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Mục lục
IELTS Speaking Part 1
Work or study .........................................................................8 Evening time.......................................................................................15
Taking photos.........................................................................10 Computers..................................................................................16
Mirrors ......................................................................................11 Meeting places ...........................................................................17
Email ....................................................................................12 C a r s...........................................................................................1 8
Old buildings .........................................................................13 Ar t s.............................................................................................. 1 9
Sittingdown ...........................................................................14 Lost and found...........................................................................20
IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Describe a long walk you had .....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language .........................................................................................................25
Describe a time you visited a new place ..................................................................................................................................................................28
Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person ..........................................................................................................................31
Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in ........................................................................................................34
Describe a person you follow regularly on social media ..............................................................................................................................37
Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it .....................................................................................40
Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event ........................................................................................................................43
Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working ........................................................................46
Describe something that surprised you ..................................................................................................................................................................49
Describe an important event you celebrated ....................................................................................................................................................................52

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IELTS
Speaking Part 1

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Work or study
1. What is your area of specialization?
• megatrend (n) /ˈme.ɡətrend/: xu hướng nổi trội
1.1 → I major in Data Analytics, one of the megatrends these Ex: Mixing ice cream with noodles is one of the
days amongst university students. I learn how to “read” megatrends on Tiktok these days.
data to understand current market trends and provide
insights to businesses so they can run more efficiently.
Sometimes, it is just overwhelming because the market
changes all the time!
2. Why did you choose to study that major?

• talk me out of (phr.v) /tɔːk miː aʊt ɒv/: thuyết phục
→ Everyone is talking about the use of data in business tôi không làm gì đó.
so I chose this major thinking I would have great job Ex: There is no chance that you will talk her out of
opportunities in the future. To be honest, my parents tried getting this job, she is very determined about this.
to talk me out of studying this subject because they didn’t • brainy (adj) /ˈbreɪ.ni/: thông minh
think I was brainy enough. But they are now convinced by Ex: She is such a lucky woman, her children are all
my excellent performance at school. very brainy.
3. What was your favorite subject as a child?

• compliment (n) /ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/: lời khen
→ I had a knack for art subjects, and my favorite was Ex: Sometimes you should give your students a
Literature. I received many compliments from my middle compliment in order to encourage them.
school teachers and attended several national-level essay • jot down (phr.v) /ʤɒt daʊn/: ghi chú
writing competitions. I’ve always enjoyed jotting down my Ex: Since starting college, I mostly use my iPad to jot
thoughts and reading in my free time. down my notes in my lessons.
4. Do you think your country has an effective education system?

→ It’s hard to tell, but I think it is to some extent. What I mean is that Vietnamese students are generally better at Math because we
get to learn a lot more advanced concepts than kids in the US or other western countries. But most of us Vietnamese are worse at
expressing ideas because we were taught to follow rather than to raise opinions.

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5. What do you do?
• pedagogy (n) /ˈped.ə.ɡɑː.dʒi/: giáo dục
→ I’m currently a flight attendant and have worked for Ex: He needs to work on his pedagogy skill if he wants
Vietnam Airlines for over 2 years. I used to be an English to enhance his career as a teacher.
teacher because I majored in pedagogy at university but
then opportunity came my way and I decided a career
change would probably do more good than harm.
6. What are your responsibilities?
→ My main responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and comfort of passengers. Normally, I’m in charge of providing excellent
customer service, like making passengers feel welcome, and I must always maintain a professional attitude at all times.
7. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or

• in my wildest dreams (idiom) /ɪn maɪ ˈwaɪldɪst
that job)?
driːm/: không thể tưởng tượng được
→ I’d never imagined myself becoming a flight attendant, Ex: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one
not even in my wildest dreams. At first, I thought it’d day I would become a millionaire.
be nice trying out something new, stepping out of my • stepping out of my comfort zone (phrase) /ˈstɛpɪŋ
comfort zone, but I soon grew to like it and realized this aʊt ɒv maɪ ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn của
could be my lifelong career. bản thân
Ex: If I’d refused to step out of my comfort zone three
years ago, I wouldn’t have been as successful as I am
now.
• lifelong career (n) /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ ʤɒb/: công việc cố định
Ex: I put a lot of effort into this job because I consider
it to be a lifelong career.
8. What do you like and dislike about your job?
→ What I love most is the chance to travel to different places, which is something I didn’t get to do much as a kid. Not to
mention, I get paid hourly plus a base salary, so I make quite a generous salary, enough to support my family. However, I’m
away from home most of the time, especially on holidays, so I do miss out on a lot of bonding time with my loved ones.

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Taking photos
1. Do you like taking photos?
1.2 → Yes. I like to capture the memories of good times in photos to look back at later in life. In fact, I even took several photography
classes at university which really improved my photography skills significantly.
2. How do you take your photos?

→ Well. I can’t afford a really good camera, so basically I just use my mobile phones to capture all of the beautiful moments. I think
it’s very convenient and time-saving. And you know, there are many apps available on the Internet to help improve the quality
of our photos.
3. Do you want to improve your photography skills?

• sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn
→ Definitely. To many people, taking photos is nothing
giũa kỹ năng
more than a way to save memories, but for many others
Ex: You can sharpen your photography skills by
like me it’s a hobby. I take my photography classes seriously
attending workshops.
and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills.

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Mirrors
1. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often do you do it?
1.3 → Yes I do, and I look in the mirror quite often, before I leave the house and during breaks at work, to adjust my hair and make
up. I always feel so self-conscious about my appearance, probably because I’m a girl. Sometimes I do think I waste too much
time checking myself out in the mirror. .
2. Have you ever bought a mirror?
→ Of course yes, but only a few times. When I first moved to my apartment, I bought a standing mirror to decorate my living
room, and so I could see my outfit before leaving the house. I also recently got a new makeup mirror with lights and a classic
wooden frame.
3. Do you usually take a mirror with you?

→ Yes. I keep a small circular mirror in my purse in case I need to • one of a kind (idiom) /wʌn ɒv ə kaɪnd/: đặc biệt
fix my makeup or check out my teeth after eating. It is one of a Ex: His one of a kind personality is the main reason
kind because my mom customized it and gave it to me when I why many girls fall for him.
was first learning how to use makeup.
4. Would you use a mirror to decorate your room?

• cost me a fortune (idiom) /kɒst miː ə ˈfɔːʧən/:
→ Definitely. Like I mentioned, there is a standing mirror in
đắt đỏ
my living room and it adds a nice touch to the space. It is a
Ex: I had to pay $2000 for this flight ticket. It cost me
brown wooden mirror, with a metal frame and is a limited
a fortune.
edition, which cost me a fortune.

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Email
1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
1.4 → I think sending emails will become more and more common in daily life. As you can see, emails are popular because people
can track conversation or work flow easily. Now that more things are carried out online, communicating through emails will
grow even more.
2. How often do you write an email or a letter? • take my time: thong thả
Ex: I don’t like to rush anything, I usually just take
→ I often write 1 to 2 emails per day, mostly for work purposes. I
my time with my work and do a thorough job
prefer emails to text messages at work because emails are more
formal and I can take my time to respond.
3. What kinds of email (or letter) have you received that

• lift my mood (idiom) /ˈlɪft maɪ muːd/: cải thiện
made you feel happy?
tâm trạng
→ I have never thought about this before. Maybe emails Ex: I drink milk tea to lift my mood whenever I
regarding happy news, such as wedding announcements, or feel stressed.
positive feedback from my clients or managers. I don’t get these
emails very often, but when I do, they can totally lift my mood.

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Old buildings
1. Have you ever seen some really old buildings in a city?
• classical architecture /ˈklæsɪkl ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/:
1.5 → I have traveled a few places over the years but for most of my
kiến trúc cổ điển
life, I have lived in Hanoi. And you know, Hanoi is quite famous
Ex: This classical architecture originated from the
for its classical architecture. Even though today there are many
Ly dynasty.
highrises in Hanoi, old buildings in the city center are preserved
• Preserve: (v) /prɪˈzɜːrv/ bảo tồn
in quite good condition.
Ex: We should preserve wild animals.
2. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?

• traditional architecture /trəˈdɪʃənl ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/:
→ This is a debatable topic, and I would say traditional kiến trúc cổ điển
architecture should be preserved. The first reason for this Ex:Traditional architecture should be preserved.
is because of the historical value these buildings hold, and • historical value /hɪˈstɔːrɪkl ˈvæljuː/: giá trị lịch sử
secondly because we can learn about life in the past. And I Ex: There is no historical value in this box.
know there are many people who enjoy learning about the past • tourism development /ˈtʊrɪzəm dɪˈveləpmənt/:
just like me. Another possible reason might be for the sake of phát triển du lịch
tourism development. I suppose people who travel like to look Ex:This is a potential place for tourism
at different scenery, so if every city is modernized with similar development.
contemporary architecture, then it makes traveling to different • contemporary architecture
cities less appealing. /kənˈtempəreriˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/: kiến trúc đương
đại, hiện đại
Ex: I prefer contemporary architecture over the
older styles.
• Ancestor: (n) /ˈænsestər/ tổ tiên
Ex: We must pay homage to our ancestors.
3. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?

→ I would prefer a modern house as cleanliness is the very • Degrade: (v) /dɪˈɡreɪd/ xuống cấp
first aspect I prioritize for a place to live. When it comes to old Ex: Most parts of the house are degraded.
buildings, you know, many are degraded. They can be moldy and
full of cockroaches and rats.
4. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the

future? Why?
• Dynasty: (n) /ˈdaɪnəsti/ triều đại
→ As an architecture enthusiast, I hope to pay a visit to the Ex: This is the heritage of the last dynasty.
Imperial Palace in Hue city. You know, Hue is the home of the last • Maintain: (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/ duy trì
dynasty in Vietnam, and the classical architecture there has been Ex: It’s hard to maintain enthusiasm at work at
well maintained and it’s still in quite good condition. the end of the week.

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Sitting down
1. Where is your favorite place to sit?
• go-to place: nơi thường lui tới
1.6 → Everyone has their own go-to place when they want to relax,
Ex: This is one of my go-to places. I am familiar
and for me, I generally enjoy a place that’s full of trees and flowers.
with it.
As you may guess, it is the park near my house.
2. Do you always sit down for a long time?

• take a stroll: đi dạo
→ It really depends on how available I am at the time. If I have
Ex: I used to take a stroll in this park when I
plenty of time, I would take a stroll around the park, then sit for
needed a peaceful place to think.
a couple of hours to look at the sceneryand watch the people
• scenery: (n) /ˈsiːnəri/ phong cảnh
passing by. But if my time is limited then I would just sit there for
Ex: This is the best place to view the scenery.
10 to 15 minutes.
3. Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down? • Fresh: (a) /freʃ/ tươi mới
→ Not normally. There is always something really fresh and Ex: These fish look fresh.
vibrant about the park that really keeps me awake — people • Vibrant: (a) /ˈvaɪbrənt/ đầy năng lượng
exercising, the sun shining, the peacefulness of the trees - it all Ex: Her vibrant face is attractive.
really boosts my mood. • Peacefulness: (n) /ˈpiːsflnəs/ bình yên
Ex: We are seeking a sense of peacefulness in
our minds.
• boost my mood: làm vui lên
Ex: Nothing can boost my mood now. I’m
too depressed.
4. When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
• Toddler: (n) /ˈtɑːdlər/ trẻ chập chững đi
→ Of course. I think this is true for every toddler. My parents just
Ex: Watching toddlers try to walk is fun. They fall
let me crawl around on the floor at home when I was young. And
over, and then stand up again.
back then I didn’t care about the dirt on the ground either.

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Evening time
1. Do you prefer the morning or the evening?
• night owl: cú đêm, người thức khuya
1.7 → True be told, I’m really quite a night owl. I usually feel
Ex: Many IT workers are night owls.
more active in the evening and consequently, most of my
main activities happen at night.
2. What do you usually do in the evening?

• Productive: (adj) /prəˈdʌktɪv/ năng suất
→ Most of the time I usually work because that’s when I’m
Ex: Our task is to remain as productive as
most productive, and luckily, my work doesn’t involve too
possible at work.
many people so my unusual daily routine doesn’t interfere
• daily routine: lịch sinh hoạt hành ngày
with other peoples schedules. Other than working, I usually
Ex: My daily routine is simple.
study or occasionally go out and catch up with some friends
at a cafe or restaurant
3. What did you do in the evening when you were

young? Why? • If my memory serves me right: nếu nhớ không
nhầm
→ There was little to do when I was a kid. If my memory
Ex: If my memory serves me right, I had a crush
serves me right, I just played some team sports with my
friends in the afternoon, then did homework, then went to
sleep. You know, as a kid, our main responsibilities are just
to study hard and play hard.
4. Are there any differences between what you do in

the evening now and what you did in the past? • bad habits: thói quen xấu
Ex: Breaking bad habits is terribly hard and
→ Basically yes. I have improved my nightly routine over
requires persistence.
time. Today, I spend most of the night working and reading
books, while several years ago, when I was still a university
student, I used to have many bad habits in the evening like
eating late and throwing parties.

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Computers
1.In what situations would you use a computer?

1.8 • access the internet /ˈækses ði ˈɪntənet/: truy
→ Well, I use my computer for many reasons. My computer is
cập vào mạng internet
usually put to use to access the internet for studying purposes.
Ex: Nowadays, many people can’t live a single day
Also, I often play several online games on my computer to reduce
without accessing the internet.
my stress levels.
• reduce stress level /rɪˈdjuːs ˈstres ˈlevl̩/ : giảm
căng thẳng
Ex: Jogging is a good way to reduce my stress levels.
2. When was the first time you used a computer?

• basic functions / ˌbeɪsɪk ˈfʌŋkʃn̩ z /: chức năng
→ When I was 6 years old, my dad brought home a computer and cơ bản
that was the very first time I learnt about the basic functions of a Ex: This phone only has basic functions, like
computer. My dad taught me how to start up and shut down the making calls and text messaging. It doesn’t have
computer, and how to open some basic programs to access the all the fancy apps like new smartphones do.
internet. I was really amazed at the time
3. What would your life be like without computers? • hindrance (n) /ˈhɪn.drəns/: cản trở
→ To be honest, I couldn’t imagine a day without computers. Ex: I’ve never considered my disability a hindrance
The disappearance of computers would cause a significant • recreation (n) /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/: giải trí
hindrance to my studying process. It would probably also cause Ex: There are many forms of recreation, and
me more stress because I use my computer to help me relax, you watching TV is just one of them.
know, it’s kind of like a form of recreation for me.
4. In what situations would ít be difficult for you to

• portable (adj) /ˈpɔːr.t̬ə.bəl/: có tính di động,
use a computer? dễ di chuyển
→ Although many computers are portable these days, I think it Ex: Smartphones are considered one of the most
would be a bit inconvenient to try to use a computer when going popular portable devices.
to do some kind of outdoor activity. For instance, few people • outdoor activity /ˈaʊtdɔːr ækˈtɪvəti/ : hoạt động
would try to take their laptop on a picnic or camping trip as these ngoài trời
devices require electricity to charge them, and they can get Ex: In my leisure time, I usually take part in some
damaged easily if they get wet or dirty. outdoor activities.

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Meeting places
1. Where is your favorite place to meet with your friends?
• chit-chat (n) /ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/: trò chuyện đời thường
1.9 → Like most teenagers, me and my friends tend to meet up at a
Ex: Mai and Hoa don’t really like each other, that’s
cafe. We can enjoy our favorite hot drinks while having chit-chat
why you don’t see them having a chit-chat after
in a nice intimate atmosphere, which is always the best option
work like the rest of us do.
when gathering with friends.
• intimate atmosphere / ˈɪntɪmeɪt ˈætməsfɪə /: bầu
không khí thân mật
Ex: The intimate atmosphere made him feel relaxed.
2. What kinds of places do you think are most suitable

for meeting with others? • suburban (adj) /səˈbɝː.bən/: vùng ngoại ô
→ Well, there is a wide range of choices when it comes to places Ex: I grew up in suburban Hanoi.
to meet with people. For instance, young people usually meet up • tranquil (adj) /ˈtræŋ.kwəl/: yên tĩnh, bình lặng
in shopping malls or cafes, which are popular and often crowded Ex: She sat and stared at the water for hours, it was
places. But if you live in a more suburban area, then you could such a tranquil place.
meet up with someone in a park perhaps, and maybe enjoy the
tranquil vibes there.
3. Are there any differences between your favorite meeting

places in the present and in your childhood? • differ from /ˈdɪfə frɒm/: khác so với…
Ex: His views differ considerably from those of
Yes, my favorite meeting places now tend to differ a lot from
his parents.
those in my childhood. When I was a kid, me and my friends
• hang out /ˈhæŋˈaʊt/: gặp mặt
regularly visited each other’s houses when we wanted to meet.
Ex: I’ve been hanging out backstage with the
These days, we tend to hang out in public places such as at the
park or shopping mall.
4. Why are some meeting places better than others?

• whereabouts (n) /ˈwer.ə.baʊts/: vị trí địa lí
→ There are numerous reasons why certain meeting places are
Ex: Trupin is thought to be in the Caribbean,
better than others, but it usually would depend on who the
although his exact whereabouts is a mystery.
people are, why they are meeting, and their whereabouts. For
• popularity (n) /ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/: độ yêu thích
example, due to their popularity, cafes tend to be quite noisy
Ex: Organic food has gained increasing popularity.
places so if you wanted a private conversation about something
serious then you might be better off in a park or somewhere
quiet and more private.

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Cars
1. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
• frail (adj) /freɪl/: có sức khỏe yếu
1.10 → To be honest, I was not a big fan of traveling by car. I was a
Ex: My grandmother has become a frail old lady.
particularly frail kid and experienced a lot of car sickness
• car sickness /kɑ:rˈsɪknəs/: say xe
when we traveled somewhere, which left an unforgettably bad
Ex: He had a bad case of car sickness on his trip
impression of car travel in my mind. Consequently, I now prefer
through the mountainous area.
traveling by motorbike when I go somewhere.
2. What types of cars do you like?

• in vogue / ɪn vəʊɡ /: hiện đại, hợp thời
→ As a young person, I guess I fancy sports cars the most. Tesla
Ex: Bowling has come back in vogue.
electric cars seem to be really in vogue these days, and I guess
• win someone’s heart / wɪn sʌmwʌnz hɑːt /:
their sleek design and minimal environmental impact seems to
chiếm được cảm tình
win many people’s hearts. Personally, I’d prefer a gas-guzzling
Ex: His smile won my heart.
V12 Lamborghini, but they’re a little bit out of my budget for now
I guess.
3. Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?

→ To be honest, I am not a confident driver at all, and at some • at some point / ət səm pɔɪnt /: ở một thời điểm
point I think I would have a serious accident. So, to ensure the trong tương lai
safety of other people in the car I think I would have a preference Ex: If you keep eating too much sugar, at some
for being a passenger. point you will get diabetes.
• preference for / ˈprefrəns fɔː / : ưu tiên
Ex: She has a preference for expensive things.
4. What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?

→ Traffic jams are one of the most common problems people • take a shortcut / ˈteɪk ə ˈʃɔːtˌkət /: đi đường tắt
have to face on their daily commute when living in a city. Ex: The kids take a shortcut through the parking
Undoubtedly, all you can do is wait. After zoning out for a while, lot to get to school.
I sometimes get a little anxious and try to take a shortcut so as • commute (v) /kəˈmjuːt/: di chuyển
to escape from the crowd, but it never usually works, so I end up Ex: She commutes to the city by car every day.
just having to wait it out.

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Arts
1. Do you like drawing?
• take an interest in / ˈteɪkən ən ˈɪntrəst ɪn /: hứng
→ Yes, I have taken a keen interest in drawing since I was a kid,
1.11 thú với..
and at one point I even attended an art class for beginners. These
Ex: I wish John would take an interest in his
days though, I rarely draw due to a lack of time, however, I still
schoolwork.
spend some time occasionally on the weekend to visit an art
• spend time doing sth / spend ˈtaɪm ˈduːɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ /
gallery in the city.
: dành thời gian cho hoạt động
Ex: On the weekends I usually spend my time with
my family and friends.
2. Do you like to go to the gallery?

• Aesthetic quality / iːsˈθetɪk ˈkwɒlɪti /: giá trị
→ Absolutely yes. I’m a big fan of fine art, so I often spend time
nghệ thuật
on the weekends visiting different galleries and exhibitions.
Ex: Aesthetic quality is considered one of the
Aesthetic quality can vary from different art styles, so I enjoy
most significant factors when judging artwork.
both historical-themed masterpieces in local galleries and
• Historical-themed / hɪˈstɒrɪkl̩ ðəmd /: mang
modern artwork in certain art showcases.
chủ đề lịch sử
Ex: Historical-themed artworks appear to be
quite boring to some people.
3. Do you want to learn more about art? • gifted (adj) /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/: có năng khiếu
→ Though I don’t see myself as being gifted, I’d still like to attend Ex: She is a gifted dancer who won numerous
art classes to fulfill my passion for painting. Personally speaking, awards.
learning to paint or draw not only helps to promote creativity • creativity (n) /ˌkriː.eɪˈt̬ɪv.ə.t̬i/: khả năng sáng tạo
but also significantly reduces my stress levels. Ex: Too many rules will kill your creativity.
4. Did you learn how to draw when you were a kid?

• scribbles (n) /ˈskrɪb.əl/: nét vẽ nguệch ngoạc
→ Yes, I enrolled in my first art class when I was 7 years old. My old
Ex: The kids have caused many scribbles on the
teacher used to speak highly of my random scribbles, though
wallpaper.
I’ve never seen myself as being very artsy.
• artsy (adj) /ˈɑːrt.si/: khéo tay, liên quan đến
nghệ thuật
Ex: She is a typical artsy person who spends most
of her time creating beautiful artwork.

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Lost and found
1. What would you do if you found something that some-

one lost? • rightful owner / ˈraɪtfəl ˈəʊnə /: chính chủ
1.11
Ex: Now that the police have caught the thieves,
→ Well, it depends. If the person who lost their belongings was
all the stolen goods can be returned to their
one of my acquaintances, I would definitely return the item
rightful owners.
to its rightful owner. However, if I found something lost by a
stranger, then I guess I would try to find the owner or hand it in
somewhere like an information desk or police station.
2. Do you report to the police when finding something lost

by others? • valuables (n) /ˈvæl.jə.bəlz/: hiện kim có giá trị
Ex: You may store your valuables in the hotel safe.
→ So if I found an item such as an ID card, bank card, or other
important valuables that could be identified by the owner then
I would definitely report it to the police. I guess police officers are
trained to deal with such circumstances, so I believe they would
find a way to return the lost item to it’s owner.
3. Have you ever lost something?

• absent-minded (adj) /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/: đãng trí
→ Certainly. I can be quite an absent-minded person at Ex: He appears to have become very absent-
times, and I find it difficult keeping things well organized, so minded, but makes up for it with his boundless
consequently I often lose or misplace things. I used to lose my charisma.
favorite umbrella all the time in my second year of highschool. I • double-check (v) /ˌdʌb.əlˈtʃek/: kiểm tra lại lần nữa
would always forget to take it with me if it had stopped raining. Ex: I always double-check to make sure I locked
Nowadays I always double-check that I have everything before the door.
I go anywhere.
4. Would you post on social media if you lost something?

• search high and low / ˈsɜ:tʃ ˌhaɪ ənd ləʊ /: tìm
→ After searching high and low and checking in the most khắp mọi nơi.
unlikely places, I guess I would post a lost-and-found notice on Ex: I’ve been searching high and low for that
social media. Social media would definitely help me to reach a certificate and I still can’t find it.
lot of people who could possibly help me out.

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IELTS
Speaking Part 2, 3

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A long walk

Describe a long walk you had
You should say:
• When this happened
• Where you walked
• Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk
Idea
Context (Bối cảnh) • Thường hay đi vào lúc tối muộn, khi gặp áp lực công việc
• Không khí trong lành và yên tĩnh => cảm thấy thư giãn
Content (Nội dung) • Có nhiều công an => không lo bị móc túi, cướp giật
• Nhìn lên bầu trời sao, để đầu óc phiêu du
• Giúp bình yên tâm trí

Conclusion (Kết luận)
• Đi tối muộn nhưng giúp sắp xếp mọi thứ trong đầu
Take note
Context Late evening, when under pressure of work
Fresh air and tranquil atmosphere ⇒ relaxed
Hoan Many police ⇒ not concernerd about

Kiem Content
pick-pocketing
lake
Gaze at stars, let my mind wonder
International Kite Festival in Vung Tau
Calm my mind
Conclusion
Late walk, help to get things together

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Answer
I would like to talk about a long walk that I have taken recently. So this was a
1. tranquil (a) : /ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/ :yên bình
walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. I do this walk quite regularly actually, usually in
CONTEXT
Ex: I love the tranquil atmosphere of the

the late evening, and usually whenever I am feeling under pressure at work or
countryside
school.
2. pick-pocket (n) /ˈpɪkˌpɒk.ɪt/ :
móc túi
That night, the fresh air and tranquil (1) atmosphere around the lake made me
Ex: Be careful of being pickpocketed
feel relaxed, and it helped me to refresh my mind to get ready for a new day to
when using public transport
come. There’s also usually a lot of police around the area which makes me feel
3. gaze at /ɡeɪz/ : nhìn ngắm, nhìn
quite safe, so I didn’t have to be concerned about being pick-pocketed (2) or
chằm chằm vào điều gì đó
anything like that, so I could really just concentrate on other more important
Ex: I love gazing at the night sky
CONTENT
things. Surrounding the lake is a long spacious pavement, where people

4. bizarre (a) /bɪˈzɑːr/ : kỳ lạ
usually go jogging and walking, and after taking a long walk I just sat there on
Ex: It is bizarre that it is rainy during this
a bench, taking in the peaceful atmosphere. Most of the time I was just gazing
time of the year
at (4) the stars, trying my best to let my mind unwind and breathe in fresh air.
5. calm my mind : bình tĩnh
The reason I took this walk was because I had just had a fight with my mother
Ex: I usually go for a stroll in the park to
about my future career. While I wanted to pursue a career in music, she wanted
calm my mind
me to become a teacher.
6. get things together : sắp xếp lại
những việc chưa ổn thoả
Things just started feeling very negative because we began to argue, so I
Ex: You should get things together if you
CONCLUSION
went looking for something that would calm my mind (5). It was a long walk
want to succeed in this project
because I didn’t return home until 11p.m that evening. But I was able to get
things together (6) after the walk

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1. What outdoor activities do people in your country like?

• physically demanding (a) /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl.i/ /
I think a lot of people enjoy walking because this activity is relaxing
dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/: đòi hỏi nhiều sức khoẻ thể chất
and not too physically demanding. Besides that, people can walk
Ex: Swimming is quite physically demanding
anywhere, like in parks, or around the streets near their home. Playing
sports like badminton or football is also common.
2. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past compared to now?
Honestly speaking, I think there is not much difference. Children, both in the past and now, enjoy playing sports like basketball,
football and so forth. I guess the only difference is children nowadays are less interested in being outdoors because they have
video games and the internet.
3. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?

• heal (v) /hiːl/ : hồi phục
Of course. Everyone needs a work-life balance and leisure time is when
Ex: Your wounds are healing quickly
people get to heal and refresh their minds. Without leisure time, people
• refresh their minds : giải toả đầu óc
can become stressed and productivity at work is significantly reduced.
Traveling to the beach can refresh your mind
• productivity (n) ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ə.ti/ : hiệu suất
Ex: The best way to increase productivity is to
work smarter
4. Do women have more leisure time than men?

• household chore (n) /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ /tʃɔːr/ :
No, it’s the opposite. Men usually have more free time than women
công việc nhà
because after work, while men can sit back and relax, women are the ones
Ex: My mother does all the household chores
in charge of household chores like cooking and cleaning the house. This
without complaining
could change if men learn to share some of the work with women.

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Language

Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language
You should say
• What it is
• What language you learned
• How it helped you learn the language
And explain why you chose this language
Idea
• Là một thử thách vì không hiểu lý thuyết

Context (Bối cảnh)
• Bài kiểm tra cuối kì năm lớp 7
• Phương pháp học ‘Mind mapping’ (sơ đồ tư duy) -> vị

cứu tinh
Content (Nội dung)
• Sử dụng màu sắc và hình vẽ minh hoạ
• Ghi nhớ và ôn tập nhanh hơn
• Đạt kết quả tốt, không còn sợ tiếng Anh

• Tự hào về bản thân
Take note
Couldn’t make heads nor detail ⇒ a challenge

Context
7th grade final exam
Technique “Mind mapping” => a life saver
Learning
Content Using different colors and drawings
English
Memmorize and revise easier
Pass with flying colors⇒ no longer a nightmare

Conclusion
Proud

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Answer
English is a compulsory subject in Vietnam and every Vietnamese child has 1. dummy (n) /ˈdʌm.i/ : người ngu
to study English from primary school. Learning a foreign language at an early ngốc
age was a huge challenge for me. I have to admit that I felt like such an English Ex: I’m the only English dummy in the
CONTEXT
dummy (1)
back then because I couldn’t make heads nor tails (2) of any class
grammar theory. If I recall correctly, the situation got worse when I needed 2. make heads nor tails (idiom) :
to pass my 7th grade final English exam. Most of the questions were about không hiểu điều gì đó
grammar but I literally forgot everything I knew about it. Ex: I can’t make heads nor tails of what
my mom has been yelling at me
Fortunately, just 2 weeks right before D-day , I went online and found an
(3)
3. D-day (n) /ˈdiː.deɪ/ : ngày quan
interesting study method called “Mind Mapping”, a technique that can help trọng mà sự kiện gì đó xảy ra
you to cram (4)
knowledge in a short period by using colorful graphs. After
CONTENT
Ex: I get nervous as D-day approaches

finding out about Mind Mapping, I decided to apply it immediately, and 4. cram (v) /kræm/ : học nhồi nhét
you know, this method was a true life-saver (5)
. By organizing my lesson in I had to cram 10 pages of history lessons
different colors and using drawings to illustrate the vocabulary and grammar, for the test last week
I was able to memorize things faster and revise my notes easier. 5. a life saver : vị cứu tinh
Ex: My mom was a true lifesaver when I
CONCLUSION
In the end, I passed the test with flying colors (6) and since then English has was learning how to cook
no longer been a nightmare to me. I was honestly so proud of myself and have 6. pass the test with flying colors
been using this method to learn other subjects since then. (idiom) : đạt kết quả tốt trong kì thi
Ex: My sister passed the test with flying
colors thanks to her hard work

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1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?
• mother tongue : ngôn ngữ mẹ đẻ
Probably people have a lot of trouble actually trying to pronounce the
Ex: She can speak English but her mother
language correctly. For example, while English has voiced and unvoiced
tongue is Chinese
sounds, Vietnamese doesn’t so it is a challenge for beginners to “make”
sounds that don’t exist in their mother tongue. Other than that, learning
grammar also takes lots of time.
2. Do you think language learning is important? Why?
Definitely. Language is key to building relationships, so the more languages you know, the more power you hold. Besides, learning
a language can improve memory, concentration and even your confidence, because you have to practice speaking the language.

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A new place

Describe a time you visited a new place
You should say:
• Where the new place is
• When you went there
• Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place
Idea
Context (Bối cảnh) • Nghỉ Tết => về thăm quê ngoại (Quảng Ngãi)
• Đi máy bay mất gần 2 tiếng

Content (Nội dung) • Ông bà: không muốn sông ở thành phố tấp nập, hiện đại
• Về quê, làm các công việc nhà: cho gà ăn, tưới cây
• Đã có nhiều thời gian vui vẻ

• Mong được quay lại sớm
Take note
Context Tet holiday ⇒ mother’s hometown (Quang Ngai city )
Less than 2 hours by plane
Quang Content Grandparents: stay away from modern life

Ngai
Household chores such as feeding the chickens and
ducks and watering the garden
Had a whale of time

Conclusion
Hope to come back soon

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Answer
Tet holiday has always been my favorite and it’s a family’s tradition to visit a 1.set foot : đặt chân đến
new country every year. But last year we wanted to do something different Ex: Some people don’t like traveling so
CONTEXT
so we took a short vacation for about 3 days to my mother’s hometown. My they never set foot in new places.
mother’s maternal home (2) is located in Quang Ngai city, a coastal city (3) 2.maternal home/ məˈtɜːnl həʊm/:
in south central Vietnam. quê mẹ đẻ
Ex: Although I’m currently living in Ho
It took my family less than 2 hours by plane, but we were all so eager that Chi Minh city, my maternal home is
time flew so fast and we arrived there in the blink of an eye. Even though located in Nha Trang city.
it was my mother’s hometown, I’d never set foot (1)
there before. My first 3.coastal city /ˈkəʊstəl ˈsɪti /(n): thành
impression of this place was how ancient and quiet it was, and I was really phố biển
looking forward to seeing my grandparents. Our grandparents are the type Ex: Vung Tau and Da Nang are two well-
CONTENT
of people who prefer to stay away from modern life so they didn’t move to known coastal cities in Vietnam.
HCMC together with our family. My grandparents showed my siblings and
I how to do all of the household chores such as feeding the chickens and
ducks and watering the garden, which was a once in a lifetime experience.
The part I liked most was when my mother took me to the spot where she
and our dad had met and fallen in love, which was really memorable to me.
Finally, I got to visit my parents’ high school and took a lot of photos there.
CONCLUSION
I had a whale of a time at my mom’s hometown and really hope I can go

back soon.

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1 Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting them as a tourist?
• thrill (n) /thril/ : sự hào hứng
I’d prefer visiting as a tourist. If you live in a place, you may gradually lose
interest in it or become too familiar with everything. But if you only visit
it occasionally, the thrill and excitement will always last, no matter how
many times you revisit the place.
2. How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
From my experience, most of them will cry and ask to leave, because they are not ready to be apart from their parents’ loving arms.
But this usually changes quite quickly, after a week, they start to get excited for school because they get to see their friends.
3 How do young and old people react differently to new things?

• adapt (v)/əˈdapt/ : thích nghi
I think young people can adjust their emotions and adapt faster to
Ex: It is not easy to adapt quickly when
new things. Old people usually need time to completely take in new
studying abroad
situations and some may even react negatively to changes because
• take in (phr.v) : thấu hiểu
they feel safer with familiar things.
Ex: There were so many things to see at the
museum, it was hard to take it all in, in just
one visit.
4 Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?

• step out of your comfort zone : bước ra
There are many reasons. It may be because they seek better education,
khỏi vùng an toàn
or they want to experience living in another place, stepping out of
Ex: She was encouraged to step out of her
their comfort zone. Whatever the reason is, I think going to college far
comfort zone
from home will certainly be a positive and beneficial experience.

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A useful skill

Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person
• What it is
• Why the skill can be learned from older people
• How you will learn the skill from older people
And explain how you will feel if you master the skill
Idea
• Học đánh đàn guitar – thường khá tốn kém và mất

Context (Bối cảnh) thời gian
• Học từ ông nội – không tốn phí
• Học nhạc lý, nốt nhạc, giai điệu, nhịp điệu + vị trí các nốt
và các hợp âm
Content (Nội dung) • Ông rất kiên nhẫn và luôn khuyến khích tôi
-> Có thể tự chơi 1 bài nhạc
• Tôi muốn làm ca sĩ -> hữu dụng với tôi

• Tập một mình thường xuyên
Take note
Takes a long time
Context Very expensive learning face to face
From grandfather ⇒ cost noting
Learning basic music theory, noted, chords and rhythm

Playing
Content
guitar Grandpa: Patient + encouraging ⇒ play a song my self
Become a singer ⇒ useful skill
Conclusion
Practice guitar alone regularly

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Answer
I’m going to tell you about a skill that takes a long time to learn, and that is 1.guitarist (n) /ɡɪˈtɑː.rɪst/: ngừoi
CONTEXT
playing a musical instrument, or more specifically, playing the guitar. There chơi guitar
are many ways you can learn to play the guitar but I guess the most common He is the main bass guitarist of the band
way is to get guitar lessons from a guitar teacher or learn by yourself through 2.note (n) /nəʊt/: nốt nhạc
the many online learning resources. Personally, I think learning with a teacher He missed the first note of the song
in a face-to-face lesson is probably the most effective method, but it’s also the 3.chord (n)/kɔːd/ hợp âm
most expensive method. Luckily, it cost me nothing because my teacher was You need to learn a lot of chords if you
my grandfather, who used to be a guitarist (1)
in a university band. He still want to play guitar professionally
plays occasionally and I always wish I could play half as well as he can. 4.rhythm(n) /ˈrɪð.əm/: nhịp điệu
People danced to the rhythm of the
Well, there are many things to learn about when first learning to play the music all night at the party
guitar but he made me study basic music theory first, learning about notes, 5.Lose his/her temper : mất bình tĩnh
chords (3)
and rhythm (4). Then he showed me the positions of the notes and Parents shouldn’t lose their temper
how to play specific chords. He normally loses his temper (5) very easily yet when teaching children.
during the time I learnt guitar with him, he was so patient. At first, my fingertips 6.sore (a) /sɔːr/: đau
CONTENT
were all sore (6) because of the guitar strings but my grandfather encouraged My stomach was sore because i ate
me to practice more so I could get used to the feeling and remember the too much
chords. Eventually, I was able to play a song by myself and my grandfather 7.beneficial (a) /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ : có lợi ích
even asked me to perform together with him in the future, of course when I It is beneficial to your health to drink a
remember all the notes (2) by heart. lot of water
8.advantage (n) /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/: lợi thế
Some may think this skill isn’t beneficial (7) but it is very useful for me as I’ve Speaking several languages is a big
CONCLUSION
always wanted to become a singer in the future so knowing how to play guitar advantage
would be a great advantage (8) for me. I still practice guitar alone regularly

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1. What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?
• gratitude (n) /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tʃuːd/: sự biết ơn
Well, there are a lot of things children can learn from their elders in the
Ex: She sent her parents a present to show
family. Off the top of my head, there are two things: be thankful for what
her gratitude
you have and be brave to admit your mistakes. Old people know best
• own up to sth : thừa nhận điều gì đó
about what we can gain and lose as we grow older so it is reasonable to
Ex: You should always own up to your mistakes
teach children to have gratitude and own up to their mistakes .
and ask for forgiveness
2. From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?

• a close-knit relationship : mối quan hệ
It depends on who they are closer to. If they spend more time and have thân thiết
a close-knit relationship with their grandparents, they may be more Ex: It is hard to have a close-knit relationship
influenced by their grandparents, rather than their mom and dad. But with anyone if you have trust issues
most children learn more from their parents because not many live
together with their grandparents these days.
3. What kind of help do you think older people need?
The primary help they may need would probably be personal care.
• alert (a) /əˈlɜːt/ : tỉnh táo
They may need help with daily tasks like dressing or bathing if they
Ex: I’m not feeling very alert today because of
are physically weak. Those whose minds are still alert may need
a lack of sleep last night.
help in using modern technology like phones or computers or using
public transportation.

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An apartment

Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in
You should say:
• What it would look like
• How big it would be
• Where it would be located
And explain how you feel about this apartment or house
Idea
• Hiện tại: ở chung với 4 bạn khác

Context (Bối cảnh) • Tương lai: muốn chuyển vào một căn chung cư ở trung
tâm thành phố
• Nằm ở các quận trung tâm (quận 5, quận 10,...)

Content (Nội dung) • Trang bị các thiết bị/máy móc hiện đại
• Có một ban công nhìn xuống vườn
• Cảm thấy thoải mái

• Đang tiết kiệm để biến ước mơ thành hiện thực
Take note
Now: sharing a dorm with 4 friends
Context
Future: want to move into a condominium in the city center
Located in the city center: D5/D10
House Content Equipped with all the top-notch amenities

in the
future
Have a spacious balcony overlooking a garden
Make me feel at ease
Conclusion
Saving up to make my dream come true

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Answer
At the moment, I am sharing a dorm with 4 of my close friends. They are all
1.genuine (adj)/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ : chân thành
genuine (1)
people and I love to live with them but in the long-term, I would
CONTEXT
Ex: My best friend is such a genuine person

like to move into a condominium (2) in the center of Ho Chi Minh city to start
2.condominium (n) /ˌkɒn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/
my adult life.
: căn hộ
Ex: A condominium can be very costly
I already have a complete picture of my dream home, and how I would like
3.it would take me forever (idiom) :
it to be decorated. So, regarding the location, like I mentioned before, it has
tốn rất nhiều thời gian
to be located in the city center so District 5 and 10 are now on the top of my
CONTENT
Ex: It would take me forever to arrive

list. Although I have considered the nearby suburbs, I think it would take me
because of the traffic jams
forever (2) to get to work, let alone (4) face the terrible traffic jams. Secondly,
4.let alone (phr.v) : huống chi là
my apartment will be equipped with all the top-notch (5)
amenities, such as
Ex: I don’t have enough time to sleep, let
the laundry-folding machine, automatic air conditioning and lighting system.
alone travel
These features will be connected by a home automation (6)
system, which I
5.top-notch (adj) /ˌtɒpˈnɒtʃ/ : đỉnh cao
can control by verbal command (7) through digital assistants like Alexa or Siri.
Ex: The school has top-notch facilities
Finally, I want it to have a spacious (8) balcony overlooking a garden, where I
6.home automation (n) /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
can sit back (9) and relax after a long day at work.
: hệ thống nhà tự động
CONCLUSION
Ex: Only newly-built houses have home

This apartment would definitely make me feel at ease (10) after a long day at
automation
work and give me a sense of stability in my life. I am saving up so I can make
7.verbal command /ˈvɜː.bəl/ //
my dreams come true as soon as possible.
kəˈmɑːnd/ : mệnh lệnh bằng lời
Ex: Home automation can be controlled
by verbal command
8.spacious (adj) /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/
Ex: This house is so spacious, it can fit
five people
9.sit back (phr.v) : ngả lưng nghỉ ngơi
Ex: I love to sit back and read a good
book at the end of a day
10.at ease (phrase) /iːz/ : dễ chịu
Ex: Listening to music makes me feel
at ease

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1. What kinds of apartments are most popular in your country?

• a nuclear family : gia đình hạt nhân
One or two bedroom apartments are among the most popular Ex: My family is a nuclear family, including my
types. These apartments are usually for couples or a nuclear family. parents and me.
Although they are not the biggest type, they have all the essential • household appliance : /ˈhaʊshəʊld əˈplaɪəns/:
household appliances. đồ gia dụng
Ex: The new vacuum cleaner is my mother’s
favorite household appliance.
2. What are the differences between houses that young people and
• durable (a) /ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/ : bền
old people like?
Ex: These jeans are so durable, they haven’t
Old people generally like to keep the house simple, and they usually worn out yet
prefer more durable and economical household appliances. • economical (a) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ : có lợi ích
Meanwhile, young people usually decorate their house to show their kinh tế
style and choose modern and nice-looking appliances. Ex: Young people should be more economical
when shopping
3. What are the differences between apartments and houses?

• storey (n)/ˈstɔːri/: tầng
One obvious difference is that apartments generally only have one floor, Ex: I’m living in a three storey house.
while houses can have many storeys. It is also clear that houses are
larger and more suitable for a big family, while apartments are chosen
by couples or small groups of friends living together.

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A person

Describe a person you follow regularly on social media
• Who they are
• How you knew this person
• What they post on social media
And explain why you follow them on social media
Idea
• Mạng xã hội: một phần không thể thiếu trong cuộc sống
• Jeff Bezos: nhà sáng lập công ty thương mại điện tử Amazon
• Người đàn ông giàu nhất thế giới

• Chăm chỉ và sáng tạo
• Hào phóng: làm từ thiện nhiều
• Tài khoản mạng xã hội thú vị, với các video tập thể thao
• Rất muốn gặp một lần ngoài đời

• Ngưỡng mộ tính cách và suy nghĩ
Take note
Social media: indispensable part
Context Jeff Bezos: founder of a well-known Ecommerce company
The richest man in the world
Hard-working and creative
Jeff Bezos Content a generous person: contributed a lot of charity
amazing social media account. workout videos
Conclusion Want to meet Jeff in real life
Love his personality, thoughts, and helpful name

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Answer
For young people like me, social networking sites are an indispensable (1)
1.indispensable /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/ không
CONTEXT
part of our lives. They give me a chance to stay connected with not only my thể thiếu
friends and family but also people all over the world. Today, I’m going to talk Ex: A good dictionary is indispensable
about a person who I have followed for a long time on Facebook. His name is for learning a foreign language.
Jeff Bezos, who is the founder of a well-known (2)
eCommerce (3)
company 2.Well-known /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ nổi tiếng
named Amazon. Ex: He is well-known for his singing talent.
3.eCommerce /ˈiː kɒmɜːs/ thương mại
He is one of the richest men in the world. In fact, as far as I know, he is the điện tử
richest at the moment, which is, of course, an admirable (4)
achievement. He Ex: Travel companies have moved
is a hard-working and creative person. He says in one of his videos that the from the traditional brick and mortar
keys to success are patience, persistence (5),
and obsessive attention (6)
to environment to online e-commerce
detail. He was the one who started the empire Amazon, facilitating shopping platforms.
regardless of location. He is also a generous person as he has contributed a lot 4.admirable /ˈædmərəbl/: đáng ngưỡng mộ
to charity, helping people across the globe. Ví dụ: Her dedication to her work
CONTENT
As he is a pioneer in the tech world, his social media account is also amazing. was admirable.
I came across one of his videos when I was surfing Facebook. I must say that I 5.Persistence /pəˈsɪstəns/ sự kiên trì
was quickly impressed by his outlook. A muscular billio naire, who wouldn’t
(7)
Ex:His persistence was finally rewarded
he impress, right? Sometimes, people forget about their health as they are when the insurance company agreed to
too busy working. So his workout videos are a source of motivation for me, pay for the damage.
reminding me to always pay attention to my health and keep fit no matter 6.obsessive attention /əbˈsesɪv əˈtenʃn/
how busy I am. sự tập trung cao độ
CONCLUSION
Ex: He insisted on using the best

Lastly, I would say, if I had a chance to meet someone, I would definitely choose materials and his obsessive attention to
to meet Jeff Bezos because I love his personality, thoughts, and helpful nature. detail meant that a single boat would
often take 3,000 hours to complete.
7.muscular /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/ cơ bắp
Ex: He was tall, lean and muscular.

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1. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same
• social networking sites Mạng xã hội
kind of social media software?
Ex: The government has a clear policy banning
It is not true to say that all age groups have the same interests. Younger
prisoners’ accessing social networking sites.
people do not have to worry about work, so they are more into using
more entertaining apps. Adults, on the other hand, are concerned about
their social relationships. So, they tend to use social networking sites
that allow them to keep in touch with others.
2. Do older people spend much time on social media?

• Retired /rɪˈtaɪəd/ về hưu
Not as much as the youth. I mean, older people have too many things to Ex: He is a recently retired judge.
take care of, from their family, work or other responsibilities. I think that • recreational activities /ˌrekriˌeɪʃənl
they will spend more time using social media when they are retired, ækˈtɪvəti/ hoạt động giải trí
as they would have more time for recreational activities. But social Ex: The club provides a wide variety of
media wouldn’t be their first choice, I don’t think the elderly like to recreational activities including tennis,
watch trendy videos on the internet. swimming and squash.

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Pay

Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it
You should say:
• What the gift was
• When you got this gift
• Where you had it
How you felt about it
Idea
• Quà sinh nhật 20 tuổi, có buổi ăn tối cùng bạn bè

• Món quà nổi bật nhất - chiếc ví da
• Kích thước vừa túi, gấp được

Content (Nội dung) • Ba ngăn, đựng thẻ và tiền
• Có ngăn kiếng
Conclusion (Kết luận) • Hài lòng, một món quà đáng tiền
Take note
20th birthday, a warm dinner with friends
Context Stood out ⇒ a leather wallet
Pocket-sized, foldable
Trifold, with pockets for paper money and cards

An
Content
wallet A window to display images
Conclusion Satisfied, worth every penny

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Answer
It was my 20th birthday party, and I had invited lots of my friends to my house 1.Stand out (p.v) nổi bật
CONTEXT
so we could have a warm dinner together. My friends brought a lot of gifts She’s the sort of person who stands out
to the party so my house was flooded with different types of presents. All of in a crowd.
them were amazing, I appreciated every single one, but there was one that 2.Foldable /ˈfoʊl.də.bəl/: có thể gấp lại
really stood out (1)
from the rest, which was a small brown wallet, made of This useful foldable bike fits in the boot
leather. of your car.
3.Cashless /ˈkæʃ.ləs/: không cần tiền
CONTENT
My previous wallet was a bit too big so it was quite inconvenient to carry We are living in a cashless society
around. Fortunately, this new wallet was pocket-sized and foldable (2)
, so it 4.Trifold /ˈtrīfōld/: gấp 3 lần
fits perfectly with all of my pants and trousers. Also, as we are beginning to This is a trifold screen.
life in a cashless society (3)
nowadays, we need to carry not only banknotes, 5.Worth every penny (idiom): đáng giá
but also a lot of different types of cards. This is also what I like most about this 6.worth /wɜːrθ/ (adj): đáng giá
wallet. It is a trifold (4)
wallet with pockets for paper money and cards, and a 7.penny /ˈpeni/ (n): đồng xu
window to display anything you want, like a picture of a loved one or a pet. The directors of this company feel he’s
worth every penny.
8.Blast /blɑːst/ (n): sự kiện rất vui
CONCLUSION
I was completely satisfied with this brand-new wallet. I don’t know how much
my friend had to pay for it but I’m sure that it’s worth every penny. (5)
After The party was a blast.
opening all the gifts, we went on with the party. It was really a blast (8); I could
see happiness in everyone’s eyes.

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1. Do you like giving gifts?
• On cloud nine (idiom): rất vui
Yes, I consider true happiness lies in giving happiness to others. I love Ex: I was on cloud nine once I had completed it
to see the thrilling experience that people have when they receive a • Gratifying /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/ (adj): hài lòng
gift. I mean, everybody is going to feel on cloud nine if they receive Ex: It is gratifying to see such good results.
something unexpectedly, right? Also, I love the feeling when looking for
gifts for others because it is gratifying when you do something noble.
2. What gifts would parents give to children? • Tech gadget /tɛk gæʤɪt/: thiết bị công nghệ
I guess it depends on the preference of their children. But most Ex:There are so many useful tech gadgets nowadays
likely, children’s favorite gifts are toys. However, it’s changing rapidly
nowadays as more and more children are into tech gadgets, things like
smartphones or laptops. These are a little expensive so parents should
think carefully before making a purchase.
3. What factors do parents consider when choosing a gift for children?

• take into consideration /teɪk ˈɪntuː
I don’t know, I’m not a parent. But I guess they need to take price into kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/: cân nhắc
consideration firstly. They obviously don’t want to put themselves into Ex: You must take his illness into consideration
debt just because of a gift for their children. Secondly, the function before dismissing him.
of the gift is also important. Phones and games can make children • academic performance: thể hiện trong
addicted, which seriously affects their academic performance. học tập
• Academic /ӕkəˈdemik/ (adj): thuộc về
học tập
• Performance /pərˈfɔːrməns/ (n): sự thể hiện
Ex: His academic performance was not very good.
4. What kinds of free gifts do people give? Why do people feel happy
• Handicraft /ˈhænd.kræft/ (n): thủ công
when they receive free gifts?
Ex: There are many handicraft teachers willing
I guess handicraft products are most common as they are affordable to teach you.
and easy to make. Besides that, gifts that make people’s life more • bring a smile to their face (idiom): mang lại
comfortable, such as electronic appliances. The reason why people are nụ cười cho ai đó
happy when they receive gifts is simple, they feel loved and respected. Ex: These financial results are sure to put
It would certainly bring a smile to their face. smiles on our investors’ faces.
5. Do you think our government should provide free gifts for our citizens?
• Lift someone out of poverty: giúp ai đó
thoát khỏi nghèo khổ
Yes. During this difficult time, lots of people are unemployed and • poverty /ˈpɑːvərti/ (n): sự nghèo khổ
homeless, so they are in desperate need of government support. Ex: Vietnamese people, by working extremely
Therefore, if it is possible, I think that the government should give out hard, lifted themselves out of poverty
something, especially something that can lift people out of poverty.

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A happy event

Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event
You should say:
• What the event was
• Where you had it
• Who helped you to organize it
And how you feel about it
Idea
• 2017, em gái đậu Đại học điểm cao

• Tổ chức sinh nhật 18 tuổi đánh dấu cột mốc quan trọng
• Giống một bữa tiệc gia đình hơn

• Trang trí nhà với bóng bay
• Mẹ nấu ăn
• Bí mật mời giáo viên của em gái tới
• Có mối quan hệ bền Em gái nói đây là buổi tiệc tuyệt
Conclusion (Kết luận) vời nhất
• Gắn kết tình cảm gia đình chặt
Take note
2017: sister passed the uni exam with lying colors
Context Celebrate 18th birthday: a turning point
more of a family dinner
Birthday par-
Content Decorated the house myself with balloons
ty for sister
Mom: In charge of cooking
Secretly invited her teacher
Sister: the best party

Conclusion
Strengthened family bond

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Answer
I would like to talk about the time I held a birthday party for my younger
1.pass with flying colors (idiom) : đỗ
CONTEXT
sister. It was back in 2017 when she passed the university entrance
examination with flying colors (1)
and immediately got admitted to one với kết quả cao
of the best business schools in Vietnam, which came as a big surprise to Ex: Thanks to her hard work, she passed
my whole family. Therefore, to mark her resounding success (2)
as well as the university entrance examination
this turning point (3)
in her life, we celebrated her 18th birthday, just a few with flying colors.
days after she received the acceptance letters. 2.resounding success : thành công
rực rỡ
So, I would say that it was more of a family dinner which only involved Ex: The opening ceremony of his
my own family and some of my sister’s close friends. However, I still tried company was a resounding success
my best to make it one of the most unforgettable events of her life. I 3.turning point : cột mốc quan trọng
CONTENT
decorated the house myself with balloons in different colors, and hung Ex: Getting married is a huge turning
a big banner saying “ Congratulations, My”. My mom also helped and point for many people.
took charge of (4)
cooking her favorite dishes, ranging from spaghetti to 4.take charge of : chịu trách nhiệm
grilled meat. On top of that, I secretly invited her homeroom teacher from Ex: The government should take charge
grade 12 to the party because this is the person who inspires her the most. of environmental protection
The atmosphere of the party was so homey and I could tell my sister was 5.feast (n) /fēst/ : bữa tiệc thịnh soạn
happier than ever. In the end, we sang happy birthday to her when she Ex: We had a feast on my birthday.
cut the cake. We congratulated her and wished her a successful college life
ahead. Then we ate cake and had a good feast (5) together.
CONCLUSION
After the party, my sister came to me and said that it was the best birthday
party she had ever had in her life. My parents at the time also felt moved
because the bond between us was strengthened a lot.

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1. How can parents help children to get organized?
• set out : đề ra, đặt ra
Parents can make a to-do list or a checklist with their children, setting
Ex: Parents should set out a list of rules for
out what has to be done during the day or the week. The list should
their children to follow.
include doing homework, cleaning their personal space and helping
• household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ :công việc nhà
with household chores. It is important to hang the list where it is
Ex: Husbands and wives should share
visible, like in the kitchen or on the door of their bedroom to remind
household chores.
them of their duties.
• visible (a) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ : dễ nhìn thấy
Ex: The sign to the restaurant was visible
• remind (v) /rɪˈmaɪnd/: nhắc nhở, gợi nhớ
Ex: She would have forgotten about her debt
if you hadn’t reminded her.
2. On what occasions do people need to be organized?

• discipline (n)/ˈdisəplən/ : kỷ luật
I don’t think we need a special occasion to be organized. Everyone
Ex: The discipline in the army is very strict.
should learn how to be organized at all times because it will help us
• leave a good impression : để lại ấn tượng tốt
to have more discipline and save a lot of time. Not to mention, an
Ex: She left a good impression on everyone
organized person always leaves a good impression and is highly
because of her positive attitude.
valued in any organization.

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Broken things

Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working
You should say:
• What it was
• What happened
• When it broke/stopped working
And explain how you felt about it
Idea
Context (Bối cảnh) • Máy giặt bị hư vào tuần trước
• Đã dùng được 10 năm, khá tốn điện

• Một ngày, không bấm nút “start” được
• Không biết cách sửa
• Vẫn còn bảo hành nên gọi chỗ bán tới sửa
• Không có lỗi gì, chỉ vì không đóng chặt cửa máy

• Xấu hổ vì sự bất cẩn
Take note
Context A week ago, stopped working
Used for 10 years, consumed a lot of energy
Impossible for me to press ”Start”

Washing
machine
Content
Had no clue about how to fix it
Still had a warranty ⇒ called the seller to have

it repaired
There was no error, didn’t close the door tightly enough
Conclusion Fell like I had egg on my face

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Answer
It was a week ago when the washing machine in my house stopped 1. laundry /ˈlôndrē/ (n) : việc giặt giũ
CONTEXT
running. My mom does the laundry everyday

2.unplug /ˌənˈpləɡ/ (v) tháo phích cắm
My mom got this new washing machine a year ago, to replace the old one The machine won’t work if you unplug it
which we used for over 10 years, but it also consumed a lot of energy. It 3.have no clue : không có gợi ý nào
is an Electrolux Inverter and can wash up to 10kg at one time. As usual, I have no clue how to solve this problem
I do the laundry (1)
every other day, and after I placed the dirty clothes
CONTENT
4. manual /ˈmæn.ju.əl/: sách hướng dẫn

inside, it was impossible for me to press ‘start’. I tried to fix it from my Every machine has a manual to help
experience by unplugging (2) the machine and then plugging it again as the user
a way to restart it. But honestly, I had no clue (3)
about how to fix it or 5.warranty /ˈwôrən(t)ē/(n): bảo hành
why it refused to work so I decided to read the manual (4)
again. I was This stove has a 2-year warranty policy
struggling to find the cause, then realized this washing machine still had 6.have egg on my face : ngượng đỏ mặt
a warranty (5) so I immediately called the seller to have it repaired. When I had egg on my face when I slipped in
the mechanic arrived, I was a bit furious because it was a new machine so front of the class
I was expecting it to work smoothly.
CONCLUSION
However, it turned out that there was no error and it was simply because I
didn’t close the door of the washing machine tight enough. I felt like I had
egg on my face (6) because of my carelessness. Obviously I will be more
careful next time before calling for help.

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1. What are the most common home appliances that people use
these days? - can’t live without : rất quan trọng, không thể thiếu
There are some appliances we just can’t live without, like refrigerators, Ex: Some teenagers just can’t live without their phones
washing machines and cookers. Every family has at least one of these - come in handy : có ích
and they really come in handy because nowadays we all need help This new dishwasher really comes in handy
with household chores. If it takes us 30 minutes to wash the dishes by - affordable (a) /əˈfôrdəb(ə)l/ : giá cả phải chăng
hand, it only takes the dishwashing machine 15 and we don’t have to Ex: Our new stove is affordable and has many
touch the greasy and dirty dishes. Since these machines are so common functions.
these days, they are now quite affordable.
2. Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?

- beneficial (a) /ˌbenəˈfiSH(ə)l/ : mang lại lợi ích
Yes, I do, but only for some people. Home appliances help us with almost Ex: Reading books is beneficial for brain
all the household chores we can think of,, from cooking to cleaning. But development
that is the reason why they were invented in the first place, to make our - automatically (ad) /ˌôdəˈmadiklē/ : một cách
lives easier. While some people just let the machine do the job and relax, tự động
many make use of that time for doing other more meaningful things. So Ex: The machine runs automatically, you don’t
I’d say modern technology is beneficial and saves us time doing things have to watch it.
that can be done automatically, and it only make us lazier if we are too
dependent on it.
3. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical

- monitor(v) /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/ : giám sát, theo dõi
problems?
Ex: The police were monitoring his transactions.
Firstly, make sure to monitor the condition of the equipment and have
- serviced (v) /ˈsɜː.vɪst/ : kiểm tra và sửa chữa
it serviced occasionally. People should also protect their equipment
các phần hư hại
from dust and water and have it cleaned regularly. Lastly, read the
Ex: You should have your fridge serviced regularly
instructions before using it to avoid careless mistakes.
- dust (n) /dʌst/ : bụi bẩn
Ex: The table was covered in dust because no one
was home.
4. When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you

repair it or buy a new one? - error (n) /ˈer.ər/ : lỗi
Ex: He has made several typing errors
Depending on the reason why it breaks down. But the first thing I do is
- glitch (n) /ɡlɪtʃ/ : lỗi nhỏ
to get it repaired first, since it costs less than buying a new one, and find
Ex: There shouldn’t be any glitch in our newly-
out the error. If it’s just a one-time glitch, I’ll continue using it, but if the
bought machine
machine is likely to break down again, I’ll get a new one.
5. Are you good at handling problems on your own? - problem-solving skill : kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề
I think so. I’m confident that I have great problem-solving skills and Ex: Problem-solving skills are not taught in schools
always try to figure out the problem myself. However, since I’m not an but are very important in life
expert in everything, I will need some professional help once a while. - expert (n)/ˈekspɜː(r)t/ : chuyên gia
For example, my fridge just broke down last week and I couldn’t fix it no Ex: He is an expert in relationships.
matter how hard I tried so I had to call the repair center. - professional (a) /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/: chuyên nghiệp
Ex: She is a professional volleyball player

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Surprise

Describe something that surprised you
You should say:
• What it is
• How you found out about it
• What you did
And explain whether it made you happy
Idea
Context (Bối cảnh) • Quà sinh nhật, vé khứ hồi đi Đà Lạt, bạn tặng
• Luôn luôn tổ chức cùng nhau

• Nửa đêm, không thấy lời chúc, thất vọng
• Email gây ngạc nhiên: vé
• Khóc vì hạnh phúc
Conclusion (Kết luận) • Cảm thấy biết ơn vì có nhau
Take note
Last birthday present, a round- trip

Context
ticket to Da Lat, given by best friend
Always celebrate together
Something Midnight, no wished, dissapointed

that Content
surprised
Surprise email: a ticket
Cry out of happiness
Conclusion Blessed to have each other

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Answer
1.round-trip /ˌraʊnd ˈtrɪp/ (adj):
I’m going to talk about my last birthday present, which was a round-trip (1)
chuyến đi khứ hồi
CONTEXT
ticket to Da Lat, a city in southern Vietnam. It was given to me by my closest Ex: I’ve booked two round-trip tickets
friends, in a way that I could never imagine. for us.
2.sympathize /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/ (v): đồng
As best friends, we always remember and celebrate each other’s birthdays. So, cảm, thông cảm
when my birthday came, I was looking forward to my bestie’s wishes. But it Ex: I find it very hard to sympathise
was almost midnight and there was no sign that she had prepared something with him.
for me. I felt a little disappointed, trying to sympathise (2) with her that we
adults were too busy.
CONTENT
I was almost in tears when I received an email that was sent to me to confirm
my flight. I was confused because I didn’t book it. It seemed like a mistake.
Then my bestie messaged me to announce that we were going to take a trip
to Da Lat, our first trip together. So, I did cry after that, but this was out of
happiness. I also blamed her for making me almost depressed because of
thinking that my bestie had forgotten my birthday.
CONCLUSION
Anyway, she did make my day, and I felt so blessed to have such a friend like
her in my life.

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1. How do people express happiness in your culture?
I think it is not very different from the way people in other countries express happiness. When humans feel happy, they smile a lot.
Hugging was not very popular in years gone by, but the younger generations today feel comfortable with this gesture.
2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people?

• Anti-aging /ˈænti-ˈeɪʤɪŋ/: chống lão hóa
Happiness surely has many positive effects on people. I suppose the Ex: an anti-aging cream can help remove
first influence would be its anti-aging powers. Studies have shown that wrinkles on your face.
people who are pleased with their life look more youthful and vibrant. • pleased with /plizd wɪð/: hài lòng với
The next effect might be that happy people tend to look on the bright Ex: she was very pleased with the results
side. This makes them excellent problem-solvers when faced with a • look on the bright side /lʊk ɑn ðə braɪt saɪd/:
difficult situation. nhìn vào mặt tích cực
Ex: He is an optimist. He always looks on the
bright side.
3. How can people be happy?

• Satisfied (a) /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ hài lòng, thỏa mãn
Happiness means different things to different people. Some people feel Ex: she was very satisfied with the results
happy when they are physically satisfied, for instance, with the food • filled with happiness /fɪld wɪð ˈhæpinəs/:
they have just eaten. Meanwhile, other people find themselves filled thấy tràn ngập hạnh phúc
with happiness when they help someone in need. So, it really depends Ex: When my child was born, my heart was
on our own experience to understand what makes us happy. filled with happiness.
4. ls ït good for people to be unhappy? Why?

• Distressed: (a) /dɪˈstrest/ buồn đau, bất hạnh
I believe it is healthy to feel unhappy sometimes for several reasons. Ex: Hung was distressed to find that Nga
First, it is a natural emotion, so suppressing it means suppressing our would not talk to him.
nature. This is unnecessary and toxic. The second reason is that our • Suppress (v) /səˈpres/ kìm nén, dập tắt,
unhappiness can be really powerful. It reveals a lot about a person and đàn áp
can change someone’s behaviour in a positive way. For instance, a kid Ex: The uprising was suppressed.
who knows that his action displeases his father can learn to not repeat
that action again.

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Celebration

Describe an important event you celebrated
You should say:
• What the event was
• When it happened
• Who attended the event
And explain how you feel about the event
Idea
• Bữa tiệc sinh nhật tròn 18 tuổi được tổ chức vào năm trước
• Thời điểm vừa đỗ đại học
• Bố mẹ tổ chức bữa tiệc thân mật

• Các món ăn gia đình thường ngày cùng bánh sinh nhật
• Tổ chức board game và xem phim
• Có thời gian trò chuyện để thấu hiểu nhau
• Kỉ niệm đáng nhớ

• Tình cảm gia đình thêm bền chặt
Take note
18th birthday party held last year
Context Passed the university entrance exam
Intimate party
18th Family meal with a birthday cake

birthday Content
party
Playing boardgame, watching movies
Family talk to understand each other

Meaningful memories
Conclusion Strengthen the bond between members

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Answer
I would like to talk about my 18th birthday party - one of the most meaningful
1.college acceptance letter / ˈkɒlɪdʒ
CONTEXT
events I have ever celebrated. Last year, after receiving my college acceptance
əkˈseptəns ˈletə /: thông báo trúng
letter (1) just a few days before my birthday, my family wanted to celebrate the
tuyển đại học
biggest turning point (2) of my life as an adult.
Ex: After receiving a college acceptance
letter, you need to keep track of the
As we were under quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our party only
deadline to sign up for orientation.
consisted of 4 family members: my parents, my younger brother and myself.
2.turning point / ˈtɜ:nɪŋ poɪnt /: thời
However, this created an intimate atmosphere (3)
which brought us close
điểm thay đổi quan trọng
together. We gathered around our small kitchen and helped my mom cook
Ex: The turning point in her political
the dinner. Without any fancy recipe, the feast simply included some regular
CONTENT
career came when she was chosen to

dishes just like other daily meals. But on that day, my dad bought a birthday
run as a Senator.
cake out of the blue (4), which made a huge difference to the occasion. After
3.intimate atmosphere / ˈɪntɪmeɪt
having dinner, we played board games, such as chess and Uno, while enjoying
ˈætməsfɪə /: bầu không khí thân mật
my most favourite tv series, which is called Modern Family. That evening felt
Ex: The intimate atmosphere made him
cosier than ever, and led to a wonderful discussion between our family, with
feel relaxed.
each member talking about overcoming recent problems as well as future
4.out of the blue / aʊt əv ðə bluː /: bất
expectations we would like to share together.
ngờ
Ex: One day, out of the blue, she
CONCLUSION
That celebration is one of my most meaningful memories. The party bridged

announced that she was leaving.
the gap (5) between my family members and gave us a chance to understand
5.bridged the gap / brɪdʒd ðə ɡæp /:
each other better.
thu hẹp khoảng cách
Ex: The president singled out education
as the most vital tool for bridging the
gap between rich and poor.

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1.Do you like to celebrate important events?
When I was a kid, I always looked forward to celebrations as I could - look forward to / ˈlʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː /: háo hức
meet people and enjoy the festive vibe. However, as an adult, I mong chờ
think important events bring up some kind of pressure, which makes Ex: She was looking forward to seeing the
me get tired easily preparing for the special day. For instance, some grandchildren again.
individuals dislike Tet as they have to spend a great amount of time - festive vibe / ˈfestɪv vaɪbz /: không khí lễ hội
and money to purchase gifts and decorate their home sôi động
Ex: I love the festive vibe of Tet holiday.
2. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?

- National Day / ˈnæʃnəl ˈdeɪ /: Lễ Quốc Khánh
There are various types of celebrations. Most people would usually Ex: Vietnamese National Day is held on
prepare for important national events such as Lunar New Year, September 2nd.
Christmas or National Day. In addition, individuals also celebrate one’s - milestone (n) /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/: cột mốc quan trọng
memorable milestones such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries or Ex: He felt that moving out of his parents’ home
moving to college. was a real milestone in his life.
3. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or

- crowd (v) /kraʊd/: tập trung đông đúc
just a few people?
Ex: Commuters crowded into the train.
In my opinion, most events related to someone’s personal milestones, - excitement (n) /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/: niềm vui thích,
such as a birthday or graduation, would be held privately amongst phấn chấn
family and relatives. On the other hand, during public events, people Ex: Robin’s heart was pounding with excitement.
tend to crowd at central areas setting off fireworks and air horns or just
simply shouting to express their excitement.
4.Do people often celebrate festivals with families?

- strengthen the bond / ˈstreŋθn̩ ðə bɒnd /: giúp
Yes, as I can see, most individuals enjoy holidays with their family and mối liên hệ thêm bền chặt
relatives. Celebrating festivals together not only helps strengthen the Ex: Empathy strengthens social bonds in at least
bond between family members but this is also an occasion for people three ways.
to express their love and care towards each other.

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Nhóm tác giả Anh ngữ ZIM
Chủ biên
Ngô Phương Thảo
Biên tập
Samuel Gregory Prior
Ghi âm
Dominic Joseph Reed

Tác giả
Bùi Hoàng Phương Uyên
Nguyễn Tiến Thành
Nguyễn Thị Hồng Nhung
Chu Đặng Thanh Hương

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