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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 10 MUSIC 12 HAIRCUT 15 JEANS 17 CONCENTRATION 19 WALKING 21 LANGUAGES 23 10 FRIENDS 26 11 ANIMAL 27 12 MUSEUMS 29 13 WATER SPORT 31 14 PEN OR PENCIL 32 15 RUNNING 34 16 SCENERY 35 17 NUMBERS 37 18 SCIENCE 39 19 LAUGH 40 20 ALONE 42 21 CAKE 43 22 MOVIES 45 23 PERFUME 46 24 STREET MARKET 48 25 SKY 49 26 PLAN 51 27 HOLIDAY 53 28 SLEEP 54 29 PATIENCE 57 30 PHOTOS/PICTURES 58 31 HANDWRITING 59 32 WATER SPORT 60 + 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) 33 AMUSEMENT PARK 61 34 CELEBRITIES 62 35 COOKING 64 36 COLORS 64 37 TRAVELING 65 38 PLANT 67 39 GARDEN 69 40 COUNTRYSIDE 71 41 HISTORY 72 42 DESSERTS 73 43 SCIENCE 74 44 TAKING A BREAK 75 45.WATER 76 46 THE AREA YOU LIVE IN 77 47 AGE 79 48 FISH 79 49 ART 80 50 JOKE AND COMEDIES 81 51 INSECTS 82 52 LANGUAGES 82 53 NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE 83 54 STARS 84 PART 85 Describe an experience that you had with your friends and had a good time: 85 Describe a special day that you remember well You should say: 88 Describe an occasion when you lost something and then got it back You should say: 92 Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with You should say: 95 Describe something exciting you did You should say: 99 Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing You should say: 103 Describe a trip you made by public transportation You should say: 106 Describe a challenging thing you have done 110 Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve 112 10 Describe a job you would not like to in the future 114 11 Describe a member of a team who you know about 116 12 Describe a time when you gave advice to someone 118 + 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) 13 Describe an occasion when you invited your family or friends to dinner 121 14 Describe an advertisement you remember well 122 15 Describe the information that was incorrect that you got 124 16 Describe a historical building You should say: 126 17.Describe a performance you watched recently 128 18 Describe an interesting animal you have ever seen 133 19 Describe a crowded place you have been to 137 20 Describe a time when someone apologized to you 140 21 Describe a change that can improve your local area 144 22 Describe a person who taught you something (knowledge or principles) 148 23 Describe a ideal house or apartment you would like to live in the future 153 24 Describe a successful small company that you know 157 25 Describe a person on the news that you’d like to meet 160 26 Describe the article on health you read on magazine or the Internet 164 27 Describe a piece of important news you got through a text message 167 28 Describe a uniform (in school or company) you wear 170 29 Describe a photograph you like in your room 174 30 Describe a popular product (e.g food, handicraft -) made in your region 178 31 Describe an unusual experience of travelling/vacation/holiday 185 32 Describe an experience you played an indoor game with others 188 33 Describe a place you remember well that full of color 189 34 Describe something useful you borrow from others 191 35 Describe a gift that you took a lot of time to choose 194 36 Describe an experience that you got bored when you were with others 195 37 Describe a person who is good at his/her job 197 38 Describe an interesting conversation with a stranger 198 39 Describe a special day that made you happy 199 40 Describe a person who often travels by plane 200 41 Describe a situation when you celebrate your achievement 202 42 Describe a time when you first met someone 204 43 Describe a new public building in your place 205 44 Describe a time you were sleepy but had to stay awake 208 45 Describe a practical skill you learned 211 46 Describe a school you went in your childhood 214 47 Describe something special you took home from a tourist attraction You should say: 218 + 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) 48 Describe a dinner that you really enjoyed You should say: 222 49 Describe a friend who is a good leader You should say: 225 50 Describe a foreign country (culture) you want to know more about You should say: 230 51 Describe an occasion you wore your best clothes You should say: 233 52 Describe a difficult challenge you met 237 53 Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions 240 54 Describe something you bought but difficult to use at first 244 55 Describe a time you did not tell a friend the truth 248 56 Describe an important journey that has been delayed 252 57 Describe a time when a family member asked you for help You should say: 256 58 Describe something difficult you would like to succeed in doing You should say: 259 59 Describe a film you would like to share with your friends You should say: 261 60.Describe a time when you missed an appointment You should say: 265 + 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? + 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) 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 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 + 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) 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 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, + 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) 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 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 + 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: 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 thông 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 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? + 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 more tools and infrastructure are intertwined with the improvement in transportation systems as well as travel 35 In what ways can the state of traffic in a city be improved? (Give a direct answer to the question) Clearly, upgrading rail and subway systems in cities could ensure that traffic congestion is properly addressed (Explain your reason or reasons) In comparison with cars and buses, trains can transport hundreds of people simultaneously and thus would meet the transport demand of a huge number of passengers Vocabulary from the environment: to cut down on emissions Meaning: to reduce the amount of gases sent out into the air Example: People must be made aware of the need to cut down on emissions from their cars if we are to reduce air pollution global warming Meaning: the process by which the Earth is getting hotter, as a result of the greenhouse effect Example: Perhaps the major environmental challenge which faces humanity today is global warming, because it threatens our survival Other vocabulary: substandard [adj]: not as good as normal, not acceptable: tiêu chuẩn Eg: Customers were disappointed with numerous substandard goods upgrade[v]: to make sth more powerful, efficient, better, etc: nâng cấp Eg: This computer system is trying to upgrade its products sustainable [adj]: that can continue or be continued for a long time: b ền vững Eg: A sustainable economic growth is desirable for any nation lay the foundation for sth [expression]: set, start a principle, an idea or a fact that something is based on and that it grows from: đặt tảng cho Eg: Respect and friendship lay a solid foundation for marriage + 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) 255 reasonable[adj]: (of prices) not too expensive, affordable: phải Eg: Our store always sells good quality food at reasonable prices burden [n]: a duty that causes worry, difficulty or hard work : gánh nặng Eg: I don’t want to become a burden to my family when I’m old (to be) intertwined with sth/sb[adj]: be very closely connected with sb/sth: liên hệ chặt chẽ Eg: Sleep deprivation is intertwined with your stress address[v]: to deal with a problem or situation: giải Eg: Ho Chi Minh City must address its traffic problems 57 Describe a time when a family member asked you for help You should say: When it was Who asked for help How you helped And how you felt about it (When it was) One of my biggest hobbies is helping others I not tend to help my family members academically as they all outweigh me in terms of academic abilities But there was a time when my younger sister asked me to help her revise for the entrance examination of the National University of Singapore (Who asked for help) My younger sister was only around 18 years old back then She was an academically excellent student who made it to some of the top examinations of Vietnam I never expected she would ever ask me for help with her studies But I think that the entrance examination was so important for her that she put her ego aside to ask me for help for the first time in her life (How you helped) As I had been in her shoes before, it could understand how complicated the admission process was Since we are intentional students, there are many steps involved in the application It took me up to weeks to acquire a good grasp of what I was supposed to in the application Basically, my sister’s application was not so much different from mine I knew understanding the process was quite a challenge so I spent a day briefing my sister about it To my surprise, she was able to get a good grasp of the information in just one day + 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) 256 (How you felt about it) I have mixed feelings about that to be honest Of course I was pretty happy as my sister was willing to let her ego go to ask someone for help Most of the time, she would just waste too much time managing things on her own, which was unnecessary However, I was also quite worried because the frequency of her asking me for help increased significantly after that I had decided to tell her to stand on her own feet and not to rely on others too much before it became too late Vocabulary Put one’s ego aside (phrase): hạ thấp Putting your ego aside will probably be the smartest thing you as a human being Hạ thấp tơi xuống thứ thông minh bạn làm, với tư cách người In one’s shoes (phrase): trường hợp If I were in your shoes, I think I'd write to her rather than try to explain over the phone Nếu trường hợp bạn, tơi nghĩ viết thư gửi cho thay cố gắng giải thích qua điện thoại To acquire a good grasp of something (phrase): nắm He has a good grasp of the issues Anh nắm vấn đề Brief (v): hướng dẫn cụ thể We had already been briefed about/on what the job would entail Chúng hướng dẫn cụ thể mà cơng việc địi hỏi To have mix feelings (phrase): cảm giác lẫn lộn I had mixed feelings about leaving home I was excited but at the same time, I knew I would miss my family Tôi có cảm giác lẫn lộn chuyện rời khỏi nhà Tơi hào hứng, lúc tơi biết tơi nhớ gia đình nhiều To stand on your own feet (phrase): tự đứng đôi chân She'll have to get a job and learn to stand on her own two feet sooner or later + 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) 257 Cô phải tự làm kiếm việc học cách tự đứng đôi chân sớm PART 3: What can children help parents with? Well, children can share household chores with their parents It is imperative that they be required to laundry, wash dishes, tidy up and most importantly, clean up after themselves There are actually some more kinds of housework that are considered to be suitable for each gender, such as maintenance work and gardening for males, and cooking and tailoring for females Although such a stereotype is fading away in today’s society, it remains common in reality What are the benefits of children helping their parents? This question should be answered from two different perspectives This is a good way to nurture them into neat, clean as well as responsible individuals Children can learn to be wellorganised when helping their parents housework, which is of great importance to their future work and married lives Should parents reward children when they help others? Yes, I think so This can act as an incentive for children to lend a helping hand to others However, it is imperative that they use this method wisely, as some children might consider those incentives compulsory for their good deeds In other words, parents should know to use such incentives in the first stages sparingly so that their children will continue to help others even without incentives in the future Do parents help their children because they need their children’s help when they’re old? This might be the case for a number of parents However, I don’t think most parents help their children in exchange for their own children’s help when they are old This is a little bit of an outdated way of thinking to be honest Actually, parents are now rich enough to send themselves to nursing homes and enjoy the last days of their life there without disturbing their children Vocabulary Do laundry (phrase): giặt đồ + 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) 258 I've got to (= wash) my laundry Tôi phải giặt đồ Clean up after someone (phrase): dọn dẹp sau sử dụng I'm fed up with cleaning up after you all the time Tôi ngán việc luôn phải dọn dẹp cho bạn Well-organised (adj): có tổ chức He was smart and well-organized Anh thơng tin có tổ chức Incentive (noun): khuyến khích Indexation of pay rises to productivity will give people an incentive to work harder Việc tăng lương dựa suất giúp người ta làm việc chăm Lend someone a helping hand (phrase): giúp đỡ These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand Những giảm thuế giup đỡ công nghiệp Deed (n): viêc làm She's always helping people and doing good deeds Cô luôn giúp đỡ người làm việc tốt In exchange for (phrase): để đổi lại They were given food and shelter in exchange for work Họ cho đồ ăn nơi miễn phí để đổi lại sức lao động họ 58 Describe something difficult you would like to succeed in doing You should say: What it is Why you have this dream Why it is difficult How you would like to prepare for it + 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) 259 And explain why you would like to be successful in doing it (What it is) Everyone has a dream in their lives Sometimes, a dream is within your reach, but sometimes, it seems infeasible to be achieved I’ve been nurturing a dream of working for UNESCO in the future, which seems to be very challenging for a person who comes from a rural area like me (Why you have this dream) As a culture enthusiast, I can see that a lot of countries, especially small countries, around the world are voicing concern over the loss of their national identities in the midst of globalisation Thus, my participation in UNESCO would help put the preservation of those endangered cultures high on UNESCO’s agenda (Why it is difficult) It is never simple for any person, even very outstanding ones with such academic excellence, to be admitted to UNESCO Their criteria and requirements are rarely met by any mediocre person And their recruitment process is also complicated and requires a person to participate in a lot of research and possess a profound knowledge of cultures around the world (How you would like to prepare for it) Since I’m still in my college years, I’ll strive to acquire a large amount of knowledge about cultures around the world as well as learn about the cultural preservation projects of UNESCO Second, I’m using my free time to participate in community projects that aim at reviving traditional Vietnamese cultural traits among the youth (And explain why you would like to be successful in doing it) As mentioned above, I’ve always dreamed of protecting the cultures of countries around the world It would be very boring to live in a world without cultural diversity Cultures are one of the two main sources of tourism, along side nature tourism resource Thus, travelling would become significantly less interesting without cultural diversity Infeasible (Adj): That you pass the exam without revision is infeasible Việc bạn điểm cao kì thi mà khơng phải ơn bàn điều To voice concern over/about (phrase): lên tiếng quan ngại A number of parents have voiced concern over their children’s safety Một số bậc cha mẹ lên tiếng quan ngại an toàn họ + 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) 260 In the mist of something (phrase): The country is in the midst of an economic crisis Quốc gia khủng hoảng kinh tế Mediocre (adj): bình thường Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools Các bậc phụ huy thường không muốn họ học thường bình thường Strive (v): nỗ lực Mr Roe has expectations that he must now strive to live up to Ơng Roe có mong muốn to lớn mà ông phải nỗ lực phấn đấu để có từ Revive (v): làm sống lại Traditional skills are being revived Những kĩ truyền thống làm sống lại 59 Describe a film you would like to share with your friends You should say: When you watched it Where you watched it Whether you like it or not And why you want to share it with friends (When you watched it) A great number of movies have been released recently, but the one that has really caught on is The Incredibles 2, which I am going to talk about today The production of the movie came as a huge surprise as it would never cross anyone’s mind that a sequel to a movie can be brought out after 14 years since the release of the first part I watched this movie quite a long time ago, in 2018 (Where you watched it) I watched the movie and knew The Incredibles by chance when my friend and I got stuck in Diamond Plaza due to a storm and we made up our minds to watch a movie while waiting for the storm to stop churning My friend, John, opted for The + 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) 261 Incredibles After watching the movie, I fell in love with it and figured out why the movie had been all the rage (Where you like it or not) Of course, I really like it The message that is conveyed by the film is just very meaningful I believe that the movie is beyond battles and beautiful graphics Every single battle tells a meaningful story which can only be fully comprehended after watching the film (Why you want to share it with friends) I would like to share it with my friends due to many reasons First of all, The Incredibles, both and 2, are not just all about battles and fighting but they tell meaningful stories from Brad Bird As can be seen, the family is close-knit and the members support each other a lot Also, a discerning viewer will spot that the value of women is upheld in the film A lot has changed since the Incredibles when Bob played the main role In this film, Helen, a woman, plays the most vital role in confronting rivals and putting a stop to devils So I love the movie due to its colourful animation as well as its meaningful stories Vocabulary Catch on (phrasal verb): trở nên phổ biến Why did the electronic gadget catch on so fast? Tại thiết bị điện tử lại trở phổ biến nhanh thế? To come as a/no surprise (idiom): gây bất ngờ/không gây bớt ngờ If you didn't study for that test at all, your failing grade should come as no surprise Nếu bạn khơng học bài, việc thi rớt khơng bất ngờ xíu Cross someone’s mind (phrase): suy nghĩ It crossed my mind yesterday that you must be short of staff Hôm qua suy nghĩ bạn hẳn thiếu nhân viên Sequel (n): phần I'm reading the sequel to "Gone with the Wind" Tôi đọc phần “Cuốn theo chiều gió” Make up one’s mind (phrase): định + 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) 262 I haven't made up my mind where to go yet Tôi chưa định đâu hết Churn (v): chuyển động cách mạnh The water was churning and the boat was rocking Dòng nước chuyển động mạnh thuyền rung lắc Opt (n): chọn lựa Instead of a soft drink, she opted for water Thay chọn nước ngọt, chọn nước si To be all the rage (idiom): phổ biến In China, Mercedes-Benz cars are all the rage among the moneyed elite Ở Trung Quốc, xe Mercedes-Benz phổ biến giới thượng lưu nhiều tiền Put a stop to something (phrase): làm dừng lại He used to smoke in bed when I first got to know him, but I soon put a stop to that! Anh hút thuốc giường quen anh ấy, tơi làm dừng lại sớm sau PART 3: What films are popular? Horror and action films are the most popular kinds of films in the world right now Blockbusters such as The Conjuring, Fast and Furious, Annabelle have a buzz about them and make people excited for their sequels Earnings from these two kinds can be equivalent to 20% of a small country’s economy What kind of film young people like to watch? Since the majority of cinema goers are young, the most popular films are also horror and action films However, youngsters tend to prefer action films to horror ones because not everyone watches horror films as they may become obsessed by the films Apart from these two kinds, young people also show interest in sci-fi and comedy + 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) 263 Do fewer people choose to watch moves in cinema than people did in the past? I don’t think so Box office ticket sales have yet to show any sign of slowing down and a large number of cinemas are opened on an annual basis Technology and Netflix are emerging as the main competitors to traditional cinemas Yet, the cinema continues to hold a strong foothold and is yet to lose ground to these competitors Do you think cinemas will disappear in the future? Everything in this world will come to an end one day And I believe cinemas are not an exception No one knows what will happen in the future and no one can control it either Technology is developing at such a fast pace, so are the alternatives to cinemas However, cinemas will not disappear in the foreseeable future, but they will perish at some point down the road Blockbuster (n): bom We all felt the movie was a potential blockbuster Chúng cảm thấy phim hứa hẹn bom Sequel (n): phần I'm reading the sequel to "Gone with the Wind" Tôi đọc phần “Cuốn theo chiều gió” Equivalent to something (phrase): với Is $50 equivalent to about £30? 50 ô Mỹ có 30 bảng Anh khơng? Sign (n): dấu hiệu Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year Việc học Billy có dấu hiệu tiến triển năm Gain a strong foothold in something (phrase): chiếm chỗ đứng In buying their business, the company gains a major foothold in a market it considers critical to the future of the industry Lose ground (phrase): thua thiệt + 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) 264 Do you agree that left-wing politics are losing ground among the working classes? Bạn có đồng ý bên cánh tả trở thua thiệt tầng lớp công nhân không? Down the road (phrase): tương lai Lots of things will have changed a few years down the road Rất nhiều thứ thay đổi vài năm tương lai 60.Describe a time when you missed an appointment You should say: When it was Who you made it with Why you missed it And how you felt about it (When it was) Today, I’d like to share with you a time that I missed an appointment This occasion occurred some months ago when I applied for a position at Park Hyatt Hotel and received an interview offer from the recruitment team The interview was due to take place at pm on a day in September However, I arrived at the interview venue at around 3.30 pm, which was 30 minutes late Because of this, my application was rejected directly right at the entrance (Who you made it with) It was my teammates and I that were late for the interview We were interested in the opening for banquet servers as we majored in hospitality management, which also included the banquet department To our surprise, we all received an interview offer from the recruitment team just some days after the deadline for the first round of applications (Why you missed it) Everyone was supposed to be at the venue around 10 minutes prior to the interview time My presence at 3.30 pm, which was attributable to certain factors, was way too late I underestimated the amount of time it would take to commute from my place to the interview venue, which was approximately 20 kms in length and took around one hour travelling by bus However, I boarded the bus for the interview at pm and reached the venue at slightly over 3.30 pm + 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) 265 (And how you felt about it) When realising that we couldn’t make it to the site in time, I was on edge hoping that they would allow me to participate in the interview I felt a lot of contrition for being late and making my friends late with me This was the first time ever I had been late to such an important occasion and felt so guilty and bad about myself However, that was probably one of the biggest lessons I’d learnt in my life It also made me realise that I should not underestimate anything because it may cost me money or even a career ahead and try to ward off any recurrences in the future Take place (phrase): diễn The concert takes place next Thursday Buổi hòa nhạc diễn vào thứ năm tuần sau Prior (adjective): trước the weeks prior to her death tuần trước cô qua đời Attributable (adjective): bị gây … Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming? Bạn có nghĩ việc nhiệt độ cao bình thường bị gây tượng nóng lên tồn cầu khơng? In length (phrase): chiều dài The boat is ten metres in length Cái thuyền dài 10 mét Board (v): bước lên tàu/xe/máy bay At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia Tại sân bay London, cô bước lên máy bay để Úc to be on edge (phrase): lo lắng Is something wrong? You seem a bit on edge this morning Có khơng ổn hả? Bạn trơng lo lắng sáng + 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) 266 Contrition (n): cảm thấy hối lỗi He feels no contrition for what he did Anh chẳng cảm thấy hối lỗi anh làm To ward off (phrase): tránh He used his umbrella to ward off the fierce sun Anh sử dụng dù để tránh nắng gắt PART 3: Is it important to have a daily plan? Absolutely yes! A daily plan is a prerequisite for an efficient day It is not necessary for a person to make a schedule with a time and to-do-things list though They only need to list things that are important and need to be done as soon as possible and incorporate them into different time slots in a day That’s it Sometimes, this list can be altered depending on the progress of their work But most of the time, it can help people keep track of their work and prevent them from missing an appointment for anything that is crucial What kind of things people need to plan carefully? When it comes to detailed planning, different small tasks and assignments should be given priority For example, it is imperative that a part-time essay corrector who must correct up to 30 essays per day sketch a schedule out In that draft, he’ll evaluate the amount of time needed for one essay and breaks before coming up with a complete schedule for a day Is there anything that cannot be planned? A big fat yes! There are actually many unexpected situations that may get in the way of a schedule, and these unexpected situations are unforeseeable and unplannable for Of course, people should dedicate a small part of their schedules to such situations but that is all they can as these situations may cost them more time than planned, or sometimes they just cannot be tackled at all Do you think it is important to have a work life balance? Striking a work life balance is a prerequisite for a happy life Perhaps money can buy happiness in certain circumstances, but if you spend all of your time working or thinking about work then it’s more than likely that it won’t Worse still, the stress caused from such a + 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) 267 lifestyle can lead to other physical issues like high blood pressure and heart disease It’s just not worth it If your life revolves around work, then you lose a lot of the other positive dimensions that make you attractive to employers (and other people) Vocabulary: Prerequisite (n): điều kiện tiên Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project Sự ủng hộ công chúng điều kiện tiên cho thành công dự án Incorporate (v): đưa vào Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design Những gợi ý từ khảo sát đưa vào thiết kế cuối Keep track of sth (phrase): theo dõi My sister has had so many different jobs, it's hard for me to keep track (of what she's doing) Chị gái tơi có nhiều cơng việc khác nhau, khó để tơi theo dõi làm Sketch out something (phrase): phác thảo She sketched out the plan in a few brief sentences Cô phác thảo kế số câu ngắn Get in the way (phrase): chắn ngang đường She had a job which never got in the way of her leisure interests Cơ có cơng việc mà khơng chắn ngang sở thích cô To strike a balance (phrase): Đạt cân We must strike a balance between reckless spending and penny-pinching Chúng ta phải đặt cân chi tiêu nhiều keo kiệt To revolve (v): xoay quanh The earth revolves around the sun Trái Đất quay quanh mặt Trời + 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) 268 + 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) 269 ... likes or prefers : theo đuổi Eg: A beautifully striped dress will be likely to suit Linda’s taste 59 by no means [expression]: not at all: không Eg: It is by no means clear what the president can... discover something: phát Eg: Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear by no means [expression]: not at all: không Eg: It is by no means clear what the president can to end the strike evocative... expected by a group or society’ – this does not relate to things like ‘concepts’ (Possibly)Do you miss being a student? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www .ngocbach. com