Phase 1
Lesson 5
Vocabulary: Student life
Speaking: Student life
Grammar: Future 1: Plan,
intentions and predictions
Present continuous, going,
will
Pronunciation: Consonant
Sounds - /g/ & /k/, /h/ &
/w/ & /j/
Listening: Numbers part 3:
Decimal Fractions
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VOCABULARY
tED English
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internship (adj, n): thực tập
authority (n): nhà chức trách
provide (v): cung cấp
placement (n): sự sắp xếp
offer (v): cung cấp
employment (adj, n): công việc
enrich (v): làm cho tốt đẹp, phong phú,
giàu có hơn
gain (v): nhận được, tăng
valuable (adj): giá trị
work-related skill: kỹ năng liên quan
đến công việc
thereby: thông qua đây
improve (v): cải thiện
particular (adj): cụ thể, nhất định
consider (v): cân nhắc
apply for (v): đăng ký
individual (adj): cá nhân, một
case (n): trường hợp
determine (v): xác định
required for (v): yêu cầu
term (n): kỳ học, kỳ làm việc, giai đoạn
recruitment (n): tuyển dụng
applicant (n): ứng viên
candidate (n): ứng viên
in person: trực tiếp
refer somebody to someone: giới thiệu
ai đó với ai
department (n): phòng ban
is designed specifically for: được thiết
kế dành riêng cho
actual (adj): thực tế
work setting (n): môi trường làm việc
institution (n): cơ quan, thể chế
duration (n): thời lượng
length (n): thời lượng
vary from x to y: giao động từ x đến y
normally (adv): thông thường
traditionally (adv): thông thường
qualification (n): bằng cấp chứng chỉ
appropriate (adj): phù hợp
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curriculum review studious
struggle background noise revise
project assignment distractions
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junior high school private/public senior
single-sex scholarship/grant primary/elementary
grade mixed nursery
genders sexes mixed school
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architect architectural
archaeology archaeologist
biologist biological
economist economic/economical
geologist geological
geography geographical
journalism journalistic
linguist linguistic
law legal
mathematics/maths mathematician
scientist scientific
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SPEAKING
tED English
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IELTS SPEAKING
SAMPLES
FREQUENTLY ASKED IELTS SPEAKING
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
STUDENT LIFE
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EXAMINER Can you tell me a little about your education?
CANDIDATE
I graduated from [...] University with a Bachelor degree in law. I
majored in business management with a minor in insurance
management. I received my BA just two months ago.
ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS:
I’m currently studying at the University of [...] and will
graduate with a degree in Economic.
Last year, I won a scholarship to study chemistry. Now, I am
doing an undergraduate course in [...] University.
I’m a third-year student at [...] University. I’m studying
economics.
I’m a postgraduate student and writing my master’s thesis
on Persian literature. By next month, I will have completed
it.
I have an MA in contemporary history. I’m studying for my
doctorate.
I have a high school diploma and hoping to go to university
next year.
YOUR ANSWER
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ANHNGUTED
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What led you
to choose your
field of study?
EXAMINER
CANDIDATE:
I think it suits my personality and strengths, for example, it has
made me be more methodical.
ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS:
Well, I have always dreamed of becoming a graphic designer
as I have always been good at designing. Now I feel my
desire has been fulfilled.
To tell the truth, when I chose this major I didn't have much
information, I was more encouraged by my brother to major
in psychology, now after six years, I'm quite convinced that
I have made the right choice. That decision was a turning
point in my life.
My father pushed me into majoring in electrical
engineering. Now, I find it a very practical major with lots of
job opportunities.
YOUR ANSWER
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ANHNGUTED
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EXAMINER What course do/did you find most interesting?
CANDIDATE
I’m very interested in the courses which are related to maths. ...
er... courses are so practical and help us be able to think more
analytically.
ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS:
The course that I really enjoyed was research method. It
provided me with a broad overview of my field of study. It
also helped me develop my ability to work as a team
member.
I found the course management principles very useful and
interesting. I think it has helped me sharpen my analytical
skills. It also helped me develop my confidence to come up
with new ideas. As a result of this course, I feel more
confident about tackling unfamiliar problems.
My favourite courses have been the ones pertaining to my
major; that is marketing. These classes have laid the
groundwork for my career in marketing. They have also
taught me skills ranging from communication to interacting
with others.
YOUR ANSWER
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ANHNGUTED
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How do/did
you enjoy your
university life?
EXAMINER
CANDIDATE:
I absolutely love it. I live with three of my best friends, have a
brilliant social life, enjoy my studies and love the city I’m living
in. I don’t think it can get much better.
ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS:
So far so good. I've met some wonderful people and I'm
really enjoying myself. Coming to [...] University is not just
about studying hard and getting a degree; it's also about
developing and maturing as a person and taking advantage
of a vast number of opportunities open to you .
Marvellous. It was a tremendous experienee. Going to
college helped me gain lots of confidence and made me
become more independent.
It's all right. I mean, on the one hand, it was a new challenge
and an opportunity to expand my horizons both
educationally and personally... er... the courses are varied
and interesting and the lecturers genuinely want to help.
However, on the other hand, my university has a small
campus and there aren't much organized events for us
freshmen to participate in.
YOUR ANSWER
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ANHNGUTED
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GRAMMAR
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Future 1
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Present continuous, going, will
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