1.
Describe a person who taught you something
You should say
Who this person is
What this person is like
And what this person taught you
To be honest, when I have attended high school, my parents nudged me towards being an
outstanding educator and the idea warmed up to me. However, the person that leaves the
most profound impressions on me and stimulates me into this career is my English
teacher. The first thing springing to my mind is that she has a warm aura of a mother that
radiates through her composure posture.
She is Mrs Tuyet, she is middle aged, under 40 years old. However, due to her optimistic
outlook on life and be enthusiastic, she looks more appealing rather than her real age. I
reckon that is why her colleagues, the parents and her pupils show a great preference for
her. When it comes to her lecture at school, we always look forward to seeing what kind
of thrilling and out of the norm activities she had in store for us. To illustrate more
clearly, on a monthly basis, she held innovative projects like talking about the most daily
thing in our life such as generation gap, conventional norms in each region in Vietnam,
…. Especially I and my companions are partial to the intriguing challenge “ work hard
now, enjoy later “. This campaign forced our class to get into the habit of learning 5
English words by heart everyday. As a result, we are able to enlarge our word lists and
broaden our horizon.
I am fortunate on account that I have the privilege to be instructed to ameliorate my ielts
band. She shows me the ropes on how to skim, scan, grasp the most appropriate answer
in a passage as well as the other skills: listening, writing and speaking. As I have to
encounter a trouble, she is willing to give me a hand. If my memory serves right, 3
months ago, I was under the weather and had a lot on my mind, mostly my study. She is
considered as an exceptional person to help me recharge my battery and wake up my
mind. She taught me to cope with daily tension in study and trivial matters. It is not
hyperbole to say that she is my inseparable and substantial figure during my youth.
2. Describe a person in the news
who you want to meet
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What this person is like
And explain why you want to meet him/he
As a music enthusiast, I am a big fan on Son Tung MTP, he has been considered as an
inspirational icon for young people and achieved phenomenonal success as a prominent
rising star. Absolutely, he is also the only person I crave to meet in the real life.
He is hailed as the prince of Vietnamese pop star and recently become the first ever artist
in my nation to be listed on Top Trend Youtube, after releasing his song: Lac Troi. He
possesses a good-looking appearance with chubby cheek and a dazzling smile. In
addition, he has a sense of fashion, and always be a trendsetter in streetstyle outfit. He
taps into a number of different markets by exploring multiple genres such as hip-hop,
EDM and pop, meaning that he is able to reach out to a larger audience.
I still vividly remember from 10 years ago when I first catched a glimpse of his song
and I was instantly captivated by how catchy the song is with a very memorable
melody. His unique vocals put the icing on the cake.
I was hooked by his outstanding performance. It seemed like he was pouring his heart out
and burning all passion and enthusiasm for the songs I really like the way he sings and
the way he expresses the feeling of the song. To my thinking, he has always worked
seriously to give high quality music products. I really hanker after travelling to Saigon –
an exquisite and bustling urban and enjoy his performances with my own eyes rather than
watching them on my laptop’s screen. if I grasp a chance to meet him, I will give him a
warm hug and say thank you for always taking care of his fans and inspiring young
people to be innovative and just do what they love.
The main striking trait that really make him appealing to me is his strong resilience and
perseverance over hardships. He's a real inspiration for the younger generation that to
never give up and follow your dreams even when going through ups and downs
Describe a time you want to a crowded place / Describe a crowded place you went to
When you went there
Where the place was
What you did there
And explain why you went there
If my memory serves right, I took a week travelling and relieving my stress in Hoi An
Ancient town. It is the most fabulous and thrilling holiday that I have ever had. So today I
crave to tell you special features in Hoi An.
This landscape has been attracting countless both foreign and national visitors on a daily
basis. Here is surrounded by a wide range of recreational destinations such as streets with
vibrant lanterns, old-established constructions and appetizing cuisines from diverse
eateries. Unfortunately, it came as a shock to me due to a large number of tourists. In the
evening, Flower garlands and vivid lanterns festivals are held frequently and draw a tidal
wave of people. there was a massive group peole so that we were not able to rent any
boats to engage in this celebration. Nevertheless, a sparkling, picturesque view was
opened, stimulating anybody’s curiosity and eye feed after all electrical equipment was
off.
Although i am considered as an extrovert individual, it drove me disturbed and exhauted
as being overwhelmed in a crowd. Therefore, i attempted to wake up early to admire the
breathtaking dawn in a tranquil atmosphere. So as to escape from the rat race, at last, i
opted for dropping in a peaceful and appealing countryside, Which is nestled in a small
hometown. To be honest, i felt over the moon and was capable of immersing myself in
wildlife and nature.
If i grasp a chance to reach this place of interest, without a doubt, i will take numerous
photographs to capture every single things i am abstracted to.
4. Describe an ideal house or apartment you would like to live
Where it is
What it is like
Who you like to live there with
And explain why you think it is ideal
I am currently residing in thriving metropolis that is Vinh city, at the heart of Nghe An
province. However, in the future i crave to occupy in Shanghai city, China. It is
considered as an economy hub surrounded by high-rise flat and breathtaking landscapes.
I show a great preference for settling in a spacious villa in the surburbs. There are a
variety of peculiar features that i would like to have in my house. To be honest, it should
have an immaculately kept garden in my home on account that i want to immerse myself
in the nature after a hectic day at work. Moreover, it is fabulous that the villa has an
infinity swimming pool. Therefore, i am able to view the stunning and picturesque
scenery. Finally, The inferior furniture should be equipped with forward-looing
appliances like interactive tv, air purifier, double-door fridge, collapsible bookshelves,...
Candidly speaking, i adore dwelling with my parents and my relatives. Hence, we are
feasible to live life to the full and have more impressive memories together.
I am abstracted to these vibrant villas on the grounds that it could meet my demands.
Everyday, i could enjoy the pleasant fragance of flowers and breathing in a fresh
atmostphere. Furthermore, an enormous home is an impeccable place to let off some
teams, celebrate lively parties with my buddies and family. Oh i hope that i can earn a
large sum of money to construct a house like the one in the dream
-5. Describe a change that improves your local area
You should say
What it is
How it is made
And how you feel about it
I was born and raised in a thriving metropolis – Vinh city, at the heart of Nghe An
province. With the skyrocketing population of recent years, trafic congestion is crucial
problem that residents have to encounter every single day.
In fact, my private home is in the vicinity of educational institutes. Therefore, i have
witness the scenarios of traffic congestion. There is a tidal wave of vehicles such as bus,
motorbike, automobile, bicycle getting stuck in main section on a daily basis. To be
honest, when it comes to early morning and rush hours, i have to struggle to get out of
long fleets of cars and various transportations honking. The top priority is to lead to
numerous crashes and break the road safety rules. As a consequence, these situation put
countless inhabitant’s lives at risk.
To my perspective, it is time bringing in scientific measurements to adress this matter.
Actually, the local authority should overhaul the public transport system and raise
citizen’s awareness of traffic laws so as to deteriorate the number of accidents. In
addition, people who do not abide by the regulation will be subjected to heavy fines or
they might be prosecuted. I believe that my housing estate will be able to resolve this
problem as soon as posible
6. Describe a time you saw an interesting animal
You should say
When and where you saw it
What this animal looks like
And how you felt about this experience
The animal world is full of colors with many kinds of charismatic animals which we
- human beings can learn various things from them.To the best of my recollection, I
passed the exam with flying colors so my parents took me to the waterpark in the close
proximity of my house, which was such an adorable present for me. As you can guess,
I felt over the moon because I’m a kind of nature geek. Well, after wandering around
there for a while, I was instantly smitten by a school of dolphins
The thing that leaves me the most profound impression that their social structures are
among the most remarkable aspect. They form strong bonds within their pod and they
have been known to help their peers and people in a variety of circumstances. For
example, if one of them is injured or sick, the others help him to reach the surface so he
can breathe.
I am abstracted to this kind of animal because they are playful and intelligent enough to
gather complex commands. Their skin is usually smooth, often grayish-blue, but it can be
black, white or light gray. They have streamlined bodies and 2 limbs. Thanks to the shape
of their bodies, they can perform exceptional acrobatic maneuvers in the air that
include majestic jumps. That look like they are always full of beans.
Besides, a wonderful fact about Dolphins is that they can communicate
using Echolocation to let them locate food in cloudy and dark water.
What dolphin makes melt my heart hat are outgoing and amiable tend to be approachable
and have been seen coming up to boats or swimming around the shoreline in an attempt
to greet and meet people. Dolphins have even been seen saving people’s lives when they
are being threatened by sharks or are lost at sea.
My love for the lion was fostered when I watched the Free Willy as a child. It was
a critically acclaimed animated movie by Disney, and definitely one of my perennial
favourites.”
Marine park
With a naked eye
Vocabulary and common expressions:
1. charismatic (a) /kær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ : used to describe a person who has charisma (có sức
lôi cuốn)
Example: Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader
(Rất ít người có thể chống lại nhà lãnh đạo có sức lôi cuốn và thuyết phục này.)
2. human beings : loài người
3. a beloved mammal : 1 loài động vật có vú được yêu mến
4. highly intelligent : cực kì thông minh
5. enormously popular : được yêu thích/phổ biến vô cùng
6. scientifically complex : phức tạp về mặt khoa học
7. vividly remember : nhớ rất là rõ (kiểu vẫn còn sống động trong tâm trí)
8. to be instantly captivated by : ngay lập tức bị lôi cuốn bởi….
9. captivate (v) /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/ : to hold the attention of someone by being extremely
insteresting, exciting, pleasant or attractive: thú hút/ lôi cuốn ai…
Example: With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere
(Với vẻ đẹp và sự quyến rũ của cô ấy, cô ấy thu hút khán giả điện ảnh ở mọi nơi)
10. distinctive witty features : những đặc tính hóm hỉnh/ dí dỏm rất riêng…
11. pod (n) /pɒd/ (Whales/ Dolphins) : a group of dea mammals such as whales or
dolphins - bầy/đàn/nhóm….
12. The thing that makes Dolphins so special is that - điều mà khiến cho những chú cá
heo đặc biệt chính là….
13. In a variety of circumstances - trong rất nhiều hoàn cảnh đa dạng…
14. What I absolutely love about Dolphins is that - điều mà tôi hoàn toàn yêu về những
chú cá heo chính là….
15. grayish (a) /ˈɡreɪ.ɪʃ/ : màu hơi xám
=> grayish-blue: màu xanh hơi xám
16. limb (n) /lɪm/ : an arm or leg of a person or animal- chân, tay (chi)
Example: an artificial limb (1 chi giả)
Example: Amputation of the limb is really a last resort
( Cắt cụt chi là một phương án cuối cùng)
17. exceptional acrobatic maneuvers - màn diễn tập nhào lộn tuyệt vời (xuất chúng,
xuất sắc)
18. acrobatic (a) /ˌæk.rəˈbæt.ɪk/ : involving or able to perform difficult and attractive
body movements
Example: an acrobatic leap into the air (1 màn nhào lộn nhảy lên không trung)
Example: an acrobatic young dancer (1 vũ công nhào lộn trẻ)
19. majestic jumps: những cú nhảy tuyệt vời (hoành tráng)
20. be full of beans: to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm- tràn trề năng lượng
Example: I’ve never known anyone be so full of beans before breakfast.That look like
they are always full of beans.
( Tôi chưa bao giờ biết bất cứ ai có nhiều năng lượng như vậy trước bữa sáng .. Có vẻ
như họ luôn tràn ngập năng lượng.)
21. in an aquarium: trong thuỷ cung
22. captivity (n) /kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/ : the situation in which a person or animal is kept
somewhere and is not allowed to leave- bị nhốt
Example: Animals bred in captivity would probably not survive if they were
released into the wild
( Động vật được nuôi nhốt có thể sẽ không tồn tại nếu chúng được thả vào tự nhiên.)
23. natural setting - môi trường tự nhiên
24. echolocation (n) /ˌek.əʊ.ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ : chức năng gọi (vọng) lại
Example: Dolphins locate underwater creatures using echolocation.
( Cá heo xác định vị trí các sinh vật dưới nước bằng cách sử dụng chức năng gọi lại.)
To me, Dolphins would be the most beloved mammal because they are highly
intelligent, enormously popular and scientifically complex
7. Describe something you bought that was difficult to use
What it is
Where you bought it
Why it was difficult to use
And how you feel about it
In this day and age, there a numerous advent of break-through, especially technology.
Some people have difficulty in exploit it in a right was. And i am not the exception but it
happened several years ago. To the best of my recollection, as i passed the MOVER test
with flying colors, my parents gave me a present for me. That is SAMSUNG J7 – a smart
phone. At the same time, i was not a tech-savy individual therefore it would be rocket
science to adopt new technologies
Although it was said to be very user-friendly, I got into trouble using it at first. The
reason is that iOS and android are different in many ways: interface, icons of
applications, and after using iPhone 5 for quite a long time, I struggled a lot to get used to
the android system of this phone.
When I first got the phone, I couldn't even work out how to do straight-foward things
such as adding contacts to my phone. I was totally baffled. The problem was that there
were no specific instructions for doing such stuff, so I have my bestie, Son Tung who are
device geek instructed. Due to his assistance, i perceived as i was enlightened noticeably.
I had a clue of using this gadget like navigating the websites, booking mark a webpage or
video conferencing
once I was capable of using it smoothly, it turned out to be way too awesome. The phone
has an outstanding design and quite state of the art. I can fit it easily into my pocket.
Besides, the bigger screen allows me to enjoy videos, and I might get photos with
superior quality and save a lot of them on my phone. Currently, i have just upgraded my
phone to Samsung Z Fold – it is considered as the most newest edition of this brand name
-8. Describe a job that you would not like to do in the future / a job you dislike
What it is
How you know it
Is it difficult or easy
And why you would not like to do it
Well, it is quite an unfamiliar area to my knowledge, if i have to make a pick, i would say
that i am not partial to becoming an IT staff. This job has been growing popularity in the
youth life due to the lucrative salary. Although my peer around me have a knack for
information technology, i reckon that i do not have a forte in this aspect.
Currently, i get accustomed to informatics in the high school, therefore, i have difficulty
in wrapping my heads around operation, demands, binary and various processes. I also
have a deep-hatred seated for this subject on account that i always achieve low scores,
and make disappointing performances. To the best of my knowledge, computer science
demands people have a sharp mind and innate talent too. Nevertheless, i am not
intelligent and also excel at mathematics.
When it comes to this job, it means that you have to accept to lead to a sedentary
lifestyle. people spend too much time sitting continuously in front of a computer screen,
it could seriously damage their eyes, and put a strain on their neck and shoulders. By
doing this, humans are likely to suffer from serious illnesses such as obesity, short-
sightedness, and near-sightedness… In addition, we are not able to earn a top salary in a
straighforward way. As we are youngsters, the income probably is more higher rather
than others. Nonetheless, when we are senior, the enterprise will cut a generous salary
package because the amount of working tasks is plunged.
To my perspective, no proffesions is uncomplicated or require a little effort or short time.
The top priority is that we have enough power and strength to pursue a particular job no
matter how challenging the occupation is. To conclude, IT is an impeccable vacancy for
youngsters if they have an affliction for it.
-9. Describe a successful small company you know
What it is
How you know it
How it becomes successful
And how you feel about it
I am thrilled when receiving this topic because I am partial to catching up on business
news. The first lucrative small-scale enterprise springing to my mind is Lily coffee shop
that I patronize on a daily basis.
I first came across this company. One day, I traverse through the street of Vinh city.
And I was instantly captivated by the vibrant lights and outstanding ornaments.
Therefore, I decided to go over and catched a glimpse of it. Lily was built according
to the concept of "summer holiday" with an enormous yard in front of the shop, countless
green trees surrounding it and a poetic corridor just like a movie scene. Stepping into this
place, visitors is able to immerse themselve in natural atmostphere.
The reason why I make sure this business will climb the career ladder in the future due to
charismatic manager – Mr Lily. As soon as you walk into, you are always greeted with a
smile and make it more peculiar. Candidly speaking, I reckon that is something you
simply can not put a price on. Moreover, I have to pay a compliment to personal touch
that the coffee shop offers. Especially now I have become a repeat customer. The coffee
shop and mrs.Lily have created my own beverage called “ my adorable sister” which
includes a wide range of perenial favourite drinks such as whipped cream on top.
Furthurmore, this brand has an element of sentimental value to me. As I feel under the
weather or have a lot on mind, I have a habit of dropping in here in order to let off some
steam and take it easy. Sipping into a cup a coffee together with indulging in a soothing
ballad is the most impeccable way to me to relieve the stress. The smell of coffee suites
my taste and matches my emotion too.
I am looking forward to have more innovative stuff in the inferior also menu. I hope that
it will gain the popularity and draw a tidal wave of customers in the near future
-10. Describe an occasion when you could not use your mobile phone
When it was
Where it was
Why you could not use your phone
In this up-to-the-minute era, mobile phones have become a necessity than a luxury. This
technology is an integral part of our lives. It helps us stay connected with the near and
dear. On top of that, a lot of people are dependent and addicted to this device that they
cannot imagine their lives without it. However, using a mobile phone is prohibited in an
array of circumstances.
When it comes to my high school, the students are prevented from using smartphones
during the lectures especially any examination tests. Our head teacher has brought in
numerous rules and regulations. While everything seemed acceptable during the junior
years, some of the restrictions seemed illogical when I reach the senior classes. And, one
of them was the rule of “turning off your phone while studying”. Despite the stringent
authorities, there were always some rebels trying to eliminate this rule.
To the best of my knowledge, our teacher crave us to stay away from up-to-dated
technologies on the grounds that these device cause the decrease of performance
evaluation and people have the habit of procrastinating. Moreover, they reckon that using
smartphone on a daily basis might lead to sedentary lifestyle. As a result students are
likely to suffer from serious illnesses such as obesity, short-sightedness, and near-
sightedness…. I am afraid of using it because of several reasons aforementioned. In
addition, if somebody do not abide by this regulation, they will be subjected to heavy
fines or even given a poor score in the subject of ethics.
To my perspective, due to this campaign, i realize a favourable thing that it is time
striking a balance between my virtual and real life
