Đang tải... (xem toàn văn)
IELTS SPEAKING PART 21. Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her)Describe anexperience you had as a member of a team. ........................................................................................................4Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her)...............................42. Describe an ambition that you have not yet achieved..................................................................................73. Describe something special you would like to buy (in the future)................................................................94. Describe an exciting sport you know.......................................................................................................... 125. Describe a member of your family who you would like to work with. ...................................................... 136. Describe a foreign country you would like to go to. ( A country you have not been to yet) ..................... 157. Describe a place you went to that was full of coloura garden or park you visited and liked. ................... 18Describe a place you went to that was full of colour.......................................................................................... 188. Describe a change that you think would improve your local areaDescribe a law about the environment thatyou would like to see.......................................................................................................................................... 219. Describe a happy family event from your childhood. ................................................................................ 2310. Describe a person you know who dresses well Describe a person you know who speaks a second (orforeign) language well. Describe a person (you know) who travels a lot by plane.Describe the member of yourfamily who you spend the most time with.......................................................................................................... 2511. Describe a film you watched at home or in a cinema................................................................................. 3112. Describe a photograph in your home......................................................................................................... 3413. Describe an educational TV program that you have seen.Describe something that you would like to learn(how) to do. (Something that you cannot do now) Describe an art or craft activity that you did at school. ..... 3614. Describe a time when you forgot something importantDescribe something useful that you (once) borrowed.4015. Describe some good news you got from television or the internet............................................................. 4216. Describe a time when you got lost............................................................................................................. 4417. Describe a street that you like to visit.Describe what you would do if you had a day off, free from work orstudy. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4618. Describe a situation (or time) when you received some useful advice.Describe an important conversationthat you had with someone. ................................................................................................................................ 4819. Describe the stage of life that you have enjoyed the most.......................................................................... 5120. Describe a time when you did something to help someone you didnt know. ............................................ 5321. Describe a subject you didnt like before but are interested in now. .......................................................... 5522. Describe a time when (you think) someone (you know) did not tell you the complete truth..................... 57
IELTS SPEAKING PART Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her)/Describe an experience you had as a member of a team Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her) .4 Describe an ambition that you have not yet achieved .7 Describe something special you would like to buy (in the future) Describe an exciting sport you know 12 Describe a member of your family who you would like to work with 13 Describe a foreign country you would like to go to ( A country you have not been to yet) 15 Describe a place you went to that was full of colour/a garden or park you visited and liked 18 Describe a place you went to that was full of colour 18 Describe a change that you think would improve your local area/Describe a law about the environment that you would like to see 21 Describe a happy family event from your childhood 23 10 Describe a person you know who dresses well/ Describe a person you know who speaks a second (or foreign) language well /Describe a person (you know) who travels a lot by plane./Describe the member of your family who you spend the most time with 25 11 Describe a film you watched at home or in a cinema 31 12 Describe a photograph in your home 34 13 Describe an educational TV program that you have seen./Describe something that you would like to learn (how) to (Something that you cannot now) /Describe an art or craft activity that you did at school 36 14 Describe a time when you forgot something important/Describe something useful that you (once) borrowed 40 15 Describe some good news you got from television or the internet 42 16 Describe a time when you got lost 44 17 Describe a street that you like to visit./Describe what you would if you had a day off, free from work or study 46 18 Describe a situation (or time) when you received some useful advice./Describe an important conversation that you had with someone 48 19 Describe the stage of life that you have enjoyed the most 51 20 Describe a time when you did something to help someone you didn't know 53 21 Describe a subject you didn't like before but are interested in now 55 22 Describe a time when (you think) someone (you know) did not tell you the complete truth 57 Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page 23 Describe an occasion when you got up very early./Describe a long car journey you went on 59 24 Describe situation when a child made you laugh 62 25 Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child 64 26 Describe an item of electronic equipment that you would like to have 66 27 Describe some paid work (or, a paid job) that you or a friend enjoyed doing 68 28 Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the internet about healthy living 70 29 Describe something you that keeps you fit (or, that helps to keep you fit) 72 30 Describe a gift you gave that took a long time to choose 74 31 Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in 76 32 Describe a person you know whose job is important to society/Describe someone in the news who you would like to meet 78 33 Describe someone or something that made a lot of noise 82 34 Describe a time when you waited for (or, had to wait for) something (or someone) 84 35 Describe an occasion when you were surprised to meet someone you know 86 Describe an occasion when you unexpectedly met someone you know 86 36 Describe a song that has special meaning for you 89 37 Describe an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in your country 92 38 Describe a (recent) time when you looked at the sky (either day or night) 95 39 Describe a recent event (or something you did) that made you happy 98 40 Describe an historic building that you have visited./Describe a long walk that you went on 100 41 Describe an experience you had as a member of a team/Describe a disagreement that you had with a friend 105 42 Describe a successful small business that you know 108 43 Describe a place where you read and write (not your home) /Describe a café restaurant that you like (to go to)./Describe a place where you (usually / often) go to relax (Not your home) 112 Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her)/Describe an experience you had as a member of a team Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like them (him or her) You should say: who this person was -> I'm going to talk about when and where it happened what the situation was why you didn't like this person -> there are some reasons why Firstly, secondly, and explain why you were (or had to be) friendly to this person and explain what the results were after you were friendly to this person Describe an experience you had as a member of a team You should say: where it was who were the members of the team what you did together in this team and explain why you became a member of this team or explain what the purpose of the team was ANSWER I would like to describe a person who I had to be friendly to, although I did not really like her I think this situation is quite common in our lives, especially when we have to act as part of a team A couple of months ago, I was assigned to a team at my workplace in order to tackle a big project As part of the team, I had to cooperate closely with this person However, we had never really liked each other for several reasons Firstly, she is much older than I am, so she always thinks she is right and Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page disregards the opinions of others I would describe her as both bossy and officious, although she did not have a more senior position than I did in the company Secondly, I considered her irresponsible because she did not appear to me to pay serious attention to the project So, although it was supposedly a group project, I ended up working all on my own as much as possible in order to see the task through As the work was vital for our company, we had to be successful I therefore had no choice except to collaborate with her in order to finish the job I would rather have done all the work alone, but if I had refused to work with her as part of the team, then the evaluation of my job performance would have been affected at the end of the year So, knowing her personality as I did, I swallowed my pride and tried to be patient Despite our many arguments, we completed the task on time I learned that sometimes people can work together, even though they don‟t get on with each other It just needs a little bit of time and patience to work things out, and each person has to compromise to achieve a common goal Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page VOCABULARY disregard = to pay no attention to something or someone bossy = a bossy person is someone who is always telling other people what to officious = an officious person is someone who uses their authority or position to give orders to others - another word would be domineering irresponsible = an irresponsible person has no feeling of responsibility for something supposedly = according to what most people think end up = to find yourself in a situation that you did not expect to be in on my own = alone see through = if we see something through, we not give up until it is finished collaborate = to work together with others to achieve something swallowed my pride = to hide my feelings, even though I wanted to express what I was thinking get on with = to get on with someone is to have a friendly relationship with them work things out = to find a solution compromise = to give up some of your ideas in order to come to an agreement with someone Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page Describe an ambition that you have not yet achieved You should say: What your ambition is: One of my ambitions that I have not yet achieved is to be able to communicate in Japanese When you first had this ambition (or, how long you have had this ambition): I just thought about this idea a year ago because I realized that nowadays, knowing more foreign languages is an advantage not only in our daily lives but also in work environments How you plan to achieve it: In order to achieve this, I registered for a Japanese class for beginners, twice a week I also downloaded an application on my iPhone which helps people study foreign languages named Duolingo, so that I can study on my own at home For the first two months, I did not skip any classes, and spent at least 30 minutes every night studying Japanese on Duolingo at home (Possibly) what you have done towards achieving this ambition and explain why you have not achieved it yet: Unfortunately, I could not keep up with the schedule for long since I was working full time, not to mention that I had many other social activities that distracted me from studying There were days when I was so busy that I had to work overtime to finish my job As a result, I wasn‟t able to go to class and I definitely didn‟t have any time to study at home Moreover, my friends complained that I had been ignoring them, so I needed to arrange time to hang out with them Just like that, I gradually lost my ambition to study Japanese and until now, I can only remember one alphabet table, even though Japanese uses three types of alphabets Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page VOCABULARY ambition - a strong desire to or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work “Her ambition to become CEO of the company amazes her boyfriend.” not yet achieved - to not yet reach a goal or to succeed in doing something that you really want to “He has not yet achieved his goal of getting an on the IELTS writing exam.” to realize that - to become aware of something, to know or come to understand something for the first time “His mom didn't realize that she wouldn‟t be able to visit him while he was studying in Germany.” to be an advantage - something that offers you a better opportunity at something is an advantage or benefit to you “As an employee, it is an advantage to be fluent in English these days.” to register for - to sign up for something like a class or workshop; to put your name on the list and pay your money “He has only five days left to register for the conference.” to skip classes - to miss a class or not go to a class for some reason “His teacher said that if he skipped any more classes, he wouldn‟t receive any credit for the course.” to keep up with - to be able to perform at a certain level or to be able to continue to something as planned “She had a difficult time keeping up with all of the homework that her English professor gave her.” not to mention that - used to add additional information when you are explaining why something did or didn‟t happen, used to introduce an additional fact or point that reinforces the point being made “She can‟t go to the meeting on Friday because she is ill, not to mention that she has already put in twice as much time as everybody else has this week.” distracted me from - used to talk about when you go off task or stop working on something because your attention goes elsewhere “Her funny jokes distracted me from getting my homework done.” Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page they complained - to complain means to tell someone that you don‟t like something for some reason His friends didn‟t like that he wasn‟t spending time with them, so they complained to him “His wife complained that he was working too many hours.” to ignore someone - you ignore someone when you don‟t respond to their phone calls, messages, emails, etc., you don‟t pay attention to them “He thought I was ignoring him because I didn‟t answer his text, but I was just in a meeting and couldn‟t text him back.” to arrange - to organize or to schedule something “She needed to arrange a time to meet with the accountant.” to hang out with - to spend time with someone “They liked to hang out with their friends on weekends.” Describe something special you would like to buy (in the future) Describe something you really want to buy (in the future) You should say: What it is: We all have a never-ending wish list of things that we want to buy, so I One item that has been on my wish list for a long time is a one-bedroom apartment of my own when you would like to ( = want to / hope to) buy it: I hope to cross this item off my list by the time I turn 30 I know it sounds impossible but it‟d be cool if I could it And the most important thing is that I have a longterm goal to pursue How long you have wanted to buy this: Since I am an independent person, I have always wanted to move out of my parents‟ house As soon as I graduated college, I wanted to buy a small apartment Where you would like to buy it *: I‟m currently looking for a condo a little further away from the city centre Despite the fact that it will take longer for me to travel to work, the price will be more reasonable and I will be able to afford it And explain why you would like to buy this: Having a flat of my own means a lot to me for several reasons Firstly, I can decorate the house according to my own tastes and personality Secondly, I can Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page whatever I want without interfering in my parents‟ lives I can invite my friends over for the weekend and I can throw a party anytime I want Most importantly, I want to show my parents that I am a grown-up woman and that I can take good care of myself VOCABULARY never-ending - used to describe something that seems to never end or have an ending “She had a never-ending list of complaints about her last company.” to cross an item off your list - to mark it as finished or completed When you have a list of things you want to do, and then you one, you cross it off your list so that you know it has been finished and you don‟t have to think about it anymore “Today she was able to cross five things off of her very long to-do list.” it would be cool if… - another way to say… it would be nice if or it would be great if - you are talking about a hypothetical situation “It would be cool if you could come visit me while I am in Japan.” to purse a goal - to go after something that you want to accomplish or achieve “She spent the last five years pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor.” an independent person - someone who likes to things on their own “Her brother is a very independent person; he moved out of the house when he was only 20 and spent the next five years traveling around the world by himself.” to move out of - to leave the place where you are living now “He will be moving out of his apartment at the end of the month.” condo - short for condominium, a form of housing where a person owns the unit and then can either live in it or rent it out to others It is different than an apartment, which is usually owned by a person or company that owns all the apartments in a building “The price for condos these days has really gone up.” Written by Ngoc Bach Page: https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page 10 When you would like to go And explain why you want to work in that place ANSWER Today, I would like to talk about a place in foreign countries where I would like to work It is Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia which has become home for millions of people from various countries around the world In Melbourne, I would like to work for an environmental NGO, as my specialty at/in university is Environmental Resources So, right after I finish my studies in Vietnam, I will go to Melbourne to apply for a job there Well, the reasons why I would like to work in Melbourne are quite simple First, I have a lot of friends and relatives who live and work in Melbourne They can help me whenever I need They also tell me that the community of Vietnamese overseas is very large in Melbourne So, the multi-cultural challenge won‘t be a big problem for me And what's more, like Sydney, Tokyo or some other cities in the world, Melbourne is a 'liveable city' due to / because of its high ranking in education, research and healthy lifestyle/ way of life So I think that to live, study or work there will be an interesting experience VOCABULARY Various (khác nhau, nhiều loại): [adjective] different, a variety of, many types of Example: My students come from various countries in the world, such as India, Laos, Thailand, etc Specialty (chuyên môn, chuyên ngành):[noun] focus, special field of study Example: Marie Cury was a well-known scientist with her specialty in radiation Apply for a job/position(nộp đơn xin, đăng ký xin việc):[verb] to enroll in, to write a letter asking for a job Example: She submited a letter to apply for that post/ position Relatives (họ hàng, người nhà) Someone who is close in the family branch, such as aunt, uncle, cousin, and so on Example: Tet holiday is an occasion for us to visit our relatives' houses and to give them best wishes Vietnamese overseas (Việt kiều)[noun] Vietnamese people who live in foreign countries Example: Each year, the Vietnamese overseas contribute a large amount of money to the country's development Multi-cultural challenge( thử thách, khó khăn đa văn hóa) [adj+n] difficulties caused by the clash between so many cultures Example:Australia is an example of multi- cultural country Liveable (đáng sống, sống được) [adjective] + city: a city with favorable conditions for living Example: This city is a liveable place for the poor Ranking (xếp hạng, thứ bậc, chất lượng)[noun] level, qualification Example: The ranking of education of Vietnam is still fairly low in the region Healthy ( lành mạnh, khỏe mạnh) [adjective] good for health, good for operation Example: Investors require a healthy environment for their business activities in Vietnam QUESTIONS FOR PART 28.1 What kind of jobs are easy to get in a foreign country? In today society, thanks to the great advancement of technology, I think jobs related to this sector will be the easiest ones for expatriates to get in foreign countries Especially, in English-speaking countries, there are abundant jobs for IT employees such as computer programmers, mobile app developers regardless of their nationalities as long as they have sufficient qualifications and skills 28.2 Should young adults work abroad? Yes It is essential for youngsters to take up a job abroad at least once because they are energetic and enthusiastic enough to experience new things that may be obstacles when they get older Working overseas is a great opportunity for young people to meet different types of people and gain global understanding of their industry It also provides them experiences and skills that they would never get at home Additionally, most young people are energetic and adventurous; therefore working abroad provide them opportunities to travel more, expose to different cultures which will result in higher level of knowledge and cultural sensitivity 28.3 Why many Vietnamese people want to work abroad? There are various reasons behind the preference of Vietnamese people to work in foreign countries Firstly, working abroad is good for their personal growth In addition to higher salary, moving overseas or even doing a temporary contract abroad will bring people opportunities to meet potential customers or partners that help them promote their career Moreover, expatriates can expose themselves to new cultures and a greater mix of backgrounds that will give them invaluable perspective in all aspects of life, including work VOCABULARY Expatriate(s) (noun): (người không sống nước mình) a person living in a country that is not their own Ex: My family lived as expatriates in Hong Kong before I was born Abundant (adjective): (phong phú, dồi dào) existing in large quantities; more than enough Ex: We have abundant evidence to prove his guilt Take up (phrasal verb): (bắt đầu thứ mới) to start or begin something such as a job Ex: He takes up his duties next week Obstacle (noun): (trở ngại) a situation, an event, etc that makes it difficult for you to or achieve something Ex: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job Adventurous (adjective): (phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm) willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations Ex: For the more adventurous tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide Sensitivity (noun): (sự nhảy cảm) the ability to understand other people‘s feelings Ex: She pointed out with tact and sensitivity exactly where he had gone wrong Invaluable (adjective): (vô giá, vô hữu ích) extremely useful Ex: The research should prove invaluable in the study of children's language 29 Describe a sport stadium that’s important in your city You should say: where it is how often you go there what people there and explain why you think it is important ANSWER I would like to talk about My Dinh National Stadium which hosts various important national and international level events This multi – purpose stadium is located in My Dinh suburban commune, Tu Liem district, Hanoi capital This stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 Also it was officially opened in 2003 This stadium is not far from my house, actually just about 300m to the north I often go there whenever there are activities which interest me People usually visit / attend there to encourage and support sporting events, especially Vietnam teams as well as enjoy entertaining activities My Dinh stadium is very important to not only Hanoi but also the whole country due to its irreplaceable functions It is one of the biggest and most well-equipped stadiums in Vietnam utilized as a showcase to stage a large number of important events namely the 2003 Southeast Asia Games, and the 2008 AFC Champions League Moreover, this stadium plays a critical role since many foreigners might get to know/come to know about Vietnam through the activities held there Therefore, it is essential to promote a good image of it in order to impress foreigners positively VOCABULARY Multi-purpose (adjective): (đa chức năng) having many different uses Example: This room is multi-purpose – we use it for meetings, interviews, and taking breaks Capacity (noun): be contained or produced, (sức or chứa) the total amount that (especially of can a person or organization) the ability to a particular thing Example: The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 Interest (verb): (làm hứng thú) to attract your attention and make you feel interested; to make yourself give your attention to something Example: She has always interested herself in charity work Irreplaceable: (adjective) (không thể thay được) too valuable or special to be replaced Example: Most of the porcelain you see in the display cabinets is irreplaceable Utilize: (verb) (sử dụng) to use something, especially for a practical purpose Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material QUESTIONS FOR PART 29.1 where Vietnamese people play sports? 29.2 Do you prefer indoor sports or outdoor sports? 29.3 what are the benefits of group sports? 29.4 what can children be benefited from doing sports? 29.5 should young people try dangerous sports? 30 Describe an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in your country You should say: when this celebration takes place what people during this celebration what you especially like and dislike about this celebration and explain why it is important ANSWER: Today, I am going to talk about an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in my country called Lunar New Year Besides the Western calendar‘s New Year , the Vietnamese people also celebrate Lunar New Year according to the lunar calendar The Lunar New Year, or Tet usually takes place around the end of January or the beginning of February, depending on when the lunar calendar ends Tet provides the opportunity for reunions for Vietnamese families, as people tend to return to their hometowns at this time of the year Like the Christmas tree in Western countries, in Vietnam, we buy a kumquat tree, an apricot blossom tree or some branches to decorate our houses People also buy new clothes and clean their houses to welcome in the New Year Some families make ―Chung cake‖, a traditional cake for this special occasion Chung cake is made of rice, mung beans and fat pork, wrapped in a banana leaf in the shape of a square It is then boiled overnight until it is cooked During the Tet holiday, Vietnamese visit their relatives to wish them all a happy new year They also go to the pagodas frequently to wish for a better year to come for their families Adults give lucky money to children I think this is the only time of year when people can forget about all the worries of their daily lives, when they can relax, enjoy, indulge themselves, and get ready for another new year VOCABULARY: Western calendar: also known as the Gregorian calendar, this calendar is used in Western countries and the New Year begins with the first day of January Example: International companies usually follow the Western calendar, though their country may also follow a different calendar according to: as stated or indicated by; following; based on Example: According to the Center for Disease Control, all travelers should be up-to-date with their vaccines takes place around: to occur during a certain time period, around is used in this instance to give you a general idea of when something happens, rather than a very specific date Example: The festival takes place around the beginning of May each year, though we won‘t know the exact start date until March 15th depending on: to be contingent on, something will not happen unless something else happens first Example: Depending on the score you get on your exam, you may qualify for a scholarship reunion: a time when people gather together again after not having seen each other for a while; you can have family reunions, class reunions, work reunions, etc Example: The graduating class of 1985 had a class reunion this past summer and it was fantastic to see all my old classmates again QUESTIONS FOR PART 30.1 why is it important to protect traditions? 30.2 what‘s the most important tradition in your country? 30.3 what kinds of traditions have disappeared in your country? 30.4 why should children learn about traditions? 30.5 what can government to protect traditions? 31 Describe an event that resulted in a positive change in your life Or Describe a positive change that you made to your life You should say: when it happened where it happened what the change was and explain how you have benefited from this change ( or, explain how you feel about this change) ANSWER: Well, I‘d like to talk about the very first time that I rode a bicycle It was a long time ago, the summer after I finished primary school At that age, most of my friends could already cycle, but for me it was quite difficult, as I was extremely bad at keeping my balance and so I was very reluctant to learn However, that summer, my grandfather decided to teach me how to ride and we practised every morning And after suffering from several bad falls, eventually I was able ride the bicycle myself, without my grandpa‘s help It was a real thrill and I remember feeling extremely happy as I rode around my neighborhood, although actually I was also a little bit nervous and afraid of crashing into others Thanks to my grandpa, that day I realized that I was not as weak as I had thought and I could conquer my fear to take on any challenge ahead From that time on, I started to go to school and go out with friends on my bike and finally I was able to enjoy the pleasure of feeling independent and mature Maybe at that time, my grandpa‘s purpose was only to encourage me to ride, but thanks to it, I became stronger and more confident about myself in general Several years later, I read a quote that says ―Life is like riding a bicycle To keep your balance, you must keep moving on‖ It reminded me of that day and the important basic lesson that my grandpa taught me VOCABULARY Balance: the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body Example: I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates Reluctant: hesitating before you something because you not want to it Example: I am reluctant to try mountain-climbing, because I am afraid of falling Suffer: to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of something, etc Example: He is suffering from a headache Thanks to: used to say that something has happened because of somebody/something Example: It was all a great success—thanks to a lot of hard work Conquer: to succeed in dealing with or controlling something Example: The only way to conquer a fear is to face it Take on: to tackle something by deciding to it Example: She has taken on the task of looking after her elderly parents Quote: a group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc and repeated because it is interesting or useful Example: I write my favourite quotes in a notebook Move on: start doing something new Example: After doing the same job for 10 years, I decided that it was time to move on and think about a change of career Remind of: to make somebody remember or think about the other person, place, thing, etc because of the similarities Example: You remind me of your father when you say that QUESTIONS FOR PART 31.1 is your country changing rapidly? 31.2 what can smart phones these days? 31.3 since most people work on their computers, why they still need to go to the office? 31.4 Do you think people‘s work in the future will be heavily affected by technology? 31.5 compare the pace of technological progress in the past and in the present 32 Describe a piece of good news that you received You should say what the news was where you were when you received this news [Or: What you were doing when you received this news] who gave you this news and explain why you felt this was good news ANSWER - I‘m going to talk about the time when I received the official notification of my scholarship to study in Japan over a year ago - It‘s been a long time but I can still remember that day so well At the time I got the news, I was taking a quick nap, then the alert sound from my phone woke me up A new email had arrived - It was an email from the International Affairs Office of a university in Japan informing me that I had been chosen to receive a scholarship during my exchange semester there Several months before that day, I had applied for an academic exchange program in this university, they had accepted my application and nominated me to the Scholarship Committee - So, when I received this email, it took my brain a few seconds for this news to sink in, and then my heart suddenly jumped I leapt out of my bed and screamed out loud, because I was extremely excited I had been waiting for this email for two months since I gained the admission If I hadn‘t won the scholarship, my living expenses would have become a heavy financial burden for my parents, but thanks to the monthly grants that I received from the university, I could really enjoy my time in Japan without worrying about financial problems Even now, I still keep this lucky email in my mailbox to remind me of that day VOCABULARY Take a nap: take a short sleep, especially during the day Example: I usually take a nap after lunch Nominate: to formally suggest that somebody should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc Example: He was nominated as the best actor Scholarship Committee: the committee in charge of reviewing and selecting recipients for university‘s scholarship Example: The Scholarship Committee has announced the list of scholarship recipients this semester Sink in: be fully understood or realized Example: I was so surprised by the news of the disaster that it took a few moments to sink in Jump: to make a sudden movement because of surprise, fear or excitement Example: Her heart jumped when she heard the news Leap: to move or something suddenly and quickly Example: She leapt out of bed Scream out loud: to give a loud, high cry, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc (in this situation: excited) Example: I screamed out loud when I saw my old friend Admission: the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization Example: She failed to gain admission to the university of her choice Burden: a duty, responsibility, etc that causes worry, difficulty or hard work Example: His illness placed a heavy financial burden on his family Grant: a sum of money to be used for a particular purpose – in this case, given by the university to pay for my education during that semester Example: The University awarded me a grant, which enabled me to undertake a new piece of research QUESTIONS FOR PART 32.1 How people share good news? Well, there are plenty of options: email, letters, Facebook, twitter, too name a few Or maybe we can ditch the technology and invite someone out to dinner for the big announcement Actually, most people prefer in-person communication for the extremely good news and I‘m not exceptional In that way I can see their expression and I believe their happy face will definitely make my day 32.2 How does modern technology affect the delivery of information? I would say that high tech development extends enormous influence on the delivery of information Now you can share everything that happens around you with someone halfway around the world in a matter of seconds with the avaibility of the Internet But every cloud has a silver lining Along with the development of things like cellphones, computers is the disappearance of handwriting letters, which was the most popular way of communications a few decades ago 32.3 What kinds of good news have you receive before? I guess I‘m quite lucky because I‘ve receive countless good news and I would like to divide them into different categories A promotion or an increase in salary like the one I‘ve received yesterday is extremely good news from work, while an invitation from my crush will be considered good news coming from intimate relationships Other than that, I‘ve received good news from other people For example, my friend gave birth to a baby boy weeks ago and it was quite a pleasant news to hear VOCABULARY Big announcement (tin quan trọng, thường tin vui) [noun] good and important news Example: Kelly Ripa excited Live! viewers on Wednesday, when she made a "big announcement" as to who could be co-hosting with her next Make one’s day (làm hạnh phúc) [idiom] to make someone very happy Example: By telling me that I'm accepted to this job, she really makes my day A matter of something (chỉ là) [idiom] only; just, used to emphasize that an amount is small Example: In a matter of seconds, the building was in flames Every cloud has a silver lining (việc có mặt) [idiom] everything has two sides; the good side and the bad side Intimate (thân mật) [adj] having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship Example: Her poetry deals with intimate personal experience ... 51 20 Describe a time when you did something to help someone you didn't know 53 21 Describe a subject you didn't like before but are interested in now 55 22 Describe a... 62 25 Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child 64 26 Describe an item of electronic equipment that you would like to have 66 27 Describe some... https://www.facebook.com/tuhocIelts8.0 Website: www.ngocbach.com Page 23 Describe an occasion when you got up very early./Describe a long car journey you went on 59 24 Describe situation when