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I) GII THCH CHI TIT P N

READING CAM 11
IELTS Cambridge 11 Reading Passage 1
1. Some food plants, including...., are already grown indoors
=>Answer: tomatoes
Key words: already grown indoors
Based on the question and particularly the key words, we need to find the information
about a particular plant that has been already grown indoors. In the first sentence of paragraph
2, the author mentions The concept of indoor farming is not new, since hothouse
production of tomatoes and other produce has been in vogue for some time. This means
that tomatoes, along with other produce, have been produced in heated houses (indoors) for
a long period of time.
=> already=not new=in vogue for some time
grown indoors= hothouse production
Tm dch:
1. Mt vi cy trng bao gm c trng trong nh
=>p n: c chua
T kha: c trng trong nh
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi cy

trng c trng trong nh. Trong cu u tin ca on vn 2, tc gi c cp ti Khi
nim v trng trt trong nh khng phi l mi, bi vic trng c chua trong nh knh v cc
nng sn khc tr nn thnh hnh trong thi gian gn y. iu ny c ngha l, c chua,
cng vi nhng sn phm khc, c trng trong nhng ngi nh vi nhit cao (trong
nh) trong mt khong thi gian di
=> c = khng mi = tr nn thnh hnh gn y
trng trong nh = trng trong nh knh
2. Vertical farms would be located in...., meaning that there would be less need to take them
long distances to customers
=>Answer: urban centers/centres
Key words: vertical farm, located, distances
Based on the question and particularly the key words, we know that we need to find the
information about vertical farms in terms of location and transportation in the passage.
Paragraph 2 says Situated in the heart of urban centres, they (vertical farms) would
drastically reduce the amount of transportation required to bring food to customers.
=> located=situated
distance=transportation
Tm dch:
2. Nhng nng tri cao tng s c t ti, iu ny c ngha rng s khng cn cn

phi di chuyn xa xi ti cho khch hng.
=>p n: trung tm th
T kha: nng tri cao tng, c t ti, khong cch
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta bit rng chng ta cn tm kim thng tin

v v tr v giao thng ca cc nng tri cao tng trong on vn. on vn th 2 nu Nm
ti trung tm ca thnh ph, chng (cc nng tri cao tng) s gim ng k lng giao
thng cn thit giao thc phm ti cho khch hng.
=> c t ti = nm ti
khong cch = giao thng
3. Vertical farms could use methane from plants and animals to produce....
=> Answer: energy
Key words: methane, produce
about how methane is used. Methane is mentioned in paragraph 4. . So we focus on this
paragraph. The paragraph says Although the system would consume energy, it would
return energy to the grid via methane generation from composting non-edible parts of
plants
=> produce=return
Tm dch:
3. Cc nng tri cao tng c th s dng kh m tan t cy trng v vt nui sn sinh
=> p n: nng lng
T kha: kh m tan, sn sinh
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin kh m tan c s

dng nh th no. M tan c cp on vn s 4. V vy chng ta cn tp trung
on ny. on vn nu Mc d h thng c tiu th nng lng, n cng s tr li nng
lng cho mng li thng qua s sn sinh kh m tan t vic phn hy cc b phn khng
n c ca cy trng.
=> sn sinh = tr li
4. The consumption of....would be cut because agricultural vehicles would be unnecessary.
=> Answer: fossil fuels
Key words: consumption, cut, vehicles
about the reduced consumption of something. At the end of paragraph 4, the author indicates
It would also dramatically reduce fossil fuel use, by cutting out the need for tractors,
ploughs and shipping
=> consumption=use
cut=reduce
vehicles=tractors
Tm dch:
4. S tiu th s b gim i bi cc my mc nng nghip s khng cn cn thit na.
=> p n: nhin liu
T kha: s tiu th, gim, my mc
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v vic tiu th st

gim ca mt vt. cui on vn 4, tc gi ch ra iu ny cng s lm gim ng k
vic s dng ngun nhin liu thng qua s ct gim nhu cu s dng my ko, my cy v
phng tin giao hng.
=> S tiu th = s s dng
ct gim = st gim
my mc = my cy
5. The fact that vertical farms would need...light is a disadvantage
=> Answer: artificial
Key words: need, light, disadvantage
about a type of light that vertical farms need. At the beginning of paragraph 5, the author
says A major drawback of vertical farming, however, is that the plants would require
artificial light
=> need=require
disadvantage=drawback
Tm dch:
5. The fact that vertical farms would need...light is a disadvantage
S tht l nhng nng tri thng ng s cn nh sng l mt bt li
=> p n: nhn to
T kha: cn, nh sng, bt li
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi nh sng

m cc nng tri thng ng cn. u on vn s 5, tc gi nu Tuy vy, mt tr ngi
ca nng tri thng ng l cy trng s i hi ngun nh sng nhn to.
=> cn = i hi
bt li = tr ngi
6. One form of vertical farming involves planting in...which are not fixed.
=> Answer: (stacked) trays
Key words: One form, planting, not fixed.
about a type of vertical farming and where it is planted. At the beginning of paragraph 6,
the author says One variation on vertical farming that has been developed is to grow
plants in stacked trays that move on rails
=> One form = One variation
plant= grow
not fixed= move on rails
Tm dch:
6. One form of vertical farming involves planting in...which are not fixed.
Mt m hnh trng cao tng bao gm vic trng trong s khng c c nh
=> p n: (hng) khay
T kha: mt dng, trng trt, khng c c nh
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi hnh

nng tri cao tng v v tr ca chng. u on vn s 6, tc gi vit Mt s bin i
trong m hnh trng cao tng c pht trin thnh vic trng cy trong nhng hng khay
di chuyn trn ng ray
=> Mt m hnh = mt s bin i
gieo trng = trng
khng c nh= di chuyn trn ng ray
7. The most probable development is that food will be grown on... in towns and cities
=> Answer: (urban) rooftops
Key words: most probable, grown on, towns and cities
about place(s) where food can be best grown on. At the end of the passage, the author
mentions Most experts currently believe it is far more likely that we will simply use the
space available on urban rooftops
=> most probable = far more likely
towns and cities=urban
Tm dch:
7. S pht trin tim nng nht c l l thc phm s c trng trn cc th trn v
thnh ph
=> p n: (thuc th) mi nh
T kha: tim nng nht, c trng trn, th trn v thnh ph
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v nhng a im

ni thc phm c th c trng tt nht. cui on vn, tc gi cp Hu ht cc
chuyn gia hin nay tin rng nhiu kh nng n gin l chng ta s s dng khng gian
trng trn cc mi nh thuc th.
=> tim nng nht = nhiu kh nng
th trn v thnh ph = th
8. Methods for predicting the Earths population have recently changed
=> Answer: NOT GIVEN
Key words: have recently changed
In the first paragraph, the author just mentions that applying the most conservative
estimates to current demographic trends to predict the future population. No information
about recent changes in population predicting methods is given . So the answer is NOT
GIVEN.
=> estimate = predict
=> population change = demographic trends
Tm dch:
8. Cc phng php d on dn s trn Tri t thay i gn y
=> p n: NOT GIVEN
T kha: thay i gn y
Trong on vn u tin, tc gi ch cp rng p dng phng php c lng d

dt nht i vi nhng xu hng nhn khu hc hin nay d on v dn s trong tng
lai. Khng c thng tin v nhng thay i trong cc phng php d on dn s c a
ra. V vy cu tr li l Khng c cp.
=> c lng = d on
=> thay i dn s = xu hng nhn khu hc
9. Human beings are responsible for some of the destruction to food-producing land.
=> Answer: True
Key words: responsible, destruction.
In paragraph 3 , We despoiled most of the land we work, often turning verdant,

natural ecozones into semi-arid deserts. It means that human action is the cause of the
damage to agricultural land. We destroyed most of the land we work, causing natural
ecozones to be turned into semi-arid deserts. So the statement given is TRUE.
=> ecozones = areas where there is a natural community of plants and animals
=> semi-arid = with little water
Tm dch:
9. Loi ngi cn chu trch nhim i vi mt s nguyn nhn hy hoi t trng trt.
=> p n: True
T kha: chu trch nhim, nguyn nhn hy hoi
Trong on 3, Chng ta chim ot hu ht din tch t s dng v bin nhng khu sinh
thi t nhin xanh ti thnh nhng sa mc kh cn na vi. iu ny c ngha l hnh
ng ca con ngi chnh l nguyn nhn t trng trt b h hng. Chng ta ph hy
hu ht din tch t s dng, dn ti cc khu sinh thi tr thnh nhng sa mc kh cn na
vi. V vy nhn nh a ra l ng.
=> khu sinh thi = khu vc c mt cng ng thin nhin bao gm cy ci v sinh vt
=> kh cn na ma = kh khan t nc
10. The crops produced in vertical farms will depend on the season.
=> Answer: False
Key words: depend, seasons, produced
At the beginning of paragraph 2, the author refers to an advantage of vertical farming

which is sustainable production of a safe and varied food supply (through year-round
production of all crops)
. Briefly, crops are produced in environmentally- controlled conditions and not influenced
by natural conditions. The statement is FALSE. .
Tm dch:
10. Cy trng c sn xut t nng tri cao tng ph thuc vo ma v.
=> p n: False
T kha: ph thuc, ma v, c sn xut
u on vn 2, tc gi lin h ti mt li ch ca vic trng cao tng l sn lng n

nh ca mt ngun cung thc phm an ton v a dng (sn lng quanh nm ca tt c
cc loi cy trng).
Tm li, cy trng c sn xut trong iu kin kim sot v mi trng v khng b nh

hng bi cc iu kin t nhin. Nhn nh trn l sai.
11. Some damage to food crops is caused by climate change.
=> Answer: True
Key words: climate change
Paragraph 3 says However, more often than not now, due to a rapidly changing
climate, this is not what happens. Massive floods, long droughts, hurricanes and severe
monsoons take their toll each year, destroying millions of tons of valuable crops. So, due
to climate change, adverse natural disasters result in destruction to numerous valuable crops.
The statement is TRUE. t
=> crops = plants which are grown for food
Tm dch:
11. Bin i kh hu l nguyn nhn gy ra mt vi thit hi vi cy trng.
=> p n: True
T kha: bin i kh hu
on vn 3 nu Tuy nhin, do mt s bin i kh hu t ngt, y thng khng phi

nhng g s xy ra. Nhng cn l t, hn hn ko di, bo v nhng t gi ma khc
nghit u gy thit hi hng nm, ph hy hng triu tn cy lng thc c gi tr. Do vy,
v nguyn nhn bin i kh hu, nhng thm ha thin nhin c hi gy ra s hy hoi
vi s lng ln cy trng c gi tr. Nhn nh trn l ng.
=> cy lng thc = cy c trng lm lng thc
12. Fertilisers will be needed for certain crops in vertical farms.
=> Answer: False
Key words: fertilisers needed
In the middle of paragraph 4, All the food could be grown organically, eliminating
the need for herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers. So, there is no need for fertilisers to
grow crops in vertical farms. The statement contradicts the information in the passage, so
the statement is FALSE.
=> fertilisers = artificial chemicals added to the land to make crops grow bigger or more
quickly
Tm dch:
12. Phn bn s tr nn cn thit i vi mt s loi cy trng nht nh trong nng tri

thng ng.
=> p n: False
T kha: Phn bn cn thit
gia on vn s 4, Tt c cy lng thc u c th c trng hu c, loi b nhu cu

s dng thuc dit c, thuc tr su v phn bn. V vy, ti nhng nng tri thng ng,
phn bn l khng cn thit trong qu trnh trng trt.
=> phn bn = nhng cht ha hc nhn to c bn vo t gip cy trng ln

nhanh v khe hn.
13. Vertical farming will make plants less likely to be affected by infectious diseases.
=> Answer: True
Key words: less, infectious diseases
In paragraph 4,The system would greatly reduce the incidence of many infectious
diseases that are acquired at the agricultural interface. The system (vertical farming) would
reduce infectious diseases, which makes plants less likely to be affected. So, the statement
is TRUE.
=> infectious diseases = diseases that can pass from one plant to another by the wind or
by insects
Tm dch:
13. M hnh trng cao tng s lm cy trng t b nh hng bi nhng bnh dch ly nhim.
=> p n: True
T kha: t hn, bnh dch ly nhim
on vn s 4, H thng ny s gim ng k t l mc bnh dch ly nhim thng xy

ra trong ngnh nng nghip. H thng (nng tri cao tng) s gim bt cc bnh ly nhim,
iu ny lm cho cy trng t b nh hng hn. Do , nhn nh trn l ng.
=> bnh dch ly nhim = cc bnh dch c nguy c ly t cy ny sang cy khc do

gi hoc cn trng
Key words Similar words in the Meaning Dch

in questions text
1. already not new, in vogue for a method which is Mt phng php

some time used now by some c s dng hin
people. nay bi mt s
ngi
2. grown hothouse production grown inside, in c trng trong

indoors controlled conditions nh, trong nhng
of heat and light. iu kin kim sot
v nhit v nh
sng
3. located situated built in a particular c xy dng

place. mt v tr c th
4. distance transportation transportation of S chuyn ch lng

food means that it is thc c ngha l
carried for some lng thc c vn
distance. chuyn trong mt
qung ng nht
nh
5. produce return as part of the process, L mt phn ca qu

energy is produced trnh, nng lng
from composting c sn sinh t vic
plants, and this phn hy cy trng,
energy is returned to v nng lng ny
the national system c tr v h thng
(the grid). li in
6. consumption use the amount of energy nh mc nng

that we use. lng chng ta s
dng
7. cut reduce we would use less Chng ta s dng t

energy than before by nng lng hn
introducing vertical trc bng cch gii
farming. thiu m hnh nng
tri cao tng
8. vehicles tractors tractors are the type My ko l mt loi

of farm vehicles my mc nng
which are most nghip c s dng
commonly used, ph bin nht,
often with a piece of thng l cng vi
machinery called a mt loi my khc
plough to prepare the gi l my cy
land for planting chun b t trc
crops. khi tin hnh gieo
trng
9. need require artificial light is nh sng nhn to

necessary. l cn thit
10. disadvantage drawback the worst thing about iu hn ch nht v

vertical farming is m hnh nng tri
that artifical light cao tng l vic bt
must be used to grow buc s dng nh

plants. sng nhn to
trng trt
11. One form One variation one different method Mt phng php
which is used to grow khc c s dng
plants. trng trt
12. plant grow when we plant Khi chng ta trng

something, we put it th g , ta gieo
into the soil in order chng vo t
to grow. chng mc ln
13. not fixed move on rails if something is not Nu mt th g

fixed, it can be khng c c nh,
moved to a new n c th c di
position. chuyn ti mt v tr
mi
most
14. probable far more likely more food will Nhiu lng thc c
probably be grown in th s c trng
towns and cities. trong cc th trn v
thnh ph
15. towns and urban the adjective for Mt tnh t ch bt

cities anything which c th g lin quan
relates to towns and ti th trn v thnh
cities is urban. ph l thuc v
th
16. destruction despoil because of the way Mt s din tch t

that we have treated khng cn c
some land, it can no dng trng trt
longer be used to c na do cch
grow crops. s dng t sai lch
ca chng ta
IELTS 11- READING TEST 1
PASSAGE 2
14. The Falkirk wheel has linked the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal for the
first time in history.
=> Answer: FALSE
Key words: has linked, first time
about whether the wheel has linked two canals for the first time. According to paragraph 1,
Opened in 2002, it (The Falkirk Wheel) is central to the ambitious 84.5 Millennium Link
Project to restore the navigability across Scotland by reconnecting the historic waterways
of the Forth and Clyde and the Union Canals. This means that the connection between the
two canals does not exist at the moment and the Falkirk wheel is expected to (is central to)
reconnect them. In paragraph 2, it is confirmed that Historically, the two canals had been
joined near the town of Falkirk....., but this connection ....had been dismantled in 1933,
thereby breaking the link. So, that the F wheel has linked the Forth and Clyde Canal with
the Union Canal for the first time is FALSE.
Tm dch:
14. Cy cu Falkirk wheel ni lin vng Forth v knh Clyde Canal vi knh chung Union
Canal ln u tin trong lch s
=> p n: FALSE
T kha: ni lin, ln u tin
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v vic liu cy

cu c ni lin hai knh o ln u tin khng. Theo on vn s 1, c hon thnh t
nm 2002, n (cy cu Falkirk Wheel) l tm im ca D n Kt ni tham vng ca th k
tr gi 84.5 triu bng nhm khi phc li tuyn lu thng qua Scotland bng tuyn ng
thy lch s ca vng Forth v knh Clyde Canal vi knh chung Union Canals. iu ny
c ngha l s kt ni gia hai knh o hin nay khng tn ti v cy cu Falkirk wheel
c mong i (l tm im ca) s ni li chng. on vn 2, thng tin sau c xc
nhn V mt lch s, hai knh o c ni lin gn th trn vng Falkirk, tuy nhin
s kt ni ny b tho d vo nm 1933, theo cng ph v s lin kt. V vy,
nhn nh cy cu F wheel ni lin vng Forth v knh Clyde Canal vi knh chung
Union Canal ln u tin l sai.
15. There was some opposition to the design of the Falkirk Wheel at first.
Keywords: opposition, design
about the opposition to the design. Obviously, this information is not mentioned in the text.
According to paragraph 3, numerous ideas were submitted for the project but the author does
not point out whether anyone opposed the plan that was adopted. So, this statement is NOT
GIVEN
Tm dch:
15. Ban u c mt vi phn i v d n cy cu Falkirk Wheel
=> p n: NOT GIVEN
T kha: tri chiu, thit k
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v s phn i

vi d n. Hin nhin thng tin ny khng c cp trong bi c. Theo on vn s 3,
rt nhiu kin c a ra v d n tuy nhin tc gi khng ch r rng c kin phn
i d n hay khng. V vy nhn nh ny l cha c a ra.
16. The Falkirk Wheel was initially put together at the location where its components were
manufactured.
=> Answer: TRUE
Key words: put together, location, components, manufactured
about the Wheels location. According to paragraph 5, The various parts of the Falkirk
Wheel were all constructed and assembled at Butterley Engineerings Steelworks in
Derbyshire.... So the statement and the information in the text have the same meaning.
put together = assembled
components = parts
manufactured = constructed
=> The statement is TRUE
Tm dch:
16. Ban u Falkirk Wheel c t cng ti a im sn xut nhng b phn ca chng.
=> p n: TRUE
T kha: c t cng nhau, a im, cc b phn, c sn xut
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v a im ca

Wheel. Theo on vn s 5, Tt c nhng b phn khc nhau ca Falkirk Wheel u c
xy dng v lp rp ti xng luyn thp ca Butterley Engineering Derbyshire. Do
nhn nh v thng tin trong bi vit c cng ngha.
c t cng nhau = c lp rp
Cc thnh phn = cc b phn
c sn xut = c xy dng
=> Nhn nh ny l ng
17. The Falkirk Wheel is the only boat lift in the world which has steel sections bolted
together by hand.
Key words: only, by hand
Actually, the author did mention how steel sections of the Falkirk Wheel were bolted
(at the end of paragraph 4 : ...to make the structure more robust, the steel sections were
bolted rather than welded together. Over 45,000 bolt holes were matched with their bolts and
each bolt was hand-tightened). However, he did not indicate whether this is unique or not.
So, the statement is NOT GIVEN.
Tm dch:
17. Falkirk Wheel l h thng nng tu duy nht trn th gii c cc mt ct thp c bt
vt vi nhau bng tay
=> p n: NOT GIVEN
T kha: duy nht, bng tay
Thc ra tc gi c cp n vic cc mt ct thp ca cy cu Falkirk Wheel c

bt vt vi nhau nh th no ( cui on vn 4: cc kt cu c chc hn, cc mt
ct thp c bt vt vi nhau thay v hn. Trn 45,000 l c bt vt ph hp v mi
con vt u c bt cht bng tay). Tuy nhin, tc gi khng ch ra iu ny c phi l duy

nht khng. Do vy nhn nh trn khng c cp.
18. The weight of the gondolas varies according to the size of boat being carried
=> Answer: FALSE
Key words: weight, varies.
Based on the question and particularly the key words, we need to identify whether the
gondolas weight is influenced by the size of boat being carried. According to paragraph 5,
These gondolas always weigh the same, whether or not they are carrying boats. So the
statement is FALSE.
Tm dch:
18. Trng lng ca gin treo thay i ty theo kch c ca tu c ch
=> p n: FALSE
T kha: trng lng, thay i
Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn xc nh xem trng lng ca gin

treo c b nh hng bi kch thc ca tu c chuyn ch hay khng. Theo on vn s
5, Nhng gin treo ny lun c trng lng nh nhau, cho d chng ang ch tu hay khng
ch. Do vy nhn nh trn l sai.
19. The construction of the Falkirk Wheel site took into account the presence of a nearby
ancient monument
=> Answer: TRUE
Key words: construction, monument
According to the last paragraph, the Wheel could not be constructed to elevate boats
over the full 35-metre difference betbeen the two canals, owing to the presence of historically
important Antonine Wall So the construction of the Wheel is influenced by the presence of
an ancient monument. So the statement is TRUE.
ancient= historically important
Tm dch:
19. a im xy dng cu Falkirk Wheel xem xt ti s tn ti ca mt i tng nim

c gn
=> p n: TRUE
T kha: s xy dng, i tng nim
Theo on vn cui, cu Wheel khng th c xy dng nng tu qu khong cch

35m gia 2 knh o, do c s tn ti ca di tch lch s quan trng Antonine Wall. Do
vic xy dng cu Wheel b nh hng bi s tn ti ca mt i tng nim c. V vy
nhn nh trn l ng.
Xa, c = mang tnh lch s quan trng
20-> 26: We will focus on paragraphs 6 and 7 which describe how a boat is lifted on the
Falkirk Wheel.
20-> 26: Chng ta s tp trung vo on vn 6 v 7 m t cch mt chic tu c nng trn

cu Falkirk Wheel
20. A pair of... are lifted in order to shut out water from canal basin.
=> Answer: gates
Key words: a pair, lifted, shut out water
According to the second sentence of paragraph 6, Two hydraulic steel gates are
raised, so as to seal the gondola off from the water in the canal basin
a pair of=two
lifted=raised
shut out water=seal off from water
Tm dch:
20. Hai c nng ln thot nc t ch trng ca knh o
=> p n: cnh cng
T kha: hai, c nng ln, thot nc
Theo cu th 2 ca on vn s 6, hai cnh cng thp thy lc c ko ln tch

gin treo khi dng nc trong ch trng ca knh o
mt i = hai
c nng ln = c ko ln
thot nc = tch nc
21. A... is taken out, enabling Wheel to rotate
=> Answer: clamp
Key words: taken out, rotate
According to the fourth sentence of paragraph 6 , A hydraulic clamp..., is removed,

allowing the Wheel to turn
taken out = removed
rotate = turn
Tm dch:
21. Mt c ko ra vng quay c th quay
=> p n: bn kp
T kha: c ko ra, quay
Theo cu th 4 ca on vn 6, Mt bn kp thy lc, c d ra cho php vng

quay chuyn ng
c ko ra = c d ra
quay = chuyn ng
22. Hydraulic motors drive...
=> Answer: axle
Key words: drive
According to paragraph 6, In the central machine room an array of ten hydraulic

motors then begins to rotate the central axle. So, the hydraulic motors drive, or control the
axle by rotating it.
Tm dch:
22. Cc ng c thy lc lm chy
=> p n: trc xe
T kha: lm chy
Theo on vn s 6, Trong bung my trung tm, mt dn 10 ng c thy lc khi

bt u quay quanh trc xe chnh. Do vy, cc ng c thy lc lm chy, hay iu khin
trc xe bng cch quay quanh n.
23. A range of different-sized...ensures boat keeps upright.
=> Answer: cogs
Key words: different-sized, upright
According to paragraph 6, As the wheel rotates, the gondolas are kept in the upright
position by a simple gearing system. Then, the author describes the gearing system which
includes many cogs of different sizes. So, the word in the blank is cogs.
Tm dch:
23. Mt dy cc vi kch c khc nhau m bo con tu c gi thng ng.
=> p n: bnh rng
T kha: kch c khc nhau, thng ng
Theo on vn s 6, Khi vng quay chuyn ng, cc gin treo c gi v tr thng

ng bi mt h thng truyn ng bnh rng n gin. Lc ny tc gi m t h thng
truyn ng bnh rng bao gm mt dy cc bnh rng vi kch c khc nhau. Bi vy t
cn in vo ch trng l bnh rng.
24. Boat reaches top Wheel, then moves directly onto...
=> Answer: aqueduct
Key words: moves directly onto
At the end of paragraph 6, the author indicates when the gondola reaches the top, the
boat passes straight onto the aqueduct situated 24 metres above the canal basin. So
aqueduct is the answer ( the aqueduct is WRONG because only ONE word is needed)
move onto=pass onto
directly=straight
Tm dch:
24. Con tu t ti nh vng quay, sau di chuyn trc tip ln trn
=> p n: cu dn nc
T kha: di chuyn trc tip ln trn
At the end of paragraph 6, the author indicates when the gondola reaches the top, the
boat passes straight onto the aqueduct situated 24 metres above the canal basin. So
aqueduct is the answer ( the aqueduct is WRONG because only ONE word is needed)
cui on vn 6, tc gi ch ra khi gin treo t ti nh, con tu s i thng ln

trn cu dn nc nm cch 24m trn phn trng ca knh o. Do cu dn nc l
cu tr li ng (the queduct l SAI v ch c 1 t c in vo ch trng
Di chuyn ln trn = i thng trn
Trc tip = thng
25. Boat travels through tunnel beneath Roman...
=> Answer: wall
Key words: beneath, Roman
At the end of the text, Boats travel under this wall via a tunnel.... This wall means
the wall built by the Romans in the second century AD. So, the word needed is wall
beneath=under
Tm dch:
25. Con tu i xuyn qua ng hm bn di La M
=> p n: bc tng
T kha: pha di, La M
on cui bi c, Cc con tu i qua bn di bc tng ny bng mt ng

hm. Bc tng ny c ngha bc tng c xy dng bi Ngi La M vo th k
2 sau cng nguyn. Do t cn in l bc tng.
bn di = pha di
26. ..........raise boat 11m to level of Union Canal
=> Answer: locks
Key words: raise, reach
The final paragraph begins: The remaining 11 metres of lift needed to reach the Union
Canal is achieved by a pair of locks. So, the answer is locks.
Tm dch:
26. ..........raise boat 11m to level of Union Canal
. nng tu ln 11m ti mc nc ca knh chung Union Canal
=> p n: Cht kha
on vn cui bt u nh sau: 11m nng cn li cn t ti knh chung Union Canal

c hon thnh bi mt i cht kha. Bi vy p n l cht kha
Words in the Words in the Meaning Dch

questions text
put together assembled in a factory, when different Trong mt nh my, khi nhng
pieces are used to make a b phn khc nhau c s
complete thing, like a car, dng hon thin mt vt, v
for example, they are d nh t, chng c lp
assembled. rp
components parts various parts of which Nhng thnh phn khc nhau
something is made m nh chng mi hon thin
c mt vt
manufactured constructed made, usually by c lm ra, thng l bng

machinery my mc
ancient historically very old Rt lu i

important
a pair of two two, usually of similar 2, thng l nhng th ging

things, like shoes/hands. nhau nh giy/bn tay
lifted raised moved to a higher level Di chuyn ti mc cao hn
shut out water seal off from the gates are closed to Cc cnh cng c ng li
water prevent water entering the ngn nc xm nhp vo
canal basin vng trng knh o
taken out removed the wheel turns when the Vng quay chuyn ng khi
clamp is removed bn kp c tho ra
rotate turn when something rotates, it Khi mt vt quay, chng

turns but remains in the chuyn ng nhng gi nguyn
same place v tr
move onto pass onto the boat moves to the Con tu di chuyn ti cu dn
aqueduct from the wheel nc t vng quay
directly straight it moves to the aqueduct N di chuyn ti cu dn nc

without any other step in m khng cn qua mt bc
the process no khc trong c qu trnh
beneath under in a lower position than mt v tr thp hn ai /vt

something/somebody, in no , trong trng hp ny
this case the wall l bc tng
II) P N SPEAKING 2016 BY

NGOC BACH
Phn p n trch trong sch speaking
2016 ca mnh cho cc thi mi ra
v c p dng t gi n thng
10/2016:
1. Describe a new skill you would like to learn.

You should say:
what skill (= what you would like to learn to do)
where you would learn it (or, where you think would be the best
place to learn it)
how difficult you think it would be
and explain why you would like to learn this skill.
ANSWER:
Id like to talk about a new skill that I want to learn. Im the kind of adventurous
person who enjoys the challenge of learning new things, whether it is a new sport
or a skill that would be useful to me.
I would like to have the skills to set up my own website. Probably the best place to
learn to do this would be online, using a distance-learning course run by a
university, which I could take free of charge. I wouldnt need to travel and I
could complete the course at my own pace in my spare time.
Although there would be a lot to learn, I already use computers all the time, so I think
that I could pick up the basics quite quickly. With practice, I would become more
creative and able to incorporate new features on my website.
Of course, I imagine that I would find the course interesting, but I have a practical
reason for wanting to master this skill. I have recently started my own
company, selling sports goods, so it would be a really cost-effective and
attractive way to advertise my products.
VOCABULARY
adventurous: [adjective] willing to take risks and try new ideas.
Example: My friend is very adventurous and she loves to try the local cuisine
when we travel to other countries.
challenge: [noun] a new or difficult task that tests someones ability or
skill.
Example: It will be a big challenge to pass my final exams.
set up: [phrasal verb] create or start something.
Example: The government has set up a new clinic in the city centre.
distance learning: [noun] a system of education where people study at
home with the help of special Internet sites, and e-mail work to their
teachers.
Example: Although he lives in the countryside, he is able to take a distance
learning course to qualify as an engineer.
at my own pace: [expression] at the speed which is best for me.
Example: She prefers to study alone, so that she can work at her own pace.
pick up: [phrasal verb] get information or a skill quite easily, without too
much work.
Example: I picked up a lot of English during my visit to New York.
creative: [adjective] able to use skill and imagination to produce

something new.
Example: The advertising company employs a creative team to think of new
ideas and designs.
incorporate: [verb] to include something, so that it then forms part of
something else.
Example: The teacher incorporates music into his English lessons, to make
them more enjoyable.
master: [verb] learn or understanding something completely.
Example: I was never able to master the French language when I was at school.
cost-effective: [adjective] giving the best possible results for the money
and time spent on something.
Example: Using more security cameras in public places is a cost-effective way
to reduce crime.
attractive: [adjective] having features or qualities that make something
seem interesting or pleasant.
Example: My flat is opposite some attractive gardens, which are full of trees
and flowers.
2. Describe a short holiday (vacation) that was special for you.

You should say:
where you went
who you spent time with
what you did
and explain why it was special for you.
ANSWER:
I would like to talk about my recent holiday in Thailand with my best

friend last summer, which was really memorable for us. Although this trip only
lasted for 4 days, it involved a lot of planning ahead.
To be honest, travelling to Thailand can be quite costly and, due to
financial constraints, we started saving up for our holiday. We booked the plane
tickets a month ahead to get a couple of cheaper ones. Because we definitely did
not want to use a travel agent or book a package tour, we had to search for a
lot of information online to organize our own journey.
Throughout the trip, there were a lot of interesting things that we had a
chance to experience together. We visited some well-known tourist attractions
in Thailand, which allowed us to discover a new culture and traditional customs
there. What we really enjoyed was Thai cuisine. Despite the fact that we did not
like food that is too spicy, the variety of Thai street dishes tempted us to try
them. We also stopped by open markets at night to buy clothing and souvenirs
for our families back home.
I think travelling is really the best way to practice relaxation. It dawned on
me that we had been very caught up in study during the year, and so this trip
helped us to get away from it all, leave our worries behind and enjoy ourselves.
VOCABULARY
memorable: [adjective] something special, good or unusual that we will
remember for a long time.
Example: My first visit to New York was the most memorable trip of my life.
costly: [adjective] expensive
Example: A new car would be too costly for me, so I decided to look for a
used car.
financial constraints: [noun] a lack of money that restricts your freedom
to buy or do something.
Example: The economic crisis will impose serious financial constraints on
the spending on schools this year.
save up: [phrasal verb] to keep money, not spend it, to buy a particular
thing.
Example: Im saving up for a new TV.
book: [verb] to buy or reserve something in advance.
Example: She has booked her IELTS exam in October.
travel agent: [noun] a person or business that makes holiday or travel
arrangements for people, like booking a flight or hotel room.
Example: A travel agent can often give good advice when you explain the
type of holiday that you want.
package tour: [noun] a holiday in which everything is organized by the
travel company at a fixed price and includes flights, hotels and any extras,
such as hiring a car.
Example: Package tours are popular with people who dont have much time
to organize their holiday themselves.
cuisine: [noun] a style of cooking.
Example: Tourists who visit Italy usually enjoy the Italian cuisine.
spicy: [adjective] having a hot, strong taste because spices have been
used to make it.
Example: I like Indian cuisine, but I prefer the dishes that are not too spicy.
tempt: [verb] attract somebody to have or to do something.
Example: The delicious smell of Thai meals tempted him to try some dishes.
back home: [expression] in the town or country that you came from.
Example: She often thinks of her friends back home in Vietnam.
dawn on: [phrasal verb] if something dawns on you, you realize it for
the first time.
Example: It dawned on me that I had not replied to his e-mail.
caught up: [phrasal verb] to become involved in something.
Example: We were very caught up in our studies last year, often studying
until late at night.
get away from it all: [expression] to have a holiday in a place where you
can relax.
Example: I like to go camping in the countryside, to get away from it all and
enjoy being alone.
worries: [noun] things that cause you to worry or to be stressed.
Example: After he had passed the exam, all his worries disappeared.
3. Describe a leader who you admire.

You should say:
who this person is
what this person does (as a leader)
how he or she became a leader
how you know about this person (or, how you personally know
this person)
and explain explain why you admire this leader (= explain how (or why)
this leader's qualities impress you)
4. Describe an interesting public place in your hometown, or where you

are living now, that you like to go to
You should say:
where it is
how often you go there
what you do there
and explain why you think it is interesting.

ANSWER
Today, Im going to share with you an interesting public place where I really
enjoy going to to hang out with my close friends in my spare time, which is a
lovely caf named The Hanoi Social Club.
It is situated at Hoi Vu alley a small quiet lane near Hang Bong street in
the centre of Hanoi. The coffee house is decorated in an old, traditional French
style, with a lot of paintings on the wall, and it attracts a lot of foreign customers.
As a full-time student, I have been so caught up in my studies, therefore, I just
take a day off to go there on weekends after a long stressful week.
There are many live music events taking place there performed by acoustic
guitarists, so I often check them out on the internet and come with my friends.
Because this type of music is my kind of thing, I am in my element just humming
the tune of the songs and relaxing in a comfy chair to enjoy myself.
The fast food tastes quite savoury and especially the coffee in The Hanoi
Social Club is always irresistibly delicious. That might be the reason why it was
ranked among the top 5 best coffee shops in Hanoi in 2015. What I really love is
how cozy the atmosphere is, something which I have not found in any other coffee
shop yet.
Whenever things go wrong, I often go there as a hideaway to escape from
all the pressures and order a cup of coffee to relieve my stress. It always works
wonders. I find it extremely therapeutic and soothing. Therefore, its more than
likely that I will still keep coming back to it as my favourite place in the near
future.
VOCABULARY
hang out: [phrasal verb] spend time in a particular place.
Example: I sometimes hang out at the shopping mall on Sundays and meet up
with my friends.
lane: [noun] a narrow street in a city, with buildings on both sides.
Example: The lane behind the museum will take you directly to the train
station.
decorate: [verb] make something more attractive.
Example: Her living room is always decorated with flowers.
caught up: [phrasal verb] involved in a concentrated way, so that you
forget other things around you.
Example: I was so caught up in the film that I forgot to feed the cat.
acoustic: [adjective] designed to make natural sound, not sound produced
by electrical equipment.
Example: Artists who play traditional music usually use acoustic instruments,
copying the way in which the music was originally played.
in my element: [expression] doing what I enjoy.
Example: I am really in my element at parties, because I love dancing and
mixing with friends.
hum: [verb] sing a tune with your lips closed.
Example: He began humming along to the music.
comfy: [adjective] comfortable.
Example: This new jacket isnt as comfy as my old one.
irresistibly: [adverb] in a way that is so strong that it cannot be stopped.
Example: Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeares play were two young lovers who
were irresistibly attracted to each other.
cozy: [adjective] warm and comfortable and safe, often used to refer to
something small.
Example: I felt cozy and relaxed sitting by the fire.
hideaway: [noun] a place where you can go to be alone.

Example: He escapes to his hideaway in the country at weekends.
relieve: [verb] remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain.
Example: To relieve his feeling of guilt, he decided to tell the truth to the police.
work wonders: [expression] have a very good effect on someone or

something.
Example: If you have a bad cold, a hot lemon drink at night works wonders.
therapeutic: [adjective] helping you to relax.
Example: I find that yoga is very therapeutic, and I always feel better after my
yoga class.
soothing: [adjective] that makes someone who is anxious or stressed, feel
better.
Example: The doctor has such a soothing voice that his patients feel relaxed
immediately.
5. Describe a wedding that you have attended.

You should say:
whose wedding it was
who was there
what happened
and explain how you felt.
ANSWER (Bi ny mnh vit hi di. Cc bn c th ly chnh sa dng cho bi

ca chnh cc bn)
Today, Im gonna share with you a wedding of my friend that I attended.
Last month, I received a wedding invitation from my old friend from primary
school. The wedding was held at the beginning of April. We have been close to
each other for over 15 years, therefore, I definitely wanted to attend at all costs,
due to the fact that we hadnt had a chance to get together for ages.
Her wedding ceremony took place at The Sum Villa, located near West
Lake. It was decorated impressively with a lot of lights, candles and flowers
around the room. There were three glamorous wedding photo albums, showing
tables right at the centre of the official gate. The principal colours were likely to
be white and violet, so all the guests were requested to wear clothes with one or
both of these colours. Personally, I wore a white dress with small accessories.
It was meant to be a casual wedding, which I had never attended before. It
turned out to be refreshingly informal. One of the best moments that really
touched me was when the bridegroom sang a song for the bride and all the guests
sang along with him. Also, he made a photo clip by himself marking their 4-year
romance, to show to everyone in the room. It was no surprise that everyone
clapped their hands and cheered them. Of course, I was no exception.
It was also a good chance to catch up with my old friends and we all had a
great time. We definitely made the most of the occasion and took a lot of pictures
with the bride and the bridegroom. I gave my friend a gift to celebrate her
wedding day. I had given much thought to my wedding present when I was
choosing it, and I wished her lots of happiness for the future.
VOCABULARY
hold: [verb] have a meeting/conversation/party/wedding/event.
Example: The next Olympic Games will be held in Brazil.
close to: [expression] knowing someone well and liking them very much.
Example: She has always been close to her grandparents and often visits them.
at all costs: [expression] whatever is needed to achieve something.
Example: I knew that, at all costs, I had to catch the last train home.
for ages: [expression] for a long time.
Example: I waited for ages to speak to the doctor.
decorate: [verb] make something more attractive.
Example: Her living room is always decorated with flowers.
glamorous: [adjective] especially attractive and exciting.
Example: When my sister was young, she wanted to have a glamorous job,
like a model or a film actress.
albums: [noun] a book in which you keep photographs.
Example: All of my parents photographs are still in the family photo albums
in my drawer.
accessories: [noun] things like belts or bags, which you carry to match
your clothes.
Example: The shop sells only fashion accessories, and my friend buys all her
bracelets there.
bridegroom: [noun] a man on his wedding day.
Example: The bridegroom was very nervous during the wedding ceremony.
bride: [noun] a woman on her wedding day.
Example: The bride wore a very beautiful white dress.
romance: [noun] a relationship between two people who are in love.
Example: Romeo and Juliet is a play about the romance of two young lovers.
clapped their hands: [expression] hit their open hands together, to show
that they liked or enjoyed something.
Example: At the end of the fantastic show, all the audience clapped their
hands.
cheer: [verb] to shout loudly, to show support or to encourage someone.
Example: The crowd cheered when Barcelona scored the winning goal.
6. Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time.
You should say:
what food it was
where you ate it
what it tasted like
and explain whether or not you liked this food
ANSWER
Well, Im a great fan of barbecues and I would like to talk about the first
time I tried some typical barbecue food. This happened when I was 10 years
old.
My familiy went out to have dinner to celebrate my younger sisters birthday. After
putting so much thought into some new savoury food to have for our meal, we
decided to go to a BBQ restautant on Ba Trieu street.
We ordered four dishes with three different tastes. One of them which
really interested me was grilled-Australian beef, flavoured with something
spicy, rich and aromatic. It not only tasted delicious, but also looked appealing.
Also, it went well with two kinds of dipping sauces and was served with
baguettes. There was also a salad, which gave it a mild taste to contrast with the
spicy flavours.
The idea of a barbecue originated in America, and for us it was a novel and
sophisticated meal.
What I really enjoyed was that we could watch as it was cooked in front
of us. I loved how juicy it was and the aroma it had. Just mentioning it makes
my mouth water. I mean, the BBQ was out of this world. That was the first time
I had tried it, and I would have liked to have kept on coming back for more, but
I was just too full.
VOCABULARY
barbecues: [noun] a meal, usually eaten outdoors, which is cooked over
an open fire.
Example: Every summer, my friends and I have barbecues on the beach and
we each bring some beef or other meat to grill.
put thought into: [expression] considered seriously and carefully.
Example: I put so much thought into my school project that I received a
very high score.
savoury: [adjective] having a delicious taste, usually containing salt.
Example: We ate some tasty savoury biscuits with cheese to finish our meal.
dish: [noun] food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal.
Example: Our meal arrived at the table two dishes of meat, with rice and
salad.
flavour: [verb] add to food to give it a special taste.

Example: The fish was flavoured with spices and it tasted delicious.
aromatic: [adjective] having a pleasant smell or aroma.
Example: She grows a number of aromatic plants in her garden.
dipping sauces: [noun] different types of sauces in which you can put
your food quickly, take the food out again and eat it.
Example: The chef flavours his dipping sauces with different spices some
sweet spices and some hot ones.
baguettes: [noun] white bread in the shape of long sticks.
Example: The cheese baguettes which we ordered were hard on the outside
and soft on the inside.
mild: [adjective] not strong or severe.
Example: I prefer cheese that is mild rather than cheese with a strong flavour.
originate: [verb] happen or appear for the first time in a particular place
or situation.
Example: Tobacco originated in America and was later brought to Europe.
novel: [adjective] new, and different from anything known before.
Example: Drive-in restaurants are a novel idea which originated in America.
sophisticated: [adjective] typical of rich or socially important people.
Example: They like to dress in very sophisticated clothes, although they
dont have a lot of money.
juicy: [adjective] having a lot of juice, so that it is good to eat.
Example: He bought some delicious juicy oranges at the market.
makes my mouth water: [expression] makes me feel hungry.
Example: Thinking about Thai cuisine makes my mouth water.
out of this world: [expression] wonderful and exciting.
Example: The new James Bond film is out of this world.
full: [adjective] having had enough to eat.
Example: Although I was full after lunch, I still ate an ice-cream in the
afternoon.
7. Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone,

computer or tablet that you have used.
You should say:
what the app is
how long/how often you have used it (or, been using it)
what you use it for
and explain why you think it is useful.
ANSWER
Well, developments in technology have been providing a lot of smart
applications for users, which allows them to access entertainment and also to
work more effectively. One of those apps that youngsters have been using more
and more in their tablets and mobile phones is definitely Camera 360. And I am
no exception. This application is all about taking pictures and editing photos.
I have been a big fan of this application since I started using my Iphone 5 years ago.
Like many other apps, the designer has kept working on it to incorporate more
impressive effects so that it can compete with any other photo application.
My hobby is taking photos with my friends no matter what mood Im in, so I tend to
use this particular app as my favourite tool to make changes to the pictures to
make them look more lively and interesting. This is where Camera 360 comes
in handy.
What I really appreciate is that Camera 360 is full of fun features bringing
many options with special filters, effects, themes and frames. I love how easily it
can help my photos appear more professional than my original ones, although
Im not really a photoshop expert. Thanks to this app, I am likely to be taking
pictures more frequently now that I feel extremely confident about posting them
on social networking sites.
VOCABULARY
edit: [verb] make changes to text, data or images on a screen.
Example: Editing photos can make them appear much more professional by
removing unwanted parts of the image.
fan: [noun] a person who admires or enjoys watching or listening to
someone/something.
Example: My son is a big football fan of Barcelona, and he watches all their
games on TV.
work on: [phrasal verb] try hard to improve something, or how something
functions.
Example: She works on her yoga skills by practising the exercises every day.
incorporate: [verb] include something, so that it then forms part of
something.
Example: Many of your ideas have been incorporated into the project.
impressive: [adjective] people or things that make you feel admiration,
for some good quality that they have.
Example: The examiners agreed that she was very impressive during the
speaking test.
compete with: [phrasal verb] try to be better or more successful than
someone who is trying to do the same thing as you.
Example: In the race, I had to compete with 5 other athletes to win the gold
medal.
mood: [noun] the way that you are feeling at a particular time.
Example: Im not really in the mood to go to the party tonight.
come in handy: [expression] be useful.
Example: Dont throw your revision notes away they may come in handy for
next years course.
fun features: [noun] entertaining characteristics or things about a

particular object.
Example: My latest iphone comes with lots of fun features which keep me
amused for hours.
post: [verb] put information or pictures on a website.
Example: Her brother has just posted some photos on their holiday on
Facebook.
8. Describe an activity you do for your health or fitness.

You should say:
what you do
how often you do it
where you do it
and explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.
ANSWER
Staying in good shape is everyones concern and I am no exception. To
be honest, I have been so caught up in my study since I entered university that
I have a problem in organizing my daily routine. However, I have been
participating in a yoga class for about 2 years, which takes me only 1 hour a
day, to try to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Unlike dancing or running, yoga definitely involves stretching actions.
You might look at yoga and think that it is light and easy but it is more
demanding than it appears. Yoga allows me to work on all the parts of my body.
It can burn a lot of calories in just one hour of training. Also, it enhances my
flexibility and suppleness in every single movement.
What I enjoy the most about yoga is meditation. It is all about regulating
your breathing and helping you take things off your mind easily. Another thing
is that doing yoga is supposed to be good for curing headaches and digestion-
related problems, so it benefits not only physical well-being but also mental
health.
By maintaining a schedule of taking part in the yoga class on a daily basis, I feel
extremely relaxed and full of energy after the class. It helps me to keep fit and
refresh my mind after a long stressful day. And of course, I dont see myself
stopping practicing this activity any time soon.
VOCABULARY
in good shape: [expression] the good physical condition of someone.
Example: For a man of his age, he is in good shape.
caught up: [phrasal verb] completely involved in something.
Example: He was so caught up in the TV program, that he forgot to do his
homework.
stretching actions: [noun] actions which make your muscles stronger by
exercises in which you extend your arms and legs.
Example: When I get up in the morning, I do some stretching actions to
exercise the muscles in my arms.
demanding: [adjective] needing a lot of effort.
Example: The work of a farmer is physically very demanding.
work on: [phrasal verb] try hard to improve something, or how something
functions.
Example: She works on her yoga skills by practising the exercises every day.
burn a lot of calories: [expression] use up a lot of energy [that comes from
the food we eat].
Example: One reason why people do exercise is to burn a lot of calories and
lose weight.
flexibility: [noun] the ability to move and bend your body easily.
Example: Regular exercise helps older people to maintain their flexibility,

especially by stretching their muscles.
suppleness: [noun] the ability to move and bend your body into different
positions it is a synonym for flexibility.
Example: Different yoga movements develop suppleness in different muscles.
meditation: [noun] thinking deeply in silence, to make you feel calm.
Example: To help you to relax, try meditation after a stressful day at work.
regulating your breathing: [expression] controlling the way in which you
breathe in and out.
Example: An important part of learning how to swim is regulating your
breathing.
take things off your mind: [expression] forget things which are causing
you anxiety or stress.
Example: After an exam, I usually have a short holiday, to take things off my
mind and enjoy myself.
cure: [verb] make an illness go away.
Example: The website advertises a new drug for curing AIDS.
digestion: [noun] the process of changing the food you eat into substances
that the body can use.
Example: Unlike cows or horses, the digestion of grass is impossible for
humans.
well-being: [noun] general health and happiness.
Example: The company tries to ensure the well-being of its employees by
providing good working conditions.
schedule: [noun] a plan that lists all the things that you have to do and
when you must do them.
Example: For the next few days, I have a busy schedule, which includes my
yoga class each morning.
I dont see myself stopping: [expression] I dont think that I will stop.
Example: I dont see myself stopping working in the next 10 years because I
have to support my family.
any time soon: [expression] in the near future, soon.
Example: I should receive the exam results any time soon perhaps tomorrow.
9. Describe an antique or some other old thing that your family has kept
for a long time.
You should say:
what it is
how (or when) your family first got this thing
how long your family has kept it
and explain why this thing is important to your family.
ANSWER:
Today, I am going to share with you an old possession that my family has kept for a long time. It is
an antique terra-cotta dish, which is displayed in an honoured position in the living room.
This old dish originated from feudal times in Vietnam, although I am not sure of the year exactly. It
might have belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty. It is made from pottery material with some small
artificial fissures, and it was my grandfathers favourite thing when he was still alive. There is
a village picture painted in blue in the centre of the dish.
When I was a child, my grandfather used to tell me the story of this dish. His close friend gave it to
him to celebrate his house-warming in the past. They had been companions in arms for a long
time, so that was the reason why he really treasured their ties and that gift as a reminder of their
friendship.
There is a lot of other modern furniture arranged in my house nowadays, however, this antique object
is still a treasured possession for each member of my family. We have kept this antique dish
for over 30 years, even when my grandpa passed away and left it for my family. Whenever I
look at this dish, it always reminds me of my grandfather as a fond memento.
Vocabulary:
possession: [noun] something that you own.

Example: When leaving the plane, please make sure that you have all your possessions with you.
antique: [adjective] old and often valuable

Example: I have an antique table in my living room which is about 200 years old.
terracotta: [noun] material of a red-brown colour, used to make pots.

Example: My mother still cooks using traditional terracotta pots.
honoured: [adjective] very respected, showing respect for something.
Example: The President was an honoured guest at the ceremony.
feudal: [adjective] describing a time in the past when given land and protection by a rich person,
and had to work and fight for him in return.
Example: Life in feudal times in Vietnam was very hard for poor people who worked on the land.
dynasty: [noun] a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family.
Example: Pottery from the time of the Ming Dynasty in China is very valuable.
pottery: [noun] pots or dishes, usually made by hand from a type of earth called clay and made
hard by baking in an oven.
Example: I learned to make traditional dishes by hand by going to a pottery class.
fissures: [noun] long cracks in something.

Example: The rocks had many fissures, some of which were very deep.
house-warming: [noun] a party given by someone who has moved into a new house.
Example: My new neighbours invited our family to their house-warming party.
companions-in-arms: [noun] people who have been soldiers, fighting together.

Example: My two uncles were companions-in-arms during World War 2.
treasure: [verb] to have or keep something that you love and is very valuable to you.
Example: Thank you for your gift. I will always treasure it.
ties: [noun] strong connections between people, especially friendships or family relationships.
Example: She continues to have close ties with her old school friends, and she often visits or calls
them.
fond: [adjective] kind, happy and loving [when used before a noun].
Example: I have fond memories of my years in London.
memento: [noun] a thing that you have which reminds you of a person or place.
Example: We returned home with some mementos of our holiday in China.

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GII THCH CHI TIT P N IELTS READING 2016 BY NGOCBACH

Mnh l Ngc Bch.

2) p n cho 1 s thi speaking band 9.0 c th ra t gi n thng 10/2016

I) GII THCH CHI TIT P N

IELTS Cambridge 11 Reading Passage 1

1. Some food plants, including...., are already grown indoors

Key words: already grown indoors

=> already=not new=in vogue for some time

grown indoors= hothouse production

1. Mt vi cy trng bao gm c trng trong nh

T kha: c trng trong nh

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi cy

=> c = khng mi = tr nn thnh hnh gn y

trng trong nh = trng trong nh knh

=>Answer: urban centers/centres

Key words: vertical farm, located, distances

2. Nhng nng tri cao tng s c t ti, iu ny c ngha rng s khng cn cn

T kha: nng tri cao tng, c t ti, khong cch

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta bit rng chng ta cn tm kim thng tin

khong cch = giao thng

=> Answer: energy

Key words: methane, produce

3. Cc nng tri cao tng c th s dng kh m tan t cy trng v vt nui sn sinh

=> p n: nng lng

T kha: kh m tan, sn sinh

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin kh m tan c s

4. The consumption of....would be cut because agricultural vehicles would be unnecessary.

=> Answer: fossil fuels

Key words: consumption, cut, vehicles

4. S tiu th s b gim i bi cc my mc nng nghip s khng cn cn thit na.

=> p n: nhin liu

T kha: s tiu th, gim, my mc

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v vic tiu th st

=> S tiu th = s s dng

5. The fact that vertical farms would need...light is a disadvantage

=> Answer: artificial

Key words: need, light, disadvantage

5. The fact that vertical farms would need...light is a disadvantage

S tht l nhng nng tri thng ng s cn nh sng l mt bt li

T kha: cn, nh sng, bt li

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi nh sng

=> Answer: (stacked) trays

Key words: One form, planting, not fixed.

=> One form = One variation

not fixed= move on rails

Mt m hnh trng cao tng bao gm vic trng trong s khng c c nh

=> p n: (hng) khay

T kha: mt dng, trng trt, khng c c nh

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v mt loi hnh

=> Mt m hnh = mt s bin i

gieo trng = trng

khng c nh= di chuyn trn ng ray

=> Answer: (urban) rooftops

Key words: most probable, grown on, towns and cities

=> most probable = far more likely

towns and cities=urban

=> p n: (thuc th) mi nh

T kha: tim nng nht, c trng trn, th trn v thnh ph

Da vo cu hi v c bit l t kha, chng ta cn tm kim thng tin v nhng a im

=> tim nng nht = nhiu kh nng

8. Methods for predicting the Earths population have recently changed

=> Answer: NOT GIVEN

Key words: have recently changed