w w w fa ce bo ok c om /g ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi D H oc 01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 w w w fa ce bo ok c om /g ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi D H oc 01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 I Part 7 H oc Celebrity 7 01 MỤC LỤC Advertisements Gifts 11 uO nT hi D Transportation 12 Colors 15 Flowers 17 Bus and taxi 20 Computers 22 ie Noises 23 iL 10 Home/ Accommodation 26 Ta 11 Visitors 30 s/ 12 Newspapers and magazines 32 up 13 Outdoor Activities 35 14 Photos 38 ro 15 Teachers 42 /g 16 Walking 44 om 17 Books 45 18 Music 48 .c 19 Study 54 ok 20 Work 57 bo 21 Activities near water 60 ce 22 Birthday 62 23 Chocolate 63 w w w fa 24 Hometown 65 25 Singing 67 26 Sunny days 68 IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 27 Weekends 70 29 Family 75 H oc 30 Handcrafts 78 01 28 Art 73 31 Hats and bags 79 II Part and Part 83 uO nT hi D Describe a person/something that made you laugh 83 Describe your favorite movie 87 Describe a piece of equipment in your home 94 Describe a gift that you recently gave to others 100 Describe an interesting song 106 ie Describe a creative inventor or musician 112 iL Describe a special meal you have had 118 Ta Describe a favorite part of your city or home that you often visit/ Describe a place where you relaxed 124 s/ Describe a bicycle/motorbike/car trip that is interesting 130 up 10 Describe a person that you admire 137 ro 11 Describe an interesting photo 146 12 Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive 152 /g 13 Describe a garden you visited and like 158 om 14 Describe an area of subject that you are interested in (such as physics, mathematics) 166 .c 15 Describe someone who has a great influence on you/ Describe a person who you have met before and you want to know more about 174 ok 16 Describe a tall building you like or dislike 182 bo 17 Describe a wild animal 189 ce 18 Describe a time when you were very busy 194 19 Describe a famous person in your country 200 w w w fa 20 Describe an outdoor activity you like to do 206 21 Describe an advertisement you have seen 215 22 Describe a website that you like to visit 223 IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 24 Describe a time you needed to use imagination 235 H oc 25 Describe an interesting or unusual thing you in your spare time 241 01 23 Describe a small business that you would like to open, (or, start or run or own or have) if you had the chance 228 26 Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something 250 27 Describe a team project for study or entertainment 254 28 Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work 259 uO nT hi D 29 Describe a sport stadium that’s important in your city 264 30 Describe an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in your country 269 31 Describe an event that resulted in a positive change in your life Or Describe a positive change that you made to your life 274 32 Describe a piece of good news that you received 279 ie 33 Describe something special that you saved money to buy 283 iL 34 Describe a good part of your personality or character 287 Ta 35 Describe a person who you like to spend time with 292 s/ 36 Describe an item that you received and made you happy 297 up 37 Describe an antique or some other old thing that your family has kept for a long time 303 38 Describe a time when you made a mistake 309 ro 39 Describe a big company that you would like to work in 314 om /g 40 Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used 321 41 Describe a course you would like to study (or, do) 326 .c 42 Describe a difficult decision that you made 331 ok 43 Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time 335 bo 44 Describe an activity you do for your health or fitness 341 45 Describe a situation that made you a little angry 346 ce 46 Describe an occasion when you got up very early 351 .fa 47 Describe a skill you learned when you were a child 357 w w w 48 Describe a short trip that you frequently make (or, take) but dislike 363 49 Describe a wedding that you have attended 369 50 Describesomething that you have shared with others (or another person) 375 IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 w w w fa ce bo ok c om /g ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi D H oc 01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Ngoc Bach” version uO nT hi D Đây đề cập nhật đề đáp án cho tháng 9/2016 đến tháng 1/2017 H oc Hi bạn, bạn đọc ebook “IELTS Speaking FULL parts by TẤT CẢ CÁC BỘ ĐỀ bạn có mạng phần lớn chưa xác thời điểm tại, đề bạn down thời điểm đầu tháng sách cứng (đơn giản cứng làm cập nhật đề thi thay 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Câu trả lời: c Thứ nhất, nguyên tắc, miễn nói bạn trôi chảy, phát âm sử dụng từ vựng ok xác, ngữ cảnh -> quyền trừ điểm bạn bo Thứ hai, không nhớ hết & thuộc làu tất đáp án nên chẳng bao ce bạn thi nói giống hoàn toàn Ít năm sách speaking fa đời chưa ghi nhận trường hợp giám khảo phát nói giống w w w (toàn điểm tốt báo về… hehe) IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG SÁCH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Cuối cùng, bạn biết rằng, bạn đăng ký mua sách, có sớm cho bạn Các bạn không cần (và không nên) nhắn giục nhé, H oc thêm thời gian trả lời bạn thôi, lại chậm cập nhật uO nT hi D LƯU Ý CÁC BẠN CẦN CAM KẾT KHÔNG PUBLIC, SHARE SÁCH DƯỚI MỌI HÌNH THỨC CÁC KIẾN THỨC TRONG SÁCH TỪNG CÂU, TỪNG CHỮ ĐỀU LÀ TÂM ie HUYẾT, CÔNG SỨC CỦA MÌNH SOẠN ĐÚC RÚT KINH NGHIỆM NHIỀU iL NĂM DẠY IELTS KHÔNG PHẢI TRONG MỘT SỚM, MỘT CHIỀU MÀ s/ Ta VIẾT ĐƯỢC ro up HÃY TÔN TRỌNG VÀ ỦNG HỘ SẢN PHẨM CỦA NGƯỜI VIỆT /g Một lần cám ơn bạn đăng ký mua sách ! w w w fa ce bo ok c om -Ngọc Bách- IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 thay đổi đề part, theo dõi cập nhật đề thi & đáp án www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 I Part Who is your favorite celebrity in Vietnam? H oc 1.1 01 Celebrity Well, to be honest, I adore quite a number of Vietnamese stars Regarding music, uO nT hi D young and celebrated singers like Toc Tien and Dong Nhi are definitely my top choices whereas if it’s acting, veteran actors like Binh Minh or Manh Truong always give a really convincing performance 1.2 Do you like any foreign celebrities? As a matter of fact, yes I’ve been an avid fan of Western contemporary pop singers iL ie for quite a time now, especially those who have excellent vocal skills like Adele, Ta Bruno Mars or John Legend I even created a special playlist on my phone which Would you want to be a celebrity in the future? up 1.3 s/ contains only their songs to listen to whenever I want I’ve never given this much thought but I’d have to say that entering showbiz isn’t ro really the path I’d choose Rising to stardom means losing a great deal of privacy as of the general public Do you think we should protect famous people's privacy? c 1.4 om /g well as having less time with family and friends, so I guess I’d prefer to stay as a part ok Well, definitely It’s a human right to have your private information kept bo confidential and to have freedom in whatever you want to do, without being followed ce by paparazzis all the time Just because celebrities are public figures doesn’t mean fa their private life has to be exposed to everyone for gossip How celebrities influence their fans in Vietnam? w w w 1.5 IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 In Vietnam, as in any other countries, admirers consider celebrities a source of articles about their favourite artists to cheer themselves up when they feel down uO nT hi D these fans are impressionable teenagers who want to appear like their idols H oc Additionally, fans can be affected in the way they behave or dress, since most of VOCABULARY ü To adore [v]: to love or admire (someone) very much Eg: He's a good doctor All his patients adore him ie ü Celebrated [adj]: known and praised by many people iL Eg: He is one of today's most celebrated young writers Ta ü Veteran [adj]: someone who has a lot of experience in a particular s/ activity, job, etc up Eg: He's been an event organiser for over 20 years and, as a veteran, he ro is widely respected for his vast experience /g ü Convincing [adj]: that makes somebody believe that something is real or om true Eg: The actor gave a convincing performance as 007 in the latest James Bond c film ok ü To be an avid fan sth [expression]: to be very enthusiastic about sth bo Eg: I like to play the electric guitar as I’m an avid fan of rock w w w fa ce ü Contemporary [adj]: modern, happening or beginning now or in recent times Eg: ‘Vogue’ is a magazine devoted to contemporary fashions ü Vocal skills [n]: singing skills IELTS NGOC BACH www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 inspiration as well as consolation For example, they might watch videos or read www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Example: Although our hotel room was small and uncomfortable, we decided to notice other things Example: I was so caught up in my revision that I forgot to feed the dog H oc ü caught up in: [phrasal verb] very involved in an activity, so that you not uO nT hi D ü get together: [expression] if two or more people get together, they meet each other, having arranged the meeting before Example: Shall we get together for a coffee and a chat on Friday? ü make the most of: [expression] use to the best advantage ie Example: I will make the most of my year in Spain to improve my Spanish iL ü swapping: [verb] giving something and receiving something in exchange Ta Example: Swapping e-mails after the holiday, we arranged to keep in contact in s/ future up ü offers: [verb] provides the opportunity for something /g ro Example: The hotel offers excellent facilities for families ü tough: [adjective] difficult om Example: I will have to study hard, because the exam is really tough ü family ties: [noun] strong connections between members of a family .c Example: Now that my sister has moved to Australia, it is difficult to maintain ok our old family ties bo ü drawing me back: [phrasal verb] attracting or encouraging me to return .fa ce Example: My memories of Paris keep drawing me back to visit the city w w w QUESTIONS FOR PART 48.1 Are there any special places for visiting in Vietnam? IELTS NGOC BACH 365 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 put up with it for one night www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Of course there are I can name some, for example Ha Long Bay, which is a very 01 famous tourist attraction It’s located in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Tourists also choose to visit some famous beaches in Nha Trang, Da Nang, or Phu Quoc, or if one likes H oc high places with fresh air and a cool climate, you can choose Da Lat, Sa Pa, or Ba Na Hills Especially Ba Na Hills I must say it’s pretty popular these last couple of years uO nT hi D 48.2 Do Vietnamese people like to travel abroad? I must say it depends on one’s financial situation and personality There are people who just don’t like travelling to another country or even don’t like going out at all They prefer staying at home as they would feel comfortable and maybe safe, I think ie Also, you have to take into account your financial condition If you love travelling, iL can afford an overseas trip and have nothing on your plate right now then there’s no Ta reason why you cannot travel abroad s/ 48.3 What can people benefit from travelling? up I remember there’s a saying: “Travel broadens the mind”, so I think the most ro obvious benefit of travelling is the knowledge gained from it For example, you have /g to go to another country, say Britain, to actually learn about their culture or the way om people are with each other Of course this information could be found on the Internet, but what matters here is the experience you get from the journey Also, you can also c meet a lot of other people, make new friends, or even potentially meet your better ok half bo 48.4 Do you like to travel on your own or with your family? ce I prefer travelling with my family What I love about travelling is that I can spend fa time enjoying myself with the people I love We can share happy moments and this w w w cements our relationships Besides, I like it better when I look at photos of me and my family, all smiling happily rather than photos of only my face IELTS NGOC BACH 366 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 48.5 Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places? 01 I like visiting popular places more It’s just my sense of curiosity, you know; I kind of want to figure out why that place is popular Like what does that place offer you if H oc you come to visit it, are the people there friendly, is the food delicious, or is there lots of beautiful scenery?… I want to go to every popular place possible to answer those 48.6 Do people prefer short trips or long trips? uO nT hi D questions, and that’s why I prefer popular destinations to lesser-known ones Short trips would be a better choice for me I must confess that I have a hard time adapting to a new environment and a long trip which lasts for several months at most ie will cause me discomfort I need more time to actually feel comfortable living in a iL place than just several months, so it doesn’t matter whether the trip is for business or Ta relaxation purposes, I still prefer going on short trips to long ones s/ 48.7 What kinds of problems would people have when they go on a long up trip? ro I think going on a long trip would cause people some problems regarding their /g enthusiasm and stamina Going on a long trip would require a lot of travelling as om you need to visit different places, which can be really tiring Also, not many places are suitable for a long visit In fact, some destinations only offer the best experience c for tourists who stay there for days at most If tourists stay for too long, there would bo ok be no places left to visit and then it would be very boring ce VOCABULARY fa ü Have smt on one’s plate (có việc bận, có chuyện cần làm) [expression] w w w (informal) to have something, usually a large amount of important work, to deal with IELTS NGOC BACH 367 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 e.g She’s got a lot on her plate, especially with two new projects starting this when you travel, you learn things about the people and the places you see H oc ü Travel broadens the mind (Đi ngày đàng, học sàng khôn) [proverb] e.g I never realized how well-off most Americans are until I visited India It’s uO nT hi D really true that travel broadens the mind ü Better half (vợ/chồng) [expression] one’s husband or wife e.g The first time I met her, I knew immediately she would be my better half ü Cement (gắn kết bền chặt hơn) [verb] to make something such as an agreement ie or friendship stronger iL e.g After we argued, we realized our problems and managed to solve them, which Ta helped cement our friendship s/ ü Curiosity (sự tò mò) [noun] a strong desire to know or learn something up e.g Filled with curiosity, she tried to overhear what they were talking about in the ro room /g ü Confess (thú nhận) [verb] acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because om one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed e.g I must confess that I didn’t trust you at first .c ü Adapt (hoà nhập) [verb] become adjusted to new condition ok e.g A large organization can be slow to adapt to change bo ü Enthusiasm (sự nhiệt tình) [noun] intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or ce approval fa e.g They chose teaching as a career because they loved their subject and wanted w w w to share their enthusiasm with others IELTS NGOC BACH 368 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 week www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 ü Stamina (sức chịu đựng, thể lực) [noun] the ability to sustain prolonged physical 01 or mental effort e.g He didn’t have the stamina to this job – he passed out on his very first H oc day uO nT hi D 49 Describe a wedding that you have attended You should say: whose wedding it was who was there ie what happened Ta iL and explain how you felt s/ ANSWER up Today, I’m gonna share with you a wedding of my friend that I attended Last month, ro I received a wedding invitation from my old friend from primary school The /g wedding was held at the beginning of April We have been close to each other for om over 15 years, therefore, I definitely wanted to attend at all costs, due to the fact that we hadn’t had a chance to get together for ages .c Her wedding ceremony took place at The Sum Villa, located near West Lake It was ok decorated impressively with a lot of lights, candles and flowers around the room bo There were three glamorous wedding photo albums, showing tables right at the centre ce of the official gate The principal colours were likely to be white and violet, so all the fa guests were requested to wear clothes with one or both of these colours Personally, I w w w wore a white dress with small accessories IELTS NGOC BACH 369 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 It was meant to be a casual wedding, which I had never attended before It turned out when the bridegroom sang a song for the bride and all the guests sang along with H oc him Also, he made a photo clip by himself marking their 4-year romance, to show to 01 to be refreshingly informal One of the best moments that really touched me was everyone in the room It was no surprise that everyone clapped their hands and uO nT hi D cheered them Of course, I was no exception It was also a good chance to catch up with my old friends and we all had a great time We definitely made the most of the occasion and took a lot of pictures with the bride and the bridegroom I gave my friend a gift to celebrate her wedding day I had given ie much thought to my wedding present when I was choosing it, and I wished her lots of Ta iL happiness for the future s/ VOCABULARY up ü hold: [verb] have a meeting/conversation/party/wedding/event ro Example: The next Olympic Games will be held in Brazil /g ü close to: [expression] knowing someone well and liking them very much om Example: She has always been close to her grandparents and often visits them ü at all costs: [expression] whatever is needed to achieve something .c Example: I knew that, at all costs, I had to catch the last train home ok ü for ages: [expression] for a long time bo Example: I waited for ages to speak to the doctor ce ü decorate: [verb] make something more attractive .fa Example: Her living room is always decorated with flowers w w w ü glamorous: [adjective] especially attractive and exciting IELTS NGOC BACH 370 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Example: When my sister was young, she wanted to have a glamorous job, like a ü albums: [noun] a book in which you keep photographs H oc Example: All of my parent’s photographs are still in the family photo albums in my drawer uO nT hi D ü accessories: [noun] things like belts or bags, which you carry to match your clothes Example: The shop sells only fashion accessories, and my friend buys all her bracelets there ie ü bridegroom: [noun] a man on his wedding day Ta ü bride: [noun] a woman on her wedding day iL Example: The bridegroom was very nervous during the wedding ceremony s/ Example: The bride wore a very beautiful white dress up ü romance: [noun] a relationship between two people who are in love ro Example: Romeo and Juliet is a play about the romance of two young lovers /g ü clapped their hands: [expression] hit their open hands together, to show that they om liked or enjoyed something Example: At the end of the fantastic show, all the audience clapped their hands .c ü cheer: [verb] to shout loudly, to show support or to encourage someone bo ok Example: The crowd cheered when Barcelona scored the winning goal ce QUESTIONS FOR PART fa 49.1 Do you often attend weddings? w w No To be honest, I’m studying in a university now which is far away from my w 01 model or a film actress hometown, so that I don’t have many chances to go to my friends’ weddings IELTS NGOC BACH 371 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 However, for those who are my relatives, siblings or close friends, I always try to 49.2 What wedding gifts are popular in Vietnam? H oc Regarding Vietnamese culture, money is considered the most important gift to give a 01 manage the time and attend their weddings or other special occasions newly-wed Vietnamese couple because it is a symbol of prosperity It should be uO nT hi D placed in a white or red envelope As the Vietnamese are very practical, it’s better not to give extravagant gifts to them Something like kitchen or practical household items that the couple can use on a daily basis will be appreciated 49.3 How you think of the perfect age for marriage? ie The best time to find a spouse depends more on society than on biology Personally, I iL think women should marry at around 24 to 30 years old, and men in their 30s, Ta because at that time they are mature enough and can be responsible for their own life s/ They may also have a good career and financial status at that age in order to take care up of their family ro 49.4 Why Vietnamese people like to go to celebrations like a wedding /g ceremony? om People like attending special occasions such as weddings because they want to witness the happiest moment that may be a turning point in the lives of their close c friends or loved ones Moreover, they love going to weddings because these are ok occasions when long-forgotten family members and friends come out of the bo woodwork Weddings force them to make an appearance and break out of their shells ce to reach out and reconnect ordinary one? w w w fa 49.5 What is the difference between an elaborate wedding ceremony and an IELTS NGOC BACH 372 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 In the case of a fancy wedding, there is a perceived connection between putting a lot successful the marriage will be In contrast, an ordinary wedding follows tradition H oc and does not require a huge amount of money to make it too formal and expensive 49.6 Do women prefer to be single or to be married? uO nT hi D In my opinion, most women aspire to love and be loved, so that they like to get married with their perfect spouse Moreover, women want to solidify a family partnership for security reasons as they can feel safe and comfortable when living with their husbands In contrast, in modern life, there are some women who value ie freedom and privacy so that they choose to be single iL 49.7 Why women want to get married? Ta Well, there must be a million reasons for marriage, but when a woman wants to s/ marry a man, she absolutely loves that person dearly and could not bear to spend up another day without him as her husband Moreover, she may want to find a stable life ro with her partner and make a great effort to have a happy life together /g 49.8 Why has the divorce rate increased over time in modern life? om Nowadays, it is common for the relationship of many couples to break down after marriage One of the most critical reasons is the misunderstanding between them that c can cause irreconcilable conflicts, so that they decide to separate ok Moreover, women have become a strong presence in the workforce They no longer bo depend on their husbands to support them This independence allows them to leave fa ce an unhappy marriage and still provide for themselves w w w VOCABULARY ü Newly-wed (adjective): (mới cưới) recently married IELTS NGOC BACH 373 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 of money, energy, and time into a wedding and the general anticipation of how www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Example: Money is considered the most important gift to give a newly-wed ü Prosperity (noun): (sự giàu có, sung túc) the state of being successful, especially H oc in making money Example: Our future prosperity depends on economic growth uO nT hi D ü Extravagant (adjective): (quá mức, phung phí) spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford or than is necessary Example: I felt very extravagant spending £100 on a dress ü Spouse (noun): (chồng/ vợ) a husband or wife ie Example: The best time to find a spouse depends more on society than on biology iL ü Turning point (noun): (bước ngoặt) the time when an important change takes Ta place, usually with the result that a situation improves s/ Example: The promotion marked a turning point in her career up ü To come /crawl out of the woodwork (idiom): (bất ngờ xuất hiện) to appear ro suddenly and unexpectedly after a long period without any contact /g Example: When he won the lottery, all sorts of distant relatives came out of the om woodwork to renew their acquaintance with him ü Elaborate (adjective): carefully prepared and organised in detail ok c Example: It took them months to make all the elaborate arrangements for their wedding day bo ü Aspire after/to sth (verb): (khao khát, mong muốn có đó) to have a fa ce strong desire to achieve or to become something Example: He aspired to be their next leader w w w ü Solidify (verb): (làm cho vững chắc) to become or to make something become more definite and less likely to change IELTS NGOC BACH 374 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 01 Vietnamese couple because it is a symbol of prosperity www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 Example: They solidified their position as Britain's top band after a very 01 successful tour of the country ü Irreconcilable (adjective): differences or disagreements that are so great that H oc people can never agree Example: The dispute between the two countries was irreconcilable, so war was uO nT hi D inevitable ü Presence (noun): the fact of being in a particular place ie Example: Older people now have an increasing presence in the workforce iL 50 Describesomething that you have shared with others (or another person) Ta You should say: s/ what you shared up who you shared it with /g ro why you shared it
and explain how you felt about sharing it om ANSWER: Well, I’m kind of an introverted person so I not tend to share my stories with ok c others The only person I fully trust to confide in is my best friend from secondary school, because we have been close for over 10 years.
At my first year in university, bo I was a little bored with the major that I had been studying, because it was not exactly ce what I had signed up for at first I meant to apply for the commercial English fa department, but unfortunately I did not have a high enough score and, therefore, w w w business management was my second choice A lot of thoughts crossed my mind at that time, like this major was not really my thing, I would not be able to make it and IELTS NGOC BACH 375 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 similar negative feelings conversation and she helped me analyze my interests, personality, strengths and H oc weaknesses, which allowed me to reach a decision by myself As a result, I kept 01 I was really depressed and eventually turned to her to ask for help We had a uO nT hi D close relationship, I felt really reassured when I received her useful advice studying my major and made time for learning English besides As we enjoyed such a Now, I’m a final-year student at university, I am pleased with my decision, thanks to her She really is my best friend, always stays by my side and never turns her back on ie me, and I treasure our friendship a lot iL VOCABULARY s/ in spending time with other people.
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 Example: Whenever she had a problem, she confided in her mother ok c ü close: [adjective] knowing someone very well and liking them very much bo ü sign up: [phrasal verb] arrange to a course of study by adding your name to the list of people doing it.
 w w w fa ce Example: I decided to sign up for extra English classes to help me with my business course ü crossed my mind: [expression] came into my mind.
 Example: This morning, it crossed my mind that I need to see my tutor IELTS NGOC BACH 376 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 www.facebook.com/groups/TaiLieuOnThiDaiHoc01 tomorrow 01 ü not my thing: [expression] not something that I like to Example: I don’t want to go to the concert, because listening to rock music is H oc not really my thing ü be able to make it: [expression] be able to succeed in something.
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