SACH SPEAKING FULL 3 PARTS NGOC BACH DRAFT

MỤC LỤC
I. Part 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Celebrity ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Advertisements ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Gifts ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4. Transportation .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Colors ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
6. Flowers ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
II. Part 2 and Part 3 ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1. Describe a person/something that made you laugh You should say: When this happened Where this
happened Who were there And explain why you laughed ......................................................................... 17
2. Describe your favorite movie You should say: when and where you saw it; what type of film it
was; what the film was about; and explain why it is your favorite film. ..................................................... 20
3. Describe a piece of equipment in your home You should say: what it is; how often you use it; who
you usually use it with; and explain why this item is important to you. ...................................................... 27
4. Describe a gift that you recently gave to others You should say: When it happened Who you gave it
to What gift you gave to the person And explain why you gave this gift to others .................................... 29
7. Describe an interesting song You should say: What kind of song it is How you found it What it is
about And explain why it is interesting to you ............................................................................................. 31
8. Describe a creative inventor or musician You should say: Who this person is What this person
does how you knew this person and explain why you think this person is creative .................................. 34
9. Describe a special meal you have had You should say: where you would like to have it; who you
would like to have it with; ............................................................................................................................. 39
10.Describe a favorite part of your city or home that you often visit/ Describe a place where you relaxed
42
11. Describe a bicycle/motorbike/car trip that is interesting You should say: where you would like to
go; how you would like to go there; who you would like to go with; and explain why you would like to go
there by car, motorbike or bike. ................................................................................................................... 45
12. Describe a person that you admire You should say: Who this person is How you knew this
person What you like to do together Why you admire this person............................................................ 47

13. Describe an interesting photo You should say: Who took it Who was in the photo When the photo
was taken Why it was interesting................................................................................................................. 52
14. Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive .............................................................. 55
15. Describe a garden you visited and like. ................................................................................................... 57


16. Describe an area of subject that you are interested in (such as physics, mathematics) You should
say: What it is When you started to become interested in it What you have learned from it And explain
why you have interest in it ............................................................................................................................ 60
17. Describe someone who has a great influence on you/ Describe a person who you have met before and
you want to know more about ...................................................................................................................... 63
18. Describe a tall building you like or dislike. ............................................................................................. 66
19. Describe a wild animal You should say: What it looks like Where you can see it What it likes to eat or
do Why you like it ......................................................................................................................................... 69
20. Describe a time when you were very busy. You should say: When it was What you had to do during
that time How you managed it And explain how you felt about being busy................................................ 71
21. Describe a famous person in your country You should say: Who this person is How you know this
person What this person is famous for And explain why you like this person ........................................... 74
22.Describe an outdoor activity you like to do You should say: What it is Where you like to do it How
you do it And explain why you like to do it .................................................................................................. 77
23. Describe an advertisement you have seen. ............................................................................................... 77
24. Describe a website that you like to visit. .................................................................................................. 80
26. Describe a time you needed to use imagination ....................................................................................... 86
27. Describe an interesting or unusual thing you do in your spare time. ....................................................... 90
28. Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something .................................................... 93
28.Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work....................................................... 100
You should say: Where you would like to go What kind of work/ job you would like to have When you
would like to go And explain why you want to work in that place. ............................................................ 100
29.Describe a sport stadium that’s important in your city. ........................................................................ 103
30. Describe an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in your country. ..................................... 104

31. Describe an event that resulted in a positive change in your life. Or Describe a positive change that you
made to your life.......................................................................................................................................... 107
32. Describe a piece of good news that you received. ................................................................................. 109


HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG SÁCH
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soạn nên dù bạn ở trình độ nào cũng có thể tham khảo nhé
Về cách học:
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Câu trả lời là:

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I. Part 1
1. Celebrity
1.1.

Who is your favorite celebrity in Vietnam?

Well, to be honest, I adore quite a number of Vietnamese stars. Regarding music,
young and celebrated singers like Toc Tien and Dong Nhi are definitely my top
choices whereas if it’s acting, veteran actors like Binh Minh or Manh Truong
deliver the best performance.
1.2.

Do you like any foreign celebrities?

As a matter of fact, yes. I’ve been an avid fan of Western contemporary pop
singers for quite a time now, especially those who have excellent vocal skills like
Adele, Bruno Mars or John Legend. I even created a special playlist on my phone
which contains their songs only to listen to whenever I want.
1.3.

Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?

I’ve never given this much thought but I’d have to say that joining the showbiz
isn’t really the path I’d choose. Rising to stardom means losing a substantial part
of privacy as well as having less time with family and friends, so I guess I’d prefer
to stay as a part of the general public.
1.4.

Do you think we should protect famous people's privacy?

Well, definitely. It’s human rights to have your private information kept secret
and to have freedom in whatever you want to do without being followed by
paparazzis all the time. Just because celebrities are public figures doesn’t mean
their private life has to be exposed to everyone for gossips.
1.5.

How do celebrities influence their fans in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, as in any other countries, admirers consider celebrities a source of
inspiration as well as consolation. For example, they would watch videos or read
articles about their favourite artists to cheer themselves up when they feel down.


Additionally, fans can be affected in the way they behave or dress since most of
these fans are impressionable teenagers who want to appear like their idols.
Vocabulary
 Celebrated [adj]: known and praised by many people
o Eg: He is one of today's most celebrated young writers
 Veteran [adj]: someone who has a lot of experience in a particular
activity, job, etc.
o Eg: He's a 10-year veteran event organiser.
 To be an avid fan sth [expression]: to be very enthusiastic about sth
o Eg: I like to play the electric guitar as I’m an avid fan of rock.
 Contemporary [adj]: modern, happening or beginning now or in recent
times
o Eg: Vouge is a magazine devoted to contemporary fashions
 Vocal skills [n]: singing skills
o Eg: Having great vocal skills is the most important for a singer.
 To rise to stardom [expression]: to become famous
o Eg: He rose to stardom in such a short time.
 Human right [n]: The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans
o are considered to be given
o Eg: Everybody should be entitled with human rights.
 Public figure [np]: a well-known and notable person
o Eg: She is an famous public figure in music.
 To

be

exposed

to

[expression]:

Make

(something) visible

or

know by uncovering it
o Eg: Her diary was exposed to everyone as a prank.
 Consolation [n]: something that makes a person feel less sadness,
disappointment, etc


o Eg: His kind words were a consolation to me.
 To feel down [expression]: to feel blue, to feel sad
o Eg: I listen to upbeat songs when I feel down.

2. Advertisements
2.1.

Are there many advertisements in your country?

I would say yes. You can easily see a wide range of advertisements almost
everywhere in my hometown. For example, almost half of a newspaper is
made up of ads.
2.2.

Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?

I guess it’s due to their benefits. First, advertising is an essential part of
promotional campaigns for companies to reach their end users. It helps raise
the visibility of a company's brand. Second, advertisements can act as
decoration on the street. I find a street better-looking with advertisements.
2.3.

What are the various places where we see advertisements?

Today advertising gets to people through different forms of communication,
from print media to electronic ones, so you can see advertisements on
websites, social network or in the newspaper and magazine. There are also ads
you see outside, for example, large banners and posters hung on the roads, on
the buses or trains.
2.4.

How do you feel about advertisements?

Most people may find those ways of product promotion annoying, but I’m an
exception. I’m quite into advertisements. They’re colourful, brilliantly
designed, illustrated, photographed or typeset pieces and often have useful,
creative contents.
VOCABULARY

 Promotional campaign: [noun] A series of advertisements using various
marketing tools that share the same message and ideas to promote a business or
event to a target audience.
o Example:

Promotional campaign plays a crucial role in marketing

strategy of a company.
 End users: [noun] Person or organization that actually uses a product
o Example: We provide the best quality products to our end users.
 Print media: [noun] refers to paper publications circulated in the form of
physical editions of newspapers, articles, journals, etc
 Electronic media: [noun] refers to television, radio, etc

3. Gifts
3.1.

How often do you buy others gifts?

Not very often, I think. I used to send gifts to my friends on most occasions
when I was younger, but I haven’t been doing that these days.
3.2.

Do you like to send expensive gifts?

Well I’m still a student, so sending expensive presents is a no for me. I prefer
giving gifts that show my love and care to that person, for example handmade
ones.
3.3.

What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?

Birthday gifts, such as books, clothes or accessories. Or teddies; when I was in
secondary school and high school, we used to send each other teddies or photo
frames as birthday gifts.
3.4.

Why do people send gifts?

I think people send gifts to show that they care for the other party and that they
treasure the relationship between the two. It can be more specific, like to
express their affection, gratitude, or even to ask for forgiveness.


Vocabulary:
 To be a no for smb [expression] to be impossible for smb
e.g. Meeting this weekend is a no for me; I’ve already got something to do.
 Handmade [adj] made by a person using their hands rather than by machines
e.g. He asked me to give him a handmade scarf on his birthday.
 Accessory [n] something added to a machine or to clothing that has a useful or
decorative purpose
e.g. She wore a green wool suit with matching accessories.
 Treasure [v] to take great care of something because you love it or consider it
valuable
e.g. I always treasure those memories of my dad.
 Affection [n] a feeling of liking for a person or place
e.g. She felt no affection for the child.
 Gratitude [n] the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
e.g. He smiled at them with gratitude.

4. Transportation
4.1.

What's the most popular means of transportation in your
hometown?

The most prevalent vehicle in my hometown is motorbike. As I’ve read in a
current newspaper, most Vietnamese adults have their own motorbikes.
Moreover, I can easily catch sight of motorbikes whenever I go outside.
4.2.

How often do you take buses?


I take buses to go to school at least twice per day as I haven’t had my own
vehicle yet. Additionally, I usually use buses to visit my relatives or friends’
homes.
4.3.

Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?

Obviously, airplanes and trains have their own benefits to passengers.
Regarding plane, it has been the fastest means of transport so far. It allows
people to travel all around the world with the shortest time.
Train, however, I assume it is the safest vehicle to travel due to its rarity of
accidents. It also makes people feel relax as they can admire the views on
comfortable seats or even beds.
4.4.

Is driving to work popular in your country?

Yes. As far as I’m concerned, private cars and motorbikes are the two most
popular vehicles in my country. Therefore, it is obvious that there are a large
number of people tend to drive to work.
4.5.

Do you think people will drive more in the future?

Yes, I think so. People will continue to drive in the future due to its
convenience and affordable prices.
4.6.

Would you ride bikes to work in the future?

Yes. As I’m a young person, I like to do energetic activities to improve my
health standard so that I will give priority to ride bike to work.
4.7.

What Will become the most popular means of transportation
in Vietnam?

Personally, I think the prevalence of motorbikes will continue to dominate in
Vietnam due to their various advantages namely convenience and reasonable
prices.
4.8.

Do

you

prefer

transportation?

public

transportation

or

private


Although owning a private vehicle has various advantages, I prefer using
public transportation in order to save my budget as well as protect the
environment.
Vocabulary

1

Word(s)

Meaning

Example

Prevalent/

the fact of existing or being There

prevalence

very common at a particular prevalence of smoking among young
time or in a particular place

2

Catch sight of

to see something

only

Assume

to

think

an

increase

in

the

people
for I caught sight of

a moment
3

is

someone

with red hair and knew it was you
or

accept

that I

assumed (that) you knew each

something is true but without other because you went to the same

4

Rarity

having proof of it

school.

the quality of being rare

The value of antiques will depend on

their condition and rarity.

5

Admire

to look at something and We stood for

a

few moments,

think that it is attractive and/or admiring the view.
impressive
7

Affordable

cheap enough that people can This type of car is affordable for
afford to buy it or pay it

8

Give priority

people who have low income.

Give something that you think Club

members

will

be given

is more important than other priority.
things and should be dealt
with first
10

Dominate

to be the largest, highest or
 The skyline is
most obvious thing in a place

dominated

by smoking factory chimneys.


11

Save budget

Saving the money that is In order to save budget
available

decorated the house on a small
amount of money

5. Colors
5.1. What colors do you like?
I am a buoyant person so I like warm colors such as red, orange and yellow.
Although I have a lot of vivid-colored clothes, my favourite color is white. The
reason behind this is that I have a great sense of cleanliness.
5.2. Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?
I prefer wearing bright colors as a way to cheer not only myself but also people
around me up and remind us to look on the bright side whenever our mood is
down.
5.3.

What's the different between men and women's preference on
colors?

In my opinion, gentlemen would like to wear dark colors whereas ladies often
prefer vivid colors. However, there is also an opposite trend due to divergent
personalities.
5.4.

we

Do colors affect your mood?

Yes they do have some effects on my mood. Apart from the influence of warm
colors I mentioned before, cool colors including blue, green and purple give me
peaceful feeling while brown and black make me feel gloomy.

VOCABULARY:
 buoyant (sôi nổi, vui tươi) [adjective] cheerful and optimistic.

Example: After receiving the message from her crush, Anna was in a buoyant
mood for the whole day.
 look on the bright side (nhìn theo hướng tích cực) [idiom] consider the
positive aspects of a negative situation.
Example: There are always challenges on your way to success so just look on
the bright side and do your best to get over it.
 vivid (chói, rực rỡ) [adjective] very brightly coloured.
Example: I remember on the first day at school she was wearing a vivid pink
shirt.
 divergent (khác biệt, bất đồng) [adjective] Tending to be different or develop
in different directions.
Example: Vietnamese is one of the most difficult languages because there are a
lot of slangs which have divergent interpretations.
 gloomy (u ám, tối tăm) [adjective] depressed or dark
Example: The news said the world’s economic prospect was going to be less
gloomy than the previous year.

6. Flowers
6.1.

Do you like flowers? (Why?)

Yes. I’m really interested in flowers especially bright colored ones. I love the
way various types of flowers harmonize with each other in a garden or flower
stores that creates a beautiful picture. Every time I admire a gorgeous bunch of
flowers, I feel relax, and optimistic.
6.2.

Which/What is your favorite flower?

I’m really keen on colorful flowers and sunflower is definitely my most favorite
flower due to its symbolic meaning. This flower represents the flexibility to
overcome obstacles, the happiness and good luck.


6.3.

Do you think flowers are important?

Personally, I think flowers play an important role in our lives. It makes people
feel positive, energetic and tireless. Without gorgeous and colorful flowers, the
world seems to be dark and boring that causes people depressed and lack of
inspiration.
6.4.

Are flowers important in your culture? (Give examples)

Of course, besides representing the beauty, some flowers also show our
Vietnamese people’s key virtues.
For instance, Lotus was choose to be our national flower due to its beauty and
good meanings representing Vietnamese people’ character namely purity,
faithfulness.
6.5.

Do people in your country ever use flowers for special
occasions?

Yes. Flowers are widely used in special occasions in my country namely birthday

parties, weddings, graduation days in order to show the respect of senders to
receivers.
6.7.

What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?

There is a wide range of reasons for people to send or receive flowers.
One of the most popular occasions is birthday party. Colorful flowers and birthday
cake will make the receiver happy. Another occasion which is unable to be
integrity without flowers is graduation day in which flowers are used as a
congratulation gifts.
6.8.

In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?

Yes, they do. Generally speaking, Vietnamese people tend to give flowers as a gift
in some certain occasion namely graduation day, birthday party, international
women’s day.


VOCABULARY


Bright colored flowers (noun phrase): (những bông hoa nhiều màu sắc)
flowers which have bright colors namely yellow, red.

Ex: Bright colored flowers make our gardens bright and beautiful


Harmonize (verb): (hòa hợp) harmonize (with something) if two or more

things harmonize with each other or one thing harmonizes with the other, the
things go well together and produce an attractive result

Ex: The new building does not harmonize with its surroundings.


Bunch of flowers (noun phrase): (một bó hoa) a group of cut flowers that you
hold together or that someone has tied together.

Ex: he was given a bunch of flowers as a graduation gift.


Optimistic (adjective): (lạc quan) expecting good things to happen or
something to be successful; showing this feeling

Ex: They are cautiously optimistic that the reforms will take place.


Keen on (phrasal verb): (hứng thú vào việc gì) very interested in something

Ex: He's mad keen on planes as he always keeps searching about how to make his
own airplane.


Symbolic (adjective): (biểu trưng) representing something else

Ex: The skull at the bottom of the picture is symbolic of death.


Represent (verb): (đại diện cho) to be a symbol of something

Ex: Each color on the chart represents a different department.


Overcome (verb): (vượt qua) to succeed in dealing with or controlling a
problem that has been preventing you from achieving something

Ex: The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.


Integrity (noun): (tình trạng nguyên vẹn) the state of being whole and not
divided

Ex: all countries in the world should respect the territorial integrity of each other.


II. Part 2 and Part 3
1. Describe a person/something that made you laugh
You should say:
When this happened
Where this happened
Who were there
And explain why you laughed
ANSWER:
One of my best friends has a 3-year-old baby girl; so every time we went out, she
would

take

her

with

us.

Her little girl is such a witty kid, and she is always full of energy. As she begins to
be aware of the outside world, she asks a lot of questions just to satisfy her curiosity.
It happened one day when we went out shopping. While her mother and I took turns
trying clothes on, she was sitting quietly on the bench. Then she looked at me and
her

mother

and

started

to

express

her

opinions

on

our

clothes.

The way she talked was so funny that we couldn’t stop laughing. She was so used to
playing with her Barbie doll that she suggested we should dress like one of her dolls.
She even taught us how to walk like models because she thought that was pretty. All
the customers who walked in the store noticed her, even the store owner couldn’t
stop laughing at her since she was still a baby girl, but she talked and acted like a
grown-up

woman.

That was probably the best part of the shopping trip that I will never forget.
VOCABULARY
 witty: [adjective] able to say clever and funny things
Example: Everybody laughed during the lesson, because the teacher was so witty.
 satisfy her curiosity: [verb phrase] to have an answer to a strong wish to know


about something
Example: My answer did not satisfy his curiosity, so he asked me for more details
about what had happened.
 trying clothes on: [verb phrase] to put on clothes to see if they fit and if they look
good
Example: Try these clothes on before you buy them to make sure that they are the
correct size.
 models: [noun] people whose job it is to wear and show new styles of clothes
Example: The dream of many young people is to become fashion models and appear
in magazines.
 grown-up: [adjective] typical of an adult
Example: The child was used to being treated in a grown-up way by his parents.

QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
1.1.

How would you define happiness?

I believe different people have different ways of defining happiness, but for me,
happiness means living this life knowing that I am loved by the people around me
and no matter what I decide to do with my life, I am sure that those people would
always be by my side, to not only support me but also to guide me through the tough
times. It was thanks to such positive ways of thinking that I was able to feel much
happier and more confident about myself.
1.2.

Do Vietnamese people like to watch comedy?

Yes definitely. Even though comedies now are not as popular as they used to be in
the past, I think Vietnamese people still tend to seek good comedy TV shows to have
a good laugh and decompress after a hard day at the office or school.
1.3.

Who is the most popular comedian in Vietnam?


Honestly I’m not really into Vietnamese comedy shows so I’m not so sure who the
most popular comedian is at the moment. But my most favorite gagman, I would
have to say, is Xuan Bac. He’s been in the showbiz for, I think, nearly 20 years now
but he’s still very well-loved by the public and continues to be one of the most
sought-after men in comedy right now.
1.4.

What do you do when you feel unhappy?

It depends, really. Some days I would just want to go out and be with somebody I’m
comfortable with like my close friends. If I’m in a chatty mode, I may share with
them about all the things that have been troubling my life, but if I don’t feel like
talking then I’d rather just forget about it all and try to have some fun with my friends
doing things that we love, such as going shopping, going to the cinema or eating
some good food. Other days, I may want to spend the whole day being by myself and
watch some of my favorite Korean variety shows which have never failed to lift my
mood and unwind my thoughts in some of the most difficult times of my life.
1.5.

Why do children tend to be happier than adults?

I think it is because most children are naïve and so they have the ability to simplify
everything that they see, feel and encounter, which helps them to be more carefree
and not over-analyzing things like what most adults do. For those kids who often
forget what happened five minutes ago, neither the past nor the future is of significant
importance to them, and that’s the reason why most of the time we don’t see kids
wasting time worrying about the future or let a past mistake stop them from enjoying
their present. Though obviously children don’t have responsibilities and haven’t been
exposed to the darker side of the world like adults, I personally believe such
simplicity in children’s way of thinking is the key to living a life with much freedom
and joy.

VOCABULARY


 To guide sb through: hướng dẫn, dẫn dắt (ai đó) qua điều gì
I will really appreciate if you guide me through this and tell me which Career

Path will be more suitable for me according to my situation.
 Decompress (verb): giảm sức ép
After two weeks' hiking, we'll need a few days to decompress.
 Well-loved (adj): được yêu thích
In his closet, all his sneakers and boots looked brand new, but his Converse
shoes appeared faded and well-loved.
 Sought-after (adj): được săn lung
At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses.
 To be in a chatty mode: trong trạng thái muốn tán chuyện, buôn chuyện
 Variety show (noun): show truyền hình giải trí
Running Man has constantly been one of most famous Korean variety shows in
recent years.
 To lift sb’s mood: làm tâm trạng (ai đó) khá hơn
Food can lift my mood instantly.
 To unwind sb’s thought: gỡ rối suy tư
It took me so many years to unwind my thoughts and fill myself with positive
thoughts.
 Carefree (adj): vô tư, thảnh thơi
I remember my carefree student days.
 Over-analyze (verb): phân tích quá mức
More people are prone to over-analyze than they will readily admit.

2. Describe your favorite movie
You should say:


when and where you saw it;
what type of film it was;
what the film was about;
and explain why it is your favorite film.

ANSWER
As a frequent moviegoer, I watch a lot of films. One of the movies that I
enjoyed the most recently was The Martian. The movie was based on a novel
of the same title by Andy Weir. Just like many other sci-fi films, it was about
man travelling in space, however, this time; our main character was stuck on
Mars due to a dust storm which nearly killed him. All of the crewmates
thought that he was dead, so they went back to Earth without him. But
fortunately he was still alive, thus two and a half hours of the movie told the
story of how he fought for his life in the brutal environment of Mars, until
NASA devised a plan to rescue him.
My best friend is a big fan of astronomy, so she had read the novel before.
That’s why she insisted on me going to see the movie with her. After watching
the trailer and reading the plot, I was hooked. It was maybe the best two and
a half hours of my week so far.
After watching the movie, I was amazed at how ingenious and strong humans
can be when it comes to a life and death situation. Mark Watney, the hero of
the movie, was a perfect portrayal of a young, humorous, brilliant and skillful
engineer cum botanist. Although the hostile environment of Mars threatened
his existence many times, he relentlessly refused to quit. Instead, he overcame
one problem at a time until he was successfully rescued. The message that I
learned from the film is never to give up, however hopeless things seem to be.


VOCABULARY:


moviegoer:

[noun]

a

person

who

goes

to

the

cinema.

 sci-fi: [noun] science fiction; based on imagined scientific discoveries of the
future, such as space travel or life on other planets.
Example: Sci-fi movies have become more popular since space travel has
become

possible.

 stuck on Mars: the man was unable to escape from the planet.
Example: we were stuck in traffic and so we arrived late for work.
 dust storm: [noun] a storm that carries clouds of dust in the wind over a
wide area.
Example: a lot of plants die after a dust storm passes through an area.
 crewmates: [noun] all the people working on a ship or, in this case, a
spacecraft.
 fought for his life: [verb phrase] he made a great effort to stay alive.
Example: The man was badly injured in the accident, but he fought for his life

and

he

recovered

later

in

hospital.

 brutal: [adjective] if an environment is described as brutal this means that it
is

very dangerous

and

it

is

difficult

for

a person

to

survive.

 devised: [verb] NASA invented something new to rescue the man. Example:
a new system has been

devised to control traffic in the city.

 astronomy: [noun] the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars and planets.
 trailer: [noun] a series of short scenes from a film or programme, shown in
advance to advertise it.
Example: after watching an exciting trailer, I decided to go to see the film.
 plot: [noun] the events which form the story of a book, play or film.
Example:

the book has

a

plot

about

a

prisoner

who

escaped.

 hooked: [adjective] enjoying something so much that you want to see or do


it.
 ingenious: [adjective] very clever at inventing new ideas.
Example: many ingenious researchers are working on ways to combat
cancer.
 portrayal: [noun] the act of describing or showing something or sb in a
book, play or film.
Example: the actor gave a fantastic portrayal of a clever detective in the film.


botanist:

[noun]

a

person

who

studies

plants.

 hostile: [adjective] a hostile environment is unsafe for humans, because
there are many dangers.
Example: in the hostile environment of the desert, you must take a lot of water

with

you.

 threatened his existence: the many dangers and difficult conditions on Mars
were

a

danger

to

his

life.

 relentlessly: [adverb] in a way that continues strongly, without giving up.
Example: the soldiers relentlessly pursued their enemies after the battle.
 hopeless: [adjective] without hope
Example: after searching for the lost plane for many days, the situation
seemed hopeless and it seemed that the rescuers would never find it.

QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
2.1.

Do you think (watching) films have (has) any educational benefits?

Personally, I agree with the idea that films bring a lot meaningful lessons to the
audience. For example, romantic films can educate people the value of love,

honesty, and faithfulness. They can make watchers sympathize to other people
and to respect what they have. Indeed, they can teach people good virtues in
order to be better citizens through stories.


2.2.

In what ways are documentary films and films only for
entertainment different?

Documentary films are different from entertaining films in various aspects,
especially their purposes.
Regarding purposes, documentary filmmakers intend to document some aspects
of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or maintaining a
historical record.
In contrast, entertaining films are mainly for entertainment. Directors draw
attention to the interest of audience, give pleasure and delight.
2.3.

Why do you think documentary films are not so popular?

Documentary films are not very prevalent because they might not meet the
interest of audience.
This kind of films is primarily for education instruction aims and lack of
entertaining features as well as dramatic elements which might make
audience feel bored and distracted.
2.4.

How are movies and real life different ?

Movies are not the same to reality due to various aspects.
Firstly, movies contain dramatic elements which can make audience
experience various emotions through happy to sorrow or thrilling just in few
seconds that is difficult to happen in real life.
Secondly, films will often dramatize and invent scenarios for
the convenience of moving a story along or making the audience feel for a
character.
However it contrasts sharply with what would happen if these situations were
encountered in real life.
2.5.

Do men and women like to watch the same kinds of films?

Personally, I think men and women have different preferences to films.


In general, men tend to watch action films with fast and dangerous scenes or
science fiction films which relate to unrealistic stories and are far beyond
people’ imagination.
Conversely, a large number of women prefer romantic films or comedies
which bring worthy messages.
2.6.

Do different age groups like the same kinds of films?

It is obvious that different generation prefer different kinds of films. For
example, adolescents are usually fond of cartoons or comedies which bring
funs.
Adults tend to watch various types of films namely action films, romantic films
depending on their interests.

2.7.

Do you like any particular film star? Why?

Yes. My favorite film star is Emma Watson who was the actress in Harry
Porter film series which I saw since I was a child. I particularly like her due to
her superb performance and good personalities.
Regarding performance, she made me really impressed by her acting ability,
skills in many films she took part in. Moreover, she was also received various
important awards for the best actress.
She also has a kind-hearted, generous person who is always willing to help
disadvantaged people.
Every time I saw her on TV, I remembered my childhood and that makes me
happy. I think I will continue to follow her in the long run.

VOCABULARY
 Sympathize (verb): (thông cảm, đồng cảm) to feel sorry for somebody; to
show that you understand and feel sorry about somebody’s problems