FAMILY MATTERS

SPEAKING
character and personality
positive: ambitious, clever, creative, good fun, hard-working, dependable, self-assured
(confident),
sociable/outgoing => going out with…
open-minded => open-mindedness
negative: impatient, judgemental, nosy (bao đồng),
over-sensitive => getting offended for seemingly no reason
blunt => upsets sb with things she comes out with
stingy => never offer to pay
trả lời về tính cách bản thân:
- I consider myself to be…
- I would say I was…

relationships
get on with
get to know sb/each other
look up to = respect sb
be in touch with
fall out with = argue and stop being friendly with sb
grow apart from = gradually have a less close relationship with sb / drift apart from : less
close to sb
take after sb = giống ai đó trong gđ
grow up together/with sb => inseparable
be close to sb/be closest to
modifying
really/so/extremely + pos adj
really/so/terribly + neg adj : nếu mình ko thích hoặc ko hài lòng về người đó
not very + pos adj : từ giảm nhẹ
a bit/quite + neg : từ giảm nhẹ

argument (countable)
make up the stories => to make sb laugh
be amazed by
be better off : khá giả (về tiền bạc) / tốt hơn về tâm trạng
set up my own business => go from strength to strength
hilarious : extremely funny /hɪˈleəriəs/
when things aren’t going well and when things are going well
for a good decade : >10 years
be determined => get into sth => give 100% into it
self-absorbed : chỉ quan tâm đến bản thân
laid-back = easy-going
on a fairly regular basis => ex: 3 times a years
part 3: elderly people
dispersed (adj) : xa cách
end up living : quyết định sống ở đâu đó
a breakdown of communities
live on their own : tự sống
(families) are spread over a wider geographical area : phân bố ở những nơi xa nhau
be called on to babysit at a moment’s notice : without preparation
an immense amount
living link with the past
the keepers of local traditions
provide a sense of identity to younger generations
harder lives / life experience / lived through
be very well placed to give good advice
his younger years
valuable life lessons
encountered problems = faced challenges => pass on to sb
put your heart into sth

cách trả lời part 3:

it depends on… => first one => second one => example
firstly, secondly, thirdly
it’s a mixture of both things => first one => second one
yes/no => why => example => opposite

cách trả lời part 2:

mở đầu: I’m going to talk about…(paraphrase đề)
thông tin cơ bản: name / age / career
cốt lõi: 3 tính cách
cảm nhận
kết: So, if I had to talk about…, it would have to be…

16. Family & Friends

1. Do you have a large family or small family?
2. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
3. Do you have many friends? Why? Why not?
4. Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends? depends on + singular
30. Neighbor
1. Do you think neighbors are important?
2. How can we get along with our neighbors?
3. Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with your neighbours?

friend
schoolmate => workmate => teammate => soulmate
mutual friend : bạn chung (của 2 người)
casual acquaintance
a wide circle of friends
knowledgeable
courteous : lịch sự, nhã nhặn
likeable : dễ thương
considerate : chu đáo
a shoulder to cry on : người lắng nghe tâm sự của bạn
struck up a relationship
cement a friendship : vun đắp
cross sb’s path : tình cờ gặp ai đó
two peas in a pod : trông giống nhau y đúc
hit it off : immediately liked each other
lifelong companion : friend who was with you all your life
get on like a house on fire : have an enjoyable relationship
a close bond
speak well behind our backs : nói tốt sau lưng
be strongly supportive of sth => unsupportive
keep friendship for many years
life values
enjoy each other’s company
see eye to eye on most things
meet up : gặp nhau
be through thick and thin together : even when there are problems or difficulties
big film buffs => cinema
cheers me up
relationships have their ups and downs
keep in touch with
be stood up : bị cho leo cây
opposites attract => most likely (=very probably) be different from you
be yourself with sb
a close/long-standing relationship
have much in common
both healthy relationships and toxic relationships

family
bring sb up
family ties => strong
show much affection for sb
home maker = nội trợ
nothing comes before my parents => my first priority
the toughest phase of my life
take vacations = go on vacation
family gatherings
have a very stable upbringing
sibling rivalry
temperament
a clear family resemblance
maternal instinct
cherish the moment of family members having fun together
a close-knit family
my quality time
consultant
kind-hearted
give me pieces valuable advice
encourage me to look on the bright side = lạc quan
set a good example for me

neighbour
really nice and friendly
live next door to sb
get along with
help sb out = be willing to lend/give sb a hand => incredibly helpful
give sb a lift = cho quá giang
problems: noise => hard to put up with the noises => kids running around/playing music
=> become troublesome (adj) = annoying, irritating
how can help them => take their delivery for them when they are not available
=> let them know some important news about the neighbourhood
=> keep an eye on their house
my neighbourhood has got a very friendly vibe to it

Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with
You should say: Jane
What party was it : freshmen welcome party / economics department / 3 years
How you met this person : freshmen / a foreigner
minigame => randomly be in a team with 2 other people
come across as a self-assured & courteous person = make good impression
struck up a relationship & meet up with
What you talked about :
enjoy each other’s company
have much in common : big film buffs => korean dramas / kpop
curiosity about culture => more knowledgeable
improve English
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her
share life valuables => see eye to eye on most things
be willing to give me a hand => lend her a hand
*exchanged student => back to Spain => keep in touch with
1 câu dự đoán: must have been exhausted => promise to be supportive of

Part 3
1. Under what circumstances do people meet new people?
2. Where do you think people meet new people?
3. Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to communicate with Vietnamese people?

Describe a person you know who is from a different cultural backgrounds

Part 3: culture
1. Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
3. How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?

Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with

Part3:
1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
2. Can children choose their deskmate?
3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
4. Are good colleagues important at work?
5. What kind of people are popular at work?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well

You should say:
Who he/she is
difficult => recall any memories
keep close to my heart : giữ trong lòng
Where you met each other
born on the same year
house => be door to door
be born for each other : sinh ra là dành cho nhau
kind-hearted / considerate (towards sb)
regard someone as someone : xem ai như ai đó
What you often did together
have loads of fun
go to the playground => spacious => play hide-and-seek / play on the carousel
adore = like
And explain what made you like him/her
move away => when got to…
personal phone was not a thing then : chưa phổ biến
ever since : kể từ đó
make my childhood joyful

Part 3
1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
2. What do you think of online social media?
3. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4. How important is childhood friendship to children?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you are familiar with

Part3: social media

1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?
3. How does social media help people access information?
4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

old people
Describe an interesting old person you met

Part 3:
1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
2. What can old people teach young people?
3. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g.vegetables/fruits/flowers
etc.)

Part 3
1. What do you think of the job as a farmer?
2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
4. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

Describe something important that you learned (not in school or college)

Part 3:
1. What can children learn from parents?
2. Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their
parents?
3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
4. How can people learn new things?

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative sth (old people)

Part3:
1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?
2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
3. How can young people teach old people skills?
4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?

a fashionable person
Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well

Part 3
1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?
3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting

Part 3
1. Which types of people become role models in your society?
2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
3. What happens when young people lack good role models?
4. What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
17. Describe something you had to share with others

Part 3
1 Do you think kids like to share? Why?
2 How can parents teach their children to share?
3 What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
4. Is there anything that parents would persuade children to share with others?