SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ IELTS SPEAKING MỚI RA QUÝ 2/2020 (THÁNG 5,6,7,8,9) BY NGOCBACH Describe an experience that you had with your friends and had a good time: ⁃ When it was ⁃ Where you went ⁃ Who you were with ⁃ And how you felt about the journey (When it was) I would like to talk about one of the best journeys I had with my friends and cousins A while ago, one year to be precise, we went on a five-day trip to Bali, Indonesia, which is renowned for its crystal clear beaches and architecturally unique multi-tiered Hindu temples (Where you went) Due to the long distance between the tourist attractions in Bali, we had to rely on car rental services offered there One service lasted hours, any extra hour would cost an additional 20 dollars When working on the itinerary, I did factor traffic jams in, for which Bali is famous Yet, my trip from Denpasar to Ubud lasted up to 10 hours because of a traffic jam, although I had decided to drop some sites In spite of such a limitation of time, we got to visit some of the best Hindu temples in Bali and immersed ourselves in the cool weather of the highlands in Ubud (Who you were with) I travelled with six friends and some of my cousins They all said the landscapes of Ubud were jaw-dropping and that they had a pretty good time enjoying the scenery with each other As mentioned, I was stuck in the jam and the car was moving at a snail’s pace, however thanks to them keeping telling jokes, we still made the most of our time in the car (How you felt about the journey) Overall, I believe we had a pretty good time and that is one of the most memorable outings we’ve ever had in our lives, partly thanks to the time we got stuck in the traffic Renowned (adj): tiếng Example: The region is renowned for its natural beauty Vùng tiếng vẻ đẹp tự nhiên Crystal clear (idiom): Example: Crystal clear water Nước Rental (n): thuê mướn Example: Property rental is quite expensive here + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Thuê nhà mắc Work on (phrase): làm/luyện tập Example: His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his stamina Kĩ thuật nhảy anh ổn, cần phải luyện tập thêm sức chịu đựng Drop (v): bỏ Example: I'm going to drop yoga and aerobics instead Tôi bỏ tập yoga tập aerobics thay yoga Factor something in (phrase): tính (vào đó) Example: People are earning more, but when inflation is factored in, they are no better off Con người làm nhiều tiền hơn, tính lạm phát vào, chả tốt Immerse oneself in sth (phrase): đắm chìm (vào đó) Example: She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture Cô lấy vài sách khỏi thư viện đắm chìm vào lịch sử văn hóa Do Thái At a snail’s pace (idiom): siêu chậm Example: The roads were full of traffic and we were travelling at a snail's pace for two hours Các nẻo đường bị tắc nghẽn hoàn tồn chúng tơi di chuyển siêu chậm vòng tiếng đồng hồ Describe a special day that you remember well You should say: - When that day was What you did Who was with you And explain why you felt happy about it (When that day was) Today, I would like to talk about one of the most memorable days ever in my life It is the day that I was accepted to participate in an outreach programme in which I had the chance to deliver lessons for the first time as well as go through what a construction worker has to I was chosen as one of the Vietnamese volunteers in charge of interpreting as well as helping Singaporean students prepare their lessons prior to class The programme lasted from 25th November to 5th December (What you did) This is also the day on which we started to prepare for a community service programme, which was carried out in Ben Tre province Prior to the programme, the participants held many activities to raise funds, which catered for the trip as well as the school During the programme, our responsibilities consisted of teaching English, cooking and constructing + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) (Who was with you) On the day when I received the offer letter, I was alone at my house However, during the programme, I worked with more than 30 students from Temasek Junior College, along with their teachers and other Vietnamese volunteers We were divided into groups, which would take different responsibilities in rotation Everyone was bouncing off the walls waiting for the first day of work However, as the programme intensified, some students showed signs of exhaustion but never swerved an inch from their duty (And explain how you felt about it) This was the first time I had been accepted to participate in such an outreach activity What turned out was far beyond what I had expected Everyone was so outgoing and hardworking, especially my teammates Another reason why this occasion was quite exciting to me was that the students who always asked for our autograph couldn’t be any more excited about us as our arrival at their classroom always caused a stir Deliver a lesson (phrase): giảng Example: You should pay attention to the teacher when she delivers the lesson Bạn cần phải tập trung cô giảng Go through (phrase): trải nghiệm/trải qua Example: She’s been going through a difficult time since her brother’s illness Cô trả qua thời gian khó khăn từ anh lâm bệnh Cater (v): phục vụ/cung cấp 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 đến In rotation (phrase): theo lượt Example: There are ten employees and they the various jobs in rotation Có mười nhân viên, họ làm công việc theo lượt Bounce off the walls (idiom): hăng hái Example: Danny can't wait to start his new job He's bouncing off the walls Danny chờ đợi Anh thực hăng hái bắt đầu công việc Swerve an inch from sb’s duty (phrase): bỏ qua nhiệm vụ Example: They work really hard and seem not to swerve an inch from their duty Họ làm việc chăm dường không bỏ qua nhiệm vụ Cause a stir (idiom): tạo nhiều quan tâm Example: The scandal caused quite a stir at the time Vụ lùm xùm tạo nhiều quan tâm vào thời điểm + Thơng tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 3 Describe an occasion when you lost something and then got it back You should say: - What you lost - How you lost it - Where you found it - And how you felt about the experience (What you lost) I’m a forgetful person who puts his stuff all over the place Over the years, I have lost quite a few valuable things Only a minority of those lost things have found their way back to me, and the rest has disappeared forever There was a time I thought I had lost my Macbook Pro 16’ forever, which cost a small fortune (How you lost it) As mentioned, I’m pretty absent-minded I went to a coffee shop and I left it right on the table After that, I went to the toilet and headed straight to the car park and drove home without remembering leaving my laptop in the coffee shop (Where you found it) All of a sudden, the laptop sprang to my mind and I rushed back to the coffee shop right before I reached home En route to the coffee shop, I nearly collided with some vehicles While I was driving, a staff member of the coffee shop called me to inform me about the laptop saying that the unattended laptop caught his attention when he was cleaning the table (And how you felt about the experience) I would say that I was so scared as Ho Chi Minh city is notorious for its higher crime rate compared to the nation’s average However, when realising that my laptop had been unattended for nearly 30 minutes without getting stolen by anyone, I felt over the moon and swore that I would never leave it unattended in public places like that again in the future Vocabulary: all over the place (idiom): khắp nơi Example: There were dirty dishes and clothes all over the place Áo quần đĩa dơ vương vãi khắp nơi Find your way (phrase): tìm tới chỗ Example: I had a map but I still couldn't find my way back to the hotel Tơi có đồ khơng thể tìm lại đường khách sạn Cost a small fortune (idiom): mắc Example: The cars on this list won't cost a fortune to insure Việc đăng kí bảo hiểm cho xe khơng mắc đâu All of a sudden (phrase): nhanh Example: It seemed to happen all of a sudden - I felt dizzy and I just collapsed Nó xảy cách nhanh – tự dưng tơi liền cảm thấy chống váng xỉu To spring someone’s mind (idiom): đập vào đầu + Thơng tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Example: Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind Unattended (adj): không ý Example: Please not leave your luggage unattended Vui lòng khơng để hành lý bạn khơng ý (Luôn ý hành lý bạn) To catch sb’s attention (phrase): hút ý Example: I knocked on the window to catch her attention Tôi gõ cửa sổ để thu hút ý cô ta To be over the Moon (idiom): hạnh phúc/hài lòng Example: She was over the moon about/with her new bike Cô hạnh phúc/hài long với xe đạp toanh - Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with You should say: Who this person is What kind of person they are What you usually together And explain why you spend the most time with them (Who this person is) I think I spend the most time with my younger sister, although she’s 10 years younger than me Frankly speaking, I don’t interact much with my family members, but somehow my younger sister is an exception We hadn’t talked much previously before she started to study at primary school (What kind of person they are) I would say my sister is a cherub as she is so lovely and well-behaved She’s also an affable child, which makes it so easy for people to talk to her, not only me As a child prodigy, she is able to speak a foreign language, which is English, as fluently as her native language, which is Vietnamese (What you usually together) As I’m pretty much obsessed with academic excellence, and don’t want my sister to lag behind myself and her fellows, whenever I meet her, I always ask her about her school life and try to stimulate her whenever I feel she is losing momentum in her studies I try my best to make her academically excellent without placing too much of a burden on her shoulders (And explain why you spend the most time with time) I don’t really know the reason why I gravitate towards her instead of others Perhaps it is because we are both girls, thus it is easier to talk to each other Vocabulary: Cherub (n): thiên thần (trẻ em mà dễ thương thiên thần) Example: Here, the child, a cherub with a halo of dark curls, comes into focus gradually Đây, đứa trẻ này, thiên thần với vầng hào quang lọn xóc xoắn đen, thu hút ý + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Affable (adj): dễ thương, thân thiện Example: She was quite affable at the meeting Cô than thiện buổi họp 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 tour chuyên nghiệp đàn sĩ piano tuổi Lag (verb): lục đục sau Example: He's lagging behind - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up Anh lục đục sau – tơi nghĩ nên đợi ảnh theo kịp Momentum (n): lực đẩy (thăng tiến) Example: The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half way stage Màn kịch bắt đầu lực đẩy (= trở nên thu hút hơn) lúc Gravitate towards (phrasal verb): hướng Example: Susie always gravitates towards the older children in her playgroup Susie hướng đứa trẻ lớn nhóm Describe something exciting you did You should say: - Who was with you What you did Why you did it And explain how you felt about this (Who was with you) Helping my classmate to improve his English proficiency is one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done in my life My classmate, John, struggled with every single English test due to his low language command It can be said that John’s exposure to English was too little for him to have the chance to practice his skills, the reason for which was probably his financial background I was assigned to take responsibility for tutoring him by the teacher (What you did) John and I went to a café each weekend in order to review all the knowledge acquired during the whole week John offered to treat me but as I could recognise his suffering from hardship; we reached a consensus on this and agreed that we would take turns to treat each other During week days, we would go to the park in which an immense number of foreigners jogged so that John could have the chance to practice his listening and speaking skills, as well as to expand his vocabulary At weekends, as aforementioned, we would review the phrases he had learned throughout the whole week so that they would be imprinted on his memory clearly and always be ready for use (Why you did that) I love helping others, because it somehow really excites me That’s the first reason Another reason is that English has been of great significance to me, so I believe + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) that if John can develop a strong command of English, he will open up a new chapter in his life (And explain how you felt about this) And finally, my belief has turned out to be true, at least in the case of John He emerged as one of the best performers in class, which resulted in the fact that he was chosen for the provincial examination for the best English learners This is one of the most meaningful and exciting things I’ve ever done in my life And whenever someone happens to ask me what the most exciting thing I’ve ever done in my life is, I always talk about this with such pride Command (n): lượng kiến thức môn học/ngôn ngữ Example: She has an impressive command of the English language Cô có lượng kiến thức Anh ngữ tuyệt vời Assign (v): nhiệm vụ Example: UN troops were assigned the task of rebuilding the hospital Quân đội Liên Hợp Quốc nhiệm vụ xây lại bệnh viện Reach a consensus on sth (phrase): thỏa thuận Example: Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote Liệu thỏa thuận chung vấn đề không? Hãy bầu chọn Take turns (phrase): theo lượt Example: The mothers in our group take turns driving the children to school Những người mẹ nhóm theo lượt chở tụi nhỏ đến trường Expand sb’s vocabulary (phrase): mở rộng vốn từ Example: Reading books plays a pivotal role in expanding your vocabulary Đọc sách đóng vai trò quan trọng việc mở rộng vốn từ imprint (phrase): ghi vào Example: That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever Cái nhìn đầy giận giữ bị ghi vào trí nhớ cô mãi Turn out (phrase): thành Example: The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected Sự thật thành lạ so với chúng tơi dự đốn Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing You should say: - Where you saw it Who you saw it with What you saw And explain how you felt about it + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) (Where you saw it) I had a chance to participate in an outreach programme in Tra Vinh province, which is a rural area in Vietnam One of the most memorable moments in my life was that my crush and I had such a great talk on the last night before he went back to Singapore And on that night, the sky happened to be also very beautiful (Who you saw it with) There were only my crush and me at that time We were sitting in a garden nearby the library which we had just finished constructing that day Indeed, before that, there had been some of the volunteers also, but they left us alone after we talked and played games for around an hour (What you saw) The sky was illuminated with countless stars In urban areas, due to the light pollution, it is extremely hard for us to see those sparkling stars that illuminate the dark sky Also, there were also some fireflies that were supplementing the beauty of the sky My crush pointed to the sky and told me stories about those stars (And explain how you felt about it) As it was the first time that I had seen so many stars, I was pretty excited However, what made that night even more memorable was that I got to talk to my crush for so long, which I never thought would happen If there were one wish in the world, I would wish that I could go back to that moment forever Vocabulary: Happen to (v): bất ngờ They happened to look (= looked by chance) in the right place almost immediately Họ bất ngờ nhìn chỗ gần illuminate (v): thắp sáng The streets were illuminated with strings of coloured lights Những đường thắp sáng với ánh đèn màu Sparkling (adj): lấp lánh Sparkling white teeth Bộ trắng sáng lấp lánh Supplement (v): thêm vào She got a second job to supplement her income Cơ có công việc thứ thể thêm thu nhập 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 when 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 local and foreign visitors travel around the city-state with ease + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) (What kind of transport you used) Apart from that, as a result of the government’s policy, which imposes a limit on the number of vehicles on the road, a taxi didn’t seem affordable for those travelling on a budget like me I was left with no choice but to board an MRT train to get to the city centre, 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 the 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 mentioned previously, I was left with no choice I could not drive a car while a 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): khơng có nhiều tiền Example: Mortgage advisers urge anyone on a tight budget to choose a fixed rate so they know they can afford the repayments Những người cho vay chấp thúc giục 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 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 Tơi 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 + Thơng tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 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 mắc mua nó, có giá trị lớn + Thông tin lớp Package online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 ... online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)... online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)... online t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Thông tin lớp Offline t5/2020: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)