5 de Speaking Can Luu y - Ngoc Bach PDF

1.
Describe a wild animal

You should say:
What it looks like
Where you can see it
What it likes to eat or do
Why you like it
ANSWER
I would like to tell you about an opportunity that I met a white tiger which is
one of the star attractions in Singapore Zoo during my last summer vacation.
I was recommended to see white tiger first due to its rarity and uncommon
beauty. Its habitat is landscaped to resemble a dense jungle. I was truly
attracted and felt excited at the first sight by its gorgeous appearance. This
giant cat has blue eyes, pink nose, and creamy white fur covered with brown
stripes.
In the wild, this animal’s diet consists of monkeys, birds and other animals as it
is a carnivore. It also prefers killing young, weak or old animals because they
cannot run as fast and are often left alone by their herd. In the zoo, it is fed by
animal’s meat even including imported meat namely Kangaroo’s meat.
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At the beginning I felt scared a little bit because tigers are well - known for a
dangerous species as well as the King of animals. However after encountering
this white tiger, I changed my mind since it was very cute and friendly to
human.
As tigers in general and white tigers in particular are endangered species, I
suggest that people should make a great effort to preserve them.
VOCABULARY
✓ Star attraction: famous attraction
Ex: white tiger is one of the star attractions in Singapore Zoo
✓ Landscape: to change the appearance of an area of land, especially next
to a building or road so that it looks more like natural countryside
Ex: Its habitat is landscaped to resemble a dense jungle
✓ Resemble: to look like or be like someone or something
Ex: After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield
✓ Gorgeous:very beautiful and attractive; giving pleasure and enjoyment
Ex: you look gorgeous!
✓ Carnivore: any animal that eats meat
Ex: lions and tigers are carnivores
✓ Endangered species: a type of animal or plant that
might stop existing because there are only a few of that type alive
Ex: white tiger is an endangered species
✓ Make a great effort: the physical or mental energy that you need to do
something; something that takes a lot of energy
Ex: You should make a great effort to complete this assignment.
QUESTION FOR PART 3

1.1. Do you think animals have feelings and rights? (Why?/Why not?)

I think animals can think and feel too. I’m sure you have heard of the story of a
dog named Hachiko that waited for his owner’s return every day for more than
nine years after his owner’s death. Such remarkable loyalty shown by a dog
made me realize that animals can have emotions too. I also believe animals
should be granted rights so that there’s a clear legal limit to human behaviors in
relation to animals.
1.2. Some people breed animals such as dogs for money. How do you feel
about that?
I’m fine with people breeding animals for money as long as they don’t hurt the
animals in the process. I know some people who breed dogs for a living but I
know that they love the dogs and truly care for them; they would never want to
see the dogs in pain, so I don’t see anything wrong with such apractice.
1.3. Do you think there should be laws to protect the welfare of pets and
farm animals?
(For example, laws against cruel treatment.) Why?/Why not?
Absolutely. If you think about it, animals are vulnerable, defenseless and
completely under a man’s control / in a man’s charge. Nevertheless, I strongly
believe that animals deserve to live their lives free from suffering and
exploitation. People who disregard the wellbeing of animals should be brought
to court and held accountableforviolating animal rights.
1.4. Are there any wild animals in Vietnam that are not found in any
other country?
I’m aware of only a few endangered species in Vietnam, such as the
Vietnamese pheasant, Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, Crested argus and theAnnam
black muntjac.
1.5. Are there any animal reserves in Vietnam where wild animals can
live in protection?

As far as I know, there are several national parks and nature reserves across
Vietnam, such as in the Mekong Delta, the Red River Delta, Central Highlands
and so on.
1.6. How do Vietnamese people feel about the protection of wild animals?
For the most part, I’m sure Vietnamese people are well aware of the importance
of protecting wild animals and endangered species. Particularly many
Vietnamese youngsters nowadays are actively playing their part in wildlife
conservation by participating in animal conservation volunteer programs in
remote areas of the country and sharing stories of illegal wildlife trade on their
social medias in hope of raising overall animal welfare standards.
1.7. What do you think are some of the benefits to humans from
protecting wild animals?
In my opinion, there are two main reasons to protect wild animals. One of them
has to do with the protection of our ecosystem. Everything in the wild has
evolved to work together to have a biosphere that sustains life. Yet, it is hard to
know exactly what might happen to an ecosystem when even the smallest
contributor to that ecosystem vanishes. Hence, wild animals, as a part of the
ecosystem of the world need to be conservedand protected. Plus, a lot of
medicines used to help cure various health conditions, such as heart diseases,
disorders and other illnesses have been derived from the chemicals produced
by animals. If wild animals are gone, it will be impossible for humans to study
and learn from them.
VOCABULARY
✓ Grant (verb): to give or allow someone something – cho, ban, cấp
They granted her an entry visa.
✓ Exploitation (noun): the use of something in order to get an advantage
from it – sự khai lợi, khai thác

The protection of the Antarctic from commercial exploitation is an important
goal of environmentalists.
✓ To hold accountable for sth: to consider someone responsible for
something – bị quy trách nhiệm về việc gì
I must hold you responsible for the missing money.
✓ Violate (verb): to break or act against something, especially a law – vi
phạm (luật)
They were charged with violating federal law.
✓ Endangered species (adj): animals or plants that may soon not exist
because there are very few now alive – loài vật quý hiếm có nguy cơ bị tuyệt
chủng
✓ Conservation (noun): the protection of plants and animals, natural areas,
and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the
damaging effects of human activity – sự bảo tồn
This fundraising program was established for the purpose of funding research
and education initiatives that aid in the conservation of endangered species.
✓ Ecosystem (noun): all the living things in an area and the way they affect
each other and the environment – hệ sinh thái
Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.
✓ Biosphere (noun): the part of the earth's environment where life exists –
sinh quyển
The biosphere extends from the deepest root systems of trees, to the dark
environment of ocean trenches, to lush rain forests and high mountaintops.
✓ Disorder (noun): an illness of the mind or body – chứng rối loạn
She suffers from an eating disorder.
✓ Derive sth from sth (verb): to get something from something else – lấy
được từ cái gì
The institute derives all its money from foreign investments.

2. Describe a café you like.
You should say
Where it is located
How often you visit it
And explain why you like it
I’m going to describe a café that I’ve been to recently; the name is Meow
Coffee and it’s on Tay Son Street, Hanoi.
I think you could easily recognize it just from the name that this coffee shop
offers you many kinds of drinks together with the chance of pampering the
cats. I’m a cat person so this place is like heaven to me. I’ve only been there
twice; the first time was with one of my friends and the second time all by
myself.
I felt like I was in love the first time I went to Meow Coffee. You could see the
cats sleeping or playing with each other so happily and comfortably. The first
cat I saw on my first visit was a British Short Hair; it was orange, looking so

grumpy but cute. He was sound asleep on a stool, and didn’t even care a bit
even if the guests entered and started to lightly pet him.
There are maybe dozens of cats in there together with some cute dogs that are
really nice to people. The place feels cozy and has a nice smell; it’s also very
clean, in my opinion, for a place that has pets. The owner has decorated the
coffee shop with toys and supplied some particular facilities to take care of the
pets, and also a written set of rules with cute images on how to pamper the pets.
I had a really great time there, enjoying the drinks and playing along with the
cute cats. I brought an assignment to work on the second time I visited this
place, and the cats were so nice: they didn’t bother me, some of them just lay or
sat beside me or climbed into my lap and slept there, didn’t even move an inch.
I would recommend this place for any animal lovers, especially cat people. I
will definitely go to Meow Coffee again if I have time.
Vocabulary:
✓ Easily recognize [phrase]- to be able to know someone or something
easily because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before.
e.g. Doctors can now easily recognize the symptoms of different diseases.
✓ Pamper [verb] (nuông chiều) to give someone/animal special treatment,
making him/her/it as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they
want
e.g. She pampered her dogs with the finest steak and salmon.
✓ Cat person [noun] (người yêu mèo) a person who adores cats
e.g. Anne is a cat person; she yells happily whenever she sees a cat and
immediately starts petting it.
✓ Feel like they/he / she are /is in love [phrase] - to feel attracted to
someone and begin to love them:

e.g. When they met they felt like they were in love for the first time in their
lives.
✓ Grumpy [adjective] (cáu kỉnh) bad-tempered and sulky
e.g. He’s grumpy because he hasn’t heard from you for, like, ages.
✓ Pet [verb] (vuốt ve) touch animal gently and kindly with hands
e.g. Our dogs love to be petted and tickled behind the ears.
✓ Cozy [adjective] (ấm cúng) giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and
relaxation
e.g. They cater to people who want a safe and cozy place to relax after work.
✓ Recommend sth - to suggest that someone or something would be good
or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action
should be done:
e.g. I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious.
Part 3:
1. Which one is better: home-made foods or foods from a restaurant?
Well, I think home-cooked meals are definitely a better choice as they will
provide you with benefits in the areas of nutrition, health and economics.
Eating at home allows you to use naturalingredients, or healthier cooking
methods. For example, when most restaurants would use butter or oils with
trans fats, you can cook at home with non-fat cooking spray or healthy
vegetable oils such as olive oil. Lastly, few restaurant dishes are cheaper to buy
rather than to make at home.
2. Why do people today go to cafés so often?

There’re many reasons for this “coffee shop culture”, but I guess it’s mainly
because today cafés provide better service with a great atmosphere, nice

settings and helpful staff, so people can feel really comfy and relaxed to do lots
of things there like meeting friends, working, studying or simply relaxing. In
addition, disposableincome allows you to pay for the relaxing surroundings,
away from home and office clutter, and away from at-home or at-work
distractions.
3. What kinds of café do you like?

It makes no difference to me whether it’s a chain or single coffee shop, as long
as it’s quiet and roomy. I love a café where people can have kind of their
private space to talk and work without too many distractions from loud
backgroundmusic. Of course good drinks are also preferred, but it’s never the
first criterion when I choose a coffee shop.
4. What do you do in a café?

I often work on my laptop. I soon realized that I get my best work done at
coffee shops because the lively atmosphere here can surprisingly enhance my
creativity and concentration. A change of environment definitely alleviates the
boredom of work. Sometimes I go there with my family or friends and we will
have a nice chat. It’s a real treat for me to spend time with my loved ones.
Vocabulary
1. nutrition [noun]: the process by which living things receive the food
necessary for them to grow and be healthy (dinh dưỡng)
Eg: This course provides advice on diet and nutritionto enjoy a healthier
lifestyle.
2. economics [noun]: the way in which money influences, or is organized
within, an area of business or society (kinh tế)

Eg: The economics of running a home are very different from the economics of
running a country.
3. natural [adjective]: existing in nature; not made or caused by humans (tự
nhiên)
Eg: My hair soon grew back to its natural colour.
4. ingredient [noun]: one of the things from which something is made,
especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish
(nguyên liệu)
Eg: Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries.
5. trans fat [noun]: a type of fat produced when oils are changed by a chemical
process into solids, for example to make margarine. (chất béo hòa tan)
Eg: Trans fats are believed to encourage the harmful development of
cholesterol.
6. non-fat [adjective]: containing no fat (không chứa chất béo)
Eg: One of the best ways to lose weight is to eat non-fat food.
7. spray [noun]: a substance that is forced out of a container such as an aerosol,
in very small drops (bụi nưới)
Eg: The police used pepper spray on demonstrators.
8. atmosphere [noun]: the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or
situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people (bầu không khí)
Eg: Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.
9. setting [noun]: a set of surroundings; the place at which something happens
(bối cảnh, khung cảnh)
Eg: It was the perfect setting for a wonderful celebration.
10. comfy [adjective]: comfortable (thoải mái, dễ chịu)
Eg: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room.
11. disposable [adjective]: available for use (sẵn có để dùng)

disposable income [noun]: money that a person is free to spend after paying
taxes, etc. (thu nhập còn lại sau khi trả tiền thuế)
Eg: The disposable income is increasing, which is a promising sign for a better
economy.
12. clutter [noun]: a lot of things in an untidy state, especially things that are
not necessary or are not being used; a state of confusion (tiếng ồn ào huyên náo,
sự lộn xộn)
Eg: Try to avoid clutter in the workplace by keeping your work area clean and
tidy.
13. distraction [noun]: a thing that takes your attention away from what you are
doing or thinking about (điều gây xao nhãng)
Eg: I find that listening to music while I am studying is a distraction.
14. chain [noun]: a group of shops/stores or hotels owned by the same company
(chuỗi (nhà hàng, cửa hàng)
Eg: This hotel is part of a large chain, which owns similar hotels in many cities
in Asia.
15. roomy [adjective]: having a lot of space inside (rộng rãi)
Eg: The kitchen is roomy enough for five people to sit around the table
comfortably.
16. background [noun]: a position in which people are not paying attention to
somebody/something or not as much attention as they are paying to
somebody/something else (nền)
Eg: There was a lot of background noise from the traffic while we were trying
to chat outside the cafe.
17. criterion [noun]: a standard or principle by which something is judged, or
with the help of which a decision is made (tiêu chí)
Eg: According to this criterion, very few people are suitable for the job.

18. enhance something [verb]: to increase or further improve the good quality,
value or status of somebody/something (thúc đẩy)
Eg: The attractiveness of the book is much enhanced by Mark Stevens’s
drawings.
19. alleviate [verb]: to make something less severe
Eg: Take these tablets for your headache – they should alleviate the pain.
20. boredom [noun]: the state of feeling bored; the quality of being very boring
(sự nhàm chán)
Eg: I’d die of boredom if I lived in the country.
21. treat [noun]: something very pleasant and enjoyable, especially something
that you give somebody or do for them (điều vui sướng, điều vui thích)
Eg: I took the kids to the zoo for a special treat.
3. Describe a holiday you want to go on in the future

You should say:
- Where this place is
- Who you would like to go with
- What you would do there
- explain why you want to go there

Well, for a future vacation, as something of an ecotourist, Da Lat city is on the
top of my list. It is a renowned destination in the south of Vietnam. I’m going
to tell you some ideas about a great vacation in Da Lat that popped up in my
mind.
I would go there on my own and choose a homestay rather than a hotel in order
to experience the intimate and affectionate lifestyle of Da Lat farmers. It’s kind
of community-based tourism, which means that during my homestay, I would
mingle with simple farmers who make local agricultural products; participate in
their daily activities, go to market, buy food, cook traditional local dishes,
cultivate, look after and harvest crops; study, visit local tourist attractions and
historic sites.

In short, I would become an amateur farmer. Very soon, I could be able to join
new family members to embark on harvesting agricultural products. And I
would also help sort out products prior to delivering them to wholesale outlets.
Moreover, I would be able to enjoy Da Lat’s distinctive mild climate along with
misty weather which makes this small city the ideal destination for a holiday
escape away from the busy metropolises. In terms of attractions, I would have
tons of choices. The natural wonders of Langbiang Mountain, Xuan Huong
Lake, Doi Thong Hai Mo and the Valley of Love top the list. On the cultural
and historical side, Bao Dai Summer Palace, Domaine de Marie Church and
Truc Lam Monastery are the treasures that hold the rich history and culture of
Da Lat and the region.
I believe the happy days shared in Da Lat would make me want to stay forever
and never have to say farewell. And with all the knowledge and valuable
experience during my stay, I would enrich my experiences in life and be more
successful.
Vocabulary
1. ecotourist [noun] a person who goes on an organised vacation that is
designed so that the tourist damages the environment as little as possible
Eg: She is an ecotourist who spends every vacation helping on organic farms.
2. renowned [adjective] famous for something (nổi tiếng)
Eg: The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
3. pop up [phrasal verb] to appear or happen, especially suddenly or
unexpectedly (bật ra, xuất hiện đột ngột)
Eg: She's one of those movie stars who pops up everywhere, on TV, in
magazines, on Broadway.
4. affectionate [adjective] showing feelings of liking or love (yêu thích)
Eg: His books show an affectionate understanding of rural life in Vietnam.

5. mingle [verb] to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined (trộn lẫn)
Eg: The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain
apprehension.
6. outlet [noun] a company or organization that sells goods of a particular
type from a store or shop
Eg: The farming cooperative have a large warehouse which is an outlet for all
its products.
7. metropolis [noun] a very large city, often the most important city in a
large area or country (đô thị)
Eg: Soon afterwards he left the countryside to begin his career in the
metropolis.
8. farewell [noun] an occasion when someone says goodbye (tạm biệt)
Eg: He bid us both an affectionate farewell.
Part 3:
1. What is the importance of travelling?
There are several reasons why travel can be a powerful tool for personal
development. Traveling can feel empowering when surrounding yourself with
people who don't know the encyclopedia of your past. It reinforces your
willingness to broaden your horizons, to get unstuck and to move in new
directions. It provides learning and education about places and history and
connects us to other cultures and people. Another importance that few people
think about is that travelling gives us a chance to face one’s fears of the
unknown, which enables us to test ourselves.
2. What type of places do you recommend people to visit on vacation?

Well, it depends. For example, if I have to give advice to a person who is an
introvert at heart, which means he or she tends to crave one-on-one

conversations, personal time for reflection, and really getting away from it all
when they travel, then I would recommend Laos as an acceptably good choice.
Laos is a landlocked country with rugged mountains and an enduring favorite of
introverted travelers. Travelers can walk through the markets without being
overly hassled and feel comfortable dining alone in restaurants while exploring
the area.
3. Do Vietnamese people prefer to travel by car or by train?

I’m not sure but I guess they would choose trains over cars. First, for a person
who has motion sickness, travelling by train is much more comfortable
compared to travelling by car. Second, some people find the rhythmic motion
and noise of this mode of transport whilst viewing the changing scenery totally
enthralling. It is suitable for a landscape loving type of person. And finally, the
most common reason is the economic material benefit. Traveling by train is
obviously cheaper.
4. What are the advantages of travelling with a group of people?

Taking in the sights with a group of people surely has tons of benefits. Safety in
numbers is the first one I think of. Travelling to unfamiliar destinations can
sometimes seem daunting. A group of tourist is less of a target than a single
person. Also, if you get sick or hurt, there are people around to help you out.
The second one is that it’s cost – effective. Holidaying with a group can help
you reduce travel expenses since everyone will be sharing the costs of
accommodation, transportation, food, and even tour tickets. It also allows you to
take advantage of group rates and discounts.
5. Should young people travel abroad?

Certainly, yes! Travelling to a foreign country teaches the young things they
can’t get at school, for example, budgeting skills. Most young travelers have
relatively tight budgets. Dealing with budgets is a vital travel skill to learn, and
an imperative skill for a successful life financially. They can also learn problem
– solving skills. Things don’t always go as planned, which requires being able
to think under pressure—another important skill for every-day life.
6. Are international trips popular with people in your country?

In the past, it was something only for rich people, but thanks to technological
advancements and low-cost airlines, international travelling is now affordable to
virtually all classes of Vietnamese people. Therefore it’s getting more and more
popular with people in my country. I reckon it is a positive trend due to the
benefits of travelling abroad.
7. What do you consider when you take a trip?

Well, it’s is necessary to spend extra time up front considering how to plan your
trip in order to make your entire vacation run smoothly from start to finish. The
first thing I would consider is documentation, especially when travelling abroad.
The second is the daily budget. I would need to figure out what my total trip
budget is and subtract the initial necessary costs like flights and visa fees. The
last one would review travel warnings and alerts just to be sure I’d have a safe
vacation.
Vocabulary
1. Reinforce [verb] to make something stronger (làm mạnh thêm, củng cố)
Eg: The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.
2. At heart [expression] used to say what someone is really like (thực sự,
bản chất thực)

Eg: He had dozens of friends, but he was a private person at heart.
3. Crave [verb] to have a very strong feeling of wanting something (khao
khát)
Eg: Many young children crave attention.
4. Reflection [noun] serious and careful thought (sự ngẫm nghĩ)
Eg: After 30 years as a judge, her reflections on justice were well worth
listening to.
5. Acceptably [adv] in a way that can be accepted, approved of, or allowed
to continue (tương đối, chấp nhận được)
Eg: His communication skills are acceptably good.
6. Enthralling [adj] keeping someone's interest and attention completely (mê
hoặc, cuốn hút)
Eg: I found your book absolutely enthralling!
7. Daunting [adj] making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your
ability to achieve something (làm thoái chí, nản chí)
Eg: The country was faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four
decades of division.
8. Imperative [adj] extremely important or urgent (cực kì quan trọng/ khẩn
cấp)
Eg: The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be
secured.
9. Initial [adj] of or at the beginning (khởi đầu)
Eg: Initial reports say that seven people have died, though this has not yet been
confirmed.
10. Alert [noun] a warning to people to be prepared to deal with something
dangerous
(sự báo động)

Eg: The public were warned to be on the alert for (= watching carefully for)
suspicious packages.
4. Describe your favorite movie

You should say:
when and where you saw it;
what type of film it was;
what the film was about;
and explain why it is your favorite film
ANSWER (Trích từ đề “Describe a film you watched at home or in a

cinema”)
As a frequent moviegoer, I watch a lot of films. One of the movies that I
enjoyed the most recently was The Martian. The movie was based on a novel of
the same title by Andy Weir. Just like many other sci-fi films, it was about man
travelling in space, however, this time; our main character was stuck on Mars
due to a dust storm which nearly killed him. All of the crewmates thought that
he was dead, so they went back to Earth without him. But fortunately he was
still alive, thus two and a half hours of the movie told the story of how he
fought for his life in the brutal environment of Mars, until NASA devised a
plan to rescue him.
My best friend is a big fan of astronomy, so she had read the novel before.
That’s why she insisted on me going to see the movie with her. After watching
the trailer and reading the plot, I was hooked. It was maybe the best two and a
half hours of my week so far.
After watching the movie, I was amazed at how ingenious and strong humans
can be when it comes to a life and death situation. Mark Watney, the hero of the
movie, was a perfect portrayal of a young, humorous, brilliant and skillful
engineer cum botanist. Although the hostile environment of Mars threatened
his existence many times, he relentlessly refused to quit. Instead, he overcame
one problem at a time until he was successfully rescued. The message that I
learned from the film is never to give up, however hopeless things seem to be.
VOCABULARY:
✓moviegoer: [noun] a person who goes to the cinema.
✓sci-fi: [noun] science fiction; based on imagined scientific discoveries of the
future, such as space travel or life on other planets.
Example: Sci-fi movies have become more popular since space travel has
become possible.
✓stuck on Mars: the man was unable to escape from the planet.
Example: we were stuck in traffic and so we arrived late for work.
✓dust storm: [noun] a storm that carries clouds of dust in the wind over a wide
area.
Example: a lot of plants die after a dust storm passes through an area.
✓crewmates: [noun] all the people working on a ship or, in this case, a
spacecraft.
✓fought for his life: [verb phrase] he made a great effort to stay alive.

Example: The man was badly injured in the accident, but he fought for his life
and herecovered later in hospital.
✓brutal: [adjective] if an environment is described as brutal this means that it is
very dangerous and it is difficult for a person to survive.
✓devised: [verb] NASA invented something new to rescue the man. Example: a
new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
✓astronomy: [noun] the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars and planets.
✓trailer: [noun] a series of short scenes from a film or programme, shown in
advance to advertise it.
Example: after watching an exciting trailer, I decided to go to see the film.
✓plot: [noun] the events which form the story of a book, play or film.
Example: the book has a plot about a prisoner who escaped.
✓hooked: [adjective] enjoying something so much that you want to see or do it.
✓ingenious: [adjective] very clever at inventing new ideas.
Example: many ingenious researchers are working on ways to combat cancer.
✓portrayal: [noun] the act of describing or showing something or sb in a book,
play or film.
Example: the actor gave a fantastic portrayal of a clever detective in the film.
✓botanist: [noun] a person who studies plants.
✓hostile: [adjective] a hostile environment is unsafe for humans, because there
are many dangers.
Example: in the hostile environment of the desert, you must take a lot of water
with you.
✓threatened his existence: the many dangers and difficult conditions on Mars
were a danger to his life.
✓relentlessly: [adverb] in a way that continues strongly, without giving up.
Example: the soldiers relentlessly pursued their enemies after the battle.
✓hopeless: [adjective] without hope

Example: after searching for the lost plane for many days, the situation seemed
hopeless and itseemed that the rescuers would never find it.
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3

2.1. Do you think (watching) films have (has) any educational benefits?
Personally, I agree with the idea that films bring a lot meaningful lessons to the
audience. For example, romantic films can educate people about the value of
love, honesty, and faithfulness. They can make the audience sympathize with
other people and respect what they have. Indeed, films can teach people good
virtues in order to be better citizens through stories.
2.2. In what ways are documentary films and films only for
entertainment different?
Documentary films are different from entertaining films in various aspects,
especially their purposes.
Regarding their objectives, documentaryfilmmakers strive to document some
aspects of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or
maintaining a historical record.
In contrast, entertaining films aim mainly to provide fun. Directors try to find
funny storylines and hire the best comedy actors, such as Jackie Chan, and use
good scriptwriters to come up withdialogues that will make audiences laugh.
2.3. Why do you think documentary films are not so popular?
Documentary films are not as popular as entertainment films because audiences
may prefer to watch films in order to escape from the harsh realities of
everyday life and problems.
Documentary films are primarily aimed at educating audiences and they may,
therefore, lack entertaining features as well as dramatic elements. As a result,
there is always a danger that audiences may feel bored or distracted.
2.4. How are movies and real life different ?

Movies are not the same asreality in a number of ways.
Firstly, movies contain dramatic sceneswhich can make audiences experience
various emotions, through happiness to sorrow or excitement just in a few
seconds. In real life, this rarely happens.
Secondly, films will often dramatize and invent scenarios for
the convenience of moving a story along or making the audience feelsympathy
or some other emotion for a character.
However, these scenarios contrast sharply with what would happen if these
situations were encountered in real life.
2.5. Do men and women like to watch the same kinds of films?
Personally, I think men and women have different preferences when it comes to
films.
In general, men tend to watch action films with fast and dangerous scenes like
car chases, or science fiction films which relate to unrealistic stories with
imaginative, futuristic plots.
On the other hand, a large number of women prefer romantic films or comedies
which bring worthy messages.
2.6. Do different age groups like the same kinds of films?
It is obvious that different generations prefer different kinds of films. For
example, youngsters are usually fond of funny cartoons or comedies. Adults
tend to watch various types of films such as action films, romantic films or
films based on real events, depending on their interests.
2.7. Do you like any particular film star? Why?
Yes. My favorite film star is Emma Watson, who was the actress in the Harry
Porter film series which I have followed since I was a child. I particularly like
her due to her superb performance and admirable personal qualities.

In terms of performance, I have been really impressed by her acting ability,
playing convincing roles in all the films she has starred in. Moreover, she has
also received various important awards for the best actress.
In terms of her personality, she is a kind-hearted, generous person who is
always willing to help disadvantaged people.
Every time I see her on TV, I remember my childhood and that makes me
happy. I think I will continue to follow her career in the long run.
VOCABULARY
✓ Sympathize (verb): (thông cảm, đồng cảm)to feel sorry for somebody; to
show that you understand and feel sorry about somebody’s problems
Ex: I know what it's like to have migraines, so I really sympathize
(with you).
✓ Strive (verb): try very hard to achieve something
Ex: This restaurant strives to serve good food at reasonable prices.
✓ Document (verb): (dẫn chứng bằng tài liệu, ghi lại chi tiết sự việc)to
record the details of something
Ex: Causes of the disease have been well documented.
✓ Primarily (adverb): (chính, chủ yếu) mainly
Ex: The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety.
✓ Storyline (noun): the basic story in a film/movie
Ex: Some of Shakespeare’s plays have a very sad and tragic storyline.
✓ Scriptwriter (noun): a person who writes the words for films/movies
Ex: Every good actor needs an expert scriptwriter in order to play their
role well in a film.
✓ Come up with (phrasal verb): find or produce an answer or idea
Ex: He came up with an idea for a movie about dinosaurs.
✓ Dialogue (noun): conversations in a film/movie

Ex: The dialogues in romantic films are usually longer than the dialogues in
action films.
✓ Harsh realities (expression): the difficulties [of daily life]
Ex: For many elderly people, coping with poor health is one of the harsh
realities of life.
✓ Dramatize (verb): (soạn thành kịch)to present a book, an event, etc. as a
play or a film/movie
Ex: Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ was dramatized on television recently.
✓ Scenario(s) (noun): (viễn cảnh có thể xảy ra)a description of how things
might happen in the future
Ex: The worst-case scenario (= the worst possible thing that could
happen) would be for the factory to be closed down.
✓ Superb (adjective): (tuyệt vời, xuất sắc)excellent; of very good quality
Ex: Taylor scored a superb goal at the end of the first half.
✓ Admirable (adjective): having qualities that you respect
Ex: The dedication of the doctors and nurses in this hospital is admirable.
✓ Convincing (adjective): that makes somebody believe that something is
true
Ex: The dinosaurs in the film are very convincing – in fact, children are quite
scared of them!
✓ Star (verb): have one of the main parts in a film/movie
Ex: Next year, she plans to star in a new romantic movie filmed in Paris.
✓ Kind – hearted (adjective): (tốt tính)A kind-hearted person is one
who likes other people a lot and always wants to help them.
Ex: She isalso a kind-hearted, generous person who is always willing to
help disadvantaged people.
✓ Disadvantaged (adjective): not having enough money or skills to
succeed in life

Ex: The free meals service is designed to help disadvantaged people in the
local community.
5. Describe a kind of weather you like

You should say:
What is the type of weather
Why it is your favorite weather
Where you can experience such weather conditions.
I guess I could begin by saying something about what the type of weather is,
and I suppose I would have to choose cloudy weather. It may sound strange as
most people hate it when the sky is full of clouds because it is dreary and
sometimes it gets people down,
However, the reason why my favorite weather is when it is cloudy, windy
and drizzling is that it makes me feel calm and relaxed. I am particularly into
such weather especially at night because I can hear the little raindrops falling
and see them running down my window, which helps me to sleep. It is very
pleasant.
Also, I love fog, which often comes with cloudy weather . It's very romantic and
gives me a sort of feeling like I'm in an old black and white movie. On the other
hand, I don't like heavy rains and downpours as I would probably get
drenched if I got caught in the rain. And I hate when the temperature falls
below zero, it's so cold that I tend to stay indoors as much as possible.
Probably, the type of weather I like is common for the United Kingdom and the
best time to experience it would be during the autumn there. However, in my
hometown such weather only occurs in the spring. Usually, we have dry and
sunny days with occasional rainy spells.
Vocabulary:
1. Dreary: [adjective] dull and making you feel sad or bored / ảm đạm, thê
lương
Example: I was living in a dreary apartment in a run-down part of town.
2. Get somebody down: [phrasal verb]Making people sad, shocked and
upset / khiến ai đó buồn
Example: The chaos in his house was starting to get him down.
3. Drizzle: [verb] rain lightly / mưa phùn
Example: It’s drizzling outside, so take your umbrella because it may rain more
heavily later.
4. Raindrop: [noun] a single drop of rain / hạt mưa
Example: The first thunderclap brought down raindrops and hailstones as big
as marbles.
5. Downpour: [noun] a heavy rainfall / mưa lớn
Example: A sudden downpour had filled the gutters and drains.
6. Get drenched: [expression] to get very wet / ướt nhẹp
Example: The cat got drenched as it was caught in the rain.

7. Get caught in the rain: [expression] to be outside when it rains
unexpectedly / dính mưa
Example: He has a cold as he got caught in the rain yesterday.
8. Fall below zero: [expression] to become negative / nhiệt độ xuống âm
Example: In recent years, the temperature of northern Vietnam has begun to fall
below zero.
9. Rainy spells: [noun phrase] periods of rainy weather / đợt mưa
Example: There are rainy spells during the summer.
Part 3:
1. What are some other examples of bad weather in the world?
Well, you know there’s quite a wide range of extreme weather such as
hurricanes, earthquakes, or droughts. However, I suppose the worst natural
disaster would be tsunamis. This is because tsunamis are unpredictable and
they can only be detected a few hours before they approach the shore, making it
difficult to evacuate the coastal residents. In addition, the effects
of a tsunami include loss of human and animal life, devastating property
damage, severe flooding and diseases.
2. Do different parts of your country experience different types of bad

weather?
Definitely yes. The weather varies greatly from North to South, depending on
elevation and type of landscape. The northern part of Vietnam often suffers
fromlandslides and the cold spells during the winter. Meanwhile, central
Vietnam is usually affected by tornadoes, especially between September and
December, causing massive damage to property and crops. On the other hand,
during the summer, Southern Vietnam experiences flooding as a result of
torrential rain and high tides .

3. Why do you think people call it "bad weather"?
Well, I suppose the explanation for this could be that those weather phenomena
often have negative impacts on our lives. Like for instance, torrential rain
may cause flooding or traffic congestion, tornadoes often ruin the farmers’
crops or earthquakes are likely to damage property. Therefore, because of their
devastating impacts, they are called bad weather.
4. Do you think bad weather can ever be dangerous?

Definitely yes. Bad weather can sometimes have devastating effects on
societies and might even pose a threat to human lives. For example,
hurricanes, which normally involve very powerful winds and water, can cause
massive destruction to both property and livelihoods. That is the reason why the
weather forecast always advises people to stay indoors until the bad weather
passes.
5. How does bad weather affect people's mood?

It affects our mood in various ways. Bad weather can indeed have a negative
effect on our emotions. For instance, when it gets dark and dreary outside,
some people definitely have more susceptibility to feeling lonely or down.
That might be the reason why people often feel a little depressed during the
winter months and find it difficult to get out of their beds when it’s foggy and
bitterly cold in the morning.
6. Do you think there are any problems with the world's climate now?
As a matter of fact, the world’s climate is gradually changing as a result of
global warming. Clearly, recent years show increasing temperatures in various
regions, and increasing extremes in weather patterns. Higher temperatures mean

that heat waves are likely to occur more often and last longer. In fact, heat
waves can be dangerous, causing illnesses such as heat cramps and heatstroke,
or even death, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable .


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