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EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 2
Vocabulary .......................................................................................................... 2
Speaking sample .................................................................................................... 3
DESRIBING PLACES............................................................................................ 4
Vocabulary .......................................................................................................... 4
Speaking sample .................................................................................................... 5
LANGUAGES.......................................................................................................... 6
Vocabulary .......................................................................................................... 6
Speaking sample .................................................................................................... 7
CULTURE ............................................................................................................... 8
Vocabulary .......................................................................................................... 8
Speaking sample ................................................................................................. 9
YOUTH .................................................................................................................. 10
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 10
Speaking sample ............................................................................................... 11
OVERPOPULATION............................................................................................13
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 13
Speaking sample .................................................................................................. 14

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SPORTS ................................................................................................................. 15
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 15
Speaking sample .................................................................................................. 16
ADVERTISING..................................................................................................... 17
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 17
Speaking sample ............................................................................................... 18
INTERNET ............................................................................................................ 19
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 19
Speaking sample .................................................................................................. 21
ANIMALS .............................................................................................................. 22
Vocabulary ........................................................................................................ 22
Speaking sample .................................................................................................. 23

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EDUCATION
Vocabulary
1. Vocational training : Đào tạo nghề
2. Academic study : nghiên cứu về học thuật
3. Single-sex education/school: giáo dục phân giới
4. Mixed – sex education/school = mixed-gender education/school =
integrated school : đồng giáo dục (có nam và nữ)

5. Comprehensive education : giáo dục toàn diện
6. Early relationship: việc nảy sinh tình cảm sớm
Ex: Many parents prefer single-sex education because it helps to avoid the
early relationship, which is one of the most distracting problems for their
children. However, others believe that only by attending a mixed-gender
school, their children have a chance to receive a comprehensive education.
7. Distance learning course : khóa học từ xa
8. Face-to-face classes: lớp học trực tiếp
Ex: With the development of technology, more and more people take distance
learning courses instead of face-to-face classes to save time and money.
9. Pay off school loan: trả khoản nợ học phí
10.Drop out of school/ university: bỏ học
Ex: Because he couldn’t pay off his school loan, he decided to drop out of
university.
11. Student centred education : giáo dục hướng vào học sinh
12. Deliver a lecture : giảng bài
13. Attend a lecture: tham gia vào lớp học
14. Tracing = taking note by pencil
15. Subject specialist: người chun về mơn học nào đó
16. To sit an exam = to take an exam
17. Intensive course: khóa học nâng cao
18. Get higher academic results : có kết quả học tập tốt hơn

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19. Pursue sb’s career: theo đuổi sự nghiệp
Ex: In the traditional way of education, students often attended to a lecture
delivered by their teachers and sitting an exam was believed to be the best way to
judge students. However, many professors suggested that student centred
education and independent learning can help learners get higher academic
results.

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Speaking sample
Do you work or are you student?
➢ At the moment, I’m studying. I’m doing an academic course in molecular
biology in the Cambridge University.
Why did you choose that subject?
➢ I’ve always loved life sciences, especially biology….And when I received my
bachelor’s degree, I took a research internship in a laboratory where I
studied interactions between proteins. And then I understood that I want to
pursue my career in biochemistry.
Do you study English now?
➢ Yes, of course. I’ve taken an intensive course this semester. I’ve attended a
face-to-face class three times a week. And I plan on pursuing my studies in

the future, too…
What are some pros of studying on a distance learning course?
➢ Honestly, I think it's very beneficial to study in such way... It gives you more
time flexibility, especially if you have a job... Not to mention that it is fairly
cheap in comparison with face-to-face classes...
What are some essential qualities every teacher should have?
➢ Personally, every teacher should be able to catch student's attention. It is very
important to make your subject interesting to the others... Also, teacher should
be a subject specialist and a kind, helpful person...

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DESRIBING PLACES
Vocabulary
1. Idyllic: bình dị, dân dã
2. The pace of life: nhịp điệu của cuộc sống
Ex: This village is really idyllic and the pace of life here is very slow.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Hustle and bustle: bận rộn và vội vã

Within easy distance/reach of: trong khoảng cách gần với…/
In the middle of nowhere: ở nơi vắng vẻ, hẻo lánh
A real backwater: một nơi thực sự yên tĩnh

Ex: She went to a real backwater to get away from the hustle and bustle of the
city life.
7. From all walks of life: đến từ mọi miền tổ quốc
8. Pretty polluted and congested: rất ô nhiễm và chật chội
9. A cosmopolitan city: thành phố có người dân đến từ nhiều nơi trên thế giới.
Ex: Ho Chi Minh city is a cosmopolitan city with people come from all
walks of life.
10. In the heart of = in the central part of
11. Sprawling metropolis: thành phố lớn có nhiều tịa nhà chen chúc
12. Tourist attractions = tourist destinations = places of interest: địa điểm du
lịch hấp dẫn
13. On the outskirts : ở vùng ngoại ô.
Ex: More and more people want to leave a sprawling metropolis to live a
comfy and cosy life in the countryside.
14. Cost of living: chi phí sống (sinh hoạt)
15. Social problems: những vấn nạn xã hội
16. Fantastic view: cảnh đẹp

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17. set foot in: đặt chân tới

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Speaking sample
Describe a place you would like to visit.
➢ Activities: London is famous for its history, culture, art, museums. Tourists go
there to see Big Ben, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar
Square etc. You can get a fantastic view of the city from the 'London Eye'. It's
also famous for its theatres and shows in the West End, its shops, restaurants
and nightlife. There are endless things to see and do.
➢ Negatives: London is expensive, crowded, stressful, polluted. The
underground system is dirty, travel is overpriced and unpleasant. The cost of
living is high (shopping, house prices etc.), the locals are always in a hurry
and can be unfriendly, there are social problems (like you can find in most big
cities)
When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
➢ It seems to me that there’re a lot of stuff to do when visiting a brand-new
places. At first, I would love to take photographs to bookmark my travel
experience as well as share with my best mates. Culture seems to be my another
character when I feel like discovering the places of great aesthetic appeal
everywhere I set foot in

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LANGUAGES
Vocabulary
1. Minority language: ngôn ngữ dân tộc thiểu số
2. Local dialects: tiếng địa phương
3. Mother tongue = mother language: tiếng mẹ đẻ
4. Commonly spoken languages: những ngơn ngữ được nói phổ biến
5. Language barrier: rào cản ngôn ngữ
6. Linguistic diversity: sự đa dạng ngôn ngữ
7. Language preservation: sự bảo tồn ngôn ngữ
8. Have high level of proficiency in…..: thông thạo ngơn ngữ nào đó
9. A common mean of communication: một cách thực giao tiếp phổ biến
10.Body language/ verbal language: ngôn ngữ cơ thể/ ngơn ngữ nói
11.Language education policy: chính sách giáo dục ngơn ngữ
12.A bilingual/trilingual/ multilingual person: người nói được hai/ba/ nhiều
thứ tiếng

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Speaking sample

What language do you speak?
➢ I speak Vietnamese because it’s my mother language. I also use English as well
as it’s a compulsory subject at my school.
Do you think that English is difficult to learn?
➢ Personally, learning each language has its own difficulty. English is a
mandatory subject at my school. You know, practice make perfect. I mean, you
can’t have high level of proficiency in English just by learning grammar and
vocabulary. It requires a lot of practices if you want to master this language.
Why it is important to learn English?
➢ I think English has surely become an important language for communication
because it is one of the most commonly spoken languages. With globalization
taking place at such an incredible speed, to be able to interact with others,
English has become an essential language as a common mean of
communication all over the world.

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CULTURE
Vocabulary
1. Social isolation: sự cô lập xã hội
2. Traditional customs: các phong tục truyền thống
3. Cultural diversity: sự đa dạng văn hóa
4. Cultural awareness: sự nhận biết về văn hóa
Ex: Many people love to travel around the world to explore the cultural diversity and
traditional customs in different countries.
5. Standard of living: chuẩn mực sống
6. Cultural heritage: di sản văn hóa
7. Get deeper insight into: có cái nhìn sâu sắc hơn về…
8. Experience culture shock: trải qua cú sốc văn hóa
9. A multicultural society: xã hội đa văn hóa
10.Cultural specificities: những đặc trưng văn hóa
11.Cultural conflicts: sự xung đột văn hóa
Ex: learning about cultural specificities of a foreign country gives you a chance to get
deeper insight into it.
10. Time-honoured culture / long-standing culture: văn hóa lâu đời
12.Exotic culture: văn hóa ngoại lai
13.Unspoken rules: luật bất thành văn
13.Indigenous culture: văn hóa bản địa
14.Cultural norms: những chuẩn mực văn hóa
14.National identity: bản sắc dân tộc
Ex: Each country has its own national norms, without knowing about them,
foreigners are likely to experience culture shocks.
14. Race conflicts: xung đột sắc tộc
15. Cultural integration: sự hội nhập văn hóa

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Speaking sample
Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?
➢ Certainly. You know what, cultural specificities of each country is a strong part
of people’s lives. It influences their views, their values, their worries and fears.
So when you are working with people and building relationships with them, it
helps to have some perspective and understanding of their cultures to get
deeper insight into their cultural norms and avoid social isolation when
interacting with them.
What difficulties can people living in a foreign country experience?
➢ I think people living in a foreign country would have to face a lot of problems.
One of the most common issues is how to understand cultural norms and
unspoken rules, especially during social interactions. Also, if people do not
learn the local language of the country they are living, they absolutely have to
face language barrier which leads to misunderstanding and other severe
problems.
What benefits can there be for people working in a foreign country?
➢ Working abroad is really beneficial because of 2 main reasons. First of all, it
gives you a chance to explore the cultural diversity and experience different
cultures and build cultural awareness. Also, when working in a foreign
country, it’s essential to learn the local language to interact with people living
in there. It’s really helpful for you to improve your communication skills or
language skills.

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YOUTH
Vocabulary
1. Generation gap: khoảng cách thể hệ
Ex: Most misunderstandings that occur between parents and children are due to
generation gap.
2. Street/ abandoned children: trẻ em đường phố, trẻ em bị bỏ rơi
3. Juvenile crime: tội phạm tuổi mới lớn
4. Lack of parental support: thiếu sự hỗ trợ từ cha mẹ
Ex: As a result of lacking of parental supports, there are more and more street
children these days. This is also a factor that contributes to juvenile crime.
5. Youth leadership: lãnh đạo trẻ
6. Be well brought up: được nuôi dạy tốt
7. Have a good manners: có những phẩm chất tốt
Ex: Children who are well brought up are more likely to have good manners.
8. Latchkey kid: đứa trẻ ở nhà một mình
Ex: There are many latchkey kids who are left at home because their parents are
away at work.
9. An only child: con một
10.Drift apart: sống xa nhau
11.Young leaders: những nhà lãnh đạo trẻ

12.Child labour: lao động trẻ em
Ex: The government should take effective action against children labour in our
country.
13.Lead a sedentary lifestyle: có lối sống thụ động
Ex: Leading a sedentary lifestyle can cause a lot of problems such as a decline in
your physical health.
14.Experience significant changes in mood/feelings/behaviour: trải
qua sự thay đổi lớn trong tâm trạng, cảm giác và cách ứng xử

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Speaking sample
What is your most vivid childhood memory?
➢ I remember going out walking with my friends one day. We often used to go walking in
the countryside near my home, and this time we walked really far over the fields. It
started to rain really heavily, so we hid under a big tree, but then there was a
thunderstorm, and you really shouldn’t stay under a tree when there’s lightning. It was
really scary.
Are you still in touch with your childhood friends?
➢ Not really. We drifted apart over the years. I still get together with my best friend from
primary school maybe once every year or two, but that’s all. I suppose I see what
people are up to on Facebook.

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OVERPOPULATION
Vocabulary
1. Increase at alarming rates: tăng trưởng ở mức báo động
2. Put an end to human survival: đặt dấu chấm hết cho sự sống của
loài người
3. Birth rate: tỷ lệ sinh sản
4. Population control methods: các phương pháp kiểm soát dân số
Ex: Due to the lack of population control methods, the birth rate in African
countries has increased at an alarming rate in recent years
5. Densely populated country: nước có mật độ dân số dày đăc.
6. Raw-material scarcities: sự khan hiếm nguyên liệu thô.
Ex: Densely populated countries always have to face raw-material scarcities.
7. Provide sex education: cung cấp giáo dục giới tính
8. Family planning: kế hoạch hóa giá đình
9. Population explosion: sự bùng nổ dân số
10.“one couple, one child or two children” recommendation: khuyến
khích vợ chồng có 1 đến 2 con
Ex: Providing sex education and family planning can be considered effective ways to
stop population explosion
11.An ever-increasing population: dân số tăng không ngừng
Ex: Over the last century, the world has experienced an ever- increasing population.

12. Experience sustainable development: trải qua sự phát triển bền vững.
13. Achieve population stability: đạt được sự ổn định dân số
Ex: A country which wants to experience sustainable development obviously has to
achieve population stability.
14. Larger population sizes: kích cỡ dân số lớn hơn
15. Put heavy pressure on….: gây áp lực lên….
16. Growing social problems: sự tăng lên những vấn nạn xã hội
Ex: Larger population sizes in some developing countries put heavy pressure on the
governments and also lead to growing social problems.

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17. Put an end to human survival: đặt dấu chấm hết cho sự tồn tại của
loài người.
Ex: Overpopulation is one of the main causes that put an end to human survival.

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Speaking sample
What is the biggest problem Vietnam faces?
➢ I think population explosion is the biggest problem in Vietnam. We have more
than ninety million people. It causes a series of social problems, such as
unemployment, social instability, and so on. But hopefully, with the “one
couple, one child or two children” recommendation, the situation has been
improved.

What are the causes of population explosion in Vietnam?
➢ Personally, overpopulation results from the fact that Vietnam’s birth rates are
rising while death rates are falling thank to medical advances have made it
easier for people to live longer than ever before. Also, many people still hold
the traditional idea that the more children they have, the happier they will be in
the future.
What are the major results of overpopulation?
➢ Personally, I think that population explosion can cause 3 main severe
problems. As a result of booming population, some environment problems have
been growing at an alarming rate. Overpopulation could also lead to a food
shortage. You know, more mouths need to be fed while food production has
limited. Moreover, as the availability of medicine, food, and daily necessities
fluctuates due to population growth and migration, poor families may not be
able to afford these comforts. This would cause them to be more vulnerable.

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SPORTS
Vocabulary
1. Train somebody’s mind: rèn luyện trí óc
Ex: Playing sports is a great way to maintain your physical health and train your
mind as well.
2. Fear of failure: nỗi sợ thất bại
3. Build up mental strength: nâng cao sức mạnh tinh thần
4. Keep your mind on sth = focus on: tập trung vào…
Ex: You can finish your work only by keeping your mind on it.
5. Peak performance: đạt phong độ đỉnh cao
6. Have a sound mind: có tinh thần khỏe mạnh
7. Maintain a healthy weight: duy trì cân năng tốt
8. Undergo appropriate training: trải qua quá trình đạo tạo phù hợp
Ex: To become a famous football player, he had to undergo appropriate training.
9. Reduce stress and depression: giảm cân thẳng và trầm cảm
10.have an affinity for: thích cái gì đó
11. Sacrifice themselves for the sake of their team: hy sinh bản thân vì lợi ích nhóm
12. Team sports >< individual sports
15.Slim chance of doing well : khó có thể thi đấu tốt
16.Have an affinity for: thích cái gì đó
17.Lead a sedentary lifestyle: có lối sống thụ động
Ex: Nowadays, more and more people lead a sedentary lifestyle which causes a lot
of severe problems for their health.
18.Shy away from: tránh cái gì đó
19.Energizing: tràn trề năng lượng
20.Let sb down: làm ai đó thất vọng

21.Muscle building: luyện tập thể hình
22.Cardiovascular exercises: những bài luyện tập cho tim, mạch máu
23.Give something a go: thử cái gì đó

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Speaking sample
What do you do to keep fit?
➢ I go to the gym twice a week. I don’t really enjoy it, to be honest, but it’s an
easy way to get lean. I have an affinity for cardiovascular exercise rather
than muscle building.
Are you good at sport?
.
➢ Not really, but I try my best. I prefer individual sports to team sports
because when playing sports in a team, I have a slim chance to do well and
if I do badly in a team game I always feel I’m letting everyone down.
What sports do you play?
➢ I have crack for kite-surfing sometimes. I enjoy it because it’s so
exhilarating. Playing this kind of sport can help me build up my physical
and mental strength. I can’t go often, though, because there’s rarely enough
wind where I live. I might take up another water sport instead.

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ADVERTISING
Vocabulary
1. commercial channels: kênh quảng cáo
2. word-of-mouth: truyền miệng
3. Get sb’s name out there: làm cho mọi người biết tới
Ex: Word-of-mouth marketing is one of brilliant ways for businesses to get their
name out there.
4. niche products: những sản phẩm hiếm người dùng
Ex: The government is increasing the tax on niche products.
5. to place an advert: tung ra quảng cáo
6. create a need: tạo ra nhu cầu
7. dishonest tactics: thủ thuật dối trá
8. be bombarded by adverts: bị “dội bom” bởi quảng cáo
Ex: More and more people complain that they are bombarded by adverts which
distract them from doing their work.
9. keep up with the latest trends: theo kịp những xu thế mới
10. put restrictions on: hạn chế, giới hạn
11. Proliferate: mọc lên như nấm
12. Billboards: bảng quảng cáo
13. Commercial breaks: quảng cáo giữa giờ
14. Nuisance: điều phiền toái
15. Brand awareness: nhận diện thương hiệu

16. Misleading perceptions: những nhận thức sai lầm
Ex: Some advertisements show dishonest tactics and then cause misleading
perceptions.

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Speaking sample
Are there many advertisements in your country?
➢ Of course yes. Advertisements have certainly proliferated in recent years.
People feel like they are always bombarded with adverts everywhere: in the
street, at their workplace or even at their homes.
What kinds of advertisements do you like most?
➢ Honestly, I’m not really into watching advertisements. Having said that, they
are a real nuisance. Advertisements distract me from watching my favorite
films or TV shows whenever they pop up. For worse, they also create
unnecessary needs for me by using dishonest tactics when placing an advert.
How do you feel about advertisements?
➢ I believe that advertisements have become an essential part of our
environment. Placing an advert is a brilliant way for businesses to raise their
brand awareness and get their name out there. However, too many
commercial breaks on TV and radio often irritate me, especially when I’m
watching or listening to my favorite programs. Excessive adverts in the
newspaper also reduce my interest in reading.

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INTERNET
Vocabulary
1. get sucked in something: bị cuốn vào….
2. be a slave to your devices: trở thành nô lệ của những thiết bị
3. reduction of freedom: giảm đi sự tự do
4. at a press of button: luôn sẵn sang
5. information overload: quá tải thông tin
6. computer criminals: tin tặc
7. gaining illegal access to your computer
8. over-dependence on technology: sự quá phụ thuộc vào công nghệ
9. outweighs the disadvantages: vượt trội hơn những sự bất lợi
10. wireless network: mạng lưới không dây
11. the internet age: thời đại internet
12. gadgets and mobile devices: các phương tiện và thiết bị di động
13. Social media: phương tiện truyền thông xã hội
14. To enter a web address: truy cập một địa chỉ web.
15. Techie: người rành về cơng nghệ
16. Computer buff: người rành về máy tính
17. Back up: lưu lại
18. Internet security: an ninh mạng

19. Computer crashes: những sự cố máy tính

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Speaking sample
Do you use the Internet for your studies?
➢ Yes … I’d be lost without it … I do lots of video conferencing to practice
speaking and social media like Facebook is a good way to meet up with other
students … and I download podcasts that teach English vocabulary and
grammar.
What do you think are the important things people need to learn when they start
using computers?
➢ Well … there are things like how to use the Internet … how to enter a web
address … how to navigate websites … that kind of thing but it’s also
important to know how to back up your files in case your computer crashes …
and all about Internet security.
Do you enjoy using technology?
➢ Well … I wouldn’t call myself a techie or a computer buff but I enjoy using
computers … I’d like to find out more about how they work … when
my computer crashes I never know what to do.

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ANIMALS
Vocabulary
1. Play an dispensable role: đóng vai trị khơng thể thay thế
2. Loss of balance: mất cân bằng (hệ sinh thái)
3. Cornerstone species: những loài quan trọng
4. Be put under threat: bị đe dọa
5. Getting wiped out = be driven into extinction
6. Be removed from the eco-system: biến mất khỏi hệ sinh thái
7. To be in danger of extinction = be on the verge of extinction = trên bờ vực
tuyệt chủng
8. Unstainable hunting: việc săn bắn không bền vững
9. To be treated with respect: được đối xử với sự tôn trọng
10. The mistreatment of animals: sự đối xử bất công với động vật
11. Wild animals: động vật hoang dã
12.

Great biodiversity: hệ sinh thái rộng lớn

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What wild animals are there in your country?
➢ The climate in Vietnam is humid and hot so we have many wild animals. If
we explore a forest or a national park, we may meet some incredible species,
such as elephant, blood python, crocodile, wild boar, rhino or some unique
birds. If we travel on the sea, dolphin and shark may also welcome us. In
general, Vietnam is very famous for its great biodiversity.
What kinds of animals do you like?
➢ I am into all kinds of birds. For me, they are beautiful and lovely creatures. In
fact, some of them may be naughty, but watching their behavior can be
something really relaxing to do.
Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
➢ To be honest, I have to say “no’” because I always feel sorry for animals that
are kept in the cages. Although they are well looked after and are provided
with food, they don’t have the freedom like living in their natural habitat.

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