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1.1. Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with.
1.2. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought positive influence.
1.3. Describe a person you know who likes to help others (or, who often helps others).
1.4. Describe a person you have met who you like to work or study.
1.5. Describe an interesting talk or speech.
1. Describe an interesting old person you 1.1. Describe a person you met at a party
know who you enjoyed talking with.
This topic reminds me of an old man named Bạn có thể điều chỉnh phần mở bài thành:
Wang, whom I consider really intriguing. He “This topic reminds me of an old man named
is an immigrant from China. He has lived in Wang I encountered at a party and whom I
Vietnam for years since he moved to my was really into talking with.”
neighborhood for retirement.
3. Describe the type of clothes that you usually 3.1. Describe a gift you received
(like to) wear
Today I would like to talk about a jacket which Bạn hoàn toàn có thể sử dụng đề gốc để
is my favorite choice of clothing for regular trả lời cho đề này nhé.
wear. If my memory serves me right, I got it just
about a year back. At the time, it was my 18th 3.2. Describe an expensive gift that you
birthday and Linh - one of my best buddies - want to give someone if you save a lot
decided to take me by surprise and gave it to of money
me.
Bạn nên viết lại đoạn 1 thành:
To be more specific, it’s a white windbreaker
with a heart-shaped pattern along the sleeves. It’s “ Today, I’d like to talk about a luxurious
polyester - lightweight and water-resistant fabric brand jacket which I would love to give
so good for rainy overcast days when it isn’t that my best friend, Linh, on her birthday if I
chilly. were able to save a substantial amount of
There are several reasons why I have a thing for money.”
this jacket. First of all, it has an attractive design
so it adds a touch of fashion to my overall Ở đoạn 3 bạn cần điều chỉnh một số thông
appearance and classes me up a bit. Another tin về chủ ngữ sao cho người nhận quà là
great feature of this jacket is that it is neither too “She” nhé.
thick nor too thin so I can wear it comfortably in
various weather conditions - breezy days, long Và bạn có thể sửa lại đoạn cuối thành:
hikes, drizzling rain, etc. On hot days it's more
“It would not only serve a functional
about keeping me out of the sun so I won’t get
purpose but also a constant reminder of
burned. Besides, it's white so it’s easy to mix and
our special bond. I eagerly anticipate the
match with whatever else I’ve got on - jeans, a
moment when she receives it and
floral dress... On top of all that, it’s a reminder of
sincerely hope that it will exceed her
my friendship with Linh, so I really cherish it.
expectations and bring her a sense of
Needless to say, I wear this jacket on a near-daily delight every time she wears it. Therefore,
basis and it has become an essential item I will make every effort to save up enough
whenever I head out of my house to school or on
errands. It not only serves a functional purpose money to purchase it as a gift for her as
but also makes me look good. All in all, this soon as possible.”
windbreaker is definitely up there with some of
the best gifts I’ve ever received.
4. Describe a historical period you want to 4.1. Describe a book you want to read
know more about. again
When I was in school, history was a compulsory Bạn lấy thông tin ở 3 câu cuối đoạn 1 để
subject and me and my classmates had to learn tạo thành đoạn giới thiệu ngắn gọn về tên,
about key events in our nation’s history. tác giả và nội dung của quyển sách mà bạn
However, there weren’t really any lessons muốn đọc lại như gợi ý dưới đây:
pertaining to global history in the curriculum so
we missed out on learning about major “The book I would love to read
worldwide events such as the Renaissance, the again is “The era of European
Industrial Revolution and the Cold War. One colonization in the previous
particular period in history that I would like to millennium” by David Houston.
learn more about is the era of European It’s a history book which details a
colonization in the previous millennium. As period when European
suggested by the title, it was a period when kingdoms…”
European kingdoms scrambled to colonize every
Sau đó, bạn lấy thông tin ở 2 câu đầu đoạn
part of land in the world to exploit various
1 để nêu lý do vì sao bạn đọc quyển sách
resources to trade and consume. It took place
này.
between the 18th and 20th centuries and it
involved some of the heavy hitters such as I was initially drawn to “The era of
Britain, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany. European colonization in the
previous millennium” because
During that period, those countries were in a
when I was in school, …
race to occupy as much land as possible to
support their economy by mining that land for
its resources. As such, they had to scour all over
the world for such precious land, going as far as Tiếp theo đó bạn sửa phần thông tin ở 3
South America and Asia. In the process of câu đầu của đoạn 2 để nêu ra những điều
exploiting that land, the colonizers had to hire mình học được từ quyển sách.
the local people to do the work for them and they
were often subjected to poor treatment and From reading this book, I gained a
abject brutality at their hands. Despite this, I find deeper understanding of the
it fascinating to learn about this particular period historical context of colonialism,
in history because of how much it has shaped our the pursuit of resources, and the
present. For example, countries such as Mexico, impacts it had on both the
Argentina, Colombia and Peru have Spanish as colonizers and the colonized.
their main language thanks to them being The book provided insights into
colonized by Spain. The same can be said for the exploitative nature of colonial
Canada, America and Australia having English enterprises and the suffering
as their main language thanks to British endured by the local populations
colonization. caught in the midst of these power
struggles.
Today, I’d like to talk about a time I spent with Bạn nên điều chỉnh một chút trong phần
my niece which was a rewarding experience for mở bài thành “Today, I’d like to talk
me. about the time I taught my niece which
was a rewarding experience for me.”
If I’m not mistaken, it was just a few months
back when my niece, Sarah, had a school break. Sau đó, bạn có thể hoàn toàn sử dụng lại
At the time, she was struggling with her reading các ý tưởng của đề gốc để áp dụng cho bài
skills, and her mother reached out to me for help. này nhé.
I gladly offered to set aside some time with her
to assist her in improving her reading skills. We 5.2. Describe a time when you received
decided to meet twice a week for an hour-long some positive feedback.
session.
Bạn cần điều chỉnh lại một chút ở phần
During our sessions, I did my best to foster a mở bài “Today, I’d like to talk about a
structured learning environment that was also time I got praising feedback for teaching
fun and engaging for Sarah. I started by assessing my nice which was a rewarding
her current reading level and then identifying the experience for me.”
areas where she needed the most support. I
utilized various teaching methods, such as using Và chỉnh sửa thêm đoạn cuối ngắn gọn
colorful flashcards, playing interactive online thành “Receiving such positive feedback
games, and reading aloud together. Moreover, I from Sarah's mother was rewarding and
provided lots of positive reinforcement and motivating. It brought me a great sense of
praise for her efforts, which boosted her fulfillment and encouraged me to
confidence and motivation. continue supporting her educational
growth.” nhé.
As the weeks went by, Sarah's reading skills
showed significant improvement. She began to 5.3. Describe something you did that
read more fluently and with better overall made you feel proud.
comprehension. Her mother noticed the positive
Bạn nên chỉnh đoạn mở bài thành “One
changes and expressed her gratitude for my help.
particular moment that filled me with a
She shared how Sarah's newfound confidence in
sense of pride was when I was teaching
reading had positively impacted her overall
my young niece, Sarah, and witnessed his
academic performance and self-esteem as a
significant progress in reading.”
result.
Receiving such positive feedback from Sarah's Sau đó bạn nên lược bỏ đoạn cuối và thêm
mother was incredibly rewarding. It validated the vào đó là những cảm xúc tự hào của mình
time and effort I had put into teaching and khi đã giúp được Sarah tiến bộ.
mentoring her. Witnessing Sarah’s progress and “Knowing that I played a part in his
knowing that I had made a positive impact on her advancement filled me with immense
educational journey really made my day and I pride. I was truly satisfied to make a
hope to keep teaching her in the future. meaningful difference in someone's life.”
6. Describe an occasion when you got lost Describe an occasion when you
received incorrect information
I would like to share an incident when I found
myself lost while exploring the intricate streets Bạn sửa lại mở bài thành câu giới thiệu
of Hanoi's Old Quarter. như sau: “I would like to share an incident
when I found myself misguided during a
It was during my visit to the old quarter, a place search for local attractions in the Hanoi's
I’d been a few times before but never really Old Quarter.”
properly explored. This part of Hanoi is known
for its narrow streets filled with local markets Bạn có thể sử dụng câu 1, 3, 4 ở đoạn 2
and historical landmarks. As I immersed myself để nêu ngắn gọn về tình huống mà mình
in the bustling atmosphere, I unknowingly nhận được thông tin sai lệch đó và bổ
strayed from the main route I had mapped out in sung thêm 1 câu sau: “Then I searched the
my head and found myself in unfamiliar way on Google Map, and it told me to
surroundings. The maze-like streets made it turn right at the intersection ahead.”
challenging to get my bearings and figure out
where I was. Bạn bổ sung thêm 1 đoạn để làm rõ vì sao
bạn nhận ra thông tin đó là sai.
Initially, a mix of excitement and slight unease
washed over me as I realized I was lost in the As I followed its instruction, I
heart of Hanoi. The crowded streets, exotic found myself venturing deeper
smells, and the unique architecture added to the into unfamiliar territory, away
excitement but also heightened my confusion. In from the main tourist areas.
the end, I embraced the situation as an However, as I continued, doubts
opportunity for adventure and discovery, started to creep in. The
reminding myself that getting lost can often lead surroundings didn't match the
to unexpected encounters and memorable descriptions given in the map. It
experiences. became clear that the information
I had received was incorrect,
To find my way back, I approached a friendly leading me astray in my
local vendor selling traditional Vietnamese exploration.
handicrafts. With a warm smile, they kindly
offered directions to the main landmarks and Bạn sử dụng 3 câu đầu của đoạn 4 để mô
guided me towards familiar territory. Following tả cách bạn tìm lại được đúng đường.
their instructions, I navigated through the criss-
crossing alleyways coming out by a familiar Bạn bổ sung thêm 1 đoạn nói về cảm nhận
landmark that I recognized. In hindsight, maybe của bản thân về trải nghiệm này, chẳng
I’m overselling the adventure element of it - I hạn như cảm giác ngạc nhiên thất vọng.
just had to ask someone to point the way out for
me and I could have taken out my phone at any
time to check the map too.
7.1. Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young.
7.2. Describe a sport you enjoyed watching.
7. Describe a water sport you would like to 7.1. Describe an activity you enjoyed
try in the future. in your free time when you were
young
I'm going to talk about surfing, a pastime that
I’ve been thinking about having a crack at for a Với đề này, bạn nên điều chỉnh một chút
while now. Just so you know - well, as you ở câu “introduction” thành “a pastime
know, actually - it's a water sport where one that I enjoyed when I was little”.
stands on a long plastic or wooden board and
Thêm vào đó, bạn nên bỏ đoạn 2 của đề
rides waves in the ocean. The idea of gliding
gốc và thay bằng việc đưa thông tin về:
across the water and catching the perfect wave
is exciting because it’s so out of the ordinary. Địa điểm mình thường chơi surfing
Surprisingly, it's widely popular in Western
countries but not as much in Vietnam, which Ai là người chơi cùng
seems unusual considering our extensive Và cuối cùng, đừng quên điều chỉnh một
coastline and all the stunning beaches dotting số từ ở đoạn cuối như “give surfing a
the country. go” hay “Hopefully I can…” thành cụm
từ khác sao cho phù hợp với hoạt động
mà đã xảy ra trong quá khứ nhé.
I don't know about you but I think of surfing as
7.2. Describe a sport you enjoyed
a challenging and potentially hazardous water
watching
sport. I’ve stumbled upon loads of online videos
showing individuals attempting surfing and Bạn điều chỉnh mở bài thành “I'm going
failing miserably. So I really think that to talk about surfing, a sport that I was
enrolling in a surfing course should be my first really into watching.”
step if I want to give it a real go. That would be
Bạn có thể lược bỏ đoạn 2 và thay vào
better for my safety and my confidence. In
đó, bạn nên nói về việc bạn thường xem
terms of the equipment, for a beginner, you'll
môn thể thao này ở đâu và với ai:
need a surfboard, a surfboard leash, fins and a
wetsuit. If possible, I’d love to practice surfing More often than not, I particularly enjoy
in Nha Trang, one of the more popular coastal watching surfing on television or
beach towns in Vietnam. highlight reels on online platforms of
professional surfers.
While I sometimes watch surfing
There are several reasons why I’m eager to give
programs alone, I also enjoy sharing the
surfing a go. For one, it provides an incredible
experience with friends or family who
connection with nature - I can immerse myself
appreciate the sport. Watching surfing
in the waves, feel their force and take in the
with like-minded individuals allows for
sights around me - I imagine it to be a
engaging discussions and the
rejuvenating and exhilarating experience. For
opportunity to appreciate the technical
another, surfing offers many mental and
aspects of the sport together.
physical health benefits. It forces me to use
different muscles - rarely used ones - so in a Cuối cùng, bạn chỉ cần chỉnh sửa một
sense, it's a total body workout. On top of that, chút ở câu đầu của đoạn cuối sao cho
it's also a great way to put my feet up and phù hợp với đề bài thôi nhé:” There are
relieve stress as I can enjoy being out in the several reasons why I enjoyed watching
sunshine and having fun in the waves. surfing.”
Hopefully one day I can paddle out, catch my
first wave, and embark on the thrilling journey
of becoming a surfer. Just the thought of it
already fills me with excitement and dread.
8. Describe a crowded place you have been to 8.1. Describe a noisy place you have
been to.
One of the most memorable crowded places
I’ve been to is Hanoi’s pedestrian square, also Bạn điều chỉnh mở bài thành: “One of
known as Hanoi Walking Street. It’s a vibrant the most memorable noisy places I’ve
and bustling area located in the heart of the been to is…”
historic Old Quarter in Hanoi and a popular
Bạn có thể lấy thông tin ở đoạn 1 và 2,
destination for both locals and tourists alike as
giới thiệu về Hanoi Walking Street, thời
it offers a lively and pedestrian-friendly
gian bạn đến địa điểm này và hoạt động
environment. A place to get your head right
bạn tham gia ở đây. Bạn nên diễn đạt
after a long day.
ngắn gọn lại thông tin của đoạn 2. Bạn
có thể bỏ thông tin đoạn 3 từ “Coming to
the avenue…challenging side.”
If my memory serves me right, I visited it first
when I participated in the annual Hanoi Bạn bổ sung lý do tại sao nơi này ồn ào
Carnival with my friends. The Hanoi Carnival bằng cách điều chỉnh 1 phần của thông
is a colorful street festival that celebrates the tin đoạn 3 thành “I found this place
spirit of Hanoi and showcases the diverse boisterous since I was packed in huge
cultures and traditions of Vietnam. The event crowds and moved in synchronized
typically takes place in the pedestrian zone chaos.” Bạn có thể bổ sung thêm 1 lý do
around Hoan Kiem Lake and attracts thousands nữa là do sự kiện bạn tham gia là sự kiện
of spectators each year. lớn thu hút nhiều khách tham quan nên
sự ồn ào là khó tránh khỏi.
Bạn có thể lấy thông tin ở đoạn 3
Coming to the avenue for the first time, I
“However, ... engagement” để mô tả cảm
realized that navigating the crowd was actually
xúc khi tham gia sự kiện tại phố đi bộ
going to be both exhilarating and a bit on the
này.
challenging side. It was packed, huge crowds
moving in synchronized chaos. However, Bạn điều chỉnh lại kết bài như sau:
amidst the tides of people, it felt fun. People “Overall, although the Hanoi pedestrian
regardless of nationality interacted with one square is often filled with cacophony, it
another, engaging in conversations, laughing, is still a captivating and lively
and sharing cultural knowledge with each other. destination that offers a sensory feast of
That made me feel that the Hanoi pedestrian sights, sounds, and tastes - I forgot to
square is not only a place for commerce and mention all the great food on offer there.
entertainment but also a space for community If anyone asks me about it, I’ll definitely
engagement. recommend it!”
9. Describe a city you would like to go to for 9.1. Describe a place away from your
a short time home and you want to visit in the
future
One city that I would like to visit for a couple of
days is Manchester in northern England. It is Bạn có thể lấy hầu hết thông tin ở bài
more specifically located in the northwest of the mẫu đề gốc.
country, next to the cities of Liverpool and
Bạn nên rút ngắn thông tin giới thiệu về
Sheffield. Manchester is home to over 500,000
Manchester ở đoạn 1 “Manchester is
people, and it is often labeled as the industrial
home…in that area” bằng cách chuyển
and financial centre of northwestern England
nó thành 1 cụm danh từ “an industrial
since it is where all of the major companies are
city with many company bases” và ghép
based for their operations in that area.
với câu trước.
Bạn điều chỉnh câu đầu thành “One city
One thing I would like to do when I visit is that I would like to visit with my friends
watch a football game. Manchester is home to for a couple of days is Manchester in
two of the most successful football clubs in northern England.”
England, Manchester United and Manchester
Bạn cần bỏ câu đầu đoạn 3.
City. I’m more of a United fan since I don’t like
how City play the game and the way they
conduct business. It is a must for any United fan
to make the trip to Old Trafford and watch 9.2. Describe a place you want to visit
players like Marcus Rashford and Raphael with you friends or family in the
Varane work miracles on the pitch. Another future
thing I would like to do is visit the Science and
Bạn có thể lấy hầu hết thông tin ở bài
Industry Museum as it highlights the pivotal
mẫu đề gốc.
role Manchester played in the Industrial
Revolution. I’ve been told that people can see Bạn nên rút ngắn thông tin giới thiệu về
exhibits of modern technology at its earliest Manchester ở đoạn 1 “Manchester is
stages. home…in that area” bằng cách chuyển
nó thành 1 cụm danh từ “an industrial
city with many company bases” và ghép
I like to visit Manchester with my friends với câu trước.
because they are also interested in going there
Bạn điều chỉnh câu đầu thành “One city
and doing the things that I would like to do. My
that I would like to visit with my friends
best friend Jon is a fellow United fan and he
for a couple of days is Manchester in
wants to watch a football match at Old Trafford
northern England.”
with me. I would like to visit this city because
not only is it a vibrant metropolis where there is
always something going on, but also it is
helping to shape England’s cultural identity in
numerous ways, whether it would be its music
or its long-standing sporting tradition.
10. Describe a development in the area where 10.1. Describe a new store/shop that
you live. just opened in your area.
My hometown used to be a quiet place but it Bạn thay “Aeon Mall shopping center”
has changed a lot over time. There are many bằng tên 1 cửa hàng ăn uống ở trung tâm
new facilities and amenities constructed in this thương mại này ở câu cuối đoạn mở bài.
area, making it more vibrant and energetic. One
Bạn nên sửa câu đầu đoạn 2 thành “I first
of them is Aeon Mall shopping center.
saw this when I visited my friend’s
house and decided to have a meal in
there.”
I first saw this mall when I visited my friend’s
house. I was really impressed that the building Bạn bỏ thông tin mô tả về trung tâm
was extremely spacious and cutting-edge. This thương mại này ở đoạn 2, từ “I was
place serves for a multiple of purposes, where really impressed…at the weekend.”
customers can purchase a wide range of items
Bạn thêm thông tin như: các thức ăn/sản
from luxurious to popular brands from both
phẩm nhà hàng này cung cấp, trải
local and global merchandisers. The food stalls
nghiệm của bạn khi thưởng thức món ăn
here are also very diverse as people can enjoy
và dịch vụ ở đây.
the dishes of many countries around the world
such as Japan or Korea. Nevertheless, what Bạn bỏ thông tin đoạn 3.
interests me the most is the amusement areas
for both adults and children, regarded as an Bạn sửa lí do bạn thích đến nhà hàng này
ideal place for people to let off steam at the dựa trên ý tưởng đoạn 4 thành: “All in
weekend. all, I love this place for several reasons.
For one, it is a suitable place for family
union. For another, the food here is also
scrumptious. Therefore, if anyone asks
However, not everyone knows that it took about
me about it, I’ll definitely recommend
2 years to build this mall until it officially
it!”
opened to the public in 2019. Not a long time
for a big project like Aeon Mall but such a great
effort.
All in all, I love this place for several reasons.
For one, I can browse all the shops and buy any
items from clothes, cosmetics to foods. For
others, Aeon Mall is also a suitable place for me
to spend quality time with my beloved ones,
dropping by a coffee shop to chat with my
friends or having a cozy dinner with family at
any eatery here.
12. Describe a long car journey you went on. 12.1. Describe something you did with
someone or a group of people
Well, I’d like to talk about a long car trip to
SaPa which was one of the most unforgettable Bạn có thể lấy hết nội dung đoạn 1, 2 và
journeys that I have ever taken - with my best 4.
friends. If I’m not mistaken, it was a couple
Bạn bỏ nội dung đoạn 3 và thay bằng 1
years back now. At the time, we had just
đoạn giải thích cảm xúc của bạn trong
finished our final exams, so my friends and I
chuyến đi (về khung cảnh và con
decided to go somewhere to unwind after all the
người).
nerve-racking hours of studying diligently and
procrastinating even more diligently. We chose Ví dụ: When I ventured into Sapa,
SaPa as our destination. As you know, Sa Pa is feelings of anticipation and curiosity
renowned for its ethereal beauty, characterized intertwine in me. The picturesque
by the awe-inspiring landscapes adorned with landscapes unfold before my eyes,
rice terraces - for a lot of people, it’s their revealing terraced rice fields that cascade
favorite place to travel in Vietnam and totally down the slopes like a patchwork quilt,
unique culturally. their vibrant green hues blending
harmoniously with the surrounding
forests. Besides, I had a chance to
Because it was a long journey, we set off early interact with the friendly villagers,
in the morning at more or less the crack of making me feel a sense of hospitality
dawn. We were all massively excited about this and belonging. In there, time seems to
trip so although we felt really sleepy at first, we stand still so that I can fully absorb the
revved up pretty quick. beauty and essence of this captivating
place and escape from the hustle and
bustle life of the city.
One of the main reasons why we chose a car
12.2. Describe an exciting adventure
trip was because cars are more comfortable and
you would like to go on
safe compared to motorbikes - though not as
fun and you can get motion sickness on all the Bạn điều chỉnh mở bài thành “I would
bumpy, winding mountain roads. Flights there like to go on a trip to Sapa with my best
are also crazy expensive so we went by car. The friends.
road trip there was cool in itself - we passed by
Bạn bỏ hầu hết thông tin đoạn 1 và 2 và
lots of quaint old buildings and breathtaking
chỉ giữ lại thông tin giới thiệu về Sapa
views of the towering mountains, fast-flowing
“As you know… culturally.
rivers and terraced rice fields, the captivating
natural beauty that brings in most tourists going
there. On top of that, you can do lots in a car
that you can’t on a motorbike or in a plane. For Bạn bỏ nội dung đoạn 3 và thay bằng 1
example, besides taking a look at the landscape đoạn giải thích tại sao chuyến đi này thú
outside, I can listen to music, chat with my vị (về khung cảnh và con người).
friends to unwind or simply turn on the AC and
Ví dụ: I think the trip would be so
sleep if I'm feeling drowsy.
gripping. It is because when I just
imagine venturing into Sapa, feelings of
anticipation and curiosity completely
As a matter of fact, this is the most exciting
intertwine in me. The picturesque
journey that I’ve ever taken and we took loads
landscapes unfold before my eyes,
of photos and videos to capture all the moments
revealing terraced rice fields that cascade
- all that before we even got to SaPa and were
down the slopes like a patchwork quilt,
able to take in the local culture, the various
their vibrant green hues blending
ethnic minorities living up there, etc.
harmoniously with the surrounding
forests. Besides, I would have a chance
to interact with the friendly villagers,
making me feel a sense of hospitality
and belonging. I also heard that the
scenes here are so tranquil, so time
seems to stand still. Therefore, if I
visited this place, I could fully absorb the
beauty and essence of this captivating
place and escape from the hustle and
bustle life of the city
13.1. Describe a happy experience in your childhood that you remember well.
13. Describe a game you played in your 13.1. Describe a happy experience in
childhood your childhood that you remember
well.
During my childhood, I used to play a game
called "Hide and Seek," - everyone has heard of Bạn sửa lại mở bài thành: "I fondly
it - and even though every kid plays it, that’s remember the time I played "Hide and
one that stands out for me. It was a favorite Seek for the first time - everyone has
activity that I enjoyed with my siblings, heard of it - and even though every kid
cousins, and neighborhood friends.
We would gather in our backyard or the nearby plays it. The memory of it is seared into
park to play the classic game. The rules were my brain - in a good way, haha.
simple: one person is the seeker, while the rest
Bạn sử dụng thông tin trong đoạn số 2 và
of us scatter to find hiding spots. After counting
3 để nói về các hoạt động mà bạn đã làm
to a designated number, the seeker begins
và người mà bạn chơi cùng. Bạn có thể
searching us out. The objective is to remain
bổ sung thêm 1 số thông tin sau để các ý
hidden for as long as possible without being
được rõ ràng hơn:
discovered.
I quickly scanned the area, and looked
Playing hide and seek filled me with a thrilling
for nooks and crannies, behind furniture,
mix of adrenaline and anticipation, I remember
or amidst the foliage to keep me well-
getting sweaty palms playing. I delighted in
hidden. Once I settled into my hiding
finding the perfect hiding spot, trying to stay
spot, a mix of nervousness and
silent and blending in with my surroundings.
excitement set in. I held my breath as I
The game required a fair amount of creativity
heard the seeker's footsteps drawing
and quick thinking as I had to strategize to
closer, my heart was pounding in
outwit the seeker and find the cleverest, least
anticipation. Every creaking floorboard
likely hiding places.
or rustle of leaves outside made my heart
Beyond the exhilaration of the game itself, hide skip a beat, wondering if I'd been found
and seek fostered a strong sense of camaraderie or if it was just a false alarm.
among us. It brought us closer together,
Bạn sử dụng thông tin ở đoạn 5 để nói về
strengthening bonds and I have lots of fun
lý do tại sao bạn vẫn nhớ kỷ niệm này.
memories from playing. We would cheer for
one another's successful hiding spots and enjoy
the suspense while hiding. The game also
improved our social skills as we took turns
being the seeker, communicated during
gameplay, and learned the importance of fair
play and cooperation.
All in all, hide and seek holds a special place in
my childhood even to this day. It provided
endless hours of laughter, excitement, and a
sense of adventure lacking in other parts of my
day. I’m a bit on the old side to play now, so I
really just have those memories to hold onto.
I love the house because it's an interesting mix of both conventional and cutting-edge
architectural stylings, and it also has some nifty features like the glass façade so that the people
living there don’t have to rely on artificial lights - you don’t want to feel like you're living in
an office. Perhaps if it ever goes up for sale and I have enough money, I’ll try to put in a bid.
Wishful thinking, I know.
19. Describe a favorite place in your house where you can relax.
Answer:
In my house, I have a special place where I can relax, which is my bedroom. To give some
context, I live in a three-story house with my parents right by a small alley. It is painted white
on the outside and it has a small garden at the front of it. On the inside, the house has a living
room, an atrium, a dining room and the kitchen on the ground floor. Go one floor up and you’ll
find my bedroom, my dad’s office, a bathroom and my parents’ bedroom. When you reach the
top floor, there’s a guest bedroom and a storage closet. Like I said before, my bedroom is on
the second floor at one end of the hallway.
In my bedroom, there is my bed which is on the bottom right corner of the room. I also have a
TV and a PlayStation 4 directly facing the bed which allows me to comfortably watch TV or
play games on my bed. Right next to the TV is my desk where I do my work and on the desk
is a lamp and some of my mementos from childhood such as pictures from previous trips and
school certificates. Finally, on the left wall is my cabinet where all my clothes are kept.
Whenever I’m in my room, I would usually watch TV or play on the PS4 to pass the time.
However, on school nights I would do my homework and finish it as early as possible so that I
can have some free time. I feel relaxed in my room because it is my sort of happy place where
I can lie on my bed, decompress and escape from my problems for the time being. Being in my
room helps put my mind at ease.
20. Describe a place you visited that was affected by pollution.
Answer:
Last year me and a few colleagues visited Bai Chay Beach, which was a famous beach in Ha
Long City, Vietnam. My friends and I were all drained due to our hectic schedule from school
so we decided to take a weekend getaway there. We were all stressed out from writing our final
essays and taking the final exams so we thought it would be nice to decompress by going to
the beach and basking in the sun and water.
The beach is popular among both domestic and international tourists who can have a splendid
time walking under the sunlight and enjoying the refreshing atmosphere from the ocean.
However, as we approached the beach, we felt extremely awful as it was covered in plastic that
was carelessly littered by the beachgoers. There was a wide variety of plastic items that could
be found strewn about on the sand such as wrappers, bags, small boxes, lids and bottles. The
fact that people dump their waste with such little thought did not only destroy the scenic beauty
but also deteriorated the marine environment as fish and aquatic plants were slowly dwindling
in numbers.
As me and my friends felt we had to do something about it, we approached the tourist
department office and requested the director to keep this place clean by advising the visitors
and notifying them. All in all, after that experience, it dawned on me that environmental
protection isn’t the sole responsibility of the authorities but also individuals should join hands
since they are just as if not more culpable in contributing to the problem.
23. Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.
Answer:
Well, I received some good news from my soulmate Annie that she got a job offer from Apple,
which is a multinational tech behemoth in the world. You know, it is very competitive to land
a job in this corporation as it requires potential candidates to not only have outstanding
academic qualifications but also to attend in-depth interviews for hours, so I took a lot of pride
in her.
At that time, we were seniors at the university, and it was exactly in the middle of finals. To be
honest, we were up to our ears in finals and thesis. Needless to say, it was a nerve-racking time
because we felt vague about our future careers after graduation. Therefore, when I heard the
news, I knew that she could relieve her burden and stress.
Actually, she had applied for that position since the beginning of the semester, but she felt
insecure after having face-to-face interviews. I remembered that night, I suddenly got a call
from her, and she was so eager to tell me about that news. She said that she had been so anxious
when checking the inbox via email, and she couldn’t believe it when she saw that she was
hired. She even took a screenshot of her computer and shared it with me to confirm that this
piece of information was true. We were over the moon and talked to each other for more than
two hours regarding this news and our future plans.
It was definitely the best news of the year. Getting a job at Apple meant she would have a
lucrative income and good prospects. Hence, she was excited about the future without worrying
about the money. To this day, although she hasn’t worked for this company, she still keeps this
lucky email in her inbox to remind her of that special occasion.
24. Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy.
Answer:
Well, I am a health-conscious person. Therefore, I definitely have a daily routine, which I find
most beneficial for my health. It’s doing yoga.
Yoga is an ancient practice that involves physical poses, concentration, and deep breathing.
After a long time worrying about my weight, I have decided to take up this sport to shed some
pounds. I intend to do yoga on a daily basis in the morning so I try my best to wake up early
and spend at least 15 to 30 minutes on this activity. Needless to say, this practice requires
people to be patient as there are many steps to do. First is wearing yoga clothes. Next is doing
some stretches to warm up. I prioritize some exercises related to burning calories or promoting
my spine and bones because they can help me to boost both physical and mental health. On top
of that, I feel really thankful for myself owing to my little but determined effort to turn yoga
into my daily ritual. It’s not a piece of cake to stay in this habit, but just thinking that a couple
of minutes spent on a yoga mat will bring immediate and irrefutable benefits motivates me so
much.
Now, I feel a lot sprier, and my energy levels are up. My endurance has been enhanced
significantly, I can exercise for longer and get lean more easily without interrupting any
biological mechanism of my body like fasting or going on a diet. More importantly, my mood
has improved a lot. I gradually feel calmer and less mentally ill. Therefore, it is 100% that I
still want to stick to this routine thanks to its advantages to my health in the future.
There are several reasons why I consider the airplane to be one of the most influential
inventions thus far. For one thing, it has significantly shortened travel time for overseas
journeys. In the past, moving from one country to another would take us weeks or even months
or years and most people would probably pass away on the journey, but with airplanes, you
can hop on a flight and be there in a matter of hours. Lots of people take that for granted these
days - trips that were almost impossible in the past now are nearly effortless. Something to
think about when complaining that your flight is a few hours late or there isn’t enough leg
room… On top of that, it encourages people to travel abroad more often, which leads to the
growth of the tourism industry in various countries and generates significant economic benefits
for locals. Besides, the risk of having an accident while traveling by plane is much lower
compared to other modes of transport so it's a safer way to travel - naturally you can’t really
fly to work as part of a daily commute though.
As an avid traveler, I feel so grateful to the ones who came up with manned flight - not grateful
enough to learn their names but still - because it enables me to set foot in disparate cultures and
learn more about people from all walks of life. All in all, had it not been for the invention of
the airplane, the world would be a smaller, dimmer place to live.
A job that I find interesting is that of a pilot for a commercial airline. Basically - as you don’t
need me to tell you, I hope - a pilot is tasked with flying a plane to a certain destination with
its passengers and cargo on board. I first became interested in this job when I heard from some
of my friends who were also pilots how cool it is. They told me about how you get to fly to
amazing destinations and see the clouds and mountains and ocean pass by you while also being
served mediocre food by the attendants. I thought to myself that sounds like an interesting job
and I would like to apply for it.
However, I was also told that there’s a high barrier of entry to being a pilot which includes
being in tip-top shape and having extensive knowledge of mathematics since it is useful in
navigating the skies. I’m not sure that I’ll ever get a chance to really commit to that course of
action in the future, but maybe.
I find the job of a pilot to be interesting for a few reasons. You get to fly to beautiful destinations
for one and you get paid to do it, which is the cherry on top of the whole thing. Essentially you
get paid to travel to places that you like which is just the life for a person who loves traveling
like myself. There are drawbacks naturally - I’d hate for the plane to crash into a mountain and
we’d all have to do whatever it takes to survive in the wild for months or even years. From the
movies and shows I’ve seen, that kind of thing is pretty common.
In response, I took immediate action. I shared more reliable sources and accurate information
with my family and friends to ensure they wouldn’t be fooled or indoctrinated. I also flagged
the fake news to the relevant authorities and platforms to limit its spread. Recognizing the
importance of critical thinking and media literacy, I always try to educate myself and others on
the essential skills for navigating and shifting through the vast amount of information available
online.
Looking back, this experience taught me the value of being vigilant and discerning when
consuming and sharing information, particularly during times of crisis. It also motivated me to
actively combat the dissemination of false information and promote the values of truth,
accuracy, and integrity in the media and thus society as a whole.