Speaking samples IELTS

Not only did I feel that my time was wasted, I think my energy got depleted as well by trying to get through the traffic.. I think I could have used the time that I wasted trying to get

IELTS Speaking part 2 – Describe an activity that wasted your time

Describe an activity that wasted your time

You should say:

• What this activity was

• When it happened

• Where it happened

• Why it wasted your time

I would like to talk about an incident happened just a month ago It was just a normal

Monday morning when I had early classes Normally what I do is to drive my car to a train station and park it there before taking the train to my university Unfortunately, there was a thunderstorm on that day And I remember seeing long queues of cars moving slowly on the freeways due to heavy rain

Even though I was informed by the weather forecast that we were going to have

thunderstorm that day, I did not expect it to be so bad that it actually delayed all the trains to the central business district The train that I usually get on every morning was cancelled as well So I ended up driving all the way to the city where my university is Normally it only takes me 1 and 15 minutes to get to my office But on that day, it took me more than 2 hours

As I got to my class, I found out that it was actually cancelled because the lecturer could not make it to the class because of the thunderstorm At first, I thought it was a joke Not only did

I feel that my time was wasted, I think my energy got depleted as well by trying to get

through the traffic I am the kind of person who always tries to start off a new week with a relaxing and happy vibe on Monday But seeing how my effort of getting to class had turned out like that totally ruined my mood I think I could have used the time that I wasted trying to get to school to sleep instead, or even to study for the exams that were coming up at that time

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Trả lời mẫu của IELTS Vietop – Describe

something you bought but rarely use!

Describe something you bought but rarely use You should say:

What it was

When you bought it

Where you bought it

Why you bought but rarely use it

I would like to talk about a polaroid camera that i bought 2 years ago Before i go into details about when, where and why i bought it, i would like to give you some facts about polaroid

cameras Polaroid cameras let you print out your photos immediately after taking a shot Technically speaking, we don’t have to go to the photography shops to get the photos printed Due to that feature, a lot of people want to own one of those polaroid cameras I guess it somehow gives peoples a feeling of the past by having those physical photos in their hands To be honest, i’m also a fan of vintage items so it is the main reason behind my decision to buy the camera.

It was when my 18th birthday was just around the corner that I decided to buy it with the saving money that i had had for a few months As a matter of fact, that type of camera isn’t popular with many people so there aren’t many shops that sell polaroid cameras here in Vietnam Even if they did, i’m afraid they would be a lot more expensive So i decided to get

it online via eBay shipped all the way from the US

I was extremely excited when i first received the package via post I still remember how fascinating it was to test it out for the first time The most interesting part was to wait for the colour to gradually come out on the film after i had captured the photo I used to use it quite often back then but then, since the film strip was very expensive, i could not manage to keep

up with the cost So i believe that it was one of the main reasons I stopped using frequently Ihad other things I wanted to do with my savings as well so i had to regrettably put the camera away and occasionally use it nowadays

Bài vi t cho đ thi ngày 10/7/2014 t i Vi t Nam, t i nay ad s g i bài kèm brainstorming và ế ề ạ ệ ố ẽ ởphân tích cho các b n đã comment hôm b a nhé Sorry các b n, do công vi c đ t xu t mà ạ ữ ạ ệ ộ ấhôm nay ad m i g i đớ ở ược!

"Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use Do you think this is positive or negative development?"

Nowadays, international sports games have become a playing field for national sports industry to showcase their best talents and bring home positive publicity and admiration Thus, some countries are willing to invest heavily in building specialized training complex to

up skill their athletes, instead of fitness facilities for the public use While I personally think this is a positive development, it also has some drawbacks that are worth discussing

As mentioned above, the main reason for this trend is almost any country wants to be recognized for their sports industry The only way to do that is to offer elite sports players high-class training areas including modern equipment monitoring athletes’ physical states Another advantage of having domestic facilities is that government can reduce the cost of sending the athletes team for abroad coaching For example, Australia has long been well known for its gold medal swimming team due to their internally developed method of training and sufficient investment in infrastructures Moreover, this trend of development may have a positive impact on younger generations whom, in turn, will be more likely to choose sports professions, contributing to the booming of national sports industry in many years to come.However, having said that, these training stadiums usually take up enormous cost of capital and limited spaces that would have otherwise been used to build public sports areas As a result, people will have fewer places to go for exercises and play their favourite common sport such as badminton or swimming Even when local gym and fitness centres are built in some suburbs, it is not always accessible to people who are not from well-off background

This may unfortunately increase chances of people leading a sedentary lifestyle which is totally against the active lifestyle that sports is trying to promote.

In conclusion, I believe that the benefits of building specialized training centres for top athletes clearly outweigh the minor drawbacks on the general well-being of the public It is suggested that a balancing act is required from the authorities to minimize the potential drawbacks of the issue

IELTS SPEAKING - TOPIC: HEALTH AND DIET

1 What would you say your favourite food?

Well, I would have to say I like Vietnamese traditional food, but the best is Banh Xèo- one of the most nutritious and tasty foods in Viet Nam It is a perfect combination of flour, pork, shrimps and bean sprouts

2 And what your least favorite food?

Vietnamese people really like dog meat, but I’ve never been fond of dog meat because I belong to buddhism Therefore, eating dog meat is considered to be guilty

3 How many meals do you have?

Well, I’m deeply conscious of healthy eating, so my meals are divided into breakfast, lunch and dinner However, I hardly eat anything after 7.pm because it is easy for fat to accumulate

in the blood

4 Would you say you have a sweet tooth?

I guess so I share the mutual interest in something sweet with my mother In fact, I cannot resist the temptation of sweet soup made of glutinous rice and green bean

T NG CÁC EM PART 3 c a TOPIC part 2:Ặ ủ  

DESCRIBE a family event from your childhood

1 How to help children become mature?

To help children become mature, parents should teach them how to distinguish between ethical standards and social deviance Moreover, it is necessary for children to be nurtured carefully by loving parents who are tactful and understanding More importantly, I think parents should not pamper their children

2 Is it good to have only a child?

I think, It depends on the mindset of each individual When you’re an only child, you’ll be the apple of your parents’ eyes But sometimes, you will feel lonely because of a lack of

interaction and communication among siblings

3 Do you think teenagers should start working to make money for their family?

Teenagers should not start working to financially support their family because it can divert their attention away from their study and can cause harms to their health Moreover, they are

so immature that they can be sexually abused by corrupt colleagues or bosses

T ng các b n PART 3 MUSIC đang đặ ạ ược áp d ng ra thi nhéụ

KÈM THEO thông tin KHAI GI NG các l p trong năm 2015Ả ớ

1 What kind of music do different age groups in your country like?

Music is a ubiquitous activity found in every known human culture One would expect that people of different ages would have different music tastes Older people usually like jazz andold artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Elton John while younger people normally find hip hop, R&B and current trendy artists intriguing such as One Direction, Bruno Mars,

Maroon 5.

- Ubiquitous (adj): [ju(:)'bikwit s]: đâu cũng có, có m t kh p n iə ở ặ ở ắ ơ

Ubiquitous traffic wardens

Nh ng ngữ ườ ữ ậ ựi gi tr t t giao thông có m t kh p n iặ ắ ơ

- Trendy (adj): ['trendi]: đang m tố

Trend (noun): xu hướng

- Intriguing (adj) = interesting

2 Is it proper to play music loud in public places?

Well, it depends Playing loud music is sometimes considered to be rude by many people and societies Among those opposed to this practice, it may result in the loss of respect and even legal action But in certain contained settings, such as clubs or concerts, the fact that music is often played very loud is acceptable

3 Do you think music can be a source of pollution?

The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines and

transportation systems Indoor noise can be caused by machines, building activities, and music performances, especially in some workplaces So, music can be considered as a source of pollution. 

- Disturbing (adj): làm m t yên tĩnh, qu y r yấ ấ ầ

- Excessive (adj): quá th a, quá m c,ừ ứ

4 What can people learn from songs?

Singing is an amazing way to dramatically improve your language learning strategy

Learning the lyrics of a song helps people expand vocabulary and teach them some slang expressions or typical phrases

5 When people get older, will they like the same type of music as the music they liked in their childhood?

As mentioned earlier, it is expected that people of different ages would have different music tastes Senior citizens usually enjoy different kinds of music in different periods of time IELTS SPEAKING; TOPIC: MARRIAGE

Đ thi đang đề ược áp d ng t i BC và IDP; các em xem kĩ nhéụ ạ

1 Why is there a tendency to marry later in life nowadays?

People tend to marry later because they want to have enough maturity to ensure a financiallystable position and a long-standing relationship

- Ensure a financially stable position: đ m b o tài chính n đ nhả ả ổ ị

2 What is your opinion on marriage?

Well, I think marriage is a result of a prolonged period when spouses show their genuine affection for each other Marriage is recognized by marriage certificate which establishes rights and obligations between two people

-Show/express genuine affection for sb: yêu ai đó chân thành

- Marriage certificate: gi y k t hônấ ế

3 Is it good or bad for a husband and wife to have the same level of education?

It is not necessary for spouses to acquire the same level of education as long as they express genuine affection for each other True love can be strong motivation for them to overcome all difficulties in their lives

Sau khi được hướng d n, 1 h c viên đã vi t bài khá hay các b n cùng tham kh o bài c a ẫ ọ ế ạ ả ủ

society Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.His Essay:

Youth drug abuse is an extremely acute problem confronting us in contemporary society, which makes sociologists and educationists greatly concerned Not only is illegal drug use onthe rise, but juvenile adolescents are experimenting with alcohol, tobacco and even heavily addicted to substances The reasons for this behavior are unclear, but negligence of parents and unhealthy living surroundings can account for this alarming trend

Initially, the loss of cozy family and unhealthy living surroundings can be considered as an underlying reason why the rate of experimenting with illegal drugs in teenagers has

increased remarkably these days In fact, parents who drink and smoke to excess are, in effect, telling their children that it is acceptable to abuse their bodies with drugs

Consequently, juniors attempt to imitate these detrimental substances until then addicted hopelessly Moreover, in the bustling life, families spend less time together, as a result, adolescents may be abetted by bad peers in dissolute life, drinking or even becoming heroin addicts on the grounds that they do not receive sufficient guidance of discriminating betweenbasic moral and evil things

In terms of the negatively far-reaching impacts of drug abuse, drug addiction may affect personal lives and whole society greatly The effects of banned drugs can ruin young talents and skills which are helpful to make great contributions to the construction of the world For example, those who drink and drive may be involved in fatal road accidents because of losing control and cognitive capacity Last but not least, enormous amounts of money are spent on convicting drug dealers and on building drug rehabilitation clinics

In brief, I recommend that the most sensible way to combat this problem successfully is to educate young people about hazards of drug abuse In addition, Parents should provide an excellent model for their children to imitate as well as make sure that detrimental stimulants are kept away from them

NG CÁC EM PART 3 C A CH Đ : Describe a friend who you think a good leader?

1 In your culture, what kinds of people can be leaders?

- People who possess a high level of tolerance of stress, innovation, integrity and

responsibility can be great leaders in my country With these traits, it is easy for them to gain trust from others

2 Has there been a change in characteristics that a leader should have?

- There have been dramatic changes in attributes of a leader First of all, they should be astute, understanding the situations rapidly and taking advantages of them More

importantly, they should have a high level of competence in computer and foreign

languages

3 Many women are earning more money, does it mean that they can be good leaders?

- In the past, it was difficult for women to achieve success in leadership roles because they were confined to domestic activities As we can see, these days, a large number of women who are breadwinners and leaders have witnessed a significant increase. 

Khai Gi ng các l p luy n thi IELTS và PRE-IELTS Ngày 06.04 và 04.05 2015ả ớ ệ

IELTS SPEAKING: MUSEUM

Nào cùng h c speaking v i th y nha các em hihi Ch đ hôm nay là MUSEUM, m t ch đọ ớ ầ ủ ề ộ ủ ề

thường g p nh ng mà l i là n i s c a các em đó.ặ ư ạ ỗ ợ ủ  

3 What kinds of museums can be found in your country?

Well, there is a variety of museums in my country such as art, Vietnamese Women, Ho Chi Minh museums, but the most common may be WAR REMNANT museums because our country encountered many outbreaks of war Maintaining and developing such museums remind our descendants (young generations) of time-honoured tradition and indomitable spirit of our ancestors

T V NG BAND 8 MÀ T NHIÊN NH VĂN PHONG NGỪ Ự Ự Ư ƯỜ ẢI B N X NÈ CÁC EMỨ

1 encounter many outbreaks of war : Trãi qua nhi u cu c chi n tranhề ộ ế

2 descendant (n) th h tr , h u duế ệ ẻ ậ ệ

3 time-honoured tradition (n) truy n th ng có t lâu đ i đáng t hàoề ố ừ ờ ự

4 indomitable spirit (n) tinh th n b t khu tầ ấ ấ

Năm nay th y ti p t c cho b n 40 đ Writing cho Tháng 3 4 5 6/2015 Ch c ch n s xu t ầ ế ụ ạ ề ắ ắ ẽ ấ

hi n trong kỳ thi IELTS c a các b n trong tháng 3 4 5 6 Đ n Tháng 7 th y du h c và không ệ ủ ạ ế ầ ọnghiên c u v đ thi n a nên các b n không c n h i th y v đ thi n a.ứ ề ề ữ ạ ầ ỏ ầ ề ề ữ

1 In some cultures the old age is more valued, while in some cultures youth is more valued Discuss both views and give your opinion

2 Some people believe that the government spends too much money on developing space exploration technology There are many others financial needs that the government should address instead To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3 Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set and listen

to them , but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

4 Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment Discuss both views and how do you think about it?

5 Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, others feel that teachers should only teach

academic subjects Discuss both views and give your own opinion

6 Some people have great ambitions in life, others don’t Do you think ambition is important

to succeed in life? Is it a positive or a negative quality to have?

7 Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by

international collaboration Do you agree or disagree?

8 Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part ofhigh school programmes (e.g working in a charity, improving the relationship of

neighbourhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences

Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10 University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

11 Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development Others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society Discuss both opinions and give your personal view

12 Happiness is considered very important in life Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?

13 We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish What are the causes and what are your solutions?

14 People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?

15 Some people say that governments should spend money on measures to save

languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe it's a waste of financial resources Discuss both views and give your opinion?

16 The number of people who watch foreign films is much more than people who watch local films, describe the reasons and should the government provide financial support to the local film industries?

17 Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies To what extent do you think it has positively or negatively affected cultural development?

18 Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions What is your opinion on this change? How will this change affect

children’s life in your view?

19 Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

20 Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21 Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

22 Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on the present To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23 Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

24 Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the world business Discuss both views and give your opinion?

25 Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities To what

extent do you agree or disagree?

26 Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence Discuss both of views and give your opinion

27 Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society Some peoplethink that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family andthe local community in order to create a better world to live in To what extent do you agree

or disagree?

28 The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and community To what extent

do you agree or disagree?

29 In today's world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

30 Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others say this has an opposite effect Discuss both views and give your opinion

31 Some countries and individuals try to deal with the problem of animal extinction Others think it is more important to deal with problems of human beings Discuss both views and give your own opinion

32 Nowadays many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good education Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend Give your own opinion

33 In some countries boarding schools are getting more popular Is it a positive or negative development? What are the reasons behind it?

34 Sports help to a greater extent to build peace in world Do you agree or disagree? Give some examples and include relevant experiences in your response

35 Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?

36 Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? Whatmeasures can be taken to protect them

37 There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People

generally believe that the society is to blame What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this?

38 Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

39 Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use Others, however, think it is cruel to do that Discuss both of these views and giveyou own opinion

40 News media are important in modern society Why are they so important? Are their influences generally positive or negative? CH Đ SHOES - áp d ng ra thi t tháng 11/2014Ủ Ề ụ ừ

đ n nayế

Nhi u b n khi thi b h i đ này nên khá ng ngàng vì không có t v ng ý tề ạ ị ỏ ề ỡ ừ ự ưởng liên quan

Th y xin g i ý cho các b n, chúc các b n h c thi t t t nhéầ ợ ạ ạ ọ ệ ố Bi u t ng c m xúc smile ể ượ ả  

1 Do you like fashionable or comfortable shoes?

To be honest, I wear shoes for comfort rather than glamour because I am not conscious Putting on comfortable shoes makes me feel active and confident

appearance-2 How often do you buy shoes?

As mentioned above, I don’t spend much time on shoes I think It takes me 4 months to kick off my damaged sandals Before they become ruined, I will not buy a new pair of shoes

3 Do prices affect your choices before buying new shoes?

- Absolutely yes, I am a student with tight budgets, so the cheaper the better I regard purchasing expensive shoes as extravagant

- I don’t regard purchasing expensive shoes as extravagant because as the saying goes “ you get what you pay for” If a new pair of shoes costs me a lot, I think it is a high-quality product and I can use it for a long time

4 Do you ever buy shoes online?

Of course, buying shoes online is one of the most widespread trends these days when people lead a hectic lifestyle The reason for this could be that it is time-saving and

convenient Let me explain further Having a variety of contents, the internet offers available options for us Therefore, we can choose reasonable prices and ask for express delivery.Vocabulary related to shoes

- High heels : giày cao gót

- Sandal: dép quai h uậ

- Court shoes = pump: gi y gót th p, không dây bu c, không khoá cài dành cho ph nầ ấ ộ ụ ữ

Đ u năm t ng cho các b n ch đ SPEAKING khá khó IDP và BC đang đầ ặ ạ ủ ề ở ược áp

d ngụ  Bi u t ng c m xúc smile ể ượ ả  

PART 1: STARS

1 Do you like to watch the sky?

I want to watch the view out the window and the sky with the one I love when the weather is balmy It’s so romantic and peaceful

2 What is the sky like at night in your country?

The sky is often picturesque and dark with colorful stars when the weather is nice

Otherwise, it is so desperately sad with scattered stars

3 Have you ever taken a course about stars?

I have yet to take any courses about astrology, but I guess in the future, if I have free time, I will take up astrology with the belief that stars can affect the character and lives of people

4 It is important to study stars?

In the past, astrology was considered as superstitious, but now, it is greatly appreciated and

attracts scientists’ attention because it may affect personality and lives of people to some extent.

5 What’s your favorite stars?

I absolutely adore Aquarius – the eleventh sign of the zodiac According to astrology, people who belong to Aquarius have a great sense of responsibility and creativity

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOR IELTS

TOPIC: NECESSITY 

1 mandatory adjective UK / mæn.d t r.i/ US /-t r.i/ formalˈ ə ə ɔː  

› Something that is madatory must be done, or is demanded by law:

- The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers

- Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship

- In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars

2) Compulsory / k m'p ls ri/ (adjective)ə ʌ ə

= Required by authority; obligatory 

(Được, b đòi h i b i gi i ch c có th m quy n; b t bu c )ị ỏ ở ớ ứ ẩ ề ắ ộ

- Swimming was compulsory at my school

- State law makes attendance at school compulsory for children of certain ages. 

(Lu t pháp bang quy đ nh vi c h c có tính cách cậ ị ệ ọ ưỡng bách, b t bu c đ i v i tr em đ n ắ ộ ố ớ ẻ ế

m t s tu i nào đó.)ộ ố ổ

3) Entail /in'teil/ (verb) 

= Involve as a necessary consequence; impose; require 

(D n đ n h u qu t t y u; b t bu c ph i; đòi h i )ẫ ế ậ ả ấ ế ắ ộ ả ỏ  

- Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money

4) Essence /’esns/ (noun) 

= Most necessary or significant part, aspect, or feature; fundamental nature; core 

(Ph n quan tr ng ho c c n thi t nh t, khía c nh ho c tính ch t thi t y u; tính ch t n n t ng; ầ ọ ặ ầ ế ấ ạ ặ ấ ế ế ấ ề ả

- In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence

- Time is of the essence

5) Gratuitous / gr 'tju:it s/ (adjective)ə ə  

= Uncalled for; unwarranted 

(Không c n đ n, không có lý do xác đáng )ầ ế  

- Were it not for your gratuitous interference, the children would have quickly settled their dispute (N u không có s can thi p không c n đ n c a anh, nh ng đ a tr đã nhanh ế ự ệ ầ ế ủ ữ ứ ẻ

chóng gi i quy t đả ế ược vi c tranh ch p c a chúng r i.)ệ ấ ủ ồ  

- A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.6) Imperative / im'per tiv/ (adjective)ə  

= Not to be avoided; urgent; necessary; obligatory; compulsory 

(Không th tránh kh i; c p bách; c n thi t ph i; b t bu c; cể ỏ ấ ầ ế ả ắ ộ ưỡng bách ) 

Ex: If you have failed a subject you need for graduation, it is imperative that you go to summer schools (N u anh r t m t môn c n đ t t nghi p; anh b t bu c ph i h c l p hè )ế ớ ộ ầ ể ố ệ ắ ộ ả ọ ớ

7) Incumbent / in'k mb nt/ (adjective)ʌ ə  

= (With on or upon) imposed as a duty; obligatory 

[Dùng v i ON ho c UPON] b t bu c v i tính cách nhi m v ; b t bu c ph iớ ặ ắ ộ ớ ệ ụ ắ ộ ả  

Ex: Dan felt it incumbent on him to pay for the window, since he had hit the ball that broke it (Dan c m th y mình b b t bu c ph i đ n ti n cho cái c a s , b i vì anh đã đánh trái banh ả ấ ị ắ ộ ả ề ề ử ổ ởlàm v c a s y.)ỡ ử ổ ấ

8) Indispensable / ,indis'pens bl/ (adjective) [T trái nghĩa: Dispensable]ə ừ  

= Absolutely necessary; essential 

(Tuy t đ i c n thi t; thi t y u; không th thi u đệ ố ầ ế ế ế ể ế ược )

Ex: We can do without luxuries and entertainment However, food, shelter, and clothing are indispensable. 

(Chúng tôi có th s ng mà không c n đ n nh ng đi u xa hoa và gi i trí Tuy nhiên, th c ể ố ầ ế ữ ề ả ự

ph m, ch và qu n áo thì không th thi u đẩ ỗ ở ầ ể ế ược.)

9 Necessitate /ni’sesiteit/ (verb) 

= Make necessary; require; demand 

(Làm cho c n thi t; đòi h i ph i; đòi h i )ầ ế ỏ ả ỏ  

Ex: Mr Gans told Ellen that her refusal to work necessitates his sending for her parents. (Ông Gans nói v i Ellen r ng vi c cô t ch i làm vi c cho ông làm ông ph i đ a tr cô v ớ ằ ệ ừ ố ệ ả ư ả ềcha m cô.)ẹ

10) Oblige / 'blaid / (verb)ə ʒ  

= Compel; force; put under a duty or obligation 

(B t bu c; bu c ph i; có b n ph n ph i )ắ ộ ộ ả ổ ậ ả  

Ex: If your friend were in trouble, wouldn’t you feel obliged to go his help (N u b n c a anh ế ạ ủ

g p khó khăn, b n không c m th y có b n ph n đ n giúp đ à?)ặ ạ ả ấ ổ ậ ế ỡ

11) Obviate / ' bvieit/ (t verb)ə  

= Make unnecessary; preclude 

(Làm cho kh i ph i …, l ai tr , l ai b )ỏ ả ọ ừ ọ ỏ  

- Karen has agreed to lend me a book I need This obviates my trip to the library. 

(Karen đã đ ng ý cho tôi mồ ượn quy n sách mà tôi c n, đi u này làm cho tôi kh i đ n th ể ầ ề ỏ ế ư

vi n.)ệ

12) Prerequisite / ,pri:'rekwizit/ (noun) 

= Something required beforehand 

(Là đi u ki n ph i có trề ệ ả ướ  c )

- A mark of at least 75% in Basic Art is a prerequisite for Advanced Art (M t đi m s t i ộ ể ố ốthi u 75% môn Ngh Thu t căn b n là đi u ki n ph i có đ h c môn Ngh Thu t Cao ể ở ệ ậ ả ề ệ ả ể ọ ệ ậ

C p.)ấ  

- Passing a written exam is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course

- Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project

13 Pressing / 'presiη/ (adjective) 

= Requiring immediate attention; urgent 

(Đòi ph i chú ý l p t c; c p bách )ả ậ ứ ấ  

Ex: Before preparing for tomorrow’s party, I have some more pressing matters to attend to, such as finishing my report (Trước khi chu n b cho bu i h p m t ngày mai, tôi có m t vài ẩ ị ổ ọ ặ ộ

vi c c p bách h n đ lo, ch ng h n nh hòan t t b n báo cáo c a tôi.)ệ ấ ơ ể ẳ ạ ư ấ ả ủ

14) Superfluous / su:'p :flu s/ (adjective)ə ə  

= More than what is enough or necessary; surplus, excessive; unnecessary 

(Vượt quá m c đ ho c m c c n thi t; d th a; thái quá; không c n thi t )ứ ủ ặ ứ ầ ế ư ừ ầ ế  

- The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail

- Since we already have enough food for the picnic, please don’t bring any because it will only be superfluous. 

(B i vì chúng tôi đã có đ th c ph m cho bu i picnic; xin đ ng mang thêm gì n a vì nó s ở ủ ự ẩ ổ ừ ữ ẽ

th a th i.)ừ ả  

CHÚC CÁC EM H C T TỌ Ố

H C ANH VĂN GIAO TI P M Y NĂM MÀ CH A NÓI ĐỌ Ế Ấ Ư ƯỢC?

Lý do khá đ n gi n là vì các b n không có t v ng liên quan và cách di n đ t nh th nào, ơ ả ạ ừ ự ễ ạ ư ế

c m t đi chung v i nhau theo nh ng ch đ l n dụ ừ ớ ữ ủ ề ớ ưới đây H n n a phát âm c a mình còn ơ ữ ủsai nhi u n a.ề ữ  Sau khi được hướng d n, 1 h c viên đã vi t bài khá hay các b n cùng tham ẫ ọ ế ạ

Youth drug abuse is an extremely acute problem confronting us in contemporary society, which makes sociologists and educationists greatly concerned Not only is illegal drug use onthe rise, but juvenile adolescents are experimenting with alcohol, tobacco and even heavily addicted to substances The reasons for this behavior are unclear, but negligence of parents and unhealthy living surroundings can account for this alarming trend

Initially, the loss of cozy family and unhealthy living surroundings can be considered as an underlying reason why the rate of experimenting with illegal drugs in teenagers has

increased remarkably these days In fact, parents who drink and smoke to excess are, in effect, telling their children that it is acceptable to abuse their bodies with drugs

Consequently, juniors attempt to imitate these detrimental substances until then addicted hopelessly Moreover, in the bustling life, families spend less time together, as a result, adolescents may be abetted by bad peers in dissolute life, drinking or even becoming heroin addicts on the grounds that they do not receive sufficient guidance of discriminating betweenbasic moral and evil things

In terms of the negatively far-reaching impacts of drug abuse, drug addiction may affect personal lives and whole society greatly The effects of banned drugs can ruin young talents and skills which are helpful to make great contributions to the construction of the world For example, those who drink and drive may be involved in fatal road accidents because of losing control and cognitive capacity Last but not least, enormous amounts of money are spent on convicting drug dealers and on building drug rehabilitation clinics

In brief, I recommend that the most sensible way to combat this problem successfully is to educate young people about hazards of drug abuse In addition, Parents should provide an excellent model for their children to imitate as well as make sure that detrimental stimulants are kept away from them

N u mu n đ t đi m cao thì các b n nên s d ng t v ng academic& advanced, tránh s ế ố ạ ể ạ ử ụ ừ ự ử

d ng t đ n gi n nh " good, bad, ", và nên s d ng m t vài phrasal verb ho c 1 idiom, ụ ừ ơ ả ư ử ụ ộ ặcùng v i linking words phù h p.ớ ợ  

Part 1 s đ l i n tẽ ể ạ ấ ượng t t hay không v i giám kh o các b n cùng tham kh o câu tr l i ố ớ ả ạ ả ả ờ

m u cho câu h i sau nhéẫ ỏ

Speaking Topic: personality

Part 1: 

1 What do you perceive as your greatest strength?

- I think I have an optimistic outlook on life because I always lay unpleasant things aside and look forward to lovely things In addition to this, perseverance is one of my strengths I think perseverance and success are closely correlated

- You know, the saying “ time is money” has been widely accepted as one of the most important guidelines leading to accomplishment in business So, I think I am competent at managing my time

T v ng:ừ ự

- Optimistic (adj) l c quanạ

- lay sth aside (v) d p cái gì qua 1 bênẹ

- look forward to + Noun/ving : trông mong

T I SAO CÁC B N PRE IELTS V N THI WRITING Đ T 7.0, hãy trãi nghi m v i High-Ạ Ạ Ẫ Ạ ệ ớScoring IELTS và b n s b chinh ph c, cu n hút đ y thuy t ph c.ạ ẽ ị ụ ố ầ ế ụ

On one hand, thanks to the infrastructural development in colossal cities, young people can facilitate their ready access to a prestigious education system and a brilliant career it cannot

be denied that first-class facilities of some well-established universities in bustling cities can help students narrow down the disparity between theory and practice Additionally,

opportunities in cities are various from education to job-hunting; therefore, undergraduates will have many available options to do part-time jobs to financially support themselves Last but not least, life in cities is full of hustle and bustle, which stimulates students to promote their competitive spirit as a result, they can meet rigorous standards of transnational

companies

On the other hand, young people can launch on a path of malfeasance by a dearth of good education According to some statistics, as they want to make a quick buck, they are easily abetted by bad peers Another burning issue is that many innocent girls are abducted and transformed into prostitutes in brothels Finally, there has been widespread popularity of the fact that numerous students cannot resist the temptation to try on heroin and even be initiated into the world of mugging or smuggling to satisfy their addition

To sum up, the annual invasion of young dwellers to big cities has shown a number of advantages as well as disadvantages, but the beneficial factors outnumber the potential drawbacks I am utterly convinced that they should equip themselves with sufficient

information carefully before studying and working in such a competitive and complicated environment so as to become law-abiding citizens

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IELTS VOCABULARY : Eating

1) Condiment /'k ndim nt/ (noun)ɔ ə

= Something (such as pepper or spices) added to or served with food to enhance its flavor; seasoning

(Th thêm vào ho c dùng chung v i th c ăn đ tăng gia v ngon; gia v )ứ ặ ớ ứ ể ị ị

Ex: There is a shelf in our kitchen for pepper, salt, mustard, catsup, and other condiments.(Có m t cái k trong nhà b p chúng tôi đ tiêu, mu i, mù t t, s t cà chua và nh ng th gia ộ ệ ế ể ố ạ ố ữ ứ

v khác.)ị

2) Devour /di'vau / (t verb)ə

= Eat up greedily; feast upon like an animal or a glutton

(Ăn m t cách ngon lành; ăn nh con v t ho c nh m t ngộ ư ậ ặ ư ộ ười tham ăn )

Ex: The hikers were so hungry that they devoured the hamburger as fast as they were served.

(Nh ng ngữ ười đi dã ngo i đói đ n đ h ăn hamburger m t cách ngon lành và nhanh chóng ạ ế ộ ọ ộ

đ n đ ngế ộ ười ta không k p mang ra.)ị

3) Edible /'edibl/ (adjective) 

= Fit for human consumption; eatable; nonpoisonous

(Thích h p đ ăn; có th ăn đợ ể ể ược; không đ c.)ộ

Ex: Never eat wild mushroom even though they look edible They may be poisonous

(Ch nên ăn n m d i, cho dù chúng có v ăn đớ ấ ạ ẻ ược Chúng có th đ c đ y.)ể ộ ấ

4) Glutton /'gl tn/ (noun)ʌ

= Greedy eater; person in the habit of eating too much

(K tham ăn; ngẻ ười có thói quen ăn nhi u quá )ề

Ex: I had a second helping and would have taken a third except that I didn’t want to be considered a glutton

(Tôi đã ăn h t su t th nhì và đã mu n ăn thêm su t th ba ngo i tr khi tôi không mu n b ế ấ ứ ố ấ ứ ạ ừ ố ịxem là k tham ăn.) [-> D ch v y hay h n: Tôi đã ăn h t su t (ph n th c ăn ) th nhì và ẻ ị ậ ơ ế ấ ầ ứ ứđáng l đã ăn thêm m t su t th ba n u nh tôi mu n b g i là k háu ăn.“Except” và “didn’t”ẽ ộ ấ ứ ế ư ố ị ọ ẻ

đ u mang nghĩa ph đ nh nên khi d ch s m t tiêu ph đ nh luôn.]ề ủ ị ị ẽ ấ ủ ị

5) Luscious /'l ∫ s/ (adjective)ʌ ə

= Delicious; juicy and sweet

(Ngon lành; có nước và ng t )ọ

Ex: The watermelon was very luscious Everyone wanted another slice

(D a h u r t ngon M i ngư ấ ấ ọ ười ai cũng mu n đố ược thêm m t mi ng n a.)ộ ế ữ

6) Palatable 

= Agreeable to the taste; pleasing; savory

(H p kh u v ; làm ngon mi ng; th m ngon )ợ ẩ ị ệ ơ

Ex: The main dish has little flavor, but I made it palatable by adding condiments

(Món ăn chín không hương v bao nhiêu, nh ng tôi đã làm cho nó th m ngon h n b ng ị ư ơ ơ ằcách cho thêm các gia v )ị

7) Slake /sleik/ (t verb)

= (With reference to thirst) bring to and end through refreshing drink; satisfy; quench

(Liên h đ n s khát nệ ế ự ước ) làm cho h t khát b ng nế ằ ước gi i khát; làm tho mãn c n khát; ả ả ơlàm h t khát.ế

Ex: ON a sultry afternoon, you may find a long line of people at the drinking fountain, waiting

to slake their thirst

(Vào m t bu i x chi u oi , b n có th th y m t hàng ngộ ổ ế ề ả ạ ể ấ ộ ười dài ch vòi nở ỗ ước đang ch ờ

đ để ược gi i [gi i to , tho mãn] c n khát c a h )ả ả ả ả ơ ủ ọ