Bài Mẫu Đề Speaking Mới Xuất Hiện Và Tỷ Lệ Ra Nhiều Trong Quý 1 -2024

BÀI MẪU ĐỀ SPEAKING MỚI XUẤT HIỆN VÀ TỶ LỆ RA NHIỀU TRONG QUÝ 1/2024 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 (Who he/she is) Today, I’m gonna talk about a Palestinian influencer I follow regularly on Facebook He’s called Nas Daily I guess lots of people know this guy as the short videos he recorded while travelling around the world went viral some years ago Nas Daily is a Singaporebased influencer who is believed to be a Harvard dropout, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Windows CEO Bill Gates (How you knew him/her) One day, when I was surfing Facebook, I came across a short video in which Nas Daily kept praising how Singapore, his new home country, had emerged as one of the most developed countries in the world Albeit short, his video contained a sufficient amount of basic knowledge about the country’s development and introduced some popular attractions in the Southeast Asia city-state This video immediately impressed me After that, I decided to watch some other videos he made (What he/she posts on social media) So basically, Nas Daily produces a wide variety of videos But he mostly focuses on his journeys and the culture of the places he goes to He sometimes produces motivational videos as well (And explain why you follow him/her on social media) I follow Nas Daily because his videos are so informative They have helped me broaden my horizons about other countries around the world in a very fast way Although his videos may contain some slips, they are generally informative and completely unbiased Vocabulary To go viral (phrase): lan truyền rộng lãi Within days the film clip went viral Trong vòng số ngày clip lan tỏa khắp nơi Dropout (n): học sinh bỏ học As a high school dropout he’ll never get a decent job Vì anh bỏ học từ cấp 3, anh có cơng việc tốt To emerge as: lên He emerged as a key figure in the campaign Anh lên nhân vật chủ chốt chiến dịch To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt Slips (n): lỗi vặt She's made one or two slips - mainly spelling errors - but it's basically well written Cơ có hai lỗi vặt, chủ yếu lỗi tả, tổng thể viết ổn Part Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? Yes, although that’s not what young people like Back then when Facebook was still new, most users fell in to younger age groups Now, as older people always have access to the internet, they have also learned to use social media, especially Facebook, which is currently the largest social networking platform Lots of young people are switching to Instagram and other sites that have fewer old users Do older people spend much time on social media? The amount of time spent on social media varies from person to person However, compared with young people, older people definitely spend less time on social media That being that, I know many older people who take photos everywhere and post them on social media nearly every single day From my personal observation, for older people, social media act as a tool for them to keep pace with events, so they don’t need to spend too much time on them like young people, who tend to use social media as a tool to show off their lifestyles and achievements Vocabulary Vary (v): thay đổi/khác The value of stocks will vary from month to month Giá trị cổ phiếu thay đổi qua tháng Keep pace with (phrase): theo kịp Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with you Bạn chạy chậm lại khơng? Tơi khơng theo kịp Show off (phrasal verb): khoe khoang She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one Cô mua xe thể thao để khoe khoang chứng tỏ có đủ tiền mua 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 the society (Who this person is) Today, I’m going to talk about Dennis, a student of the National University of Singapore - one of the most prestigious universities in the world He is one of the most creative and competent leaders I’ve ever encountered in my life And his willingness to make contributions to society never fails to impress me (How you knew him/her) I met Dennis during an outreach programme in Vietnam He was in the same group as me, meaning that we worked together a lot We were mainly in charge of teaching activities (What type of work he/she does) Well, Dennis is the founder of the Youth Exploration Association of NUS His responsibilities revolve around developing overseas outreach programmes for students in Singapore Sometimes, he travels with other students to other countries, mainly those in Southeast Asia like Vietnam and Cambodia, as a project leader These projects mainly aim at improving the access to education of disadvantaged children in rural communes in low-income countries (And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society) I think that his work is useful to society for two main reasons First, as mentioned above, the projects he is in charge of give education opportunities to impoverished kids through activities like teaching English and other subjects, as well as other extra-curricular activities that allow these kids to know more about the world Second, the NUS students that participate in the projects are also beneficiaries They can gain a great deal of experience, as well as broaden their horizons, which helps them to develop a comprehensive world view Vocabulary Encounter (v): gặp gỡ/biết đến She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered Cô người bật mà anh biết đến/gặp Revolve around sth (phrase): xoay quanh The conversation revolved around childcare problems Cuộc thảo luận xoay quanh vấn đề chăm sóc trẻ em Disadvantaged (adj): khó khăn A new educational programme has been set up for economically disadvantaged children Một chương trình giáo dục xây dựng cho trẻ em khó khăn mặt kinh tế To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt Part What jobs are well-paid? In light of the rise of information technology, most IT-related job roles, such as data analyst, software developer, cyber security officer, user experience and interface developer, are lucrative These jobs require people to know how to code, which is extremely difficult Besides, jobs in the fields of finance are also high-paying Stockbrokers, bankers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants all enjoy a remunerative income How have working conditions changed? Well, working conditions have changed significantly in the past few years Employees nowadays receive a better benefits package compared to the past Also, thanks to the emergence of technology, the amount of paperwork has reduced significantly while labour productivity has kept improving at a rapid pace An increasing number of companies have placed a focus on their employees’ mental health through activities like teambuilding and private consultation with the CEO, which is beneficial to both productivity and employees’ well-being at the same time What are the impacts of the pandemic on the work environment? The first impact is the financial crisis Lots of companies are teetering on the verge of going bankrupt because they have literally no income while operational costs remain unchanged or have even increased Because of this crisis, employee benefits, the most important of which is salary, have been affected significantly Even worse, many people have been retrenched However, there is a silver lining as remote working has become more popular, which gives employees more chances to have a more flexible schedule Vocabulary Lucrative (adj): nhiều tiền/lương cao He gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to look after his kids Anh từ bỏ công việc luật sư với mức lương cao để chăm sóc Benefits package (n): chế độ đãi ngộ The benefits package includes bonuses tied to the company’s performance Chế độ đãi ngộ bao gồm tiền thưởng tùy theo kết hoạt động kinh doanh cty To teeter on the verge/brink of sth (phrase): bờ vực What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war Tất chúng tơi thấy quốc gia bờ vực nội chiến To retrench (v): sa thải với mục đích giảm thiểu chi phí The government is to retrench 30,000 public servants in the next three years Chính phủ sa thải 30,000 cơng nhân viên chức vịng năm tới Silver lining (n): điểm sáng khó khăn The injury had a silver lining: it enabled Blake to spend his father's last weeks with him Có điểm sáng việc bị chấn thương, cho phép Blake lại với bố anh tuần cuối đời ông 46 Describe a famous city that you think is interesting (tham khảo đề: Describe a city that you would like to visit) You should say: Where it is What people there How you know it And explain why you want to go there (Where it is) Today I’ll talk about the city which has been crowned the most visited city in the world and it is also the one that I’ve dreamed of visiting for years It’s Hong Kong Hong Kong, a special administrative region belonging to the People’s Republic of China, is one of the four Asian tigers due to its outstanding economic performance under the rule of Great Britain before being handed back to China It is slightly more than hrs flight time from Ho Chi Minh city, where I am based Bristling with skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s world class Victoria Harbour is the hub of thousands of tourists every year, especially at the end of the year when the New Year Eve’s eye-catching fireworks display is held (What people there) Hong Kong is one of the only two countries in Asia, apart from Japan, where there is a Disneyland resort People, especially families, consider it as a must-visit place in Hong Kong Apart from Disneyland, the mountains in Hong Kong offer people the best view of the city’s skyline and Victoria Harbour, so the mountains around the harbour also attract an immense number of trekkers (How you know it) I first heard of Hong Kong when I studied history in grade 5, since when I was inspired to pay a visit to the city once in my life, although it is not easy for a person with a Third World passport (Explain why you want to go there) I would like to visit Hong Kong for two reasons First, not only does the city have beautifully designed buildings but it also has national parks, mountains and other natural tourist resources The other reason is because Hong Kong has the one of the best trains in the world I would like to try their MTR sometime! To be crowned (phrase): công nhận Melbourne has once again been crowned the most liveable city in the world by The Economist for the fourth year in a row Melbourne lần công nhận thành phố đáng sống giới The Economist năm thứ tư liên tiếp Hand back (phrase): trao trả lại The officer handed me my passport back Người nhân viên đưa lại hộ chiếu To be bristle with something (phrase): có nhiều The helicopter hovered above them bristling with machine guns Máy bay trực thăng lơ lửng đầu họ có nhiều súng máy Hub (noun): trung tâm The City of London is the hub of the UK's financial world Thành phố London trung tâm tài tính Vương Quốc Anh Skyline (noun): hệ thống nhà cao tầng You get a good view of the New York skyline from the Statue of Liberty Bạn có view đẹp hệ thống nhà cao tầng New York từ tượng Nữ thần Tự Eye-catching (adjective): bắt mắt an eye-catching poster poster bắt mắt Pay a visit to someone/something (phrase): ghé qua I think I'll pay a visit to the library while I'm in town Có thể tơi ghé qua thư viện vào trung tâm thành phố 47 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 the society (Who this person is) Today, I’m going to talk about Dennis, a student of the National University of Singapore - one of the most prestigious universities in the world He is one of the most creative and competent leaders I’ve ever encountered in my life And his willingness to make contributions to society never fails to impress me (How you knew him/her) I met Dennis during an outreach programme in Vietnam He was in the same group as me, meaning that we worked together a lot We were mainly in charge of teaching activities (What type of work he/she does) Well, Dennis is the founder of the Youth Exploration Association of NUS His responsibilities revolve around developing overseas outreach programmes for students in Singapore Sometimes, he travels with other students to other countries, mainly those in Southeast Asia like Vietnam and Cambodia, as a project leader These projects mainly aim at improving the access to education of disadvantaged children in rural communes in low-income countries (And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society) I think that his work is useful to society for two main reasons First, as mentioned above, the projects he is in charge of give education opportunities to impoverished kids through activities like teaching English and other subjects, as well as other extra-curricular activities that allow these kids to know more about the world Second, the NUS students that participate in the projects are also beneficiaries They can gain a great deal of experience, as well as broaden their horizons, which helps them to develop a comprehensive world view Vocabulary Encounter (v): gặp gỡ/biết đến She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered Cô người bật mà anh biết đến/gặp Revolve around sth (phrase): xoay quanh The conversation revolved around childcare problems Cuộc thảo luận xoay quanh vấn đề chăm sóc trẻ em Disadvantaged (adj): khó khăn A new educational programme has been set up for economically disadvantaged children Một chương trình giáo dục xây dựng cho trẻ em khó khăn mặt kinh tế To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt Part What jobs are well-paid? In light of the rise of information technology, most IT-related job roles, such as data analyst, software developer, cyber security officer, user experience and interface developer, are lucrative These jobs require people to know how to code, which is extremely difficult Besides, jobs in the fields of finance are also high-paying Stockbrokers, bankers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants all enjoy a remunerative income How have working conditions changed? Well, working conditions have changed significantly in the past few years Employees nowadays receive a better benefits package compared to the past Also, thanks to the emergence of technology, the amount of paperwork has reduced significantly while labour productivity has kept improving at a rapid pace An increasing number of companies have placed a focus on their employees’ mental health through activities like teambuilding and private consultation with the CEO, which is beneficial to both productivity and employees’ well-being at the same time What are the impacts of the pandemic on the work environment? The first impact is the financial crisis Lots of companies are teetering on the verge of going bankrupt because they have literally no income while operational costs remain unchanged or have even increased Because of this crisis, employee benefits, the most important of which is salary, have been affected significantly Even worse, many people have been retrenched However, there is a silver lining as remote working has become more popular, which gives employees more chances to have a more flexible schedule Vocabulary Lucrative (adj): nhiều tiền/lương cao He gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to look after his kids Anh từ bỏ công việc luật sư với mức lương cao để chăm sóc Benefits package (n): chế độ đãi ngộ The benefits package includes bonuses tied to the company’s performance Chế độ đãi ngộ bao gồm tiền thưởng tùy theo kết hoạt động kinh doanh cty To teeter on the verge/brink of sth (phrase): bờ vực What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war Tất chúng tơi thấy quốc gia bờ vực nội chiến To retrench (v): sa thải với mục đích giảm thiểu chi phí The government is to retrench 30,000 public servants in the next three years Chính phủ sa thải 30,000 cơng nhân viên chức vòng năm tới 10 Silver lining (n): điểm sáng khó khăn The injury had a silver lining: it enabled Blake to spend his father's last weeks with him Có điểm sáng việc bị chấn thương, cho phép Blake lại với bố anh tuần cuối đời ông 48 Describe a person you follow regularly on social media You should say: Who he/she is 10 How you knew him/her What he/she posts on social media And explain why you follow him/her on social media (Who he/she is) Today, I’m gonna talk about a Palestinian influencer I follow regularly on Facebook He’s called Nas Daily I guess lots of people know this guy as the short videos he recorded while travelling around the world went viral some years ago Nas Daily is a Singaporebased influencer who is believed to be a Harvard dropout, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Windows CEO Bill Gates (How you knew him/her) One day, when I was surfing Facebook, I came across a short video in which Nas Daily kept praising how Singapore, his new home country, had emerged as one of the most developed countries in the world Albeit short, his video contained a sufficient amount of basic knowledge about the country’s development and introduced some popular attractions in the Southeast Asia city-state This video immediately impressed me After that, I decided to watch some other videos he made (What he/she posts on social media) So basically, Nas Daily produces a wide variety of videos But he mostly focuses on his journeys and the culture of the places he goes to He sometimes produces motivational videos as well (And explain why you follow him/her on social media) I follow Nas Daily because his videos are so informative They have helped me broaden my horizons about other countries around the world in a very fast way Although his videos may contain some slips, they are generally informative and completely unbiased Vocabulary To go viral (phrase): lan truyền rộng lãi Within days the film clip went viral Trong vịng số ngày clip lan tỏa khắp nơi Dropout (n): học sinh bỏ học 11 As a high school dropout he’ll never get a decent job Vì anh bỏ học từ cấp 3, anh khơng thể có công việc tốt To emerge as: lên He emerged as a key figure in the campaign Anh lên nhân vật chủ chốt chiến dịch To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt 10 Slips (n): lỗi vặt She's made one or two slips - mainly spelling errors - but it's basically well written Cơ có hai lỗi vặt, chủ yếu lỗi tả, tổng thể viết ổn Part Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software? Yes, although that’s not what young people like Back then when Facebook was still new, most users fell in to younger age groups Now, as older people always have access to the internet, they have also learned to use social media, especially Facebook, which is currently the largest social networking platform Lots of young people are switching to Instagram and other sites that have fewer old users Do older people spend much time on social media? The amount of time spent on social media varies from person to person However, compared with young people, older people definitely spend less time on social media That being that, I know many older people who take photos everywhere and post them on social media nearly every single day From my personal observation, for older people, social media act as a tool for them to keep pace with events, so they don’t need to spend too much time on them like young people, who tend to use social media as a tool to show off their lifestyles and achievements Vocabulary 12 Vary (v): thay đổi/khác The value of stocks will vary from month to month Giá trị cổ phiếu thay đổi qua tháng Keep pace with (phrase): theo kịp Could you slow down - I can't keep pace with you Bạn chạy chậm lại không? Tôi không theo kịp Show off (phrasal verb): khoe khoang She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one Cô mua xe thể thao để khoe khoang chứng tỏ có đủ tiền mua 49.Describe an interesting discussion that you had with friends You should say: Who you spoke with Where you were What the conversation was about And explain why you think it was interesting (Who you spoke with) Some weeks ago, I bumped into Daniel, who was one of my best friends back in high school, when I was chilling in a speakeasy bar Daniel is currently a student at a prestigious conservatory in Italy, while I’m also studying classical music on my own Thanks to his profound knowledge gained in Italy, Daniel shared with me lots of insights into classical music that I’d never known before (Where you were) After clearing all the work, I headed out for my favourite bar in downtown to listen to some jazz music I was just engaging in some small talk with one of the bartenders 13 when I spotted someone familiar Then I realised that person was Daniel He quickly waved at me as I invited him over (What the conversation was about) We chatted and caught up on our studies It just so happened that Daniel was studying at my dream school in Italy So we talked a lot about the school, the curriculum and experience at that school After that, Daniel voiced his concern over the decline of classical music in modern life It just so happened that I shared the same concern with him And then, we mainly discussed reasons for this trend and measures to address it (And explain why you think it was interesting) Classical music has laid the foundations for modern music as all theories of modern music and techniques are developed from classical music So, it is important that it needs to survive and thrive, even in today’s society After the conversation with Daniel, I learnt so much from him and learnt some essential ways to maintain the role of classical music in modern times I cannot wait to meet him again, probably at his school in Italy, to discuss this issue even more Vocabulary Bump into someone (phrasal verb): vơ tình gặp Example: We bumped into Kayla in a shop Chúng vơ tình gặp Kayla cửa hàng mua sắm Insights (n): hiểu biết sâu sắc Example: It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships Đó sách thú vị, chứa đầy hiểu biết hấp dẫn mối quan hệ người với Catch up (phrase): hỏi thăm/trò chuyện thông tin Example: It’s been ages since we last met Let's have a coffee next week and catch up Lâu ngày không gặp, tuần tới uống cà phê hỏi han tình hình Voice concern over something (phrase): lên tiếng vấn đề Example: Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law Rất nhiều người lên tiếng thay đổi dự trù luật 14 Part When children normally form their own views? I think children as young as years old begin forming their own views For example, they would ask their parents for their favourite food and refuse to eat any kind of food they don’t like This stage is also very important in the development of children’s personal traits If their parents are overprotective and give in to anything the children want, they may end up spoiling their own children rotten Do children have strong opinions? It depends Normally, children not have strong and well-developed opinions due to the lack of knowledge and experience they have However, some child prodigies, or children raised in an environment that stimulates their critical thinking skills, surprise many people with their welldeveloped opinions For example, the arguments of Greta Thunberg astonished many people around the world, even politicians, when she was just a 15-year-old school girl Should parents request their kids to obey them? Obedience has always been a topic of debate in society I would say that I not agree parents should request their kids to obey them all the time But instead, they should instruct their children in a flexible and constructive manner This is because forcing children to be obedient may causes them to be always reliant on their parents and prevent them from developing their own decisionmaking skills, which may lead to many negative consequences in the future In what industries you think communication is a necessary skill? I believe service industries, such as hospitality, tourism, education, to name but a few, require communication skills the most as employees in these fields have to directly deal with their clients Teachers won’t be able to transmit knowledge effectively if they are unable to deploy different communication skills, including concision and precision, in class In the hospitality industry, being unable to deal with issues that guests encounter may cause lots of difficulties to a front desk agent 15 Vocabulary Spoil sb rotten (idiom): nuông chiều mức Example: The children are spoiled rotten by their grandparents Những đứa trẻ ông bà nuông chiều mức Astonish (v): làm bất ngờ Example: I was astonished by how much she'd grown Tôi vô bất ngờ thấy cô lớn nhiều Child prodigy (n): thần đồng Example: A child prodigy, he made his first professional tour as a pianist at the age of six Là thần đồng, anh có tour diễn piano chuyên nghiệp vừa sáu tuổi 50 Describe a special cake you received from others You should say: When it happened Where it happened Who you got the cake from And explain why it’s a special cake (When it happened) Last year, I went on a Da Lat trip with my ex-boyfriend to Da Lat, which is one of the most popular mountain retreats for those residing in Ho Chi Minh City It just so happened that I stayed at a local 5-star resort right on my birthday It is one of the best birthdays I’d ever had in my life (Where it happened) When the front desk agent checked me and my boyfriend in, she greeted us and requested to scan my ID Card The front desk agent could have probably seen my birthday then and told other staff to get a birthday cake for me Upon arrival at my room, I saw a wellprepared birthday cake and some other birthday decorations like balloons 16 (Who you got the cake from) Honestly, I totally didn’t expect such a surprise birthday cake from this resort It was also my first stay there, not a loyal member Then, I realised that my ex was a loyal member of the resort so he made use of his membership privileges to get the cake for me (And explain why it’s a special cake) When I ate the first slice of the cake, I quickly realised it was unsweetened! I was like: “Really, babe?” and at a loss for words before recalling that my ex was allergic to sugar That was the first, and probably the last, unsweetened cake I’d ever eaten in my life It was so disgusting that I couldn’t eat another slice Sadly, just some months after that very trip, we broke up But I was truly happy that he and the hotel staff team made my 22nd birthday so memorable Vocabulary Retreat (n): nơi nghỉ dưỡng Example: a country/mountain/lakeside retreat Một nơi nghỉ dưỡng nông thôn/miền vúi/ven hồ It just so happens that (phrase): dùng để nói việc có thật mang tính bất ngờ Example: It just so happens that I have a bike I can lend you Khá bất ngờ tơi có xe cho bạn mượn Make use of (phrase): sử dụng Example: We might as well make use of the hotel's facilities Chúng ta sử dụng thiết bị khách sạn To be at a loss (idiom): cạn lời, khơng biết nói Example: It was unlike him to be at a loss for words Nó khơng giống khơng nói nên lời Disgusting (adj): tởm lợm Example: Passengers were kept for three hours in a disgusting waiting room Hành khách phải đợi tận tiếng phòng chờ thật tởm lợm 17 PART What are the differences between the special food in Vietnam and foreign countries? Vietnamese delicacies have the uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else It is full of natural spices, like cinnamon, cloves, and various kinds of herbs Also, Vietnamese foods are pretty healthy as they are high in fiber thanks to the use of many different types of vegetables Vietnamese foods are pretty much soup-based such as pho, beef noodles, while food from other countries tends to be used without broth Do people usually cook special food in Vietnam? Yes, we cook special food mostly for dinner and breakfast Vietnamese mothers are pretty much hardworking and willing to invest some more time in preparing good food for their families Besides, we also cook special food on special occasions like birthdays or traditional feasts or festivals Should special food be easily available? I believe that special food should be easily available Lots of people would say that the wide availability of such food can make it less special But I think that if delicacies are widely available, people, especially tourists, will have more chances to enjoy them, which is definitely an effective way to introduce the delicacies to the world and put Vietnamese food on the map Vocabulary Delicacy (n): đặc sản Example: a dinner of Vietnamese delicacies Một bữa tối với đặc sản Việt Nam To put something on the map (n): làm tiếng Example: The governor has managed to put this sleepy state on the map Ngài thống đống cố gắng làm cho bang tiếng 18 19