Từ vựng chất và ý tưởng hay theo chủ đề cho bài thi ielts speaking

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HOMETOWN
1. Location
2. People
3. Landscape
4. Transportation
5. Tourist Attraction
6. Changes in recent years

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WORK/ JOBS
1. What you do
2. What you like & dislike
3. Reasons for choosing the job
4. Other favourite jobs
5. Activities after work

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STUDY
1. School & Major
2. What you like & dislike
3. Reasons for choosing the school/ major
4. Extracurricular activities
5. Opinions of the Vietnamese education system

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS
1. Your family
2. Family members
3. Activities with your family
4. Your friends
5. Activities with your friends
6. Family or friends

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HOUSE/ ACCOMMODATION
1. Where you live
2. Who you live with
3. What you like & dislike
4. Your ideal house
5. Current trend in choosing where to live

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HISTORY
1. Interest in history
2. Learning history
3. Going to museums
4. Benefits of learning history
5. Local and international history

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NEIGHBOURS
1. Where you live
2. What you like
3. What you dislike/ recommendations for improvement
4. Recent changes
5. Relationships with your neighbours

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NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
1. Habits of reading newspapers and magazines
2. Methods of reading newspapers and magazines
3. Reasons for reading newspapers and magazines
4. Changes in newspapers and magazines
5. Press censorship

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SPORTS
1. Favourite sports
2. Playing sports
3. Watching sports
4. Changes in doing physical activities
5. Extreme sports

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PARKS
1. The park where you live
2. Going to parks
3. Benefits of parks
4. How to encourage people to go to parks
5. Parks of the future

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FOODS AND DRINKS
1. Favourite foods and drinks
2. Foods and drinks you dislike
3. Diets
4. Cooking skills
5. Doing the cooking in a family

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ANIMALS/ PETS
1. Wild animals
2. Going to zoos
3. Pets
4. Reasons for keeping pets
5. Humans’ effects on wild animals

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LANGUAGES
1. Languages you can speak
2. Reasons for learning foreign languages
3. Methods of learning foreign languages
4. Using dictionaries
5. Criteria for a good dictionary
6. A common language of the whole world

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MUSIC
1. Favourite genre
2. Favourite song
3. Favourite singer
4. Habit of listening to music
5. Changes in musical taste over time
6. Paying for music

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FILMS
1. Favourite Genres & Films
2. Who to watch films with
3. Where to watch films
4. Purposes for watching films
5. Technologies’ effects on films

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TRAVELLING/ HOLIDAY
1. Frequency
2. Travelling companion
3. Favourite types of holiday
4. Activities
5. Benefits
6. Advantages and disadvantages of travelling alone and in a group

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FASHION AND CLOTHING
1. Favourite types of clothes/ fashion
2. Types of clothes/ fashion don’t like
3. Places to buy clothes
4. Brand of clothing is important
5. Wearing a uniform at work

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SHOPPING
1. Frequency
2. Companion

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3. Benefits
4. Advantages and disadvantages of online shopping

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TOYS
1. Favourite toys
2. Keeping childhood toys
3. Advantages of playing with toys
4. Disadvantages of playing with toys

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WEATHER AND SEASONS
1. Description of weather
2. Each season and activities
3. Effect of weather on mood
4. Effect of weather on playing sports
5. Climate change

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MARRIAGE
1. Ideal age to get married
2. Arranged marriage
3. Couples living with parents or own their own
4. Responsibilities of husband and wife

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CITIES AND THE COUNTRYSIDE
1. Living in the city or the countryside
2. Activities
3. Problems in big cities and solutions
4. Problems in the countryside

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TECHNOLOGY
1. Frequency of using the Internet
2. Technological device
3. Positive and negative impacts of technology

4. Advantages of robots in the workplace
5. Disadvantages of robots in the workplace

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TREES/ PLANTS
1. Favourite trees/ flowers
2. A place that has many trees
3. Benefits of growing trees

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SWEET/ DESSERTS
1. Favourite desserts

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2. Frequency of eating desserts
3. Places to buy a dessert
4. Negative impacts of eating too much sweet food

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CHARACTERS/ PERSONALITIES
1. Your personality
2. A person you admire
3. Personality traits of a good friend
4. Personality traits of successful people

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FEELINGS / EMOTIONS
1. Things make you happy
2. Things make you sad
3. Show your emotion when you are anger

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ADVERTISING
1. Places to see advertisements
2. Feelings about advertisements
3. Positive and negative impacts of advertisements
4. Ways to advertise a product

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ENVIRONMENT
1. Environmental problems in your country
2. Actions to be taken to protect the environment
3. Bad habits harming the environment
4. Responsibilities of governments and businesses for environment protection

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HEALTH
1. Frequency of a medical check-up
2. An activity good for health
3. Benefits of playing a sport
4. Ways to promote a healthy lifestyle
5. Impacts of technology on people’s health

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TRANSPORTATION
1. Means of transport
2. Frequency of using public transport
3. Public transport vs private transport
4. Ways to improve the transportation system

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BIRTHDAYS
1. Birthday gifts

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2. Frequency of celebrating your birthday
3. A birthday party you took part in
4. Why to need to hold a birthday party
5. Holding a party is a waste

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DAILY ROUTINES
1. A morning person or a night person
2. All days are the same
3. Benefits of having a daily routine
4. How to get the work-life balance

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READING
1. Favourite types of books
2. How to read books
3. Where to read books
4. Benefits of reading
5. Changes in reading habits in the future

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FAMOUS PEOPLE
1. Celebrities you like and dislike
2. Advantages and disadvantages of being famous
3. High incomes of celebrities
4. Kinds of people who are likely to become famous

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COLORS
1. Favourite colours
2. Colours that you dislike
3. Popular/ special colours in your country
4. Colours and personality

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HOMETOWN
1. Location
I’m from a small village on the outskirts of Hanoi. It’s quite far from the university I
go to. That’s why I rent a mini flat in the city centre to facilitate my study.
My hometown is located in the suburbs of Saigon. Actually, it’s just a small town with
around 500 residents.

I was born and bred in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, so I would say it’s my hometown
although my grandparents are actually from Nam Định province. They joined the mass
rural exodus last century to the capital and have settled here since then.
Well, actually I am not really a city dweller. My hometown is situated in Central
Vietnam where small towns run along the coastline and my town is one of them. I’ve
just moved here recently to attend college.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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on the outskirts of something (prepositional phrase): ở ngoại ô
ENG: in the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre

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facilitate something (verb): tạo điều kiện thuận lợi
ENG: to make an action or a process possible or easier

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located + adv./prep. (adj): tọa lạc, ở
ENG: if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been
put there

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born and bred (idiom): sinh ra và lớn lên

ENG: born and having grown up in a particular place with a particular
background and education

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rural exodus (noun phrase): di cư từ vùng nông thôn lên thành thị
ENG: the migratory pattern of peoples from rural areas into urban areas

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settle + adv./prep. (verb): định cư
ENG: to make a place your permanent home

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city dweller (noun phrase): cư dân thành phố
ENG: a person that lives in the city

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situated + adv./prep. (adj): tọa lạc, ở
ENG: if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been
put there

Câu hỏi luyện tập: Where are you from?

2. People
The residents in my hometown are generally amiable and outgoing. We live so close
together and are willing to lend each other a helping hand when needed. When I get
back to my hometown, I really feel a sense of community.

Actually I don’t know jack about the people in my hometown in general. The hustle
and bustle of the city makes it hard for us to socialize with one another. I don’t even
communicate with my neighbours. We act like we’re strangers.
The people in my hometown are really supportive. Even though we are constantly up
to our ears in work and study, we are willing to give each other a hand when needed.

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Giải thích từ vựng:
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amiable (adj): thân thiện
ENG: pleasant; friendly and easy to like

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outgoing (adj): hòa đồng
ENG: liking to meet other people, enjoying their company and being friendly
towards them

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lend somebody a helping hand (idiom): giúp đỡ
ENG: to help somebody

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feel a sense of community (verb phrase): cảm thấy thuộc về một cộng đồng

ENG: to feel that you belong to a community

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not know jack about somebody/ something (idiom): chẳng biết gì
ENG: not to understand somebody/ something

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the hustle and bustle of the city (noun phrase): sự xô bồ, hối hả ở thành phố
ENG: busy and noisy activities

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socialize with somebody (verb): giao du, kết bạn
ENG: to meet and spend time with people in a friendly way, in order to enjoy
yourself

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supportive (adj): có ích, hay giúp đỡ
ENG: helpful

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constantly up to one’s ears in something (idiom): suốt ngày bận rộn
ENG: busy at all times

Câu hỏi luyện tập: What are the people in your hometown like?

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3. Landscape
Well, there is nothing special about the landscapes in my hometown. It’s just a typical
village in the countryside with vast paddy fields, long winding rivers and majestic
mountains.
I’m living in the centre of Hanoi where there are tons of town-house complexes and
high-rises. These housing units are built to accommodate a tidal wave of people
gravitating towards the city in search of work.
Well, my hometown, Danang, is a coastal city. Coming there, you can feel a burst of
energy between its fast modernization and the charm of the old towns. Mỹ Khê beach
has a long stretch of white sand and the water is crystal clear.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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vast paddy fields (noun phrase): đồng lúa mênh mông bát ngát
ENG: extremely large paddy fields

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long winding rivers (noun phrase): những con sông dài uốn lượn
ENG: long, curving and twisting rivers

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majestic mountains (noun phrase): những ngọn núi hùng vĩ
ENG: impressive mountains because of their size or beauty

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tons of somebody/ something (noun phrase): rất nhiều
ENG: a lot of somebody/ something

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town-house complex (noun phrase): khu phức hợp nhà phố
ENG: rows of houses that are joined together as a complex

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high-rise (noun): tòa nhà cao tầng
ENG: a building that is very tall and has a lot of floors

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accommodate somebody (verb): cung cấp chỗ ở
ENG: to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit

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a tidal wave of somebody/ something (noun phrase): số lượng lớn đột ngột
ENG: a sudden large amount/ number of somebody/ something

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gravitate towards something (phrasal verb): đổ về, hướng về
ENG: to move towards somebody/something that you are attracted to

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in search of somebody/ something (prepositional phrase): tìm kiếm
ENG: to search for somebody/ something

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coastal city (noun phrase): thành phố ven biển
ENG: city near a coast

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stretch of white sand (noun phrase): dải cát trắng
ENG: an area of white sand, especially a long one

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crystal clear (adj): trong vắt
ENG: (of glass, water, etc.) completely clear and bright

Câu hỏi luyện tập: How does your hometown look?

4. Transportation
Well, motorcycles are among the most prevalent means of transportation in my
hometown. Even an economically underprivileged family would try to purchase one
to commute every day.

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I find that more and more people in my city can afford to buy a car. Now, we can easily
notice the ubiquity of cars in every nook and cranny of the city. It proves that city
dwellers are getting richer and richer.
The people in my hometown are really environmentally aware. We rely largely on
bicycles and public transport to get around. That’s why air pollution and traffic
congestion have never been considered big problems there.
My hometown is highly accessible by any means of transport from motorcycles to cars.
Moreover, the public transport system really comes in handy, so it’s convenient for the
residents to get around there.
Well, my hometown is located in remote areas so getting there from here is really
problematic. There are no direct flight routes so motorcycles are the only means that
can take us there. The roads are seriously degraded, which has caused a lot of accidents.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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prevalent (adj): thịnh hành, phổ biến
ENG: that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place

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economically underprivileged (adjective phrase): gặp khó khăn về kinh tế
ENG: having less money than most people in society

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commute (verb): đi lại (để đi làm)
ENG: to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc. between your place of work and
your home

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ubiquity (noun): sự hiện hữu ở mọi nơi
ENG: the fact that something seems to be everywhere or in several places at the
same time; the fact that something is very common

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in every nook and cranny of something (idiom): ở mọi ngóc ngách
ENG: in every part or aspect of something.

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city dweller (noun): cư dân thành phố
ENG: a person that lives in the city

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environmentally aware (adjective phrase): quan tâm đến môi trường
ENG: interested in and knowing about the environment, and thinking it is
important

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largely (adv): phần lớn
ENG: mainly

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get around (phrasal verb): đi lại
ENG: (informal) to go to a lot of different places

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traffic congestion (noun phrase): tắc nghẽn giao thông
ENG: the state of being crowded and full of traffic

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highly accessible (adjective phrase): dễ dàng đến, tiếp cận
ENG: that can be easily reached, entered, used, seen, etc.

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come in handy (idiom): thuận tiện
ENG: to be useful

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problematic (adj): khó khăn, nan giải
ENG: difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be
successful

Câu hỏi luyện tập:
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What is the most popular means of transport in your hometown?

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Is it easy to get to your hometown?

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5. Tourist Attraction
Definitely yes, not only a busy and vibrant city, Hanoi has a lot of tourist attractions
that are really worth coming to. The city has its own uniqueness and is synonymous
with many museums and other historical sites.
I would consider the whole city as a tourist attraction. Coming to Danang, tourists can
experience vibrant coastal city life as well as the relaxing countryside at the same time.
They can enjoy both local foods at food stalls overrunning the streets and international
foods in gourmet restaurants.
Well, my village is just ordinary as compared to others. There are no tourist attractions
or whatever. I actually don’t like the idea of my hometown being overrun by a tidal
wave of tourists. They would definitely ruin tranquility there.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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vibrant (adj): sôi động
ENG: full of life and energy

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tourist attraction (noun): điểm hút khách du lịch
ENG: an interesting or lively place for tourists to go

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uniqueness (noun): sự độc đáo
ENG: the quality of being very special or unusual

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synonymous with something (adj): nổi tiếng với, đi liền với
ENG: so closely connected with something that the two things appear to be the
same

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overrun something (verb): tràn ngập, chạy ầm ầm
ENG: (especially of something bad or not wanted) to fill or spread over an area
quickly, especially in large numbers

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gourmet restaurant (noun phrase): nhà hàng sang chảnh

ENG: a restaurant of high quality and often expensive

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ordinary (adj): bình thường, khơng có gì đặc biệt
ENG: not unusual or different in any way

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or whatever (idiom): hay bất kỳ thứ nào tương tự
ENG: (informal) or something of a similar type

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a tidal wave of somebody/ something (noun phrase): nhiều đột ngột
ENG: a sudden large amount/ number of somebody/ something

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tranquility (noun): sự yên bình
ENG: a peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, worry, etc.

Câu hỏi luyện tập:
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Are there any tourist attractions in your hometown?

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Does your hometown have a lot of tourists?

6. Changes in recent years
Well, in former days, people in my hometown relied largely on agriculture, I mean
crops, to earn a living. But recently we’ve been gravitating towards manufacturing as
many industrial parks have sprung up in the area.
Well, in the past, my hometown just had long winding alleys and narrow streets. But
it’s the gateway to the capital. Traffic congestion used to be really problematic.

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That’s why many new large roads have been constructed in recent years to tackle the
problem.
The most significant betterment in my hometown recently is public transport. Most of
the residents in my place can’t afford private vehicles like motorcycles or cars. So, for
the most part, we got around on foot. But with the advent of the bus system, it’s much
easier for us to move from place to place.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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in former days (prepositional phrase): ngày trước
ENG: in the past

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earn a living (idiom): kiếm sống
ENG: to be paid enough money to live on

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gravitate towards somebody/ something (phrasal verb): thiên về, hướng về, đổ
về
ENG: to move towards somebody/ something that you are attracted to

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industrial park (noun phrase): khu công nghiệp
ENG: an area especially for factories, on the edge of a town

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spring up (phrasal verb): mọc lên
ENG: to appear or develop quickly and/or suddenly

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gateway to the capital (noun phrase): cửa ngõ thủ đô
ENG: a place through which you can go to the capital

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traffic congestion (noun phrase): tắc nghẽn giao thông
ENG: the state of being crowded and full of traffic

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problematic (adj): nan giải, khó giải quyết
ENG: difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be
successful

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construct something (verb): xây dựng
ENG: to build something

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tackle a problem (verb phrase): giải quyết vấn đề
ENG: to solve a problem

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betterment (noun): sự cải thiện
ENG: the process of becoming or making something/somebody better

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get around on foot (phrasal verb): đi bộ
ENG: to go from place to place on foot

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with the advent of something (prepositional phrase): với sự ra đời, xuất hiện
của …
ENG: with the coming of an important event, person, invention, etc.

Câu hỏi luyện tập: How has your hometown changed in recent years?

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WORK/ JOBS
1. What you do
I’m currently working as a content writer at a small private English centre, which is a
prevalent job in Vietnam. My main job is to compile academic materials for the
English learners at the centre.
I’m freelancing for different design firms in Hanoi. In other words, I’m a freelance
designer. I work with my clients to create illustrations and images for them. By using
computer applications and software, I can develop layouts and sketches that bring their
ideas to life.
I’ve been doing translation work since I graduated from college 3 years back. I can work
for translation agencies, multinational companies or even occasional private
individuals. So I would call myself a freelance/ freelancer.
I’m a financial analyst working for LTP Group, a multinational corporation based
in Ho Chi Minh city. My job is to examine financial data and use my findings to help
the firm make business decisions in general and investing decisions in particular.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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work as a/ an + tên công việc (verb phrase): làm việc gì
ENG: to do the job of a/ an ...

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prevalent (adj): phổ biến, thịnh hành
ENG: that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place

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compile something (verb): biên soạn
ENG: to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items,
articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.

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freelance (verb): làm việc tự do
ENG: to earn money by selling your work to several different organizations

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freelance designer (noun phrase): nhà thiết kế làm việc tự do
ENG: a designer earning money by selling his work to several different
organizations rather than being employed by one particular organization

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freelance ~ freelancer (noun): người làm việc tự do
ENG: a freelance worker

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sketch (noun): bản phác họa
ENG: a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details

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financial analyst (noun phrase): nhà phân tích tài chính
ENG: a person whose job involves examining facts or materials about finance
in order to give an opinion on them

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multinational corporation (noun phrase): tập đoàn đa quốc gia
ENG: a corporation existing in or involving many countries

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based in… (adj): có trụ sở ở ...
ENG: if a person or business is based in a particular place, that is where they
live or work, or where the work of the business is done.

Câu hỏi luyện tập: Do you work or are you a student?

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2. What you like & dislike
Well, for the most part, I would say the most enjoyable about my job is the
environment. My boss is really understanding. He always encourages us to work

harder and play harder and is willing to forgive us when we do something wrong. As
for my colleagues, it is comforting to know that they support me, cheer for me, and
we can work together as a solid team.
I instantly fell in love with the company right on the first day I went there. The office
is on the 26th floor and it enjoys a panoramic view of the city from a great height. I
think it’s one of the major perks of working there.
Well, the most important perk of freelancing is flexibility. With such freedom over
clients and workload, I have the flexibility that most people dream of. For instance, if I
want to work full-time most of the year and only part-time during the summer, I have
the control to make that decision.
There are not many things I actively dislike about my job. But to answer this question,
I would say it’s the workload. There are always a lot of assignments and we are
constantly under pressure. But to finish all of them is not really challenging. I mean
although my job is quite straightforward to do, it takes time and energy.
Giải thích từ vựng:
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for the most part (prepositional phrase): thường thì
ENG: in most cases; usually

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enjoyable (adj): thú vị
ENG: giving pleasure

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understanding (adj): thấu hiểu
ENG: showing sympathy for other people’s problems and being willing to
forgive them when they do something wrong

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comforting (adj): khiến mình cảm thấy an tâm
ENG: making you feel calmer and less worried or unhappy

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cheer for somebody (verb): khích lệ, cổ vũ
ENG: to show support or praise for somebody, or to encourage them

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solid team (noun phrase): team mạnh, team đoàn kết
ENG: a strong team

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instantly fall in love with somebody/ something (verb phrase): yêu ngay lập tức
ENG: to love somebody/ something immediately

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panoramic view of something (noun phrase): view toàn cảnh
ENG: a view of a wide area of something

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from a great height (prepositional phrase): từ vị trí cực kỳ cao
ENG: from a long distance above the ground

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perk (noun): đãi ngộ, lợi ích
ENG: something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job

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flexibility (noun): tính linh hoạt
ENG: the ability to change to suit new conditions or situations

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actively dislike somebody/ something (verb phrase): rất ghét
ENG: to dislike somebody/ something greatly

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under pressure (idiom): chịu áp lực
ENG: to feel anxious about something you have to do

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challenging (adj): khó, đầy thử thách
ENG: difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability

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straightforward (adj): dễ dàng
ENG: easy to do or to understand; not complicated

Câu hỏi luyện tập:
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What do you like about your job?

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What do you dislike about your job?

3. Reasons for choosing the job
Although it’s not a really well-paid job, it gives me the satisfaction of making a
contribution to society. I have a liking for education and this work is one kind of
education and training careers. The progress of the students is my motivation for trying
harder.
I would say wages are among the most important considerations when I choose a job
and this job really lives up to my expectations. It’s an easy well-paid job. In addition,
there are many bonuses when we finish a project.
To be honest, never in my wildest dreams did I think of becoming a financial analyst.
As a high schooler, I couldn’t envision what job I would do in the future. I applied for
a place at the Academy of Finance just to satisfy my parents’ desire.
Giải thích từ vựng:

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satisfaction of making a contribution to society (noun phrase): cảm giác thỏa
mãn khi mình giúp ích được cho xã hội
ENG: the good feeling that you have when you can contribute to society

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