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PART 1- AMBITIONS
1. What career ambitions or goals do you have?
I envision myself as an inspirer and an avid teacher , so I’ve always attempting to
become a high-flying English teacher who can both impart knowledge to my students and
at the same time inspire them to lead a purposeful and satisfying life. In order to attain
my goals, I’ve been taking online courses related to pedagogical approaches to
strengthen my knowledge base and fill my skill gaps.
I envision myself as an influancer and an inspirer, who are able to impart others and bring
the positive energy. I set this goal years ago and I always tried to lend a sympathetic ears
with people around me. you know, yesterday after I had given some advices to one of my
friend, who broken with her boyfriend the previous day, she felt better and she had more
motivation in her life, so I think I’ve been doing really well with my ambitions
envision (v) /ɪnˈvɪʒn/: mường tượng, hình dung
avid (adj) /ˈævɪd/: nhiệt huyết
attempt (v) /əˈtempt/: cố gắng
high-flying (adj) /ˌhaɪ ˈflaɪɪŋ/: cực kỳ thành công
impart (v) /ɪmˈpɑːrt/: truyền đạt
satisfying life /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/: cuộc sống viên mãn, vừa ý
attain (v) /əˈteɪn/: đạt được
pedagogical approach /ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪk/: phương pháp giảng dạy
knowledge base: nền tảng kiến thức
fill my skill gaps: hoàn thiện kỹ năng
2. Is it important to have ambitions?
Undoubtedly yes! Ambition is what gives us motivation, a purpose in life and drives us to
fight for what we believe in. So, I firmly believe that those who are fueled with
aspirations and do whatever it takes to have the life they have longed for will likely
become high performers in their domain.
Absolutely yes. If I have a clear aspiration , I will be more determined to my dream and
pay more attention to some way that help my dream come true. Take myself as an
example, I move the subject I have to study in order to enroll in my favourite university, as
well as my pasionate domain, which is language.
fuel (v) /ˈfjuːəl/: tràn đầy, làm đầy, nạp
aspiration (n) /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/: khát vọng
high performer người có thành tích cao, người dẫn đầu
domain (n) /dəʊˈmeɪn/: lĩnh vực
3. What were your ambitions when you were a child?
As a child, my dreams started off a bit unrealistic with things like superheroes or
worldwide famous singers, but they soon faded away over time and were overtaken by
sensible ambitions like a successful career woman and a world traveler. Looking back on
my childhood aspirations, I always crave the innocent version of myself, reminding me of
a part of my inner self that has been forgotten.
fade away /feɪd/: nhạt dần, mờ dần
overtake (v) /ˌəʊvərˈteɪk/: lấn át
sensible (adj) /ˈsensəbl/: thiết thực, thực tế
innocent (adj) /ˈɪnəsnt/: ngây thơ
crave (v) /kreɪv/: khao khát, mong muốn
PART 2
Describe an interesting talk or speech
You should say
When you heard it
Where you heard it
What it was about
And explain why you think it was interesting.
Actually, I have heard many motivational speeches and motivating lectures on different
occasions.however there is a speech that inspire me a lot that on youtube.
last weekend while I was scrolling through the Internet, I stumbled across a video delivered
by MC khánh vy– a great public speaker and a strong communicator. and I have to admit
that this video left a long-lasting impression on me.
She was in a ted talk show And at this event, she got on the stage and commenced her speech
in a very hilariuous voice, then she revealed some interesting facts and figures to make
people realize that it is totally nomarl if someone make mistakes and we can gain some
knowledge as well as more experienced for the next time. She also inspired everyone to
challenge themselves step out of the norm.
And explain why you think it was attractive?
Her communication skills were really amazing, she kept the audience intact throughout the
performance with her angle voice and exellent body language as well that make everyone
immerse in her presentation.
Besides, I suppose that her arguments on inspiration can be of great value to those who
struggling in their life or work . and definitely khánh vy’s performance will have you
watching over and over again in disbelief.
And it would be grateful If I have a chance to join the talk show offline or meet khánh vy in
person.
Interesting =motivating= =attention-grabbing
Motivation=inspiration=
* When/Where you heard it
- Last month,
- For months, this talk has ranked as one of the most highly-rated Ted Talk videos ever.
- Since the day it was released/made public, it has become an Internet sensation and
drawn the attention of thousands of global viewers.
scroll through /skrəʊl/: lướt mạng
highly-rated (adj): đánh giá cao
release (v) /rɪˈliːs/: phát hành
Internet sensation /senˈseɪʃn/: hiện tượng mạng
* What it was about
- The speech was delivered by + Noun – an eminent health psychologist, a great public
speaker and a strong communicator.
- It revolves around Noun/It provides us with interesting information regarding Noun.
deliver (v) /dɪˈlɪvər/: phát biểu
eminent (adj) /ˈem.ɪ.nənt/ :nổi tiếng, xuất sắc
revolve around (v) /rɪˈvɑːlv/: xoay quanh
* Explain why you think it was interesting
- I had never heard of any address as motivational/meaningful/inspirational/captivating
as this one before.
- The way the speaker addressed his/her audience truly impressed me.
- What amazed/stunned me the most about the speech was + Noun/that S V O
- Her arguments on + Noun + can be of great help/value to those who S V O
- His/Her incredible performance will definitely have you watching over and over again in
disbelief.
address (n) /əˈdres/: bài diễn văn, diễn thuyết
captivating (adj) /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/: hấp dẫn
amaze (v) /əˈmeɪzd/: làm ai ngạc nhiên
stun (v) /stʌnd/: làm ai ngạc nhiên
argument (n) /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/: lý luận, lập luận
PART 3
1. What benefits does the Internet bring to communication?
That human lives are so intertwined with high-speed Internet is bound to make us forget
the ways the Internet has driven the evolution of communication. Social media platforms
enable us to keep in touch with our loved ones and our childhood friends, and stay up-to-
date on the lives of those who we care about without geographical barriers. The Internet
also prompted the advent of innovative and collaborative tools like Microsoft Team and
Zoom, making collaborating with colleagues easier than ever.
intertwined (adj) /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/: gắn liền
bound to (adj) /baʊnd/: có xu hướng, khả năng cao sẽ
geographical barrier /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl/: rào cản địa lý
prompt (v) /prɑːmpt/: thúc đẩy
advent (n) /ˈædvent/: sự ra đời
2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
I guess both are equally important, which means in listening we learn, and in speaking we
transform. However, in order to become an effective communicator, the first step is to
practice active listening. Being a good listener will allow us to be more receptive to fresh
insights, novel ideas and better align with our audience. By listening well, we are able to
understand the audience and discover the best way to tailor our message to their needs and
concerns.
transform (v) /trænsˈfɔːrm/: thay đổi, biến đổi
receptive (adj) /rɪˈseptɪv/: dễ tiếp nhận
insight (n) /ˈɪnsaɪt/: sự hiểu thấu, hiểu biết
align (v) /əˈlaɪn/: làm cho phù hợp, làm cho thẳng hàng
tailor (v) /ˈteɪlər/: điều chỉnh
3. Will Vietnamese people feel nervous when it comes to public speaking?
I am firmly convinced that people across the globe, youngsters and adults alike, all feel
paralyzed by the fear and anxiety of public speaking. However, it seems to me that this
phobia is more intense among Vietnamese young people. It may be attributable to the fact
that at school, students tend to mainly focus on absorbing theoretical knowledge instead
of engaging in oral presentations, discussions and debates, making them dread having to
express themselves and deliver a message in front of a crowd.
I am firmly convinced that people across the globe, youngsters and adults alike, all feel
paralyzed by the fear and anxiety of public speaking. It may be attributable to the fact that
at school, students tend to mainly focus on absorbing theoretical knowledge instead of
engaging in oral presentations, discussions and debates, making them dread having to
express themselves and deliver a message in front of a crowd.
Well , I have to say that it is really depend on their environment. I mean if a youngster
have more opportunities to practice their speaking skill, he or she will be no longer suffer
from the feeling of paralyzed . otherwised, it would be a phobia with people across the
globe, youngsters and adults alike when they must
paralyze (v) /ˈpærəlaɪz/:làm ai tê liệt
phobia (n) /ˈfəʊbiə/: sự ám ảnh, nỗi sợ hãi
intense (adj) /ɪnˈtens/: mãnh liệt, dữ dội
absorb (v) /əbˈzɔːrb/: tiếp thu
oral (adj) /ˈɔːrəl/: lời nói
dread (v) /dred/: sợ
