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Speaking Review 2022 - T1
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IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Home/ accommodation ................................8 7. Drawing and Art galleries ............................14
2. Study ..............................................................9 8. Taking photos ..............................................15
3. Work .............................................................10 9. Daily Routine ...............................................16
4. Weekend .......................................................11 10. Dreams .......................................................17
5. Mirrors ..........................................................12 11. Websites .....................................................18
6. Email .............................................................13
IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3

1. Describe your favourite famous person ..........................................................................................................20
2. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member ...............................................................................22
3. Describe a time when you gave some helpful advice to someone ................................................................24
4. Describe a historical event from your country .................................................................................................26
5. Describe a place in the countryside that you visited .......................................................................................28
6. Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working .................................30
7. Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event .........................................................................33
8. Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends ......................................................................35
9. Describe a lesson that you remember well .....................................................................................................37
10. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you .................................................................................39
11. Describe a selfie which you took on your mobile phone on your favourite occasion .................................41

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IELTS
Speaking Part 1
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Home/ accommodation
1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live
three-storey house (n) /θriː-ˈstɔːri/: nhà 3 tầng
(1)
1.1 in?
Ví dụ: There are not many three-storey houses in my
→ I’m living in a three-storey house(1) with my parents neighborhood.
in the heart of the city(2). There are two main bedrooms, in the heart of the city /ɪn ðə hɑːt ɒv ðə ˈsɪti/: nằm
(2)
a kitchen,and a large garden in the front. My house is trong trung tâm thành phố
quite large compared to others in the neighborhood. Ví dụ: My grandparents’ house is located in District 1,
which is in the heart of Ho Chi Minh city.
2. How long have you lived there?

→ We moved there 2 years ago, after I graduated from high school. Before, my parents and I used to live in an
apartment near my high school in District 3. We all decided it was time to move to a new place because the
old place was just too small for the three of us.
3. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

household appliance (n) /ˈhaʊshəʊld əˈplaɪəns/: thiết
(3)
→ Sure. This place is just newly-built and equipped bị gia dụng

with all the necessary household appliances(3) that I’ve Ví dụ: To prepare to move into our new house, we went to
ever wanted. Not to mention, the location is ideal so I the electrical store last week and bought many essential
have no intention of moving out any time soon. household appliances.
4. Which room does your family spend most of the

homey (adj) /ˈhoʊ.mi/: ấm cúng
(4)
time in?
Ví dụ: The best thing I like about this hotel is its homey
→ I would say it’s the kitchen. My mom loves cooking atmosphere.
and so does my dad. They spend lots of quality time
together cooking and cleaning up, which I think is so
romantic. We also eat there, so there’s no doubt that
the kitchen feels most homey(1) to all of us.
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Study
1. What is your area of specialization?
megatrend (n) /ˈme.ɡətrend/: xu hướng nổi trội
(1)
1.2 → I major in Data Analytics, one of the megatrends(1) Ví dụ: Mixing ice cream with noodles is one of the
these days. I learn how to “read” data to understand megatrends on Tiktok these days.
current market trends and provide insights to
businesses so they can run more efficiently.
Sometimes, it is just overwhelming because the
market changes all the time !
2. Why did you choose to study that major? talk me out of (phr.v) /tɔːk miː aʊt ɒv/: thuyết phục tôi
(2)
không làm gì đó
→ Everyone is talking about the use of data in business
Ví dụ: There is no chance that you will talk her out of
so I chose this major thinking I would have great job
getting this job. She is very determined about this.
opportunities in the future. To be honest, my parents
brainy (adj) /ˈbreɪ.ni/: thông minh
(3)
tried to talk me out of(2) studying this subject because

Ví dụ: She is such a lucky woman. Her children are all
they believed I’m not the brainy(3) type. But they are very brainy.
now convinced by my excellent performance at school.
3. What was your favorite subject as a child? compliment (n) /ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/: lời khen
(4)
→ I had a knack for art subjects, and my favorite was Ví dụ: Sometimes you should pay your students some
Literature. I received many compliments(4) from my compliments to encourage them.
middle school teachers and attended several national- jot down (phr.v) /ʤɒt daʊn/: ghi chú
(5)
Ví dụ: Since I’ve gone to college, I mostly use my iPad to

level essay writing competitions. I’ve always enjoyed
jot down my notes in my lessons.
jotting down(5) my thoughts and reading in my free
time.
4. Do you think your country has an effective education system?

→ It’s hard to tell but it is, to some extent. What I mean is Vietnamese students are generally better at Math
because we get to learn a lot more advanced concepts than kids in the US or other western countries. But
most of us Vietnamese are worse at expressing ideas because we were taught to follow rather than raising
opinions.
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Work
1. What do you do?
pedagogy (n) /ˈped.ə.ɡɑː.dʒi/: giáo dục
(1)
1.3 → I am currently a flight attendant and have worked Ví dụ: He needs to work on his pedagogy skills if he
for Vietnam Airlines for over 2 years. I used to be an wants to enhance his career as a teacher.
English teacher because I majored in pedagogy(1) at
university but then opportunity came and I decided a
career change would probably bring more good than
harm.
2. What are your responsibilities?

→ My main responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and comfort of passengers. Normally, I’m in charge
of providing excellent customer services, like making passengers feel welcomed, and I must always maintain
a professional attitude at all times.
3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that

in my wildest dreams (idiom) /ɪn maɪ ˈwaɪldɪst driːm/:
(2)
job)? không thể tưởng tượng được

→ I’d never imagined myself being a flight attendant, Ví dụ: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one
not even in my wildest dreams(2). At first, I thought it’d day I would become a millionaire.
be nice trying out something new, stepping out of my stepping out of my comfort zone (phrase) /ˈstɛpɪŋ
(3)
comfort zone(3), but I soon grew to like it and realized aʊt ɒv maɪ ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn
this could be my lifelong career(4). của bản thân
Ví dụ: If I’d refused to step out of my comfort zone three
years ago, I would haven’t been as successful as I am
now.
lifelong career (n) /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ ʤɒb/: công việc cố định
(4)
Ví dụ: I put a lot of effort into this job because I consider

it to be a lifelong career.
4. What do you like and dislike about your job?

→ What I love most is the chance to travel to different places, which is something I didn’t get to do much as a
kid. Not to mention, I get paid hourly plus a base salary, so I make quite a generous salary, enough to support
my family. However, I’m away from home most of the time, especially on holidays, so I do miss out on a lot of
bonding time with my loved ones.
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Weekend
1. What do people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
1.4 → I was born and raised in HCMC, which is a large metropolis in South East Asia, and there are plenty of
things to do here. HCMC has a wide range of entertainment centers, from movie theaters to game centers,
you name it. I guess the most popular thing is to go to the cinema.
2. What will you do next weekend?

have my eyes on (idiom) /hæv maɪ aɪz ɒn/: mong
(1)
→ I haven’t planned anything yet but I’ve had my eyes muốn có một thứ gì đó
on(1) a recently-opened restaurant near my workplace, Ví dụ: Finally I got this bag, I’ve had my eye on it for 3
in District 7. If I don’t have to work overtime next months now.
weekend, I’ll ask my friends out and try some new
dishes there.
3. Did you do anything special last weekend?

→ Nothing much. I was just cleaning and redecorating the house to prepare for Tet holiday. I had to vacuum
the entire house myself and did the laundry for everyone. It was exhausting but seeing the final result was
so rewarding.
4. What do you usually do on weekends? dine out (phr.v) /daɪn aʊt/: ăn tối ở nhà hàng
(2)
→ Work mostly. I work in customer service, so I’m Ví dụ: Due to my heavy workload, I rarely have time to
usually busier on weekends. When I have a day off, I dine out with my family and friends.
like to treat myself to a day at the bookstore or library,
or dine out(2) with my friends or family. It may sound
boring but that’s all I want to do usually.
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Mirrors
1. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often do you do it?
1.5 → Yes I do, and I look in the mirror quite often, before I leave the house and during breaks at work, to adjust
my hair and make up. I always feel so self-conscious about my appearance, probably because I’m a girl, so
sometimes I think I’m wasting too much time checking myself out in the mirror.
2. Have you ever bought mirrors?

→ Of course yes, but only a few times. When I first moved to my apartment, I bought a standing mirror to
decorate my living room, so I could see my outfit before leaving the house. I recently got a new makeup mirror
with lights and a classic wooden frame.
3. Do you usually take a mirror with you?

one of a kind (idiom) /wʌn ɒv ə kaɪnd/: đặc biệt
(1)
→ Yes. I keep a small circular mirror in my purse in Ví dụ: His one of a kind personality is the main reason
case I need to fix my makeup or check out my teeth why many girls fall for him.
after eating. It is one of a kind(1) because my mom
customized it and gave it to me when I first learnt how
to use makeup.
4. Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

cost me a fortune (idiom) /kɒst miː ə ˈfɔːʧən/: đắt đỏ
(2)
→ Definitely. Like I’ve mentioned, there is a standing Ví dụ: I had to pay $2000 for this flight ticket. It costs
mirror in my living room and it adds such a bold me a fortune.
touch to the space. It is a brown wooden mirror, with
metal frame and is a limited edition, which cost me a
fortune(2).
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Email
1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
1.6 → I think sending emails will become more and more common in daily life. As you can see, emails are popular
because people can track conversation or work flow easily. Now that more things are carried out online,
communicating through emails will grow even more.
2. How often do you write an email or a letter?

→ I often write 1 or 2 emails per day, mostly for work purposes. I prefer emails to text messages at work
because emails are more formal and I can take time to respond.
3. What kinds of email (or letter) have you received

lift my mood (idiom) /ˈlɪft maɪ muːd/: cải thiện tâm
(1)
that made you feel happy? trạng

→ I have never thought about this before. Maybe Ví dụ: I drink milk tea to lift my mood whenever I feel
emails regarding happy news, such as wedding stressed.
announcements, or positive feedback from my clients
or managers. I don’t get these emails very often, but
when I do, they can totally lift my mood(1).
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Drawing and Art galleries

1. Do you like drawing?
fall behind (phr.v) /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/: thua kém
(1)
1.7 → I must admit I have no interest in drawing Ví dụ: Despite being sick for 6 weeks, he didn’t fall
whatsoever. It was a challenge for me to learn how to behind with his assignments at school.
draw at school and I kept falling behind(1). My mom pull an all-nighter (idiom) /pʊl ən ˈɔːlnaɪtə/: thức
(2)
had to pull an all-nighter(2) with me every time I had a trắng đêm

drawing assignment. Ví dụ: We always pull an all-nighter on Christmas Eve.
2. Do you like to go to art galleries?

my go-to place /maɪ gəʊ-tuː pleɪs/ (phrase): địa điểm
(3)
→ I am not a big fan but I love photography and the yêu thích của tôi
art gallery is my go-to place(3) whenever I need some Ví dụ: The art gallery is my go-to place when I have free
inspiration. There are very few galleries in HCMC so time.
I’m hoping there will be more spaces for artists to display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (v): trưng bày
(4)
display(4) their work. Ví dụ: The gallery displays works from young artists.
3. Do you like to learn artistic things? (5)

have a knack for (idiom) /hæv ə næk fɔː/: có khả
→ Not really. When I was younger, I soon realized that năng đặc biệt, giỏi một thứ gì đó
I didn’t have a knack for(5) art so it would really be a Ví dụ: Children have a knack for learning languages.
waste of time to learn such things. But, learning art (6)
destress /ˌdiːˈstres/: giảm stress
subjects can nurture one’s creativity and is a great Ví dụ: Listening to music is a common way to destress.
way to destress(6).
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Taking photos
1. Do you like taking photos?
1.8 → Yes. I like to record the memories of good times in photos to look back at later in life. In fact, I even took
several photography classes at university and had improved my photography skills significantly.
2. Do you take a mirror with you?

conscious (adj) /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: có ý thức
(1)
→ Well, I do. I am quite conscious(1) about my Ví dụ: She gradually became conscious that everyone
appearance so I check myself in the mirror regularly. I was wearing uniforms except her.
have a small rectangular wooden mirror, which I keep
in my purse and carry by my side all the time. Most
girls would have one mirror with them, like me.
3. Do you want to improve your photography skills?

sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn giũa
(2)
→ Definitely. To many people, taking photos is nothing kỹ năng

more than a way to save memories but it is a hobby to Ví dụ: You can sharpen your photography skills by
many others. I take my photography classes seriously attending workshops.
and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills(2).
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Daily Routine
1. Do you have a study routine?
spontaneous (adj) /spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs/: tự ý, tự nhiên
(1)
1.9 → I don’t think so. I am spontaneous and only study

(1)
Ví dụ: His working schedule seems spontaneous, he
whenever there is a big test coming up. Probably doesn’t have any fixed timetable.
because my parents neither forced me to study after
school nor formed any study routine for me as a kid.
But I think people with study routines can perform
better at school.
2. What’s your routine like in your everyday studies?

get up at the crack of dawn (idiom): dậy rất sớm
(2)
→ Like I’ve mentioned, I don’t actually set any specific Ví dụ: My mom is an early bird, so she always gets up at
time to study. However, I will get up at the crack of the crack of dawn.
dawn(2) on the day of a test to review, and usually
spend about 2 hours on the weekends preparing
learning materials for the next week.
3. Would you like to change your daily routine in the sleep in (phr.v) /sliːp ɪn/: ngủ nướng
(3)
future? Ví dụ: I can only sleep in on Sunday morning.

→ Of course. I must admit that I have an unhealthy self-discipline (n) /ˌselfˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/: tính tự kỷ luật
(4)
lifestyle, staying up all night and sleeping in(3) Ví dụ: Unless you have self-discipline, you will never be
able to finish anything.
regularly. So I hope I can change my daily routine and
practice a healthier lifestyle, like getting up early and
doing morning exercise. If I am determined enough,
changing will also help me train my self-discipline(4)
and time management skills.
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Dreams
1. Do you often remember your dreams?
sleep like a log (idiom) /sliːp laɪk ə lɒg/: ngủ như chết
(1)
1.10 → I don’t think so. I always sleep like a log and wake
(1)
Ví dụ: She sleeps like a log, no one can wake her up.
up remembering nothing. Sometimes, I can recall if
it was a happy dream or a nightmare but I definitely
couldn’t describe precisely what had happened.
2. Do you want to make your dreams come true?

desire (n) /dɪˈzaɪə/: khao khát, ham muốn
(2)
→ Yes, everyone does. Even though I’m aware that Ví dụ: At the moment, they have no desire to have more
some dreams are impossible, there is always a part of children.
me that wishes for them to come true. If you want your
dreams to happen, you have to be specific about your
dreams and goals, and turn them into desires(2) that
strongly motivate you.
3. Do you share your dreams with others? Or are you interested in others’ dreams?
→ I never share mine with anyone because I can never recall what actually happened in any of my dreams.
But it’d be interesting to listen to others share their dreams because some are just funny to listen to and
some can reflect people’s true desires in their daily life.
4. Do you think dreams have special meanings? decipher (v) /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/: giải mã
(3)
→ I do, to some extent. I think dreams can reveal what Ví dụ: This is such a difficult game. It took me 4 hours to
is bothering you the most when you are awake, but decipher the clue.
in a twisted and unexpected way, speaking from my interpret (v) /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/: diễn giải
(4)
experience. I’m not into “deciphering(3)” dreams but Ví dụ: It is impossible for you to interpret this coding
you can always look for an expert to interpret(4) them. because you don’t know anything about programming
languages.
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Websites
1. What kinds of websites do you usually use?/ Why
content (n) /ˈkɒn.tent/: nội dung
(1)
do you like them?

1.11 Ví dụ: You have to buy the annual membership to access
→ I only go online to watch movies or listen to music the premium content.
so I’d say Youtube is my most frequent website. There
is no doubt that Youtube has some of the best free
content(1) and I just love how the site allows users to
reduce or increase the speed of the video.
2. What has changed about websites, compared to

User-friendly (adj): thân thiện với người dùng
(2)
the past? Ví dụ: My banking app is now so much more user-

→ Honestly speaking, my dad didn’t let me use friendly after I updated it.
computers or use the internet when I was a kid, so
I have no clue about what websites were like in the
past. I suppose a lot of websites are now much more
user-friendly(2) than in the past and their designs are
definitely more detailed and attractive now.
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IELTS
Speaking Part 2, 3
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A famous person

Describe your favourite famous person
You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you know about this person
• What this person is famous for
• Why you are interested in this person
Answer
Well, there is a celebrity that I’ve been dying to meet in person. 1. world-renowned /wɜːrld rɪˈnɑʊnd/
(adj): nổi tiếng, có danh tiếng
Her name is Taylor Swift - a world-renowned(1) American artist.
Ví dụ: My hometown is world-renowned
If I remember correctly, I got to know her when I was browsing(2)
for its historical attractions.
YouTube and came across one of her most well-known songs - Red.
2. browse /braʊz/ (v): lên mạng
I was immediately hooked on the catchy melody(3) and genuinely(4)
Ví dụ: When I have free time, I like
impressed by how gorgeous she looked in the music video. When
to browse the internet for the latest
I listened to it the second time, I became obsessed with the song fashion trends.
as I could totally relate to the story she delivered in the lyrics. The 3. catchy melody /ˈkæʧi ˈmɛlədi/: giai
more I get to know about her, the more I understand that she has điệu hấp dẫn
such a strong will. Taylor wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her Ví dụ: I love this song because of its
mouth, she had to work hard to achieve recognition from the music catchy melody.
industry as they already have so much prejudice against women in 4. genuinely /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn.li/ (adv):
music. Another virtue that I’ve learned from Taylor is humbleness. chân thành
Even being a rank A pop star, she remains down-to-earth and is Ví dụ: He is genuinely sorry for his past
always sincere to her fans. I believe that she uses her journey and mistakes.
musical works to inspire young women to become successful and

independent and that’s also why I’ve been a die-hard fan of her.
5. become obsessed with someone/something /bɪˈkʌm əbˈsɛst wɪð ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/(phr.v): bị ám ảnh bởi ai/cái gì đó
Ví dụ: He has become obsessed with material possessions and his reputation since he moved to the city.
6. relate to something /rɪˈleɪt tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/: liên hệ ai đó với một cái gì đó
Ví dụ: I cannot relate to her situation as I’ve never experienced such thing.
7. strong will /ˌstrɑːŋˈwɪld/ (n): ý chính mạnh mẽ
Ví dụ: She overcame all of the difficulties in her life with a strong will.
8. born with a silver spoon in someone’s mouth / bɔːn wɪð ə ˈsɪlvə spuːn ɪn ˈsʌmwʌn maʊθ / (idiom): giàu có và thành
công từ khi mới sinh ra
Ví dụ: Children who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth tend to lack of the ability to empathize with others.
9. prejudice /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/ (n): định kiến
Ví dụ: Instead of having prejudice against homesexuals, people should accept them with an open mind.
10. virtue /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/ (n): đức hạnh
Ví dụ: There are a lot of virtues I can learn from him, such as patience and honesty.
11. humbleness /ˈhʌm.bəl.nəs/ (n): khiêm tốn
Ví dụ: His humbleness makes other people respect him.
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12. down-to-earth /ˌdaʊn.tuːˈɝːθ/ (adj): chân thành

Ví dụ: The main reason why I like my teacher is the fact that he is always so down-to-earth and honest with his students.
13. die-hard fan /ˈdaɪhɑːd fæn/ (n): fan cứng
Ví dụ: I’ve been a die-hard fan of Taylor Swift’s for almost 10 years.

1. Would you like to be a famous person?
Frankly speaking, the idea has never crossed my mind. I’m

be under the spotlight: là trung tâm của sự
(1)
an introvert and freeze up when speaking in front of a crowd

chú ý
so I don’t think being a celebrity would really suit me. Not to spotlight /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/ (n): sự chú ý (từ báo đài,
mention, being under the spotlight(1) and being followed by truyền thông)
the paparazzi(2) all the time would be terrifying. Ví dụ: The issue will come under the spotlight
once again since it wasn’t solved properly the
previous time.
paparazzi /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/ (số
(2)
nhiều của
paparazzo) (n): tay săn ảnh
Ví dụ: Paparazzi are like enemies of celebrities.
2. What are the hardships of a celebrity?
One common thing is that they have no privacy and are

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ (n): sự đánh giá
(3)
followed by paparazzi all the time, or even stalkers. They

Ví dụ: It’s not something I can give you rules for;
also face constant judgment(3) from people and can attract you’ll have to use your judgment.
fake friends, you know, those who want to take advantage take advantage of: tận dụng
(4)
of(4) their fame. Although there are many privileges(5), the advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ (n): lợi thế
downsides are also significant. Ví dụ: We took full advantage of the hotel
facilities.
privilege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ (n): đặc quyền
(5)
Ví dụ: Education should be a universal right and

not a privilege.
3. What should celebrities do to protect their privacy?
They should be clear about their boundaries(6) and be

boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ (n): biên giới, giới hạn
(6)
consistent in dealing with the media. It’s also advisable that

Ví dụ: It is up to the teacher to set the boundary
they reveal no personal information in order to avoid being between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
harassed(7), and try to limit their exposure(8) to the public. harass /ˈhærəs/ (v): quấy rối
(7)
Ví dụ: She claims she has been sexually

harassed at work.
exposure /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/ (n): sự phơi bày, tiếp
(8)
xúc
Ví dụ: Her new movie has had a lot of exposure
in the media.
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Family members

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member
You should say:
• When it happened
• Who the person is
• What the person did
• And explain why you felt proud of him/her
Answer
1. maintain a youthful appearance:
I’d like to share about the time my mom decided to start her own
duy trì một ngoại hình tươi trẻ
business. My mother is in her forties now, but she still manages
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ (v): duy trì
to maintain a youthful appearance(1). She is an extremely
youthful /ˈjuːθfl/ (adj): trẻ
compassionate, kind-hearted and attentive person who always appearance /əˈpɪrəns/ (n): ngoại hình,
takes care of her children. She is both a mother and a friend to me diện mạo
as she always gives me valuable advice and is always willing to be Ví dụ: In order to maintain a youthful
there for me during all of the ups and downs(2) in my life. The reason appearance, she eats a lot of fruit and
that I am so proud of her is because she is such a strong-willed(3) vegetables.
person. Ever since she was a kid, she learnt how to get through 2. ups and downs: thăng trầm
hardships herself because my grandparents were always on the Ví dụ: We’ve been best friends for
go(4), and I guess her rough childhood has shaped her into who she nearly a decade and have been through
is today. When she reached her thirties, she decided that she wanted many ups and downs in life.
to run her own business, a clothing store. All the members in our 3. strong-willed /ˌstrɔːŋ ˈwɪld/ (adj):
cứng cỏi, kiên quyết
family tried to prevent her from doing this since we all thought it was
Ví dụ: She was a fiercely independent
a bad idea because she would be faced with a lot of competition
and strong-willed woman.
from other nearby shops. But through her determination and
4. on the go: bận rộn
perseverance(5) she has managed to make a success out of her
Ví dụ: Having four children keeps her
business and it really is something for us all to look up to, and I keep on the go all day.
reminding myself every day to try to be as strong as my mother, a 5. perseverance /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/ (n):
real-life “wonder woman”. sự kiên trì
Ví dụ: They showed great perseverance
in the face of difficulty.
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1. When would parents feel proud of their children?
Well, parents would feel proud of their children when they

land a job: tìm được việc
(1)
achieve any goal that they’ve set, from getting good grades
Ví dụ: After six months seeking, he finally landed
to landing their first job(1). Some take pride in their children his first job.
simply because they are well-behaved and can take good
care of themselves.
2. Should parents reward children? Why and how?
I think there is no problem in rewarding children, as this act

sentimental /ˌsentɪˈmentl/ (adj): đa cảm,
(2)
can encourage good behavior. For example, rewarding hard

nhiều tình cảm
work is very crucial in reminding children to keep striving. Ví dụ: He has a strong sentimental attachment
However, rewards should have sentimental(2) value rather to the house he grew up in.
than monetary(3). monetary /ˈmɑːnɪteri/ (adj): liên quan đến
(3)
tiền bạc
Ví dụ: She hadn’t helped anyone by turning their
past problems into a monetary issue.
3. Is it good to reward children too often? Why?
Maybe not too often. Children may develop a mechanism to

incentive /ɪnˈsentɪv/ (n): sự khích lệ, thúc đẩy
(4)
only perform or behave well if there is a reward. This would

Ví dụ: There is no incentive for people to save
be unhealthy for their development because they won’t be fuel.
able to find their own inner strength to achieve what they
want without incentives(4) from external factors like rewards
from their parents.
4. On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?
There are plenty I could name. It could be a promotion

reassure /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/ (v): trấn an, đảm bảo
(4)
at work, buying their own houses or just simply helping

Ví dụ: They tried to reassure her, but she still felt
someone in need. Being proud is a way for us to reassure(4) anxious.
our self-worth(5) and develop a greater passion for life. self-worth /ˌself ˈwɜːrθ/ (n): tự tin vào bản
(5)
thân
Ví dụ: Praise your child to increase their sense
of self-worth.
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Advice

Describe a time when you gave some helpful advice to someone
You should say:
• Who you gave advice to
• What the advice was
• Why you gave the advice
• And how you felt about the advice
Answer
I am going to talk about the time when my best friend poured her 1. at a crossroads /ˈkrɒs.rəʊdz/: đến
bước ngoặt quyết định
heart out to me. A few years ago, she found herself at a crossroads(1)
Ví dụ: I was at a crossroads where i
where she had to choose between continuing to study abroad for
needed to choose between starting my
a master’s degree or working a nine-to-five job(2) with a bachelor’s
career early or going onto university.
degree. She was in two minds(3) and really needed my help to make
2. a nine-to-five job: công việc làm 8
up her mind. I told her to think of her deepest desire for the future
tiếng một ngày
and also her fears. After hours of listening to her, I talked her into Ví dụ: Many young people feel satisfied
pursuing a Master’s degree instead of working early. Of course, she with their nine-to-five jobs because of
wouldn’t just simply go along with my advice, so she pondered for the stable income.
days before finally settling on the seemingly more promising option 3. be in two minds (a): lưỡng lự
which was studying abroad. I emphasized that a master’s degree Ví dụ: he was in two minds whether
can open the door to a more rewarding career path which offers to learn English by himself or at a
advanced opportunities and obviously a lucrative income. Although language centre.
taking a master’s degree is by no means an easy task, I believe 4. apply oneself /əˈplaɪ/ : nỗ lực hết
as long as she applies herself(4) and spares no effort, she would sức
Ví dụ: As much as I applied myself, I
achieve her goal.
still failed the driving test.
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1. What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
Parents should teach their children how to assess risks

step out of one’s comfort zone: bước ra khỏi
(1)
so they can learn to be independent and make their own

vùng an toàn
decisions. You know, some risks are worth taking, but some comfort zone /ˈkʌmfərt zəʊn/ (np): vùng an
are too dangerous. But children may not have enough real- toàn, thoải mái
life experience to recognize when to step out of their comfort Ví dụ: He was so brave to step out of his comfort
zone(1) and when they should not. So parents should give zone and start a new career at the age of 50.
some examples of different risks so that children learn to
consider carefully before taking risks and to know which
risks that they should avoid.
2. How do experts give advice to others? (e.g a doctor gives advice to patients)
Well, I have very little experience in this but I think experts

a sound decision: một quyết định tốt, đáng
(2)
need to inform others about their available options and give

tin cậy
them some recommendations. Experts will provide support sound /saʊnd/ (adj): tốt, đáng tin cậy
and guidance so they can make a sound decision(2). Ví dụ: After asking for his mom’s advice, he was
finally able to make a sound decision.
3. What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends?
Parents should encourage their children to befriend those who respect and accept their differences. Children
should also be taught how to identify bad friends, and what kind of behavior is unacceptable, and how to
treat friends.
4. Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’ or friends’?
It really depends. Sometimes, friends would have a better

sensible /ˈsensəbl/ (adj): hợp lý, đúng đắn
(4)
understanding and give better advice. But for the most part,
Ví dụ: We are just asking people to be sensible
parents are more experienced and make more sensible(4) about the amount of water they use.
judgments on situations. However, not many are willing to
listen to their parents, especially teenagers who only do
what other teenagers do.
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A historical event

Describe a historical event from your country
You should say:
• What event it is
• When it happened
• Who or what was involved in it
• And explain why you think it is an important historical event
Answer
I would like to tell you about one of the most important past events 1. glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ (adj): vẻ vang,
huy hoàng
in my country. That is the time when President Ho Chi Minh read the
Ví dụ: We congratulate you on this
Declaration of Independence, establishing the Socialist Republic
glorious victory.
of Vietnam. History lessons at school in Vietnam might be boring,
2. colonize /ˈkɑːlənaɪz/ (v): chiếm làm
and not so many students pay attention to their teachers’ words in
thuộc địa
history class, but I’m sure there’s one thing about history that all
Ví dụ: The area was colonized by the
students in Vietnam remember. That is the date of the day marking Vikings.
our freedom. September 2nd 1945 was a glorious(1) day. Thousands 3. feast on something: ăn uống với sự
of people gathered at the Ba Dinh Square to listen to the Declaration thích thú
of Independence. You know, in the past, our country was invaded feast /fiːst/
and colonized(2) for a very long time by different nations, but we Ví dụ: We sat in the yard feasting on
never forgot our traditions and customs, and always tried to fight barbecued chicken and beer.
the enemy to reclaim our independence. France colonized us for
almost 100 years, feasting on(3) our people’s blood and sweat. Most
Vietnamese people back then were farmers. They were uneducated
and had to bow to their inhumane landlords. Despite the great
disadvantages, they were still able to unite and keep fighting bravely.
Millions of them died, but their heroic actions live on forever. And as
you can guess, we finally took back our freedom and independence.
Since then, every Vietnamese person has had the right to proudly
say that he or she is free. I mean, I’m truly grateful to all the soldiers
who overcame great hardships and fought with their lives so that I
can enjoy a better life now.
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1. What are the benefits of museums?
I assume the main function of museums is to conserve

tangible /ˈtændʒəbl/ (adj): hữu hình, có thể
(1)
and exhibit tangible(1) and intangible(2) heritage(3) of people

thấy được
and culture for the purpose of education and enjoyment Ví dụ: We cannot accept his findings without
also. Museums can give visitors a strong sense of national tangible evidence.
identity and also provide inspiration through personal intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ (adj): không thể nhìn
(2)
connection. thấy được

Ví dụ: She has that intangible quality which you
might call charisma.
heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ (n): di sản
(3)
Ví dụ: The building is part of our national

heritage.
2. Are museums in your country free of charge?
They aren’t but the entrance ticket is affordable. I think most

maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ (n): sự duy trì,
(4)
visitors would be willing to pay the entrance fee because

bảo trì
this money helps museums to pay for maintenance(4) and Ví dụ: The school pays for heating and the
the occasional renovation(5). maintenance of the buildings.
renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (n): sự đổi mới, cải
(5)
tiến
Ví dụ: There will be extensive renovations to the
hospital.
3. Which way is better for learning history? Through reading books or visiting museums?
Of course visiting museums. Being able to see exhibits in

stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ (v): kích thích, khuyến
(6)
real life stimulates(6) people’s desire to learn. As you may

khích
know, history is not a very interesting subject to learn so Ví dụ: The exhibition has stimulated interest in
just reading books can be really demotivating(7). her work.
demotivating /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪŋ/ (adj): làm nản
(7)
chí
Ví dụ: Constant criticism can be very
demotivating.
4. Do major cities in your country all have museums?
Yes. In fact, HCMC has several museums across the city,

display /dɪˈspleɪ/ (v,n): trưng bày
(8)
such as war and art museums. However, not many people

Ví dụ: The medals can be seen in a display
visit these places because the displays(8) are quite boring cabinet on the first floor.
and I assume people would rather enjoy themselves doing stroll /strəʊl/: đi dạo
(9)
more exciting activities than strolling(9) around museums. Ví dụ: People were strolling along the beach.
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Countryside

Describe a place in the countryside that you visited
You should say:
• Where it is
• When you visited this place
• What you did there
• And explain how you feel about this place
Answer
I would like to talk about my recent trip to Ba Den pagoda, which was 1. encounter /ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/: gặp phải
an experience that I always remember due to the massive number Ví dụ: I had an alarming encounter with
of visitors that I encountered(1) while I was there. So usually, during a wild pig.
2. Countless /ˈkaʊnt.ləs/: rất nhiều
Tet holiday, my family often drives to Tay Ninh province to visit my
không đếm xuể
grandfather and last year we decided to take a short trip to Ba Den
Ví dụ: I’ve heard it played countless
pagoda on Ba Den Mountain. Before getting on the cable car to
times on the radio.
go up to the pagoda, I thought that maybe there might be a lot of
3. let alone /let əˈləʊn/: huống chi là
Buddhist worshippers up there, as this sacred place tends to attract Ví dụ: The characters never touch, let
countless(2) visitors all year round, let alone(3) during Tet, which is alone kiss.
the biggest holiday in Vietnam. And, I was right. There were people 4. incense sticks /ˈɪn.sens stɪks/: cây
with flowers and candles everywhere. On one corner, lines of people nhang.
were trying to light their incense sticks(4), and inside the pagoda Ví dụ: It’s the fashion equivalent of
many people were kneeling and praying with their eyes closed. It incense sticks.
was pretty hard for us to even find any room to stand. But, in the 5. Well-being /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/: khỏe mạnh,
end, we successfully managed to find a way through the crowd and hạnh phúc
got close to the worshiping place, however my grandfather stayed Ví dụ: People who do yoga regularly
outside as he can’t stand all the smoke and lack of oxygen. Although will benefit from an increased feeling
of wellbeing.
I understand that most Vietnamese people enjoy going to pagodas
and temples during these special days of the year to wish for good
luck, and well-being(5) and happiness, I really don’t think I’ll do that
again anytime soon.
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1. Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?
I don’t think so. It is similar to the countryside in other

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ (adj): rộng rãi
(1)
places. Houses are more spacious(1) there because there

Ví dụ: The hotel rooms are spacious and
is more land, and the neighbors are also more hospitable(2), comfortable.
because they know others in the neighborhood well. And hospitable /hɑːˈspɪtəbl/ (adj): hiếu khách
(2)
there are more trees instead of concrete. Ví dụ: The local people are very hospitable to
strangers.
2. What do people usually do when going to the countryside?
I don’t go to the countryside very often so I can’t tell what

escape from the hustle and bustle: thoát khỏi
(3)
people often do there. One popular activity is to go fishing

sự tấp nập
because there are many ponds and lakes in the countryside. escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ (v): thoát khỏi
But no matter what the reason is, people usually go to the hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ənd ˈbʌsl/: sự bận rộn,
countryside to escape from the hustle and bustle(3) of the tấp nập
city and refresh their minds and bodies. Ví dụ: When I have a chance to go traveling, I
often oft for mountainous areas so that I can
escape from the hustle and bustle.
3. Do you think people will live in the countryside in the future?
it is possible that more people will reside(4) in the countryside

reside /rɪˈzaɪd/ (v): ở, định cư
(4)
in the near future. This is probably because cities are

Ví dụ: Their passports do not give them the right
becoming overpopulated(5) and heavily polluted(6) so people to reside in Britain.
want to relocate to the countryside to have a healthier overpopulated /ˌəʊvərˈpɑːpjuleɪtɪd/ (adj): dân
(5)
lifestyle. số đông
Ví dụ: In the 1890s, people were leaving the
countryside for overpopulated cities.
heavily polluted /ˈhevɪli pəˈluːtɪd/: bị ô nhiễm
(6)
nghiêm trọng
Ví dụ: Hanoi has been reported to be heavily
polluted since last year.
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Appliances

Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working
You should say:
• What it was
• What happened
• When it broke/stopped working
• And explain how you felt about it
Answer
It was a week ago when the washing machine in my house stopped 1. laundry /ˈlôndrē/ (n): việc giặt giũ
running. My mom got this new washing machine a year ago, to Ví dụ: My mom does the laundry
replace the old one which we used for over 10 years, but it also everyday.
2. unplug /ˌənˈpləɡ/ (v): tháo phích
consumed a lot of energy. It is an Electrolux Inverter and can wash
cắm
up to 10kg at one time. As usual, I do the laundry(1) every other day,
Ví dụ: The machine won’t work if you
and after I placed the dirty clothes inside, it was impossible for me
unplug it.
to press ‘start’. I tried to fix it from my experience by unplugging(2)
3. have no clue: không có gợi ý nào
the machine and then plugging it again as a way to restart it. But Ví dụ: I have no clue how to solve this
honestly, I had no clue about how to fix it or why it refused to work problem.
so I decided to read the manual(4) again. I was struggling to find the 4. manual /ˈmæn.ju.əl/: sách hướng
cause, then realized this washing machine still had a warranty(5) so I dẫn
immediately called the seller to have it repaired. When the mechanic Ví dụ: Every machine has a manual to
arrived, I was a bit furious because it was a new machine so I was help the user.
expecting it to work smoothly. However, it turned out that there 5. warranty /ˈwɔːrənti/(n): bảo hành
was no error and it was simply because I didn’t close the door of Ví dụ: This stove has a 2-year warranty
the washing machine tight enough. I went bright red because of policy.
my carelessness. Obviously I will be more careful next time before

calling for help.
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1. What are the most common home appliances that people use these days?
There are some appliances we just can’t live without(1), like

can’t live without: rất quan trọng, không thể
(1)
refrigerators, washing machines and cookers. Every family

thiếu
has at least one of these and they really come in handy(2) Ví dụ: Some teenagers just can’t live without
because nowadays we all need help with household chores. their phones.
If it takes us 30 minutes to wash the dishes by hand, it only come in handy: có ích
(2)
takes the dishwashing machine 15 and we don’t have to Ví dụ: This new dishwasher really comes in
touch the greasy and dirty dishes. Since these machines handy.
are so common these days, they are now quite affordable(3). affordable (a) /əˈfɔːrdəbl/: giá cả phải chăng
(3)
Ví dụ: Our new stove is affordable and has many

functions.
2. Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?
Yes, I do, but only for some people. Home appliances help us
beneficial (a) /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/: mang lại lợi ích
(3)
with almost all the household chores we can think of,, from
Ví dụ: Reading books is beneficial for brain
cooking to cleaning. But that is the reason why they were development.
invented in the first place, to make our lives easier. While automatically (ad) /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/: một cách
(4)
some people just let the machine do the job and relax, many tự động
make use of that time for doing other more meaningful Ví dụ: The machine runs automatically, you don’t
things. So I’d say modern technology is beneficial(3) and have to watch it.
saves us time doing things that can be done automatically(4),
and it only make us lazier if we are too dependent on it.
3. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?
Firstly, make sure to monitor(5) the condition of the

monitor(v) /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/: giám sát, theo dõi
(5)
equipment and have it serviced(6) occasionally. People

Ví dụ: The police were monitoring his
should also protect their equipment from dust(7) and water transactions.
and have it cleaned regularly. Lastly, read the instructions service (v) /ˈsɜː.vɪst/: kiểm tra và sửa chữa
(6)
before using it to avoid careless mistakes. các phần hư hại

Ví dụ: You should have your fridge serviced
regularly.
dust (n) /dʌst/: bụi bẩn
(7)
Ví dụ: The table was covered in dust because no

one was home.
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4. When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one?
It depends on the reason why it breaks down. But the first

error (n) /ˈer.ər/: lỗi
(8)
thing I do is to get it repaired first, since it costs less than

Ví dụ: He has made several typing errors.
buying a new one, and find out the error(8). If it’s just a one-
glitch (n) /ɡlɪtʃ/: lỗi nhỏ
(9)
time glitch(9), I’ll continue using it, but if the machine is likely Ví dụ: There shouldn’t be any glitch in our newly-
to break down again, I’ll get a new one. bought machine.
5. Are you good at handling problems on your own?
I think so. I’m confident that I have great problem-solving (10)

problem-solving skill: kỹ năng giải quyết vấn
skills(10) and always try to figure out the problem myself.
đề
However, since I’m not an expert(11) in everything, I will Ví dụ: Problem-solving skills are not taught in
need some professional(12) help once a while. For example, schools but are very important in life.
my fridge just broke down last week and I couldn’t fix it no (11)
expert (n) /ˈekspɜː(r)t/: chuyên gia
matter how hard I tried so I had to call the repair center. Ví dụ: He is an expert in relationships.
(12)
professional (a) /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/: chuyên
nghiệp
Ví dụ: She is a professional volleyball player.
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Organization

Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event
You should say:
• What the event was
• Where you had it
• Who helped you to organize it
• And how you feel about it
Answer
I would like to talk about the time I held a birthday party for my 1. pass with flying colors (idiom): đỗ
younger sister. It was back in 2017 when she passed the university với kết quả cao
entrance examination with flying colors(1) and immediately got Ví dụ: Thanks to her hard work,
she passed the university entrance
admitted to one of the best business schools in Vietnam, which
examination with flying colors.
came as a big surprise to my whole family. Therefore, to mark her
2. resounding success /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
resounding success(2) as well as this turning point(3) in her life, we
səkˈses/: thành công rực rỡ
celebrated her 18th birthday, just a few days after she received the
Ví dụ: The opening ceremony of his
acceptance letters. company was a resounding success.
3. turning point: cột mốc quan trọng
So, I would say that it was more of a family dinner which only involved Ví dụ: Getting married is a huge turning
my own family and some of my sister’s close friends. However, I still point for many people.
tried my best to make it one of the most unforgettable events of her 4. take charge of: chịu trách nhiệm
life. I decorated the house myself with balloons in different colors, Ví dụ: The government should take
and hung a big banner saying “ Congratulations, My”. My mom also charge of environmental protection.
helped and took charge of(4) cooking her favorite dishes, ranging 5. feast (n) /fēst/: bữa tiệc thịnh soạn
from spaghetti to grilled meat. On top of that, I secretly invited her Ví dụ: We had a feast on my birthday.
homeroom teacher from grade 12 to the party because this is the

person who inspires her the most. The atmosphere of the party
was so homey and I could tell my sister was happier than ever. In
the end, we sang happy birthday to her when she cut the cake. We
congratulated her and wished her a successful college life ahead.
Then we ate cake and had a good feast(5) together.
After the party, my sister came to me and said that it was the best
birthday party she had ever had in her life. My parents at the time
also felt moved because the bond between us was strengthened a
lot.
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1. How can parents help children to get organized?
Parents can make a to-do list or a checklist with their

set out: đề ra, đặt ra
(1)
children, setting out(1) what has to be done during the day or

Ví dụ: Parents should set out a list of rules for
the week. The list should include doing homework, cleaning their children to follow.
their personal space and helping with household chores(2). household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ chore /tʃɔːr/: công
(2)
It is important to hang the list where it is visible(3), like in the việc nhà
kitchen or on the door of their bedroom to remind(4) them of Ví dụ: Husbands and wives should share
their duties. household chores.
visible (a) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/: dễ nhìn thấy
(3)
Ví dụ: The sign to the restaurant was visible.

remind (v) /rəˈmīnd/: nhắc nhở, gợi nhớ
(4)
Ví dụ: She would have forgotten about her debt if

you hadn’t reminded her.
2. On what occasions do people need to be organized?
I don’t think we need a special occasion to be organized.

discipline (n) /ˈdisəplən/: kỷ luật
(5)
Everyone should learn how to be organized at all times

Ví dụ: The discipline in the army is very strict.
because it will help us to have more discipline(5) and save leave a good impression: để lại ấn tượng tốt
(6)
a lot of time. Not to mention, an organized person always Ví dụ: She left a good impression on everyone
leaves a good impression(6) and is highly valued in any because of her positive attitude.
organization.
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A discussion

Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends
You should say:
• Who you spoke with
• Where you were
• What the conversation was about
• And explain why you think it was interesting
Answer
Well, there is a person that I always turn to for advice(1), her name 1. Turn to for advice: tin tưởng xin lời
is Janie - a close friend of mine. If my memory serves me right, the khuyên
incident(2) happened about two years ago, when I had a fight with my Ví dụ: My mom is the one who I can
always turn to for advice.
parents. We weren’t on the same page(3) in regards to what college
2. incident (n) /’insidənt /: sự việc
major I should choose. They wanted me to become a lawyer while
Ví dụ: There was an incident before the
my dream was to become an English teacher. I remembered that I
show so it was delayed.
was up in arms about(4) how my family wouldn’t support my dream,
3. on the same page (idiom): cùng
so as usual I immediately shared my problems with Janie. Then we suy nghĩ, ý tưởng
had a kind of serious discussion about future goals and family. I was Ví dụ: My best friend and I are always
amazed by her mature outlook, she calmed me down and explained on the same page.
everything clearly for me. She said it wasn’t that my parents weren’t 4. up in arms about (idiom): phản đối
supporting me, they just wanted me to have the best opportunities in mạnh mẽ
life. Her words were so touching, I think it even somehow touched(5) Ví dụ: My mother was up in arms about
my heart. She advised me to express my thoughts to my parents why my brother left without.
and try to reach a mutual understanding. Our talk lasted for about 5. touching (adj) /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/ : cảm động
3 hours and we both bursted into tears(6) in the end. This valuable Ví dụ: The play was so touching that
discussion gave me a whole new perspective on the relationship everyone was crying at the end.
6. burst into tears: bật khóc
between our family members. Since then, I always try to put myself
Ví dụ: The girl burst into tears when the
in my parents’ shoes(7) as well as control my anger to avoid making
boy tried to end their relationship.
anyone upset because of my impulsive actions.
7. put myself in sb’s shoe (idiom): đặt
mình vào vị trí người khác
Ví dụ: If I were in your shoes, I would
have done things differently.
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1. When do children normally form their own views?
Children begin to have their own thoughts as soon as

a sense of self: khái niệm về bản thân
(1)
they develop a sense of self(1), at around 18-months old or

Ví dụ: Each child begins to develop their own
slightly older. Although most of them still cannot convey sense of self at the age of 2.
their thoughts(2) clearly, they are forming their own views convey thoughts: biểu đạt ý kiến
(2)
about their surroundings and building ideas about the convey /kənˈveɪ/: truyền đạt
world. Therefore, parents should be more conscious(3) of Ví dụ: Students should learn to convey their
their words and behavior around their children from this thoughts clearly in class.
stage on. conscious (adj) /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/: có nhận thức
(3)
Ví dụ: Individuals should be conscious about the

effect of their actions on the environment.
2. Do children have strong opinions?
I believe they do, but it also depends on their personality and how they are raised. For some, they are taught
not to raise opinions and should obey adults without questioning. However, there are kids who are educated
in an environment where they are constantly challenged and must make decisions for themselves; those
children usually have strong opinions and know how to defend themselves.
3. Should parents request their kids to obey them?
Yes, to some extent. In certain circumstances(4), like an

circumstance (n) /ˈsɜː.kəm.stɑːns/: trường
(4)
emergency situation, parents should make their kids follow

hợp
instructions in order to protect them. However, in other Ví dụ: Only contact me in emergency
cases, parents should explain and guide their children to circumstances.
make the right decision rather than forcing them to obey.
4. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
Communication is key in every industry, from IT to social

cooperate (v) /kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/: hợp tác
(5)
media. Communication skills are useful not only when

Ví dụ: Our group cooperates well because
responding to clients but also when cooperating(5) between everyone is a good listener.
team members. Basically, good communication skills allow precisely (adv) /prɪˈsaɪs.li/: chính xác
(6)
you and others to understand information more quickly and Ví dụ: The meeting starts at 7 o’clock precisely.
precisely(6).
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Remembering

Describe a lesson that you remember well
You should say:
• What the course was about
• Where you had it
• Why you remember it
• And explain why it impressed you a lot
Answer
I would like to share a memorable experience that I had two years 1. arbitrary /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/ (adj): tự ý, độc
ago when I took part in a time management workshop. To be honest, đoán
I was the kind of person who makes a lot of arbitrary(1) decisions, Ví dụ: The choice of players for the
team seemed completely arbitrary.
who never plans or prepares much before-hand(2). As a result, this
2. beforehand /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/ (adv):
workshop was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity(3) for me to learn this
trước đó
skill. In the beginning, I didn’t expect that I would be able to learn
Ví dụ: I wish we’d known about it
anything from this workshop, but from the moment our instructor
beforehand.
stepped into the room, the atmosphere changed completely. Even 3. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
though I forget his name, I still remember that he was such a (idiom): cơ hội ngàn năm có một
confident speaker. He showed us a wide range of helpful tips that opportunity /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/ (n): cơ hội
we could apply immediately to our daily life. Despite receiving a lot Ví dụ: I decided to turn down the job
of skepticism(4) from critics and some people in the audience, he offer even though I was aware of the
addressed all of our concerns by performing actual examples. The fact that it was a once in a lifetime
way he presented and organized his speech made me feel convinced opportunity.
that with a well-planned schedule, we can achieve our goals much 4. skepticism /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/ (n): thái
faster. Even though I wasn’t expecting anything before attending the độ hoài nghi
workshop, I realized that working logically is truly useful. Through Ví dụ: Other scientists have expressed
skepticism about these results.
this workshop, I finally figured out the most suitable way for me to
5. enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ (v): nâng cao
control my time and enhance(5) my work efficiency(6).
Ví dụ: The book greatly enhanced his
reputation.
6. efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ (n): tính hiệu
quả
Ví dụ: I was impressed by the efficiency
with which she handled the crisis.
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1. Which can help you remember things better, words or photos?
It is a fact that pictures are remembered better than words

encode (v) /inˈkōd/: mã hoá
(1)
so if you encode(1) new information with certain images, you

Ví dụ: It is impossible to encode this recorded
can retain that knowledge longer. In teaching, teachers use video.
pictures as visual aids(2) to help students concentrate and visual aids: hỗ trợ thị giác
(2)
improve their memory. Likewise, students are encouraged Ví dụ: Learning with visual aids is more
to make visual dictionaries with pictures from the internet interesting.
to learn by themselves.
2. Why do some people have better memory?
It may have something to do with genetics(3) but good

genetics (n) /jəˈnediks/: di truyền học
(3)
memory comes from frequent practice and a healthy

Ví dụ: Genetics play a vital role in medical
lifestyle. With frequent rehearsal(4), some people can have research.
better memories because they learned to encode more rehearsal (n) /rəˈhərsəl/: luyện tập
(4)
information in the first place. People can also improve Ví dụ: She had to participate in 3 rehearsals
their memory by having a healthy diet and a mentally and before the gala night.
physically active life.
3. Why can some people remember some little things in life?
It may be because those little memories had some strong

recall (v) ./rɪˈkɔːl/: gợi nhớ
(5)
emotion or meaning attached to them, so people find it

Ví dụ: I couldn’t recall what I had last night.
easier to recall(5) such things. It could also be because these retain (v) /rɪˈteɪn/: ghi nhớ
(6)
little things had some connection with long term memory Ví dụ: Learning with pictures can help retain
so they retain(6) in your brain longer. knowledge longer.
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Clothing items

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
You should say:
• What the clothing was
• Who gave it to you?
• And explain why this person gave you the clothing
Answer
So, today I’m going to talk about my absolute favorite clothing 1. Accessory /əkˈsesəri/ (n): phụ kiện
accessory(1), which is my scarf. I got it as a gift on my 22nd birthday Ví dụ: We stock a large range of bicycle
from my aunt. I had had my eye on this scarf ever since it was accessories.
2. Costly /ˈkɔːstli/ (a): đắt đỏ
displayed in the store near my house. However, it was costly(2) so I
Ví dụ: Buying new furniture may prove
never thought of buying one for myself. My aunt found out about it
too costly.
and she knows that I love fashion so there was no better gift than
3. Over the moon (idiom): rất vui
this scarf .Needless to say, I was over the moon(3) when I received
mừng
this gift. This scarf is red and black with a checkered(4) pattern and Ví dụ: I was over the moon when I
is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. It’s durable(5) too because received the interview results.
I’ve had it for two years now and it still feels soft and comfortable to 4. Checkered /ˈtʃekərd/ (a): (họa tiết)
wear. One more thing is that the red and black matches with some of kẻ caro
my clothes, so it suits me well. I wear this scarf almost everywhere. Ví dụ: Clothes with checkered patterns
In winter, it can help keep my neck warm, while in summer it can are becoming trendy these days.
help protect my neck from the scorching rays of the sun(6) when I’m 5. Durable /ˈdʊrəbl/ (a): bền
driving on my motorbike to work. This scarf is definitely one of the Ví dụ: Painted steel is likely to be less
best items I have in my closet and I’m so thankful that my aunt truly durable than other kinds.
knows me and my taste in clothing. 6. Scorching rays of the sun: ánh mặt
trời nóng nực
scorching /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/ (adj): rất nóng
Ví dụ: I often use sunscreen to protect
my skin from the scorching rays of the
sun.
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1. Have you ever given clothes to others?
Yes, of course. I gave my father a shirt on Tet holiday and

fashionista /ˌfæʃnˈiːstə/ (n): người ăn mặc
(1)
bought my mom a dress on her birthday. I consider myself

thời trang
to be quite a fashionista(1) and I love to mix and match(3) Ví dụ: She is the stylish, trendy, shopaholic
outfits for my family members. I love the joy on their faces fashionista of the group who is described as the
when they have a nice outfit. one who always dresses in style.
mix and match: phối đồ
(2)
Ví dụ: You can mix and match courses to suit

your requirements.
2. Why do people dress casually everyday but dress formally at work?
Dressing formally at work helps you to present a positive and professional image of yourself and the company
you work for, whereas it is not necessary to dress the same way in everyday context because you only need
to dress for yourself. Besides, wearing formal clothes can be uncomfortable so it is not a smart idea to do
so after work.
3. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
Different cultures dress differently because there are certain

Layer /ˈleɪər/ (n): lớp (lớp da, lớp quần áo, lớp
(3)
dress codes in each country and culture. Besides, people

bụi bẩn...)
also dress according to the weather. For example, during Ví dụ: How many layers of clothing are you
winter, people in South Korea have to wear many layers(3), wearing?
while that is not necessary in Ho Chi Minh city because we
don’t have such cold weather.
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Photographs

Describe a selfie which you took on your mobile phone on your favourite occasion
You should say:
• When you took it
• What type of camera you used
• Why you took the photo
• And explain whether you liked this photo or not.
Answer
I am going to talk about a photo that I took some years ago when my 1. refresh our minds: giải toả đầu óc
family went on holiday to Da Lat. It was a photo of my family and we refresh /rɪˈfreʃ/ (v): làm tươi mới
all looked so happy in it. My family went to Da Lat during Tet holiday Ví dụ: I listen to music to refresh my
mind.
to refresh our minds(1) and escape from the hustle and bustle(2) of Ho
2. the hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ænd
Chi Minh city. Since we hadn’t traveled anywhere for a year, everyone
ˈbʌsl/: sự ồn ào náo nhiệt
was looking forward to(3) this trip. On the trip, we visited our favorite
Ví dụ: Old people can’t stand the hustle
coffee shop ‘The Wilderness’ and decided to take a photo to
and bustle of the city center.
celebrate the beginning of the year. I had my professional camera 3. look forward to: mong chờ
with me but couldn’t use it because I wanted to be in the photo so Ví dụ: I look forward to receiving letters
we took a selfie. I told my family to gather around and smile at the from my mom.
camera. My father’s eyes were sparkling(4) and the corners of his 4. sparkling (a) /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/: lấp lánh
eyes crinkled(5). To tell the truth, it was very rare to see my father Ví dụ: Her eyes were sparkling in the
smile as he always keeps a serious facial expression(6). My mother photo.
was standing next to him with a warm happiness glowing(7) in her 5. crinkle (v) /ˈkrɪŋkld/: nhăn
face. My younger brothers and sisters were making fun of each other Ví dụ: I loved how my mother’s eyes
so they looked amusing in the photo. In the background, the sky was crinkled in photos.
so blue on that day so the light in the photo looked so natural and 6. facial expression /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ ɪkˈspreʃ.
ən/: biểu cảm khuôn mặt
bright. We stood in front of the garden and the scene behind us was
Ví dụ: She has a funny facial expression
very picturesque(8). Even though it was just a selfie, the photo was
in the photo.
priceless to me because I got to see my parents looking so happy
7. glowing (a) / ˈgləʊɪŋ/ : bừng sáng
and it was one of the very few photos our family took together. I
Ví dụ: Her face was glowing with
hope we could have more opportunities to travel this year and make happiness.
good memories together. 8. picturesque /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/: đẹp như
tranh vẽ
Ví dụ: The streets in Paris are just so
picturesque.
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1. Do Vietnamese people like to take photos of themselves?
I think so. Probably because they are active Facebook

whereabouts (n) /ˈwerəbaʊts/: vị trí
(1)
users so they like to post a lot and keep everyone updated

Ví dụ: My mom always wants to know about my
constantly about their whereabouts(1) and photos of whereabouts.
themselves in those places. I don’t have a problem with it inappropriate (a) /ˌɪnəˈ prəʊpriət/: không phù
(2)
but many people like taking selfies wherever they are and it hợp
is inappropriate(2) sometimes. Plus, that also takes away(3) Ví dụ: Wearing shorts to work is inappropriate.
their time talking to other people. take away (phr.v): mang đi
(3)
Ví dụ: I love taking away my breakfast.
2. What kinds of devices do people like to use for taking photos these days?
Most people use their smartphones because they are

portable (a) /ˈpɔː.tə.bəl/: dễ dàng mang theo
(4)
portable(4) and some are well equipped with good camera

Ví dụ: I have a portable computer to work and
quality. They can edit photos easily and quickly later on study.
their phones. Some others prefer professional cameras to (5)
resolution (n) /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/: độ phân giải
have better quality photos, with higher resolution(5). Ví dụ: Photos taken with digital camera have
higher resolution compared to those taken with
smartphones.
3.How often do young people take photos when traveling?
Very frequently. They take photos of every new place they go to and many post them on social media. It could
be because they have an active social life and feel the need to share with other people. People also take travel
photos to introduce new places, and cultures to their friends and save those memories they have.
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2. How long have you lived there?

3. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

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2. What are your responsibilities?

3. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that

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Ví dụ: I put a lot of effort into this job because I consider

4. What do you like and dislike about your job?

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2. What will you do next weekend?

3. Did you do anything special last weekend?

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2. Have you ever bought mirrors?

3. Do you usually take a mirror with you?

4. Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

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2. How often do you write an email or a letter?

3. What kinds of email (or letter) have you received

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Drawing and Art galleries

had to pull an all-nighter(2) with me every time I had a trắng đêm

2. Do you like to go to art galleries?

3. Do you like to learn artistic things? (5)

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2. Do you take a mirror with you?

3. Do you want to improve your photography skills?

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1.9 → I don’t think so. I am spontaneous and only study

2. What’s your routine like in your everyday studies?

future? Ví dụ: I can only sleep in on Sunday morning.

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2. Do you want to make your dreams come true?

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2. What has changed about websites, compared to

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