Ielts speaking idioms and ideas related to describing people

 Person that you feel unpleasant with

-obnoxious (a) = đáng ghét
Leave a/an +adj+impression on sb : để lại ấn tượng gì cho ai
Hostile attitude : thái độ ác cảm
Give sb a piece of your mind : nói cho ai nghe suy nghĩ của bạn
Get sb off your chest : nói hết nh điều nặng long
Mull over : suy nghĩ hồi lâu
Spend hours on end : dành nhiều giờ liền
 Person that you close with/friends/childhood friend
- Mai-my perennial favourite
- Intro : friends exert a profound impact on most of us,and im no
exception…Today I’m going to tell you about Mai…
- Have been known each other for 10 years
** vocab tả appearance
- Has a fair complexion : có làn da trắng
- Strong body build : cơ thể săn chắc
- Radiant (a) : trong sang,tươi sang
- Magnetic personality (n): tính cách thu hút =>thanks to the masculine
vibe that he gives
- A sense of humour
- The life and soul of every party
- Get on like a house on fire : hợp tính nhau
 I was quite a reserved kid back then,therefore,I had no idea how to
make a first impression on other people.Minh,by contrast,had a
magnetic personality=>attracted tons of girls=>thanks to his
masculine vibe that he gave,his good sense of humour…
 Initially,he struck up a conversation=>shared the same
ground :reading=>ever since,we got on like a house on fire
 Avid supporter =>pull an all nighter to help me with my dissertation
for the finals
 All in all,I really appreciate Minh.Hopefully,we always be each other
first port of call
** describe celeb/businessman/author(old people)
- Versatile
 - Businessman= entrepreneurs
- Choose = single out
- Enterprise = business
- Magnate (n) =ông trùm
 He is a versatile entrepreneur.Not only is he a business magnate,he is
also an investor,philanthropist,author.but what probably strikes me the
most(=amazes)is his philanthropic endeavors
 Nothing short of amazing : quả thật tuyệt vời
-look up to = hold sb in high regard = have great admiration for sb
=> had fair share of obstacles,been through ups and downs but he
managed to get through =>
-ultimate kingmaker
-well-heeled (a)=rich
-well-rounded:toàn diện
e.g: lam chi is the most well-rounded student in my class
** một số đề mới
1. Describe a time when you received money as a gift
-give me a pat on the back : =complement sb
-sponging off : bòn rút tiền
**happiness
Well, given that living costs today have become prohibitive, money is indeed very
important. Having said that, I don’t think money is the sole factor that foverns our
level of contentment – there are other things that are just crucial. For example, for
many of us, we no only want to have a well-paying job, but also one that makes
us creatively fulfilled. Having a sense of purpose and a rewarding relationship with
our spouse and family are also among the things that contribute to our happiness, in my
opinion.

2. Do you think we feel happy when we make other people happy?

Absolutely. I believe that collective happiness is every bit as important as individual

happiness. Wen we make other people’s lives better, we ourself feel a sense of
satisfaction. That’s why people give to charity or do voluntary work. So we shouldn’t be
too consumed with our own pursuit of happiness, but also, in some small ways,
bring joy to others as well. That, for me, is the utopian image of society.

3. Are we responsible for other people’s happiness?

It’s true that sometimes we feel obligated to make those around us happy. But I don’t
think we should get too hung up on pleasing people. It is unhealthy, and some people
may take advantage of that and guilt trip us into doing things they want. So if you have
someone in your life who is always upset with you no matter how hard you try to make
them happy, it is a toxic relationship and you should confront them about that.

 living costs have become prohibitive: chi phí sống ngày càng đắt đỏ
 the sole factor that governs our level of contentment: yếu tố duy nhất chi
phối sự hạnh phúc của chúng ta
 creatively fulfilled: thoả mãn sức sáng tạo
 to have a sense of purpose: có mục đích trong đời
 collective happiness: hạnh phúc số đông
 to be consumed with sth: quá đắm chìm vào cái gì đó
 the pursuit of happiness: sự theo đuổi hạnh phúc
 the utopian image of society: xã hội hoàn hảo
 to get hung up on sth: bận tâm về việc gì
 to guilt trip sb: làm ai cảm thấy có lỗi
 a toxic relationship: một mối quan hệ không tốt
 quintessentially Vietnamse(adv): mang sự tinh hoa của ng việt
1. What do people usually buy on the street market?
Having been to quite a few countries which are famous for their street markets or
bazaars, I would say fruits, vegetables and spices are the most common options. This
rings especially true for Asian countries, where locals often prefer selling and
purchasing fresh produce on the streets. Accessories are also popular items, especially
in markets which are situated in touristy areas. You know, travellers are always
fascinated with buying these small pieces as souvenirs.

 This rings especially true for: Điều này đặc biệt đúng với
2. Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street
market?
That totally depends on what I need to purchase. When it comes to luxury
products like perfumes or jewelry, for sure I would lean towards a department store
over a market on any given day, purely because the former tend to be much more
trustworthy and can ensure the product’s authenticity and provenance. But if what I
need to buy is simply some daily grocery, a street market in the vicinity of my house
will probably outprice any established supermarkets. So again, it depends on the
product.

 luxury products: sản phẩm xa xỉ

  lean towards: nghiêng về
 authenticity: độ chứng thực
 provenance: nguồn gốc
 in the vicinity: gần
 outprice: có giá tốt hơn
 established: có danh tiếng
3. When was the last time you went to a street market?
Probably a week ago. And the one that I visited was actually quite unique since it was
an outdoor market that speciallized in electronic devices – pretty unexpected, right?
Had it not been for my father’s recommendation, I would have never even known about
its existence. The market was tucked away inside a small alley in central Hanoi, and I
think you would be surprised at the sheer variety of gadgets which was offered there.

 speciallized in: chuyên về

 tucked away inside: tóm gọn trong
 gadgets (n): dụng cụ
4. Are there any street markets in Vietnam?
I don’t think that should even be a question at this point! No matter
how ubiquitous supermarkets and convenience stores have become in the past few
decades, street markets are still a common way of life even in the biggest cities of my
country. They are just quintessentially Vietnamese, you know.

 ubiquitous (adj): nhan nhản

 way of life: cách sống
 quintessentially: tinh túy, tinh hoa

** film character

Tony Stark who is played by Robert Downey Junior (hold him in high regard
because of his irreputably captivating acting skills,his character)

 Iron Man 2018

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tony Stark – genius,playboy,philanthropist,billionaire

 - Have a knack for engineering and inventing
- Showman-who make us of his money to get what he desires
- -a rebel – going against the grain
- A complex character . hero ,has his dark sides (-
impulsive,aggressive,reckless,or even selfish at times)
- He’s a character that I feel relate to…see myself in him.I am insecure
about what impression that I make on other people,too weary of
criticism…besides my radiant appearance which always look on the
bright side…

What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
In fact, the disparities can be quite substantial. Firstly, those who earn much tend to have more experience and
a higher level of expertise in their craft. They have likely been in the industry for a longer period of time and,
as a result, have built up a reputation for their work. Additionally, they may have a larger network of contacts
and access to more lucrative roles.

On the other hand, those who earn less may be relatively new to the industry and lack the hands-on

experience and connections to those who have been in this business. This lack of visibility definitely works

against their opportunities. What are the differences between acting in a theater and in a film?
Well, these are two very different experiences. In theatre, the actor is performing live in front of an audience,
so they must be able to project their voice and presence to the back of the theatre. They also have to adjust
their performance to the energy of the audience, as well as to the other actors on stage. In contrast, when
acting in a film, the actor is performing for a camera so they can convey emotion and nuance more subtly.

In addition, the actor needs to work well with the other actors in the scene to create a cohesive performance.
So, theatre requires a more dynamic performance, while film requires a more tactful approach.


o Nuance (n.): sắc thái
o Subtly (adv.): tế nhị
o Cohesive (adj.): mạch lạc
o Tactful (adj.): tinh tế