CONTENT

TOPIC 1: MAKING FRIENDS.............................................................................................5

Q1. What kind of people are easy to get along with? Band 6 ..................................... 5
Q2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?.............................................. 5
Q3. Do you think employees should establish relationships outside of work with their
bosses?.................................................................................................................... 6
TOPIC 2: CREATIVITY.......................................................................................................8
Q1. Is it good for children to learn arts? ....................................................................... 8
Q2. What kinds of jobs require people to be creative? ............................................... 8
Q3. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability? ............................................. 9
TOPIC 3: CHILDREN UPBRINGING.................................................................................11
Q1. Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart? ............ 11
Q2. How do children become smarter at school? ...................................................... 11
Q3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing? ........ 11
TOPIC 4: WORKING ENVIRONMENT.............................................................................14
Q1. What kinds of jobs are well-paid in Vietnam? ..................................................... 14
Q2. What are the differences between working conditions now and in the past? . 14
Q3. What are the impacts of the recent pandemic on the working environment
now?............................................................................................................................... 15
TOPIC 5: ITEMS REPAIRMENT.......................................................................................18
Q1. Is the quality of products now worse than in the past? ...................................... 18
Q2. What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves? ........................... 18
Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialised stores? ..... 18
TOPIC 6: COMPANY PUBLIC RELATION.........................................................................21
Q1. Is it important for companies to have a good relationship with their customers?
.................................................................................................................... 21

Q2. What kind of services do people expect to receive from a big company? ........ 21 Q3.
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public? ........................................... 21 TOPIC 7:
LANGUAGE LEARNING ...................................................................................24 Q1. What
difficulties do people face when learning a language? ............................. 24
Q2. Do you think language learning is important? ..................................................... 24 Q3.
What is the best age to start learning a foreign language? ................................ 24 TOPIC
8: PURCHASING HABIT.......................................................................................27 Q1. Why
are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)? ...................... 27 Q2. Why do
some adults hate to throw away old things?......................................... 27 Q3. How has the
way people buy things changed?.................................................... 27 TOPIC 9:
COUNTRYSIDE ................................................................................................30 Q1. Is
there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam? ............................ 30 Q2. Why
do people want to go to the countryside? .................................................. 30 Q3. What do
people usually do when going to a village? .......................................... 30 TOPIC 10:
AMBITION ....................................................................................................33 Q1. What
ambitions do children usually have? .......................................................... 33 Q2. Why are
some people very ambitious in their work? ......................................... 33 Q3. Why do
some people not have any ambition? .................................................... 33 TOPIC 11:
ATHLETES .....................................................................................................36 Q1. What
characteristics do you think an athlete should have?............................... 36 Q2. Why are
there so few top athletes? ..................................................................... 36 Q3. What's the
best way to become a top athlete?................................................... 36
TOPIC 1: MAKING FRIENDS

Q1. What kind of people are easy to get along with?

Band 6
Easy going people can be good friends. Everyone enjoys going out with people like them.
For example, I have a friend who is like this and we have maintained our friendship for a
long time.
Band 8
Actually, there is quite an array of types of people who are easy to please. Probably the
most common one is people who are mature enough to listen and understand. This is
because they can listen to the words properly without interfering and interpreting and
try to show some empathy to others. Another option is people who do not prejudge.
Admittedly, they are not judgemental. Certainly, someone who doesn't stereotype or
categorise other people for their features, mistakes or imperfections is comfortable and
easy to have a harmonious or friendly relationship.

Q2. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?

Band 6
As a leader, you should make everything clear to your employees. You want them to be
happy and live their dreams. Moreover, you should be a good listener. Your employees
can come to you if they need advice for work, or even personal things. Band 8
There are many options to choose from and it really depends on different leadership
styles. The first one to consider is to throw parties and team-building activities to bond
the team. In this way, managers can bridge the gap in ranks in the workplace. The
second option is to arrange a confidential talk between employers and employees. Due
to that, they can make it clear to their employees that as a boss, they want them to be
happy and live their dreams, thus instilling a strong sense of trust and safety amongst
workers.
Q3. Do you think employees should establish relationships outside of work with their
bosses?

Band 6
Yes they do, they should go around the office more often to connect with employees,
ask them what they’re doing, and how they’re doing. This will improve the connection
between employees and bosses.
Band 8
As I said it is of paramount importance to set up an out-of-the-work contact with bosses.
This is due to two reasons. The main factor is that it helps build trust and grow employee
engagement, getting rid of workplace inequality. Subordinates will understand that
leaders value them as members of your team. As well as this, from a societal standpoint,
it is always helpful to make more friends and less enemies. It can in turn make work
tasks more streamlined and reduce work stress.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

An array of Một nhóm

Show some empathy Thể hiện sự đồng cảm

Stereotype Đánh giá (một cách định kiến)

Leadership styles Phong cách lãnh đạo

Bridge the gap Thu hẹp khoảng cách

Confidential talk Cuộc trò chuyện thân mật

Instill a strong sense of trust and safety Làm thấm nhuần sự tin tưởng và
cảm giác an toàn

Set up an out-of-the-work contact with Thiết lập mối liên hệ ngoài giờ làm với…
sb

Getting rid of workplace inequality Loại bỏ sự bất bình đẳng tại nơi
làm việc
 From a societal standpoint Từ quan điểm xã hội

TOPIC 2: CREATIVITY

Q1. Is it good for children to learn arts?

Band 6
Yes, it is. Because children can be more confident and creative. They can also be more
active and join in more activities with their friends. For example, my brother loves
painting so he is very quick to make a solution for a problem.

Band 8
I advocate the opinion that children should be encouraged to study arts. A fundamental
reason is that arts play a crucial role in promoting creativity through numerous activities
such as singing and drawing. These activities assist brain development and cognition
because they stimulate children’s imagination and motivate them to express their
opinions. Moreover, art-related subjects are essential to enhance patience and
determination for children. In particular, kids who are learning a new language or skill
can understand how hard it will be and strive for little progress.

Q2. What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?

Band 6
I can name many jobs for you such as painter, actors or directors. But to be fair, every
job needs creative ability. Otherwise, you cannot perform well in your area and you will
not get promoted.

Band 8
In my opinion, all kinds of jobs require creativity in terms of the requirements for each
career. First, some jobs are obviously creative, such as artist or painter. They demand
good imagination and expression skills to illustrate the underlying message of their
works. Second, for designing or marketing-related jobs, people in these fields need to
satisfy the customer's requirements, which is much more challenging. However, for
other jobs, creativity still assists them in reducing the workload pressure and saving time
and effort to achieve better performance.
Q3. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?
Band 6
I think it is important for team leaders to be creative. You know, they can come up with
solutions and guide their team members to achieve their goals. When they do this, this
will make the workplace more enjoyable and produce more. Band 8
Undoubtedly, creativity is an essential characteristic of successful leaders. A key reason
is that they need to make crucial decisions in almost all situations. It is a daunting task
when selecting and checking the opinions of staff, and then choosing the optimum one
which is the best for the success of the team and the company as a whole. Another
noticeable factor is about developing a healthy working environment. Creative leaders
will know how to engage their team and reduce office boredness and demotivation.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Promote creativity Thúc đẩy sự sáng tạo

Assist brain development and cognition Hỗ trợ sự phát triển của não và nhận
thức

Stimulate children’s imagination Kích thích trí tưởng tượng của trẻ em

Enhance patience and determination Nâng cao tính kiên nhẫn và sự

quyết tâm

Illustrate the underlying message Thể hiện các thông điệp ẩn chứa trong
of their works các tác phẩm

Satisfy the customer's requirements Thoả mã yêu cầu của khách hàng

Reduce the workload pressure Giảm áp lực công việc

Develop a healthy working Phát triển môi trường làm việc

environment lành mạnh

Engage their team Gắn kết nhóm

Reduce office boredness and Làm giảm sự buồn chán và mất động
demotivation lực nơi làm việc

TOPIC 3: CHILDREN UPBRINGING

Q1. Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
Band 6
I think this is a 50/50 situation. Some children are born very smart so they can learn
everything very fast. Some children can be more knowledgeable by learning. Just like
me, I was born talented so I try to work hard everyday to achieve my dream.

Band 8
Opinions are divided about the topic nature versus nurture. Some may think that many
young ones have genetic advantagesthat are inherited from their parents. That’s what
makes them stand out from other kids. However, I am of the opinion that smartness is a
long process of training and learning. Thanks to right pedagogical methods, even the
dumbest kids can become smarter in some ways.

Q2. How do children become smarter at school?

Band 6
I think firstly they can start learning by memorising things. After that, they can join in
with their friends to solve difficult problems and exercises at school. More importantly,
they should spend more time doing physical activities.
Band 8
I suppose that it depends on different periods of development. At a young age, rote
learning, which relies heavily on memorisation, is a good start. As they grow up,
educators should teach them to reason and think logically. For example, schools should
let children play games that stimulate their problem-solving skills like solving puzzles and
role playing to solve hypothetical problems. I really detest training children to solve
difficult mathematical equations or something similar.

Q3. Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
Band 6
It is simple, nobody's perfect. For example, I can be good at maths but I am just average
in English. It is just a normal human being. We should not stress out about being perfect.
Band 8
As I said there are, there are two possible explanations for this. The key drive may be
that some people are born talented. They are lucky enough to receive all the
outstanding genes from their biological parents. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that
holistic prowess can be attained by hard work. For instance, people should obtain
information about different aspects of life by reading newspapers or watching news
programs. In addition, many become more well-rounded by venturing themselves out of
their comfort zone.

ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Genetic advantages Lợi thế di truyền

Stand out Nổi bật

Pedagogical methods Phương pháp giáo dục

 Rote learning Học vẹt

Stimulate problem-solving skills Kích thích kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề

Solve hypothetical problems Giải quyết các vấn đề mang tính

giả thuyết

Mathematical equations Phương trình toán học

Outstanding genes Gen trội

Holistic prowess Kỹ năng toàn diện

Venturing oneself out of their comfort Mạo hiểm thoát ra khỏi vùng an toàn
zone

TOPIC 4: WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Q1. What kinds of jobs are well-paid in Vietnam?

Band 6
Some important people earn a lot of money. I can say a financial advisor can make more
than 100 million dong per month. Or doctors, lawyers and other professional people can
also make a fortune.
Band 8
Just like other parts of the world, there are some occupations that can earn lucrative
salaries in Vietnam. Top of the list is surgeons. They can earn up to 50,000 dollars
annually. Because their job requires a number of years for training and in-hospital
placements before they can fully be qualified as an operator. Lawyers rank 2nd in the
list. The reason for their profitable salaries can be attributed to their high perceived
value in the eyes of their clients. A successful lawyer can save or earn their clients tons
of money or can possibly spare them a criminal sentence.

Q2. What are the differences between working conditions now and in the past?
Band 6
In the past, Vietnam was poorer so we did not have AC and comfortable chairs and
tables for people to work. But now, we are more focused on improving people’s working
conditions. Now we have AC, and other electronic devices to make employees more
comfortable at work.
Band 8
Obviously, there are a number of differences between working conditions in today’s
society and in the past. Historically, I feel the most fundamental one is that with the rise
of working unions and government organisations, employees’ rights are fully protected
and respected. Bosses can no longer treat their employees as underdogs but it is now
more like a win-win situation. Moreover, a further distinction is that businesses are
obliged to fairly pay their employees for their overtime. In the past, many of them were
unethically asked to work for extended hours with low pay rates or even for no
compensation. However, if companies fail to pay workers properly for their extended
working hours, they will stand up to sue the companies for their rights.
Q3. What are the impacts of the recent pandemic on the working environment
now?
Band 6
The workplace has changed a lot. Many people had to work from home and many others
lost their jobs. Also, people do not need to have face-to-face meetings and interaction
because they are forced to stay home, they often go online to hold their meetings.
Band 8
Obviously, there are some positive and negative effects of the pandemic on the working
environment. The most obvious advantage is that workplaces are more connected than
ever before. People can stay at home and work remotely at their own convenience
thanks to the use of online communication. On the other hand, many manufacturing
industries face profit loss because of lacking employees as they are unable to go to work.
And also, many of the conventional industries had to reorganise or close down because
of the national lockdown.

ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Lucrative/profitable salary Mức lương hậu hĩnh

In-hospital placements Thực tập tại bệnh viện

High perceived value Giá trị cảm nhận cao

 Spare them a criminal sentence Giúp thoát khỏi án tử hình

Treat employees as underdogs Đối xử với nhân viên như những kẻ kém
cỏi

Win-win situation Đôi bên cùng có lợi

Stand up to sue the companies for their Đứng lên khởi kiện công ty để
rights giành quyền lợi cho mình

Profit loss Tổn thất lợi nhuận

Conventional industries Ngành công nghiệp truyền thống

National lockdown Phong toả/ đóng cửa quốc gia

TOPIC 5: ITEMS REPAIRMENT

Q1. Is the quality of products now worse than in the past?

Band 6
Yes. Because most, if not all, companies care more about money than quality. They often
produce goods with poor quality and they can only be used for a short time. After that,
people need to throw them away and buy a new one.
Band 8
Frankly speaking, I advocate this idea. Due to the improvement of the production line,
people can produce thousands of products with the same appearance and quality.
However, because of the competitiveness between companies, they focus only on the
quantity to maximise their profit margin, the total number of products without following
the fixed standard quality of each genre. Furthermore, the less capital they put into their
process, the more profits they earn. Therefore, current kinds of products can’t be
compared with those in the past in terms of product lifespan and quality.
Q2. What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Band 6
There are a few things you can fix yourself. You can try to fix your running pipe or even
paint a dirty wall in your house. By doing this, you can save a large amount of money.
Band 8
There are quite a few things that people like to fix by themselves. The first one is their
vehicles. Thanks to the development of video streaming websites, people can learn to fix
their rides by watching them. Moreover, many individuals like to fix their household
appliances such as cooking utensils or washing machines. Nowadays, they do not have to
undergo a long training to be a professional technician. All they need to do is to go on
Google for details.

Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialised stores?
Band 6
The answer is very simple. They do not have skills and tools to fix a mobile phone at
home. They are afraid of making it worse so they bring it to a phone mechanic. Band 8

There are two major reasons for it. Even being familiar with mobile phones, not many
people understand the details of a smartphone and its function. Therefore, when facing
technological problems, they will choose professional phone retails for the
security and safety factors. Their phones will generally be fixed with well-qualified staff.
It may be more expensive, somehow, they get the job done. Another explanation is that
this practice is time-consuming which not too many people in modern society have time
for due to being exposed to hectic daily agenda.

ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Production line Dây chuyền sản xuất

Maximise their profit margin Đối đa hoá biên lợi nhuận

Fixed standard quality Chất lượng tiêu chuẩn cố định

Product lifespan Tuổi thọ sản phẩm

Video streaming websites Các trang web phát video trực tuyến
 Household appliances Thiết bị gia dụng

Cooking utensils Dụng cụ nấu ăn

Professional phone retails Cửa hàng chuyên bán điện thoại

Hectic daily agenda Lịch trình hằng ngày bận rộn

Professional technician Kỹ thuật viên chuyên nghiệp

TOPIC 6: COMPANY PUBLIC RELATION

Q1. Is it important for companies to have a good relationship with their customers?
Band 6
Yes. Building customer relationships is important because they increase sales and they
will be more likely to come back to buy your products. Otherwise, your company will
lose profits and lose customers.
Band 8
I suppose that developing a long and trustworthy relationship with customers is one of
the top criteria in business. The first reason is that it will reduce the risk of losing
customers, thus, retaining brand loyalty. It appears to be more expensive to attract new
customers than to put emphasis on customer care for old consumers. Another reason is
that utilizing connections with clients is considered a successful marketing strategy. I
believe word of mouth is an important aspect of marketing.

Q2. What kind of services do people expect to receive from a big company?
Band 6
I think they need you to respond to their questions quickly. And also, your customers
want you to understand their needs. In that way, your companies can make a lot of
money from customers.
Band 8
Well, there is a range of needs that the customers expect to be satisfied. One of the
most popular requirements is conscientious post-sales services. Immediate response to
customers’ queries and complaints is one way to gain customers’ trust because it will
help companies gain a growing number of positive reviews from them. Another
particular factor might be the personalization issue. I think it is because consumers will
appreciate companies understanding their unique needs and expectations.
Q3. What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Band 6
Every counselor needs to deal with people. No one is immune to problems, and at some
point or the other, everyone feels the need to talk to someone to share them and feel
better.
Band 8
Frankly speaking, it is a tough question for me, but I suppose they will be service related
jobs such as consulting, customer care, or sales. As can be seen in our daily life, people
working in these fields need to communicate and deal with several
requirements of clients. They must understand how to maintain a good relationship with
customers and how to address the complaints as soon as possible.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Top criteria Tiêu chí hàng đầu

Retain brand loyalty Duy trì sự trung thành với thương hiệu

Word of mouth Lời truyền miệng

Conscientious post-sales services Dịch vụ hậu mãi tận tâm

Customers’ queries and complaints Thắc mắc và phàn nàn của khách

Personalization issue Vấn đề cá nhân hoá

Service-related jobs Các công việc liên quan đến dịch vụ

Maintain a good relationship Duy trì mối quan hệ tốt

Address the complaints Giải quyết khiếu nại

 Put emphasis on Đặt tầm quan trọng vào

TOPIC 7: LANGUAGE LEARNING

Q1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Band 6
People fear to speak with strangers so they avoid speaking a new language. But i think it
is not effective because you can’t improve your pronunciation and other language skills.
Band 8
I suppose that there are quite a few challenges for language learners. The first issue will
be the pronunciation of the new language. People can easily be interfered with tongue
position when speaking a word with the same spelling but different pronunciation. For
example, the word “better” has different pronunciations in America and in the UK.
Another problem will be lacking interest. With a great number of lexical resources and
grammar structures of the new language, learners tend to be bored in learning and
practising.

Q2. Do you think language learning is important?

Band 6
It is very important because it helps you to widen your horizon and gives you more job
opportunities. All jobs require you to speak a second language nowadays. And you can
feel more confident as well.
Band 8
Yes, I believe that language is an integral part of contemporary society. Trade and
integration require cooperation between numerous countries in the world, which is
mostly based on communication. Thus, language learning facilitates a streamlined
business process and eliminates any communication barrier in the business world.
Besides, learning a new language can provide several career opportunities for the
learners, improving their living conditions. An example is that renowned companies may
offer more profitable salaries to employees who can speak a foreign language.

Q3. What is the best age to start learning a foreign language?

Band 6
I think children should start learning a new language from 5 to 9 years old. At that time,
they can pick up the accent and speak like a native speaker. However, if you have
passion, there is no limit for your learning.
Band 8
From my perspective, we can learn a new language at any age. If children can acquire
a second language at an early age, they tend to have native-like accents and smooth
fluency in speaking due to more advanced imitating skill. In contrast, adults will be
better learners when they can more quickly and accurately understand and apply new
language in different contexts. Therefore, learners should find an appropriate learning
method that is suitable for them to develop language proficiency.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Be interfered with Bị can thiệp, cản trở

Lexical resources Vốn từ vựng

Facilitate a streamlined business Tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho quá trình
process kinh doanh

Eliminate any communication barrier Loại bỏ rào cản giao tiếp

Improve one’s living conditions Cải thiện điều kiện sống

Native-like accents Giọng như người bản xứ

Advanced imitating skill Kỹ năng bắt chước cao

Apply new language in different Áp dụng ngôn ngữ mới vào các
contexts ngữ cảnh khác nhau

Develop language proficiency Phát triển sự thông thạo ngôn ngữ

Contemporary society Xã hội hiện đại

TOPIC 8: PURCHASING HABIT

Q1. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Band 6
Because they are curious about new things and they always want to learn. That’s why
you see a lot of children asking many questions. Another reason is that the appearance
of the electronic devices is catchy so that they want to try.
Band 8
Obviously, there are a number of reasons why adolescents are interested in new items ,
especially technological advances. The most fundamental factor is that they seek
novelty. They are curious about those things and try to satisfy the thirst for exploring.
Another reason is that these products are appealing to them through their appearance
and purposes. In particular, with colorful styles and updated entertaining extensions,
those advances attract the attention of children, promote them to imagine and
experience.

Q2. Why do some adults hate to throw away old things?

Band 6
Firstly, they are too lazy to clean the house. Secondly, they want to keep something for
memory. For example, I have an old bike but I decide to keep it because it was a gift
from my father.
Band 8
I suppose there are some possible reasons for this topic. The most popular one is that
they want to keep those things as a keepsake for some special moments. Those can be
gifts from close friends, family members or a souvenir from a meaningful trip; therefore,
people find it challenging to throw them away. Another significant factor that I can think
of is that grown-up people hate cleaning up their free space. I suppose that adults are
not willing to spend time doing household chores after exhausted working hours.

Q3. How has the way people buy things changed?

Band 6
People tend to buy more things online. For example, Vietnamese people like to go on
Tiki, or Shopee to shop for their stuff. Sometimes, they give a lot of discount. Band 8
Compared with the past two-decade period, shopping in the technological era is much
more convenient. One of the most significant changes is that online shopping plays a
crucial role in human life. That is because, with a smartphone, people can save time and
money when buying online instead of spending hours going to the stores. Another
noticeable transformation is the diversity of products and services systems. In particular,
people nowadays can search and compare the quality as well as the price of the same
products from different companies through the review and rating system.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Seek novelty Tìm kiếm sự mới lạ

Satisfy the thirst for exploring Thoả mãn khát khao được khám phá
 Entertaining extensions Tiện ích giải trí mở rộng

Attract the attention of children Thu hút sự chú ý của trẻ em

A keepsake Vật lưu niệm

The diversity of products and services Sự đa dạng của hệ thống sản phẩm
systems và dịch vụ

Review and rating system Hệ thống phân tích và đánh giá

Household chores Việc vặt trong nhà

Technological era Thời đại công nghệ

Compare the quality as well as So sánh chất lượng và giá cả

the price

TOPIC 9: COUNTRYSIDE

Q1. Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?

Band 6
People in the countryside live a quieter and more peaceful daily life. Nowadays, local
people in the countryside are mainly elder and children. Young people and adults mainly
study, live, and work in big cities.
Band 8
Actually, there are a few notable features that still exist in the Vietnamese countryside.
One of the most popular things is that numerous traditions and customs are passed
down from generation to generation. They keep the belief in ancestors, religion, and
even supernatural factors. Another special feature of the countryside is people there
always maintain strong relationships among members in extended families and
neighbourhoods, associated with the hospitality to visitors.

Q2. Why do people want to go to the countryside?

Band 6
Because they want to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there. And also, they are too busy
with their life so they just want to relax.
Band 8
I guess there are certain reasons why more and more people prefer visiting and living in
the countryside. The key factor would be the countryside areas providing tranquillity and
a peaceful atmosphere, which are hard to find in urban areas which are full of crowds
and congestion. Another reason would be people tend to pursue a more private and
unworried life. Avoiding the fast-paced life of the city, they can spend more time with
family and themselves with no pressure of workload.

Q3. What do people usually do when going to a village?

Band 6
Most of the time, I believe that people can go sightseeing. For lazy people like me, if I go
to a village, I will spend a day sleeping because the atmosphere is quite and clean. It is
suitable for a good sleep.
Band 8
Well, there is a wide range of activities to do when visiting a beautiful village. People can
take photos of the stunning views, visit the fields and cattle farms of residents. In the
afternoon, visitors can organise a barbeque party and try the local cuisines which are
fresh and nutritious. At night, enjoying the night sky with shining stars will be a
memorable experience because we hardly see it in the city at night due to the artificial
lights of skyscrapers and vehicles.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Passed down from generation Truyền từ thế hệ này sang thế hệ khác
to generation

Supernatural factors Các yếu tố siêu nhiên

Extended families Đại gia đình

Full of crowds and congestion Đông đúc và tắc nghẽn

Pursue a more private and Theo đuổi một cuộc sống riêng tư và
unworried life bớt âu lo

The fast-paced life of the city Nhịp sống nhanh của thành phố
 Try the local cuisines Thử các món đặc sản địa phương

Enjoying the night sky Tận hưởng bầu trời đêm

Artificial lights of skyscrapers Ánh sáng nhân tạo từ các toà nhà cao
and vehicles tầng và các phương tiện giao thông

Organize a barbecue party Tổ chức tiệc nướng ngoài trời

TOPIC 10: AMBITION

Q1. What ambitions do children usually have?

Band 6
Some may be creative to dream of becoming a superhero. Some may want to become a
doctor, a police officer or an engineer. Moreover, many young people want to follow
their parents because they set a good example for their children. Band 8
Children tend to have ambitions regarding what they want to become once they become
adults. They usually have ambitions to top in class or school, bring laurels in the field of
arts or sports. Some aspire to become doctors, engineers and so on and they begin
working on it from childhood.

Q2. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

Band 6
Because they love their work. They will not give up on what they are doing. If you do not
like what you are doing, you will fail.
Band 8
I can think of two main reasons behind the fact that some people are really ambitious
about their work. The first one is that people feel that archiving in their career is the only
way to feel like a worthy human being. These people only think that only archiments can
fulfill their meaningful life. Whilst others might care about the outcome of their work.
For example a person can get motivation and ambition when it comes to the results that
they want such as money and fame.

Q3. Why do some people not have any ambition?

Band 6
It is easy to understand. Some people just want to live a normal life. As long as they are
happy, they can live a life without any ambition.
Band 8
There can be many reasons behind this case. The first thing I can think of is the fear of
failure. Some people are too afraid to take the risk to get what they want for their
ambition since they think they might lose time and money for their ambition without
achieving anything. However, there are certain people who just want a normal life since
they don’t want to put themselves in a hard position to get what they want. Moreover,
they find their life good enough to live and they’re happy with what they have.
ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Top in class or school Đứng đầu trong lớp/trường

Bring laurels in the field of arts Mang về vòng nguyệt quế trong
or sports lĩnh vực nghệ thuật hoặc thể thao

Archiving in their career Đạt được thành công trong công việc

Fulfill their meaningful life Làm cho cuộc sống có ý nghĩa

Fear of failure Nỗi sợ thất bại

Put themselves in a hard position Đặt họ vào tình thế khó khăn

Take the risk Mạo hiểm

Ambitious about Tham vọng

Set a good example for their children Làm gương cho con cái
 Give up on something Từ bỏ cái gì

TOPIC 11: ATHLETES

Q1. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?

Band 6
They should be self-confident and focused. Also they needs to be strong; otherwise they
cannot play sports professionally.
Band 8
I suppose discipline and perseverance are the most crucial attributes that every athlete
should have. Maintaining a sense of discipline in exercise and daily diets can assist
sportspeople to achieve regular stamina and endurance. Besides, becoming an athlete
and following this career is not easy; therefore, you must be perseverant and patient to
address difficulties in training and challenging, which is the toughest requirement in
sports.

Q2. Why are there so few top athletes?

Band 6
Because the life of a professional athlete is very short. Many people lack luck and talents
so they cannot be successful. Moreover, some of them may have serious injuries so they
have to stop their career.
Band 8
I guess there are certain reasons why there are not many high-quality athletes. One
matter is that this career path is full of obstacles and failures. If they can’t meet the
requirements of physical health associated with patience, they won’t have the
motivation to pursue their dreams. Another reason is that the athlete can be
considerably influenced by facing competitive and constant pressure from the training
course and sports fans. In other words, when failures happen, they confront the criticism
of the coach, the fans, and even their teammates.

Q3. What's the best way to become a top athlete?

Band 6
They need to work hard and keep training hard. Also, they need to set up a good training
plan. Moreover, people may need some luck to become the best player. Band 8
I suppose there are a wide range of factors that aid people to become excellent athletes.
To maintain a consistent balance between physical and mental state, patience and
strenuously training are the most important factors while focusing on mentality and
tactics in competition can assist them to achieve victory. Talent and luck
might not be mandatory but it sometimes plays a vital role during the training period
and throughout the tournaments.

ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Discipline and perseverance Kỹ luật và kiên nhẫn

Achieve regular stamina and Đạt được sự rắn rỏi và khả năng chịu
endurance đựng

Full of obstacles and failures Đầy rẫy trở ngại và thất bại

Meet the requirements of Đáp ứng các yêu cầu về sức khoẻ thể
physical health chất

Pursue their dreams Theo đuổi ước mơ

Facing competitive and constant pressure Đối mặt với áp lực cạnh tranh liên tục

Confront the criticism Hứng chịu sự chỉ trích

Maintain a consistent balance Duy trì sự cân bằng nhất quán

between physical and mental state giữa trạng thái thể chất và tinh
thần

Tactics in competition Chiến thuật trong trận đấu

Achieve victory Đạt được chiến thắng