GIẢI CHI TIẾT IELTS SPEAKING FORECAST QUÝ 2 MAY TO AUGUST NGOCBACH

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+ Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Table of Contents PART Home/ accommodation Study Work Finding and losing things 11 Mobile/ Cell phones 11 Old Buildings 12 Time management 13 Mirrors 15 Dreams 15 10 Drawing and Art galleries 16 11 Taking photos 17 12 Daily Routine 17 13 Email 20 14 Websites 21 15 Cinemas 22 16 Watching Sports/Sports 22 17 History 23 18 Sweets & Cakes 24 19 Car trip 24 20 Memory 25 22 Advertisements 26 23 Boring things 27 24 Stress 28 25 Talents 28 26 Books and Reading habits 29 27 Meeting places 29 28 Collecting things 30 27 Watches 31 28 Computers 32 29 Sitting down 32 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) PART 38 Describe a positive change that you made in your life 38 Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time 46 Describe a famous city that you think is interesting 51 Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved 53 Describe a place in the countryside that you visited 56 Describe a situation when something in your house was broken and then repaired 58 Describe a time when you were preparing for a happy event 61 Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends 62 Describe a lesson that you remember well 65 10 Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you 66 11 Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about 72 12 Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend 75 13 Describe a special cake you received from others 77 14 Describe a story someone told you and you remember 79 15 Describe a thing you cannot live without except cell phone or computer 81 16 Describe a long walk you ever had 84 17 Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person 87 18 Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language What it is 89 19 Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in near future 92 20 Describe a time you visited a new place 95 21 Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like 97 22 Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with 100 23 Describe a toy that you often played with as a child 103 24 Describe a song that you think is interesting 105 25 Describe a time when you received something without having to pay for it 107 26 Describe a positive change that you made in your life 112 27 Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam 119 28 Describe something you that you think is important for keeping fit and healthy 121 29 Describe a family member you might like to work with in the future You should say: 127 30 Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much 130 31 Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated 132 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 32 Describe a neighbour you are interested in 136 33 Describe an important river/lake in your country 139 34 Describe a quiet place you like to go to 141 36 Describe a competition (e.g music, cooking, sport) you would like to take part in 144 38 Describe a time when you helped a child 153 39 Describe an occasion when you lost something important 153 41 Describe something you that can help you to concentrate in work or study 157 42 Describe a time when you use your mobile phone for something 161 43 Describe a time when you were very busy 163 44 Describe a popular/well-known person you interested 165 47 Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion 173 48 Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live 177 49 Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did 179 50 Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society 181 51 Describe a person you follow regularly on social media or other media 184 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) PART 1 Home/ accommodation What kind of housing/accommodation you live in? I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family Who you live with? I live with my parents and my siblings We always get on well with each other and have a lot of fun How long have you lived there? I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated from high school and moved to the city to enroll at university, where I lived in a student dormitory during the semester (If you answer you haven't lived there long) What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past? Living in a dorm with other roommates is totally different from living in my own house My current residential area is quite small and it’s very noisy because there are a lot of people there and I don’t have my own space Conversely, when I was living at home, I had my own spacious room and it made me feel comfortable Do you plan to live there for a long time? To be honest, I intend to buy an apartment in an urban area after I graduate from university I can decorate and design my ideal home with whatever facilities I want Which room does your family spend most of the time in? It’s definitely the kitchen Not only lunch or dinner time but all our family reunions take place in the kitchen where all the family members get together to eat tasty meals, and chat to each other – it’s a really harmonious atmosphere Are the transport facilities to your home very good? To be honest, most of the transport facilities to my place are not very modern The bus service from my work place to home is irregular and usually overcrowded Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? I prefer living in a house to a flat because I value my privacy and need my own space Owning an independent house, I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself Moreover, I can modify a house according to the size of the family Please describe the room you live in + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) My current room is actually more like a bedsit It is a multi – purpose room, I use it to sleep and study as well It is painted in pink, that’s my favorite color with a bed, a cupboard and desk It’s not really spacious but it’s just right for me What part of your home you like the most ? I prefer my bedroom most due to its convenience and privacy Because of my stressful work I want to be in a quiet place and concentrate on my work In my own room, I’m never disturbed by anyone else Moreover, in my own space I can whatever I want without bothering others VOCABULARY Terraced house (noun): (ngôi nhà dãy nhà kiểu) a house connected on both sides by other properties Ex: In England, most people seem to live in terraced houses with lovely back gardens Back garden (noun phrase): (vườn phía sau nhà) a garden at the rear of the house Ex: I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden Spacious (adjective): (rộng rãi) (of a room or building) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in Ex: The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable Sibling(s) (noun): (anh/ chị em) a brother or sister Ex: The younger children were badly treated by older siblings Get on well with sb (phrasal verb): (hịa hợp với đó) to have a friendly relationship with somebody Ex: She and her sister have never really got on well with each other Dormitory (noun): (kí túc xá) a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution Ex: I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated high school and moved to the city to enroll in university where I lived in a dormitory Residential area (noun): (nơi ở) (of an area of a town) suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices Ex: It was not safe to locate the chemicals factory in a residential area Urban area (noun): (vùng thành thị) connected with a town or city Ex:Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas Reunion (noun): (tụ họp, xum họp) a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time Ex: The College has an annual reunion for former students + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Harmonious (adjective): (ấm cúng, yên bình) friendly, peaceful and without any disagreement Ex: It is important to have harmonious relations between the country's ethnic groups Irregular (adjective): not happening at the arranged time intervals Ex: His irregular attendance at school resulted in his failure in the final exams Overcrowded (adjective): with too many people or things in it Ex: The train was so overcrowded this evening that I was unable to find an empty seat Privacy (noun): being alone and not disturbed by other people Ex: I read the letter in the privacy of my own room Suit oneself (verb): to exactly what you like/want Ex: Everyone had a different opinion about what colour to paint my room, so in the end I decided to just suit myself Modify (verb): (sửa đổi, thay đổi) to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose Ex: We found it cheaper to modify the existing equipment rather than buy new Bedsit (noun): (phòng vừa để ngủ vừa để học, tiếp khách) a room that a person rents and uses for both living and sleeping in Ex: He lives in a tiny student bedsit used for both sleeping and studying Multi-purpose (adjective): (đa chức năng) having many different uses Ex: This room is multi-purpose – we use it for meetings, interviews and taking breaks Study Describe your education I started primary school when I was years later, I went to secondary school at 12 Then at 16, I made it to a high school for gifted students in my hometown In my country, highschool education lasts years, then I went onto higher education at the Foreign Trade University where I’m currently studying economics What is your area of specialization? Well, my major is External Economics I have mastered the basics of economics and socioeconomics, combined with business knowledge mainly related to the import and export business Why did you choose to study that major? I think it would help to fulfill my dream of introducing my country’s agricultural products to the world Vietnamese goods have a real potential, but they still struggle to make a name for themselves, you know + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?) Yes, of course Studying economics, especially external economics is interesting and practical It helps me to keep up with current affairs and it improves my analytical and problem-solving skills as well What kind of school did you go to as a child? As a child, I attended a public elementary school It’s quite a big school in my hometown which provides both high quality education and a supportive environment, so I think I was quite lucky What was your favourite subject as a child? Well, I used to be very passionate about drawing when I was a little girl It was fun to work with brushes and colors, you know, as it was the time when I could indulge in my own creative world Do you think your country has an effective education system? To be honest, I don’t think so Our system has somehow become unduly stressful, does not promote creativity and the ability to be critical due to the fact that our society still cares way too much about grades and schools consequently focuses on an exam-driven curriculum, which I find quite impractical (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working? Absolutely! It’s great to join the workforce, especially when I can the job I love Not only will it pay the bills, but it’ll also give me the joy of making a contribution It’s hard to be happy and fulfilled without working, you know VOCABULARY Higher education (chương trình đại học) [n] post-18 learning that take places at universities Example: According to a research, nearly 50 percent of Vietnamese students in U.S higher education are studying either business or engineering, with business-related majors making up 38 percent of all enrollments in 2012/13 Master (tinh thông, nắm vững) [v] learn how to sowmthing well Example: She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language Make a name for oneself ( trở nên tiếng) [idiom] become famous and respected by a lot of people Example: By the time he was thirty-five, he had made a name for himself as a successful railway contractor Keep up with (cập nhật thơng tin gì) [idiom] be aware of Example: Even though he's been travelling, he's kept up with what's going on back home Analytical (thuộc phân tích) [adj] using analysis or logical reasoning + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Example: Analytical skills are essential in the workplace to ensure necessary problem solving occurs to keep productivity and other areas of the workforce functioning smoothly Elementary school (trường tiểu học) [n] primary school, school for children between 7-11 years old (in Vietnam) Example: It’s essential that children at the official entry age for elementary school attend classes fully Unduly (q mức, khơng đáng ) [adj] excessively/ to a level that more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable Example: For every new parents, the decision about whether to vaccinate his or herchild has been un duly stressful Exam-driven curriculum (chương trình học để phục vụ cho kỳ thi) [expression] the courses taught a school, college, which focus on teaching what will be on the exam Example: Many parents believe that exam-driven curriculum can change their kid’s attitude towards school in profoundly negative ways Pay the bills (trang trải sống) [ idioms] provide enough income to sustain one’s lifestyle Example: Being a dentist isn’t so glamorous, but it pays the bills Work What you do? I’m currently working as a graphic designer for a fashion magazine for youngsters What are your responsibilities? Well I’m mainly responsible for designing the cover of the magazine I normally work with the concept team to make sure that the final product will both attract the potential buyer’s attention and express the theme of the magazine Why did you choose to that type of work (or, that job)? I guess it’s because of my artistic passion The process of creating beautiful things is somehow intriguing to me, so I chose to be a graphic designer, which combines both art and technology It’s quite interesting, you know Is there some other kind of work you would rather do? Well, if possible, I’d like to be a freelance writer Actually I’m a big fan of action movies, and I also care about healthy living, so, I’d love to write about these topics and share my stories with people of the same interest Describe the company or organization you work for + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) My company is not huge, it’s just a small art designoffice, but is definitely an inspirational workplace with a young, creative, and extremely passionate team We work on the basis of mutual understanding and respect for each other, so it’s kind of an ideal environment for me Do you enjoy your work? Most of the time It’s rewarding to co-work on projects with amazing people in an open and supportive environment to bring out an art production that will ultimately give me a sense of satisfaction and pride What you like about your job? Well, the perk of being a graphic designer is that you’ll surround yourself with inspiring images everyday My daily working life involves seeking out inspiration in all sorts of places, researching incredible illustrations and graphics, and creating them too It’s great, I think What you dislike about your job What I don’t like about this job is that our personal taste in design varies, and normally I’ll have to a thousand edits to get the final product that meets the demand of my boss while still * relating / staying faithful to /remaining trueto the initial concept * conform means ‘to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society’ – this does not relate to things like ‘concepts’ (Possibly)Do you miss being a student? Sometimes, when I’m burdened with heavy workloads or the pressure of everyday life, I recall the memories of being a student We were all carefree and innocent back then It’s a precious time that I cherish VOCABULARY theme (đề tài,chủ đề) [n] the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc Example: The father-daughter relationship is a recurring theme in her novels Intriguing ( hấp dẫn, gợi thích thú) [adj] very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious Example: The Huns are intriguing not only because of their notoriously hawkish history, but also because of their place as middlemen between Mongol and Turkic ethnicity On the basis of (trên sở) [idiom] base on Example: Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed Rewarding (bổ ích, đáng làm) [adj] giving pleasure, satisfation Example: The most rewarding aspect of living forever is you have unlimited time to perfect your abilities and accumulate wealth Ultimately (cuối thì, rút cục) [adv] at the end of a process, period of time, etc + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known Peer pressure (phrase): áp lực từ xã hội / người xung quanh There is tremendous peer pressure to wear fashionable clothes Imposing (a): uy nghiêm, hùng vĩ He was an imposing figure on stage Complicated (a): phức tạp I had to fill in this really complicated form 47 Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion You When she/he asked you should say: So, I’ll start by talking about the time a friend of mine asked for my opinion In fact, it was quite recently that we had a conversation, the details of which I still have in my mind I am certain that she reached out to me for some advice in late April, before the big national holiday The conversation was definitely out of the blue because when we met up that day for some work-date, I had only anticipated questions about how she could well on her assignments and the sort So, the conversation was something along the lines on how to improve the functioning of the club that she was acting as the president of and that I am also a member of too So, as she brought up the issue, I was all ears to her and after she was all done, I started to offer my perspective on the issue How she/he felt while listening to your opinion As I commented, she was attentive to what I was saying She did pose some interesting questions as I gave out my opinion I did some reading of her facial expressions, and I was certain that she breathed a sigh of relief as I constantly reassured her that everything would quickly fall into its place, after kickstarting some transition processes And explain why she/he needed your opinion For sure, she sought my opinion because she was very wound up with the prospect of the club, as she intended to assume another hat in another club and there was no one ready at hand who could take up the position But I think it was largely because I was kind of more of her senior and had more insight on how clubs in other schools actually worked My guess would be that my opinions would serve somehow as a reference that she could + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 173 use as she tried to figure out what to and how to keep the spirit and the activity of the club around in the upcoming semester after she left reached out cố gắng giao tiếp với The new mayor is reaching out to inner city communities to involve them in his plans for the city out of the blue bất ngờ, không ngờ tới One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving met up gặp mặt They suggested we meet up at Mustafa's along the line dựa tương tự I was thinking more along the lines of you going in there and claiming her acting as someone đóng vai trị You speak Greek – will you act as interpreter? brought sth up khơi mào, nhắc vấn đề She's always bringing up her health problems + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 174 all ears to her chờ nghe điều I'm all ears - tell us what they had to say breathe a sigh of relief Thở phào nhẹ nhõm We all breathed a sigh of relief when we heard that they were safe quickly fall into its place diễn tốt đẹp, khơng gặp vướng mắc; đâu vào After a lot of work over the past few years, my career goals are beginning to fall into place 10 wound up lo lắng, lo âu vấn đề She gets pretty wound up before a game 11 take up chiếm lấy, lắp đầy vị trí He will take up his post as the head of the civil courts at the end of next month Part Have you ever asked someone for his/her opinion? I have asked a lot of people for their opinions In fact, it is something that I constantly when I’m unclear about a matter that I’m facing For sure, as a student myself, I always let people, especially those who I don’t share the same major with, to read through my essays and have their say on my writing By knowing where they stand on my essay, I can easily identify whether I have made my points clear This is definitely something that + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 175 is difficult to point out if there is no outside voice on the matter, when personal biases cloud my thinking Therefore, if there are issues, I can immediately correct them Why some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story? I think there are a lot of reasons why people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story Maybe, the listener doesn’t know how to react so their facial expressions after hearing the story as they may not exactly align with what they feel like inside, so the storyteller may consider this somewhat offensive Other times, because some people like to tell their stories to seek not only advice but also understanding, the lack of sympathy or empathy from the listener is definitely considered impolite, if not rude to the storyteller But I don’t think the listener is the only one to blame here If the story is really screwed up then of course, people will react outrageously have their say có hội nói lên suy nghĩ We aren't going to make a decision until everyone here has had their say Know where they stand on Biết đứng vị trí / phương diện When we've paid all our debts we'll know where we stand cloud làm mờ, vẩn đục When it came to explaining the lipstick on his collar, he found that drink had clouded his memory align with Liên kết, ủng hộ ý kiến ai, nhóm hay vài ý kiến The company has a commitment to align itself closely with specialty retailers + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 176 screwed up làm q tệ, q dở, làm be bét, làm hỏng chuyện There's been a screw-up with our hotel reservation 48 Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live (Where it is): During my trip to Singapore last year, I had an opportunity to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which impressed me with tons of different colors The gardens are located quite far away from tourist traps, but very accessible by bus (What it is like): Being the biggest botanic garden in Singapore, covering more than 74.000 square meters, it showcases Singapore’s biggest collection of flowers comprising hundreds of species with a wide variety of colors, such as red, yellow, orange, pink, or even blue, and their shades The national flower of Singapore, which is the orchid, can be found easily in this garden Moreover, the park’s entrance is also naturally decorated with colorful flowers (What it is used for): Besides bringing a green environment to the city, which is always humid around the year, the Botanic garden is also an ideal spot for not only foreign visitors but also Singapore citizens to immerse themselves in natural beauty and get away from it all after hard-working days You can easily see hordes of tourists going sightseeing or leisure activities being taken place at this place, especially on the weekends And explain why you remember it well Well, I think the primary reason why the memories about this place are still vivid in my mind is because it was the first time I have ever witnessed such a wide variety of colorful flowers in my life, although I have travelled to different countries The moment I entered the garden, I was completely blown away by its beauty To be honest, it was a once in a life time experience I hope that I will have opportunities to visit this garden again Part questions:  Is color important for clothing?  Yes, I think that colors play a vital role in clothes since it shows how the clothes make us look and appear to other people Sometimes the colors of your outfits even express your feelings For example, when I’m not in a good mood, I will choose a black outfit It will be dull if a person wears the same colors on a daily basis  Should course books be colorful?  Absolutely I believe that course books should be lively in order to help the transmission of knowledge to readers be more effective Using illustrations helps to aid + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 177 in learning and may be more effective than just describing something For example, kids are usually in favor of books with colorful pictures rather than those with only words If course books include colorful contents, they will be more likely to be sold faster than other ones VOCABULARY FROM HOLIDAY:  Tourist trap Meaning: somewhere where too many tourists go Example: There are a lot of people visiting Hoi An Ancient Town these days, which makes this town become a tourist trap  Accessible Meaning: possible to approach, enter, or use Example: The island is accessible only by ferry  To get away from it all Meaning: to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle Example: Why don’t you get away from it all and have a weekend in the mountains?  Hordes of tourist Meaning: crowds of tourists Example: During summer, we can see hordes of tourists in these islands  To go sightseeing Meaning: to look around the tourist sites Example: Last year we went to London, and we spent most of the trip going sightseeing, there was so much to see! OTHER VOCABULARY:  To showcase Meaning: to show the best qualities or parts of something Example: The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design  Immerse oneself in something Meaning: to become completely involved in something Example: She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture  Vivid Meaning: brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind Example: He gave a very vivid and often shocking account/description of his time in prison  To be blown away + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 178 Meaning: To be surprised so much Example: Winning first prize and a full scholarship blew her away  Once-in-a-lifetime Meaning: An once-in-a-lifetime experience or opportunity is very special because you will probably only have it once Example: A tour of Australia is a once-in-a-lifetime experience  Dull Meaning: not interesting or exciting in any way Example: I find his art rather dull and conventional  Lively Meaning: full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting Example: There was some lively discussion at the meeting 49 Describe an occasion when somebody said something positive about some work that you did You should say: Who it was What work it was When she/he And explain how you felt when hearing it told you that (Who it was) In 2019, I joined an outreach programme in which I had the chance to deliver lessons for the first time as a teacher I was chosen as one of the Vietnamese volunteers in charge of interpreting as well as helping Singaporean students with their lessons prior to class The programme lasted from 25th November to 5th December 2010 During the project, I was complimented by the facilitator on my ability to engage students into the lessons (What work it was) As we had to teach two classes comprised of two different age groups, we struggled a lot in planning lessons since there was a big gap between the level of English proficiency of the students in each class We received some negative feedback from the students on our lesson plan as some wanted to play games while some others were interested in studying I came up with an idea of sticking pieces of paper around the walls as children were required to find match a word with a photo depicting that word + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 179 (When she/he told you that) The morning after that, the children were pretty interested in the game and the facilitator seemed to be pretty pleased with the result So, she complimented me on my idea in the daily briefing which took place that evening (And explain how you felt when hearing it) That was the first time I’d worked with foreigners I always felt that they were superior to me However, after this, I could be pleased that I’m not behind my international peers That compliment really motivated me to try better, instead of being complacent about my skills and knowledge Vocabulary Deliver a lesson (phrase): giảng You should pay attention to the teacher when she delivers the lesson 10 Compliment (v): khen ngợi I was just complimenting Robert on his wonderful food 11 Proficiency (n): thành thạo A high level of oral proficiency in English 12 Superior to (adj): thượng đẳng I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior 13 Complacent (a): chủ quan We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products Part Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories? As a fresh graduate without too much experience in the world of work, I tend to be affected by negative stories Office politics and gossip tend to exert a strong impact on my behaviours There was a time when my bosses treated my colleagues unfairly Although this issue was not really related to me, hearing my colleagues gossip behind my bosses’ back also made me develop unfriendly attitudes towards her Later on, the relationship between me and my boss also deteriorated How will you react when someone pays you a compliment? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 180 First, I’ll show my appreciation for their compliment by thanking them Then, I tend to ask them what I’ve done that they find good so as to develop myself even more Most of the time, I will also ask them whether they have any constructive criticisms so that I can avoid such mistakes I feel proud, of course! But I’m not an attention seeker who posts compliments on themself on social media so that others also know they’ve received compliments Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work? While positive feedback lets people know what they’re good at so as to continue to that, a negative one allows people to know their mistakes so as to avoid repeating these in the future I know that most people don’t like to hear negative reviews, but they play a crucial role in self-development Without them, we’d continue to make mistakes, which leads to many bad consequences for ourselves and work Vocabulary Office politics (phrase): phe phái công ty She seems good at handling office politics Behind someone’s back (phrase): sau lưng What they say about me behind my back? To show appreciation for sb (phrase): thể biết ơn Children rarely show any appreciation of/for what their parents for them 50 Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society Who this person is How you knew him/her What type of work he/she does And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society (Who this person is) Today, I’m going to talk about Dennis, a student of the National University of Singapore - one of the most prestigious universities in the world He is one of the most creative and competent leaders I’ve ever encountered in my life And his willingness to make contributions to society never fails to impress me + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 181 (How you knew him/her) I met Dennis during an outreach programme in Vietnam He was in the same group as me, meaning that we worked together a lot We were mainly in charge of teaching activities (What type of work he/she does) Well, Dennis is the founder of the Youth Exploration Association of NUS His responsibilities revolve around developing overseas outreach programmes for students in Singapore Sometimes, he travels with other students to other countries, mainly those in Southeast Asia like Vietnam and Cambodia, as a project leader These projects mainly aim at improving the access to education of disadvantaged children in rural communes in low-income countries (And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society) I think that his work is useful to society for two main reasons First, as mentioned above, the projects he is in charge of give education opportunities to impoverished kids through activities like teaching English and other subjects, as well as other extra-curricular activities that allow these kids to know more about the world Second, the NUS students that participate in the projects are also beneficiaries They can gain a great deal of experience, as well as broaden their horizons, which helps them to develop a comprehensive world view Vocabulary Encounter (v): gặp gỡ/biết đến She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered Cô người bật mà anh biết đến/gặp Revolve around sth (phrase): xoay quanh The conversation revolved around childcare problems Cuộc thảo luận xoay quanh vấn đề chăm sóc trẻ em Disadvantaged (adj): khó khăn A new educational programme has been set up for economically disadvantaged children Một chương trình giáo dục xây dựng cho trẻ em khó khăn mặt kinh tế To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt Part + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 182 What jobs are well-paid? In light of the rise of information technology, most IT-related job roles, such as data analyst, software developer, cyber security officer, user experience and interface developer, are lucrative These jobs require people to know how to code, which is extremely difficult Besides, jobs in the fields of finance are also high-paying Stockbrokers, bankers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants all enjoy a remunerative income How have working conditions changed? Well, working conditions have changed significantly in the past few years Employees nowadays receive a better benefits package compared to the past Also, thanks to the emergence of technology, the amount of paperwork has reduced significantly while labour productivity has kept improving at a rapid pace An increasing number of companies have placed a focus on their employees’ mental health through activities like teambuilding and private consultation with the CEO, which is beneficial to both productivity and employees’ well-being at the same time What are the impacts of the pandemic on the work environment? The first impact is the financial crisis Lots of companies are teetering on the verge of going bankrupt because they have literally no income while operational costs remain unchanged or have even increased Because of this crisis, employee benefits, the most important of which is salary, have been affected significantly Even worse, many people have been retrenched However, there is a silver lining as remote working has become more popular, which gives employees more chances to have a more flexible schedule Vocabulary Lucrative (adj): nhiều tiền/lương cao He gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to look after his kids Anh từ bỏ công việc luật sư với mức lương cao để chăm sóc Benefits package (n): chế độ đãi ngộ The benefits package includes bonuses tied to the company’s performance Chế độ đãi ngộ bao gồm tiền thưởng tùy theo kết hoạt động kinh doanh cty To teeter on the verge/brink of sth (phrase): bờ vực What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war Tất chúng tơi thấy quốc gia bờ vực nội chiến + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 183 To retrench (v): sa thải với mục đích giảm thiểu chi phí The government is to retrench 30,000 public servants in the next three years Chính phủ sa thải 30,000 cơng nhân viên chức vòng năm tới Silver lining (n): điểm sáng khó khăn The injury had a silver lining: it enabled Blake to spend his father's last weeks with him Có điểm sáng việc bị chấn thương, cho phép Blake lại với bố anh tuần cuối đời ông 51 Describe a person you follow regularly on social media or other media You should say: Who he/she How you knew What he/she posts on And explain why you follow him/her on social media social is him/her media (Who he/she is) Today, I’m gonna talk about a Palestinian influencer I follow regularly on Facebook He’s called Nas Daily I guess lots of people know this guy as the short videos he recorded while travelling around the world went viral some years ago Nas Daily is a Singapore-based influencer who is believed to be a Harvard dropout, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Windows CEO Bill Gates (How you knew him/her) One day, when I was surfing Facebook, I came across a short video in which Nas Daily kept praising how Singapore, his new home country, had emerged as one of the most developed countries in the world Albeit short, his video contained a sufficient amount of basic knowledge about the country’s development and introduced some popular attractions in the Southeast Asia city-state This video immediately impressed me After that, I decided to watch some other videos he made + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 184 (What he/she posts on social media) So basically, Nas Daily produces a wide variety of videos But he mostly focuses on his journeys and the culture of the places he goes to He sometimes produces motivational videos as well (And explain why you follow him/her on social media) I follow Nas Daily because his videos are so informative They help me broaden my horizons about other countries around the world in an expedient way Although his videos may contain some slips, they are generally informative and unbiased at all Vocabulary To go viral (phrase): lan truyền rộng lãi Within days the film clip went viral Dropout (n): học sinh bỏ học As a high school dropout he’ll never get a decent job To emerge as: lên He emerged as a key figure in the campaign To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Slips (n): lỗi vặt She's made one or two slips - mainly spelling errors - but it's basically well written Part What can people on social media? In the past, most people used social media to keep in touch with their friends and families, through their statuses, photos and direct messages Now, the functions of social media are far beyond those as people can also play interactive games, earn money, report disasters and so on People expect that the metaverse, which is a blockchain-based project and is currently in its infancy, will even take social media to the next level Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 185 Yes, although that’s not why young people like it Back then when Facebook was still new, most users fell into younger age groups Now, as older people always have access to the internet, they also learn to use social media, especially Facebook, which is currently the largest social networking Lots of young people are switching to Instagram and other sites that have fewer old users Do older people spend much time on social media? The amount of time spent on social media varies from person to person However, compared with young people, older people definitely spend less time on social media That being that, I know many old people who take photos everywhere and post them on social media nearly every single day From my personal observations, for old people, social media act as a tool to keep pace with information, so they won’t need to spend too much time on them like young people, who tend to use social media as a tool to show off their lifestyles and achievements Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful? They are still useful at the moment, I guess But it is only a matter of time till they become a thing of the past Many newspapers have rolled out their online editions along with their hard copies Subscription to online news is also more economical compared to buying print newspapers Meanwhile, many TV channels are now going online Soon, everything will be digitalised, and television and newspapers will totally disappear Vocabulary To be in its infancy (phrase): phát triển The system is still in its infancy Vary (v): thay đổi/khác The value of stocks will vary from month to month Keep pace with (phrase): theo kịp Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with you Show off (phrasal verb): khoe khoang She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one A matter of time (phrase): vấn đề thời gian If you keep on driving like that, it'll only be a matter of time before you have an accident + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 186 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 187 ... 24 20 Memory 25 22 Advertisements 26 23 Boring things 27 24 Stress 28 25 Talents 28 26 Books and Reading... 20 14 Websites 21 15 Cinemas 22 16 Watching Sports/Sports 22 17 History 23 18 Sweets & Cakes 24 19 Car trip... 29 27 Meeting places 29 28 Collecting things 30 27 Watches 31 28 Computers 32 29 Sitting down 32 + Để tìm