1. Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?Honestly, I have actually never cared about the Vietnams showbiz. But there is one particular guy that Im quite fond of, who is JVevermind, a very wellknown vlogger in my country. His videos are extremely funny and inspiring, and last year he made it to the top 30 of Young Asian Entrepreneurs by Forbes.2. Do you like any foreign celebrities?Of course. I would say most of my idols are from other countries, as I have no interest in Vietnams showbiz. My favorite foreign celebrity is Taylor Swift, a global superstar, who is often known as The Princess of country music.
ENTERTAINMENTS 1.MOVIES IELTS Speaking part 1 topic Entertainment Chúng ta xem Sample Answers đây một số câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm Entertainment và rút ra những từ vựng cần nhớ 1. Who is your favorite celebrity in your country? Honestly, I have actually never cared about the Vietnam's showbiz. But there is one particular guy that I'm quite fond of, who is JVevermind, a very wellknown vlogger in my country. His videos are extremely funny and inspiring, and last year he made it to the top 30 of Young Asian Entrepreneurs by Forbes 2. Do you like any foreign celebrities? Of course. I would say most of my idols are from other countries, as I have no interest in Vietnam's showbiz. My favorite foreign celebrity is Taylor Swift, a global superstar, who is often known as "The Princess of country music" 3. Would you like to be celebrity? Why? Probably no. Despite the fact that I can make a fortune, life of a public figure has never been easy. In fact, there have been a lot of famous people involved in drug abuse or even suicide because of the extremely stressful life 4. Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy? I only agree with this to an extent. Of course the private life of celebrities should be protected because it is a human right. On the other hand, some misbehaviors or even crimes committed by celebrated individuals should be brought into light. For example, the case of a Hollywood director sexually abused his female coworkers, must be exposed 5. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country? I'm not quite sure about this. I suppose they can influence their fans through social media. By uploading personal photos and videos online, celebrities can attract millions of followers. Good deeds such as charity work can spread a positive message to our community 6. Do you like music? I can't think of any reason for not loving music, actually. Music is the only thing can pump me up whenever I feel down the dumps It is also a vehicle for expressing personal emotions to yourself 7. What’s your favorite type of music? I have a soft spot for country music, you know. I enjoy the soothing tunes and the romantic lyrics of this genres. I'm also keen on EDM, which stands for Electronic Dance Music 8. Do you think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument? In my view, knowing how to master a musical instrument is a good way for a child to develop comprehensively his or her intellectual ability. However, they should only be encouraged, rather than forced to learn this 9. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch? I would say the singing and dancing contests always attract my attention. I mean, the contestants are incredibly talented and the crowds are amazing. For example, Dancing With The Stars is all the rage in Vietnam at the moment 10. What are the most popular TV shows in your country? I don't really know. I guess dramas and reality shows are dominating the screen. Korean dramas have always been popular to young girls, and reality shows such as Vietnam's Next Top Model have very high viewership 11. Has the internet affected your viewing habits? Absolutely, I watch most TV shows on the internet now, rather than a normal TV. There are so many streaming services like Netflix offering ondemand TV. I also like to binge watch a series of TV shows, just watch a whole series in a day or two rather than waiting for the next episode Vocabulary: Showbiz /ˈʃəʊbɪz/: giới giải trí Fond of /fɒnd ɒv/: thích cái gì Global superstar /ˈɡləʊb(ə)l suːpəstɑː/: siêu sao tồn cầu Make a fortune /meɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn/: kiếm nhiều tiền Public figure /ˈpʌblɪk fɪɡə/: người của cơng chúng Bring into light /brɪŋ ɪntʊ lʌɪt/ : đưa ra ánh sáng Spread a positive message /sprɛd ə pɒzɪtɪv mɛsɪdʒ/: truyền bá thơng điệp tích cực Pump up /pʌmp ʌp/: làm (ai đó) vui lên Down the dumps /daʊn ðə dʌm(p)s/: buồn chán Vehicle /ˈviːɪk(ə)l/: phương tiện Have a soft spot for /hav ə sɒft spɒt fɔː/: thích cái gì Soothing tune /ˈsuːðɪŋ tjuːn/: giai điệu nhẹ nhàng Lyrics /ˈlɪrɪk/: lời bài hát Master /ˈmɑːstə/: thành thạo All the rage /ɔːl ðə reɪdʒ/: rất nổi Dominate the screen /ˈdɒmɪneɪt ðə skriːn/ : thống trị màn ảnh Viewership /ˈvjuːəʃɪp/ : lượng khán giả Streaming service /ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsəːvɪs/: dịch vụ xem phim trực tuyến Binge watch /bɪn(d)ʒ wɒtʃ/: cày phim PART Describe a TV Show that made you laugh You should say about: What the show is; When it is/was aired; Why you laugh when you watch that show; And explain how it entertains/helps you Suggested answer To talk about the TV show that made me laugh a lot, the one that springs to my mind is “Friends”, which is an American television sitcom. So far, it is still considered as one of the best series by so many people around the world. The movie is basically about the life of six 20something New Yorkers who hang out at a coffee house “Friends” was aired for 10 years, from 1994 to 2004. The show not only cracks me up everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to gloss over the harsh reality of life The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world – which isn’t so different to ours now At times the characters lost their jobs, struggled on low income and got stuck in the careers they hated These are all situations that us today can identify with as we struggle to make a living Besides, the show starred many talented actors and actresses I was most impressed by the performance of Matthew Perry, who portrayed the character Chandler – a very witty man with his constant jokemaking I can’t remember how many times I have watched the show and everytime I tell myself to watch just one episode, I always end up watching the whole season because of its stimulating plot. And above all, Friends is definitely a good guide through life for me PART Is entertainment these days better than in the past because of technology? – No, life was great back then You didn’t need an app to meet people You just went out and met them Simple -Yes, we have a plethora of choices today on the internet that brightens our lives [Plethora = huge number] What are the dangers of spending too much time on online entertainment? – No doubt things like addiction and social withdrawal are some of the most common dangers – There are no real dangers It’s just the media beating up another story – The biggest danger is befriending the wrong people online What forms of online entertainment have become popular these days? – Things like online shopping, online dating and gaming have become very popular – These days new kinds of social games have become popular like Pokémon Go – Most people these days spend their time on sites like Facebook and Twitter SPORTs Describe an outdoor sport you played for the first time. You should say: what you did where and when you did it how you felt about it later and say if you would recommend this activity to your friends I’ve played just about every sport under the sun and I can say with absolute confidence that the most enjoyable was Rugby, especially when playing it for the first time. Some of the boys in the year above us played a daily lunchtime game of rugby on the main oval at school and one fateful day, my group of friends decided to join in We all loved it from the first minute. It was fast paced, it built camaraderie between it’s players quickly and rewarded personal attributes like bravery and commitment rather than physical traits. For many of us, it was our first real experience of any sort of physical confrontation and for a teenage boy, the confidence it inspired in you was life changing From the very first time I got knocked over and got back up I felt different. I wasn’t scared anymore. It was the first time that I realized how quickly fear goes away once you understood something on a physical level. All of us were bowled over by this new experience and not long after you could find us training every lunchtime and playing rugby outside of school on the weekends I personally think that every young man should give rugby a try at least once, to experience something truly unique and learn something profound about himself Describe an activity you do when you are alone in your free time. You should say: What you do What it was about How often you do it And explain why you like to do this activity What do I do in spare time? Well there’s lots of different things I could tell you about – I’m a pretty active person and I like to keep myself busy, so even when I’m not working I’m always doing something I suppose my favourite activity when I am alone in my free time is simply riding my bicycle. I moved to live close to a large lake in the center of Hanoi capital about a year now and it’s a city famous for being bike friendly – perhaps because it’s so flat. So I decided to buy myself a bike. At first it was just to go to work but I enjoyed it so much that I also started cycling for fun I would just ride around the city by myself – going through some of the parks and down by the riverside. Then I discovered that there was a really active Cycling Club. It’s really just a group of people who like to get out and about on the weekend, but I don’t think that I want to join with them because cycling alone is much interesting. I don’t tend to go very far – normally only around 2025 miles and don’t race. The idea is just to enjoy the day and I normally end up in one of the local villages and have a meal or picnic before heading back into the city I enjoy cycling alone because it’s of course good exercise and I like to keep fit. But it’s a bit more than that. It allows me to get out of the city and see some of the countryside while I still have my own space Describe a water sports you would like to try in the future. You should say: What it is When you first watched the sport What you like about the sport And explain why you would like to try this sport I have to confess that I am not a sport lover and hardly take up any sports at all. But recently I watched some competitions on TV in the ASIAD 2018 and was quite impressive with a common sport, which is swimming Unlike other sports, there are no rules to follow when you swim. Basically, swimming is just combination of your leg and arm motions and the natural floatation of the body. To progress as a swimmer, you need to take up exercise and practice with a personal trainer as well as wear some special swimming costumes such as swim cap or glasses to protect your hair and eyes from chemicals in swimming pool I came across a swimming competition when coming home from work and found my father stick his eyes to TV sreen. I guessed it should be something very spectacular or interesting and it drew my attention. I came closer to my TV and watched with him, and at the end I found it worth trying I want to play this sport because of two main reasons. It helps me get into shape and build endurance because it provides an allover body workout, as nearly all of my muscles are used during swimming. Additionally, I also feel liberal and flexible when I’m deep into the water. All daily stress and hardness are set aside when I come to swimming pool where my whole body and brain are released. Finally, it is clear that swimming pool is an ideal place to help me escape from the extremely hot weather in the summer All in all, I cannot fly as a bird but water is my own sky where I feel I’m flying, so I will definitely learn how to swim 3. READING Describe a book you read that you enjoy reading Bài mẫu (Sample Answer) First of all, I must say that I am a self-described avid reader I mean I have read a lot of books and I took enormous enjoyment in reading them However, the book that left the most profound impression on me was The Hunger Games and I’d like to tell you about it.The Hunger Games is a series of young adult dystopian novels penned by American author Suzanne Collins She’s widely regarded as one of the most incredibly talented novel writers in the world The novel is set in a future dystopian North America and revolves around the protagonist – Katniss Everdeen A 16-year-old from a poor, coal mining community She along with 23 other children are selected at random to participate in a televised death match In that, they are forced to brutally murder one another until only one is left standing.The book received so much international fame that it was soon after adapted into a popular film series And it came as no surprise that its film adaptation enjoyed enormous commercial success upon its release.I really enjoyed being immersed in the science fiction world that Collins creates The plot is amazing, the acting skills are on-point, the sound effects are top-notch All in all, I believe this is probably one of the most engaging and riveting reads I’ve ever had.Đó viết mẫu với đầy đủ cấu trúc cho chủ đề Describe a book that you enjoy reading – The Hunger Games Từ vựng (Vocabulary Highlight) Avid reader: người thích đọc sách Take enormous enjoyment in: cảm thấy thích thú từ việc A profound impression: ấn tượng sâu sắc Revolve around: xoay quanh Protagonist: nhân vật death match: trận chiến sinh tử international fame: tiếng giới Adapt into: chuyển thể thành Film adaptation: phiên phim immerse in: chìm đắm Top-notch: xuất sắc Engaging, riveting: hấp dẫn, thú vị Describe a book you enjoyed reading – Part 2.1 What kind of books children like? Well, I suppose that the majority of children are fascinated with fairy tales, which are full of miracles and imaginary creatures You know, kids like to let their imagination run wild and immerse themselves in the enchanting, mysterious world when reading this kind of book Many children also dote on folk stories because of the meaningful messages they convey, which generally encourage the young to be kind and empathetic.Tôi cho đa số trẻ em bị mê câu chuyện cổ tích chứa đầy điều kỳ diệu sinh vật tưởng tượng Bạn biết đấy, bọn trẻ thích để trí tưởng tượng bay bổng đắm chìm giới bí ẩn đầy mê đọc loại sách Nhiều trẻ em thích câu chuyện dân gian thơng điệp ý nghĩa mà chúng truyền tải, thường khuyến khích trẻ sống tử tế cảm thơng.Từ vựng (Vocabulary Highlight) To be fascinated with: bị mê với Let their imagination run wild: thỏa sức tưởng tượng Immerse in: chìm đắm Dote on: thích Enchanting: thú vị Moral lessons: học đạo đức 2.2 What should parents to encourage their children to read books? Well, as far as I’m concerned, there are various ways for parents to spark their children’s interest in books One of the fantastic ways is to read books to them I think it could be a great head start for children to improve their reading later in life And it also helps strengthen the bond between the kids and their parents Another ideal way is to take them to a book street, where a wide range of books can be found You know, children can just wander along the street to unwind and browse through the stores at the same time.Theo tơi có nhiều cách bố mẹ khơi dậy hứng thú đọc sách cho Một cách tuyệt vời đọc sách cho chúng Tơi nghĩ lợi để trẻ em phát triển khả đọc sau Nó đồng thời giúp thắt chặt tình cảm bố mẹ Một cách lý tưởng khác đưa đến phố sách, nơi nhiều loại sách tìm thấy Bạn biết đấy, trẻ em vừa dạo phố vừa xem qua hiệu sách lúc luôn.Từ vựng (Vocabulary Highlight) Spark their children interest in: khơi gợi thích thú A great head start: khởi đầu tốt Strengthen the bond: thắt chặt mối quan hệ 2.3 Why adults still have to read books? I reckon that learning is a process of a lifetime and people have an insatiable thirst for knowledge Reading is not only a natural stress reliever but also enriches one’s knowledge and spiritual life That’s why I think people of all ages should keep reading as many books as possible Tôi cho học chuyện đời người ln có đam mê khơng đủ tri thức Đọc sách giúp giải tỏa stress mà làm giàu thêm kiến thức sống tinh thần người Đấy lý nghĩ người, dù lứa tuổi nào, nên cố gắng đọc nhiều sách tốt.Từ vựng (Vocabulary Highlight) An insatiable thirst for: thèm khát kiến thức A stress reliever: giải tỏa stress Enrich one’s knowledge and spiritual life: làm giàu kiến thức đời sống tinh thần 4. TRAVELLING Cue card và bài mẫu thường gặp về Travel Describe a tourist attraction you once visited. You should say When you visited it Where is it situated Whom you went with and say what about it you like the most I love to visit places, but due to my busy schedule, I am unable to go out on a lot of trips on holidays. Before the global pandemic started, I visited Sikkim with my family. I don’t clearly remember the exact date ,but it was in the month of May, 2019. It was summer, but the weather was very soothing there. Sikkim is one of the smallest states of India situated in the North eastern part Since my childhood I was drawn towards mountains more than I was towards the sea. Mountains always used to be peaceful and calm and I think that is the most attractive part of it. We started our journey from Pelling which is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The town is filled with monasteries and waterfalls. Pemayangtse Monastery is another equally important Buddhist shrine in Pelling. I visited the place the same day I visited Khecheopalri Lake,Rimbi fall, Kanchenjunga falls and Singshore bridge. It is the second largest suspension bridge in Asia. The next day we visited Rabdentse Ruins and in the evening we were off to Ravangla Unfortunately it started to rain so we were unable to visit anything but Temi tea garden on our way to ravangla. The next day we were off to Gangtok. We stayed there and went out on alternative days for sightseeing. We visited Tsomgo lake, Seven Sisters waterfall, Banjhakri falls, Rumtek monastery. The days we were not sightseeing, we used to spend quality time in the Gangtok “mail” which they used to call their shopping markets. We were unable to visit Nathula Pass as it started to snow heavily. We visited Yumthangthe valley of flowers and the flower shows of Gangtok. The beautiful snow capped mountains, the waterfalls, the monasteries, the lakes, the people and everything was so serene and beautiful. Sikkim increased my love for mountains ever since. I had a memorable trip which I will relive forever Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say when you went to this place where it was whom you went with and say why you liked it so much I happened to have a trip to Darjeeling a few years back. I don’t exactly remember the perfect date, but it was soon after my class 10 board examination. It was a trip conducted by my school authorities which can be classified as an excursion. Darjeeling is one of the prettiest hill stations in India located in the northern part of West Bengal. It’s all about magnificent views of snow capped Kanchenjunga, streams flowing down the mountain slopes, lovely tea gardens, landscapes with firs, pines & ferns, and all that combined with friendly people and modern yet colonial charm. We took a train from kolkata to NJP station. From there we took a bus that was prebooked by our tour guide manager There were fifty students and 8 teachers,along with our tour guides. We were served our lunch packets on the bus. We visited the beautiful himalayan railways aka toy trains It was so beautiful to get a city ride on a toy train by the side of the mountains, stopping at every beautiful spot. The majestic view of the mountain on one side and the busy lives of people in the city was something worthy of watching. We also visited Batasia loop, Tiger Hill,ropeway,Himalayan Mountaineering Institute , the zoo,Rock Garden and several other places. We stayed there for about a week On the evening of the fifth day, we were given permission to buy things from the shopping area of Darjeeling. As it was an excursion, it’s needless to say about the amount of fun I had there with my friends. On the sixth day we were off to the NJP station recalling the very new memories and sadness of the ending of our muchawaited trip. We bid our goodbyes to the most beautiful place of our dream, but the art of heaven, named as Darjeeling, will remain cherishable in our heart and brain forever. 5. GAMES IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic Games 1. What games are popular in your country? [Why?] Loại trò chơi nào phổ biến ở nước bạn ? [Tại sao] Khi trả lời câu hỏi “What games are popular in your country?”, hãy nói về 1 trị chơi cụ thể, và đưa ra giải thích, mơ tả về trị chơi đó trong câu trả lời Câu trả lời mẫu 1 It varies. For our young generation, there is only one name for games that we are crazy about, which is the computer games, either singleuser version or concurrent version For the elder generation, like my grandpa, they have a lot of folk games to play, such as shuttlecock, and jumping rope. As for the reason why such kind of situation appears, personally I think it has much to do with the changes of times and technology Câu trả lời mẫu 2 I would say the most popular game is Plants Vs. Zombies. When it comes to the reason of popularity, I would like to summarize the following two points: firstly, this game is easy to learn; secondly, through conquering the zombies in the game, people can obtain a sense of satisfaction, which is urgently needed to push people forward Từ vựng nổi bật: Crazy about sth (adj) /ˈkreɪzi//əˈbaʊt/: u thích điên cuồng 1 cái gì đấy Concurrent version (n)/kənˈkʌrənt//ˈvɜːʃn/: phiên bản hiện hành Adventure games (n)/ədˈventʃə(r)//ɡeɪmz/ game phiêu lưu Racing games (n)/ˈreɪsɪŋ//ɡeɪmz/ game tốc độ Singleuser version (n) /ˈsɪŋɡl/ /ˈjuːzə(r)//ˈvɜːʃn/: phiên bản 1 người chơi Roleplaying games (n) /rəʊl/ /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ /ɡeɪmz/game nhập vai Folk game (n) /fəʊk/ /ɡeɪm/ trị chơi dân gian Shuttlecock (n) /ˈʃʌtlkɒk/ game đá cầu 2: Do you play any games? [Why/Why not?] Bạn có chơi trị chơi nào khơng? Tại sao có/Tại sao khơng? Khi gặp câu hỏi này, cách tốt nhất là trả lời trực tiếp việc mình có hay khơng chơi trị chơi. Có thể nói qua về trị chơi, mơ tả về cảm nhận của cá nhân khi chơi game đó, có những gì khiến mình ưa thích/những khó khăn khi chơi game. Tức chúng ta nói về các sự ảnh hưởng của trị chơi đó về mặt tinh thần và thể chất Câu trả lời mẫu 1: Before I give you my answer, I have to remind you that I'm a super game player. Of course I play games and played a great number of diversified ones. When I moved on the dancing blanket, I enjoyed the feeling of dancing to the music; When I played the Megga Jump, I couldn't help overcoming all the obstacles to win success. All these games not only help me relax but also benefit me with the ambition to succeed Câu trả lời mẫu 2: Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to play games, since I have to prepare for my prospective oversea study I'm busy with participating different examinations and applying for passport and so on. If I had sufficient time, I would like to take a try Câu trả lời mẫu 3: I play games but in moderation. I just see them as an adjustment method in that they can shift my attention from the endless and boring work for a while. By playing games, I can work more efficiently Từ vựng nổi bật o Super game player (n) /ˈsuːpə(r)//ɡeɪm/ /ˈpleɪə(r)/: người ch ơi gi ỏi o Unfortunately (adv)/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/: không may o Overcome all the obstacle /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm//ɔːl//ði/ /ˈɒbstəkl/: vượt qua chướng ngại vật o Prepare for /prɪˈpeə(r)/ /fə(r)/: chuẩn bị cho o Be busy with doing sth /bi/ /ˈbɪzi//wɪð/ /ˈduːɪŋ/: bận bịu với việc gì/làm gì o In moderation /ɪn/ /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/: điều đồ, tiết chế 3: How do people learn to play games in your country? Ở đất nước bạn, mọi người làm cách nào tìm hiểu cách chơi các trị chơi? Đây là dạng câu hỏi mở, thí sinh có thể trả lời dựa trên hiểu biết của mình. Cần lưu ý câu hỏi tập trung vào cách thức người chơi tiếp cận và phương pháp để học chơi các trị chơi, vì thế, khi trả lời, thí sinh có thể tưởng tượng rằng chính mình đang tìm cách tiếp cận 1 trị chơi, giúp cho bài nói chân thực hơn Câu trả lời mẫu 1: Traditional games were quite simple and easy to learn. With the development of society, one huge difference nowadays is that we are obsessed with hightech computer games Referring to how to learn it, it's pretty convenient to find breakthrough on the Internet for player. They are experts of CounterStrike and War Craft without devoting too much time to learning the game skills Câu trả lời mẫu 2: The majority of people learn to play games during their school time. However, people also can take part in various sports and game clubs if they prefer to play more Câu trả lời mẫu 3: We now live in the information age. It's a piece of cake for us to explore the skills concerning playing games. Confronting with these confusions, the majority turn to the Internet for help. Through surfing the Internet, not only can people acquire the method of playing, but they can also communicate with other garners to promote the level Từ vựng nổi bật: Be obsessed with sth /bi/ /əbˈsest//wɪð/: ám ảnh với cái gì Counterstrike /ˈkaʊntə(r)//straɪk/: tên một trị chơi đấu súng Breakthrough (n) /ˈbreɪkθruː/: vượt qua War craft /wɔː(r)/ /krɑːft/: tên một trị chơi A piece of cake /ə/ /piːs//əv//keɪk/: chuyện đơn giản, việc dễ dàng Take part in /teɪk/ /pɑːt//ɪn/: tham gia vào 4: Do you think it’s important for people to play games? [Why/Why not?] Bạn có nghĩ rằng chơi các trị chơi là việc quan trọng/nên làm khơng? [Tại sao?] Câu trả lời cho câu hỏi này thường là ĐỒNG Ý. Thí sinh có thể về những lợi ích của game từ nhiều góc độ ảnh hưởng. Ví dụ, khi chơi trị chơi, có thể rèn luyện về tâm lý, giúp người chơi thư giãn, tránh áp lực. Ngồi ra, có thể nói về những trị chơi mà mình đang chơi và đưa ra ưu điểm của nó mà bản thân nhận thấy (Đưa ra câu trả lời có giải thích và ví dụ ln được đánh giá cao) Câu trả lời mẫu 1: Absolutely, games are of utmost importance for people. We can benefit both physically and mentally. Taking part in some outdoor games can enhance our body flexibility. And more importantly, We can make acquaintances with people whom we meet during the games which can in turn bring us happiness Câu trả lời mẫu 2: So far as I'm concerned, many companies begin to adopt team games while they are carrying out new staff training. On the one hand, team games can help new employees get familiar with the company culture, value and other coworkers as soon as possible; on the other hand, via team games, the collective sense of honor has been enhanced Therefore, I do also believe games are essential Câu trả lời mẫu 3: Definitely yes. Games are to people what condiment is to diet. Without games, our life will lose some interests and become dull. Imagine it, when you go through a tough day surrounded by tired work, when you are out of mood, and even when you don't know how to kill the time, why not take the game as a weapon to reenergize yourself? Từ vựng nổi bật Both physically and mentally /bəʊθ/ˈfɪzɪkli//ənd//ˈment əli/: cả về th ể ch ất và tinh thần On the one hand … on the other hand /ɒn/ /ði//wʌn//hỉnd/: về mặt này thì …… mặt khác thì…… So far as I'm concerned /səʊ//fɑː(r)//əz//aɪm//kənˈsɜːnd/: như tơi được biết Games to people what condiment is to diet / ɡe ɪmz/ /tu ː// ˈpi ːpl/ /w ɒt// ˈkɒndɪmənt//ɪz/ /tuː//ˈdaɪət/: trò chơi cũng giống như gia vị khi ta thêm vào thức ăn Make acquaintances with sb/sth /meɪk/ /əˈkweɪntəns/ /wɪð/ làm quen với Describe a game that you used to play in your childhood You should say about: What the game is; Why you like playing it; Who you play it with; And explain how it is played Suggested answer Whenever it comes to my childhood, I always think of the good old days that I spent with the kids in my neighborhood. Today I am going to tell you about one of my most favorite childhood game, whose name is blindman’sbuff and it is very popular with kids born in 1990s I loved the game so much that I played every afternoon after school with my next door friends. It helped me relax after a long day studying at school To be more specific, the game required at least three people and we usually tried to gather about nine or ten kids so as to have more fun. First we played scissors, paper, rock to choose one person who would be blindfolded and when that person was chosen, his/her eyes would be tied up so he/she couldn’t see anything then we formed a large circle around that person The circle was not allowed to “break” under any circumstances. Everyone should run to make the circle move and make it more difficult for the blindfolded person to catch anyone. If the blindfolded kid could touch someone and say his/her name, the blindfolded kid would be free and the kid who was caught would be blindfolded this time I continued to play this game till I finished primary school. Though I got older, the game was not suitable for me but it was truly one of my most favorite childhood memories Vocabulary Blindfold (v) /ˈblaɪnd.foʊld/: bịt mắt Blindman’sbuff (n) /ˌblaɪnd.mỉnz ˈbʌf/: trị bịt mắt bắt dê Next door friend (n) /ˌnekst ˈdɔːr frend/: các bạn sống gần nhà The good old days (n): những ngày tháng q khứ tươi đẹp ... heaven, named as Darjeeling, will remain cherishable in our heart and brain forever. 5. GAMES IELTS? ?Speaking? ?Part 1? ?topic? ?Games 1. What games are popular in your country? [Why?] Loại trị chơi nào phổ biến ở nước bạn ? [Tại sao]... everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to gloss over the harsh reality of life The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world – which isn’t so different to ours