SPEAKING SYLLABUS BAND 70 (POSSIBLY ABOVE)

Section I: Intro 1.1 The components of the Ielts speaking test

Introduction 1.2 Bandscore Descriptors
Pronunciation Revision 1.3 Pronunciation Revision
1.3.1 IPA
Lesson 1 1.3.2 Stress and Intonation
1.3.3 Elision

Section II. 2.1 Top 4 strategies

Top common topics in Part 1 2.2 Top common topics
Work and Study
Lesson 2, 3, 4 Hometown
Hobbies and weekend
Movies and Books, Sports and Dancing
Weather
Travel and Plan
Shopping and Clothes
Colors and Party Animals =>
HOMEWORK1
3. Some tricky topics
Mirrors, Dreams, Stars
Science
Watches, Forests and Parks
(updating with forecasted topics)=>
HOMEWORK2
4. Revision
Section III. 5.1 Describe a person
Top key topics in Part 2 5.2 Describe a place
6.1 Describe an event (the past)
Lesson 5, 6, 7 6.2 Describe the future
7.1 Describe an object
7.2 Some tricky topics

Section IV 8. Top strategies

Top key topics in Part 3 9.1 Top common topics
(METHODS) Leadership and Education
Environment and Consumerism
Lesson 8, 9 Technology and Modern Lifestyle
Relationships and Advice
Gifts and Hobbies
9.2 Top tricky topics
Section V
Top advanced vocabulary and 10.1 Key adverbs and adjectives
grammar structures for band 70+ 10.2 Key nouns and expressions
10.3 Key discourse markers
Lesson 10 10.4 Key idioms
10.5 Complex sentences

Section VI 11.1 Vocabulary-learning memory tips

Key tips to boost confidence and 11.2 Practice makes perfect
hone your speaking skills 11.3 Anticipated topics for your speaking date.

Lesson 11
Section I: Intro 1.1 Bandscore Descriptors and Components
Introduction 1.2 Pronunciation Revision
Pronunciation Revision 1.2.1 IPA
1.2.2 Stress and Intonation
Lesson 1 1.2.3 Elision

1.1 Speaking Bandscore Descriptors

1.2 Pronunciation Revision
1.2.1 IPA
Consonants and Vowels
Vocabulary Check

Beef /biːf/ vs Peep /piːp/

Fell /fel/ vs fail /feɪl/
Church /tʃɜːtʃ vs Judge /dʒʌdʒ/
Sort /sɔːt/ vs Short /ʃɔːt/ train /treɪn/ vs /trend/
tax /tæks/ moisture /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

time maintenance ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

entertainment /en.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Task 1. Spelling Task / E/I/A/R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_AXxa5-xYM
1 Her name is…. 6
2 My name is… 7
 3 8
4 9
5 10

Word-stress Check and Sentence-stress Check

Money /ˈmʌn.i/ Yesterday I went to a local market.

maintenance ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/ /ˈjestədɪ aɪ went tʊ ə ˈləʊkəl ˈmɑːkɪt/

entertainment /en.təˈteɪn.mənt/
I am going to talk about my
family . There are 5 people in
my family
I bought some stuff like potatoes,
tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries.
/aɪ bɔːt sʌm stʌf laɪk pəˈteɪtəʊz təˈmɑːtəʊz
ˈkjuːkʌmbəz ənd ˈstrɔːbərɪz/

Đọc tiếng Anh bớt mỏi miệng ¾ từ/ + thấy thông tin quan trọng/ dừng từ trước đó 1 chút

1.2.2 Elision and Linking in Speaking

Elision Techniques

1. I am going to talk about things that I am gonna talk about

we deeply care today

2. I have talked about this paper with I’ve talked (v3)

my professor

3. Do you know where the tea is? Dz know

4. You are too tired to do that. Put You’re/ Your

that aside.

5. She is dishonest. Please steer away she’s (z)

 from her.

6. They are in trouble now. Let’s find they’re = their

a solution

7. You are able to do this project as you’re able to do

long as I have 2 days off

8. You arenot able to do this task you’rent able to do..

without his help
you’vent heard about him
9. You have not heard about him, I
suppose.

10. I have lived here for ten years I’ve lived

11. He has worked really hard for 10 he’s(z) worked

years
you’d call => I would say I’d say
12. You would call him modest
you’ll know..
13. You will know this soon

Task 2 Weak forms

Section II. Lesson 2 Top 4 strategies
Top common topics in Part 1 Lesson 3Top common topics
Work and Study
Lesson 2, 3, 4 Hometown, Housing, Accomodation
Hobbies and weekend
Movies and Books, Sports and Dancing
Weather
Travel and Plan
Shopping and Clothes
Colors
Party
Animals
3. Some tricky topics
Mirrors, Dreams, Stars
Science
Watches, Forests and Parks
4. Revision
Lesson 2. Top 4 Strategies and Top Common Topics (p1)

04 TỨ ĐẠI MỸ NHÂN
2.1 04 Strategies for your speaking you get stuck at any question.
REMINDERS
These are not panacea to all questions in Part 1, but you can harness them when needed,
boosting your fluency and showing off your vocabularies to some extent.

2.1.1 THE FIRST WEAPON (W1)

MY FRIENDS AND I
Honestly = To be totally upfront with you, I am not a big fan of something/ I am not
good at something. But My close friend, Tèo, have a knack for this (….)

I’ve learned a couple of things from him, like (….)

But, I am still a novice/ a beginner.

Weapon 1 Knowledge
Can you draw? Are you good at art? (K1)
Áp dụng: Em không vẽ được/ nhưng bạn Honestly, I am not a big fan of art or
em lại giỏi lĩnh vực này/ Em có học hỏi drawing. But my close friend, Teo, has a
vài thứ như (mixing colors, sketching knack for this. I’ve learned a couple of
you name it), nhưng em vẫn còn gà mờ things from him, like graffi, sculpture,
lắm!!! sketching, you name it. I’ve known a
very famous painting which is the Mona
Lisa painting with an impeccable beauty.
However, I am still a novice in this field.
Notes: You can develop your own answers if possible by using good vocabularies and
 ideas. Mine is just a suggestion.
I will develop further ideas for you in following sections.
Expand vocabularies:

K1 Reading the passage below_ Listening to the passage to fill the gaps.
The arts have also been classified as seven: painting, architecture, sculpture, literature,
music, performing and cinema. When it comes to painting, there are some ubiquitous
types, such as, oil painting, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, abstract painting, to
name but a few. In some countries, writing or painting on walls is a crime. In some
countries, artists can draw and paint in certain places. For example, in Taiwan, there are
'graffiti zones' where artists can paint on walls. In Bristol in the UK, there is a street art
festival in August every year. Artists paint all the buildings in a street. Lots of people
come to watch the artists and take photos. You can see exhibitions of street art in some
galleries too. There have been exhibitions of street art in galleries in Paris, London and
Los Angeles.

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci, artist, scientist and inventor of the Italian Renaissance, is the painter
of the Mona Lisa and is considered one of the most versatile polymath with an
impeccable beauty of all time. There are various interpretations of the smile; some say it
is a happy smile, others find it deceptive, and still others believe it is a sad smile.
Mona Lisa’s smile is TOOO mysterious, NOT MINE. :D you can enjoy mine :D better to
enjoy, shining, bíu ty hớn nì!!! ha ha ha :D

CAN YOU SING?

CAN YOU COOK?

MY FRIENDS AND I
Honestly = To be totally upfront with you, I am not a big fan of something/ I am not good
at something. But My close friend, Tèo, has a knack for this (….)

I’ve learned a couple of things from him, like (….)Mixing things up/ to boil
an egg
But, I am still a novice/ a beginner.
Task 1 Apply W1 into your answer if possible

W1 Knowledge
Can you cook?
Em không thích và không giỏi nấu ăn.
Nhưng bạn thân của em, rất giỏi lĩnh vực
này. Em có học từ bạn ấy một số thứ cơ
bản như … nhưng em vẫn non nớt lắm :D
Expand your vocabularies

K2 (from quora)
A) Not everybody out there has a knack for cooking! It takes a lot more than just
mixing things up and coming up with a dish. If it weren't for art, we would be still
eating raw and bland food. If it weren't art, nobody would have bothered about
Masterchef shows and books. If it weren't for art, our lives would have been
missing out on a lot! Cooking, in itself, is a wholly different dimension of art.

B) How to make spaghetti: The most popular way to cook spaghetti is simple. Put the
pasta into plenty of boiling water, stir it, bring it to a simmer, turn the heat off, put
a lid on, and leave it to finish cooking for 10-12 mins. Then you can use sauce and
enjoy your meal. I love spaghetti with clams, which is a perfectly classic
combination

C) (from Cambridge Books)

2.2 THE SECOND WEAPON (W2)

THE PAST – THE PRESENT – THE FUTURE

I have long been a big fan of something (because..)
But now I am busy as the bee, so it is hard for me to carve time out of my schedule to
do something/
I am working on this in coming time.
W2 Knowledge
Do you like to travel? have itchy feet
Em lúc nào cũng thích du lịch cả bởi vì get off the beaten track/ chill out
Nhưng giờ em bận vãi cả chai lọ…
You can develop your own answers
Upper-intermediate/ advanced vocabulary in use
Task 2 Answer these questions by using W2
Do you like parties? a party animal
throw a party
chill out
recharge my batteries

Do you like to watch the sky? do stargazing

enjoy the sunset, the sunrise
I feel immensely peaceful

THE PAST – THE PRESENT – THE FUTURE

I’D SAY, I have long been a big fan of something (because..)
But now I am busy as the bee, so it is hard for me to carve time out of my schedule to do
something/
I am working on this in coming time.
2.3 THE THIRD WEAPON (W3)

USED TO HATE – NOW LIKE

When I was a child/younger, I had been daunted by the idea of doing something
But since my mom/ my friend has done something
this has grown on me
I see something + adj
When I came to the airport, he had gone
W3 Knowledge
adopting a cat or a dog
Do you have any pet? adopt a pet
Hiện tại thì chưa!!!!! Yeah, hùi em còn  I had been allergic with animal fur
nhỏ, em không thích vật nuôi vì em sợ dị  Give it a wide berth
ứng lông động vật. (Em còn né xa tám  Guard dogs
mét khi thấy chó săn cảnh). Vậy á mà,
 Persian cats
hồi bạn thân em bắt đầu nuôi 2 con mèo
 This has grown on me!!!
Ba tư, em mê tụi nó như gì luôn ớ!!!
 adorable, trainable, and could do
hundreds of tricks to entertain
people

K4 – Listening to the passage to fill the gaps below

I love dogs as they are loyal animals, they’re always there no matter waht, and they have
a bit of characters, then they can lift your spirit up when you are feeling down. I am
interested in birds, too. It’s really refreshing to relish their chirping every morning if you
live in the countryside like me. What fascinating me is the view of the competition
between what seemed like hundreds of birds singing their heart out in the forest.
Pets are companions of humans, and nothing beats the feeling you’re coming home and
having a dog wagging his tail to see you. I've got a minimum of 2 dogs at home/ they are
living in a kennel in my garden. They are very adorable, trainable, and could do hundreds
of tricks to entertain people. A couple of years ago, I had a pet dog, his name was Mon
but sadly he succumbed to an ovarian tumor. This event really pricked my heart and
welled my eyes. To be upfront, I really miss him.

I have set my heart on adopting some aristocratic dogs, such as Corgis, which is a
symbol of royal and toy doys but this breed seems very melancholic.

Task 3 Answer these questions with W3

Do you like to study science? When I was younger, I had been

Do you like to live in big cities?
daunted by the idea of studying science
because it is difficult for me to
remember those things. But since my
teacher, Mary has taught me by the
new ways such as mindmap, picture,
this has grown on me. I see this subject
really fantastic.
When I was younger, I had been
daunted by the idea of living in
metropolises because I hate the
crowded and noisy places. But since
my sister has moved to the big cities to
study and work, I can see she has a
wide range of opportunities for the
 higher paid jobs, high salaries, you
name it. This has grown on me. I see it
really appealing.

USED TO HATE – NOW LIKE

When I was a child/younger, I had been daunted by the idea of doing something
(because…)/ hated crowed and noisy places
But since my mom/ my friend has done something => big opportunities
this has grown on me
I see something + adj/ fantastic/ appealing

2.4 THE FOURTH WEAPON (W4): BIG TO SMALL

 BIG TO SMALL
I really see myself as a bit of
I have a particular interest in
What really fascinates me is..
W4 Knowledge
Do you like history?
Do you like learning about science?
 BIG TO SMALL
Do you like going shopping?
Do you like collecting things?
Do you like traveling?
Do you like reading books?
Do you like watching the sky?
I really see myself as a bit of a shopping addict/ enthusiast!! ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst

I have a particular interest in shopping for shoes

What really fascinates me is shopping for sneakers because they are very comfortable
ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl to wear!!!
(a travelling enthusiast/ have itchy feet)
(travel ling to natural areas)
(countryside/ get off the beaten track) (xa rời các nơi xô bồ)
(an astronomer) ( do stargazing) ( constellations (các chòm sao), such the The orion,
the venus)
W4 Knowledge
Do you like history?
Do you like learning about science?
Lesson 3: Top Common Topics in Ielts Speaking Part 1

Section II. Lesson 2 4 strategies

Top common topics in Part 1
Lesson 2, 3, 4
Lesson 3 Top common topics
Work and Study
Hometown, Housing, Accomodation
Weekend, Parties, Movies and Books
Dancing and Sports
Weather, Seasons, Travel
Plan, Time management
Shopping and Clothes, Shoes
Pets, Animals

Suggestion a formula:
I’d say (discourse markers)
One main idea
Simply because

Common Discourse Markers

I think I believe
I reckon
I suppose
I am not going to lie
it is an interesting it sounds tempting!!!!!
question it sounds enthralling!!!
it sounds interesting!!!!
I dont know about I havent thought about this before…
this
Let me see this is a tough question, basically, the way I see it…
It is hard to say it’s way beyond my comprehension but I guess

Notes: Top common, general and easy idioms you should make use of
relax let my hair down/ let off some steam
easy it is a piece of cake to do something
hard it is not a piece of cake to do something
happy over the moon/ full of beans
get angry drive me crazy/ drive me up to the wall
crowded something/ people are packed like sardines
sometimes now and then
always without fail
the best the greatest thing since sliced bread
good for do wonder for

3.1 Common topics and questions

Common Topics Common Questions

1) What’s your name? How can I call you? Can I see your ID?
Introduction My name is Linh Sang, you can call Sang for short
2) Are you a student or do you work?
Work and Study Do you like your study/ your work?
3)
Hometown Are you living in a flat or a house?
Housing Would you like to move to another place?
Accomodation Do you prefer living in the city or countryside?
4)
Weekend What do you often do at weekends/ on weekends?
Parties Do you like parties?
Movies Do you like to watch movies? Would you like to become an
Books actor?
Do you like to read books? Would you like to become a
writer?
5)
Dancing Can you dance?
Sports How often do you play sports?

6)
Weather Do you prefer sunny days or rainy days?
Seasons How about the weather in your country?
Travel Do you like travelling?

7)
Plan Are you a good planner?
Time management Are you good at time management?
What do you do when you are waiting for someone?

8)
Shopping Do you like going shopping? Prefer: online or traditional
Clothes stores?
Shoes What types of clothes do you like to wear?
 How often do you buy shoes?

9)
Pets Do you have any pets?
Wild Animals Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

3.2 REVISION: TỨ ĐẠI MỸ NHÂN STATEGY

Tôi không giỏi, bạn tôi giỏi Can you sing/
Tôi thích, nhưng bận Do you like traveling? CARVE/ (I’ll see in
coming time)(recharge)
Tôi thích, nhưng từng ghét …..daunted/ Do you like to live in the
countryside/ city?
Tôi nói từ rộng đến hẹp (big to small)

BA CẤU TRÚC BỔ SUNG ( Cấu trúc 5 + 6 + 7) : BỘ BA “KHÓ TÍNH”

5) Tôi thích, nhưng khó, để tôi thử I have long been a big fan of ……(a mansion) (a
are you living in a flat or a house? traditional house with a garden)
Can you play any musical but I find it a bit challenging (for me) to (hang
instruments? of it/ do) buy/ possess a house,/ a flat (a well-
Do you like to live in the furnished flat)
countryside? Given that, I wanna give it a try(buy a house)
Do you like reading books? when I have free time/have a chance because
there is nothing better to live in your own
spacious house!!!
6) Tôi thích, nhưng lười, nhưng sẽ (I am really into it because…
thử khi có thời gian but honestly, I consider myself a bit of a lazy
(nếu không thì) sloth/a bludger)/
 I am too lazy to do it because….I am a lazy
Do you like watching movies/ reading sloth, you know!!!!
books? Given that, I’ll try to work on this out of my
laziness
broaden my horizons
make my vocabulary so good (otherwise S+V)

7) Tôi thích, nhưng cái này không I just have a bit interest in something
giúp ích cho tôi nhiều lắm…. nên tôi but I dont think It is going to be a big part of
sẽ không dành thời gian để thử xem my life because this is not gonna help my
sao!!!! work/ my study… That’s why I am not going to
spend my time getting the hang of it
(can you dance?)
(do you like to study history)
3.3 Hỗ trợ tìm ideas cho các chủ đề (phổ biến)

1. Work and Study

2. Hometown, Housing, Accomodation
3. Weekend, Parties, Movies and Books
4. Dancing and Sports
5. Weather, Seasons, Travel
6. Plan, Time management
7. Shopping and Clothes, Shoes
8. Pets, Animals
Tứ đại mỹ nhân bộ ba khó tính your own ways!!!!!

(What is your name)

My name is Quynh Linh, you can call me Linh for short!!!

1#WORK/ STUDY (bring home the bacon)(my bread and

butter)
Are you a student or do you work?
 I am a student/ a freshman/ a sophomore/ a junior/ a senior/ at… university
 I am …AN ACCOUNTANT!/ …../ I have been working as a teacher (at ABC
company)……. For (2 years) (prestigious)
Do you like your study/ your work?

 Really love something: I AM A BIG FAN OF/ I AM REALLY INTO/ I AM

FOND OF…./ I AM INTERESTED IN/
 I have set my heart/ on this work/this major for ages. This job/major is promising and it
can bring me handsome salaries and social status.
 Follow (in) my father’s footsteps
  I dont like my work/major at all/ it is very tedious, not creative, not socialising, a nine-

to-five grind. I think I am not going to follow this job

permanently/ for good = forever!!!
 It’s a vocation. I’m doing valuable work that I’m well suited for.

https://www.ieslpod.com/m/view.php?aid=1216
Lorna: It’s great to be alive, isn’t it?

Deangelo: What are you so happy about?

Lorna: I’m just happy to come to work.

Deangelo: What?!

Lorna: I’ve come to realize that this is more than a job. It’s a vocation. I’m doing valuable
work that I’m well suited for.

Deangelo: Are you on something?

Lorna: I’m high on life and my newfound sense of purpose. I realize that I’m doing this job
because I have a calling and this is what I’m meant to do.

Deangelo: I’m serious. Are you coming down with something?

Lorna: Of course not. Yesterday, it occurred to me the legacy I’ll be leaving behind after my
life’s work is done.

Deangelo: Life’s work?

Lorna: Yes, I’ll be remembered in posterity as someone who made a difference.

Deangelo: You do remember what you do for a living, right?

Lorna: I provide salve to people who need it. I give succor to those in need.

Deangelo: You serve drinks in a bar.

Lorna: I provide a shoulder to cry on, a calm voice in a crazy world.

Deangelo: Talk about delusions of grandeur!dont be daydreaming!!!!!!

2#Hometown/Housing/Accomodation
Are you living in a flat or a house?
Would you like to move to another place?
Do you prefer living in big cities or the countryside?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orqgsTFcoos

https://www.guildproperty.co.uk/blog-box-view/1454924560/1628674364/city-life-vs-country-life?
post_width=contained

 offers a range of employment opportunities.

 you’ll never be bored or at a loss for things to do.
 you’ll be surrounded by a diverse and extensive range of shops, restaurants,
 renting or buying a property,
 heavily populated areas
 Standstill traffic at rush hour and overcrowded public transport are the norm,

3# Movies and Books

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2r5uStgG0

http://ieslpod.com/m/view.php?aid=802

Do you like watching movies? Would you like to become an actor?

Do you like reading books? Would you like to become a writer?

(Suggested: cấu trúc: thích nhưng bận) I have long been a big fan of reading books
because this activity can make….

 It’s good to have a good book to keep you company

 (make my vocabulary so good/ meet people I cant meet/ see places I cant go)
 (broaden my horizons).
Martin: What did you think of that movie?

Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-
name stars.

Martin: Oh, you’re a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a shoestring budget with low
production values.

Joanna: No, that’s not true. I just don’t like crowd-pleasers that are predictable. I like movies that
stretch the imagination and have some artistic value.

Martin: You mean you like those weird movies with no plot and a lot of strange characters. They’re
artsy, but leave you totally confused.

Joanna: I don’t mind some ambiguity, if that’s what you mean.

Martin: Well, I’m going to see the new Spiderboy movie next week. I don’t suppose you want to
come?

Joanna: Spiderboy? I’ve been looking forward to seeing that movie.

Martin: But it’s a big-budget blockbuster.

Joanna: I can’t watch artsy films all the time. Variety is the spice of life, don’t you think?

HOMEWORK 1: (TRẢ LỜI CÁC CÂU HỎI TỪ PHẦN 4, 5, 6

(TDMN + BBKT + VOCABULARY)
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TỨ ĐẠI MỸ NHÂN
BỘ BA KHÓ TÍNH
YOUR IDEAS!!!!
4# Dancing/ Sports
Can you dance? (cấu trúc) better coordination, and flexibility.
- To be upfront with you, I am not a big fan of dancing. But my close friend,
Henry, has a knack for this. I’ve learned a couple of things such as how to
warm-up, improving flexibility, you name it. However, I’m still a novice.

How often do you play sports? (cấu trúc)

- I would say thay I’ve long been a big fan of playing sports because it can give
me a healthy life and fit body. But now. I’m busy as a bee, so it hard for me to
carve my time out of my schedule to play sports.

 Which idioms you know to describe people cant dance?

 How do you feel after dancing/ playing sports?
 Why are people nowadays less engaged in sports?

5# Weather/Seasons/Travel
Do you prefer sunny days or rainy days? (cấu trúc)
- Honestly,I dont think weather is gonna be a big part of my life, so either sunny
days or rainy days are okay. But if I had to choose one of them, I would go with
sunny days because the sunshine makes me very energetic and active.
How about the weather in your country?
- In Vietnam, it depends on which part you belong to. I live in the South of Vnam,
it only has 2 seasons: the rainy and the dry season. I would say that the
weather is scorching hot in the dry season.
If you have a chance to travel now, where would you like to go? (cấu trúc)
- I really consider myself as a bit of a travel enthusiast. I meant I have an itchy
feet. I have a particular interest in travelling to a place where I can find my
inner peace. What really fascinates me is traveling to Dalat, one of the most
gorgeous view in Vietnam, because it’s really tranquil and beautiful.

6# Time Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbqy2Twa96A
Are you good at time management?
 - I would say that I’m not a high-organized person. I mean I find it hard to focus
on one task. But my mom is really good at time management. I’ve learnt a
couple of things such as how to plan the schedule effectively, how to set the
goals… So I try to working on it.

What do you do when you are waiting for someone?

- When I’m waiting for someone, I usually reading book on my Kindle, which is
my companion everywhere. I’m a big fan of reading books because it can help
me broaden the horizon, enhace vocabularies.
Lesson 4. Tricky Topics in Part 1, Ielts speaking and Revision

Animals/Pets
Colors
Mirrors, Dreams, Stars
Science
Watches, Forests and Parks
(Updated: Quý 2, 2022): Sitting down/ Talents/ )

ÔN TẬP : TỨ ĐẠI MỸ NHÂN + BỘ BA KHÓ TÍNH

1) (em không giỏi/ bạn em giỏi)
(can you swim?)
 Free style/ butterfly stroke/ back stroke
 Keep fit
 Stay healthy

Do you like taking photos/ using a camera?

 Photography fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi
 How to take potrait pictures or landscape ones
 Using appropriate əˈprəʊ.pri.ət lens

2) (em thích cái đấy vì../ nhưng em bận…không có thời gian)

(do you like playing sports)
  Stay healthy
 Keep fit
 Get a rush of adrenaline əˈdren·əl·ən: cảm giác năng động/ / phấn
khởi…
 Let my hair down/ let off some stream/ recharge my batteries
(carve /kɑːv
schedule ˈskedʒ.uːl ˈʃedʒ.uːl

(do you like watching the sky?)

 Do stargazing + glittering stars
 I feel immensely ɪˈmens.li/ peaceful/ I can let my hair down

3) (em từng ghét cái đấy/ nhưng kể từ khi…. bây giờ em thích (benefits)
(do you like learning history)
When I was younger/
 Boring/ tedious/ monotonous
 Never pass(ED) the history exam with flying colors
 World-war 2/ Vietnamese war heros ˈhɪə.rəʊ
 Find something exciting ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪŋ / intriguing
 This has grown ɡroʊn on me
 Smile – that’s it!!!!
T/D/ID
Quy tắc ed
t/d (id) wanted/ needed
cổ rung (vowed sounds): d( move/ learn => moved/ learned/ loved
môi rung/ cổ không rung (unvowed sounds)(T) => stopped/ finished/
passed
 HOPED (T/D/ID)
LIVED (T/D/ID)
MISSED (T/D/ID)
DOGGED (T/D/ID) (1 SỐ TỪ VỰNG PHÁT ÂM ED NGOẠI LỆ)
NAKED => liked
( do you prefer handwriting or typing? )
 Painstaking ( mệt/ tốn sức)
 A bit unreadable ʌnˈriː.də.bəl / illegible ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl
 How to beautifully take notes + do calligraphy kəˈlɪɡ.rə.fi
 (typing/ convenient/ time-saving)
 It is a form of art!!!!!
4) (Big- small/ I really see myself…) (a shopping addict) ˈæd.ɪkt
(I have a particular interest in..) coats/shoes/handbags/ T-shirts
(what really fascinates me) (leather ˈleð.ər coats) / sneakers/ high-
heels/UNILO tshirts/ user-friendly
wearing this type of clothes makes me cool!!!!!/ comfortable!!!/ dressing
this to kill!!!!!!

(collection) (earn a fortune) (stamps/ coins) (let my hair down)

do you like shopping?
Do you like travelling?
 Broaden my horizons/ a travelling lover/ addict/ …
 I consider myself as a globetrotter ˈɡləʊbˌtrɒt.ər

5) Em thích cái đấy/ bởi vì… nhưng nó khó quá…/ thử

(can you play any musical instrument)
  Cool/ play a song with the guitar ɡɪˈtɑːr to impress /ɪmˈpres people
 Help me let my hair down
 I find it a bit challenging/ Get the hang of it (= master it)
 Given that, give it a try/ horn hɔːn my skills when I have free time

(can you cook)

 It can do wonders for my health because I can cook my favorite
food with fresh ingredients ɪnˈɡriː.di.əntS
I FIND IT A BIT CHALLENGING TO Get the hang of it, I mean cooking
complex and sophisticated səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd meals mɪəl/
 Cook some simple ˈsɪm.pəl meals, like cooking rice, cooking an
omelet ɒm.lət

love baking

6) Em thích cái đấy/ bởi vì.. nhưng .. em lười…/ em sẽ cố gắng thử/ khi có
tgian
can you draw (portraits, landscapes, doodle stupid things/ a pink
chicken/
I’d say/ I am not going to lie/ I must admit that….
 Let my hair down
 Get my thought centered = focus on things
 A lazy sloth / too lazy to do this/
 Given that/ work on/ in coming time
 Consider: kənˈsɪd.ər
 Spend time on/ving

Do you like reading books?

  Broaden my horizons
 Make my vocabulary so good
 Dont read books/ savor books frequently
7) Em chỉ thích cái đấy 1 chút/ em ko thích cái đấy/ và nó không liên quan gì
đến đời em/ ko thời gian để em thử
(do you like watching wild waɪld animals)/

(leopards/ lions/ tigers/ polar bears/ dodo (an extinct species)) (find it
interesting) + ( get a rush of adrenaline əˈdren·əl·ən ( (pique(pik) my
interest)
 I am not interested in…
 This is not going to be a big part in my life/
You know, This is not going to help/ help my work/ study
 I dont think I will spend time on these programs

4.1 Task 1 – Read out loud these passages

 Bạn hiểu chủ đề đó, theo context

 Bạn có thể dịch nó ra tiếng việt – english
 Build up /your answers!!!
Mirrors Do you like looking yourself in the mirror? How often?
 Do something when needed
Oh yes, anywhere I can. I guess this practice has become my ritual
ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl routine ruːˈtiːn every morning. I often look myself in the
mirror to see if I am well-groomed and presentable/.

To tell you the truth, I am not much more than a person who splits
hairs and is too picky about my appearance, but neatly dressing is a
way to respect others, and yes, looking myself in the mirror can help
me set the right tone təʊn for the outing and make any adjustments
with items that might not match for me and make sure that I don’t
look like a mess going out.

 It is my ritual routine every morning

 Look myself/ see if I/ am well-groomed and presentable/
which is a good way/ to respect others.
 And looking myself/ in the mirror/ helps me/ set the right
tone təʊn for the outing

Have you ever bought mirrors? Do you often buy mirrors?(Not very
often)
(what a weird question)

 I’ve got A full fʊl-body mirror/ I PUT IT IN MY bedroom//,

which is both functional ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl and decorative. I also
use it to do workout/ lets say dancing in the front of the
 mirror/

 A portable compact kəmˈpækt pocket mirror. I carry it

whenever I go out. I USE IT CHECK MY MAKE-UP COVER/
MYSELF when needed

I’ve got a big mirror in my room, which is both functional and

decorative. (It is a wooden frame rectangular wall mirror. 100%
handcrafted and constructed from high-quality materials to ensure
long-lasting durability). And I got a portable compact pocket mirror
put in my bag to check my make-up cover. It is a must-have item for
me. I carry it whenever I go out.
Dreams Can you remember the dreams you had?

Not at all. I’ve still got a vivid memory of some dreams I had been
through, especially ones strongly stirring my emotions, such as
dreaming about a cruel death/ monsters/ ghosts or being chased
after by someone in a very petrifying/scary way.

 There are some dreams driːmS I can remember vividly

 Monsters ˈmɒn.stə, ghosts ɡəʊst, dreams about being chased
after by someone in a scary/ petrifying way!!!
 Every time I got such a dream, I sweat buckets/ sweat like a
pig waking up!!!

I’ve got a hazy memory of dreams. I cant tell how it looks like or I
cant remember my dreams in detail!!!!
(W1)
Do you share your dreams with others?
I’ve got into a habit of doing something)
I have a habit of
(W1)
Yes, I do, I often share my dreams with my buddy to relieve stress .
When it comes to hilarious dreams, our chatting about this stuff can
spice up the atmosphere. I still remember vividly that my friend
laughed hysterically after knowing my dream about me turning into
a pink chicken, it is kinda weird, I have no idea why I had such a
crazy conception? It’s anybody’s guess.

 No, I dont have that habit. It sounds crazy when you tell
others about your dreams. It’s non-sense!

 Tell my friends about my dreams, I’ve got some spiritual

ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/ dreams, or hilarious= funny ones.
 I remember vividly, one time I told my friends about a funny
dream, they Laughed(ft) hysterially hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl.i/ couldnt help
but laugh

Do you think dreams have special meaning?

(W7)

Absolutely yes. A lot of people out there, including me, always try to
decipher or interpret our dreams in a variety of ways. For me,
dreams are still mysterious, and no one yet fully understands their
 purpose.
Science Do you like to study science?
Tips: áp dụng W3
Suggested vocab:
a. How can we say when someone often receive good grades at
school?
b. What is a synonym of “a challenging task”
c. Can you tell some science-related subjects?
Do you like science?

It depends. I have a natural aversion to natural science such as

math, chemistry, or biology, and I'd been feeling a bit daunted by
the prospect of passing the exams of these subjects. But it seems
that I was born to learn social science such as philosophy, arts, and
literature which capture my interest the most. I had never been fed
up with this stuff in my class.

 Finding the synonym of “dislike”

 Finding the synonym of “being tired”

When did you start to learn about science?

Well in primary school, if I am not mistaken at the age of 7 or 8. I

still remember vividly how fascinated I was learning about growing a
plant seed. Our teacher asked us to soak the seed in a container and
after three days, it germinated. As a kid, that was the most
stimulating lesson since it developed my ability to question things.
When I grew older a bit, I started learning some other things about
 natural science such as gravity, the flora, the fauna, and the human,
but I was often loathed with this stuff.
 Finding the synonym of “remember something clearly”
Watches Do you like to wear watches?
(benefits of… (wearing a watch) / make you look more elegant!!!)
cấu trúc
your ways!!!!
Forests How often do you visit a park?
Parks Do you often go to forests?
Work with your speaking partners
Talents Do you have any talents
Do you think it will be useful for you in the future?
Sitting down
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1. Do you like wearing watches?

2. How often do you use emails?
3. Do you like using social networks?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Do you like watching environmental programs?

4.2 Những cụm từ nâng điểm speaking lên band 70

Common Discourse Markers
I think I believe
I reckon
I suppose
I am not going to lie
it is an interesting it sounds tempting!!!!!
question it sounds enthralling!!!
it sounds interesting!!!!
I dont know about I havent thought about this before…
this
Let me see this is a tough question, basically, the way I see it…
It is hard to say it’s way beyond my comprehension but I guess

Notes: Top common, general and easy idioms you should make use of
relax let my hair down/ let off some steam
easy it is a piece of cake to do something
hard it is not a piece of cake to do something
happy over the moon/ full of beans
get angry drive me crazy/ drive me up to the wall
crowded something/ people are packed like sardines
sometimes now and then
always without fail
the best the greatest thing since sliced bread
good for do wonder for

4.4 Revision : TOP VOCABS EM CÓ THỂ NHỚ CHO MỌI CHỦ ĐỀ

1. Work and study

2. Hometown
3. Weekends
4. Parties a party animal/ let my hair down/ lift my
spirit
5. Movies
6. Books
7. Sports
8. Dancing
9. Travel
10. Weather
11. Plan/Time
management
12. Shopping
and clothes
13. Colors
14. Animals/Pets
15. Mirrors
16. Dreams
17. Stars/Sky
18. Science
19. Watches
20. Forests
21. Parks
22. Talents
23. Sitting down