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Cuốn sách này là tập hợp câu trả lời mẫu cho bộ đề dự đoán IELTS
Speaking của Quý III, năm 2021 (cho các tháng 9,10,11,12). Các câu trả lời đều
được thiết kế ở band điểm 8.0+ với khối lượng từ vựng cực khủng mà vẫn đảm
bảo về độ tự nhiên trong văn nói. Các ideas được sử dụng trong các câu trả lời
đều mang tính phổ thông, dễ dàng áp dụng.
Đặc biệt, qua các phần của cuốn sách, bạn sẽ được hướng dẫn những
phương pháp trả lời câu hỏi cho các phần thi trong IELTS Speaking. Đây sẽ là
những chìa khoá ăn điểm cũng sẽ được cung cấp giúp bạn đọc có thể tối ưu hoá
khả năng Speaking của mình, và tất nhiên cả về điểm số. Cuốn sách đảm bảo sẽ
là một tài liệu luyện thi bổ ích không chỉ cho những test takers dự thi IELTS trong
Quý III mà còn dành cho các bạn dự dịnh thi IELTS trong tương lai.
Sách gồm 3 phần tương ứng với 3 parts của phần thi Speaking:
• Speaking Part 1: bao gồm 27 chủ đề có trong bộ đề Forecast, với
những chủ đề khó và lạ như Apps, Wallet hay Pets & Animals.
• Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: Chọn lọc và đưa ra câu trả lời mẫu cho
10 chủ đề khó nhất, ví dụ như puzzles, boredom, etc.
• THAM KHẢO: Bộ 8 ĐỀ GỘP cho speaking part 2, có khả năng áp
dụng cho một loạt đề khác nhau, chi tiết phương pháp giới thiệu trong
phần tham khảo phương pháp tại trang 59.
Đặc biệt qua những trang sách, bạn đọc sẽ nhận được rất nhiều những TIP và
phương pháp trả lời câu hỏi Speaking dành cho những band điểm cao. Chúc các
bạn đạt được điểm mình mong muốn trong phần thi IELTS Speaking.
IELTS Mr Nghia Phan
Mr Nghia Phan – IELTS Instructor Online & Offline 1

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MỤC LỤC
SPEAKING PART 1
Chủ đề 1: Apps page 4
Chủ đề 2: Colors page 6
Chủ đề 3: Weather page 8
Chủ đề 4: Getting lost page 10
Chủ đề 5: Concentration page 12
Chủ đề 6: Pets and animals page 14
Chủ đề 7: Public gardens and parks page 16
Chủ đề 8: Science page 18
Chủ đề 9: Shoes page 20
Chủ đề 10: Headphones page 22
Chủ đề 11: Handwriting page 24
Chủ đề 12: Special costumes page 26
Chủ đề 13: The area you live in page 28
Chủ đề 14: Hometown page 30
Chủ đề 15: Accommodation page 32
Chủ đề 16: Farming page 34
Chủ đề 17: Wild animals page 36
Chủ đề 18: Wallet page 38
Chủ đề 19: Sky and stars page 40
Chủ đề 20: Relax page 42
Chủ đề 21: Primary school page 44
Chủ đề 22: Holidays page 46
Chủ đề 23: Flowers page 48
Chủ đề 24: Festival page 50

Chủ đề 25: Environment protection page 52

Chủ đề 26: Barbecue page 54
Chủ đề 27: Advertisements page 56
SPEAKING PART 2 & SPEAKING PART 3

Chủ đề 1: Puzzles page 59
Chủ đề 2: Companies page 61
Chủ đề 3: Social media page 64
Chủ đề 4: Laws and regulations page 66
Chủ đề 5: Art and handicrafts page 68
Chủ đề 6: Science page 70
Chủ đề 7: Intelligence page 73
Chủ đề 8: Animals page 76
Chủ đề 9: Time and wasting time page 89
Chủ đề 10: Boredome page 82
THAM KHẢO: BỘ 8 ĐỀ GỘP CHO SPEAKING PART 2

Đề gộp 1 page 85

1. What apps have you recently used?

It’s Facebook. Since I arrived at the test center pretty early, I got about half an hour to
pass even after completing my registration. So, I fiddled around with my phone for a
while, and during which I mostly used Facebook.
2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

There’s a bunch of apps on my phone and I abuse them every day. Not least among
which are social networking apps such as Facebook or Instagram. I guess, I’m quite
addicted to using them, and so is everyone else, since we’re all socially distanced and
you have to stay indoors and have nothing to do besides surfing social media.
3. What was the first app you used?

It’s really been a long time since I first got a cell phone and it’s a miracle if I could recall
exactly the very first app that I used on it. But if I am to hazard a guess, it might be a
music app because I tend to test the sound quality of technological devices before
buying any. Personally, for me, it’s the built-in stereo of the device that matters.
4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

You know, as technology progresses and AI, which stands for artificial intelligence,
has been incorporated into any kinds of cell phone out there. I think we pretty much
have had all necessary apps at our fingertips. However, personally, I think it would be
futuristic if there’s an app with bots which could identify human emotions and could
therefore offer some forms of consolation.
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Tips:
Trong phòng thi thì việc bịa ra một tình huống để trả lời là
không nên, bởi vì nó sẽ ảnh hưởng khả năng nói trôi chảy của
bạn. Thay vào đó, chúng ta cứ có sao nói vậy. Ví dụ phần trả
lời mẫu cho câu hỏi 1 đã trực tiếp đề cập tới việc ngồi chờ ở
trung tâm thi IELTS, điều gần như thí sinh nào cũng trải qua.

Vocabulary – Topic: Apps

- pass (+ time) (v): giết thời gian
- fiddle (around) with sth (v): nghịch, táy máy với thứ gì đó do không có gì để làm
- abuse sth (v): sử dụng thứ gì đó tới mức quá nhiều
- not least among which + be + sth: đặc biệt trong số đó là gì
- be socially distanced: giãn cách xã hội
- surf (v): lướt ~ mạng xã hội
- recall sth (v): nhớ lại được điều gì đó
- hazard a guess: đoán thử
- built-in stereo: hệ thống âm thanh bên trong
- matter (v): chiếm phần quan trọng
- progress (v): tiến bộ
- A stand for B: A là viết tắt của B
- artificial intelligence: trí tuệ nhân tạo
- A be incorporated into B: A được tích hợp vào B
- at our fingertips: có sẵn trong tầm tay
- futuristic (adj): mang tính tương lai
- bot (n): máy ảo
- consolation (n): sự an ủi
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Tips:
Giám khảo được huấn luyện để nhận ra thí sinh có đang học thuộc câu trả lời mẫu hay
không. Điển hình là họ sẽ hỏi những câu hỏi follow-up ngẫu nhiên ngay sau một câu trả
lời có vẻ giống như đã học thuộc.
Vậy nên KHÔNG HỌC THUỘC câu trả lời mẫu các bạn nhé. Bạn sẽ cần nắm được
idea và lưu lại những từ vựng quan trọng để diễn tả idea trong câu trả lời. Sau đó, hãy
tự mình triển khai lại câu trả lời theo ngôn ngữ của bạn (có thể ghi âm nếu muốn). Tập
một vài lần tới khi trả lời thành thạo nhé.

1. What’s your favorite color?

I’m not too much superstitious or anything, but I do think a
little good feng shui doesn’t hurt, and that’s why I favor blue.
It’s also the color of choice for most of the things I’ve bought.
Blue can manifest itself in so many tones (Of course); So, If I
have to be more specific, it’s navy blue that is my all-time favorite.
2. What’s the color you dislike?

Any colors that are over your face, really. Personally, I don’t like drawing much
attention from other people, and when it comes to clothes, wearing things in
fluorescent colors is a big no-no. Also, in Vietnam, people tend to frown upon those
with a bold sense of fashion, and that’s why I would only go with something tame.
3. What colors do your friends like most?

It depends on their personality, I guess. Because it’s true that colors represent our
character, so the choice differs greatly with the individual. For example, my best friend,
who is always collected and keep to himself, would gravitate towards things with a
shade of gray, whereas another one in my posse would always go with jazzy and
vibrant colors because she’s always energetic and perky.
4. What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?

It really gets on my nerves to walk in a room painted in pink or purple, and I’ve walked
in a room like that several times. I don’t know, maybe because these colors are closely
associated with feminism and it has something to do with gender. Well, if you ask
me, I’d like my room to be colored in something more neutral such as light blue.
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Tips:
Bạn hãy cố gắng nói từ 3-4 câu cho câu trả lời Speaking Part 1, và 5-6 câu cho câu trả
lời Part 3. Bởi vì đó là yêu cầu của band 6 tiêu chí Fluency & Coherence. Đừng trả lời
nhát gừng vỏn vẹn vài từ nhé, vì như vậy giám khảo sẽ không có “material” mà cho
điểm câu trả lời của bạn.
Vocabulary – Topic: Colors

- superstitious (adj): mê tín
- feng shui: phong thuỷ
- not hurt: cũng chẳng mất gì
- favor sth (v): thích gì đó
- of choice: theo lựa chọn
- A manifest (itself) in sth: thể hiện qua hình thái gì đó
- over your face: quá đà, lố; về màu sắc: quá sặc sỡ
- fluorescent/ vibrant/ jazzy colors: màu sặc sỡ
- a (big) no-no (n): một điều không bao giờ làm
- frown upon sth: không có thiện cảm, không đồng tình với điều gì
- a bold sense of fashion: một gu ăn mặc táo bạo
- tame (adj): hiền, đã được thuần
- differ (v): thay đổi
- collected (adj): điềm đạm
- keep to sb’s self: sống kín
- gravitate towards sth: thiên về/ nghiêng về gì đó
- shade (n): một tông màu
- posse (n): hội bạn thân
- energetic (adj): tràn đầy năng lượng
- perky (adj): (tính cách) tưng tửng, vui tươi
- get on sb’s nerves: gây khó chịu cho ai đó
- A be associated with B: A có liên kết với B
- feminism (n): sự nữ tính
- A has something to do with B: A có liên quan tới B
- if you ask me: ~ in my opinion
- neutral/ light colors: màu nhạt

1. What kind of weather do you like most?

I’m not the weather guy and I don’t know many
terminologies to describe weather, so just bear
with me; Well, I have a thing for cold weather. But
if anything, I like best when it’s just a little nippy,
not when it’s bitterly cold and you’d have to wear
many layers of insulation.
2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?

I’m from a tropical region in the North of Vietnam and the weather in my hometown is
hot and humid year-round. Especially, it’s almost unbearable during the dog days.
Well, if you think about it, it’s also the kind of weather in Vietnam as a whole.
3. Do you like the weather in your hometown?

As I’ve just mentioned earlier, it’s usually scorching hot in my hometown. And since I
tend to sweat a lot, I really can’t stand it. Besides, there’s a lot more about the heat. For
example, being under high temperatures for long enough could lead to heat stroke.
4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

I’ll go with dry weather. Actually, the precipitation in Vietnam is quite high, especially
during the summer. There’ll be intermittent drizzles, so it’s quite the norm for us
Vietnamese to store in our motorbike trunk a raincoat; You know, I hate when it rains,
because puddles are gonna form all the road and it’s gonna splatter all your clothes
when you crash one of them. It’s filthy, you know.
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Tips:
Hãy để ý cách trả lời trong câu 1; đối với một chủ đề lạ và khó, bạn có thể thừa nhận
với giám khảo rằng mình không có quá nhiều kiến thức (hoặc thuật ngữ) để nói về nó.
Việc này không bị trừ điểm. Vì IELTS là kỳ thi kiểm tra khả năng ngôn ngữ chứ không
phải kiến thức, và giám khảo hoàn toàn hiểu rằng thí sinh có thể sẽ không biết quá
nhiều về một chủ đề nào đó, cái quan trọng họ cần là cách bạn diễn đạt điều đó.
Vocabulary – Topic: Weather

- the weather guy (n): người dẫn chương trình dự báo thời tiết
- terminology (n): thuật ngữ
- bear with me: thông cảm cho tôi
- have a thing for sth: thích gì đó
- nippy (adj): se se lạnh
- bitterly cold: rất lạnh, lạnh buốt
- insulation (n): sự giữ nhiệt, ủ ấm
- a tropical region: một vùng nhiệt đới
- humid (adj): nóng ẩm
- year-round: quanh năm
- unbearable (adj): không thể chịu nổi
- the dog days (n): những ngày nóng nhất của mùa hè
- if you think about it (filter): ~in my opinion
- A… and B as a whole: A nói riêng và B nói chung
- scorching hot: nóng như thiêu
- heat stroke: sốc nhiệt
- precipitation (n): lượng mưa
- intermittent (adj): rả rích, không thường xuyên
- drizzle (n): cơn mưa bất chợt, thoảng qua; mưa bóng mây
- the norm: thông lệ
- motorbike trunk: cốp xe máy
- raincoat (n): áo mưa
- puddle (n): vũng nước ở trên đường
- splatter (v): bắn tung toé
- filthy (adj): rất bẩn

1. Have you ever lost your way?

Definitely. Well, I’m quite forgetful and I’d consider myself a lost cause whenever I’m
engaging in traffic. To make matters worse, a lot of roads and alleys in Vietnam are
small and narrow, not to mention the fact that they all criss-cross each other. So, it’s
actually harder than you think to keep track of your bearings here.
2. How can you find your way when you’re lost?

Well, there’s several ways to get a sense of direction. Personally, I would often ask
around the local residents in the area where I’m lost. Another way to get your
coordinates is, well certainly we’re all aware of it, to check Google Maps on your
phone, as long as yours is an internet-connected cell phone.
3. Can you read a map when you’re lost?

Not expert enough but I’m still a map-reader. For the most part, I think map-reading is a
survival skill everyone should equip themselves with. There have been multiple
situations where I had to enlist the help of Google Maps. For example, it saved my
day when I was lost in the middle of nowhere in a suburban area last week.
4. Have you ever helped somebody who got lost?

Yup, as a good-natured person, I’d like to lend a helping hand to others in need. Well,
not tooting my own horn, but I’m benevolent that way. Like, just the other day, I met
this guy who was disoriented on this street in my neighborhood. Since it’s my local
area, I know it like the back of my hand, and I could guide the ways for him. The guy
was relieved, you know.
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Tips:
Phương pháp triển khai câu trả lời TALK ABOUT THE PAST là việc bạn tường thuật
lại một tình huống đã xảy ra với bạn, hoặc xung quanh bạn; để dẫn dắt và kéo dài câu
trả lời. Trả lời theo cách này ngay từ Speaking part 1, bạn sẽ khoe khéo được với giám
khảo khả năng dùng thì thời Quá khứ, kết hợp với các thì khác. Kỹ năng được gọi là
“double tense”. Và giám khảo sẽ đánh giá rất cao nếu bạn thành thạo nó.
Vocabulary – Topic: Getting lost

- forgetful (adj): hay quên, đãng trí
- a lost cause: một người đang lạc lối
- to make matters worse: tệ hơn là
- crisscross (v): xiên xẹo, cắt nhau – thường nói về đường xá
- keep track of sth: nắm được, theo dõi được gì đó
- bearings (n): vị trí xung quanh hiện tại
- a sense of direction: khả năng phương hướng, biết được mình đang ở đâu
- ask around: hỏi mọi người xung quanh
- coordinates (n): toạ độ
- map-reader (n): người biết đọc map
- equip yourself with sth: trang bị bản thân với gì đó – thường là kỹ năng, kiến thức
- enlist the help: nhờ cậy tới sự giúp đỡ của ai đó, hoặc cái gì
- save sb’s day: cứu ai đó một bàn thua trông thấy
- in the middle of nowhere: ở nơi đồng không mông quạnh
- suburban (adj): thuộc về vùng ngoại ô
- good-natured (adj): tốt tính, tốt bụng
- lend a helping hand: giúp ai đó một tay
- toot sb’s own horn: tự sướng, khoe khoang bản thân
- benevolent (adj): hướng thiện
- … + that way: … như thế đó, như vậy đó
- disoriented (adj): mất định hướng, phương hướng
- know sth like the back of sb’s hand: biết rõ như lòng bàn tay
- relieved (adj): thở phào nhẹ nhõm

1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

Personally, I’m a person of a short attention span. So, tasks that require complete
concentration are totally not where I shine. For example, Reading, you know, it’s a
miracle if I can put my mind into a book for 20 minutes without being absent-minded
and going astray into something else.
2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

Given how easy it is for me to lose concentration, I often resort to a number of ways to
sharpen my mind. Coffee is one of them. Personally, I feel invincible after absorbing a
rush of caffeine. I don’t know, maybe I’m addicted to coffee because without it I’m
gonna be all sluggish and senile.
3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

All sorts of thing, you know, since I’m terrible
at keeping myself concentrated. But it’s a
noisy setting that upsets the most. I guess,
it’s a common source of distraction for most
people and that’s why I usually bring along a
pair of headphones to places where it’s
raucous or rowdy.
4. What do you need to be focused?

As I’ve already mentioned, reading is
definitely one, because it requires every
ounce of your mind to decipher whatever a
book’s trying to convey. So normally as I
read, there’ll always be meditation music to
accompany the read. Besides, a cup of
coffee would also do. But even with all the
gears, sometimes I still doze off on a book.

Vocabulary – Topic: Concentration

- attention span: khoảng thời gian có thể tập trung được
- where sb shine: đúng sở trường của ai đó
- put your mind into sth: chú tâm vào gì đó
- absent-minded (adj): mất tập trung, không chú ý
- go astray into sth: lạc vào gì đó
- resort to sth: buộc phải dùng tới gì đó
- sharpen my mind: làm sắc bén tâm trí, tập trung hơn
- feel invincible (adj): cảm giác vô địch
- a rush of sth: một luồng chất gì đó
- sluggish (adj): uể oải
- senile (adj): lú lẫn
- a noisy setting: một không gian, nơi ồn ào
- raucous/ rowdy (adj): ầm ĩ, loạn – giống không khí ở quán bia
- ounce (n): một mẩu, mảnh – một lượng rất nhỏ; thường đi với every
- decipher (v): giải mã
- convey (v): truyền tải – thông điệp
- accompany (v): đi kèm, đồng hành
- read (n): một cuốn sách, thứ đang được đọc
- sth would do (v): gì đó sẽ có tác dụng, hiệu quả
- gear (n): trang bị hỗ trợ
- doze off: ngủ gật
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Tips:
Trong một chủ đề có thế bạn sẽ đối mặt với một câu hỏi mà nội dung có vẻ giống câu
trước đó đã được hỏi. Để tăng tính mạch lạc và đồng thời cũng tạo niềm tin cho giám
khảo rằng bạn không phải là học thuộc câu trả lời bằng cách refer, mở đầu câu trả lời
bằng cách nhắc lại đại ý nội dung đã trả lời trước đó, và tiếp tục mở rộng về đối tượng
này. Ví dụ như câu trả lời mẫu cho câu hỏi 4 của chủ đề Concentration ở trên.

1. What is your favorite animal? Why?

I’ve always a cat lover and I adore all breeds of them. I think they’re all adorable and
docile. I actually pet two cats at home. Well, they’re not always thrilled when seeing
me home as dogs would’ve been, but I still think they love me because of their purr
whenever I stroke their fur.
2. What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?

I think it’s still dogs that reign supreme in Vietnamese households, as they do in
families of countries all over the world. It’s understandable. Dogs are considered as
humans’ loyal friends. They always wiggle their tails to welcome their owners and
reality has proved that they’re even willing to sacrifice for the lives of their masters.
3. Have you ever had a pet before?

As I’ve just told you, I’m petting two cats. Again, they’re swanky and always meowing
demandingly for food or attention, but they’re tame. I love how snuzzy they are when
they ball themselves on my lap. They’re also playful, though, given how they would
nibble my ears to wake me up to play with them.
4. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

Well, technically, we can keep all pets indoors. But it depends on the nature of your
pets that sometimes we’ll have to take them outside. As a matter of fact, specific kinds
are accustomed with habits of their own. For example, it’s customary for dogs to
release their...you know, refuse outdoors. By contrast, my cats, for example, would only
like to be indoors snoozing all day.
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Tips:
Đối với dạng câu hỏi “Do you prefer A or B”, bạn hãy áp dụng cách trả lời “it depends
on …” và phân tích cả A và B. Hãy chỉ ra những sự tương phản về lợi ích (PROS) hoặc
mặt hại (CONS), hoặc đơn giản là miêu tả những hình ảnh liên quan tới A và B mà bạn
có trong đầu – ví dụ câu hỏi 4 ở trên. Đây thực chất là kỹ thuật PHÂN TÍCH HAI MẶT
khi trả lời câu hỏi IELTS, đặc biệt hữu ích và cần thiết cho Speaking Part 3.
Vocabulary – Topic: Pets and animals

- adore (v): yêu thương
- docile (adj): ngoan – trẻ con hoặc thú nuôi
- pet (v): nuôi một thú cưng
- be thrilled (adj): mừng rỡ
- purr (v): tiếng gừ gừ của mèo – tạo ra âm thanh này do cảm thấy thoải mái
- stroke (v): vuốt ve
- fur (n): bộ lông
- reign supreme (v): chiếm ngôi vương – xuất hiện nhiều hoặc có ảnh hưởng nhất
- wiggle (v): hành động quẫy, vẫy từ bên này sang bên kia
- tail (n): đuôi của động vật
- sacrifice (v): hy sinh
- swanky (adj): chảnh choẹ
- meow demandingly: kêu một cách đầy yêu cầu
- tame (adj): được thuần hoá, hiền lành
- snuzzy (adj): đáng yêu, nhìn ngộ nghĩnh
- ball (v): cuộn tròn – on your lap: trên đùi
- nibble (v): cắn nhẹ nhàng – kiểu thể hiện tình cảm của động vật
- the nature of sth (n): đặc tính tự nhiên của gì đó
- as a matter of fact: một cách hiển nhiên
- be accustomed with sth: quen với thứ, việc gì
- customary (adj): thông thường ~ usual
- refuse (n): chất thải ~ waste
- snooze (v): ngủ ngày – kiểu của thú nuôi chó, mèo

1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

Actually, both. I’ve always been a tree-hugger, I like being in places with lush trees
and pastures, it’s really refreshing, you know. But places of such are rather scarce in
Hanoi. Because along with the process of urbanization, a lot of green covers have
gradually vanished and cities now are all concrete jungles.
2. What would you like to do when visiting a park?

The Park near my house is equipped with lots of equipment ranging from ones for
exercise to recreation. Well, it’s easy to blow off the whole day playing the arcades
there. Normally, when you think of a park, you’d think there’ll be leisure activities that
are more nature-related, but I guess that’s not the case for me.
3. How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid?
Well, one of the stark distinctions is the fact that parks are now much more suitable
for people picnicking and well, have a sense of nature, for lack of a better word.
Whereas in the past, it was more like a safari park where you might have encountered
a wild animal strolling around.
4. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?

I think it’s best to have a garden to our own privacy. Because we’ll not have to uphold a
bunch of rules as in a public garden. For example, you’re not allowed to pluck a fruit
from trees in public gardens, whereas if it’s your own then you could eat how many
fruits you like. So, I’ll lean towards the personal one because of the autonomy it gives.
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Tips:
Thêm một cách nữa để triển khai, kéo dài nội dung câu trả lời đó là SO SÁNH, bạn có
thể so sánh bản thân mình ngay lúc chuẩn bị kết thúc câu hỏi với một đối tượng là
người khác để sử dụng được cấu trúc ngữ pháp tương phản. Đồng thời có thêm một
layer nữa cho phần triển khai câu hỏi nhé. Có một câu rất tự nhiên có thể được dùng:
While you’d think …, it’s not the case for me.

Vocabulary – Topic: Public gardens and parks

- tree-hugger (n): một người yêu thiên nhiên
- lush (adj): xanh tốt
- pasture (n): bãi cỏ
- scarce (adj): hiếm thấy
- vanish (v): đã biến mất
- concrete jungle (n): rừng bê tông – ám chỉ thành phố toàn nhà, không có cây xanh
- equipped with sth: được trang bị gì đó
- recreation (n): sự giải trí
- blow off (v) - (đi với ngày): tiêu tốn cả ngày
- nature-related (adj): liên quan tới thiên nhiên
- the arcade (n): máy chơi game, thường ở trung tâm mua sắm
- stark (adj): rõ ràng
- distinction (n): sự khác biệt
- for lack of a better word: câu filter dùng khi không có từ phù hợp diễn tả bối cảnh
- safari park (n): khu bảo tồn động vật
- encounter (v): bắt gặp
- stroll around (v): đi dạo xung quanh
- uphold (v): tuân thủ - luật, quy định
- pluck (v): hái, giựt, bứt gì đó
- autonomy (n): sự tự do

1. Do you like science?

Not much, since I flunked most of the science subjects at school back then. I guess it’s
because of the way science is taught at school which is dry and theoretical. I mean, if
you think about science subjects, usually what conjure up are all the fun experiments
with tools and laser equipment, but it’s actually learning the principles by heart.
2. When did you start to learn about science?

I think it all started as soon as you get in secondary school. The very first science
subject I learnt was chemistry. Well, instead of toying around with a bunch of vials of
chemicals and having fun while learning things about them, I was also afraid I was
gonna be called up to recite all the chemical equations and formula.
3. Which science subject is

interesting to you?
If anything, back then I was in school,
physics was something that tickled my
fancy, well, because of the principles in
the physics world that we learn at school.
You know, gravity and how Newton
came up with it. I mean, as children we’re
always curious about things in life and
have thousands of questions, and
physics answers them all.
4. What kinds of interesting things

have you done with science?
I remember back in the day in high school, there’s computer science and we all
students would be allowed to use the computer lab where us boys would try out best to
finish all the tasks so we can play games. Someone even came up with the idea of
doing assignments in advance at home so we got a whole period for gaming.

Vocabulary – Topic: Science

- flunk (v): tạch môn
- dry (adj): khô khan – để nói môn học
- theoretical (adj): nặng tính lý thuyết
- conjure up (v): hiện ra – những hình ảnh
- experiment (n): thí nghiệm
- principle (n): định luật
- learn sth by heart: học thuộc lòng
- very first: nhấn mạnh là thứ đầu tiên
- toy around with sth: nghịch một thứ gì đó
- vial (n): lọ – đựng dung dịch trong phòng thí nghiệm hoặc lọ đựng vắc-xin
- recite (v): nhắc lại, trả bài về nhà
- equation (n): phương trình
- formula (n): công thức
- tickle my fancy (i): gây hứng thú với tôi
- gravity (n): trọng lực
- do sth in advance: làm gì đó trước thời điểm
- period (n): một tiết học
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Tips:
Có một chiến thuật trả lời câu hỏi rất hay cho những câu về Frequency: How often…?
Đó là bạn hãy chuẩn bị một vài từ vựng hay về bận rộn và lái câu trả lời về chúng.
VD: How often do you read?
Khá thích đọc sách, thường nếu rảnh rỗi sẽ đọc => dạo này bận quá (vì có nhiều bài
tập ở trường, đang ôn thi, bla bla) vậy nên không có thời gian đọc. Nhưng tới đây thi
xong rồi sẽ đọc.
Trả lời theo cách này còn có tác dụng giúp bạn nói tới thời tương lai, dự định trong
tương lai. Tương tự với các câu hỏi về Frequency khác cũng có thể dùng cách này để
trả lời.

1. Do you like buying shoes? Why?

I’d consider myself as a sneakerhead and obviously, I’m always game for going
shopping for shoes. At home, I even have a whole collection of shoes to myself, with all
kinds and for all purposes, from running to going formal. Personally, I think shoes are a
must-have item because of their practicality.
2. Have you ever bought shoes online?

Certainly, I’ve not only bought shoes but also other clothing items as well. And since
we’re all socially distanced, online shopping has become the norm; and there’s some
upside to it. First, the product would be shipped right to your front door, saving you
from going by yourself. Second, the interface is designed easy enough for you to
comparison shop and that’s how you score a bargain, you know.
3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?

As shoes are important to me, I’m also sort of a shoe collector; I mean, I’ve spent big
bucks on sneakers, oxfords and (of course) running shoes. Personally, when it comes
to shoes, I would only go with the real McCoy, because I’ve bought knockoffs and
they’re quick to frail.
4. Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?

If by fashionable shoes you mean branded, designer shoes, then I’ll definitely take it.
When we look at the comfort given by a pair of shoes, counterfeits would certainly
never be on par with the authentic versions. And as a matter of fact, shoes bought in
flea markets, which are good for money, are all flimsy and it’s gonna be quick until you
realize that your shoes are already in tatters.

Vocabulary – Topic: Shoes

- sneakerhead (n): người cuồng giày
- be game for sth (adj): sẵn sàng với thứ, việc gì đó
- a must-have item: một món đồ phải có
- practicality (n): sự hữu dụng
- be socially distanced: cách ly xã hội
- the norm (n): thông lệ
- upside (n): mặt lợi, điểm tốt
- right to your front door: tới tận nhà
- interface (n): giao diện
- comparison shop (v): so sánh giá giữa các cửa hàng
- score a bargain: mua được món đồ với giá hời
- oxford (n): một loại giày tây
- the real McCoy (n): hàng thật, hàng chính hãng
- knockoff (n): hàng giả, hàng nhái
- frail (v): bung chỉ ở quần áo – kiểu đồ bị hỏng
- branded (adj): mang nhãn hiệu
- designer (adj): mang nhãn hiệu, đồ thiết kế
- counterfeit (n): hàng giả, hàng nhái
- A be on par with B: A ngang hàng với B về chất lượng, tiêu chuẩn
- flea market (n): chợ trời
- flimsy (adj): mỏng manh – dễ hỏng
- in tatters (adj): miêu tả đồ vật đã bị “tã”
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Tips:
Covid đang ảnh hưởng tới tất cả mọi mặt trong cuộc sống, và nói về Covid, hay là kỹ
thuật NÓI TỚI HIỆN TRẠNG HIỆN TẠI luôn có thể được áp dụng khi trả lời Speaking.
Ví dụ, khi được hỏi có thích đi du lịch không, bạn có thể “đá” về Covid và nói rằng hiện
tại các địa điểm du lịch đều bị đóng cửa, vậy nên dù muốn mà không đi được.

1. Do you use
headphones?
No, since a pair of
headphones would
occupy a larger space
compared to Bluetooth earbuds, so I’m actually using the latter. It’s not to say that I
have anything other than that to be against headphones, I think in terms of sound
quality, headphones generally trump earbuds. But I guess it’s convenience that matters
to me.
2. What type of headphones => earbuds do you use?

Well, I’m using a pair of Airpods, maybe I’m being biased but I think Apple, which is the
tech giant manufacturing this pair is the undisputed king in this field. I mean, the
noise cancellation feature is really something, so as soon as you plug the airpods in
your ears, you literally can hear yourself think.
3. When would you use headphones => earbuds?

I abuse my Airpods every time when I go to the gym where I would crank up some
upbeat music to lift weights. I also wear airpods as well as during my daily commute.
Although it seems dangerous when I’m all soundproofed from the traffic; but I guess
I’m compensated with my focus when I’m driving and my maneuvering skills.
4. In what conditions, you won’t use headphones => earbuds?

In my shower, simply because my airpods are not waterproofed. I mean, technically,
Apple has claimed that it has integrated waterproofing into the Airpods, and it can
withstand being submerged in water for around 5 minutes. But I don’t really buy it
because some people have reported that it’s only about 2-3 minutes until the sound
dies. So, you know, better safe than sorry.

Vocabulary – Topic: Headphones

- occupy (v): chiếm một diện tích
- the latter: đối tượng đằng sau – trước đó có A và B thì B là the latter, A là the former
- be against sth (adj): phản đối gì đó
- trump sth (v): nổi trội hơn gì đó
- biased (adj): một chiều, thiên vi
- tech giant (n): công ty lớn về công nghệ
- the undisputed king: đối tượng đứng đầu, vô đối
- noise cancellation (n): khử âm tiếng ồn
- plug (v): đeo vào
- hear yourself think (i): vô cùng yên lặng
- abuse (v): dùng một thứ gì tới mức độ rất nhiều, hành hạ đồ vật đó
- crank up (v): vặn to hết cỡ - volumes
- upbeat (adj): nhịp điệu cao
- sb’s daily commute (n): việc đi lại hàng ngày của ai đó
- soundproofed (adj): được cách âm
- compensate (v): bù lại gì đó – be compensated for sth
- maneuvering skills: kỹ năng lạng lách, nói về lái xe điêu luyện
- waterproofed (adj): chống nước
- integrate A into B (v): tích hợp A vào B
- withstand (v): chống chịu
- submerged (adj): ngập, chìm
- not buy it (i): không tin điều gì đó
- better safe than sorry (i): cẩn thận không thừa

1. Do you like handwriting?

Not really, I mean we all started learning to write longhand as a kid, and all have to
start from scratch with every curving line on a paper; but I guess I just don’t have it in
myself when my handwriting is almost unintelligible. It feels awkward holding a pen,
you know. So, ever since I got out of school, I’ve mostly switched to typing.
2. Do you think handwriting is important?

Of course, handwriting is important in its own right, which manifests itself in so many
different ways. For example, in Vietnam, we have a traditional belief that the way people
handwrite can speak volumes about their personality; So, if you have neat
handwriting, people may infer that you’re a good-hearted person.
3. Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?

I prefer the speediness of typing on a keyboard, so I’ll go with typing, or texting for that
matter. I think it’s not just me but also many others would lean towards typing,
especially given the digital age that we’re living in right now. You know, it’s more
common to see people work with computers.
4. What’s the difference between handwriting and typing?

Again, it’s the velocity that makes writing electronically more preferable. However,
it’s the sentimental values that set the handwritten letter, for example, apart from one
typed out from a keyboard. So, given the sentiment of handwriting, I think it’s never
gonna be fully replaced by typing (up).

Vocabulary – Topic: Handwriting

- write longhand (v): viết tay
- start from scratch: bắt đầu từ đầu
- curving line: những đường nét cong
- unintelligible (adj): không hiểu được – chữ xấu
- feels awkward: cảm giác kỳ cục
- in its own right: ~ itself
- A manifests itself in sth: A thể hiện nó qua gì đó …
- handwrite (v): viết tay
- speak volumes (v): nói lên rất nhiều điều
- good-hearted (adj): tốt tính, tốt bụng
- speediness (n): sự nhanh chóng
- A, or B for that matter: A hay B cũng như thế cả mà thôi
- lean towards sth: thiên về một thứ gì đó
- the digital age: thời đại kỹ thuật số
- velocity (n): tốc độ
- good-natured (adj): tốt tính, tốt bụng
- write electronically: viết qua thiết bị điện tử
- preferable (adj): được ưu ái hơn
- the sentimental values (n): những giá trị tình cảm
- set A apart (from sth): phân loại A với những thứ khác
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Tips:
Để nâng cao điểm về ngữ pháp khi nói, chúng ta hãy tạo cho mình một thói quen đó là
dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành và hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn. Điển hình nhất là khi giới
thiệu bản thân có thể luôn luôn nói:
I’ve always been (much of) a …/ I’ve never been a … ~ I am
I’ve been + Ving ~ I am + Ving

1. Do you like to wear special costumes?

No, I don’t like the idea of dressing up as characters. In Vietnam, specificially, the
Autumn Festival is the only time where you can see people in special costumes, which
is an equivalent to the Halloween in Western culture. But ever since the COVID-19
pandemic has become more rampant and social distancing is now commonplace,
it’s gonna be very long until such an event can take place.
2. Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
I think one of the reasons why I'm quite against costumes now is because of the ones
my classmates used to force on me when I was still in highschool. Well, it was The
Autum Festival, the thing I’ve already told you we have in Vietnam, and there was
this dress party at school and ironically, I was supposed to be a pirate, which was the
worst because I got this eye patch but still had to wear glasses.
3. When was the last time you wore special costumes?

I’ve already mentioned it in the previous answer. Come to think of it, the pirate thing I
wore at the time was more of a prop than a costume. I’m sure, if ever there were judges
and a costume parade, mine would have
been nominated for the worst costume ever.
4. Do you ever buy special

costumes?
No, simply because I would never wear one,
and also, I think that a set of costume,
especially one that is sophisticated with a
lot of frills, can cost a fortune so even if
there’s an event that I’m required to wear
special costumes I think that hiring makes
more sense financially.

Vocabulary – Topic: Special costumes

- dressing up as characters: hoá trang thành những nhân vật
- an equivalent to sth: một sự ngang bằng với gì đó
- rampant (adj): tồi tệ hơn
- social distancing: giãn cách xã hội
- commonplace (adj): phổ thông, thịnh hành
- force sth on sb: ép ai đó một thứ gì
- dress party: bữa tiệc hóa trang
- ironically: chớ trêu thay
- Come to think of it (filter): nói từ đây trở nghĩ về điều đó
- prop (n): đạo cụ
- a costume parade: một buổi trình diễn hóa trang
- nominate (v): đề cử
- sophisticated (adj): phức tạp về độ tinh xảo
- frill (n): chi tiết phụ kiểu tua rua
- cost a fortune: tốn rất nhiều tiền
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Tips:
Bởi vì Covid 19 đang ảnh hưởng lên đại đa số các khía cạnh trong xã hội; và bởi vậy
khi trả lời câu hỏi IELTS Spekaing chúng ta hoàn toàn có thể lái về dịch bệnh và ảnh
hưởng của nó đặc biệt là việc giãn cách xã hội. Đây là technique THE PRESENT
STATE – lái về hiện trạng hiện tại khi kéo dài câu trả lời IELTS Speaking. Ví dụ:
Do you like travelling?
Bạn có thích đi du lịch, lần gần đây nhất bạn đi tới Nha Trang => Nhưng bây giờ đang
Covid và giãn cách xã hội => Ở trong nhà lâu lắm rồi và đang rất cuồng chân => Sau
khi hết dịch sẽ đi ngay.
Và tương tự với các câu hỏi mà có đối tượng bị đóng cửa do Covid như trung tâm
thương mại, rạp chiếu phim thì bạn hoàn toàn có thể lái về Covid như ý tưởng trả lời
câu hỏi ở trên.

1. Do you like the area that you live in?

I’m resident in a built-up area for the better part of the last 5 years I hate every day of
it. Because there are many apartment buildings and high-rises here, not to mention the
fact that here and there you can see some construction sites that are underway. So,
the whole area is very noisy and dusty.
2. What are some changes in the area recently?
Over the course of the last 5 years, this part of town has become radically different.
But chief among them is the fact that more public amenities have been built here. For
example, you have more stores and retail outlets to accommodate your shopping and
you have public parks and gardens where you can get some fresh air.
3. Do you know any famous people in your area?
Since the part of town where I’m living is located on the periphery of the city, it’s more
of a place for underaverage-income people to live in, you know mostly manual laborers
and those of the lower class. So, I
don’t think there’s any public
figures residing here. At least, so
far, I haven’t crossed paths with
any famous people, you know.
4. Where do you like to
go in that area?
I’d like to leisurely stroll in the
park situated in the vicinity of my
house. It’s very refreshing to do
so and the lush green pastures
there are a rarity in the concrete
jungle that is the city of Hanoi. So,
that’s definitely my go-to place to
be in at the weekend after a week
of hard toil.

Vocabulary – Topic: The area you live in

- be resident in (adj): trú ở đâu đó
- a built-up area (n): một khu nhiều nhà cao tầng, chung cư
- the better part of (time): phần lớn thời gian
- a high-rise (n): nhà cao tầng = a skyscraper
- construction site (n): khu công trường
- be underway: đang thi công
- over the couse of (time): trong suốt thời gian qua
- a part of town (n): một khu trong thành phố = a neighborhood
- radically different (adj): khác biệt rõ ràng
- public amenity (n): một tiện nghi, cơ sở công cộng (công viên, rạp chiếu phim, trung
tâm mua sắm, etc.)
- accommodate sth (v): phục vụ gì đó
- on the periphery of the city: nằm ở vùng rìa thành phố
- manual laborer (n): người lao động tay chân
- the lower class (n): tầng lớp thấp trong xã hội
- public figure (n): nhân vật của công chúng
- cross paths with sb: tiếp xúc với ai đó
- leisurely stroll: đi dạo một cách thư thái
- be situated in somewhere: an toạ ở nơi nào đó
- the vicinity of my house: vùng lân cận gần nhà
- refreshing (adj): đem lại sự sảng khoái
- the lush green pastures: những bãi cỏ xanh tươi tốt
- the concrete jungle (idiom): miêu tả thành phố toàn nhà, thiếu khu vực cây xanh
- go-to (adj): ưa thích = favorite
- a week of hard toil: một tuần làm việc căng thẳng

1. Can you describe your

hometown for a little bit?
I was born and raised in Thai Binh, which is
a rural town located in Northen Vietnam. It’s
an agricultural region and we account for the
majority of rice exports of the whole country.
Well, that’s why my hometown is associated
with images of rice paddies upon which
there’ll be lots of farmers who would toil
away until the sunset.
2. Do you like your hometown?
Definitely, it’s actually been quite a long time since I last visited my hometown. My
parents are still living there with my little brother. I love the homeyness that can only be
felt when I go back to my hometown. Sometimes, I fondly remember being a high
school junior, cruising around town every afternoon. Well, my hometown is near and
dear to my heart that way.
3. How has your hometown change in the last 20 years?
Oh, it's changed a lot, for sure. The city council has poured a lot of funding
into revamping the layout of the city. Chief among the changes is the removal of the
city hall so a megamall could be constructed, along with the fact that more businesses
have been established. Although they struggle a bit during the crisis but still, I think the
city skyline has become more vibrant.
4. What changes would you like to have in the future?
I think there should be an expansion, or at least the retention of green covers around
town. Because after all, it’s the health of people that matters and building more public
parks and garden would definitely help. If you think of it, as cities are caught into the
process of modernization, people tend to suffer from respiratory problems because
we do not have enough fresh air, which is due to the cutting down of a lot of trees.

Vocabulary – Topic: Hometown

- be born and raised in …: sinh ra và lớn lên ở đâu
- a rural town (n): một vùng nông thôn
- associated with sth: được gắn kết, liên hệ với gì đó
- rice paddies (n): những cánh đồng lúa
- toil away (v): làm việc chăm chỉ
- homeyness (n): sự bình dị
- fondly remember: nhớ một cách mến thương
- cruising around town (v): lượn đường
- near and dear to my heart: thân thương
- pour funding into sth (v): dồn nguồn lực vào đâu đó
- revamp (v): cải tiến
- crisis (n): sự khủng hoảng
- the city skyline (n): thành phố khi nhìn từ đường chân trời
- vibrant (adj): tươi mới, sống động
- expansion (n): sự mở rộng
- retention (n): sự duy trì
- green covers (n): những khu vực có cây xanh trong thành phố
- If you think of it (filter): thử nghĩ mà xem
- modernization (n): sự hiện đại hóa
- respiratory problems (n): vấn đề về đường hô hấp
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Tips:
Một câu trả lời speaking hoàn toàn có thể được KẾT THÚC BẰNG CÁCH ĐƯA RA
CẢM XÚC của người nói. Vì vậy, nhất là với những câu Speaking Part 1, chúng ta nên
áp dụng phương pháp này. Ví dụ, bạn hãy chuẩn bị sẵn cho mình một số những cách
diễn đạt về cảm xúc hay (Ví dụ như cụm near and near trong câu 2 chủ đề hometown
này là một cụm rất tự nhiên trong văn nói) để luôn có thể đưa ra cảm xúc của mình về
đối tượng vừa được nhắc đến trong câu trả lời nhé.

1. Are you living in a house or a flat?

I’ve been living in a studio apartment for
the better part of the last 6 years ever
since I moved to Hanoi for college. So far,
I’m quite content with this form of
accommodation. Although it feels
compact at times, but it’s fun to know I
always have the whole place to myself and
it’s a sense of autonomy that I love.
2. What do you dislike about your
accommodation?
I’ve no complaints about my own place but
it’s the neighborhood that leaves a little to
be desired. I mean I hate the neighbors.
They’re a bunch of nosy parkers, in the
sense that some of the oldies here pry too much into my personal life: they give out
snide remarks about how I hang out with my friends or party with them at my place.
3. Would you like to change your accommodation?
Again, I’m quite satisfied with my living space, but it’s the people living next door that
drive me crazy. The idea of switching place certainly dawned on me a couple of times.
But I think I would say no, because I wasn’t born to a family of means and having a
place to myself like this is already a privilege.
4. What’s the difference between where you’re living now and where
you have lived in the past?
The greatest distinction lies in the sense of freedom that I’m now enjoying. I mean,
before college, when I first moved to the city and haven’t been able to settle down, I
spent about 3 months living under the same roof with my uncle’s family and never
was I away from the prying eyes of his wife. After moving out from there, I finally was
able to catch a break.

Vocabulary – Topic: Accommodation

- a studio apartment (n): một căn hộ khép kín
- for the better part: phần lớn; nên dùng với thời gian
- be content with sth: hài lòng với gì đó
- compact (adj): chật hẹp
- at times (i): thỉnh thoảng
- a sense of autonomy: một cảm giác tự chủ
- leave a little to be desired (i): hơi thiếu, chưa trọn vẹn cho lắm
- a nosy parker (n): một người nhiều chuyện, hay soi mói
- in the sense that: kiểu như là, ý tôi là ~ I mean
- the oldies: những người già
- pry into sb’s personal life: soi mói đời tư của ai đó
- snide remark (n): những lời nói kháy đầy ẩn ý
- the people living next door: hàng xóm = neighbors
- drive me crazy (idiom) khiến mình phát điên
- sth dawn on sb: chợt nhận ra, nghĩ đến gì đó
- a family of means (n): một gia đình có điều kiện
- a privilege (n): một đặc quyền, ân huệ
- distinction (n): sự khác biệt ~ difference
- settle down (v): ổn định
- live under the same roof with sb (idiom): sống chung một mái nhà với ai đó
- be away from the prying eyes of sb: rời khỏi con mắt soi mói của ai đó
- move out from somewhere (v): dọn ra khỏi đâu đó
- catch a break: được yên ổn

1. Have you visited a farm?

As a city boy, I have had a fair amount of time living in the concrete jungle of the city
and I rarely have a chance to get a glimpse of the countryside, let alone visiting a
farm. If anything, I only see farms on TV. So, when I think of a farm and, by extension,
a bucolic lifestyle, I conjure up images of cattle calmly grazing on the grass and
that’s all I got.
2. What kind of farm do you like?
Like I mentioned earlier, I’m fairly clueless about all kinds of farm. But I love eating
fruits so I guess an orchard farm is what I’m gonna go with. In fact, I paid a visit to a
grape garden during my trip in Nha Trang last year upon which I learn a great deal
about how they use grapes to make wines.
3. Do you think farm is important?
Definitely. I think agriculture is still the backbone of many economies. In Vietnam,
major agricultural exports like rice still constitute a sizeable part of our GDP. And for
many other Asian countries at large, exporting agricultural products is plays an
integral part in their economic development.
4. Did you do farm work when you were young?
As a kid, I was much of a spoiled brat. I mean, my parents would never let me lift a
finger to do even household chores, let alone farmwork. But I remember when I was
in secondary school, I participated in a voluntary program in which we students were
supposed to help farmers on the field with tasks like water the plants or sow the
seeds. And on this expedition, I actually learnt a great deal of knowledge about farming.

Vocabulary – Topic: Farming

- a fair amount of sth (n): rất nhiều gi đó
- the concrete jungle (n): diễn tả cảnh tượng thành phố với quá nhiều toà nhà, thiếu
cây xanh; concrete (n): bê tông
- get a glimpse of sth: có được cái nhìn về gì đó
- let alone sth: chứ đừng nói đến gì đó
- and, by extension, sth: và rộng hơn là thứ gì nữa
- a bucolic lifestyle (n): một lối sống điền viên
- conjure up images of sth: hiện ra những hình ảnh về gì đó
- cattle (n): gia súc = livestock
- graze (v): gặm cỏ
- clueless about sth (adj): không có nhiều thứ để nói về gì đó
- an orchard farm (n): một khu vườn ăn quả
- the backbone of sth (n): phần trụ cột, xương sống của gì đó
- agricultural export (n): sản phẩm xuất khẩu nông nghiệp
- constitute a sizeable part: cấu thành một phần rất lớn
- play an integral part: đóng một vai tròn quan trọng
- a spoiled brat (n): một đứa trẻ được nuông chiều
- not have to lift a finger to do sth: không phải đụng tay đụng chân làm gì đó
- household chores (n): những công việc nhà
- farmwork (n): những việc làm ở nông trại
- on the field: trên cánh đồng
- water the plants: tưới nước cho cây; water đang ở dạng verb
- sow the seeds: gieo hạt
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Tips:
Nếu không muốn tiếp tục ăn hành với một chủ đề khó, tốt nhất bạn hãy THỪA NHẬN
RẰNG MÌNH KHÔNG BIẾT nhiều về chủ đề được hỏi. Ví dụ, chỉ cần nói “Wow, as I city
boy, I don’t know the first thing about farming”
1. Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

These days, I don’t spend much time watching TV, let alone TV programs about wild
animals. As a kid I was pretty much fond of watching shows on TV about wildlife. I
remember sitting in front of the telly for hours on end binge-watching Discovery
Channel, which I’m sure you’ve already heard of as a channel about the natural world.
2. Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
When I was still in school, I learnt lots of fascinating facts about wildlife in biology
class. We learnt about which wild animals that are on the brink of extiction. But over
time, such knowledge just went over my head and now I’m pretty clueless when
talking about wild animals.
3. Where can you see wild animals?
We can get sights of wild animals in pretty much every wildlife reserve. Zoos are also
another option, though. I think such places really play an integral role in preserving
the habitat of wild species and retaining biodiversity. Also, they bring about
enormous streams of revenues so that’s a boon to the economy.
4. Is it important to protect wild animals?
Well, insofar as it's important to protect our own survival. Form
a biodiversity perspective, humans are also animals belonging to the natural food
chain. And the extinction of some endangered aniamals could disrupt the whole
order, which may lead to the demise of humans someday.
Biodiversity

Vocabulary – Topic: Wild animals

- these days: những ngày này => gần đây, dạo này
- let alone sth: chứ đừng nói đến gì đó, nữa là gì đó
- wildlife (n): động vật hoang dã = wild animals/ wild species: loài hoang dã
- the telly (n): vô tuyến = TV
- for hours on end: hàng giờ liền; có thể thay thế hours thành thời gian khác (VD: for
weeks on end: hàng tuần liền)
- binge-watch (v): xem liên tục một thứ gì đó => ví dụ là phim thì từ này mang nghĩa
cày phim; có thể thay watch bằng động từ khác (VD: binge-drink: ăn liên tục)
- the natural world: thế giới tự nhiên
- fascinating (adj): rất thú vị = very interesting
- on the brink of extiction: trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng
- over time: dần dần qua thời gian
- went over sb’s head (idiom): đã quên rồi
- clueless (adj): bí, không có ý để nói đến
- wildlife reserve (n): khu bảo tồn động vật hoang dã
- play an integral role: đóng một vai trò chủ đạo
- preserve (v): bảo tồn
- the habitat of wild species: môi trường sống của các loài động vật hoang dã
- retain biodiversity: duy trì sự đa dạng các giống loài
- bring about (v): đem đến
- enormous streams of revenues: những dòng doanh thu khổng lồ
- a boon to the economy: một điều có lợi cho nền kinh tế; a boon to sth = an
advantage to sth
- insofar as: cũng như là
- disrupt (v): làm xáo trộn
- the natural food chain: chuỗi thức ăn tự nhiên
- extinction (n): sự tuyệt chủng
- endangered animals (n): động vật quý hiếm
- demise (n): sự suy vong, sự lụi tàn

1. Do you use a wallet?

As a matter of fact, I do. Mine is actually a hand-me-down from my dad. It’s a bifold
wallet made of leather. My dad used to claim that the thing’s entirely made of alligator
leather so it’s pretty steep. Given how rarely my dad would gift me a present, and its
material and sentimental values, I really appreciate this wallet.
2. Have you ever lost your wallet?
I’m quite a forgetful person. So, there have certainly been times when I couldn’t recall
the place where I put my wallet. Lucky me, most of the time I could still retrieve it at the
end. For example, the last time I thought I lost my wallet, only to realize eventually that I
stored it in the trunk of my motorbike.
3. Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?
Definitely. Given how men are closely associated with having a wallet. I once gave my
best buddy a billfold on his birthday. It’s a designer label one, so the present really
made his day as he received it.
4. Do most of your friend use wallet?
The majority of posse are male and needless to say, they all have their own wallet.
The reasons for us guys using wallets are quite straightforward. First, I think wallets
are the symbol of masculinity and second, having a wallet of your own somehow
symbolizes how you’ve become financially.
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Tips: MỘT SỐ LỖI CƠ BẢN gây ức chế cho giám khảo IELTS Speaking
• Không chia động từ số ít với chủ ngữ ngôi thứ 3
Ví dụ: “he don't know" ⟹ “he doesn't know”
• Dạng danh từ số ít số nhiều, một phần do tật phát âm "thừa s"
Ví dụ, “I have a dogs” ⟹ “I have a dog”
• Dạng động từ thì quá khứ đơn.
Ví dụ, “When I was in school, I hate maths ⟹ "I hated maths"
Sai động từ to be trong các thì tiếp diễn
Ví dụ: “I am study accounting” ⟹ “am studying”
Vocabulary – Topic: Wallet

- as a matter of fact: dĩ nhiên
- a hand-me-down: một món đồ được để lại từ ai đó
- a bifold wallet: một cái ví gấp
- alligator leather: da cá sấu
- steep (adj): chát – từ tiếng lóng để nói một mức giá đắt
- gift a present: tặng một món quà; gift đang dùng ở dạng verb là tặng ai đó cái gì
- material and sentimental values: giá trị vật chất và tình cảm
- forgetful (adj): hay quên
- recall (v): nhớ lại = remember
- lucky me (saying): may mắn thay
- retrieve (v): lấy lại được gì đó
- trunk (n): cốp xe
- be associated with: được gắn với gì đó
- a billfold: một cái ví = wallet
- designer label (cụm adj): đồ hiệu => a designer label + noun: đồ gì đó hàng hiệu
- make sb’s day (idiom): khiến ai đó vô cùng hạnh phúc
- posse (n): hội bạn thân
- needless to say (phrase): khỏi phải nói
- straightforward (adj): dễ hiểu = simple
- the symbol of masculinity: biểu tượng của sự nam tính

1. Do you look at the sky at night?

Yes, I do. I’ve always been a head in the
clouds, and gazing at the sky at night with
full of twinkling stars would be so romantic.
A starry night sky is a mesmerizing sight to
look at, and although I’m not a poet but: up
above the world so high, they’re like little
diamonds in the sky.
2. Can you see the moon and stars at
night where you live?
Sadly no. My neighborhood is a built-up area with a lot of high rises, apartment
buildings, and even construction sites that are underway which altogether obstructs
the view to the sky. And even if you managed to get a sight of it, it would not be much
of a view because of air pollution, the air here is quite dusty, you know.
3. Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
If I am to choose, I’d prefer the night sky bestrew with stars and constellations
because it’d be so romantic, which suits nicely with my personality like I already told you
earlier. The sky during daytime is good and all but for me it really pales in
comparison in terms of beauty to a night sky.
4. Do you want to live on another planet?
You know, space exploration is not a strange concept anymore, as our plannet Earth
has increasingly become polluted and inhabitable and I’d really entertain the
possibility of me living on another planet. The idea of how we humans are gonna
populate another planet really piques my curiosity. So yeah, why not.

Vocabulary – Topic: Sky and stars

- a head in the clouds: một người mộng mơ, đầu óc trên mây
- gaze at sth (v): ngắm nhìn gì đó
- twinkling stars: những ngôi sao lấp lánh
- starry (adj): đầy sao => a starry sky: một bầu trời đầy sao
- mesmerizing (adj): đẹp hớp hồn
- poet (n): nhà thơ
- a built-up area: một khu vực nhiều chung cư, nhà cao tầng
- a high-rise (n): một nhà cao tầng = a skyscraper
- a construction site (n): một khu công trường
- be underway (adj): đang trong tiến trình
- obstruct (v): cản trở, che khuất
- not be much of a view: không phải là một cảnh quá đẹp
- bestrew with sth (adj): đầy úp gì đó
- constellations (n): những chòm sao
- sth is good and all, but …: sth cũng ổn thôi, nhưng …
- pale in comparison: không sánh bằng
- space exploration (n): thám hiểm không gian
- inhabitable (adj): không sống được, em chỉ việc quá ô nhiễm
- entertain the possibility of sth: suy tính về một khả năng việc gì đó
- populate somewhere (v): đổ bộ, có người sống ở đâu đó
- pique sb’s curiosity: kích thích sự tò mò của ai đó
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Tips:
HÃY VIẾT RA CÂU TRẢ LỜI nếu bản thân bạn không thể nào bật ra được câu trả lời.
Trong trường hợp này, việc viết sẽ cho bạn có thời gian suy nghĩ và lựa chọn từ vựng
tốt hơn. Khi đã làm chủ được idea thì việc còn lại chỉ còn là luyện tập triển khai idea đó.
Khi ấy hãy không nhìn những gì mình vừa viết ra mà hãy tự tập trả lời lại. Lần đầu, có
thể còn rất bập bẹ nhưng rồi những lần sau đó độ mượt mà trong câu trả lời sẽ tốt hơn.

1. What would you do to relax?

There’s a number of recreational
activities I would do for relaxation. It
can be hanging out with friends or
hitting the cinema and what have
you. However, chief among all the
leisure pursuits, reading is my
ultimate go-to. The book I’m reading
at the moment is “the sympathizer”
penned by Viet Thanh Nguyen, one
of the most esteemed writters in
Vietnam. It’s epic, you know.
2. Do you think do sports is a good way to relax?
Sure, sporting activities are not only a fantastic way to unwind but it’s also a boon to
your physical health. I mean, the benefits are abundant. First, playing sports help
strengthen your immune system. Second, it prevents cardiovascular diseases and
last but not least, it helps lower the risk of obesity because it involves a lot of
physical movements.
3. Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
Definitely. A vacation is all about being loosey-goosey and laid-back. I’d like going to
beaches for some Vitamin Sea, you know what I’m saying. It’s a nice retreat from all
the hustle and bustle of the city, from the rat race that is life itself, so as to loosen up
and be ready when you come back to work.
4. Do you think students need more relaxing time?
Yes. I think students today are frequently under a lot of pressure because they are
often subjected to a mountain of deadlines at school and also because of the fact
that their parents tend to the tiger ones so they often have high expectations on the
young to excel in their studies.

Vocabulary – Topic: Relax

- recreational activities (n): những hoạt động giải trí
- what have you (i): những điều tương tự
- leisure pursuits (n): những thú vui giải trí
- go-to (n): một điều ưa thích
- be penned by sb: được viết bởi ai đó; pen đang dùng ở dạng verb
- esteemed (adj): có tầm cỡ
- epic (adj): rất tuyệt vời, dùng để khen một bộ phim hay một cuốn sách
- sporting activities (n): những hoạt động thể thao
- unwind (v): giải trí = relax
- a boon to sth: một điều có lợi cho gì đó
- strengthen your immune system: củng cố hệ thống miễn dịch
- cardiovascular diseases: các bệnh về tim mạch
- lower the risk of obesity: giảm thiểu nguy cơ béo phì
- involve a lot of physical movements: liên quan tới nhiều chuyển động vật lý
- loosey-goosey (adj): thư thái, kiểu vô lo vô nghĩ
- laid-back (adj): thư thái, kiểu nhẹ nhàng
- the hustle and bustle (i): những sự vội vã và tấp nập (thường là của thành phố)
- the rat race (n): sự cạnh tranh từng miếng cơm manh áo
- loosen up (v): giải trí, thư giãn
- be under a lot of pressure: chịu rất nhiều áp lực
- be subjected to sth: phải chịu gì đó
- a mountain of sth: một núi gì đó, tức là rất nhiều – thường đi với công việc
- tiger parents: những bậc cha mẹ có tiêu chuẩn rất cao
- have high expectations: có kỳ vọng cao
- excel in sth: giỏi giang về gì đó
- sb’s studies: việc học hành của ai đó

1. What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
It was playing marbles because as a primary student, I was a bit of a frisky boy and I
loved doing things that were mischievous and playful, and playing marbles is just that.
I love the feeling of triumph when I beat other kids in this game and the best part of it
is the fact that you get to claim others’ marbles as the spoils of victory.
2. How did you go to your primary school?
Usually, elementary students in Vietnam have to enter school pretty early in the
morning, and back then as a primary pupil my dad would take me to school. And
because it was so early, I remember there were times when I was so drowsy sitting
precariously on his motorbike. You know, I could have fallen off the bike if it hadn’t for
him to constantly call out my name.
3. How do you like your primary school?
It’s been a long time already, but I remember being quite fond of the environment there.
I mean, elementary education was free-of-burden, in the sense that the homework
was light, unlike in secondary or teriary education levels. And since the teaching
methods at this level combine learning with playing, so it was a lot of fun back then.
4. What did you do in your
leisure time in your primary
school?
When I was in primary school, comic
books really reigned supreme.
Whenever I found some time to
spare, I would hit the comic store to
comb through all the shelves to see
if there’s any new chapters of the
series I’d been following at the time.
And if something caught my eyes, I
was definitely gonna buy it.

Vocabulary – Topic: Primary school

- playing marbles: trò chơi bắn bi
- frisky (adj): tinh nghịch
- the feeling of triumph: cảm giác chiến thắng
- claim (v): chiếm được gì đó
- the spoils of victory: chiến lợi phẩm từ chiến thắng
- elementary (adj): cơ bản = primary => elementary education: giáo dục mẫu giáo
- drowsy (adj): nửa tỉnh nửa ngủ
- precariously (adv): bấp bênh, ví dụ theo một cách mấp mé, lơ lửng
- free-of-burden (adj): không có gánh nặng nào cả
- in the sense that: “kiểu như là” – khá giống với cụm “I mean”
- light (adj): nhẹ nhàng
- teriary (adj): bậc 3; primary: bậc 1, secondary: bậc 2, teriary: bậc 3 (giáo dục đại học)
- back then: trước đây
- reign supreme: đi đầu, thống trị; ở đây mang nghĩa phổ biến
- find some time to spare: có thời gian rảnh
- comb through sth (v): lược qua, lướt qua một cuốn sách nào đó
- catch sb’s eyes: thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó
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Tips:
ĐANG NÓI THÌ QUÊN MẤT TỪ: Thay vì ú ớ hay gượng cười, chỉ trỏ loạn xạ thì hãy gọi
nó bằng Tiếng Việt và kèm theo những từ này trong Tiếng Anh. Nhưng chú ý sau đó
bạn phải sử dụng MĐQH nói về mục đích (purpose), đặc điểm (feature) về màu sắc hay
bất cứ thứ gì để miêu tả nó nhé. Đó là những từ:
thingy/ doodah/ whatsisname/ whatchamacallit
VD: I'll tell you what, in some regions in Vietnam we have this doodah called "bùa ngải",
which is used to magically harm people, sort of. And I think I'm under one.
VD: I can't reach my back and it's really itchy right now, do you have the whatsisname
that you use to srcatch? (cái gãi lưng)

1. Where did you go for your

last holiday?
Usually, I’m not in the habit of
travelling during holiday, but since the
last holiday was quite an extended
one so I made an exception. So, I
paid a visit to Nha Trang, which is a
coastal city located in Central
Vietnam. It’s one of the must-hit
tourism hotspots in out country.
Basically, it boasts stunning beaches
and scrumptious seafood. I really
had a blast there.
2. Do you like holidays?
Sure, I mean, who doesn’t; holidays are supposed to be the time when you’re allowed to
take your mind off work or study so you can enjoy life and just be living in the
moment. My workload is incredible heavy, as it is. So, sometimes, I’m really in dire
need of a vacation and I really long for a holiday at this point.
3. Which public holiday do you like best?
My all-time favorite is, hands down, the traditional Tet holiday. So, essentially, it’s a
veritable holiday in terms of duration. I mean, it can be more than 10 days off, and
during which I can go back to my hometown to be with my family, which is something
that’s hard-pressed to do during a 1-to-2-day-off holiday.
4. What do you do on holidays?
It depends on the length of the celebration itself. You know, as I’ve just mentioned
earlier, if it’s an extended holiday, I’d go back to my hometown to visit the relatives or
hang out with my childhood friends. But on the other hand, if it’s just a few days off then
it’s totally not worth the trip and I’d just lounge around in my house, or cruise around
town for some sightseeing.

Vocabulary – Topic: Holidays

- be in the habit of doing sth: có thói quen làm gì đó
- an extended holiday (n) một kỳ nghỉ dài
- pay a visit to somewhere: đi đến nơi nào đó
- a coastal city (n): một thành phố biển
- a must-hit tourism hotspot (n): một điểm nóng du lịch phải đến
- boast sth (v): sở hữu những gì đáng từ hào
- scrumptious (adj): rất ngon
- take your mind off sth: không phải nghĩ đến thứ gì nữa
- live in the moment: sống trong khoảnh khắc – tận hưởng cuộc sống
- as it is: vốn dĩ nó đã thế rồi
- be in dire need of sth: rất cần thứ gì đó
- long for sth: rất muốn có thứ gì đó
- all-time favorite (n): điều/ thứ thích nhất
- veritable (adj): nhấn mạnh noun sau đó; giống như very + adj để nhấn mạnh thì
veritable trở thành tính từ để + noun
- duration (n): thời lượng, độ dài = length
- be hard-pressed to do sth: rất khó, rất bí bách để làm gì đó
- lounge around: quanh quẩn đâu đó
- cruise around the town: lượn đường
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Tips:
CẤU TRÚC NHƯỢNG BỘ: là một thành phần thường thấy trong các cấu trúc trả lời
của thí sinh band 7 hoặc cao hơn. Thay vì trả lời thằng thừng như:
- I don’t like the teachers
Một thí sinh trình độ band 7 trở lên thường có những sự nhượng bộ những thông tin
ngoại cảnh ở đâu câu trả lời:
- So, even though the facilites are great as I was saying, the teachers are a real sore.
Ngoài ra còn là những cấu trúc khác: although, despite, in spite of, etc.

1. What kinds of flowers do you know?

I’ve never been a flower connoisseur, so I only know about the usual suspects such
as rose, lily or daisy, anything but not the exotic types. Besides, I’m just not really
interested in flowers because they’re much more associated with feminism rather than
masculinity.
2. Are there any flowers that have special meanings in Vietnam?
Certainly, in Vietnam, certain types of flowers symbolize special personality traits or
virtues. For example, lotus is the Vietnamese national flower, which is a token of
purity and resilience among Vietnamese women. Besides, it’s already universally
known that roses signify romance.
3. Have you planted any flowers?
No, I haven’t. As I mentioned before, I’m quite blase about
flowers, and also about trees and nature for that matter. I
guess the thing I’ve done that was closest to planting was an
experiment in elementary school where you’d have to
germinate bean sprouts out of a bottle, and I flunked that
assignment badly, you know.
4. Have you sent flowers to anyone?
Flowers are the gift of choice for women, and giving flowers is also the norm on
special occasions. For example, a floral tribute is an act of graditude towards
teachers on Teacher’s Day; and a bouquet of flowers would make any ladies’ day on
Valentine’s Day. Yet, there are some who are practical and are not thrilled when
receiving flowers because sooner or later they’re gonna shrivel.

Vocabulary – Topic: Flowers

- a (noun) + connoisseur (n): một người rất sành về chủ đề nào đó – VD: a wine
connoisseur: một người sành về rượu
- the usual suspects: những thứ thông thường
- exotic (adj): ngoại lai
- feminism (n): sự nữ tính
- masculinity (n): sự nam tính
- symbolize (v): biểu tượng cho gì đó
- signify (v): toát lên gì đó
- personality trait (n): tính cách cá nhân
- a virtue (n): một phẩm chất tốt
- a token of purity: một biểu tượng của sự tinh khôi, trong trắng; token (n): biểu tượng,
purity (n): sự tinh khôi, trong trắng
- resilience (n): tính kiên cường
- be blase about sth: nhàm về thứ gì đó
- for that matter: cũng thế cả mà thôi, cụm này đứng sau các danh từ đang được liệt
kê để nói chung
- germinate (v): nảy mầm
- bean sprout (n): giá đỗ
- flunk (v): tạch môn
- a gift of choice: món quà được lựa chọn; cụm từ of choice đứng sau một danh từ
ám chỉ lựa chọn – VD: my color of choice: màu ưa thích của tôi
- the norm (n): điều thường thấy, thông lệ
- a floral tribute: một lẵng hoa – để dành cho ai đó, bày tỏ sự trân trọng
- an act of graditude: một hành động thể hiện lòng biết ơn
- a bouquet of flowers: một bó hoa
- make sb’s day (idiom): khiến ai đó vô cùng hạnh phúc
- sooner or latter (i): không sớm thì muộn
- shrivel (v): héo

1. How do you celebrate

festivals in your
country?
In general, celebrations are huge
in Vietnam and our festive
activities really run the gamut.
Most people go out with the
national flag and join together in
a motor rally, so to speak. But
for myself, I’m more of a
seclusive person so I prefer dining out in a cozy restaurant with my loved ones.
1. What special food and activities do you have for these festivals?
Actually, each festive occasion in Vietnam is associated with specific traditional
dishes and activities. For example, during the Autumn Festival in our country, which is
the equivalent of Haloween in Western countries, you get to eat all a lot of sweets,
especially the moon cake: pastry in a round shape and 100% delicious. Besides,
people would go out in different costumes playing “trick-or-treating”, sort of like pulling
pranks on others, you know.
2. How do you celebrate Spring Festival?
Spring Festival means the Tet holiday in Vietnam, and food-wise we have Banh Chung
during this time of year, which is gluttonous rice formed in a square shape with pork
and mung bean wrapped inside. Also, Vietnamese tradition dictates that you spend
quality time with your family, and practice traditional rituals like ancestor worship
3. What is your favorite festival?
Tet is my all-time favorite, no doubt, simply because it’s when you get a lot of days off:
working adults could be free for 10 days straight and students can take their minds of
studying for up to 15 days. During this time, I would go back to my hometown to visit my
family and join my high school friends for class reunions.

Vocabulary – Topic: Festival

- festive activities/ occasions (n): các hoạt động/ dịp lễ hội
- run the gamut (idiom): rất đa dạng
- a motor rally: cuộc diễu hành mô tô – giống như kiểu đi bão
- so to speak: theo văn nói – đứng đằng sau một từ có thể không chính xác về ý nghĩa
nhưng về văn cảnh nói vẫn hiểu được
- seclusive (adj): sống khép kín, không thích ồn ào
- dine out (adj): ăn ngoài = eat out
- loved ones (n): những người thân trong gia đình
- be associated with sth: được gắn liền với gì đó
- be the equivalent of sth: sự thay thế, sự tương đương với gì đó
- sweets (n): đồ ngọt = candy
- trick-or-treating: “cho kẹo hay bị ghẹo”
- pull a prank on sb (v): trêu chọc, bày trò với ai đó
- food-wise: về đồ ăn mà nói – có thể thay food bằng danh từ khác để tạo thành trạng
từ tương tự (VD: health-wise, etc.)
- gluttonous rice (n): gạo nếp dẻo
- mung bean (n): đậu xanh
- tradition dictates that: truyền thống đặt ra rằng
- practice traditional rituals: thực hiện các nghi thức truyền thống
- ancestor worship (n): thờ cúng tổ tiên
- all-time favorite (n): điều thích nhất
- a class reunion (n): cuộc họp lớp
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Tips:
Ở mức trung bình, khi nói câu phủ định người nói thường chỉ thêm “not” và đôi khi còn
không chia động từ. Tất nhiên, để đạt điểm cao, chúng ta cần không được mắc lỗi này,
không những thế còn phải đa dạng trong cách truyền đạt một câu phủ định: very rarely,
very seldom, not once, etc.

1. Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?

I’m a solopreneur, but if there was a job offer for me to work for a green corporation
that supports environmental causes, I would say yes; because people nowadays have
increasingly been environmentally conscious. So, I think product sales will be off the
roof and you would earn handsomely.
2. How can we protect the environment?
Environmental protection is a long-term endeavor, so I guess we as invidiuals must
take baby steps to protect the environment. For one, I think we could do more
recycling or start using packages that are made of sustainable materials. For
another, we should not litter the street.
3. Do you think you’ve done enough to protect the environment?
I’d like to think of myself as an environmentalist. So, I think I’ve done a pretty good job
in terms of preserving the environment. For example, I try my best to not litter the
street: I would stop to throw off garbage in the trash bin when I’m on the go. Besides, I
tend to use packages made of sustainable materials, among others.
4. Did you learn about
environmental protection at
school?
It’s been quite a long time, and most
of the things I learnt in school
already went over my head. But I
vaguely remember having learnt
something about plastic bags taking
years to decompose in biology
class. I think it’s a welcome
change that schools are placing
more and more emphasis on
environmental protection.

Vocabulary – Topic: Environmental protection

- a solopreneur (n): người khởi nghiệp “đơn thương độc mã”
- a green corporation (n): một công ty về môi trường
- environmental causes (n): những hoạt động, phong trào về môi trường
- environmentally conscious (adj): để ý tới môi trường
- be off the roof: rất nhiều, về mặt con số
- earn handsomely (v): kiếm được nhiều tiền; handsome (C2): nhiều về tiền
- a long-term endeavor (n): một công cuộc lâu dài
- take baby steps: đi từng bước nhỏ
- do more recycling: tái chế nhiều hơn
- sustainable materials: các vật liệu có khả năng tái chế
- litter the street: vứt rác bừa bãi trên đường
- an environmentalist (n): một người quan tâm, ủng hộ vấn đề bảo vệ môi trường
- preserve the environment: bảo vệ môi trường; preserve là bảo tồn
- be on the go: đang trên đường
- went over sb’s head (idiom): đã quên rồi
- vaguely remember: nhớ mang máng
- decompose (v): phân huỷ
- a welcome change (n): một sự thay đổi đáng mừng
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Tips:
THỜI GIAN TRẢ LỜI SPEAKING
Speaking theo tiêu chí chấm điểm Fluency&Coherence có một yêu cầu phân loại giữa
các thí sinh band 6 trở lên đó là: "willing to speak at length" tức là bạn phải nói dài. Bởi
lẽ có nói dài giám khảo mới có đủ tư liệu để mà xác định mức độ bạn đang ở đâu. Vậy
thế nào là dài? Dài ở đây là dài về thời gian, tức là trung bình cho 1 câu trả lời part 1,
bạn nên trả lời trong vòng 15s (và part 3 là độ 45s – 1p)

1. Do Vietnamese people like barbecue?

Yes. Barbecuing is huge in
Vietnam, especially among
youngsters. We usually have a
barbecue in street diners with a
price that doesn’t put a dent in
your wallet. That said, since the
most recent outbreaks of the
Covid-19 pandemic, barbecue
eateries have all been closed due
to social distancing so that’s
bummer, you know.
2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
In Vietnam, each restaurant has their own spin on barbecuing. For example, you can
have a barbecue with seafood of all kinds, whereas other diners offer their barbecue
with skewers of meat with all kinds like beef, chicken and all that jazz. But for me, a
barbecue would never be complete without sausages.
3. Would you like to have barbecue with your family or your friends?
Of course, you know there’s just something about talking with each other while listening
to the sizzling on the grill, I guess it’s one of the reasons why people are much fonder
of a barbecue compared to other forms of communal dining because the meal would
linger on for much longer.
4. Did you have barbecue when you were a child?
As much prevalent as barbecues are today, actually, it has only been introduced to
Vietnam for the better part of the last decade. During my time as a kid, barbecuing was
unheard-of and dining at a restaurant was still the most common dinning concept
back then.

Vocabulary – Topic: Barbecue

- huge (adj): rất nổi (nghĩa bóng)
- youngsters (n): những bạn trẻ
- have a barbecue: ăn đồ nướng
- a street diner (n): một quán vỉa hè
- put a dent in your wallet: làm lõm ví – ám chỉ việc phải chi ra nhiều tiền
- that said (idiom): dẫu thế
- the most recent outbreaks of the Covid-19 pandemic: nhứng đợt bùng phát gần
nhất của dịch bệnh
- social distancing (n): giãn cách xã hội
- bummer (slang): rất tệ
- a spin on sth (n): một thay đổi nhỏ cho một thứ gì đó
- skewers of meat: những xiên thịt
- all that jazz (idiom): những thứ tương tự = so on
- the sizzling on the grill: tiếng xèo xèo trên vỉ nướng; sizzle (v): tạo ra âm thanh xèo
xèo khi nướng, the grill (n): vỉ nướng
- communal dining (n): hoạt động ăn uống cùng nhau
- linger on sth (v): kéo dài thời gian, nán lại
- prevalent (adj): phổ biến
- the better part (of time): phần lớn, thường dùng với thời gian
- be unheard-of (adj): chưa từng được nghe tới
- a common dinning concept: một không gian/ hình thức ăn uống phổ thông

1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?

All kinds of advertising really. It is because that nowadays advertisements have really
proliferated and they’re everywhere: you see digital advertising when surfing social
media, you receive leaflets promoting products when stopping by the traffic light. It’s a
real nuisance, you know.
2. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?
No. I mean, although advertorial contents designed to sway people in buying stuff,
but I’m proud to say I can still resist the urge of purchasing things because of their
advertisments. Usually, I would consider thoroughly factors such as price or how much
use I could get from the thing I buy before making a purchase.
3. Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
I can’t tolerate watching an ad in its entirety even when it’s just 15 or 30 seconds.
That said, sometimes, I have to sit through a whole advert because there’s not a skip
button. I know some apps or games on Mobile phones where the owners make you
watch commercials for the whole time to earn some rewards, that’s a scam, you know.
4. How do you feel when about advertisements?
As a little kid, I actually enjoyed watching ads on TV. Probably because they were full
of catchy jingles. However, now I find advertorials rather annoying and intrusive.
For example, it would be so
frustrating when you have to
watch commercial
breaks during the suspense of
a moive. Besides, it really gets
on my nerves when ads pop
up on my laptop screen when
I’m streaming Youtube videos
or surfing the Internet.

Vocabulary – Topic: Advertisements

- proliferate (v): gia tăng số lượng lớn, mọc lên như nấm
- be everywhere (adj): khắp mọi nơi; everywhere đang được dùng ở dạng tính từ
- digital advertising (n): quảng cáo số, online
- surf social media: lướt mạng xã hội
- leaflet (n): tờ rơi quảng cáo
- promote (v): quảng bá
- a real nuisance (n): một điều rất phiền toái
- advertorial contents: nội dung quảng cáo
- sway sb in doing sth: khiến cho ai đó làm gì
- resist the urge of doing sth: cưỡng lại được ham muốn làm gì đó
- thoroughly (adv): một cách cẩn thận
- make a purchase: thực hiện một giao dịch mua bán
- tolerate (v): chịu đựng
- in its entirety: toàn bộ thời lượng, nội dung của một thứ gì đó
- that said (adv): dẫu vậy = however
- an advert - a commercial (n): quảng cáo = an advertisement
- a scam (n): một cú lừa
- catchy jingle (n): nhạc hiệu vui tai, dễ nhớ
- advertorials (n): quảng cáo = advertisements
- intrusive (adj): có tính xâm phạm
- commercial break (n): quảng cáo nghỉ giữa giờ
- during the suspense of a movie: giữa lúc gay cấn của một bộ phim
- get on sb’s nerves (idiom): khiến ai đó phát cáu
- pop up on the screen: hiện lên trên màn hình
- stream (v): xem trực tuyến

SPEAKING PART 2 & SPEAKING PART 3

Đối với phần Speaking part 2 và Part 3 của cuốn Quý 3/2021 này, bạn đọc sẽ được giới
thiệu 10 chủ đề khó nhất đươc lặp lại trong Quý 3. Kèm theo các chủ đề là phần trả lời
Speaking Part 3 kỹ càng và cụ thể, với mỗi phần là 4-8 câu hỏi kèm theo. Các câu hỏi
này vô cùng khó và có tính chất đương thời, yêu cầu thí sinh có một hiểu biết nhất định
về các vấn đề trong xã hội.
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SPEAKING part 2, phần này thực chất đã được giới thiệu trước đó trong cuốn
Speaking Quý 2, và do đề thi Speaking Quý 3 có 60% xác xuất các đề của quý 2 lặp lại
nên phần hướng dẫn gộp đề sẽ được lồng vào bộ Quý 3 này,
Chi tiết phương pháp này như thế nào mình sẽ giải thích sau đây:
Ví dụ, trong bộ đề Forecast mình tìm được những đề Part 2 sau đây:
- Describe a part of town where you enjoy spending time in
- Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
- Describe a quiet place
- Describe a plan in your life (not related to work or study)
=> Với cả 4 đề này mình sẽ gộp vào duy nhất thành 1 đề là: Miêu tả một nơi trong
thành phố với các đặc điểm yêu cầu – yên tĩnh, là nơi dự định ở trong tương lai. Từ đó,
mình chỉ cần ôn luyện và chuẩn bị kĩ lưỡng cho 1 đề mà đã có thể liên hệ tới cả 4 đề ở
trên. Cách dùng các SAMPLE ĐỀ GỘP:
- Bạn lựa chọn đề đơn lẻ tương ứng muốn luyện tập/ tham khảo
- Bạn lựa chọn phần Intro và Các Ideas hợp lý cung cấp trong SAMPLE để ghép
riêng phù hợp với đề đã chọn ở B1
=> Ví dụ: Với 4 đề ở phía trên, giả sử mình lựa chọn luyện tập đề thứ 3 (a quiet place)
Chúng ta sẽ lựa chọn phần Intro về nơi chốn, chứ không phải về kế hoạch – là tiền đề
của đề thứ 4, và phần Ideas sẽ bắt buộc phải có sự yên tĩnh để tránh lạc đề.
Phần Speaking part 2 và part 3, các câu trả lời mẫu sẽ sử dụng phương pháp trộn ngôn
ngữ. Các câu trả lời mang tính học thuật khá cao nên bạn đọc hãy nắm chắc ngữ pháp,
và coi đó như một phần luyện đọc nhé.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc.)

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting this question because usually I’m not that interested in
puzzles or things like that. So, it’s really putting me on the spot (đặt tôi vào thế khó)
now. However, it’s not like I’ve never played any. In fact, I used to do the crossword
(câu đố chữ) in the HOA HOC TRO magazine, which is a famous publication (tòa
soạn) for teenagers. If you ask me (theo tôi, = in my opinion), I don’t think that anyone
in Vietnamese high schools doesn’t know about it.
It’s been a long time since my secondary high school time, and I’ve no longer taken an
interest in reading it, well, you know because I’ve outgrown (không còn thích nữa) it.
But the magazine always has a puzzle page. And one of the main puzzles that people
are attracted to there is the crossword. It's not exactly the hardest thing to solve in the
world. And there are words that repeat themselves. Back then, I would do the crossword
during recess (giờ ra chơi) with my best friend. I usually gave up about halfway through
and he was always a bit totalitarian (chuyên chế - hàm ý dứt khoát phải làm được) with
writing the answers, and would always stick out to the end (làm đến cuối cùng).
Well, it’s not like I would give up all the way and let him do most of the legwork (công
việc chính), sometimes, I would just sort of chip in (thêm vào – tiền, hoặc sáng kiến,
giống kiểu bỏ thêm tiền vào đâu đó) but I guess I just didn’t have the persistence nor
the intelligence to muddle through the crossword. But to be honest, I don't mind much
about the crossword itself. It's more sort of, like I said, the idea of passing time (giết
thời gian) when you have nothing else to do. But anyway, it’s still a fond memory (một
kỷ niệm thân thương) to recall (nhớ lại) whenever thinking about my school time.

SPEAKING PART 3
1. Why do people like digital mind games?
I suppose it always comes down to fun, doesn't it? People like to have fun, and digital
games can be played anywhere, since we’re living in this digital age and technology
pervades (tràn lan, xuất hiện) everywhere. That’s why digital games as a whole (nói
chung) are very accessible. That contributes to their popularity. But I think the other
thing is, they can always introduce an element of novelty (sự mới mẻ), which is what
people seek (tìm kiếm) when playing those games. Given the fact that Covid-19 has
kept us long enough indoors, I think that novelty is something that all people crave
(khao khát, mong muốn) at the moment.
2. Why do people like digital puzzles?
Well, for the same reasons I mentioned, and it's a challenge. Everybody likes a
challenge that's, you know, manageable (có thể thực hiện được), at the very least. If it
wasn't challenging, it would get very boring and you'd be underchanllenged (cảm thấy
không được thử thách) and be like, what's the point of doing this?
3. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
Well, it beats the alternative, which is children being bored and sitting around doing
nothing, or worse, they would just play games all day long. And we all know what
happens when that's the case, especially if children embark on (~begin) something
harmful such as violence games. I think it invariably (~always) leads them into
mischief (bad behavior). And, you know, you just, it makes them unruly (~khó quản,
ương bướng) in their behavior. So why not give them this challenge to overcome in a
constructive fashion? (trong một hình thái mang tính xây dựng)
4. What kinds of puzzles improve people's intelligence?
I don't think there are actually puzzles that can do that. Because to be honest, your
intelligence is sort of fixed. And there's not really many games that can shift or revamp
(cải thiện) your brain. This would be difficult to prove cause and effect. Maybe sort of
number, puzzles, or number games like Sudoku, for example. Because that, you know,
working with numbers helps. It's a key part of measuring your intelligence quotient
(IQ). But it's difficult to tell if people doing that improves their intelligence or if they'd
already improved their intelligence in other way. I don't know how you would prove that.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a company with a lot of employees

Well, in some ways, this is quite a difficult subject because there aren't many large
employers where I live. But the one that comes to mind most easily, I suppose is. It's a
company called VinGroup. And it's a real estate giant (ông lớn về bất động sản), but
other than than, it’s got its fingers in many pies (suất hiện trong rất nhiều lĩnh vực),
such as car manufacture or retail, despite the fact that it has a lot of property (nhà đất)
on the face of it.
I’m no expert in economics, but their market share and margins must have been very
large, if not the largest. I'm not sure about the exact figure in terms of employees, but it
seems almost everyone has personal connection to it, whether it's being a former (đã
từng làm trước đó) employee, or a current one, indeed, or the relative of an employee,
that kind of thing. Right now there are at least a million people I dare say, and possibly a
lot more if we take into account all the subsidiaries (công ty con) and the other
companies that branch off (phân nhánh) from the main one that the parent company
(công ty mẹ).
Like I said, the product portfolio (danh mục – đầu tư,

sản phẩm) is quite diverse, and so are the
employees. Everyone from sort of growth mechanic
types to more refined members on the board of
directors. So it's quite a mishmash (một sự hỗn hợp)
in that sense, but I think that works for the the
corporate culture (văn hoá doanh nghiệp) of it.
Now, since we’re living in this Covid-19 time, and
most businesses have to close. The fact that
VinGroup has it’s recruiment process (chu trình
chuyển dụng) online is also another thing great about
the company.

SPEAKING PART 3
1. Should big companies be punished more seriously than small companies,
if they break the law?
I don't see why they should, to be honest. The law is enforced (thực thi) in proportion to
the crime, not the body that commits it. It's a bit like saying, like, fat people should be
fined (phạt tiền) more than skinny people for eating too much. If a big company
commits a petty crime (một lỗi nhỏ) then it should pay the same penalty (mức phạt) as
the small business that did the same.
2. What are the benefits of working for a big company?
Well, first of all, it’s the fact that the salary would be higher compared to working in a
moderate company. Since corperate giants (doanh nghiệp lớn) are generally more
lucrative (kiếm về nhiều tiền) than their medium and small-scale counterparts (đối
ứng). Also, I suppose with greater size, theoretically comes like much greater access to
resources and opportunities for promotion (cơ hội thăng tiến), and greater job stability,
although arguably these could all be undone quite easily, couldn't they? I mean, if you
think about it, More resources, but greater liabilities (trách nhiệm), more employees,
but a larger number of problems. And I think business, big business tends to be more
cumbersome (rườm ra phức tạp) a bureaucratic (hành chính) sense too, doesn't it?
Phiên bản 2:
The privileges (đặc quyền) of being employed by a high-scale corporation (một
doanh nghiệp ở quy mô lớn) are wide-ranging (rất nhiều, đa dạng). First, the incomes
are generally more lucrative (nhiều về mặt tiền). Admittedly (thừa nhận rằng), it still
depends on the position, but compared to doing the same post in a smaller company,
the money you get paid when working for a larger one is much more handsome (nhiều
về mặt con số). Second, it’s the more professional working environment. Now, a firmly
established company (một công ty đã được thành lập lâu dài) potentially has more
organization than a newly-found (mới thành lập), small company, which means job
candidates are likely to learn more from working for the former (đối tượng phía trước)
rather than the latter (đối tượng phía sau). In a nutshell (tóm lại), it’s the more
generous payment and more professional working environment that are the two
advantages of working for major companies.

3. What help do young employees have from old employees?

Well, young horns (nhân viên trẻ) can sort of tap into (truy cập vào, chạm vào) the
wealth of experience of other older colleagues. And they can learn from the mistakes
that they've made. In fact, it’s almost non-negotiable for new-comers to learn the ropes
from those who have worked at the company for long. So young employees can learn
long-established (đã có từ lâu) and published (được thành lập) norms (quy chế,
thông lệ) and procedures (thủ tục). That can definitely help them get ahead, I think.
4. What are the differences between big companies and small companies?
Major corporations are vastly differentiated (được phân biệt lớn) from minor (nhỏ,
không đáng kể) ones in terms of the workforce (lượng nhân lực) and capitals (nguồn
vốn). One of the major things is, compared to a moderate company (một công ty
khiêm tốn, a corporate giant (một ông lớn về doanh nghiệp), of course, has much
more employees. This is because of the fact that with a larger scale, the work flows
(lưu lượng công việc) within big firms are more substantial (lớn, đáng kể), and thus,
compared to smaller companies, they need a lot of more human resources (nguồn
nhân lực) to delegate (phân việc) such work.
Phiên bản 2:
Major corporations are vastly differentiated (được phân biệt lớn) from minor (nhỏ,
không đáng kể) ones in terms of the workforce (lượng nhân lực) and capitals (nguồn
vốn). First, compared to a moderate company (một công ty khiêm tốn, a corporate
giant (một ông lớn về doanh nghiệp), of course, has much more employees. This is
because of the fact that with a larger scale, the work flows (lưu lượng công việc) within
big firms are more substantial (lớn, đáng kể), and thus, compared to smaller
companies, they need a lot of more human resources (nguồn nhân lực) to delegate
(phân việc) such work. Second, it’s the budget. Clearly, bigger organizations would
have considerably larger streams of revenue (những dòng doanh thu). Because they
often work with a sizeable proportion (một lượng lớn) of clients or a more affluent
clientele (một dòng khách hàng khá giả), compared to smaller start-ups who are likely
to have fewer contracts (hợp đồng), and thus less profits.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a time when you saw something

interesting on social media
I’ve been told to have a great sense of humor (sự hài hước), and I also do love a good
laugh every once in a while. I mean, I follow lots of comedians on social media, and the
other day I saw one of them posting this video on Facebook. It's sort of stopped me in
my tracks (gây ấn tượng mạnh) because it was hilarious. Well, the humor was very
appealing (thu hút).
So it was this guy playing the part of a socialite (một người có địa vị cao trong xã hội).
That sounds pretty run-of-the-mill (tầm phào). If not for the fact that the actor is
actually from Vietnam. So this had a particular relevance (sự liên kêt) to me and
Vietnamese culture. And it was great. He spent a solid five minutes or so sort of tearing
into (xoáy sâu vào) the strictness (sự nghiêm khắc) of Vietnamese tiger parents
(những bậc cha mẹ có tiêu chuẩn cao) and making fun of it. It wasn't hurtful or anything
like that. It was just sort of gentle banter (câu bông đùa). And it definitely struck a
chord (gãi đúng chỗ ngứa, chạm đúng chỗ) with us about how ridiculous parents put on
their children such high and unrealistic expectations, you know, drawing comparison
between their kids and the child living next door (con nhà người ta), and always have
to excel (xuất sắc) in class.
At first, I felt it to be a cliché (một điều lập đi lập lại đến nhàm chán) and pretty much
just corny jokes (những trò đùa nhạt). But then, it struck me hard because as a kid I
was also under a lot of pressure from parents in my studies. You know, what’s about a
great comedy is that it subtly conveys (truyền tải một cách khéo léo) a meaningful
message (thông điệp), while on surface it appears no more than a prank.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. Why do people like to use social media?

Oh, there’s a lot of things on social media that draw people into using it. I suppose the
neutral (~fair) opinion is that they want to share some aspects of their lives and work
with the world in one way or another, whether it's an opinion, or what they had for
dinner, or some of their work. And they are awarded with this, with money, of course,
when you’re a social influencer (một người nổi trên mạng xã hội) or just attention from
friends. So they come back for more. Second, things like always upgraded on social
media, you know, every scroll of our feed comes with a new post, well, the topic may be
the same but the content is novel (mới mẻ, lạ lẫm).
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
On the one hand, several drawbacks could be named such as the preconception (sự
nhìn nhận sai lệch) we may have when being in the social media world. There are so
many people on social media and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so it’s rather
a puddle of ideas, if you will. Also, in general, we're more connected and more aware of
things than before. But this connection and awareness leads us to the wrong conclusion
sometimes, because falsehoods (thông tin sai lệch) can spread faster, or people can
wind up (để rồi sau đó, kết thúc ~ end up) exposed (tiếp xúc với thứ gì đó có hại) to
ideas they aren't ready to deal with. And without being prepared, and that can have
consequences outside the digital world if people take their outrage (sự phẫn nộ) to the
streets. But on the other hand, social media is the place where we can find friends who
share the same common interests.
3. What do you think of making friends on social media?
Well, that's a good place to start. But there has to be something that goes beyond the
digital contact on social media. Like, it could be face-to-face communication after
chatting with each other online, or hanging out together to finally consolidate (củng cố)
and cement (thắt chặt) the friendship. Otherwise, it's really difficult to maintain if you're
just only friends on Facebook. Also, I think, it’s not easy to make real friends on social
media or have significant relationships. In fact, though having thousands of friends on
Facebook, but I haven't met all of them through face-to-face events. I think it's easy to
talk to people if real life makes you nervous or anxious about the idea of speaking in
person. But I'm convinced that it's easier and more natural to form lasting relationships
offline rather than online.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a law on environmental protection

Well, I have to say this is not my specialist subject (chủ đề chuyên môn). It’s not to
say that I’m not aware of the fact that our society has become more environmentally-
conscious. But anyway, when it comes to regulations, it’s not my area of interest. That
said, there’s this policy that I know a thing or two about, that’s of is the Paris Climate
Agreement where many countries agreed to limit their emissions of certain types of
gases. I think their main focus was on CO2, which is carbon dioxide. But I'm sure there
were other pollutants (chất gây ô nhiễm) as well.
It was released in a time there were countries who
tried to skirt (lách luật) on their environmental
obligation (trachs nghiệm môi trường). I'm not very
well-versed (rành về gì đó) on the details, but I'm
pretty sure that we're all supposed to get something
out of it in terms of lower emissions, leading to
reduced climate change, and a subsequent reduction
in the detrimental (very harmful) impact that that might have on the planet.
But whether it actually works or not, I suppose remains to be seen, because I think
environmental protection is rather a long-haul (một chặng đường dài). Of course, it’s a
welcome change (một sự thay đổi đáng mừng) that people are caring more about the
planet, and this law has laid the groundwork for something (đi đầu, lập nền tảng cho
gì đó) a little bit more comprehensive (toàn diện) than just looking only at emissions. At
least this is based on my understanding of what the actual agreement is.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. Do you think people in your country obey the law all the time?
That's a bit of an odd question. Like, of course, they don't. I don't know of any like
utopian nation (một quốc gia hoàn hảo) where they do. The reason we have laws in
the first place is because people everywhere struggled to toe the line (giữ đúng ranh
giới, không vi phạm) and the laws outline the consequences of what will come with
failing to do so. The laws are there to tell people it’s not right to cross boundaries (),
and in case you don’t know, the Vietnamese are quite self-centered (cá nhân là trung
tâm, ích kỷ) and some are willing to cross any lines as long as they benefit from it.
2. Do you think the police officers are paid too much?
No. Probably if anything, they aren't paid enough, which is why they're always
embroiled in (sa đà vào) corruption (quan liêu, tham nhũng) and scandal in many
countries. In Vietnam specifically, there have been scandals where governors (công
viên chức của chính phủ) embezzling (biển thủ) taxpayers’ money (ngân sách nhà
nước) were taken out to light and everybody was outraged. Those official authorities
(nhà chức trách) have paid the price in prison, eventually.
3. What should parents do to educate children about laws?
Well, it helps to set an example so children could learn about good behavior and social
mores (quy tắc ứng xử xã hội) and later on become exemplary citizens (công dân
gương mẫu). But other than that, I think laws and politics for that matter (cũng thế hả
mà thôi), are too philosophical (giáo điều) for children to absorb (tiếp thu), so even if
parents sit their children down and lecture (giảng giải về thứ gì đó) them about policies
and things like that, they would not learn a word. Instead, they could steer (điều hướng,
định hướng) their kids towards watching shows about debating. Since the references
(những sự trích dẫn) from debate between even kids and teenagers are sometimes
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Tips:
INTRO CHO SPEAKING PART 2
Đối với việc bắt đầu một bài speaking part 2, thay vì nói: today, I’m gonna tell you …
Thì chúng ta có thể bắt đầu bằng trình tự như sau:
B1: Giới thiệu về bản thân: là người có hay không có kiến thức về chủ đề được hỏi hay
không. VD: I’m no expert on this topic; I’m quite well-versed on this topic
B2: Comment về câu hỏi:
Nếu có kiến thức => Câu hỏi này đúng lĩnh vực của mình => giới thiệu đối tượng.
Nếu không có kiễn thức => Câu hỏi này khó => nhưng cũng không phải là không có
kiến thức hoàn toàn về nó => Lái vào đối tượng.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe an art of craft activity (e.g., painting,

woodwork) that you made at school
It's quite embarrassing, actually. The only thing I ever made in pottery class (lớp làm
gốm) at high school was a bowl. We made them in our fourth year at school. At least, I
think it was fourth year. It must have been since I gave up the subject in the subsequent
years. And that was definitely for the best. Anyway, we’re supposed to make pottery
things from clay, which literally means you’d have to get your hands dirty.
As far as I know, you’d have to simultaneously (cùng lúc) spin (xoay - ở đây là bàn
đạp) the wheel and mold (nặn thành khuôn) the clay, and I’m terribly bad at each task,
let alone both. Admittedly (phải thừa nhận rằng), I’ve never been exactly
mechanically or creatively gifted (có năng khiếu sáng tạo).
Needless to say, I was quite embarrassed what seemed to be a bowl, but in reality
looked like a potty (một cái bô), or a mess, if you will (nói một cách khác). And I think
my teacher sort of secreted away (đại ý ở đây là che giấu) the end result somewhere
after putting on a small show of appreciation (approval). To my relief, my friend was
there to finally clean up my mess, I enlisted (nhờ cậy) his craftiness (tài khéo tay), and
after 5 minutes or so, he managed to turn it into a proper bowl, much to my
bewilderment (sự kinh ngạc, khó hiểu).
SPEAKING PART 3
1. Is it a good idea for children to make things by hand?
Well, it's good for developing dexterity (sự khéo léo) and creativity, certainly, but
especially in this day and age when we have things like 3d printers that might not be as
essential as it used to be. Having said that, very young people are probably fascinated
by it. And like I said, you definitely become more dexterous (khéo léo), especially if it's
something fiddly (dùng tới tay nhiều), like making mechanical toys. And since you're
working with precision instruments (công cụ mang tính chính xác) like machines and
minute components (thành phần linh kiện nhỏ), I think you’d become more careful with
detail and that’s a welcome quality a lot of employers are looking for.
2. Why do some people think it's difficult to understand art?
Some art is quite abstract (trừu tượng) or obscure (mập mờ) in relation to the person
experiencing it. Like, for example, if you know little about Vietnamese ethnic culture
(văn hóa dân tộc), then you might not be able to relate to the sight of so many rituals
(nghi thức) and spiritual displays (hình ảnh mang tính tâm linh). And other times art is
almost deliberately impenetrable (khó hiểu một cách cố ý) due to the designs of the
artist. And that can cause some frustration, too.
3. What can we do to make young people pay more attention to traditional
art?
Though it depends on how young they are, but as long as there are incentives (sự
khích lệ) or hands-on experience (trải nghiệm thực tế) then we can cultivate (nuôi
dưỡng, hình thành) an interest in youngsters. For example, school children can enjoy
field trips (chuyến đi thực tế) to museums or public fairs (hội trợ triển lãm) where
paintings and traditional handicrafts (ngành nghề thủ công truyền thống) are on
display. If they are allowed to participate in such activities by themselves, they would be
intrigued (bị kích thích, hứng thú) and willing to find out more about the crafts.
4. Do you think the government should help promote traditional products?
Of course, it’s a means of spreading the national image and culture to foreign visitors.
Especially, if it constitutes (cấu thành nên) a significant part of the culture in the
economy it's definitely a good idea. After all, that is like, ideally, the purpose of the
government, which is to preserve (bảo toàn) the culture of the people that serves as
well as the people themselves. Otherwise, what's the point? I think it keeps money
circulating in the local economy, doesn't it? And that's good for maintaining and
developing the industry there. Since tourism would florish (phát triển nở rộ), the
promotion might be closely connected to local customs, too.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe an area of science

I think it's a good time to talk about paleontology (cổ sinh vật học), which is the study
of previous forms of life on Earth based on fossils. A lot of people think that's just about
studying dinosaurs and that is part of it. If you watch films like Jurassic Park, then
you've seen this kind of thing before. But they might be surprised to learn that it also
includes microscopic animals, and plants, and even fungi (nấm). Yes, they can leave
behind fossils as well
Through this subject, I usually pick up facts like the names of different things, and what
they ate, and the way they operated (vận động, vận hành) in their ecosystems (hệ
sinh thái), and unique features that they had. I think I first got into it when I was a child.
Understandable, you know. Most kids are fascinated with dinosaurs, and I was no
different. At first I learned the basic facts like names and periods that existed. But the
more I found out, the greater the interest became and I've ended quite a bit now as an
adult. And then, as I went to college and found out there’s an extracurricular club (câu
lạc bộ ngoại khóa) for students to broaden knowledge (mở rộng kiến thức) on the
subject, I signed up for it with no second thoughts (mà không hề nghĩ ngợi gì). It was
a lot of fun, you know.
Phiên bản 2:
I don't know if you can tell (có thể đoán ra được), but it's not like I'm a person who did
great in college back then, so when I saw this question, I actually drew a blank (không
có ý tưởng gì). But compared with many other dull (nhàm chán) subjects back then,
what I could say that I was interested in was economics. So I guess I could tell you a
thing or two (một vài điều) about this discipline (chuyên ngành này).
By nature (theo tính chất), learning about economics involves concepts of revenues,
profits and all that jazz (tất cả những thứ liên quan). It was not a compulsory (bắt
buộc) subject in the curriculum (chương trình học) but there was a moment when I

thought to myself: hey the subject might come in handy (có tác dụng) in the future
since learners could understand the way money flows work.
I took the plunge (lên quyết định) and it was, hands down (chắc chắn), worth my
while (đáng công sức bỏ ra). If I'd find things like biology and psychology dry (khô
khan), economics drew (cuốn hút) me right from the first lesson. Things went even
greater when I scored A+ in the final exam.
I'm a teacher now, tho, but certainly I can still run my own business if ever I'd like to
take a career switch (đổi ngành nghề). so it's cool.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. How popular are science subjects at school?
I imagine that depends on what the subject is and how much it fires the imagination
(kích thích trí tưởng tượng). I mean, for example, nuclear physics probably isn't as
popular as biology just because it's too abstract (trừu tượng) for many people and it's
hard to relate to. By contrast, biology allows us to imagine how our bodies and those of
other life forms operate.
2. Does science affect our daily lives? How?
I suppose it doesn't have a direct impact if we talk about all of the research happening
at this moment, but it can be indirect if we consider how it helps shape public policy and
the scientific breakthroughs (đột phá về khoa học) in terms of technological progress
that it produces. I mean, take, for example, like the impact scientists have, they've had
on coronavirus policies of various countries. So that is at least partially (một phần)
guided by science. As for the scientific inventions, I think what take precedence (ưu
tiên hàng đầu) at the moment is the development of vaccines, if you think about
vaccines that fight communicable (có khả năng lây lan) diseases.
3. Will science alone be able to solve urgent global problems, do you think?
Technically, it will help us understand problems and provide options to help tackle them.
But of course, we all need someone to authorize the release of resources and
manpower (thẩm quyền) to resolve them through action. And that’s where the part of
the government shines. You can have all the ideas in the world, but if they aren't
backed up (hỗ trợ) by action, then they will just remain exactly that. Ideas.

4. Let's talk about science and the future. What great advances in science
might be in the future?
I think the fields of artificial intelligence and robotic engineering (công nghiệp chế tạo
rô bốt) hold the greatest potential. Given the giant leaps (những bước nhảy vọt)
human have made in the field, I think that significant improvements will be made in the
foreseeable future (tương lai gần). Even if it's not like Star Trek levels of
advancement (sự tiến bộ), there's still definitely great potential for revolutionary
advances (sự tiến bộ mang tính cách mạng) like robots to assist in hospitals and A.I.
that can dispense with (loại bỏ) the need of medication (trị liệu). That would save a lot
of time and labor, actually.
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Tips:
CHUẨN BỊ NHỮNG CUE GÌ ĐỂ GỘP ĐỀ IELTS SPEAKING PART 2
Về căn bản các cue đề bài cho bạn không nhất thiết phải tuân thủ theo cả 4 cue đó. Mà
có thể gài vào những cue đã chuẩn bị trước ở nhà. Bao gồm:
• Về NGƯỜI, hãy chuẩn bị sẵn hai người: một người nổi tiếng và một người thân
trong gia đình.
Đây gần như là 2 người sẽ xuất hiện phù hợp trong tất cả các đề IELTS Speaking part
2. Riêng về người thân thì đó vừa có thể là bạn, vừa có thể là thành viên trong gia đình,
miễn là những chi tiết bạn chuẩn bị về người đó ghép được cho cả 2, ví dụ: cùng có
những điểm chung, là người rất có ý nghĩa với bạn.
• Về NƠI CHỐN, hãy chuẩn bị cho mình một quốc gia hoặc một địa điểm trong
nước với hai phạm vi: gần và xa.
Giám khảo không thực sự quan tâm tới thông tin bạn đưa ra, mà quan trọng là cách
bạn diễn giải nó như nào, vì vậy chỉ với những địa điểm đã có sẵn ở trên, bạn đã có thể
diễn đạt về nơi chốn một cách trôi chảy.
• Về THỜI GIAN, nói về một kỳ thi.
Nhìn chung chúng ta cần một lý do để làm hành động đề bài yêu cầu, vì vậy khi chúng
ta vượt qua kỳ thi, hoặc trong quá trình ôn luyện kỳ thi đó, tất cả hành động trong đề
IELTS hỏi đều có khả năng xảy ra. 1 tình huống cho tất cả đề bài.
SPEAKING PART 2: Describe an intelligent person

Well, I know quite a few clever people. But one of the cleverest I've met in my life is my
old mentor, Quy, she used to supervise (giám sát) my work and that of about a million
other people when I started out working as a teacher. She has this extraordinary wealth
of knowledge (kho tàng kiến thức) about teaching and how people work that few others
possess to the extent that she can almost predict what's going to happen before it
happens in a lot of cases. Between this and a list of qualifications as long as my arm,
she's obviously quite brilliant, though I don't think she would ever say that about herself.
She's quite shrewd (sắc sảo) in this sense. She understands that what people respond
to and how to motivate them in the right direction. And she delivers her ideas in such a
way that it is designed to get people to think about what she said after she said it. As
with many other people, I don't think I could have done quite as much without her help
and advice.
In addition to the opportunity, she sort of poked and steered (định hướng) me in the
direction of in her own little way. Although we're quite physically distant (xa xôi) due to
the pandemic, she’s definitely near and dear to my heart (gần gũi và thân thuộc). Well,
if you don’t know her, she may appear to be an acquired taste (khó ưa ban đầu) in the
sense. But I think it's important for people to bear in mind, even if you dislike somebody
due to their manner of delivery or whatever, that they might have been extremely
beneficial to you. And certainly I can say this in Quy’s case.
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Tips:
NHÁP TRONG 1’ CHUẨN BỊ CỦA SPEAKING PART 2
Hãy vẽ ra một hình tròn và chia nó thành 4 phần bằng nhau. Trong đó, mỗi phần ứng
với 1 Cue của đề bài. Mỗi một ô ¼ chỉ cần nháp 3 từ vào đó, dành cho 3 câu dẫn dắt
câu chuyện khác nhau trong phần trả lời của bạn; chứ đừng viết cả một câu dài. Sau
đó, hãy tập trung những chi tiết cốt lõi của bài nói trong ô thứ 2 hoặc thứ 3, vì thường
tới đây là có thể sắp hết 2p nói của bạn, cần phải thể hiện được các chi tiết chính của
câu chuyện trước khi hết giờ nhé.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. What ways can we help children become more intelligent?
Well, that's probably contingent on (~depending on) the aspect of intelligence you
want to develop. But let's take general knowledge as one example, there are so many
ways in which we could create a cognitive impact (tác động đến trí óc) on children, in
a good way. First, quizzes and strategy games like chess can help develop planning
skills as well. Some video games are useful for getting students to engage more with
numbers, if we want to improve the grasp of mathematics. Other than that, Discussions
also allow us to scaffold (xây dựng) and develop ideas for young people when we can
tailor (điều chỉnh) them to their levels.
2. Who plays a more important role in the child's development, teachers or
parents?
Both are important, but I still gravitate towards (thiên về) parents a little bit. I think they
provide the foundation for socialization (sự giao tiếp về mặt xã hội), or they should, the
willingness to learn confidence, genetic predispositions (khuynh hướng di truyền về
tính cách), and so on. Teachers can provide a guiding light in certain directions, but kids
spend most of their time with their parents in general, and they're more likely to be
instilled by (thấm nhuần – về phẩm chất) their values and attitudes towards the world.
However, regarding education, we can see that teachers deal with hard knowledge and
support cultural and personal development, while parents deal with culture and personal
development while supporting hard knowledge. This is the ideal, of course, that the two
show trade on each other's toes (cùng hợp tác với nhau) and share responsibilities.
3. In what jobs is intelligence particularly important?
I think any that involves some sort of complex calculation (tính toán phức tạp) or
calibration (hệ định lượng tiêu chuẩn), or anything simply involves programming
skills (kỹ năng sắp xếp, hoạch định). If you look at teaching, for example, that requires
you to predict what students will engage with and design activities to achieve the most
effective result on those terms. By contrast, if you work on an assembly line (sản xuất
lắp ráp dây chuyền) fixing components (các thành phần) together in a regular manner,
I don't think complex intelligence is required for that.
4. What ways do people use to assess someone's intelligence?

Well, I think IQ tests are still the mainstay (phổ thông ~ typical) mode of testing, using a
series of ways to test spatial (về hình học không gian) and mathematical abilities, and
maybe linguistic as well. You could also do direct observations of how people deal with
certain situations. In fact, sitting an IQ test is part of the recruitment process (quá trình
tuyển dụng) in many companies at the moment
5. Will artificial intelligence be able to match human intelligence?
Well, in terms of communicating factual (mang tính hiện thực) information or complex
decision making, it seems likely, though. But if we're speaking in terms of convincing
people to do things like how a human leader would, then I'm less certain, though if the
computing power extends to mimicking (bắt chước, giả giọng nói) people effectively,
then this hurdle (khó khăn, trở ngại) could be overcome.
6. Are there any risks to humanity if we rely on artificial intelligence?
The most articulated (được đề bạt nhiều nhất) fear is robot uprising (sự nổi dậy) and
AI is turning on us, though, this seems unlikely. Maybe the lose interest but outright (~
completely) malevolence (sự xấu xa) doesn't seem like it's going to happen with any
certainty. Still, like if our traffic system is overseen by an AI and it just stops caring
about people then that could be a problem. Some people have expressed fears about
the loss of human independence. But we already rely on machines for so much in our
daily lives. So, in a nutshell, I definitely think there’s a certain extent to risk if we’re
reliant on (lệ thuộc vào) AI.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a wild animal

I'd like to talk about the time when I got to cage diving (bơi trong lồng) with great white
sharks off the coast of Phu Quoc about five years ago. The creatures themselves are
the apex predators (thú săn mồi cấp cao) of their environment. So, the experience was
exhilarating (cảm giác gây cấn, hồi hộp).
I have to say I've seen them up close and they're absolutely massive. They grow up to
six or seven metres long. That's over three average sized people in length, which I don't
think anyone's over three metres tall. The pictures and videos on TV of them really
don't do them justice (không phản ánh đúng hình ảnh, giá trị).
They usually feed on large fish and seals. Some movies portray them as man eaters,
but truth be told (sự thật thì) that generally they aren't interested in people. Since we're
not as nutritious as animals or at least what they prefer. Despite being so well covered
in various media, very little is actually known about them. For example, there are not
many, or at least I don't think there are many recordings of like the reproductive
process (quá trình sinh sản), for example.
Despite this, perhaps because of this sense of mystery I absolutely loved seeing them
since I'm fascinated by predatory animals (động vật săn mồi) and how they can move
so stealthily (một cách lén lút) and gracefully (uyển chuyển), especially given how
large they are. I think if it wasn't for the size and the appearance of their faces, they'd
actually be quite relaxing to watch.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. Why do people like to keep pets?
Lots of reasons. I think the foremost (trên hết) is companionship (sự đồng hành)
though. Some people struggle to find another person to spend their lives with and an
animal makes up for (bù lại cho) that deficit (sự thiếu hụt) a little bit. It can be nice to
have something that depends on you to come home to and spend time with. And a
smaller number of them, keep them for their status or security purposes, like lap dogs
and guard dogs (chó canh giữ).
2. Are zoos good places for wild animals?
For some wild animals. If they are cared for and well looked after, yes. Animals like
amphibians (động vật lưỡng cư) and fish seem to do just fine in zoos. On the other
hand, larger and more complex animals seem to suffer more, well, maybe. I remember
seeing a brown bear in Moscow Zoo and it looked pretty miserable (khổ sở), to be
honest it’s not that different from a circus (rạp xiếc) bear. Um, and there are zoos which
should be shut down completely because they mismanaged (ngược đãi) their animals
so badly.
3. What's the difference between zoos and the wild?
Well, zoos have a more consistent (nhất quán) and controlled environment compared
to the wild, so they're safer in the absence (trong sự vắng mặt của) of predators (thú
săn mồi). But there's a greater chance of human induced (được gây ra bởi con người)
stress on animals if they aren't handled properly. By contrast, the wild is pretty nasty
and brutish (hoang dã ~ wild), and life is shorter there. Some habitats are
deteriorating (xuống cấp, tệ hơn) as time goes by also. It seems like the zoos are the
lesser of two evils, but not by much.
4. Is there any difference between the way animals were used for work in the
past and nowadays?
I suspect fewer animals are used for work purposes compared to before, when the
range of fields has narrowed. We used to have beasts of burden (động vật nuôi mục
đích phục vụ con người) on every farm in the country, but now a lot of them have been
replaced by machines. Those that remain are raised to provide products rather than
services. Other than that, there are still animals that are used for the purpose of guard,
in the countryside, for example, dogs are still raised to fend off (phòng chống) thieves.
5. Do you think animals are important?
Not as important as people, but they're still important because they provide important
food sources, biodiversity (sự đa dạng sinh vật), they maintain environmental integrity
(sự toàn vẹn), and they help people directly in a number of ways. There are some

species like tigers which are classed as umbrella species (giống loài quan trọng trong
chuỗi thức ăn), which means that by protecting them, we also shield and support other
flora and fauna (thảm động - thực vật). This is an efficient use of resources and helps
preserve (bảo tồn) our natural heritage (di sản tự nhiên) for future generations.
6. What should we do to protect endangered animals?
Well, frankly (~ to be honest), nothing we aren't doing already, really. Maybe just do it
more consistently. Poaching (săn bắt động vật trái phép) should be stopped, of course
and markets that encourage it should be closed down. Nature reserves (khu bảo tồn tự
nhiên) should probably be more closely guarded and people should be taught to respect
nature as our common heritage. Although I think most of this is happening already, it
just could be enforced better.
7. Why do some people refuse to eat animals?
Well, lots of reasons. There can be moral, ethical or medical purposes. Religiously
speaking (nói về mặt tâm linh), there are frameworks (khuôn khổ) like veganism and
vegetarian which preclude (cấm) eating animals. Or simply because you can have an
allergy to animal products. Besides, for some people it's a fashion choice and they're
just following a trend or caving to peer pressure (khuất phục bởi sức ép từ bạn cùng
trang lứa). Others think it's saving money. Probably the majority of people think it's a
good moral and ethical choice and it's got a growing number of advocates (người ủng
hộ). So in all of these cases, it's usually people doing what they think is the right thing.
8. Do you support experimentation on animals?
When I'm feeling a bit more vindictive towards (thù hằn) certain classes of criminal, I
often think we should experiment on humans. Since this will probably yield more
effective results. Because I think people like murderers, rapists and paedophiles
(những kẻ ấu dâm) pretty much gave up their humanity (tính người) by behaving in
such ways. But if I rein in (kìm hãm) my disgust with them and think about it, it's
probably not the right thing to do, ultimately. I also think using animals in medical
experiments that are absolutely necessary and cause the minimum amount of pain and
suffering in the cause of helping others is acceptable. It's like a lesser of two evils. Using
them to test make up products to cater to (phục vụ) people's vanity (sự hào nhoáng) is
not great.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe an occasion when you wasted your time

I'd like to talk about the time I wasted trying to promote a friend of mine in an interview.
So this was around three years ago when I was working as a manager in this company.
My friend asked me for a position there and I decided to give him a leg up (giúp đỡ
một tay). So, basically, I went to great lengths (cố gắng hết mình) to polish his
profile (đánh bóng hồ sơ cá nhân) and pull certain strings (lợi dụng quan hệ) to
ensure the company board could see him as a great contribution to the company.
But the thing is, he never showed up on the interview day. So basically zero effort
made. I was so embarrassed with the board manager and we rescheduled the
appointment to another day, for which reason was that he forgot the day he was
supposed to be present. I got enraged (cáu điên tiết), and chew him up (mắng nhiếc)
for an hour after that. He was apologetic (ăn năn) and promise he’s gonna be on his A
game (ở phong độ tốt nhất) the next meeting. But much to my disappointment and
absolute contempt, he showed up with nothing prepared for the interview in his head.
So, maybe I was naïve to the point where I would risk my career to help a friend, but
some people are never gonna appreciate the effort. So, all in all, that was the last time I
ever helped him anything.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. How can we avoid wasting time?
It's good to have a list of everything you need to do and then tick off the items on that
list as you go through the day. It gives you something to aim for and it's present in your
mind much of the time. Or even just your field of view if you're looking at the list. The
other thing is having a routine to follow so you can basically operate on autopilot (thực
hiện chế độ tự lái – ý là cứ vậy mà hành động) and get things done automatically. They
tend to go more smoothly that way at least I find. I suppose the final piece of advice I
would have would be making lists of what's important and unimportant and then ignoring
and deprioritizing (không ưu tiên) the unimportant things.
2. Should parents help children manage their time?

If you think about it, who else is going to do it? I suppose if people don't have parents
then whoever their guardians are would be responsible for this. Either way the job of the
primary caregiver (những người chăm sóc chính) is to encourage their charges to be
as responsible as possible. Teachers can help set an example (làm gương) but
ultimately (cuối cùng thì) the parents have more time with the children. So this is a
more effective way of doing this in terms of teaching students or teaching children how
to manage their time. Sometimes some explicit instruction (những gợi ý rõ ràng) is
helpful too. It doesn't have to be all or nothing though. You can make a start by letting
them experiment (thử nghiệm) with journals and simple schedules before moving on to
more complex lists of tasks or just tasks of greater complexity (độ phức tạp)
themselves and some positive reinforcement (củng cố kỷ luật) through praise and
reward would be a good idea.
3. Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
I think they disorganize their time in different ways actually. They make a lot of mistakes
but they make different ones. It's part of the process of learning which is why it's not a
disaster when it happens. I think a general observation could be that the younger they
are the more likely they are to prioritize (ưu tiên) what they like over what they should
do or what they have to do. You can see this in terms of children preferring to spend
time more to spend more time with friends over studying for instance and as they get
older their competency (sự hoàn thiện, có khả năng) develops and they become more
mature. Admittedly, to varying degrees. So the short answer is no and yes and the long
answer is no because people are different. And yes because the pattern is the same but
the devil is in the detail.
4. Do you think planning is important for time management?
Well, that's a rather core part (đáng ra là một phần quan trọng) of it don't you think? It's
very rare for someone to just intuitively (theo trực giác) know how to use their time well
without a plan. Maybe they plan so much that it becomes part of their character and
they don't need to consciously think about it but they would still need planning prior to
that just to gain the experience necessary in order to achieve it. So it's pretty important.
5. Why do some people find it hard to follow all their plans?

I suppose there are three key reasons. Number one, people are busy essentially. It's not
that they're evil or they don't care it's more that they have a million plans, and they can't
complete or follow all of them to the letter. Number two, forming a plan is hard. Even if
you want to form a plan it can be difficult to set priorities (những sự ưu tiên) and
articulate (làm rõ ràng) what it is you actually want to gain from the task or or even life
in general. And three and this is connected to point two. People are scared. They're
scared of or don't believe in the plans because either their plans aren't coming from
within or imposed from without. Which is always a recipe (công thức) for existence and
disaster or they've just forced to admit what they really care about in life which I think for
many people can be quite a daunting prospect (một viễn cảnh không mong muốn) of it
contrasts with societal and cultural expectations (đối lập lại với những kỳ vọng văn
hóa và xã hội).
6. Do you think relaxing is a waste of time?
I used to think so but actually it's really important for preventing burnout (mệt rã rời)
and other mental health conditions. We can't just be about work and nothing else. We
have to take time for ourselves and decompress (giải toả, xả hơi) from just the rat
race (sự ganh đua, cạnh tranh). And you can ask anyone who has a regular gym
routine about that; they go to the gym all the time. No, they take regular rest days and
wear their body to recover and adapt (thích nghi) to the new reality as things get more
complex and difficult. The same is true for your brain. If you think you can just work all
the time with no negative consequences then I've got some very sad news for you.
7. Do you think that modern technology helps us to manage our time?
It probably helps us to manage and waste our time in equal measure. It depends on
what you're using it for. So if you use it to create schedules then obviously it's helping
you. If you just use it to browse Instagram then not so much.

SPEAKING PART 2: Describe a time when you got bored

I don't want to throw any shade (văn cảnh ở đây là nói xấu ai đó) on my current
employer and I will stress that I was the only one who was bored because of this. They
did a good job with everything else. I was just really, not very entertained. Well, it was
the time when I was on probation (trong đợt tập huấn) in Lao Cai.
I had to work in a camp with the local kids, even though the place got all the amenities
(tiện nghi) that one could want. There was like a swimming pool, a gym, and there were
TVs and things like this. But also there was like a good balance of like work and free
time for me when I was actually at the camp. According to the schedule, I worked for the
kids in the morning and then I had the rest of the day free. At least I thought that was a
good balance first. And then it quickly became apparent that I was the only person
there are over the age of 24, who wasn't with their family and there was no one to speak
to or have fun with at all. Everyone else was either a student or a middle class family.
The students were great of course, they're absolute brilliant kids. But that’s all.
So I was quite isolated and this was excruciatingly (~ extremely) dull for an extrovert
like myself. And I had to kind of create my own fun, which was a lot of effort because I
was tired and it was New Year, but I survived somehow. I went to the gym and I read a
lot and I even took a short trip back to Moscow when the boredom became nearly
overwhelming. So ultimately I was OK, but I'm never doing anything like that ever again
just because of the boredom.
SPEAKING PART 3
1. Why do people get bored?
Well, actually, I read about this recently, and the reason why is because of something
called hedonic adaptation (là sự thích nghi với cảm giác thoải mái, khoái lạc). So
there's like a baseline (đường mốc) for everybody, which is just like not being happy,

not being sad. They just, they're at this level of contentment (~ hài lòng, hạnh phúc).
And it's never just a straight line. It goes up for happiness and down for boredom. But
it's pretty regular. Like this is governed (chi phối) by your genetics. So people get bored
because they don't have, it's not just because they don't have something to stimulate
(kích thích) them. It's also because they have their own genetically preset (thiết đặt
trước) level of boredom, or contentment, or happiness with the situation. So it's not just
about the outside world, it's about the inside of you as well.
2. Are there any jobs that some people find boring?
Well, any job could be boring if it doesn't align with (~liên quan, liên hệ) something that
you want to do. There are people who find teaching boring because they don't like kids
or they don't like organising things, for example. So there are these kinds of, well, there
are these types of work, but it's really every kind of job. If you mean jobs with like
minimal creative input, then probably, like working in a factory, for example. I think it’s
easy to feel like you’re going through the motions (cảm thấy nhàm, không có sự thay
đổi). But to be honest, there are some people that enjoy the regularity (tính lặp) of
these jobs. They're not very creative. They like the the constant repetition of activity. So,
all in all, it's more about the person's personal preferences
3. Why is it that some people work in boring jobs?
Um, probably they have like a lack of alternatives. I suppose if you work in, like, a small
farm town, for example, then there might not be many jobs that you and I would find
interesting, for example. But the other thing is, it's not just about, life isn't all about work.
There's also, you can find fulfillment elsewhere in life, like, you know, having a cool
hobby and you can work in a boring job as long as it pays for your hobby. A lot of
people who play video games do that kind of thing. You have a boring job and then they
go home and play video games for the rest of the day. And that's fine for them. And and
the same thing is true for having a family like you could put up with working a boring job
and be cool with it, because, you know that at the end of the day, you can go back to
your family and have fun with them.
4. Why do some people get bored faster than others?
Well, it depends on what you're used to. Like if you're constantly exposed to stimuli
(tiếp xúc với những sự kích thích), like in the form of the latest information on a subject,

or you're always actively working. Then something like passively monitoring, I don't
know, factory production numbers on a screen for a significant period of time might be
really boring for you because it's just the same thing over and over again. And you could
have a genetic predisposition (khuynh hướng di truyền) to it as well, I suppose, like I
mentioned in the first answer.
5. Do you believe that technology has made life more interesting?
Well, well, it's increased the level of complexity, it's made entertainment more engaging
(cuốn hút) in some ways, but it's made other people more boring because they
increasingly shun (cho ra rìa) human interaction to be, to engage with something that's
mediated (trung gian, gián tiếp) by a machine, for example. So it's like, you know, when
you go to a party and everyone's on their phones. So that's technology at work. But
does that make people more interesting? Has that made life more interesting for them?
Not for the people who have to try and talk to them if they're all stuck on their phones?
Get off your phones.
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Phần đề gộp tiếp theo của cuốn sách là minh hoạ cho phương pháp GỘP
ĐỀ trong IELTS Speaking part 2 đã được giới thiệu ở trang 59. Thực tế,
những phần giải được cung cấp cho 8 đề gộp tại đây có thể được áp dụng
cho rất nhiều đề bài khác nếu bạn đọc chịu khó tưởng tượng tình huống.

- Describe a part of town where you enjoy spending time in

- Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
- Describe a quiet place
- Describe a plan in your life (not related to work or study)
Intro: To be honest, I’m not really the outdoorsy (thích ở bên ngoài trời) type, so I don’t
know much about neighborhoods in Hanoi. But there’s this part of town that I’m quite
fond of regarding [a pleasant place/ my future accommodation/ a quiet place]
*(với đề Plan): Frankly (nói thật), I’m not much of a schemer (một người lập kế hoạch
để đạt được gì đó). I mean, I usually don’t plan things in my life to a tee (tới từng chi tiết
nhỏ). That said (tuy nhiên), it’s not like I’ve never thought about my future, and some of
the things that have crossed my mind (đi ngang qua tâm trí – đã từng nghĩ tới) include
my future accommodation.
- location (vị trí): It’s called Tay Ho, which is one of the upscale neighborhoods (khu
hạng sang, cao cấp) in town (trong thành phố). It’s situated in the heart of the city
(toạ lạc ở trung tâm thành phố) so it’s a great boon to my daily commute (rất có lợi
cho việc đi lại) because there’s only a short drive-away (quãng đường lái xe ngắn)
from pretty much everywhere.
- Convenience (sự tiện lợi): Needless to say (khỏi cần phải nói), the conveniences
(những sự tiện nghi) of being here are abundant: For one, the area is full of public
amenities (nơi công cộng): swimming pools, shopping centers or public parks so
clearly, you have everything at your fingertips (có sẵn trong tầm tay). For another, the
traffic here is quite thin (thoáng, mỏng), unlike in other parts of town where the roads
are always packed with (nhiều, chật cứng với) vehicles.
- Hygiene (vệ sinh): As you know, it’s a posh neighborhood (một khu sang chảnh) in
town. So, obviously, sanitition (vấn đề vệ sinh) is never a problem. I think since we’re
living in this Covid time, strict standards of hygiene (những tiêu chuẩn nghiêm ngặt
về vệ sinh) are obligatory (mang tính bắt buộc)
- Quietness (sự yên tĩnh): Talking about the vibe (không khí của một địa điểm), it’s the
nirvana for meditators (thiên đường cho những người tập thiền), so to speak (cụm

này dùng cho văn nói, ám chỉ cụm từ đằng trước có thể không hoàn toàn chính xác
nhưng vẫn hiểu được). Because houses are built a secluded spot (một vị trí góc
khuất), so loud noises are virtually non-existent (gần như không tồn tại) here. If
anything, you can only hear some white noise (âm thanh trắng, không ảnh hưởng) in
the background. This is rather desirable (đáng muốn) since Hanoi has a lot of noise
pollution (ô nhiễm tiếng ồn), you know.
- Price (giá, liên quan đến Plan) But then again, residence (chỗ ở) here certaily
doesn’t come cheap (không có giá rẻ), especially when property prices (giá nhà đất)
are on the rise (trên đà tăng). So, this is something of a long-term plan (một kế hoạch
lâu dài) and it, for sure, involves a lot of discipline and determination (kỷ luật và sự
kiên định); but since it’s my lifelong dream (giấc mơ cả đời), so I believe in myself that
I can realize this goal (hiện thực quá mục tiêu này).
- Describe an old people who you admire

- Describe a polite person that you know
- Describe an interesting conversation
- Describe a perfect job you would like to do in the future
Intro: Over the course of my life until now, I’ve had the good forturne to rub shoulders
with (tiếp xúc với ai đó) many exemplary individuals (những cá nhân gương mẫu).
So, if I am to tell you about [a polite one/ an elder who I respect a lot], I gonna tell you
about my grandfather.
*(Đề về Conversation): This is a toughie (câu hỏi khó), because so far, I must’ve had
thousands of conversations with others. So, I’m just gonna wing it (ngẫu hứng) here
with the last one I had with my grandfather.
*(Đề về perfect job): Regarding the topic of job orientation (định hướng nghề nghiệp),
I’ve made up my mind (quyết định) to become a teacher in the future. But first, let me
tell you the story of how it came to be.
Context: My grandpa’s currently a higher-up (người có chức vụ cao) of the accounting
Department in the military, which is a big deal in my family. My parents long before

expected me to follow in his footsteps (nối nghiệp) and settle down (yên phận) as an
accountant. So, they forced me into majoring in (học ngành nào đó – major đang là
verb) accounting and I actually went with it.
Reason: But my real passion lies in learning English, and after discorvering this passion
I had to confront (đối mặt) my grandfather if I want to forfeit (từ bỏ) the accounting job.
The conversation: To my supprise, the talk went the way I least expected. Given how
courteous (tử tế, lịch thiệp) he is, he actually praised (khen ngợi) on my courage (lòng
dũng cảm) instead of chewing me out (chửi mắng ai đó). He told me he respected my
wish (nguyện vọng) and things would be fine for me to turn down (từ chối) the
accounting gig (công việc). He told me the accounting profession (ngành nghề) is
nothing but pressure. If I took the job, it would be miserable (khốn khổ) for me.
The result: After this so-called confrontation (cuộc đối mặt), I’ve gained a lot of respect
for him and I deeply admire his courtesy (sự tử tế) and composure (sự bình tĩnh) upon
anything. And more importantly, I now get to do what I want for a living.
The benefit: I’d say, it’s the dream job for me because I have the chance to meet people
from all walks of life (mọi tầng lớp, địa vị trong xã hội), and having the chance to learn
as much from them as they do from me. Although the workload (khối lượng công việc)
can be heavy at times (thỉnh thoảng), but it’s rewarding (đem lại cảm giác cống hiến)
when you’re a teacher and you see your students’ accomplishments (thành tựu).
- Describe a famous person

- Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes
Intro: Frankly, I’ve long been a close follower (một người luôn theo dõi thông tin về gì
đó) of Vietnamese show business (ngành công nghiệp giải trí), and I’m no stranger to
some of the luminaries (những tên tuổi hàng đầu) of this field. But if I am to single out
(lựa chọn ra duy nhất một cái gì đó) only one particular celebrated person, it would be
Ha Anh Tuan.
*(đề về unusual clothes): When I think of peculiar dressers (những người ăn mặc lạ
lùng), what conjure up (hiện ra) in my mind are celebrities with an eccentric (điên rồ)

sense of fashion (gu ăn mặc). Among all of them, the person who first springs to
mind (nảy ra trong đầu đầu tiên) is Ha Anh Tuan.
Background: I don’t know if you’re familiar with this name, but let me briefly (ngắn)
introduce him. He’s a nationally acclaimed (được ca ngợi ở tầm cỡ trong nước)
singer, a household name (một cái tên ai cũng biết) in the entertainment industry of
Vietnam. He has a sentimental voice (một giọng ca truyền cảm), and the way he
carries himself exudes (toát lên) an air of elegance (một khí chất thanh lịch). His fans
deem (xem như) his music as something courteous and civilized (tử tế và văn minh).
And personally, I’m a real diehard fan (một fan cứng thực thụ) of him.
Success: He’s now at the pinnacle of career (đỉnh cao sự nghiệp) but apart from a
glittering career (một sự nghiệp chói lọi) in singing, he’s also has a strong standing
(một chỗ đứng lớn) in the fashion world, a fashion icon if you will (nói cách khác). And
you know what, he reached all this crescendo of success (đỉnh cao thành công) at
the tender age (độ tuổi trẻ măng) of 26. He’s a source of inspiration for a lot of young
people including myself. I mean, he’s my role model (hình mẫu) who motivates me to
better myself (hoàn thiện bản than) every day.
Unusual clothes: Admittedly (công nhận), the way he puts clothes together may appear
to be eccentric for us ordinary people; but he’s a real trend-setter (một người tạo ra xu
hướng) in the entertainment industry. Let me tell you of an example of him donning
(diện, khoác lên mình) things that are considered unorthodox (không bình thường) on
the stage. It’s a military hat matched with leather trousers (quần da) and a revealing
(hở hang, xuyên thấu) piece of jacket. Well, I’m no expert in fashion, but I don’t think it’s
something we can pull off on a normal basis.
- Describe a time when you gave advice to/ encouraged somebody

- Describe a time when you had an argument with a friend
- Describe a time when you told somebody an important truth

Intro: I’m not much of an adviser, and I often shy away from (né tránh gì đó) giving a
piece of advice (một lời khuyên) to others. And why, you ask? Well, let me tell you how
I gave my advice and it actually got backfired (bị phản tác dụng).
*(đề về argument): You know how friends have differences (xung đột) at times (thỉnh
thoảng) and there’s bound (chắc chắn) to arguments when emotions run high (cảm
xúc dâng cao). So, let me tell you about a conflict between me and my best buddy
about choosing the right job for him.
*(đề về truth): It may sound pretentious (giả tạo) to you, but I’d like to think I’m a
person of integrity (sự ngay thẳng, liêm chính). But sometimes, I can be brutally
honest (thật thà quá mức) and it may lead to conflicts with others. So, let me tell you
about the story of how I told my best friend an important truth and he was furious (rất
giận dữ) about me doing so.
Context: Talking about my best friend, he’s Kim. We go way back (quen nhau từ lâu),
and he’s one of those people whose presence in my life I treasure (trân trọng) the
most. When we were still in school, he’s one of the brightest (sáng dạ) in our class. But
after university graduation, he was sort of between jobs (vô công rồi nghề). It’s not that
he didn’t receive any job offers but because he was too indecisive (thiếu chính kiến) to
determine what he wanted. At the same time, he was too shy and retiring (ngại ngùng,
rụt rè) so he was scared of job interviews.
The advice: His mom asked me to step in (can thiệp), and I did. At first, I just wanted to
give him a nudge (cú huých, sự khích lệ) so I told him that instinctively (trong thâm
tâm) I always know him could achieve greatness (đạt được những điều lớn lao), as
long as he’s willing to step out of his comfort zones (bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn)
The argument: But he got real sensitive and he snapped (giận dữ, bật lại) at my
comment, telling me I was too nosy (nhiều chuyện), and I should have minded my
own business (lo chuyện của mình). I clapped back (bật lại). Long story short (nói
tóm lại), I later could hold it and I called him names (gọi bằng những cái tên không
hay). I told him the truth of how he was sponging off (ăn bám) his parents and his mom
was being sick of him doing so.

The result: After this fight, we ignored each for a while but you know how true friends
always get back to each other after a fight, and at the end we’re able to reconcile
(giảng hoà) and bury the hatchet (làm lành) and we’re still best friends.
- Describe a puzzle you have played

- Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
- Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time
Intro: Well, this is a real toughie (một câu hỏi khó), because as a kid growing up, I was
never a spoiled kid (một đứa trẻ được nuông chiều). I mean, my parents would never
pamper me with (nuông chiều ai đó với gì) (educational) toys, so it’s not an easy task
to talk about one. But I guess I could talk a thing or two (một vài điều) about this Rubik
cube my dad gave me on my 8th birthday.
*(đề về a thing kept in your family): I’m pretty much of a hoarder (một người hay giữ
đồ), and normally, I would hang onto (giữ khư khư gì đó) things with sentimental
values (giá trị tình cảm), and let me tell you about this Rubik cube my dad gave me on
my 8th birthday, which I still keep to this day.
Context: I was considered to be a bright child (một đứa trẻ sáng dạ). But my family
back then was a family of meager means (một gia đình không có điều kiện) so my
parents didn’t have much money to buy learning toys (đồ chơi giáo dục) for me. I
remember having to collect fragments (mảnh vụn) of granite as building blocks to play.
The Rubik cube: To my utmost surprise, my dad gifted (tặng quà – dạng động từ) me a
Rubik cube as a birthday present when I turned (lên bao nhiêu tuổi) 8, and as I
received the present, I was elated (rất vui mừng).
Well, talking about this Rubik cube, it’s only an ordinary one, which I’m sure you know
how we need to twist and turn the edges to make all the sides uniform (đồng nhất - ở
dạng tính từ) in colors. As a learning toy, it’s to boost children’s intelligence.
The sentimental values: But for me, it’s more than that, I mean, it has a great sense of
sentimental attachment (sự kết nối về mặt tình cảm). Living in a poor family, having
this puzzle to toy with for me back then was a real privilege (một đặc quyền).

And that’s why it’s still there on my bookshelf as a memento (kỷ vật) of my childhood.
- Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home

- Describe something you bought and felt pleased about
- Describe a company that employs a lot of people
Intro: Upon reading this question, the first thing that springs to mind (nảy ra trong đầu)
is the vacuum cleaner I’ve just bought recently. It has now proved to be a crucial piece
of household equipment in my house, and I’m gonna tell you about it.
*(đề về company): I’m quite clueless about (bí, không có thông tin về gì đó) the field of
business and companies. So, I’m really drawing a blank (không nghĩ ra được gì) here.
But since recently, I bought a vacuum cleaner from this huge company named
Panasonic, which clearly has a lot of employees, so I’m gonna tell you about it.
*(đề về sharing): It may sound pretentious (thảo mai, giả tạo), but I’d like to think of
myself as a sharer (một người thích chia sẻ). Because after all, I’ve shared things with
others a lot of time, and let me tell you the story of how I shared a vacuum cleaner to
my best friend.
Context: I’m never a fan of housework, especially when it comes to cleaning the house.
At the same time, my schedule is always hectic (bận rộn, dày đặc) so the whole
apartment could be in layers of dust (các lớp bụi) at times (thỉnh thoảng). Given how
sweeping could be a daunting task (một công việc nặng nhọc), I made up my mind
(quyết định) to buy automated (tự động) vacuum cleaner.
The company: I went to a retail outlet (cơ sở bán lẻ) of Panasonic, which is an
established (có tên tuổi) appliance (đồ dân dụng) manufacturer in Vietnam. Their
offerings (sản phẩm cung cấp) are renowned for compactness (sự nhỏ gọn),
durability (độ bền) and longevity (tuổi thọ). You know, it was a stamp of approval
(tem chứng nhận).
The product: The automated vacuum cleaner that I bought here is a life-savor (một đồ
vật vô cùng tiện lợi), and I’m super happy with this deal because first, it’s the high
wattage type (loại công suất cao), so the force released from it is incredibly strong and

even the tinies dust particles (hạt bụi) would be sucked in. Second, it’s the
automation technology (công nghệ tự động hoá). I mean, my apartment would be
automatically spotless (sạch bong) without me having to do anything. Although the
price is quite steep (chát, đắt), but it’s still a bang for my buck (đáng đồng tiền).
The employees: Given how the company is of such a high caliber (tầm cỡ cao), its
workforce is exceedingly (rất = very) large; and it’s an aspiration (một nguyện vọng)
among many people to work here. However, the recruitment process (quá trình tuyển
dụng) is anything but (= not) a walk in the park (một điều dễ dàng). It’s some of the
most rigorous recruitment procedures (những thủ tục tuyển dụng nghiêm ngặt)
among companies in Vietnam. But I heard the fringe benefits (phúc lợi người lao động)
are worth it (đáng giá). I mean, you’ll be handsomely paid (được trả lương hậu hĩnh).
Basically, you’ll have nothing to worry about money, provided you’re always 100% in
productivity and performance. Besides, the material reward for the employee of the
month could be a brand-new car, which I think is extravagant (xa hoa).
- Describe an activity that you do after school/ work

- Describe a movie you like
- Describe an occasion when many people were smiling
- Describe a time when you were not allowed to used your phone
Intro: I’m an avid (thích thú, cuồng nhiệt) movie-goer (người đi xem phim ở rạp) and
I’ve gone to the cinema a lot. This is my all-time favorite (thích nhất từ trước giờ)
things to do, especially after a week of hard toil (làm việc vất vả) at work, I would hit the
cinema to blow off steam (xả hơi).
*(với đề movie): Upon the last time I went to the movie, I watched this comedy called
“The Big Bang theory” and it’s hilarious (rất gây cười). Let me tell you about it.
*(với đề not allowed to use your phone): Of course, it’s one of the policies of the cinema
by which the audience have to refrain from (không được làm gì đó) using their phones.

The movie: The movie was about a team of physicists, who are highly educated (có
học vấn cao) but sorely lacking (thiếu sót trầm trọng) in social skills; because of their
lack of people skills (kỹ năng ứng xử), the film was packed with comedic fodder (chất
liệu gây cười) and their awkwardness (sự kỳ cục) in every scene is hilarious.
The main character Sheldon is the most comical (gây cười) when he could never
grasp (nắm được, hiểu) the concept of sarcasm (định nghĩa về châm biếm) even by
the slightest.
The smile: It really cracked me up (khiến ai đó cười ngắt nghẻ) as I was watching this
movie. There are also gales of laughter (những tràng cười) from other audiences.
Well, you see, the movie really brought down the house (khiến tất cả đều cười).
The mobile phone: it’s an important email informing me about my score of an exam at
school but you know how phone use is strictly banned in the cinema because the light
beaming (phát ra, ánh ra) out of the screen could disturb (quấy rầy) other movie-
goers. At first, I was quite antsy (khó chịu, bồn chồn) and wanted to check the email
immediately. But I tried to compose myself (bình tĩnh bản thân lại) and I figured: it’s not
a problem if I see it later after the movie. So, I made up my mind (quyết định) to focus
solely (duy nhất) on enjoy the movie, and it was hysterical (rất gây cười). I really had a
great time. And you know what, the best part of it was that as I got to check my email, I
passed the exam with flying colors (kết quả cao). So, in a way, nothing hurts.
- Describe a time when you ate something for the 1st time
- Describe a time when you waited in a long line
- Describe something you bought from a street market
- Describe a time when you lost your way
Intro: I’m much of a foodie (một người yêu thích đồ ăn), and I’m sure you know how
street food in Vietnam is phenomenal (rất ấn tượng). But sometimes, in terms of street
food eateries (quán ăn đường phố), the true hidden gems (những thứ đặc biệt) are
tucked away (nằm sâu trong đâu đó) in a secluded position (một vị trí khuất), and you

literally have to slave away (lao động khổ sai) for a good eat (một bữa ăn ngon). So,
let me tell you about one of those experiences of mine.
Context: It was about two years ago, when I heard there’s this new diner (quán ăn)
where you could find the best Bun Cha in Hanoi. Well, Bun Cha is one of the signature
dishes (món đặc trưng) of Vietnamese cuisine, which is essentially rice noodles served
with grilled meat (thịt nướng vỉ), things would be soaked in (được ngập trong) fish
sauce. It’s one of the must-eats (các món phải ăn) when travelling to Vietnam. It’s
really flavorful (đậm đà hương vị).
Losing way: I made up my mind (quyết định) to hunt down (tìm bằng được) this diner
with the google map on my phone. But I forgot to recharge my phone’s battery before
heading out, so it ran out of juice (hết pin) while I was still on the go (đang trên
đường). At the time, I was left in the middle of nowhere and couldn’t be able to get my
bearings (vị trí hiện tại). I mean, I had venture to (đi vào, tiến vào đâu đó) this part of
town where I’d never gone to. Long story short (tóm lại), it took me about 40 minutes
of wandering around (lang thang xung quanh) and asking other people for the road
and eventually, I was able to reach my destination.
The long line: As I arrived, there’s already a lot of people queuing (xếp hàng) to be
served. Given the reputation of this diner, the owner must have been no stranger to
(không lạ gì) long lines of eaters waiting for their turn. And speaking of the owner, she’s
an elderly but she’s super agile (nhanh nhẹn) and it was fun to watch her make the
dishes with finesse (sự khéo léo) and perfection (sự hoàn hảo).
The deliciousness: After all, it totally worth my while (xứng đáng công sức bỏ ra). It
was the first time I ate Bun Cha and it truly lived up to its reputation (xứng đáng với
danh tiếng). It was out of this world (rất tuyệt vời).


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SPEAKING PART 2 & SPEAKING PART 3

THAM KHẢO: BỘ 8 ĐỀ GỘP CHO SPEAKING PART 2

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1. What apps have you recently used?

2. What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

3. What was the first app you used?

4. What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

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Vocabulary – Topic: Apps

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1. What’s your favorite color?

2. What’s the color you dislike?

3. What colors do your friends like most?

4. What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?

Vocabulary – Topic: Colors

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1. What kind of weather do you like most?

2. What’s the weather like in your hometown?

3. Do you like the weather in your hometown?

4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

Vocabulary – Topic: Weather

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1. Have you ever lost your way?

2. How can you find your way when you’re lost?

3. Can you read a map when you’re lost?

4. Have you ever helped somebody who got lost?

Vocabulary – Topic: Getting lost

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1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

4. What do you need to be focused?

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Vocabulary – Topic: Concentration

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1. What is your favorite animal? Why?

2. What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?

3. Have you ever had a pet before?

4. Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

Vocabulary – Topic: Pets and animals

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1. Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

2. What would you like to do when visiting a park?

4. Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden?

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Vocabulary – Topic: Public gardens and parks

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1. Do you like science?

2. When did you start to learn about science?

3. Which science subject is

4. What kinds of interesting things

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Vocabulary – Topic: Science

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1. Do you like buying shoes? Why?

2. Have you ever bought shoes online?

3. How much money do you usually spend on shoes?