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Scan mã QR bên để truy cập zim.vn Mục lục IELTS Speaking Part 1 Study Cinemas 15 Work 10 Handwriting 16 Mirrors 10 11 Headphones and Microphones 17 Drawing and Art galleries 11 12 Science 18 Taking photos 12 13 Pets and Animals 19 Daily Routine 13 14 Apps 20 Dreams 14 15 Weather 21 Websites 15 16 TV Programs 22 IELTS Speaking Part 2, Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member 24 Describe a place in the countryside that you visited 26 Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working 28 Describe a lesson that you remember well 31 Describe a special cake you received from others 33 Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in, in the near future 35 Describe a time you visited a new place 37 Describe a toy that you often played with as a child 39 Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn 41 10 Describe a time when you got up early 43 11 Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way 45 12 Describe a difficult decision that you once made 47 13 Describe a place you visited on vacation 49 14 Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society 51 15 Describe a person you follow regularly on social media 53 16 Describe a famous city that you think is interesting 55 Scan mã QR để truy cập Audio files IELTS Speaking Part 7|ZIM StudyS STUDY What is your area of specialization? 1.1 (1)megatrend (n) /ˈme.ɡətrend/: xu hướng trội → I major in Data Analytics, one of the megatrends(1) these days I learn how to “read” data to understand current market trends and provide insights to Ví dụ: Mixing ice cream with noodles is one of the megatrends on Tiktok these days businesses so they can run more efficiently Sometimes, it is just overwhelming because the market changes all the time ! talk me out of (phr.v) /tɔːk miː aʊt ɒv/: thuyết phục Why did you choose to study that major? (2) → Everyone is talking about the use of data in business tơi khơng làm so I chose this major thinking I would have great job opportunities in the future To be honest, my parents tried to talk me out of(2) studying this subject because they believed I’m not the brainy(3) type But they are now convinced by my excellent performance at school What was your favorite subject as a child? Ví dụ: There is no chance that you will talk her out of getting this job/ˈbreɪ.She.ni/isvery determined about this (3) (4) jotting down(5) my thoughts and reading in my free time compliment (n) /ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/: lời khen Ví dụ: Sometimes you should pay your students some Literature I received many compliments(4) from my level essay writing competitions I’ve always enjoyed : thông minh very brainy → I had a knack for art subjects, and my favorite was middle school teachers and attended several national- brainy (adj) Ví dụ: She is such a lucky woman Her children are all compliments to encourage/ʤɒtdaʊn/them (5) jot down (phr.v) : ghi Ví dụ: Since I’ve gone to college, I mostly use my iPad to jot down my notes in my lessons Do you think your country has an effective education system? → It’s hard to tell but it is, to some extent What I mean is Vietnamese students are generally better at Math because we get to learn a lot more advanced concepts than kids in the US or other western countries But most of us Vietnamese are worse at expressing ideas because we were taught to follow rather than raising opinions 8|ZIM Work (1) pedagogy (n) /ˈped.ə.ɡɑː.dʒi/: giáo dục What you do? 1.2 → I am currently a flight attendant and have worked for Ví dụ: He needs to work on his pedagogy skills if he Vietnam Airlines for over years I used to be an wants to enhance his career as a teacher English teacher because I majored in pedagogy(1) at university but then opportunity came and I decided a career change would probably bring more good than harm What are your responsibilities? → My main responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and comfort of passengers Normally, I’m in charge of providing excellent customer services, like making passengers feel welcomed, and I must always maintain a professional attitude at all times (2) in my wildest dreams (idiom) /ɪn maɪ ˈwaɪldɪst driːm/: Why did you choose to that type of work (or that job)? tưởng tượng → I’d never imagined myself being a flight attendant, Ví dụ: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one not even in my wildest dreams(2) At first, I thought it’d be nice trying out something new, stepping out of day I would become a millionaire : bước khỏi vùng an toàn my comfort zone(3), but I soon grew to like it and realized this could be my lifelong career(4) /ˈstɛpɪŋ aʊt(3)steppingɒvmaɪ ˈkʌmfətoutof myzəʊn/comfort zone (phrase) thân Ví dụ: If I’d refused to step out of my comfort zone three years ago, I would haven’t been as successful as I am /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ ʤɒb/ Ví dụ: I put a lot of now lifelong career (n) (4) : công việc cố định effort into this job because I consider it to be a lifelong career What you like and dislike about your job? → What I love most is the chance to travel to different places, which is something I didn’t get to much as a kid Not to mention, I get paid hourly plus a base salary, so I make quite a generous salary, enough to support my family However, I’m away from home most of the time, especially on holidays, so I miss out on a lot of bonding time with my loved ones 9|ZIM Mirrors Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often you it? 1.3 → Yes I do, and I look in the mirror quite often, before I leave the house and during breaks at work, to adjust my hair and make up I always feel so self-conscious about my appearance, probably because I’m a girl, so sometimes I think I’m wasting too much time checking myself out in the mirror Have you ever bought mirrors? → Of course yes, but only a few times When I first moved to my apartment, I bought a standing mirror to decorate my living room, so I could see my outfit before leaving the house I recently got a new makeup mirror with lights and a classic wooden frame (1) one of a kind (idiom) /wʌn ɒv ə kaɪnd/: đặc biệt Do you usually take a mirror with you? → Yes I keep a small circular mirror in my purse in Ví dụ: His one of a kind personality is the main reason case I need to fix my makeup or check out my teeth why many girls fall for him after eating It is one of a kind(1) because my mom customized it and gave it to me when I first learnt how to use makeup (2) cost me a fortune (idiom) /kɒst miː ə ˈfɔːʧən/: đắt đỏ Would you use mirrors to decorate your room? → Definitely Like I’ve mentioned, there is a standing Ví dụ: I had to pay $2000 for this flight ticket It costs mirror in my living room and it adds such a bold touch me a fortune to the space It is a brown wooden mirror, with metal frame and is a limited edition, which cost me a fortune(2) 10 | ZIM Intelligence IELTS Speaking Part Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way You should say: • Who this person is • What the problem was • How he/she solved it • And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way Answer I’m going to talk about one of my close friends, who has the capacity to think outside of the box(1) think outside of the box (idiom): suy nghĩ sáng tạo Ví dụ: He is very creative and he can /ˈnɑːvl/ His name is Khuong, and he went to the same primary school as me We immediately clicked when we first met and have been close think out of the box novel : mới, độc đáo creative person, who always comes up with novel(2) and unique Ví dụ: It was an American who came up with the novel idea of drive-in restaurants /ˈklev.ɚ.nəs/ ideas His cleverness(3) and imagination have helped us to cleverness overcome lots of difficult problems minh friends since then What I like most about him is that he is a very : thơng Ví dụ: Everyone was impressed by the I remember that it was a project in university and we had to give a inexperienced /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/: cleverness of the machine presentation on the business strategy of a company We were inexperienced(4) at that time so we didn’t know how to collect thiếu kinh nghiệm information from that company We looked up the internet but we Ví dụ: They are young inexperienced couldn’t find any useful or reliable(5) information We were parents and/rɪˈlaɪneed.əsupport.bəl/ desperate and didn’t know what to reliable : đáng tin cậy Ví dụ: Is your watch reliable? Then, Khuong suggested that we could directly contact that company and ask them for what we needed He somehow managed to find the contact information of the business department of the company After that, we gave them a call and fortunately, they were With flying colors (idiom): vượt qua kì thi với điểm số cao Ví dụ: Sylvia had passed her exams with flying colors eager to tell us about their business performance when they knew that we were struggling to find information about that Thanks to his amazing idea, we passed the course with flying colors(6) as the information that we received was very detailed and up-to-date 45 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart? (1)Surroundings /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/: môi trường From my perspective, everyone is equal at the moment they are born It is their surroundings(1) and relationships that form their personality and intelligence So in the formative years, we must pay close attention to our children xung quanh Ví dụ: Everyone wants safe, comfortable surroundings/ˈkɑːɡ nə.tɪv/ to ensure that they receive enough input to constantly (2) develop their cognitive(2) skills Ví dụ: Some of her cognitive functions have : liên quan đến trí óc Cognitive been impaired How children become smart at school? (3) Well-qualified /ˌwel ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/: có trình độ From education, of course Children go to school to be properly educated Thanks to well-qualified(3), professional teachers, students can gain a significant amount of Ví dụ: He seems well qualified for the job (4) Broaden their horizon (idiom): mở mang tầm knowledge when they are at school This is how they can nhìn broaden their horizons(4) as well as improve their thinking Ví dụ: Travel can help to broaden your horizons skills Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? (5)Curious /ˈkjʊr.i.əs/: tò mò It’s hard to tell I guess some people are naturally curious(5) about everything and they try to master as many skills as they can But, to be honest, I don’t really believe that there Ví dụ: Babies are curious about everything around them/ˌmiː diˈoʊ.kɚ/ are people who are good at everything I bet that there are (6) some areas that they are not good at I would prefer having Ví dụ: Parents don’t want their children going a to a mediocre school deep understanding of one subject than being : tầm thường Mediocre mediocre(6) at a lot of things Why does modern society need talents of all kinds? (7) Conflict /ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/: xung đột Well, because there are different aspects of society There are environmental problems to be tackled, dangerous diseases to be cured, and conflict(7) to be resolved Therefore, we need different minds(8) to help us deal with all these problems Ví dụ: There was a lot of conflict between him and his /maɪnd/father (8) Mind : người thơng minh Ví dụ: She was one of the most brilliant minds of the last century 46 | ZIM Decisions IELTS Speaking Part Describe a difficult decision that you once made You should say: • What the decision was • When you made your decision • How long it took to make the decision • And explain why it was difficult to make Answer I was at the crossroads(1) when I had to decide which path I should At the crossroads (idiom): giai take when I finished high school, whether I should go to work đoạn cần phải đưa định straight away after school or I should continue my education quan trọng Ví dụ: After earning my degree, I was Most people would love to further their education because a high school diploma cannot get you a well-paid job But my family was facing financial problems at that time and the tuition fees(2) of the university were a big problem for us And going to work would be a more viable(3) solution because I could earn some money to support my family and also gain some hands-on(4) experience from work However, my parents didn’t let me start my career too early They told me that I couldn’t get anywhere(5) if I did not attend university It at a crossroads tuition fees học phí Ví dụ: Students have to borrow £9,000 /tuːˈɪʃ.ən ˌfiːz/: a year to pay their tuition fees viable : khả thi There is no viable alternative Ví dụ: /ˈvaɪəbl/ hands-on (adj): thực /ˌhỉndˈzɑːn/ tế Ví dụ: It is important for fresh graduates to have some prior hands- was a sound piece of advice and I started to weigh up the pros on experience and cons(6) of each option Finally, I realized that the knowledge Not get anywhere (idiom): không gained from higher education is by far more significant than the đến đâu practical experience that a job could give me So, I decided to take Ví dụ: I’ve been sorting out my room a student loan(7) and go to university all day, but it’s such a mess I don’t feel I’m getting anywhere It was a wise decision Attending university broadened my horizons weighed up all the pros and cons: about the world and allowed me to get my dream job I’m very cân nhắc mặt lợi mặt hại thankful for my parents’ advice Without their guidance, I probably Ví dụ: You need to weigh up all the pros and cons before making a final wouldn’t be as content with my occupation as I am at the moment khoản cho vay để /ˌstuː.dənt ˈloʊn/ decision student loan : học Ví dụ: That includes the student loan of £420, which is interest-free 47 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part What decisions people usually make in their daily lives? (1) schedule /ˈskedʒuːl/: lịch trình People have to make a wide range of decisions in their everyday lives, from deciding what to eat to choosing what to wear to school or work You also have to decide what your schedule(1) is going to look like, what you’re gonna Ví dụ: I have a hectic schedule for the next few days in the morning or in the afternoon Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after a group discussion? (3)Perspective /pərˈspektɪv/: góc nhìn Certainly after a group discussion Talking to more people helps you to look at the problem from different Ví dụ: Try to see the issue from a different perspectives(3), which certainly helps you to understand perspective /ˈθʌrəli/ the situation more thoroughly(4) It is even more helpful if (4) you could consult with an expert in order to make an Thoroughly Ví dụ: I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself : sâu sắc informed decision and to benefit from their experience Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice? I think it’s normal All people have different world views(5) and opinions, so you cannot force a person to always listen to their parents Up to a point, they’re going to form their own opinions, which might be different from what their parents think As a Ví dụ: Your /ˌwɜːrld ˈvjuː/ (5)World view : giới quan education is bound to shape your Ví dụ: There’s no (6) : bất đồng Disagreement result, disagreement(6) is going to happen and the youth would refuse to listen to their parents /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/ world view room for disagreement on this point Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions? Because they realize that there is no perfect answer to a problem Even the most decisive(7) and straightforward(8) person would wonder if the decision he made was the right one Or it could be because they have made some unwise decisions before, so they tend to be more careful about what they should Ví dụ: The /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ (7)Decisive : đốn government must take decisive action Ví dụ: He was /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/: on gun control (8) straightforward thẳng thắn quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved 48 | ZIM Vacation IELTS Speaking Part Describe a place you visited on vacation You should say: • Where it is • When you went there • What you did there • And explain why you went there Answer oasis /əʊˈeɪsɪs/: ốc đảo I’m going to talk about one of my favorite overseas trips, and that is when I went to Singapore to celebrate my 20th birthday It is one of Ví dụ: It is a beautiful oasis in the the cleanest and safest countries I have ever visited middle of the desert /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk tʃɑːm/ quyến rũ kỳ lạ Exotic charm : Located in Southeast Asia, this little oasis(1) is the most developed city in the region Unlike other countries in the area, which are famous for their exotic charms(2) and breath-taking scenery, Singapore is known for its top-notch facilities(3) and modern infrastructure Its cleanliness is also worth mentioning The streets here are extremely different from what you will find in Vietnam, I mean, they are nearly spotless(4) and you can be fined if you litter in Ví dụ: The exotic charm of the Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors fəˈsɪləti/ top-notch facilities hàng đầu Ví dụ: The university is reputed for providing top-notch facilities and Ví dụ: This /ˈspɒtləs/ public places, which prevents these places from being filled with excellent lectures trash Even the tap water here is potable spotless : bóng place needs to be spotless Itinerary So I went there a few years ago It was the second time that I /ˌtɒp ˈnɒtʃ : sở vật chất every year /aɪˈtɪnərəri/: kế hoạch (về when he arrives traveled abroad so I had a little traveling experience I planned my itinerary(5) quite carefully so that I could explore every aspect of the chuyến du lịch) country We visited different places, from sidewalk cafes to first-rate Ví dụ: I want a detailed itinerary for shopping malls, hotels and restaurants What I liked most was the the trip next month nightlife there There were several pubs selling local micro-brews, with very stylish and approachable waiters I would love to pay a visit to Singapore again Of course, I have to wait until the pandemic is over to fulfill my dream 49 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country? Vietnam is such a big country so there are many places are an adventurous(1) person, you that attract people If you (2) could go on a trekking trip adventurous : có tính phiêu lưu, /ədˈventʃərəs/ mạo hiểm (1) to various mountain ranges in Ví dụ: Such an adventurous guy like Tom would the north Or if you want to find a picturesque village to relax and enjoy yourself, there are some islands that offer you just that never like this bo ing trip trekking trip : chuyến leo núi really understand why she decided Ví dụ: I not /trekɪŋ trɪp/ to go on a trekking trip during her pregnancy (2) Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why? (3) Dynamic /daɪˈnỉmɪk/: có nhiều lượng Well, yes I guess young people are much more dynamic(3) and outgoing so they prefer going to places that have lots of recreational activities to By contrast, I think old Ví dụ: Dynamic people tend to prefer outdoor games instead/sɪˈkluːdɪd/ofindoor ones people are more into quiet and peaceful places, such as a (4) secluded(4) beach or a private resort But of course, there Ví dụ: Secluded places are not really my are exceptions, like my grandfather always loves to visit option for traveling : yên ắng, riêng tư secluded crowded ancient temples What young people and old people think about when making travel plans? Usually, they would go on an all-inclusive package tour(5) All- : tour du lịch trọn gói Old people not want to think much about their trip (5) /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv tʊə(r)/ inclusive package tour that has a fixed schedule and budget Meanwhile, young Ví dụ: It is quite convenient, yet expensive, to people like choosing attractions that they will visit or the restaurant where they will have their meals It’s exciting choose an all-inclusive package tour when you travel abroad when making travel plans because you know that your vacation is coming How people get to know a new place? I mean, they could ask for information from people who Various ways Word of mouth is the most popular method quan (6) /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ tʊə(r)/ sightseeing tours : tour tham have been to that place Moreover, newspapers and travel Ví dụ: A sightseeing tour is an interesting option magazines are useful as well There are often travel to discover this town columns in newspapers where there is lots of information about tourist destinations, from suggestions on where to eat, to offering sightseeing tours(6) 50 | ZIM Jobs IELTS Speaking Part Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society You should say: • 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 society Answer contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/: đóng góp Personally, I think that every job contributes(1) something to society But of course, there are jobs that have a far greater impact(2) on our Ví dụ: parental involvement contributes society than any other profession So, I’m going to tell you about one of significantly/ˈɪmpækt/tochildren’s learning my cousins, who is serving in the army at the moment impact: tác động Ví dụ: She has had a lasting impact on ích His name is Nam He and I grew up together so I understand him quite well He is a selfless(3) person, who always puts the welfare of others before his own He is very polite and careful He always /ˈselfləs/ the lives of many of her students selfless : quan tâm tới lợi người khác nhiều treats others with dignity(4), which helps him to gain respect from thân Ví dụ: A life of selfless service to the the people around him Also, he’s very courageous, I mean, he’s community willing to face fear, danger, or adversity(5) He’s always able to Dignity remain calm in those situations All of these characteristics make him perfectly suitable for the army : phẩm giá Ví dụ: His aristocratic voice gives him /ˈdɪɡnəti/ an air of dignity and power Adversity I’m glad that my cousin could contribute his efforts(6) to our society : khó khăn, You know, being a soldier is noble in any society They are the ones /ədˈvɜːsəti/ thử thách Ví dụ: He overcame many personal who defend our country whenever there is an enemy threat They adversities also protect innocent citizens from terrorism(8) or riots To be able to effort : nỗ lực The local clubs are making every Ví dụ: /ˈefət/ that, soldiers have to endure strenuous(7) training sessions and sometimes, harsh living conditions I always look up to people strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/: đòi hỏi nhiều công sức effort to interest more young people serving the army Without them, we are not able to live as comfortably as we at the moment Ví dụ: Avoid tasks which require strenuous physical activity terrorism /ˈterərɪzəm/: khủng bố Ví dụ: The government has sworn to everything in its power to combat terrorism 51 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part What jobs are well-paid? I’m not sure But the wages would always be commensurate(1) with people’s qualifications and experience So I guess being a lawyer is a lucrative(2) profession as they have to study for a number of years, pass several examinations and, of course, pass the bar exam The same can be said for doctors In order to make big bucks(3), they have to go through an extensive amount of training and education /kəˈmenʃərət/ tương ứng (1)commensurate : phù hợp, Ví dụ: Salary will be commensurate with Ví dụ: Had /ˈluːkrətɪv/ experience (2) lucrative : sinh lời the plan worked, it would have proved /ˌbɪɡ ˈbʌks/ Ví dụ: She’ll be highly lucrative (3) make big bucks : kiếm nhiều tiền earning big bucks soon! What are the changes in working conditions? (4) remote work /rɪˈməʊt wɜːk/: làm việc từ xa Modern technology has surely changed modern working conditions The rise of new messaging apps has made remote work(4) easier and an effective alternative to the Ví dụ: Remote working is becoming more popular during the/əˈkɒmədeɪt/:pandemic traditional workplace So, offices are going to be smaller as (5) there is a lower number of people to accommodate(5) and it chỗ nghỉ can save a large amount of money on rent Ví accommodate dụ: The chứa, cung cấp aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment? (6) accelerate /əkˈseləreɪt/: tăng tốc The pandemic has accelerated(6) the transition from working from the office to working from home Companies have no other choice but to let their employees work remotely In addition, many of the tools in the office have been significantly changed in response to the epidemic situation For example, employees in many industries have adopted paperless technology(7), such as electronic Ví dụ: Exposure to the sun can accelerate the aging process /ˈpeɪpələs tekˈnɒlədʒi/ (7) paperless technology công nghệ điện tử (không dùng tới giấy) : Ví dụ: This paperless technology enables computers to read handwriting signature services 52 | ZIM Social media IELTS Speaking Part Describe a person you follow regularly on social media You should say: • Who he/she is • How you knew him/her • What he/she posts on social media • And explain why you follow him/her on social media indispensable /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/: Answer For young people like me, social networking sites are an thiếu indispensable(1) part of our lives They give me a chance to stay connected with not only my friends and family but also people all over the world Today, I’m going to talk about a person who I have followed for a long time on Facebook His name is Jeff Bezos, who is the founder of a well-known(2) E-commerce(3) company named Amazon He is one of the richest men in the world In fact, as far as I know, Ví dụ: A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ Ví dụ: His language Well-known /ˈiː kɒmɜːs/ mại điện tử : tiếng books are not well known E-commerce : thương achievement He is a hard-working and creative person He says in Ví dụ: Travel companies have moved from the traditional brick and mortar environment to online e-commerce one of his videos that the keys to success are patience, platforms persistence(5), and obsessive attention(6) to detail He was the one admirable who started the empire Amazon, facilitating shopping regardless of location He is also a generous person as he has contributed a lot to /ˈỉdmərəbl/ ngưỡng mộ Ví dụ: Her dedication to her work was charity, helping people across the globe admirable he is the richest at the moment, which is, of course, an admirable(4) : đáng /pəˈsɪstəns/ Ví dụ: His Persistence As he is a pioneer in the tech world, his social media account is also amazing I came across one of his videos when I was surfing Facebook I must say that I was quickly impressed by his outlook A muscular(7) billionaire, who wouldn’t he impress, right? Sometimes, people forget about their health as they are too busy working So his workout videos are a source of motivation for me, reminding me to always pay attention to my health and keep fit no matter how busy I am persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company : tập trung cao độ /əbˈsesɪv agreed to pay for the damage əˈtenʃn/obsessive attention Ví dụ: He insisted on using the best materials and his obsessive attention to detail meant that a single boat would /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/ Ví dụ: He often take 3,000 hours to complete muscular Lastly, I would say, if I had a chance to meet someone, I would : kiên trì : bắp was tall, lean and muscular definitely choose to meet Jeff Bezos because I love his personality, thoughts, and helpful nature 53 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? It is not true to say that all age groups have the same Ví dụ: Her/ˈɪntrəst/ (1) interests(1) Younger people not have to worry about Interests : hứng thú research has generated interest work, so they are more into using more entertaining apps Adults, on the other hand, are concerned about their social relationships So, they tend to use social networking sites(2) that allow them to keep in touch with others around the world (2)social networking sites: Mạng xã hội Ví dụ: The government has a clear policy banning prisoners’ accessing social networking sites Do older people spend much time on social media? Not as much as the youth I mean, older people have too many things to take care of, from their family, work or other social m edia w hen they are r etir e d(3 ), as they woul d hav e responsibilities I think that they will spend more time using more time for recreational activities(4) But social media wouldn’t be their first choice, I don’t think the elderly like to watch trendy videos on the internet Ví dụ: He /rɪˈtaɪəd/ : hưu Retired /ˌrekriˌeɪʃənl ækˈtɪvəti/ hoạt động giải trí (3) is a recently retired judge (4) recreational activities : Ví dụ: The club provides a wide variety of recreational activities including tennis, swimming and squash 54 | ZIM Cities IELTS Speaking Part Describe a famous city that you think is interesting You should say: • Where it is • What the city is famous for • Why it is interesting • And explain how you feel about it Answer I consider myself an avid traveler(1) as I have been to many different an avid traveler: người thích du places From my experience, all cities are unique, they are different lịch from others in some way or another But, I’m going to tell you about a Avid city that I find very interesting, the one-of-a-kind(2) Dubai Ví dụ: Such an avid traveler like me /ˈỉvɪd/ : tràn đầy nhiệt huyết will not refuse to try any weird It is in the middle east The name of the city is Dubai, and it is the capital of the United Arab Emirates Dubai is well-known for many things The first and foremost is that it is a world-class(3) travel destination Millions of tourists come here to visit every year The most common activity that tourists often here is go shopping as experience while traveling one-of-a-kind: độc đáo, khác biệt Ví dụ: My father was one of a kind—I’ll cấp giới /ˌwɜːld ˈklɑːs/ never be like him : đẳng world-class there is a wide range of stylish and luxurious items which are sold /ɪkˈstrỉvəɡənt/ phí Ví dụ: The team is world class here, including fashionable clothing, gold, diamond, and many other extravagant : phung things The views are also particularly impressive Although Dubai isn’t close to nature like many other tourist cities, the extravagant(4) Ví dụ: I felt very extravagant spending luxury, high-tech facilities, and old-world charm(5) of Dubai are £200 on a dress something tourists love to explore old-world charm I know this city because I have read about it in a newspaper The city was described as a heaven for high-class tourists(6) with unbelievable services and scenery However, paying a visit to Dubai costs an arm and a leg so I haven’t had a chance to go there yet In the future, I hope that I will be able to earn enough money to cover the cost of a trip there It would be unforgettable, I’m sure : sức hút cổ kính, vẻ đẹp cổ kính /ˈəʊld wɜːld tʃɑːm/ Ví dụ: The old-world charm of the palace attracts millions of visitors high:-du khách giàu có/ˌhaɪ ˈklɑːs every year ˈtʊərɪst/ class tourists Ví dụ: He is such a high-class tourist cost an arm and a leg: đắt Ví dụ: The repair work cost an arm and a leg 55 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part What advantages can tourism bring to a city? Tourism brings a lot of money to a city As tourists have to pay for accommodation, food and other services on their vacation, it helps boost the local economy(1) Next, tourism helps create thousands of employment opportunities To accommodate a great number of tourists, more infrastructure has to be developed, requiring more workers in different occupations(2) boost the local economy: thúc đẩy kinh tế địa (5) /buːst/ phương /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/ boost : thúc đẩy, làm tăng lên Ví dụ: economy : kinh tế Tourism is one of the main factors which /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/ Ví dụ: boosts the local economy (2) occupation : nghề nghiệp Please state your name, age and occupation below Why some young people like to live in cities? Cities come with a variety of opportunities for the youth, including career advancement(3), personal development, and enjoyment Young people are often very energetic and dynamic(4) Therefore, they are eager to achieve their goals /kəˈrɪr/ career advancement: thăng tiến nghiệp (3) phát triển /ədˈvænsmənt/ career : nghiệp advancement : thăng tiến, and enjoy their life to the fullest Cities offer them a chance Ví dụ: Career advancement is referred to as the to simultaneously(5) advance their career, as well as upward evolution of one’s career experience their life in the most comfortable and enjoyable way (4) Dynamic Ví dụ: He /daɪˈnỉmɪk/ : tràn trề lượng was a dynamic young advertising executive simultaneously : lúc (5) of the US economy occurred /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəsli/ Ví dụ: The fall simultaneously with a downturn in Europe Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside? The population density(6) in the countryside is quite low so there is more freedom to whatever we want Besides (6) population density: mật độ dân số cities While those in cities have to live in cramped Ví dụ: The high population density, extensive factory farming and increased antibiotic drug resistance put the country into an agricultural condominiums(7), houses in the countryside are roomy, health crisis /kræmpt that, houses in the countryside are more spacious than in with enough space to accommodate a large number of ˌkɑːndəˈmɪniəm/(7)crampedcondominium people For all of these reasons, I guess old people are more into country life Ví dụ: He lived for six months in a cold, cramped condominium Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people? (8)litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/: xả rác Without a doubt Tourism can be detrimental to both the locals and their environment Most tourists not care about the surrounding environment of the destinations they Ví dụ: There will be fines for people who drop litter travel to, and they litter(8) and cause harm to the natural landscape This leaves a huge amount of trash, which directly affects the lives of local people there 56 | ZIM Nhóm tác giả Anh ngữ ZIM Chủ biên Ngô Phương Thảo Biên tập Samuel Gregory Prior Tác giả Bùi Hoàng Phương Uyên Nguyễn Tiến Thành Thu âm Dominic Joseph Reed ... photos 12 13 Pets and Animals 19 Daily Routine 13 14 Apps 20 Dreams 14 15 Weather 21 Websites 15 16 TV Programs 22 IELTS Speaking Part 2, Describe... hilarious really enjoy watching those shows while having dinner together 22 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part 2, 23 | ZIM Family members IELTS Speaking Part Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member... family member 24 Describe a place in the countryside that you visited 26 Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working 28 Describe a lesson