PART 2: 1.

Describe a recent development in your city

You should say: - What it is - How could it help people
- What benefits it could bring
-And explain whether it changes your life or not (What it is)

Vocabulary:
1. initiate [v]: to make something begin: đề xuất, khởi xướng
2. (be) reaching completion [expression]: nearing the act or process of finishing something:
sắp hoàn thành
3. consumer spending [expression]: the spending of consumer: chi tiêu của người tiêu dùng
4. stimulate [v]: to make something develop or become more active; to encourage
something: kích thích, khuyến khích
5. innumerable [adj]: too many to be counted; very many: rất nhiều, không đếm xuể
6. state-of-the-art [adj]: using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as
good as it can be at the present time: tân tiến nhất
7. lay the foundation for sth [expression]: set, start a principle, an idea or a fact that
something is based on and that it grows from: đặt nền tảng cho cái gì
8. large-scale [adj]: involving many people or things, especially over a wide area: có quy
mô, kích cỡ lớn
9. far-reaching [adj]: likely to have a lot of influence or many effects: có ảnh hưởng sâu rộng
10. progressive [adj]: happening or developing steadily: đang phát triển Eg: There is a
progressive reduction in the size of the workforce.

2. Describe one time when someone said good words about what you
have done You should say:

- When this happened

- What did you do
- What this person said
-And explain how you felt about it (When this happened)

Vocabulary:
1. technique [n]: a way of doing an activity that needs skill: phương pháp
2. occupied [adj]: busy or interested: bận rộn
3. delegate [v]: to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for
you: phân công việc
4. (be) the brains behind [expression]: the person responsible for inventing, developing, or
organizing something: người đứng sau
5. contentment [n]: happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you
need: sự hài lòng
6. attentively [adv]: listening carefully: một cách chăm chú
7. diligent [adj]: careful and using a lot of effort: cần mẫn
8. gratitude [n]: the feeling or quality of being grateful: sự biết ơn
9. equip [v]: to give someone the skills needed to do a particular thing: trang bị
10. interpersonal [adj]: connected with relationships between people: giữa cá nhân với nhau

PART 3:
1. Do people in your country like to give other people compliments?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, as I see it, they rarely do. (Explain your reason
or reasons) Maybe because commendation is not a part of our cultural communication, so
compliments are quite few and far between in daily interaction.

(Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, people tend to focus on
negative traits of one’s outward appearance, such as excess weight, acne, messy hair, …
Meanwhile, they regard offering compliments to others as unnecessary.

2. Do you think children need encouragement?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Definitely. In fact, people of all ages need some sorts
of incentives.
(Explain your reason or reasons) Praising and rewarding children for their achievements are
often used to increase children's self-esteem.
(Give an example (often a personal example)) For instance, praise that is specific and
acknowledges the processes of completing an activity or solving a problem helps develop
children's learning.

3. Whether it is necessary to punish children?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Apart from corporal punishment, I think most methods
of punishment are essential to youngsters’ upbringing.

(Explain your reason or reasons) In fact, discipline isn't just about giving kids consequences.
Instead, it ensures children are gaining the skills they need to become responsible adults.

(Explain the opposite or alternative) Without some forms of punishment, children would
probably become self-centered and unable to distinguish between the right and the wrong.

4. Do adults need feedback on their work?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, they do need it, in my opinion.
(Explain your reason or reasons) Usually, children have little real-world experience upon
which to base their learning. Adults have a greater deal of accumulated experience that
helps them solve problems, yet proper feedback is an indispensable part in self progress for
all.

5. Which one do you think is more important? Encouragement or punishment?

(Give a direct answer to the question) I think both of them are equally important.
(Explain your reason or reasons) As a matter of fact, these methods suit each individual
specifically.
(Give an example (often a personal example)) While some children become more mature
with the appropriate punishment, others prefer supportive words from adults to excel.
Vocabulary:

11. commendation [n]: praise, or an official statement that praises someone: sự tán dương,
khen ngợi
12. few and far between [expression]: not very many or not appearing very frequently: hiếm

13. excess [adj]: extra: thừa

14. self-esteem [n]: belief and confidence in your own ability and value: sự tin tin vào bản
thân
15. acknowledge [v]: to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of
something: nhận biết

16. corporal punishment [expression]: corporal punishment or physical punishment is a

punishment intended to cause physical pain on a person: hình phạt đánh đập

17. upbringing [n]: the way in which you are treated and educated when young, especially by
your parents, especially in relation to the effect that this has on how you behave and make
moral decisions: sự nuôi nấng

18. self-centered [adj]: caring only about yourself; self-absorbed: ích kỉ
19. accumulate [v]: to collect a large number of things over a long period of time: tích lũy

20. supportive [adj]: showing agreement and giving encouragement: một cách ủng hộ

3. Describe something interesting that happened in your school

You should say:

- What it was
- When it happened
- Who were there
-And explain how you felt about it

. Vocabulary:
21. fascinating [adj]: extremely interesting and attractive: thú vị, lôi cuốn
22. souvenir [n]: a thing that you buy and/or keep to remind yourself of a place, an occasion
or a holiday/vacation; something that you bring back for other people when you have been
on holiday/vacation: quà lưu niệm
23. annually [adv]: once a year, yearly: mỗi năm
24. enjoy sth to the fullest [expression]: enjoy sth to the greatest possible degree: vui vẻ tận
hưởng
25. (to) cater for sb/sth [v]: to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or
wants: phục vụ cho
26. endear oneself to sth [v]: to make somebody/yourself popular: giúp ai, cái gì được yêu
thích, được lòng mọi người
 27. alumni [n]: someone who has left a school, college, or university after finishing their
studies there: cựu học sinh
28. (to) entice [v]: to persuade somebody/something to go somewhere or to do something,
usually by offering them something: lôi cuốn, dụ
29. intensive [adj]: involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time: tập trung, chuyên
sâu
30. (to) derive [v]: to get something from something: có được, lấy được

4. Describe a time when you helped others

You should say: - Who you helped - How you helped them - Why you helped them -And
explain how this person benefited from your help (Who you helped)

Vocabulary:
31. vividly [adv]: in a way that is very clear, powerful, and detailed in your mind: một cách
sinh động
32. senile [adj]: showing poor mental ability because of old age, especially being unable to
think clearly and make decisions: già yếu
33. departed [adj]: dead: đã khuất
34. attached [adj]: feeling close to emotionally, or loving: chính, chủ đạo
35. accompany [v]: to show someone how to get to somewhere: dẫn đường cho ai
36. engaging [adj]: pleasant, attractive, and charming: hấp dẫn
37. recall [v]: to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a
description of what you remember: nhắc lại
38. exhausted [adj]: extremely tired: mệt mỏi
39. compassion [n]: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of
others and a wish to help them: sự đồng cảm
40. insightful [adj]: showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated
problem or situation: sâu sắc

5. Describe an important event to celebrate (personal important events)

You should say:

- What it was
- When did it happen
- Do you prefer to celebrate it with a group of people
-And explain how you felt about it (What is it)

Vocabulary:
41. as far as sth is concerned [expression]: about (something): with regard to (something):
đối với cái gì đó

42. familiar with [adj]: to know something or someone well: quen thuộc với
43. unbearably [adv]: in a way that is too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to
experience: một cách không thể chịu đựng được
44. breathtaking [adj]: extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising: đẹp ngoạn mục
45. confront [v]: to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person: đương đầu với
46. comfort zone [expression]: a situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your
ability and determination are not being tested: vùng an toàn
47. inner [adj]: inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people:
bên trong
48. stamina [n]: the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult
and will take a long time: sức bền

49. intimidating [adj]: making you feel frightened or nervous: đáng sợ

50. hesitate [v]: to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain
or nervous about it: do dự

PART 3:
6. Describe another important event

(Give a direct answer to the question) Well, there are a variety of crucial events in one’s life
that are worth recalling.
(Explain your reason or reasons) Last year’s Tet holiday is quite memorable because our
extended family reunited and had a whale of time. In our tradition, we start the year with the
hope of eliminating the bitterness and failure of the past year and start a fresh year with the
hope of fortune and happiness.
(Give an example (often a personal example)) During Tet, there are a lot of long-preserved
customs, such as giving lucky money to children, visiting friends’ houses and going to
churches, temples or pagodas to pray for their family.

7. Is it possible for the Vietnamese chairman to write letters for citizens over 100 years old
as the queen write letters for them in her country?

(Give a direct answer to the question) This question is quite out of my depth, to be honest,
yet I would say that it is quite possible.
(Explain your reason or reasons) Actually, I just know that our national chairman maintains
the annual tradition of sending the formal Happy New Year’s letter to citizens of every part of
the country.

8. How do people celebrate public events?

(Give a direct answer to the question) In my opinion, the ways to celebrate public events
vary from country to country and even from people to people

(Explain your reason or reasons) During major public events, street lights change colors,
decorations are hung, and festivals turn sleepy downtowns into large-scale celebrations for
locals. Just as families and individuals adorn their homes with ornaments and trimmings,
cities use their public spaces to welcome the end of the year and local holidays.
(Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, each year on December 31st,
the streets and squares of big cities like Sai Gon or Ha Noi are filled with people celebrating
the new year.

9. Do you think it is important to celebrate events?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Of course it is. Festivals have both social and
economic benefits.

(Explain your reason or reasons) Festivals act like stress relievers and help us balance our
emotions. More positivity naturally lowers negativity. It also provides an opportunity to reduce
friction and brings estranged friends and relatives together in a bond of love.

(Give an example (often a personal example)) As a matter of fact, many celebrations focus
on cultural or ethnic topics and seek to inform community members of their traditions. They
involve community elders sharing stories and experiences; setting templates for maintaining
unity among families.

10. Should the event be prepared in advance?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Probably yes.
(Explain your reason or reasons) It is true to say that the success of any event is the result
of a careful and thorough plan. Creating this plan takes time and effort which can sometimes
take a great deal of time to construct. After all, proper preparations prevent unexpected
incidents and ensure everybody in the event feels contented.

11. How to prepare an activity?

(Give a direct answer to the question) There are a lot of considerations when preparing for
an activity.

(Give an example (often a personal example)) Clear objectives should be devised,

teammates or members should be gathered and delegated tasks appropriately. They can
help with everything from preparing schedules and budgets, to making invites and posters,
to welcoming in guests and doing the dirty work of cleaning up afterward. Besides, all
possible expenses, incomes, sponsors, and contingent expenses for the activity should be
included.

Vocabulary:

51. reunite [v]: to bring people together again: hội ngộ

52. bitterness [n]: a feeling of anger and unhappiness: sự cay đắng
53. out of one’s depth [expression]: not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal
with a particular subject or situation: ngoài tầm hiểu biết

54. large-scale [adj]: involving many people or things, or happening over a large area: trên
diện rộng
55. ornament [n]: decoration that is added to increase the beauty of something: đồ trang trí
56. friction [n]: disagreement or unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions:
sự mâu thuẫn
57. estranged [adj]: if you are estranged from your family or friends, you have had a serious
argument with them and are no longer friendly with them: xa lạ, tách rời
58. ethnic [adj]: relating to a particular race of people: thuộc về dân tộc

59. thorough [adj]: detailed and careful: chi tiết, tường tận
60. delegate [v]: to give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for
you: phân công việc

6. Describe an intelligent person you know

You should say:

- Who is the person
- When and where you first met him/ her
- What kind of person he or she is
-And explain why you think this person is intelligent
. Vocabulary:
61. through thick and thin [expression]: If you support or stay with someone through thick
and thin, you always support or stay with them, even if there are problems or difficulties: trải
qua vui buồn cùng nhau
62. disposition [n]: the particular type of character that a person naturally has: tính khí
63. comfort [v]: to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried: an ủi, làm cho
thoải mái
64. hardship [n]: (something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an
example of this: khó khăn, gian khổ
65. resilience [n]: the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or
bad has happened: sự kiên cường

66. strenuous [adj]: needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy: hăng hái
67. positivity [n]: the quality of having a positive attitude: sự lạc quan
68. negotiate [v]: to deal with something difficult: giải quyết vấn đề
69. insight [n]: (the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a
complicated problem or situation: sự sâu sắc
70. by any means [expression]: at any costs: bằng bất cứ giá
nào

7. Describe a radio program you find interesting

You should say:
- What this program is
- When and where you listen to this program
- What the contents of this program are
-And explain why you like this program

Vocabulary:
71. informative [adj]: providing a lot of useful information: hữu ích
72. proficiency [n]: great skill, ability, and experience: sự thành thạo
73. entrusted [adj]: reliable: được tin tưởng
74. in-depth [adj]: done carefully and in great detail: chi tiết
75. preempt [v]: if a broadcast is preempted, it is replaced by another, usually more
important broadcast: chiếu thay
76. unparalleled [adj]: having no equal; better or greater than any other: không thể bị sánh
bằng
77. substantially [adv]: to a large degree: một cách đáng kể
78. reservoir [n]: a reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed:
một nguồn
79. consistent [adj]: always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way: ổn
định
80. comprehensive [adj]: complete and including everything that is necessary: toàn diện

8. Describe a city that you would like to visit.

You should say: Where it is
What people do there
How you know it
And explain why you want to go there.
To be crowned (phrase): được công nhận.
. 2. Hand back (phrase): trao trả lại The officer handed me my passport back. Người nhân
viên đưa lại tôi hộ chiếu.
3. To be bristle with something (phrase): có rất nhiều cái gì đó
4. Hub (noun): trung tâm The City of London is the hub of the UK's financial world. Thành
phố London là trung tâm tài tính của Vương Quốc Anh.
5. Skyline (noun): hệ thống nhà cao tầng
6. Eye-catching (adjective): bắt mắt
7. Pay a visit to someone/something (phrase): ghé qua

9. Describe an interesting place in your country that not many tourists get there.
You should say:
Where it is located
Why it is interesting
What you can do there
Why few people go there
1. Breathtaking (adj): rất đẹp
2. Beyond (adv): nhiều hơn
3. Venerable (adv): được kính trọng
4. To notch up (phrase): đạt được cái gì đó
5. Make contributions to/towards (phrase): đóng góp tích cực
6. Greenery (n): cây cỏ
7. To turn down (phrase): giảm
8. In the interests of (phrase): vì lý do
9. To catch someone’s attention (phrase): thu hút sự chú ý
PART 3:
1. What kinds of tourists sites are popular in your country? With more than 3000 km of
coastline, crystal clear beaches and endless shores are the main kind of Vietnam tourism.
Best beaches, bays and islands can be found in Central Vietnam. For example, Nha Trang’s
world class island resorts attract thousands of “Crazy rich Asians” who are willing to spend
their cash without a care in the world.

2. What can governments do to prevent pollution in tourist sites? Mass tourism and its
aftermaths have left experts scratching their heads recently. To me, it is pressing that rules
be imposed and strict punishments be introduced for offenders. Apart from that, restriction, if
necessary, should be made in order to ward off mass tourism and lose control of the issue.

3. What are the advantages of visiting less popular sites? First, people needn’t stand in a
long queue or get lost in a flock of tourists. Also, the likelihood of them enjoying the time at
the attraction is considerably higher due to the fact that they can have more chances to
explore deeply the site and spend more time without having to be concerned about other
people who stand behind waiting for them.

4. What are the disadvantages when there are too many tourists in one site? When such
numbers of tourists are too large for one site, it will cause many disadvantages. For
example, people cannot get an acceptable photo with the landmark because of an immense
number of people in the background. Also, people’s security is at risk as they cannot control
their belongings well enough when there are too many people around them.

Vocabulary :
1. Crystal clear (phrase): rất trong
2. Without a care in the world (phrase): không ngần ngại.
3. To scratch his/her head (phrase): bức tốc.
4. To ward off (phrase): tránh
5. To be at risk (phrase): trong mối nguy

10. Describe a website you have used.

You should say: What content it includes
How and when you found it
How often you visit this website
Why you think it is interesting
1. go to great lengths (phrase): cố gắng hết sức.
2. in need of sth (phrase): cần cái gì đó.
3. Order (verb): ra lệnh
4. Develop a habit (phrase): hình thành một thói quen
5. Impetus (n): sự thúc đẩy
6. Command (n): một lượng kiến thức về môn học/ngôn ngữ
7. Keep pace with (phrase): theo kịp
8. To leave something/someone behind (phrase): bỏ lại

11. Describe an impressive work of art such as painting or sculpt

You should say:
What it is
Where and when you first saw this work of art
What it looks like
Explain why you like it
1. Give birth to (phrase): sinh ra
2. Aspire (v): mong ước
3. Stumble upon (phrase): vô tình thấy cái gì đó.
4. Depict (v): miêu tả bằng tranh/ảnh.
5. Public figure (n): người nổi tiếng
. 6. Enigma (n): sự bí ẩn
7. Shed light on (phrase): đưa ra ánh sáng / làm rõ

. Part 3:
1. Do you like art? As a humanities major, there is no question of me not being interested in
art. I have a great passion for art, including music and architecture, especially classical art. I
usually read art history and learn to play classical songs composed in the 16th, 17th and
18th centuries.

2. Do you think that art classes are necessary? Why? In the prime age of technology, art is
losing its position to subjects such as mathematics or science. However, I believe that art still
plays an irreplaceable role in the society as it is instrumental in balancing the life,
maintaining the human part and preventing it from being too robotic.

3. How do you think art classes affect children’s development? It has been scientifically
reported that art is an important impetus for the development of children. Given such
exposure to artworks, children’s minds are triggered to think in order to comprehend the
work. This process can boost their creativity, intelligence as well as transform them into
better individuals after knowing the humanitarian value hidden in the piece of art.

4. What kind of arts do Vietnamese people like? Absolutely traditional literature! We

Vietnamese are famous for our traditional poetry which talks about ordinary life of
Vietnamese countryside. Love, patriotism, agricultural life are the three main topics that our
poems convey.

5. What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby? Painting is an effective stress
reliever. Many people, even those working in the fields of business or finance, learn to paint
at weekends so that they use the spare time wisely to let off steam while taking that chance
to widen their social network.

6. Do you think people’s preference for arts changed in the past few years? I really think so.
As the society develops, people’s mindset also witnesses changes. People now are more
keen on the quality of the artwork, meaning that artworks now should be made with a high
quality if they aim at the general public. In the past, it is rather easy for a singer to become
famous as long as they can sing. However, a singer ability now will be evaluated on their
voice and the way they convey the song also.
1. Lose position to something/someone: mất vị trí cho cái gì/ai đó.
2. Instrumental (adj): rất quan trọng
3. Impetus (n): sự thúc đẩy
4. To let off steam (phrase): giải tỏa căng thẳng
5. General public (n): công chúng
6. To be evaluated on (phrase): được đánh giá trên cái gì đó.

12. Describe someone you have met recently and would like to know
more about.

You should say: Who this person is

What you did or talked about with this person
Explain why you would like to know more about this person

1. Abiding (adj): vĩnh cửu

2. Join hands (phrase): cùng chung làm việc gì đó
3. At a variance with someone (phrase): có mâu thuẫn với ai đó.
4. Get on someone’s nerves (phrase): làm ai đó bực mình
5. Rise to the occasion (phrase): giải quyết vấn đề ổn thỏa.
6. Rambunctious (adj): kích động
7. Prove someone wrong/right (phrase): chứng minh ai đó đã sai/đúng

13. Describe a photo that you remember well.

You should say:
What is in the photo
When it was taken Who took that photo
And explain why you remember it so well

1. imprint (phrase): ghi vào.

2. Pay a visit to someone/something (phrase): ghé qua I

3. To notch up (phrase): đạt được cái gì đó

4. Cluster (n): cụm

5. To fling (v): thẩy (nghĩa bóng)
6. To pass out (phrase): ngất xỉu
7. To come round (phrase): tỉnh lại

14. Describe a time when you see an interesting animal.

You should say:
What the animal was
When and where you saw it
What it was doing Tell us how you felt about the animal.

1. imprint (phrase): ghi vào.

2. Give birth (phrase): sinh ra
3. For the purpose of (phrase): với mục đích gì đó
4. Back on track (phrase): trở lại bình thường/công việc.
5. In vogue (phrase): thời thượng/phổ biến.
6. To go viral (phrase): lan tỏa
7. Once-in-a-lifetime (adj): ngàn năm có một.

15. Describe a time when you arrived very early for an appointment.
You should say:
When and where it happened
Why you arrived early What you did while waiting
Explain how you felt about arriving early. (When and where it happened)
1. Take place (phrase): diễn ra
2. Prior (adjective): trước khi t
3. Attributable (adjective): bị gây ra bởi …
4. Board (v): bước lên tàu/xe/máy bay
5. Bedraggled (adj): dơ dáy, bẩn thỉu
6. To have butterflies in stomach (phrase): rất lo lắng
. 7. To come up with (phrase): nghĩ ra cái gì đó.
8. To ward off (phrase): tránh
Part 3:
1. On what occasions should people arrive early? I believe that people are supposed to be
on time rather than being late in all occasions. However, there would be some occasions that
punctuality is more crucial. For example, in formal occasions such as conferences,
interviews or meetings, it is crucially essential that people arrive on time.

2. When do you think people should arrive on time? People always need to be on time as I
have previously mentioned in the last question. However, as mentioned, there would be
some occasions when being late can be acceptable. For example, when a group of friends
hang out, being 5 or 10 minutes late would not be a greal deal. But when it comes to formal
occasions, punctuality is crucially essential.

3. Why do people need to be on time? There are many reasons, however, there would be
two reasons that stand out. Firstly, when people are punctual, they show respect for each
other as everything will be carried out smoothly as expected. Secondly, punctuality is
reportedly instrumental in boosting efficiency.

4. Do you think doing nothing is a waste of time? Absolutely! Rather than sitting at home
and watching useless videos, people’d better make use of their spare time wisely by joining
in activities that can sharpen their skills. For instance, learning to play the piano will improve
people’s creativity as well as intelligence, which has been scientifically confirmed to be true.

5. Do you think it is important to be punctual? Punctuality is of paramount importance for me.

It demonstrates that I respect other people’s time and in turn, they will also try to respect my
time and myself also. Moreover, punctuality is pivotal to the enhancement of productivity.

1. Crucial (adjective): rất quan trọng

2. Show respect (phrase): tôn trọng
3. Carry out (phrase): thực hiện
4. Instrumental (adj): rất quan trọng
. 5. To boost efficiency (phrase): tăng năng suất.
6. To sharpen a skill (phrase): tăng kĩ năng
7. Pivotal (adj): cực kì quan trọng.
16. Describe someone you haven’t met before and you would like to
know more.
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What you want to know more about this person
Explain why you would like to know this person more

9. Develop a habit (phrase): hình thành một thói quen

10. Snail mail (n): thư tay
11. To build a relationship with someone (phrase): xây dựng mối quan hệ với ai đó.
12. Aspire (v): mong ước
13. In person (adv): ngoài đời
14. Handful (noun): một ít
15. Regardless of (adv): không màng đến
16. Predominance (n): sự thịnh hành/phổ biến

17. To hit someone up (phrase): nhắn tin ai đó.

18. Enigmatic (adj): bí ẩn an
19. To be down in the dumps (phrase): rất buồn
Part 3:
What kinds of people do you like to be friends with?
Establishing a friendship with those who are friendly, of course, sympathetic and unselfish is
one of my biggest dreams. Luckily, I have found some who share those traits and made
friends with them. They have given me the incentive to play to my strengths in order to
succeed and vice versa. Do you prefer to expand your social circle or be friends with a small
groups of people? To me, I have shifted focus from quantity to quality. Because as many
friends as I have, if they are not willing to stand by me in most crucial moments of my life,
they are not my friends. And I am highly appreciative of those who are not reluctant to give
me a hand when I face problems.

1. Play to sb’s strengths (phrase): tận dụng điểm mạnh

2. Vice versa (adv): ngược lại.
3. To shift focus from sth to sth (phrase): đổi sự tập trung vào cái gì đó sang cái gì khác.
4. Stand by (phrase): bên cạnh
5. Reluctant (adj): không sẵn lòng

17. Describe a recent happy event that you had.

You should say:
When this happened
What the event was
Who was with you
And explain why you felt happy about it.

1. Deliver a lesson (phrase): giảng bài

2. Go through (phrase): trải nghiệm/trải qua
3. Albeit (conjunction): mặc dù
4. Cater (v): phục vụ/cung cấp
5. In rotation (phrase): theo lượt
6. Bounce off the walls (idiom): rất hăng hái
7. Swerve an inch from sb’s duty (phrase): bỏ qua nhiệm vụ
8. Cause a stir (idiom): tạo ra nhiều sự quan tâm
18. Describe some encouragement given by other people other people.
You should say:
When and where did this happen
Who gave this encouragement
What that person did to you
Explain how you feel about it
8. Ups and downs (idiom): lúc vui lúc buồn
9. Fall down (phrase): thất bại.
10. Go through (phrase): trải nghiệm/trải qua
11. To be down in the dumps (phrase): rất buồn
12. To go to great lengths (phrase): cố gắng hết sức.
13. To cast doubts on something (phrase): nghi ngờ về cái gì đó. \
14. All ears (phrase): chú ý lắng nghe I'm all ears
15. Instrumental (adj): rất quan trọng

19.Describe a car/motorbike/bike 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
1. To give someone an incentive (phrase): khuyến khích ai đó.
2. To stumble upon (phrase): vô tình thấy cái gì đó.
3. To intrigue (v): làm ai đó thấy thích/tò mò
4. To spring to mind (phrase): “đập” vào đầu.
5. Magnificent (adj): tuyệt vời.
6. To try hand at sth (phrase): thử sức.
7. To take a snap shot (phrase): chụp lẹ một tấm hình.

20. Describe a photo that you remember well

You should say:

- What’s in it
- When it was taken
- Who took the photo
-And explain why you remember it so well

Vocabulary:
81. mighty [adj]: very large, powerful, or important: hùng vĩ
82. in harmony with [expression]: t hòa thuận
83. inner [adj]: bên trong
84. composition [n]: bố cục ảnh
. 85. secluded [adj]: quiet, private, and not near people, roads, or buildings: tách biệt
86. incidental [adj]: happening by chance, or in connection with something of greater
importance: tình cờ
87. at any cost [expression]: no matter what dangers or difficulties are involved: bằng mọi giá
88. (feel/ be) at ease [expression]: feel relaxed: cảm thấy thoải mái, dễ chịu
89. a vivid memory [expression]: memory that produces very clear pictures in your mind: kí
ức sống động
90. invigorating [adj]: making you feel healthier, less tired, and more energetic: làm tràn đầy
sức sống

21. Describe a time you arrived very early for an appointment

You should say:

- When and where it happened

- Why you arrived early

- What you did while waiting
-And explain how you felt about arriving early

Vocabulary:
91. punctual [adj]: arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not
late: đúng giờ

92. eligible for [adj]: having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions: đủ
điều kiện, tư cách

93. undergo [v]: to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a
change: trải qua
94. nerve-racking [adj]: something that is nerve-racking is difficult to do and causes a lot of
worry for the person involved in it: gây lo lắng
95. eagerly [adv]: with eagerness; in an eager manner: một cách hào hứng
96. conceal [v]: to prevent something from being seen or known about: che dấu
97. issue [v]: to produce or provide something official: ban hành
98. adequate [adj]: enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose: đầy đủ
99. consult [v]: to get information or advice from a person, esp. an expert, or to look at
written material in order to get information: tham khảo ý kiến
100. collected [adj]: showing control over your feelings: điềm tĩnh
PART 3:
12. What occasions should people arrive early? (Give a direct answer to the question) Well,
there are a lot of occasions that require one’s punctuality. (Explain your reason or reasons)
Most often, people tend to arrive early when they have an important meeting or sit an exam.
In these kinds of situations, people are under tremendous pressure and they want to make
sure they arrive in time to prepare for unexpected events. (Give an example (often a
personal example)) I believe job interviews are a good example why people arrive early as
this not only displays their professionalism but also good time management skills.

13. Why do people need to be on time? (Give a direct answer to the question) Well, one of
the common attributes of all successful people is that they view their time as a precious
resource. (Explain your reason or reasons) Valuing a friend’s time and earning their respect
is an important part of your individual reputation and it indicates that you can be trusted.
(Explain the opposite or alternative) When you are late for appointments with people who
value their time, you will have wasted one of their most valuable assets and there is a good
chance they will view you as rude, irresponsible and disrespectful.

14. Do you think doing nothing means a waste of time? (Give a direct answer to the
question) No, I don’t. (Explain your reason or reasons) Apparently, people cannot be active
for 24 hours a day. In addition to restful sleep you need to spend some of your waking hours
in a state of unfocused attention. Your mind needs some rest to recover its focus capacity,
and to integrate memory. Daydreaming and spending time idly often generates new ideas
and insights into problems. (Give an example (often a personal example)) For example,
whenever I’m stuck on hard problems, the answer comes to me when I go for a walk to the
park or after meditating.

15. Do you think it is important to be punctual? (Give a direct answer to the question) Of
course, it certainly is. (Explain your reason or reasons) In addition to what I explained in the
previous question, I believe being punctual builds up your self-confidence. Most importantly,
the commitment to being on time indicates your levels of discipline. The punctual man shows
that he can organize his time, that he pays attention to detail, and that he can set aside
pleasure to take care of business. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Conversely, people
assume that if the chronically late person can’t even consider the possibility of a little ex
tra traffic, he won’t be able to consider other obstacles that might stand in the way of getting
a project or task done.

Vocabulary:

101. tremendous [adj]: very great in amount or level, or extremely good: cực kỳ lớn

102. professionalism [n]: the qualities connected with trained and skilled people: sự chuyên
nghiệp
103. attribute [n]: a quality or characteristic that someone or something has: phẩm chất

104. reputation [n]: danh tiếng

105. disrespectful [adj]: thiếu tôn trọng
106. insight [n]: sự sâu sắc
107. meditate [v]: thiền
. 108. discipline [n]: tính kỉ luật
109. chronically [adv]: một cách kinh niên, lâu ngày
110. obstacle [n]: vật cản

22. Describe a time of seeing interesting animals

You should say:

- What the animals were
- When and where you saw them
- What it was doing when you saw them
-And explain how you felt about them

Vocabulary:

111. (an) ambush of tigers [expression]:một đàn sư tử

112. hippopotamus [n]: hà mã
113. in close proximity [expression]: gần về khoảng cách
. 114. establish [v]: thành lập, mở ra
115. effortlessly [adv]: một cách dễ dàng
. 116. ferocity [n]: sự hung dữ
117. stature [n]: tầm vóc
118. laid-back [adj]:
thoải mái, thư giãn
119. obstacle [n]: vật cản
120. manageable [adj]:có thể điều tiết, quản lý được

23. Describe someone you met recently and would like to know
more about
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What you did or talked about
-And explain why you would like to know more about this person

Vocabulary:
121. bump into [expression]:tình cờ gặp ai
. 122. go for a stroll [expression]: đi dạo
123. career prospect [n]: triển vọng nghề nghiệp
124. internship [n]: giai đoạn thử việc
125. enviable [adj]: (đáng mơ ước, ngưỡng mộ
126. overwhelmed [adj]: bị choáng ngợp
127. reserved [adj]: dè dặt
128. exude [v]: toát ra
129. perspective [n]: quan điểm
130. attachment [n]:sự gắn bó

24. Describe a plant growth stage.

You should say:

What the plant is
Where and how it is grown
Why you like or dislike it
And explain why it is important to your country.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Agricultural (adjective): Liên quan đến việc trồng trọt.
2. Elementary (noun): Lớp 1-7.
3. Spotted (verb): Tìm ra, thấy.
4. The cultivation of rice (expression): Qúa trình phát triển và trồng gạo.
5. Earn their livings (expression): Chi trả phí sinh hoạt.
6. Solid proof (expression): Chứng minh cho một cái gì đó là đúng.
7. Indispensable (adjective): Không thể tách rời.
8. Get used to something (phrase): Làm quen với cái gì đó.
9. A fish out of water (idiom): Cảm thấy lạ lẫm, không thoải mái.
10. Abundant crop (expression): Mùa vụ dồi dào.

PẢRT 3:
1. What is the main plant in your country? Sitting in a tropical climate, Vietnam, like other
Southeast Asian countries, is famous for its rice. Therefore, the main type of plant is rice,
apparently. Each year, we export trillions of tonnes of rice to other countries and we usually
rank in the top 3 countries that export the most rice.

2. How do schools teach students to grow plants? Students are taught to grow plants,
normally bean sprouts, as soon as they reach grade 3. The teacher will give instructions and
illustrate the process in real life. The students, when going home, are required to grow bean
sprouts and describe their development process.

3. Do old people grow plants? Of course, a majority of old people love growing plants. I think
that as they have already retired, they should take up a new hobby to replace the time that
was formerly used to work to relax. Most of them would choose gardening, including my
grandparents.

4. Do people in your country like growing plants at home? I think so. As the size of an
average house in Vietnam is quite large, therefore, there is sufficient room for a garden.
Most Vietnamese people make use of the extra room to do the gardening and groworganic
vegetables. Our family, apart from our main business, does the gardening and harvests
organic fruits and vegetables and distributes them to our relatives.

1. Sit in (phrasal verb) = located on : nằm trong.

2. To take up a hobby (phrase): bắt đầu có sở thích.
3. Room (n): chỗ.

. 4. To make use of (phrase): tận dụng.

5. To do the gardening (phrase): làm vườn.

25. Describe a time when you helped others.

You should say:
- Who you helped
- How you helped them
- Why you helped them
And explain how this person benefited from your help.
. 1. The height of something (phrase): đỉnh cao của cái gì đó.
. 2. Command (n): một lượng kiến thức về môn học/ngôn ngữ
. 3. Assign (v): ra nhiệm vụ
. 4. Reach a consensus on sth (phrase): thỏa thuận được về cái gì đó.
5. Take turns (phrase): theo lượt
6. Expand sb’s vocabulary (phrase): mở rộng vốn từ.
7. imprint (phrase): ghi vào.
8. Turn out (phrase): thành ra
9. Feed oneself (phrase): nuôi sống ai đó

26. Describe one time when someone said good words about what you
did.
You should say:
- When this happened
- What you did
- What this person said And explain how you felt about it.

7. To let off steam (phrase): giải tỏa căng thẳng

. 8. Affirm (v): khen/ủng hộ với ý kiến gì đó.
9. Transmit knowledge (phrase): truyền đạt kiến thức.
10. In advance (phrase): trước
11. Sketch out (phrase): vẽ ra. She sketched out the plan in a few brief sentences.
12. Rambunctious (adj): khó bảo.
13. Keep something under control (phrase): điều khiển/ổn định cái gì đó T
14. To have potential for something (phrase): có tiềm lực cho cái gì đó.
15. To burst into laughter (phrase): cười lớn.
16. on top of the world (idiom): rất hạnh phúc
17. Facetious (adjective): giỡn/không nghiêm túc

PART 3:
1. Do people in your country like to give each other compliments?
Well yes, of course! We like to give each other compliments, along with criticicisms if
necessary, as an incentive to boost their performance. Affirmation is one of the most
important parts of work as not only does it help to boost one individual’s working spirit, it also
encourages the whole team to deliver better results.

2. Do you think children need encouragement? Encouragement works for every body
regardless of their age, so yes, I hold the opinion that children do need incentives. In fact,
they need encouragement more than anyone else. For example, teachers usually give
bonus points to those who are interactive in their lessons.

3. Do you think it is necessary to punish children? I would be for punishment to some extent.
Punishment is pivotal in maintaining or shaping children’s discipline. However, it should be
noticed that punishment, for example caning, should be carried out carefully otherwise it will
turn out counterproductive.

4. Do adults need feedback on their work? Feedback and reviews are instrumental in
boosting efficiency and helping people deliver improved results. Should there be any
problem during work, regardless of age and position, it is essential that feedback as well as
solutions be given to that person so that they can find out what’s wrong and make needed
alternations.

5. Which do you deem more important, encouragement or punishment? To the best of my

experience, I believe encouragement plays a more important role. Punishment might exert
negative effects on people’s mentality and working spirit, meaning that the likelihood of
punishment turning out counterproductive is significantly higher than that of encouragement.

1. Deliver a result (phrase): tạo ra kết quả

2. To hold an opinion (phrase): có ý kiến

3. Interactive (adj): tương tác.

4. Pivotal (adj): cực kì quan trọng.

5. Caning (n): đánh đòn
6. Counterproductive (adj): phản tác dụng
7. To boost efficiency (phrase): tăng năng suất.
8. Alteration (n): sự thay đổi.

9. Exert effects on sth (phrase): tác động tới cái gì đó.

27. Describe a painting or work of art that you have seen.

You should say:
What is it? –
when and where you saw this work of art.
– what it looked like and explain your impression of it.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Masterpiece (noun): Kiệt tác.
2. Praise (verb): Ca ngợi.
3. Can’t help doing something (phrase): Không thể ngừng làm gì đó.
4. Virtuous (adjective): Tiết hạnh, đạo đức tốt.
5. Imaginary (adjective): Mang tính tưởng tượng.
. 6. Hypothesis (noun): Gỉa thuyết.
7. Highly debatable (expression): Gây tranh cãi.

Part 3
Do you like art? Yes, I have had a passion for art since I was a little child. I still remember
joining an art class after school and being taught by really awesome teachers. Until now, I
still draw in my free time, but not as often as I used to do. If there were no arts, life would be
dull.

Do you think art classes are necessary? Why? Of course. I do believe that art classes allow
people, especially children who are at formative age, to be creative and think outside the
box.

How do you think art classes affect children’s development? Art is very crucial for the
development of a child. It helps children in learning a language. It is through the colors and
shapes, action that they learn activities. What kind of arts do people in your country like?
Well, I think that Vietnamese people are in favor of Realism and Romanticism, which convey
emotions and easily touch the heart of audiences.

What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby? First of all, painting helps people
recognize colors not only of art but also life. Besides, it is also a hobby which helps painters
escape from daily stress. For example, I usually go to art classes on the weekends to let off
some steam.

Do you think people’s preferences for arts have changed in past few years? To be honest,
there have been many significant changes in people’s preferences for arts. This is due to the
fact that people usually link the arts to real life. For example, people used to draw the art of
poverty, however; they often draw about social problems such as pollution or urbanization
these days.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Have passion for something (expression): Có đam mê với cái gì đó.

2. Dull (adjective): Nhàm chán
3. Formative age (expression): Tuổi còn thơ, trẻ.
4. Think outside the box (expression): Suy nghĩ 1 cách sáng tạo.
5. Crucial (adjective): Cần thiết, quan trọng.
6. In favor of something (phrase): Thích làm điều gì đó.
7. Convey (verb): Truyền tải.
8. Touch the heart of someone (expression): Chạm vào tim của ai đó.
9. Let off steam (phrase): Giaỉ tỏa căng thẳng.
10. Urbanization (noun): Sự đô thị hóa.

28. Describe a place in your city that you would like to visit
You should say:

Where is it?
Today, I’m going to tell you about a place that I’d love to visit, which is Ho Thi Ky Flower
Market, the biggest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City. Located at the heart of District 10, the
market is really famous for its diversity in flowers. What people do there? When going to this
market, you can see the whole street is filled with different florist shops and kinds of flowers.
In addition, you can feel the sense that sellers and merchants are bargaining with each
other, whereas other people are trying to choose for themselves the most beautiful flowers.
Besides, you can easily catch many girls in Vietnamese traditional dress, Ao dai, taking
pictures in front of the stores. How you know it? I was came across the street on my way
home and the market immediately caught my attention. I was amazed to see the activities
going on. Then, I stopped by a stall and bought a bouquet of flowers, which was freshly cut
and reasonably priced. And explain why you want to go there? Well, I have a passion for
flowers; therefore, going to the flower market is an ideal way to escape from daily stress,
which will definitely lift your spirits. Besides, it is also a great opportunity to watch and feel
the dynamic life of the market since everything there is sleepless.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. At the heart of (expression): Ở vị trí trung tâm.
2. Famous for (adjective): Nổi tiếng về
3. To be filled with (verb): Lấp đầy với cái gì đó.
4. Florist shop (noun): Cửa tiệm hoa.
5. Merchant (noun): Thương gia, thương lái.
6. Bargain (noun): Trả giá.
7. Come across (verb): Ghé ngang, băng ngang qua
8. Catch one’s attention (verb): Thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó.
9. A bouquet of flowers (noun): Bó hoa
10. Have a passion for (expression): Có đam mê với cái gì đó.
. 11. Dynamic (adjective): Năng động.

29. Describe a person who helps to protect the environment

Who this person is
One of the most inspiring Millennials to me was Ms. Trang Nguyen, who has been an active
campaigner for environmental issues, particularly wildlife conservation. I first found out about
her via her viral photo album called “100 little things I do for Earth in 100 days”, which
showcased easy-to-follow habits for to help to preserve the environment. The album has
raised public awareness about the impacts of our everyday decisions on the environment,
and empowered Vietnamese young people to pursue a greener lifestyle.

How this person protects the environment

Trang has chosen to practice environmental protection via research, which involves long
field trips to tropical forests or natural conservation areas. As a result, she has conducted
multiple wildlife projects in many parts of the world, including South Africa, Cambodia and
Vietnam. Furthermore, she also acts as an ambassador for the United for Wildlife Fund of
the British Royal Family. In addition, all the proceeds from her newly published book “Back to
the Wild” have been donated to wildlife protection campaigns in Vietnam. What difficulties
this person has faced As a female wildlife conservationist, she has encountered a myriad of
challenges. Since her work consists of long expeditions to high-risk areas, her problems vary
from struggling to staying hygienic and dealing with offenders. She has also met strong
opposition from her family when pursuing this highly dangerous path. However, she has
managed to overcome all those obstacles thanks to her great passion for environmental
protection.
How you feel about this person
I think Trang is admirable because she dares to realize her dream despite incredible
hardship. Her determination and courage have taught me that my actions matter, and I am
inspired to keep learning and contributing to a better world. Millennials: a person who was
born in the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s: Millennials have grown up with the internet. raised
public awareness: help spread knowledge and understanding of a particular activity The
guidelines are an important tool for raising awareness about the environment. pursue a
greener lifestyle: follow a greener lifestyle I decided to pursue a greener lifestyle after
learning about the impacts of everyday actions on the environment. Ambassador: a person
who represents a particular organization, group of people, activity, etc. She was an
ambassador for our company because she was really caring. Proceeds: the amount of
money received from a particular event or activity or when something is sold: The proceeds
of today's festival will go to several local charities. a myriad of: a very large number of
something: a myriad of choices opposition: strong disagreement: There is a lot of opposition
to the proposed changes.

PART 3: Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school? Definitely yes.

Preserving the environment is of great importance because it ensures the growth of future
generations. Therefore, I think it should be incorporated in all school curriculums. In addition,
students spend a great deal of time at school. This gives teachers various chances to raise
their students’ awareness of environmental issues.

How can people protect the environment? There are multiple ways by which we can better
protect our environment. Firstly, we can adopt a green lifestyle by using environmentally
friendly products to reduce toxic waste accumulation. In addition, wildlife is greatly
endangered due to illegal hunting. For example, numerous rhinos have been killed for their
horns because of a false belief that they can cure diseases. This problem can be tackled
through education and speaking up to prevent such actions.

What is the importance of environmental education?

In order to pursue sustainable development goals, we must educate students about the
environment. This helps raise young people’s awareness of worldwide issues that affect
humankind, such as global warming or ecological imbalance. When the connection between
human actions and the environment are well understood, students will become more mindful
in their everyday decisions. For example, they will consume more green products or promote
a green lifestyle. This not only contributes to a cleaner environment but also eventually
benefits our society and the future generations’ wellbeing.

Do you think it is necessary to make environmental protection as a subject? Absolutely.

Making environmental protection a compulsory subject means emphasizing the importance
of sustainability and showing students that we care about the wellbeing of our children and
grandchildren. This will definitely have a strong influence on the young generation as they
may be inclined to conserve the environment if it is deemed important.

30. Describe a book you have read recently

You should say:
- what it is - who wrote the book
- what the book is about
- and explain how you felt about it
1. Critic (n): nhà phê bình.
2. To compliment (v): khen ngợi
3. Notable (adj): đáng chú ý.
4. Ancestor (n): tổ tiên.
5. In-depth (adj/adv): sâu
. 6. In accordance with (phrase): tương ứng với.
7. To give birth to something (v): sinh ra một cái gì đó.
. 8. To instigate (v): bắt đầu một chuỗi sự kiện gì đó để đạt mục đích nào đó.
9. To rack someone’s brain (phrase): suy nghĩ rất kĩ.

PART 3: READING Do you think parents should continue reading?

(Give a direct answer to the question) Of course, not only parents but everybody should
maintain reading habits (Explain your reason or reasons) Parents as adults read to keep
themselves updated and accumulate knowledge, thus being a role model for their kids (Give
an example (often a personal example)) For example, a mother who read books on a daily
basis would probably nurture the love for books in her daughter. (Explain the opposite or
alternative) Understandably, an enormous workload may sometimes deter adults’
enthusiasm for such a time-demanding activity like reading books. In your country, who
would ask children to read, schools or parents? (Give a direct answer to the question)
Normally, it is the parents’ responsibility to encourage their children to fall into the reading
habit. (Explain your reason or reasons) The daily interaction with kids enables parents to
influence them more profoundly. (Give an example (often a personal example)) At school,
reading more academic books is strongly required, so that students could have a better
grasp of subjects. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Yet, reading in my nation has been
seemingly out of the child’s willingness and curiosity to learn about things, rather than
parental incentive.

Do you prefer paper books or E-books? (Give a direct answer to the question) Well, I would
say paper books, without hesitation (Explain your reason or reasons) To me, the satisfaction
derived from finishing the last page of a book is much more rewarding. (Explain the opposite
or alternative) Sometimes, I would read online books to save money, but as a last resort.
The sheer feeling of having a new book and adding it to your own bookshelf is irreplaceable
for genuine book lovers. Do you think printed books will continue to exist? (Give a direct
answer to the question) I believe the prospect of books disappearing is very unlikely (Explain
your reason or reasons) E-books are getting more popular each year but they will never
replace regular books completely. Some people will always want to hold and have a physical
book that they can read through and share with others. (Explain the opposite or alternative)
Possibly, some forms of digital media will supplant books as a delivery method for
information and eventually the printing and publishing of hardbound books will be a niche
industry.

What kind of books do children read? (Give a direct answer to the question) As kids begin to
read books on their own, they will develop a preference for stories of different genres. Many
children like to read books involving adventure, mystery or fantasy. Many tweens and teens
also enjoy realistic fiction, that is stories where the protagonist must deal with hard issues,
such as divorce and peer pressure. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Older children may
also enjoy reading informative books about different animals, vehicles or sports that interest
them.

Vocabulary: accumulate [v]: to collect a large number of things over a long period of time: thu
thập, tích lũ

. nurture [v]: to help a plan or a person to develop and be successful: nuôi dưỡng
deter [v]: to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic
about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad
results if they do it: cản trở, làm nản lòng
fall into a habit [expression]: to gradually get into a habit: nhiễm, quen với một thói quen
[expression]: to have a firm, clear understanding or determination of something: nắm vững
without hesitation [expression]: If you say that someone does something without hesitation,
you are emphasizing that they do it immediately and willingly: không chần chừ
rewarding [adj]: giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done
something important or useful, or done something well: xứng đáng

irreplaceable [adj]: too special, unusual, or valuable to replace with something or someone
else: không thể thay thế
prospect [n]: the idea of something that will or might happen in the future: viễn cảnh
hardbound [adj]: of a book:: được đóng bìa dày

preference [n]: the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or
person: sự yêu thích hơn

protagonist [n]: one of the main characters in a story or a play: nhân vật chính

31. Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

You should say: What it was
How often you watched it
What it was about
And explain why it could make you laugh
(What it was) I’ve found the TV program Mr. Bean funny. Albeit set in the UK, the sitcom
expanded to reach other countries, including Vietnam, my home country. The drama series
went viral in Vietnam in the early 2010s when dozens of people watched and imitated Mr.
Bean’s oafish behaviour. (How often you watched it) The series was aired every Sunday
afternoon on the Disney channel, and I don’t think I missed a single episode. (What it was
about) The central plot revolves around Mr. Bean, a neurotic Brit. Each episode of Mr. Bean
tells a totally different story, unlike a normal drama series that uses one main story that gives
birth to many other smaller and less important ones. Based on a character originally
developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree at Oxford University,
the series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, described by Atkinson as "a child in a grown
man's body," in solving problems presented by everyday tasks, and often causing disruption
in the process. (And explain why it could make you laugh) The awkward and crazy behavior
of Mr. Bean makes me laugh. In one episodes that split my sides, Mr. Bean designed an
oafish hairstyle for a kid when the hairdresser was away. It was even more hilarious when
the kid’s mom went back to complain, and Mr. Bean hid in a corner. Mr. Bean is one of my
favorite sitcoms so far. I still sometimes watch it to relieve stress.
1. Albeit (conjuction) = although: mặc dù.
2. Sitcom = situation comedy (n): hài kịch dựa trên tình huống
. 3. To go viral (v): rất thịnh hành.
4. Oafish (adj): lạ lạ, ngộ ngộ
. 5. To revolve (v): xoay quanh
6. Neurotic (a): bị thần kinh/bị mát.
7. To split someone’s sides (idiom): cười bể bụng.

PART 3: ADULTS-CHILDREN

Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children? (Give a direct answer to the
question) Honestly, I don’t think so. (Explain your reason or reasons) Given the enormous
social and domestic responsibilities most adults have to shoulder, it would be hard for them
to be as joyful and carefree as children. (Give an example (often a personal example)) While
young adults concern themselves with career prospects, the need to balance between
different relationships exhausts the middle-aged. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Yet,
irrespective of age, one’s cheerful disposition largely depends on his or her attitude to life.
Is laughing beneficial to children, how about old people? (Give a direct answer to the
question) Scientifically, laughing does wonders to a human’s well-being (Explain your reason
or reasons) Children laugh to exhibit their emotions as well as to interact with others. For
older people, laughter is just as necessary, if not an inevitable aspect. (Give an example
(often a personal example)) A genuine laugh would help one to let off steam and
momentarily forget about the stresses and strains of adulthood. (Explain the opposite or
alternative) Without laughter, our spiritual life would be unimaginable.

What kinds of things do Vietnamese people do to be happy? (Give a direct answer to the
question) Well, this answer may vary from person to person, even for those in the same age
group. (Give an example) I guess the majority would take pleasure from hanging out with
friends or immersing themselves in hobbies and entertaining activities. (Explain the opposite
or alternative) Some, in the meantime, associate their happiness with materialistic and
career-related goals, so they may work to be happy.

Why do children like to laugh? (Give a direct answer to the question) As I have put it, for
kids, laughter is the most spontaneous means of emotional expression (Explain your reason
or reasons) The younger people are, the more easily they laugh, as there is always a joyful
element in the eyes of innocent minds. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Besides, a child
may view laughter as a way to integrate into social groups.

What do you do when you feel sad? (Give a direct answer to the question) When I feel low, I
will treat myself to things I adore (Give an example (often a personal example)) They can be
quality time with family members or a luxurious dinner at a Korean restaurant. (Explain your
reason or reasons) When I cannot change the situation, I change my attitude towards it, and
I think doing justice to my interests is quite effective, at least for now.

Vocabulary: exhaust [v]: to make someone extremely tired: làm ai kiệt sức
[expression]: without considering; not needing to allow for: không kể đến, không xét đến
disposition [n]: the particular type of character that a person naturally has: tính khí
do wonders to [expression]: to cause improvements or have a very good effect: có lợi cho
exhibit [v]: to show something, esp. a quality, by your behavior: thể hiện, bộc lộ
genuine [adj]: If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be: thật, chân
thật
unimaginable [adj]: Something that is unimaginable is difficult to imagine because it is so
bad, good, big, etc.: không thể tưởng tượng được
. associate [v]: to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something
else: liên hệ
spontaneous [adj]: happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning
or without being forced: tự nhiên, không gượng gạo
. integrate into [v]: to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit
their way of life, habits, and customs: hòa nhập
luxurious [adj]: very comfortable and expensive: xa xỉ
do justice to [expression]: to treat someone or something in a way that is fair and shows their
or its true qualities: đối xử công bằng với
32. Describe a subject you didn’t like, but interested in now

Vocabulary:

Tự vựng chủ đề Education:

1. to cover a lot of ground Meaning: to deal with much information and many facts.
2. interactive learning Meaning: refers to a method of teaching and learning in which
teachers ask questions in class, assign and check homework, or hold class or group
discussions.
3. to bombard someone with something Meaning: to continually send someone something,
esp. to inform or influence them.
4. to have a good grasp of something Meaning: to understand a problem deeply and
completely
5. to be out of one’s depth Meaning: to be unable to understand something because it is too
difficult
6. to sit an exam Meaning: to take an exam
7. to make the grade Meaning: to successfully reach the necessary standard
8. a high-flyer Meaning: someone who has the desire and ability to be very successful in
their studies

Vocabulary: to be into something [expression]: to be very interested in something

33. Describe a good law in your country. You should say:

- what the law is

- how you first learned about this law
- how you feel about this law
- and explain why you think it is good (what the law is) The issue of gay marriage has
emerged as one of the most heated contemporary political debates, not only in Western
countries but also in Asia, including Vietnam. In Vietnam, which is a conservative country
that is deeply influenced by the Asian tradition, marriage between two people of the same
sex was strictly prohibited under the 2000’s Marriage and Family Law. However, as gay
marriage was increasingly accepted by other countries worldwide, the Vietnamese
government decided to lift the ban on same-sex marriage in a new law that came into force
in 2014. (how you first learned about this law) I first heard about this law in 2014, when I was
in 8th grade. Hardly had the new law been enacted when Facebook and other social media,
as well as newspapers, were flooded with the information about it, along with various
contradictory opinions on such government decisions and the Vietnamese LGBT community.
(how you feel about this law) That the prohibition of gay marriage was abolished not only
shows the big step of the government but also the efforts of the LGBT community in Vietnam
pay dividends. (and explain why you think it is good) I believe that the government has been
very wise in recognizing the rights of LGBT people. Although the legislation has yet to allow
gay marriage, it is a big step forward that same-sex couples can now legally live under the
same roof. The passage of the law brings homosexual individuals one step closer towards
possessing equal rights to their heterosexual counterparts. Hopefully, this will help to
gradually abolish the discrimination against LGBT people, and also help them to live freely
and confidently within their community.
1. To emerge (v): nổi lên. Example: No definitive results have yet emerged from the
discussions. Không có một kết quả cuối cùng nào được nổi lên/đưa ra trong cuộc thảo luận.
2. To lift the ban on something (phrase): dỡ bỏ lệnh cấm về cái gì đó. They have now lifted
the ban on the export of live animals to Europe. Họ đã dỡ bỏ lệnh cấm xuất khẩu động vật
sống tới Châu Âu.
3. To come into force (phrase): bắt đầu có hiệu lực. New driving regulations are going to
come into force this year. Quy định lái xe mới sẽ bắt đầu có hiệu lực trong năm nay.
4. To enact/pass a law/legislation (phrase): đưa ra luật. For the second year, national
lawmakers failed to enact environmental legislation. Trong vòng 2 năm liên tiếp, những
người lập pháp không thể đưa ra luật môi trường.
5. To be flooded with something (phrase): tràn đầy cái gì đó. The market has been flooded
with electronic gadgets in recent years. Chợ này tràn đầy những thiết bị điện tử trong vòng
những năm gần đây.
6. To pay dividends (phrase): có kết quả tốt Being disciplined in the way you study now will
pay dividends by the time your exams come around. Việc kỉ luật trong việc học sẽ cho kết
quả tốt trong mùa thi.
7. To live under the same roof (phrase): sống cùng một căn nhà. Example: In my family, up
to 3 generations live under the same roof. Trong gia đình tôi có đến 3 thế hệ sống chung một
căn nhà.
8. Homosexual (adj): đồng tính. Example: He has decided to tell his parents that he is
homosexual. Anh ấy quyết định nói với bố mẹ rằng anh ấy là người đồng tính.
9. Heterosexual (adj): dị tính Example: heterosexual relationships. Những mối quan hệ dị
tính.
10. To blend in with sth (phrase): hòa nhập với gì đó. Example: They have adopted local
customs and tried to blend in with the community. Họ đã theo phong tục địa phương và cố
gắng hòa nhập với cộng đồng.

PART 3: PART 3: POLICE OFFICER

Do you think both men and women can be police officers? (Give a direct answer to the
question) Of course yes, and reality has proved so. (Explain your reason or reasons) Men
certainly have superior physical strength, which may come in handy when chasing bad guys.
In the meantime, women are often better at seeking cooperation, which is essential to police
work (Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, people are often taciturn
before a burly policeman because they feel insecure and fear they might get into trouble. On
the contrary, the presence of a policewoman often reassures them and puts them at ease.
Therefore, a police force consisting of both male and female officers can best serve the
public.
 Do all Vietnamese people obey the law? (Give a direct answer to the question)
Notwithstanding criminals, most Vietnamese people are law-abiding citizens (Explain your
reason or reasons) Acknowledging the importance of obeying law, which is to maintain
equality and public peace on a national scale, Vietnamese people are expected to conform
to the imposed laws. (Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, if drivers
choose to ignore the established road signals, travel becomes impossible. (Explain the
opposite or alternative) Yet, in the country, some people would go to any great lengths, even
commit a crime, to benefit themselves or their family.

What kind of people can become police officers? (Give a direct answer to the question) In
my opinion, potential future police officers are men and women who truly want to protect
people from the ills of our society. (Explain your reason or reasons) Besides being physically
fit for the job and psychologically apt for it, these people also are willing to take on the
violence encountered unexpectedly on the street, and the enormous dangers when
undertaking missions. (Give an example (often a personal example)) It may be a
life-and-death situation involving pulling a victim out of a crashed car or providing first aid
and basic life support to a shooting victim before paramedics arrive.

Do you think police officers are paid too much? (Give a direct answer to the question) No, I
don’t think so (Explain your reason or reasons) With regards to their contributions and
sacrifices to society, their salary is immensely rewarding. (Give an example (often a personal
example)). Being a policeman/woman can be very demanding, and their job takes a lot of
bravery. (Explain the opposite or alternative) It just does not make sense that professional
sportsmen are paid millions to entertain us, but, police officers get paid considerably less to
maintain the law in society, to keep us safe from harmful situations and to possibly give up
their life for it.

5. Is kindness the most important quality of a police officer? (Give a direct answer to the
question) In my opinion, it is not, although being a police officer also calls for one’s empathy
and compassion towards people (Explain the opposite or alternative) To become a good
police officer, one has to meet a lot of requirements: physical & mental fitness, agility,
communication skills etc. Among those, personally I feel, integrity is a fundamental trait
required for police work and quite possibly the most important.