SACH SPEAKING 3 PARTS BAN MOI NHAT

SACH SPEAKING 3 PARTS BAN MOI NHAT do anh Ngọc Bách viết và biên soạn. Sách co chứa những chủ để giúp ta có thể tập nói luyện noi và chủ đề thi mwosi nhất luôn được cập nhập

+ Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” Table of Contents I Part Home/ Accommodation Study Work 11 Cities 13 Holiday 14 Morning Routines 15 Cooking 16 Drink water 16 Sunglasses 17 10 Photos 18 11 Colors 19 12 Weather 19 13 Paintings 20 14 Movies 21 15 Shoes 22 16 Save money 23 17 Hometown 24 18 Daily routine 26 19 Punctuality 29 20 Rainy days 31 21 Celebrities 33 22 Traveling 36 23 Sports / Physical exercise 38 24 Music 40 25 Plant 44 26 Map 47 27 Teachers 49 28 Family 51 29 Watches 53 30 Being bored 54 31 Foreign Food 56 32 Season 61 33 Study time 63 II PART & 65 Describe an activity you when you are alone in your free time 65 Describe a time when you were scared 69 Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh 73 Describe a book you have read recently 76 Describe a good law in your country 80 Describe an occasion you wore formal clothes 84 Describe a time when you took a medicine 86 Describe a skill you need a long time to learn 89 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” Describe a time you looked for information on the Internet 91 10 Describe a successful family business 94 11 Describe your favorite city that you have visited 96 12 Describe a place away from home where you stayed You should say 98 13 Describe a place you have studied or worked 100 14 Describe a time when you borrowed something from your family or a friend 101 15 Describe a time when you received money as a gift 104 16 Describe a plant growth stage 107 17 Describe a dream you have had 109 18 Describe something you made that you gave to other people 111 19 Describe something given to you that you really need 114 20 Describe a person you haven’t met but you would like to know more about 115 21 Describe some useful skills you learned in a math class from your primary/high school 118 22 Describe a party that you joined 120 23 Describe someone who is very professional 124 24 Describe something important that you lost 126 25 Describe a time that you had to change your plan/ changed your mind 129 26 Describe an interesting animal 133 27 Describe a building you like 137 28 Describe clothes you wear on special occasions 142 29 Describe your favorite song 149 30 Describe a holiday/trip you want to go on in the future 153 31 Describe an interesting subject that you learned at school 157 32 Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future 161 33 Describe a time when you received your first cellphone 170 34 Describe a time you were shopping in a street market 174 35 Describe a website you like to visit 178 36 Describe someone who is talkative 182 37 Describe a popular comic actor/ actress you know 185 38 Describe something interesting that your friend has done but you haven’t done 189 40 Describe a complaint you made and you were satisfied with the result 192 41 Describe a game that you played in your childhood 194 42 Describe a person who helps to protect the environment 196 43 Describe a teenager you know 198 44 Describe something given to you that you really needed 202 45 Describe a language you want to learn (not English) 204 46 Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you 207 47 Describe an interesting person you would like to meet 212 48 Describe a magazine you enjoy reading 214 49 Describe something you own that you want to replace 219 50 Describe a sport that you like to watch and want to try for the first time You should say: 222 51 Describe a competition (talent show, etc) you would like to take part in 224 52 Describe a famous person that you are interested in 231 53 Describe a quiet place 235 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 54 Describe an important river/lake in your country 239 55 Describe something that can help you concentrate on work/study 242 56 Describe a happy experience you had 246 57 Describe a trip you made by public transportation 248 + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 4 KÊNH CHÍNH THỨC DUY NHẤT CỦA THẦY NGỌC BÁCH IELTS Hiện tại, thầy Ngọc Bách sử dụng kênh sau, khơng có kênh khác Tất kênh không thuộc kênh kênh giả mạo.: Website ngocbach.com: www.ngocbach.com Page Tuhocielts8.0 (380k thành viên) https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0/ Group IELTS Ngoc Bach (180k thành viên) https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Facebook cá nhân thầy Ngọc Bách (90k follows) https://www.facebook.com/nguyenngoc.bach.77 Liên hệ: Nếu có câu hỏi bạn liên hệ IELTS Ngoc Bach đây: http://ngocbach.com/chuyen_muc/view/70000261/Lien-he.html Các bạn nên liên lạc với ĐỊA CHỈ DUY NHẤT để đăng ký học mua sách từ thầy Ngọc Bách Chúc bạn học tốt ! IELTS Ngoc Bach + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” I Part 1 Home/ Accommodation What kind of housing/accommodation you live in? I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family Who you live with? I live with my parents and my siblings We always get on well with each other and have a lot of fun How long have you lived there? I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated from high school and moved to the city to enroll at university, where I lived in a student dormitory during the semester (If you answer you haven't lived there long) What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past? Living in a dorm with other roommates is totally different from living in my own house My current residential area is quite small and it’s very noisy because there are a lot of people there and I don’t have my own space Conversely, when I was living at home, I had my own spacious room and it made me feel comfortable Do you plan to live there for a long time? To be honest, I intend to buy an apartment in an urban area after I graduate from university I can decorate and design my ideal home with whatever facilities I want Which room does your family spend most of the time in? It’s definitely the kitchen Not only lunch or dinner time but all our family reunions take place in the kitchen where all the family members get together to eat tasty meals, and chat to each other – it’s a really harmonious atmosphere Are the transport facilities to your home very good? To be honest, most of the transport facilities to my place are not very modern The bus service from my work place to home is irregular and usually overcrowded Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” I prefer living in a house to a flat because I value my privacy and need my own space Owning an independent house, I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself Moreover, I can modify a house according to the size of the family Please describe the room you live in My current room is actually more like a bedsit It is a multi – purpose room, I use it to sleep and study as well It is painted in pink, that’s my favorite color with a bed, a cupboard and desk It’s not really spacious but it’s just right for me What part of your home you like the most ? I prefer my bedroom most due to its convenience and privacy Because of my stressful work I want to be in a quiet place and concentrate on my work In my own room, I’m never disturbed by anyone else Moreover, in my own space I can whatever I want without bothering others VOCABULARY Terraced house (noun): (ngôi nhà dãy nhà kiểu) a house connected on both sides by other properties Ex: In England, most people seem to live in terraced houses with lovely back gardens Back garden (noun phrase): (vườn phía sau nhà) a garden at the rear of the house Ex: I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bed rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden Spacious (adjective): (rộng rãi) (of a room or building) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in Ex: The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable Sibling(s) (noun): (anh/ chị em) a brother or sister Ex: The younger children were badly treated by older siblings Get on well with sb (phrasal verb): (hòa hợp với đó) to have a friendly relationship with somebody Ex: She and her sister have never really got on well with each other Dormitory (noun): (kí túc xá) a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” Ex: I’ve lived there since I was a child, until I graduated high school and moved to the city to enroll in university where I lived in a dormitory Residential area (noun): (nơi ở) (of an area of a town) suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices Ex: It was not safe to locate the chemicals factory in a residential area Urban area (noun): (vùng thành thị) connected with a town or city Ex:Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas Reunion (noun): (tụ họp, xum họp) a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time Ex: The College has an annual reunion for former students Harmonious (adjective): (ấm cúng, yên bình) friendly, peaceful and without any disagreement Ex: It is important to have harmonious relations between the country's ethnic groups Irregular (adjective): not happening at the arranged time intervals Ex: His irregular attendance at school resulted in his failure in the final exams Overcrowded (adjective): with too many people or things in it Ex: The train was so overcrowded this evening that I was unable to find an empty seat Privacy (noun): being alone and not disturbed by other people Ex: I read the letter in the privacy of my own room Suit oneself (verb): to exactly what you like/want Ex: Everyone had a different opinion about what colour to paint my room, so in the end I decided to just suit myself Modify (verb): (sửa đổi, thay đổi) to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose Ex: We found it cheaper to modify the existing equipment rather than buy new Bedsit (noun): (phòng vừa để ngủ vừa để học, tiếp khách) a room that a person rents and uses for both living and sleeping in Ex: He lives in a tiny student bedsit used for both sleeping and studying + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” Multi-purpose (adjective): (đa chức năng) having many different uses Ex: This room is multi-purpose – we use it for meetings, interviews and taking breaks Study Describe your education I started primary school when I was years later, I went to secondary school at 12 Then at 16, I made it to a high school for gifted students in my hometown In my country, highschool education lasts years, then I went onto higher education at the Foreign Trade University where I’m currently studying economics What is your area of specialization? Well, my major is External Economics I have mastered the basics of economics and socioeconomics, combined with business knowledge mainly related to the import and export business Why did you choose to study that major? I think it would help to fulfill my dream of introducing my country’s agricultural products to the world Vietnamese goods have a real potential, but they still struggle to make a name for themselves, you know Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?) Yes, of course Studying economics, especially external economics is interesting and practical It helps me to keep up with current affairs and it improves my analytical and problem-solving skills as well What kind of school did you go to as a child? As a child, I attended a public elementary school It’s quite a big school in my hometown which provides both high quality education and a supportive environment, so I think I was quite lucky What was your favourite subject as a child? Well, I used to be very passionate about drawing when I was a little girl It was fun to work with brushes and colors, you know, as it was the time when I could indulge in my own creative world Do you think your country has an effective education system? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” To be honest, I don’t think so Our system has somehow become unduly stressful, does not promote creativity and the ability to be critical due to the fact that our society still cares way too much about grades and schools consequently focuses on an exam-driven curriculum, which I find quite impractical (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working? Absolutely! It’s great to join the workforce, especially when I can the job I love Not only will it pay the bills, but it’ll also give me the joy of making a contribution It’s hard to be happy and fulfilled without working, you know VOCABULARY Higher education (chương trình đại học) [n] post-18 learning that take places at universities Example: According to a research, nearly 50 percent of Vietnamese students in U.S higher education are studying either business or engineering, with business-related majors making up 38 percent of all enrollments in 2012/13 Master (tinh thông, nắm vững) [v] learn how to sowmthing well Example: She lived in Italy for several years but never quite mastered the language Make a name for oneself ( trở nên tiếng) [idiom] become famous and respected by a lot of people Example: By the time he was thirty-five, he had made a name for himself as a successful railway contractor Keep up with (cập nhật thơng tin gì) [idiom] be aware of Example: Even though he's been travelling, he's kept up with what's going on back home Analytical (thuộc phân tích) [adj] using analysis or logical reasoning Example: Analytical skills are essential in the workplace to ensure necessary problem solving occurs to keep productivity and other areas of the workforce functioning smoothly Elementary school (trường tiểu học) [n] primary school, school for children between 7-11 years old (in Vietnam) Example: It’s essential that children at the official entry age for elementary school attend classes fully Unduly (quá mức, khơng đáng ) [adj] excessively/ to a level that more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 10  gifted talent [expression]: a natural ability to something tài bẩm sinh Eg: She has a gifted talent for music, and she masters a new instrument very quickly  notorious (for)…[adjective]: famous, but in a bad way tai tiếng điều Eg: Dracula was notorious for drinking the blood of his victims  create chances for someone: to help a team-mate to score a goal tạo hội cho Eg Skilful play by Torres created many chances for his team-mates to score during the match  inspiration (for)…[noun]: something which gives you hope and encouragement to something nguồn cảm hứng Eg: Her lessons were an inspiration for all her students to really understand the subject 53 Describe a quiet place Where it is How often you visit there What you there And explain the reason why you like or dislike the place To me, quiet places mean libraries But I’m not going to describe the library at my university as I still haven’t visited it yet The one I’m going to describe is the library at my high school in Haiduong City My school is very large and it consists of four big blocks named A, B, C, and D The library occupies a small space on the highest floor in block D, and it’s perhaps just about three or nearly four times as large as a normal classroom There’s a room used to store books and another for students to read books and self-study + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 235 I spent most of my time in the library when I was in grade 10 The next two years were filled completely with competitions and extracurricular activities so I couldn’t go to the library as often as before I had my own favorite spot in the self-study section; it was the cubicle on the outermost row that is near the window, and whenever I visited the library to study or to read some borrowed books, I would choose that spot without hesitation I even wrote some words or symbols that I liked on the table; don’t know whether they’re still there now though I specifically chose this library to describe because it’s really quiet, compared with some other libraries in Haiduong City that I’ve been to It was really suitable for studying, and some even went there to sleep! I had a great time self-studying in this library back then, I seriously would revisit it if I ever had a chance Vocabulary:  Cubicle [noun] (buồng làm việc kín nhỏ, cách buồng khác vách ngăn) a partially enclosed workspace in an office which is separated from neighboring workspaces by partitions e.g He was in a cubicle of his own, and he could see at least a hundred more cubicles in this room alone  Outermost [adjective] (ngoài cùng, cách xa trung tâm nhất) at the greatest distance from the center e.g The city centre is Zone and the outermost suburbs are Zone  Occupy [verb] (chiếm) fill or take up (a space or time) e.g Every parking space was occupied here; you would have to park somewhere else  Without hesitation [phrase] -If you say that someone does something without hesitation , you are emphasizing that they it immediately and willingly e.g The great majority of strikers would return to work without hesitation if they were offered a better deal  Specifically [adverb] (đặc biệt) for a particular purpose e.g These picture books were created specifically for children Part What are the places that are free of noise? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 236 With such a frantic pace of life in this day and age, noises are omnipresent However, there are still places that are free of noise They are locations related to religion, like churches, pagodas or shrines, where noise is strictly prohibited People who are in need of absolute silence and intense concentration can also go to the library or bookstore Additionally, there are certain restrictions on noise in hospitals and clinics Besides, rural areas are places to escape from the noise of traffic and crowds, which gives residents a sense of tranquility What are the causes of noises? Factors of noise are manifold, many of which originate from humans and objects Numerous places are associated with noise, such as busy streets and construction sites Places of entertainment say, cafes, bars, and amusement parks, also use noise to attract people The more people want to interact and communicate, the more substantial the amount of noise generated Therefore, some people regard noise as an effective way to alleviate our stresses and strains in life What are the impacts of noise on people? Whether caused unintentionally or deliberately, excessive levels of noise invariably exert adverse influences on those exposed to it Firstly, those affected by noise caused by others may be unable to relax and take a proper rest Secondly, noise could greatly diminish our concentration and memory Last but not least, long-term noise is said to pose serious health hazards For example, constant exposure to high pitched noise can result in auditory problems, and in the worst scenario, hearing loss As we all know, hearing-impaired individuals are very likely to experience difficulty in life VOCABULARY: frantic [adjective]: done quickly and with a lot of activity, but not well organized: cuồng loạn Eg: The hot el m ade franti c preparati o ns for t he unexpect ed arri val of t he P resi dent omnipresent [adjective]: everywhere: có mặt khắp nơi Eg: Mobile phones are omnipresent in this day and age + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 237 (to) prohibit [verb]: to stop sb/sth from doing sth: to stop sth from being done or used by law : nghiêm cấm Eg: The policy prohibits students from smoking in schools intense [adjective]: very great, very strong : mãnh liệt, hết mức Eg: The President is under intense pressure to resign Restriction [noun]: a rule or law that limits what you can : giới hạn Eg: The government has agreed to ease restrictions on press freedom tranquility [noun]: the state of being quiet and peaceful: yên bình Eg: I dream of the tranquility of lying on a deserted beach manifold [adjective]: many, of many different types: nhiều, đa dạng Eg: The possibilities of genetic engineering are manifold (to) originate [verb]: start from : xuất phát từ: Eg: The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics characteristic [adjective]: of sth: very typical of sth: đặc trưng Eg: The characteristic street markets of Vietnam are popular with tourists associate [verb]: if one thing is associated with another, they are connected because they happen together (liên hệ, có liên quan tới) Eg: Heart disease is associated with the dangers of smoking substantial [adjective]: large in amount, value or importance: đáng kể Eg: There have been substantial changes since his arrival (to) generate [verb]: to produce or create sth: sản sinh ra, tạo Eg: The proposal has generat ed a lot of i nt erest effective [adjective]: producing successful results: hiệu Eg: Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment (to) alleviate [verb]: to make sth less severe: làm dịu Eg: A number of measures were taken to alleviate the problem of drought + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 238 stresses and strains [expression]: difficulties and problems : căng thẳng Eg: You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life deliberately [adverb]: done in a way that was planned : cách cố ý Eg: She has been deliberately ignoring him all day excessive [adjective]: greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate: độ Eg: They complained about the excessive noise coming from the flat above invariably [adverb]: always (in a negative way): luôn Eg: It invariably rains these days, which is really frustrating adverse [adjective]: negative or unpleasant: tiêu cự Eg: Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research program expose [verb]: to put sb/sth in a situation where they are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant Eg: Small babies should not be exposed to strong sunlight – it will harm them (to) diminish [verb]: make sth weaker, smaller: làm giảm Eg: I don’t want to diminish the importance of their contribution hazard [noun]: a thing that can be dangerous or cause damage : nguy hiểm Eg: Everybody is aware of the hazards of smoking Exposure [noun]: the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from sth unpleasant or harmful: hứng chịu Eg: Exposure to too much sunlight is not good for our health hearing-impaired [adjective]: having problems or implications of hearing : thính giác bị suy giảm Eg: Hearing-impaired people can have special audio devices on their TVs and computers 54 Describe an important river/lake in your country You should say: What is this place? Where is this place? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 239 Why you like this place And explain what you would like to there I’m going to talk about a very beautiful lake, which is referred to as a symbol of the capital city of Vietnam It’s relatively famous not only to the Vietnamese, but also to foreigners (What and where is this place?) I’m talking about Hoan Kiem lake, a very large lake located in the center of Hanoi, which is known for its historic beauty There is even a legend related to the name that went down in history It was said that the King turtle living at the bottom of the lake lent the contemporary leader a very precious sword, which helped him to end up winning a major battle The King turtle then turned up again after the victory and asked for his sword back The lake was then named “Hoan Kiem”, which stands for “returning the sword.” (Why you like this place) As a child, I really liked the story so I always wished to visit it someday Yet due to the great distance, I had no chance to see it with the naked eye until I turned 18 and went to a university nearby My first visit to Hoan Kiem lake remains an unforgettable memory Its elegant beauty is out of this world, with a turtle tower in the middle of the lake and a shrimp-shaped red bridge leading to an old temple To be frank, I’m strongly attracted by historical monuments and relics of the past– they always make me feel a pang of nostalgia upon seeing them, because they provide a link to our roots That’s why I really love this lake (Explain what you would like to there) One of the various things I’d like to there is to wander around with my friends, let out the negative feelings in my mind, and I’d take some tasty types of street food Another thing I strongly wish to but which is out of the question is to climb up the tower on the lake and observe the aquatic life Maybe I could even watch the turtle of the legend sleeping like a baby! As far as I know, the authority won’t allow that, so I really hope that in the future, it’ll be approved so that my wish can be fulfilled Vocabulary Từ vựng chủ đề Traditional vs Modern historical monument [noun] + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 240 Meaning: ancient buildings or statues that have historical importance Example: Visits to see historical monuments are organised by tourist companies in countries like Thailand, Cambodia and India relics of the past [expression] Meaning: old objects that have survived from the past Example: People are still curious about seeing relics of the past, such as the Pyramids of Egypt provide a link to our roots [expression] Meaning: to connect with previous generations Example: Traditional skills provide a link to our roots, and they are part of our shared heritage Từ vựng chủ đề Water aquatic life Meaning: plants or animals living in or near water Example: Unpolluted water is vital for aquatic life, such as freshwater fish, to survive Vocabulary To go down in history [expression] Meaning: to be or something so important that it will be recorded in history: vào lịch sử Example: It’s a discovery that has gone down in medical history To end up doing something [phrasal verb] Meaning: to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in Example: I ended up doing all the work myself The naked eye [expression] Meaning: the normal power of your eye without the help of an instrument: mắt trần Example: The planet should be visible to the naked eye Out of this world [expression] Meaning: used to emphasize how good, beautiful, etc something is Example: The fantastic meal was out of this world Nostalgia [noun] Meaning: a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure and affection when you think of happy times in the past: hoài niệm Example: She is filled with nostalgia for her own happy college days Out of the question [expression] + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 241 Meaning: impossible: Example: Another trip abroad this year is out of the question – we can’t afford it 55 Describe something that can help you concentrate on work/study You should say: - What it is - How it helps you - What you think about it (What it is) Today I’m going to tell you about a great aid of mine in improving my concentration on study: that is instrumental music By instrumental music I mean music with a bare melody and without any lyrics, played using acoustic instruments (How it helps you) I had experienced the problem of short attention span for a long time until my brother gave me a tip: listening to music while studying At first I doubted his suggestion, but so hopeless was I that I followed his advice anyway I created a playlist of instrumental music, which was neither too loud nor too boring, under the name “Various Artists” on Spotify Eventually, the solution turned out to be far more effective than I ever expected It was and has been a workable solution up to now To begin with, putting on headphones and listening to just one single source of sound reduces almost all other disturbing noises around Now that I can’t hear anything else other than the music, my concentration is no longer disturbed by the traffic noise, people mingling and giggling, or other mixed noises coming from elsewhere The other way this approach works is that instrumental music helps you establish a very peaceful state of mind, which is perfect for paying attention and making you ready for receiving knowledge As it does not contain lyrics, it generally does not ask listeners to engage and understand the words, thereby not distracting them When I listen to that playlist, the melody simply releases my mind from stress and various irrelevant thoughts, just to focus on one thing: the assignment I’m working on + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 242 After just a month of trying out this technique, my attention span has been considerably extended, and I have become more productive and gained significantly better study results (What you think about it) Although it didn’t seem to be a good idea at first, the musical idea has been working so well on my studies that I would recommend it to anybody having the same problem VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES - Attention span: the length of time that you can concentrate on some ideas or activities : khả tập trung Social networks these days seem to stunt my children’s attention span (Mạng xã hội thời làm thui chột khả tập trung lũ trẻ nhà tôi.) Extend one’s attention span: kéo dài khả tập trung - Aid (n): người giúp đỡ, giúp đỡ, phụ trợ - Give someone a tip (on something): cho bí kíp (để làm đó) My friend gave me a tip on playing truant without being noticed (Bạn tơi bí kíp trốn học mà khơng bị phát hiện) - Doubt (something/someone): nghi ngờ (điều gì/ai đó) I doubt your honesty (Tôi nghi ngờ thành thật cô quá) - So hopeless was I that I followed him anyway: Hồi tơi vơ vọng q nên làm theo anh Cấu trúc đảo ngữ cấu trúc “So…that…”: So + adj + verb + subject + that …: Quá nên… So handsome was he that I fell in love with him at very first sight (Anh đẹp mê ly nên đổ đứ đừ từ hôm gặp) - Workable: khả thi = feasible Selling all these books away is the only workable approach (Bán hết số sách cách thực được.) - Now that = because = as = since: Now that I love you so much, I can anything you want me to (Anh yêu em nhiều lắm, nên em muốn anh chiều hết.) + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 243 - Mingling and giggling: trò chuyện, giao lưu cười đùa This is a camp for freshmen, you should mingle and giggle with your new friends as much as possible! (Đây hội trại dành cho sinh viên năm nhất, cậu nên làm quen nói chuyện cười đùa với bạn bè quen nhiều có thể!) - Playlist: danh sách nhạc - Instrumental music: nhạc không lời, tạo nên nhạc cụ nhóm nhạc cụ - Lyric: lời hát - State of mind: trạng thái thần kinh, tâm trạng Balanced state of mind: trạng thái thần kinh ổn định - irrelevant thought: suy nghĩ không liên quan - Productive (adj): hiệu quả, suất Productive farming method: phương pháp canh tác suất Productive working style: Phong cách làm việc hiệu - Recommend something to someone: giới thiệu, đề xuất cho I recommend visiting St Paul’s Cathedral when you come to Melbourne (Tôi đề xuất ông nên tham quan Nhà thờ St Paul’s ông đến Melbourne) Part 3: Is it important to keep concentrating on something? - (Give a direct answer to the question) Yes, the ability to keep yourself focused is of absolute importance (Explain your reason or reasons) A high level of concentration is followed by high productivity and efficiency, which means not only can it bring about better results, it can help save a great deal of time and effort as well (Give an example) For example, when I really pay attention to doing my homework, it will only take me about 30 minutes to submit a quality answer (Explain the opposite or negative) In contrast, if I keep getting distracted; then procrastinate finishing it, it can take days and finally get me nowhere What can be done if there is too much noise around? - (Give a direct answer to the question+ Explain) I suggest two solutions when you are distracted by a lot of noise around One way is that you can simply find another place to work, a much quieter place and stay away from those sources of disturbing sounds The + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 244 other way is to try to reduce the effect or intensity of the noise (Give an example) For instance, if your concentration is affected by the traffic noise, you should close all doors and windows, or install soundproof equipment When is it the easiest to be concentrated on something? - (Give a direct answer to the question) It depends on who we are when it is that we find optimal for concentration (Explanation) Because according to the differences in each person’s body functioning, people may differ in living habits (Give an example) In everyday life I have seen some people who wake up early in the morning because they consider this time the best part of the day to work; but also when it comes to a great many others, they find themselves most productive and focused only in the late evening VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE: - be of great/absolute importance = be really important: quan trọng This document is of great importance to our company (Tài liệu tối quan trọng công ty chúng ta.) - high level of concentration: khả tập trung cao độ - procrastinate (v): trì hỗn Don’t procrastinate submitting your assignment! (Đừng trì hoãn việc nộp luận đấy!) - In contrast (to sth): Ngược lại, Đối lập - Disturb (v): cắt ngang Don’t disturb me while I’m speaking (Đừng cắt lời tơi nói) - Intensity: cường độ - Soundproof: chống ồn, cách âm Soundproof curtain: Rèm cách âm - Optimal (adj): tối ưu This is the optimal time for action (Đây thời điểm tối ưu cho hành động.) I need to maintain an optimal temperature for the experiment (Tơi cần phải trì nhiệt độ lý tưởng cho thí nghiệm này) - Body’s functioning (n) : chức thể - Living habits (n): thói quen sống + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 245 - A great many = many = a lot of - When it comes to (something/someone) = As regards to (something/someone) = Regarding (something/someone) = …: Liên quan đến (ai/cái gì), Khi nói (ai/cái gì) When it comes to football, I’m a big fan of Spain’s national team (Nói bóng đá tơi hâm mộ đội tuyển quốc gia Tây Ban Nha) 56 Describe a happy experience you had You should say: - What it was - Who you were with - What exactly happened - Explain how you feel about it now (What it is) Happy moments turn up without notice and it seems like I have had dozens of experiences in which I feel satisfied and happy However, the joyful experience that is imprinted on my memory most was the moment when I was taken around the city-state of Singapore months ago by a local friend with whom I got to know during my one-week visit (Who you were with) I got the chance to go on a foreign study trip to Singapore under a programme named “TF-SCALE”, which emphasised leadership and water reservation On our orientation day, I made up my mind to choose a Malay local named Fit as my buddy and this was one of the wisest decisions I have ever made Fit is a high-flyer who has a profound knowledge of Singapore’s history, geography and attractions (What exactly happened) In my last evening in Singapore, when we were not occupied with sessions, Fit, as a knowledgeable “tour guide”, accompanied me around the city Albeit having been to Singapore for up to times, the he took me to were not familiar at all Not until we went up to the top of the former tallest hotel in the world named Swissôtel The Stamford did I realise that the hotel also catered for middle-class citizens as we were not charged to enjoy the city view from the top of the building We drank a cocktail with a spectacular view of the Marina Bay bristling with magnificent high rises (Explain how you feel about it now) I feel that I really owe Fit a great debt of gratitude for the whole week he spent with me Albeit up to his ears in deadlines and part-time job, he tried to make use of every single moment to help me get the best out of Singapore, visit the places which a normal foreign tourist would not know and enjoy the culinary delights of Singapore To imprint on someone’s memory (phrase): để lại dấu ấn + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 246 Example: It was an extraordinary sight that will remain imprinted on my memory Cảnh đẹp để lại dấu ấn tâm trí tơi High-flyer (n): người có tố chất để đạt kết tốt Example: A well-regarded business manager, he is a high-flyer in all areas of his life Là người quản lý kính trọng, ơng có tố chất tốt để thành công lĩnh vực Profound (adj): to lớn Example: His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him Việc mẹ qua đời tuổi có tác động to lớn đến anh To be occupied with something (phrase): bị bận rộn với Example: He’s still fully occupied with writing his report Anh bận rộn với công việc viết báo cáo To accompany someone (v): Example: I have two tickets for the theatre on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me? Tôi có vé xem kịch vào tối thứ 7, bạn có muốn với tơi khơng? To cater for someone (v): phục vụ Example: I'm catering for twelve on Sunday - the whole family is coming Tôi phục vụ cho 12 người vào ngày Chủ nhật – gia đình họ đến To be bristling with something (phrase): có nhiều Example: The helicopter hovered above them bristling with machine guns Máy bay trực thăng bay đên đầu họ có nhiều súng máy To owe someone a debt of gratitude (phrase): nợ lời cảm ơn Example: Singapore owes Lee Kuan Yew a debt of gratitude Singapore nợ Lý Quang Diệu lời cảm ơn To be up to ears (idiom): bận rộn Example: I'm up to my ears in work + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 247 Tôi bận rộn với công việc 57 Describe a trip you made by public transportation You should say: - When and where you went - What kind of transport you used - How your trip was - Explain why you chose to use public transport (When and where you went) ) I am going to talk about the time that I commuted by public transportation in Singapore for the first time, which took place years ago It is common knowledge that Singapore is famous for its wide coverage of public transportation including bus and railway systems which help both the local and foreign visitors travel around the citystate with ease (What kind of transport you used) Apart from that, as a result of the government’s policy which imposes limits on the number of vehicles on the road, the taxi didn’t seem affordable for those travelling on a budget like me I was left with no choice apart from boarding an MRT train to get to the city center, which was the fastest and most convenient way, albeit not the most economical (How your trip was) I was not a frequent public transport commuter at that time, therefore, I thought that the MRT would travel at a snail’s pace and it would take ages to arrive in downtown Also, as it was the first time that I had used the metro, I dreaded to think that I would board a wrong train and get lost But the fact that I only had to change the train once and that it only took 30 minutes to get to downtown really came as a surprise The instructions were so clear that I did not even rely on anybody to help me (Explain why you chose public transport) As I’ve mentioned previously, I was left with no choice I could not drive a car while the taxi or hiring a private driver would cost a small fortune Therefore, boarding a train was the only option if I wanted to get to the city centre before midnight However, I kept commuting by MRT train as well as bus around Singapore because they were quite convenient and affordable for me With ease (phrase): cách dễ dàng Example: She defeated her opponent with ease Cô đánh bại đối thủ cách dễ dàng On a budget (phrase): nhiều tiền Example: Mortgage advisers urge anyone on a tight budget to choose a fixed rate so they know they can afford the repayments + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 248 Những người cho vay chấp thúc giục khơng có nhiều tiền chọn lãi suất định để họ biết họ trả lại số nhiều vay lãi Economical (adj): tiết kiệm Example: There's increasing demand for cars that are more economical on fuel Nhu cầu cho xe tiết kiệm nhiên liệu ngày tăng At a snail’s pace (idiom): chậm Example: The roads were full of traffic and we were travelling at a snail's pace for two hours Những đường bị kẹt cứng chúng tơi phải di chuyển chậm vòng To dread (v): sợ hãi Example: I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own Tôi sợ hãi phải nghĩ chuyện xảy anh phải giải To come as a/no surprise (phrase): đến cách (không) bất ngờ Example: If you didn't study for that test at all, your failing grade should come as no surprise Nếu bạn khơng học hành đàng hồng việc nhận điểm khơng bất ngờ xíu a small fortune (idiom): số tiền lớn Example: This house cost hardly anything when we bought it, but now it’s worth a small fortune Căn nhà không q mắc chúng tơi mua nó, có giá trị lớn + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Liên hệ với IELTS Ngoc Bach, bạn vào www.ngocbach.com mục “Liên hệ.” 249 ... 29 Watches 53 30 Being bored 54 31 Foreign Food 56 32 Season 61 33 Study time 63 II PART & ... 29 20 Rainy days 31 21 Celebrities 33 22 Traveling 36 23 Sports / Physical exercise 38 24 Music 40 25 Plant... the future 1 53 31 Describe an interesting subject that you learned at school 157 32 Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future 161 33 Describe a time when