Speaking 2015 Thay Vinh IELTS

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SPEAKING PART 2 2015

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GIỚI THIỆU VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN PHƯƠNG PHÁP LUYỆN TẬP Speaking là một kỹ năng khó đối với các bạn tự học ở nhà. Khó là do các bạn thường không biết phải nói gì khi gặ p một topic trong Part 2, dẫn đến bối r ối và mất bình tĩnh. Thấu hiểu nỗi khổ của các bạn, Nhung (học sinh cũ của mình) và mình đã biên soạ n ra cuốn sách này để giúp các bạn có sự  chuẩn bị tốt hơn cho kỳ thi IELTS của bạn. Lưu ý trước khi sử dụng: 1. Nỗ lực học thuộc script là điề u cấm kỵ. Một khi bạn cố gắng học thuộc, hạn sẽ bị ám ảnh bởi câu trả lời, dẫn đến ấp úng trong phòng thi và dễ  bị giám khảo phát hiệ n ra và trừ điểm nặng. 2. Nếu thấy script nào đó khó nói, hãy tự sáng tác ra script khác cho chính bản thân bạn, hoặc email về [email protected] để được tr ợ giúp. 3. Mọi script chỉ mang tính chất tương đối. Đ iểm số speaking của bạn còn phụ thuộc vào ngữ âm của bạn và chất lượng của các câu trả lời cho Part 1 và Part 3 của bài thi. Các script trong ebook này không hoàn hảo, nhưng nó có thể là các gợi ý để bạn tự sáng tác ra các script cho bản thân.

Nhung là học sinh cũ của mình, thi IELTS ngày 12/12/2015 đạ t 8.5 Speaking. Chân thành cám ơn Nhung về thời gian em dành cho việc biên soạ n cuốn sách này.  Các bạn có thể theo dõi Facebook của mình để update thêm các sách luyện thi IELTS khác: https://www.facebook.com/eclassvn Mọi ý kiến đóng góp xin gử i về [email protected].

Xin chân thành cám ơn và mong nhận đượ c sự đón nhận của các bạn. Hà Nội ngày  18 tháng 01 năm 2016 - Thầy Vinh IELTS -

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CÁC ĐỀ THI SPEAKING PART 2 T ẠI VIỆT NAM NĂM 2015: 1. Describe a place that can be good to relax (not home) 2. Describe a gift for others that took you long time to choose 3. Describe a change that will improve your local area 4. Describe a small and successful company you k now. 5. Describe a person you know who dresses well/ a person who is fashionable 6. Describe an age/stage you enjoyed in your life. 7. Describe a time that a child did something that made you laugh 8. Describe a picture or photograph in your family. 9. Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement 10. Describe a place where you can read and write. 11. Describe a team you have been part of. 12. Describe something that you want to learn more. 13. Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child. 14. Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future. 15. Describe a person who can use/speak a second language. 16. Describe an occasion you got up extremely early. 17. Describe an educational trip you went on. 18. Describe an educational TV program that you have seen. 19. Describe a paid job you ever did or someone you know ever did 20. Describe a time when you feel surprised to meet someone. 21. Describe a restaurant you like (to go to)/that impresses you. 22. Describe a park/garden you visited and liked/that impressed you. 23. Describe a place you went to that was full of color. 24. Describe something you do to (help you) stay healthy. 25. Describe an exciting sport you know -> football 26. Describe a time you were friendl y to someone you didn’t like. 27. Describe a special toy you had in your childhood 28. Describe a childhood song you remember well. 29. Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well.

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30. Describe a place near water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you enjoyed visiting. 31. Describe a pleasant surprise you had.

32. Describe a subject you didn’t like before but have interest in now. 33. Describe a piece of good news you heard from TV or internet 34. Describe a situation when you received some useful advice. 35. Describe a time when you got lost. 36. Describe an unusual building you have visited 37. Describe a situation (or a time) when you helped someone. 38. Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example, a project at work or a homework assignment at school or university). 39. Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown. 40. Describe a long journey/short trips you would like to make again 41. Describe a family member you would like to work with. 42. Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet. 43. Describe an interesting website you have visited. 44. Describe something interesting you learnt from the internet

45. Describe a situation that others didn’t tell you the w hole truth. 46. Describe a friend who you think is good leader. 47. Describe something you really want to buy in the future 48. Describe a movie you would like to watch again 49. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or own)

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47. Describe something you really want to buy in the future 49. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or own) I guess everyone has their own long list of things that they would like to buy in t he future. To me, the first thing that popped into my head is a personal car. Due to my family’s financial difficulties, I mostly used public transport in my student life and you have to agree with me that traffic in Vietnam is terrible, especially during the peak hour . Every time, I get on the bus in the rush hour, I f eel very tired and often get car sick. Thus, as soon as I graduated from university, I have been dreaming of having my own car. The car I want to buy is a Kia Morning manufactured by Honda. This is a good  – looking car which is also fuel efficient. Furthermore, its price is not too extravagent so I probably can afford it in the near future. It would be really unrealistic and impossible for a fresh graduate like me to buy a sky - high car, such as Camry or Mecedes Benz. Having a personal car could save me from bad traffic situations. And convenience is another important reason to own a car. I would never have to wait for a bus and stay in the long queue. And I can avoid bad traffic by taking an alternative route instead of suffering for hours in a crowded bus. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

43. Describe an interesting website you have visited. I surf on the internet almost every day so if I make a list of useful websites, the list would be very long. I would like to talk about Google, the website that I find very useful for me. Google is the most visited website in the world as well as the best search engine currently.  A couple of years ago, one of my friends suggested me this website and I have used it ever since. It allows me to search for any query or anything I want. All I need to do is typing some key words in a searching box and waiting for just few seconds to have a long list of possible answers for my wonder. I can search for websites, video, news, images, and information in any fields. Nowadays this website has become so popular that even my niece, a 5 year  – old girl, knows about Google. For me, this website is a great place to find information, references, academic books, stories, news, websites and anything I want to know and find. It is indeed an ultimate tool for searching, an innovation in the technology world, which has transformed the whole society for years. Thanks to it, now people have easier access to an endless source of information available on Earth. To me, it has been a great and unreplaceable tool in my student life. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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41. Describe a family member you would like to work with If I have to choose a family member to work with, I would love to work with my f ather. He is quite tall, slim and athletic. He gets on well with other people because he has a good sense of humor. There are several reasons why I would like to work with my father. Firstly, as we share the common interest in accounting, I know that if I have a chance to work with him, I will learn a lot from him. My father currently is working as an accountant and this is also my major at university. Thus, I often come to him for help whenever I struggle to understand accounting materials. He never made everything complicated for me. He is always willing to give guidance on young people like me and try to find the easiest way for me to cope with any problem. Furthermore, he is a man of integrity because he always knows how to distinguish between personal matters and work. Having witnessed his devotion for work, I was inspired to study hard day in and day out to make significant progress in my study. I always want to follow his footstep and I hope that one day, I will have an opportunity to work with him. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

36. Describe an unusual building you have visited 39. Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown.  Among a number of historical buildings in Hanoi, One  – Pillar Pagoda is my most favorite spot. From my perspective, it is one of Vietnam ’s most iconic pagodas. Located within Ho Chi Minh Complex, asides from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, the Pagoda is a very popular tourist attraction. It was conducted by Emperor Ly Thai Tong in 1049. According to legend, ageing Emperor Ly Thai To of the Ly dynasty, who had no children, used to go to pagodas to pray to Buddha for a son. O ne night, he dreamt that he was granted a baby boy by the Buddha, who seated on a great lotus flower in a squareshaped lotus pond on the western side of Thang Long Citadel. Thus, the pagoda of lotus  – shape was constructed with one pillar in the middle of a lotus pond in gratitude for  this significant legendary event. I often take my foreign friends here to introduce them this unique attraction along with this Vietnamese great legendary story. To me, One  – Pillar Pagoda reflects the architectural splendor  that Vietnam has developed for centuries. Besides, as its name literally means long lasting happiness and good luck, every time I come here, I feel peace and joy for my mind. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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24. Describe something you do to (help you) stay healthy I wake up very early in the morning and then walk for two hours every day. Waking up early and doing some physical exercise is the healthy habit I have developed for months. You would normally think that doing exercise is just the way to keep fit. However, it brings you many benefits that you cannot imagine. As I read the article about healthy life before, doing exercise can help to slow down the aging process. The elderly who enjoy mild exercise, such as gardening, are half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age. Children who walk to school tend to concentrate better and get better test results than those given lift in the car. Having acknowledged that, I wake up from bed at around 5am and wear my favorite pair of sports shoes. Then, I start walking along the road that goes around the big lake near my house. Sometimes, I ride a bicycle to the nearby park instead of walking. Taking a deep breath of pure morning air freshens my mind and gives me energy to start a new day. A sound mind lies on a sound body and I believe that this habit is very helpful for keeping a sound mind and maintaining good health. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

28. Describe a childhood song you remember well.

My mother often sang a lullaby titled ‘Good night, sleeping baby” in my bed time and I heard it so many times in my childhood that I can still remember it very vividly. This was a song usually famous in the rural area of our country that mothers often use to soothe the baby and to send them in sleep. It was an 8-10 lines song with great harmony and the way my mother sang it was extraordinary. It still echoes in my head and I miss those days. I can remember my mother often sang this song till I got in secondary school. I was touched by the lyrics and in my childhood, I often imagined that the verses used in this song were true and would happen to me one day. We often remember things from childhood, specially the stories or songs we heard with great enthusiasm. This song was no exception. I heard it hundreds of times and as a child, I fantasized about those things. That is the main reason I still remember it very clearly. Perhaps someday when I become a mother, I will sing this song to my children as well. This has in fact become a permanent memory, an unreplaceable part of my childhood. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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25. Describe an exciting sport you know -> football There are many kinds of sports which people like playing these days, such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, and cricket but I would like to talk about football which is so-called the king of sports. Football is the popular kind of sports in almost all countries in the world. Basically, it is a collective game with 2 teams and each team has 11 players. The main purpose is that players try to keep their goal safe and kick the ball to t he net of their opponents. Scores are recorded and the winner is the team having higher scores. It is the most famous sports in my country and all of my family members favor this sports, especially my father and my brother. Thus, I had a chance to approach this sports since I was 7 years old. I really love watching it because of the drama and surprise in each match. From my perspectives, it is really difficult to play well. A player needs to be very strong to compete with others, and be skillful in ball controlling, heading as well as having team spirit.  A good football team needs to have solidarity as well as the ability to control the game. Therefore, normally there is a coach for each team and this person is not less famous than other players. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

29. Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well. There are numerous happy events in my life that I can recall and among them, I would like to talk about the time when my family gathered to make the Chung cake for the T et holiday. The Lunar New Year, or Tet, is a very special traditional holiday in my country. It was probably my most favorite holiday when I was a small girl as my family had a lot of activities to celebrate this occasion. Among them, making the Chung cake made me excited the most. The Chung cake is made of glutinous rice, green beans and fat pork, wrapped in banana leaves in the shape of a square. I often played with my older brother when my parents prepared the ingredients for the cake. And then, my father lit a small fire to boil the cake overnight. It was perhaps the only time of the year when I was allowed to stay up late. While my family was sitting around the warm fire, my grandmother would tell the old legendary story about the Chung cake to commemorate the filial affection of Lang Lieu prince to his father and remind us of the long  – lasting Vietnamese tradition. In recent years, my family has not had enough time for making the Chung cake on our own. However, to me, a ready  – made Chung cake that we buy from a local market cant bring the special feeling and replace the taste of a Chung cake from my childhood. I hope that my family can continue our tradition in the coming years. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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27. Describe a special toy you had in your childhood I have many toys in my childhood and at different stages, I prefer different toys. However, among them, a Teddy bear is the most special one to me and I still keep it at my closet until now. I guess that all kids love a furry friend and so did I. However, what made the bear really special to me was that this was a gift from my father on an occasion of my 5th birthday. Everything about it was so different from other stuffed bears. At that time, my father was working far away and I missed him so much. I thought that he could not come back to celebrate my birthday party as he had did before. To my surprise, on my birthday, he suddenly came home and brought with him a lovely Teddy bear. Missing him, I ran into him and my father gave me big hug, then kissed me. I was so excited about the Teddy bear. When I squeezed it, it said I LOVE YOU by the most sweet and lovely voice on Earth. Looking at it made me immediately think about my beloved father. His physical presence on my birthday was like gold to me. You know, it is really hard to not have one of the most important people to you in your birthday. I would never forget that special moment and the Teddy bear means so much to me. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

19. Describe a paid job you ever did or someone you know ever did I remembered the time when I enjoyed working as a waitress/waiter at a cafeteria in the campus. It happened few years ago while I was a sophomore student in university. I learnt about this job from an online advertisement and I immediately jumped at the chance. Despite of being a business major, I still enjoyed this job very much as it offered me so many opportunities for self  – development. My main responsibilities included serving food and drinks for customers and assisting the chefs in preparing for meals at peak hours such as lunch time or dinner time. At the end of each day, we also performed cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and tidying up server station. There were 10 other students working at the same post as me on a 4 – hour shift basis. We registered our shifts based on our personal schedules so it is very flexible. I loved this job for several reasons. Firstly, it offered me enough money to afford the cost of living and support my parents in covering a part of my tuition fee. Secondly, it gave me an opportunity to expand social networks by making friends and t alking with many people from different backgrounds around the campus. Furthermore, I learnt vital soft skills, such as communication and teamwork skills, which are very important and beneficial to me. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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18. Describe an educational TV program that you have seen. Over the course of my life, I have been watching a lot of television programs, ranging from scientific to reality shows. However, the TV program that I am addicted to is the Apprentice on NBC channel. The show airs for about 30 minutes, twice a week. The show is hosted by Donal Trump, one of the richest and most powerful billionaires in the world. There are often 10 people in each episode and all the participants are young, dynamic, enthusiastic and talented people from all walks of life. Despite of different backgrounds, they all share the same dream of becoming successful people, which is the very reason why they  join this program. The Apprentice is regarded among one of the most popular educational TV programs. Watching this program, I can gain a deeper insight into the business world and about obstacles that people have to encounter and overcome in order to succeed. This program is useful for not only business people but also young people like me. It inspires us and motivates us to advance in our career paths. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

14. Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future 17. Describe an educational trip you went on Last year, I and my friends decided to take a trip to Mu Cang Chai, located in the mountainous area in the Northern of Vietnam. There were ten of us and we all studied in the same class in university. We travelled by car from Hanoi to Tu Le and then, we continued our trip with motorbike from there. By doing this, we could stop at any time and took a lot of wonderful pictures capturing picturesque and spectacular scenery. Mu Cang Chai is among the most well  – known tourist attractions in Vietnam, annually appealing both domestic and international visitors. After hours of driving, we eventually arrived at Tu Le and headed to Mu Cang Chai. On our way, we were amazed by a vast track of land full of yellow color. When being seen f rom afar, the terraced rice fields looked like a picture of nature exhibiting its most alluring charm when the field is lush with ripening rice. We spent one night living at stilt house with a local host to gain an insight into the lives of ethnic minority. Indeed, terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai coupled with distinctive cultural practices of local ethnic minority groups created the uniqueness of the locality and offered us a very amazing and unforgettable trip. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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13. Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child. When I was a little girl, I enjoyed playing chess. It commenced when I was in primary school. Because I was a very naughty girl and often hanged out with neighboring kids for hours, my father taught me to play chess in hope of keeping me staying at home. Every day, my father woke me up early and drove me to the sport center near my house. I participated in a chess class with a teacher and other students. I was taught that chess is probably the most prevalent board game in the world. There are two players in a game and the winner would be the one who can trap the King of the other player. Normally, the class took place for an hour but I often lingered for another half an hour to rehearse with my classmates. I found it very challenging and difficult to learn the moves but the passion for playing chess gradually grew in me, even without my acknowledgement. I could stay at home all day long and play chess with my dad. There were several reasons why I was craving for  playing chess. Firstly, playing this intellectual game challenged myself and improved my logical thinking. In addition, I could have a sense of satisfaction when outwitting my opponents tactically. Last but not least, I made a lot of friends with talented children in my chess class and we still keep in touch until now. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

42. Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet. I have a long desire to learn Chinese, a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved it yet/ I have a long desire to learn Chinese, a second foreign language, so being able to communicate in Chinese is my current goal. This passion grew in me just few years ago when I watched a very inspiring movie about Chinese history and culture. Then I decided that I had to learn Chinese in order to explore more about this incredible nation. Besides, knowing more than one language is very beneficial to not only my study but also my future career path. Therefore, I registered for a Chinese course for beginners, which was hold 3 times a week. I also downloaded many apps on my phone with the aim to study at home by myself. I drew my own schedule so that I could make time for self - study, at least 1 hour per day. For the first 3 months, I strictly followed my schedule. I did not skip any class and finished all the homework as well as extra exercises that I was given in Chinese class. Unfortunately, I could not keep up with my schedule for long. As I had a full  – time job at that time, I was so busy that there were days when I had to work overtime or travelled faraway to meet clients. I was unable to fully attend all the lessons, thereby finding it hard to keep pace with other classmates. Moreover, after a tiring day, I often felt deadly tired and was unable to concentrate on studying at home. So gradually, I abandoned my ambition and now I only can remember a few Chinese words. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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12. Describe something that you want to learn more. I have a long desire to learn Chinese as a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved it yet. This passion grew in me just few years ago when I watched a very inspiring movie about Chinese history and culture. Then I decided that I had to learn Chinese in order to explore more about this incredible nation. Besides, knowing more than one language is very beneficial to not only my study but also my future career path. Therefore, in order to achieve my target, I will register for a Chinese course for beginners, which is held 3 times a week. I also intend to download many apps on my phone with the aim to study at home by myself. I have drawn my own schedule so that I can make time for self - study, at least 1 hour per day.  As currently, I have a full – time job, I am so busy that there are days when I have to work overtime or travel faraway to meet clients. Moreover, after a tiring day, I often feel deadly tired and find it hard to concentrate on studying at home. However, just thinking about the moments when I can speak Chinese gives me a sense of satisfaction, which encourages me to study harder and better. Thus, I always remind myself that I have to keep up with my schedule at any cost if I want to make my dream come true. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

26. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like. I would like to share with you my experience when I had to be friendly to one of my classmates I did not like. In my second year of university, I had to collaborate with her to carry out a group project in a financial investment class. There were just two of us on the team, and our task was to invest in the simulation stock market. We had to make decisions on choosing which stocks were profitable and worth our investment. Each group’s performance would be compared weekly and at the end of the semester, we would have to present our project in front of the whole class. However, the problem was that we had never really like each other for several reasons. Firstly, despite of the fact that we were at the same age, she always thought she was better than me and disregarded my opinions. Furthermore, she was not responsible for our project. She often showed up late in group meetings and missed the deadline for her given tasks. The project was vital as it contributed 50% to our final results of t hat semester. Therefore, I had no choice but cooperated with her in order to finish the project. Despite our many arguments, we completed the task on time and had an excellent group presentation. From this experience, I learnt that sometimes you can work with others even though you do not get along with them. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

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9. Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement 11. Describe a team you have been part of 38. Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example, a project at work or a homework assignment at school or university). During my student life, I had to participate in numerous team work projects, and having disagreements with other team members was unavoidable. I would like to talk about a team project that I was involved in during the junior year at university/to share with you my experience when I disagreed with my friend. There were two of us on the team, and our task was to invest in the simulation stock market. We had to make decisions on choosing which stocks were profitable and worth our investment. Each group’s performance would be compared weekly and at the end of the semester, we would have to present our project in front of the whole class. The project was vital as it contributed 50% to our final results of t hat semester. Besides, being an investor is really a challenging task, especially when the Vietnam stock market is volatile and unpredictable. Two of us fought for days to decide which companies had showed the best performance and promised a bright future on the stock market. My friend wanted to invest in a real estate company while I thought that an investment in real estate at that time was an unwise choice. Despite our arguments, we completed the task on time and had an excellent group presentation. From this experience, I learned that it is very hard to be a good team member. You would have to know how to present yourself while fitting in the group and each person has to compromise to achieve a common goal. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected] 1. Describe a restaurant /café / meals I have been to many restaurants here in Hanoi, but I am going to talk about Lotteria, a fast food restaurant near my house. The restaurant is surrounded by trees, and it has a large parking area, so it is convenient for us to get t heir by motorbike. Inside the restaurant, there is a reception desk on the first floor where guests can make an order. As soon as we enter the restaurant, the strong and addictive smell really makes us crave for fast food meals/a cup of coffee. The restaurant is a quiet place with a classical style of decoration with wooden tables and chairs. It also has a good air-conditioning system, which is very comfortable for fast food lovers to visit. The restaurant offers a wide range of choices, from hamburgers to pizzas to chips and cokes. Last week we went there and ordered a small course of beef and fried chicken. Then we brought it to the second floor where we chose a place to sit having a good view of streets. So, we could eat the meal and watch people commuting on the road. I usually go to this place every weekend to eat out with my family. There are many reasons why I like this restaurant. First, it has free wifi, so I can surf the internet while enjoying the meals/coffee. Secondly, all the staff members are really friendly, always welcoming guests with a smile on their faces. Prepared by [email protected]

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8. Describe a picture or photograph in your family  You should say: What is in the photo Where this photo is in your home How this picture was taken  As I am interested in photography, I have taken thousands of photos. However, the most meaningful photograph to me is the big one of my family. The picture is hung on the wall of my living room and it is the first thing that everyone notices since the moment they walk into my house. The photograph was taken one year ago on an occasion of summer holiday. It was the first time that my family enjoyed the summer vacation together. We decided to go on a trip to Sam Son beach which is one of the most popular destinations for summer holiday in my country. The photo was probably the first picture of my whole family with my parents, my older brother, my little sister and me. It is such a brilliant photo, with every one standing on the beach and smiling. The one behind the camera was a professional photographer who has a great eye for photography. You can even see the crystal clear   water sparkling under the sunlight and the seashore in the background. It was a scorching hot day, and the sky was blue with no clouds, making it a perfect scene to take a photo. The photo is very special to me. Whenever I feel unhappy, just looking at the picture cheers me up right away. I believe that no matter what happens, my parents and my siblings will always stand by me and support me. Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS)  – Edited by [email protected]

2. Describe a subject that you did not like in the past, but now you like it.  As a high school student, I learned a number of subjects. Among them, I was not really into history at the first time. The reason was really simple: I disliked the teaching method of my teacher. It was boring, and I will tell you why. He was a lazy teacher, I thought. He just copied words, facts and f igures from the book to the board and made us to write down what he wrote. Then he told us to memorize all information if we did not want to receive a low score for this subject. This made me and my classmates sick. Later when I grew older, I had a chance to watch a movie about Vietnamese history. The movie is about King Ly Cong Uan relocating the capital city from Ninh Binh to Hanoi more than a thousand years ago. I really liked the film and realized that history is not as boring as I thought. After that I managed to read more historical articles and watched more historical movies, and now I am really interested in history. I think the Ministry of Education should adjust the school curriculum or train teachers how to deliver history lessons more successfully and attractively. Without any action, many Vietnamese pupils still hold a negative attitude towards history. (Prepared by [email protected] )

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