SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ SPEAKING RA NHIỀU NHẤT

Describe something you enjoyed doing with a group of people You should say: What it was Where you did it and who you did it with And explain why you think it was enjoyable What it

SCRIPT THAM KHẢO CÁC ĐỀ SPEAKING RA NHIỀU NHẤT QUÝ 3/2020 BY NGOCBACH

Describe a time when you saw a child behave badly in public You should say:

- Where it was

- What the child were doing

- How others reacted to it

- And explain how you felt about it

(Where it was) Today, I would love to tell you about a child that left me astonished because

of the way she treated her own mother This “child” was already in her 30s indeed, while her

mother was 88 years old I came across the video of this elderly woman being heavily bullied

and aggressively hit by her own 30-year-old daughter on the internet just some days ago

(What the child were doing) She pushed and shoved her mother, but then she used a metal

bucket to forcefully hit different parts of her body, especially her head The elderly mom didn't

actually think she was going to do it and believed her daughter was going to come to her senses, she was not going to do this to her This appeared very clearly in the video as the

elderly woman seemed to be astonished and shocked by what was happening, which left her totally speechless and defenceless She took the mother’s clothes from her closet, tore them, and threw them out of the house, all over the corridor outside

(How others reacted to it) The video has been viral on the Internet for days, provoking an outcry in society and raising the alarm about domestic violence that has been experienced

by many families around the world Many people poured scorn on this woman for being so ungrateful and for attacking her own mother The problem seemed to cool down a bit before the death of the elderly woman some days ago The Internet was once more flooded with articles about this situation

(And explain how you felt about it) Honestly seeing this video made me totally shocked and

at a loss for words It’s hard to believe a person may hit her own mother, who may have

risked her own life giving birth and nurtured her daughter But somehow, seeing this video

also reminds me of my responsibility to be grateful to my own parents who were always willing to give up something so that I can have a fulfilling life

Vocabulary:

1 Astonished (adj): ngạc nhiên

They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant

Họ trông rất ngạc nhiên khi tôi báo rằng tôi có thai

2 To come across (phrasal verb): vô tình gặp ai đó/thấy cái gì đó

He came across some old love letters

Anh ấy vô tình thấy lại những bức thư tình đã cũ

3 To come to someone’s senses (idiom): tỉnh táo lại

Eventually the world will come to its senses and get rid of them Cuối cùng thì thế giới cũng sẽ trở nên tỉnh táo lại và loại bỏ chúng

4 To provoke (v): châm ngòi

5 Outcry (n): sự phẫn nộ

The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry

Viễn cảnh tăng giá đã châm ngòi sự phẫn nộ

6 To raise the alarm (idiom): rung lên hồi chuông cảnh tỉnh

A local doctor was the first to raise the alarm about this latest virus

Một vị bác sĩ địa phương là người đầu tiên rung lên hồi chuông cảnh tỉnh về chủng virus mới nhất

7 To be at a loss (idiom): cạn lời, không biết nói gì

It was unlike him to be at a loss for words

Nó không giống như là anh ta không nói nên lời

Part 3:

1 What bad behaviour do children usually have?

There are certain child behavioral problems that are common at one point or another But most popular problems are lying, and disrespectful behavior There are some reasons why kids lie:

to avoid getting in trouble, and to feel better about themselves Name-calling, throwing things,

and mocking you are just a few of the common behavior problems that show disrespect

2 How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?

Parents should give their child an immediate consequence for any act of aggression Take away a privilege and use restitution to help your child make amends if they have hurt

someone Also, they should let their children know that stomping, screaming, or throwing themselves to the floor won't get them what they want It's also important to show them better and more effective ways to express their needs and get those needs met

3 Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?

I personally do not think parents have become stricter By contrast, due to their participation

on social networking sites, which are used by mainly young people, they have developed a better mutual understanding with their children and have become much more open-minded

and accepting For example, tattoos used to be a taboo in most East Asian countries, including

Vietnam, and children were strictly banned from getting a tattoo But now, even some mothers want some beautiful ink on their skin

4 Whose influence on children is more important, friends’ or parents’?

Parents matter more to their own children than anybody or anything else in their lives Too many parents underestimate the influence and impact they have on their tweens’ and teens’ lives However, whether parents or peers have more influence depends on the age of the child Starting as early as age 12 and for some kids at least by 14 friends definitely have more

influence than parents Kids want to do what their friends are doing, whether it’s good or bad.

Vocabulary:

1 To mock (verb): chế giễu

They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike

Họ chế giễu anh ta vì anh ấy liên tục té xe

2 Aggression (n): hiếu chiến

We regard the presence of troops on our border as an act of aggression

Chúng tôi xem sự hiện diện của quân đội trên biên giới của chúng tôi là một hành động hiếu chiến

3 Make amends (phrase): hối lỗi

She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner

Cô ấy muốn hối lỗi bằng cách mời anh ấy đi ăn tối

4 Accepting (adj): cởi mở

I feel truly safe here The people are very accepting and non-judgmental

Tôi cảm thấy ở đây thực sự an toàn Con người ở đây rất cởi mở và không phán xét

5 Taboo (n): điều cấm kị

In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection

Thể hiện tình cảm nơi công cộng là một việc cấm kị trong xã hội này

40 Describe an occasion you got lost that you didn’t know

You should say:

When and where you got lost

and explain why you got lost

(When and where you got lost)

I am going to talk about an incident that happened to me, which I never forget On a trip

organized to Bach Ma national park for all students in my high school three years ago, with a view to raising students’ awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, I got lost

and could hardly find directions to get back to the class

(and explain why you got lost)

In retrospect, climbing the mountain was great fun, although I was a little scared at first,

apprehensive to be exact I still remember the route to reach the mountain peak was in twist and turns, so students in my class almost felt the terminal point was approaching but it was

endless I got a little exhausted and had to lean against a tree My friends encouraged me to hold on, take deep breath and only think about the mountain peak to continue to climb We

were up at the furthest point as the sun was starting to set Too enthralled by the spectacular

natural scenery, I decided to go a bit further from our original reaching point to take pictures

and forgot the time until it began to turn dark Suddenly, I realized that I was alone and I could

not see any of my classmates Actually, I was truly scared at that very moment Luckily, before

I totally lost my bearings, I tried my uttermost to find the trail again by using the digital

map on my mobile device to position, and managed to make it back after about two and a half

hours, by which time it was full night I’m glad that I did overcome my fears then to find the

way back

Vocabulary

1 with a view to [expression]: with an intention to do sth: với mục đích làm gì đó

Eg: The politician reveals the truth with a view to gaining more faith from the public

2 apprehensive [adj]: feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is

going to happen: lo sợ

Eg: I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting

3 twist and turns [expression]: curves and frequent changes of direction: những chỗ

quanh co khúc khuỷu

Eg: The road through the mountains has many twists and turns

4 approach [v]: to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality,

or amount: sắp đến

Eg: We could just see the train approaching in the distance

5 (be) enthralled by sth [adj]: be attracted to sth that is so interesting, beautiful : bị mê

hoặc, cuốn hút

Eg: The child watched, completely enthralled by bright moving images

6 lose one’s bearings [expression]: if you lose your bearings, you do not know where

you are: bị lạc, mất phương hướng

Eg: They lost their bearings in the dark

7 tried one’s uttermost [expression]: to do something as well as you can by making

a great effort: cố gắng hết sức

E g: S h e t r i ed h e r u t m os t t o fi ni s h o n t i m e

8 overcome [v]: to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: vượt qua

Eg: Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class

42 Describe something you enjoyed doing with a group of people

You should say:

What it was

Where you did it and who you did it with

And explain why you think it was enjoyable

(What it was)

Today, I’m going to describe one activity I enjoy doing with my group of close friends, which

is yoga Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which

originated in ancient India Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation It helps

to improve health and happiness While some deem yoga as just another fad and associate it

with new age mysticism, others vouch for how amazing this form of exercise feels

(Where you did it and who you did it with)

We took up yoga a year ago and have been practicing it together in the sports center since

then The yoga club in this center is in the vicinity of my neighborhood, so my friends usually

gather at my house before coming there At that time, after completing our first year in university, we all felt exhausted because of the demanding workload and continuous exams

Most of us could not do physical activities on a frequent basis I had to endure a lot of bodily discomforts, such as intense backaches and headaches Then we decided to do something less exhausting than hitting the gym and eventually enrolled in a yoga club

(And explain why you think it was enjoyable)

Well, doing something beneficial with your close friends is such a rewarding experience

Yoga as a practice has countless benefits that positively affect you both physically and mentally When you practice yoga regularly, the blood circulation in the body is enhanced

After adopting yoga for a month, we all felt more invigorated and flexible Yoga relaxes our mind so completely to work on unnecessary tensions, thus facilitating better sleep Most importantly, doing this together gives us a tremendous incentive to maintain this good habit

in the long term

Vocabulary:

1 meditation [n]: the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a

religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed: sự thiền

Eg: She practices meditation every day to maintain good health

2 associate [v]: to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or

something else: liên hệ, liên tưởng

Eg: Most people associate this brand with good quality

3 in the vicinity of [expression]: in the area that is close to (a place): ở lân cận

Eg: He lives in the general vicinity of the school

4 discomfort [n]: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something

that causes this: sự không thoải mái

Eg: You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation

5 on a frequent basis [adj]: frequently: một cách thường xuyên

Eg: Slightly over a third said they took their children to libraries on a frequent basis

6 hit the gym [expression]: to go to the gym: tập gym

Eg: Tran has hit the gym 4 times a week since last year

7 rewarding [adj]: giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have

done something important or useful, or done something well: xứng đáng

8 invigorating [adj]: making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic: tiếp them

sinh lực

Eg: These yoga postures are invigorating and good for balance

9 facilitate [v]: to make something possible or easier: tạo điều kiện

Eg: The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs

10 incentive[n]: sth that encourages you to do sth : sự khích lệ, cổ vũ

Eg: There is no incentive to continue doing this project

PART 3: GROUP ACTIVITIES

30 What kinds of job need people to work in a team?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Nowadays, most professions will necessitate teamwork in one way or another (Give an example (often a personal example)) The field of

market research is one example As a market researcher, you’d get to work in teams with sales, marketing, and product design to analyze large data pools for studies and to drive business

initiatives in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, software, and consumer

products Besides, working in information technology also involves working with clients or other teams within the organization or business

31 What can parents do with their children to make them happy?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, parents should be a companion for their kids (Explain your reason or reasons) No matter how busy they are, the most important thing is

to build a strong relationship with kids, as this would increase the sense of togetherness Most

importantly, showing love in a proper way is also crucial Showing love and affection

decreases the likelihood of psychological and behavioral problems and makes the child more resilient to stress

32 How can children improve their social skills?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Firstly, children should be taught how to be assertive

when they talk to people Besides, empathy is another important basic of social skills

(Explain your reason or reasons) If children have a better understanding of how others feel,

they are much more likely to feel connected to other people and form positive bonds

33 What are the benefits of boys and girls playing together?

(Give a direct answer to the question) There are a lot of compelling benefits when boys and girls play together (Explain your reason or reasons) First, this can help kids work together

more effectively later in life They learn coping skills from being exposed to and

compromising with others who play differently Besides, if there's no separation between

activities, both boys and girls will feel more confident to explore the things they're drawn to,

regardless of the gender the activity might've originally been associated with

Vocabulary:

11 necessitate [v]:to make sth necessary: làm cho cần thiết, đòi hỏi

Eg: Increased traffic necessitates the broadening of this road

12 initiative [n]: a new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem, or a new method for

doing this: sang kiến

Eg: The defense secretary announced a major initiative to upgrade our military preparedness

13 companion [n]: someone or something you spend a lot of time with or travel with, or a

friend who lives with you: bạn đồng hành

Eg: The dog has been her constant companion these past ten years

14 togetherness [n]: the state of being close to another person or other people.: sự gắn kết

Eg: The sense of family togetherness was strong in the past

15 resilient [adj]: able to improve quickly after being hurt or being ill: kiên cường

Eg: Life is hard there, but the people are resilient

16 assertive [adj]: having or showing a confident and forceful personality: tự tin

Eg: I've had to train myself to be more assertive at work

17 empathy [n]: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another: sự đồng cảm

Eg: He loves children and has a certain empathy with them

18 compelling [adj]: evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully

irresistible way: hấp dẫn, thú vị

Eg: She gave a compelling and intensely dramatic performance

19 compromise [v]: to agree to give up something you want if the other side, which has

different opinions from yours, gives up something it wants: thỏa hiệp

Eg: Republicans were refusing to compromise on health-care legislation

20 regardless of [expression]: irrespective of: bất kể

E g: W e r e cr ui t a l l qu a l i f i ed em pl o ye e s r e ga r d l e s s of r a c e

43 Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

You should say:

What it was

How often you watched it

What it was about

And explain why it could make you laugh

(What it was) I’ve found the TV program Mr Bean funny Albeit set in the UK, the sitcom

expanded to reach other countries, including Vietnam, my home country The drama series

went viral in Vietnam in the early 2010s when dozens of people watched and imitated Mr Bean’s oafish behaviour

(How often you watched it) The series was aired every Sunday afternoon on the Disney

channel, and I don’t think I missed a single episode

(What it was about) The central plot revolves around Mr Bean, a neurotic Brit Each

episode of Mr Bean tells a totally different story, unlike a normal drama series that uses one main story that gives birth to many other smaller and less important ones Based on a

character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree

at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr Bean, described by Atkinson as

"a child in a grown man's body," in solving problems presented by everyday tasks, and often causing disruption in the process

(And explain why it could make you laugh) The awkward and crazy behavior of Mr Bean makes me laugh In one episodes that split my sides, Mr Bean designed an oafish hairstyle

for a kid when the hairdresser was away It was even more hilarious when the kid’s mom went back to complain, and Mr Bean hid in a corner Mr Bean is one of my favorite

sitcoms so far I still sometimes watch it to relieve stress

1 Albeit (conjuction) = although: mặc dù

Example: The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet

Buổi tối hôm ấy khá thoải mái, mặc dù hơi im lắng

2 Sitcom = situation comedy (n): hài kịch dựa trên tình huống

Example: Mr Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atikinson and Richard Curtis

Mr Bean là một bộ phim hài theo tình huống được sản xuất bởi Rowan Atikinson và

Richard Curtis

3 To go viral (v): rất thịnh hành

Example: Within days the filmclip went viral

Trong vòng mấy ngày, video clip đã rất thịnh hành

4 Oafish (adj): lạ lạ, ngộ ngộ

Example: Being a country bumpkin from Newfounland, Jake is often teased for his oafish

clothes and hair

Là một người vụng về quê mùa, Jake thường bị chọc vì anh ấy mặc đồ và để tóc khá ngộ

5 To revolve (v): xoay quanh

Example: The earth revolves around the sun

Trái Đất quay quanh mặt Trời

6 Neurotic (a): bị thần kinh/bị mát

Example: neurotic behaviour/tendencies

Tính cách ngộ ngộ mát mát

7 To split someone’s sides (idiom): cười bể bụng

Example: Your jokes are perfect for your speech tonight You'll have them splitting their sides!

Những bản tấu hài của bạn sẽ hoàn hảo cho buổi tối hôm nay Bạn sẽ làm mọi người cười bể bụng

PART 3: ADULTS-CHILDREN

Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Honestly, I don’t think so (Explain your reason or reasons) Given the enormous social and domestic responsibilities most adults have to shoulder, it would be hard for them to be as joyful and carefree as children (Give an

example (often a personal example)) While young adults concern themselves with career

prospects, the need to balance between different relationships exhausts the middle-aged

(Explain the opposite or alternative) Yet, irrespective of age, one’s cheerful disposition

largely depends on his or her attitude to life

Is laughing beneficial to children, how about old people?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Scientifically, laughing does wonders to a human’s well-being (Explain your reason or reasons) Children laugh to exhibit their emotions as

well as to interact with others For older people, laughter is just as necessary, if not an

inevitable aspect (Give an example (often a personal example)) A genuine laugh would

help one to let off steam and momentarily forget about the stresses and strains of adulthood

(Explain the opposite or alternative) Without laughter, our spiritual life would be

unimaginable

What kinds of things do Vietnamese people do to be happy?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, this answer may vary from person to person, even for those in the same age group (Give an example) I guess the majority would take

pleasure from hanging out with friends or immersing themselves in hobbies and entertaining

activities (Explain the opposite or alternative) Some, in the meantime, associate their

happiness with materialistic and career-related goals, so they may work to be happy

Why do children like to laugh?

(Give a direct answer to the question) As I have put it, for kids, laughter is the most

spontaneous means of emotional expression (Explain your reason or reasons) The younger

people are, the more easily they laugh, as there is always a joyful element in the eyes of

innocent minds (Explain the opposite or alternative) Besides, a child may view laughter as

a way to integrate into social groups

What do you do when you feel sad?

(Give a direct answer to the question) When I feel low, I will treat myself to things I adore (Give an example (often a personal example)) They can be quality time with family

members or a luxurious dinner at a Korean restaurant (Explain your reason or reasons)

When I cannot change the situation, I change my attitude towards it, and I think doing justice to my interests is quite effective, at least for now

Vocabulary:

exhaust [v]: to make someone extremely tired: làm ai kiệt sức

E g: Billy's heart was so weak that just climbing a few steps exhausted him

irrespective of [expression]: without considering; not needing to allow for: không kể đến,

không xét đến

Eg: The legislation must be applied irrespective of someone's ethnic origins

disposition [n]: the particular type of character that a person naturally has: tính khí

Eg: She is of a nervous disposition

do wonders to [expression]: to cause improvements or have a very good effect: có lợi cho

Eg: Getting the job did wonders for her self-confidence

exhibit [v]: to show something, esp a quality, by your behavior: thể hiện, bộc lộ

Eg: Jane did not exhibit a sense of submissiveness