TỔNG HỢP 20 CHỦ ĐỀ SPEAKING PART 1 SẼ RA THÁNG 5 – THÁNG 92017

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TỔNG HỢP 20 CHỦ ĐỀ SPEAKING PART 1 SẼ RA

THÁNG 5 – THÁNG 9/2017 BY NGOC BACH

1 Rain 4

2 Plans and goals 6

3 Weather 7

4 Robots 9

5 Shopping 10

6 Names 11

7 Swimming 13

8 Neighbors 14

9 Sunny days 16

10 Collecting 17

11 Concerts 19

12 Clothes 22

13 Email 24

14 Friends 25

15 Music 28

16 Politeness 31

17 Watches 32

18 Garden 33

19 Internet 35

20 TV dramas 37

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1 Rain

1 Does it rain much in Vietnam? (Where? When?)

As it is entirely located in the tropical belt, Vietnam receives quite a great amount of precipitation every year However, the part that records the highest rainfall is the northern section of Central Vietnam when the northeast monsoon arrives, between September and December This region can also be affected by the typhoon season in the Western Pacific, which can see severe storms lashing the coast from August to November

2 Is there any part of Vietnam where it doesn’t rain much? (Where?)

In general, I guess the driest place in Vietnam might possibly be Ninh Thuan province, which

is situated on the south-central coast The weather there is quite extreme with a lot of wind as well as a hot and dry atmosphere during the year Also, there is no winter here, and the average temperature is considerably higher than most other parts of the country

3 When (in what month/season) does it rain most in your hometown?

Well, currently, I am living in Hanoi, which is located in the northern part of Vietnam I suppose that in the north, the rainy season comes during the summer months, extending from mid-April to mid-October This is because during this time of the year, the city’s climate is influenced by the southwest monsoon, which brings moist air from the oceans to the land and causes torrential rain

4 What about the other parts of Vietnam? (In which season does it rain most in other parts of Vietnam?)

Well, the southern part of Vietnam, especially the Mekong Delta, gets plenty of rain and hot, humid weather during the southwest monsoon from April to September, with June and July being especially wet Meanwhile, the centre of the country receives the most rainfall between September and December, during which time the region suffers from severe storms and flooding

5 Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown? (When?)

Yes, of course I suppose it was about a year or so ago, when we had several days of torrential rain, almost non-stop, and so the whole of my neighbourhood got flooded You

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know, the water was, like, up to my knees, and so the traffic came to a complete standstill

So, yeah, that was probably the worst time I can remember

Yeah, for sure As a matter of fact, rain often causes severe traffic congestion, especially when there is heavy downpour People should expect to be stuck for hours in a traffic jam I’m not exactly sure why, but it’s possibly because vehicles tend to move slower in the rain Vocabulary:

Capricon / vành đai nhiệt đới

Example: The northern and southern populations were naturally separated by the warm tropical belts in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Example: In places where the warmer air extends to the ground, the precipitation will fall as rain

Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon ) / gió mùa Example: We get only very little rain during the southwest monsoon

/ bão

Example: Severe tropical cyclones correspond to the hurricanes or typhoons of other parts of the world

Example: Strong winds and storms are lashing the east coast of the USA

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Example: There is extreme cold in Hanoi during the winter

không khí, bầu khí quyển

Example: In dry weather the electric potential in the atmosphere is normally positive relative

to the earth, and increases with the height

mùa mưa

Example: The traffic often gets congested during rainy season

Example: The air was moist and heavy after the storm passed

(mưa) như trút xuống

Example: The rest of the day torrential rain fell, the grass becoming a bog, the river turning to

a lake

dừng lại, trì trệ

Example: As the strike began, the production line came to a complete standstill

Example: The new bridge should ease congestion in the area

Example: A sudden downpour had filled the gutters and drains

2 Plans and goals

I’m planning to start my own advertising agency when I’m in my third year at university I’ve been preparing this plan of mine ever since I was a high school student and I’ve raised nearly enough capital now

I’m working on raising capital, and I also need some partners to work on this project with me – I’ve shared my plan with my friends and some of them seemed really interested in it And once I’ve got someone, we’ll take care of the rest together

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I’d prefer living in the countryside, mostly because I want to experience the tranquility there Another reason is because the traffic and air pollution in some big cities are almost unbearable, and I seriously don’t want to get stuck with all the problems of city life

Vocabulary:

dealing with another group

e.g Mannya was representing a private legal consulting agency at the hearing

or organization or available for a purpose such as starting a company or investing

e.g They all need capital to meet their needs for expansion and technical development

e.g The main reason people come to visit the countryside is because of its beauty and tranquility

with or accept

e.g At night, the noise in the street is unbearable and I’m unable to sleep

3 Weather

It’s freezing, oh my God… but luckily it hasn’t rained today It was raining all last week… I was soaked to the skin whenever I went out to go to work even though I was wearing a raincoat, and the rain made it even colder!

It depends on the season, but most of the time it’s really hot in my hometown And it’s been getting hotter and hotter in recent years … maybe one big reason is because of global warming

(Similar to above)

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I really like the fall, mainly because of its cool weather, which makes me feel really comfortable and ready to go out any time of the day The other seasons… well, summer’s too hot, winter’s too cold and spring’s too humid

Cool weather It makes me feel really comfortable and ready to go out any time of the day Just imagine sitting in the park, reading a book in the sunshine with the wind gently blowing through your hair Isn’t that awesome?

I’ve never seen or touched snow before so instead of saying whether I like it or not, I would say I’m really curious about it I’ve been dying to see the snow falling since forever but haven’t really got the chance to do so

Rather than the weather forecasts shown on TV, I often look at the ones on my smartphone – you know, there’re some applications that help predict the weather conditions for up to a week!

Yes, of course For example, I tend to get really lethargic and lazy in the winter, all because

of the cold weather All I want to do is to get some nice sleep under my warm blanket and never have to leave the comfort of my home, and this seriously affects my work and study sometimes

Vocabulary:

e.g It’s freezing in here – can I close the window?

e.g I’m going to have to take these clothes off – I’m soaked to the skin!

extremely eager to have or do something

e.g I’m dying to hear your news, especially about your holiday in London

e.g After a big lunch, I always feel lethargic and sometimes fall asleep at my desk !

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4 Robots

1 Are you interested in robots? Why?

No, I’m not really keen on robots because I’m kind of a low-tech person Also, a robot is a luxury technological product that I have never been able to afford, so I don’t feel like I want

to know much about them

2 Would you like robots to work in your home?

If I had a lot of money, I’d like to have a robot in my home As I’m always occupied with my work, I need a robot to help me do chores and prepare meals whenever I come home at night That’d be great!

3 Would you want to take a car where a robot is the driver?

No, I wouldn’t want a robot to drive my car It would be too dangerous and risky for me to take a drive with a robot Because a robot is programmed by humans, I don’t think that it can handle road incidents quickly and efficiently enough to ensure safety

4 Will robots replace human beings in the workplace completely?

Well, I have to admit that robots play an important part in our modern life However, they will never completely replace the roles of humans at work as they are incapable of feeling emotions and thinking deeply like humans For example, in a conference, people have to discuss problems in great detail before giving solutions and making decisions, but robots lack the capacity to respond to all questions instantly and effectively

Vocabulary:

1 low-tech (adjective) not using the most recent equipment or methods (nói về người biết ít

về công nghệ)

Ex: It is low-tech economy without modern machinery or techniques

2 luxury (adjective) very comfortable and expensive, which not everyone can afford (xa xỉ)

Ex: They are staying in a luxury 5-star hotel in Paris

3 afford (verb) to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time (có đủ khả năng mua hay làm thứ gì)

Ex: I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary

4 do chores ( collocation) do housework (làm việc nhà)

Ex: I'll go shopping when I've done my chores

Ex: My wife handles all our household expenses

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8.capacity (noun) the ability to perform sth (năng lực)

Ex: Ask John to help us – he has a great capacity for hard work

5 Shopping

Yes, there are As my city has increasingly developed, small stores and shopping malls are omnipresent In my neighborhood, products of these shops are very diverse and up to the mark, accommodating the shopping demands of its residents

Of course, I enjoy swimming a lot Shopping activities relieve my stress, especially when feel overloaded with work In my opinion, it is also a chance for us to compare the quality of goods and acquire a better taste in things

Well, it may be my mother Every morning, she goes to the store to choose hygienic and fresh food for our family’s meals Her favorite pastime is buying second-hand clothes in small markets Sometimes, when I’m free, I go with her to a big supermarket to purchase basic necessities like shampoos or soaps

Very often, as I rarely have time for window-shopping Practically, I always make a buy before going to stores and markets, and hardly leave without a shopping bill

list-to-VOCABULARY:

1 omnipresent [adj]: present everywhere: có mặt khắp mọi nơi

E g: Th e s e d a ys t h e m e di a a r e om ni p r es en t

Eg: People in America are from diverse cultures

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Eg: Most teachers in this school are up to the mark

Eg: Our plan tries to accommodate the needs of minority groups

Eg: Completing the final examination relieves her great anxiety

Eg: Minh’s overloaded with responsibilities these days

Eg: He has acquired a reputation for honesty

Eg: Food must be prepared in hygienic conditions

Eg: The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier

đồ dùng cần thiết

Eg: Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing

intending to buy anything: đi ngắm nhưng không mua hàng hóa

Eg: Phuong often wants to go window-shopping with her close friends

Eg: Practically speaking, we can’t afford this exorbitant house

6 Names

Let me see… Well I think it means “bright pearl” or “shining pearl”? I guess my parents wanted me to become an intelligent and successful girl so they gave me this name

It’s pretty lame really… Dad wanted to call me “Ngoc” or “Chi” back then but he couldn’t decide which one, then one cousin of mine asked him whether I had a name and he just blurted out “Minh Chau” My cousin then spread the news about my name to everyone, which was something Dad didn’t expect at all, and well, I am stuck with this name now

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At first no, because my friends often made fun of my name, like with some puns But then I gradually learnt to accept it, and now I can’t imagine having a different name from this one

My friends back in secondary and high school tended to call me “Cat” or “Fat Cat” because

of my nickname on social networks - well I love cats after all University friends don’t really give me any nicknames; they just call me “Chau”

child?

Hmm… well, no? They just called me “Chau” I think in some other families, parents would give their children some kind of nick name but that’s not the case in my family

I think people tend to choose some names like Linh or Trang for girls – I don’t know the actual meanings of those names though For boys, the two most popular names, I think, are Son, which means the mountain and Hieu, which means to show affection and respect towards one’s parents

Vocabulary:

e.g I found the programme pretty lame and not every informative

consideration

e.g He blurts things out without even meaning it, yet, he doesn't apologize!

something unpleasant because you have no choice or because no one else wants to

e.g We were stuck with him for the entire journey!

or that sounds like another word

e.g This is a well-known joke based on a pun: “What’s black and white and read (= read) all over?” – “A newspaper.”

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7 Swimming

1 Do you like swimming?

Of course, I love swimming It is a very healthy and motivational sport I think swimming can endear itself to many people because water-related activities always deliver a sense of excitement and refreshment

Well, it is largely dependent on the season and weather In the summer, I usually go swimming with my close friends During the hot weather, immersing yourself in the cold water is irresistible However, in my country, it is virtually impossible to swim in the winter

My school possesses a standardized swimming pool, which is very popular among students I often go there and the public swimming pool near my house is also my favorite option Although the swimming pools in luxurious hotels are very appealing, they are beyond my means so I cannot swim there

Well, a little bit, I think Most sports require some form of physical exertion and swimming is not without exception The first time, I was confronted with a lot of difficulties in maintaining stamina and also in holding my breath under water However, with the assistance

of my friends and continuous practice, I think I’m a good swimmer now

VOCABULARY:

1 motivational [adj]: encouraging, making people want to do sth : có tính động lực cao Eg: To most contenders, this intense competition is really motivational

Eg: The teacher’s kindness endears him to most of his pupils

sảng khoái

Eg: Minh is trying to find a place for rest and refreshment

Eg: A child’s development is dependent on many factors

được

Eg: As a matter of fact, Linh’s arguments were irresistible

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Eg: Tuan virtually admitted that he was guilty

or regularized or accepted kind;: làm cho chất lượng

Eg: Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure is increasingly standardized

Eg: There are various options open to you

Eg: Mai was breathless from the exertion of cycling uphill

không thể thiếu

Eg: Everybody has to go to work on time without exception

8 Neighbors

Yes, of course I do People in my neighborhood know each other quite well, and all of them are very friendly and lovable The family living next to my house is always willing to offer assistance when we need, and sois my family

Well yes, I love them, because they are good neighbors The family next door has a grandmother whom I really respect, as she always gives me useful advice I think that we live

in harmony with one another

As I have said, they are warm-hearted people They receive a lot of affection and admiration for their kindness and generosity I think it is quite good fortune for my family to live next to them

I think very often Each morning, we frequently greet when we meet each other Whenever I

am not occupied with schoolwork, I will visit the grandmother to talk to her Her life experience and advice have helped me to overcome many difficulties and challenges

We meet everyday, since we live next to each other Particularly, at the weekends, the neighbors will gather in the biggest house to hold a party or BBQ, which is very appealing to the children

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VOCABULARY:

CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ: A THE ARTS (sách collocations)

Meaning: to live with others in a way which avoids conflict or disagreement

Example: The students who share the house are all good friends and they are able to live in harmony with one another

Dịch đại ý

To live in harmony with one another: sống hòa hợp với người khác

Nghĩa: sống với những người khác một cách hòa hợp, tránh gây mâu thuẫn với nhau

Ví dụ: Sinh viên sống cùng một nhà là những người bạn thân và họ có thể sống hòa hợp với nhau

CÁC TỪ KHÁC:

Eg: Minh is a really lovable child

Eg: They keep a list of people who are willing to work at night

Eg: We do offer financial assistance for people on low incomes

Eg: Children need a lot of affection and sympathy

Eg: He treated them with generosity and thoughtfulness

Eg: I did have the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors

Eg: Lan is always occupied with the housework

đó

Eg: She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal

Eg: His supporters gathered in the main square

Eg: Spending the holiday in Britain is extremely appealing

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9 Sunny days

9.1 Do you like sunny days?

To be honest, I’m not into sunny weather I’d prefer a partially cloudy day without rain,

when the weather is pretty cool, so that I could pleasantly take part in outdoor activities

without getting sunburn or sweating from the heat of the sun’s rays

9.2 What do you like to do when it's a sunny day?

On a sunny day, I like to wake up early and take a walk around my neighborhood to enjoy the

warmth of the sunshine , when the temperature isn’t too high I also prefer to do the laundry

as clothes dry faster due to the lower humidity on these days

9.3 Would you like to stay at home or go outside when the weather is great?

I’ve always had the urge to go outside on a nice day, as the beautiful weather makes mefeel really comfortable from the inside Also, there’s no hindrance of crappy weather to outdoors activities, so I think I just can’t stick to staying in bed and missing such an

occasion

9.4 Are there many sunny days in your hometown?

My hometown is in the middle region of a tropical country which means there’s usually sunshine In fact, due to its coastal location, it’s the driest and hottest region in my country,

especially in the summer, so the weather is somewhat extreme

VOCABULARY

Example: Once you retire, it’s important to be into some hobby you’ve always wanted to try

Example: Her face was red with sunburn, and the salt air made it worse

Example: Dehydration, in heat and humidity as well as dry winter weather, is a major

Example: Ignorance was no hindrance to advancement, socially and pecuniarily

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Example: We booked a really crappy studio with no air conditioning and we just plotted up

there

attachment to

Example: They vowed to stick to one another no matter what happened

Example: Policies that presently encourage development in low-lying floodplains and

coastal areas should be immediately reexamined

10 Collecting

1 Did you collect anything (such as stamps or CD's) when you were a child?

Of course I did When I was a child, I and my sister really enjoyed collecting Barbie CDs At

that time, the Barbie CD collection was considered as my biggest treasure Before the Internet went viral, watching CDs was one of teenagers’ favorite pastimes

2 Do you still collect them now?

Well, I don’t I have grown out of the Barbie CDs Moreover, thanks to advances in technology, we can now watch everything on the Internet, so there is no need to collect CDs

3 Do you collect anything as a hobby now?

Yes, I do As a girl, I am really fond of collecting gorgeous dresses in various styles Whenever I have time, I always go around shopping malls to keep myself up to date with

the latest fashions Up to now, I have assembled a collection of more than 30 dresses

4 Why do you like collecting things?

Well, collecting things gives me a sense of excitement When you are able to gather things

together that you love, you feel extremely satisfied Collecting things allows me to pursue

anything that I like, from the cheapest to the most luxurious

5 Do people in your country like to collect things?

Yes, they do However, the things collected vary from people to people While the wealthy are interested in collecting luxury cars and expensive stuff, others collect simpler things, even

family heirlooms, which is dependent on their own inclination or interest

6 Why do you think people like collecting things?

Because collecting things is a pleasing hobby As I have said, the feeling when collecting our

favorite stuff day by day is really appealing, which helps to relieve stress and pressure at

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Meaning: to become very popular on the internet

Example: One reason why people sometimes talk about ‘the global village’ is that an image

or news on the internet sometimes goes viral and is seen by millions of people worldwide

Dịch đại ý

To go viral: lan truyền

Nghĩa: trở nên rất phố biến trên mạng

Ví dụ: Một lí do khiến mọi người nói về “làng thế giới” là vì đôi khi một hình hảnh hay tin tức trên mạng lan truyền nhanh chóng và được xem bởi hàng triệu người khắp thế giới

2 advances in technology

Meaning: the improvement or development in technology

Example: Recent advances in medical technology are making a great contribution to the

search for a cure for Aids

Dịch đại ý

Advances in technology: tiến bộ công nghệ

Nghĩa: sự tiến bộ hay phát triển của công nghệ

Ví dụ; Những tiến bộ gần đây trong công nghệ y học đã đóng góp đã đóng góp rất lớn cho việc tìm phương pháp chữa bệnh AIDS

CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ FAMILY

1 family heirlooms

Meaning: valuable objects that have been in the possession of a family for many years

Example: The painting in my living room is a family heirloom, which once belonged to my

great-grandparents

CÁC TỪ KHÁC:

3 treasure [n]: a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewels : kho báu Eg: Their daughter is the greatest treasure they have ever had

4 (to) grow out of sth [expression]: be too old for sth : lớn quá tuổi cho cái gì đó

Eg: My sister Jane has grown out of pretty dresses

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5 gorgeous [adj]: beautiful and attractive, giving pleasure and enjoyment : kiều diễm, xinh đẹp

Eg: Linh is so gorgeous that every boy in the class likes her

6 (to) keep oneself up to date with sth [v]: be aware of new things: cập nhập xu hướng cho

bản thân

Eg: My father always tries to keep himself up to date with political news

7 sense of excitement [n]: the sense of feeling excited : cảm giác thích thú

Eg: Children derive a great sense of excitement when going to the park

8 luxurious [adj]: very comfortable, containing expensive things and enjoyable things : xa

hoa

Eg: Minh’s father possesses many luxurious hotels

9 (be) dependent on sth [adj]: depend on sth: phụ thuộc vào cái gì đó

Eg: You can’t be dependent on your parents all your life

10 inclination [n]: a feeling that makes you want to do sth : thiên hướng

Eg: Your inclination and interest will partly decide your future career

11 (to) relieve [v]: to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain: xoa dịu

Eg: Being able to say the truth at last seemed to relieve her

12 characteristic [n]: a typical feature or quality that sb has : tính cách

Eg: The two groups of students have quite different characteristics

11 Concerts

1 Have you ever been to a live concert?

Yes, I have been to numerous concerts before I really enjoy listening to live music with my

friends and my family members To me, the atmosphere experienced in a live concert is

extremely exhilirating In live concerts, the artist will have the chance to express himself

more freely than in recorded performances

2 What sorts of concerts do you have in your country?

Well, the types of concerts that take place in my country are very diverse There are different genres of music in different shows, catering for the demand of audiences of all ages, such as: pop music, rap, or classical music Although there is also a revival of interest in traditional folk songs, pop music concerts attract the largest crowds

3 Are concerts ever held in your hometown?

Yes, quite often Normally, there is a live concert with many renowned artists that is held in the center of my city on special occasions, which never fails to appeal to audiences

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4 When was the last time you attended a concert?

Well, it was last month My friends and I went to a live classical music concert to get away from the burden of work, and the music did live up to our expectations It was really engrossing to enjoy the aesthetic qualities of classical musicplayed by a talented orchestra

in a superb concert venue

Example: Schools should encourage pupils to express themselves through art, music or

creative writing in order to stimulate their imagination

Dịch đại ý

To express oneself: thể hiện bản thân

Nghĩa: trình bày ý tưởng/ cảm xú qua phát biểu, văn viết, hội họa, âm nhạc hay những hình thức nghệ thuật khác

Ví dụ: Trường học nên khuyến khích học sinh thể hiện bản thân qua hội họa, âm nhạc hay sáng tác văn học để kích thích trí tưởng tượng của chúng

2 genres of music

Meaning: particular types or styles of music

Example: Different genres of music tend to be favoured by different age groups, with

classical music more popular among the elderly

Dịch đại ý

Genres of music: thể loại âm nhạc

Nghĩa: những thể loại hay phong cách âm nhạc cụ thể

Ví dụ: Những thể loại âm nhạc khác nhau được yêu thích bởi những lứa tuổi khác nhau, như

là nhạc cố điển thì được người cao tuổi ưa thích hơn

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