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Mỗi topic: 5 câu hỏi phổ biến · Collocations Band 5.5 · 6.5 · 7.5 · Model Answer theo khung Opening – Linking – Conclusion · nghe mẫu & thu âm

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01Family02Restaurant03Books04Travel05Website06AccidentFile 0207Childhood MemoriesFile 0208Favorite roomsFile 0209PresentsFile 0210Historical placesFile 0211Newspaper/MagazineFile 0312A memorable EventFile 0313SubjectsFile 0314A museumFile 0315A Favorite MovieFile 0316A foreign countryFile 0417PartiesFile 0418TeacherFile 0419A friendFile 0420A HotelFile 0421A letterFile 0522HobbiesFile 0523MusicFile 0524ShoppingFile 0525HolidayFile 0526AnimalsFile 0627A practical skillFile 0628SportsFile 0629A schoolFile 0630FestivalFile 0631FoodFile 0732Household ApplianceFile 0733A music bandFile 0734WeatherFile 0735NeighborFile 0736Natural sceneryFile 0837Outdoor ActivitiesFile 0838LawFile 0839PollutionFile 0840Traffic jamFile 0841TV programFile 0942Architecture / BuildingFile 0943Electronic MediaFile 0944Job/CareerFile 0945Competition/ContestFile 0946A GardenFile 1047HometownFile 1048ClothingFile 1049An AdvertisementFile 1050A ProjectFile 1051A weddingFile 1152A Coffee ShopFile 1153CultureFile 1154TransportFile 1155PoliticianFile 1156CommunicationFile 1257BusinessFile 1258ComputerFile 1259ExerciseFile 1260Goal/ AmbitionFile 1261ArtFile 1362FashionFile 1363JewelryFile 1364CosmeticFile 1365Indoor GameFile 1366Phone ConversationFile 1467Learning a Second LanguageFile 1468A Creative PersonFile 1469A CelebrityFile 1470A Health ProblemFile 1471Technological AdvancementsFile 1572A LandmarkFile 1573Handcraft ItemsFile 1574Plastic SurgeryFile 1575SuccessFile 15
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Family

Gia đình · 5 câu hỏi Part 1 thường gặp

Cấu trúc trả lời Part 1 · Opening – Linking – Conclusion
① Opening – trả lời thẳng→Lý do / chi tiết + collocation→② Linking – mở rộng→③ Conclusion – chốt ý
PHẦNBAND 5.5BAND 6.5
① Opening
  • Yes, I do. / No, not really.
  • Well, I would say that…
  • Actually, I think…
  • To be honest, …
  • I'd say that…
  • Generally speaking, …
  • That's an interesting question. I guess…
② Linking
  • because…
  • so…
  • and also…
  • For example,…
  • mainly because…
  • On top of that, …
  • which means that…
  • For instance, …
③ Conclusion
  • So, I really like it.
  • That's why I…
  • So yes, it's…
  • So all in all, …
  • That's why I'd say…
  • so it means a lot to me.

Độ dài gợi ý: Band 5.5 khoảng 2–3 câu (35–50 từ) · Band 6.5 khoảng 3–4 câu (50–70 từ).

Collocations · Family

BAND 5.5 · #1
spend quality time with
/spend ˈkwɒləti taɪm wɪð/
dành thời gian chất lượng bên ai
“I try to spend quality time with my parents at weekends.”
BAND 5.5 · #2
get along well with
/ɡet əˈlɒŋ wel wɪð/
hoà hợp, thân thiết với ai
“I get along well with my younger brother.”
BAND 5.5 · #3
have a lot in common
/hæv ə lɒt ɪn ˈkɒmən/
có nhiều điểm chung
“My sister and I have a lot in common.”
BAND 5.5 · #4
a family gathering
/ə ˈfæməli ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
buổi họp mặt gia đình
“We have a big family gathering every Tet holiday.”
BAND 5.5 · #5
live under the same roof
/lɪv ˈʌndə ðə seɪm ruːf/
sống chung một mái nhà
“Three generations live under the same roof in my house.”
BAND 5.5 · #6
take care of
/teɪk keər ɒv/
chăm sóc
“My mother takes care of everyone in the family.”
BAND 6.5 · #1
a close-knit family
/ə ˌkləʊs ˈnɪt ˈfæməli/
gia đình gắn bó khăng khít
“I come from a close-knit family of four.”
BAND 6.5 · #2
extended family
/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/
đại gia đình (họ hàng)
“My extended family lives in the countryside.”
BAND 6.5 · #3
see eye to eye
/siː aɪ tə aɪ/
đồng quan điểm
“My dad and I don't always see eye to eye.”
BAND 6.5 · #4
a strong bond with
/ə strɒŋ bɒnd wɪð/
mối gắn kết bền chặt với
“I have a strong bond with my grandmother.”
BAND 6.5 · #5
a hectic schedule
/ə ˈhektɪk ˈʃedjuːl/
lịch trình bận rộn
“Because of my hectic schedule, I rarely eat at home.”
BAND 6.5 · #6
look up to
/lʊk ʌp tuː/
ngưỡng mộ, noi gương
“I really look up to my older brother.”
BAND 7.5 · #1
my nearest and dearest
/maɪ ˈnɪərɪst ən ˈdɪərɪst/
những người thân yêu nhất
“I always spend Tet with my nearest and dearest.”
BAND 7.5 · #2
a tight-knit household
/ə ˌtaɪt ˈnɪt ˈhaʊshəʊld/
một mái ấm gắn kết chặt chẽ
“I grew up in a tight-knit household where everyone shared everything.”
BAND 7.5 · #3
take after
/teɪk ˈɑːftə/
giống (tính cách, ngoại hình) ai
“I definitely take after my father – we're both quite stubborn.”
BAND 7.5 · #4
a generation gap
/ə ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn ɡæp/
khoảng cách thế hệ
“There's a slight generation gap between my grandparents and me.”
BAND 7.5 · #5
a sense of belonging
/ə sens əv bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
cảm giác thuộc về
“Family dinners give me a real sense of belonging.”
BAND 7.5 · #6
be there for someone
/bi ðeə fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
luôn ở bên, hỗ trợ ai
“My parents have always been there for me through thick and thin.”
5 câu hỏi & Model Answer · Family
OpeningLinkingConclusionCollocation
QUESTION 1 / 5

Do you have a large or small family?

Well, I would say that I have a small family. There are only four people: my parents, my younger sister and me. Because we live under the same roof, we see each other every day. So I really like it.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 40 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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To be honest, I come from a close-knit family of four – my parents, my little sister and me. On top of that, my extended family is quite big, so we have around twenty relatives who get together at Tet. So all in all, my immediate family is small but my whole family is huge.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 55 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 2 / 5

How much time do you spend with your family?

Actually, I think I don't spend much time with my family on weekdays because I am busy with work. But at weekends I spend quality time with them, for example, we cook dinner together. That's why I love weekends.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 39 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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Generally speaking, not as much as I'd like to, mainly because I have a hectic schedule from Monday to Friday. Having said that, I make it a rule to keep Sunday free, which means that we can have lunch together and catch up. So it means a lot to me.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 50 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 3 / 5

What do you usually do together with your family?

Well, I would say that we usually watch TV and eat dinner together. And also, on special days we have a family gathering at my grandparents' house. So yes, it's always fun and relaxing.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 34 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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I'd say that our favourite thing is having a big home-cooked meal at the weekend. On top of that, we sometimes go on short trips to the beach, which means that everyone can unwind after a busy week. That's why I'd say these moments help us keep a strong bond with each other.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 53 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 4 / 5

Who are you closest to in your family?

Actually, I think I am closest to my mother, because she always listens to me and takes care of me. Also, we have a lot in common, like cooking. So I really love her.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 34 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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That's an interesting question. I guess it would be my older brother. Mainly because he's only three years older, we've always shared everything. For instance, he helped me choose my university, and I really look up to him. So he's not just a brother but also a role model to me.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 51 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 5 / 5

Do you prefer spending time with your family or your friends?

Well, I would say that I prefer my family, because I get along well with my parents and I feel comfortable at home. But I also like going out with friends sometimes. So both are important to me.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 38 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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To be honest, it depends on the situation. When I need advice, I turn to my family, mainly because they know me best, even though we don't always see eye to eye. On the other hand, for fun and new experiences, I'd choose my friends. So all in all, I need a good balance of both.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 56 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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Restaurant

Nhà hàng · 5 câu hỏi Part 1 thường gặp

Cấu trúc trả lời Part 1 · Opening – Linking – Conclusion
① Opening – trả lời thẳng→Lý do / chi tiết + collocation→② Linking – mở rộng→③ Conclusion – chốt ý
PHẦNBAND 5.5BAND 6.5
① Opening
  • Yes, I do. / No, not really.
  • Well, I would say that…
  • Actually, I think…
  • To be honest, …
  • I'd say that…
  • Generally speaking, …
  • That's an interesting question. I guess…
② Linking
  • because…
  • so…
  • and also…
  • For example,…
  • mainly because…
  • On top of that, …
  • which means that…
  • For instance, …
③ Conclusion
  • So, I really like it.
  • That's why I…
  • So yes, it's…
  • So all in all, …
  • That's why I'd say…
  • so it means a lot to me.

Độ dài gợi ý: Band 5.5 khoảng 2–3 câu (35–50 từ) · Band 6.5 khoảng 3–4 câu (50–70 từ).

Collocations · Restaurant

BAND 5.5 · #1
eat out
/iːt aʊt/
ăn ngoài (nhà hàng, quán)
“We usually eat out on Saturday evenings.”
BAND 5.5 · #2
a set menu
/ə set ˈmenjuː/
thực đơn cố định theo suất
“The set menu at lunchtime is very cheap.”
BAND 5.5 · #3
friendly staff
/ˈfrendli stɑːf/
nhân viên thân thiện
“I like that restaurant because of its friendly staff.”
BAND 5.5 · #4
a reasonable price
/ə ˈriːznəbl praɪs/
giá cả hợp lý
“The food there is tasty at a reasonable price.”
BAND 5.5 · #5
book a table
/bʊk ə ˈteɪbl/
đặt bàn
“You should book a table before you go at weekends.”
BAND 5.5 · #6
local food
/ˈləʊkl fuːd/
món ăn địa phương
“I prefer restaurants that serve local food.”
BAND 6.5 · #1
a cosy atmosphere
/ə ˈkəʊzi ˈætməsfɪə/
bầu không khí ấm cúng
“The café has a cosy atmosphere with soft music.”
BAND 6.5 · #2
a wide selection of dishes
/ə waɪd sɪˈlekʃn əv ˈdɪʃɪz/
nhiều lựa chọn món ăn
“The buffet offers a wide selection of dishes.”
BAND 6.5 · #3
value for money
/ˈvæljuː fə ˈmʌni/
đáng đồng tiền
“That noodle shop is great value for money.”
BAND 6.5 · #4
a special occasion
/ə ˈspeʃl əˈkeɪʒn/
dịp đặc biệt
“We only go to fancy restaurants on a special occasion.”
BAND 6.5 · #5
attentive service
/əˈtentɪv ˈsɜːvɪs/
phục vụ chu đáo
“I was impressed by the attentive service.”
BAND 6.5 · #6
a home-cooked meal
/ə ˌhəʊm ˈkʊkt miːl/
bữa cơm nấu tại nhà
“Nothing beats a home-cooked meal.”
BAND 7.5 · #1
a hole-in-the-wall eatery
/ə ˌhəʊl ɪn ðə ˈwɔːl ˈiːtəri/
quán nhỏ bình dân nhưng ngon
“The best pho I've ever had was in a hole-in-the-wall eatery.”
BAND 7.5 · #2
mouth-watering dishes
/ˈmaʊθ ˌwɔːtərɪŋ ˈdɪʃɪz/
món ăn hấp dẫn, chảy nước miếng
“The menu is full of mouth-watering dishes.”
BAND 7.5 · #3
cost an arm and a leg
/kɒst ən ɑːm ənd ə leɡ/
đắt cắt cổ
“Fine dining in the city centre costs an arm and a leg.”
BAND 7.5 · #4
a dining experience
/ə ˈdaɪnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
trải nghiệm ẩm thực
“It was a memorable dining experience.”
BAND 7.5 · #5
treat myself to
/triːt maɪˈself tuː/
tự thưởng cho bản thân
“Now and then I treat myself to a nice steak.”
BAND 7.5 · #6
authentic cuisine
/ɔːˈθentɪk kwɪˈziːn/
ẩm thực chính gốc
“The restaurant is famous for its authentic Hue cuisine.”
5 câu hỏi & Model Answer · Restaurant
OpeningLinkingConclusionCollocation
QUESTION 1 / 5

Do you often go to restaurants?

Yes, I do. I eat out about twice a week, because I am quite busy and I don't have time to cook. I usually go to small restaurants near my office. So I really like it.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 36 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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To be honest, not that often. I'd say once or twice a month, mainly because I prefer a home-cooked meal. On top of that, eating out every day can get quite expensive. So I only go when there's a special occasion, like a birthday.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 44 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 2 / 5

What kind of restaurants do you like?

Well, I would say that I like small restaurants which serve local food. For example, I love a noodle shop near my house because the food is good at a reasonable price. That's why I go there a lot.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 39 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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I'd say that I'm a big fan of family-run places with a cosy atmosphere. Mainly because they make me feel relaxed, and on top of that, the food is usually great value for money. So all in all, I prefer them to big, noisy chain restaurants.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 46 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 3 / 5

Who do you usually go to restaurants with?

Actually, I think I usually go with my family or my best friends. Because eating alone is a bit boring, I like having someone to talk to. So yes, it's more fun with others.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 34 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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Generally speaking, I go with my colleagues at lunchtime, which means that we can chat about things outside work. At the weekend, however, I prefer going with my family. That's why I'd say restaurants are a great place to connect with people.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 42 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 4 / 5

What was the last restaurant you went to?

Well, I would say that it was a Korean barbecue restaurant last Saturday. I went there with my friends. The food was delicious and the restaurant had friendly staff. So I want to go back there again.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 37 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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That's an interesting question. I guess it was a Japanese restaurant downtown, which I went to for my friend's birthday. On top of that, the staff gave us really attentive service, so we had a lovely evening. So all in all, it was well worth the money.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 47 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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QUESTION 5 / 5

Do you prefer eating at home or in a restaurant?

Actually, I think I prefer eating at home, because it is cheaper and healthier. But sometimes I go to a restaurant when I want to relax. So I like both, but home is better for me.
Model Answer Band 5.5 · ≈ 36 từ · câu đơn + liên từ cơ bản
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To be honest, I'd go for eating at home on most days, mainly because I know exactly what goes into my food. On the other hand, restaurants offer a wide selection of dishes I can't cook myself. So it means I eat at home for health and eat out for fun.
Model Answer Band 6.5 · ≈ 51 từ · mệnh đề phụ, collocation tự nhiên
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03

Books

Sách · 5 câu hỏi Part 1 thường gặp

Cấu trúc trả lời Part 1 · Opening – Linking – Conclusion
① Opening – trả lời thẳng→Lý do / chi tiết + collocation→② Linking – mở rộng→③ Conclusion – chốt ý
PHẦNBAND 5.5BAND 6.5
① Opening
  • Yes, I do. / No, not really.
  • Well, I would say that…
  • Actually, I think…
  • To be honest, …
  • I'd say that…
  • Generally speaking, …
  • That's an interesting question. I guess…
② Linking
  • because…
  • so…
  • and also…
  • For example,…
  • mainly because…
  • On top of that, …
  • which means that…
  • For instance, …
③ Conclusion
  • So, I really like it.
  • That's why I…
  • So yes, it's…
  • So all in all, …
  • That's why I'd say…
  • so it means a lot to me.

Độ dài gợi ý: Band 5.5 khoảng 2–3 câu (35–50 từ) · Band 6.5 khoảng 3–4 câu (50–70 từ).

Collocations · Books

BAND 5.5 · #1
read for pleasure
/riːd fə ˈpleʒə/
đọc để giải trí
“I don't read much for pleasure these days.”
BAND 5.5 · #2
a good read
/ə ɡʊd riːd/
một cuốn sách hay
“This novel is a really good read.”
BAND 5.5 · #3
a short story
/ə ʃɔːt ˈstɔːri/
truyện ngắn
“I like reading a short story before bed.”
BAND 5.5 · #4
learn new words
/lɜːn njuː wɜːdz/
học từ mới
“Reading helps me learn new words.”
BAND 5.5 · #5
borrow books from
/ˈbɒrəʊ bʊks frəm/
mượn sách từ
“I often borrow books from the school library.”
BAND 5.5 · #6
before going to bed
/bɪˈfɔː ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə bed/
trước khi đi ngủ
“I usually read before going to bed.”
BAND 6.5 · #1
an avid reader
/ən ˈævɪd ˈriːdə/
người mê đọc sách
“My sister is an avid reader of fantasy novels.”
BAND 6.5 · #2
broaden my horizons
/ˈbrɔːdn maɪ həˈraɪznz/
mở rộng tầm hiểu biết
“Reading history books broadens my horizons.”
BAND 6.5 · #3
a page-turner
/ə ˈpeɪdʒ ˌtɜːnə/
cuốn sách cuốn hút, đọc không dứt ra được
“That thriller was a real page-turner.”
BAND 6.5 · #4
an e-book reader
/ən ˈiːbʊk ˌriːdə/
máy đọc sách điện tử
“I carry my e-book reader everywhere.”
BAND 6.5 · #5
a self-help book
/ə ˌself ˈhelp bʊk/
sách phát triển bản thân
“I'm reading a self-help book about time management.”
BAND 6.5 · #6
lose track of time
/luːz træk əv taɪm/
quên cả thời gian
“I lose track of time when I read a good novel.”
BAND 7.5 · #1
a bookworm
/ə ˈbʊkwɜːm/
mọt sách
“I was a real bookworm as a child.”
BAND 7.5 · #2
get lost in a book
/ɡet lɒst ɪn ə bʊk/
đắm chìm vào cuốn sách
“I love getting lost in a book on rainy days.”
BAND 7.5 · #3
a thought-provoking novel
/ə ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ ˈnɒvl/
cuốn tiểu thuyết gợi nhiều suy ngẫm
“It's a thought-provoking novel about family and loss.”
BAND 7.5 · #4
dip into
/dɪp ˈɪntuː/
đọc lướt từng phần
“I like to dip into a book of short essays now and then.”
BAND 7.5 · #5
from cover to cover
/frəm ˈkʌvə tə ˈkʌvə/
từ đầu đến cuối
“I read that book from cover to cover in one day.”
BAND 7.5 · #6
a voracious reader
/ə vəˈreɪʃəs ˈriːdə/
người đọc ngấu nghiến
“My father is a voracious reader of biographies.”
5 câu hỏi & Model Answer · Books
OpeningLinkingConclusionCollocation
QUESTION 1 / 5

Do you like reading books?

Yes, I do. I like reading books because it helps me relax and learn new words. I usually read for about thirty minutes before going to bed. So I really like it.
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To be honest, I'm quite an avid reader. Mainly because books help me broaden my horizons and see the world from different perspectives. On top of that, reading is the best way for me to switch off after work. So it means a lot to me.
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QUESTION 2 / 5

What kind of books do you like to read?

Well, I would say that I like reading novels and comics because the stories are interesting and easy to understand. For example, I am reading a short story about a little girl now. That's why I enjoy them.
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I'd say that I'm really into thrillers, mainly because they're usually a page-turner from start to finish. Having said that, I sometimes read a self-help book to improve myself. So all in all, I like a good mix of fiction and non-fiction.
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QUESTION 3 / 5

Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

Actually, I think I prefer paper books, because I like holding them in my hands. Also, reading on a screen makes my eyes tired. So yes, paper books are better for me.
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Generally speaking, I go for e-books these days, mainly because my e-book reader can store hundreds of titles. On the other hand, I still buy paper copies of my favourite books, which means that my bookshelf keeps growing. So I'd say I need both.
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QUESTION 4 / 5

When do you usually read?

Well, I would say that I usually read in the evening because I am free then. And also, I read on the bus when I go to work. So I read almost every day.
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To be honest, I mostly read late at night, mainly because it's the only quiet time I have. The problem is that I sometimes lose track of time and stay up too late. So all in all, reading is my favourite way to end the day.
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QUESTION 5 / 5

Did you read a lot when you were a child?

Yes, I did. When I was a child, I liked fairy tales very much. My school had a small library, so I often borrowed books from it. That's why I still love reading now.
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That's an interesting question. I guess I read a lot more than I do now. For instance, I used to finish a comic book every day, mainly because I didn't have a smartphone back then. So it means that reading was a huge part of my childhood.
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Travel

Du lịch · 5 câu hỏi Part 1 thường gặp

Cấu trúc trả lời Part 1 · Opening – Linking – Conclusion
① Opening – trả lời thẳng→Lý do / chi tiết + collocation→② Linking – mở rộng→③ Conclusion – chốt ý
PHẦNBAND 5.5BAND 6.5
① Opening
  • Yes, I do. / No, not really.
  • Well, I would say that…
  • Actually, I think…
  • To be honest, …
  • I'd say that…
  • Generally speaking, …
  • That's an interesting question. I guess…
② Linking
  • because…
  • so…
  • and also…
  • For example,…
  • mainly because…
  • On top of that, …
  • which means that…
  • For instance, …
③ Conclusion
  • So, I really like it.
  • That's why I…
  • So yes, it's…
  • So all in all, …
  • That's why I'd say…
  • so it means a lot to me.

Độ dài gợi ý: Band 5.5 khoảng 2–3 câu (35–50 từ) · Band 6.5 khoảng 3–4 câu (50–70 từ).

Collocations · Travel

BAND 5.5 · #1
go on holiday
/ɡəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/
đi nghỉ, đi du lịch
“We usually go on holiday in the summer.”
BAND 5.5 · #2
visit famous places
/ˈvɪzɪt ˈfeɪməs ˈpleɪsɪz/
tham quan danh lam
“I like to visit famous places in other cities.”
BAND 5.5 · #3
take a lot of photos
/teɪk ə lɒt əv ˈfəʊtəʊz/
chụp nhiều ảnh
“I always take a lot of photos when I travel.”
BAND 5.5 · #4
try new food
/traɪ njuː fuːd/
thử món ăn mới
“Travelling is a chance to try new food.”
BAND 5.5 · #5
a tourist attraction
/ə ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃn/
điểm thu hút khách du lịch
“Ha Long Bay is a popular tourist attraction.”
BAND 5.5 · #6
travel by plane
/ˈtrævl baɪ pleɪn/
đi bằng máy bay
“It's faster to travel by plane.”
BAND 6.5 · #1
a change of scenery
/ə tʃeɪndʒ əv ˈsiːnəri/
thay đổi không khí
“I need a change of scenery after a busy month.”
BAND 6.5 · #2
off the beaten track
/ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk/
nơi ít người biết, xa đường mòn du lịch
“I prefer places off the beaten track.”
BAND 6.5 · #3
travel on a budget
/ˈtrævl ɒn ə ˈbʌdʒɪt/
du lịch tiết kiệm
“As a student, I always travel on a budget.”
BAND 6.5 · #4
a package tour
/ə ˈpækɪdʒ tʊə/
tour trọn gói
“My parents prefer a package tour.”
BAND 6.5 · #5
explore the local culture
/ɪkˈsplɔː ðə ˈləʊkl ˈkʌltʃə/
khám phá văn hoá địa phương
“I love exploring the local culture.”
BAND 6.5 · #6
a breathtaking view
/ə ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ vjuː/
cảnh đẹp ngoạn mục
“Sapa has a breathtaking view of the mountains.”
BAND 7.5 · #1
itchy feet
/ˈɪtʃi fiːt/
máu xê dịch, muốn đi đây đó
“I get itchy feet if I stay home too long.”
BAND 7.5 · #2
a whirlwind trip
/ə ˈwɜːlwɪnd trɪp/
chuyến đi chớp nhoáng
“We went on a whirlwind trip to Da Lat.”
BAND 7.5 · #3
soak up the atmosphere
/səʊk ʌp ði ˈætməsfɪə/
tận hưởng trọn vẹn không khí
“I just wandered around to soak up the atmosphere.”
BAND 7.5 · #4
a travel bug
/ə ˈtrævl bʌɡ/
niềm đam mê du lịch
“I caught the travel bug after my first trip abroad.”
BAND 7.5 · #5
recharge my batteries
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ maɪ ˈbætəriz/
nạp lại năng lượng
“A beach holiday helps me recharge my batteries.”
BAND 7.5 · #6
a once-in-a-lifetime experience
/ə ˌwʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪftaɪm ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
trải nghiệm có một không hai
“Seeing the northern lights was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
5 câu hỏi & Model Answer · Travel
OpeningLinkingConclusionCollocation
QUESTION 1 / 5

Do you like travelling?

Yes, I do. I really like travelling because I can visit famous places and try new food. For example, last year I went to Da Nang with my family. So I really like it.
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To be honest, I absolutely love it, mainly because it gives me a change of scenery and a break from my routine. On top of that, I enjoy exploring the local culture wherever I go. So all in all, travelling is my favourite way to spend my holidays.
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QUESTION 2 / 5

How often do you travel?

Well, I would say that I travel about two times a year. Because I am busy with my job, I usually go on holiday in the summer. So yes, not very often.
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Generally speaking, I take a short trip every two or three months, mainly because I travel on a budget and choose places close to home. For instance, I often go to Vung Tau at the weekend. That's why I'd say I travel quite regularly.
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QUESTION 3 / 5

Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?

Actually, I think I prefer travelling with my friends, because it is more fun and safer. And also, we can share the cost. So I don't like travelling alone.
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I'd say that it depends. With friends, the trip is more lively, which means that we can share memories. On the other hand, travelling alone gives me freedom to go off the beaten track. So all in all, I enjoy both for different reasons.
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QUESTION 4 / 5

Where did you go on your last trip?

Well, I would say that my last trip was to Hoi An. I went there with my family last month. We took a lot of photos of the old town and the lanterns. So it was a great trip.
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That's an interesting question. I guess my last trip was to Sapa in the north. On top of that, I trekked through rice terraces and enjoyed a breathtaking view of the mountains. So it was definitely one of my best trips so far.
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QUESTION 5 / 5

What do you usually do when you travel?

Actually, I think I usually go sightseeing and visit a tourist attraction. Also, I like eating street food because it is cheap and tasty. So I am always busy when I travel.
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Generally speaking, I avoid a package tour, mainly because I like to plan my own day. For instance, I wander around local markets and chat with people, which means that I learn a lot about the place. So it means my trips are always full of surprises.
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05

Website

Trang web · 5 câu hỏi Part 1 thường gặp

Cấu trúc trả lời Part 1 · Opening – Linking – Conclusion
① Opening – trả lời thẳng→Lý do / chi tiết + collocation→② Linking – mở rộng→③ Conclusion – chốt ý
PHẦNBAND 5.5BAND 6.5
① Opening
  • Yes, I do. / No, not really.
  • Well, I would say that…
  • Actually, I think…
  • To be honest, …
  • I'd say that…
  • Generally speaking, …
  • That's an interesting question. I guess…
② Linking
  • because…
  • so…
  • and also…
  • For example,…
  • mainly because…
  • On top of that, …
  • which means that…
  • For instance, …
③ Conclusion
  • So, I really like it.
  • That's why I…
  • So yes, it's…
  • So all in all, …
  • That's why I'd say…
  • so it means a lot to me.

Độ dài gợi ý: Band 5.5 khoảng 2–3 câu (35–50 từ) · Band 6.5 khoảng 3–4 câu (50–70 từ).

Collocations · Website

BAND 5.5 · #1
surf the internet
/sɜːf ði ˈɪntənet/
lướt mạng
“I surf the internet for about an hour every evening.”
BAND 5.5 · #2
look for information
/lʊk fər ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/
tìm thông tin
“I use Google to look for information.”
BAND 5.5 · #3
watch videos online
/wɒtʃ ˈvɪdiəʊz ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
xem video trên mạng
“I watch videos online to learn English.”
BAND 5.5 · #4
shop online
/ʃɒp ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
mua sắm trực tuyến
“I often shop online because it's convenient.”
BAND 5.5 · #5
easy to use
/ˈiːzi tə juːz/
dễ sử dụng
“This website is very easy to use.”
BAND 5.5 · #6
read the news
/riːd ðə njuːz/
đọc tin tức
“I read the news on my phone every morning.”
BAND 6.5 · #1
a user-friendly website
/ə ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli ˈwebsaɪt/
trang web thân thiện người dùng
“Shopee is a user-friendly website.”
BAND 6.5 · #2
a reliable source
/ə rɪˈlaɪəbl sɔːs/
nguồn tin đáng tin cậy
“I only trust a reliable source of news.”
BAND 6.5 · #3
keep up with
/kiːp ʌp wɪð/
cập nhật, theo kịp
“I use websites to keep up with the latest news.”
BAND 6.5 · #4
browse through
/braʊz θruː/
xem lướt qua
“I browse through travel websites before a trip.”
BAND 6.5 · #5
pop-up ads
/ˈpɒp ʌp ædz/
quảng cáo bật lên
“Pop-up ads on that site are really annoying.”
BAND 6.5 · #6
bookmark a website
/ˈbʊkmɑːk ə ˈwebsaɪt/
đánh dấu trang web
“I bookmark websites that I use every day.”
BAND 7.5 · #1
a go-to website
/ə ˈɡəʊ tuː ˈwebsaɪt/
trang web quen thuộc hay dùng nhất
“YouTube is my go-to website for tutorials.”
BAND 7.5 · #2
a treasure trove of information
/ə ˈtreʒə trəʊv əv ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/
kho tàng thông tin
“Wikipedia is a treasure trove of information.”
BAND 7.5 · #3
mindlessly scroll
/ˈmaɪndləsli skrəʊl/
lướt vô thức
“I sometimes mindlessly scroll for hours.”
BAND 7.5 · #4
a sleek interface
/ə sliːk ˈɪntəfeɪs/
giao diện gọn gàng, hiện đại
“I like the app because of its sleek interface.”
BAND 7.5 · #5
cut through the clutter
/kʌt θruː ðə ˈklʌtə/
lọc bỏ thông tin rối rắm
“A good website helps you cut through the clutter.”
BAND 7.5 · #6
fall down a rabbit hole
/fɔːl daʊn ə ˈræbɪt həʊl/
mải mê sa đà (khi đọc trên mạng)
“I fell down a rabbit hole reading about space last night.”
5 câu hỏi & Model Answer · Website
OpeningLinkingConclusionCollocation
QUESTION 1 / 5

What websites do you often visit?

Well, I would say that I often visit YouTube and Facebook because I like to watch videos online and talk to my friends. And also, I use Google every day. So I use them a lot.
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To be honest, YouTube is probably my most visited site, mainly because it's full of useful tutorials. On top of that, I check a few news websites to keep up with what's happening. So all in all, I use websites for both learning and entertainment.
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QUESTION 2 / 5

What kind of websites do you like?

Actually, I think I like websites that are easy to use. For example, Shopee is good because I can shop online quickly. That's why I like it.
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I'd say that I prefer a user-friendly website with a clean design. Mainly because I hate pop-up ads that interrupt what I'm reading, which means that if a site is too messy, I just leave it. So it means design matters a lot to me.
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QUESTION 3 / 5

Do you think websites are important in your life?

Yes, I do. Websites are very important for me because I use them to look for information for my study. Also, I read the news online every morning. So yes, I can't live without them.
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Generally speaking, absolutely, mainly because almost everything I do, from banking to studying, happens online. For instance, I always check a reliable source before making a big decision. So all in all, websites play a huge role in my daily life.
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QUESTION 4 / 5

How much time do you spend on websites every day?

Well, I would say that I spend about three hours a day on the internet because I surf the internet in the evening and I also use it for my work. So it's quite a lot of time.
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To be honest, probably more than I should. I'd say around four hours, mainly because I use them for work. On top of that, I often browse through social media before bed. That's why I'm trying to cut down a bit.
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QUESTION 5 / 5

Have you ever created a website?

No, not really. I have never created a website because I don't know how to do it. But I want to learn it in the future. So maybe one day I will try.
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That's an interesting question. I guess I have, sort of. I once made a simple blog for a school project, which means that I learnt some basic design. Having said that, it was nothing professional. So all in all, it was a fun experience, but I'm no expert.
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