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GIẢI CÁC ĐỀ IELTS SPEAKING RA NHIỀU NHẤT TRONG QUÝ 1/2023 BY NGOCBACH (PHẦN 1) 15 Tidy Are you a tidy person? Definitely I love seeing my things organized I often try to clean my home and work space on a daily basis Are all of your family members tidy? Yes Especially my mom, she is obsessed with cleaning She’s always trying to keep everything neat and spotless That’s why she sometimes complains about my brother throwing his dirty clothes everywhere Are you tidier at home or at work/ (school)? At work (school) definitely I think it’s totally fine to create a mess in my own room but it would be unacceptable to throw stuff in public places In fact, I’ve never forgotten to clean up my desk before leaving work/ school Vocabulary: On a daily basis: everyday Restaurant just open almost on a daily basis Obsessed (with) (adj) unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Nowadays people are so obsessed with money 16 Family & Friends Do you have a large family or small family? Well, my immediate family has only members including my father, my mother, my brother and me But I have a close-knit large extended family including many uncles, aunts, and cousins who keep in touch with one another very often and always gather together at special times How much time you manage to spend with members of your family? I’ve been living in Hanoi which is 60 kilometers from my parents’ house Therefore, I can only visit them on weekends When I get back home, I try to spend most of the time with my parents We talk about our daily stuff and update each other on what’s going on in our lives Do you have many friends? Why? Why not? I have a lot of friends, but only few close friends And I think it’s easy to make friends, just be a friend Treat people respectfully, and the way you would like to be treated in return That is how you can have lots of friends! 17 Arts - What forms of visual art are popular in your country? Because Vietnam has much cultural and natural diversity and a long history, we take pride in various types of visual art ranging from painting, sculpture, crafts, and drawing Take Dong Ho Folk painting, for example With a unique drawing-printing technique using raw materials and all-natural colors, this kind of art is preserved not only by the government but by all Vietnamese people - Are there any difference between the art in your country and the art in Western countries? Since culture varies, there is a vast difference between art in Vietnam and western nations There are some unique Vietnamese art styles, such as stilt houses and martial arts, that we not see in + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) the western world Having said that, as our country was dominated by France and China in the past, we were, to some extent, influenced by their artistic styles while maintaining our own 1.A vast difference (collocation): khác biệt lớn 2.Having said that: nhiên (=however) 3.Stilt house (n): nhà sàn 4.Martial art (n): võ thuật - Do you want to be an artist? Not really Though I have a strong passion for drawing, I don’t expect to become an artist; that’s why I opted for Business as my university major The reason is that being a successful artist is hard, especially for those from a middle-class family like me I would have to hope that the public recognized my work of art to help me move from rags to riches I don’t want to lead a difficult life to pursue my dreams Have a strong passion for: có niềm đam mê mãnh liệt với… 2.Middle class (adj): trung lưu 3.From rags to riches (idiom): đổi đời, từ nghèo lên giàu 18 Music Do you like listening to music? I love listening to music, especially US-UK My favorite artists are Miley Cyrus and Troye Sivan; their songs always sound awesome to me When you listen to music? Basically I listen to music whenever I feel like doing so, but maybe I most often that before going to sleep, when I’m on the bus, or when I don’t have any important tasks to work on Did you learn instruments? I didn’t take up any musical instruments, and haven’t still I have always wanted to learn to play the piano ever since I was a kid, but never got the chance too I’m planning on getting some piano lessons this summer + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Did you have any music classes in school? I used to have music classes back when I was in primary school and secondary school only I really loved my music class in secondary school - for our midterm and final tests, we had to form a group of at least four and perform a certain song that we chose ourselves It was so much fun Do you think it is necessary for children to have music classes? In my opinion, children should always have music classes Music has been scientifically proven to have positive influences on one’s way of thinking and feeling, so it will people good if they can experience music from an early age What you think of Vietnamese traditional music? It’s not really to my taste, to be honest I literally cannot listen to traditional kinds of music such as “ca tru”, “cai luong” or “cheo” I really like listening to songs created during the war though Maybe because my dad was a soldier, he often told me stories about his years in the army and so I can somehow relate deeply to those kinds of songs 7.How much time you spend listening to music every day? It depends I often listen to music when I’m doing the housework or when I’m on the bus At that time, I feel like I can immerse myself in my own world When I need to really concentrate on school work, I don’t really listen to music as it can cause some real unwelcomed distraction 8.What is your favorite kind of music? I don’t have a particular taste in music I can pretty much listen to everything as long as it sounds good to me Still, I can hardly listen to Vietnamese traditional music, some countries’ folk songs and several tracks belonging to the classical genre 9.When did you start listening to this type of music? [Let’s just say I’m into rock music] The first time I heard a rock song was when my dad turned on the TV and there was a performance of a very famous rock band in Vietnam called “Buc Tuong” It was amazing I started searching for more songs from the Vietnamese band, and songs belonging to the same genre, and have decided ever since that rock music would be a part of my spiritual life 10.How you feel when you listening to music? + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thơng tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Relaxed and free, I guess Music, to me, is a way of hiding from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life I listen to music when I’m under a lot of pressure, and I just feel so fine It’s the feeling of finally coming home after years and years of living far away, I think Vocabulary Từ vựng thuộc chủ đề The Arts: folk songs Meaning: songs in the traditional style of a country or community Example: Traditional folk songs are part of the cultural heritage of a nation or region Dịch đại ý Folk songs: nhạc cổ truyền/ dân tộc Nghĩa: hát theo phong cách truyền thống đất nước hay cộng đồng Ví dụ: hát dân tộc cổ truyền phần di sản văn hóa quốc gia hay vùng miền to take up a musical instrument Meaning: to start to learn to play a musical instrument Example: Schools should encourage all those children who have an interest to take up a musical instrument Dịch đại ý To take up a musical instrument: học chơi nhạc cụ Nghĩa: bắt đầu học để chơi nhạc cụ Ví dụ: Trường học nên khuyến khích học sinh mà có hứng thú chơi nhạc cụ genres of music Meaning: particular types or styles of music Example: Different genres of music tend to be favoured by different age groups, with classical music more popular among the elderly Dịch đại ý Genres of music: thể loại âm nhạc Nghĩa: thể loại hay phong cách âm nhạc cụ thể Ví dụ: Những thể loại âm nhạc khác yêu thích lứa tuổi khác nhau, nhạc cố điển người cao tuổi ưa thích + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 19 Staying up - Do you go to sleep early or stay up late? I’m definitely not a morning person I like staying up past midnight My brain seems to hit a second wind around PM I’m wide awake and full of energy I just can’t waste something like that! - What you when you stay up late? Well from PM onwards, I have a peaceful time in the house That is good for me to look for statistics, search on the internet, and go around using Google Maps I enjoy those late hours - How you feel when you have stayed up late the night before? As I’ve said, I am not a morning person so I find it comfortable staying up late and working at night 20 Chocolate - Do you like eating chocolate? Yes, I absolutely adore chocolate! Chocolate is basically my life Chocolate milk, hot chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate cookies, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate ice cream etc., If it has the word chocolate in it, then I’m in - Why you think it’s so popular? I think one of the reasons chocolate’s so popular is that it tastes amazing: sweet, creamy and delicious Also, chocolate is believed to have a calming effect with mood alteration, an increased pulse and more energy - Is chocolate good for our health? + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Yes Chocolate is especially rich in flavanols like epicatechin and catechin, as well as anthocyanins and phenolic acids All of these compounds help protect our cells from inflammation, improve our brain function, and boost our immune and cardiovascular health Therefore, chocolate is a good source of nutrients when in its pure form and eaten in moderation 21 Jewelry - Do you often wear jewelry? I wear jewelry pretty much every day or at the very least every other day I believe that jewelry is an accessory that a lot of people don’t take the time to acquire and it’s one thing that allows you to make your outfits stand out and more unique to you - What type of jewelry you like? I always have my earrings and a watch on every day in addition to sometimes throwing on a necklace every now and then - Why you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time? I think each has their own reasons In most cases, if people get attached to a certain piece of jewelry, there might be a story behind it It could be a symbol of something that they cherish or a gift from someone they love Or sometimes people keep wearing the same item of jewelry just out of habit They get accustomed to it after a while and are too lazy to change for the new one so there it stays 22 Small business - Are there many small businesses in the place where you live? Well, I know very little about small companies around my place But I remember there are some startup companies that I have come across on the way to school but I don’t know what kind of + Thông tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thơng tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) products or services that they are offering because those businesses specialize in something that I don’t know about - Do you prefer to buy things from a small business or large company? It depends actually I mean, I would go for big brand company if I needed to buy some important products like skin care or makeup products However, for some items like clothes or accessories, I would love to choose products from small companies as long as the quality is good 23 Outer space and stars - Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars? Yes, I have Though they are not included in our school curriculum, exploring the universe always holds my attention When I was a child , my dad bought me some books about outer space, especially the Milky Way and its stars Needless to say, I had my nose in those books for hours as the universe and its secrets are so mysterious and interesting to me 1.Hold one’s attention: thu hút ý 2.Had/Got your nose in a book: say sưa đọc sách hay, hấp dẫn - Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars? Absolutely I’m really into sci-fi movies mixed with a bit of fantasy instead of the dry and boring documentaries on National Geographic A telling example is Star Wars, a movie I have bingewatched many times because it always keeps me on the edge of my seat 1.Fantasy: giả tưởng Clash of the Titans may refer to a fantasy film about the myth of Perseus 2.Dry (adj): khơ khốc (nghĩa bóng) The writing style was too dry for a children's book 3.Binge-watch (v): cày phim, xem phim liên tục 4.Keep someone on the edge of his/her seat (idiom): khiến cảm thấy thú vị + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) - Do you want to go into outer space in the future? Yes, that’s the dream I’ve longed for Traveling into space and beholding our planet from an entirely different angle would be such a wonderful experience Besides, I really want to hang in mid-air in the microgravity environment of space just once Hopefully, in the future, with the advancement of technologies, human beings could have space tours to explore the universe 1.Long for (v): ao ước 2.Hand in mid-air: lơ lửng khơng trung 3.Microgravity environment (n): môi trường không trọng lực? 24 Snacks What snacks did you eat when you were young? Well, my childhood snacks was some junk food like crisps, chocolate and biscuits When you usually eat snacks now? Around mid-morning I usually have a few biscuits and then at about 3PM I often eat some chocolate or something like that Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks? No I think all kind of junk snacking is bad for our health Unless you’re hungry, it’s perfectly fine to have some fruit But if we eat junk food between meals, then it’s really unhealthy 25 Weekends What you usually on weekends? + Thông tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thơng tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Well literally anything I’m supposed to chores on Saturday and it takes me hours to one On Sunday, I usually schedule a meeting with my friends We mostly just eat out, drink craft beers and play board games, but we occasionally watch a movie or go to an event in the city Would you say weekends are important to us? Yes, I could say, that weekends are really important Weekends give us the chance to improve on ourselves as people rather than always improving our professional skills, to spend time with friends and family, and to plan a weekend trip in a nearby place Thanks to weekends, we are more relaxed and productive when we go back to work Do you often go to the cinema on weekends? I probably only go once every two or three months because I have less time now than I did when I was a student, and when I have free time, I usually want to hang out with my friends and have a chat, rather than sit down and watch films Vocabulary: Take (time) to something: to spend enough time to something well or carefully It took her two hours to travel from Hanoi to Phu Tho Hang out with (phrasal verb) to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone They spent the whole Saturday hanging out by the lake 26 Keys - Do you always bring a lot of keys with you? Well, I bring keys with me every day, but just some important ones including a home key and a locker key They’re kind of like the daily necessities for me - Have you ever lost your keys? Yes, definitely I am quite absent-minded, and there have been many times I left my belongings including a key in public places Last year, I remember I lost my house key on the way home at + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 midnight and had to wake my father up to open the door for me Luckily, the next day my friend found not only my keys, but also my license on the back seats of his car 27 T-shirt - Do you usually wear T-shirts? Yes, I I love T-shirts because of their comfort and they can go with everything It is very easy to mix and match t-shirts with other clothes and accessories - Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints? No T-shirts with pictures and prints are not my style I would go for some basic and classic tee that can easily mix and match with other clothes - Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable? Yeah, I think it is true because T-shirts can give a young vibe to people who wear them compared to other types of clothes 28 Singing Do you often sing? I love to sing, but I don’t sing in public I sing almost every day when I’m alone in my room I'm not too good at singing, I can't reach high or too low notes, and sometimes I forget words to songs, but I heavily lip-sync By heavy, I mean intense expressions, movements as if I'm in the song I always imagine myself doing some intense singing at a talent show, but I know I can't that When you like to sing? Honestly, I mostly feel like singing when I’m feeling emotional and need a way to release my emotions I also sing when I hear a catchy song or just a song I love! Is it difficult to sing well? Yes It is Even those with a natural talent for singing have to learn the correct technique, which can only really be taught/coached Do you want to be a singer? + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 11 I’d love to, but I am not talented enough to pursue it Sometimes you have to recognise what you are good at to be able to make your career decisions What kinds of music you like to sing? I sing for myself, and not in front of people I don't know, so I can sing whatever I like Mostly I sing ballads, R&B, country, and other genres Vocabulary Intense (adj) very great; very strong • We were all suffering in the intense heat Technique (n) a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills • We have developed a new technique that corrects the problem 29 Technology What technology you often use, computers or mobile phones? Well, my answer is both because I use both the computer and mobile phone every day My cellphone is obviously like a daily necessity for me, and I use it for phone calls, messaging, browsing the Internet, reading e-mail, and other small jobs However, the mobile phone is not convenient when it comes to word processing, so when I’m at work where I have more complicated projects or work, the computer is really helpful What electronic devices have you bought lately? 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Yes, of course I People in my neighborhood know each other quite well, and all of them are very friendly and lovable The family living next to my house is always willing to offer assistance when we need, and sois my family Do you like your neighbors? Well yes, I love them, because they are good neighbors The family next door has a grandmother whom I really respect, as she always gives me useful advice I think that we live in harmony with one another What you think of your neighbors? As I have said, they are warm-hearted people They receive a lot of affection and admiration for their kindness and generosity I think it is quite good fortune for my family to live next to them How often you see (or talk to) your neighbors? I think very often Each morning, we frequently greet when we meet each other Whenever I am not occupied with schoolwork, I will visit the grandmother to talk to her Her life experience and advice have helped me to overcome many difficulties and challenges When you meet your neighbors? We meet everyday, since we live next to each other Particularly, at the weekends, the neighbors will gather in the biggest house to hold a party or BBQ, which is very appealing to the children Vocabulary: lovable [adj]: having qualities that people find attractive and easy to love : đáng yêu Eg: Minh is a really lovable child (be) willing to sth[expression]: ready or pleased to help : sẵn lịng làm + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 13 Eg: They keep a list of people who are willing to work at night assistance [n]: help or support: giúp đỡ Eg: We offer financial assistance for people on low incomes affection [n]: the feeling of liking or loving sb/sth very much : tình cảm Eg: Children need a lot of affection and sympathy generosity [n]: the fact of being generous : rộng lượng Eg: He treated them with generosity and thoughtfulness fortune [n]: chance or luck : may mắn Eg: I did have the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors (be) occupied with sth [adj]: be busy with sth : bận rộn với Eg: Lan is always occupied with the housework (to) overcome: to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem: vượt qua Eg: She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal (to) gather [v]: to come together, or bring people together : tụ họp Eg: His supporters gathered in the main square 10 appealing [adj]: attractive or interesting : hút, thú vị Eg: Spending the holiday in Britain is extremely appealing + Thơng tin khóa học Package online: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thơng tin lớp trực tiếp khai giảng sớm nhất: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 14 ... 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