. His name is Nam. Although we are relatives and I have heard a lot about him, I had never seen or met him until last year. It was Tet holiday when my whole family gathered together to celebrate the holiday. It was CONTENT

also the first time that Nam’s family joined us.The first impression that I had about him was that he was very polite. He seemed to always treat others with respect and dignity (2), which also gained him respect from the people around him. Also, I believe that he’s very courageous (3), I mean, he’s willing to face fear, danger, and adversity (4). He’s always able to remain calm in those situations. All of these characteristics make him perfectly suitable for the army. I listened to a lot of stories about the army from him, from how he got into the Air Force

(5)

to

what training he had been through. Hearing these stories made my CONCLUSION

love for the army grow even stronger. Sadly, after that day, I have never been able to see him again as he has to be on duty (6) all the time. I would surely ask him a lot more about his

1. Aviatior / ˈeɪvieɪtər/ (n): phi công

Ex: One of Australia’s pioneering female aviators learnt to fly in the 1930s.

2.Dignity /ˈdɪɡnəti/ (n): phẩm giá

Ex: His aristocratic voice gives him an air of dignity and power.

3.Adversity /ədˈvɜːsəti/ (n): khó khăn, thử thách Ex:

He

overcame

many

personal

adversities. 4. Courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ (adj): dũng cảm

Ex: I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice. 5. air force /ˈer fɔːrs/ (n) không quân Ex: He is an air-force officer.

6. on duty (idiom): trong ca trực

Ex: You’re not allowed to drink alcohol on duty.

life if I could have a chance to meet him again.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How do people make friends in Vietnam? The way that people make friends is changing quite rapidly

• break the ice (idiom): bắt chuyện

these days. In the past, we usually had to take part in a

Ex: Jim organised a few party games to break the

social event to meet new people, and we needed to have

ice when people first arrived.

the courage to break the ice and start a conversation with

• social networking sites (n): Mạng xã hội

someone. Now, we can just stay at home and use social

Ex: The government has a clear policy banning

networking sites to make new friends. I have had a chance

prisoners’ accessing social networking sites.

to talk to lots of people through these online platforms without needing to see them in person. I think this is quite common amongst the younger generation these days.

2. On what occasions do people like to make friends? It depends on their personality. I guess extroverted and gregarious types of people would love to make as many friends as possible at any time or place. Meanwhile, more introverted and shy people would prefer to be alone, so, if

• gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/ (adj): cởi mở, hòa đồng Ex: She’s very outgoing and gregarious.

• Socialize /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/ (v): giao lưu

Ex: Maybe you should socialise more.

it is not necessary, I don’t think these types of people would socialise much with others.

Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends? It’s better to have something in common with each

• have something in common (idiom): có điểm chung Ex: The two cultures have a lot in common. • fill the gap: lấp đầy khoảng trống

other, but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary for a good

Ex: The company is hoping to fill a gap in the

friendship. I think as long as people are willing to listen to

market.

the other person, they can still be good friends. In fact, I think those who have different interests and hobbies can actually fill a gap in a friendship or relationship..

4. What qualities make true friends? As I mentioned before, as long as a person is a good listener, I think they can also be a good friend. So, you must be thoughtful and considerate, trying to avoid hurting other people’s feelings and being able to give your friends a hand when they are in need. I would love to have such a

• considerate /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/ (adj): tốt bụng

Ex : It is so considerate of you to spare me a sandwich

• give a hand / gɪv ə hænd / (idiom): giúp đỡ Ex: I went over to see if I could give a hand.

friend.

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River/Lake IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.58

Describe an important river/lake in your country You should say: • Where it is located • How big/long it is • What it looks like And explain why it is important

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Sông Hồng ở phía Bắc Việt nam • Nguồn gốc từ Trung Quốc • Dài hơn 1000 km, không quá lớn

Content (Nội dung)

• Giải thích tại sao gọi là sông “hồng” • Lợi ích cho ngành nông nghiệp và thương mại

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Lợi ích cho người dân địa phương

Take note

Context

The Red River in the Northern Vietnam

Origin: China An important

1000+ km, not too big Content

view

Explain the “red” color Benefit agriculture and trade

Conclusion

Benefit the local people

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Answer I am going to talk about the Red River, one of the most important rivers located in the North of Vietnam. Vietnam is actually downstream(1) of the river; it originates in China. Speaking of its length, I think it is about 1000 kilometers. I am quite unsure about how

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big it is, but I suppose it’s not too big by the time it gets to Hanoi because two famous short bridges that cross that river are the Chuong Duong bridge and the Long Bien bridge. Looking at it from a map, we can see that the Red river looks like a straight line from the northwest to the southeast. The river doesn’t have “red” water, as its name may suggest. It just looks red because of the alluvial sediment(2) it carries. This element has been essential for the development of the northern delta(3) for generations, first, in terms of agriculture and second, in terms of

1. downstream /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/ (n): hạ nguồn

Ex: Hundreds of people were swept downstream in the floods. 2.

alluvial

sediment

/əˈluːviəl

ˈsedɪmənt/: bồi phù sa

Ex: Its soils consist of alluvial sediment and clay.

3. delta /ˈdeltə/: đồng bằng Ex:

The

Mekong

encompasses

a

delta

large

region

portion

of

southwestern Vietnam.

CONCLUSION

trade. In short, the Red River has benefited the local people for many years, allowing them to earn a living and have a more comfortable life.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How can rivers/lakes benefit local people? I think rivers benefit local people in many ways. First, they provide food like fish and crabs and so on, and secondly they allow people to farm because they have access to a lot of water for crops. Another benefit can be a more comfortable living environment as the river can help to regulate the temperature in the area. Not to mention that riverbanks can be a cool place to chill out with your buddies.

2. Do you think rivers/lakes attract tourists? It really depends on the culture that local people have developed over time on that river. For instance, in southern Vietnam, the floating market

• regulate the temperature /ˈrɛgjʊleɪt ðə ˈtɛmprɪʧə/: điều hòa nhiệt độ

Ex:

An

air-conditioner

regulates

the

temperature inside your home. • chill out /ʧɪl aʊt/: thư giãn, thoải mái

Ex: It’s the ideal place to chill out and relax.

• tourist attraction /ˈtʊrəst əˈtrækʃən/: địa điểm du lịch

Ex: The province was a tourist attraction.

on the Mekong River is a famous tourist attraction because tourists from other places are curious about the floating life. It’s not really like that on the river in the north.

3. How do rivers/lakes affect local tourism? Just like the way tourism influences any place of interest, there are both positive and negative aspects. On a positive note, rivers and lakes can create a new source of income for local people. Their lives no longer totally rely on the fish they catch, thus relieving the stress on the environment. But one negative aspect is that tourists may not respect the local environment, causing environmental problems.

• place of interest /pleɪs ʌv ˈɪntrəst/: địa danh hút khách du lịch

Ex: The Old Quarter is a place of interest in Hanoi.

• relieving the stress /rɪˈlivɪŋ ðə strɛs/: giải tỏa căng thẳng

Ex: To relieve the stress of a long day at work, you should always take a shower when you get home.

4. Are rivers/lakes good for transport? Why? I think that using a boat can be the most economical mode of transport. Water transport has very low operating and maintenance costs because it requires very little infrastructure and basic vehicles. All you really need is a simple boat made of wood or steel.

• Economical: (a) /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkl/ tiết kiệm Ex:

The

most

economical

mode

of

transportation is the bus.

• operating and maintenance costs /ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ ænd ˈmeɪntənəns kɑsts/: chi phí

bảo trì và vận hành

Ex: The monthly fees cover all operating and maintenance costs.

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A neighbour IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.59

Describe an interesting neighbor You should say: • Who he/she is • How you knew him/her • What you do together And explain why he/she is interesting

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Hương, hàng xóm cùng tuổi • Tích cực, nhiều năng lượng

Content (Nội dung)

• Hướng ngoại, là người mở đầu cuộc trò chuyện • Đi dạo cùng nhau vào trò chuyện

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Có mối quan hệ bền chặt

Take note

Context

Huong, same-age neighbor

Positive, energetic

Hương

Content

Extrovert, start a conversation Take short walks together & talk

Conclusion

An unbreakable bond

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Answer CONTEXT

I am going to talk about Huong, who is my neighbor and the same age as me. I think she is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. I always feel a sense of positivity when I think about her. She is a very energetic person, and she seems to never settle in one place for too long,

1. a sense of positivity /ə sɛns ʌv positivity/: tinh thần/cảm giác tích cực

Ex: There’s always a smile on her face,

which brings about a sense of positivity

intrigued by little adventures that she comes up with. Her energy could

for everyone around.

brighten the day of the saddest person in the room.

2. intrigue /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ (v): hấp dẫn, kích thích

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And because her energy is so strong and contagious, she meets a lot of

more!

always initiates conversations with just about anyone she meets, and I was

3. contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ (adj): dễ

no exception. So, just like that she and I became great friends.

lây lan, lan tỏa

Ex: His enthusiasm was contagious Actually, we don’t hang out with each other these days as regularly as we used to, because we are both busy with other things. Still, we sometimes manage to enjoy a short walk together in the park, talking about our lives

CONCLUSION

Ex: You’ve really intrigued me—tell me

people because they are easily attracted to her. She’s very extroverted and

and current struggles. Both Huong and I agree that we have an unbreakable bond with each other, something like a sisterhood.

4. initiate /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/ (v): bắt đầu

Ex: The government has initiated a programme of economic reform.

5. unbreakable bond /ʌnˈbreɪkəbl bɑːnd/: mối liên kết không thể phá vỡ

Ex: There is an unbreakable bond between mother and child.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think people are close to their neighbors? It really depends on where you are. I think people in cities are getting less close to their neighbors because many residents in cities come from different parts of the country. They are often busier with the hustle and bustle of life and have no time to bond with those around them. Meanwhile, in the countryside, people have tighter bonds with their neighbors because they have lived near one another for longer, and this allows their trust to grow. In case of an emergency, people in the countryside can often count on their neighbors, unlike those in the city.

• residents (n) /ˈrezɪdənt/ cư dân

Ex: The proposals sparked concern among local residents.

• the hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ənd ˈbʌsl/: sự hối hả

Ex: Despite the hustle and bustle of life, she decided to try to live a peaceful life.

• bond (n) /bɑːnd/ liên kết

Ex: A bond of friendship had been forged between them.

• count on /kaʊnt ɑn/: dựa dẫm Ex: We can count on each other.

2. How can people improve their relationships with their neighbors? There are several ways to do so. The first one is to initiate a conversation with them. There are many occasions you can take advantage of, such as waiting for the elevator or walking in a nearby park. Another way may be to give your neighbors the local specialties you have just brought

• initiate

a

conversation

/ɪˈnɪʃiɪt

ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/: bắt đầu cuộc trò chuyện

ə

Ex: Many people think that introverts never initiate a conversation.

from your hometown. People have a tendency to give something in return when they receive a gift from someone. It’s kind of just a polite thing to do.

3. How do children build relationships with others in a community? It seems easier for children to build a relationship with others in a community, because their intentions are usually quite harmless and innocent, and therefore people generally feel less suspicious of them. Many people approach us with the intent to gain something, while there seems to usually be no motive behind a child’s approach. Also, children are usually very energetic. Many people love to play with children to free themselves from anxieties and boost their mood.

4. Is it beneficial to get along well with your neighbors? It is, of course. The first benefit to mention here is that it improves our mental well-being. It is important to maintain social connections with other people, which is less prioritized these days. Second, because our neighbors live geographically close to us, in the case of an emergency,

• free from anxieties /fri frʌm æŋˈzaɪətiz/: giải phóng khỏi lo lắng

Ex: I am a worrier. I can’t free myself from my anxieties.

• boost their mood /bust ðɛr mud/: cải thiện tâm trạng

Ex: Eating ice cream can really boost my mood.

• mental well-being /ˈmɛntəl wɛl-ˈbiɪŋ/: sức khỏe tâm lý

Ex: Mental well-being should be prioritized for everyone.

we can ask them to help us. It is more convenient than asking a friend who lives in another district.

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Busy time IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.60

Describe a time you were very busy

You should say: • When it happened • Where you were • What you did And explain why you were busy

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Thời gian bận nhất, làm việc cho một công ty khởi nghiệp • Sinh viên năm cuối trường đại học, 2 năm trước • Vừa đi thực tập, vừa làm sinh viên

Content (Nội dung)

• Mới vào làm + nhiều bài tập ở trường • Kỹ năng quản lý thời gian ké Trở nên tự tin hơn trong việc giải quyết căng thẳng trong

Conclusion (Kết luận)

cuộc sống

Take note

Context

Busiest time, work for a startup company A senior at college, 2 years ago

A busy time

Content

Life as an intern and also an undergraduate Beginner at work + school assignments Poor time management skills

Conclusion

Become more confident in dealing with sress in life

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Answer I would like to talk about the time when I worked for a startup company(1), which was also the busiest period in my life. While I was a senior at college, about 2 years ago I suppose, I decided to apply for an internship at an international startup. The office was near my CONTENT

university — which was a great advantage. So after class, it wasn’t far to travel to get there on time. Life as an intern and also an undergraduate(2) wasn’t easy; I was up to my

startup

company

/ˈstɑːrt

ˈkʌmpəni/: công ty khởi nghiệp

ʌp

Ex: It’s not easy to build a startup company at first.

2. undergraduate /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/ (n): sinh viên chưa tốt nghiệp

Ex: She teaches physics at undergraduate level.

so many tasks and procedures to learn to be able to complete the work.

3. be up to one’s ears in something /

Meanwhile, school assignments kept adding up.

Ex: We’re up to our ears in work, and

ears in(3) work and study. I was a total beginner at work; there were just

Anyway, thanks to that stressful time, I have become better at dealing CONCLUSION

1.

with stress in life. I am so grateful for what I experienced. The worst thing was that at the time I had quite poor time management skills, so I often had to bring unfinished work home to get it done. My

bi ʌp tu wʌnz ɪrz ɪn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/: bận rộn, ngập đầu trong việc gì

haven’t had time for relaxation for months. 4. occupied /ˈɑːkjupaɪd/ (adj): bận rộn

Ex: We need something to keep the children occupied.

mind seemed to always be occupied(4). There was almost no time for me to rest.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Are you often busy? I would say it depends. When there are no upcoming projects, my life as an employee is quite comfortable, even though I usually have a lot of reports to finish. However, when my boss assigns new projects to me, my mind will be occupied withdeadlines and responsibilities. Time really flies during those periods

• upcoming project /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ ˈprɑʤɛkt/: dự án sắp tới

Ex: I don’t have any upcoming projects this month, so I think I’ll take some time off.

• Assign: (v) /əˈsaɪn/ phân công, giao việc Ex: My teacher assigned me this boring task. • occupied with /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd wɪð/: bộn bề với, bị xâm chiếm

Ex: My mind is occupied with thoughts about my future husband.

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being busy? One benefit of being continually busy is that it pushes people to find the most efficient way to finish their work. To do so, you usually need to improve your time management skills and prioritizing ability. However, being busy can backfire if you can’t adapt to change. You can sometimes feel like life is a little too chaotic and you may not have time to spend with your family or on your hobbies.

3. Do you think children should learn through playing games or from being under pressure? I think it depends on the characteristics of the child. Some kids gain more knowledge about life and develop a strategic mindset through playing games with their friends. But this isn’t the same for every kid. Many kids manage to improve themselves better through stress, because stress pushes them beyond their limits.

4. What kind of pressure do people experience at work? There can be many kinds of pressure people can experience at work. One source of pressure can come from outside, which is called external stress, for instance, their boss. With the hope to achieve corporate objectives, those in higher positions pressure their employees to finish work by working overtime. Other pressures may emerge within the worker, what you may call internal stress. As people strive to earn more money or to get promoted, they push themselves harder and harder mentally.

• time

management

skills

/taɪm

ˈmænəʤmənt skɪlz/: kỹ năng quản lý thời gian

Ex: I have poor time management skills.

• adapt to change /əˈdæpt tu ʧeɪnʤ/: đáp ứng những thay đổi

• strategic mindset /strəˈtiʤɪk ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/: tư duy chiến thuật

Ex: He has such a sharp strategic mindset.

• push them beyond their limits /pʊʃ ðɛm bɪˈɑnd ðɛr ˈlɪməts/: thúc đẩy vượt khỏi giới hạn

Ex: Runners are pushing themselves beyond

• external stress /ɪkˈstɜrnəl strɛs/: căng thẳng đến từ bên ngoài

• internal stress /ɪnˈtɜrnəl strɛs/: căng thẳng đến từ bên trong

Ex: I am stress-free. No external stress. No internal stress.

• corporate

objectives

/ˈkɔrpərət

əbˈʤɛktɪvz/: mục tiêu doanh nghiệp

Ex: Businesses should strive to achieve their corporate objectives.

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Family member IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.61

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future You should say: • Who he/she is • Whether you worked together before • What kind of work you would like to do with him/her And explain how you feel about this family member

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Ông nội • Đa tài, chăm chỉ

Content (Nội dung)

• Chưa bao giờ làm việc cùng nhau, chỉ quan sát ông làm • Động viên tôi tự sửa chữa đồ đạc • Lý do muốn làm việc cùng, hiểu biết và nhiều kinh nghiệm

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Một người hướng dẫn cả đời

Take note

Context

Grandpa

Multi-talented, industrious Never work together - only observe what he fixed

A family member to

Content

work with

Motivate me to fix things by myself Reason to work with, knowledgeable and experienced

Conclusion

A lifelong mentor

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Answer I’m going to talk about my grandpa. If any suitable occasion arises, I would surely love to collaborate with him. The very first impression that he gives me is that he is a multi-talented(1 man. Honestly, I don’t know what you could say he is – an electrician, a mechanic, a farmer, and many others. And what’s special is that all the skills he has got are self-taught. He is very industrious(2), and always enjoys learning new things from books, other people, and the internet. Regarding work we’ve done together before, well there actually isn’t any. Actually, I lived with him when I was little, so more often than not(3), I would be his keen observer. It was always fascinating to me to watch how he repaired everything with his own hands. At that time, I really CONTENT

wished that he could teach me to do such things some day. If there is a chance, fixing things is what I would love to do with him. Thanks to him, I have grown interested in mechanics, and I can repair several appliances at home on my own. But I know he is more knowledgeable(4) and experienced, and he is a thorough(5) teacher also, always explaining things so well, so collaborating with him to fix something, such as a radio, CONCLUSION

would be a perfect chance to work together. Looking back, I have always seemed to rely on my grandpa as a lifelong(6)

1.

multi-talented

(adj): đa tài

/ˌmʌltiˈtæləntɪd/

Ex: She is such a multi-talented artist who can both sing and dance very well. 2. industrious /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/ (adj): chăm chỉ, siêng năng

Ex: She was surrounded by energetic, industrious people. 3. more often than not: /mɔr ˈɔfən ðæn nɑt/ (~ usually): thường thì

Ex: More often than not, he’s late for work.

4. knowledgeable /ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbl/ (adj): thông thái, hiểu biết

Ex: She is very knowledgeable about plants. 5. thorough /ˈθɜːrəʊ/ (adj): cẩn thận

Ex: He was determined to be thorough in his research.

6. lifelong /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/ (adj): suốt đời

Ex: Her lifelong ambition had been to learn how to fly.

mentor. I have learned a lot from him, just by observing what he did and how he did it.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of family businesses are common in Vietnam? One kind of common business in Vietnam is a grocery store. With this type of business, the mother and maybe the eldest child in the family, if the child has basic math ability, can run their little business on a daily basis. The father is usually not involved much in this kind of business, as he usually has another job which provides more income for the family.

2. Is it good to work with family members? Why? What do you think young people spend most of their money on? I’d say it depends. If it is a business, I mean, if there are some kind of financial benefits, then it’s best to not involve family members. That is because such a benefit can easily ruin the relationship between family members. However, if it is just like teamwork, for instance, fixing a broken appliance at home, then collaborating with a family member can be of great benefit.

• financial benefits /ˌfaɪˈnænʃəl ˈbɛnəfɪts/: lợi ích tài chính

Ex: All I care about now is our financial benefits.

• ruin the relationship /ˈruən ðə riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/: hủy hoại mối quan hệ

Ex: What you have done just ruined our relationship.

• collaborate with /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt wɪð/: hợp tác với

Ex: I wish that I didn’t collaborate with such a greedy man.

• Teamwork: (n) /ˈtiːmwɜːrk/ việc nhóm, việc đồng đội

3. Why do people want to do family business? There can be several reasons for this tendency. One of them is because of familiarity and trust. Family members have known each other for a long time, so they can skip the bonding and team building part of the business and automatically feel comfortable working together. Another

• Bonding /ˈbɑndɪŋ/: hoạt động gắn kết đoàn thể, đội nhóm

• team building /tim ˈbɪldɪŋ/: hoạt động gắn kết đoàn thể, đội nhóm

Ex: I’m going to leave this company. There

reason could be to optimize the benefits. Many people think that it’s

is no need to take part in the team building

not a good idea to reveal their experience or business secrets to people

activities.

outside of their family.

• optimize the benefits /ˈɑptəˌmaɪz ðə ˈbɛnəfɪts/: tối đa hóa lợi ích

Ex: To optimize the benefits, we should minimize the operating costs.

4. What benefits are there when working for big companies? Working for big corporations can be very beneficial. One of the reasons for that is fame. When you work for a large established company, for instance, Apple or Microsoft, you don’t need to explain much about that field your company is in, and you can gain a lot of admiration. Another reason is for a substantial and stable income. Because, unlike startup companies, money is not usually a problem.

• established company /ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈkʌmpəni/:

doanh nghiệp thành lập, đã có chỗ đứng/tên tuổi

Ex: Apple is a well-established company. • stable income /ˈsteɪbəl ˈɪnˌkʌm/: thu nhập ổn định

Ex: I applied for this job because of the stable income it promised

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Competition IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.62

Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in You should say: • What the contest/competition is about • Where the contest/competition will take place • When it will be held And explain why you would like to participate in it

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Nói trước đám đông

• Lý do: giỏi 1 cách tự nhiên, hào hứng Content (Nội dung)

• Diễn ra 2 lần một năm • Tham gia để có kinh nghiệm

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Mong chờ có những trải nghiệm quý giá

Take note

Context

Public speaking

Reason: naturally good + excitement A competition

Content

Take place twice a year Participate to experience

Conclusion

Looking forward to this valuable experience

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Answer I have always loved public speaking, and if there were to be any kind of

tiếng

competition for this, I would surely take part in it.

Ex: She soon established a reputation as There are two reasons for this. First, I have a reputation for being an excellent (1)

public speaker. I don’t know where my charisma(2) comes from when on stage, but whenever I’m in front of an audience, I feel like I have to bring the most of myself to the stage. Second, it always gives me a thrill standing on a big stage and expressing my thoughts as eloquently

(3)

as possible. I know it

can be scary being in the spotlight, but after a while you get used to it and it CONTENT

1. reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ (n): danh a first-class cook. 2. charisma /kəˈrɪzmə/ (n): khí chất

Ex: The President has great personal charisma.

3. eloquently /ˈeləkwəntli/ (adv): một cách hùng hồn

actually becomes quite exciting. It can transform you I think.

Ex: She spoke eloquently on the subject.

Twice a year, a public speaking competition takes place at my university.

(trong trường Đại học)

This competition welcomes students from all faculties(4), but the point is, it is to be presented in English. The topics range from environmental to

4. faculty /ˈfæklti/ (n): ngành, khoa

Ex: She is the one who is doing degrees in the Arts Faculty.

political problems. This is absolutely a challenge for me because I barely have any knowledge on these topics. So from now on, I have to totally focus on practicing. The date of the competition is getting closer. I decided to take part in this competition because I always consider competitions as a way to gain more experience and help myself be more CONCLUSION

confident, and this competition is no exception. I’m really looking forward to seeing how far I could go in this competition. Even if I fail, I believe that it will still be a valuable experience.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What contests are commonly seen on TV programs? As far as I know, there are several popular contests on TV in Vietnam. One of them is beauty contests, as appearance seems to be so important to people these days. Another might be comedy contests, such as “Challenge the comedians”. In this contest, contestants have to win over the comedian judges by making them laugh out loud. These are the most common types of contests these days.

• beauty contest /ˈbjuti ˈkɑntɛst/: cuộc thi sắc đẹp

Ex: There are many beauty contests in the world with the participation of a lot of young beautiful ladies.

• comedy contest /ˈkɑmədi ˈkɑntɛst/: cuộc thi về hài kịch

Ex: Comedy contests are popular in Vietnam.

2. Why are competition shows popular? There are probably several reasons for the popularity of competition shows. First, I think it is because we humans are competitive in nature. In other words, we like to compare ourselves to other people and to think that we are superior. So, competitive TV shows are just a type of content that feeds our natural tendency. Also, it can be due to our need

• Competitive (adj) /kəmˈpetətɪv/ cạnh tranh Ex: I am a very competitive person – I always want to win. • Superior (adj) /suːˈpɪriər/ vượt trội

Ex: He thought he was superior, though he wasn’t.

for entertainment because people these days are so stressed out with work.

3. What kinds of industries need competition? Why? to answer more specifically, I would say education needs it most. For a

• traditional teaching methods /trəˈdɪʃənəl

while, education in Vietnam stuck with traditional teaching methods

Ex: Traditional teaching methods no longer

Every kind of industry needs an element of competition, but if I have

and prioritized the theory over the practice. This created generations of passive learners. So, competition in education is necessary to get rid of the old way and to welcome more innovative educational ideas.

ˈtiʧɪŋ ˈmɛθədz/: phương pháp dạy truyền thống

work. It’s time for change. • welcome innovative educational ideas /ˈwɛlkəm ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv ˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃənəl aɪˈdiəz/: chào đón những ý tưởng giáo dục mới

Ex: We should welcome more innovative ideas to our business.

4. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others within companies? To a certain extent, there should be a little competitiveness between people within a company. I believe healthy competition is beneficial to every employee as it pushes them to try harder and thus helps them to gain more experience and expertise. However, toxic competition should not be encouraged as it creates an environment that just prioritizes results, not effort and progress.

• Competitiveness cạnh tranh

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnɪs/:

tính

Ex: Competitiveness is not good or bad. • healthy competition /ˈhɛlθi ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/: cạnh tranh lành mạnh

Ex: Healthy competition should be welcomed.

• toxic competition /ˈtɑksɪk ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/: cạnh tranh độc hại

Ex: Toxic competition should be gotten rid of.

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Concentration IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.63

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study You should say: • What it is • How it helps you concentrate • When you do it And explain how you feel about it

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Đi bộ ở công viên gần nhà, 1 lần/ngày • Nền tảng để cải thiện sự tập trung

Content (Nội dung)

• Thiền suy nghĩ • Không khó và không đòi hỏi nhiều thể chất • Cảm thấy thoải mái, sẵn sàng chinh phục thế giới

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Tốt cho sức khỏe tinh thần và thể chất

Take note

Context

Walking, a park near my house, once a day Foundation of practicing concentration

Something to concentrate

Content

Meditation Not difficult and physically demanding Feel refreshed and ready to conquer the world

Conclusion

Good for mental and physical well-being

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Answer I’m going to talk about one thing that I do every day to keep my mind focused, and that is walking. There is a park near my house, and I usually take a walk

to communicate with each other regardless of distances.

I think that walking improves our concentration because it is like a foundation

2. meditation /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ (n): thiền

Ex: She found peace through yoga and meditation.

means, I try my best to focus on what is happening around me and inside my

3.

mind at that time. Also, this isn’t as difficult and physically demanding(3) as

dɪˈmændɪŋ/: đòi hỏi nhiều về thể chất

running or other forms of exercise. Walking is just perfect for someone who CONTENT

Ex: Social networking sites allow people

there at least once a day, regardless of(1) the weather – rain, hail or shine.

to the concentration practice. While walking, I practice meditation(2), which

CONCLUSION

1. regardless of /rəˈgɑrdləs ʌv: bất kể

prefers gentle exercise like me.

physically

demanding

/ˈfɪzɪkli

Ex: This job is physically demanding as he has to carry very heavy stuff.

4. conquer /ˈkɑːŋkər/ (v): chinh phục After a walk, I tend to feel so refreshed and ready to conquer(4) the world. This

Ex: The Normans conquered England in

is because I meditate while I walk, which helps me purify(5) my mind and free

1066.

all my anxieties.

5. purify /ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/ (v): thanh lọc

Ex: One tablet will purify a litre of water. Not only my mind but my physical strength also gets better little by little over time. I suppose walking boosts our mental and physical well-being(6).

6. mental and physical well-being /ˈmɛntəl ænd ˈfɪzɪkəl wɛl-ˈbiɪŋ/: sức khỏe tinh thần và thể chất

Ex: Children should take part in many

outdoor activities so that they can achieve mental and physical well-being.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past? It is more difficult for children to focus these days compared to the past because they get exposed to all kinds of distractions more often, and have an abundance of information at their fingertips. Kids just need to download a game and then can play all day long. If they get bored with that game, they can switch to other distractions like entertainment shows or social media.

• get exposed to /gɛt ɪkˈspoʊzd tə/: tiếp xúc với

Ex: You should let your kids get exposed to reading soon.

• an abundance of information /ən əˈbʌndəns ʌv ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/: sự dư thừa thông tin

Ex: An abundance of information is a disadvantage.

• at their fingertips /æt ðɛr ˈfɪŋgərˌtɪps/: trên đầu ngón tay, có sẵn

Ex: The world wide web gives you all the answers you seek at your fingertips.

• distractions: (n) /dɪˈstrækʃn/ những xao nhãng, phân tâm

Ex: Her distraction caused her to feel more nervous

2. Do you think technology can harm children’s ability to concentrate? I do think so. Studies show that people today, especially children, have a shorter attention span and this correlates with the popularity of technological devices. Children by nature are energetic; it is difficult to keep them settled in one place physically and mentally. With the increasing use of smartphones, they can now stay in one place physically, but their mind remains busy.

• shorter attention span /ˈʃɔrtər əˈtɛnʃən spæn/: khoảng chú ý ngắn hơn

Ex: Today people have shorter attention spans than people in the past

• the popularity of technological devices /

ðə ˌpɑpjəˈlɛrəti ʌv ˌtɛknəˈlɑʤɪkəl dɪˈvaɪsəz/: sự phổ biến của các thiết bị công nghệ

Ex: The popularity of technological devices is a double-edged sword.

3. What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work? There are many kinds of occupations that require concentration, but being a surgeon is what first came to mind. During a surgery, one minor mistake could ruin the whole surgery and kill the patient. So, surgeons must be meticulous in every step they take. In order to do that, they must be highly skilled at controlling their emotions and eliminating

• Meticulous: (a) /məˈtɪkjələs/ tỉ mỉ

Ex: He has always been so meticulous about his appearance

• skilled at /skɪld æt/: thạo việc gì Ex: He is highly skilled at typing.

the distractions in their mind.

4. Can exercise help people improve concentration? I believe that exercise is a great way to help us train our minds to be focused when needed. When you do an exercise, for instance, running, science has shown us that we can reach a kind of meditative state. In that state, there is only you and the next checkpoint. You have to free your mind from distractions or else they will slow you down and discourage you from persisting.

• meditative state /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪv steɪt/: trạng thái thiền

Ex: Reading can put you in a meditative state.

• free your mind from distractions /fri jʊər

maɪnd frʌm dɪˈstrækʃənz/: giải phóng tâm trí khỏi những xao nhãng

Ex: He is always staring at his phone. It’s so hard to free his mind from distractions

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Surprise IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.64

Describe something that surprised you You should say: • What it is • How you found out about it • What you did And explain whether it made you happy

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Quà sinh nhật, vé khứ hồi đi Đà Lạt, bạn tặng • Luôn luôn tổ chức cùng nhau

Content (Nội dung)

• Nửa đêm, không thấy lời chúc, thất vọng • Email gây ngạc nhiên: vé • Khóc vì hạnh phúc

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Cảm thấy biết ơn vì có nhau

Take note

Context

Last birthday present, a round-trip ticket to Da Lat, given by best friend Always celebrate together

Something that surprised you

Midnight, no wishes, disappointed Content

Surprise email: a ticket

Cry out of happiness

Conclusion

Blessed to have each other

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CONTEXT

Answer I’m going to talk about my last birthday present, a round-trip(1) ticket to Da Lat, a city in southern Vietnam. It was given to me by my closest friends, in a way that I could never imagine. As best friends, we always remember and celebrate each other’s birthdays. So,

chuyến đi khứ hồi

Ex: I’ve booked two round-trip tickets for us.

was almost midnight and there was no sign that she had prepared something

2. sympathize /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/ (v): đồng

for me. I felt a little disappointed, trying to sympathize(2) with her that we

him.

when my birthday came, I was looking forward to my bestie’s wishes. But it

adults were too busy. CONTENT

1. round-trip /ˌraʊnd ˈtrɪp/ (adj):

cảm, thông cảm

Ex: I find it very hard to sympathize with

I was almost in tears when I received an email that was sent to me to confirm my flight. I was confused because I didn’t book it. It seemed like a mistake. Then my bestie messaged me to announce that we were going to take a trip to Da Lat, our first trip together. So, I did cry after that, but this was out of

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happiness. I also blamed her for making me almost depressed because of thinking that my bestie had forgotten my birthday. Anyway, she did make my day, and I felt so blessed to have such a friend like her.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How do people express happiness in your culture? I think it is not very different from the way people in other countries express happiness. When we humans feel happy, we smile a lot. Hugging was not very popular in years gone by, but the younger generations today feel comfortable with this gesture.

2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? Happiness surely has many positive effects on people. I suppose the first influence would be its anti-aging powers. Studies have shown that people who are pleased with their life look more youthful and vibrant. The next effect might be that happy people tend to look on the bright side. This makes them excellent problem-solvers when faced with some difficult situations.

• Anti-aging /ˈænti-ˈeɪʤɪŋ/: chống lão hóa

Ex: An anti-aging cream can help remove wrinkles on your face.

• pleased with /plizd wɪð/: hài lòng với

Ex: She was very pleased with the results

• look on the bright side /lʊk ɑn ðə braɪt saɪd/: nhìn vào mặt tích cực

Ex: He is an optimist. He always looks on the bright side.

3. How can people be happy? Happiness means different things to different people. Some people feel happy when they are physically satisfied, for instance, with the food they have just eaten. Meanwhile, other people find themselves filled with happiness when they help someone in need. So, it really depends on our own experience to understand what makes us happy.

4. ls ït good for people to be unhappy? Why? I believe it is healthy to feel unhappy sometimes for several reasons. First, it is a natural emotion, so suppressing it means suppressing our nature. This is unnecessary and toxic. The second reason is that our

• Satisfied (a) /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ hài lòng, thỏa mãn Ex: She was very satisfied with the results

• filled with happiness /fɪld wɪð ˈhæpinəs/: thấy tràn ngập hạnh phúc

Ex: When my child was born, my heart was filled with happiness.

• Suppress (v) /səˈpres/ kìm nén, dập tắt, đàn áp

Ex: The uprising was suppressed.

unhappiness can be really powerful. It reveals a lot about a person and can change someone’s behavior in a positive way. For instance, a kid who knows that his action displeases his father can learn to not repeat that action again.

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Celebration IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.65

Describe an important event you celebrated You should say: • What the event was • When it happened • Who attended the event And explain how you feel about the event

Idea • Bữa tiệc sinh nhật tròn 18 tuổi được tổ chức vào năm trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Thời điểm vừa đỗ đại học • Bố mẹ tổ chức bữa tiệc thân mật • Các món ăn gia đình thường ngày cùng bánh sinh nhật

Content (Nội dung)

• Tổ chức board game và xem phim • Có thời gian trò chuyện để thấu hiểu nhau • Kỉ niệm đáng nhớ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tình cảm gia đình thêm bền chặt

Take note

18th birthday party held last year Context

Passed the university entrance exam

Intimate party 18th birthday party

Family meal with a birthday cake Content

Playing boardgame, watching movies

Family talk to understand each other Meaningful memories Conclusion

Strengthen the bond between members

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CONTEXT

Answer I would like to talk about my 18th birthday party - one of the most meaningful events I have ever celebrated. Last year, after receiving my college acceptance letter (1) just a few days before my birthday, my family wanted to celebrate the biggest turning point (2) of my life as an adult.

consisted of 4 family members: my parents, my younger brother and myself. (3)

which brought us close

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together. We gathered around our small kitchen and helped my mom cook the dinner. Without any fancy recipe, the feast simply included some regular dishes just like other daily meals. But on that day, my dad bought a birthday cake out of the blue (4), which made a huge difference to the occasion. After having dinner, we played board games, such as chess and Uno, while enjoying my most favourite tv series, which is called Modern Family. That evening felt cosier than ever, and led to a wonderful discussion between our family, with each member talking about overcoming recent problems as well as future

CONCLUSION

expectations we would like to share together. That celebration is one of my most meaningful memories. The party bridged the gap (5) between my family members and gave us a chance to understand each other better.

əkˈseptəns ˈletə /: thông báo trúng tuyển đại học

Ex: After receiving a college acceptance

As we were under quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our party only However, this created an intimate atmosphere

1.college acceptance letter / ˈkɒlɪdʒ

letter, you need to keep track of the deadline to sign up for orientation. 2.turning point / ˈtɜ:nɪŋ poɪnt /: thời điểm thay đổi quan trọng

Ex: The turning point in her political career came when she was chosen to run as a Senator. 3.intimate atmosphere / ˈɪntɪmeɪt ˈætməsfɪə /: bầu không khí thân mật

Ex: The intimate atmosphere made him feel relaxed.

4.out of the blue / aʊt əv ðə bluː /: bất ngờ

Ex: One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving. 5.bridged the gap / brɪdʒd ðə ɡæp /: thu hẹp khoảng cách

Ex: The president singled out education as the most vital tool for bridging the gap between rich and poor.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1.Do you like to celebrate important events? When I was a kid, I always looked forward to celebrations as I could meet people and enjoy the festive vibe. However, as an adult, I think important events bring up some kind of pressure, which makes me get tired easily preparing for the special day. For instance, some individuals dislike Tet as they have to spend a great amount of time and money to purchase gifts and decorate their home

• look forward to / ˈlʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː /: háo hức mong chờ

Ex: She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again.

• festive vibe / ˈfestɪv vaɪbz /: không khí lễ hội sôi động

Ex: I love the festive vibe of Tet holiday.

2. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate? There are various types of celebrations. Most people would usually prepare for important national events such as Lunar New Year, Christmas or National Day. In addition, individuals also celebrate one’s memorable milestones such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries or moving to college.

3. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people? In my opinion, most events related to someone’s personal milestones,

• National Day / ˈnæʃnəl ˈdeɪ /: Lễ Quốc Khánh

Ex: Vietnamese National Day is held on September 2nd.

• milestone (n) /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/: cột mốc quan trọng

Ex: He felt that moving out of his parents’

• crowd (v) /kraʊd/: tập trung đông đúc Ex: Commuters crowded into the train.

• excitement (n)

/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/: niềm vui

such as a birthday or graduation, would be held privately amongst

thích, phấn chấn

family and relatives. On the other hand, during public events, people

Ex: Robin’s heart was pounding with

tend to crowd at central areas setting off fireworks and air horns or just simply shouting to express their excitement.

4.Do people often celebrate festivals with families? Yes, as I can see, most individuals enjoy holidays with their family and relatives. Celebrating festivals together not only helps strengthen the bond between family members but this is also an occasion for people to express their love and care towards each other.

• strengthen the bond / ˈstreŋθn̩ ðə bɒnd /: giúp mối liên hệ thêm bền chặt

Ex: Empathy strengthens social bonds in at least three ways.

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Change IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.66

Describe a positive change that you made in your life You should say: • What it is • Why you did it • Who you did it with And explain how you feel about the change

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

Thói quen thức khuya có từ hồi còn học trung học • Thường xuyên thức khuya do trì hoãn công việc • Thức khuya vì xem phim, chơi game

Content (Nội dung)

• Cơ thể thường xuyên mệt mỏi, thiếu tập trung • Tập thói quen ngủ sớm, cải thiện đồng hồ sinh học • Sức khỏe thể chất và tinh thần được cải thiện

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Thêm tin tưởng vào bản thân hơn

Take note

Context

Bad habit since secondary school

Sleeping late due to procastination at work Get hooked on games and movies Change

Content Destructive to wellbeing, lack of concentration Fix biological clock by sleeping earlier

Conclusion

Improved health Self-confident, ready for greater changes

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Answer CONTEXT

So I would like to talk about my experience of overcoming one of my worst habits that I’ve had since my years in secondary school, and that is

1. procrastinate (v)

staying up late at night.

tə.neɪt/: trì hoãn

Ex: When it comes to housework, I tend So usually I would procrastinate finishing my school work until so late (1)

at night that burning the midnight oil(2) became necessary to meet my deadlines. In addition, I would stay awake for hours, hooked on a wide (3)

range of temptations during the night, such as watching films and playing video games. For instance, I used to spend all night binge-watching my CONTENT

/proʊˈkræs.

to procrastinate.

2. burn the midnight oil / ˈbɜ:n ðə ˈmɪdnaɪt ɔɪl /: làm việc khuya

Ex: In order to complete my homework

on time, I had no choice but to burn the

favourite TV series called The Witcher, and as a consequence, I struggled

midnight oil

to wake up early the next day and eventually found it challenging to

3. hooked on / hʊkt ɒn /: bị lôi cuốn

maintain my punctuality(4). After undergoing extreme stomach aches as well as lack of concentration, I finally set my heart on stopping this bad (5)

habit. I managed to make the change by taking baby steps, getting to bed at a more reasonable hour each night, and by doing so, I managed to correct my internal biological clock.

Ex: The audience were hooked on his masterpiece.

4. punctuality (n) /ˌpʌnk.tʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/: sự đúng giờ

Ex: Punctuality has never been his strong point.

After a great amount of effort, I managed to correct my sleeping habit CONCLUSION

back to a more normal time period, and as a consequence, my health was better both physically and mentally. Also, since that turning point, I have become more self-confident and ready for more positive changes in my

5. Set heart on / set ˈhɑ:t ɒn /: hạ quyết tâm thực hiện

Ex: She’s set her heart on taking the first prize in that competition.

life.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Is it easy for old people to change? In my view, the elderly may find it hard adapting to changes. One of the main reasons I think is that old people usually hold narrowminded opinions on various aspects of life. I guess they tend to build their perceptions of life off of their experiences. And I suppose they’ve been through different kinds of ups and downs compared to younger generations.

2. Is it easier for young people to change? The youth are probably more adaptable to changes compared to their elders. Being born in the time of rapid evolutions in technology, the overexposure to different technology and social media has soon made young people more willing to accept various types of beliefs and choices. I guess the younger generations are always more openminded.

• narrow-minded (adj) /ˌner.oʊˈmaɪn.dɪd/: bảo thủ Ex: I really can’t stand narrow-minded people. • ups and downs / ʌps ənd daʊnz /: thăng trầm trong cuộc sống

Ex: Like most married couples we’ve had our ups and downs, but life’s like that.

• overexposure (n) /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/: tiếp cận quá nhiều

Ex: They were concerned about their children’s overexposure to violence.

• open-minded (adj) /ˌoʊ.pənˈmaɪn.dɪd/: cởi mở

Ex: Doctors these days tend to be more openminded about alternative medicine.

3. How can people change their daily routine? Well I think that there are certain factors that can significantly modify one’s daily routine. The main one that comes to mind is being more open-minded about changing lots of casual habits, which seems challenging at first as daily routine is attributed to almost automatic behaviour. Perseverance is also an essential factor as changing a routine demands a great amount of time and effort.

4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes? Continual changes could lead to noticeable displeasure in many aspects of life. It is obvious that changing always requires a certain amount of effort, which means people might be overloaded and exhausted due to the new workload for the transformation. What’s more, continual changing can also lead to a loss of control.

• habit (n) /ˈhæb.ɪt/: thói quen

Ex: I have the habit of checking my emails as soon as I log on to my computer.

• perseverance (n) /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/: sự kiên nhẫn

Ex: It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.

• displeasure (n) /dɪˈspleʒ.ɚ/: cảm giác bất tiện, không hài lòng

Ex: Some landlords voiced their displeasure over the city’s proposal.

• overloaded (adj) /ˌoʊ.vɚˈloʊ.dɪd/: quá tải

Ex: The market is overloaded with car magazines

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Special day IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.67

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much

You should say: • When the day was • Where you went • How much you spent And explain how you feel about the day

Idea • Kì nghỉ hè, trời nóng nực

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đi cùng bạn thân • Đi xe bus đến hồ Tây • Dạo quanh vòng hồ, thưởng thức streetfood

Content (Nội dung)

• Vui chơi ở công viên nhỏ • Picnic trên thảm cỏ và chơi card game • Chuyến đi đáng nhớ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Sẽ trải nghiệm lại lần nữa

Take note

Summer vacation, scorching hot Context Hang out with my best friend Caught a bus to West Lake Trip to West lake

Jog around, enjoy street food Content Went to the nearby ground Picnic on greensward, play card game Conclusion

Unforgettable trip Will experience again

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Answer

CONTEXT

These days, things usually do not come for cheap, especially in a bustling trip to West Lake with my best friend. Although it was a scorching hot day,

1. hit the road / ˌhɪt ðə rəʊd /: khởi

we decided to pack our things up and just hit the road(1).

hitting the road.

city like Hanoi. Even so, on last summer vacation, I still enjoyed an exciting

In order to prevent getting sunburnt, my best friend and I caught a bus to commute in the city. After being dropped off at the bus stop, we walked for a short while to West Lake, our destination. Our first activity was

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Ex: I’d love to stay longer but I must be 2. shell out / ˈʃel ˈaʊt /: tiêu tiền

Ex: I had to shell out a lot of money for these shoes.

relaxed, walking around with a soft breeze, we tried out some popular

3. seesaw (n) /ˈsiː.sɑː/: trò bập bênh

street foods such as ice cream and barbecued meat without having to

facing each other.

jogging around the lake while searching for food stalls close by. Feeling

shell out(2) too much money. Out of the blue, we found a little playground nearby. Playing around on the seesaw(3) and carousel(4) really brought us back to our childhood memories. At last, me and my best friend got to rest in a nice grassy area, having a mini picnic with some snacks we had prepared previously. We nibbled on our potato chips whilst playing card games to kill some time(5) before going back home.

CONCLUSION

hành

Ex: Playground seesaws usually have handles for the riders to grip as they sit 4. carousel (n) /ˌker.əˈsel/: đu quay

Ex: In 1882 a simple version of a ‘horse carousel’ was introduced to the park. 5. kill time / kɪl ˈtaɪm /: giết thời gian

Ex: We killed some time playing cards while we waited for the flight.

I think that day felt really special because we’d never been on such an adventure together before. It was also nice that this trip didn’t cost much money. The journey was so delightful that I would definitely want to experience it again.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do people in your country like to spend their leisure time outside? Yeah, I think a lot of people in Vietnam love to spend their days off outside. I think that spending time outdoors really can be enough to recharge your batteries after a long week at work or school. For instance, cycling around the city could help alleviate stress as well as learn some new things about the city, like discovering new shortcuts to get places or finding new interesting places you didn’t know about

• recharge your batteries / ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ ðə ˈbætriz /: thư giãn, hồi phục năng lượng

Ex: She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries.

• shortcut (n) /ˈʃɔːrt-/: đường tắt

Ex: I know a shortcut to get home from here.

before.

2. How do people spend their leisure time in your country? Well, I think there are many things that people in Vietnam do in their free time. For example, some people love to escape suburban life for a weekend of camping in the countryside. I tend to see a lot of young people and families with small children doing this kind of activity the most. On the other hand, perhaps older people, or single adults might rather stay at home watching TV or doing other pastimes like playing sport or going to the cinema.

3. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time? The advancement of technology has made great changes to how people enjoy their spare time. In the past, people would hold a picnic or simply go for a walk somewhere in nature to explore an area and get out of the city. But these days, a lot of people prefer to stay at home binge-watchingtheir favourite TV series or playing online games rather

• suburban (adj) /səˈbɝː.bən/: thuộc vùng nông thôn

Ex: Suburban life may seem boring to many young people.

• pastime (n) /ˈpæs.taɪm/: hoạt động tiêu khiển

Ex: Painting used to be my favourite pastime,

• binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ ˌwɑːtʃ/: xem liên tục các tập phim

Ex: We binge-watched an entire season of “Breaking Bad” on Sunday.

• spare time (n) /ˈspeər ˈtɑɪm/: thời gian rảnh Ex: What do you like to do in your spare time?

than getting outside.

4. Do you think only old people have time for leisure? Absolutely. I think once people retire they have a lot more spare time for leisure activities. I mean, that’s what retirement is all about right?

• leisurely (adj) /ˈleʒ.ɚ.li/: thư thái

Ex: We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the

Take my grandparents as an example, they tend to spend most of their day doing leisurely activities like walking in the park, chatting with their friends, reading books and listening to music. But I guess it’s not like that for all older people. Some people still have a hard life after retirement and don’t have the opportunity to relax very much unfortunately.

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An invention IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.68

Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way You should say: • What it is • What benefits it has brought • How it influences people of different ages And explain how it changed people’s lives

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Phát minh năm 1993, đóng vai trò quan trọng • Phương tiện liên lạc phổ biến nhất

Content (Nội dung)

• Công cụ chụp ảnh tiện lợi • Nhiều chức năng khác: tra bản đồ, giải trí, học tập.. • Tinh giản các hoạt động thường ngày

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tạo sự thay đổi lớn • Không thể thay thế

Take note

Context

Invented in 1993, plays a vital part

Most prominent means of communication

Smartphone

Easy photo-taking device Content Many other features Simplify daily tasks

Conclusion

Make great difference Irreplaceable

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Answer CONTEXT

Those past decades have appeared a wide range of great inventions. Personally speaking, I suppose that the smartphone which was invented in 1993 has been one of the most revolutionary creations(1). I would say the smartphone has brought about enormous advantages to different aspects in our lives. Firstly, cell phones could be considered the most prominent means of communication. As far as I know, centuries ago people kept in touch(2) via verbal conversations(3), and only by sending letters could they exchange information over a long distance. However,

CONTENT

since the appearance of the cellular phone, those far conversations as well as abrupt contacts have no longer been a problem. What is more, the smartphone is also a cost-effective(4) and portable shooting device. Over the past few years, smartphone cameras still hold great novelty

1.

revolutionary

creation

/

ˌrevəˈluːʃənri kriːˈeɪʃn̩ /: phát minh quan trọng

2. keep in touch / kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ /: giữ liên lạc 3.

verbal

conversation

/

ˈvɜːbl̩

ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn̩ /: giao tiếp thông qua đối thoại

4. cost-effective (adj) / kɒst ɪˈfektɪv /: tiết kiệm chi phí

5. irreplaceable (adj) /ˌɪr.əˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/: không thể thay thế

value for capturing photographs. Also, this kind of portable device also comprises many other handy features, such as tracking maps, studying and researching, entertaining and so on. Thanks to the cellular phone, our daily activities are significantly simplified, which helps budgeting our

CONCLUSION

time to complete tasks more efficiently. To sum up, I would say that the smartphone has really made a great difference in the way we live. This invention might be so irreplaceable(5) that I cannot imagine a day without my cellphone.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What is the most helpful innovation at home? To me, the most handy household invention is the refrigerator. When it comes to food storage, this kind of innovation appears to be of great importance. The fridge not only stores a large amount of meals and ingredients but it also keeps them fresh for up to a whole week.

• of great importance / əv ˌgreɪt ɪmˈpɔːtns /: đóng vai trò quan trọng

• hygienic (adj) /haɪˈdʒen.ɪk/: sạch sẽ, không chứa mầm bệnh

Therefore, people could enjoy hygienic suppers without going to the market regularly.

2. What household appliances make us lazy? In my view, people tend to rely too much on microwaves. Thanks to this gadget, the leftover food as well as some instant meals could be heated up after a short moment. As a result, individuals no longer have to spend time preparing meals, they only have to put certain types of

• instant (food) (adj) /ˈɪn.stənt/: đồ ăn liền, có thể sử dụng nhanh chóng

• put into storage / ˈpʊt ˈɪntə ˈstɔːrɪdʒ /: tích trữ

food into storage and heat them up for consumption.

3. What kind of invention can be used at school? Owing to my observation, there is a wide range of school appliances, which aid studying and multimedia purposes. However, the most common invention might be the projector. With this device, films and pictures can be multiplied in size, therefore allowing all students in class to comprehensively catch up with the lesson.

• multimedia (adj) phương tiện

/ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/: đa

• comprehensively (adv) /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.sɪv. li/: một cách toàn diện

4. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why? To be honest, I don’t think so. It is obvious that artificial intelligence has highly promising potential in many different aspects, yet this advancement is not suitable enough to be replaced with human teachers. As far as I know, education requires a large amount of direct interactions, and tutors might be able to flexibly modify their lessons

• artificial

intelligence

/ˌɑːr.t̬ə.fɪʃ.əl

ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/: trí thông minh nhân tạo

• promising (adj) /ˈprɑː.mɪ.sɪŋ/: có triển vọng

based on each student’s learning capabilities.

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A disagreement IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.69

Describe a disagreement you had with someone You should say: • Who you had the disagreement with • What the disagreement was • What happened And explain how you felt about it

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Vài tháng trước, chuẩn bị bài thuyết trình cho lớp vật lý

• Vấn đề nghiên cứu khác nhau • Ý tưởng thuyết trình của bạn thân khó trở nên hấp dẫn

Content (Nội dung)

• Ý tưởng còn lại thú vị hơn • Thầy giáo yêu cầu làm bài cá nhân độc lập

• Các bài thuyết trình đều diễn ra thành công

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Cả hai đều khá xấu hổ khi mâu thuẫn với nhau

Take note

A few months back Context

A project in physics class

Different “rabbit holes”

A presentation

Content

Close friend’s presentation idea was difficult to be engaging The other idea was more interesting

The teacher required to do the experiments independently Both of the presentations went wonderfully Conclusion

Both were quite embarrassed to be so worked up

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Answer A disagreement that I will talk about will be one that I had a few months back with a close friend of mine. We were preparing a presentation for a project in physics class that we would then do in front of the class. Both of us are quite interested in the sciences in general, and have our own ‘rabbit holes’ (1) that we fall down into and study at depth (2) for a time. Well around this time he had gotten quite interested in the oceans and marine biology in general, whereas I was going through a phase where I was intensely interested in airplanes, and the physics surrounding flight in general. He was adamant (3) that we should do our

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presentation on the effects of water pressure on deep sea submarines. While this sounds interesting at first glance, I thought it would be very difficult to make an engaging presentation for. We would not have access to, or the ability to build, anything that would allow us to get the pressures required to actually show the class a meaningful example of how physics was playing out in these situations. Whereas with my idea it would be much easier to use some simple models and diagrams to show off the physics effects that were, in my opinion, much more interesting anyway. Eventually our teacher just told us to do our own experiments independently, which we both knew was going to be

1. rabbit hole /ˈræb.ɪt ˌhoʊl/: vấn đề nghiên cứu hấp dẫn

Ex: You can kind of find yourself getting

sucked into various attention rabbit holes. 2.adamant (a) /ˈæd.ə.mənt/: cương quyết

Ex: I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s adamant that she’s coming. 3. study at depth / ˈstʌdi ət depθ /: nghiên cứu chuyên sâu

Ex: This project required us to study at depth. 4. worked up /ˌwɝːkt ˈʌp/: cáu bẳn, không vui

Ex: It’s easy to get worked up when you’re tired and everything seems to be against you.

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more work. After all was said and done though, both of our presentations went wonderfully and we both received good marks. Talking about it after, we were both quite embarrassed to be so worked up (4) over something so silly.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What would you do if you disagreed with someone? That would depend on the severity of the disagreement, of course. In general I do not allow other people to sway too much over my life if I can get away with it. Just because someone and I disagree on something, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a million other things we do agree on. Even if that is not the case, it is likely best for me to just engage with this person less than it is to escalate the situation in

• severity (n) /səˈver.ə.t̬i/: độ nghiêm trọng, căng thẳng

Ex: He spoke with great severity.

• engage with / ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ wɪð /: có liên quan, tiếp xúc đến

Ex: Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don’t engage with him.

anyway.

2. How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight? There are many different approaches that work for this. The one that I and many others follow is a code of absolute non-violence unless our health is at risk. I would never personally agree to a make an argument into a physical confrontation. My own personal ethics would only allow

• Approach (n) /əˈproʊtʃ/: cách tiếp cận vấn đề

Ex: We need to adopt a different approach to the problem.

• Non-violence (a) /ˌnɑːnˈvaɪə.ləns/: giải quyết trong hòa bình, không bạo lực

Ex: The Dalai Lama has always counselled nonviolence.

me to be physical with someone else if they were putting me at risk of bodily harm. In the modern era there is no need for situations to become fights, everyone has the power to walk away from a bad encounter.

3. Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher? I think, as many things to do about raising children, the old adage “It takes a village to raise a child” is appropriate here. It is of course the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children go to school ingrained with the knowledge that they must respect their teachers, but it is also the responsibility of teachers to be figures worth of respect and

• ingrained (a) /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/: có niềm tin tuyệt đối vào

Ex: Such ingrained prejudices cannot be corrected easily.

• set an example / set ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩ /: làm gương

Ex: You should be setting a good example to your younger brother.

to set an example to the students in their care that they are a moral and upstanding citizen worthy of the respect of people around them.

4. What disagreements do parents and children usually have? This would vary a lot depending on the age of the children

• Household (n) /ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/: hộ gia đình

Ex: By the 1960s, most households had a TV.

likely to be the most common would be issues that the child

social circle / ˈsəʊʃl ˈsɜːkl̩ /: các mối quan hệ xã

would perceive as being about their “freedom”. Be that the

comes from many different countries.

and the dynamics of the household, but I think what is

freedom to eat junk food whenever they want, the freedom

hội

Ex: We belong to one world and our social circle

to decide their own bedtime, or the freedom to choose their own social circles.

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An opinion IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.70

Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion You should say: • When she/he asked you • How she/he felt while listening to your opinion • What the result was like And explain why she/he needed your opinion

Idea • Bạn thân kể về một cô gái

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tương đối gần đây

• Đây là một ý tưởng tồi • Bạn thân quyết định theo đuổi cô gái

Content (Nội dung)

• Họ đã hạnh phúc bên nhau được một thời gian • Tôi đã ra quyết định trước khi có đủ thông tin

• Trải nghiệm sẽ có ích trong tương lai để ra quyết định Conclusion (Kết luận)

tốt hơn • Ý kiến chưa có sự ảnh hưởng nghiêm trọng

Take note Relatively recently

Context

A close friend asked about a girl he liked

It was a bad idea

A close friend asked about a girl

Content

Close friend chose to pursue the girl They have been together happily for some time I spoke up before having all the information needed The experience will be helpful in the future to make

Conclusion

better decisions The bad advice hasn’t too badly damaged that opinion

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Answer Okay, so I will not give their name directly as I thing that would discredit their trust in me, but the most important instance of this that I can think of off the top of my head (1), was relatively recently when one of my close friends asked me about a girl that he was interested in. I quite firmly told him that I thought it was a bad idea, from all of my interactions with her she seemed quite shallow

(2)

and selfish. My

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friend is a very generous and caring person and I felt that she would likely take advantage of (3) him, and I quite strongly discouraged the idea. Luckily, for all members involved in this story, he chose not to listen to me and pursue the girl anyway. They have been together happily for some time now and they are a very clear example of not judging a book by its cover

. I had not taken adequate time to

(4)

get to know this girl and I spoke up before I had all the information

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needed to make an informed decision. Hopefully this will help me in the future to make better decisions

1. off the top of my head / ɒf ðə tɒp əv maɪ hed /: theo như trí nhớ của tôi

Ex: “What’s the capital of Mauritania?” “I

don’t know off the top of my head, but I could go and look it up.” 2. shallow (a) /ˈʃæl.oʊ/: thờ vô, vô tâm

Ex: He’s physically attractive, but shallow. 3. take advantage of / ˈteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ ɒv /: lợi dụng

Ex: Don’t you realize that he’s taking advantage of you and your money? 4. Judge a book by its cover / dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk ˈbaɪ ɪts ˈkʌvə /: đánh giá qua vẻ bề ngoài

Ex: That man may look very small and insignificant, but don’t judge a book by its cover – he’s a very powerful man in his circle.

about what advice I choose to give, and thankfully, I don’t think this one instance of bad advice has too badly damaged my friends opinion of my advice. He knows I still want what is best for him.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Have you ever asked someone for their opinion? Absolutely, I do so all the time and will continue to do so. No one can operate at 100% for 100% of the time, and it would be silly to think that other, more experienced people, haven’t already thought about or dealt with many problems that I face. Some people tend to see taking advice

• deal with / diːl wɪð /: đối mặt với

Ex: How do you intend to deal with this problem?

• mindset (n) /ˈmaɪnd.set/: quan điểm, cách suy nghĩ

Ex: It’s extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press.

as admitting weakness, but I think that mindset is a form of weakness in and of itself.

2. Why do some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story? I think that people in general are, unfortunately, just becoming more and more preoccupied and self indulgent as time goes on. While this may just be my own pessimism peeking through, I do think that it is true. Society has so clearly placed so much importance on financial and

• preoccupied (a) quan tâm quá mức

/ˌpriːˈɑː.kjə.paɪd/: lo lắng,

Ex: Why is the media so preoccupied with the love lives of politicians? • pessimism (n) /ˈpes.ə.mɪ.zəm/: sự tiêu cực

Ex: An underlying pessimism infuses all her novels.

personal success, that it probably seems to many people to be not worth their time to listen to someone else unless they benefit directly from those interactions.

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A good place IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.71

Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live You should say: • Where it was • How you felt when you were there And explain why you would love to live there

Idea • Nơi đáng sống nhất

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Phát triển nhanh nhưng không quá mức như Hà Nội

• Tân tiến nhưng vẫn giữ văn hóa địa phương • Tập trung vào cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống

Content (Nội dung)

• Một nơi ít áp lực hơn Hà Nội • Có không khí sạch hơn

• Đặc điểm thú vị nhất là gần bãi biển

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Sẵn lòng thường xuyên ghé chơi

Take note

The best to live in Context

Fast growing but not in the intense fashion like Hanoi

Advance well into modernity but also keep the local culture Focusing on work/life balance

Hoi An

Content

A less stressful place to live than Hanoi Has much cleaner air

The proximity to the beach was the most enjoyable Conclusion

Would love to be able to casually visit at weekends

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Answer What makes a place a good one to visit, is very different from what CONTEXT

makes a place a good one to live, so I can only speculate on a good answer. I would choose to say that, of all the places I have visited, the

1. modernity (n) /mɑːˈdɝː.nə.t̬i/: sự hiện đại, tiện nghi

Ex: There is a stark contrast between

one likely to be the best to live in would be Hoi An. It is fast growing

tradition and modernity.

but not in the intense fashion that Hanoi is growing.

2. work/life balance /ˌwɝːk.laɪf ˈbæl.

It is both advancing well into modernity

(1)

but also doing a good job

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of keeping the local culture alive and focusing on work/life balance . I think that this is far too often overlooked

(2)

(3)

in our society, and

is important for long term mental and physical health. While I may have just gotten that impression from my short time spent there, it definitely seems like a less stressful place to live than Hanoi, and has much cleaner air, which we all know also plays a huge part

(4)

in our

long term health.

əns/: sự cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống

Ex: It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance. 3. Overlook (v) /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/: bỏ qua, phớt lờ

Ex: I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. 4.play a huge part / pleɪ ə hjuːdʒ pɑːt /: đóng vai trò quan trọng

CONCLUSION

Ex: My thanks to everyone who has Though personally, I think the part about living there that I would

played a huge part in saving the hospital.

enjoy the most is the proximity to the beach. I would love to be able to casually spend weekends swimming and playing in the sand!

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. If you had the chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be? This is a very difficult question, because I think the answers

• life expectancy /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/: tuổi thọ

Ex: Life expectancy in Europe increased greatly in the 20th century.

are different if it was living short term or living long term. Short term I would love living in South America, perhaps Brazil. It just seems like such an exciting place. The dancing and the music, the BBQ, and the mystery of the Jungle. Though if I were to answer long term, I would probably be inclined to say Japan because of the healthy food, long life expectancy and general cleanliness.

2. What qualities make for a good place? That would very much depend on the person and their lifestyle preferences, though I would say for myself it is a mixture of a few things. Access to good quality, healthy food is very important. Next would be safety, I do not want

• lifestyle (n) /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/: lối sống

Ex: He doesn’t have a very healthy lifestyle.

• Stability (n) /stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/: sự ổn định bền vững Ex: We are under a period of political stability.

to live anywhere with a high crime rate or gun violence. The last thing would likely be stability, mostly with the government. If there is even the small chance of war, I do not want to be living there.

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A positive work IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.72

Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did • Who it was • What work it was • When she/he told you that And explain how you felt when hearing it

Idea

• Một bài thi quan trọng

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Luyện tập hàng tháng cho bài thi

• Đề bài về du lịch • Câu trả lời tự tin nhưng vẫn chưa chắc chắn

Content (Nội dung)

• Câu trả lời thay đổi quan điểm của giáo viên • Áp dụng lối tiếp cận cẩn thận với chủ đề

• Có thể truyền đạt ý tưởng bằng tiếng Anh

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Ý tưởng có sức ảnh hưởng vừa đủ

Take note The very test Context

Studying and practicing for this test for months

The prompt was about tourism

The very test

Answered confidently but unsure Content

The answer had changed teacher’s opinion on the topic A thoughtful and well considered enough approach to the topic Be able to articulate ideas in English

Conclusion

The idea itself has been adequately meaningful

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Answer To answer this, I will draw attention

(1)

to this very test that we are

going through right now. I have been studying and practicing for this test for months now, and while I have generally thought that I would

1. draw attention / drɔːr əˈtenʃn̩ /: thu hút sự chú ý

Ex: I want recruiters to notice me, but I

do okay, there have definitely been times of worry about my progress

can’t seem to draw their attention.

leading up to the test.

2. prompt (n) /prɑːmpt/: câu lệnh, chủ đề hiện trên màn hình

Well, about a month ago during a class, we were practicing for this part, the third part of the speaking exam. The prompt

(2)

I had been

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given was about tourism, and when my teacher asked me some follow up questions (3) on the topic, I gave an answer that I was very proud of but unsure if they would like it. They thought deeply for a moment, then said that my answer had changed their opinion on the topic all together. I was very happy about this because I see my teacher as a very intelligent person. I had taken a thoughtful and well

CONCLUSION

considered enough approach to the topic that my opinion had been

Ex: Type your username and password when you see the prompt. 3. follow up question / ˌfɒləʊ ˈʌp ˈkwestʃən /: câu hỏi phụ

Ex: His interview contained various follow up questions.

4. Validate (v) /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/: xác thực, công nhận

Ex: The data is validated automatically

validated (4) to the point that my professor changed their opinion on

by the computer after it has been

a real life topic due to reflection on my own thoughts.

entered.

It made me quite proud, not just for being able to articulate my idea in English, but for the idea itself to have been adequately meaningful to change his opinion.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories? I think I would be, especially if they are all about myself. Though I consider myself to be relatively thick skinned so criticisms generally roll right off me. What would be more likely to affect me would be who was being negative. If some random classmate thought my work wasn’t any good, I will take that and carry on with my life, I am not too bothered by it. Though if my mother told me my work wasn’t any good,

• thick-skinned (a) /ˌθɪkˈskɪnd/: không dễ dàng bị ảnh hưởng bởi chỉ trích

Ex: You do need to be thick-skinned to survive as a politician here.

• roll right off / rəʊl ˈraɪt ɒf /: không có sức ảnh hưởng

Ex: They can act like a duck and let hurtful behaviors roll right off of their backs.

it would bother me a lot more as I want to make her proud.

2. How will you react when someone pays you a compliment? Generally I try and reflect the comment back to them if it is applicable. For instance, if I gave a speech in the classroom and a classmate commended me on it, I would thank them and say “yours was also awesome, we did a great job” or something similar if they have presented already

• Applicable (a) /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/: có liên quan, có sự ảnh hưởng

Ex: The company will help with moving expenses where applicable.

• take notice of / ˈteɪk ˈnəʊtɪs ɒv /: chú ý, để ý tới

Ex: Voters are beginning to take notice of him as a serious candidate.

or “Thanks, though hopefully you don’t make me look too bad when you get up there” if they haven’t. I think it is important for people to compliment each other and to just take notice of their peers’ accomplishments.

3. Why can negative feedback be just as important as positive feedback at work? This is a difficult one, but I will do my best to explain how I view it. I think it is very situation dependent, and dependent on each employee’s personality, and that of their employer or manager. I think negative feedback

• constructively (adv) cách có ích

/kənˈstrʌk.tɪv.li/: một

Ex: We ought to deal constructively with the problems.

would be most beneficial when it is done constructively and in private. If the manager cannot comment on ways in which the work can be improved, then in my opinion, they have no right being in management over that role. Whereas positive feedback would likely be the most useful in public and in front of coworkers.

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Money as a gift IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.73

Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding) You should say: • When it happened • Who gave you money • Why he/she gave you money And explain how you felt about it

Idea

• Sinh nhật nhiều năm trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Tờ 100 euro

• Mở mang tầm mắt • Tiền có nhiều hình thức và nhiều giá trị khác nhau

Content (Nội dung)

• Chưa từng để ý tới hệ thống tài chính phức tạp • Viễn cảnh khơi gợi sự thú vị về lĩnh vực tài chính

• Kỉ niệm khơi gợi sự tò mò

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Ảnh hưởng đến cuộc sống của mọi người

Take note A birthday many years ago Context A $100 Euro bill Opened the eyes to many facts

$100 Euro bill

Money has different forms and values Content

Had never considered the complexity of the financial systems The scenario that opened the eyes to how deep and interesting the field could be Find it very interesting and worthy of scrutiny

Conclusion Dramatically impact the lives of absolutely everyone on the planet

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Answer

CONTEXT

I am going to tell you about a particular birthday of mine, many years ago. Oddly enough, I actually can’t remember which birthday it was, it was that long ago, but that isn’t really important. What is important is that my grandparents gave me a $100 Euro bill. As I lived in Vietnam at the time, I had yet to see one. This also opened my eyes

(1)

to the fact that people all over the world use different

CONTENT

forms of money, and that they are valued differently at different times against each other. This was a huge realization for me as I had never considered the complexity or the scale of the numerous global financial systems

. Of course, this one scenario wasn’t enough to

(2)

bring all of that information to me, but it was the scenario that opened my eyes to how deep and interesting the field could be. As I have gotten older I am less and less inclined to end up working

CONCLUSION

in the financial sector, but I nevertheless find it very interesting and worthy of scrutiny

, as it does dramatically impact the lives

(3)

of absolutely everyone on the planet. And it causes these impacts

1. open my eyes / ˈəʊpən maɪ aɪz /: mở mang tầm mắt

Ex: She really opened my eyes to how stupid I’d been.

2 financial system / faɪˈnænʃl̩ ˈsɪstəm /: hệ thống tài chính

Ex: A financial system is a system that allows the exchange of funds between financial market participants. 3. Scrutiny (n) /ˈskruː.t̬ ən.i/: sự nghiên cứu, xem xét kĩ lưỡng

Ex: Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

4. embedded (a) /ɪmˈbed.ɪd/: gắn liền với

Ex: A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.

regardless of whether we want them to or not, as these structures or so embedded (4) in our societies that it is essentially impossible to live without interacting with them in some way.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do people rarely use cash now? For many years, credit cards and debit cards were the main driver moving people away from cash based transactions. Now though, it seems that the majority of people tend to use digital banking to do most of their buying and selling. If you went to a street market, even a vegetable seller

• Transaction (n) /trænˈzæk.ʃən/: giao dịch

Ex: Users can now make financial transactions in euros.

• digital banking / ˈdɪdʒɪtl̩ bæŋkɪŋ /: ngân hàng số Ex: Digital banking involves high levels of process automation and web-based services.

is likely to have a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone to buy your groceries. It is just too convenient not to be used.

2. Why do restaurants and shopping centres give free gifts? I think it is to give incentives to people to get them inside the door. While the companies are sure to lose money when giving out anything for free, I think it is a pretty safe assumption to make that once a potential customer is in the door that they will likely buy something else, and offset the loss of the free gift. Even if not all customers who get

• give incentive / ɡɪv ɪnˈsentɪv /: khuyến khích, động viên

Ex: Bonus payments give an incentive to work harder.

• potential customer / pəˈtenʃl̩ ˈkʌstəmə /: khách hàng tiềm năng

Ex: The potential customer will be a person who

something for free spend money, they only need to get

will naturally have the most chance of interacting

some to buy things to offset the prices.

with the company.

3. Can the excess of free gifts have a negative impact too? I think this is certainly possible, though maybe not easy to do. The only situation in which I could see this leading to less sales is if the free gifts being given were of very low quality and the sales people trying to recuperate on their losses were very pushy. If the business seemed to be very

• recuperate (v) /rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt/: bù đắp lại

Ex: I don’t think we will be able to recuperate all our outlay.

• turn away / ˈtɜ:n əˈweɪ /: từ chối

Ex: The agency turned her away because she does not have a Social Security number.

transparent in their desire to only give gifts to make you spend money, then people would likely be turned away by that. It would need to be really obvious though.

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Different cultures IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.74

Describe a person you know who is from a different cultural background • Who he/she is • Where he/she is from • How you knew him/her And explain how you feel about him/her

Idea

• Vài năm trở lại đây

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Một gia đình người Ấn

• Một đứa trẻ trong gia đình học chung trường tiểu học • Gặp vấn đề với tiếng Việt

Content (Nội dung)

• Tiến triển rõ trong vài năm • Không cần tham gia lớp tiếng Anh

• Được mời đến thử bữa cơm gia đình

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Không gì tuyệt hơn được mời đến ăn tối

Take note

A couple of years back Context

An Indian family

One of the children of this family ended up going to the same primary school together,

An Indian child

He struggled a lot with Vietnamese language Content

Over the first few years though his progress was amazing He never needed to attend English class First introduced to the foods his family cooked

Conclusion

Nothing more excited than being invited to his house for dinner

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Answer Unfortunately, my home city is quite ethnically

(1)

and culturally

CONTEXT

homogeneous, and there is not a lot of cultural diversity

(2)

in my

neighborhood, so I only know of one person, actually a family, that I

1. ethnically (adv) / ˈeθnɪkl̩i /: liên quan đến dân tộc

Ex: My father, who is ethnically Chinese,

know directly. Just around the corner from my house, a couple of years

was born in the UK.

back, an Indian family moved in and with them being so culturally

2.

different, and speaking different languages, it made quite a stir in the

daɪˈvɜːsɪti /: đa dạng văn hóa

community and we were all actively paying attention to them.

cultural

diversity

/ ˈkʌltʃərəl

Ex: Usually, cultural diversity takes into

account language, religion, race, sexual One of the children of this family was actually the same age as me,

orientation, gender, age and ethnicity.

and living so close together we ended up going to the same primary

3. Struggle (v) /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/: chật vật, gặp

school together. Initially, he struggled

(3)

a lot with Vietnamese

CONTENT

language, and struggled with making friends for this reason. Over the

khó khăn với việc

Ex: The dog had been struggling to get

first few years though his progress was amazing, I know Vietnamese

free of the wire noose.

is a difficult language for a foreigner to learn and I am really proud

4. native speaker / ˈneɪtɪv ˈspiːkə /:

of him. Also, being a native speaker

, he never needed to attend

(4)

English class, which I was very jealous of. Looking back I am even more impressed by him being able to come into our community, it must

người bản ngữ

Ex: All our teachers are native speakers of English.

CONCLUSION

have been incredibly difficult for both him and the rest of his family. The last thing I will say is that when I was first introduced to the foods his family cooked I was horrified. Now I can think of almost nothing more exciting than being invited to his house for dinner.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better? Depending on where you live, it can be quite difficult to make friends with people from different cultures, though in some places I am sure it is easy. Also, now that we live in the era of constant internet access, it can be much easier to make friends around the world if we choose to do so. Being a

• make friends with / ˈmeɪk frendz wɪð /: kết bạn, làm thân với

Ex: The child tried to make friends with the dog.

• era (n) /ˈɪr.ə/: giai đoạn, thời kỳ

Ex: They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict.

native Vietnamese speaker, it is hard to make friends outside Vietnam as almost no one outside our country speaks it.

2. What are the advantages of cultural diversity? There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to multiculturalism but I definitely think that the positives outweigh the negatives. Variety of opinions can make problem solving easier, and as a lover of food, diversity of food is a huge benefit to quality of life. Though I must accept that there are also differences in views between cultures about what certain things are or are not socially acceptable, and that is clearly a potential negative.

3. How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist? This is quite a difficult one, as there are many examples around the world where modern culture has eaten away at traditional culture almost completely, at least in some ways. I think the key to cultural symbiosis is mutual respect and education. Any culture that someone may be a part

• multiculturalism (n) /ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/: đa văn hóa

Ex: Teacher educators know the meaning of multiculturalism and believe that it should play a more significant role in colleges of education.

• socially acceptable / ˈsəʊʃəli əkˈseptəbl̩ /: được chấp nhận bởi đa số xã hội

Ex: For now, alcohol remains our socially acceptable lubricant.

• Eat away / iːt əˈweɪ /: dần dần phá hủy

Ex: Waves had eaten away at the sand dunes.

• exclusionary (a) /ɪkˈskluːʒəneri/: không cho phép sự can thiệp

Ex: A formal US-EU trade agreement could be viewed as an exclusionary zone by Asians.

of should be accepted and welcomed, and the cultural majority of that place should do their utmost to teach their culture to others. Many ‘traditional’ cultures can be quite exclusionary of outsiders, and I think in the long term that while this may help keep it “authentic” it will also cause it to fall by the wayside if it cannot be included in world culture.

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An outdoor activity IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.75

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently You should say: • What the activity is • Who invited you to participate in it • Whether you asked for help in the activity And explain what change you had in the activity

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Chuyến đi tới Ninh Bình, leo núi.

• Không có nhiều kinh nghiệm • Rủ bạn bè cùng tham gia

Content (Nội dung)

• Việc leo núi khá khó khăn • Cảnh từ trên núi rất đẹp, hùng vĩ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đây sẽ không phải là lần cuối cả nhóm cùng nhau leo núi.

Take note

Context

My trip to Ninh Bình

Hiking to the top of mountain Asked friends to join me

Hiking

Content

Hiking is quite difficult for me The view was absolutely stunning

Conclusion

This would not be the last time our team went on a hike

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CONTEXT

Answer I will talk about my recent trip to Ninh Binh and the great time I had

trồng trọt

while there.

Ex: The United States loses over 4 000 I have been to the city before and have always enjoyed it, but one

acres of farmland every day.

of the local attractions that I had not yet gotten to experience or go

2. Steep (a) /stiːp/: Dốc

to was Hang Mua. This is a mountain that juts out of the farmland (1)

near the city and it is incredibly steep . However there are stairs (2)

set into the side of the mountain so people can hike to the top. I did CONTENT

1. Farmland (n) /ˈfɑːmlænd/: đất

not have much experience with hiking

(3)

so it was quite difficult for

me. I had brought some of my friends from school along with me and urged them to join me, all of whom reluctantly did. While none of us explicitly asked for help, I think we didn’t because we didn’t need to.

Ex: The path grew steeper as we climbed higher.

3. Hiking (n) /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/: Leo núi

Ex: He loves hiking with his team. 4. Stunning (a) /ˈstʌnɪŋ/: Rất đẹp Ex: You look absolutely stunning!

We were all constantly encouraging each other to keep going, and cheering each other on during the climb. After we got to the top, the view was absolutely stunning

. It was much more beautiful than I

(4)

CONCLUSION

could have expected from the ground level. We all agreed that this would not be the last time our team went on a hike and have set out to find more beautiful places to get to the top of.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the differences between after-class activities done by middle and older children? I think the big differences are not so much in the activities themselves, but how they are structured. Younger children for instance, if you give them a ball, they will happily kick the ball around between each other for hours, and have a great

• to be enforced /ɪnˈfɔːst/: Được thi hành Ex: The new rules were strictly enforced.

• boredom (n) /ˈbɔːdəm/: Sự buồn chán

Ex: nemployment can drive you mad with boredom.

time. Whereas older children require a score to be taken, for rules to be enforced, or they will lose interest. This is in contrast to more social activities, for instance teenagers can sit around in a group and just chit chat for hours, whereas younger children would go crazy from boredom pretty quickly in that situation without some structure to keep them entertained.

2. Do you think it’s better for people to change jobs when there are new chances? It would depend on each person’s personal circumstances of course, but I think that for the most part, yes. People within the company, and perhaps even the owners of a company

• circumstance (n) /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/: Trường hợp

Ex: Exceptions are made in special circumstances.

• profit (n) /ˈprɒfɪt/: Lợi nhuận

Ex: The agency is voluntary and not run for profit.

might feel personal connections with their employees, but businesses by their very definitions are focused only on profit and not on people. Therefore if a job has you working at a given pay grade, they are unlikely to offer more, even if the worker is worth it. So if in this situation, it is definitely the correct choice for the worker to leave the job if they find another one that will treat them more fairly and according to their worth.

3. Should young people try as many new activities as possible? For the most part, yes. Though I think that after a while this would have diminishing returns. A young person should try as many different things as possible early in life so that they can have the widest array of possible futures to

• diminishing returns /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ rɪˈtɜːnz/: Lợi ích giảm dần

Ex: The company are likely to suffer from diminishing returns.

• array (n): một loạt/ danh sách Ex: Her writing covers a wide array of topics.

look forward to. Though this starts to lose value if they are pushed into so many things that they never get the chance to really deep dive on any of them in particular, as I think that is where long term interests are most likely generated.

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A programme IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.76

Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet)

You should say: • What the programme was about • Where you watched this programme • Who you watched it with And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much

Idea

• Một chương trình TV cho những ai thích khoa học viễn

Context (Bối cảnh)

tưởng.

• Tên là The Expanse, Nói về tương lai 500 năm sau. Content (Nội dung)

• Nói về những thay đổi về con người và vũ trụ • Thú vị nhất là thay đổi về giọng nói (accent).

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chương trình mang lại nhiều ý tưởng mới mẻ.

Take note

Context

A TV show for anyone interested in science fiction Called “ The Expanse”, set in the near future

The Expanse

Introduced many complicated ideas Content

One example would be the changing of accents

Conclusion

The show introduced many new ideas

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CONTEXT

Answer Today I am going to talk about a TV show that got me absolutely hooked

(1)

and I would recommend to anyone with even a small

interest in science fiction.

Ex: I first got hooked on scuba diving when I was twelve.

The series is called “The Expanse” and it is set in the near future, not very specific on dates but likely about 500 years from now. In the series they try to take a realistic view of what human expansion into space is likely to mean for the actual people doing so on a personal, social, CONTENT

1. hooked (a) /hʊkt/: bị thích thú 2. nerd (n) /nɜːd/: mọt sách

Ex: I feel like a nerd in this shirt. 3. accent (n) /ˈæksent/: giọng (vùng miền)

Ex: He lost his accent after moving to

and cultural level. While I have always been a bit of a space nerd (2), this

the capital.

introduced me to many complicated ideas that I had never considered

4. dialect (n) /ˈdaɪəlekt/: tiếng địa

before, many of which felt obvious immediately after learning them. One example would be the changing of accents (3). Certain people in

phương

Ex: All languages and dialects change

certain parts of the solar system are more likely to interact with each

over time.

other than with others in different areas, and this would lead to varying

5. contemplate (v) : suy nghĩ, suy

dialects

tưởng

(4)

and accents among those people as they spent more and

more time in isolation.

Ex: I can’t contemplate what it would be

CONCLUSION

like to be alone. There were numerous other examples such as this, and it is the only TV program that I have watched where when I would be introduced to a new idea, I would need to pause the show and contemplate

(5)

all of

the possibilities.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What programs do people like to watch in your country? The most common series in my country are definitely the big name and high budget productions that come out of the U.S.A. The production values are very high quality, and even if the writing isn’t great, you know the fight scenes

• high budget /haɪ ˈbʌʤɪt/: ngân sách cao

Ex: We decorated the house on a high budget.

• explosion (n) /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/: nổ

Ex: There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames.

and explosions will be. The only other place that could compete with Hollywood in production funding is China, and people are unlikely to be drawn to those.

2. Do people in your country like foreign TV programs? Absolutely, the largest contributor to this would of course be American productions, but there have for many

• instantaneously (adv) /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəsli/: Ngay lập tức

Ex: The show sold out instantaneously.

years been a lot of Japanese series that have become extremely popular here, particularly animated series. For example, every single child can recognize Doraemon instantaneously. In recent years, there has also been a huge shift in the popularity to programs produced in South Korea. I even have multiple friends now who have chosen to start studying Korean language for this reason.

3.What’s the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos instead of visiting zoos? There are multiple benefits to this, but also some downsides. First, the benefits are clear, it is much more economically viable to turn on an animal video or 10 than it is to schedule a day to pay to bring your child to the zoo.

• downside (n) /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/: Bất lợi, nhược điểm

Ex: On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.

• viable (a) /ˈvaɪəbl/: khả thi

Ex: None of the projects proved financially viable.

It also lets the child learn how diverse the world is around them in a very easy way. Negatively, the same level of wonder will never be achieved by showing a picture or a video of something as when getting to see it up close and in person.

4. Do you agree or disagree that game shows and chat shows are a waste of time? I don’t think that they are a waste of time, not entirely.

• relaxation (n) /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/: Thư giãn Ex: I go hill-walking for relaxation.

Game shows are pretty silly and bring little value but they are a means of relaxation for those watching them, and likely for a few laughs. Also, it should be said that some game shows can be testing people knowledge, and that can help to teach people things. Also, chat shows are only a waste of time if what they are discussing in completely unimportant, and I find it hard to find any topic that isn’t important to someone.

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A photo IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.77

Describe a photo you took that you are proud of You should say: • When you took it • Where you took it • What is in this photo And explain why you are proud of it

Idea • Bức ảnh nhiều năm trước, lần đầu gia đình đi cắm trại

Context (Bối cảnh)

vùng hoang dã

• Đi cùng với một vài gia đình khác • Chuyến đi khá kho khăn, người trẻ giúp người lớn tuổi.

Content (Nội dung)

• Dựng lều để ngủ • Chụp cảnh hoàng hôn cùng mọi người và những chiêc lều

• Tự hào không những vì bức ảnh như được chụp bởi một Conclusion (Kết luận)

nhiếp ảnh gia mà còn vì mọi người đã cùng nhau để có được bức ảnh đó.

Take note

Context

The first time may family went camping in the wilderness

Went with a couple of other families Very difficult, and the younger ones help the older

Photo

Content

members Set up tents A picture of the whole group, tents, the sunset

Conclusion

Proud, like a real photographer took it

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CONTEXT

Answer A photo that I am very proud of is one from many years ago. It was the first time that my family went camping in the wilderness (1).

1. wilderness (n) /ˈwɪldənəs/ : nơi hoang dã

Ex: We were hopelessly lost in the wilderness.

A couple of other families came with us, namely the families of some of my friends and of my brothers friends. Most of us were not in great shape and we were all people from the city without a ton of knowledge

cắm trại

Ex: We stayed at a lovely campsite in

about living in the wilderness. It took us a few hours of hiking along

Cemaes.

the river until we found our campsite

3. troupe (n) /truːp/ : nhóm, đoàn

the younger ones of the troupe

(3)

. It was very difficult, and

(2)

had to constantly help the older

members over rocks and fallen trees that made it difficult to walk. We had started out into the forest very early in the morning, just after CONTENT

2. Hcampsite (n) /ˈkæmpsaɪt/ : Nơi

first light of the sun, if I am remembering correctly. It was well after lunch when we arrived at the site which was meant to be our home

Ex: Donald Ryland led the troupe down the path on the west side of the river 4. hectic (a) /ˈhektɪk/ : bận rộn

Ex: They’ve got a hectic schedule planned.

for the night. After some more time, we got our tents set up so that everyone had a place to sleep, and we lit a fire to cook dinner on. Just as all this hectic (4) work had completed and the fire was burning, one of my mothers friends turned and quickly pointed to the mountain behind us saying “Look at that sunset!”, everyone then turned to look at it. It was this moment that I took a picture of the whole group, our tents, alone in the middle of the forest, beside a clean running river,

CONCLUSION

our simple little fire and this beautiful sunset. I am very proud of this picture, not just because it looks like a real photographer took it, but because how well we had all worked together to achieve the scene that it captured.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do some people like to record important things with photos? I think this is a simple one. Photographs are incredibly easy nowadays but the world is changing as quickly, if not

• come and go /kʌm ænd gəʊ/ : Đến và đi

Ex: She’s seen a lot of employees come and go during her time in the company.

quicker, than ever. This means that things can come and go before we have realized their importance to us and by taking a lot of photos it allows us to keep important memories, even if we aren’t aware in the moment that they will be important later.

2. What can people learn from historical photographs? That depends a lot of the photo and on the context, but I think that the most important thing for everyone to learn from old photos, with one meaningful exception, is just how much things have improved. While there are many things from the past to romanticize about, it is pretty evident from almost any old photo that our quality of life now is better than their was back then. The exception to this I would say is in pictures of nature, where nature is unquestionably having a more difficult time now than ever before.

3. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary? Ideally, both should be done if we want to remember everything about our lives for as long as possible, and even more importantly to pass down our own views of our times to those coming after us. I think that keeping photos is probably more of a benefit when considering emotional attachment so a time, place, or person. Though a diary is much more useful for recalling all the complexities of emotions and misunderstanding of a situation.

• exception (n) /ɪkˈsepʃn/ : ngoại lệ

Ex: Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception.

• romanticize (v) /rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/: thú vị hóa / hấp dẫn hóa

Ex: Men tell violent tales and romanticize the lessons violence brings.

• evident (a) /ˈevɪdənt/ : Rõ ràng

Ex: It was evident to me that the mission would fail.

• emotional attachment /ɪˈməʊʃənl əˈtæʧmənt/: tình cảm gắn bó

Ex: The goal is to build emotional attachment based on the research you did.

• diary (n) /ˈdaɪəri/: Nhật kí

Ex: Peter began writing his diary in October last year.

• complexity (n) /kəmˈpleksəti/: Sự phức tạp

Ex: Only now did he understand the full complexity of the problem.

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A movie IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.78

Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again You should say: • What it was about • Where you watched it • Why you like it And explain why you would like to watch it again

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bộ phim xem gần đây.

• Tên là 127 giờ đồng hồ • Chủ yếu nói về một người đàn ông - Aaron

Content (Nội dung)

• Chuyến thám hiểm và rắc rối anh ta gặp • Xem cùng bạn bè

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chọn xem một mình, vào tối muộn

Take note

Context

A movie that I recently watched

Called “127 hours”

Movie

Content

Centered around a man - Aaron Talk about his adventure Watched with friends

Conclusion

Would watch it alone. late at night

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CONTEXT

Answer A movie that I recently watched and would love to watch again is actually quite an old movie, called “127 hours”. This movie is centered around one man named Aaron, though I forget his last name. What really got me about this movie, actually, many things really struck me with this movie, but particularly was learning that it was based on a true story. If you haven’t seen it then I will not try to give too much away as I seriously recommend it. But it is based CONTENT

on this man Aaron, who is an adventure athlete (1) somewhere in the western U.S.A. He goes out on adventure in the desert and in a stroke of hubris (2) he decides that it isn’t necessary to warn anyone where he is going. Trouble then follows. The movie was remarkably intense

1. adventure athlete (n) /ədˈvɛnʧər ˈæθliːt/: vận động viên mạo hiểm

Ex: If sport symbolises everything that

makes adventure athletes unique, it’s rock climbing. 2. a stroke of hubris (n)ə /strəʊk ɒv ˈhjuːbrɪs/: Một sự kiêu ngạo

Ex: He was punished for his hubris.

3. eloquent (a) /ˈeləkwənt/ : hùng hồn

Ex: It was an eloquent and well-informed speech.

and it was difficult to watch at many points. Not because the points were particularly graphic, but because it did a very eloquent (3) job of portraying this man’s helplessness in a terrifying situation. Originally when I watch the movie, I did so with multiple friends, at one of their houses, as this is the way I usually most enjoy watching movies, CONCLUSION

because it is a social activity. Sadly, after that day, I have never been able to see him again as he has to be on duty (6) all the time. I would surely ask him a lot more about his life if I could have a chance to meet him again.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Where do people normally watch movies? For the most part, I think that nowadays people usually watch movies in their living rooms or in their bedrooms. In the living rooms when watching with their families and their bedrooms when watching by themselves. The

• streaming services /ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ : dịch vụ phát trực tuyến

Ex: Streaming services simply means that you can watch your favorite shows over the Internet.

increase in availability of streaming services has made inhome access to media so easy and convenient that great content can be easily and cheaply brought into ones home in an instant.

2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?

• accessible (a) /əkˈsesəbl/ : Có thể truy cập

Ex: These documents are not accessible to the

There are a lot of differences. The first being that watching

public.

movies in a cinema costs a lot of money, by comparison. While I understand that in most countries, streaming for free from the internet is far less accessible, in my country there is never a reason to pay for a video stream. If one chooses to do so, it is still far cheaper than paying for a cinema ticket. This is all long before we start considering the prices of food and drinks inside versus outside of cinemas.

3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why? They certainly are, though I think to less of an extent than most people would imagine. While a bad actor or actress can really remove you from your level of engagement with a movie, a great actor or actress can be instrumental in making a movie work. Though I think it is over hyped how important particular actors or actresses are to rolls. It is

• instrumental (a) /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/: Góp phần quan trọng vào

Ex: He was instrumental in bringing about an end to the conflict.

• hype (v) /haɪp/: Cường điệu

Ex: The meeting was hyped up in the media as an important event.

much more important if they can convincingly portray the character that they are tasked with.

4. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays? Many reasons, but the largest by far is that of the introduction

of

streaming

services.

Getting

• albeit /ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/: mặc dù

Ex: He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.

video

entertainment into your home is so cheap and so easy that the only real benefit of going out to a cinema is the cultural and social experience of “going to the cinema” and almost always with friends. Personally, I would never bother going to a cinema alone when I can watch the same movie, albeit with reduced quality, in the comfort of my own home.

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A friend IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.79

Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well You should say: • Who he/she is • Where you met each other • What you often did together And explain what made you like him/her

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Một người bạn thời thơ ấu

• Tên là Mike • Con của bạn thân của mẹ

Content (Nội dung)

• Chuyển nhà nên hiếm khi gặp lại • Dần dần xa nhau

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Mike là một người bạn tốt, sẽ thành công.

Take note

Context

A friend from childhood

Mike, a child of my mother’s close friend

Friend

Content

Moved across the country Rarely get to see him Grow apart from each other

Conclusion

Mike is good person, will be successful in life

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CONTEXT

Answer The friend from my childhood that I will tell you about is my friend Mike.

Chuyện làm mẹ

While we are not particularly close anymore, that is not because of choices either of us have made but just the realities of how our lives have turned out. We have known each other for far longer than either of us can remember, because he is the child of one of my mothers closest friends, and we were born quite close to each other in time. CONTENT

This means that much of my childhood was spent at his home, or he was at mine. It was certainly a great benefit to our mothers to have someone so close that they could learn from each other about the difficulties of motherhood (1) first hand, and it was great for both of us to have someone so similar to us around us all the time. My family has since moved across the country for professional reasons and therefore I rarely get to see my friend Mike anymore. We do talk on the internet sometimes, and occasionally by phone, but we are clearly starting to grow apart

1. motherhood (n) /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ :

(2)

Ex:

She’s

struggling

to

combine

motherhood and a career as a lawyer. 2. grow apart (v) /grəʊ əˈpɑːt/ : dần không còn thân nữa

Ex: He and his close friend had been growing apart for at least a year. 3. gravitate (v) : hướng về Ex: Many young people gravitate to the cities in search of work. 4. team dynamic (n) /daɪˈnæmɪk/: hoạt động đội nhóm

Ex: They will also want to hear that you understand team dynamics.

from each other. Without having each other around,

where we tended to gravitate

(3)

towards each others interests, now

we are pursuing our own interests independent of our team dynamic , and that is okay.

CONCLUSION

(4)

Mike is good person and I’m sure he will be successful in life.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not? That is a bit of a mixed bag. While I do keep in contact with some of them, there are others I do not. Those who were particularly close to me I try and keep up to date on my life as a matter of courtesy, even if it is no longer relevant to their lives, and because I like to know what they are up to.

• a mixed bag /ə mɪkst bæg/: chuyện vừa có điểm tốt điểm xấu

Ex: This collection is something of a mixed bag.

• courtesy (n) /ˈkɜːtəsi/ : phép lịch sự

Ex: We asked them, as a matter of courtesy, if we could photograph their house.

Though there are many other friends from childhood who have grown over the years into people very different from the people they were when I knew them best. I am sure that I have also changed in this way, and that seems natural.

2. Do you think online social media will replace face-toface communication? I think that to an extent it already has, and will continue to, but it will never outright eradicate face-to-face communication. Humans are social animals, and while social media can obviously supplement these needs, text and video will never be able to convey all of the things that we have learned over millennia to crave and cherish in

• outright (adv) /ˈaʊtraɪt/: hoàn toàn

Ex: The group rejects outright any negotiations with the government.

• eradicate (v) /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/: diệt trừ, loại bỏ

Ex: These insects are very difficult to eradicate.

• millennia (n) /mɪˈleniə/: thiên niên kỉ

Ex: For millennia, it was accepted that the earth was at the centre of the universe.

inter-personal relationships.

3. How important is childhood friendship to children? It might be the single most important aspect of childhood outside of familial relationships. Childhood is the time when we all learn how to communicate, and how to interact

• familial relationships /fəˈmɪliəl rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/: mối quan hệ gia đình

Ex: A familial relationship is bound to be spawned and that’s a good thing.

with those around us. Both what is okay to do and what is not okay to do. These early friendships are the foundations on which the rest of your social life is built on.

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A home IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.80

Describe the home of someone you know well that you often visit. You should say: • Whose home it is • How often you go there • What it is like And explain how you feel about the home

Idea

• Ngôi nhà của anh bạn người Đức, Context (Bối cảnh)

• ăn uống, chơi đùa, đi bơi • Đến thăm 1 đến 2 lần 1 tháng

• Thiết kế kiểu Đức Content (Nội dung)

• Tượng của những vị thần Hi Lạp cổ đại • Khi đến thăm luôn là dịp để xả hơi, ăn uống, dã ngoại

• Căn nhà độc đáo ở Việt nam

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Con chó Đức của tôi rất thích ngôi nhà kiểu Đức này

Take note Go there once or twice per month Context Eat food, have fun, go swimming Unique German house

Evan’s house

A swimming pool Content

Ancient Greek gods statues

My dog really enjoys playing in the house Conclusion Love spending time there

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CONTEXT

Answer The home that I’m going to describe is my friend Evan’s house. Once every month or every two months, I decide to go to his house for maybe to eat some food or we can have some fun or go swimming

1. rectangular (n) /rekˈtæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/: hình vuông

Ex: I baked a rectangular-shaped cake

in his pool .

for my 24th birthday I really like this house because it is the most unique house I have ever seen in Vietnam. It is owned by someone that had lived in Germany for some time. When you see it, it looks so interesting because it looks

giác, linh cảm

Ex: I got a sensation that it would be a

like it’s straight out of Germany for maybe fifty or sixty years ago, and

rainy day.

has statues of ancient Greek gods and a beautiful rectangular

3. Frolicking (v) /ˈfrɑː.lɪk/: nô đùa

(1)

pool.

And when I go there, I get such a unique feeling that I can’t quite describe. So when I go there it’s usually a good occasion for us to have CONTENT

2. sensation (n) /senˈseɪ.ʃən/: cảm

Ex: A group of suntanned children were frolicking on the beach.

a barbecue and go hang out with some friends and so it feels like a special occasion every time I go. This is also a great place for me to take my dog as well. When I take my dog there it’s an opportunity for him to go swimming in the pool since this is a new sort of sensation (2) for my dog to be trying to experience new things. It’s a great place for me to let him go since he has such a big yard and the pool is well so when it is a hot day outside and he is able to run around he can go frolicking

CONCLUSION

(3)

about, which is interesting because my dog is also German.

So what’s funny is that I have my German dog going to a German house inside of Vietnam, which I really like to do. Who knows? maybe he feels like he’s right at home

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and in the countryside? There are many differences, but I think that in the countryside things are often built with less technology, but a stronger intention for them to be durable. In the country side I think it is far more common for someone to own the

• Durable (a) /ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/: bền vững, ổn định

Ex: The resolution calls for a durable peace settlement.

• solely (adv) /ˈsoʊl.li/: độc nhất, duy nhất Ex: I bought it solely for that purpose.

land that they are building the house on, and that they themselves will live in it. Whereas in the city, many of the houses are built solely with the intention to extract rent from workers living in the city, and that gives them less desire to make the house last for a long time.

2. Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside? Both certainly have their upsides and their downsides, though personally I enjoy the city life much more. I like diversity of experience and constant excitement, which is not something in abundance when living in the countryside. While I very much enjoy the peaceful and

• diversity (n) /dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/: sự đa dạng

Ex: There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.

• constant (a) /ˈkɑːn.stənt/: thường xuyên

Ex: He’s in constant trouble with the police.

clean environments of the country side while on vacation, if I spent too long there I would almost certainly lose my mind to boredom pretty quickly.

3. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live? It can be expensive, but it can also be done quite cheaply, depending on your taste and the styles that you enjoy. I live in a large, metropolitan city so the choices are seemingly unending. If using local materials made by local workers, decorating a full house for cheap could be done quite easily. However, if you wanted to use high end imported materials and artwork, that is certainly accessible as well,

• metropolitan (a) /ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.tən/: thuộc về đô thị, thành phố lớn

Ex: He was drawn to the metropolitan glamour and excitement of Paris.

• accessible (a) /əkˈses.ə.bəl/: có thể đạt được, tiếp cận được

Ex: They agreed to build more affordable and accessible housing.

but at a significantly higher price range.

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Plastic waste IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.81

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach, etc.) You should say: • Where and when you saw the plastic waste? • Why there was a lot of plastic waste? • What you did do after you saw it? And explain what your thoughts were about this.

Idea

• Bãi biển ở Hồng Kông nằm gần nhà máy than

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Ghé thăm vào năm 2016

• Bình thường khá sạch sẽ • Rác thải bị đánh dạt vào bờ (ống hút, túi ni lông,...)

Content (Nội dung)

• Phá huỷ cảnh quan tự nhiên của bãi biển

• Công nghiệp hoá đã ảnh hưởng đến vẻ đẹp của bãi biển

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Tự nhắc nhở bản thân lần sau sẽ dọn rác ở khu vực biển

Take note

Visited Hong Kong in 2016 Context

The beach near Coal Power Plant

Trash from the ocean

A beach in Hong Kong

Example: straws, plastic bags.... Content

Feel uncomfortable

Industrialization destroys the natural landscape Conclusion

Would clean the trash next time

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CONTEXT

Answer The time that I saw a lot of garbage and plastic waste was when I was living in Hong Kong in 2016. This beach was on an island that I was living on.

1. unsettling /ʌnˈset̬ .əl.ɪŋ/ (a) : đáng lo ngại

Ex: I received unsettling news that my boyfriend wants to break up with me.

Next to the beach was actually a Coal Power Plant. When you enter

2. stark contrast

the beach, it is usually quite clean but sometimes, from the ocean,

træst/(a): sự đối lập rõ rệt

the ocean would bring a lot of plastic waste all over the beach. You could see plastic straws, toothbrushes, cups, even one time I saw a big plastic refrigerator there. It is kind of unsettling

(1)

to see when you are

CONTENT

in the middle of such beautiful nature and you’re on such a beautiful beach but then next to you, you feel this feeling of uncomfortableness because it destroys the beauty of the beach with all the plastic bags and everything that is around. When I see that filling, I feel that there

/stɑːrk/ /ˈkɑːn.

Ex: There is a stark contrast between the living standard in the rural areas and the cities 3. industrialization /ɪnˌdʌs.tri.ə.ləˈzeɪ. ʃən/ (n): công nghiệp hoá

Ex: Commercial industrialization has a heavy toll on the environment.

is a stark contrast (2) between where we had been and where we are going: from the original nature to how modern industrialization

(3)

has transformed and made the beach look unpleasant and unnatural.

CONCLUSION

I didn’t know what to do when I saw the plastic. I mean I had a thought that maybe I should pick up a couple pieces and maybe bring a garbage bag and deal with the problem a little bit. but I didn’t know if that would really make you such a big impact.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think that we should use plastic products? I think that plastics are so embedded in our current lifestyles that removing them too suddenly could cause real problems in how people do basic things to facilitate their lives. For example, where I live, the vast majority of people get water delivered to their homes in large plastic bottles, as the water piped in by the city is not safe to drink. These bottles in particular are difficult to imagine being changed

• embedded (a)

/ɪmˈbed.ɪd/: ảnh hưởng lớn,

chiếm phần quan trọng

Ex: A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience. • Phase out / feɪz ˈaʊt /: dần dần loại bỏ

Ex: The airlines are phasing out any aircraft that is more than 20 years old.

to glass. Either way, it seems obvious that we need to begin converting away from the use of plastics with the end goal being the complete phasing out of their use.

2. How can we reduce our use of plastic? What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country? There are many ways that we can reduce plastic use on a personal level, and all that can be reasonably done, should be. Many businesses have been shifting to paper straws instead of plastic ones. I currently have a metal bottle that

• Shift (v) /ʃɪft/: thay đổi

Ex: Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues.

• no longer / ˈnəʊ ˈlɒŋɡə /: không còn nữa Ex: This building is no longer used.

I carry with me so I no longer need plastic takeaway cups. While all of these small steps, it will make small differences, and those taking the steps should be recognized for doing so, however until large scale industry stops their dangerous practices, our small scale changes will be almost unnoticeable in comparison, that is my opinion from what I have seen, anyway.

3. Why do people like to use plastic products? I think that it mainly stems from convenience. While they are very harmful to our environment after they have served their purpose, they are extremely efficient at providing those initial services. This is why many people and most companies will not give up on their use. Until there is a way

• stem from / stem frɒm /: bắt nguồn từ

Ex: Her problems stem from her difficult childhood.

• initial (a) /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/: thuộc về ban đầu

Ex: My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.

to make these groups feel that it is in their interest to stop using them, no change will be made.

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Information IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.82

Describe a time when you needed to search for information. You should say: • What information you needed to search for? • When you searched for it? • Where you searched for it? And explain why you needed to search for it.

Idea

• Tuần trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Sử dụng ứng dụng vài lần mỗi tuần

• Đến văn phòng doanh nghiệp • Tấp vào lề đường để tra cứu Google Maps Content (Nội dung)

• Đường ngắn nhất cắt ngang qua khu đô thị • Rất nhỏ nhưng đầy những doanh nghiệp và nhà hàng thú vị • Cung cấp nhiều thông tin hơn kì vọng ban đầu

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Có thêm nhà hàng để bổ sung vào danh sách

Take note Last weekend Context Use the app multiple times a week Go to the office of a business Pulled off to the side of the road and consulted

Google map

Content

Google Maps The quickest route cut straight through the urban block Very small but full of interesting business and restaurants Gave far more information than was intially intended

Conclusion Have many restaurants to add to the list

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CONTEXT

Answer I search for information constantly, and so this topic was quite hard for me to decide on any specific point to describe. But what I settled on was actually from just this last weekend. I absolutely love Google

Ex: The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of

any time that I am going somewhere that I am not totally familiar with.

recent years.

In this particular instance I was going to the office of a business that

2. Consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/: tham khảo

general area of where the offices were located, and so I made it as close as I could until I knew that I would need further direction. I then pulled off CONTENT

ngoài dự kiến

Maps. It is extremely useful and I use it multiple times a week, really

I am very seriously considering taking an internship with. I knew the

(1)

to the side of the road and consulted

(2)

Google Maps. My city is

Ex; If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.

3. innumerable (a) /ɪˈnuː.mɚ.ə.bəl/: vô số

Ex: The project has been delayed by

famous for its’ innumerable (3) tiny alleyways. It just so happened that

innumerable problems.

the quickest route to my destination was to cut straight through the

4. Alleyway (n) /ˈæl.i.weɪ/: con hẻm

urban block beside my via one of these alleyways (4). It was very small but full of interesting business and restaurants. So many smells that almost made me stop, despite my appointment.

CONCLUSION

1. pull off / pʊl ɒf /: hành động

giữa các tòa nhà

Ex: I ran down the alleyway and up the backstairs.

So this is when I needed information and it gave me far more information than was initially intended, and I have many restaurants to add to my list of places I want to eat.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How can people search for information now? There are probably thousands of search engines out there, be it through a website or just through the browser on ones phone or computer. Though at the end of the day, there is no question that in terms of searching for information Google is the dominant power. They handle the majority of the worlds searches, and that is even considering that they

• search engine / ˈsɜ:tʃ ˈendʒɪn /: công cụ tìm kiếm

Ex: A search engine is a platform on which a user can search the internet content.

• browser (n) /ˈbraʊ.zɚ/: trình duyệt

Ex: To explore our products online, you will simply need a browser and internet access.

are blocked in China, with a fifth of the worlds population.

2. What information can people get from television? Though watching cable television is far less common nowadays than it has been previously, there can still be a lot of important information taken from it. For instance, during any type of time of emergency, such as we recently experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, the TV can give us a direct and immediate information update of those in

• Pandemic (n) /pænˈdem.ɪk/: đại dịch

Ex: The COVID-19 pandemic spread to the United Kingdom in late January 2020.

• authority (n) /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/: thẩm quyền

Ex: We need to get the support of someone in authority.

positions of power and authority regarding developments in the situation.

3. With the development of the internet, are libraries sill important? I think that they are, but I think that why they are important now is very different from their original source of importance. I think now that the biggest advantage of libraries is a calm and quite place that study can be done,

• conducive (a) /kənˈduː.sɪv/: phù hợp để

Ex: Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night’s sleep.

• free of charge / ˈfri: əv tʃɑːdʒ /: miễn phí

Ex: You can download the materials free of charge from our website.

and contact can be made. Not everyone lives in a place where it is conducive to doing homework, so libraries should be a place where anyone can come to study anything at any time, free of charge.

4. Does the development the internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people​? I can’t think of any ways that it has had a negative impact on disadvantaged people, at the moment, though I wouldn’t be surprised if there were. I can, on the other hand, think of many ways that it has had positive impacts on them. Those with mobility issues can have constant high speed

• mobility (n) /moʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/: tự do di chuyển

Ex: Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.

• access (n) /ˈæk.ses/: sự tiếp cận

Ex: The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information.

access to delivery services, and health services can give and receive a lot of useful information through internet services.

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A beautiful object IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.83

Describe an object that you think is beautiful. You should say: • What it was • How you overcame the difficulties • Whether you got help And explain how you felt after you succeeded

Idea

• Cái rìu

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Hứng thú với dụng cụ cắm trại

• Vô tình thấy cái rìu trong lúc đi mua dụng cụ • Độ cong của lưỡi rìu rất đẹp Content (Nội dung)

• Kích cỡ phù hợp với nhiều công việc • Rìu cổ, khoảng 50-70 tuổi • Được điêu khắc kỳ công

• Rất đẹp

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Trân trọng chiếc rìu

Take note Camping, outdoor equipment Context

Different types and variations

Perfect size Multiple purposes

Axe

Content

Beautiful curvature at the top

Appreciate the craftmanship Conclusion

Beautiful axe

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CONTEXT

Answer The object that I think is beautiful would be an axe. you might be thinking how I could think an axe is beautiful.

xuống hang thỏ (nghĩa đen), dẫn đến

Well, you see that I am very interested in camping these days. I fell down a bit of a rabbit hole

, so to speak, when it comes down to

(1)

tình huống kỳ lạ khiến bản thân cảm thấy cực kỳ cuốn hút (nghĩa bóng) Ex: I avoid falling down a rabbit hole

high-quality Outdoor Equipment. you see, down this Rabbit Hole I’ve

when it comes to addicted drugs

been looking into all the different types and variations of axes. Some

2. curvature (n) /ˈkɝː.və.tʃɚ/ : sự uốn

are small, some are medium-sized and some are really big. Each one CONTENT

1. fall down a rabbit hole (idiom): rơi

has a different purpose for a specific use. this particular object that I

cong

Ex: If you do not sit appropriately, it

saw, or axe, that I saw I thought it was absolutely beautiful because it

might lead to the wrong curvature of

was the perfect in between the small and the large. looking at it that

your spine

had the right grain in the Woodstock, it had a beautiful curvature

(2)

to the top of the ax. It was able to perform all the jobs that I would need it for when I would go camping. And to boot, I loved it the size of it was the perfect weight and length and everything that I could use it

3. workmanship (n) /ˈwɜrk·mənˌʃɪp/: tay nghề

Ex: This violin depicts an advanced workmanship skill.

for. My favorite part about it was that the top of the axehead is an old Japanese axehead. It may be 50, 60, 70 years old, still with the initials

CONCLUSION

of the person that made the actual axehead. So this is why I thought it was so beautiful to see the history of it, the quality of it and then what I’ll be able to use it for. That kind of workmanship (3) taking something old and making it into something new and is also such high quality and strong, to me, is what is beautiful.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why? This is a very hard question because I both want to be affirmative as well as negative. In my opinion, we have lost a lot of beauty in the natural world over the last decades, but I think that more beauty in other aspects has been created.

• affirmative (a) /əˈfɝː.mə.t̬ɪv/: tích cực

Ex: She asked the question expecting an affirmative response.

• pose a threat / pəʊz ə θret /: đe dọa tới Ex: Did they pose a threat to his place?

We just need to find a way that creating new beauty isn’t done in a way that poses a threat to old beauty.

2. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country? Immediately I knew where to talk about, and while there are others, this one is the most important one, in my opinion. Ha Long Bay is a place in north eastern Vietnam, located in Quang Ninh province. It is an area of the sea in which there are hundreds of karst mountains sticking out of the water.

• karst (n) /kɑːrst/: núi bị phong hóa

Ex: Some of the rocky karsts contain sea caves and hidden lagoons.

• Breathtaking (a) /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/: tráng lệ, hấp dẫn

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

It is breathtaking. Tourists can take boats to float through the mountains in the bay overnight, it is very impressive.

3. Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things? I think that the easiest answer would just be that people are most likely to come into contact with beauty when doing new things. While we can love and appreciate things we see around us all the time, it seems to me that you would be

• encounter (v) /ɪnˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ/: gặp phải

Ex: On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers.

• deem (v) /diːm/: cho là

Ex: The area has now been deemed safe.

much more likely to encounter something that you would deem beautiful if it is something you’re not already used to.

4. Why do you think people create beautiful things? People create beautiful things because beautiful things are, by definition, things that humans tend to enjoy. If I remember correctly, serotonin is the chemical released when humans experience happiness. Happiness is an emotion that can be evoked by witnessing beauty. For the most part, humans tend to enjoy this happiness. Once humans discovered that

• evoke (v) /ɪˈvoʊk/: làm trỗi dậy

Ex: That smell always evokes memories of my old school.

• imitate (v) /ˈɪm.ə.teɪt/: bắt chước

Ex: Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.

we can do things to increase our happiness, we were likely to try and imitate and improve upon it.

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Share with others IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.84

Describe something you had to share with others.

You should say: • What it was • Who you shared it with • Why you had to share it with others And explain how you felt about it

Idea

• Chia sẻ cùng em trai

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Được mẹ mua

• Tranh cãi để được ngủ cùng đồ chơi • Không ai muốn lấy món đồ chơi thứ hai

Content (Nội dung)

• Nhất quyết muốn có món đồ ban đầu • Diễn ra trong khoảng một năm

• Dạy bài học về một chế độ chia sẻ

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chuẩn bị cho một số tình huống

Take note Share with brother Context Was bought by mother Argue to sleep with the toy

A stuffed cat toy

Neither of us could be convinced to take the Content

second toy Dead set on having the original one Went on for probably a year

Taught us how to establish a sharing system Conclusion Get prepared for some set of circumstances

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Answer People on a daily basis have to share all sorts of things regardless of the fact that they like to share or not. Something that I had to share

CONTEXT

with others that stands out

(1)

for me was a stuffed animal that I had

as a child. Although I say “I” had, it would be more correct to say, “my brother and I had”. My brother and I are quite close in terms of age, so our relatives and family usually gave us presents that both of us

1. stand out / stænd ˈaʊt /: nổi bật

Ex: The black lettering really stands out on that orange background.

2. rectify (v) /ˈrek.tə.faɪ/: chấn chỉnh lại

Ex: I am determined to take whatever

could share together. On one international children’s day, our mother

action is necessary to rectify the

bought a stuffed cat toy for us to play with, and we both absolutely

situation.

loved this toy.

3. dead set / ded set /: nhất quyết

Ex: Martha’s dead set on having a new I remember that we would argue about who got to sleep with the toy until our mother finally made us establish a rotating system of who got to keep the toy with them. This was even after she had tried to rectify CONTENT

(2)

the problem by just buying a second cat toy. Don’t get me wrong,

the second toy was great too, but neither of us could be convinced to take the second one because we were both absolutely dead set

(3)

bike.

4. lose interest / luːz ˈɪntrəst /: không còn hứng thú

Ex: He used to be very active in politics, but he’s lost interest now.

on

having the original one. This went on for probably a year before we finally lost interest

, maybe more and maybe less, it happened a

(4)

very long time ago, so I cannot be certain.

CONCLUSION

While it didn’t exactly teach us what the meaning of sharing was, it at least taught us how to establish a sharing system that would stop us from fighting. I haven’t had something similar required yet in my life, but if some set of circumstances come about where I will need to, then I will be prepared.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think kids like to share? Why? Both yes and no, depending on the situation and the context. On one hand, kids hate to share because if something is being given to someone else, then it is not being given to them. Kids have not yet learned that not all concepts are zero-sum games, and that sharing can be beneficial to everyone. They still see the world as very black and white and that you can either have something or

• zero-sum game / ˈzɪərəʊ sʌm ɡeɪm /: trò chơi tổng bằng 0

Ex: Free trade benefits everyone in the end because trade is never a zero-sum game.

• Context (n) /ˈkɑːn.tekst/: bối cảnh

Ex: It is important to see all the fighting and bloodshed in his plays in historical context.

someone else can have it. While on the other hand, children also love to share if they think that it will increase the fun that they are having. Such as someone else using their toy to play a character.

2. How can parents teach their children to share? I think the best way that parents can help their children learn to share would be to set a good example of being generous from the start. I think that anything children see their parents doing from a young age, they will instinctively try and mimic that behaviour. With this being the case,

• set an example / set ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩ /: làm gương

Ex: You should be setting a good example to your younger brother.

• instinctively (adv) /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv.li/: thuộc về bản năng

Ex: She knew instinctively that he was dangerous.

it would do parents well to show not only parent-child sharing relationships but also parent-parent and child-child relationships, if there are siblings, from the very beginning.

3. What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children? There are many benefits to children from learning to share. First, it teaches them how to live in the real world where they will have to make concessions with people. Second, it can increase the fun quite a lot when you have your friend

• Concession (n) /kənˈseʃ.ən/: sự nhượng bộ

Ex: Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday’s talks.

• Lend (v) /lend/: cho mượn

Ex: She doesn’t like lending her books.

join you in play, even if they are using your toys. Third, becoming familiar with the concept means that not only can they lend, they can also borrow when they are lacking something.

4. Is there anything that parents should persuade children to share with others? I don’t know if there is anything in specific that should be focused on to have children share, and that sharing should be pretty inclusive of things with only a few exceptions.

• inclusive (a) /ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/: đa dạng

Ex: Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society.

• Exception (n) /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/: ngoại lệ

Ex: There are exceptions to every rule.

For example, children should be taught not to share anything related to medicine, or health care in general as that can be dangerous and unhealthy.

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Grow plants IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.85

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers, etc.) You should say: • Who this person is • What he/she grows • Where he/she grows them And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Sống tại Sơn Tây gần Ba Vì • Yêu thích việc chăm sóc khu vườn của mình

• Khu vườn ở phía sau nhà Content (Nội dung)

• Có nhiều hoa quả và rau củ theo mùa • Yêu thích việc nấu ăn cho gia đình • Làm vườn rất mát tay

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Bản thân không có năng khiếu làm vườn • Hy vọng sẽ chăm cây tốt như bà

Take note

Lives in Sơn Tây, near Ba Vi

Context

Loves to grow her garden

The garden was in the back of her house Many available seasonal fruits and vegetables

Mother-in-law

Content

Loves to cook and feed her family Has “green thumb”

Have “black thumb”

Conclusion

Hope to be as good at growing as she is

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CONTEXT

Answer The person I’m going to describe would be my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law, who lives in Sơn Tây, near Ba Vì loves to grow in her

1. Herb (n) /ɝːb/: cây gia vị, thảo mộc

Ex: Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary

garden.

are all herbs. Her garden is based and in the back of her house. here she grows tons of different fruits and vegetables. All year round, she gets to grow

quả theo mùa

winter melon, squash, beans, carrots, red Parrilla, green perilla, and all

Ex: It works just as well with apples, or

sorts of different herbs

berries or whatever seasonal fruit you

. Every time that I go to her house I always

(1)

feel so happy because I get to enjoy whatever seasonal fruits

(2)

and

vegetables are available. She loves to grow her fruits and vegetables. CONTENT

2. seasonal fruit / ˈsiːzənl̩ fruːt /: hoa

I think that the main reason why she loves to grow all these different

love. 3. green thumb /ˌɡriːn ˈθʌm/: khả năng nuôi trồng mát tay

things is because she loves to cook and feed her family. At any given

Ex: My sister has a green thumb, but I kill

point, she’s always cooking and making food for everyone and when

most plants that I buy.

she has too much of something, she can’t cook or eat it all herself, so she’s more than happy to be able to give it to the ones that she loves. She has what you would call a “green thumb” (3). having a green thumb she can pretty much grow anything anywhere. She has a vast

4. black thumb / blæk ˈθʌm /: vụng về, không có năng khiếu làm vườn

Ex: I have killed all the plants in my house. I must have a black thumb.

knowledge when it comes down to what is available and what can CONCLUSION

grow all over. I have what you would call a “black thumb” (4) because I can’t grow as well as she can and so I hope one day that I can have a garden and be as good at growing as she is.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What do you think of the job farmer? I think farmers are extremely important to keeping our society running. Due to advancements in modern agriculture, one farmer can produce vastly more food than their counterparts only a century ago, so the number of people relying on farmers to grow food for them has exploded. While it is an extremely important job, I would not want to do it myself because it is very hard.

2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now? There are many, but the number is certainly less than it was just a generation ago. For instance, my great grand parents grew most of the food that was eaten in their household,

• Advancement (n) /ədˈvæns.mənt/: phát triển tiên tiến

Ex: Nowadays, merger and acquisition transactions

occur at a faster pace, due in part to advancements in communications. • Agriculture (n) /ˈæɡ.rə.kʌl.tʃɚ/: nông nghiệp

Ex: Agriculture is still largely based on traditional methods in some countries.

• Household (n) /ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/: hộ gia đình

Ex: By the 1960s, most households had a TV.

• density (n) /ˈden.sə.t̬i/: mật độ

Ex: We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.

where as my mother only grows green onions on the window sill of the kitchen. Increasing population density in the cities also means that people tend to lack sufficient space for more farming.

3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant? Absolutely, I remember doing so in school and I really enjoyed it. Also, showing children how plants come from

• System (n) /ˈsɪs.təm/: hệ thống

Ex: We’re having a new computer system installed.

seeds, how they develop and how they must be cared for is very important in developing that child’s views of the world they are growing up in. Teaching them about planting also starts teaching them about the systems of nature.

4 What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture? The main differences between traditional and modern agriculture are twofold, first that modern agriculture is vastly more efficient, and second is that it also tends to be far

• Twofold (a) /ˈtuː.foʊld/: có tính hai mặt Ex: The problem is twofold.

• Sustainable (a) /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/: bền vững, ổn định

Ex: That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.

less sustainable. While traditional farming methods usually do not degrade the land severely, modern agriculture can. This is because there is often a lot of chemical and pesticide use that can be damaging to the soil over time.

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An appointment IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.86

Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment. You should say: • When it was • Who you made it with • Why you missed it and how you felt about it

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Đầu tuần này • Gặp vấn đề trong lựa chọn ngành học

• Bố mẹ luôn than phiền về việc đưa ra quyết định Content (Nội dung)

• Thức khuya để làm bài tập • Hoàn toàn quên buổi hẹn • Cố vấn tỏ ra rất đồng cảm

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Hẹn lại vào tuần tới • Cảm thấy tệ ban đầu nhưng ổn về sau

Take note

Earlier this week

Context Have trouble deciding on what to pursue in university Parents were on my back about making the decision

Appointment with the counselor

Content

Stayed up much too late working on an assignment Totally forgot about the appointment The counselor was very understanding Set for the next week

Conclusion Felt bad at first but okay in the end

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CONTEXT

Answer A time that I missed an appointment was actually just earlier this week. I had set up an appointment with the councilor at my high school because I had been having troubles deciding on what to pursue in university.

(1)

about making the decision. They were also,

as always, very much controlling

(2)

of ensuring that I spend every

possible minute doing homework and extra study. Because of this, I CONTENT

tục nhắc nhở hoặc khiển trách ai đó

Ex: His father was on his back night and day.

It had been causing me quite a bit of stress as my parents were very much on my back

1. on my back / ˈɒn maɪ ˈbæk /: liên

stayed up much too late working on an assignment and totally forgot about the appointment that I had arranged last week, for the next morning. Thankfully my councilor was very understanding, it seems that this type of overworking (3) is quite typical among students like myself so he was very understanding when I went to him later that day

soát

Ex: Stop being too controlling over his career. 3. overworking (n) / ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkɪŋ /: làm việc quá sức

Ex: He got sick through overworking.

4.Reschedule (v) /ˌriːˈskedʒ.uːl/: hẹn lại lịch

Ex: I rescheduled my doctor’s

appointment for later in the week.

CONCLUSION

to reschedule (4).

2. controlling (a) / kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ /: kiểm

It was then set for the next week and I immediately saved the date in my phone with three separate alarms to make certain that I got up on time for it. I felt bad about it at first, but it was all okay in the end.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. How do people who are busy remember things they need to do? I think there are many different approaches to staying organized that can be effective, but for me it is writing down everything into the calendar app on my phone. I always have my phone with me so it is very convenient to check and make sure of things in my schedule, and it is also very easy to modify things when needed.

2. Do you think people should remember family history? Absolutely. I think that it is very important that the older generation can pass down all the information about where the family came from to the new generations. While it is not integral to life, I think it can provide a lot of value to a person to know the history of their family. Not all families have a particularly happy past, but it still important to learn

• Approach (n) /əˈproʊtʃ/: cách suy nghĩ hoặc tiếp cận

Ex: I’ve just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.

• convenient (a) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/: tiện lợi

Ex: Our local shop has very convenient opening hours.

• pass down /pɑːs daʊn/: lưu truyền từ đời này sang đời khác

Ex: His is a family trade, passed down from generation to generation.

• integral (a) /ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡrəl/: quan trọng

Ex: He’s an integral part of the team and we can’t do without him.

about these things so that we can learn how to live better while moving forward.

3. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things? I think it is very logical. As said before I do so very frequently, just in the electronic version instead of paper. It is very efficient and can be very helpful to keep people on time

• On time / ˈɒn ˈtaɪm /: đúng giờ

Ex: My parents go to the house right on time.

• authority (n) /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/: quyền hạn kiểm soát Ex: He has no authority over his students.

and on task. I do think though that it could be focused on too much, to the point that it could start having negative impacts on a persons life if their calendar is given too much authority over their lives.

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An English lesson IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.87

Describe an English lesson you had and enjoyed. You should say: • When it was • What it was about • What happened and explain why you liked it

Idea

• Hơn một năm trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Rất nhiều từ vựng và ngữ pháp cần luyện tập

• Thay vào đó giáo viên hướng dẫn thiết kế bài học riêng • Giáo viên đề xuất cách thiết kế một bài học hay

Content (Nội dung)

• Dành ra một lúc để tự tạo nên bài học riêng • Hướng dẫn làm vườn và chăm sóc cây cối

• Sau giờ nghỉ một vài bạn muốn làm khu vườn tại lớp

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Các bạn rất thích bài học này

Take note Over a year ago Context A lot of vocabulary and grammar rules to practice Teacher instead instructed us to write out our own lesson plants

Review lesson

Advised us about how to structure a good lesson Content

Take some time to come up with our own lesson plans Teach about gardening and proper plant care

Break afterwards some friends want to start a Conclusion

class garden Friends really enjoyed the lesson

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Answer

CONTEXT

Many of my English lessons have been memorable (1), but my favourite one happened just over a year ago. This lesson was a review lesson, so

1. Memorable (a)

we had a lot of vocabulary to practice with and a lot of grammar rules

đáng nhớ

to check over.

Ex: I haven’t seen them since that

/ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl/:

memorable evening when the boat While this would normally lead to a class being quite boring, our

capsized.

teacher instead instructed us to write out own lesson plans. She drew

2. diagram (n) /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/: biểu đồ

CONTENT

a diagram

(2)

of a simple lesson plan outline

(3)

on the board and

advised us about how to structure a good lesson. She then said that we can take some time to come up with

(4)

out own lesson plans, then

we will be given a short time to teach about any topic that we wanted for the rest of the class. The only condition is that we had to try and

Ex: The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. 3. outline (n) /ˈaʊt.laɪn/: bản tóm tắt

Ex: If you read the minutes of the meeting, they’ll give you a broad outline

work in as much of the vocabulary and grammar as possible into the

of what was discussed.

lesson. I chose to teach about gardening and proper plant care, it was

4. come up with / ˈkʌm ˈʌp wɪð /: đề

actually a lot of fun, and good practice!

xuất ý kiến

CONCLUSION

Ex: She’s come up with some amazing Even at break afterwards some of my friends came to me and they

scheme to double her income.

said that they want to try starting a class garden that we could put at our classrooms window. It seems they also really enjoyed that lesson.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Why do people learn foreign languages? There are many different reasons for different people, but I think the most common one is for economic reasons. As English has become the de facto world language, and with the world being as interconnected as it is, it makes sense that anyone who wants to participate with the wider world at large should learn to study English. But depending on where people live, it would also make sense for them

• interconnected (a) /ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.kəˈnek.tɪd/: liên kết với nhau

Ex: Our society is too complex and interconnected to defend against all possible threats.

• de facto (a) /ˌdeɪ ˈfæk.toʊ/: nghiễm nhiên

Ex: The city is rapidly becoming the de facto centre of the financial world.

to learn other languages. As long as it helps more people communicate then it is beneficial, in my opinion.

2. What makes for a good foreign language teacher? I think enthusiasm is a large part of it. I have been in classes with very engaging teachers, as well as in classes with quite dull teachers. While it is not the only factor, it is important. Especially when considering speaking. If a teacher is not someone who is fun to talk to, students are less inclined to speak up and practice what they have learned.

• enthusiasm (n) /ɪnˈθuː.zi.æz.əm/: lòng nhiệt huyết

Ex: One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.

• dull (a) /dʌl/: nhàm chán

Ex: She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper.

3. Do you think it would be interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Absolutely, I think it would be very interesting. First off,

• Abroad (adv) /əˈbrɑːd/: nước ngoài

Ex: He’s currently abroad on business.

it being a foreign language at all means that it is from outside of the country that it is being taught in. This means that either someone has come from abroad to teach it, or someone likely studied abroad to learn it, then came back to teach it. Both of these situations mean that they have gotten to travel and experience new cultures.

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Succeeded IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.88

Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult. You should say: • What it is • Why it is difficult • How you would like to prepare for it and explain why you would like to be successful in doing it

Idea

• Tôi và các bạn cùng lớp

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Xây dựng và phóng mô hình tên lửa

• Cần rất nhiều lần thử nghiệm và sự trợ giúp • Tuy không thắng nhưng đạt được số điểm rất cao

Content (Nội dung)

• Rất vui để học nhưng cũng rất khó • Tìm ra lí do có rất ít người đến vũ trụ

• Một cảm giác thành tựu vô cùng lớn lao

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Đính kèm dự án này vào đơn xét tuyển đại học

Take note

Me and my classmates Context

Build and lauch a model rocket

Took us many tries and required a lot of assistance

City wide science fair

Though we didn’t win but we did score very highly Content

A lot of fun to learn, but also very difficult Turns out reasons why so few people have gone to space A tremendous amount of feelings of accomplishment

Conclusion

Include that project in applications for university

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CONTEXT

Answer A time when I succeeded in doing something difficult is the time when my classmates and I participated in a city wide science fair. We decided that we were going to build and launch a model rocket that would then eject a parachute (1) and land safely on the ground again.

Ex: For whatever reason his parachute failed to open.

This took us many tries and required a lot of assistance (2) from our

2. assistance (n) /əˈsɪs.təns/: sự trợ

physics teacher and our chemistry teacher, but in the end we managed

assistance in exams.

to be successful. It was really a big achievement and though we didn’t win the entire science fair we did score very highly. Having always been interested in rocketry

(3)

and space it was a lot of fun to learn,

but also very difficult. It turns out there are plenty of good reasons why so few people have gone to space, if it was easy, everyone would do it. CONCLUSION

1. parachute (n) /ˈper.ə.ʃuːt/: dù

I know that not just myself, but all my team mates as well got a tremendous (4) amount of feelings of accomplishment from having

giúp

Ex: Teachers can’t give pupils any

3. rocketry (n) /ˈrɑːkɪtri/: tên lửa học Ex: This research could shed light on a wide range of fields, like rocketry and ballistics. 4. tremendous (a) /trɪˈmen.dəs/: rất lớn

Ex: They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.

done so, and I think that both our physics and chemistry teachers were quite proud of it. I certainly intend to include that project in my applications for university when that time comes.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Is it easy to become a successful person? For the most part, no, it is not. Though that changes a lot when considering just how we define successful. Is it easy to become successful financially? No, that is very difficult unless you are starting from a place of wealth. Is it easy to become successful in a given field? Also no, tonnes of practice, learning, and hard work are required to get there. Though those are far from the only ways to measure success.

• define (v) /dɪˈfaɪn/: định nghĩa

Ex: Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more?

• Determine (v) /dɪˈtɝː.mɪn/: quyết định

Ex: The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we’re allowed to spend.

Some people define success as just being happy, and that is much more determined by your own outlook on life, and in that case, it can be easy.

2. Would you do charity after having become successful? I would like to think that yes, I would partake in charity after having become successful. I like to be active in my community and there are a lot of problems that could be solved if someone with the means were to take those

• partake (v) /pɑːrˈteɪk/: tham gia vào

Ex: She was happy to partake in the festivities.

• Charitable (a) /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬ə.bəl/: mang tính từ thiện

Ex: The entire organization is funded by charitable donations.

problems on themselves. It is commonly understood that having a lot of money often changes people and their attitudes, but if I am successful then I hope that does not happen to me, I want to remain charitable.

3. Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals? I think there certainly is, but to varying degrees depending on what those goals are. For instance, in applying to universities where all students have the same goal of being accepted, then there is bound to be huge amounts of competition among the candidates. There are also things to

• bound (a) /baʊnd/: chắc chắn xảy ra

Ex: You’re bound to forget people’s names occasionally.

• human nature /ˌhjuː.mən ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/: bản tính tự nhiên của con người

Ex: You can’t change human nature.

look at such as fitness. Competition tends to be fostered in fitness communities even though there is no direct winner or loser in becoming more fit, it is just a symptom of human nature, it seems.

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Inspired IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.89

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting. You should say: • Who this person is and how long you have known him or her • Why you chose this person • How this person has influenced your life And explain how you feel about him or her.

Idea

• Lớn hơn vài tuổi

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Học kĩ thuật tại Đức

• Giới thiệu những người bạn mới chào hỏi bằng tiếng Đức • Diễn giải vài khía cạnh của ngôn ngữ

Content (Nội dung)

• Tiếng Anh thừa hưởng phần nhiều cấu trúc từ tiếng Đức • Bắt đầu học tiếng Đức năm nay

• Cuối cùng giúp trau dồi vốn tiếng Anh

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Một sở thích thú vị

Take note Few years older Context Study engineering in Germany Introduced new friends who greeted in German Explained some aspects of the language

My cousin

Content

English has inherited much of its structure from the German Start studying German this year Ultimately help improve English knowledge

Conclusion A point of interest that I can enjoy working on

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CONTEXT

Answer A person who inspired me to do something interesting is actually my cousin. He is a few years older than myself and he ended up (1) being accepted to a university in Germany to study engineering. I had spent many years learning English in school, but after finding out that my cousin was studying in German I was very curious about it. The next time that I spoke with him by video call, he introduced me CONTENT

to his new friends there and they all greeted (2) me in German after I

1. end up / end ʌp /: cuối cùng

Ex: Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food.

2. Greet (v) /ɡriːt/: chào hỏi

Ex: He greeted me at the door. 3. apparently (adv) /əˈper.ənt.li/: có lẽ

Ex:

The

computer

trouble

was

had tried to give them a “guten tag”. He explained some aspects of the

apparently caused by a programming

language to me and I was very interested to find out that apparently

error.

(3)

English has inherited

(4)

much of its’ structure from the German

language. I didn’t know that and was ever more interested. So this year I have taken it upon myself to start studying German. I am already quite confident in my English skills, and I am aware that speaking

4. Inherit (v) /ɪnˈher.ɪt/: thừa hưởng đặc điểm

Ex: Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother.

CONCLUSION

German is more difficult and that it will not be as useful as being an English speaker. All of this taken into consideration though, I think it will ultimately help improve my English knowledge as well as a point of interest that I can enjoy working on.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Which types of people become role models in your society? I think the most common role models in most societies is that of celebrities. Generally, when a lot of people come to know your name, they will often shift into the position of role model whether they are deserving of being one or not. While this is certainly not an inherently good thing,

• role model /ˈroʊl ˌmɑː.dəl/: hình mẫu lí tưởng

Ex: Sports stars are role models for thousands of youngsters.

• human nature /ˌhjuː.mən ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/: bản tính tự nhiên của con người

Ex: You can’t change human nature.

it does seem to be human nature. It is everyone’s own personal responsibility to choose which people to look up to as role models.

2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people? I don’t think that it is exactly correct to say that famous

• conscious (a) /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: nhận thức được

Ex: He’s still conscious but he’s very badly injured.

people have more responsibilities than ordinary people. Though I do think that it would be correct to say that they have different responsibilities from the rest of us. Due to their high level of influence in how people act towards each other and how they view the world, it is important for them to be conscious of socially important topics when they speak in public.

3. What happens when young people lack good role models? I think that when young people lack good role models, they find role models in other people, who are not good role models. This can have long-term negative impacts if not corrected for. If people learn to idolize the incorrect

• long- term (a) /ˌlɑːŋˈtɝːm/: về lâu dài

Ex: Scientists warned of the long-term effects of global warming.

• idolize (v) /ˈaɪ.dəl.aɪz/: thần tượng hóa Ex: She idolized her father.

values of a person, then changing that later in life would be very difficult, as it becomes part of their personality to view those positions as positive.

4. What standards of behaviour should teachers set? While teachers should certainly aim to be good role models, there is a lot of diversity in how they choose to do that. Two different people can be role models for completely different reasons, for example, I have one teacher who is extremely kind, generous, and always very involved with other teachers and classes, on the other hand I have another

• diversity (n) /dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/: sự đa dạng

Ex: Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?

• Independence (n) /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/: sự độc lập

Ex: It’s important that parents should allow their children some independence.

teacher who promotes independence, self reliance and personal motivation. These things are very different from each other but can both be important factors to look up to.

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A decision IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.90

Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something. You should say: • When it happened? • What you waited for? • Why you made the decision? And explain how you felt while waiting.

Idea

• Hồi còn nhỏ

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Một phương pháp khá phổ biến

• Có 100k ngay lập tức hoặc chờ một năm và nhận 1 triệu • Em trai ngay lập tức chọn 100k

Content (Nội dung)

• Ghen tị với số kẹo em đã có thể mua • Chờ 1 triệu mặc kệ sự nóng vội

• Quên về thỏa thuận cho đến năm sau

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Không còn ghen tị nữa

Take note

During childhood Context

A pretty widespread strategy

Have 100,000 VND right now or wait for a year and receive 1 million VND

A lesson that my parents taught

Brother instantly jumped at the 100k Content

Jealous of all the candy that brother was able to buy Wait for the 1 million against the urges

Forgot about the deal until it came to the next year Conclusion

No longer jealous

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CONTEXT

Answer A time that I decided to wait for something was during a lesson that my parents taught my brother and I during our childhoods. I have come to find out that this is a pretty widespread

(1)

strategy for teaching this,

Our parents offered us a deal, we could have 100,000VND right now, CONTENT

or we could wait for one year and receive 1 million VND. My brother instantly jumped at

biến, lan rộng

Ex: There are reports of widespread flooding in northern France.

but I was unaware of that at the time.

the 100k and wanted it right away. My father

(2)

1. widespread (a) /ˌwaɪdˈspred/: phổ

laughed and that instantly made me suspicious . I also wanted the (3)

100k right away, and was somewhat already jealous of all the candy my brother was going to be able to buy, but I could not. Against the urges , I decided to tell them that I will wait for the 1 million. (4)

2. jump at / dʒʌmp æt /: ngay lập tức đồng ý

Ex: She jumped at the chance of a trip to Paris. 3. Suspicious (a) /səˈspɪʃ.əs/: nghi ngờ

Ex: Her behaviour was very suspicious. 4. Urge (n) /ɝːdʒ/: ham muốn mạnh

CONCLUSION

mẽ After some time I had actually forgotten about the deal until it came

Ex: The urge to steal is very strong in

to the next year and my mother handed me two crisp 500,000 VND

some of these young men.

notes. I was ecstatic

5. Ecstatic (a) /ekˈstæt̬.ɪk/: vô cùng

. I put the money towards a new bike, and was

(5)

no longer jealous of the candy my brother had had a year before.

hạnh phúc

Ex: The new president was greeted by an ecstatic crowd.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation? Unfortunately the rates of use for public transit in my country is not as high as I would like it to be. However I don’t think that this is because people are adverse to the idea, I think that the main issue is just lack of development

• adverse (a) /ædˈvɝːs/: phản đối, chống lại

Ex: They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.

• as a whole / əz ə həʊl /: nhìn chung

Ex: The population as a whole is getting healthier.

of the public transport system as a whole. Hopefully, as it starts to become more developed and reliable, people will take it more often.

2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life? People like a slow pace of life because it is relaxing. Many people do not get the same satisfaction of living in the rat race of professional life, and that is okay. It also seems to me that these sentiments grow with age, and that older people are less likely to be bothered by engaging in the

• rat race /ˈræt ˌreɪs/: cuộc sống ganh đua

Ex: He decided to get out of the rat race, and went to work on a farm.

• Sentiment (n) /ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/: quan điểm

Ex: I don’t think she shares my sentiments.

hectic and chaotic world they may have enjoyed in their youth.

3. Is being patient good for people? Why? It absolutely is, but with limits. Patience is an important skill to foster, because many things in life cannot come right away. However it is also important to distinguish the line between being patient and being a pushover. For example, if I were to be working a job and the boss said I need to wait one day to receive my pay, I would not be happy about that but understanding, I can be patient. However, if it were to

• distinguish (v) /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/: phân biệt

Ex: I sometimes have difficulty distinguishing Spanish from Portuguese.

• Pushover (n) /ˈpʊʃˌoʊ.vɚ/: người dễ thuận theo quyết định bên ngoài

Ex: Krista gets whatever she wants – her parents are real pushovers.

go on for a longer period of time then it is important that we stand up for ourselves.

4. Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why? People now are certainly less patient than people in the past. We have grown accustomed to fast paced life styles and instant gratification that was simply not available throughout most of human history. This trend continues to grow as well, it will be interesting to see just how far this can

• accustomed to / əˈkʌstəmd tuː /: quen thuộc với Ex: She quickly became accustomed to his messy ways.

• attention span /əˈten.ʃən ˌspæn/: khoảng chú ý

Ex: Young children have quite short attention spans.

continue until there is no attention span at all.

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A traffic jam IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.91

Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in a traffic jam. You should say: • When and where did it happen? • How long you were in the traffic jam? • What you did while waiting? And explain how you felt when you were in that traffic jam

Idea • Vài ngày trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Mưa nhỏ đủ để làm ướt đường

• Không có gió bão và mưa đã ngừng • Giao thông kẹt cứng hàng cây số

Content (Nội dung)

• Tắt máy và dắt xe chậm rãi • Chật vật qua đám đông để về nhà

• Chân và lưng đau, tâm trạng cáu giận

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Chuyến đi 20 phút kéo dài gần 2 tiếng

Take note

Just the other day

Context

Little rain. enough to wet the roads

The day wasn’t stormy and the rain had already stopped Stand still traffic for kilometer after kilometer

Traffic jam

Content

Turned off the bike and walked very slowly Struggled through until eventually got home

My feet hurt, my back hurt, and I was angry

Conclusion

A 20-minute trip ended up taking very nearly 2 hours

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CONTEXT

Answer Just the other day is a perfect example of when I was stuck in a traffic jam. There had been a little rain, nothing too serious, but enough that the roads were wet by the time I got out of school.

1. Understandable (a) /ˌʌn.dɚˈstæn. də.bəl/: có thể hiểu được

Ex: You have to put the facts into a form that’s understandable to everyone.

Traffic often becomes worse when there are weather issues, and that is understandable

, but this particular day wasn’t stormy and the

(1)

rain had already stopped. The traffic was bumper to bumper (2), stand still traffic for kilometer after kilometer. After a while of breathing in the exhaust (3) from all the bikes around me, I decided that it was not worth it to even keep my bike on. I then just turned off my bike and CONTENT

essentially walked my bike back to my house very slowly as the traffic crept forward. It was very frustrating, but I knew the whole time that there was literally nothing I could do about it. I considered a few times just pulling off

(4)

of the road and finding somewhere comfortable

CONCLUSION

to sit for a while until the traffic cleared out, but it was still rather

2. bumper to bumper / ˈbʌmpə tu

ˈbʌmpə /: phương tiện kẹt cứng sát với nhau

Ex: By eight o’clock the traffic was bumper to bumper.

3. exhaust (n) /ɪɡˈzɑːst/: khí thải

Ex: Car exhaust is the main reason for the city’s pollution.

4. Pull off / pʊl ɒf /: hành động ngoài dự kiến

Ex: The central bank has pulled off one

early and the clouds looked like they could start raining again at any

of the biggest financial rescues of recent

moment, so I just struggled through until I eventually got home.

years.

My feet hurt, my back hurt, and I was angry, but I was home at last. A trip that usually only takes me 20 minutes ended up taking very nearly 2 hours.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Which vehicles are more likely to be in a traffic jam, cars or buses? I think that once a traffic jam starts, it doesn’t matter much if you are in a car or a bus. What I think is a more interesting question would be which vehicle type is more likely to cause traffic congestion? For that one, I think that the answer is definitely cars. Buses fit a much larger number of people and that means that many more people can be moved at

• Congestion (n) thông

/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/: ùn tắc giao

Ex: Major airports will need new runways to relieve congestion. • likelihood (n) /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/: khả năng

Ex: This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike.

a given time, in a smaller space. This would also reduce the number of individual parts in the traffic flow and reduce likelihood of accidents.

2. If you were in a traffic jam would you prefer to be in a car or a bus? It depends on if I was driving the car or not. If I was a passenger then it would not matter to me if I was in a car or bus. That

• passenger (n) /ˈpæs.ən.dʒɚ/: hành khách

Ex: Taxis are allowed to carry no more than four passengers.

being said, I certainly would like the least to be driving a car in a traffic jam.

3. What do you think of people who always drive their car, even when they could just as easily use public transportation? I think that there are two main reasons why people tend to do this, on one hand it is that people tend to keep a lot of important things in their cars. A laptop, books, etc. If they do not know what all will be needed throughout a day then it

• Bravado (n) /brəˈvɑː.doʊ/: tự tôn

Ex: It was an act of bravado that made him ask his boss to resign.

• social status / ˈsəʊʃl ˈsteɪtəs /: địa vị xã hội

Ex: Top-performing school systems are likely to have teachers with high social status.

makes sense for them to bring their cars with them. On the other hand, I think that a lot of it is due to bravado. Having a car is a sign of social status in many places, and so even if it is hugely inconvenient for them to do so, they are going to bring it regardless, because it makes them feel successful.

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Mobile phone IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.92

Describe a time you used your mobile phone for something important. • When did you use it? • How did you use it? • What did you use it for? And explain how you felt when you used your mobile phone for something.

Idea

• Một vài tuần trước

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Phỏng vấn cho vị trí thực tập sinh

• Không thể tìm thấy tòa nhà nơi phỏng vấn Content (Nội dung)

• Hỏi đường • Dùng app chỉ đường trên điện thoại

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Sẽ dùng app chỉ đường khi cần

Take note

A couple of weeks ago Context

Had an interview

Could not find the building

Mobile phone

Content

Asked a couple of people on the street for directions Opened the map application, got to the building

Conclusion

Will use the map on my phone when needed.

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CONTEXT

Answer A time that I used my mobile phone for something important would be just a couple of weeks ago. I had an interview for an internship (2) position at a company that my father had helped me get.

1. Accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt /(v): tích luỹ

Ex: I have accumulated a lot of biological knowledge by reading books.

I was a fresh graduate at that time, and to be honest, although I had quite a lot of theoretical knowledge accumulated

(1)

from school,

I was pretty oblivious when it came to hands-on experience. As a

tập

Ex: He served his medical internship at

result, I spent 2 months sending my resume to as many companies

Southern Pacific Hospital.

as possible, but there was no reply. When my father saw that I was

3. Prior /ˈpraɪə(r)/ (a): trước

having trouble finding a job, he decided to help me out by putting me in touch with a company that had a job that I could do. They CONTENT

2. Internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ (n): Kỳ thực

Ex: He was there during the week prior to the meeting.

contacted me and set up an interview, which was just between myself

4. Direction/dəˈrekʃn/ (n): Phương

and a manager at the company. They gave me the address to go to the

hướng

day prior

Ex: Let’s stop and ask for directions.

, and while I wasn’t particularly familiar with that part of

(3)

the city I felt confident that I would be able to find the building. After a while, I knew that I was in the right area, but I could not find that particular building for the life of me. I asked a couple of people on the street for directions map application

(5)

, but eventually I just gave up. I opened the

(4)

5. application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/(n): Ứng dụng, app

Ex: Users access the applications via the Web.

on my phone and entered the building’s address,

and it brought me straight there. I should have just done that from the beginning, as I was now slightly late for my meeting. Thankfully the interviewer was quite understanding and gave me a chance to prove CONCLUSION

myself in the interview. From now on, if I am not absolutely certain of a place’s location, I will just use the map on my phone. Sometimes it will lead me to the wrong place, but it is very often correct.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What do people generally do with their mobile phones? People do all sorts of things on their phones, from playing games, to recording information, to looking up new information or listening to music. Though I think that the most common uses for phones are for messaging and searching the internet for information. At least among my friends and myself that seems to be the most common use.

2. Is calling the most important function of a mobile phone? I think that calling used to be the most important function of a phone, but that is no longer the case. I think the most important function of a phone is now the use of messaging

• application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/(n): Ứng dụng, app

Ex: Users access the applications via the Web.

• Productivity /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/(n): Năng suất Ex:

Few

employers

measure

employee

productivity.

apps, the use of web browsing apps, and the use of map apps. These applications are the most important when considering productivity, but games can also be very important in the context of stress reduction.

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A popular person IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.93

Describe a popular/well known person in your country. You should say: • Who this person is? • How you know this person? • What this person is famous for? And explain what this person is famous for?

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh • Chủ tịch nước đầu tiên • Bác đã thống nhất hai miền Nam-Bắc

Content (Nội dung)

• Biết 7 thứ tiếng

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Rất kính trọng Bác, Bác là một tấm gương sáng

Take note

Ho Chi Minh Context

The first president of Vietnam

Very intelligent and well spoken

A famous person

Content

Speak 7 languages

Go abroad to find way to save country

Conclusion

Role model for everyone

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CONTEXT

Answer The most well known person in my country is, without a doubt (2), Ho

1. endearment /ɪnˈdɪəmənt/(n): Quý mến

Chi Minh. He was the first president of the modern Vietnamese government,

Ex: ‘Darling’ is a term of endearment.

who was a Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman, and every single

2. Without a doubt: Không một chút

person in the country knows about him. Most people here refer to him

nghi ngờ

as “Uncle Ho”, because “uncle” is a common term of endearment

Ex: Without a doubt, I am going to take

(1)

in Vietnamese. He was a very intelligent and well spoken man, who

the IELTS test this month.

was very knowledgeable

3.Live in misery and poverty: sống

(4)

about not just Vietnam, but about the

wider world as well. Back in his era, Vietnam was divided into 2 parts,

trong khổ sở và đói nghèo

ruled by two governments, and Vietnamese people at that time lived

Ex: Poor people usually live in misery

in misery and poverty

and poverty in slums.

. Uncle Ho was really concerned about the

(3)

future of the country, so he decided to go abroad to find a way to help his people. He studied in multiple countries and is rumored to have spoken 7 languages! I have difficulty with two, I can’t imagine trying

4.knowledgeable /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/(a): Hiểu biết nhiều

Ex: She is very knowledgeable about

to remember the grammar rules for 7 different languages. He was also

plants.

famous for being self-disciplined because he was very aware of how

5. Frugality /fruːˈɡæl.ə.t̬i/ (a): tiết kiệm

influential he was to Vietnamese inhabitants. What I admire about him even more is that even when he was the president of a country, he lived in frugality

(5)

and simplicity. Nowadays, his picture is common

to see in schools or offices, and his face is on our money. It would be

Ex: If you were unemployed, you would have to live in frugality

6. a good role model : tấm gương sáng Ex: He is a good role model for me.

CONCLUSION

impossible to live in my country and not be aware of who Uncle Ho is. Personally, I respect him very much, he was a strong leader, but also caring and well cultured. He is a good role model (6) for everyone to have and we should all try and learn from the example that he set.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kinds of people are popular at work? I think that the people who are likely to become popular in workplaces are those who can help you take your mind off of work on one hand, as well as help you stay motivated on work on the other. Someone who can tell jokes at the right time to keep everyone’s mood up would be good

• motivated /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/(a): Có động lực Ex: She is a highly motivated student.

• Morale /məˈrɑːl/ (n): Tinh thần

Ex: Another win would be good for the team’s morale.

for workplace morale. But also someone who can get everyone fired up and excited to complete their work.

2. Are bosses more popular than employees at work? I think it would depend a lot on the boss. I have yet to work in a company, so it is difficult to say, but I find it unlikely that bosses are likely to be “popular”. This is because the relationship is different between employees and their bosses versus between employees. At least in my mind, popularity is a concept among peers.

3. Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work? I think it would be important to sustain a balance between these two things. Of course you do not want a sour relationship with those that you work with every day, but you should also not allow social interactions at work to be

• popularity /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/(n): Sự phổ biến, ưu chuộng

Ex: The band’s growing popularity landed them a US tour.

• Peers /pɪə(r)/(n): Những người đồng trang lứa

Ex: Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.

• sustain /səˈsteɪn/ (v): Duy trì

Ex: She managed to sustain everyone’s interest until the end of her speech.

• impediment /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/(n): Trở ngại

Ex: The level of inflation is a serious impediment to economic recovery.

an impediment to the quality of work that you are trying to achieve.

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A friend IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.94

Describe a friend that you enjoy talking with.

You should say: • Who this person is? • How did you know him/her? • What do you usually talk about? And explain why you want to talk to this person?

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bạn của tôi, tên Chinh • Thông minh, hài hước • Là bạn từ hai năm trước

Content (Nội dung)

• Chơi game, tán gẫu chung • Giỏi ở việc cho lời khuyên

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Là một người để tâm sự và rất vui khi ở cạnh.

Take note

Context

My friend - Chinh Sit next to each other on the first day of school

A friend

Content

Down to earth, intelligent

Good at playing devil’s advocate

Conclusion

A fun person to hang out with

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CONTEXT

Answer A friend that I really enjoy talking with is my friend Chinh.

1. down to earth : Chân thật, gần gũi,

We have been friends since we met at our new school about two

Ex: My best friend is down to earth.

không khoa trương

years ago. We sat next to each other on the first day of school. I was an introvert (2) so it’s natural for me to sit quietly, try to focus on my phone. Eventually, Chinh awkwardly asked my name, and introduced himself, and we carried on the conversation about our previous schools until CONTENT

our teacher came. Talking about his personality, well, he is intelligent and down to earth , but also very funny, as he can always crack a joke

(1)

(3)

to make

everyone around him laugh. We share a ton of interests, but also have things that we pursue that the other doesn’t. This means that there is always a lot of diversity in our discussions. While we sometimes play sports or video games, most of our time together is just spent chatting. He has a very good ability in seeing things from varying perspectives , so when I am unsure of how to approach something, he is the

(5)

perfect person to ask. He is also very good at playing devil’s advocate , so whenever I complain about something, he is very good at letting

(6)

me know if I am in the right or wrong, and making me see why in a way that doesn’t not upset me at all. It is a good skill to have, and I have

CONCLUSION

definitely become a more logical and balanced thinker (8) since we started hanging out together. While he is good to confide in

2. introvert /ˈɪn.trə.vɝːt/ (n): người hướng nội

Ex: I am an introvert so I don’t like talking with people

3. crack a joke: nói điều gì đó hài hước Ex: I tried to cheer her up by cracking some jokes. 4. sense of humor: khiếu hài hước Ex: Some people are born with a sense of humor 5. Perspective /pəˈspektɪv/(n): Quan điểm

Ex: A historical perspective may help us understand the issue. 6. play devil’s advocate /pleɪ ˈdɛvlz

ˈædvəkɪt/: Giả vờ có quan điểm ngược

lại với đối phương trong một cuộc thảo luận để có cái nhìn tốt hơn về vấn đề.

Ex: I don’t really believe all that - I was just playing devil’s advocate.

, he is also very good at just being

(7)

a fun person to hang around with, as his sense of humor (4) is deep.

7. confide/kənˈfaɪd/ (v) : Thổ lộ, tâm sự Ex: It is important to have someone you can confide in. 8. logical and balanced thinker: nhà tư tưởng logic và cân bằng Ex: I hope that I could become a logical and balanced thinker one day

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Is it better to communicate face to face or online? Why? I think it depends on the situation, but for the most part, face to face is better than online. There is a lot of information

• Portray /pɔːˈtreɪ/(v): Mô tả

Ex: The painting portrays the duke’s third wife.

that is portrayed through things like body language that would be extremely difficult to properly understand when only communicating online. There are some circumstances though where online would be better, particularly when considering convenience.

2. Do you think it is impossible to make real friends on the internet? I don’t think so. For instance, I have online friends that I have

• genuinely /ˈdʒenjuɪnli/ (adv): Chân thật

Ex: There are some genuinely funny moments in the film.

made through gaming that I genuinely feel are my real friends. I care about their well being and I think they also care about mine. In this day and age I think it is becoming increasingly common to have internet friends, and they are still valid. Hopefully I get to meet some of them in real life one day, but if not, they are still my friends in my eyes.

3. Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people? I think that for a lot of people there are myriad reasons. Some people are just socially awkward and not good at engaging with other people. Depending on the person this may leave them feeling lonely, though for many others

• myriad /ˈmɪriəd/ (a): Vô số

Ex: there are myriad problems of modern life.

• Psychopath /ˈsaɪkəpæθ/ (n): Kẻ điên/ hoặc chỉ những người khó gần

Ex: She’s such a psychopath.

they prefer not to need social interactions. Also there are psychopaths, who just are not capable of establishing bonds with people the way that the rest of us do.

4. What do you think it takes to become friends? It is different for different people, so I will answer in the context of myself. There is the need for some shared interests, or there is nothing to bond over. Another

• Openness /ˈəʊpənnəs/(n): sự cởi mở

Ex: He talked with a new openness about his own life.

important thing is openness. When I meet people who are not willing to be open with their thoughts and feelings with me, I find it difficult to trust them, and I could not be friends with someone that I do not trust.

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5. What do you talk about with your friends? It changes by the day, we discuss anything and everything that is relevant to our lives. Luckily, my circle of friends is quite diverse, so this means that there is always something new or interesting on the table in terms of discussion.

• Diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ (a): Đa dạng

Ex: People from diverse cultures were invited to the event.

• broaden one’s horizons : Mở mang hiểu biết

This also helps us all broaden our horizons, as it is not

Ex: Travelling helps me broaden my horizons.

abnormal in anyway to need to consider things from

• Abnormal /æbˈnɔːml/ (a): Không bình thường

varying perspective.

Ex: They thought his behaviour was abnormal.

6. Do you think you can be friends with strangers? I think that by definition, no. As far as I understand the word, to be friends with a person you need to actually know them. While you can certainly be “friendly” with a stranger, that is very different from being actual friends.

7. How should you treat a stranger? You should be friendly with strangers. Even though you don’t know them yet, there is a chance that they could become your friend given time. There is an old saying along

• mentality /menˈtæləti/(n): Trí lực, tư duy, tâm lí

Ex: I can’t understand the mentality of people who are unkind to their pets.

the lines of “all strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet”. While this won’t be true in every case, it is a mentality that I choose to view the world with.

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Dress IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.95

Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably. You should say: • Who he/she is • What job he/she does • What kind of clothes he/she wears And explain why he/she likes fashion

Idea Context (Bối cảnh)

• Bạn của tôi, tên Tuấn

• Là người ăn mặc thời trang, đôi lúc hơi khó hiểu • Tôn trọng bạn, nhưng cũng lo lắng về cách xài tiền của

Content (Nội dung)

bạn • Từng chuộng phong cách US, nay chuyển qua Hàn Quốc

• Tự hỏi anh ấy sẽ theo đuổi phong cách nào tiếp theo

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Take note

Context

My friend - Tuan

Fashionable, some of the fashion choices are questionable

My friend

Content

Respect his decision, also worry about his bad spending habits. Used to love the styles from the U.S, now Korea

Conclusion

Wonder where will be next

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Answer A person I know that is concerned with fashion is my friend Minh.

Khó hiểu, đáng nghi

Ex: The conclusions that they come to Of all of my friends he is the only one who bothers to follow fashion and

are highly questionable.

put his money into it. While he definitely has the best looking clothes in

2. silly /ˈsɪli/ (a): ngớ ngẩn

our class, some of the fashion choices are questionable (1). Sometimes we get to tell him “Hey Tuan, that’s a really silly (2) hat you’ve got there”, but he is never bothered by it and insists “this is what is cool wherever CONTENT

1. Questionable /ˈkwestʃənəbl/ (a):

these days.” While I totally respect his decision to buy clothes that he thinks are fashionable, I do sometimes worry about him and his bad spending habits. There have definitely been a few occasions in which our friend group has had to buy him lunch all week at school because that weekend he decided to buy the latest sneakers. Hopefully he learns to

Ex: It would have been silly to pretend that I wasn’t upset.

3. balance /ˈbæləns/(n): Cân bằng

Ex: Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island.

4. trendy /ˈtrendi/ (a): hợp thời trang

Ex: People are buying them just to be trendy.

find a fair balance (3) between being trendy (4) and being able to sustain a budget. He used to be really into the styles coming out of the U.S., and CONCLUSION

I guess he still is to an extent, but a lot of his focus has shifted to South Korea recently, as it has become a world power in terms of world culture. I wonder where will be next? I’m sure he will find time to tell us all.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why? I think that it is already well on the way to replacing it, but I don’t think that it will ever replace it entirely. There is something about going to a store and browsing the shelves that will entice people to buy things that they didn’t need, and in a world governed by economics, that makes it very unlikely that brick-and-mortar stores will ever completely disappear.

2. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion? I have absolutely no concern for fashion. While I do like to dress well, I determine that wholly for myself and do not listen to brands or designers, as I could not care less of their opinions. The only people other than myself who I would listen to in terms of fashion would be my close friend circle, as I think that they have my best interests at heart.

3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why? I think that as people get older, they tend to care less about fashion. Why should they care? Trends seem to be young person problems, at least in my experience. My grandfather certainly doesn’t care about fashion, and I don’t blame him.

4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why? I think women are culturally expected to care more about fashion, and so tend to do so because of that expectation. It is obvious, to me at least, that there would be no biological reason or something like that which would cause women to be inherently more fashionable, it is just an artifact of our cultures.

• entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ (v): Dụ dỗ, thuyết phục

Ex: The bargain prices are expected to entice customers away from other stores.

• brick-and-mortar stores: các cửa hàng truyền thống nơi mà khách hàng có thể đến trực tiếp mua sản phẩm, trái ngược với mua hàng online. Ex: Shopping online can be more convenient than going shopping at brick-and-mortar stores.

• friend circle /frɛnd ˈsɜːkl/: Vòng bạn bè

Ex: The presence of our self, our family, and mainly our friend circle affects us the most in our present conditions.

• wholly (adv): một cách hoàn toàn. Ex: I don’t think his explanation is wholly wrong.

• Trend /trend/ (n): Xu hướng

Ex: There is a growing trend towards later retirement.

• blame /bleɪm/(v): đổ lỗi, trách

Ex: She doesn’t blame anyone for her father’s death.

• biological /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/(a): Thuộc về sinh học Ex: There are many biological factors for that.

• inherently /ɪnˈherəntli/ (adv): Vốn dĩ Ex: the work is inherently dangerous

• artifact /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ (n): Tạo tác

Ex: The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.

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An important thing IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.96

Describe an important thing that you learned (not at school or in college). You should say: • When did you learn it? • How did you learn it? • Why did you think it was important to learn it? And how you felt when you learnt it?

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Khi chiếc xe máy phát ra tiếng lạ. • Lúc trước thường vào quán cà phê khi xe đang sửa • Nay đem xe đi sửa, nhưng ở lại để quan sát

Content (Nội dung)

• Biết được nguyên nhân vấn đề

• Biết được nguyên nhân nhưng vẫn chưa tự tin để có thể tự sửa.

Conclusion (Kết luận)

Take note

Context

When my motorbike started making odd sounds

Used to walk to a nearby cafe while the repairs are being taken care of. This day, I did not

Motorbike issues

Content

Conclusion

Knew me the issue and how to fix it

Not confident enough to fix it myself next time

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CONTEXT

Answer Something that I learned that I didn’t learn in an educational environment was just recently, when my motorbike started making odd sounds. I am not particularly mechanically inclined, so the cause of the clunking noises were a total mystery to me. One morning this week I did not have classes in the morning, and so this allowed me some time to go and get my bike repaired. Normally when getting repairs done, CONTENT

I have a lot of other work that I can walk to a nearby cafe and work on while the repairs are being taken care of. This day, I did not, I was free of other obligations (1) and so I determined to try and learn about

1. Obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/(n): Nghĩa vụ, nhiệm vụ

Ex: You are under no obligation to buy anything. 2. Misaligned /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnd/ (a): bị lệch

Ex: If the child’s teeth are becoming misaligned because of thumb sucking the dentist should be consulted. 3. Mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ (n): Thợ cơ khí Ex: He is a car mechanic.

what the issue was, with the hope being that if the problem arose again, I would be able to fix it myself. Luckily, the mechanic nearest my house has been the one who has always done the work on my families vehicles so he knew me and was comfortable with showing me the issue at hand and how to fix it. The issue turned out to be that the chain of my motorbike and the gear teeth on the back tire had gradually become somewhat misaligned (2), and after some time had cause enough wear on the gear that the chain would slip and make

CONCLUSION

the noise that I had been hearing. We took it off together, replaced the gear, and tightened the chain. I am happy that I learned the technical reasoning behind the issue, but I don’t think that I am confident enough to do it myself next time, I will go back to the mechanic.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What can children learn from parents? Children can learn a huge variety of things from their parents, and I think that they do so whether they are trying to or not, and regardless of if that is the intention of the parents. Children are naturally inclined to learn about their environment, as it is an evolutionary advantage to do so.

2. Do you think some children are well behaved because of influence from their parents? I think that the parents behaviour is likely to have a large impact on how well behaved their children are, but is also largely affected by the development of the child’s own

• intention /ɪnˈtenʃn/(n): Chủ đích

Ex: I have no intention of going to the wedding.

• evolutionary /ˌiːvəˈluːʃənri/ (a): tiến hóa

Ex: Some scientists have rejected evolutionary theory.

• emulate /ˈemjuleɪt/(v): Bắt chước

Ex: They tend to emulate their teacher.

• distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/(a): Khác biệt

Ex: The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.

personality, though that is also influenced by parents. Children will try to emulate their parents for the most part, but will also try and make themselves distinct from their parents as they get older, so this is likely affected from both sides.

3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things? For some people it may seem that it is not necessary, but from my perspective, that is a very sad way to live your life.

• attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/(n): Thái độ

Ex: These societies have to change their attitudes towards women.

The world is an incredibly interesting place and no one can ever know everything about the world, if you allow your attitude to become that of “I know enough, I don’t need to learn anything new” then you are allowing yourself to be cut off from all the great new things that you can become aware of.

4. How can people learn new things? I think that the most important factor when considering learning new things is as simple as curiosity. As long as a person remains curious, there will be a seemingly infinite amount of knowledge that they can pursue. I think that

• Curiosity /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/(n): Sự tò mò

Ex: Children show curiosity about everything.

• Pursue /pəˈsjuː/(v): theo đuổi

Ex: She wishes to pursue a medical career.

for most people learning comes naturally, but for others it may be more difficult. As long as a person can approach the situations they find themselves in with an open mind, they are going to learn no matter what.

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Shopping online IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.97

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or while shopping in a store. You should say: • When it happened? • What you bought? • What problem you had? And explain how you felt about the experience.

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Khi đi nghỉ hè ở Thailand

• Không biết tiếng Anh, cố gắng giao tiếp Content (Nội dung)

• Bố thích trà và muốn mua nhiều loại, trừ một loại • Vì sai sót, cửa hàng lại gói và tính tiền loại bố không thích

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Nhận ra vấn đề khi sắp lên máy bay về nước, bố rất buồn

Take note

Context

Summer vacation with family in Thailand

Do not speak much English

A problem

My dad likes tea, wanted to buy all kinds except one

Content

Can’t read Thai They ended up only charging me for the tea that my father has specified he didn’t want

Conclusion

We learned of my error too late My father was very upset

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CONTEXT

Answer A particular time that I was in a store and had a problem was over the summer when my family and I went on vacation to Thailand. As most of my family does not speak much English, and the shop worker in the store also did not speak much English, or any Vietnamese, then the responsibility was left on me to attempt

(1)

to do the

communication with the store worker. My father absolutely loves tea and is a huge fan of collecting teas that he likes from each of the places CONTENT

we visit while on vacation. Well, when we went to this fancy tea shop, they were nice enough to let us try multiple different samples of tea. All of the names were in Thai which made it all the more difficult as I can’t read Thai. My father decided that he loved all the teas except one, and so I singled that one out (2). Around this time my mother pulled my father away to look at things in the window of the next shop over, leaving me to finish the transaction. Right after this we were planning

1. attempt /əˈtempt/(v): Nổ lực, cố gắng

Ex: I will attempt to answer all your questions. 2. single sth out: Chọn ra Ex: You can’t just single out young people when you talk about what’s wrong with the country. 3. single sth out: Chọn ra Ex: You can’t just single out young people when you talk about what’s wrong with the country. 4. board /bɔːd/ (v): Lên tàu, máy bay,.. Ex: Passengers are waiting to board.

to go to the beach down the street, so I was trying to get some advice about good places to eat around the beach from the staff, and was not paying attention to what they were doing. They ended up only charging (3) me for the tea that my father had specified he didn’t want, CONCLUSION

then put it in a bag and handed it to me. We didn’t learn of my error until we were about to board (4) our flight back home to Vietnam. My father was very upset.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. What kind of service do you think is good? I think that what defines good service is respect. Often in stores staff will follow you around very closely in case you need anything because they think that waiting on

• Invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒn/ (n): Sự xâm phạm

Ex: The actress described the photographs of her as an invasion of privacy.

your hand and foot is good service. While I see the logic behind this I personally disagree and think that it is often an invasion of my personal space.

2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores? The biggest difference for me is not being able to physically

• fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/(n): Vải

Ex: They sell a wide variety of printed cotton fabric.

touch something before buying it. With some things, this doesn’t make much of a difference, pieces of technology for example. Where this becomes a much bigger issue is when shopping for things like clothes. If I cannot try it on first to make sure it fits, or feel the fabric to decide if it will be comfortable, it is very possible that I will not be happy with the purchase after it arrives.

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A place for sport IELTS Speaking Part 2 2.98

Describe a place popular for sports. You should say: • Where it is • When you went there • What you did there And explain how you felt about this place

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh)

• Một nơi gần nhà, sân vận động Mỹ Đình • Là nơi các đội tuyển quốc gia chơi • Thi thoảng có các buổi hòa nhạc

Content (Nội dung)

• Có cơ hội chơi trên sân nhìn thấy nhiều lần trên TV

Conclusion (Kết luận)

• Không buồn khi thua, vui vì có cơ hội tham gia

Take note

Near my house, My Dinh stadium

Context

National football stadium

Where the national football teams play

A famous place

Content

Sometimes there are music concerts

See no many times on TV

Conclusion

Not sad that we lost, just happy to have an opportunity to participate

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CONTEXT

Answer Today, I will tell you about a place that is very popular, famous even, for sports, and very near my home. It is the national football stadium of Vietnam located in the My Dinh neighborhood (1) of Hanoi. The place is actually just a few minutes’ ride from my house, and I come across it every day, on my way to school. From the outside, the stadium looks enormous, with its high wall surrounding the football field. It is so famous because it is where the national football team plays, and CONTENT

watching them play on TV is a very important event here. Sometimes, there are also musical concerts with the participation of international stars held in the stadium. The stadium at those times would be covered with thousands of people, and everyone is excited and thrilled in the festive atmosphere. When I was a little kid, I desperately wanted to partake in an event there. Eventually, when I was in middle school, I was a part of the school football team and one year we had actually

1. neighborhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/(n): Khu xóm, khu vực sống Ex:

We

grew

up

in

the

same

neighborhood. 2. competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/(n): Cuộc thi đấu

Ex: Hundreds of schools entered the competition. 3. field /fiːld/(n): Sân (thể thao)

Ex: Every player on the field did their best today.

4. Honour /ˈɒnə(r)/(n): Vinh dự

Ex: It was a great honor to be invited here today.

done well enough in competitions around the city that we got to participate in a youth competition (2) that was held at the stadium. This was about three years ago. We only got to play one game because we lost the first one, but just getting to run on that field (3) that I had CONCLUSION

seen on TV so many hundreds of times felt like an honor (4). I will likely remember that game for the rest of my life, and am not even sad that we lost, just happy to have had the opportunity to participate.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 1. Do young people like to do sports? Of course they do, I think that young people tend to have so much energy that sports are a very logical outlet for that energy. Also, team sports give children and teenagers a structured way to compete with their peers, which I think many people crave. I, and essentially everyone I know,

• outlet /ˈaʊtlet/(n): Chỗ thoát

Ex: Sport became the perfect outlet for his aggression.

• beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/(a): Có lợi

Ex: A good diet is beneficial to health.

played sports when they were young and I am pretty confident that it was beneficial for our development.

2. What are the benefits of playing sports as children? There are a few, but I think that the most important benefits to sports for children is the structure of most sports, and learning to play by the rules. It is also very important for the development of learning how to work on a team. Finally, getting to partake in competition in a constructive way is a good way for young people to learn that not all

• partake /pɑːˈteɪk/(v): Tham gia

Ex: They preferred not to partake in the social life of the town.

• constructive /kənˈstrʌktɪv/(a): Mang tính xây dựng

Ex: You should always welcome constructive criticism of your work.

competition has to come at a cost to someone else, it can be mutually constructive.

3. Is it necessary to build public sports places? I don’t think that it is technically necessary, but I do think that it brings a lot of advantages to a community. All of the benefits of sports that we have spoken about so far, if there is no where in a neighborhood to partake in the sports, all

• citizenry /ˈsɪtɪzənri/ (n): Công dân

Ex: An angry citizenry organized resistance to the harsh new laws.

• technically (adv): về mặt cơ bản. Ex: It is still technically possible for them to succeed.

of those benefits are lost. Therefore, I think that it is in the best interest of all communities to ensure that facilities are available for their citizenry to use.

4. What do you think of companies donating to sports venues for poor children? I think that for the most part it is a positive thing, similar to paying taxes. They have earned their money in our communities and it is therefore only right that they pay back into our communities. As long as they do it in a

• indoctrinate /ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/ (a): truyền dạy giáo lí

Ex: They had been indoctrinated from an early age with their parents’ beliefs.

• ethically upright /ˈɛθɪkəli ˈʌpraɪt/: Ngay thẳng về mặt đạo đức

Ex: What makes a person ethically upright?

fashion that is constructive, for instance not only as a way to indoctrinate children in to believing their company is more important or more ethically upright than it really is. But generally, it is a good thing and should be encouraged.

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