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Class: IELTS – Thạc sỹ Phạm Thị Mến Phones: 0901500039

SPEAKING PART 1: FLOWERS, GAMES, GIVING GIFT
I. STRATEGIES FOR SPEAKING PART 1:
WH-/HOW OFTEN QUESTION”
Question: How often do you go to the cinema?
The key to the answer is the structure “ it depends” which creates “situtional contrast”.

Situation A Situation B

Weekdays Weekends

Summer Winter

Good weather Bad weather

Term time School holidays

If I’m alone If I’m with friends

If I’ve got a lot of time If I’m fairy busy…

 Well I have to say that it would depend on the situation. Like for instance, if, (situation A),…then I will most likely…so/because/in fact…”. If
(situation B), I will…
Eg: Well I have to say that it would depend on the situation. Like for instance, if I ‘m in the term time, then I will (situation A),…then I will most likely…
so/because/in fact…”. If (situation B), I will most likely have no free time to go to the cinema because I would be up to the ears with exercises and
examinations. However, if I ‘m in the summer holiday I will go to the cinema twice a month to enjoy the box-office hit.
Activity:
1. How often do you go to the cinema?
2. Where do you usually go shopping?

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3. When do you usually read?
4. At what time of day do you usually listen to music?
5. Who do you spend your evening with?
6. When do you go out in the evening, what do you usually do?
7. How often do you play sport?
8. How often do you eat in the restaurant?
II. Topics: FLOWERS, GAMES, GIVING GIFT
FLOWERS (L1)
USEFUL VOCABULARY
1. brighten up (phrasal verb): làm sáng
2. fragrance /ˈfreɪ.gr ə n s/ (noun): hương thơm
3. bouquet /bʊˈkeɪ/ (noun): bó hoa
1. milestone (noun): cột mốc 
2. integral (adjective): quan trọng, không thể thiếu
3. joyous and sombre (adjective) /ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/ /ˈsɒm.bə r / : tươi sáng và tăm tối
4. bring out for discussion: đưa ra thảo luận
5. overdue and over budget: vượt quá thời hạn và ngân sách
6. get back on track: quay về đúng hướng, đúng tiến độ
7. at stake: bị đe dọa, nguy hiểm = at risk, in danger
8. tedious (adjective): tẻ nhạt = boring, tiresome
9. exotic (adjective): lạ
10. break the monotony /məˈnɒt. ə n.i/ phá vỡ sự đơn điệu, tẻ nhạt
11. virtually (adverb): thông qua mạng, thực tế ảo
1. Do you like to have flowers in your home?
Yes, definitely. Flowers …………(1) a room and fill the space with lovely……………(2) .  I would love to have a small garden where I could grow
my own flowers, but right now I don’t have the space. I get so excited about the idea of waking up and doing some gardening in the early mornings. 
2. Where would you go to buy flowers?
It depends on the occasion or event, and who I am buying for. If it is just a small gift for someone and it isn’t a particularly special event or anything
like that, then I’d probably pick up some flowers at the supermarket because they have a wide range, and the flowers are quite fresh and sold at cheap
prices. If it is for an important event, or someone really special, then I guess I’d go to a flower shop. The prices are usually higher, but it is logical
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because you would get to see more …………(3) flowers and they usually make beautiful ………….(4) there. Also, the florist can give you advice on
what flowers are most appropriate for whatever occasion; not to mention that many flower shops offer delivery service, which might be convenient in
some situations.  
3. On what occasions would you give someone flowers?
Actually, flowers are not my first choice as a gift for someone, except when it is the receiver’s preference. Therefore, I just gift flowers on some
………….(4) special occasions when flowers traditionally fit such as a birthday, Women’s Day or a red-letter day to celebrate a person’s …………….
(5) in life.
4. Are flowers important in your culture?
Yes, to some extent. Flowers have traditionally been an…………(6) part of many ………………(7) occasions. For example, flowers at funerals
bring a sense of peace and beauty  to an otherwise sad occasion; on the other hand, in weddings, they symbolise happiness and are usually the focal
point in a wedding’s design.
GAMES (L3)
USEFUL VOCABULARY
1. strengthen (one’s) relationship: thắt chặt mối quan hệ
2. moral (noun): đạo đức, nhân cách
3. packed (adjective): đông đúc = crowded
4. browse /braʊz/ (verb): tìm dạo, nhìn quanh các mặt hàng
5. open-air market: chợ trời
6. bargain (verb): thương lượng, trả giá
7. stumble onto: /ˈstʌm.bl ̩/ tình cờ tìm thấy, bắt gặp
8. commoner (noun): /ˈkɒm.ən.ə r /người dân
9. merely (adverb): đơn thuần
10. merchant /ˈmɜː.tʃ ə nt/ (noun): người bán
11. hassle /ˈhæs.l ̩/ (noun): rắc rối, bất tiện
12. crowded (adj): đông đúc
13. exceed (verb): vượt quá
14. manipulative /məˈnɪp.jʊ.lə.tɪv/ (adjective): biết cách thao túng
15. lavish (verb) /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ : “vung” tiền
1. What games are popular in your country?

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I would say football is the most popular here. It’s obvious that almost all Vietnamese men are big fans of football, the …………(1) king of sports. I
notice that football matches are always ………..(2)) with many spectators who come and support their favourite team. They also get crazy about the
football World Cup and crowd into cafes and bars to watch the matches with their friends. 
2. Do you play any games?
Yes, I do play several games with my friends when we have free time, games like …………(3) and poker. But we just play for fun, none of us has a
lot of money so, we never bet more than ten thousand Vietnam dongs or so. I just like playing for the……….(4) aspect of hanging out with my friends
and chatting. 
3. How do people learn to play games in your country?
There are two common ways I guess. Most people have friends or parents to show them how to play a game. You often see groups of men out on the
streets playing games with many people watching and learning or else shouting at the players when they make a………..(5). Some people prefer to
learn games more …………..(6), so they get teachers, trainers or instructors to guide them. Nowadays, lots of people also learn games online. 
4. Do you think it’s important for people to play games?
Absolutely yes. Playing some games regularly can benefit people’s ………..(7) and keep their minds sharp and alert. And the most important thing is
that games bring people together, strengthen their………….(8) and even their………….(9) through a wide range of interactive activities.
GIVING GIFT (L4)
USEFUL VOCABULARY
1. thoughtful and courteous /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/ (adjective): chu đáo và lịch sự
2. graceful wishes: lời chúc đáng yêu
3. initial design: thiết kế ban đầu
4. exhilarating /ɪgˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/ (adjective): phấn khởi, hào hứng
5. thrilling and adventurous (adjective): ly kỳ và mạo hiểm
6. frustrated (adjective): bực bội, bất lực
7. imitate (verb): bắt chước
8. absorb (verb): hấp thụ = học
9. thoroughly and rationally (adverb): một cách chuyên sâu và có lý trí
10. inhibit one from (verb): cản trở, ngăn cấm = prevent
11. proactive (adjective): chủ động
1. When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
I think people in Vietnam give gifts on the same occasions as in other countries, like birthdays, weddings, …………….(1) or special holidays.
2. Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home?
Yes, as a tradition or a local custom, it is ……………..(2) and…………..(3) to do so, especially when it is the first visit. I remember taking a bunch
of ……………(4) to my lecturer’s home as a present when my classmates and I went to see her for the first time.  
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 3. When did you last receive a gift?
It was on the eighth of March which is International Women’s Day. This is quite an important day here and all Vietnamese women in the country are
…………(4)honoured. I received a lot of postcards with ………………(5) from my friends and I sent a lot of similar ones to my female friends. 
4. Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people?
Yes, of course. For personal events like a person’s birthday, I love going shopping for the perfect gift that I think will suit the ………(6) best. I often
try to find out about that person’s hobbies and look for a gift …………(7) to them, so I know that it will be something they will …………….(8) and
use.