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    AA A EBOOK +VIDEO (|) 1/1 4 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ KEM THEO BAI TAP MAU, DAP AN VA VIDEO THEO TUNG CHU DE 9p COMPOSED ANo EDITED By THAYTONG IELTS "(Ran IT al Ih FY EL LTT STITT TT =A TTT ST TTT 40 CHU BE PHA BIET CHOIELT SPEAKING LOI GIGI THIEU Tac gid cia cudn sach: thay Bang Tran Tang tung chia sé cau ndi “Always keep yourself interested”. Day la mgt cu noi da gay cdm hiing t6i hang trdm nghin nhiing si ti/cta thay Tung 48, dang 6 trong guéng quay chinh phyc nhiing dinh cao ca IELTS. Chinh tinh than cua ‘Always keep yourself interested” cling da gilip thay Ting tréthanh mét trong sé hiém vai ‘gui xust sic dat diém 9.0 IELTS overall, tré thanh mdt nguei thay gido dat moi dam mé vB tam huyét vao nghé truyén day tiéng Anh, IELTS ca minh, \Vé cusn sich, IELTS Speaking Part 1 la cuén ebook nam trong series E-book IELTS Speaking 1, P2,P3 (dng v6i3 section cua phén thi Speaking), duge day céng nghién civ, vit va bién soan suét nia nam qua bai chinh tay Thay Ting IELTS. Nim “thép” éuge tam ly coinhe phén Speaking Part 1 béi cée cu héi thuéng chi xoay quanh vin dé cé nhn 6 mise cdn ban nhat, thay Ting lai dua ra m6t géc nhin khac: “Phan nay quyét dinh dn tugng du tién c6 tdt hay khéng cua ban vi gidm Khao, thé hign kha nang ting bién va sitdung tir vyng co hay, sing t20 khéng, Vay nén day la phn quan trong khéng kém cac section con la." Do vay, khong chi nghién cdu ra c&i khé cia vige phat am, khi phai ndi chuain nga digu, khi bj chinh ngbn nga’ me 6 han ché kha ning chi déng tu duy ngén ngUtigng Anh, Thay Ting con khéo léo lng vao un sch Speaking céch gidi quyét moi vin dé trén ma dn khi hoc xong r6i hoc sinh méi ng’ ging nhin ra su tign bé dng ké eta minh, Vai kh lugng kin thic duge bién soan trong sich, day chic chan s@ la mgt cOng trinh rat 6 6 va hi ich cho cdc siti IELTS. Vay thi cudn EBOOK: IELTS Speaking Part 1 nay c6 dang dé cho vio ti séch én luyén IELTS cba céc situ khong? 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ Ls MUC LUC Q1| stuoy 03] work Q5| Rosors Q7| CELEBRITIES QQ | Leisure Time 1 | PATIENCE 13] Tor 15] WEATHER | 7 | Housework 19] RAIN 2 | | TELEVISION 23| HOLIDAYS 25 | DANCING 2 / | BIRTHDAYS 29 | miRROR 3] | Foon 33 | INDOOR GAMES 35 | PLANS AND GOALS 37 | Swimmine 39 | MARRIAGE 42 | music 44 | WATCHES 46 | Bas 48 | SUNSHINE 50) | FASHION 52 | PLACES NEAR WATER 54 | visitors 56] sporTs 58] cotours 60 | BRINGING THINGS 62 | HISTORY 64 | Bios 66 | SHOPPING 68 | HANDWRITING 7Q)| JEWELLERY 72| SHOES 74 | FRUITS 76| DREAMS 78| FLOWERS 80| cHocoLaTE 01 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ TOPIC 01: STUDY CHU DE 01: STUDY Qu: Are you a student or are you working? I'm currently a senior at Hanoi University, which is one of the top schools in the nation. Admission is incredibly competitive so I'm very proud of being a student here. Q2: What are you studying? Well, 'm majoring in Accountancy, 50 as you can guess, I deal a lot with numbers and figures day in, day out It can be overwhelming at times, but I'd like to think that | have a knack for mathematics and calculations so it's okay. have a knack for mathematics and calculations. Q3. What's the most difficult part of your study? Well, forthe most part, 'd say t's the workload. | mean there are so many assignments and students are always undera lot of pressure from deadlines. But on the other hand, exams are a piece of cake. They are quite predictable, and I can breeze through them with a bit of revision. 0 EDIT 5 40 CHU DE PHAL BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 75+ (Q4: What do you like most about your school? I guess the aspect I find most enjoyable is the environment. | mean, ee | get to study in English-speaking classrooms and the facilities are the facilities are top-notch; | mean, all the classrooms top-notch. are air-conditioned and equipped With projectors. My friends and teachers are all very nice as well, so allin allit's. great place to study. admission competitive: dau vao rat kho/ canh tranh + day in, day out (idiom): ngay qua ngay «have a knack for (idiom): cd nang khiéu + breeze through sth (idiom): vugt qua cai gi dé dang + top-notch (idi 9m): tuyét vai, dinh Ean 83 40CHU DE PHATBIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5 CHU DE 02: WORK (@z: Are you a student or are you working? Well, for the past couple of years, I've been working as an auditor at whatever | want. So on payday, | often treat myself toa meal at a high-end restaurant or splurge on a Shirt. KMPG, which is among the top 4 nlceshirt auditing firms in Vietnam. I love my job, and | think it’s a very interesting line of work. ee | love my job, and Q2: What do you like about your job? . war ‘wall Guess the tthe Wonre | think it's a very antec epider ta were. interesting line income, which means not only is it enough to cover my bls, but of work. there's also some extra to spend on raised 04 40 CHU BE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ (Q3: What do you dislike about your Q4: What do you do after work? Job? Well, when we get off work, my You know, I'd have to say the colleages and | usually hit the bar overwhelming workload is d le of drinks something | am not a fan of. I mean, end arab a couplet crinisand maybe a bite to eat if we're fe I've got a very heetie schedule, iB Which means I'm always up to my up to it. I's great fun, and a fantastic ears in deadlines. That leaves me way to unwind. with very little quality time for family and friends. n the future, | might look into another job that is a ee bit ess stressful. I'm always up to my Eee ears in deadlines. +a lucrative income (n): luong lau ngon + payday (n): ngay inh luong + splurge on something (v): vung tién vio céi gi + up to my ears in (idiom): ban ng3p dau «hit the bar (v): di uéng + unwind (v): thu gidn, xa stress pee sana bad 05 TOPIC 03: ROBOTS 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: CHU DE 3: ROBOTS (@4: Are you interested in robots? Yes, robotics engi gis something | take a keen interestiin. | actually subscribe to a journal dedicated entirely to robots called "The Robot Workshop". The other day | read a really interesting article about how robots can be used to perform surgeri Q2: Do you like robots to work at your home? I think that's a brilliant idea. I'm quite lazy, so household chores like cleaning or cooking area real hassle. | would prefer to have those a robot. Actually, we have a robotic vacuum cleaner at our house. It's truly a life-saver. @3: Do you want to take a car which robot is the driver? Well you know nowadays self-driving cars are certainly not a strange topic anymore. Al. has gotten more sophisticated, and it's more than capable of navigating addresses and controlling a vehicle. However, | gotta say | don't really feel comfortable letting robots take the wheel. | think they are not 100 percent reliable, and may not handle Wahine 86 40H DE PHAIBIETCHOIELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ dangerous situations like a slippery being marginalized by automation road as well as a human driver does. in the workplace, especially in So for now I still prefer to drive manufacturing, Labor-intensive ‘manually, tasks can be done by machines with ease and precision. However, there (04: Will robots replace human are always things that require the beings in the workplace delicate touch of a human hand. completely? For example, a hand-made shirt Well, these days human labor is. always has more soul than a jine-made one. « subscribe to something (v): dang ky mt dich vy ndo dé + perform a surgery (v): [am phau thuat +a life-saver (idiom): mot dé vat rat hilu ich, lam cho cudc s6ng don gian hon + navigate (v): dinh vi + drive manually (v): tu [ai «labor-intensive tasks (n): cong vige t6n sic | + hand-made >< machine-made (adj lam bing tay >< lam bang may pee sana bad 07 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 04: CELEBRITIES CHU DE 04: CELEBRITIES (4: Who is your favorite celebrity in your country? Well, 'd have to say I'm a big fan Son Tung MTP, a prominent pop singer in Vietnam. His music is fantastic, and he also has a very nice personality. Even though he got a bad rap about copying other people's music, | gotta say I'm still a diehard fan. I can't seem to resist the urge to splurge on a new bag. 2: How do celebrities influence their fans in your country? Well, forthe most part, people, especially teenagers, tend to imitate their idols. | mean, they want to wear the same fashion or act in the same ‘way as their favorite celebrities. So for example, if a celebrity endorses a certain product, it is going to sell like hot cakes. Q3: Would you like to be a celebrity? Why? Well, the idea certainly sounds tempting. Personally, I'd love to be in the limelight. | would be able to er yr eee teed 08 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: make a killing by doing shows and (4: Do you think we should protect starring in commercials. Ever since | famous people’s privacy? was a child, I've dreamt of being Definitely. As much as we love prying featured on the cover of popular into other people's lives, | think we magazines. should respect celebrities’ privacy. | know a few famous people get ee traumatized from being S ‘ hotographed all the time by if a celebrity endorses a eee. ” certain product, it is going to sell like hot cakes. + a bad rap: tiéng xdu/ tai tiéng + imitate (v): bat chudc, a dua + sell like hot cakes (idiom): ban chay + make a killing (idiom): kiém dudc nhiéu tién + star (in something) (v): déng, dién xuat + pry into (v): béi méc, soi méi aout MLA ed 09 TOPIC 0! Leisure Time ‘CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: CHU DE 05: LEISURE TIME (@4: Do you have any hobbies? Well, everyone has t pursuits, and mine is reading, The book I'm reading at the moments The Godfather by renowned author Mario Puzo. It's a classic, really, and I'd really recommend it. 2: s itimportant to have a hobby? Definitely! I mean nowadays life is getting more and more hectie, so people are constantly under an enormous amount of stress. That's why it's necessary to get into some recreational activities to unwind and just forget about life fora minute, you know? Q3:/s it harmful to spend too much time on a hobby? Yes, | believe spending excessive time on a hobby may have an adverse effect on people. You may end up having not enough time for your priorities like family or work. For example, it's easy for me to lose myself in books and neglect the deadlines at work. It's necessary to get into some recreational activities to unwind. eee Ucieusteme ns eta to 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ (Q4: What free-time activities would ee you like to try in the future? would love to have a crack at ! would love to havea extreme sports in the future, maybe crack at extreme sports. skidiving. It looks like a blast and | think Iwill get a real kick out of freefalling from enormous heights. VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS Ieigure pursuits = recreational activities = 26 thich, hoat déhg aisle a classic: mét tac phdm kinh dién (a book/ a song/ a movie/...) hectic: héi ha unwind: thu gisn shave an adverse effect on: gay dn huding xau téi ai do + lose myself in something: dm chim vao trong cal gi 46 shave a crack at: thii lam gi do +a blast: rat vui (I have a blast/It looks like a blast) = get a kick out of something: am gi do rat vui PROTIPS Dé lém céu tra loi dai hon, hay gid thiéu mot context (b6i cénh). Ban €6 thé gidithigu nhu'sau: "Well, you know, nowadays, .." Vidy: 1. Isitimportant to have a hobby? -khéng c6 context: Yes, [think hobbies are a great way to unwind, - Cé.context: You know, nowadays, life is very hectic and I find myself very busy with work, so it's nice to have a hobby just to unwind in the off-hours. 2. Willrobots replace humans at work? - Kh6ng cé context: Yes, I think robots will do all the tasks humans ‘re doing now. - Cocontext: You know, nowadays automation is the trend in the workplace. Most heavy tasks can now be done by machines with ease, so yes, maybe we'll be replaced by robots in the future. ae if 40 HOE PHA BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7. TOPIC 06: PATIENCE CHU DE 06: PATIENCE toricgee (Q1: What do you think "patience" my opinion. In fact, most successful is entrepreneurs are very patient Well, | think patience isa virtue. people. Unfortunately, nowadays most people are quite impatient. For example, many people want to get ee rich quickly but are willing to get their hands dirty, so they always Patience is complain about how harsh life is. é a virtue. Q2: Do you think patience is important? Absolutely. | think it's a quality that Q3: Do you think being patient is an everybody should try to learn, important part of being polite? Learning to wait until the timing is Yes, | think patience is an indicator of right is the key to success, in my politeness. | mean, a polite person ED AND EDITEL 12 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ would never chew someone out for (Q4: Have you ever lost your keeping them waiting. If there's a patience? good excuse for being late, a polite Well, yeah, without a doubt, there person should be willing to overlook have certainly been times when | such minor mistakes. lost my cool. For example, there was this one time when | had to. ee wait forever to be seated at a is popular restaurant. Then someone There have certainly suddenly cut in tine and that really been times when Sceedmaoh: | lost my cool. + get one's hands dirty 3m): lao dong, tam viée nang + wait until the timing is right (v): doi toi khi thdi co chin mudi + overlook (v): cham chuiéc, bé qua «cut in line (v): chen hang, \y : Ge Ue a ed 3 40 HOE PHA BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7. TOPIC 07: TOY CHU DE 07: TOY toricgee (Q4: What was your favorite toy in toy they like, the kids are likely to childhood? develop a habit of pestering their Well, to be honest, | was kind of a parents for things, and that's spoiled kid. My parents used to definitely not a good thing. pamper me with all kinds of toys, but my favorite was this Power ee Ranger action figure. | am a big fan . oftthe franchise so when | got the | was kind of toy, was elated. I stil have it in my living room, actually a spoiled kid. Q2: Should parents buy many toys for their children? Mhmm, personally I don't think it's a g00d idea. I mean, if parents indulge their children and just buy whatever Tia 14 (Q3: What are the benefits of children playing toys? People often think of toys as being detrimental to kids, but | think they can benefit children's development in some ways. Educational toys like building blocks can actually boost Children often lose track of time when they play with toys. 40 CHU BI 1 PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5 the cognitive development of small kids. For example, my brother Used to with Lego a lot when he was small, and he's a very creative person. (Q4: What are the disadvantages of children playing toys? Toys can be time-consuming. mean, children often lose track of time when they play with toys, and asa result, they may not have ‘enough time for other priorities such as study, for example. + pamper somebody with something (v): chiéu chudng ai bang cai gi +indulge (v): chiéu chudng + detrimental (adj): c6 hai (~harmful) + lose track of time (idiom): quén hét gid gidc i ee 15 TOPIC 08: WEATHER ‘CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: CHU DE 08: WEATHER Qt: What's the weather like where you live? Well, Vietnam is a tropical country, so it's pretty much hot and humid year round. However, in Northern Cities like Hanoi, we actually enjoy In summery months, it can get really sweltering. four distinct seasons. Soin summery months, it can get really sweltering and by contrast, temperatures can really dip in winter. Q2: What type of weather do you like best? 1'd consider myself a cold weather person. | love the crisp mornings at the end of fall and the chill of winter. Maybe it's because we have to bundle up as the weather tums cold, and | love wearing sweaters and overcoats. er SCout 56 40CHU DE PHAYBIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5 : Does the weather ever affect what your ee You know, | gotta say yes, especially We have to bundle when it rains. | mean, | cannot go out and run my errands if it's pouring up as the weather outside, The roads get really slippery, so it's quite dangerous to drive. Besides, you will definitely be soaked if you do decide to go out. turns cold. + humid (adj): 4m ust + sweltering (adj): rat nong +a cold weather person: ngudi thich thdi tiét lanh += chill (n): cai lanh (adj = chilly) + run errands (v): chay viéc vat + slippery (adj): tron trust peace 17 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: (@1:Do you do housework at home? Of course! Even though traditional Vietnamese thinking dictates that women are in charge of doing chores, | try to help out around the house when I can, I'm quite clumsy, so | only do simple tasks like hanging the clothes or sweeping the floor, (2: Did you do housework when you were a child? Yes, | certainly did. My parents had a very hectic schedule, which means they were always up to the ears in work, so | wanted to give them a hand by taking care of some light tasks around the house like doing the dishes. ee ! wanted to give them a hand by taking care of some light tasks. @3. Do you think that children should do housework? Absolutely. | think doing domestic tasks at an early age really benefit children's development. It kind of teaches them how to take care of themselves and live independently, which is really important if they want rata 8 40CHU DE PHAL BET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 5 to live abroad. Besides, studies have shown that working with the hands do wonders for your cognitive working with the hands development, so yes, | think children do wonders for your should do housework, cognitive development Viét Nam quy dinh rang «hectic schedule: lich lam viéc day dic + give somebody a hand (idiom): gitip 46 ai do + domestic tasks (n): viée nha + cognitive development: @0oe6 6060 eT e000 rae hat trign tu duy nao bé 19 TOPIC 10: RAIN 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: CHU DE 10: RAIN (Q4: Does it rain much in Vietnam? Well, | would say precipitation in Vietnam is quite high, given the fact that it's a tropical country, unlike ‘America, for example, When I lived there, it hardly ever rained. 02: When does it rain most in your hometown? | think the rainy season is around spring, There're intermittent Precipitation in Vietnam is quite high. showers and drizzles all day. | cannot stand it; | always get filthy whenever | go out. Q3: Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown? ‘The first thing the springs to mind is the torrential rain in 2008. | mean, it was pouring for days, and all the roads became clogged. People had, like, a whole week off. There were always long lines of people stocking up on food and other supplies at supermarkets because there was no 1g when the rain was gonna stop. yt 20 Q4: Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown? Definitely. | mean whenever it rains, ee the roads would always become really ° congested, and gridlock is very It was pouring common. It's also very difficult to catch a cab. On rainy days, |usually for days. Just stay at home or walk if | have to go anywhere. LTS SPEAKING 7.5: « hardly ever rained: hu nhu khong mua bao gid + intermittent (adj): thi thoang, lat nhat + drizzle (n): mua phin + torrential rain (n): mua to + clogged (adj): tac nghén + supplies (n): dé ding hang ngay + congested (adj): tic dung WR aa 31 40 CHU DE PHAI BIE CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ Topic 11: TELEVISION CHU DE 11: TELEVISION LE ‘Ql: Did you often watch television we still watch from time to time is when you were a child? The Voice, a singing competition. It's Oh definitely. When | was a kid, my all the rage in Vietnam right now, parents often sat me down in front of and supposedly has really high the telly and turned on some viewership. cartoons, trying to get me to finish my meal, We didn't have cable TV, though, so | watched a lot of reruns ee of the same shows. ex:doyouorenwatchrvrecentyr Sit in front of Well, not really. | mean we havea TV set and cable subscription and all, the telly. but we don't really watch the box all that much. | guess something that 35 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ Q3: What kind of TV programmes do you like most? F I'ma fan of competitions on TV like, as The Voice has Iwas saying, The Voice. | also find quiz really high viewership. shows quite interesting. I feel ike | really broaden my horizons and learn a wealth of knowledge about the world around me. + cable TV = cable subscription (n): truyén hinh cép + TVset (n): cai TV «all the rage (idiom): r3t hot + broaden my horizons (idiom): mé mang dau 6c eee 33 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 12: HOLIDAYS. CHU DE 12: HOLIDAYS (Qu: What do you do on your holidays? Well, it kind of depends, really. if! only have a few days off, Illjust stay at home and tounge about, maybe put on a movie or something, you know? On the other hand, ifit's an extended holiday, | will probably go travelling. My favorite destination is Bangkok, because of the food and the culture. If lonly have a few days off, I'll just stay at home and lounge about. 92: Do you think holidays are ‘becoming more and more important? Definitely. You know, nowadays life is very hectic, and I'm always up to my ears in work, soit's crucial to just take a break and get away from it all every once in a wi Q3: What kind of places do you want to travel to? My travel destination of choice is metropolises. To my mind, big cities are the best place to explore a country’s culture and feast on its delicious food. But from time to yt 34 CHOIELTS SPEAKING 7.5 time, | might go for somewhere you prefer travelling alone quieter, like a nice and secluded orina group? beach resort, for example. I tend to prefer travelling in the company of my friends or family. ee It's more economical, | think, as you can split the costs of I tend to prefer travelling accommodation and meals. And in the company of my besides, the more the merrier, you friends or family. How, + an extended holiday (n): ki nghi dai + take a break (v): nghi ngoi + every once in a while: thi thoang + metropolis (n): thanh phé lén + from time to time: i thoang, + in the company of: cing v6i ai 46 « split the costs: chia sé chi phi WR aa 25 CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5 TOPIC 13: DANCING CHU DE 13: DANCING toricgee @4: Do you like dancing? Well, dancingis not exactly my forte. | mean, | haven't got a clue how to dance. That said, when | hear my favorite song, | often cannot help but move my body to the music. | also love to watch other people dance; it's so energizing. dedicated to this type of dancing. “Dancing with the stars", | believe, is the name of the show. The show really took the world by a storm when it was first aired. Q2: What kinds of dancing are popular ee in your country? . . I don't reall now what tye of Dancing is dancing is the in-thing at the moment, ee but | guess hip-hop has always been SO energizing. quite popular. Dancesport is starting to Pick up, too, now that there's a television show ED AND EDITEL 3g 40CHU OE PHA BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 75+ (3: Is traditional dancing popular mong young people in your country? ee Not really, in my opinion. | mean young Young people tend to adults often think of traditional dancing as obsolete, and they tend to prefer something more hip and trendy like hip-hop for example. Traditional dancing is more common in remote a areas, | believe. €e oF ; / haven't got a clue (v): cha biét gi + energizing (adj): nhiéu nang lugng, vui prefer something more hip and trendy like hip-hop. + dedicated to (adj): danh riéng cho + obsolete (ad): co hil ch pee sana bad 37 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 14: BIRTHDAYS CHU DE 14: BIRTHDAYS (Qu: Are people's birthdays very important in your country? | guess for the vast majority of Vietnamese, birthdays are kind of a big deal. They usually throw lavish parties to celebrate and there's usually a lot of anticipation before big day. For example, people expect to get things that are on their wish list and if they do not, it'll be a real letdown, 1am areal sucker for all things blue. Q2: How do people in your country celebrate birthdays? Well, most people like to throw a birthday party at 2 posh restaurant, and usually there's a lot of eating and drinking, At the same time, there are also those who prefer to celebrate their birthday at home with their loved ones. | guess there's a real sense of intimacy in doing so. (03: What did you do on your last birthday? Well, last year on my birthday I had a few friends over at my house and yt 28 have a nice dinner. Then we decided to hit the club and dance all night long. We drank lot of booze and | remembered waking up to a splitting headache the next day. Itwas a blast, though. Q4: Are birthdays more important for children or for adults? | think birthdays mean the world to small kids. They tend to expect a lot + a big deal: mt chuyén lén 40 CHU DE PHAI BI ET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: of presents and at least some kind of celebration. By contrast, a lot of adults are probably too busy with their work to even think about their birthday. It's crucial to just take a break and get away fromitall. + big day: ngay quan trong nhu Christmas, ih nhat, v.v) + throw a party (v): t6 chtic tiéc + loved ones (n): ngudi than «have friends over: méi ban qua nha «itis a blast: rat la vui aout MLA ed 29 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 15: MIRROR CHU DE 15: MIRROR (Q4: Do you often look in the mirror? Absolutely, | look at myself in the mirror everyday when I wake up; it's sort of my morning ritual. | work in a professional environment, so | always do my best to look presentable, That's why | have to look in the mirror to make sure my hairs tidy, my face is groomed and my clothes are not wrinkled. Q2: Do you often buy mirrors? Not really. I mean | only buy it when mine gets broken. But other than that, | don’t really buy mirrors. Girls might, though. | think most females have a habit of replacing mirrors quite often: Looking in the mirror is sort of my morning ritual. Wena: 30 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ Q3: Do you think mirrors are a necessary decoration? I think itis a very useful decorative ee item. With a beautiful frame, it can With a beautiful frame, nicely complement a living room or P . a bed room. In addition, in a small. mirrors can nicely house, mirrors can actually make the space look bigger. Actually, a lot of eae lement restaurants use mirrors to give the a living room. guests the illusion that the space is bigger than it actually is. + presentable (adj): chinh té s illusion (n): do giac pean 31 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 16: Food CHU DE 16: FOOD (Q4: What kinds of food do you particularly like? I'd have to say Asian cuisine is my favorite. 1am a huge fan of the bold flavors and spices used in Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Something | often daydream about eatingis Banh Da Cua, which is a lip-smacking Vietnamese noodle soup dish served with a crab broth. It's every bit as delicious as it sounds. ee Cooking is my forte. (Q2:Is there any food you don’t like? It's true that there are a few things that kind of put me off. For example, | cannot stand Mam Tém, which is essentially a shrimp paste used in a lot of Vietnamese recipes. A lot of people like it, though, but I think it smells awful. Definitely not my cup of tea. Q3: What kinds of food are most popular Vietnam? | think street food is a staple around here. You can find bustling food stalls all around Hanoi, and they are my go-tos fora cheap and cheerful meal. Imean gourmet restaurants are nice and all, but street food is what Vietnam is all about. 32 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ (Q4: Do you like cooking? (Why?/Why then, | have learnt a lot of recipes and not?) I can easily whip up a good dinner. Actually, I'd like to think that cooking my forte. | developed a passion for culinary arts when | first watched Food stalls are my go-tos fora the cooking show Masterchef. Since cheap and cheerful meal. + bold flavors (n): huong vi dam da + daydream about (v): mo mong vé cai gi dé + broth (n): nudc ding + cannot stand something (v): khong thé chiu dugc cai gi + staple (n):.d6 an phé bién, co ban + whip up (v): nau (nhanh) mon gi dd + go-to (n): Iya chon thuéng xuyén + gourmet restaurants (n): nha hang cao cap peace 33 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 17: INDOOR GAMES CHU DE 17 toricgee 1: Do you play any indoor games? Not much, but | guess something still play from time to time is Monopoly, which is a very popular board game. It originated in America, | think, and it's really starting to pick up in Vietnam. 2: Do you prefer to play indoor games or outdoor games? Well, | kind of gravitate towards ‘outdoor games. I'm quite an athl person, so | love engaging in physical activities and sports. Indoor games are fun too, but it's not always my favorite. INDOOR GAMES (93: What indoor games did you play when you were a child? Well, when Iwas small, | didn't really play any games inside the house beside video games. However, every now and then, | would go and watch my dad play ping pong, which is technically an indoor sport, right? | think it's loads of fun! re Jam areal sucker for all things blue. yt 34 (Q4: What sorts of indoor games do children play now? Video games, mostly. mean, children can play games on their game consoles for hours on end. | think it's really detrimental to their health, and their parents definitely should wean them off this habit lest their eyesight gets worse. ‘CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: of presents and at least some kind of celebration. By contrast, a lot of adults are probably too busy with their work to even think about their birthday. ee It's crucial to just take a break and get away fromitall. + originate: bat nguén + graviate towards: thién vé + detrimental: cé hai + lest: néu khéng thi By Tua kd 35 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 18: PLANS & GOALS CHU DE 18: PLANS & GOALS QU: What plan do you currently have? Actually, at the moment I'm planning to lose weight and get leaner. I've put off this plan for too long, and my body has just been so out of shape. oe (Q2: When do you plan to start that? Hopefully this month. | really am a procrastinator, so | gotta make up my mind quickly. Next week, I'm planning to sign up for a gym membership and start working out. (3: How do you intend to achieve that? ‘As | was saying, hitting the gym is probably the first step. However, itis difficult to stay the course, as there're always excuses to not work out. So in order to realise my fitness goal, | might have to look for an accountability partner. You know, someone who is fit and willing to coach me and hold me accountable. lreallyama procrastinator. yy 36 LTS SPEAKING 7.5: Q4: If you go abroad, do you plan to live in the countryside or in a big city? Well, each has its own perks, | guess, ee but | gotta go with a big city. | love s oof: the energy of metropolises. tan It is difficult to get a bit hectic at times, but | think lvingin cities is alot of fun, Alot of stay the course. people like the sleepiness of the countryside though, but personally I'm not a fan. + Get lean: tré nén it mé, cdn déi hon + Out of shape: co thé x6 xé + Make up my mind: quyét dinh + Accountability partner: ban déng hanh dé kiém tra xem minh co thyc hién + Fit: body chuan khong + Metropolis: thanh phé lén + Sleepy: yén ing WR aa 37 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 19: SWIMMING CHU DE 19: SWIMMING (QU: Do you like swimming? To be honest, swimming is not exactly my forte. | learnt how to swim when | was small, but | was never really good atit. I guess | just don’t have a knack for sports in general. 02: How often do you swim? Not too often, as you can probably ‘guess. But in the summer, Istill love coming to the pool fora dip to shelter from the sweltering heat of summer. There's a public swimming pool near my house, so that's neat. | love coming to the pool fora dip. (03: Do you like to.go swimming on holiday? | guess. When | go on vacation, swimmingis kind of a must-do. Last summer, | went to Danang fora short getaway and got the chance to swim at My Khe, which is one of the most immaculate beaches in Vietnam. The water was erystal lear, and | really enjoyed swimming there. Toca eee 35 40CHU DE PHAL BET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 5 (Q4: Is it difficult to learn how to swim? Definitely. Swimming seems easy for ee some people, but it's quite hard for . . me. | mean, it doesn’t take long to get The tricky part for me is the hang of the basics like staying learning the different afloat and breathing techniques. The tricky part for me is how to coordinate strokes. your arms and legs and learning the different strokes. + shelter from the sweltering heat of summer: tranh cai néng nyc cla mila + a must-do (n): mét vic phai [im « stay afloat (v}:n « strokes (n): kigu boi Ean 39 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 2 MARRIAGE CHU DE 20: MARRIAGE (Qu: Ifyou are 35 years old without marriage, do you still wait for true love? If 'm still single by the time I turn 35, 1 will still wait for my other half, Because getting married to someone you do not love is miserable. You may end up parting ways and getting a divorce. On the other hand, for those who still decide not to wait, itis completely justifiable. Some people just cannot stand being alone. 2: Who will pay for the wedding costs, man or woman or both? Actually, neither. Their parents are the ones who finance the wedding. itis kind of the norm in Vietnam. Most young couples are still trying to make ends meet, so they cannot, possibly afford the prohibitive costs of weddings. By the time I turn 35, Iwill still wait for my other half. Q3: What do you think is the best age to marry? Well, you know, it kind of depends. ‘Some people think the optimal age rata 40 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: to marry is mid-20s, because they try to ee avoid the generation gap between them and their kids. On the other hand, There are those who want there are those who want to tie the to tie the knot when they knot when they are a bit older because are a bit older they prioritize their career. You know, parental duties make it hard to earn a living. Q5: Do you think men should take care of babies and wash the dishes? Traditional Vietnamese thinking dictates that women are in charge of chores and child-rearing. However, nowadays the responsibilities are shared between spouses. Because gender equality is championed in most countries, men now also have to do domestic tasks, and women also help bring home the bacon. (04: Do you think Vietnamese wedding wastes a lot of money? Definitely. Vietnamese people love lavish weddings. They are willing to splurge on decoration, food, service, invitations, .. in order to show the guests their wealth and status. + have a knack for (idiom): 6 nang kl shelter from the sweltering heat of summer: trénh cdi néng nyc cua mila + a must-do (n): mét viée phal lim + crystal clear (adj): trong vat « stay afloat (v): ndi trén nuéc + strokes (n): kiéu boi WR aa a 40CHUDE PHA BIET CHOIELTS SPEAKING 75 rates that: suy nghi truyén théng Vidt + spouse (n): vg hodc chong « bring home the bacon (idiom): kiém tién, chu cép cho gia dinh Ean 42 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 21: MUSIC CHU DE 21: MUSIC (QU: Do you like listening to music? Absolutely. | love music. It's a great way to unwind and alleviate stress. My favorite performer is Son Tung MTP, who isa prominent pop singer in Vietnam. He's all the rage right now, especially among youngsters. I can't seem to resist the urge to splurge on anew bag. 2: What types of bags do you like? Well, my favorite genre is Pop. Pop music is quite catchy and the lyrics are simple. Some people may find that abit too mainstream, and prefer something like Jazz. 03: Where do you usually listen to music? Well, listen to music pretty much everywhere. When I'm at home, | stream music on websites. 'm feeling up to it, | might go to a concert. You know, MP3s cannot really compare with the incredible atmosphere and sound yy 8 40 CHU DE PHAL BET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 5 effects at live shows. And of course, | more often to hone my skills. 'm really also put on my favorite song when I'm inspired by the great guitar virtuosos, ‘on the move to make my commute a and | hope that one day | can play a bit less boring. shade as well as they do. (04: Can you play any musical ee instruments? co, Actually | play the guitar, but 'm only I'm really inspired by the a novice. In the future, | will try to play great guitar virtuosos. + prominent (adj): ndi tiéng + genre (n): thé loai + mainstream (adj): dai tra + on the move: dang di chuyén trén duéng oan 44 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 22: WATCHES, CHU DE 22: WATCHES (1: Did you wear a watch when you were a child? Actually, yes. | used to wear a digital watch when | was in primary school. | took a lot of pride in having it and often bragged about it in front of my friends. 2: Do you like to wear a watch now? Yes, 'ma big fan of wearing a watch. | think it's a wonderful way to tend some visual interest to your outiit. The one I'm wearing right now is by Daniel Wellington, a well-known watch brand. Their designs are very nice, and their products reasonably priced as well. 93: Why do people like to wear ‘expensive watches? I think high-end watches area symbol of status. You know, as people get rich, they want to wear things that project their wealth and success, and wearing an expensive timepiece is an easy way to do this. I think high-end watches are a symbol of status. yt % 40CHU DE PHAL BET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 5 (Q4: Have you ever received a watch as cont re ‘As a matter of fact, yes. My dad gave me It's a really nice, a wristwatch as a graduation gift. It's a minimalistic watch, with a really nice, ‘watch, with a i black dial and a leather strap. It's an black dial and a leather item that | really treasure. I'm thinking strap. of passing this watch down to my son when he's old enough. + brag (v): khoe khoang sasonably priced (adj): gia cd hgp ly + a symbol of status (n): biéu tugng cila dang cép + timepiece (n}: déng hé + dial (n): mat déng hé q | ECan 46 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 23: BAGS CHU DE 23: BAGS (1: Do you like bags? | gotta say I'm a big fan of bags. | know people think bags are kind of a feminine thing, but | quite like it. Ihave a pretty big collection of bags already, but I can't seem to resist the urge to splurge on a new bag whenever I'm feeling flush, I can't seem to resist the urge to splurge on anew bag. 2: What types of bags do you like? One of my all-time favorite styles is the backpack. It's such a versatile and utilitarian design. I mean, it's easy to carry around, and it's got lots of space for my stuff. Besides, it matches well with most of my outfits, from formal to casual wear. Q3: What do you put in your bag? Aboat load of stuff, mainly my essentials such as my laptop, keys and wallet. it's nice to have roomy bag to stuff all of (my things) them in when 'mon the move. rata 47 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ Q4: Do people collect bags? Well, it kind of depends. Some people ee go crazy about bags and have It's nice to have roomy bag different ones for different occasions. For example, my friend has a eluteh that she carries to formal events, and a backpack for daily use. But by contrast, there are guys who want an all-purpose bag because they don't Want to fuss over what to wear. to stuff all of my things in. + resist the urge (v): cudng lai ham muén + feeling flush (adj): du gid + versatile (adj): da nang +a boat load of: rat nhiéu += stuff (v): nhét vao + go crazy about (v): phat cuéng vé c + all-purpose (adi): nhiéu céng dung @ r, ch GEO 4g 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 24: SUNSHINE CHU DE 24: SUNSHINE (Qu: How do people use energy from sunshine in your country? So the primary way in which Vietnamese people use solar energy is to power heaters. | think this is a very economical practice, unlike fossit fuels, which can cost a lot of money. e | love to bask in the sun. Q2: Do you like to live ina place where there's lots of sunshine? Definitely. | love to bask in the sun, 50 | would like to reside somewhere with a lot of sunshine. For example: Danang, which is a coastal city, located in Central Vietnam would be somewhere | want to move to. The city is quite sunny year-round and it’s not sweltering, unlike Saigon, where the weather is baking, 03: What activites do you usually do ‘on sunny days? So one of my favorite things to do when it's sunny out is taking a trip to rata 45 s0cHU 0€ PHA ET CHO IELTS SPEAKING toanice, secluded beach and ee spending the day there. You could . . bask in the sun, go fora dip or just One of my favorite things have a picnic. | usually go to the to do when it's sunny out is beach with my buddies, and it's iy a ic abvaye alate taking a trip to a nice, secluded beach. + Power (v): cung cép dién « Bask in the sun: tn hudng anh nang mat trai + Coastal city (n): thanh phd bién + Baking (adj): rat nong * Go for a dip: di boi wiley S f —_ ~ “ 7\\N N - 7 7 Wr aa 50 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 25: FASHION + CHU DE 25: FASHION a Qt: What types of clothes do you and splurge on some designer Ske weeving? clothes. On the other hand, if | don't Well, it sort of depends. When | go to have a lot of money, | might shop at work, Vala try t look stiar flea markets. You can score some becailse wandina font great deals there and buy tons of environment, 25 thatolten ineansa clothes without breaking the bank. suit and tie, But by contrast, if'm just hanging out with my friends or talking a leisurely stroll, you're more ee Likely to find me in casual outfits: a well-worn pair of jeans, a T-shirt and | always try to some sneakers. e2:wheredoyoubuyyouretothes? LOOK Sharp. Hmm, again, it kind of depends. If 'm feeling flush, | might go to the er SCout 51 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: (Q4: Did you weara school uniform ee when you were younger? Yes, absolutely. Wearing uniform is Shopping at flea markets, kind of the norm in Vietnam. you can score some great ‘Students are often dressed in a pl deals there and buy tons of white button-up shirt and a pair of . : navy slacks, and the shirt has to be clothes without breaking tucked in. The look is quite sedate, the bank. and | gotta say | liked it. because | didn't have to stand in front of the mirror fussing over what to wear to school. + well-worn (adj): mac nhiéu, trong hai ci + splurge on something (v): vung tién vao cai gi day = not break the bank (idiom): khong tén nhiéu tién + sedate (adj): thoai mai, fa peace 52 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 26: PLACES NEAR WATER CHU DE 26: PLACES NEAR WATER Qu: Why do so many people like going to places with water, such as lakes, ‘oceans or rivers? Well, | guess it's because these places are often nice and secluded. You know nowadays, life is very heetic, and sometimes we just need to get away from it all and unwind somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of the city. these places are often nice and secluded Q2: What kinds of activities do people like to do there? All kinds of things, really. The most popular activity obviously is swimming. It's nice to go for a dip and immerse yourself in the water. People also love basking in the sun and get tanned, especially ladies. Q3: Do you think seaside is more suitable for children or old people? Mhmm, that's a tough question because | mean, both can enjoy the beach. However, if children are playing on the beach, their parents definitely need to keep an eye on yt a3 40CHU DE PHAL BET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 5 them. By contrast, the elderly, for the ee most part, can take care of themselves. It's nice to (Q4: Do you think governments should é invest money in developing facilities go fora dip. for water sports? Nah, I don't think so. I mean, itis companies who own seaside resorts that should pour money into recreational facilities like water sports, since itis of interest to them. ‘State budget should be used to address more urgent needs like education and healthcare, for example, + get away from it all: di nghi d ndi nao dé xa + hustle and bustle (n): su hdi ha + immerse yourself in (v): dam chim trong céi gi do s + keep an eye on (v): dé y, theo dai ai dé + recreational facilities (n): co sé giai tri WR aa 54 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 27: VISITORS CHU DE 27: VISITORS (1: Do you welcome guests in your home? Yes, | love to have people over and entertain them. | have a couple of friends whom | always invite to my home for dinner or a movie. | love taking care of people and showing them hospitality. 2: Do you like to visit others’ home? Absolutely. When I visit other people's houses, I take my cue for the design of my own house from them. For ‘example, | just visted my friend who is an interior designer last week and absolutely loved the Scandanavian vibe of his apartment. Q3: What do visitors usually do in your home? ‘Abunch of things, really. There's usually a lot of wining and dining My wife loves to cook, so whenever ‘we have friends over she would put outa lot of dishes. Her cooking is absolutely phenomenal, and we just eat tilwe're stuffed. After that, maybe we'll put on a movie and just chill love to have people over and entertain them. rata 55 LTS SPEAKING 7.5: (04: Do you usually hang out with your friends at home or outside? Iwould say about 50-50. I mean, we love having people over at our house, ee asl was saying, There's a real sense of There's a real sense of intimacy in spending time with your as i aa friends at home. But sometimes, all of intimacy in spending time us don’t want to bother with the with your friends at home. hassle of cleaning up, and we just go for dinner at our favorite restaurant. + entertain + [guests] (v): chiéu dai khach + take somebody's cue from something/ somebody (v): lay cam hing ti ai/ + wine & dine (v): chiéu dai an udng + stuffed (adj): no cang + a sense of intimacy (n): cdm gidc than mat Wr aa 56 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 2: SPORTS CHU DE 28: SPORTS 1: Do you like playing sports? Well, 'd consider myself a pretty athletic person, so naturally | have an affinity for all sporting activities. My favorite is football. Not only isit fun to play, it's also loads of fun to watch. I'd consider myself a pretty athletic person, so naturally | have an affinity for all sporting activities. 02: What sports are the most popular in your country? 1 guess football is kind of a big dealin Vietnam. | mean, it's the most popular spectator sport. When itis football season, like August, for example, when the Premier League takes place, football fanatics usually go to watch the matches at a cafe and reot for their favorite team. Do you think itis important to play a sport? Absolutely. | think playing sports is a fantastic way to get lean, because it involves a lot of physical activities rata 57 Nowadays, most people lead a sedentary lifestyle and tend to shy ‘CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: (04: What sports would you like to try in the future? Hmm, I would love to have a crack at skydiving in the future. Freefalling from enormous altitudes look: lot of fun, as much as I'm scared of ee heights. Awhile back, | almost gave away from the gym. For these people, | believe sports would be an ing way to get some exercise. a bungee jump a go, but in the end | Fanatics usually go to kind of chickened out. watch the matches ata cafe and root for their favorite team. + Have an affinity for (v): thich cai gi dé a + Spectator sport (n): mén thé thao nhiéu ngudi xem + Get lean (v): tap tanh dé cé co thé can déi hon + Shy away from (v): tranh cai gi dé + Have a crack: thil cdi gi do + Give something a go (v): this cai gi d6 aout MLA ed 58 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: CHU DE 29: COLOURS (QU: What’s your favourite colour? Well, | am a real sucker for all things blue. | love all shades of blue, from the brighter shades like electric blue to the more subdued ones like navy. In fact, the bulk of my wardrobe is blue! 2: Are there any colours you dislike? Mhmrn, I'd have to say that when people wear overly bright colors like 1am areal sucker for all things blue. neon, for example, it bugs me a lot. | think those people have terrible taste in clothes. 03: When you are buying clothes, is the colour important to you? Absolutely. When I'm shopping for clothes, | have to be mindful of the color of the garment and whether it ‘would match well with the rest of my ‘wardrobe. Of course, I don't think can ever go wrong with blue. yr eee teed 59 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: (Q4: Are there any colours that have @ special meaning in your country? Yeah | guess. I mean, white usually symbolises purity and innocence, so ee it's the colour of choice for weddings _ or school uniforms. By contrast, White is the colour of darker colours like gray or black often choice for weddings. suggest sorrow or suffering, so | guess that's why a lot of people wear black to funerals. + shade (n): sc, tong mau + the bulk of: phan lén cai gi do + bug somebody (v): lam phién ai dé + be mindful of (adj): dé y cai gi do + match well (v): két hgp tot + purity (n): su tinh khéi + colour of choice (n): mau ua thich WR aa 60 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ TOPIC 30: BRINGING THINGS, CHU DE 30: BRINGING THINGS toricgee (@4: What will you bring when you go phone or even worse, my wallet. It's out? really a nuisance finding out that Well, you know, there are certainly you have no cash on hand when you some items that I'd consider want to pay for, like, a coffee or essentials whenever | go out. For something. example, a pair of headphones to listen to music when I'm on the move. It really makes my daily commute less boring ee - . A pair of headphones Q2: Did you ever forget to bring - . things? to listen to music when Well, | gotta admit I'm quite a , forgetful person. There have I'm on the move. certainly been times when I've left the house without my keys, my a 40 CHU DE PHAL BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 75+ (Q3: Will you bring different things in ee the daytime or at night? | guess | do bring different items at It's really a nuisance different times of day. Like, for - example, in the morning when it's finding out that you have really sunny, a pair of shades might no cash on hand. come in handy so | always bring that. By contrast, at night when it can get a bit cold, it's q useful to have a light jacket to brace yourself oe against the chill + on the move (idiom): dang di chuyén +a forgetful person (n): ngudi dang tri + on hand: (c6 cdi gi dy) trén ngudi, sn ding sunglasses nhiéu :P) + brace yourself against the chill (v): chéng lai cai lanh pe ciac as 62 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5: TOPIC 31: HISTORY CHU DE 31: HISTORY 1: Do you like history? Yes, | take a very keen interest in history. | find learning about historical events and historical figures really fascinating, World history is pretty cool, but |am more interested in Vietnam's history. | love learning about the rich heritage of Vietnam, our past struggles against foreign colonization and how peace was established in the country. 2: What historical event do you find most interesting? Well, for me, the Decleration of Independence is definitely one of the ee | take a very keen interest in history. biggest milestones in Vietnam's history. On September 2nd 1945, President Ho Chi Minh declared to the world that Vietnam officially became a soverign state, after years of being invaded. rata 63 Q3 Do you think history is important? Without a doubt, history plays an integral part in any society. It instills in people a sense of patriotism and an appreciation for peace and order. Without history, we cannot possibly learn from our past failures. Q4: Do you like to watch programs on TV about history? Absolutely. I find them much more 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ vivid portrayal of historical events, especially battles and wars. (05: How do you get information about history? | gotta say the Internet is my go-to source for historical facts and figures. | also love visiting museums, where | can peruse their collection of exhibits. I think itis a very involved experience of learning about history. interesting than learning about history from, say, textbooks. History ee documentaries provide a much more History instills in people a sense of patriotism. + Historical event (n): su kign lich sit + rich heritage (n): di sin glau co + Milestone (n): ct méc + Play an integral part (v): déng vai tro quan trong + Patriotism (n): long yéu nude Involved experience: trai nghiém rat thyc té Sees 64 40 HU BE PHA BIET CHOIELTS SPEAKING 75 TOPIC 32: BIRDS CHU DE 32: BIRDS toricgee Q4: Do you like birds? some common breeds in real life like ‘Well, | take a very keen interest in pigeons and such, but nothing too nature, so | love to learn about exotic, different species of plants, animals, and yes, birds. They are truly fascinating creatures and they come ee in all shapes and sizes. Bird IL ke watching is one of my favorite things Well, | take a very taido. keen interest in nature. 2: Have you seen many kinds of birds? ‘Well, living in the city, birds are a rare i. sight. Most of the stuff about birds a that I've seen is on documentaries of ss € the great outdoors. | mean, I've seen ana ts 65 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5 How do Vietnamese people feel birds? ee Well, for the most part, Vietnamese 4 people are not that into birds. I've seen some mean, we like to eat them, especially ‘game birds like pheasants. People in common breeds, but remote areas often hunt for birdsin nothing too exotic. the wild and roast them over an open fire. They are considered a delicacy where | come from. interested in) «come in all shapes and sizes: da dang vé ching loai +a rare sight: mot thiit thay quy him +a delicacy: dic sin pee sana bad 66 TOPIC 33: SHOPPING CHU DE 33: SHOPPING Qi: Are there many shops near your house? Well, there is an eclectic mix of shops in the vicinity of my house. There are lots of high-end boutiques selling designer clothes. In addition, there are also an abundance of street food stalls and grocery stores, so you really have everything ‘once place. 2: Do you like shopping? Absolutely. My work is incredibly stressful, so every now and then | really need some retail therapy. And so on payday, | usually hit the mall and treat myself to something nice, maybe a new shirt or a nice pair of shoes. On payday, | usually hit the mall and treat myself to something nice. 93: Who does the shopping in your house? Well my dad is the breadwinner, but it’s actually my mom who is in ED AND EDITEL ela 7 40 CHU De PHA BIET CHO IELTS PEAKING 75+ charge of finances and purchases. So (Q4: How often do you buy every morning, she goes to the something in a shop? market to buy groceries and you Well, given the fact that online know, our daily supplies. shoppingiis really popular nowadays, | find myself shopping more on the Internet. But every now and then, | still goto a ee brick-and-mortar store where | can . peruse the store's offerings in Every now and then, | still person. if 'm shopping for clothes, go to a brick-and-mortar going to the store is always a must, store as | want to try on the clothes to see if they fit or flatter my body. + Designer clothes (n): quan 4o hang hiéu + Food stall (n): cc quay ban dé an + Retail therapy (n): mua sém dé xa stress + Hit the mall (v): dén trung tm thuong mai choi + Breadwinner (n): tru cét gia dinh | + Brick-and-mortar (adj): cia tiem ngoai d6i that (ngugc lal véi online) Sees 68 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ TOPIC 34: HANDWRITING CHU DE 34: HANDWRITING (@4: Do you usually write by hand? Not really anymore. These days | find myself typing a lot on computers and texting on my phone, so I rarely use paper and a pen anymore. That said, {still have to jot down notes in class because laptops are not allowed. | think it's a pain, really. | still have to jot down notes in class because laptops are not allowed. Q2: Do you think handwriting will be replaced by computers? Well, you know, in this day and age, modern technologies have largely marginalized handwriting, and you don't see people writing by hand as much as they did in the past. However, I still think some things need to be handwritten. For example, you should always handwrite a wedding invitation to show respect to the guests. Q3:/s it still necessary to keep handwriting? Definitely. | think it's important to teach young kids to handurite. | think er SCout 69 handwriting exercises really do wonders for their cognitive development. For example, my brother who has really beautiful handwriting is a brilliant kid. (Q4: What impression does a person’s handwriting have on other people? 40 CHU DE PHAI BIET CHO IELTS SPEAKING 7.5+ I think in Vietnam handwriting can speak volumes about somebody's personality. For example, if you have neat handwriting, people tend to think that you are a good-hearted person. On the other hand, if you writing is unintelligible, they may think badly of you. It's quite an antiquated way of thinking, | guess. + jot down (v): viét ngoay in this day and age: vao thai busi ngay nay + do wonders for something (v): c6 Ioi cho cai gi dé +neat handwriting (n): chi viét gon gang, dé doc + unintelligible (adj): khé doc peace 7) 40 HU BE PHA BIET CHOIELTS SPEAKING 75 TOPIC 39: JEWELLRY CHU DE 35: JEWELLERY LE Qi: Do you like jewellery? Well, jewellery is kind of a feminine = thing. You know, ladies love to wear aA. lots of bling as a way of lending

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