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Huyền chỉ tự học thông qua các bài mẫu
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của thầy, trong Speaking lẫn Writing.
Huyền mong rằng những tài liệu như thế

này sẽ một phần nào đó hỗ trợ con đường
tự học của mọi người nhé.
Chúc mọi người học tốt và đạt được mục

Góc học nhỏ của Huyền tại
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nhà
CÁCH HỌC EBOOK TỔNG HỢP BÀI MẪU
IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 SIMON
Đối với một eBook bài mẫu, chúng ta nên học như thế nào cho hiệu quả đây? Sau đây là một vài kinh nghiệm
của Huyền trong quá trình tự học IELTS Speaking tại nhà. Huyền mong rằng những chia sẻ này sẽ có phần nào
hữu ích với mọi người nhé.
PHÂN CHIA THEO TOPIC

Chúng ta có thể phân chi các bài mẫu trong eBook này thành 6 topic như sau:
Person
Place
Object/ Favourite
Situation
Event/Activity
Other topics
Việc học theo topic như vậy có thể giúp chúng ta tích lũy được nhiều cụm từ theo chủ đề. Ví dụ khi đọc các
bài về Descibe a person ..., chúng ta sẽ học được nhiều cụm từ chỉ tính cách, hình dáng, ... -> Chúng ta có
thể hệ thống lại thành một bộ từ vựng phân chia theo chủ đề cho riêng mình.
GỘP ĐỀ
Phương pháp này khá hữu hiệu với Huyền mỗi lần thi. Ví dụ tất cả các đề này Huyền đều sẽ nói về MONEY
MANAGEMENT:
Describe a lesson that you remember well –> bài học về quản lý tiền
Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person –> kỹ năng quản lý tiền
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn –> kỹ năng quản lý tiền
Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop –> thói quen quản lý tiền
Describe a course that impressed you a lot –> khóa học về quản lý tiền
Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved –> tự do tài chính (chưa đạt được do kỹ năng quản lý tiền
chưa tốt)
Describe something interesting you learned from the internet. –> kỹ năng quản lý tiền
Việc gộp đề giúp Huyền nhớ từ vô cùng hiệu quả vì một cụm nào đó được lặp lại từ đề này sang đề khác. Việc
gộp đề cũng giúp mình học được kỹ năng linh hoạt điều chỉnh câu trả lời sao cho phù hợp với từng đề, từng ngữ
cảnh.
LUYỆN THẬT ĐỀU

Nói gì thì nói nếu mình có phương pháp hay mà mình ko luyện đều thì cũng rất khó tiến bộ được.
Mình hãy lên một thời gian biểu chi tiết phù hợp với lịch học, làm việc của mình và khi đã có lịch học rồi thì
mình hãy cố gắng hết sức theo sát lịch học đó. ...
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CÁCH GHI CHÚ
VÀ HỆ THỐNG KIẾN THỨC
Mỗi bạn có cách ghi chú và sử dụng các hệ

thống ghi chú khác nhau. Sau đây là cách
Huyền thường hệ thống các kiến thức đã học:
VỞ/BÌA CÒNG
Huyền thường sử dụng những quyển vở như
thế này để ghi chú lại những gì đã học.
Chúng ta có thể mua 4 quyển vở tương ứng

với 4 kỹ năng như thế này. Đây là SHOP
Huyền mua các quyển vở như hình bên cạnh.
Đối với bạn nào thích bìa còng, bạn có thể

mua bìa còng và giấy refill riêng như thế này
để ghi chú.
GHI CHÚ TRÊN MÁY

Ngoài việc ghi chú trên giấy, Huyền cũng dùng các nền tảng như
Notion, Canva, và các ứng dụng trong Google Workspace để hệ
thống lại các kiến thức đã học.
LƯU Ý
Cách này hiệu quả với người A không có
nghĩa nó cũng sẽ hiệu quả với người B.
Chúng ta hãy thử các cách ghi chú, hệ thống
kiến thức khác nhau để tìm ra cách hiệu quả
nhất với bản thân nhé.
Huyền thích ghi chú kiểu "màu sắc" một xíu,
nhưng nhiều bạn lại thích ghi chú theo phong
cách đơn giản. -
> Không sao cả, không có cách ghi chú sai
hay đúng, mà quan trọng là nó có phù hợp
với mình hay không mà thôi.
Mục lục Page
1. Describe a time when you received good service in a restaurant or cafe........................................................1
2. Describe a café that you have been to.............................................................................................................2
3. Describe a time when you were really busy...................................................................................................3
4. Describe something you did that made you feel proud of yourself.................................................................4
5. Describe a piece of clothing that you like wearing.........................................................................................5
6. Describe a time when you had to do something in a hurry.....................................................................6
7. Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.....................................................7
8. Describe an educational television programme that you liked...............................................................8
9. Describe a change that you would like to see in your local area.....................................................................9
10. Describe a film that you would like to see in the future................................................................................10
11. Describe a prize that you would like to win.................................................................................................11
12. Describe a future aim.....................................................................................................................................12
13. Describe an indoor game that you enjoyed as a child....................................................................................13
14. Describe a school that you went to when you were a child............................................................................14
15. Describe a family celebration that you remember...........................................................................................15
16. Describe a positive experience that you had as a teenager..............................................................................16
17...............................................Describe a subject that you think should be removed from school education programmes 17
18.................................................................. Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you didn't know 18
19..................................................................................................................Describe your favourite season in your country 19
20. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting................................................................................20
21................................................................................................................Describe a funny situation that made you laugh 21
22.Describe a team project that you worked on.................................................................................................................22
23.Describe a piece of furniture that you own..........................................................................................................23
24.Describe an old building that you like...........................................................................................................................24
25.Describe a TV programme or channel that you enjoy watching regularly....................................................................25
26.Describe a vehicle you would like to buy in the future..................................................................................................26
27.Describe a beautiful garden that you like.......................................................................................................................27
28. Describe a situation that made you angry............................................................................................................28
29.Describe an artist or entertainer you admire........................................................................................................29
30. Describe an interesting lesson that you attended..................................................................................................30
31...............................................................................................................................................Describe a modern building 31
32.Describe an interesting house or apartment that you have visited........................................................................32
33.Describe a festival that is important in your country............................................................................................33
34.Describe a photograph of you that you like..........................................................................................................34
35.Describe a toy that was special to you when you were a child.......................................................................................35
36.Describe a time when you were not satisfied with a service..........................................................................................36
37.Describe something important that you learned in a maths lesson at primary school...................................................37
38. Describe a time you travelled by public transport..........................................................................................................38
39.Describe a plant, flower or tree that is famous or important in your country.......................................................39
40. Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would like to have where you live.....40
41..........................................................................................Describe an enjoyable day out in the countryside that you had 41
1.Describe a time when you received good service in a restaurant or
cafe.
You should book a table: đặt bàn
say when this family-run: gia đình
tự quản
was
catch up with
what kind of restaurant or cafe you were in someone = to
why you were there
communicate with
and why you thought the service was good someone by talking in
person or on the
I’m going to talk about the service we received in a restaurant where a phone or by
friend of mine celebrated his birthday last Saturday evening. exchanging
messages, and learn
My friend had decided to book a table in a local Italian restaurant for or discuss what has
the party. It was a small, family-run place, but this made it feel all the been happening in
more welcoming and inviting. The atmosphere was great and the their life: trò chuyện
service was excellent. approachable (adj) =
friendly and easy to
As I mentioned, I went to the restaurant because a friend had invited talk to; easy to: dễ
me to celebrate his birthday there. There were about ten of us there - gầ n
mostly people I’ve known since university - and it was really nice to attentive (adj) =
catch up with them and chat about what we had all been up to since listening or watching
we last got together. carefully and with
interest: biêt́ lăng
́
The service was good because the restaurant staff and owners really nghe
made us feel at home. From the moment we walked in, the waiters bring out ...: mang ra
were polite, approachable and attentive; nothing was too much to ask. thoughtful (adj) =
showing that you
They brought out a cake with candles and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to my
think about and care
friend, although we hadn’t asked them to do this, and the restaurant
for other people:
owners kept checking whether we were happy with everything, which
chu đáo
was thoughtful of them. All in all, the delicious food, good company
and friendly service made it an unforgettable evening.
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distracted (adj) =
unable to pay
attention to
somebody/somethin
2. Describe a café that you have been to. g because you are
You should say worried or thinking
where it is about something
why you went there else: bị phân tâm
what you ate or a change of scenery
drank = If you have a
change of scenery,
and explain why you liked or disliked the café.
you go somewhere
different after being
I’m going to describe a café that I go to maybe once a week. It’s just
in a particular place
down the road from where I live, near Manchester, so it’s really
for a long time: một
convenient for me to walk down there for a coffee or a bite to eat, and
sự thay đổi về cảnh
to use the wifi.
quan
concentrate (v) = to
The last time I went to this local café was on Friday afternoon. I was give all your
trying to do some work at home, but I found myself getting distracted attention to
by little jobs around the house. So I decided to have a change of something and not
scenery; I put my laptop in my bag and made the short walk to the think about anything
café, where I spent the next few hours getting all of my work done. else: tập trung
With a nice cup of coffee and just the right level of background noise, I take pride in ... =
found it much easier to concentrate. to feel pride about:
tự hào về ...
Over the course of the afternoon, I drank two cups of coffee and a glass decaff =
or two of water. The café owner takes a lot of pride in making the best decaffeinated coffee:
‘flat white’ coffee in the area, so that’s what I tend to drink. If I cà phên đã loại bỏ
remember correctly, the second coffee that I ordered was a decaf, caffeine
because I try to avoid drinking too much caffeine in the afternoon. I focus on ... = to give
didn’t have anything to eat on that occasion, but I do sometimes have attention, effort, etc.
one of the home-made cakes that they sell. to one particular
subject, situation or
person rather than
There are a few reasons why I like going to my local café. I suppose the
another: tập trung
main reasons are the coffee, the free wifi and the friendly staff.
vào
However, on Friday I also managed to sit at my favourite table near one
distraction (n)= a
of the windows, and the café wasn’t very busy . So the atmosphere and
thing that takes your
noise level were just right, and I was able to focus on my work without attention away from
distractions for most of the afternoon. what you are doing
or thinking about:
thứ làm mình phân
tâm
to leave something until the
3. Describe a time when you were really busy. last minute = If you leave
You should say something or someone until
when this was last, you delay using,
why you were so busy choosing, or dealing with
them until you have used,
how you managed the situation
and explain how you felt at the time. chosen, or dealt with all the
others: đến phút chót mới
làm
I’m going to talk about the time I left a university assignment
assignment (n) = a task or
until the last minute and had to work flat out to get it
piece of work that somebody
finished. This was about ten years ago when I was doing my
is given to do, usually as
Master’s degree.
part of their job or studies:
bài tập struggle with ... : gặp
I had to do several 3000-word assignments for the modules on khó khăn với ...
my Master’s course, but I remember that there was one in procrastinate (v) = to delay
particular that I really struggled with. I had been procrastinating doing something that you
and putting it off for weeks, and in the end I left myself just should do, usually because
two days to get the whole assignment done. This included you do not want to do it:
finding and reading relevant books and articles, deciding on my trì hoãn
thesis and assignment title, and producing a final draft which put something off = to
had to be handed in to the department office before the change something to a later
deadline. time or date: trì hoãn
hand in = to give something
to a person in authority: nộp
The pressure of such a close deadline actually forced me to
manage the task in a really efficient way. My first step was to bài
decide on the general area that I wanted to write about, and forced somebody to do
something: buộc ai đó phải
then I limited myself to just ten research sources. I printed the
làm gì
most relevant pages, highlighted the key paragraphs and made
make some notes: ghi chú
some notes to summarise and synthesise the ideas that I found
summarise (v) = to give a
interesting. Finally, I just started writing the main body of the summary of something: tóm
assignment, and I wrote the title and the introduction last. tắt
synthesise (v) = to combine
separate ideas, beliefs,
styles, etc.: tổng hợp
delighted (adj) = very
4. Describe something you did that made you feel proud of yourself. pleased: vui mừng
You should say recall (v) = to
what you did remember something:
when you did nhớ
it graduation ceremony
= a ceremony at which
why you felt proud of what you had done
degrees, etc. are
and explain how you felt when this happened.
officially given out: lễ
tố t nghiệp
One of my proudest achievements was completing my undergraduate
course modules: mô-
degree at the university of ….. (name). The key moment that I remember
đun khóa học
was when I received my final exam results; I was delighted to have
noticeboard (n) = a
passed with better scores than I expected. board for putting
notices on: bảng
I graduated from university in …… (year). As far as I recall, we received thông báo
our final exam results in May and the graduation ceremony was in hard work had paid
July. Our exam scores for individual course modules were posted on off: sự chăm chỉ đã
the noticeboard in the corridor of the university department, and I được đề n
remember getting into the lift in the department one morning, knowing đáp/nhận lại được
that I would soon see my results. thành quả xứng
đáng approach (v)
The particular moment when I really felt overjoyed and proud of what I = to come near to
had achieved was when I saw my exam results on the department somebody/something
noticeboard. This was the precise point in time when I realised that I in distance or time to
come near to
had passed and that my hard work had paid off. I was proud because I
somebody/something
had overcome some setbacks earlier in the course, and I had proved to
in distance or time:
myself that I could achieve my goals.
đêń gầ n
shout out with joy:
As I approached the department noticeboard I felt really nervous but
hét lên vì sung
also excited; I knew that the moment of truth was just seconds away.
sướng
And when I saw my final exam results I was surprised, thrilled and
clench your
relieved all at the same time. I didn’t shout out with joy, but I think I fists/teeth/jaw etc =.
probably clenched my fist and said “yes” to myself. I certainly to hold your hands,
remember walking back down the corridor with a spring in my step,
teeth etc together
feeling elated and knowing that four years of study were finally over. tightly, usually
because you feel
angry or determined:
nắm chặt tay
5. Describe a piece of clothing that you like wearing.
You should say
what the item of clothing is made out of = We usually use
where and when you bought it made out of when we talk
about something that has
when you wear it
been changed or transformed
and explain why you like wearing it.
from one thing into another:
được làm từ
I’m going to describe a coat that I often wear at the moment.
waterproof (adj) = that does
The coat is dark blue in colour, and it’s made out of a lightweight, not let water through or that
waterproof material, which makes it perfect for wearing at this cannot be damaged by water:
time of year here in the UK. It also has a detachable hood, không thấm nước
which I used yesterday when it was raining, and various a detachable hood: mũ trùm
pockets on the outside and on the inside. đầ u có thể tháo rời
pocket (n) = a small piece of
I bought the coat last year at the beginning of autumn when material like a small bag sewn
the weather started to get colder. It was easy to buy because I into or onto a piece of
had had the exact same coat before; my old coat was starting clothing so that you can carry
to look a bit worn out, so I decided to buy a new version. As I things in it: túi
knew which size I needed, I simply went online and found the worn out = badly damaged
best offer; I bought it through a shopping website, and it was and/or no longer useful
delivered to my house a few days later. because it has been used
a lot: cũ, sờn
As I said, I’m wearing this coat a lot at the moment. It’s my practical (adj) = useful or
everyday coat for going to work or for when I go out shopping suitable: thiết thực
or for any other reason. functional (adj) = practical
and useful; with little or
no decoration: hữu dụng
The reason why I like this coat is that it’s so practical and
come in handy = to be useful
functional. It’s waterproof and it keeps me warm, but it also
for a particular purpose: có
comes in handy for carrying things like my phone, wallet, loose
ích, tiện lợi
change, a pen, and even a notebook; I tend to fill my pockets
fold-up = that can be made
with whatever I can. It even folds up small enough to fit in my smaller by closing or folding
bag when I don’t need it. so that it takes up less space:
gấp/gập lại
6. Describe a time when you had to do something in a hurry.
You should say
what you were
doing when this was catch an early flight:
bắt chuyến bay sớm
why you had to hurry
pick someone up = to
and explain how you felt at that time
allow somebody to
get into your vehicle
I’m going to talk about a time when I had to hurry to get ready for a and take them
trip with some colleagues while I was working in a previous job. somewhere: đón ai
đó
It was a Monday morning about five years ago. A group of us had to oversleep (v) = to
catch an early flight, and a senior member of our department had sleep longer than
volunteered to drive us to the airport. I was supposed to be ready and you intended: ngủ
waiting to be picked up from my home at 5.30am, and my colleague quên sprang out of
had asked me to look out for his car so that he didn’t have to ring my bed: lao ra khỏi
doorbell. giường
in record time = very
The problem was that I overslept. I had set my alarm, but somehow I quickly: nhanh như
must have turned it off and carried on sleeping. Suddenly, at 5.30am, chớp
my doorbell rang and I looked over at my alarm clock. I immediately put my shoes on:
mang giày vào
realised what had happened, and I sprang out of bed and got dressed
tye the laces:
in record time. I splashed some water on my face, quickly brushed my
teeth, and put my shoes on without properly tying the laces. Then I buộc/thắt dây giày
a sense of panic and
picked up my suitcase and coat, and left the house.
fear: một cảm giác
hoảng loạn và sợ
I can still remember the moment when the doorbell woke me up and I
hãi embarrassed
saw the time: I was filled with a sense of panic and fear as I realised
(adj) =
that my colleagues were waiting outside. Then, when I left my house
shy, uncomfortable
and walked towards the awaiting car, I felt so embarrassed because it or ashamed,
was obvious that I hadn’t been ready on time. especially in a
social situation: xấu
hổ
have a positive
7.Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a
effect on ...: có ảnh
lot.
hưởng tích cực đến ...
You should say:
compounding: tổng
what this book was hợp
why you decided to read it
lifehack (n) = a
what reading this book made you think about strategy or technique
and explain why you enjoyed reading this book. that you use in order
to manage your time
I’m going to talk about a book that really made me think, and that has and daily activities in
had a positive effect on my life. The name of the book is ‘Atomic Habits’, a more efficient way:
and it’s about the compounding effect that small decisions and thủ thuật
minuscule changes can have on people’s lives. be forced to
confront ...: buộc
I decided to read Atomic Habits after seeing an interview with the phải đố i mặt ...
book’s author, James Clear, who is a world-renowned expert in the make a significant
field of habit formation. In the interview, he told inspiring stories and and long-lasting
difference: tạo ra
revealed some simple life hacks that can make people more productive,
sự khác biệt đáng kể
motivated and happy. I found the whole idea of the ‘science of tiny
và lâu dài.
habits’ fascinating, and so I bought the book straight away.
framework (n) = a set
of beliefs, ideas or
While reading the book, I was forced to confront my own habits and rules that is used as
behaviours. I realised that I’m nowhere near as productive as I could
the basis for making
be, but that some small tweaks to my routine could make a significant judgements,
and long-lasting difference. The book also gave me a framework to decisions, etc.: khuôn
understand how good habits are formed and how bad habits can be khổ
broken. It has encouraged me to analyse my own habits accordingly. cutting-edge (adj) =
at the newest, most
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Atomic Habits because I thought it was advanced stage in
well researched, well reasoned and well written. The author’s ideas and the development of
advice aren’t simply his opinions; they are taken from cutting-edge something: tiên tiến
research and real success stories. I enjoy reading books that change my life-altering (adj) =
way of thinking in some way or give me practical, life-altering ideas, and having an effect that
this was definitely one of those books. is strong enough to
change someone's
life: có khả năng thay
đổi cuộc đời/cuộc
số ng
8. Describe an educational television programme that you liked.
You should say
what the programme was about episode (n) = one part of
when and where you saw it a story that is broadcast
on television or radio in
how you found out about this programme
and why you liked it. several parts: tập (phim)
footage (n) = part of a
film showing a particular
I’m going to talk about one of my favourite educational TV
event: đoạn phim
programmes, which is a nature documentary called ‘Planet Earth’.
broadcast (n) = to send
There were eleven episodes of this programme, and each one
out programmes on
featured a different habitat on Earth, such as mountains, caves,
television or radio:
deserts and jungles. The aim of the ‘Planet Earth’ series was to chương trình phát sóng
take the viewer into those habitats, using spectacular footage of air (v)= to broadcast a
interesting animals, plants and landscapes. programme on the radio
or on television; to be
I first saw ‘Planet Earth’ on television when it was broadcast by the broadcast: phát sóng
BBC several years ago. I think it was shown every Sunday evening, eye-catching (adj) =
which was the perfect time to watch a fascinating nature immediately likely to
programme. Then, a few years a ago, somebody bought me the DVD attract attention because
box set of the whole series as a Christmas present, and I watched it is particularly
the episodes again. interesting, bright or
attractive: bắt mắt, mãn
I found out about this TV programme because it was advertised nhãn
repeatedly in the weeks before it was first aired. The TV trailers narrator (n) = a person
who tells a story,
were really eye-catching because they showed incredibly beautiful
especially in a book, play
images of nature. I also recognised the voice of the narrator of the
or film; the person who
programme, the well-knownnaturalist David Attenborough. It was
speaks the words in a
these trailers that persuaded me to watch the first episode. television programme
but who does not appear
What I liked most about the ‘Planet Earth’ series was its stunning in it: người dẫ n chuyện
photography and its global scope. For example, in the “Fresh
open someone's eyes = to
Water” episode, they showed us the giant salamander in Japan, make someone realize
crocodiles in the river Nile, and river dolphins in the Amazon. I was something surprising or
amazed at how they had managed to film such interesting shocking that they had
creatures in so many locations. I enjoyed learning about strange not known about or
animal species, and the programme opened my eyes to the hidden understood before: làm
wonders of our planet. ́ đề
ai hiểu ra vân
9. Describe a change that you would like to see in your local area.
pedestrianization =
You should say the process of
what the change would be making a street or
who would be involved in making the change part of a town into
how it would be done an area that is only
and why you would like to see the change happen. for people who are
walking, not for
The change that I’d like to see in my local neighbourhood is the vehicles: quá trình
pedestrianisation of the main shopping street in the town centre. I’d biến đổi một khu vực
like to see traffic diverted around this area in order to make it safer thành khu vực dành
and more attractive for visitors and shoppers. Most of the traffic that riêng cho người đi
clogs up the main street is just passing through the town, but it’s the bộ divert (v) = to
local people who have to put up with the congestion, noise and make
pollution. somebody/somethin
g change direction:
chuyển hướng
It’s the job of the local council to make changes like the one I’m
put up with = to
suggesting. But before the council does anything, there usually needs
accept
to be some pressure from local people to bring a problem to light. So,
somebody/somethin
perhaps we need a campaign by local residents who want to see this g that is annoying,
change. Then the council might contract a town planner or an architect unpleasant, etc.
to come up with some possible designs for a new road system. without complaining:
chịu đựng
I’m not sure how exactly the process of creating a pedestrian street bring a problem to
would work, but I imagine that it would require detailed planning. light: đưa vấn đề ra
Perhaps a bypass would need to be built around the town centre first. ánh sáng, làm rõ
This would give drivers a faster alternative to driving through the town, vấn đề gì đó
and it would allow the main shopping street to be blocked off and a pedestrian street:
pedestrianised. phố đi bộ
bypass (n) = a road
that passes around
I’d like to see this change because it would really improve the quality
of life of residents in the town where I live. I can imagine the new a town or city rather
than through the
pedestrian street having cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating. It
centre: đường vòng
would be a safer and more pleasant place for families to go shopping,
have a positive
and I’m sure this would have a positive knock-on effect on local shops
knock-on effect on:
and businesses. tác động tích cực có
hiệu ứng dây chuyề
n đến ...
come out = to be
produced or
10. Describe a film that you would like to see in the future. published: ra mắt
You should say: be on a mission: làm
what the film is nhiệm vụ
called what it is an arch-criminal = a
about highly prolific or
how you heard about this film skilled criminal:
and why you would like to see it. highly prolific or
skilled criminal: một
tên tội phạm chuyên
I’m going to talk about a film that I’d like to see when it comes out later
nghiệp
this year. It’s the new James Bond film, and I saw in the news that it’s
plot line = the story
going to be called ‘Spectre’. I think ‘Spectre’ refers to the name of the
of a book, film, etc:
imaginary criminal organisation that James Bond has to defeat in the
cố t truyện
film.
twists and turns =
surprising changes:
As ‘Spectre’ hasn’t been released yet, I don’t know exactly what it will cú twist, những tình
be about. But I can guess that the hero, Bond, is going to be on a tiết thay đổi bất ngờ
mission to save the world from an arch-criminal as usual. I’m sure it will vào phút trót
be similar to most of the previous Bond films, with a plot line involving defeat (v) = to win
lots of twists and turns, and with Bond using his skills to defeat his against somebody in
nemesis in the end. a war, competition,
sports game, etc.:
I first heard about this film when I was watching the news a couple of đánh bại
months ago, and since then I’ve seen the official trailer on TV. There nemesis (n) = a
have also been various articles in newspapers discussing the actors person or thing that
who have been cast to play supporting roles in the film. The James has competed with
Bond films are always big news here in the UK, probably because Bond somebody or been
himself is an English character. an enemy for a long
time: kẻ thù
be full of action
I’d like to see ‘Spectre’ at the cinema because I’m sure it will be full of
scenes: đầ y những
action scenes and special effects, and I like the fact that Bond’s
cảnh hành động
missions always take place in spectacular locations in different parts of unrealistic (adj) = not
the world. Of course Bond films are totally unrealistic, you could even showing or accepting
say ridiculous. But they're always fast, entertaining and fun, a bit like a things as they are:
roller-coaster ride! không thực tế
a roller-coaster ride:
một chuyến đi tàu
lượn siêu tố c
11. Describe a prize that you would like to win.
You should say employee of the year: nhân
what the prize is for viên của năm
how you know about it award (v) = to make an
what you would have to do to win it official decision to give
and why you would like to win this prize. something to somebody as a
payment, prize, contract,
I’m going to talk about a prize that I would like to win, which is etc.: trao giải
the ‘employee of the year’ award at the company where I work. intrigued (adj) = very
At the end of December each year, the company directorsgive interested in
this award to a member of staff who has made an outstanding something/somebody and
contribution to the business over the previous twelve months. wanting to know more about
it/them: hấp dẫ n/tò mò
I first heard about this prize during my training and orientation contribution to: sự đóng góp
period just after I got the job three years ago. It was early cho
assume (v) = to think or
December and some of my colleagues were discussing who might
accept that something is
be awarded ‘employee of the year’ later that month. I was
true but without having
intrigued, and asked them to tell me more about the award.
proof of it: giả định
attendance (n) = the act of
As I said, the prize is given for ‘outstanding contribution to the being present at a place:
business’. We don’t have an exact definition of what this means, sự có mặt
but we assume that you have to achieve certain standards, such punctuality (n) = the fact of
as 100% attendance, good punctuality, meeting targets and happening or doing
deadlines, good teamwork, and so on. I think the winner also something at the agreed or
needs to have done something especially creative. For example, correct time and not being
last year’s winner created a completely new service for our late: sự đúng giờ
clients. progress (v) = to improve or
develop over a period of
I’d like to win ‘employee of the year’ because it would mean that time; to make progress:
my work had been recognised by the company directors, and thăng tiến
this would definitely help me to progress in my career. It would a great sense of personal
also give me a great sense of personal achievement. achievement: một cảm giác
tuyệt vời về thành tích của
cá nhân.
12.Describe a future aim.
what the aim is
when you hope to achieve it
what you need to do to reach your goal
novel (n) = a story long
and why this goal is important to you.
enough to fill a
complete book, in
I’m going to describe a future aim of mine, which is to write a book.
which the characters
I’d like to write a novel, so the story or plot would be fictional, but it and events are usually
would probably be influenced by some of my own experiences, ideas imaginary: tiểu thuyết
and views. fictional (adj) = not
real or true; existing
Unfortunately I have no idea where to start or what my novel would only in stories;
be about, so I can’t imagine achieving this aim until later in my life. connected with fiction:
Maybe it will be something that I do as a hobby when I retire, or I hư cấu
might suddenly be inspired to start writing much sooner. It’s just a be inspired to: được
vague objective at the moment. truyề n cảm hứng để
a vague objective: một
I think it must be extremely difficult to find the motivation to write a mục tiêu mơ hồ
novel, so more than anything I would need time, commitment and the commitment (n) = the
passion to keep working until I finished. I would probably need to set desire to work hard and
a goal of writing for a certain amount of time each day, and of course give your energy and
I’d need a good idea for a story in the first place. time to a job or an
activity: sự cam kết
This goal interests me because I’ve always wondered how people be capable of bringing
manage to create a work of fiction from nothing; I’ve always a story to life: có khả
wondered whether I could do the same, and whether I’d be capable of năng biến một câu
chuyện thành hiện thực
bringing a story to life. I’ve always enjoyed reading, and I’d like to
follow in the footsteps
follow in the footsteps of my favourite authors.
of ...: theo bước chân
của ...
13.Describe an indoor game that you enjoyed as a child.
You should say chess = a game for two people
what the game was played on a board marked with
where you played it black and white squares on
who played this game with you which each playing piece
and why you liked it (representing a king, queen,
castle, etc.) is moved according
As a child I enjoyed playing chess. I think chess is probably to special rules. The aim is to
the best known board game in the world. It’s a game for two put the other player’s king in a
players, and the aim is to defeat the other player by taking position from which it cannot
his or her pieces and eventually trapping his King. This final escape: cờ vua
move is called checkmate. defeat (v)= to win against
somebody in a war, competition,
sports game, etc.: đánh bại
I remember that it was a classmate of mine at primary school
trap ... (v) = to put somebody in
who first taught me to play chess. He had a small, portable
a dangerous place that they
chess set, and once I knew how each piece moved, we started
cannot get out of: bẫ y ...
playing at break and lunch times; we played in our
checkmate (n) = (in chess) a
classroom or outside on the school playground. Later my
position in which one player
parents bought me my own chess set as a birthday present cannot prevent their king (= the
so that I could play at home. most important piece) being
captured and therefore loses
I taught my younger brother to play, and at some point I the game: chiếu tướng
joined the school chess club. There I had the chance to piece (n) = one of the small
hone my skills against some of the older pupils, and in my figures or objects that you move
final year of primary school I made it onto the school team. around in games such as chess:
There were five of us on the team, and we competed quân cờ
against children from other primary schools in the same hone my skills: trau dồ i kỹ
town. năng của tôi
outwit (v) = to defeat
I liked playing chess because I enjoyed the challenge of somebody/something or gain
thinking ahead and trying to outwit my opponent. I was an advantage over them by
probably seven or eight years old when I started playing, doing something clever: đánh
and it seemed like a very mysterious and intellectual game lừa opponent (n) = a person that
at that time. Also, although I loved winning, chess taught me you are playing or fighting
to learn from my losses and to congratulate the person who against in a game, competition,
had beaten me. argument, etc.: đố i thủ
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14.Describe a school that you went to when you were a child.
distance of: có thể
You should say đi bộ đến, gầ n
where the school downhill (n) =
was when you went towards the bottom
there of a hill; in a direction
what the school and the teachers were like that goes down: dố c
and explain whether you enjoyed your time there. onwards (adv) =
continuing from a
I’m going to talk about my primary school. The school was called and particular time: trở đi
it was in the town of The location of the school was great because it the assembly hall:
was within walking distance of our family home at the time. The route hội trường
to school was all downhill, which made it an easy walk in the morning, but headmaster (n) = a
a tiring journey on the way home in the afternoon! male teacher who is
in charge of a
I was a pupil at.....school between the ages of 5 and 11 - the full 6 years school, especially a
private school: hiệu
of primary education. From age 11 onwards, I went to a nearby
trưởng caring (adj) =
secondary school.
kind, helpful and
showing that you
My primary school seemed like a big place at the time, but it was
care about other
actually quite a small school, with only six classes. I remember there
people: chu đáo
being a large room called the assembly hall, where the whole school
strict (adj) = that
gathered every morning to hear messages from the headmaster. I also must be obeyed
remember spending a lot of time on the playground and on the sports exactly: nghiêm khắc
field. I liked all of my teachers; they were caring but strict at the same vivid (adj) = (of
time, and I think they fostered a positive and fun atmosphere in the memories, a
school. description, etc.)
producing very clear
I have really fond memories of my primary school years, mainly pictures in your
because of the friends I made and the fun I had. One of my most vivid mind: số ng động
memories is of performing in the school play in my final year. I had to nerve-racking (adj) =
learn lines and play the part of a character in a traditional children’s making you feel very
story. It was a nerve-racking experience, but it felt like my first real nervous and
achievement. worried: căng thẳng

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15.Describe a family celebration that you remember.
You should say ceremony (n) = a
what you were celebrating public or religious
occasion that
who was present
includes a series of
what you and your family did to make the celebration special
formal or traditional
and why you enjoyed the occasion.
actions: buổi lễ
bride (n) = a woman
I’m going to describe my sister’s wedding day, which took place a
on her wedding day,
few years ago in the town where I grew up. For my sister it was the or just before or just
biggest and most important day of her life. after it: cô dâu
groom (n) = a man
I think there were around 100 people at the marriage ceremony, on his wedding day,
which was held in a church. Even more people came to the party, or or just before or just
the wedding reception as we call it, after the ceremony. Of course, after it: chú rể
most members of my family were there, as well as the groom’s family decorate (v) = to
and a collection of the bride and groom's friends and colleagues. make something look
more attractive by
To make the celebration special, we did what families normally do. My putting things on it:
mother made sure that the church and the reception venue were nicely trang trí
decorated - there were flowers everywhere! Obviously we all dressed for bridesmaid (n) = a
young woman or girl
the occasion, and there were bridesmaids, gifts, a huge wedding cake,
who helps a bride
and so on.
before and during the
marriage ceremony:
I enjoyed the occasion because it was great to see my sister so happy
phù dâu
on her big day. The ceremony was perfect, and we all had a fantastic
memorable (adj) =
time at the reception. It’s rare for me to see all of my family and friends
worth remembering
together in one place, so that’s probably what made the day so or easy to
memorable for me. remember, especially
because of being
special or unusual:
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confined to = to keep
somebody/somethin
16. Describe a positive experience that you had as a teenager. g inside the limits of
You should say a particular activity,
what the positive experience was subject, area, etc.:
where you were giới hạn
who you were with a tourist attraction:
and explain why you found the experience positive. điểm thu hút khách
du lịch
I’m going to describe the first time I visited England’s capital city, get off = to leave a
London, on a school trip when I was a teenager. I had never been to place or start a
London before, and it was great to share that experience with my school journey; to help
friends. somebody do this:
xuố ng
What really struck
The positive experience wasn’t confined to one particular place in
me about London
London. As far as I remember, I enjoyed the whole trip, from the
was that ...: Điề u
coach journey to the visits to various tourist attractions. We got off the
thực sự gây ấn tượng
coach near the Houses of Parliament, and so one of my first memories
với tôi về London
was seeing the famous ‘Big Ben’ clock tower. We also visited the Tower
là ... historic (adj) =
of London, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
important in history;
likely to be thought
As I said earlier, it was a school trip, and I think there were around of as important at
thirty of us, including two teachers. I was with a group of close friends, some time in the
which made the experience more enjoyable. future: mang tính lịch
sử
What really struck me about London was that it was historic but modern cosmopolitan (adj) =
and thriving at the same time. It seemed to me to be a lively, containing people of
fashionable and cosmopolitan place. Coming from a relatively small different types or
town, the experience made me keen to visit more capital cities in the from different
future. countries, and
influenced by their
culture: mang tính
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take out of = to
17. Describe a subject that you think should be removed from
remove something or
school education programmes. someone: đưa ra
You should say khỏi curriculum (n) =
what the subject is the subjects that are
why you think it is unnecessary for children to study it included in a course
and explain what you would replace it with. of study or taught in
a school, college,
I’m going to suggest that art could be taken out of the school etc.: chương trình
curriculum. In my experience, art lessons at school tend to include giảng dạy
drawing, painting, and the making of collages using paper, fabric and fabric (n)= material
other household materials. made by weaving
wool, cotton, silk,
There are a few reasons why I think that school art lessons are etc., used for making
clothes, curtains, etc.
unnecessary.
and for covering
furniture: vải
Firstly, I don’t believe that drawing and painting are essential skills that
encourage (v) = to
children will need when they leave school. Children might find these
make something
activities enjoyable, but it’s unlikely that they will need them in the
more likely to happen
working world.
or develop: khuyến
khích
Secondly, children can draw, paint and make collages in their own time instruction (n) =
at home; parents can encourage this, and they can even join in. detailed information
Finally, remembering my own art lessons at school, I don’t think we on how to do or use
learnt any real art skills; the teachers left us to draw or create things, something: sự hướng
but they didn’t provide much technical instruction. dẫ n
enter the job
Instead of art lessons, children could do more work on core subjects market: gia nhập thị
like maths, science or language. These subjects are more likely to help trường việc làm
children in later life when they enter the job market, and I think both devote + time + to ...
children and their teachers would benefit if more time were devoted to = to give an amount
them. of time, attention,
etc. to something:
dành thời gian cho
...

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display (v) = to put
18.Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you something in a place
didn't know. where people can see
You should say it easily; to show
who the person was something to people:
where the conversation took place trưng bày
catch someone's eye =
what you talked about
to get someone's
and explain why you found the conversation interesting.
attention: thu hút sự
chú ý của ai đó
I’m going to talk about an interesting conversation that I had a couple
curiosity (n) = a strong
of weeks ago in a music shop. I was walking along one of the main desire to know about
shopping streets in the city centre, when a large window displaying all something: sự tò mò
sorts of musical instruments caught my eye. Out of curiosity, I decided intend to = to have a
to go in and have a look around. plan, result or purpose
in your mind when you
The person I ended up speaking to was a shop assistant on the second do something: có ý
floor, in the area of the shop dedicated to acoustic guitars. I hadn’t định làm gì
intended to speak to anyone, but the assistant approached me in a approach ... (v) = to
friendly way and asked whether I had any questions. come near to
somebody/something
I explained to the assistant that I hadn’t played the guitar for years, but in distance or time:
that I wondered what the differences were between the various acoustic đến gầ n ...
guitars on show. He talked to me about the different makes and models, knowledgeable (adj) =
whether they were factory or hand made, the woods and varnishes knowing a lot: am hiểu
have a passion for: có
used, the variation in sound quality, and of course the price range.
một niề m đam mê
cho pick up = to take
I found the conversation fascinating because the shop assistant was so
hold of
knowledgeable. It was obvious that he had a passion for the guitar, and
somebody/something
he didn’t mind talking to me even though I had made it clear that I
and lift them/it up:
didn’t intend to buy anything. He even picked up and played three or
chọn, nhấc ... lên
four of the instruments to demonstrate the differences in their sound. demonstrate (v) = to
show something
clearly by giving proof
or evidence: cho thấy

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19. Describe your favourite season in your country.
You should say drop (v) = to allow
when that season is something to fall by
what the weather is like at that time of year accident; to fall by
how that season is different from other seasons accident: giảm
and why it is your favourite season. heavy snowfall: tuyết
rơi dày
My favourite season in England is winter. A typical English winter would block (v) = to stop
last around 4 or 5 months between November and March, but when I something from
say that I like the winter, I’m really thinking about the coldest month or moving or flowing
two each year. through a pipe, a
passage, a road, etc.
by putting something
During those really wintry months, the temperature drops below zero
in it or across it:
and it often snows. Over the last few years we’ve had periods of quite
chặn
heavy snowfall, to the extent that roads have been blocked and schools
cover in ... = to put a
have had to close. Last winter I remember looking out of the window cover or roof over an
one morning and seeing everything covered in a layer of white. open space: bao phủ
differentiate A (from
Obviously the snow is what differentiates winter from the other B) = to recognize or
seasons, but when it doesn’t snow there isn’t much difference between show that two things
winter, autumn and spring; winter is just a bit colder. are not the same:
phân biệt A với B
The reason I’ve chosen winter as my favourite season is because I like landscape (n) =
the snow. I live near the countryside, and the landscape looks beautiful everything you can
when everything is covered in white. We also celebrate Christmas and see when you look
New Year in the winter, and these are my favourite festivals. across a large area of
land, especially in the
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street market = an open-
air market often held only
20. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed on a particular day of the
visiting. week in a designated area:
You should say: chợ đường phố
where the market is mouth-watering (adj) =
what the market food looks or smells so
sells how big the good that you want to eat
market is it immediately: ngon
and explain why you enjoyed visiting it. jewellery (n) = objects
such as rings and
necklaces that people
I’m going to describe a street market that I’ve enjoyed visiting
wear as decoration: trang
many times in Manchester. It’s the Manchester Christmas Market,
sức
and it comes to the city for about a month from the end of
ornament (n) = an object
November every year. The market stalls are spread across several that is used as decoration
sites in the city centre, but the centrepiece is the large European in a room, garden, etc.
market in Albert Square next to the Town Hall. rather than for a particular
purpose: đồ trang trí
The Christmas Market stalls sell an array of Christmas gifts and souvenir (n) = a thing that
mouth-watering food and drink from all over Europe. It’s a great you buy and/or keep to
place to find handmade crafts such as jewellery, ornaments, remind yourself of a place,
wooden toys and other souvenirs, but it’s the food and drink that an occasion or a holiday;
seem to be most popular. Probably the biggest seller is the something that you bring
‘Gluhwein’, a hot, sweet wine which is sold in a souvenir mug. back for other people
when you have been on
The market was originally quite small, occupying just one of the holiday: quà lưu niệm
central squares in Manchester, but it’s grown quickly in recent occupy (v) = to fill or use
years, spilling over into maybe five other pedestrian streets and a a space, an area or an
few other squares. Apparently there are over 200 stalls now, so it’s amount of time: chiếm
become a really big event attracting thousands of visitors. (không gian)
pedestrian street: phố đi
bộ
The main reason I’ve always enjoyed visiting the Christmas Market
bristle with = to contain
is the fantastic atmosphere. When I went there last December, it
a large number of
didn’t matter how cold or wet the weather was, Manchester
something: nhộn nhịp
seemed to come alive when the market opened; the streets were
festive (adj) = typical of
bustling with people and there was a real festive feel to the city.
a special event or
celebration: mang tính lễ
hội

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21.Describe a funny situation that made you laugh.
You should say
when this situation took place engrossed (in/with
what happened something) = so
interested or
how you reacted and why you found the situation funny.
involved in
something that you
I'm going to talk about a funny thing that happened to me a couple of
give it all your
weeks ago. I think it was a Saturday morning, and I was sitting having a attention: mải mê/say
coffee in a café near where I live. mê
fall = to suddenly
I was on my own so I decided to read the newspaper while drinking my stop standing: ngã
coffee. I must have been quite engrossed in what I was reading because tip over = to fall or
the time passed quickly, and I suddenly realised that I needed to get turn over; to make
going. What I didn't realise was that I had been sitting with my legs something do this: lật
crossed, and one of my legs had completely gone to sleep. As I stood on your knees = with
up to leave the café, I quickly became aware that my left leg was 'dead', your knees = with
but it was too late; I started to fall. I thought I could catch myself on the your knees on the
table, but the table tipped over and I fell to the floor in front of ground: ở tư thế quỳ
everyone in the café! gố i
look up at: nhìn lên
embarrassed (adj) =
I can remember being on my knees in the middle of the café, looking up
(of a person or their
at the staff and customers around me. I felt really embarrassed and I
behaviour) shy,
expected the other people to find it funny, but to my surprise nobody
uncomfortable or
was laughing. They were all worried that something really bad had
ashamed, especially
happened to me! As I got up from the floor, I had to explain to the whole
in a social situation:
café that I was fine. I was embarrassed at the time, but I laughed about xấu hổ
it later! to my surprise =
surprisingly: làm tôi
ngạc nhiên

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22.Describe a team project that you worked on.
You should say:
what it was
be involved in ...= to
what you did
make somebody take part
and how you felt about it.
in something: tham gia
term (n) = (especially in the
I’d like to talk about a team project that I was involved in during
UK) one of the three periods in
my final term at business school. There were four of us on the the year during which classes
team, and our task was to work with a local company to are held in schools,
research a new market, in a European country, for one of their universities, etc.: học kỳ
products or services. Our objective was to produce a report produce a report: viết báo cáo
and give a presentation. give a presentation: thuyết
trình
The first thing we did was split into two groups of two. We had accessory (n) = an extra piece
been assigned a company that produced a range of bicycle of equipment that is useful but
accessories, so two of us spent some time getting to know the not essential or that can be
company while the other two researched the market and the added to something else as a
competitors in the target country, which was Germany. In the decoration: phụ kiện
end, I think it was a successful project because we managed to competitor (n) = a person who
identify a possible gap in the market in Germany for one of the takes part in a competition: đố
company’s products. Our group presentation also went really i thủ cạnh tranh
well. identify (v) = to find or
discover somebody/
something: xác định
Until that point, the course had been all about business
a real sense of
theory, so it was quite a learning experience to work with a
accomplishment: một cảm
real company. I felt a real sense of accomplishment when we giác khi mình đã thực sự hoàn
handed in our report and delivered our presentation, and I
thành được 1 điề u gì đó
think all of us were proud of what we had done.
hand in = to give something to
a person in authority: nộp bài

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23.Describe a piece of furniture that you own.
You should say
what it is
leather armchair: ghế
where you bought it
bành bằ ng da
how you use it
furniture (n) = objects that
and explain why you like it.
can be moved, such as
tables, chairs and beds,
I'm going to talk about my favourite chair. It's a big, leather armchair
that are put into a house
that sits in my living room at home, just under my living room or an office to make it
window. suitable for living or
working in: đồ nội thất
I didn't actually buy the armchair. One of my friends was moving fit (v) = to be the right
house and was going to buy some new furniture. I had always liked shape and size for
his leather armchair, so he said I could have it if I managed to somebody/something: vừa
move it. The chair wouldn't fit in my car, and it was tricky to get it vặn
out of my friend's apartment. I had to hire a small van to take the van (n) = a covered vehicle
armchair home. with no side windows in its
back half, usually smaller
Obviously I use the armchair for sitting! It's my favourite place in the than a lorry, used for
house to relax, read a book, watch TV or even do some work; the carrying goods or people:
chair's arms are quite wide and flat, so my laptop fits nicely on xe chở hàng
take something home:
either of them. Last night I fell asleep in my armchair while I was
mang ... về nhà
watching a film.
fall asleep = to start to
sleep: chìm vào giấc ngủ
The main reasons why I like this piece of furniture are that it's
drawback (n) = a
comfortable and it's in the perfect position in my living room. The
disadvantage or problem
only drawback might be that I enjoy sitting in the armchair too that makes something a
much, and sometimes I think it makes me lazy! less attractive idea: hạn
chế, nhược điểm

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24. Describe an old building that you like.
You should say:
where it is
be located = if
what it is used for
something is located
and why you like
in a particular place, it
it.
exists there or has
been put there: nằ m
I'm going to describe a very famous building in New York: the Empire ở
State Building. People might not think of it as an old building, but the observation deck = a
Empire State Building was built in 1931, so I don't think it can be place on a building
classed as new. It's located on Manhattan and it's probably the most or boat from where
distinctive and recognisable building when you look at New York's you can see or watch
skyline. something: đài quan
sát
As far as I know, the Empire State Building is an office building, but skyscraper (n) = a very
visitors can go up to an observation deck on the top floor, which is the tall building in a city:
102nd floor. There's also a 360-degree observation area on the 86th tòa nhà chọc trời
floor. Apparently, the building makes more money from the sale of an iconic structure:
tickets to the observation floors than it does from office rentals. một cấu trúc mang
tính biểu tượng
top floor: tầ ng
I think the Empire State Building is still one of the most impressive
trên cùng
skyscrapers in the world. It's such an iconic structure, and it's amazing
offer spectacular
to think that it was built around 80 years ago. The best thing about the
views of: có tầ m
building is the viewing deck on the top floor, which offers spectacular
nhìn ngoạn mục ra
views of the city; it's definitely the best vantage point in New York. I'd quang cảnh của ...
recommend anyone who visits the city to go there and experience the
view.

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search for ... = an attempt to
find somebody/something,
especially by looking
25.Describe a TV programme or channel that you enjoy carefully for them/it: tìm
watching regularly. kiếm ...
What it is called and what is it about? learn something new: học
When do you usually watch it ? được điề u gì đó mới
Why do you prefer it to other programmes or channels? sum up = to state the main
points of something in a
I rarely watch traditional television channels nowadays; I much short and clear form: tóm tắt
prefer searching for interesting programmes or videos online. meaningless (adj) = without
So, although it’s not a normal TV channel or programme, I’d any purpose or reason and
like to talk about a website which I think is kind of a modern therefore not worth doing or
version of a TV channel. It’s called TED, which stands for having: vô nghĩa
‘Technology, Entertainment, Design’, and it’s a great place to soap opera = a story about
watch short talks and presentations about all sorts of the lives and problems of a
interesting topics. group of people that is
broadcast every day or
several times a week on
The good thing about the videos on TED is that I can watch
television or radio: kịch dài
them whenever I want. I have ted.com saved as one of my
tập
favourites on my laptop, and I tend to visit the website every
talk show = a television or
few days to check whether there is anything new. I often watch radio programme in which
TED videos on my phone while I’m travelling to work on the famous people are asked
train. questions and talk in an
informal way about their
The reason I like watching online videos on TED is that I learn work and opinions on
something new every time I watch one. The tagline for the TED various topics: chương trình
website is ‘ideas worth spreading’, and this really sums up the trò chuyện
appeal of the site for me. Instead of watching meaningless soap spend time doing something:
operas and talk shows on TV, I’d much rather spend 10 minutes dành thời gian làm gì
watching someone talk about a breakthrough in technology, breakthrough (n) = an
science or healthcare. important development that
may lead to an agreement or
achievement: bước đột phá

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helicopter (n) = an aircraft
26. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy in the future.
without wings that has large
You should say blades (= long flat parts) on
what kind of vehicle it is top that go round. It can fly
what you would use it for straight up from the ground
and why you would like to buy it. and can also stay in one
position in the air: trực thăng
If I had the money, I’d like to buy my own helicopter. I recently avoid (v) = to prevent
saw a TV programme about someone who flew around in his own something bad from
helicopter, and I remember thinking that it would be great to happening: tránh
have one. The helicopter on the programme was a small, blue, traffic jam (n) = a long line
two-seater and it seemed quite easy to fly - that's the kind of of vehicles on a road that
thing I'd like to buy. cannot move or that can only
move very slowly: sự tắc
đường
Ideally, I’d use my helicopter instead of a car. First, I’d need to
in a fraction of the time.......=
learn to fly it, but then I’d use it to go on short trips or holidays.
in less time than it would
It would be fantastic to be able to avoid traffic jams, and get
usually take: ít thời gian hơn
everywhere in a fraction of the time it normally takes. I’d take
thường lệ
friends and family sightseeing, over cities or mountain tops, runway (n) = a long narrow
and maybe I could even use it to do the shopping! piece of ground with a hard
surface that an aircraft takes
The reason I’d like to buy a helicopter is that you can park one off from and lands on: đường
almost anywhere. You don’t need to find a runway or an airport băng
like you would for a plane. So I’d be able to park my helicopter intrigued (adj) = very
in my garden - if I had a bigger garden. Also, I’ve always been interested in something/
intrigued by those helipads on the tops of tall buildings - I think somebody and wanting to
it would be fun to land on top of a building. A helicopter know more about it/them: tò
probably isn’t a realistic choice of vehicle, but you never know - mò
I might win the lottery! helipad (n) = a small area
where helicopters can take
off and land: sân đỗ trực
thăng
win the lottery: trúng số

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27.Describe a beautiful garden that you like.
You should say
where it is suburb (n) = an area
what you can see where people live that is
outside the centre of a
there what people do
city: ngoại ô
there
is surrounded by: được
and explain why you like it.
bao quanh bởi
water fountain (n) = a
Today I'd like to describe my home garden, which I think is a device that supplies
beautiful one and which I like very much. The garden is part of my water for drinking in
home's backyard, and my house is located in the suburbs, about a 1- public places: đài
hour drive from the city of San Francisco. There is a big tree right in phun nước
the middle of my garden, which is surrounded by a hot tub, a small bush (n) = a plant that
water fountain, several bushes, a section for vegetables, and grows thickly with several
different kinds of flowers. hard stems coming up
from the root: bụi cây
This garden was actually one of the reasons why my wife and I take care of ...= to care
chose to buy our house because it had been beautifully maintained for somebody /
by the previous owner’s gardener and landscaper. It’s been only 1 something / yourself; to
year since we bought the house and now we are taking care of the be careful about
something: chăm sóc ...
garden ourselves. Even though we are not experts in gardening, we
still try our best to plant things that we like, such as roses and tulips, expert (n) = a person with
special knowledge, skill or
and we even grow our own tomatoes.
training in something:
chuyên gia
Whenever family and friends come to visit us, we invite them to have
invite somebody to:
a relaxing time in our hot tub, and enjoy the view. So in other words,
mờiai đó làm gìn
our garden has also become a kind of resort! It definitely requires
gives us a great sense of
lots of hard work to properly maintain the garden, but it gives us a accomplishment: mang
great sense of accomplishment to “decorate” it the way we like. lại cho chúng tôi cảm
giác hoàn thành tuyệt vời
All in all, the garden is one of the best features of my home and it is decorat (v)e = to make
a place where I can relax after a long day of work or during the something look more
weekends. attractive by putting
things on it: trang trí

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28. Describe a situation that made you angry.
You should say
when it happened get stuck in ...= to start doing
what happened something in an enthusiastic
how you felt way, especially to start
eating: mắ c kẹt/bị kẹt trong ...
A recent situation that made me angry was getting stuck in a traffic jam = a long line of
traffic jam on the way to meet some friends. It was last Sunday vehicles on a road that
lunchtime, and I didn’t expect there to be much traffic; people cannot move or that can only
don’t work on Sundays, so the roads aren’t usually very busy. move very slowly: sự kẹt xe
queue = a line of people, cars,
etc. waiting for something or to
Everything was going well until suddenly I saw a queue of cars
do something: hàng (chờ)
on the road in front of me. I had no choice but to join the queue
have no choice but to ...:
and wait to get past whatever was causing the delay. It turned
không có lựa chọn nào khác
out that it was caused by some roadworks, and it took me an ngoài ...
extra 30 minutes to get past them. it takes somebody + time + to
do something: tố n bao nhiêu
Getting stuck in traffic congestion doesn’t usually make me thời gian cho ai đó làm gì
angry, but this time it did, mainly because I wasn’t expecting it traffic congestion: ùn tắc giao
and I knew that my friends were waiting to meet me for lunch. I thông
felt frustrated and powerless because there was nothing I could frustrated (adj) = feeling
do to change the situation, and I had no idea how long I would annoyed and impatient
be sitting there waiting. When I finally saw the reason for the because you cannot do or
congestion, I was relieved that I was close to getting past the achieve what you want: bực
roadworks, but I still felt a bit stressed knowing that I was half bội/thất vọng
an hour late. powerless (adj) = without
power to control or to
influence
somebody/something: bất lực

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29. Describe an artist or entertainer you admire
You should say release (v) = to
who they are and what they do make a film,
how they became successful recording or other
how you found out about them product available to
and why you admire them the public: phát
hành the key to:
I’m going to talk about a musician that I admire, called... He’s a singer chìa khóa cho ...
who also plays the guitar and writes his own songs. I think he recorded became aware of:
his first album about 10 years ago, and he’s released several other CDs nhận thức được
since then. gig (n) = a
performance by
musicians playing
He became successful after many years of writing songs and
popular music or
performing live in small venues all over the country. Gradually he built a
jazz in front of an
following of people who liked his music. I think the key to his success audience; a similar
was one of his songs that was used on a TV advertisement. This meant performance by a
that more people became aware of his music. comedian: buổi
biểu diễn
I found out about... because one of my friends got tickets to see him in it takes years of
concert. I hadn’t heard any of his music before, but I went along to the practice to ...:
gig and really enjoyed it. After that I bought the first CD, and now I’ve phải
got all of them. mất nhiề u năm luyện
tập để ...
The reason I admire... is that he has worked hard for his success: it takes admire (v) = to
years of practice to become a good singer and guitarist, and he spent respect somebody
several years playing to very small audiences before he became for what they have
done or to respect
successful. I also like the fact that he writes his own music. I admire
their qualities:
people who have worked hard to get where they are.
ngưỡng mộ

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respiration (n) = the
act of breathing: sự
30. Describe an interesting lesson that you attended. hô hấp
You should say lung (n) = either of
where you attended this lesson the two organs in
what it was about the chest that you
and why you found it interesting use for breathing:
phổi oxygen (n) = a
I'm going to talk about an interesting science lesson that I attended at chemical element.
secondary school when I was 14 or 15 years old. Oxygen is a gas that
is present in air and
It was quite a long time ago, so I can't remember every detail, but the water and is
necessary for
lesson was about respiration. We learnt about how the lungs work, how
people, animals and
we breathe, and how oxygen passes into the blood. The science teacher
plants to live: oxy
also talked to us about the effects of smoking on the lungs.
blood (n) = the red
liquid that flows
I found this lesson interesting because my science teacher, Dr. Smith, through the bodies of
always introduced new topics by showing us a video. We watched a humans and animals:
short film about how respiration works, and I found this much easier to máu
understand than a science textbook. The film showed diagrams of the textbook (n) = a book
lungs to explain the breathing process. Later in the lesson we saw real that teaches a
photos of healthy lungs and lungs that had been damaged as a result of particular subject
smoking; they had turned black. I think the image of a smoker's lungs is and that is used
the reason why I remember this lesson. especially in
schools and
colleges: sách giáo
khoa
be damaged as a
result of: bị tàn
phá do ...

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desirable (adj) = that
31. Describe a modern building. you would like to
You should say: have or do; worth
where it is having or doing: ưa
what it is used for chuộng stand out (v)
and why you like/dislike it. = to be much better
or more important
I'm going to describe a modern building in Manchester. It's called than
the Beetham Tower, and it's the tallest building in the city, with somebody/something:
about 50 floors. nổi bật
landmark (n)=
something, such as a
Although it's called the Beetham Tower, most people know this building
as the Hilton Hotel. In fact, the bottom half of the tower is the hotel large building, that
you can see clearly
and the top half is apartments. The apartments are expensive because
from a distance and
the location and views make them very desirable.
that will help you to
know where you are:
I'm not sure if I like the design of the building, it's just a huge glass tower, địa danh
but it definitely stands out. It has become a famous landmark in the
distinctive (adj) =
city. You can see it as you approach Manchester, and it's an easy place having a quality or
to meet people because it's so distinctive and easy to find. The most characteristic that
interesting thing about the Beetham Tower is that there is a makes something
bar/restaurant on the 23rd floor which has spectacular views of the different and easily
city; it's definitely the best vantage point in Manchester because there noticed: khác biệt
are no walls, only huge windows, so you can look out over the city in have spectacular
any direction. I'd recommend anyone who visits Manchester to go there views of: có tầ m nhìn
and experience the view. ngoạn mục của ...
vantage point = a
position from which
you watch something:
điểm thuận lợi

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32. Describe an interesting house or apartment that you have visited.
overlook (v) = if a
You should say:
building, etc.
where the house or apartment was overlooks a place,
who lived there you can see that
what it looked like on the outside and/or inside place from the
and explain why you found this house or apartment interesting. building: nhìn ra
put on the market:
I’m going to describe an apartment that I recently visited in the city đưa ra thị trường
centre of Manchester. The apartment was on the 10th floor of a brand property (n) = a
new block that has just been built. This building is on the edge of the building or buildings
main commercial area of the city, and the apartment overlooks several and the surrounding
of Manchester’s busiest shopping streets. land: căn hộ
remarkable (adj) =
Nobody was living in the apartment when I went there, because it had unusual or surprising
only just been put on the market. I went to see it with a friend who is in a way that causes
thinking of moving to Manchester; he wanted to view some different people to take
notice: đáng chú ý
properties, and I decided to go along and see what the newest
floor-to-ceiling: từ
apartments were like.
sàn đến trầ n
isn't really to your
From the outside, the apartment was in a tall, shiny glass building - taste = you don't like
nothing too remarkable. On the inside, as far as I remember, there it: không hợp với bạn,
weren’t many different colours: the walls were an off-white colour, the bạn không thích nó
floors were done in whitish tiles, and the kitchen appliances were all
spacious (adj) = (of a
silver metal coloured. I think the kitchen surfaces were made from dark room or building)
grey granite. The main feature, in terms of the look of the apartment, large and with
was the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, which allowed plenty of space for
the sunlight to flood in. people to move
around in: rộng rãi
Although the white and silver decor wasn’t really to my taste, I did like open-plan kitchen:
the fact that the apartment seemed so cool, clean and spacious. I nhà bếp không
particularly liked the open-plan kitchen and living room, which had all gian mở
sorts of gadgets that could be operated by a mobile phone app. For up-to-the-minute
example, I learnt how to use the app to control the lighting, heating, technology = the
blinds, security cameras and even the cooker. I found it fascinating that latest technology:
the apartment contained so much up-to-the-minute technology, and công nghệ mới nhất
that everything seemed to be connected via wifi. It felt like I was taking take a glimpse = take
a glimpse into the future. a brief look: nhìn
thoáng qua

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33. Describe a festival that is important in your
country You should say:
when the festival occurs an exchange of ...: trao
what you did during it đổi ...
what you like or dislike about it display (v) = to put
and explain why this festival is important something in a place
where people can see it
Christmas is an annual holiday that, in Christianity, easily; to show something
commemoratesthe birth of Jesus Christ. to people: trưng bày
decorate (v) = to make
Popular customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an something look more
exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, attractive by putting
and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, things on it: trang trí
perform (v) = to entertain
lights, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas
an audience by playing a
(known as Santa Claus in some areas) is a popular figure in many
piece of music, acting in
countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.
a
play, etc.: biểu diễn
Over the Christmas period, people decorate their homes and
play (n) = a piece of
exchange gifts. In some countries, children perform plays re-telling
writing performed by
the events of the Nativity, or sing carols that reference the event. actors in a theatre or on
Christmas, along with Easter, is the period of highest annual television or radio: vở
church attendance. kịch
is an important part of
A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the ...: là một phầ n quan
celebration for many, and what is served varies greatly from trọng của ...
country to country. In England and countries influenced by its turkey (n) = meat from
traditions, a standard Christmas meal includes turkey, potatoes, a turkey: thịt gà tây
vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by Christmas pudding, gravy (adj) = a brown
sauce made by adding
mince pies and fruit cake.
flour to the juices that
come out of meat while
it is cooking: nước số t

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34. Describe a photograph of you that you like.
You should say:
where the photo was taken
undergraduate degree: bằ ng
what you were doing when it was taken đại học
who took it
gown (n) = a long loose piece of
and explain why you like the photo. clothing that is worn over other
clothes by members of
The photograph that immediately comes to mind when I think universities (at special
of one that I like is my university graduation photo. It was taken ceremonies): áo choàng tố t
just before the graduation ceremony that marked the end of my nghiệp
undergraduate degree. You can’t see anything in the an academic cap: mũ tố t
background of the photo, but it was actually taken in the nghiệp/mũ cử nhân
students’ cafe next to the hall where the ceremony was held. mortar board = a black hat with
a stiff square top, worn by
In the photo, I’m wearing the traditional clothing for university some university teachers and
graduates: a black gown and an academic cap, which is often students at special ceremonies:
called a mortar board. I’m also holding my rolled-up degree mũ tố t nghiệp/mũ cử nhân
certificate. Obviously this was a formal portrait photo, and so I a professional photographer:
was standing still, smiling and looking into the camera. một nhiếp ảnh gia chuyên
nghiệp
remind somebody of
The person who took the photo was a professional
somebody/something = if
photographer. He had been hired by the university to set up in
somebody/something reminds
the cafe and take photos of graduates before the ceremony. He
you of somebody/something
had a white screen, some lighting devices, and an assistant who
else, they make you remember
took payments and collected our details. or think about the other
person, place, thing, etc.
The reason why I like my graduation photo is that it reminds me because they are similar in
of a pivotal moment in my life. Being presented with my degree some way: làm ai đó nhớ đến
certificate at the graduation ceremony was the culmination of chuyện gì
four years of hard work, and it marked the end of the pivotal (adj) = of great
‘education’ stage of my life. I had achieved my objectives and importance because other
made my family proud, and I knew that the next step was to things depend on it: quan
look for my first proper job. Whenever I look at the photo it trọng culmination (n) = the
brings back happy memories, both of my university days and of highest point or end of
the relief and contentment that I felt on my graduation day. something, usually happening
after a long time: sự đánh dấu
objective (n) = something
that you are trying to
achieve: mục tiêu

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35. Describe a toy that was special to you when you were a child.
You should say: step-by-step (adj) =
when you got it one at a time in a
what it looked like particular order: từng
who gave it to bước một
you instruction (n) =
edetailed information
and how you used it or played with it.
on how to do or use
something: sự hướng
One special toy that I remember getting was a Lego car. It was a
birthday present from my parents. I can't remember exactly how old I dẫ n
was, but I was probably about 10 or 11. engine (n) = the
part of a vehicle
that produces
The special thing about this car was that I had to build it myself out of
power to make the
hundreds of pieces of Lego. The pieces came in a box with a picture of
vehicle move: động
the finished car on the front, and I had to follow step-by-step
cơ
instructions to put all the pieces together in the correct way.
it takes somebody +
time + to do
This wasn't an easy task because the car even had an engine, something: mất bao
movable seats and gears. It took me a day or two to make, and
nhiêu thời gian cho
required a lot of concentration. ai đó làm gì
a sense of
When the car was finished it looked great, and I felt a sense of accomplishment:
accomplishment. I seem to remember that I didn't play with the car một cảm giác
very much; the fun part had been the process of building it. hoàn
thành được một điề u
gì đó

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36. Describe a time when you were not satisfied with a service.
You should say
what the service was
who provided it
live abroad: số ng ở nước ngoài
what happened plenty (of something) = a large
and explain why you were unhappy with the service. amount; as much or as many
as you need: nhiề u
I’m going to describe a time when I experienced poor service book in advance: đặt trước
from staff in a restaurant. This happened a couple of months attitude (n) = the way that you
ago, when some family members, who live abroad, came to think and feel about
stay. We decided to visit a nearby town, and at some point somebody/ something; the way
everyone was a little hungry, so we thought we would have a that you behave towards
bite to eat. somebody/ something that
shows how you think and feel:
The first restaurant that we came across looked perfect. It had thái độ
plenty of empty tables - we hadn’t booked in advance - and we waitress (n) = a woman whose
were all happy with the menu. But as soon as we walked job is to serve customers at
through the door, things started to go wrong, and we weren’t their tables in a restaurant,
etc.: phục vụ bàn (nữ)
at all impressed with the attitude of the staff.
adamant (adj)= determined not
to change your mind or to be
After standing around for a few minutes waiting for someone persuaded about something:
to greet us, I managed to attract the attention of a waitress
kiên quyết
who told me that we had come into the restaurant through the
divide (v) = to separate into
wrong door. So, I went over to the main door, only to be told parts; to make something
by the manager that there were no tables free for a party of separate into parts: chia
our size - there were eight of us. I could see several free fed up = bored or unhappy,
tables with four seats, so I suggested simply moving two of especially with a situation that
these tables together. But the manager was adamant that this has continued for too long:
was impossible; our only option was to divide the family and chán
sit at two separate tables. disappointed (adj) = upset
By this time, some of my family members were getting fed up. because something you hoped
The restaurant was half empty, yet we were being treated as if for has not happened or been
they didn’t need customers. We decided we didn’t want to sit as good, successful, etc. as
at separate tables or stay in a place where we felt unwelcome. you expected: thất vọng
We left, feeling disappointed by how dismissive the restaurant dismissive (adj) = showing
manager had been, and fortunately we found a much friendlier that you do not believe a
place to eat just around the corner. person or thing to be
important or worth
considering: coi thường

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37.Describe something important that you learned in a maths lesson at
primary school.
multiplication tables
You should say:
= a list that shows the
what is it results of multiplying
when you learned one number by a set
it how you learned of other numbers,
it usually from one to
and explain how it became important in your future life. twelve, used
especially by
I’m going to talk about learning the multiplication tables for the children at school:
numbers 1 to 12, which I remember doing in the penultimate year of bảng cửu chương
primary school, when I was maybe 9 years old. As children, we called multiply (v) = to add
these the ‘times tables’. a number to itself a
particular number of
times: nh ân
As far as I remember, we started with the number 2, and we learnt to
worked our way
multiply this number by each of the numbers from 1 to 12. Our teacher
through = to move
taught us to go through the tables speaking aloud; for example: 1 times 2
somewhere slowly
is 2, 2 times 2 is 4, 3 times 2 is 6 etc. We gradually worked our way
and with
through the tables for all of the numbers, and we learnt the answers
difficulty: học từ từ
by heart. I think the teacher also gave us regular tests to make sure
ingrained (adj) = (of a
that we had learnt the tables properly. habit, an attitude,
etc.) that has existed
I’m not sure whether I really understood at the time why it was for a long time and is
important to learn the ‘times tables’ by rote. But I think I enjoyed the therefore difficult to
challenge, and I was keen to get good marks in our tests. I also liked my change: ghi nhớ
teacher and wanted to do well for her. calculation (n) = the
act or process of
Many years later I realise how important it is to have the basic using numbers to
multiplication tables ingrained in my mind. It’s useful to be able to do find out an amount:
quick calculations without having to think. Recently, for example, I phép tính
needed to multiply 6 by 7 for some reason - I can’t even remember why pop into my head =
- and the answer 42 just popped into my head. Another instance that I an idea that you
suddenly have: chợt
can think of is when I’m calculating bill payments, earnings and savings
over a 12-month period, and I find myself using the ‘12 times table’. In nảy ra trong đầ u tôi
learn something by
these situations, I’m glad that my primary school teachers were so
heart: học thuộc lòng
insistent about learning to multiply by heart.
...

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38. Describe a time you travelled by public transport.
You should say: prepaid (adj) = paid
for in advance: trả
what type of public transport you used
where you travelled from and to trước
what you did during the journey an available seat:
một chỗ ngồ i có sẵ
and explain how you felt about travelling in this way
n (chưa ai ngồ i)
full of ... = containing
I’m going to describe a train journey that I took last year between
or holding as much or
Manchester and London. I’ve made the same journey many times, but
as many as possible;
I’ll never forget this particular time because something happened that I having no empty
wasn’t expecting.
space: đầ y ...
fill up = to become
It was a Sunday morning and I was due in London that afternoon. completely full; to
There was no traffic at all as I drove in to Manchester, and I was make something
expecting a nice, peaceful trip on a half-empty train. But my first completely full: lấp
surprise came when I tried to print my prepaid ticket at one of the đầ y
ticket machines: there wasn’t a reserved seat number on my ticket, concentrate on ... =
which meant that I would have to find an available seat. I was still to spend more time
wondering about this when I heard loud voices and singing coming doing one particular
from the main station concourse. Suddenly I realised what was thing than others:
happening - I was going to be on a train full of football fans travelling tập trung vào ...
to a big match! interrupt (v) = to say
or do something
Luckily I managed to find a seat before the train filled up. However, the that makes
noisy fans made sure that I couldn’t concentrate on any work; I somebody stop what
couldn’t even read the newspaper without being interrupted by they are saying or
doing: làm gián đoạn
laughter, singing and football stories. In the end, I just sat and relaxed
with a cup of coffee, watching and listening to the excited fans. good-natured (adj) =
kind, friendly and
patient when dealing
All in all, it wasn’t a bad journey; I love travelling by train and at least I
with people: tố t
had a comfortable seat so that I could sit back and relax for a couple of
bụng avoid (v) = to
hours. I would have preferred a quieter trip, but the football fans were keep away from
all friendly and good-natured, so I can’t really complain. Even so, I somebody/
made sure that I avoided them on the way home later that day! something: tránh né
...

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39. Describe a plant, flower or tree that is famous or important
in your country.
You should say
what type of plant, flower or tree it is
oak (n) = a large tree that
where it grows or is usually seen produces small nuts called
how it is used in your country acorns. Oaks are common in
and why it is famous or northern countries and can
important live to be hundreds of years
old: cây sồ i
I’m going to talk about oak trees, and I’ll also describe a specific impressive (adj)= (of things
example of a famous oak tree called the Major Oak. This is a huge or people) making you admire
tree in Sherwood Forest; it’s thought to be around 1000 years them, because they are very
old, and I’d probably say that it’s the most impressive tree that large, good, skilful, etc.: ấn
I’ve ever seen. tượng
stand out (v) = to be easily
Oaks are very common in England; they can be seen in fields seen or noticed: nổi bật
and areas of woodland in the countryside, but they are also trunk (n) : thân cây
branch (n) : cành cây
commonly found in parks and gardens in towns and cities. The
Major Oak is in Sherwood Forest, which is near Nottingham. It furniture (n) : đồ nội thất
stands out from the other oak trees because its trunk and wardrobe (n) = a large
branches are so wide and thick. cupboard for hanging
clothes in, which is either a
piece of furniture or (in
The wood from oak trees is used to make furniture; for example, British English) built into the
I have an oak table, wardrobe and various other pieces of oak
wall: tủ quầ n áo
furniture at home. Oak is a strong and reliable wood that has
beam (n) = a long piece of
traditionally been used in construction, for beams and other wood, metal, etc. used to
parts of the framework of houses and other buildings. The support weight, especially as
Major Oak obviously hasn’t been used in this way; it’s a tourist part of the roof in a building:
attraction that people visit and marvel at. For example, I went dầ m gỗ
to see it on a school trip as a child. marvel at (adj): ngạc nhiên
trước
The oak tree is important in England because it symbolises symbolize (v) = to be a
history, strength and reliability - probably because of its symbol of something: biểu
traditional role in construction. The Major Oak is famous for a tượng
completely different reason: it was supposedly Robin Hood’s legendary (adj): huyề n thoại
hideout, so it has a kind of legendary or mythical status because mythical (adj): thầ n thoại
of the stories that are associated with it. For this reason, and associated with ...: liên quan
because of its age and unusual size, the Major Oak has become đến ...
known as Britain’s favourite tree.

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40. Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema,
sports centre) that you would like to have where you live.
pitch (n) = an area of
You should say ground specially prepared
what this place would be and marked for playing a
where it should be sports game: sân
whom it would be for, or who would use it court (n) = a place where
and why you think this place of entertainment is needed games such as tennis and
basketball are played: sân
The place of entertainment that I wish we had close to where I facility (n) = a place, usually
live is a sports centre. My ideal sports centre would have a gym, including buildings, used
swimming pool, indoor and outdoor football pitches, courts for for a particular purpose or
tennis, badminton and squash, and an all-purpose area for things activity: cơ sở
like gymnastics and circuit training. warehouse (n) = a building
where large quantities of
goods are stored,
I can think of the perfect place for this facility: There’s a disused
especially before they are
piece of land just down the road from where I live, where an old
sent to shops to be sold:
warehouse was knocked down. It’s near to the main road and the
nhà kho knock down = to
train station, so it would be easy for people to get to. There are
destroy a building by
plans to build houses on this plot of land, but I think a sports
breaking its walls: phá bỏ
centre would be much better for local residents.
competition (n) = an event
in which people compete
The good thing about a sports centre is that everyone can use it. with each other to find out
There could be sports lessons and clubs for children and who is the best at
teenagers - things like swimming lessons and football team something: cuộc thi
practice sessions. I’m sure many adults in my local area would spectator (n) = a person
join the gym, use the pool, and book the courts for games of who is watching an event,
tennis or badminton. The centre could even hold sports events, especially a sports event:
such as competitions, that would attract spectators as well as khán giả
participants. brighten up ... = to become
or make something become
I think we need a good sports centre where I live because people more pleasant: làm cho ...
currently have to travel to the next town if they want to find trở nên tươi sang hơn
some of the facilities, activities, lessons and clubs that I’ve improve (v) = to become
mentioned. I think a sports complex would give young people, in better than before; to
make
particular, something fun and productive to do in the evening
something/somebody
and at weekends. Playing sport keeps people healthy and makes
better than before: cải
them feel happy, so I think a sports centre would brighten up my
thiện
local area and improve our quality of life.
quality of life: chất lượng
cuộc số ng

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41.Describe an enjoyable day out in the countryside that you had.
You should say
where you went on this day out railway line (n) = a track
who you were with with rails on which trains
what you did run: đường ray
and explain why you enjoyed the day be transformed into ...:
được chuyển đổi thành ...
I’m going to describe a recent trip to a lovely place called the horse rider: người cưỡi
Tissington Trail. The Tissington Trail is a path or track that follows ngựa
the route of a former railway line through beautiful countryside in sister-in-law (n) = the
the county of Derbyshire, here in the UK. The old railway line was sister of your husband or
taken up many years ago, and it was transformed into a wife; your brother’s or
recreational trail that is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. sister's wife; the wife of
your husband's or wife’s
I went to the Tissington Trail because we had some family brother or sister: chị/em
dâu
members, my brother and sister-in-law and their daughter, staying
breathe in some fresh: hít
with us over the weekend. They had come up to Manchester from
thở không khí trong lành
London, and they wanted my wife and I to take them somewhere
get away from the hustle
where they could breathe in some fresh countryside air and get
and bustle of the city:
away from the hustle and bustle of the city. thoát khỏi sự hố i hả và
nhộn nhịp của thành phố
To reach the trail we had to park in Tissington itself, which is a charming (adj) = very
charming, picturesque village. We hired some bicycles there and pleasant or attractive: đẹp
set off along the trail. It was an easy ride because the trail is picturesque (adj) = (of a
mostly flat, with just a few gentle dips and inclines, and we were place, building, scene,
able to enjoy the stunning scenery as we passed through areas of etc.) pretty, especially in a
woodland, a dramatic limestone ravine, and grassy meadows that way that looks old-
were covered with colourful wild flowers. fashioned: đẹp như tranh
vẽ
The part of the day that I enjoyed the most was when we cycled grass meadows: đồ ng cỏ
through a historic railway tunnel on our bicycles. The tunnel has tunnel (n) : đường hầ m
been fitted with a sound installation that plays eerie steam train pass through = to go
noises as you pass through it; we all loved the idea that the sounds through a town, etc.,
transport you back in time, and that you feel like you’re on an old stopping there for a short
steam train with its whistles and clunking machinery. It was a time but not staying: đi
really nice day out, and we all enjoyed relaxing in the village ngang qua
transport you back in
tearoom at the end of our bike ride.
time: đưa bạn quay ngược
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