Pre-test introduction

- Name
- Birthday
- Hometown
- Family
- Major & School
- Job

1.Hobbies & Interests

Kinds of hobbies: Handicrafts,
Enamored/infatuated with, indulge in…

Hobbies, recreational activities, pastimes, preferences, kill time

Relax, unwind, de-stress, release stress, Recharge my batteries/ energy, find inner peace,
alleviate all the stress, pleasing, blow off some steam, put my feet up, get away from it all

Expand knowledge/social circle, broaden my horizons/outlooks, be equipped with sufficient

basic knowledge about…

Hustle and bustle in the city, hectic lifestyle, fast-paced world, rat race life, hectic pace of life

Sense of (thirst for) competition, independence, pride, accomplishment, triumph, mastery, living,
satisfaction, belonging, ownership,

psychological healing effects, to overcome their limits, draw many lessons for myself, share the
same interest with, stand alone, unusual
Cannot wait to dive in, itching to get started, dying to do sth…tempted by
Broke at times, struggling financially
Time-consuming, a waste of time/money/effort, pricey, expensive, cost more than they worth,
Extravagant:, practical values (aka money)
Fond of, keep on, crazy about, addicted to, a go-to thing
Cup of tea
Neglect one’s responsibilities, abandon daily important works, Set aside
To lead a standard life, A work-life balance, find the ecstasy in life, mind control ability
If I’m not working…, When I get the time…, make the most of your free time
Kind of interests: archery, composing music, the feeling of aiming at one specific target/ feel a
sense of control and creative, play by my own rules and express my thoughts that i am forced to
burry
Motives, triggers, impulse, stimulate, fuel
Amusement, have responsibility to my interest and dreams, many streams of revenue
Take up, nurture, give up on, take my off other troubles, make my ability and taste more various

Book: e-book, hardcover, paperback, reading comprehension, read at speed,

2.Major/University
Innovation & Technology: Business management, innovative & creative thinking, adopt
technological advancements into business, research on how big business leverage automated
process into their management and manufacturing or how they digitalize processes
Basic technical knowledge: programming languages an operating systems

The academic environment, complete the admission, prestigious university, bachelor’s degree
National defense course, top ranking university in terms of economics and business

Dissertation, Thesis, Student loans, credits, internship, apprenticeship, study abroad/oversea,

alumni, curriculum/courses, department/faculty, diploma, enrollment, extracurricular, freshman,
graduation ceremony, register, plagiarism

Qualification, sophomore, workshop and webinar

My orientation and dreams align with the program this major provides, which specialized in
innovation, creativity and technology,

classrooms are equipped with top-notch facilities like air-conditioners or overhead projectors
In-depth knowledge

Reserve study results for x year due to, to miss out something

3.House/Accomodation
Spacious house, terraced house, roomy, minimalist, maximalist, Amenity, utility
Touch (n),
Humble house, a typical southwestern Vietnamese countryside house
House-warming party
Apartment blocks, duplex apartment (splitted into 2 parts vertically), condominium, complex,
studio, mansion, private property,
Detached house,dreamy cottage with a stream flowing around, dream house
Home comforts, a permanent address, mobile home,
Rented accommodation, take out a mortgage, real estate, property market,
Privacy and personal space, indoors,
Dining room, backyard, patio,
Fully furnished, tidy and neat,
Eat-in kitchen, surrounded by vibrant gardens
Relocated from…to…
Born and raised in
Do up a property, settle down

4.Family
Inherited [trait] from sb, offspring, close-knit, formative year, parental support
Each one has their own values
Nuclear/extended family, immediate family
Blood is thicker than water, distant relative
Upbringing, bring up, tell off, scold, take after, fall out with, my own flesh and blood, run in the
family, wear the trousers and breadwinner, pillar, dedication,
Foundation, foster, harmonious, rigidly, background
my family would take precedence, mutual respect/agreements, guidance
Close-knit
Pious, filiality

5.Food/Drink and cooking

Food, Drink, Dessert, have a sweet tooth
Get my stomach filled, eatery,
Pre-packaged meal, fast food chain, culinary skills, local delicacies, ready-made food, nutritious
food, canned food, food culture/deprivation/consumption/allergy to bolt sth down, cook a meal
using instruction,, spoil my appetite
Sanitize all cooking equipment, a mouthful of something, cut down on food, to grab a bite to eat,
to foot the bill
Food intake, home-cooked food, preservative, additive, takeaway food,
Delectable, mouth-watering, insatiable, famished, condiment, eye-catching, plant-based,
gourmet food

6.Music
Classical, symphony, epic music and theme songs from films and movies, soundtracks
Singing
Instruments, music stand, string quartet, underground music, mainstream music,
sing/play along to
Tase in music, uplift my energy, capture (a wider) audience, gravitate towards sth/sb,
Lullaby
Catchy and tuneful songs, energize me with vibrant melodies
Take up the violin, keep up with the class
Raise the roof, belt out
Antagonist, protagonist

7.Photographs

8.Names

9.Technology and Robot

Labor-intensive, a life saver,
Generative AI chatbots, Cloud storage, Distance learning, algorithm, wearable technology
(smart watch), extraordinary inventions, technological advance, video conference/meeting, face-
to-face
Eye-opening(er), improve the quality of life, technological breakthroughs, offer a lifestyle of
absolute convenience, simplify your life
A glitch in the system, state-of-the-art,
A tech junkie,
Internet security
Technophile
Wireless hotspot

10.Electronic devices
Appliance, gadgets
Wireless headphones, earbuds, router, high-spec laptop, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, monitor,
Word processing
Latest model

11.Art
Sophisticated, timeless appeal
Tasteless
Take great interest in….
Art showcases, exhibits, historical-themed artworks, curated collections of…
Ancient, feudal, archaic
Aesthetic preference is…
Unmatched virtuoso
Iconic…
Vibrant colors, vivid color, magnificent,
Depict, to portray, to showcase
The movement and the energy
Profound sense Sense of awe, transcend boundaries,
exquisite sculpture
Convey emotions and messages
stunning, inspiration,
It deepened my appreciation for
Touch the depths of our soul:
https://ielts.idp.com/vietnam/prepare/article-ielts-speaking-art?
countryid=227&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=vn_gg_s.sem_x.20653
694602_y._z.&gad_source=1&gclid=cjwkcaiaxacvbhbaeiwavslmwemtng2axlzisoa9y2qm8aqqhj
w9cdbw9y6kjvorr6jzi9vwrrsjebocwyqqavd_bwe&gclsrc=aw.ds

12.Weekends
Run errands

13.Holidays
Distinct festival , package holiday, holiday of a lifetime, public holidays: new year’s day, lunar
new year, hung kings commemoration, reunification day & international workers’ day, buddha’s
birthday, mid-autumn festival (Celebrating a successful harvest)
Full moon of the 7th month of the year
Commemorating ghosts and spirits of the deceased ancestors
Paying tribute and respect to father and mother

14.Travel/ Trip
Swamped with work and deadlines, mundane day-to-day routine, satisfy my wanderlust
Leisure travel, ecotourism, backpacking
triple/twin room, promotion airfare
Tourist attractions, road trip
Hospitable people
Inbound/outbound travel
short break,, family gathering, tighten their bonds with
Migrate, set foot in,
Hordes of tourists, off-season >< high season, lively touristy, serene,
Captivated, allured by
To flock to…
To go/be off the beaten path
Tourist traps
Cruise ship, bus schedule, cab, hot-air balloon, glider, long-haul flights
Travel agency
To disrespect the southern heat
Wilderness, pristine beauty,
Generate employment opportunities
Weaken the identity of local culture
Have a itchy feet

15.Media & news

16.Internet
Exposed to,

Perfectionist pictures of others, Distorted images, Deviant behaviors/thoughts, Cybercriminal,

cyberbully, distract sb from sth, social isolation, discourage real interaction, isolated lifestyle,
Doom Scrolling/doom surfing, browse (the internet)
Keep abreast of sth, to get up too speed, in the loop,

17.Bills & Expenditures

Rental fee, (monthly) )housing expense, household expenditures, tuition fees, Online payment,
pay in cash, Digital banking, E-payments, Internet banking, Cyber transactions, Virtual
payments, Mobile banking, Make a cash payment, Settle the bill in cash, Hand over cash, Give
a payment in cash, Beneficial reductions, Advantageous deals, Preferable savings, Positive
price cuts, Promising discounts, Good bargains, Money-saving offers, Value-for-money
discounts, Attractive price reductions
18.Money & Finance
Spending money

Compartments (Purse), Pinching pennies, Tightening their belt, Living on a shoestring budget,
Watching their wallet, Scrimping and saving, Turning over every penny, Saving for a rainy day.
Keeping a tight grip on their finances, tight budget,
Substandard wages, Inadequate compensation, Below-average salary, Poor remuneration,
Insufficient earnings, Minimal income
1. lucrative salary
2. generous compensation

4. impressive wages
5. substantial earnings
6. lucrative pay
7. rewarding income
8. attractive salary
9. competitive salary
10. significant compensation

Saving money

Brick-and-mortar stores/business
1. Internet-based
2. Web-based
3. E-commerce
4. Digital marketplace
5. Cyber store
6. Virtual store
7. Online marketplace
8. Online retail
9. Web store
10. Internet shop

19.Education & School & Study

(Exam for) Excellent students at district/province level
Reach full potential, with flying colors
Engaged in, enrolled in, deliver a lecture
Pedagogy,
Autonomous, self-reliant/-worth/esteem, emotionally stable,
Rewarding, eager beaver, bookworm, compulsory/mandatory,
Inquisitive,
Rote learning, credit mania, Disoriented, Procrastination, distraction,
Socialization of education
Literate and well-informed pupils/ individuals
Have a passion for
Burn the midnight oil, bury oneself in tasks
Boarding school
pass with flying colors
Vocational course, vocation/university-driven teaching style, intellectual activities
Poor outdated facilities
Explore each other’s perspectives, independent learning, reach new heights of knowledge
Young people, youngsters, adolescence, teenager, young boys and girls
puppet and puppeteer
Transmitting knowledge, all-rounded growths
Foster (traits) of students

20.Hometown/
The locals

21.Profession & labor

Highly competitive labor force, economic crisis, today’s cut-throat labor market
To sweat blood, work flat out, leadership qualities
Qualification, maternity leave
Job, profession, work, trade,
Boost our focus and productivity, keep me concentrated,
Work flat out, work one’s fingers to the bone,
Jack-of-all-trade,
Side hustles >< bread and butter
Deposit, pension, subsidized money
Trainee, promotion, redundancy,
Job swap, resignation
Move up the career ladder, job prospect
Called for an interview
To meet a deadline, to be stuck behind a desk

Self-employed, to be your own boss, a high-powered job

Substandard wages, Inadequate compensation, Below-average salary, Poor remuneration,

Insufficient earnings, Minimal income
1. lucrative salary
2. generous compensation

4. impressive wages
5. substantial earnings
6. lucrative pay
7. rewarding income
8. attractive salary
9. competitive salary
10. significant compensation

Stable monthly paycheck

A nine-to-five job
To lay off staff

Game developer and IT business analyst

22.City/ Countryside
people living in big cities do not know all or most of their neighbors, let alone
talking to them.
rural inhabitants are more likely to know most of their neighbors, but this does
not always mean that they interact with their neighbors more frequently than
their counterparts in metropolises.
City, metropolises, urban, densely populated area, downtown, In the heart of
the city, megacity, uptown, city skyline, high-rise flat
Rural, village, suburbs/outskirts,
pollution -free,
Housing estate, cost of living, shopping mall
23.Dreams

24.Science

25.Subjects

26.Movies, Films & Programmes

Genres: action, comedy, fantasy, science- fiction, romance, animation movies, documentary,
Binge-watching
Thrilling, tear-jerker, sequel
Plot, lore,

1. TV shows
2. TV programs
3. Broadcasts
4. Series
5. Episodes
6. Televised content
7. Screen productions
8. On-air entertainment
9. Visual entertainment shows
10. Shows on the small screen
Blockbuster,
1. A cult classic
2. Must-see television
3. Critically acclaimed
4. A ratings juggernaut
5. Beloved by fans
6. A fan favorite
7. An iconic series
8. Timeless entertainment
9. A binge-worthy show
10. A cultural phenomenon
1. Blockbuster
2. Cultural phenomenon
3. Groundbreaking
4. Iconic
5. Must-watch
6. Cult classic
7. Game-changer
8. Trendsetter
9. Timeless
10. Record-breaking

1. Nailed it
2. Spot on
3. Flawless
4. Perfection personified
5. Masterpiece
6. Picture perfect
7. Executed to perfection
8. Textbook example
9. A work of art
10. A stroke of genius

Convey the message and progressive

Executed ingeniously/cleverly

https://ielts-fighter.com/grammarvocabulary/tu-vung-ve-phim_mt1488379606.html

27.Celebrity/Famous person
Influential, supported
Stalked, abused, exploited,
Look up to sb

https://ielts.idp.com/vietnam/prepare/article-ielts-speaking-famous-people?
countryid=227&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=vn_gg_s.sem_x.20653
694602_y._z.&gad_source=1&gclid=cjwkcaiaxacvbhbaeiwavslmwafvanxl5w286xdappglleatdqhi
whjhqhgicgpvasantkx9bb_4_rocohmqavd_bwe&gclsrc=aw.ds

28.Friends
A circle of friends, soulmate
A sense of companionship
A companion
29.Skills

30.Relationships
Strike up conversations, keep in touch with, lose touch with
Personal and professional relationships, romantic relationship , dynamic
Long-lasting bond, deep bond
Acquaintance, get acquainted (with), grow apart, exploit, use, take advantage of

31. Appearance
well/fat/slim built, slender, figure, physique
Fair skin, complexion,
pointy/double chin
Scruffy, Get done up, disheveled hair,

32.Online commerce & shopping

Pick up, purchase,
brick -and-mortar store, local shop
Daily necessities
Advertising campaign, splurge, get into debt, fraudulent
Digital commercial platform feels like a one-stop-shop to me
https://ielts.idp.com/vietnam/prepare/article-ielts-speaking-shopping?
countryid=227&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=vn_gg_s.sem_x.
20653694602_y._z.&gad_source=1&gclid=cjwkcaiaxacvbhbaeiwavslmwbhpbbdccf4cbdkn
qvgohkk-xqgyo4hnfbo3s6kz5kbi8dbjs7w2crocgjkqavd_bwe&gclsrc=aw.ds

33.Relaxation/Leisure time
Let my hair down, have a whale of time, the time of my life, leisurely
Leisure time activity: strategic games,

34.Children
Mentally dysfunctional
35.Future & Expectations

36.The past

37.Languages

38.Neighborhood
Get on well with neighbors

39.Age
Hey day, in one’s prime

40.Animals & Plants

41.Climate & Weather

Mild weather, breeze, windy, cloudy, balmy
Heat, burning sun, be baking hot, harsh/severe weather, unbroken sunshine, dreadful weather
gloomy, drizzle, foggy, frost
Downpour, rainfall, it’s raining cats and dogs, it’s pouring outside
Temperature
To get sunstroke, insolation, blurry vision

42.Colors

43.Culture
Cuisine:
- Local specialities, sample local food
44.Traffic
Roundabout, sidewalk,
Traffic congestion = traffic jam, rush hour, bus route, underground system/subway, high-speed
trail, bumper to bumper
Overpass, to commute to…
Autonomous vehicle
Hit the road, hitch a ride,

45.Fashion & Clothing & Wearing

Ridiculously overpriced designer clothes >< reasonably priced, fashion trend,
high-street/luxurious fashion, old fashioned/ last season, trend-setter
Appealing
Extravagant:
flatter:

46.Advertisements
Campaign, catalog, competitor, entertainment industry, mass media, poll, brand
loyalty/awareness, billboards, prime time, live up to its hype, celebrity endorsement

47.Health & Illness

Mental disorders, a global health crisis, eating disorder, chronic disease
Illness, disease, disorder,
Dengue fever of 40 degrees, obesity, flu, blow my nose, Sleep deprivation, stressed out,
infection, epidemic,
Diagnose, (early/late) diagnosis, Hair fall off, skin loses all its moist, pores appear everywhere
Cure, recovery, treatment, medication, recover from, prescribe (tion), fully vaccinated, to halt the
spread of virus
Speed up metabolism
Hair fall off
Keep body in good condition:
Nutrient,
Precaution, health-conscious, quarantine, protective measures, self-isolate
Balanced diet, organic food, stay hydrated
Excessive consumption of
Upgrade medical competency, the prevalence of fast food, increase the fitness levels, health
protection programmes

48.Community & Voluntary & Corporation &

Services &
Interactive activities,
Helping others, foster house, underprivileged children
Hospitals & other service facilities
tight-knit community

Cultivate a sense of community

49.Business & Company

Management, department
Expand business network
Employee

50.Wonders & Famous landscapes/locations

Bear its unique marks, breathtaking views, scenic landscapes
A harmonious blend of a, b, c …

51.Achievements
triumphant

52.Means of transports
53.Sports
Sedentary, fitness facilities
Extreme sports, demanding activities, intense work out
Get lean, stay in good shape, get muscular endurance
Aquatic sport, solidarity, promote team spirit

54.Hygiene

55.Feeling & Personality (very very important)

Positive: well-being, joyful, joy, content, optimistic, enthusiastic, amused, delighted, ecstatic, a
glass-half-full day, merciful, exhilarated

Negative: frustrated/ing, inhibited/ing, restrained, muted, misery, hatred, irritation, resentment,

fear, disgust, bitterness, agony, rage, down in the dumps, grudge, wrath, envy, disheartening,
daunting, horrendous, insulting, impotent, devastated, ravaged, depressed(ing )

- Fearful, scary, horror, terror, terrified

- To love, adore, appreciate, admire

- To hate, against, despise,

Emotion:
Feel: Consumed with…, filled with…, taken aback by, impressed by, amazed by…,
overwhelmed by
Opinion: my typical impression about… is that…
Personality, characteristics, features, traits, (has the right) temperament

- Optimistic outlook, tough person, inspiring,,, playful, a fascinating figure, self-effacing,

trustworthy, persistent, dependable, rational, inventive, humble = unassuming, merciful,
all things to all people,
- Aggressive, self-centered/entitled, bad/short tempered, impolite, courtesy, boastful,
cowardly, envious, dishonest, arrogant, rude, two-faced, pessimistic, bossy, insolent,
narrow-minded, perfectionist, an eye for detail, a cool fish, despicable , impudent, all
brawn and no brain
 -

- Mischievous, ambitious,
-

process one’s feelings, to go blank , go numb

Center of attention

56.Social media

57.Things
Gift
Losing things

57.Crime, Offense, incident, case

58.Memory / Events / Time (Very important)

Aftermath
Later that day
From this point forwards, from that point onwards
Up until this/that point, so far, until now, up to now

59.Habits/ Daily routine

60.Household & Chores

The household chores,

61.Body & Organs

62.Geography / Orientation (Very important)

Ethnic groups
Regions/topography
- Mountainous areas, high altitude

https://www.ieltsdanang.vn/blog/tu-vung-ideas-topic-geography-tieng-anh

63.Places for recreation/ Comfort spaces

64.History

65.Shapes

66.Nature

67.Tradition
The lost of traditional culture
68.Religions

69.Environment
Pollution, contamination, deforestation, soil erosion, conservation, alternative energy,
temperatures soar, eco-friendly/environmentally-friendly, green taxes, biodiversity, ozone layer
depletion, to die out, spoil the landscape

70.The world & countries

https://www.idp.com/vietnam/blog/ielts-speaking-vocabulary/