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IELTS Speaking Part 1

1 Email 7 7 Shoes 12

2 Taking photos 7 8 Science 13

3 Cinema 8 9 Public gardens and Parks 14

4 Watching sports 9 10 Getting lost 15

5 History 10 11 Mobile/Cell phones 16

6 Sweets & Cakes 11 12 Shopping at street markets 17

IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3 1 Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend 19

2 Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person 22

3 Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language 25

4 Describe a rule (in school or work) that you don’t like 28

5 Describe a person that you enjoy spending time with 31

6 Describe a song that you think is interesting 34

7 Describe a café you’d like to visit 37

8 Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like 40

9 Describe an exciting book you have read 43

10 Describe a creative person (an artist/musician/ ) whose work you admire 46

11 Describe a a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go 49

12 Describe a businessman you admire 52

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IELTS

Speaking Part 1

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Email

1 Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?

because people can track conversation or work flow easily Now that more things are carried out online, communicating through emails will grow even more

2 How often do you write an email or a letter?

→ I often write 1 or 2 emails per day, mostly for work purposes I prefer emails to text messages at work because emails are more formal and I can take time to respond

3 What kinds of email (or letter) have you

received that made you feel happy?

→ I have never thought about this before Maybe

emails regarding happy news, such as wedding

announcements, or positive feedback from my clients

or managers I don’t get these emails very often, but

when I do, they can totally lift my mood (1)

(1) lift my mood (idiom) /ˈlɪft maɪ muːd/: cải thiện tâm trạng

Ví dụ: I drink milk tea to lift my mood whenever I feel stressed

Taking photos

1 Do you like taking photos?

several photography classes at university and had improved my photography skills significantly

2 Do you take a mirror with you?

→ Well, I do I am quite conscious (1) about my

appearance so I check myself in the mirror regularly I

have a small rectangular wooden mirror, which I keep

in my purse and carry by my side all the time Most

girls would have one mirror with them, like me

(1) conscious (adj) /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: có ý thức

Ví dụ: She gradually became conscious that everyone was wearing uniforms except her

3 Do you want to improve your photography skills?

→ Definitely To many people, taking photos is nothing

more than a way to save memories but it is a hobby to

many others I take my photography classes seriously

and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills (2)

(2) sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn giũa kỹ năng

Ví dụ: You can sharpen your photography skills by attending workshops

Cinemas

1 Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a

→ Not often Movie tickets were costly (1) back then

and most cinemas were in the city center, which were

far from my house My parents only took me to the

movie theaters on special occasions like my birthday

or Tet holiday

(1) costly (adj) /ˈkɑːst.li/: đắt đỏ

Ví dụ: Because this necklace is so costly, I have to be

so careful with it

2 Do you usually go to the cinema with

your friends?

they are released We’d rather hang at a cafe

because my friends and I like gossiping (3) and talking

loudly, and it is just rude to do so at a movie theater

3 Do you still like watching movies that you

liked when you were a kid?

→ Definitely I used to spend hours watching

Doraemon There is no doubt that Doraemon is a

classic that is loved by audiences of all ages In fact, I

recently just binge-watched (4) every episode (5) of

Doraemon on Youtube.

(2) blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/: bom tấn

Ví dụ: He thinks that this novel has the potential to become a blockbuster /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ movie

(3) gossip (v) : buôn chuyện

Ví dụ: My bestie and I love to gossip about celebrities’ private lives

(4) binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ ˌwɒtʃ/: cày phim

Ví dụ: We binge-watched 6 seasons of “Once upon a time” last summer /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/

(5) episode (n) : tập phim

Ví dụ: Have you watched the final episode of Penthouse? It is very emotional

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Watching sports

1 Do you like watching programs on TV?

something on my phone I can choose programs more easily on the phone and watch them anywhere

2 Do you watch live sports games?

→ I’m not a big fan of sport so I have no interest in

watching it on tv, let alone (1) live competitions But I’m

sure any sports lover would love watching live

matches because of the thrill (2) and adrenaline rush (3)

that they can bring

Ví dụ: You haven’t /lɛt əˈləʊn/

: chưa kể đến

(1) let alone (phrase)

Ví dụ: No /θrɪl/ finished the introduction, let alone the whole essay

(2) thrill (n) : sự xúc động, phấn khích

độ words can describe the thrill I experienced /əˈdrɛnəlɪn rʌʃ /

when I won that competition

(3) adrenaline rush (n) : căng thẳng tột

Ví dụ: Many people love to watch scary movies because of the adrenaline rush they get from it

3 How often do you watch live sports?

→ Never My dad, on the other hand, watches it all the time He’s probably one of the biggest football lovers and never misses any live match of his favorite team, Chelsea

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History

1 Do you like learning about history?

attentive during history lessons because I was always

eager to learn how certain events happened and their

result By studying history, young people like me can

learn more about our national identity (1) and avoid

making the same mistakes

2 What historical event do you find interesting?

→ I’d say Vietnam National Day It was on 2nd

September 1945 when our former leader, Ho Chi

Minh, declared (2) Vietnam’s Independence from

French colonization His speech at this historical event

was monumental (3) and it was straight up (2) one of

the most significant milestones (5) in Vietnam’s history

3 Do you think history is important?

→ Certainly History not only tells of past events but

also the cultures, traditions and hardships of past

generations This knowledge will continue to be

(1) national identity (n) /ˈnæʃənəl aɪˈdɛntəti /: bản sắc dân tộc

Ví dụ: Wearing “Ao dai” on special occasions is a way for us to maintain our national identity

Ví dụ: He /dɪˈklɛr/

: tuyên bố

(2) declare (v)

thường declared in front of the public last month that /ˌmɒn.jəˈmen.təl/

he would take responsibility for his actions

(3) monumental (adj) : vĩnh đại, phi

Ví dụ: Renovating this historical building would be a

Ví dụ: His /streɪt ʌp/

monumental job

(4) straight up (idiom) : thẳng thắn

Ví dụ: performance was straight up one of the most /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

remarkable of last night’s show

(5) milestone (n) : cột mốc

Graduating from highschool is an important milestone to many

Ví dụ: This photo /pæs ˈdau n/

(6) pass down (phr.v) : truyền lại, truyền cho

Ví dụ: Giving /ˈgrætəˌtud/ book was passed down from my

grandfather

(7) gratitude (n) : lòng biết ơn

flowers to your mother on her birthday is a

Ví dụ: There are/ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/

nice way for you to show your gratitude

(8) patriotism (n) : lòng yêu nước

many ways to show your patriotism, like

helping out your own people or promoting your country’s culture

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Sweets & Cakes

1 Do you like to eat sweets?

can’t go a day without a bar of chocolate Eating

sweets really keeps me energized (1) and focused

2 Do you like sweets more or less now

compared to when you were a child?

→ My mother didn’t allow me to eat many sweets

when I was a kid because she was afraid that I might

become obese (2) But that doesn’t change the fact that

I’ve loved sweet food and always will.

(1) energized (a) /ˈen.ə.dʒaɪz/: cảm thấy có năng lượng

Ví dụ: I usually feel energized after every vacation

(2) obese (a) /əʊˈbiːs/:bị béo phì

Ví dụ: A large number of adolescents in the USA are now obese

3 Is there any sweet food in your country?

→ Oh there is plenty Where I’m from, people add

sugar to almost every dish, not just desserts My

favorite sweet is Lotus seed sweet soup, or “chè hạt

sen” in Vietnamese It just has a delicate (3) and

refreshing taste, perfect for the weather here

(3) delicate (a) /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ : vị thanh

Ví dụ: Sweet tea has such a delicate taste

4 Do you eat cakes or sweets after a meal?

→ Not often I only eat them as snacks, usually in the

afternoon before dinner time But if I ever crave (4)

some sweets after a meal, I will go for fruit, which is

also only lightly sweet

(3) crave (v) /kreɪv/: thèm muốn điều gì đó

Ví dụ: Kids usually crave attention from their parents

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Shoes

1 Do you like buying shoes? How often?

same I don’t understand why lots of people buy new

pairs, even when they don’t really need them For me,

I only buy shoes when I really need them

(1) passionate /ˈpæʃənət/: có đam mê

Ví dụ: He has a passionate interest in playing guitar

2 Have you ever bought shoes online?

→ Yes, a few times And they were all wonderful

experiences You don’t have to queue (2) for hours and

fight for the size that you want, like in physical

a pair of shoes, confirm your payment and wait for it to

be delivered to your house

3 How much do you usually spend on shoes?

→ Not much Shoes have become a luxury in recent

years and some shoes cost a fortune (5) To be

honest, I try to stay away from the expensive pairs

and always opt for more affordable (6) shoes

4 Which do you prefer, fashionable

shoes or comfortable shoes?

→ Most shoes I have, satisfy both criteria I think you

could select a pair of shoes that can be both trendy (7)

and comfy (8) But my priority will always be comfort, I

don’t want to put on something I don’t feel comfortable

had to join a queue for the toilets

(3) physical store : cửa hàng truyền thống

are studying how to achieve interaction

through your smartphone when you visit a physical store. /iː-ˈkɒmə(ː)s ˈplætfɔːm/

(4) e-commerce platform : nền tảng mua sắm trực tuyến

Ví dụ: Alibaba has become much more than just an commerce platform

e-(5) cost a fortune /kɒst ə ˈfɔːʧən/: tốn rất nhiều tiền

Ví dụ: It cost /əˈfɔːdəbl/afortuneto get the car fixed

(6) affordable : (giá cả) có thể mua được

Ví dụ: There is a lack of affordable housing in the city

(7) trendy /ˈtrendi/: theo xu hướng

Ví dụ: People /ˈkʌmfi/are buying them just to be trendy

(8) Comfy : thoải mái

Ví dụ: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room

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Scien

ce

1 Do you like science?

been a big fan of science TV shows for a long time,

from biology and chemistry to nature and wildlife I

think it is great when you can learn and be entertained

simultaneously

2 When did you start to learn about science?

→ When I was very young I remember that my

parents forced me into watching educational

I developed my passion for science as there were

many captivating (3) science shows on tv back then

3 Which science subject is most interesting to you?

→ It’s hard for me to choose But I would go for biology I

love to learn about wild animals and their habitats I’ve

bought many books relating to this and they have given

me a lot of great insight (4) into our environment

4 What kinds of interesting things have you done

with science?

→ Not much I’m a learner, not an experimenter (5) I

think that I only use my knowledge when I talk to my

friends cause I love sharing with them what I know

and they also find my stories interesting

(1) Intriguing /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/: thú vị

Ví dụ: She has a really intriguing personality

(2) educational program: chương trình mang tính giáo

Ví dụ: Her /ˈkæp.tə.veɪ.t ɪŋ/ chương trình

educational program may be effective

(3) captivating : thu hút

voice was absolutely captivating

(4) Insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/: hiểu biết

Ví dụ: The book gives us fascinating insights into life

in Mexico

(5) Experimenter /ɪkˈsper.ə.ment ɚ/: người thử nghiệm

Ví dụ: He was a great experimenter

Public gardens and Parks

1 Would you like to play in a public garden or park?

are more spacious (1) and there is usually a lot of

equipment, such as slides, seesaws (2) or even pools

You can definitely do more things at a park

2 What do you like to do when visiting a park?

→ I love to pay a visit to a park in the morning when it is

quiet and I can enjoy a slower pace of life (4) Sometimes

I do a bit of exercise at the park to stay in shape (5)

3 How have parks changed today compared to

the time when you were a kid?

→ They are much more modern I remember there

was nothing to do in the park when I was young, only

plants and flowers around However, you can do

different activities, from playing badminton, swimming

to practicing martial arts (6)

(1) spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/: rộng rãi

Ví dụ: The /ˈsiːhotel.sɑː/rooms are spacious and comfortable

(2) Seesaw : cái bập bênh

Ví dụ: It was a playground seesaw, but with only one seat

(4) pace of life: nhịp sống

Ví dụ: She liked the fast pace of life in the city

(5) stay in shape (idiom): giữ cơ thể khỏe mạnh

Ví dụ: Bruno likes to stay in shape He swims 3 miles every morning

(6) martial arts /mɑːʃl ˈɑːts/: võ thuật

Ví dụ: Martial arts is a dangerous but rapidly growing sport

4 Would you prefer to play in a personal

garden or public garden?

→ A personal one, of course It gives you more

have to pay attention to others in public gardens, and

you don’t want to do anything weird in these places

(5) freedom /ˈfriːdəm/: sự tự do

Ví dụ: Everyone has the right to freedom of expression

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Getting Lost

1 Have you ever lost your way?

the first time I got lost It took a long time before I

could finally calm myself down (3)

2 How do you find your way when you are lost?

→ I have a memory like a sieve (3) so I cannot rely on

it My sense of direction (4) is also terrible So I usually

have to use navigation apps on my phone or ask other

people around me for directions

3 Can you read a map when you get lost?

→ Yes, I learned how to read a map when I was at

school However, there are some maps that have an

difficult to interpret (6) such maps

4 Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

→ Yes, a lot of times I’ve been in their shoes (7)

before so I know what it’s like, you know, the terrible

feeling when you don’t know where to go In such

moments, as long as I know the direction that they

need to go, I’ll surely give them a hand (8)

(1) Lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/: cuộc đời

Ví dụ: His diary was not published during his lifetime

(2) freak out (p.v): hoảng hốt

Ví dụ: He freaked out when he heard he’d got the job

(3) calm someone down: làm ai đó bình tĩnh lại

Ví dụ: You should calm down because your son apologized

(3) have a memory/mind like a sieve (idiom): có trí

nhớ tệ

Ví dụ: I have a memory like a sieve, so I’ve forgotten specifics about the books and comics I’ve read in recent years

(4) sense of direction: ý thức về phương hướng

Ví dụ: Sense of direction is the ability to know one’s location and perform wayfinding

Ví dụ: She had an /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

: choáng ngợp

(5) overwhelming

Ví dụ: It’s /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/ almost overwhelming desire to tell him

the truth

(6) interpret : giải thích, thông dịch

difficult to interpret these statistics without

knowing how they were obtained

(7) in their shoes (idiom): đặt mình vào vị trí người

for their actions, you should always try to put yourself

in their shoes.

(8) give them a hand: giúp đỡ bọn họ

Ví dụ: Those boxes seem heavy I’ll give you a hand

to carry those

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Mobile/ Cell phones

1 Do you have a mobile phone?

part of my life, I mean, I cannot live without one,

seriously Apart from the main purpose of being able to

connect with other people, this smart device also helps

me to store data, capture (1) moments, and entertain

myself

2 What do you often use it for?

(1) Capture /ˈkæptʃə(r)/: ghi lại

Ví dụ: They have captured a moment in people’s lives

→ I use it for a variety of purposes, but mostly for communicating with my friends and my family It’s very easy to do such things at the moment, you know, with the help of the latest technology

3 How often do you change your mobile phone?

→ I keep using my phone as long as it can still serve

me well The phone industry is encouraging many

customers to dump (4) their handsets every year but I

don’t want to jump on that bandwagon (5)

Ví dụ: Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea

(5) Jump on the bandwagon (idiom): Tham gia cùng

người khác làm điều gì đó đang trở thành mốt vì bạn

hy vọng bản thân trở nên nổi tiếng hoặc thành công

Ví dụ: I finally jumped on the bandwagon and bought

a smart phone

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Shopping at street markets

1 What do people usually buy at street markets?

guess My mother always goes to a street market near

my house to buy our daily supplies (2) She rarely has

to go to the supermarket for anything

2 Why do you think people go to street markets?

→ It’s more comfortable for some to shop in an

open-air (3) environment and they might love the hustle and

goods can usually be bought at bargain (5) prices at

street markets, so people do not hesitate to haggle

over the price for the thing they need

3 When you travel abroad, do you go to street

mar-kets?

→ Yes, I think they represent the culture and tradition

of an area Wandering around street markets is

always on the top of my list (6) whenever I visit

another country You can also find a lot of stalls full of

(1) luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/: sang trọng

Ví dụ: The /səˈplaɪ/carwas luxurious

(2) Supply : hàng hóa cần thiết

Ví dụ: Our supplies were running out

(3) Open-air /ˌəʊpən ˈer/: ngoài trời

Ví dụ: They have an open /ˈhʌsl-airændswimmingˈbʌsl/: pool

(4) hustle and bustle nhộn nhịp và hối

hả

Ví dụ: The old people tend to stay away from the hustle and bustle /ˈbɑːɡən/ofcitylife

(5) bargain : mặc cả

Ví dụ: I picked up a few good bargains in the sale

(6)on top of my list (idiom): vi ệc quan trọng nhất cần phải làm

Ví dụ: Studying for the test is on the top of my list for this weekend. /ˈbrɪk ə bræk/

(7) Bric-a-brac : những vật nhỏ ít giá trị

Ví dụ: There are market stalls selling cheap bric-a-brac

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IELTS

Speaking Part 2, 3

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Gifts

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

You should say:

• When it happened

• What gift it was

• Who you gave it to

• And explain why you chose that gift

Idea

• Mùa đông năm ngoái Context (Bối cảnh) • Tháp Namsan, Seoul

• Mua ổ khoá tình yêu tặng bạn gái

• Lý do : bạn gái – fan phim Hàn, tuýp lãng mạn Content (Nội dung) • Nơi mua : Quầy lưu niệm ở “cây tình yêu” (tree of

love)

• Món quà : Ổ khoá màu hồng, có trái tim ở giữa

• Bạn gái : một trong những món quý tuyệt nhất, giúp Conclusion (Kết luận) tình yêu bền chăt hơn

Conclusion

Last winter Namsan Tower, Seoul

A lovelock for my girlfriend

My girlfriend - a hopeless romantic, K-drama fan Souvenir at the “tree of love”

A pink lovelock, with a heart

in the middle

One of the best gift => cherish

Glad to please her

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around the base of the tower where couples can publicly declare (2)

their eternal (3) love by placing love locks My girlfriend, who is a

when I saw thousands of lovelocks of different shapes and sizes,

lovelock as a souvenir from the place I was at a loss for words

the movies we had watched together at home so I immediately

took out my phone to video call my girlfriend to show her Before

leaving, I got her a pink lock, with a heart in between, which I was

sure she’d love

relationship to last longer She told me that was one of the best

gifts she has ever received and she definitely would cherish it

3 eternal (adj): vĩnh viễn

Will you two ever stop your continual arguing?

4 a hopeless romantic: một người luôn tin vào tình yêu lãng mạn, đích

5 scatter /ˈskætər/ (v): vứt khắp nơi

Ví dụ: I scattered grass seed all over the lawn

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IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 When do people normally send gifts to others?

People give presents on different special occasions, like

anniversaries or birthdays, in order to show their affection (1)

They usually buy gifts based on the receiver, or give them red

packets of lucky money so they can celebrate and buy

something themselves Besides that, people also exchange

gifts on special holidays like Christmas or New Year

2 Do people give gifts or red packets on traditional festivals?

(1) affection /əˈfekʃn/ (n): sự yêu thương

Ví dụ: Children need lots of love and affection

Well, considering Tet holiday, people give both gifts and red packets but at different times Usually before Tet, people will give gifts for the family to prepare for the holiday And during the festival, people will give red packets of lucky money to wish good luck and health for the receiver

3 Is it easy to choose clothes as gifts?

Not at all Some people have a very specific taste in

perfectly There are many problems when choosing clothes

as gifts, like getting the wrong size, color or style, so it is

best to buy anything but clothes as gifts

4 Do people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?

If the gift is what they have been wanting, they will be happy

for sure There are a few exceptions when people react the

opposite but most people would be impressed if you splurge (3)

a large amount of money on presents for them

taste (n): gu, sở thích

Ví dụ: He has very expensive taste in fashion

Ví dụ: I feel like splurging on a new dress

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Skills

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a useful skill you learned from an older person

You should say:

• What it is

• Why the skill can be learned from older people

• How you will learn the skill from older people

• And explain how you will feel if you master the skil

Idea

• Học đánh đàn guitar – thường khá tốn kém và mất Context (Bối cảnh) thời gian

• Học từ ông nội – không tốn phí

• Học nhạc lý, nốt nhạc, giai điệu, nhịp điệu + vị trí Content (Nội dung) các nốt và các hợp âm

• Ông rất kiên nhẫn và luôn khuyến khích tôi ->Có thể tự chơi 1 bài nhạc

Conclusion (Kết luận) • Tôi muốn làm ca sĩ -> hữu dụng với tôi

a song myself

Become a singer -> usefull skill

Practice guitar alone regularly

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Answer

I’m going to tell you about a skill that takes a long time to learn, and

that is playing a musical instrument, or more specifically, playing the

guitar There are many ways you can learn to play the guitar but I

guess the most common way is to get guitar lessons from a

C guitar teacher or learn by yourself through tons of online learning

the most expensive method Luckily, it cost me nothing because

my teacher was my grandfather, who used to be a guitarist (1) in

a university band He still plays occasionally and I always wish I

music theory first, learning about notes (2) , chords (3) and rhythm (4)

Then he showed me the positions of the notes and how to play

N specific chords He normally loses his temper (5) very easily yet

during the time I learnt guitar with him, he was so patient At first,

my fingertips were all sore (5) because of the guitar strings but my

grandfather encouraged me to practice more so I could get used

to the feeling and remember the chords Eventually, I could play

a song myself and my grandfather even asked me to perform

together with him in the future, of course when I remember all the

knowing how to play guitar would be a great advantage (8) for me

I still practice guitar alone regularly now

Ví dụ: Parents shouldn’t lose their temper when /sɔːr/teaching children

6 sore (a): đau

Ví dụ: My stomach was sore because I

Ví dụ: It is /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

ate too much

7 beneficial (a) : có lợi ích

beneficial to your health if

Ví dụ: Speaking /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

you drink a lot of water

8 advantage (n) : lợi thế

several languages is a big advantage

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IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 What can children learn from their parents or grandparents?

Well, there are a lot of things children can learn from adults

in the family Off the top of my head, there are two things:

be thankful for what you have and be brave to admit your

mistakes Old people know best what we can gain and lose

as we grow older so it is reasonable to teach children to

have gratitude (1) and own up to (2) their mistakes

(1) gratitude (n) /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tʃuːd/: sự biết ơn

Ví dụ: She sent her parents a present to show her gratitude

(2) own up to sth: thừa nhận điều gì đó

Ví dụ: You should always own up to your mistakes and ask for forgivenes

2 From whom can children learn more, parents or grandparents?

It depends on who they are closer to If they spend more

time and have a close-knit relationship (3) with their

grandparents, they will be influenced more by their

grandparents, rather than their mom and dad But most

children learn more from their parents because not many

live together with their grandparents these days

(3) a close-knit relationship: mối quan hệ thân thiết

Ví dụ: It is hard to have a close-knit relationship with anyone if you have trust issues

3 What kind of help do you think older people need?

Their primary need must be personal care They may need

help with daily tasks like dressing or bathing if they are

physically weak Those whose minds are still alert (4) may

need help in using modern technology like phones or

computers or using public transportation

(4) alert (a) /əˈlɜːt/: tỉnh táo

Ví dụ: I’m not feeling very alert today because

of a lack of sleep last night

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Languages

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe something you did that helped you to learn another language

You should say:

• What it is

• What language you learned

• How it helped you learn the language

• And how you felt about it

Idea

Context (Bối cảnh) • Là một thử thách vì không hiểu lý thuyết

• Bài kiểm tra cuối kì năm lớp 7

• Phương pháp học ‘Mind mapping’ (sơ đồ tư duy) -> Content (Nội dung) vị cứu tinh

• Sử dụng màu sắc và hình vẽ minh hoạ

• Ghi nhớ và ôn tập nhanh hơn

Conclusion (Kết luận) • Đạt kết quả tốt, không còn sợ tiếng Anh

Using different colors and drawings

Memorize and revise easier

Pass with flying colors -> no longer

a nightmare

Proud

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Answer

As you know, English is a compulsory subject in Vietnam and

every Vietnamese child has to study English from primary school

TEXT Learning a foreign language at an early age was a huge challenge

back then because I couldn’t make heads nor tails (2) of any

grammar theory If I recall correctly, the situation got worse when

I needed to pass my 7th grade final English exam Most of the

questions were about grammar but I literally forgot everything I

knew about it

decided to apply it immediately, and you know, this method was

a true life-saver (5) By organizing my lesson in different colors and

using drawings to illustrate the vocabulary and grammar, I could

memorize things faster and revise my notes easier

subjects since then

English was no longer been a nightmare to me I honestly was so

proud of myself and have been using this method to learn other

2 make heads nor tails (idiom):

không hiểu điều gì đó

Ví dụ: I can’t make heads nor tails of what

my mom /ˈdiːhas.deɪ/been yelling at me

3 D-day (n) : ngày quan trọng mà sự kiện gì đó xảy ra

Ví dụ: I get nervous as D-day is coming

4 cram (v) /kræm/: h ọc nhồi nhét

Ví dụ: I had to cram 10 pages of history lessons for the test last week

5 a life saver: vị cứu tinh

Ví dụ: My mom was a true lifesaver when I learnt how to cook

6 pass the test with flying colors (idiom): đạt kết quả tốt trong kì thi Ví

dụ: My sister passed the test with

flying colors thanks to her hard work

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IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Maybe it’s how to pronounce the language exactly For

example, while English has voiced and unvoiced sounds,

Vietnamese doesn’t so it is a challenge for beginners to

“make” sounds that don’t exist in their mother tongue (1)

Other than that, learning grammar also takes lots of time

2 Do you think language learning is important? Why?

Ví dụ: She can speak English but her mother tongue is Chinese

Definitely Language is key to building relationships so the more languages you know, the more power you hold Besides, learning a language can improve memory, concentration and even your confidence, because you have to practice speaking the language

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