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Scan mã QR bên để truy cập zim.vn 4|ZIM Mục lục IELTS Speaking Part 1 Email 7 Shoes 12 Taking photos Science 13 Cinema Public gardens and Parks 14 Watching sports 10 Getting lost 15 History 10 11 Mobile/Cell phones 16 Sweets & Cakes 11 12 Shopping at street markets 17 IELTS Speaking Part 2, Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend 19 Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person 22 Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language 25 Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like 28 Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with 31 Describe a song that you think is interesting 34 Describe a café you’d like to visit 37 Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like 40 Describe an exciting book you have read 43 10 Describe a creative person (an artist/musician/ ) whose work you admire 46 11 Describe a a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go 49 12 Describe a businessman you admire 52 5|ZIM IELTS Speaking Part 6|ZIM Email Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future? 1.6 → I think sending emails will become more and more common in daily life As you can see, emails are popular because people can track conversation or work flow easily Now that more things are carried out online, communicating through emails will grow even more How often you write an email or a letter? → I often write or emails per day, mostly for work purposes I prefer emails to text messages at work because emails are more formal and I can take time to respond (1) What kinds of email (or letter) have you received that made you feel happy? lift my mood (idiom) /ˈlɪft maɪ muːd/: cải thiện tâm trạng → I have never thought about this before Maybe Ví dụ: I drink milk tea to lift my mood whenever I feel emails regarding happy news, such as wedding stressed announcements, or positive feedback from my clients or managers I don’t get these emails very often, but when I do, they can totally lift my mood(1) Taking photos 1.8 Do you like taking photos? → Yes I like to record the memories of good times in photos to look back at later in life In fact, I even took several photography classes at university and had improved my photography skills significantly (1) conscious (adj) /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: có ý thức Do you take a mirror with you? → Well, I I am quite conscious(1) about my Ví dụ: She gradually became conscious that everyone appearance so I check myself in the mirror regularly I was wearing uniforms except her have a small rectangular wooden mirror, which I keep in my purse and carry by my side all the time Most girls would have one mirror with them, like me 7|ZIM (2) Do you want to improve your photography skills? sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn → Definitely To many people, taking photos is nothing giũa kỹ more than a way to save memories but it is a hobby to Ví dụ: You can sharpen your photography skills by many others I take my photography classes seriously attending workshops and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills(2) Cinemas (1) costly (adj) /ˈkɑːst.li/: đắt đỏ Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a 1.12 kid? → Not often Movie tickets were costly(1) back then Ví dụ: Because this necklace is so costly, I have to be so careful with it and most cinemas were in the city center, which were far from my house My parents only took me to the movie theaters on special occasions like my birthday or Tet holiday (2) Do you usually go to the cinema with your friends? → We only go to see the latest blockbusters(2) when blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/: bom Ví dụ: He thinks that this novel has the potential to become a blockbuster/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ movie they are released We’d rather hang at a cafe (3) because my friends and I like gossiping(3) and talking Ví dụ: My bestie and I love to gossip about celebrities’ loudly, and it is just rude to so at a movie theater private lives (4) gossip (v) : buôn chuyện binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ ˌwɒtʃ/: cày phim Do you still like watching movies that you liked when you were a kid? → Definitely I used to spend Ví dụ: We binge-watched seasons of “Once upon a hours watching time” last summer/ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ Doraemon There is no doubt that Doraemon is a (5) classic that is loved by audiences of all ages In fact, I Ví dụ: Have you watched the final episode of recently just binge-watched(4) every episode(5) of Penthouse? It is very emotional episode (n) : tập phim Doraemon on Youtube 8|ZIM bookworm /ˈbʊkwɜːm/: mọt sách Answer CONT EXT I don’t consider myself as a bookworm(1) cause I don’t have much time to read books But I’m going to tell you about one of written by Victor Hugo The novel has been popularized the greatest novels of all time, which is called Les Misérables, Ví dụ: My brother/ˌỉdỉpˈteɪʃn/istrulyabookworm Adaptation : chuyển thể Ví dụ: This is a screen adaptation of through numerous adaptations(2) for musical films and plays Shakespear ’s ‘Macbeth’ excerpt : đoạn trích This novel is also well-known in Vietnam because all high school students have to learn about an excerpt(3) from the story Although I read only a small part of the story, I found it very enchanting(4) and captivating After that lesson, I came across the book when I was wandering in a bookstore I Ví dụ: They only played a short excerpt /ekˈsɜːrpt/ philanthropic / quan đến việc làm the whole story The novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, and most importantly, the nature of romance and love The way that Victor Hugo leads his readers is unpredictable All the /: liên từ thiện ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk work.5 masterpiece /ˈmỉstərpiːs/: tuyệt phẩm Ví dụ: The museum houses several of his Cubist masterpieces send shivers down someone plot twists keep you guessing throughout the whole story This masterpiece(5) sent shivers down my spine(6) a lot of spine (idiom): làm cho da gà times Although the story is not very relevant to modern life, it is still a meaningful moral lesson, which is still relatable(7) to the reader chill up my spine/rɪˈleɪtəbl/: Ví dụ: Her thrilling performance sent a relatable có liên quan Ví dụ: Kat is the most relatable character in the film C O N C L U S I O N CONTENT quickly decided to make a purchase as I couldn’t wait to finish Ví dụ: She’s very keen on philanthropic I would highly recommend this book for you if you haven’t read it It’s outstanding, trust me 44 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part Do you prefer books or movies? (1) Deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/: trở nên tồi tệ Well, each has its own merits Movies, with different types of special effects, are more interesting to watch But I think that movies actually deteriorate(1) the storyline(2) and plot Ví dụ: They had to cope with deteriorating weather condi/ˈstɔːrilaɪn/ions of the book because movies have to put hundreds of pages (2) into a few hours So, it is very likely that you’re gonna miss Ví dụ: Her novels always have the same basic a huge chunk of the storyline storyline Storyline : cốt truyện Is it necessary for parents to read stories for their children? No, there are other family bonding activities(3) that (3) parents should I think it is more beneficial for children if they are allowed to read by themselves Reading is a skill that can boost children’s imagination, creativity, and analyzing ability Hence, I think reading on their own can wonders for(4) their personality development family bonding activities: hoạt động gắn /ˈfæm.əl.i/ kết gia đình bonding /ˈbɒndɪŋ/: liên kết, gắn kết family gia đình Ví dụ: /ỉkˈtɪvəti/ activity : hoạt động There are many family bonding activities that will surely strengthen the connection between the family members (4) Do wonders for: mang đến điều kì diệu cho Ví dụ: Going to sleep early can wonders for your health Which group would read more, young people or old people? (5) hectic schedules /ˈhektɪk ˈʃedjuːl/: lịch trình Old people, of course They are the ones who understand the value of books Meanwhile, most young people have to suffer from hectic schedules(5) at work and at home, leaving very little time for recreational(6) activities like reading dày đặc Ví dụ: His incredibly hectic schedule came as no surprise to me since he was a successful businessman /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/ (6) recreational : liên quan đến giải trí Ví dụ: These areas are set aside for public recreational use What’s the difference between men’s and women’s reading habits? (7)Stereotype /ˈsteriətaɪp/: khuôn mẫu I guess men are more into sports and women love to read about cooking But I think that’s the old stereotype(7) Now, Ví dụ: He doesn’t conform to the usual reading preferences would largely depend on people’s stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit personalities Some women love to talk about physical and briefcase/ˈkʌlɪneri/ activities and there are men who enjoy culinary(8) arts (8) Culinary : liên quan đến nấu nướng Ví dụ: Savor the culinary delights of Mexico 45 | ZIM Creativity IELTS Speaking Part Describe a creative person (an artist/musician/ ) whose work you admire You should say: • Who he/she is • How you knew him/her • What creative things he/she has done • And explain why you think he/she is creative Idea Freddie Mercury - ca sĩ nhạc rock vĩ đại Context (Bối cảnh) • Nhạc sĩ ca sĩ nhóm Queen, tiếng => tơi fan nhóm nhạc Content (Nội dung) • Sáng tạo => Bohemian Rhsapsody, nhiều loại nhạc hát => kiệt tác • Cách trình diễn, tương tác độc đáo với khán giả Conclusion (Kết luận) Di sản anh sống Take note Context One of the greatest rock singers Songwriter and lead vocalist of Queen => all the rage => a big fan Freddie Mercury Innovative => different types of music into Content song => masterpiece Charismatic, interact => enjoy to the fullest Conclusion Legacy lives on 46 | ZIM CONTEXT Answer There are lots of great minds out there, especially in the entertainment industry I’m going to talk about one of those songwriter /ˈsɔːŋraɪtər/ Ví dụ: Ed Sheeran is a famous songwriter people, Freddie Mercury, the greatest singer in the history of rock music All the rage (idiom): tiếng He is a British songwriter(1) and lead vocalist of the rock band rage Queen Even though I wasn’t born in their generation, I have Compose been listening to their music since I was very little From what I know, the band was all the rage(2) in their time thanks to their Ví dụ: Mozart composed his last opera unique style of music innovative thịnh hành Ví dụ: Internet shopping is now all the /kəmˈpəʊz/ : sáng tác shortly before /ˈɪnəvətɪv/hedied : có tính sáng tạo CONTEN T Freddie was a major factor in their success He composed(3) numerous hits for Queen, which are still popular 30 years later and that is “Bohemian Rhapsody” With his innovative(4) mind, There is one particular song that really still impresses me, Ví dụ: There will be a prize for the most innovative design./ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ charismatic : thu hút, hấp dẫn Ví dụ: He was a charismatic figure with he put different types of music, including ballad and hard rock, into one song, creating one of the most memorable songs that have ever been written I quickly became a big fan of the band right after the first time listening to this masterpiece Ví dụ: /ˈleɡəsi/ great appeal to the public legacy : di sản After she died, her family set up a charity to ensure that her legacy lives Ví dụ: He /lɪv ɒn/ on Other than that, he is also famous for his charismatic(5) stage performances As I have seen in his concerts, he often interacted with the audience I think this helps to create a CONCLUSIO N friendly atmosphere where all people can enjoy themselves to the fullest I’m very thankful that the world has his music His legacy(6) certainly continues to live on(7) 47 | ZIM live on : sống tiếp lived on for fifteen years after his wife died IELTS Speaking Part Do you think you are a creative person? No, my mind goes blank(1) whenever I need it to be creative I don’t really know the reason why I have been (1) my mind goes blank (idiom): khơng nghĩ practicing different kinds of mind training activities(2) but Ví dụ: I tried to remember her name, but my mind they not seem to work I guess I still have to rely on went completely blank others’ ideas to gradually improve my creativity : hoạt động huấn/maɪnd ˈtreɪnɪŋ ækˈtɪvɪtiz/ (2) mind training activities luyện tinh thần Ví dụ: These mind training activities improve your mental health and therefore your brain skills Is it good for children to learn art? (3) brain development /breɪn dɪˈvɛləpmənt/: Yeah, art gives children a chance to develop themselves, especially their brain development(3) and cognitive(4) skills When learning art, children can freely express themselves during the creative process to form artwork that is unlike any other I think this can wonders for children’s imagination and their creativity phát triển trí não Ví dụ: Brain development begins a few weeks after conception/ˈkɑːɡ nə.tɪv/ (4) Cognitive : liên quan đến trí óc Ví dụ: Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired What kinds of jobs need creative ability? (5) unique /juˈniːk/: độc đáo Artists, I guess They have to be unique(5) to create their own image in the eyes of their audiences It would be very Ví dụ: Everyone’s/esˈθetɪkli/fingerprnts are unique boring to look at similar pictures or listen to the same types (6) of music all the time So, to create aesthetically(6) pleasing artwork, creativity is essential aesthetically : mang tính thẩm mỹ Ví dụ: The film is technically and aesthetically brilliant Do you think leaders need to have creative ability? Definitely I think that whether a project can be successful or not depends heavily on the leader So, being a leader means that you need to have the ability to think out of the box(7) so that you can come up with pragmatic(8) solutions and lead (7) Think out of the box (idiom): suy nghĩ sáng tạo Ví dụ: He is very creative and he can think out of the box /præɡˈmætɪk/ your team successfully Besides creativity, a leader needs to (8) be capable of thinking logically and critically Ví dụ: They’re pragmatic about the spending Pragmatic : thực tế cuts 48 | ZIM Transportation IELTS Speaking Part Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go You should say: • Who you would like to go with • Where you would like to go • When you would like to go • And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car Idea Context (Bối cảnh) Người thích phiêu lưu => chuyến đến Đà Lạt xe • Đà Lạt tiếng với núi non hùng vĩ đường xá ngoằn ngoèo với nhiều => ngắm nhìn cảnh đẹp Content (Nội dung) qua đèo • Đi với nhóm bạn quen thuộc • Cần phải lập lịch trình chi tiết => thăm nhiều nơi Conclusion (Kết luận) Hi vọng chúng tơi dành nhiều thời gian cho chuyến Take note Context Adventurous => road trip to Da Lat Majestic mountains, twisting roads, pine trees and flowers => enjoy as you go => immerse in nature Freddie Mercury Content Go with friend => have been gone before => easy to convince Detailed itinerary => utilize the time Conclusion 49 | ZIM Wish could have more time adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/: có Answer I consider myself an adventurous(1) person so I’m really into going tính phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm CONTEXT on road trips There is a place where I always take my motorbike to on a road trip, and that place is Dalat, a mountainous city located in the middle of Vietnam The place is magnificent, filled with majestic(2) mountains, forests, and waterfalls Da lat is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam It is Ví dụ: Such an adventurous guy like Ví dụ: /məˈdʒestɪk/ Tom would never like this boring trip majestic : hùng vĩ The college is close to co /ˈtwɪs·tɪŋ/ Edinburgh’s majes ic castle twisting : vòng vò, quanh famous for pine forests with twisting(3) roads and flower blossoms in the winter, making the city an amazing place for a road trip You can Ví dụ: This is a twisting/ˈmaʊntɪncoury roadpɑːs/ enjoy the scenery as you go, especially when mountain pass you reach the mountain pass(4) You will be surrounded by trees, đèo vượt núi : Ví dụ: Ma Pi Leng is considered one CONTENT giving you the chance to truly immerse yourself in nature(5) I have a group of friends who are also eager to explore new places so I would definitely pick them to go with me on this trip We have ridden several times together before so it wouldn’t be a problem convincing them to take this trip with me Anyway, before hitting the road(6), I have to prepare a detailed the four most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam immerse myself in something: hịa vào Ví dụ: In order to improve her English speaking skill, Alice is planning to immerse herself in an English6 hit the road /hɪt ðə rəʊd/: bắt đầu speaking country itinerary(7) so that we can utilize all the time that we have You CONCLUSION know, our time is limited so we want to visit as many places as possible However, I wouldn’t want to drive too fast as it is very chuyến Ví dụ: I’d love to stay longer but I must dangerous to travel such a long distance on a bike I hope that be hitting the/aɪˈtɪnəreri/:road my friends can allocate more time for the trip so that we can Itinerary hành trình Ví dụ: He discover all aspects of Da Lat drew up a detailed itinerary 50 | ZIM IELTS Speaking Part Which form of vehicle is more popular in your country, bikes, cars or motorcycles? Motorcycles are most popular in Vietnam because they are a very convenient option for commuting A motorcycle offers more flexibility as you can park it anywhere in the city You very nar r ow( 1) H oweve r, moto rcycles are not suita ble f or a Ví dụ: /ˈnỉrəʊ/ (1)Narrow : hẹp The road soon became narrower and /ˌlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/ xa steeper can’t that with a car as most of the streets in this city are long-distance(2) trip On those occasions, people would have to rely on buses or cars (2) Long-distance Ví dụ: It’s a relaxing car to drive long distances Do you think air pollution comes mostly from vehicles? (3) No, they are not the main culprit(3) They : khoảng cách Culprit /ˈkʌlprɪt/: thủ phạm certainly deteriorate(4) the air quality due to their emissions and we Ví dụ: The main culprit in the current crisis need to cut down on the use of automobiles wherever seems to be modern/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/:farming techniques possible But I think a lot of air pollution comes from industrial (4) activities, things like factories pollute the air more heavily You had to cope with deteriorating weather can see all the dark smoke coming out of them all the time conditions Deteriorate trở nên tồi tệ Ví dụ: They Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment? Well, obviously But I think this responsibility should lie in the government’s hands(5) For example, there is a lack of public lie in someone’s hands (idiom): nằm tay (5) transportation here in Saigon, which deters people from using Ví dụ: The decision lies in the President’s/ɪnˌvaɪrənmentəlihads environmentally-friendly(6) modes of transportation Even if ˈfrendli/(6)Evironmentally-friendly people want to protect the environment, they need to be given the opportunity to that : thân thiện với mơi trường Ví dụ: The company is using a new, environmentally friendly packaging How are the transportation systems in urban areas and rural areas different? sophisticated(7), which allows people to access different Ví dụ: Medical /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ There are some clear differences More people are residing (7) in urban areas so the transport system there is more Sophisticated : tinh vi techniques are becoming more Ví dụ: The parts of the city more easily On the other hand, rural areas are more sparsely populated(8) so the transport in such /ˈpɒpjuleɪt/ sophisticated all the time (8)Populate : sinh sống island is populated largely by sheep areas is not very modern People who live in the countryside normally ride a bike or just walk to their destination 51 | ZIM Bussiness IELTS Speaking Part Describe a businessman you admire You should say: • Who this person is • How you knew this person • What kinds of business this person does • And explain why you admire this person Idea • Nhà đầu tư thành cơng Context (Bối cảnh) • Chun ngành quản trị kinh doanh -> ấn tượng cách ông đầu tư • Trùm kinh doanh, nhà đầu tư nhà từ thiện người Mỹ Content (Nội dung) • Berkshire, cơng ty sản xuất hàng dệt may • Tn thủ đầu tư giá trị tính tiết kiệm • Hào phóng – cho 99% tài sản Conclusion (Kết luận) • Học mơ hình kinh doanh • Kỹ quản lý tài Take note A successful investor Context Majored in BA => impressed by his investment Business magnate, investor and philamthropist Warren Buffet Go with friend => have been gone Content before => easy to convince Aherence to value investing + personal frugality Generosity - give away 99% of fortune Conclusion Learned his business career Money management skills 52 | ZIM role model /ˈrəʊl mɑːdl/: hình mẫu Answer More and more people nowadays, especially the young, look up Ví dụ: We need positive role models for /ˈmỉɡneɪt/ Ví dụ: The CONTEXT to businessmen, considering them to be their role models(1) I think it’s fair because you have to work very diligently to become successful in business I’m going to talk about Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors in the world young women to aspire to Magnate : ơng trùm company was owned by Ví dụ: She /fruːˈɡæləti/ shipping magnate Fred Olsen frugality He is an American business magnate(2), investor, and philanthropist His most well-known business is Berkshire, a textile manufacturing firm He is noted for his adherence to value investing, and his personal frugality(3) despite his immense wealth His generosity is also an admirable trait of his He is a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent of CONTENT his fortune to philanthropic(4)causes I first heard of him when I was in university As my major is ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk quan đến việc làm frugality philanthropic / Ví dụ: She’s /: liên từ thiện very keen on philanthropic work grab my attention (idiom): thu hút ý Ví dụ: The waiter still hasn’t taken our order-we just can’t grab her attention business administration, I had a chance to read about different make something out of nothing business models, strategies, and of course, business leaders (idiom): tạo thành tựu từ And Warren Buffet quickly grabbed my attention(5) I was very thứ nhỏ bé amazed by the way he invested his money, you know, to make a fortune out of nothing (7) It’s such a difficult job, given the situation that the world didn’t look like it does today CONCLUSION I have learned a lot from his business career I think that he is the person who teaches me money management skills and how to turn money into a profitable(7) asset 53 | ZIM : tiết kiệm taught me simplicity and Ví dụ: I thought the cupboards were nearly bare, but she managed to make a delicious meal/ˈprɒfɪtəbl/outofnothing! profitable : có lợi nhuận Ví dụ: It is usually more profitable to sell directly to the public IELTS Speaking Part What you think should be the retirement age for men and women? Well, I guess 60 for men and 55 for women I always think that it is immoral(1) to force old people into working endlessly So, there should be a time that they could finally settle down and start enjoying their life instead of working around the clock(2) all the time Ví dụ: It’s /ɪˈmɔːrəl/ (1)immoral : thiếu đạo đức immoral to steal work around the clock (idiom): làm việc liên (2) tục Ví dụ: Resident medical students at a hospital have to work ‘around the clock’ to become doctors What kinds of qualities people need to run their own business? possess if they want to be self-employed(3) First, you need to cho thân There is a wide range of abilities that a person needs to (3) be able to deal with a huge amount of pressure Sometimes, stable t o g et th rou gh t hese difficult mo me nts Besi des t hat, things can go wrong and you have to be psychologically logical and critical thinking are also essential You need to decide precisely and quickly to gain a competitive edge(4) over other competitors /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ Self-employed cạnh tranh : tự làm việc /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ɛʤ/ Ví dụ: I decided to become self-employed (4) Competitive edge : lợi Ví dụ: The low overheads of the company gave it a competitive edge over other retailers What you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business? Sustainability(5) It is always my answer to this question To be sustainable, a business first needs to have a wise strategy and a sound business plan After gaining success in terms to the envi ron men t an d soci ety For exa mple, they coul d use of profit or revenue, the business needs to contribute back a more environmentally-friendly manufacturing process or give their employees more fringe benefits(7) Ví dụ: They are /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/ (5) Sustainability : bền vững a company well-known for their /ˈfrɪndʒ benɪfɪt/ cho công việc commitment to envi onmental sustainability (6) Fringe benefit : lợi ích thêm Ví dụ: The fringe benefits include free health insurance If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business would it be? Why? I would love to set up my own restaurant I am a foodaholic(7), Ví dụ: She can/fuːdəˈhɔlɪk, -ˈhɑlɪk/ (7) very eager to sample different types of food And I want to share my interests with other people, giving the best eating experience to my customers However, my culinary skills are (8) Foodaholic eat anything, a true foodaholic Culinary skills are limited to boiling water: limited to boiling water(8) so I have to push myself harder if I khơng giỏi nấu ăn Ví dụ: My culinary skills are limited to boiling want my dream to come true water 54 | ZIM Nhóm tác giả Anh ngữ ZIM Chủ biên Ngô Phương Thảo Biên tập Samuel Gregory Prior Ghi âm Dominic Joseph Reed Tác giả Bùi Hoàng Phương Uyên Nguyễn Tiến Thành 55 | ZIM 56 | ZIM 57 | ZIM ... you enjoy spending time with 31 Describe a song that you think is interesting 34 Describe a café you’d like to visit 37 Describe a time you were friendly... myself down (3) (3) freak out (p.v): hoảng hốt calm someone down: làm bình tĩnh lại Ví dụ: You should calm down because your son apologized How you find your way when you are lost? (3) → I have... shouldn’t pamper their children to rest, let alone pamper(4) themselves too much 33 | ZIM pamper (v) : nuông chiều Music IELTS Speaking Part Describe a song that you think is interesting You should say: