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Describe a product or application which is based on artificial intelligence
You should say:
- What it is and what it is used for
- How it is used
- And what you think of it
(What it is and what it is used for)
I’m going to describe Google Maps, a reliable mapping service providing location information
through satellite imagery Google Maps was started on February 8, 2005, and uses JavaScript, XML and AJAX Its website works in almost any web browser or through mobile applications on platforms like iOS and Android.Google Maps is an incredibly versatile tool that
makes it quick and easy for users to find their way from point A to point B - whether that's a quick
jaunt down the street or a transcontinental trip
(How it is used)
Google Maps is available on both computers and mobile devices One of the first things you
should do with Google Maps is save your home and work addresses When using the Maps feature,
just clicking on a particular point allows you to know just how far it is to your current location
and how long it takes to get there Often, Google Maps will offer you more than one route from
the starting point you choose to your destination For each route, it will display an estimated time
for the trip and a short description of the route This will help you plan your travels and organize your schedule
(And what you think of it)
The efficiency brought about by this online tool cannot be denied as it has the ability to check possible routes and landmarks for faster travel time This can make your journey easier and help
locate businesses, venues and private addresses that users are not familiar with.Actually, Google Maps offers you a lot more features than directions Google Maps street view helps with the
researching process by allowing prospective customers to take a virtual tour before visiting a
business The potentials of this app are just endless
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1 reliable [adj]: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed
because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect: đáng tin cậy
E g: G i d e on i s v e r y r e l i ab l e - i f h e s a ys he 'l l d o s om et hi n g, he 'l l d o i t
2 versatile [adj]: able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used
for many different purposes: đa năng
Eg: This jacket is very versatile - you can dress it up for the evening
3 transcontinental [adj]: crossing a continent: xuyên lục địa
Eg: The transcontinental railway goes from New York to San Francisco
4 available [adj]: able to be bought or used: có sẵn
Eg: Our autumn catalogue is now available from our usual stockists
5 particular [adj]: special, or this and not any other: đặc biệt
Eg:She wanted a particular type of cactus
6 display [v]: to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the
public: trưng bày
Eg: Family photographs were displayed on the wall
7 venue [n]: the place where a public event or meeting happens: chỗ hội họp
Eg: The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches
8 familiar [adj]: easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc before:
quen thuộc
Eg: The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before
9 prospective [adj]: people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become
parents, etc.: có triển vọng, trong tương lai
Eg: We've had three sets of prospective buyers looking at the house
10 virtual [adj]: something that is virtual can be done or seen using a computer and therefore
without going anywhere or talking to anyone: như thật
Eg: Click here to take a virtual tour of homes we have for sale
Trang 3Describe a product or application which is based on artificial intelligence
You should say:
- What it is and what it is used for
- How it is used
- And what you think of it
(What it is and what it is used for)
I’m going to describe Google Maps, a reliable mapping service providing location information
through satellite imagery Google Maps was started on February 8, 2005, and uses JavaScript, XML and AJAX Its website works in almost any web browser or through mobile applications on platforms like iOS and Android.Google Maps is an incredibly versatile tool that
makes it quick and easy for users to find their way from point A to point B - whether that's a quick
jaunt down the street or a transcontinental trip
(How it is used)
Google Maps is available on both computers and mobile devices One of the first things you
should do with Google Maps is save your home and work addresses When using the Maps feature,
just clicking on a particular point allows you to know just how far it is to your current location
and how long it takes to get there Often, Google Maps will offer you more than one route from
the starting point you choose to your destination For each route, it will display an estimated time
for the trip and a short description of the route This will help you plan your travels and organize your schedule
(And what you think of it)
The efficiency brought about by this online tool cannot be denied as it has the ability to check possible routes and landmarks for faster travel time This can make your journey easier and help
locate businesses, venues and private addresses that users are not familiar with.Actually, Google Maps offers you a lot more features than directions Google Maps street view helps with the
researching process by allowing prospective customers to take a virtual tour before visiting a
business The potentials of this app are just endless
Vocabulary:
11 reliable [adj]: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed
because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect: đáng tin cậy
E g: G i d e on i s v e r y r e l i ab l e - i f h e s a ys he 'l l d o s om et hi n g, he 'l l d o i t
Trang 412 versatile [adj]: able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used
for many different purposes: đa năng
Eg: This jacket is very versatile - you can dress it up for the evening
13 transcontinental [adj]: crossing a continent: xuyên lục địa
Eg: The transcontinental railway goes from New York to San Francisco
14 available [adj]: able to be bought or used: có sẵn
Eg: Our autumn catalogue is now available from our usual stockists
15 particular [adj]: special, or this and not any other: đặc biệt
Eg:She wanted a particular type of cactus
16 display [v]: to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the
public: trưng bày
Eg: Family photographs were displayed on the wall
17 venue [n]: the place where a public event or meeting happens: chỗ hội họp
Eg: The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches
18 familiar [adj]: easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc before:
quen thuộc
Eg: The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before
19 prospective [adj]: people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become
parents, etc.: có triển vọng, trong tương lai
Eg: We've had three sets of prospective buyers looking at the house
20 virtual [adj]: something that is virtual can be done or seen using a computer and therefore
without going anywhere or talking to anyone: như thật
Eg: Click here to take a virtual tour of homes we have for sale
Trang 5Describe a good experience of online shopping
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you bought
- Why you bought it
- And explain why you think it was a good experience
(When it happened)
Well, I’m quite into shopping, especially when it comes to clothes and electronic devices If you ask me, I have a never-ending list for things that I wish to purchase and among them, the one that spring to mind first is my washing machine I decided to buy this online because the website
offered a discount for electronic equipment
(What you bought)
At first I was going to buy a television, but on second thoughts, a washing machine was more
practical The washing machine is made in Japan by a popular brand name and it has been in use for nearly 1 years until now.It has relatively larger capacity and can also accommodate bulkier
items as compared to my previous one
(Why you bought it)
For one thing, this new washing machine requires few manual works The numbers of clothes that need washing in my family have increased dramatically over the year and it has become
cumbersome for me to do all those laundry works using the old one Furthermore, the washing machine is fully equipped with functions to dry the clothes and facilitate automatic drying as well, so I don’t have to take the trouble to take all the dresses on the roof top and have them dried
out in the sunlight
(And explain why you think it was a good experience)
The product is cost-effective and reliable to me The delivery was on time and I was also assisted with the installing process, so I was really contented with the overall service of the online store
The store offered my family proper maintenance services, which shows its endeavor to serve its
customers with care
Vocabulary:
21 when it comes to [expression]: as for something; speaking about something khi xét
đến, nhắc đến cái gì
E g: W h en i t c om e s t o fi s hi n g, J o hn i s an ex p e rt
22 never-ending [adj]: having or likely to have no end: không kết thúc
Trang 6Eg: Children is a never-ending burden of parents
23 spring to mind [expression]: to come quickly into your mind: hiện ra trong tâm trí
Eg: Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs
to mind
24 on second thoughts [expression]: used when you want to change a decision you have
made: không thể thiếu được
Eg: Can I have a cup of coffee, please? - actually, on second thoughts, I'll have a beer
25 accommodate [v]:to provide with a place to live or to be stored in: chứa đựng
Eg:New students may be accommodated in halls of residence
26 cumbersome [adj]: difficult to do or manage and taking a lot of time and effort:
nhọn nhằn, khó khăn
Eg: Critics say that the process for amending the Constitution is cumbersome, but others defend it
27 equip [v]: to provide a person or a place with objects that are necessary for a particular
purpose: trang bị
Eg: All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters
28 facilitate [v]: to make something possible or easier: tạo điều kiện
Eg: The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow
29 take the trouble to [expression]: to make an effort to do something: bỏ công làm gì
Eg: Your father took the trouble to cook this delicious meal, and now you are going to sit down and eat it!
30 maintenance [n]: the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc in good
condition: bảo dưỡng
Eg: The new ships, propelled by gas turbines, require less maintenance than older, steam-driven ones
Trang 7Describe a time that you spent a lot of money on something
You should say:
- When it happened
- What you bought
- Why you bought it
- And explain why you think it was a good experience
(When it happened)
I’m going to describe a time that I bought a high-end item for myself, which must have been years
ago It was the time when Apple just released Iphone6 with astounding success Apple’s products
have an army of loyal fans that would promote Apple until the cows come home They buy
absolutely everything that they produce, no matter what the cost
(What you bought)
On reflecting, it did take me a while to officially decide to buy the latest model of Iphone6 Well,
the temptation was just so irresistible that I spend nearly a thousand dollars on the phone The
iPhone 6 addressed a number of problems Apple had developed, coming with a much larger screen,
a boosted processor, better camera, improved battery and - crucially - overhauled design
(Why you bought it)
I have always been a fan of Apple In terms of functionality, Apple knows how to create a product that’s really easy to use In fact, I like iOS system better than Android Maybe it’s Apple’s interface and design that draws me in. Well, when it comes to mobile phone, I myself highly
regard elegance, ease of use and clarity of mind above power, customizability and choice so an
iPhone proves to be a more preferable choice to me
(And explain why you think it was a good experience)
It’s the best user experience I've ever had with a phone The battery life is great, camera is
satisfying, and the graphics are outstanding Furthermore, the phone integrates with its Visual
Voicemail and Siri systems to make it easy for you to call people and to manage the messages that they leave when they call you.Overall, to me, it is fast, reliable, and very solidly and intelligently
constructed, and is just generally a better class of devices than many alternatives
Vocabulary:
31 high-end [adj]: intended for people who want very good quality products and who
do not mind how much they cost: tiêu chuẩn cao
Eg: High-end video equipment always has unique appeal to young men
Trang 832 until the cows come home [expression]: clothes, especially of a particular or formal
type: tới cùng
Eg: I could sit here and argue with you till the cows come home, but it wouldn't solve anything
33 temptation [n]: sometimes, but not regularly: cám dỗ
Eg: Huy cannot resists the temptation of eating chocolate
34 processor [n]: the part of a computer that performs operations on the information that is
put into it: bộ xử lí
Eg: The processor overexposed the film
35 functionality [n]: any or all of the operations performed by a piece of equipment or a
software program: chức năng
Eg:Banks have realized they need to provide additional functionality at ATMs
36 interface [n]: a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment, or between a person and a computer: giao diện
Eg: The laptop’s interface is friendly-user
37 elegance [n]: the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner;
style: sự trang nhã
Eg: Her elegance impresses everybody in the meeting
38 outstanding [adj]: clearly very much better than what is usual: nổi bật
Eg: Phong has an outstanding appearance as compared to his classmates
39 integrate [v]: to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their
way of life, habits, and customs: tích hợp
Eg: Children are often very good at integrating into a new culture
40 construct [v]: to build sth: xây dựng
Eg: The house is being constructed by a reputable company
Trang 9Describe a time when you taught an older person something new
You should say:
- When it happened and who you taught
- Why you taught this person
- And explain how you felt about it
(When it happened and who you taught)
I enjoy teaching and imparting my knowledge with others Today, I’m going to talk about a time when I taught a new skill to my aunt She is a seller at the market, who are always occupied with
dealing with customers or transporting goods About a month ago, she needed my instruction because she wanted to send an important excel file to one of her frequent customers I willingly
agreed
(Why you taught this person)
Normally, my uncle would take the responsibility for this relatively complicated task, but he was away from home that day My aunt has little proficiency in MS Excel, so she couldn't fill the data
as required by the customers She immediately sought for my help, knowing that I have to learn
MS Excel to complete university assignments I then asked her to sit at ease and I took my laptop
and opened a new excel sheet and started typing the information and applying the formula It took
about one and a quarter of hour to complete the file Not only did I fill the data effortlessly but
also taught my aunt about the easiest tricks to use this software
(And explain how you felt about it)
Learning this new skill, my aunt became very happy and relieved eventually The prospect of struggling with MS Excel for business no longer haunts her As I see it, she was actually an attentive learner and her quick acquisition of the new skill gave me a sense of fulfilment The incident was really worth our while I’m glad that from then on, she will be able to use this
software without seeking anyone's help
Vocabulary:
41 impart [v]: to communicate information to someone: truyền thụ
E g: I w a s r a t h e r q ui et a s I d i d n 't f e el I h a d m u ch wi s dom t o i m p a rt on t h e
s u bj e ct
42 occupied [adj]: busy or interested: bận rộn
Eg: At that time, I was fully occupied taking care of my elderly mother
43 relatively [adv]: in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect: tương
đối
Eg: A few states across the country have remained in relatively good shape
44 proficiency [n]: the fact of having the skill and experience for doing something: năng lực
Trang 10Eg: The state will devote more money to helping students achieve proficiency in
mathematics and reading
45 at ease [expression]: relaxed: thư giãn
Eg:She soon put/set me at ease (= made me relaxed)
46 effortlessly [adv]: in a way that is effortless (= seeming not to need any effort): một cách
dễ dàng
Eg: She runs so effortlessly, as if it's the easiest thing in the world
47 relieved [adj]: happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:
nhẹ nhõm
Eg: I'm so relieved to find you - I thought you'd already gone
48 haunt [v]: to cause repeated suffering or anxiety: gây ám ảnh
Eg: Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life
49 fulfilment [n]: a feeling of pleasure because you are getting what you want from life: sự
hài long, mãn nguyện
Eg: She finally found fulfilment in motherhood
50 worth one’s while [expression]: important, useful, or satisfying enough to be worth the
effort you make: xứng công
Eg: It would be worth your while to see if you can still get tickets to the show
Describe an important technological product you bought
You should say:
- What it is
- How you use it and why you bought it