6, Nơi chốn, địa điểm( places)

IELTS speaking part 2

Describe an interesting place that you visited as a tourist.

You should say:

 Where is this place

 Why you went there
 What you did there
and explain why you thought this place was interesting.

Last summer holiday I went to Mai Chau with my family. It was such a beautiful place.
Unlike in the city with buildings everywhere, the countryside(nông thôn, vùng quê)
only had a few houses/iz/. There were open green fields(cánh đồng) as far as the eyes
could see. Next to these fields, there were huge lakes (hồ) way bigger than West lake in
Ha Noi and also long beautiful rivers(sông) with the water. It was so clear that you could
see the bottom(. But Mai Chau wasn’t just a flat area(khu vực, diện tích) of land.

On: ở trên, under: ở dưới, next to:bên cạnh; đằng trước: in front of, behind: đằng sau,
between: ở giữa, above: ở bên trên; top: đỉnh; bottom: đáy; near: gần; far: xa

Just outside the window of our hotel room, there was a large hill(đồi) rising hundreds of
meters above the ground. The hill was completely(hoàn toàn) covered( được bao phủ) by
tree, and during our trip we got to join the village(làng) people in going into the
forest(rừng)to pick up fruits. The path(lối đi, going up the hill was difficult but when we
got to the top, we could see the entire area just like looking down from a plane. All in
all, we had a wonderful trip( chuyến đi tuyệt vời) and I can’t wait to go back to Mai Chau
again.

Word Meaning
7, Cuộc sống hàng ngày ( Everyday life)

Welcome to my daily routine ( thói quen hàng ngày)

a.Giới thiệu từ vựng

- Because I live alone in a flat/apartment, I like waking up early to get ready( like
sleeping in).I have breakfast at 7 a.m every day. For breakfast, I usually have a sandwich
with milk. Then I have a quick shower/ take a shower. I work in an office so I need to go
to the company at 8 a.m. After having a meeting, I have lunch at 12 a.m. I always have
an appointment in the afternoon. In the evening, I study English/learn English and have
dinner at 9 p.m.

-Live in a flat/ apartment/house

-like waking up early/ sleeping in: ngủ nướng ( like + v-ing)

-have breakfast/lunch/dinner/supper: ăn sang/trưa/tối/khuya

-have a meeting/ have an appointment

-work in an office: làm việc ở văn phòng

-Study English/Chinese/French

b,Ứng dụng vào IELTS

 Part 1: when do you wake up?

Well, I usually wake up quite(khá) early, around 6 o’clock in the morning. I like starting
my day early because it gives me some quiet time to plan my schedule(kế hoạch làm
việc/lịch trình) and get things done without any distractions(sự xao lãng). On weekends,
though, I might sleep in a bit and wake up around 7 or 8, just to relax and catch up on
rest=take a rest: nghỉ ngơi/ngủ bù.

 How was your morning?

This morning was pretty standard(khá là bình thường) for me. I woke up around 7 a.m
and I laid in bed for a bit, scrolling through(lướt) my phone. Eventually, I got up,
brushed/t/ my teeth, and headed/id/ straight to the kitchen.

 What part of the day do you like most?

Actually, I really enjoy the early morning, just after sunrise(bình minh). It’s usually very
peaceful and quiet(yên bình và tĩnh lặng), and I find that I can focus(tập trung) better
during this time. I often go for a short walk/work or do some light exercise, which helps
me feel refreshed/t/(sảng khoái) and ready for the day ahead. I also love the fresh air and
the soft light in the morning, which creates(tạo ra) a calm and positive(tích cực)><
negative(tiêu cực) mood (tâm trạng)

 Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?

Yes, I do think having a daily routine is quite important. For me, it helps bring structure
to my day and makes it easier to manage my time effectively. When I follow a routine,
I’m less likely to procrastinate and I feel more productive overall. Of course, it’s also
good to be flexible sometimes, but having some regular habits definitely helps me stay
organized and balanced.
 8,Family tree ( Cây phả hệ)

Nuclear family
Parents

nephew niece

Sister( daughter); brother(son)=

siblings: an hem ruột

Grandparents=grandpa+grandma

1. Brother: anh/em trai

2. Cousin: anh em họ

3. ex-husband: chồng cũ; ex-boyfriend: bạn trai cũ

4. family: gia đình

5. father: bố/ba

6. father-in-law: bố chồng/bố vợ; step-father: bố dượng

7. fiancée: vị hôn thê

8. girlfriend: bạn gái

9. grandparents: ông bà
10. husband: chồng

11. mother: mẹ

12. nephew: cháu trai

13. niece: cháu gái

14. sister: chị/em gái

15. step-brother: anh/em trai kế

16. twin: sinh đôi

17. widow / widower: quả phụ/góa phụ

18. wife: vợ

19. half-brother: anh/em trai cùng cha khác mẹ or cùng mẹ khác cha

 get a long (well) with: hòa hợp với

 get divorced: ly hôn/ ly dị

 get married / tie the knot: kết hôn

 hang out with: ra ngoài chơi với

1.Michael _________ everyone he meets because he is very sociable and

easygoing. He has five brothers and two sisters, so that probably helped him
learn how to deal with people.

A. gets married
B. gets divorced
C. gets along well with
2.My _______ and I are planning on getting married in June. I'm a teacher,
and I don't have classes during the summer, so that is the best time for us to tie
the knot.

A. fiancée
B. wife
C. husband
3.When I ask my girlfriend to marry me, I had to talk with my future _______
to get his permission( sự cho phép).

D. widow
 E. father-in-law
F. cousin
9,Đồ ăn và thức uống (food and drink)

What is your favourite food?

a.Từ vựng về các bữa ăn

-have breakfast/lunch/dinner/supper( ăn đêm)

-have brunch= breakfast+lunch (ăn nửa buổi)

Ex: When I’m lazy, I usually have brunch

b. Từ vựng về các món ăn

A good meal includes meat, vegetables, and fruits

In the morning, I like to have a light breakfast with bread and a cup of coffee. If I wake
up late, I will buy a pack of sticky rice right away. When I have more money, I will have
a burger and cheese with a glass of Coca-Cola. At lunch, usually have chicken soup with
a bowl of rice. I also have some salad and apples or bananas. I would like to drink orange
juice as well. I always choose fish to improve my eyesight. I also add carrots to my
menu. On weekends, I will go to a restaurant to have pasta/pizza or steak with potatoes
and tea. For dessert, I will order a chocolate cake and ice-cream.

Idioms & expressions (natural for speaking)

1. To have a sweet tooth → thích đồ ngọt

 I really have a sweet tooth, so it’s hard for me to resist chocolate cakes
and pastries.
(Tôi rất thích đồ ngọt, nên khó mà cưỡng lại bánh chocolate và bánh ngọt.)

2.Spice things up → làm cho món ăn hoặc trải nghiệm thêm thú vị

 Sometimes I add a bit of chili sauce to spice things up and make the dish
more exciting.
(Thỉnh thoảng tôi thêm chút tương ớt để làm món ăn thêm thú vị.)
 3. Not my cup of tea → không phải gu của tôi

 I know a lot of people love durian, but honestly, it’s not my cup of tea.
(Tôi biết nhiều người thích sầu riêng, nhưng thật lòng mà nói, nó không
phải gu của tôi.)

4.Go out for a bite → ra ngoài ăn nhẹ

 After work, we often go out for a bite instead of cooking at home.

(Sau giờ làm, chúng tôi thường ra ngoài ăn nhẹ thay vì nấu ở nhà.)

5.Eat like a horse → ăn khỏe, ăn rất nhiều

 My brother eats like a horse, but he never seems to gain weight.

(Em trai tôi ăn rất khỏe, nhưng trông lúc nào cũng không tăng cân.)

6. Rich in flavour → giàu hương vị, đậm đà

Traditional Vietnamese pho is incredibly rich in flavour because of the slow-

cooked broth and fresh herbs.
(Phở Việt Nam truyền thống cực kỳ đậm đà nhờ nước dùng ninh lâu và các
loại rau thơm tươi.)

7. Organic produce → nông sản hữu cơ

More people are choosing organic produce these days because they believe
it’s healthier and safer.
(Ngày càng nhiều người chọn nông sản hữu cơ vì tin rằng nó tốt cho sức khỏe
và an toàn hơn.)

8.A balanced diet → chế độ ăn cân bằng

 Nutritionists always recommend having a balanced diet that includes

vegetables, proteins and whole grains.
(Các chuyên gia dinh dưỡng luôn khuyên nên có một chế độ ăn cân bằng,
bao gồm rau củ, đạm và ngũ cốc nguyên cám.)

What is your favourite food?

My favourite food is definitely pho, which is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup(mì

nước). I love it because it has a rich, flavorful broth(nước dung/nước lèo đậm đà
thơm ngon) and fresh herbs(các loại rau thơm tươi) that make it really tasty and
comforting. I could eat it any time of the day, especially for breakfast. It’s also special to
me because it reminds me of family meals and Vietnamese culture.
What is your main meal of the day?

For me, dinner is usually the main meal of the day. It’s the time when my whole family
can sit down together after work or school, so we often have more dishes and spend more
time eating and talking. I usually have rice, some meat(thịt) or fish, and vegetables(rau
củ). It’s not just about the food, but also about relaxing and catching up with my family.