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

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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GIỚI THIỆU
Hi các bạn,

Mình là Ngọc Bách.
Gửi tặng các bạn 20 cue card part 1 bao gồm các bài mẫu band 8.0~9.0 do mình viết (đã được
review bởi giám khảo bản xứ) cho 20 topics khác nhau của phần thi IELTS Speaking part 1
có thể ra từ tháng 5/2017 đến tháng 9/2017 . Các bạn cũng có thể dựa vào tài liệu này để soạn
câu trả lời cho các đề khác. Tất cả các bài mẫu này đều đi kèm phần giải thích và ví dụ chi
tiết cho các từ vựng tốt trong script
Các bạn có thể bắt gặp 1 số bài mẫu trong bộ cue card này trên các page, các website ở Việt
Nam, thậm chí là website ở nước ngồi. Cần khẳng định ln 100% bài viết trong bộ này
do mình viết hoặc correct lại từ bài viết của học sinh, tuyệt đối không sao chép từ bất cứ
nguồn nào. Các nguồn khác nếu giống bài viết của mình -> đều là sao chép lại từ bài viết của
mình mà khơng ghi nguồn (Mặc dù mình biết điều này khơng quan trọng với 1 số bạn, mình
thực ra lúc đầu cũng không quan tâm. Tuy nhiên, một số bạn đọc ở website nước ngoài thấy
giống -> lại bảo mình đi copy của người khác. Điều này thực sự khơng chấp nhận được)
Tài liệu được mình cùng team soạn và gửi tặng đến các sĩ tử IELTS hoàn toàn miễn phí. Cac
bạn lưu ý một số script có ghi giải thích từ vựng theo chủ đề . Ví dụ từ vựng thuộc chủ đề
Technology, Education…đây là các từ vựng trong bộ sách Topic Vocabulary mới ra mắt của
mình. Mục đích của mình là muốn sử dụng thật nhiều các từ vựng này trong nhiều ngữ cảnh
khác nhau -> mọi người hiểu cách học và áp dụng

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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.
1.

Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown? (How?)

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:


Tropical belt: [noun phrase] area between the Tropics of Cancer and the Tropics of

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.


Precipitation: [noun] rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground / mưa

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

Monsoon: [noun] a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast

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.


Typhoon: [noun] a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

/ bão
Example: Severe tropical cyclones correspond to the hurricanes or typhoons of other parts of
the world.


Lash: [verb] to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash / vụt qua, tàn phá

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

Province: [noun] a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires /

quận
Example: The school is in a poor district of the province and students often go without the
simplest of items, let alone educational funds.


Situate: [verb] fix or build (something) in a certain place or position / được đặt ở, nằm

ở
Example: The pilot light is usually situated at the front of the boiler.
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

Extreme: [adjective] reaching a high or the highest degree; very great / cực, rất

Example: There is extreme cold in Hanoi during the winter.


Atmosphere: [noun] the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet /

khơng 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.


Rainy season: [noun phrase] the time during which there is a large amount of rainfall /

mùa mưa
Example: The traffic often gets congested during rainy season.


Moist: [adjective] slightly wet; damp or humid / ẩm ướt

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

Torrential: [adjective] (of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities / chảy mạnh,

(mưa) như trút xuống
Example: The rest of the day torrential rain fell, the grass becoming a bog, the river turning to
a lake.


Come to a complete standstill: [idiom] to slow down and finally stop; to stop entirely /

dừng lại, trì trệ
Example: As the strike began, the production line came to a complete standstill.


Congestion: [noun] the state of being overcrowded / sự tắc nghẽn

Example: The new bridge should ease congestion in the area.


Downpour: [noun] a heavy rainfall / mưa lớn

Example: A sudden downpour had filled the gutters and drains.

2.

Plans and goals

1.

What is your plan for the future and when will you start?

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.
2.

How do you intend to achieve that?

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.
3.

If you go abroad, do you plan to live in the countryside or in a big city? (Why?)

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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:


Agency [noun] (đại lí/mơi giới) a business that represents one group of people when

dealing with another group
e.g. Mannya was representing a private legal consulting agency at the hearing.


Capital [noun] (vốn) wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person

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.


Tranquility [noun] (sự thanh bình) the quality or state of being tranquil; calm

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

Unbearable [adjective] (không thể chịu đựng được) too unpleasant or painful to cope

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

3.

Weather

1.

What’s the weather like today?

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!
2.

What’s the weather (usually) like in your hometown?

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.
3.

(Similar to above) What is the typical weather in your country?

(Similar to above)

4.

What’s your favorite season? (Why?)

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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.
5.

(Similar to above, but different) What’s your favorite weather? (Why?)

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?
6.

Do you like snow? (Why?)

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.
7.

Do you watch the weather forecasts?

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!
8.

Does the weather ever affect what you do?

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:


Freezing [adjective] (lạnh ngắt) extremely cold

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

Soaked to the skin [expression] (ướt nhẹp) extremely wet

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

Be dying for/to do something [expression] (muốn làm gì đến chết đi được) to be

extremely eager to have or do something
e.g. I’m dying to hear your news, especially about your holiday in London.


Lethargic [adjective] (mệt mỏi) without any energy or enthusiasm

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 cơng 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.
4.

handle (verb) to manage, deal with sth or sb (xử lý)

Ex: My wife handles all our household expenses.
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6. incident (noun) an event that is either unpleasant or unusual (sự việc xảy ra bất ngờ)
Ex: A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night.
7. to be incapable of verb + ing: be unable to do something (khơng có khả năng làm việc
gì)
Ex:

He seems to

be

incapable of walking past

a music shop without

going

in

and buyinganother CD.
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.
1.

Shopping
Are there many shops near your home?

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.
2.

Do you like shopping (Why/ Why not)?

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.
3.

Who usually does the shopping in your home?

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.
4.

How often do you buy something in a shop?

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

VOCABULARY:
1. omnipresent [adj]: present everywhere: có mặt khắp mọi nơi
Eg: Thes e da ys t he m edi a are om ni present .
2.

diverse [adj]: very different from each other and of various kinds : đa dạng

Eg: People in America are from diverse cultures.
3.

up to the mark [expression]: meet the requirements : đạt tiêu chuẩn

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Eg: Most teachers in this school are up to the mark.
4.

(to) accommodate [v]: to provide sth for sb: đáp ứng cho

Eg: Our plan tries to accommodate the needs of minority groups.
5.

(to) relieve [v]: to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling: làm vơi đi

Eg: Completing the final examination relieves her great anxiety.
6.

(be) overloaded with [expression]: be given too much of sth : bị quá tải

Eg: Minh’s overloaded with responsibilities these days.
7.

(to) acquire [v]: to gain sth by your own efforts, ability or behaviour : đ ạt được

Eg: He has acquired a reputation for honesty.
8.

hygienic [adj]: clean and free of bacteria : sạch sẽ, hợp vệ sinh

Eg: Food must be prepared in hygienic conditions.
9.

(to) purchase [v]: to buy sth: mua, sắm

Eg: The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier.
10.

basic necessities[expression]: things that you must have and cannot manage without :

đồ dùng cần thiết
Eg: Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.
11.

window-shopping[n]:the activity of looking at the goods in shops, usually without

intending to buy anything: đi ngắm nhưng khơng mua hàng hóa
Eg: Phuong often wants to go window-shopping with her close friends.
12.

practically [adv]: in a realistic or sensible way; in real situations: thực tế là

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

6.

Names

1.

Does your name have any particular meaning?

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.
2.

What’s the origin of your name? (or, your surname)

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.
3.

Do you like your name?

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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.
4.

What do your friends call you?

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”.
5.

Did your family have a certain (nick) name that they called you when you were a

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.
6.

What names are popular to give to babies in your country?

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:
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Lame [adjective] (vớ vẩn) unsurprising and dull

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

Blurt [verb] (thốt ra/buột miệng nói ra) say something suddenly and without careful

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

Be stuck with sb/sth [expression] (mắc kẹt với cái gì) to have to deal with someone or

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!


Pun [noun] (chơi chữ) a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings

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.
2.

How often do you swim?

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.
3.

Where do you swim in your city?

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.
4.

Is it difficult to learn how to learn to swim?

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.
2.

(to) endear [v]: sb/sth/ yourself to sb else : make sb/sth like you : khiến ai đó u thích

Eg: The teacher’s kindness endears him to most of his pupils.
3.

refreshment [n]: the fact of making sb feel stronger or less tired or hot : sự làm cho

sảng khoái
Eg: Minh is trying to find a place for rest and refreshment.
4.

dependent [adj]: +on sth/sb : affected or decided by sth: phụ thuộc vào

Eg: A child’s development is dependent on many factors.
5.

irresistible [adj]: so strong that it cannot be stopped or resisted : không thể cưỡng lại

được
Eg: As a matter of fact, Linh’s arguments were irresistible.
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6.

virtually [adv]: almost or very nearly : gần như

Eg: Tuan virtually admitted that he was guilty.
7.

Standardized [adj]: conforming to standard of measurement or value; or of the usual

or regularized or accepted kind;: làm cho chất lượng
Eg: Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure is increasingly standardized.

8.

option[n]: sth that you can choose : lựa chọn

Eg: There are various options open to you.
9.

exertion [n]: physical or mental effort, the act of making an effort: sự nỗ lực

Eg: Mai was breathless from the exertion of cycling uphill.
10.

without exception [expression]: without the absence of sth : khơng thể khơng có,

khơng thể thiếu
Eg: Everybody has to go to work on time without exception.

8.

Neighbors

1.

Do you know your 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.
2.

Do you like your neighbors?

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.
3.

What do you think of your neighbors?

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.
4.

How often do you see (or talk to) your neighbors?

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.
5.

When do you meet your neighbors?

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)
1.

to live in harmony with one another

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 hịa hợp với
nhau.
CÁC TỪ KHÁC:
1.

lovable [adj]: having qualities that people find attractive and easy to love : đáng yêu

Eg: Minh is a really lovable child.
2.

(be) willing to do sth[expression]: ready or pleased to help : sẵn lịng làm gì

Eg: They keep a list of people who are willing to work at night.
3.

assistance [n]: help or support: sự giúp đỡ

Eg: We do offer financial assistance for people on low incomes.
4.

affection [n]: the feeling of liking or loving sb/sth very much : tình cảm

Eg: Children need a lot of affection and sympathy.
5.

generosity [n]: the fact of being generous : sự rộng lượng

Eg: He treated them with generosity and thoughtfulness.
6.

fortune [n]: chance or luck : sự may mắn

Eg: I did have the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors.
7.

(be) occupied with sth [adj]: be busy with sth : bận rộn với cái gì đó

Eg: Lan is always occupied with the housework.
8.

(to) overcome: to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem: vượt qua cái gì

đó
Eg: She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal.
9.

(to) gather [v]: to come together, or bring people together : tụ họp

Eg: His supporters gathered in the main square.
10.

appealing [adj]: attractive or interesting : cuốn hút, thú vị

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


Be into something ( thích cái gì) [idiom] be interested or involved with

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

Sunburn (cháy nắng) [n] painful red skin caused by spending too long in the hot sun

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

humidity (độ ẩm) [n] moistness/ the amount of water vapor in the air

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

Have the urge to do something (cảm thấy muốn làm gì) [idiom] suddenly want to do

something
Example: She had the urge to hit the road as she wanted to experience paddleboard on
Lake Tahoe.


Hindrance (sự cản trở) [n] an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.

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

Crappy (dở, không hấp dẫn) [adj] extremely bad, unpleasant

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

Stick to (bám chặt lấy, trung thành với cái gì) [idiom] remain faithful to/ keep one’s

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

Coastal (thuộc bờ biển, ven biển) [adj] relating to/ located near a coast

Example: Policies that presently encourage development in low-lying floodplains and
coastal areas should be immediately reexamined.

10.
1.

Collecting
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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work or school. Moreover, I think collections can tell you a lot about their owners, such as
characteristics or personalities.

VOCABULARY:
CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ TECHNOLOGY (sách collocations)
1. to go viral
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 đơi 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 cơng 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 q 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.
1.

Concerts
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.

VOCABULARY:
CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ THE ARTS
1.

to express oneself

Meaning: to communicate some idea or emotion through speech, writing, painting, music or
some other form of art
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.
3. pop music
Meaning: music of the type which is listened to by large numbers of people, with a strong
rhythm and simple tunes
Example: It would be a pity if young people only listened to pop music and had no interest in
other genres.
4. folk songs
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Meaning: songs in the traditional style of a country or community
Example: Traditional folk songs are part of part of the cultural heritage of a nation or region.
5. to appeal to audiences
Meaning: to attract or interest those who go to watch a play, film or other performance.
Example: Plays which deal with contemporary social issues are likely to appeal to
audiences.
Dịch đại ý
To appeal to audiences: hấp dẫn khán giả
Nghĩa: hấp dẫn người tới xem kịch hoặc phim
Ví dụ: Những vở kịch nói về các vấn đề đương thời thường hấp dẫn người xem.
6. live music
Meaning: music that is not recorded, it is played at the same time that people listen to it
Example: Without funding from governments, it is doubtful whether live music would
survive.

7. the aesthetic qualities of something
Meaning: The qualities related to beauty and understanding the beauty of something.
Example: One advantage of studying the arts is that students learn to appreciate the aesthetic
qualities of paintings, literature and music.
Dịch đại ý
The aesthetic qualities of something: chất lượng thẩm mỹ của cái gì
Nghĩa: Những đặc trưng liên quan đến vẻ đẹp và sự thấu hiểu vẻ đẹp của cái gì
Ví dụ: Một trong những ưu điểm của việc học nghệ thuật là học sinh có thể hiểu và trân trọng
chất lượng thẩm mỹ của những bức họa, tác phẩm văn học và âm nhạc.
8. concert venue
Meaning: a place where people go to listen to live music at an organized event
Example: The football stadium in my city is also sometimes used as a concert venue.
CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ TRADITIONAL VS MODERN
1.

a revival of interest in

Meaning: the process of something becoming more popular again
Example: There has recently been a revival of interest in traditional music and songs.
CÁC TỪ KHÁC:
1. numerous [adj]: existing in large numbers : rất nhiều, vô kể
Eg: He has been absent on numerous occasions.
2. exhilirating [adj]: very exciting and enjoyable
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Eg: Surfing must be one of the most exhilirating sports, even though it is dangerous.

3. diverse [adj]: very different from each other and of various kinds : đa dạng
Eg: America is a country of people from diverse cultures.
4. (to) cater for[v]: to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants:
phục vụ cho
Eg: The class caters for all ability ranges.
5. renowned [adj]: famous and respected: nổi tiếng
Eg: She is renowned for her patience and honesty.
6. occasion [n]: a particular time when sth happens : dịp
Eg: I’ve met him on several occasions.
7. burden [n]: a duty, responsibility that causes worry, difficulty or hard work : gánh nặng
Eg: The main burden of caring for old people falls on the state.
8. (to) live up to one’s expectation [expression]: the feeling of expecting that something
will be very good : meet sb’s expectations: đáp ứng kì vọng
Eg: Unfortunately, the event did not live up to our expectations.
9. engrossing [adj]: so interesting that you give it all your attention: rất lôi cuốn
Eg: The book was really engrossing, and I spent hours reading it yesterday.

12.

Clothes

What kinds of clothes do you usually wear?
Primarily jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, etc. I don't like wearing anything outlandish
because I don't like drawing attention, since I’m not a social butterfly, but I don't go for a
conventional look, either.
Do people around you also wear the same type of clothes?
We are living in a multicultural society so people have a multiple choice of everything,
from what they eat, what they say to what they wear. Therefore, it is hard to say people
around me also wear the same kind of clothes.
What kinds of clothes do other people wear?

I guess it depends on each person’s personality. For example, a woman who is soft-spoken
and likes to daydream usually gravitates towards frilly pieces like lace and ruffles. A cultureloving person tends to dress more urban and sporty than most fashionistas.
In Vietnam, are students allowed to wear different clothes to other students?

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Almost all of Vietnamese schools require students to wear uniforms and there will be no
exception. Teachers suppose that wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, and creates an
identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.
Do you think clothes are important to people? (Why?/Why not?)
Of course I would say yes. Clothing is a basic human need. For most people, clothing gives
us protection from the weather. While for some people, clothing defines their fashion sense
and creativity and they use it as a way to express their personality.
Do you prefer to wear formal or informal clothes?
I would choose informal clothes since being creative; mixing and matching what I already
have; and being able to come up with a new look after that is a huge satisfaction for me.
Formal clothing is often set in its own way and looks quite conservative to me.

Vocabulary
Cac từ vựng thuộc chủ đề Communication and Personality
1.

A social butterfly

Meaning: refers to an extroverted person who loves to socialize
Example: A social butterfly is a person who is socially dynamic, loves networking, is

charismatic, and personally gregarious
2.

set in one’s way

Meaning: A person who is set in his or her ways is stubborn and committed to their current
way of doing things. They aren’t open to change, even if the change would be an
improvement
Example: As people get older, they often become set in their ways and are reluctant to try
anything new
Các từ vựng thuộc chủ đề Society
1.

a multicultural society

Meaning: a society which includes people of different origins, traditions and languages
Example: Immigration has led to the development of multicultural societies in the US,
Europe and Australia.
Các từ khác
1.

outlandish

[adj] strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like
Eg: She wears an outlandish outfit that draws everyone’s attention.
2.

Conventional

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[adj] traditional and ordinary
Eg: He despises their conventional attitudes.
3.

soft-spoken

[adj] having a quiet, pleasant voice
Eg: People who are soft-spoken have struggles only they can understand.
4.

Gravitate

[verb] to be attracted to or move toward something
Eg: People tend to gravitate to the beaches here.
5.

come up with

[phrasal verb] to suggest or think of an idea or plan
Eg: She's come up with some amazing schemes to double her income.
6.

conservative

[adj] not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change:

Eg: Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new.
13.

Email

1.

Do you like to write a letter or email?

I really like writing letters to other people, especially on special occasions. I remember
writing many letters, like birthday letters, or farewell ones to any of my friends or relatives
who had to go somewhere far away from me. My friends and relatives always feel happy
when they receive a letter from me; they say that it makes them feel important and cherished.
2.

Do you think emails are useful?

Emails are really useful and important to me. I can use emails to contact people who are
staying far away from me, and this really comes in handy as I have lots of foreign friends.
Moreover, I can receive notifications of special deals or interesting information through
emails by subscribing to any online channels that appeal to me.
3.

What sorts of letters (or emails) do you think are the most difficult to write?

Formal emails, like the ones you send to recruiters, to your boss, to your professor and so on,
are very difficult to write. You have to choose the right tone for the emails so that they do not
appear too casual or too serious, and you have to pay attention to the format of the emails too.
4.

Do you prefer to write letters or emails? Why?

It depends. For special occasions, like on someone’s birthday, I prefer writing letters to
congratulate them as handwritten letters can show my sincerity. However, if I need to write
something formal, say to a recruiter to apply for a certain position, email is my first choice.
It’s instant, easy to format and I can attach different files with it so it is very convenient too.
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5.

Do you think email might one day replace handwritten letters?

I don’t think so. Handwritten letters still carry in themselves special meanings, one of which
is that they can show a writer’s sentiment. I always think that it feels different when you look
at someone’s handwriting, like you can actually sense their feelings when they wrote the
letter. So handwritten letters are irreplaceable, at least to me.

Vocabulary
1.

Cherished [adj] (bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something

that is important to you): cảm giác được yêu thương
E.g. Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
2.

Tone [noun] (the general mood or main qualities of something): tông

E.g. I didn't like the jokey tone of the article - I thought it was inappropriate.
3.

Sincerity [noun] (honesty): sự chân thành

E.g. So when I sat down to write my public letter of apology, it dripped with venomous
sincerity.
4.

Sentiment [noun] (tender feeling or emotion): tình cảm

E.g. That song is full of patriotic sentiment. It moved me deeply.
5.

Come in handy [expression] (to be useful): có ích

E.g. I’ll keep these bottles - they might come in handy.

14.

Friends

1.

Do you have many close friends?

I have only one friend I would confide in. I’m quite picky and more importantly, I have a
somewhat irrational fear that none of my friends really like me and that I'm just a guy they

can barely tolerate and it is hard for me to live in harmony with them.
2.

Do you think friendship is important?

There is no doubt that friendships play a vital role in our life. They make our lives interesting
and wonderful. They help us develop a sense of sharing whether they are tangible things or
just inspirational or motivational words of wisdom.
3.

Which do you prefer to spend time with: a friend or spend time alone?

It depends. Normally, I'm more of a loner and generally spend more time in solitude than
with friends. But when I’m in a bad mood, lonileness makes me feel isolated from the whole
world. These days, I will hang out with my friends so that sad and unhappy thoughts cannot
come into my mind.
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