SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ SPEAKING PART MỚI RA QUÝ 2/2020 BY NGOCBACH Note: Các bạn lưu ý script soạn dài so với nói thực tế (với mục đích cung cấp cho bạn thêm từ vựng, ý tưởng để sử dụng cho nói bạn) Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve You should say: what it was; why you set this goal; whether it was difficult to achieve this goal; and explain how you felt about achieving this goal (What it was) Well, I’m going to describe a goal, which I tried my uttermost to achieve and succeeded in the end with The goal was set during my high school’s years, where I entered the English National Contest held yearly for gifted high school students, which is usually regarded as the most cut throat competition for students nationwide (Why you set this goal) I was a student in an English gifted class then and I have always had a keen interest in English Participating in such an honorable competition had been my long-held dream since secondary school Besides, earning a prize in this contest would open up more opportunities for me to study abroad and get access to a more advanced education, which would be a golden opportunity for personal development Indeed, back then, for students specializing in English like me, studying abroad could be a life-changing experience for students, allowing for tremendous academic, professional, and personal growth (Whether it was difficult to achieve this goal) + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Of course, it can be very challenging and cumbersome to earn a spot in the national team to compete, not to mention claim a prize Falling short of my expectations to join the school team for the National Contest, I was eliminated in the last round and had to wait for the next year Instead of being disappointed and demotivated, I displayed a firm commitment to change and try harder I sought advice and assistance with my essays and language skills In grade 12, I improved vastly and won a place in the school team for the National Contest (And explain how you felt about achieving this goal) Well, this achievement means a lot to me because it reaffirms the faith that hard work does get recognized and appreciated I take pride in the way I faced up to my scholastic setbacks with decency and resilience My strenuous efforts and unflinching belief helped me to overcome obstacles, make progress, and seek out opportunities to succeed, which laid the foundation for my further progress in life Vocabulary from Business: cut throat competition Meaning: intense competition Example: Entering the national football team is a cut throat competition for all Other vocabulary: tried one’s uttermost [expression]: to something as well as you can by making a great effort: cố gắng Eg: She t ri ed her utm ost to fi ni sh on tim e honorable [adj]: bringing or worthy of honor: danh dự Eg: Military service was considered an honorable career choice a golden opportunity [expression]: a special, wonderful opportunity: hội vàng, hội tuyệt vời Eg: Businesses have a golden opportunity to expand into new markets tremendous [adj]: (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.: lớn + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Eg: For these women and for hundreds of other men and women who have experienced tremendous loss, the past year has piled myriad emotions on top of profound sadness cumbersome [adj]: difficult to or manage and taking a lot of time and effort: nhọn nhằn, khó khăn Eg: Critics say that the process for amending the Constitution is cumbersome, but others defend it falling short of [expression]: to be less than the amount or standard that is needed or that you want: không đạt tới Eg: He would sack any of his staff who fell short of his high standards demotivate [v]: to make someone less enthusiastic about sth: làm nhụt chí Eg: She was very demotivated by being told she had little chance of being promoted setback [n]: something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing: trở ngại Eg: There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans overcome [v]: to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: vượt qua Eg: Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class Describe a challenging thing you have done You should say: What it was When and where you did it And explain why you think it is a challenging thing (What it was) Today I’m going to describe a challenging thing that I have done Well, it was last semester when the important final exams approached, and there were so many demanding subjects to handle Therefore, I decided to get up earlier than usual in the morning to prepare for the exams for the last week + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) (When and where you did it) During that stressful week, I was totally exhausted and even suffered a headache My brain was burdened with numerous subjects such as Maths, History, Literature and so on Memorizing historical dates or Maths formulas in just a week required a lot of persistence and determination I remember drinking coffee many times a day to keep me wide awake (And explain why you think it is a challenge) Actually, I’m not a morning bird, so I found it really challenging to get up early It was quite discomforting at that time, as I had to wake exactly at or am to cram from all the books It turned out that mornings are the most productive time of day to study for me Fresh air and a great sense of tranquility in the morning made me feel invigorated, optimistic and creative, so I could concentrate more on my study I enjoyed doing some reading and memorizing in the morning, when there were no distractions Looking back, I think I did take advantage of all that extra time It was a complete nightmare but fortunately, I passed the exam with flying colors Vocabulary: 10 approach [v]: to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount: đến Eg: We could just see the train approaching in the distance 11 demanding [adj]: needing a lot of time, attention, or energy: đòi hỏi cao Eg: Police work is physically demanding and stressful 12 burden [v]: to give someone problems, trouble, or responsibilities: bắt gánh vác Eg: Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees and life assurance cover 13 persistence [n]: the fact that someone or something persists: kiên trì Eg: Most financial analysts have been surprised by the persistence of the recession 14 wide awake [expression]: fully awake: tỉnh táo Eg: I could not relax and still felt wide awake 15 cram [v]: to many things in a short period of time: nhồi nhét Eg: I had to cram three countries into a week's business trip 16 productive [adj]: having positive results: suất Eg: We had a very productive meeting - I felt we solved lots of problems 17 tranquility [n]: the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.: yên bình + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Eg: The tranquility of the forest helps me relax 18 invigorate [v]: to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic: làm cho sảng khoái Eg: We were invigorated by our walk with friends yesterday 19 with flying colors [expression]: if you something such as pass an exam with flying colours, you it very successfully: đậu điểm cao, với kết tốt Eg: Samantha was rather nervous taking her final exam, but she passed with flying colors! Describe a job you would not like to in the future You should say: What it is? Is it difficult or easy? And explain why you not want to get this job? (What it is?) Well, if I had to choose one particular job among the many jobs that I would not enter as my committed career path, I suppose it would be a doctor As I see it, this job does not really suit my ability, interests, temperament and inclination (It is difficult or easy?) Needless to say, being a doctor is one of the most stressful and demanding jobs that you could ever imagine, not to mention the lengthy process one has to undergo to get to being one To become a fully-fledged practicing physician, you have to finish four years of college, four years of medical school, and sometimes a fellowship (lengths also depend on specialty) Until all of this is finished, you won’t be on a doctor’s salary Some people believe that all that time is not worth it (And explain why you not want to get this job?) As I see it, a lot is expected of doctors Many doctors are constantly on call Most doctors work more than 40 hours a week Their work is stressful because they deal with sick and often frustrated people They carry a substantial burden on their shoulders because people lives’ are in their hands The pursuit of the medical profession is only meant for those individuals who can cope with the extremes Currently, I’m doing a bachelor’s degree in English, so I would prefer to embark on jobs related to English and international communication like being a tour guide or an interpreter + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) This allows for a more enviable income and more prospective career advancements for me personally Vocabulary from Education: bachelor’s degree: Meaning: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years Example: I was doing a Bachelor’s Degree and it was a bit of a challenge Other vocabulary: 20 inclination [n]: a tendency to sth: khuynh hướng, Eg: There is an inclination to treat geography as a less important subject 21 not to mention [expression]: used when you want to emphasize something that you are adding to a list: chưa kể đến Eg: He's one of the kindest and most intelligent, not to mention handsome, men I know 22 undergo [v]: to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change: trải qua Eg: She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year 23 fully-fledged [adj]: completely developed or trained: thức, đủ tư cách Eg: Within months the student had become a full y-fledged instructor 24 (be) on call [adj]: If a worker such as a doctor is on call, he or she is available to work or make official visits at any time when needed: trực, làm nhiệm vụ Eg: She's a doctor, so she's often on call at the weekend 25 substantial [adj]: large in amount, value or importance: đáng kể Eg: Substantial numbers of people showed their support to the reform 26 pursuit [n]: the act of looking for or trying to find sth: s ự theo đuổi Eg: She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams 27 cope with [v]: deal effectively with something difficult: giải Eg: We highly regard his ability to cope with stress 28 enviable [adj]: sth that is enviable is the sort of thing that is good and that other people want to have too: đáng ghen tị Eg: He is in the enviable position of having two job offers to choose from + Thông tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) ... responsibilities: bắt gánh vác Eg: Borrowers are already burdened with mortgage extras such as arrangement fees and life assurance cover 13 persistence [n]: the fact that someone or something persists: kiên... 17 tranquility [n]: the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.: n bình + Thơng tin khóa offline tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/offline + Thơng tin khóa online tháng 6: https://ieltsngocbach.com/package... am to cram from all the books It turned out that mornings are the most productive time of day to study for me Fresh air and a great sense of tranquility in the morning made me feel invigorated,