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15/7/2014
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IELTS test in India, Azerbaijan, Nepal and the UK – May 2014
Part I/ Interview
Lâu lâu rồi ko làm đề IELTS mới hỷ ^^ hôm nay chúng mình cùng xem qua đề IELTS speaking
task 1 topic photography nhóe ^^
- Do you like taking photos with your phone or camera?
Well, I guess like most young people today, I tend to take more pictures with my smart phone
than with a camera. This is because it is much more convenient to bring a phone with you all the
time than a professional camera. Yet, I do think that photos taken with a camera usually have
higher quality.
Walking
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IELTS Speaking test in Canada and India - November 2013
Part I/ Walking
Đề về walking này được hỏi cả ở Canada và Ấn Độ đợt tháng 11 vừa qua, nên là chúng mình
cùng ngó qua tí nhé, chẳng may trúng tủ ^^ à các bạn nhớ thu thập đề thi gần đây ở tất cả các
nước có thể nhé vì khả năng quay vòng đề hơi bị cao ^^!
- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why?
I obviously think it is much better to have a walk in the countryside
than in the city because the air in the countryside is fresher and healthy to breathe, unlike that in
big cities which contains toxic chemicals. Also there is less traffic in the country so it is less
likely for one to get hit by a car while walking, which happens pretty often in cities, unfortunately.
- Do you walk?
I walk for a least 30 minutes everyday to my work place (school) and back because I live quite
close to it. Every once in a while I take a long walk after work (school) too.
- Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?
I will definitely continue to include walking in my daily routine. I have seen how this form of
exercise has helped me stay in good health and shape. Besides, I can save some money by
walking to places instead of using my motorbike. Equally important, it is good for the
environment.
Watching TV
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- What TV program do you watch regularly? Why?
To be honest I’m a huge fan of TV. Among all of the TV programs that I watch, the situation
comedies on Star World such as “How I met your mother” or “Friends with better lives” are
definitely my favorite. For the first thing, they are extremely entertaining and relaxing. Besides,
because all of the programs on Star World are in English, I’ve found it a fantastic way to
improve my listening as well as my speaking skills in order to prepare for this test.
- Do you think there are more problems in a big city compared to a small town?
I think it’s true that people living in big cities these days are likely to face more problems than
those living in small towns. While being thought to be less exciting, living in the countryside has
its own positive aspects, for example, better air conditions, less tress and friendlier
neighborhood.
Part I/ Interview
- Do you like museums or art galleries I used to be fascinated about going to museums or art
galleries when I was a university student. I had more freetime back then. Unfortunately, now
that I have a job, I can no longer find time to do so as often as I should.- Tell about one you
went to as a child To be honest, as a child, I wasn’t brought to many museums or art galleries.
Both of my parents were extremely busy. Maybe it explains my fondness of museums and
galleries during my time as a student at university.- What do you like about museums and
galleriesTo me, it’s always interesting to visually learn about what happened in the past and
how they have affected our present. As for galleries, they are fun yet inspiring to visit. I have
learnt to appreciate the effort put into producing a piece of art.
- Full name
- Where are you from - Do you have a job or still study
I graduated university a while ago. I used to study IT at the University of Technology so now I’m
working for a computer company as a technician.- Why did you choose to study
there Actually it was not me who made the decision. My parents did. I mean I have always
loved technology but when it came to where I should study it, my parents knew better. The
University of Technology has a very good reputation and high ranking among top technological
universities nationwide.- How did you feel about your first day there As far as I remember, I
was slightly nervous on my first day at uni. Most of my high school friends went to other
universities so I barely knew anyone there. I was worried about making new friends and
adapting to this completely new environment.
House or apartment?
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There is a reason why I prefer a house to an apartment. Living in a house gives me a sense of
ownership, which means I can design the house in whatever way I want and make changes to it
whenever I wish to. On the other hand, there is not much one can do to an apartment. He is
most likely to deal with frustration when there is a problem with the place because even the
slightest change would mean asking for some people's permission and lots of waiting.
Topic: Music
Hôm nay chúng ta cùng làm đề task 1 về chủ đề rất hấp dẫn là âm nhạc nhé ^^. Để nghe bài
ghi âm cũng như bản dịch của bài nói trên qua youtube, các bạn
vàohttp://www.ieltstrangbui.com/pronunciation/music-freetime
- What kind of music do you like? The music that I find the most fascinating is definitely soul.
Basically, soul is a combination of American-African gospel music, blues and a bit of jazz. My
new favorite soul artist is Sam Smith, who has recently become a world’s phenomenon after
releasing his biggest hit, “Stay with me”.- Why do you like this kind of music? I guess the
reason I’m interested in this music genre is because it literally touches my soul. I can always
sing along or relate to the songs in some way. It helps to free my mind and relaxes me after
long hours at work.
- Do you listen to other kinds of music? As a matter of fact, I listen to all kinds of music. To
me, each of them is like a colour of the rainbow that one must see in order to be able to truly
appreciate the beautiful picture of life through songs. I usually pick the music to listen to based
on how I feel or how I would like to feel. For example, a hip-hop song would energize me in the
morning while, at the end of the day, slow music would make me sleep better.
- Did your taste in music change since you were younger? Absolutely. Back when I was a
teenager, I was more into the music with fancy beats and catchy melodies because I thought it
was cool. But now I tend to pay more attention to the singers’ voice as well as the meaning of
the words that they sing. Sometimes I find myself listening to music from the 80’s or 90’s and
enjoying it completely.
- What kind of benefits do you get from listening to music? I certainly think that we can
benefit from listening to music in several ways. Music has the ability to verbalize and express
our feelings better than any other medium. Therefore, it is therapeutic to listen to the right kind
of music to be in a better mood and soothe emotional distress. Also, knowing the associations
among songs and moods, we can choose what to feel by choosing what songs to listen to.
- Is there anything you would like to do if you had more free time? If I ever had more free
time, I would probably spend it with my family. I have to live away from home because of my job
but I miss them terribly. I wish we could see each other more often. I would also like to spend
more time reading and writing.
Languages
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IELTS Speaking - July 2014 - Part I - Languages
Sau đây là những câu hỏi về ngôn ngữ trong phần I vừa rồi thi. Các bạn chú ý cách mình
thường xuyên thay đổi cấu trúc câu để câu trả lời đa dạng và hấp dẫn hơn, và sử dụng trạng từ
cùng với mệnh đề phụ.
weather
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IELTS Speaking test at IDP, Hanoi - June 2014
Part I/ Interview
Topic: Weather
- What kind of weather you like I’m an outdoor person who loves taking part in activities in the
nature. That’s why my favorite kind of weather is sunny weather. On a warm sunny day, I just
find it hard to resist the temptation of a picnic in the park.- Do you like talking about weather
with friends To be honest, here in Vietnam, weather isn’t really our favorite topic for small talks.
We do talk every now and then about how bad the weather is or how sick it has made people
feel though.
- You prefer to live in very cold or very hot weather I totally prefer living in very hot weather
than the opposite because at least in hot weather you can always do something to cool down
like going for a swim or drinking ice water. On the other hand, when it’s extremely cold, there
isn’t much you can do besides staying indoor and complaining about the weather.
Hôm nay mình cùng làm phần 1 về công việc (ngày bận rộn và ngày nhàn rỗi) và phương tiện
đi lại mà cụ thể là taxi nhé ^^
countryside vs city
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IELTS Speaking - July 2014 - Par III - Countryside vs cities
Hôm nay mình cùng tiếp tục làm về chủ đề nông thôn và thành phố trong phần 3 nhé. Mặc dù
chủ đề này đã làm khá nhiều nhưng vẫn luôn có những câu hỏi mới. Để tham khảo các câu hỏi
cùng chủ đề, các bạn vào trang web, mục speaking tìm lại nhé ^^
- Do you think that people should have permission to build houses in the countryside?
I certainly think people should be encouraged to build houses in less developed areas. This is
because house prices in big cities have become unaffordable for the masses while it costs
much less to purchase land and build houses in the countryside. By making more land in the
countryside available for building on, the government can attract people to live and work in the
countryside, which will not only benefit the economy but also help to reduce burdens on big
cities.
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food preferences
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Hôm nay chúng mình cùng làm 1 đề task 1 về chủ đề đồ ăn và sở thích liên quan đến đồ ăn
nhé ^^! Để nghe bài đọc của bài này luyện phát âm, các bạn vào website ieltstrangbui.com
phần pronunciation nhé!
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IELTS Speaking test at IDP Hanoi - June 2014 (kèm ghi âm)
Đây là đề ở IDP cuối tháng 6 vừa rồi. Chủ đề phần 1 là thời tiết, là 1 chủ đề rất quen thuộc mà
vẫn khó ^^, và chủ đề phần 3 là cách tiết kiệm tiền và thời gian. Trong bài ghi âm các bạn thực
hành 1 số âm khó nhé ^^
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Part I/ Interview
- How many seasons are there in your country? Being a mainly tropical country, most parts
of Vietnam have 4 distinct seasons, each with very different weather patterns from the others. In
the North we have Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter with each season lasting for three
months and Spring being the first season of the year. Down South, there are typically a rainy
season from May to October and a dry season from November to April.
- What are the main activities do people often do in each season? Because summer in my
country is boiling hot, the most popular activity during that time is swimming. By contrast, in
winter, people tend to prefer staying indoor as it is too cold to go outside. Autumn and spring are
perfect times for having picnics with friends and family in parks.
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Gud morning các bạn ^^! Cùng chào sáng cuối tuần bằng một bài học nhẹ nhàng về thời tiết
nhé. Để nghe phát âm, học các cách diễn đạt và nghe bản dịch chi tiết của sample answer, các
bạn vào xem tạihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KI-TVDWDiM&feature=youtu.be nhé ^^
traffic jams
Xin chào các bạn, hôm nay chúng mình sẽ làm đề task 1 về chủ đề tắc đường nha. Để nghe
phát âm, bài dịch và giải thích cách dùng từ các bạn vào https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rlNPwnBdCWE để xem nhé ^^!
JOB
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IELTS Speaking test - September 2014 - Part I (kèm video phát âm trên Youtube)
Topic: Job
Chị sẽ cố gắng duy trì mỗi ngày 1 bài học phát âm trên Youtube. Hôm nay cùng xem xét cái đề
task 1 về nghề nghiệp nha. Bản dịch cùng các chủ điểm ngữ pháp + từ vựng quan trọng, xem
trong video nhé. Enjoy!! http://youtu.be/3kMZtIhBdEg?list=UUzDM9i-t02KioMJ3IoRTWDQ
- What do you do for a job?
I work as an account for an import-export company. I have been working for this company for
almost 2 years now. It wasn’t easy for me to get this job because it had very little to do with my
major back in university but, after a year long internship, I was officially hired.
As an accountant, my main responsibility is to keep track of the money in the company and
make sure that everyone gets paid on time. My job also involves doing books for different
departments and keeping the daily transactions into record. The busiest time in this job is
definitely at the end of the year when I’m usually drowned in paperwork.
People tend to think that accounting is a boring career and people working in this job are often
portrayed as conservative and dull. But I guess it is pretty much like any other office profession
in a sense that people work with a computer and do paperwork most of the time. That being
said, I don’t think my job is exciting but I’m grateful that I have it.
The fact that I have a job that pays well itself is worth being grateful for. Thanks to the job I can
afford a decent education for my children and family holidays abroad every now and then. I
know how hard it can be for some people to find a job these days just to keep a roof over their
head.
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Xin chào các bạn, lâu lâu rồi mình ko làm đề mới hỷ ^^ Hôm nay chúng mình cùng xem xét cái
đề về "một điều quan trọng bạn quên làm" nhé ^^
Talk about something important that you forgot to do recently. Please say
- What is it?
- Why did you forget it?
- What was the impact of it?
To be honest, my memory is not something I’m proud of. Sometimes I find myself struggling to
remember things, especially things that I’m not supposed to forget.
Last week, my friends and I planned to go to a music concert. We had purchased the tickets
weeks earlier because our favorite artist would perform in the show. They weren’t cheap at all!
Unfortunately, on the night right before the concert, I realized that I didn’t remember where I had
put my ticket. I went through all of my bags and pockets in a desperate attempt to find it. I even
called friends to check if, by any chance, one of them was having the ticket. Apparently they had
as little clue as I did.
Since I couldn’t afford another ticket, I had to spend the night at home doing homework while
my friends were having a great time at the concert. The worst part, however, was to listen to
them bragging about it the next day.
The celebrity whom I would like to meet in person is definitely David Bekham. David was a
professional English footballer who played for the world’s most renowned football clubs such as
Manchester United and Real Madrid. He was named in the list of 100 greatest living football
players of FIFA back in 2004.
Besides his career as a sportsman, David is also famous for his marriage to Victoria Beckham,
an equally successful model, singer and fashion designer, with four children. This has been
considered one of the happiest celebrity marriages and partnerships.
David Beckham is my biggest idol not only because of his legendary football skills but also
because he is very modest and kind as a person. He was seen offering a hand to a
photographer who fell while trying to photograph him. Also, according to his wife, David
Beckham is a devoted husband and father who always puts his family first.
If I ever had a chance, I would take David Beckham to my favorite restaurants in Hanoi and
introduce Vietnamese food to him. Of course I would take pictures with him too, to post on my
facebook wall but the most important thing would be for me to talk with him, learn from him and
be inspired by this man.
Các cách diễn đạt:
- Back in 2004: trở về hồi 2004, một cách diễn đạt về thời gian trong quá khứ
- Meet in person: gặp gỡ trực tiếp
- Put family first: đặt gia đình lên trên hết
- Modest and kind as a person: khiêm tốn và tốt bụng với tư cách một con người bình thường
Good morning ^^ Chào buổi sáng bằng một topic khá kute nhé, một đồ vật mình mua mà ko xài
^^
Hmm, những items bị mua và ko xài nhiều nhất là quần áo, dụng cụ làm bếp, sách, phiếu tập
gym, các deal muachung etc., vậy mình thử làm về 1 cái máy pha cafe nhé (sáng làm về cafe
cho tỉnh ngủ) ^^ Có thể xài giọng văn hài hước và informal 1 chút vì cái đề tài rất bình dân gần
gũi này ^^
Topic: Talk about an object you have bought recently, that you did not use. Please say
- What is it?
- When and where did you buy it?
- Why did you buy it?
- Explain why you did not use it.
I personally think this is such an interesting topic to talk about. As a matter of fact, I’m a chronic
buyer of items that I never use. Sometimes I purchase things without having any idea of what to
use them for. The last item I brought home but haven’t touched ever since is a kitchen gadget.
I went past this coffee maker when I was doing my grocery shopping in a small supermarket
near my house several weeks ago. Immediately an idea popped up in my head when I saw it. “I
love drinking coffee, so why not buy a coffee machine?” I could almost picture myself enjoying a
nice cup of home-made coffee on the balcony every morning before getting ready for work.
I even tried to make it more practical by telling myself that a little coffee machine could help
save lots of money. I would no longer have to buy takeaway coffee everyday, which means I
could probably save up to a hundred bucks per month. This would be enough for me to pay bills
or purchase something useful. It would also be nice to ask friends over and have some coffee
together at home.
However, like many other kitchen items of mine such as a food processor, a sandwich toaster or
a bread maker, the coffee maker has been sitting somewhere on the shelves, gathering dust
and not seeing daylight. I have just realized that I don’t have all that time and energy to get out
of bed early to make coffee. After all, takeaway coffee tastes better and there are many options
to choose from! ^^
A SCHOOL SUBJECT
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Describe a subject or a course that you have studied in school or college. Please say
- What was it?
- Did you like it? Why?
- How long did you study it for?
- Explain your feelings towards this subject.
Among all the subjects that we studied in school, history is undoubted my least favorite. This
shouldn’t come as a surprise at all because most of the school children I know do not like this
subject. I guess there are several reasons explaining the unpopularity of history as a school
subject.
To begin with, history is arguably one of the most difficult subjects to learn. The major part of it
involves remembering dry facts such as names, numbers and events that happened a long time
ago in an effort to get a good grade. Hardly can these attract interest from young people who
are more concerned about things that are going on and generally don’t see connections
between past events and the present.
Besides, as much as I appreciate people’s effort to teach history to children, I’ve got to admit
that history classes are very boring. There are not many activities that can be organized in a
history class. As a result, many history teachers find it challenging to make their lessons
interesting and engaging to students. Some schools allow teachers to take their students on
field trips, which are not only costly but also difficult to organize, in order to raise more interest in
the subject.
Here in Vietnam, history is a compulsory subject that we have to take from secondary school to
high school. I do hope that in the near future, students will enjoy learning this subject as much
as they do to English or science because of the undeniable importance of the subject. We can’t
move forward without a strong understanding of our past. History helps us learn the mistakes of
the past and avoid repeating them in the future.
Hôm nay mình cùng làm đề về 1 người bạn mình biết từ khi còn đi học nhé. Bài này cũng có
thể áp dụng cho đề miêu tả 1 người bạn thú vị, 1 người bạn thân hay 1 người bạn mình chơi
cùng, chỉ cần chú ý thay đổi thời hoặc các câu dẫn, câu kết là đc ^^
IELTS Speaking - July 2014 - Part II - A friend from school
Hôm nay mình cùng làm đề về 1 người bạn mình biết từ khi còn đi học nhé. Bài này cũng có
thể áp dụng cho đề miêu tả 1 người bạn thú vị, 1 người bạn thân hay 1 người bạn mình chơi
cùng, chỉ cần chú ý thay đổi thời hoặc các câu dẫn, câu kết là đc ^^
One of the friends that I remember very well from school is Thao. We were in the same class at
high school back in Nam Dinh, our hometown, and somehow we ended up being in the same
class again at university.
To be honest, my first impression about this girl was not all that positive. She had always been
the smartest kid in the class, getting straight A’s in exams and being teachers’ favorite student.
Nevertheless, like most girls in the class, I thought she was boring. She would not hang out after
class or gossip about boys. Instead, she preferred spending her free-time either going over
lessons or watching TV.
When we went to university, however, we were randomly arranged to sit next to each other and
I started finding out about her other side. Besides being academically talented, she had an
extraordinarily good sense of humor. As far as I remember, she was the only person in the
whole school who got all of my jokes and I got hers too.
Another thing about Thao that fascinated me was her unique way of seeing things. She had the
tendency to focus only on the positive aspects of life, therefore she could remain calm in even
the most traumatic circumstances. Many people were inspired to do the same by her, including
myself.
Now that we are working in different cities, we don’t meet as regularly as we would like to. We
stay in close touch, though, by phone and email. Actually I’m looking forward to seeing her next
month when I can take some time off work to travel to her city.
IELTS Speaking test - July 2014 - Cue Card - Your favorite restaurant
Hôm nay chúng mình cùng làm đề về nhà hàng yêu thích nhé ^^ mình chọn đại cái Bobby
Chinn, ex của bạn siu mẫu Hà Anh ý ^^
Talk about your favourite restaurant. Please say
- What and where is it?
- What do you like there?
- Would you visit it again? Why?
One of my favorite restaurants in Hanoi is Restaurant Bobby Chinn. It was originally located in
the city centre on Ba Trieu street, overlooking Hoan Kiem lake. However, in February this year,
it was moved to Xuan Dieu, a more peaceful part of town.
To be honest, my first visit to Bobby Chinn’s some months ago was mainly out of curiosity.
Chinn is a celebrity chef, like Gordon Ramsay or Graham Elliot. Besides owning a number
restaurants and cooking for VIPs, Chinn also writes cookbooks and hosts a TV series about
Asian culinary on Discovery Network. Especially, his recent breakup with supermodel Ha Anh
has attracted much attention from the media.
I would like to visit the venue frequently if the prices were more affordable. It is a high-end
restaurant after all, but I will definitely keep coming back with my friends for a drink and enjoy
the magnificent sunset on West Lake from the balcony. It’s lucky for me, though, that I’m still a
huge fan of tasty and inexpensive street foods.
AN ADVERTISEMENT YOU LIKE
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Hôm nay chúng mình cùng thử làm đề về quảng cáo yêu thích nhé ^^ Lựa chọn của mình là
quảng cáo sữa 100% của vinamilk. Các bạn tham khảo từ vựng và cách triển khai ý nhé ^^
Describe one advertisement that you liked the most. Please say
- What was it about?
- When did you see it?
- Why did you like it?
In spite of the fact that most advertisements these days are dishonest and manipulative to some
extent, it wouldn’t be completely honest either, in my opinion, to deny the entertainment value of
such commercials. Let’s take the advertisement of vinamilk, my all-time favorite, as an excellent
example.
Vinamilk is the number-one state enterprise in manufacturing dairy products, especially fresh
milk. In this particular commercial of them that I saw a couple of years ago for the first time,
there are many cute animated cows on a farm, supposedly where the milk is produced, dancing
and singing cheerfully. The song is basically about how happy and healthy the cows are, in
which the term “100%” is continuously repeated.
Immediately after its debut on TV, the advertisement went viral. It turned out to appeal to adults
as much as it did to children. This is one of the most successful advertising campaigns of the
company.
My fondness for this commercial can be explained by its intentional appeal to consumers’
sentimental side, especially children’s, by associating the idea of drinking milk with the feeling of
being happy, whereas other fresh milk advertisements tend to emphasize the physical effects of
the products. Also, it encourages consumers to think that they are drinking milk from cheerful
cows instead of miserable domesticated cattle.
Cue Card
I extremely enjoy travelling to different cities across the country because I find the vibrant life in
cities irresistible. Unfortunately, I haven’t been travelling as much as I would like to, yet the most
recent city that I visited totally blew me away.
My family and I travelled to Nha Trang last month when my dad decided to take some time off
work to take us all on vacation.
Basically, besides being the capital of Khanh Hoa province on the South Central Coast of
Vietnam, Nha Trang is an increasingly popular tourist city which offers a wide range of activities
for visitors. In fact, Nha Trang has been consistently listed as one of the most beautiful bays in
the world.
While my family were there, we spent most of our time swimming in the sky blue water or just
lying on the white sand beaches, relaxing and enjoying the views. We also went to some
famous tourist attractions of this city including Vinpearl Land, an exciting entertainment
complex, and Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Especially, the cable car ride across the sea from Nha
Trang city to Vinpear Land itself was definitely one of the most fascinating experiences I have
ever had.
Nha Trang charmed me not only with picturesque beaches and resorts but also with
mouthwatering seafood specialities as well as friendly smiles of its locals. I would absolutely
keep coming back to this vibrant seaside town.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER
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Cue Card
Làm về 1 lá thư mà mình nhận đc nhé, h mà thư thì chỉ có thư từ các cơ quan, tổ chức hay
trường học, thư trúng tuyển đại học chẳng hạn, thư thông báo về học bổng, hoặc thư nhắc
đóng tiền net ^^
Describe a letter that you received and the reason it was important to you. Please say:
- Who sent this letter?
- When and where was it?
- How did you feel about it?
Living in this world of technology, I don't remember receiving many letters any more. However,
there is one letter that I received 8 years ago which changed my life drastically.
The letter was sent by the University of Languages and International Studies, where I had taken
an entrance exam a month ago.
You can imagine how nervous I was when I received the letter. My hands were literally shaking
and I actually had to ask my mom to open it for me. She did and congratulated me on getting
accepted by ULIS. It was one of the best days of my life.
The reason why receiving the letter meant a huge lot to me was because every friend of mine
was going to Hanoi and I didn't want to be the only one left behind. To be honest, at 18, like
many other teenagers, I couldn't wait to leave my parents and start living independently. So the
letter opened a new chapter of my life.
Besides, I was very grateful being accepted by such a prestigious university as ULIS. ULIS
belongs to Vietnam National University in Hanoi, one of the two largest national universities in
Vietnam. I was prepared for my future career in the best possible way during my 5 years
studying here.
A GOOD ADVISE
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Ever since I was a small child, I had always been told that study was the only way to succeed,
so children should focus on studying instead of playing. I remember spending all of my freetime
doing homework and going to extra classes. I became very competitive. I got straight “A”s in
school and positive comments from teachers.
Going to university was a huge change in my life. I had to leave my family for my first time to
study in a big city. I was feeling very uncomfortable, being surrounded by unfamiliar people and
learning to adapt to this completely new environment all by myself. That was when I met Linh.
Linh was the most charismatic girl in the whole world who could inspire people and make them
feel happy. She told me that studying wasn’t the most important thing in life because success
wouldn’t mean anything if you were not happy. She made me read books and spend holidays
travelling.
It turned out that I loved travelling, besides many other things Linh opened my eyes to. I finally
learnt that working hard was important, but enjoying life while doing so was even more
essential. Now that Linh is living and working in another country with her husband, we stay in
touch on the internet. I bet she has very little idea how her advise has turned my life around.
A GOOD LAW
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Về 1 law tốt hoặc quan trọng thì có thể chọn luật bắt buộc đội mũ bảo hiểm, luật cấm biểu tình
^^! hay luật cấm mặc áo ngủ ra đường (à, có đấy) ^^
Hôm nay mình cùng làm đề về 1 good law/ important law nhé.Đề này có rất nhiều thí sinh thi
trong tháng 5 và tháng 6 vừa rồi gặp phải. Nhiều bạn cho rằng đề đã ra rồi thì sẽ ko ra nữa là
sai lầm đấy. Có thể vừa thi đề này tuần này, tuần sau thi lại vẫn có thể gặp đề này. Cảm ơn các
bạn đã chia sẻ đề. Các bạn vừa đi thi về có thể chia sẻ đề ở đây để mình cùng làm và cho các
bạn khác tham khảo nhóe ^^
One of the laws in my country that most Vietnamese people including myself consider to be
highly effective is the mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
As you know, Vietnam has a high burden of road traffic injuries, being the country where
motorcycles are by far the primary mode of transport across the nation with thousands of new
motorcycles on the road each day, according to WHO. It has been estimated that more
accidents in Vietnam occur among motorcycle drivers and passengers than any other mode of
transport.
Therefore, back in 2007, the government released a resolution which made it mandatory for all
motorcycles and passengers to wear a helmet on every type of road. According to this
resolution, motorcycle drivers and passengers, if seen not wearing a helmet, can be stopped
and given financial penalties by police.
Obviously, since this law was introduced in Vietnam, it has faced quite many challenges
concerning the quality of helmets, the enforcement of it on children and people's lack of
awareness. However, it can't be denied that this law has made travelling by road in Vietnam
significantly safer. Researches from the government have shown that the number of road traffic
injuries and fatalities has winessed a decrease as helmets lower the frequency and severity of
head injuries resulting from traffic crashes.
A GARDEN
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IELTS Speaking Test in USA - January 2014
Phần này làm về 1 cái vườn mình mới thăm, có thể miêu tả Botanical Garden ở Hà Nội hoặc
vườn trái cây bình thường ở quê. Mình chọn phương án 2 vì vừa về quê ăn Tết nên vẫn còn
dạt dào tình cảm ^^
Talk about a garden you have visited recently. Please say
- Where is it located?
- When did you visit this garden?
- What did you do there?
- What was the most interesting thing about this garden?
I always have a thing for gardens. I guess this is because I was born and raised in the
countryside where everyhouse has a garden. However, in big cities like Hanoi, it seems to me
that not many people can afford to have one in their house.
I still remember very clearly the last time I visited a garden. It was during the Tet festival last
month when I spent the long holiday travelling back to my hometown and visiting family. In my
grandparents' house, there is a big and beautiful garden in which, as a child, I used to hang
around with other kids in the neighborhood.
Whenever I visit my grandparents, they would take me to the garden because they know I love
it. My grandfather would show me around, pointing at the fruits that he thinks are ready and I
would help him pick them and put them in a basket for my grandmother to sell at a local market
the following day. Sometimes I also help them remove weed or water the flowers.
The thing that I find most fascinating about this garden is how it always makes me feel so
peaceful and relaxed. Living and working in Hanoi can be extremely stressful and there are
times when I find myself stuck in a rut. When it happens, I would simply take a bus to my
grandparents' house, sit quietly for a while in my childhood's garden, feeling in touch with
nature, listening to my grandmother singing her favorite lullabies and know that I will soon be
okay again.
A COMIC ACTOR
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Đề này rất lạ và thú vị, về 1 diễn viên hài kịch nổi tiếng ở nước bạn. Well, giữa Trấn Thành,
Xuân Hinh, Hoài Linh, Thanh Bạch, Xuân Bắc, Tự Long, mình chọn ... Hoài Linh nhóe ^^
Talk about a comic actor popular in your country/area. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- Do you like his/her shows? Why?
- Why is he/she so popular?
This is definitely a very interesting topic to talk about. I am a huge fan of comedies. I can literally
spend the whole day watching them without getting bored at all. There are many talented
comedians in Vietnam, among whom my favorite is Hoai Linh.
Hoai Linh was born in 1969 in the central province of Khanh Hoa. In 1993, he followed his family
to move to California, USA where there is a large Vietnamese community. Being the most
popular comic actor today, Hoai Linh actually started his career as a singer and dancer. Not
until he moved to the US was his talent for making people laugh was accidentally discovered by
a friend, which got several entertainment companies such as Van Son and Thuy Nga Paris By
Night interested and brought him contracts. He quickly gained popularity not only among
Vietnamese communities in America but also in his home contry. Now he often travels between
the two countries to perform in sold-out shows.
I personally think Hoai Linh’s shows are extremely enjoyable because they are original. He is
such a multi-talented artist who has successfully combined comedies and singing. He creates
hilarious parodies of famous songs which get stuck in my head. Besides, Hoai Linh is one of the
very few comic actors who can speak different dialects in many parts of Vietnam, which is why
he has audiences everywhere. He also has an unique way of being sarcastic yet gentle and
funny at the same time, tickling people’s funny bone while communicating meaningful
messages.
Hoai Linh stands out from other artists because of his personality. As rich and famous as he is,
he doesn’t act like a superstar. It is not likely to see him wearing brand name clothes or driving
expensive cars. He doesn’t boast about his house or his family, unlike most celebrities. In fact,
he has tried to keep his personal life as private as he can. He makes people feel comfortable
around him.
Hôm nay cùng làm đề về good experience (cũng là silly first love story nhóe ^^), bởi good
experience có thể là 1 kinh nghiệm vui vẻ như 1 chuyến đi, 1 bữa tiệc, 1 giải thưởng, cũng có
thể là 1 kinh nghiệm ko vui vẻ bằng nhưng sâu sắc và để lại bài học ^^ Cùng tham khảo bài bên
dưới nhé!
https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-part-2-good-teenager-experience
Part II/ Cue Card
Talk about a good experience that you had as a teenager. Please say
- What was it?
- Why was it good?
- Who was there with you?
I believe that every experience is good in a sense that we can always learn something from
them. So I would like to talk about this experience I had when I was a high school kid.
I had my eyes on a boy in my evening English class. He was smart, funny and handsome. It
was my first crush ever. I still remember blushing everytime our eyes accidentally met. My heart
skipped a beat whenever he came to talk to me. I thought he knew how I felt about him because
it showed.
So I decided to give him some chocolate on Valentines day with a silly note telling him that I
liked him and that I hoped he felt the same way about me. My hands were shaking terribly when
I gave them to him and I could barely look him in the eyes. After that, I ran away.
Several days later, when I saw him again, he told me that he was already having a girlfriend and
she was studying in the UK. He would join her after graduating high school.
As dramatic as I may sound, I was shattered. I ran home with tears in my eyes. I remember how
I sweared never to like boys again because they would only hurt my feelings. My mom found out
about her little daughter’s emotional adventure, and we had this very important conversation
that I would never forget.
She told me, just because people don’t like me the way I expect them to, it doesn’t necessarily
mean they don’t like me. It just happens in life that everyone has different stories in which things
are all about themselves, so no matter what happens, she said, never take things people do to
you personal.
I have always been grateful for that first amazing lesson about relationships. I came to the boy
to apologize for my childish behavior and turns out, we became great friends. Now that he’s
studying in the UK, we still keep in touch. I look forward to seeing him and his girlfriend when
they return to Vietnam.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Good Teenager ExperienceCue Card Talk about a good experience
that you had as a teenager. Please say - What was it? - Why was it good? - Who was there with
you? I believe that every experience is good in a sense that we c
Among all the famous figures in Vietnam, there is one standing out as unique and controversial,
Huyen Chip, a backpacker and a book writer. This 20-year-old girl has been one of the most
talked-about topics in Vietnam for the last few months. Leaving her home in Nam Dinh in 2010,
Huyen Chip started travelling to many countries on her own with an initial budget of only 700
dollars. She saved money by sleeping at locals' houses for free through the network of
Couchsurfing and travelling by train and bus instead of airplane. When she came back to
Vietnam, she wrote 2 sequential books titled "Pack your bag and go" 1 & 2, which has caused
so much public controversy. Many people boycott the books because, according to them, Huyen
Chip wasn't being very honest in her books, making up some stories and covering some others.
However, people defending her argue that the books are inspiring and she had a the courage to
do what the vast majority wouldn't. Either way, it is undebiable that Huyen Chip has a huge
influence on young people in Vietnam. They have learnt from her to follow their heart and fear
nothing. Many of them have been inspired to start travelling on small budgets. Parents are
worried that their children will one day "pack their bag and go", so they have called for the books
to be banned.
A COMIC ACTOR
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Đề này rất lạ và thú vị, về 1 diễn viên hài kịch nổi tiếng ở nước bạn. Well, giữa Trấn Thành,
Xuân Hinh, Hoài Linh, Thanh Bạch, Xuân Bắc, Tự Long, mình chọn ... Hoài Linh nhóe ^^
Talk about a comic actor popular in your country/area. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- Do you like his/her shows? Why?
- Why is he/she so popular?
This is definitely a very interesting topic to talk about. I am a huge fan of comedies. I can literally
spend the whole day watching them without getting bored at all. There are many talented
comedians in Vietnam, among whom my favorite is Hoai Linh.
Hoai Linh was born in 1969 in the central province of Khanh Hoa. In 1993, he followed his family
to move to California, USA where there is a large Vietnamese community. Being the most
popular comic actor today, Hoai Linh actually started his career as a singer and dancer. Not
until he moved to the US was his talent for making people laugh was accidentally discovered by
a friend, which got several entertainment companies such as Van Son and Thuy Nga Paris By
Night interested and brought him contracts. He quickly gained popularity not only among
Vietnamese communities in America but also in his home contry. Now he often travels between
the two countries to perform in sold-out shows.
I personally think Hoai Linh’s shows are extremely enjoyable because they are original. He is
such a multi-talented artist who has successfully combined comedies and singing. He creates
hilarious parodies of famous songs which get stuck in my head. Besides, Hoai Linh is one of the
very few comic actors who can speak different dialects in many parts of Vietnam, which is why
he has audiences everywhere. He also has an unique way of being sarcastic yet gentle and
funny at the same time, tickling people’s funny bone while communicating meaningful
messages.
Hoai Linh stands out from other artists because of his personality. As rich and famous as he is,
he doesn’t act like a superstar. It is not likely to see him wearing brand name clothes or driving
expensive cars. He doesn’t boast about his house or his family, unlike most celebrities. In fact,
he has tried to keep his personal life as private as he can. He makes people feel comfortable
around him.
Đề này làm về một ngoại ngữ mà mình học nhé, vì ở Việt Nam trước có hỏi câu này nhưng còn
thêm vào câu hỏi là trừ tiếng Anh ra, nên mình cùng làm 1 ngôn ngữ ngoài tiếng Anh nhé
Talk about a foreign language that you know well. Please say
One of the languages besides English I've taken interest in recently is Korean. Korean is
officially spoken in two countries namely South Korea and North Korean.
Before the 15th century, Korean hadn't come up with their own writing system yet, so they
adapted Chinese characters instead, which didn't make it easy to read and write this language.
Then Sejong the Great introduced a much simpler system called Hangul, which is now
considered the nation's official writing system.
Basically, Korean consists of more or less 40 vowels and consonants, each representing an
unique sound. Therefore, it is a piece of cake to learn how to pronounce Korean words without
necessarily knowing their meaning. It took me about 2 weeks of self-study to be able to read out
loud signs in Korean fast enough.
I started learning Korean because I am a huge fan of Korean music bands and their reality
shows. I think Korean singers are extremely gorgeous and talented who can not only sing but
also dance well. Besides, they are stylish, adorable yet friendly. They have inspired me to
explore their culture and study the language. I hope that by the time I can afford a trip to Korea,
I will have picked up enough vocabulary to use during the visit.
A GIFT
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Last year my mother bought me a Dell Laptop from America because my brother is studying
there and, when it comes to computers, he is an expert.
It is the best present I have ever had, because I can use it for my studies and practice speaking
English on skype also. I have installed Microsoft Word on my laptop too, which is so good to do
my homework with. It has 8 gigabytes of ram on it and 500 gigabytes of storage, which makes it
quite fast and a great place to store photos and documents. While my iphone is very handy
because I can take it wherever I go, the laptop has many superior features and a large screen
making it ideal, for all tasks at hand.
Besides, I have made a lot of new friends through using social networking sites such as
facebook or twitter. The laptop also enables me to stay in close touch with distant family
members and friends. Not only can I chat with them on a regular basis but I can also keep
posted about their activities.
Cùng làm về chủ đề "favorite sport" nhé ^^ mỗi xuống dòng là 1 ý nhỏ, mình chia ra cho các
bạn dễ follow, và như mình luôn nói đấy, học cách khai triển ý tốt hơn là học thuộc lòng ^^
Talk about your favourite sport. Please say
- What is it?
- Explain the rules of this sport.
- What clothing and equipment are needed for it?
- Why do you like it so much?
Of all the sports that I more or less know how to play, swimming is the one that I find most
fascinating. I learnt to swim when I was a small child because my parents believed that it would
be useful for me.
Unlike other sports, there are no rules to follow when you swim. Basically, swimming is just the
combination of arm and leg motions and the natural floatation of the body.
In order to swim, there must be a swimming pool or a body of water large enough. Most pools,
however, would require individuals to wear swimming costume in order to be able to use the
pool. Some swimmers find it also useful to wear goggles and swim cap to keep water out of
their eyes and their hair for fear that swimming pool water contains many harmful chemicals.
The main thing that fascinates me about this sport is the weightless freedom and liberation I feel
when I swim. It feels just like flying. One of my favorite quotes is, “I cannot fly, but swimming is
the next best thing. The water is my sky."
IELTS Speaking test at IDP , Hanoi, Vietnam - July 2014 (kèm ghi âm)
Đây là đề part II về giúp đỡ người khác, rất nhiều bạn thi trong tháng 7 vừa rồi gặp, mình cùng
thử làm nhé ^^
https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-test-part-2-something-to-help-people
I have been volunteering at a shelter for disadvantaged children called Mai Am 19-5 since I was
a university student. It was part of SJ’s effort aiming at better quality of life for young children in
Hanoi. SJ is basically an international volunteer organization which, through its regular
workcamps, provides help for individuals and charities as well as promotes cultural exchange
between international volunteers and locals.
Shelter 19-5 is a primary school for poor children in the area of Phuc Xa, Long Bien, Hanoi.
Most of the students here come from extremely impoverished families where there is only one
parent or both parents go to jail for drug trafficking. The school has but one classroom for all of
its classes taught by two full-time volunteer teachers. There is a nurse to help with cooking and
taking care of the kids who don’t have a home to return to after school.
Most of the time I teach the kids English and Math, the two very important subjects which can
be useful for them in their later life. There are other volunteers from different NGOs to teach with
me too. Sometimes we bring food for the kids, other times books and toys. On special
occasions, we organize social activities for them to go out and interact with children from
“normal” families. This is necessary so that the kids from Mai Am can gain certain level of self-
confidence and won’t be too shy growing up.
Volunteering at Mai Am is one of the life changing experiences that have made me who I am
today. Before I met the children here, I had very little idea how lucky I was to have two loving
parents and a place to call home. I have also learnt the importance of giving instead of taking
and how it can drastically change people’s lives including my own.
AN INTERESTING BUILDING
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https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-part-3-interesting-building
I definitely think Tháp Rùa, meaning "Turtle Tower", is one of the most important historic
buildings in Vietnam. It is on Jade island of Hồ Gươm lake, "Lake of the Returned Sword,"
which is located in Old Quarter, the very central part of Ha Noi.
"Turtle Tower" was built in the late 1800's where “Ta Vong" an earlier temple, had stood. The
temple was built to honour a famous warrior Le Loi, who fought foreign invaders. Legend has it
that this lake is where the Dragon King reclaimed the sword he had given Le Loi, to free the
Vietnamese people from enemies from the North.
Today, there are large soft shell turtles in the lake, where the golden turtle which was "Kim Qui"
came to the surface and asked Lợi, for his golden sword back, to give to the Dragon King. Every
once in a while, people visiting the lake can take pictures of hundred-year-old turtles surfacing,
which has long been considered as a sign of good fortune by locals.
The words inscribed on the sword are said to say "The Will of Heaven", meaning it’s heaven’s
will that this country and its people should be free and independent. This tower I believe, a
tourist attraction now, has a huge significance in Vietnamese history as well as culture.
AN INTERESTING BOOK
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https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-part-2-an-interesting-book
Describe a book that you have recently read. Please say
- What was the name of the book?
- What was the book about?
- Do you think it was interesting? Why?
Admittedly, for the past few months, I haven’t been reading as much as I should because of my
new projects at work. It’s a shame, because reading is, without a doubt, the best way to learn as
well as to relax. The last book that I read, “A still forest pool”, is also the one that has had the
most significant impact on me.
Basically, “A still forest pool” is a book about meditation written by Ajahn Chah, a Buddhist
master in Thailand. Ajahn had spent years meditating in forest monasteries, which are not as
easy to be found as they were several decades ago. Being among the most influential and
respected teacher of Buddhism in his own country, he has been known as a man of great
wisdom who people seek advice from.
“A still forest pool” is such a remarkable book which reflects the author’s simple yet powerful
message about Buddhist practice of “everyday mindfulness”. Not only does it describe the
importance of staying fully awake in everyday life, but it also shows people how to start living
mindfully. The book has profound insights, especially for the West, where Buddhism has
recently become more popular.
This is definitely the most interesting book that I have ever read. It helps me realize how
important it is to live fully in the present instead of the past or the future. I would recommend it to
everyone who is in search for inspiration, motivation or simply a change in attitude in order to
live more meaningfully.
A SPECIAL ITEM YOU SAVED MONEY TO BUY
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Alrite, bài này làm về 1 món đồ mình phải tiết kiệm tiền để mua. Nhân ngày phụ nữ, làm về 1
món quà tặng mẹ nhé. Có thể xài cho 1 số đề khác nhau. Bài dưới đây có sử dụng nhiều cách
diễn đạt slang, nên có chỗ nào ko hiểu các bạn cứ hỏi nhé ^^
Talk about a situation when you saved some money to buy a special item. Please say
- What was the reason?
- How long did it take to save the money?
- How did you feel later?
I still remember the time I had to save money to buy my mom a gift. It was three years ago,
when I was still in college. Her birthday was coming and I wanted to get her something really
special. Back then, I was only a student who worked part-time in a small café near our school
and the salary could barely cover my basic expenses like food or rent. Of course my parents
took care of my tuition fee but I wanted to be independent so I managed to live by my modest
salary working as a waitress.
Nevertheless, I made up my mind to buy my mom a pair of high heels which I saw in a
showroom. I fell in love with those ocean blue open toe shoes at the first sight and I knew
immediately that my mom would love them too because, when it comes to fashion, we share
pretty much the same taste. The shoes, however, were costly, which means I had to not only
spend all of my savings but also work for extra hours in a month to have enough money to buy
them.
I felt extremely proud of myself because up until then, I had never really bought anything
expensive using my own money. I had never had a proper financial plan either. So this was a
huge deal for me. I learnt a whole lot about making money, saving it and spending it wisely. It
gave me a sense of responsibility.
More importantly, when I saw that smile on my mother’s face when she opened the gift, I knew it
was totally worth it. She was moved not because of the shoes which, of course, she loved, but
because she knew how hard it must have been for me to be able to get her those shoes. Later
she told me that it was the best gift ever and it made her feel special. It wasn’t about shoes. It
was all about letting people I love know how much I love them.
and explain why you would like to take part in this competition.
Có bạn hỏi mình cách triển khai ý cho đề này. Về cơ bản đề này hỏi về 1 cuộc thi mà mình
muốn tham gia (hoặc xem). Thứ nhất, không nhất thiết là thể thao đâu nhé, nấu ăn, hát hò này.
Ai có nguyện vọng thi Idol hay X Factor thì nói thoải mái. Thứ hai, lưu ý là tham gia hoặc xem,
nhiều bạn bị ám ảnh bởi chữ tham gia nên quên mất mình còn 1 sự lựa chọn nhẹ nhàng hơn là
xem thôi . Mà mình thấy hồi trước đã làm 1 đề về 1 chương trình TV yêu thích là Master Chef,
vừa hay đây lại là 1 cuộc thi nấu ăn nên có thể xài ^^ thật là nhất cử đại tiện ^^ , tuy nhiên mình
sẽ làm theo hướng tham gia chứ ko phải xem để đề phòng sau này lỡ có vào còn biết mà trả lời
^^
Recently I've become fascinated about a reality cooking competition called "MasterChef". I
haven't missed a single episode. If I had a chance, I would definitely like to sign up for this
competition.
Basically, this is a cooking competition between home cooks who are passionate about the art
of cooking. They have to go through several rounds in which they are asked to cook with
ingredients appointed by a panel of judges. In each round, a few cooks are eliminated until the
Master Chef is found.
I guess there would be several things I should take into consideration if I want to join this reality
show. First of all, I should certainly spend more time in the kitchen making not only delicious
foods but also beautiful ones. Besides, it is inevitable that I would have to ask for at least a few
months off work. Many home cooks even decided to quit their job in order to follow their dream
of becoming the best chef.
I am very interested in this cooking competition because it has drastically changed my attitude
towards cooking. I used to think that cooking is a boring chore which I tried to avoid whenever I
could. However, now I see it as an art in which the people who cook can use their imagination
and creativity to create breathtaking dishes. I have been inspired to spend more time in kitchen
with my family. To me, cooking is no longer a task to be done, it is one way of showing my
family and friends how much I love them.
YOUR FIRST PHONE
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Có bạn hỏi mình đề này bạn ấy vừa thi và cảm thấy khó, mình sẽ làm 1 sample để tham khảo nhé
^^
Một hoạt động với người lớn tuổi hơn? Well, nó hơn mình 1 tuổi cũng tính là hơn, mà có thể hơn
đến cả dăm bảy chục tuổi, đối với các bạn chỉ hơn mình ít tuổi thì hầu như làm cái gì cùng nhau
cũng đc, nhưng với các trường hợp bô lão thì rủ đi ăn, đi chơi hay đi shopping th ấy h ơi k ỳ, nên
để an toàn và đỡ phải chia trường hợp, mình lấy hoạt động: talking ^^, vừa nice, không m ất s ức,
mà lại có ý support: kinh nghiệm.
Living in an extended family, I usually find myself in the company of people who are older than
me, for example, my grandparents, aunts and uncles. As strange as it may sound, I quite enjoy
spending time with my older family members, even more than I do with my friends sometimes.
My favorite activity is definitely talking with them.
We talk very often when we watch a movie, prepare a family dinner or whenever we can
manage to spend time with each other.
Normally people would assume that there are not many things to talk about between family
members, especially those from different generations, and that most of the conversations are
either awkward or boring.
I think one of the reasons why I love talking with older people is because they have many
interesting and useful life experiences which I can learn from. Somehow they always have
solutions to my problems. Their pieces of advice have proved to be helpful. After talking with
them, I often feel inspired by their wisdom and positive attitude.
Another thing about older people which attracts me is the fact that they seem to be very good
listeners. They don't interrupt or try to finish my sentences. My grandparents just wait
patiently until they are sure that I've told them everything that's on my mind. I guess this is
because they have been in my situation many times before, so they know exactly what it's like
to be heard.
I believe some people don't grow old. They simply grow up as long as they are willing to learn
and share.
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Đề này làm về 1 người thông minh mà mình biết. Có bạn muốn làm về Ngô Bảo Châu. Vấn đề là
thế này, khi người nước ngoài nó bảo "someone you know" thì thường nghĩa là ng ười mình bi ết
ngoài đời, quen biết chứ không phải chỉ biết đó là ai.
Ví dụ, sẽ là không chính xác nếu mình nói "I know Britney Spears" mà ph ải nói "I know who BS
is", tức là mình chỉ biết nó là ai chứ không biết nó chứ ko phải biết theo cái ki ểu hôm qua nó
vừa rủ mình đi ăn bún đậu mắm tôm ^^ nên trong câu hỏi nhỏ có câu when did you meet him.
Tuy nhiên, mình vẫn làm về Bảo Châu nhưng với tư cách người quen, để mà cho tiện, có th ể
dùng trong nhiều đề khác nhau: người nổi tiếng, người mình ngưỡng mộ, người mình thích etc.
Well, I have always been grateful for the fact that I actually know Ngo Bao Chau as a person.
We are neighbors. In fact, he and my father were good friends back when they were teenagers.
They lost touch, however, after Chau went to France to study after high school and decided to
settle down there. In 2005, “Uncle” Chau (as I’m supposed to address him) , returned to
Vietnam. Every once in a while when he visits his family in Hanoi, I get to see him and even
talk to him.
Chau has been considered a mathematical genius ever since high school, when he became the
first Vietnamese student to win two International Mathematical Olympiad gold medals in
grades 11 and 12. At the age of 33, he received the title of professor in Vietnam, becoming our
country’s youngest-ever professor. Nonetheless, not until Bao Chau won the prestigious Fields
Medal in 2010 for succeeding in finding the proof for a fundamental lemma did the world learn
his name.
I like Ngo Bao Chau for not only his mathematical talent but also his personality. Despite being
a super rich and famous person, he is very friendly and humble. I can’t remember hearing him
boasting about his achievements. With a smile on his face, he makes people feel comfortable
yet inspired at the same time. I do think that no one can make a better role model for
Vietnamese young generations than him.
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Bài này yêu cầu nói về 1 trang web yêu thích. Theo như bây h thì thấy có v ẻ nhi ều ng ười thích
facebook huh, vậy nên làm về facebook nhé ^^
Talk about an internet website you like the most. Please say
Well, it can't be denied that internet is one of the greatest inventions in human's history. We
have benefited from it in many ways. Among all the websites that I visit most
frequently, www.facebook.com is definitely my favorite.
Basically, facebook is an online social networking service. It was founded back in 2004 by
Mark Zuckerberg and some of his fellow students at Havard University. Interestingly, the
website was only limitted to Havard students at that time. However, as the page became more
popular, Mark decided to expand it to any one aged 13 and over.
At the moment, facebook is considered to be the most used social networking service with
one billion active users, making Mark one of the youngest billionaires and Facebook Inc. rank
among the most successful brands.
I personally find facebook fascinating because it enables users to share photos, notes and
update their status in the most efficient way so that people in their friend list can see what
they are up to anytime, anywhere.
Obviously, facebook is a great way of staying in touch with friends and family. By spending
just a couple of minutes on facebook, one can literally see what's going on with his people. He
can also post on his friends' wall or poke them. He is also notified when someone tags him in a
picture. Of course, he can also choose to block or unfriend a person he doesn't like or simply
make himself invisible to them.
One thing that I have found quite amusing about the mentality of facebook users is that, they
tend to avoid accepting friend requests from people in their own family or real-life connections
because they feel uncomfortable letting their relations at home or work know how they
actually feel. It has been predicted that, once parents get more involved in facebook, the
number of facebook users will significantly decrease as children move to other networking
services such as twitter or instagram.
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Đề này hỏi về 1 chương trình TV mình xem gần đây, làm về Master Chef nhé ^^
To be honest, I am a big fan of TV. I can literally spend the whole day in front of a TV without
feeling bored at all. There are just so many exciting programs to watch.
Recently I've become fascinated about a cooking program called "MasterChef US" on Star
World. I haven't missed a single episode.
Basically, this is a cooking competition between home cooks who are passionate about the
art of cooking. They have to go through several rounds in which they are asked to cook with
ingredients appointed by a panel of judges including Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and
Graham Elliot. In each round, a few cooks are eliminated until the Master Chef is found.
There are many cooking shows on TV these days but I find "MasterChef US" the most
interesting one because of the judges. They can be as strict as school teachers when it comes
to judging, but they are also humorous and inspiring. They can see the passion for cooking in
candidates and know it is exactly what it takes to become a great cook. Not only do they train
amateurs to cook, but they also motivate them.
Besides, watching this show has drastically changed my attitude towards cooking. I used to
think that cooking is a boring chore which I tried to avoid whenever I could. However, now I
see it as an art in which the people who cook can use their imagination and creativity to
create breathtakingly beautiful and delicious dishes. I have been inspired to spend more time
in kitchen with my family. To me, cooking is no longer a task to be done, it is one way of
showing my family and friends how much I love them.
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Đề này làm về 1 hoạt động ngoài trời mà mình chưa làm và muốn làm, rất thú vị, có thể kể đến
lướt ván, nhảy dù, nhảy cầu (có dây an toàn chứ ko phải kiểu nhảy cầu Chương D ương nhé), đua
thuyền etc, làm thử trò nhảy dù parachuting nhé ^^
Describe an outdoor activity that you haven’t done yet and would like to do in the future.
Please say
I am quite an adventurous girl who would like to try as many things, especially outdoor
activities, as possible, including extreme sports. However, extreme sports are not very
popular in Vietnam partly due to the lack of training centers and high costs.
One of the activities that I definitely want to do in the future is parachuting. Until now I
haven't heard of a parachuting center in Vietnam, but I am going to visit a relative in Indonesia
next month and we will check a site out.
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Đề này làm về 1 câu chuyện mình được kể cho nghe lúc nhỏ, Tấm Cám, cây tre trăm đốt hay Ông
Gióng chẳng hạn. Luôn luôn ghi nhớ rằng đây là bài kiểm tra tiếng anh, ng ười ta ko quan tâm
đến nội dung câu truyện nhé, nên khi kể mình thường kể khúc đầu khúc cuối còn khúc gi ữa thì
chiết khấu nhé.
Nhiều tình tiết rắc rối sẽ làm bài nói của mình khó follow, nên hãy lược hết và kể ki ểu: anh này
sinh ra trong 1 gia đình nghèo, chị này sinh gia trong 1 gia đình giàu, h ọ g ặp nhau ở 1 cái WC
công cộng và ngay lập tức fall in love, tuy nhiên 2 gia đình ngăn cản, tr ải qua r ất nhi ều sóng gió
cuối cùng họ cũng đến đc vs nhau nhưng rất tiếc anh phát hiện ra mình bị trĩ giai đo ạn cu ối ^^ .
Thế chẳng hạn. Dùng ngôn ngữ giản dị, giản dị hóa câu truyện. Chủ yếu nêu đc ý ngh ĩa c ủa câu
truyện: dạy tôi lòng dũng cảm, khoan dung, làm người tốt vì gieo gió gặt bão, nhân qu ả, cách
chữa trĩ etc. Làm thử nhé
Talk about a story that you were told as a child. Please say
- Who told you this story?
- What happened in the story?
- Did you like it or not? Why?
My grandmother is the best storyteller in the world. When I was a kid, she told me a story
everynight so that I could sleep. Of all the wonderful stories she told me, the one that I
enjoyed the most was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
Snow White was an extrememly beautiful princess whose mother passed away shortly after
giving birth to her. Her father, the King, decided to remarry. The stepmother was,
unfortunately, a wicked witch who was so obssessed with her own beauty that everyday shes
had to ask a magic mirrow who the fairest of them was. Only when the answer was the Queen
herself was she satisfied. One day the answer changed. The mirrow told the Queen that
princess Snow White was then the fairest of them all, which made the stepmother crazy. She
decided to have a huntsman kill the princess. However, after learning that the princess had a
warm and kind heart, the hunstman couldn't kill her and told her about the Queen's evil plan.
Snow White, being terrified, ran deep into the jungle where she meet the seven dwarfs. They
let her stay with them in their tiny house and treated her as a friend. The Queen soon found
out that the princess was still alive, so she decided to take the matter into her own hand. She
went into the jungle, disguised as an old lady. When the seven dwarfs weren't home, she
knocked on the door and offered the naive Snow White an apple. Not knowing the apple was
poinsonous, Snow White had a bite and immediately fell to the floor. When the seven dwarfs
were going to bury their beloved princess, a prince on a white horse passed by. He kissed the
princess and a magic happened. Snow White came back to life. Like many other happy ending
fairy tales, the wicked witch died. The prince and the princess got married and lived happily
ever after.
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Đề này làm về mùa yêu thích nè ^^ , chọn mùa xuân thì có thể nói nó là mùa đầu tiên c ủa n ăm,
tượng trưng cho sự bắt đầu, hy vọng, có nhiều lễ hội, thời tiết mát mẻ ko nóng ko lạnh; mùa hè
thì thích mặt trời, đi biển, bơi, tắm nắng, các hoạt động ngoài trời; mùa thu vì ấm áp, lãng m ạn,
lá chuyển màu, thích hợp đi dạo bộ; mùa đông thì thích diện các loại quần áo đ ẹp, lãng m ạn đi
dạo tay trong tay với gấu, ăn các món nướng cay, có kỳ nghỉ giáng sinh và năm mới dài, c ảm
thấy thư giãn, nghỉ ngơi. Nói chung với mỗi ý thì tìm câu support.
Talk about a season or time of the year that you enjoy the most. Please say
My favorite season of the year is definitely summer. As you may have noticed, the north of
Vietnam has 4 distinguishing seasons, cool spring with drizzlings, hot summer with heavy
rains, warm autumn with leaves changing colors and cold winter with fog. I love all the
seasons, nevertheless, I find summer the most fascinating and exciting.
Many people complain that summer in the north is just too hot. Sometimes it can get above 40
degree C. I must admit that it can be a little bit uncomfortable to have to walk somewhere
under the boiling sun. And then come the sudden rains which can spoil outdoor parties.
However, once you get used to it, you can completely plan your activities to avoid the heat
and still enjoy summertime.
There is a bunch of reasons why this season is my favorite. First thing first, I love swimming.
Of course I can also swim in other seasons at indoor pools but it just doesn't feel the same. I
love lying on a chair under the sun after coming out of the water, feeling the sun on my body,
listening to some good music. It is so relaxing, which, unfortunately, I can only do in about 4
months of the year. Besides, I am an outdoor person who enjoy outdoor activities. In other
seasons I often find myself stuck at home looking out of the window feeling miserable. The
sight of the sun does cheer me up. I always feel like it's forever to wait for summer to return.
What's more, we students have a long summer break from school which can last for 2 months.
This means I can travel or take part in projects which I simply don't find time for at other
times. This long holiday is really necessary for me to refesh myself and get ready for a new
semester. I seriously have thought about keep moving to places where it is summer once I can
afford it.
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Đề này mới thi ở Hà Nội tháng vừa rồi và khá nhiều bạn phàn nàn về việc bí ý. Vậy thử làm xem
nhóe ^^
Talk about a family business that you would like to start. Please say:
Câu hỏi này khó ở chỗ ít bạn đã từng nghĩ tới việc mở 1 business riêng chứ đừng nói đ ến 1
family business - 1 công việc kinh doanh gia đình, nghĩa là bao g ồm 1 vài thành viên trong gia
đình mình cùng quản lý. Đơn giản thì có thể nghĩ ra việc mở 1 quán cafe hay quán ăn nh ẹ t ại nhà,
mẹ nâu nướng, pha chế, bố quản lý tài chính, con làm phục vụ bàn, có thể nói nó g ần tr ường h ọc
hay bệnh viện và hướng tới các đối tượng trên cho dễ. Mở cửa hàng sách thì bảo nó gần trường
đại học. Nên có 1 sự liên quan ko nhẹ ^^ giữa việc kinh doanh đó và niềm đam mê c ủa b ản thân
để bài nói có thêm tính personal và thuyết phục.
This is an interesting question. Recently I have been thinking about what to do after
graduation and this idea has come to my mind that I should probably start a small home-based
business like a book cafe with my parents' support.
Since our house is located next to the two biggest universities in Hanoi which are Hanoi
Foreign Trade University and Hanoi University of Law, it is ideal to open a cafe that allows
people to read something in a relaxing atmostphere.
My mom is an excellent cook so I'm sure her snacks will get positive feedbacks from our
clients. I myself will sign up for a six-month course of bartending. I have some experience
already having worked part-time at the school's canteen. I will also involve my dad in the
business because he is good at managing and organizing things.
Obviously we will target at students who go to the two above universities and also the
teaching staff. They will want a nice break between stressful classes, having conversations
over a cup of coffee and filling their empty stomach with some quick fingure foods. For those
who can't afford to spend their precious time doing nothing, there will be a wide range of
books for them to choose from. The menu will be designed to meet the budget of students. I'm
pretty sure our business will be a success and who knows, maybe it can get really big ^^
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Bài hôm nay làm về một dịp mình có khách đến nhà chơi nghen, nghe hơi lạ nhỉ, ph ần 3 thì nó
hỏi về việc trong nền văn hóa mình khách đến chơi thường làm gì. Ở các nước phương Tây
thường theo phong cách tiệc tùng, nó sẽ uống hay ăn bỏng ngô, xem TV, ch ơi game, nh ảy nhót
còn ở VN mình thì ko hay có kiểu mời 1 đám bạn đến nhà như vậy, nên chắc mình miêu t ả 1 b ữa
tiệc sinh nhật theo phong cách Việt Nam nhé, chú trọng đến phần ăn và ph ần nói chuy ện ^^
Talk about a celebration when a number of guests came to your place. Please say
- How did you entertain them?
- What was special about it?
- How did you feel about it later?
To be honest, I don't usually have many guests over to my place because I'm living with my
parents. We usually hang out somewhere. However, I still remember my last birthday when I
made up my mind to throw a small party at my house and invited about 30 friends. Of course I
had to ask for my parents' permission first and they were cool with the idea.
I don't usually have guests but when I do, I always make sure they enjoy themselves. Everyone
knows that my mother is an excellent cook, so she helped me prepare a fabulous dinner with
both Asian and Western dishes, which got tons of compliments from participants. After the
meal, I was surprised by this giant birthday cake with my name on it, which my friends had
secretly ordered for me. Although drinking is not my thing, we were allowed to have some
beers later and turned out our favorite party songs. People seemed to be having a good time.
When the party was over, I regretted having it in the first place because now I had to clean a
huge mess and the hungover was not very pleasant. Just kidding ^^ . I was so glad I had the
party so I could catch up with some friends I hadn't been able to see for a while. It made me
feel good to see people happy and smily. Having my birthday with family and friends around
was very special to me and I won't forget this occasion for a long time.
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Bài này hỏi về 1 tác phẩm nghệ thuật, có thể là âm nhạc, văn chương hay 1 bức tranh, 1 tác
phẩm điêu khắc. Làm về Mona Lisa nhé ^^
One of the most popular pieces of art worldwide is the "Mona Lisa" painting by an Italian
artist, Leonardo Da Vinci. Actually, as far as I know, this is "the most recognized, the most
talked about, the most visited" artwork in the history of art.
The painting is so famous that I personally think there is hardly anyone who hasn't heard
about or seen copies of it. It was originally thought to be the half-length portrait of Lisa
Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, painted between 1503 and 1506. That is why
it is also called "La Joconde" in French. However, whose poitrait it actually is remains a
controversal question. Some say that Da Vinci just painted himself in a female version.
Another belief is Mona Lisa is the artist's own mother, which explains the likeness between
the poitrait and its creator.
I'm very interested in the work of art, mostly because of its history and mysteries. The
painting has been stolen for several times. There was a time people even thought that it would
never be found again. Fortunately, it was. However, there have been so many genious copies
of the painting that nobody can be quite sure where the original one really is. It is even bullet
proof so that less demage will be made to it. One of the most curious things about the picture
is Mona Lisa's smile, or half smile, to be precise. It has been said that whether it is a happy
smile or sad one depends on the mood of the observer. What is the meaning of the smile or
what truth is hiden behind it has been discussed by the most renowned experts but I
personally think Da Vince took the secret with him six feet under and no one would ever know
the answers.
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IELTS Speaking test in Columbia - November 2013
Đề này hỏi về 1 chuyến viếng thăm của ai đó đến nhà mình. Chọn ai, dịp nào thì phải phụ thu ộc
vào việc có nói đc là tại sao thích sự thăm viếng đó không. Nói chung ch ọn con b ạn thân thì kêu
là có 1 khoảng thời gian vui vẻ, giảm stress, chọn 1 người họ hàng xa thì bảo lâu ch ưa g ặp
người ta, rất yêu quý/ngưỡng mộ/ấn tượng người ta etc. Làm thử nhé
Talk about a visit that you received in your home. Please say
- Who was visiting you?
- When was it?
- What did you do?
- Did you enjoy that visit? Why?
Last weekend one of my friends from university dropped by my place. She was my best friend
back at uni. We haven't seen each other since graduation because both of our jobs are
extrememely busy and she has to travel a lot also.
When we were at university, she used to cook for me because she is one of the best cooks
ever. Of course I helped her with cleaning and washing up after. So last weekend when she
visited, we decided that she would cook an extravagant meal and I would ask several old
friends that we both know to come over and eat with us. We went to the market nearby
together to get the ingredients. Because of all the travelling, she can cook many exotic
dishes. When our friends arrived, we had a blast.
I thoroughly enjoyed her visit because it was a precious chance for me to catch up with old
friends. It has been 2 years since we graduated from university, and, although most of us stay
and work in Hanoi, we don't often manage to find time to hang out like in the good old days.
Besides, we had a really good time together which definitely helped me relax and temporarily
forget the stress from work. Suddenly I realized that I had been wearing myself out by working
too hard without enough rest, so I have made up my mind to work less and spend more time
seeing friends instead.
Catch up with someone: cập nhật tin tức với ai đó, biết tình hình hiện tại c ủa ng ười ta
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Từ vựng và ideas cho chủ đề "festival in your country": nếu các bạn muốn miêu t ả v ề d ịp T ết c ủa
Việt Nam, bài viết dưới đây rất có ích về cả mặt từ vựng (đơn giản, ko cầu kỳ, gần gũi) và ý
tưởng. Các bạn tập lấy những từ vựng và rút bớt idea ngắn lại để tạo ra 1 bài IELTS speaking
task 2 hoàn chỉnh chủ đề "festival in your country" nhé:
In The Cities
In major cities, such as Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, Tet celebrations are more similar to new year
celebrations in western countries. People attend events in dance clubs and bars. This is a
time of enjoyment and there is a lot of eating and drinking involved in the celebrations.
Fireworks are set off to scare away the evil spirit. Stores and neighborhoods decorate with
colored lights and red banners.
Food
Food is an important part of the Tet celebrations. The Vietnamese believe that what a person
does on New Year's Day dictates the course of the rest of the year, and eating a lot represents
the hope that no one will go hungry in the coming year. In the days leading up to the holiday,
the Vietnamese traditionally give gifts of food to family members and friends. The traditional
meal includes foods such as bang, a bamboo and pork soup; bang chung, a sticky rice cake
filled with pork and beans; and orange sticky rice. Even the ancestors are given food gifts.
Families leave a five fruit tray at the altar.
Things To Know
With the exception of the hospitality industry, most businesses close down for the entire week
of Tet celebrations. Because the holiday is an important time for Vietnamese families to spend
time together, travel in Vietnam is as hectic as Christmas travel is in many other parts of the
world. Any travel plans within the country must be arranged well in advance. Since most of the
celebration takes place in the homes of friends and family, visitors might feel left out for most
of the week unless they have close friends or family in Vietnam.
A HISTORIC EVENT YOU REMEMBER
7/12/2013
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Talk about a historic event that you remember well. Please say
- What is the event?
- When and where did it take place?
- Why did you remember it?
One of the historic events that not only me but millions of other Vietnamese would never
forget is September 2nd, 1945 when Ho Chi Minh read the "Declaration of Independence",
giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. At the famous Ba Dinh Square, thousands
of patriotic demonstrators broke to tears when Uncle Ho officially declared the country's
independence and freedom.
There are many reasons why this event holds such great significance in the history of
Vietnam. Not only did it mark the birth of our country but it also represented the victory of the
national solidarity over powerful yet malicious forces. Although Vietnam was only a small and
poor country in the Far East which hadn't been officially recognized before, we stunned the
world by defeating the most powerful colonies. Since that day, the world has known and
admired Vietnam.
This event is celebrated annually all over the country. 2/9 is a national holiday when people
take a day off to bring their family to public celebratory events. This is an invaluable occasion
to remind young generations of the sacrifice of their forefathers and to value the freedom and
independence they are enjoying.
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IELTS Speaking test in Japan - October 2013
Một ngôi nhà mình mới chuyển đến hoặc 1 công việc mới, làm công việc nhóe ^^ sự sáng t ạo,
mới mẻ được khuyến khích, suy nghĩ hiện đại và hài hước 1 chút để làm bài nói hấp dẫn. L ưu ý:
bài nói dưới ko lấy để đi thi đc đâu nhé, dựa vào bố cục thôi ^^
Talk about a new home you moved into or a new job you started recently. Please say
- When did you move/start working?
- Where did you move/start working?
- Why did you move/start working?
Đoạn đầu nói công việc gì, làm ở đâu, bắt đầu công việc khi nào, một chút về quá trình xin vi ệc
nếu có gì thú vị và nổi bật
Recently I started working as a personal assistant of the most famous and influential man in
the US, Mr. President Barck Obama. I was offered the position 2 months ago when his wife,
Michelle, got busy with her new fashion projects and the kids, Malia and Natasha, told their
dad that they felt neglected. I guess the parents figured out that they needed to hire someone
to make sure Obama can be a great president and an understanding father at the same time.
feel neglected: cảm thấy bị bỏ rơi, thờ ơ
figure out that: tính toán rằng, suy tính rằng
I guess: tôi đoán rằng, tập dùng thay cho I think nhé, nghe văn phong nói h ơn, t ự nhiên h ơn
Đoạn tiếp theo miêu tả về công việc, hãy tư duy ý rõ ràng, bạn sẽ nói về mấy nhiệm vụ chính, mỗi
nhiệm vụ có support không, ví dụ nhiệm vụ 1 là trả lời email, nhiệm vụ 2 là đăng tin qu ản cáo.
Nếu 1 có support thì 2 cũng cần support. 1 có thể support bằng việc mình th ường trao đ ổi th ư
với ai, về vấn đề gì và có bận ko chẳng hạn, thì câu 2 support bằng việc đăng tin qu ảng cáo n ội
dung gì, lên đâu và có hiệu quả ko v.v.. Tính logic là một trong những cái quan tr ọng hàng đ ầu,
giúp người ta có ấn tượng mình tư duy rõ ràng, sáng sủa, só thể diễn đạt bản thân bằng ti ếng
Anh hiệu quả.
Basically my new job involves taking care of Obama's personal matters. I'm in charge of his
nutrition plans, so literally, I am the one who decides what he eats and what he doesn't. I
remind him of his appoitments with celebrities, doctors, detists, personal trainners and
stylists. Obama has to count on me to arrange some time for his own family everyday. I have
to travel back and forth in this job, running errands and making the president and his family
happy.
Basically: đại khái là, cơ bản là
in charge of something: chịu trách nhiệm về cái gì
literally: theo nghĩa đen, đây là 1 cách nói rất hay ví dụ, khi mình nói that girl is on fire, literally
nghĩa là, con bé ấy rực lửa, theo nghĩa đen đấy (nó đang bị bốc cháy)
count on somebody to do something: nhờ cậy ai việc gì
travel back and forth: đi đi lại lại
run errands: chạy việc vặt
Đoạn cuối thường mình nói tại sao mình làm việc này hay tại sao mình thích nó. Cũng chia ra
mấy lý do và tùy xem có support ko. Đoạn dưới mình chia 3 ý nhưng ko sử dụng các t ừ n ối
(besides, furthermore) nhưng các bạn dùng các từ ấy được thì nhớ dùng nhé, đ ể chia ý rõ ràng.
Ko dùng thì tạo đc ấn tượng mình nói tự nhiên, ko theo format nhưng nếu ko c ẩn th ận l ại làm r ối
bài, người ta ko nhìn ra đc bố cục
Most people would say the job I'm doing is a dream job. Well, in a sense, it is. I get to see not
only Mr. President everyday, but also other important politicans like Hillary Clinton or Colin
Powell. Every once in a while, I accompany the Obama family to the most amazing events. For
example, last week we went to Ellen DeGeneres's birthday party. She is my all time idol so you
can imagine how excited I was. Being Barack Obama's personal assistant also means I can
enjoy an extremely comfortable life with good food, maids, non-stop parties and, most
importantly, security for life.
in a sense: theo một nghĩa nào đó
every once in a while: thi thoảng
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Describe a shopping street that you know well and like visiting. Please say
- Where is it situated?
- How frequently do you go there?
- Why do you like it there?
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Ví dụ thích sự yên tĩnh thì miêu tả cái nhà nhỏ bé thanh bình, thích s ự r ộng rãi thì miêu t ả cái
nhà có vườn cây ao cá. Nếu miêu tả nhớ theo đúng trình tự logic, ngoài vào trong, t ầng 1 t ầng 2
tầng 3, đừng miêu tả theo trật tự lộn xộn mơ hồ làm confuse người nghe. Làm thử nhé ^^
Part II/ Cue Card
Of all the houses I have been visiting, I find the one my sister and brother-in-law are living in
the most fascinating. Maybe that is why I pay them a visit every once in a while. The house is
located in the famous Old Quarter area, on a crowded street popularly known to tourists as
the walking street. From the outside, the house looks old and small, just like all the other
houses in the area. It is a yellow there-storey house with a lovely balcony overlooking the
Hoan Kiem lake, decorated with beautiful flower pots. This was a typical house architecture
back in the 20s, 30s and it often reminds people of the old hanoi which was not as crowded
and noisy as it is today. Inside, the house is not spacy, certainly, but there is enough room for
the couple and their hobbies. The first floor is decorated with colorful paintings of Hanoi which
my brother-in-law has collected for years. This is also the sitting room. If you are a book lover,
you will surely find the second floor pleasant. There are hundreds of books varying from
cooking, sewing to love novels in many different languages. The kitchen is on this floor so the
books will keep you entertained while waiting for the meals to be ready. The third floor is like
a tiny cafe where you can relax, sipping a cup of coffee and looking at the lake. This is
certainly my favourite house because I always learn something new here. Besides, it
separates itself from the buzz of Hanoi, so I can forget the daily life stress, make myself a cup
of coffee and just enjoy.
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I have a very strong passion for the ocean and one of the seaside places that I usually go to on
vacations is Nha Trang, a small lovely beach town in the central of Vietnam. There are always
many activities for tourists to do in Nha Trang.
If you are a fan of extreme sports, you can do either windsurfing or paragliding. In case you
want to discover the nature, there are some amazing island cruises and snorkeling tours. Nha
Trang is also a paradise for seafood lovers with fresh, delicious, diverse and inexpensive
dishes.
To me, Nha Trang is such a vibrant town where there is always something going on. The local
people are so friendly and they make me feel welcome here. Most importantly, Nha Trang has
a breathtakingly stunning beach which has been recognized as one of the top beaches in the
world.
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One of the most important festivals in my country as well as other Asian countries is Tet, the
Lunar New Year Festival. This festival celebrates the beginning of a new year according to
lunar calendar, which is around late January or early February.
There are three main stages in this festival. Before the New Year's Eve, family members clean
and decorate their house with kumquat and peach trees. They also shop for new clothes to
wear on the occasion as well as a lot of food for family gatherings.
On New Year's Eve, a big meal is prepared to welcome the very first moments of another year
with family and friends. People eat, drink and sing cheerfully until the morning. It is our
tradition that on the first three days, people visit their relatives and teachers. This is my
favorite festival because it is the only occasion when all of my family members gather after a
busy year. Besides, during Tet, I can completely relax and forget all about the troubles of the
previous year.
Lunar New Year has such significance in my country because we believe that, whatever
happens during the first days will be repeated throughout the year. So, in order to have a new
year full of good lucks, we have to prepare carefully for the most enjoyable festival.
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Talk about something important that you have learnt from someone. Please say
- What was it?
- Whom did you learn it from?
- How do you think it has benefited you?
Một điều mà mình học được từ một ai đó, có thể là bài học về sự kiên nhẫn, sự tha thứ, sự quy ết
tâm v.v.. giống style "súp gà cho tâm hồn". Cố gắng kể câu chuyện giản dị, ngắn gọn, ý ngh ĩa v ới
thông điệp rõ ràng. Nếu lấy được chất liệu từ cuộc sống thật thì tốt, ví dụ mẹ tôi, con bé g ần nhà,
đứa bạn thân etc., make up hoàn toàn cũng được nhưng chém được như thế là cả 1 ngh ệ thu ật,
cần thực hành nhiều. Nhưng tốt nhất, về lâu về dài, nên sử dụng các chất liệu thật để các bài nói
được thống nhất, bài nói có chiều sâu. Xét cho cùng, trong cuộc sống ch ắc là mình c ũng đã
được (bị) ai đó dạy cho 1 bài học rồi chứ nhỉ ^^
Nếu không dạt dào tình cảm được thì có thể trả lời kiểu: em học được cách sửa máy tính và t ừ
đó có thể tự sửa máy hoặc sửa cho bạn bè, hoặc thậm chí đã được truyền cảm hứng đ ể m ở c ửa
hàng sửa máy tính kiếm cơm ^^
Thế nào cũng được ấy mà, chỉ là kỳ thi tiếng Anh thôi.
FRIENDSHIP
6/10/2014
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Xin chào các bạn, hôm nay chúng ta cũng làm đề về "Friendship" phần 3 nhé ^^! Để nghe phát
âm, học các cách diễn đạt và nghe bản dịch chi tiết của sample answer, các bạn vào xem
tại https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pPT_pLmnaE
- If a friend confessed to you something illegal that he/she has done, what would you do?
If a friend told me about a crime that he committed, he would be putting me in such a dilemma
where I would have to choose between being a good citizen and being a good friend. As a
citizen, I’m legally obligated to report a criminal offence to the police. I would try to convince
my friend to turn himself in because he should be responsible for what he did.
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Chào các bạn, do bận việc nên tuần vừa rồi chúng ta ko có bài mới, tuần này h ọc bù nhi ều nhi ều
nha ^^!! Hôm nay cùng xem qua một số câu hỏi trong phần part III về chủ đề học t ập và làm vi ệc
ở nước ngoài nào!
- Why do you think young people move to other countries to study or work?
I guess there are several reasons why young people these days find the idea of studying and
working overseas attractive. To begin with, exposing oneself to different cultures seems to be
a great way to widen one’s personal as well as professional horizons. Besides, people tend to
believe that adding an international element to their education background will enhance their
career prospects. Better environments and higher incomes are also important factors
contributing to the increase in the number of foreign students and workers.
COMPUTER
27/8/2014
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Hôm nay mình cùng làm 1 đề về máy tính nhé ^^, có khá nhiều câu hỏi dở hơi và hại não nh ư
câu "bạn nhìn thấy cái máy tính lần đầu tiên vào lúc nào?", tất nhiên mình ko th ể h ỏi l ại nó là
"thế mày nhìn thấy cái hamburger đầu tiên vào lúc nào" hehe, nên tốt nh ất là có chu ẩn b ị tr ước
cho những trường hợp như vậy.
Bên cạnh đó, với những cái đề cụ thể kiểu này, sẽ xảy ra trường hợp bị trùng ý câu tr ả l ời, mình
vừa trả lời ý đó bên trên mà bên dưới vẫn bị hỏi. Ví dụ, bên trên nó hỏi mình "máy tính quan
trọng với bạn như thế nào" thì thường mình sẽ bảo là rất quan trọng để giải trí và làm việc,
nhưng bên dưới nó lại hỏi "mày dùng máy tính để làm gì", mình cũng ko thể bảo "xin hãy xem l ại
câu trả lời bên trên để biết thêm chi tiết" Gặp trường hợp đó thì hoặc trả lời thêm ý hoặc l ặp l ại ý
cũ nhưng paraphrase đi.
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Cùng làm thêm mấy câu hỏi phần 3 về 2 chủ đề lớn là phương tiện vận tải và du lịch nhé ^^
- Do you think people like to travel far away from home? Why?
I do think that, at one point or another, most people would appreciate the idea of travelling
away from home because, as simple as it may sound, a short break from the daily routine can
benefit us in a number of ways. Not only is it a great chance for people to engage in new
activities in new places but travelling can also expand our awareness and introduce us to
different cultures as well as greater diversity of life.
- Do you think new trains are more environmentally friendly compared to the older models?
Why?
As far as I have been told, new trains are more eco-friendly and sustainable than the older
ones. This is because they are lighter than the previous models, so they consume significantly
less energy. Also, new trains can travel much faster, which means large amounts of fuel are
saved while less exhaust is emitted into the environment. Especially, in some countries,
people have switched from diesel powered trains to electric modes, reducing negative effects
on our atmosphere as well as health.
- Some people like to stay in the same place all their life. Why?
As strange as it may sound, a lot of people don’t find the idea of travelling to new places
interesting. It is usually the case that those people feel uncomfortable about changes and are
slow to adapt to unfamiliar environments and situations. Let’s take my mother for example.
She has hardly ever left her hometown, except for going to Hanoi to visit my brother and I.
Well, as a famous person put it, the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one
page.
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Ielts speaking test - July 2014 - Part III/ Discussion - Topic: Advertisements vs Shopping
Sáng nay chúng ta cùng làm một đề nói task 3 về chủ đề quảng cáo và mua sắm nhé. Các b ạn
lưu ý những cách paraphrase để tránh lặp lại từ và cách support để câu trả lời v ừa dài v ừa h ọc
thuật nhé ^^
Although I don't deny that online shopping is a great way to help people save time by allowing
them to shop from home, I seldom order things from the internet. Nowadays shops tend to
overphotoshop their products so that they look more appealing on the websites. This,
however, can cause disappointment and frustration in customers. In order to avoid those
negative experiences, I'd rather see the products myself before making decisions.
COMMUNICATION
22/7/2014
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Đêm khuya cày IELTS nào ^^. Cùng làm một đề part III về communication nhé ^^
Topic: Communication
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Part 3/ Discussion
Thử làm mấy câu task 3 về chủ đề quà tặng nhóe ^^! Các bạn hãy chú ý rằng rất nhiều câu h ỏi ở
IELTS nhấn mạnh sự so sánh (giữa quá khứ và hiện tại, phương Đông và phương Tây), và câu
hỏi về văn hóa tặng quà này cũng ko ngoại lệ. Hãy nghĩ tới điều này khi trả lời câu hỏi, vì ngay c ả
khi bạn ko so sánh trực tiếp trong câu trả lời thì nội dung câu trả lời nên đ ậm đà b ản s ắc dân t ộc
và nêu bật được sự khác biệt. Việc này cũng giúp bạn tìm ý cho câu trả lời
- What kind of gifts do people often give each other in your country?
In my country, people most usually choose to give each other money as a gift because of its
practicality. It is not always easy to guess what people want so sometimes you may spend
lots of money on something that is not going to be used at all. In order to avoid this from
happening, Vietnamese prefer giving each other money so that the receivers can get
themselves whatever they want.
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Topic: Law và police. Đây chính là phần 3 của bài nói về good law mà mình làm hôm qua nhé.
Vì đề hơi khoai nên một số bạn yêu cầu mình làm, vậy các bạn tham khảo nhé ^^
- Do you think the law should be broken sometimes? If so, under what circumstances?
Most people would like to consider themselves law-abiding citizens. Yet, in some special
cases where breaking a law can help save more lives and property than obeying it, it should
definitely be broken. Also, sometimes people break law just to have the experience without
doing any harm to their community, which I personally think is acceptable.
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https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-part-13-weather-save-time-money
- What do you think are good ways to save money?
Saving money is obviously an easier-said-than-done task. The best ways to help people spend
less are believed to include having clear and achievable saving goals, keeping a record of
their expenses and opening a savings account in a bank. Using credit cards , on the other
hand, encourages people to shop more, so it should be stopped.
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Bài này mình cùng làm về bảo tồn các ngôi nhà cũ (có cả đề writing về cái này). so sánh nhà c ũ
nhà mới, nhà to nhà bé nhé ^^. Đây là phần 3 nên câu trả lời hơi dài ^ ^
- What is the difference between houses built in the past and now?
I think there is quite much dissimilarity between houses built a long time ago and those
recently built. To begin with, modern houses are made with completely different materials
such as fire-retardant, sound and noise proof etc. in order to make life of people living in them
safer and more comfortable. Besides, the architecture of houses in the past is a lot different
from that of modern houses. Admittedly, old houses look more picturesque, having their own
character, while those built recently appear to be dull. They, however, have the modern
conveniences so necessary nowadays.
ART
21/12/2013
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IELTS Speaking test in Australia - November 2013
Làm tiếp về đề nghệ thuật từ hôm qua nhé, part II hỏi về 1 tác phẩm nghệ thuật, part III h ỏi ti ếp
như này:
- What kind of art forms are popular these days in your opinion?
It is obvious that some forms of art are being increasingly more popular than the rest. For
example, music and movie products have billions of fans worldwide when paintings and
sculptures attract much more humble attention. I guess this can be explained by the fact that
songs and movies have been considered to be fashionable and easy to understand. They can
clearly reach a much larger audience than the other forms of art, which, more often than not,
take people with certain expertise to appreciate them.
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Đề phần 3 này hỏi về topic khá là unfamiliar, đó là công dụng của nước và mặt trời. Các câu tr ả
lời dưới đây của mình các bạn có thể lược bớt ý nếu tốc độ nói chậm và lược bớt các từ khó
cũng được, chỉ cần cách diễn đạt và phần khung ngữ pháp là đc. Chúc mọi ng ười h ọc vui v ẻ ^^
- Why should scientists focus on space exploration rather than exploring water?
To be honest, I have very little idea when it comes to scientific subjects like this one. Yet, I
think it makes sense that exploring the universe attracts much interest from scientists. Like I
said previously, the world’s population is growing when the size of the world itself isn’t. It will
soon come to a point where humans need more space preferably on another planet with
unexploited resources.
GREEN SPACES
5/5/2014
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https://soundcloud.com/ieltstrangbui/ielts-speaking-part-3-green-space-parks
- Do you think gardens are destroyed for the purpose of building new apartments?
In my opinion, there are several factors leading to the fact that natural gardens are
disappearing, one of which is the growing demand for living spaces. Especially in big cities,
where job opportunities and living standards are believed to be better than in the countryside,
there is a severe lack of space. As a result, new apartments have been built because they
take up less space and accommodate more people than houses do.
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FRIENDS
6/12/2013
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Đây là 1 câu hỏi phần 3 chủ đề bạn bè, mình cùng thử trả lời nhóe ^^
Do you think we different have kinds of friends at different stages of our lives?
I certainly think we experience different kinds of friendship throughout our life. This is
because, obviously, we tend to make friends with people whom we communicate with the
most and, depending on different life stages, the groups we communicate with change. For
example, a student is likely to make friends with other students going to the same school,
while most of an employee's friends are his colleagues whom he meets often at work.
In what ways are these types of friend different?
It seems that we share different activities with different groups of friend, depending on the
things we have in common with each group. When we hang out with friends from childhood,
we have intimate conversations about our personal life and issues. Meanwhile, we mostly talk
about work, our boss and the next pay raise with people from work.
TRAVELLING, TOURISM
20/11/2013
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I suppose people travel to other countries for several reasons. For example, they can visit the
world's famous tourist attractions. Besides, they can taste delicious dishes, of which flavors
vary from this region to another. Last but not least, traveling is also a great way to discover
exotic cultures around the world which differ from their own.
FARMING, PARKS
15/11/2013
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Để đảm bảo trúng tủ thì đề nào cũng phải ôn, topic nào cũng phải tư duy ý trước ^^ Những câu
trả lời gợi ý bên dưới mình phải google để kiếm ý mãi mới xong ^^
Part III/
Discussion
MAKING DECISIONS
5/11/2013
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- Do you think that school teachers should give advice to help students make decisions?
Giáo viên có nên đưa lời khuyên giúp học sinh quyết định các vấn đề ko nhi? Mình nên c ẩn th ận
với các câu trả lời "không", thứ nhất, vì mình không nên tỏ ra là người cực đoan, t ư duy tiêu
cực, bảo thủ, thứ 2, các câu hỏi IELTS rất biện chứng, nó đã có một cái lý do nào đ ấy nó m ới
đưa ra 1 câu hỏi chứ không bao h đưa ra các câu hỏi chỉ mang tính chất giải trí ki ểu "đi giày có
nên thắt dây ko" nên mình cứ tư duy nửa này nửa kia được thì tốt, kiểu giúp thì có giúp nh ưng
trong 1 số trường hợp thì ko nên ^^ kiểu 3 phải í ^^
I certainly think teachers should play a very active part in helping students make up their
mind. As a matter of fact, children nowadays tend to spend more time with their teachers and
friends than with their own family because both of the parents have to work. As a result, they
understand the kids much better and can give them useful advice. Besides, one of the main
roles of teachers is to guide their students. In other words, providing support when needed is
part of the job.
Chú ý cách dùng các từ nối, không phải để khoe từ đâu, mà là để thể hiện độ hiểu sâu c ủa mình
đối với cái vấn đề mình đang nói. Thể hiện là mình hiểu mối quan hệ giữa các câu nói c ủa mình
vs nhau.
- play a very active part in st: đóng một vai trò rất tích cực trong việc gì
- tend to do something: có xu hướng làm gì, cùng giống như thường xuyên làm gì thôi nh ưng
dùng tend to nó học thuật hơn ^^
- in other words: nói cách khác
- Do you have any advice for teenagers on how to make the right decisions?
Có lời khuyên nào để các bạn trẻ có những quyết định đúng đắn ko? Thật là khó ngh ĩ khi mà h ầu
hết các bạn đi thi đều là các bạn trẻ. Trả lời theo phong cách kinh điển thì là: nên h ỏi ý ki ến b ố
mẹ thầy cô bạn bè 2 bên nội ngoại trước khi quyết đinh. Trả lời theo kiểu cá tính thì: h ầu nh ư ko
thể tránh mắc lỗi khi quyết định nhưng sai lầm thì mới học được những bài học có giá tr ị. C ũng
có thể đông tây kết hợp. Làm thử:
Having been a teenager, I know how hard it is sometimes to make the right decision,
especially when you are young and inexperienced. However, it is not impossible to make less
wrong decisions. I suggest before making an important decision, teenagers should consult
their parents and teachers who are experienced and know what is the best for their children.
Nonetheless, making wrong decisions is just part of growing up. People learn best from their
own mistakes, so I believe it is not such a bad thing for teenagers to make bad decisions.
- Chịu khó dùng chủ ngữ giả (how hard it is to make right desicions, it is not impossible to..., it
is not such a bad thing to...)
- to know what is the best for someone: biết cái gì là tốt nhất cho ai.
- to be (a) part of something: là 1 phần của cái gì (mắc lỗi lầm là 1 ph ần c ủa quá trình tr ưởng
thành)
- Do you face any difficulties making decisions?
Có gặp khó khăn khi đưa ra quyết định không? tất nhiên rầu, khó quá ch ứ l ại, khi mà mình không
biết cái gì là tốt cho mình hoặc khi mà quả tym và bộ óc chúng nó bất đồng ý kiến. Làm nào.
I think anyone, at one point or another, finds making the right decisions the most challenging
thing to do. Sometimes I can't decide what is the best for me. For example, my parents expect
me to work in a state company because it is more stable but I want to be part of a more
dynamic environment although I know I may have to risk losing my job at any time. I can't
really convince myself which is a better choice. Sometimes my heart says one thing and my
mind says another I don't know I should follow which.
- At one point or another: vào lúc này hay lúc khác
- find something + adj: nhận thấy cái gì làm sao (nhận thấy việc quyết định đúng đ ắn là đi ều khó
khăn nhất)
- risk Ving: đối mặt với nguy cơ gì
- my heart says one thing and my mind says another: tym nói 1 đằng óc nói 1 n ẻo