SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ SPEAKING RA NHIỀU NHẤT

SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ SPEAKING RA NHIỀU NHẤT QUÝ 3/2020 BY NGOCBACH Describe a time when you saw a child behave badly in public You should say: - Where it was - What the child were doing - How others reacted to it - And explain how you felt about it (Where it was) Today, I would love to tell you about a child that left me astonished because of the way she treated her own mother This “child” was already in her 30s indeed, while her mother was 88 years old I came across the video of this elderly woman being heavily bullied and aggressively hit by her own 30-year-old daughter on the internet just some days ago (What the child were doing) She pushed and shoved her mother, but then she used a metal bucket to forcefully hit different parts of her body, especially her head The elderly mom didn't actually think she was going to it and believed her daughter was going to come to her senses, she was not going to this to her This appeared very clearly in the video as the elderly woman seemed to be astonished and shocked by what was happening, which left her totally speechless and defenceless She took the mother’s clothes from her closet, tore them, and threw them out of the house, all over the corridor outside (How others reacted to it) The video has been viral on the Internet for days, provoking an outcry in society and raising the alarm about domestic violence that has been experienced by many families around the world Many people poured scorn on this woman for being so ungrateful and for attacking her own mother The problem seemed to cool down a bit before the death of the elderly woman some days ago The Internet was once more flooded with articles about this situation (And explain how you felt about it) Honestly seeing this video made me totally shocked and at a loss for words It’s hard to believe a person may hit her own mother, who may have risked her own life giving birth and nurtured her daughter But somehow, seeing this video + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) also reminds me of my responsibility to be grateful to my own parents who were always willing to give up something so that I can have a fulfilling life Vocabulary: Astonished (adj): ngạc nhiên They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant Họ trông ngạc nhiên báo tơi có thai To come across (phrasal verb): vơ tình gặp đó/thấy He came across some old love letters Anh vơ tình thấy lại thư tình cũ To come to someone’s senses (idiom): tỉnh táo lại Eventually the world will come to its senses and get rid of them Cuối giới trở nên tỉnh táo lại loại bỏ chúng To provoke (v): châm ngòi Outcry (n): phẫn nộ The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry Viễn cảnh tăng giá châm ngòi phẫn nộ To raise the alarm (idiom): rung lên hồi chuông cảnh tỉnh A local doctor was the first to raise the alarm about this latest virus Một vị bác sĩ địa phương người rung lên hồi chuông cảnh tỉnh chủng virus To be at a loss (idiom): cạn lời, khơng biết nói + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) It was unlike him to be at a loss for words Nó khơng giống khơng nói nên lời Part 3: What bad behaviour children usually have? There are certain child behavioral problems that are common at one point or another But most popular problems are lying, and disrespectful behavior There are some reasons why kids lie: to avoid getting in trouble, and to feel better about themselves Name-calling, throwing things, and mocking you are just a few of the common behavior problems that show disrespect How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public? Parents should give their child an immediate consequence for any act of aggression Take away a privilege and use restitution to help your child make amends if they have hurt someone Also, they should let their children know that stomping, screaming, or throwing themselves to the floor won't get them what they want It's also important to show them better and more effective ways to express their needs and get those needs met Are parents these days stricter than those in the past? I personally not think parents have become stricter By contrast, due to their participation on social networking sites, which are used by mainly young people, they have developed a better mutual understanding with their children and have become much more open-minded and accepting For example, tattoos used to be a taboo in most East Asian countries, including Vietnam, and children were strictly banned from getting a tattoo But now, even some mothers want some beautiful ink on their skin Whose influence on children is more important, friends’ or parents’? Parents matter more to their own children than anybody or anything else in their lives Too many parents underestimate the influence and impact they have on their tweens’ and teens’ lives However, whether parents or peers have more influence depends on the age of the child Starting as early as age 12 and for some kids at least by 14 friends definitely have more + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) influence than parents Kids want to what their friends are doing, whether it’s good or bad Vocabulary: To mock (verb): chế giễu They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike Họ chế giễu anh liên tục té xe Aggression (n): hiếu chiến We regard the presence of troops on our border as an act of aggression Chúng xem diện quân đội biên giới hành động hiếu chiến Make amends (phrase): hối lỗi She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner Cô muốn hối lỗi cách mời anh ăn tối Accepting (adj): cởi mở I feel truly safe here The people are very accepting and non-judgmental Tôi cảm thấy thực an toàn Con người cởi mở không phán xét Taboo (n): điều cấm kị In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection Thể tình cảm nơi công cộng việc cấm kị xã hội 40 Describe an occasion you got lost that you didn’t know + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) You should say: When and where you got lost and explain why you got lost (When and where you got lost) I am going to talk about an incident that happened to me, which I never forget On a trip organized to Bach Ma national park for all students in my high school three years ago, with a view to raising students’ awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, I got lost and could hardly find directions to get back to the class (and explain why you got lost) In retrospect, climbing the mountain was great fun, although I was a little scared at first, apprehensive to be exact I still remember the route to reach the mountain peak was in twist and turns, so students in my class almost felt the terminal point was approaching but it was endless I got a little exhausted and had to lean against a tree My friends encouraged me to hold on, take deep breath and only think about the mountain peak to continue to climb We were up at the furthest point as the sun was starting to set Too enthralled by the spectacular natural scenery, I decided to go a bit further from our original reaching point to take pictures and forgot the time until it began to turn dark Suddenly, I realized that I was alone and I could not see any of my classmates Actually, I was truly scared at that very moment Luckily, before I totally lost my bearings, I tried my uttermost to find the trail again by using the digital map on my mobile device to position, and managed to make it back after about two and a half hours, by which time it was full night I’m glad that I did overcome my fears then to find the way back Vocabulary with a view to [expression]: with an intention to sth: với mục đích làm + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Eg: The politician reveals the truth with a view to gaining more faith from the public apprehensive [adj]: feeling worried about something that you are going to or that is going to happen: lo sợ Eg: I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting twist and turns [expression]: curves and frequent changes of direction: chỗ quanh co khúc khuỷu Eg: The road through the mountains has many twists and turns 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 (be) enthralled by sth [adj]: be attracted to sth that is so interesting, beautiful : bị mê hoặc, hút Eg: The child watched, completely enthralled by bright moving images lose one’s bearings [expression]: if you lose your bearings, you not know where you are: bị lạc, phương hướng Eg: They lost their bearings in the dark 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 overcome [v]: to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: vượt qua Eg: Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class 42 Describe something you enjoyed doing with a group of people You should say: What it was Where you did it and who you did it with And explain why you think it was enjoyable (What it was) Today, I’m going to describe one activity I enjoy doing with my group of close friends, which is yoga Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách 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gym and eventually enrolled in a yoga club (And explain why you think it was enjoyable) Well, doing something beneficial with your close friends is such a rewarding experience Yoga as a practice has countless benefits that positively affect you both physically and mentally When you practice yoga regularly, the blood circulation in the body is enhanced After adopting yoga for a month, we all felt more invigorated and flexible Yoga relaxes our mind so completely to work on unnecessary tensions, thus facilitating better sleep Most importantly, doing this together gives us a tremendous incentive to maintain this good habit in the long term Vocabulary: meditation [n]: the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed: thiền Eg: She practices meditation every day to maintain good health associate [v]: to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else: liên hệ, liên tưởng Eg: Most people associate this brand with good quality in the vicinity of [expression]: in the area that is close to (a place): lân cận + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Eg: He lives in the general vicinity of the school discomfort [n]: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this: không thoải mái Eg: You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation on a frequent basis [adj]: frequently: cách thường xuyên Eg: Slightly over a third said they took their children to libraries on a frequent basis hit the gym [expression]: to go to the gym: tập gym Eg: Tran has hit the gym times a week since last year rewarding [adj]: giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful, or done something well: xứng đáng invigorating [adj]: making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic: tiếp them sinh lực Eg: These yoga postures are invigorating and good for balance facilitate [v]: to make something possible or easier: tạo điều kiện Eg: The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs 10 incentive[n]: sth that encourages you to sth : khích lệ, cổ vũ Eg: There is no incentive to continue doing this project PART 3: GROUP ACTIVITIES 30 What kinds of job need people to work in a team? (Give a direct answer to the question) Nowadays, most professions will necessitate teamwork in one way or another (Give an example (often a personal example)) The field of market research is one example As a market researcher, you’d get to work in teams with sales, marketing, and product design to analyze large data pools for studies and to drive business initiatives in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, software, and consumer products Besides, working in information technology also involves working with clients or other teams within the organization or business 31 What can parents with their children to make them happy? (Give a direct answer to the question) Well, parents should be a companion for their kids (Explain your reason or reasons) No matter how busy they are, the most important thing is + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) to build a strong relationship with kids, as this would increase the sense of togetherness Most importantly, showing love in a proper way is also crucial Showing love and affection decreases the likelihood of psychological and behavioral problems and makes the child more resilient to stress 32 How can children improve their social skills? (Give a direct answer to the question) Firstly, children should be taught how to be assertive when they talk to people Besides, empathy is another important basic of social skills (Explain your reason or reasons) If children have a better understanding of how others feel, they are much more likely to feel connected to other people and form positive bonds 33 What are the benefits of boys and girls playing together? (Give a direct answer to the question) There are a lot of compelling benefits when boys and girls play together (Explain your reason or reasons) First, this can help kids work together more effectively later in life They learn coping skills from being exposed to and compromising with others who play differently Besides, if there's no separation between activities, both boys and girls will feel more confident to explore the things they're drawn to, regardless of the gender the activity might've originally been associated with Vocabulary: 11 necessitate [v]:to make sth necessary: làm cho cần thiết, đòi hỏi Eg: Increased traffic necessitates the broadening of this road 12 initiative [n]: a new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem, or a new method for doing this: sang kiến Eg: The defense secretary announced a major initiative to upgrade our military preparedness 13 companion [n]: someone or something you spend a lot of time with or travel with, or a friend who lives with you: bạn đồng hành Eg: The dog has been her constant companion these past ten years 14 togetherness [n]: the state of being close to another person or other people.: gắn kết Eg: The sense of family togetherness was strong in the past 15 resilient [adj]: able to improve quickly after being hurt or being ill: kiên cường Eg: Life is hard there, but the people are resilient 16 assertive [adj]: having or showing a confident and forceful personality: tự tin Eg: I've had to train myself to be more assertive at work + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 17 empathy [n]: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another: đồng cảm Eg: He loves children and has a certain empathy with them 18 compelling [adj]: evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way: hấp dẫn, thú vị Eg: She gave a compelling and intensely dramatic performance 19 compromise [v]: to agree to give up something you want if the other side, which has different opinions from yours, gives up something it wants: thỏa hiệp Eg: Republicans were refusing to compromise on health-care legislation 20 regardless of [expression]: irrespective of: Eg: W e recrui t all quali fi ed em pl oyees regardl ess of race 43 Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh You should say: What it was How often you watched it What it was about And explain why it could make you laugh (What it was) I’ve found the TV program Mr Bean funny Albeit set in the UK, the sitcom expanded to reach other countries, including Vietnam, my home country The drama series went viral in Vietnam in the early 2010s when dozens of people watched and imitated Mr Bean’s oafish behaviour (How often you watched it) The series was aired every Sunday afternoon on the Disney channel, and I don’t think I missed a single episode (What it was about) The central plot revolves around Mr Bean, a neurotic Brit Each episode of Mr Bean tells a totally different story, unlike a normal drama series that uses one main story that gives birth to many other smaller and less important ones Based on a character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr Bean, described by Atkinson as + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 Example: neurotic behaviour/tendencies Tính cách ngộ ngộ mát mát To split someone’s sides (idiom): cười bể bụng Example: Your jokes are perfect for your speech tonight You'll have them splitting their sides! Những tấu hài bạn hồn hảo cho buổi tối hơm Bạn làm người cười bể bụng PART 3: ADULTS-CHILDREN Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children? (Give a direct answer to the question) Honestly, I don’t think so (Explain your reason or reasons) Given the enormous social and domestic responsibilities most adults have to shoulder, it would be hard for them to be as joyful and carefree as children (Give an example (often a personal example)) While young adults concern themselves with career prospects, the need to balance between different relationships exhausts the middle-aged (Explain the opposite or alternative) Yet, irrespective of age, one’s cheerful disposition largely depends on his or her attitude to life Is laughing beneficial to children, how about old people? (Give a direct answer to the question) Scientifically, laughing does wonders to a human’s well-being (Explain your reason or reasons) Children laugh to exhibit their emotions as well as to interact with others For older people, laughter is just as necessary, if not an inevitable aspect (Give an example (often a personal example)) A genuine laugh would help one to let off steam and momentarily forget about the stresses and strains of adulthood (Explain the opposite or alternative) Without laughter, our spiritual life would be unimaginable What kinds of things Vietnamese people to be happy? (Give a direct answer to the question) Well, this answer may vary from person to person, even for those in the same age group (Give an example) I guess the majority would take pleasure from hanging out with friends or immersing themselves in hobbies and entertaining + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 12 activities (Explain the opposite or alternative) Some, in the meantime, associate their happiness with materialistic and career-related goals, so they may work to be happy Why children like to laugh? (Give a direct answer to the question) As I have put it, for kids, laughter is the most spontaneous means of emotional expression (Explain your reason or reasons) The younger people are, the more easily they laugh, as there is always a joyful element in the eyes of innocent minds (Explain the opposite or alternative) Besides, a child may view laughter as a way to integrate into social groups What you when you feel sad? (Give a direct answer to the question) When I feel low, I will treat myself to things I adore (Give an example (often a personal example)) They can be quality time with family members or a luxurious dinner at a Korean restaurant (Explain your reason or reasons) When I cannot change the situation, I change my attitude towards it, and I think doing justice to my interests is quite effective, at least for now Vocabulary: exhaust [v]: to make someone extremely tired: làm kiệt sức Eg: Billy's heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him irrespective of [expression]: without considering; not needing to allow for: không kể đến, không xét đến Eg: The legislation must be applied irrespective of someone's ethnic origins disposition [n]: the particular type of character that a person naturally has: tính khí Eg: She is of a nervous disposition wonders to [expression]: to cause improvements or have a very good effect: có lợi cho Eg: Getting the job did wonders for her self-confidence exhibit [v]: to show something, esp a quality, by your behavior: thể hiện, bộc lộ Eg: Jane did not exhibit a sense of submissiveness + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 13 genuine [adj]: If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be: thật, chân thật Eg: He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project unimaginable [adj]: Something that is unimaginable is difficult to imagine because it is so bad, good, big, etc.: tưởng tượng Eg: The situation was explosive to an unimaginable degree associate [v]: to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else: liên hệ Eg: Most people associate this brand with good quality spontaneous [adj]: happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced: tự nhiên, không gượng gạo Eg: His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand integrate into [v]: to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs: hòa nhập Eg: It's very difficult to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own luxurious [adj]: very comfortable and expensive: xa xỉ Eg: We spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel justice to [expression]: to treat someone or something in a way that is fair and shows their or its true qualities: đối xử công với Eg: This postcard doesn't justice to the wonderful scenery 44 Describe an interesting tradition in your country You should say
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 How the people in your country follow this tradition?
 And explain how you personally feel about this tradition If you ask me about an interesting tradition in Vietnam, I will definitely talk about the traditional new year event of my country It’s called Tet Holiday, which is also known as Lunar New Year in Vietnam Lunar New Year is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture, marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar, a lunisolar calendar Tet takes place from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third day Traditionally, Vietnamese prepare for Tet by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning their house There are a lot of customs practiced during Tet such as visiting friends or relatives’ houses on the first day of the new year, ancestral worship, wishing New Year’s greetings, giving lucky money to children and elderly people and opening a shop Vietnamese people usually return to their families during Tet Some return to worship at the family altar or visit the graves of their ancestors in their homeland Whenever this holiday comes, I feel a strong sense of belonging because it reminds me of how diverse our culture can be with different rituals and food I really love Tet Vocabulary: Worship (verb) to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god We only worship one god + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 15 Rituals (noun) a set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony My morning ritual includes reading the newspaper while I drink my coffee 48 Describe a time when you were scared by an animal You should say: - What animal it was - When and where it happened - What the animal did - And explain why you were scared (What animal it was) I cannot forget the time when I jumped out of my skin when seeing a cockroach fly for the first time Indeed, I have a cockroach phobia, which is one of the most common phobias in the world (When and where it happened) I still remember the time a cockroach flew into the hair of a colleague This was a full-sized specimen This very moment when I had seen a cockroach fly for the first time happened when I was doing my internship at JW Marriott Singapore some years ago I couldn’t believe such a prestigious hotel had this kind of disgusting animal (What the animal did) The creature twitched furiously to free all of its six, spindly legs and oily wings It had tangled itself in her shoulder-length tresses Everyone around her, including me, released a staccato scream, ran around the room for fear that this disgusting filthy animal may fly into them To my horror and surprise, my colleague finally fished it out of her hair with her bare hands and flung it into a nearby drain (And explain why you were scared) I was stunned because I hadn’t known a cockroach could ever fly Moreover, I have been scared of this animal since I was born so it is very understandable that I was scared out of my wits when seeing it fly Vocabulary To twitch (v): co giật Example: She saw his mouth twitch into a little smile that disappeared almost at once Cô thấy miệng co lên chuẩn bị cười trở lại bình thường sau Filthy (adj): dơ bẩn Example: The whole house is absolutely filthy + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 16 Cả nhà vô dơ bẩn To someone’s horror (phrase): hoảng hốt Example: To my horror, he lost his footing and fell to the bottom of the stairs Anh trượt chân té xuống cuối lầu hoảng hốt To fish sth out (phrasal verb): lấy Example: He fished out a coin from his pocket Anh lấy đồng xu từ túi To stun (v): làm sốc Example: News of the disaster stunned people throughout the world Tin tức thảm họa làm sốc toàn giới To frighten/scare someone out of their wits (phrase): làm sợ hãi Example: That strange noise during the night scared me out of my wits Âm kì lạ đêm tối làm vô sợ hãi 49 Describe an area of science (physics, biology, psychology, etc.) that interests you You should say: - What it is - When you knew it - How you learned it - And explain why you are interested (What it is) My only favourite area of science is geography Geography is a mixture of natural science and humanities, which makes it so special I am still trying my best to learn Geography more so as to improve my knowledge about natural phenomena and about the global happenings (When you knew it) As a child, I was exposed to some fators that later contributed to my love for Geography Back then, I was extremely interested in watching the weather forecast every evening after the daily news on a national channel, VTV3, at 7.00pm (How you learnt it) I only realised that I had a deep passion for Geography when I was in grade as I could not stop looking at the globe and learning by heart the names of countries and their capitals Also, I tried to remember flags of some influential countries in the world + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 17 Then, when I proceeded to grade 7, I passed geography with flying colors and continuously topped my Geography class I also had a hobby of reading news that covered global happenings, which was instrumental in broadening my horizons about population Geography (And explain why you are interested) I really cannot explain why I am interested in Geography My love for it developed from literally no known reasons I would say that my passion for Geography is a result of me being exposed to so many Geography-related factors such as news, and weather forecasts during my formative years Vocabulary To learn by heart (phrase): học thuộc lòng Example: My father can still recite the poems he learned by heart at school Bố tơi đọc vầng thơ mà bố học thuộc lòng lúc trường With flying colours (idiom): điểm cao Example: She passed the exam with flying colors Cơ vượt qua kì thi với số điểm cao To top (v): đứng đầu Example: The song topped the charts Bài nhạc đứng đầu bảng xếp hạng Instrumental (adj): quan trọng Example: She was instrumental in bringing about the prison reform act Cơ đóng vai trị vơ quan trọng chiến dịch đổi nhà tù To broaden someone’s horizons (phrase): mở rộng tầm mắt Example: Travelling certainly broadens your horizons Đi du lịch chắn giúp bạn mở rộng tầm mắt Formative (adj): tảng Example: She spent her formative years in Africa Cô dành năm tháng tảng sống châu Phi + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 18 Part What is the best invention in the past one hundred years? There have been some inventions that have changed our lives almost overnight in the past 100 years However, I believe that the world wide web is the most impactful invention of humankind It breaks down geographical barriers and is a prerequisite for today’s globalisation and prosperity in the world What’s the influence of science on human life? Science affects us all, every day of the year, from the moment we wake up, all day long, and through the night To make it clear how deeply science is interwoven with our lives, just try imagining a day without scientific progress We would have no electricity to power our computers and smartphones and keep the lights on Also, the medicines that have saved millions of lives are also a result of scientific progress What can individuals for scientific research? While some people hold the opinion that scientific research is the responsibility of only scientists, I believe it is the responsibility of everyone Individuals can play their role in such research by participating in their own projects such as being samples for research What influence can international cooperation in science bring about? Cooperation between countries around the world is instrumental in the development of science and technology A country’s ability is limited to a certain extent, which is the reason why it must cooperate with others to achieve the desired result Vocabulary Overnight (adv): nhanh Example: She became a star overnight Cô trở nên cách nhanh Prerequisite (n): điều kiện tiên Example: Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project Sự ủng hộ cộng đồng điều kiện tiên cho thành công dự án To interwave (v): đan xen + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 19 Example: He interweaves traditional songs with contemporary music Anh đan xen hát truyền thống với nhạc đại Sample (v): mẫu Example: A random sample of voters Một mẫu cử tri ngẫu nhiên + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 20 50 Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time You should say: - What it is - How you know about that ambition - What you have done for it - And explain why you have this ambition (What it is) I have nurtured the dream of winning Miss Universe since I was a young 6-year old girl Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the Americanbased Miss Universe Organization It airs in more than 190 countries worldwide and seen by more than half a billion people annually Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants (How you know about it) Miss Universe is relatively popular here in Vietnam since Vietnam had the honour to host Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang, which was also the time when I first heard of this beauty pageant Also in that year, Vietnam made it into the top of the competition, which was its best result before being eclipsed by H’Hen Nie, who set a new milestone for Vietnam’s performance at Miss Universe by making it into the top in 2018 (What you have done for it) I am now a 19-year-old girl majoring in International Business at the Foreign Trade University, which is deemed the source of all beauties in Vietnam as a considerable proportion of Vietnamese beauty pageant titleholders come from my university I would make use of this chance to expand my social circle with my predecessors who have gone far at beauty pageants to learn from them Also, I would go to great lengths to improve my weight (And explain why you have this ambition) All beauties clinching the Miss Universe title have proved influential in their service to the community as well as gaining them a certain position in the fashion industry I would like to win the competition so that I can voice my concern over the lack of education in mountainous areas in Vietnam and in other countries in the world as well as use the money to set up a charity foundation for education H’Hen Nie has proved that education is the easiest way which people can choose to lift themselves out of poverty To air (v): chiếu Example: The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 21 Buổi vấn với tổng thống chiếu vào sáng ngày mai To eclipse (v): vượt mặt Example: The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign Vấn đề kinh tế vượt mặt vấn đề khác chiến dịch tranh cử To set a milestone (phrase): lập cột mốc Example: In Monday mornings, we would set milestones for the week Trong buổi sáng thứ hai, chúng tơi lập cột mốc cần có cho tuần Deem (v): cho là/xem Example: The area has now been deemed safe Khoanh vùng cho an toàn Titleholder (n): người chiến thắng/nhà vô địch Example: The Olympic and World titleholder Nhà vô địch Olympic giới To expand someone’s social circle (phrase): mở rộng mối quan hệ xã hội Example: In order to expand your social circle, you will need to become the master of the art of socialising Để mở rộng mối quan hệ, bạn cần trở thành bậc thầy việc giao tiếp xã hội To go to great lengths (phrase): làm điều Example: He'll go to any lengths to get what he wants Anh làm điều để đạt anh muốn 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/ Lift oneself out of poverty (phrase): kéo khỏi cảnh nghèo Example: Sustained economic growth is the single most powerful means of lifting people out of poverty + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 22 Tăng trưởng kinh tế bền vững cách quy để kéo người dân khỏi cảnh nghèo Part What kinds of ambitions people have? Different people have different ambitions But the majority of people want to have a stable source of income to maintain an acceptable living standard Some others who are even more ambitious will strive themselves to make their way to the top Why should parents encourage children to have ambitions? Encouraging children to have ambitions allows them to know what they’re doing so that they can identify their dreams and follow the right way to achieve them Research suggests that encouraging children to develop an ambitious mindset is strongly associated with successful children, as those raised in this way are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and are less likely to take unhealthy risks as teens Should parents interfere with children’s ambitions? This depends If children are down to earth and have practical ambitions, parents should not interfere with their ambitions By contrast, if children overestimate their capabilities and have seemingly impossible ambitions, it is imperative that parents give their children valuable pieces of advice so that they can have more practical ambitions Is there any difference between children’s ambitions and those of grown-ups? Absolutely yes There are many differences between children’s ambitions and those of grownups indeed While children simply want to have beautiful clothes, academic brilliance and excellent academic results, adults seek wealth while hoping they will also have time to recharge their batteries by going on luxurious trips Vocabulary To strive (v): cố gắng Example: Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now strive to live up to Ông Roe đặt mong đợi mà ông phải cố gắng để thực The top (v): đỉnh cao Example: He worked hard and quickly reached the top of his profession Ông làm việc chăm chỉ, nhanh chóng đạt đến đỉnh cao nghiệp + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 23 To thrive (v): phát đạt Example: His business thrived in the years before the war Doanh nghiệp ông phát đạt năm trước chiến tranh Down-to-earth (Adj): thực tế Example: The players like the coach because he’s down-to-earth and honest with them Các cầu thủ thích vị HLV ơng người thực tế trung thực với họ Recharge your batteries (idiom): nghỉ ngơi thời gian để nạp lại lượng Example: She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries Cô du lịch đến miền Nam nước Pháp nghỉ ngơi thời gian để nạp lại lượng 51 Describe a time when you first talked in a foreign language You should say:  Where you were  Who you were with  What you talked about  And explain how you felt about it (Where you were) Well, I have been learning English for more than years, but the time when I first applied it to my life is still imprinted on my memory This happened when I was chosen to deliver an opening speech as a representative of the delegation from Vietnam in an exchange programme at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Who you were with) I, a representative of the Vietnamese delegation, and Jia Jing, a representative on the Singapore side, met each other backstage before our opening speech We made some small talk with each other and Jia Jing was very surprised and could not believe it was the first time I had used English in my real life (What you talked about) Our talk mainly revolved around how Jia Jing and I were chosen to be in this programme as we tried not to cross the line as we had just got to know each other Also, because my degree of proficiency in the language was still relatively low, and I was not accustomed to Jia Jing’s Singaporean accent, the conversation lasted only around minutes (And explain how you felt about it) It was such an exciting experience to be honest, albeit a bit weird Although our conversation was not that long, we built up a good friendship that lasts till now Since that maiden attempt to speak English to a native speaker, I have been + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 24 investing a large amount of time into improving it so as to communicate with my international friends smoothly Vocabulary To imprint (v): ghi dấu That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever Ánh nhìn giận ghi dấu tâm trí ta mãi Delegation (n): đoàn đại biểu The delegation from Spain has/have arrived for a month Đoàn đại biểu từ Tây Ban Nha đến khoảng tháng Small talk (n): chuyện xã giao I don't enjoy parties where I have to make small talk with complete strangers Tơi khơng thích bữa tiệc mà tơi phải nói chuyện xã giao với người hoàn toàn xa lạ To cross the line (phrase): vượt giới hạn This time, you've really crossed the line Lần bạn thực vượt giới hạn To build up (phrasal verb): xây dựng nên It took her ten years to build up her publishing business Cô phải dành 10 năm để xây dựng nên công việc kinh doanh báo chí Maiden (adj): lần đầu The first hydrogen-powered airplane will make its maiden flight this year Máy bay sử dụng lượng hydro bay chuyến bay năm Attempt (n): cố gắng He made no attempt to be sociable Anh khơng có cố gắng để trở nên hòa đồng Part At what age should children start learning a foreign language? I believe children should embark on learning a second language as soon as they reach or years of age During the first few years of their life, a child is able to learn a foreign language almost effortlessly and accent free It won’t overwhelm them, so as a parent it is unnecessary to be concerned about it Which skill is more important, speaking or writing? + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 25 If a person wants to climb their career ladder, they will have to master both skills to make their way to the top From another perspective, if a person just wants to have an acceptable living standard that can tide them over for a short period of time, speaking is definitely more important than writing as it is used very frequently in daily life Does a person still need to learn other languages if he or she is good at English? In light of globalisation, the more languages people can speak, the more chances they have China and the whole Asia are developing at such a fast pace and some Asian countries are emerging as economic powerhouses such as India, South Korea and Singapore, which has encouraged many English native speakers to learn Asian languages Do you think minority languages will disappear? It is sad to accept the truth that minority languages will disappear and give way to more popular languages This works in the same way for Vietnamese people born in other countries in which Vietnamese is not widely spoken They tend to speak the first language of that country and become unable to speak Vietnamese This is the reason why hundreds of languages are teetering on the brink of extinction Vocabulary 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 Powerhouse (n): cường quốc Germany is an economic powerhouse Đức cường quốc kinh tế + Để tìm hiểu thơng tin khóa học, sách thầy Bách, bạn truy cập: www.ngocbach.com + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 26 ... is geography Geography is a mixture of natural science and humanities, which makes it so special I am still trying my best to learn Geography more so as to improve my knowledge about natural phenomena... country follow this tradition?
 And explain how you personally feel about this tradition If you ask me about an interesting tradition in Vietnam, I will definitely talk about the traditional new year... see the train approaching in the distance (be) enthralled by sth [adj]: be attracted to sth that is so interesting, beautiful : bị mê hoặc, hút Eg: The child watched, completely enthralled by