Describe an individual from another country whom you have heard | Sample with vocabulary

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Sample topic: “Describe an individual from another country whom you have heard”

• Who the person is

• How you knew him/her

• What kind of person he/she is

• And explain why you think he/she is interesting

Well, I like to watch competitive sports so most of the foreigners that I know are professional sportspeople from other countries. So, I’d like to talk about one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Floyd Mayweather, a professional boxer from America.

A few years ago, I read an article about a boxing fight between two very famous boxers at that time. One of them was Floyd Mayweather. He was described in the newspaper as the “Fighter of the Decade”, “The unstoppable”, or “the greatest boxer of all time”. These names really impressed me so I decided to do a bit of research on him. As it turned out, he was very similar to what I expected.

He is a true champion, winning numerous major world championships. I also found that Mayweather is one of the most lucrative pay-per-view attractions of all time, in any sport. So unsurprisingly, he was the highest-paid athlete in 2018. So I watched the match that I was talking about. His boxing skills were outstanding. He was the best defensive boxer I have ever seen. I mean, he moved his body very smoothly so that he could dodge all of the opponent’s attacks. Besides that, he was also an accurate puncher. With all of these characteristics, I think that he must endure strenuous training sessions and have a strict high-protein diet.

I would love to meet him and if I could, I would love to listen to all of the difficulties that he had to face on the road to stardom.

Vocabulary for the topic “Describe an individual from another country whom you have heard”

• Competitive sports /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv spɔːts/: những môn thể thạo mạo hiểm

  • I have always regarded competitive sport as important in my children's education.

• As it turned out (idiom): diễn ra như dự kiến

  • As it turned out, the weather—and the whole weekend—was perfect. 

• Champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/: nhà vô địch

  • He became the youngest US Open champion in 88 years.

• lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/ sinh lời

  • Had the plan worked, it would have proved highly lucrative.

• Outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/: rất tốt

  • It was altogether an outstanding achievement.

• dodge /dɑːdʒ/: né tránh

  • He ran across the road, dodging the traffic.

• Stardom /ˈstɑːr.dəm/ trở thành ngôi sao

  • From childhood, Britney Spears seemed destined for stardom.

• Defensive /dɪˈfensɪv/: phòng ngự

  • These are purely defensive measures.

Example for IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you have any foreign acquaintances, and do you believe that having foreign acquaintances is an effective approach to learning about other nations?

Well, I have a few friends from overseas and they have told me a lot about their countries. I think that they change the way that I see the world. It’s very easy to keep in touch with international friends thanks to the development of the internet, so certainly they could give you an authentic view into other countries.

• Keep in touch: giữ liên lạc

  • It is important to keep in touch with the latest research.

•  Authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/: chân thật

  • This restaurant serves only authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

In your opinion, is it crucial to acquaint oneself with the culture and language before traveling to another country?

Well, yes. You should understand some of the country’s traditions and customs before going there. Otherwise, it is very likely that the local people would be discomforted by your offensive actions. But in terms of learning the language, I think that we just need to learn some basic sentences to get by. For more complex situations, there are smartphones with translation applications to rely on.

• Discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/: làm ai đó thấy khó

  • Many patients complained of being discomforted by the doctor’s manner. chịu

• Get by /gɛt baɪ/: đủ để dùng

  • How does she get by on such a small salary?

What is your opinion regarding individuals employed by multinational corporations?

They must be very good at language and communication skills. First, you need to have fluency in a foreign language in order to talk with your colleagues or customers. Secondly, you need to be able to use the language to express your ideas and opinions. It is even harder when you try to communicate in a second language.

• Fluency /ˈfluːənsi/: sự lưu loát

  • Fluency in French is required for this job.

What skills are necessary for individuals working in multinational enterprises?

As previously stated, proficiency in language and effective communication skills are crucial. Moreover, the ability to perform well under pressure is essential to manage the demands posed by foreign supervisors. Additionally, being adept in using computers is necessary, given that most communication occurs digitally nowadays.

• Competency /ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/: ability

  • Relearning enhances our abilities.

• Computer-literate  /kəmˌpjuː.t̬ɚˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/: capable of using computers effectively

  • Applicants should possess efficient computer skills, especially in MS Office.

Conclusion

• Recount a captivating book you have perused

• Portray a businessperson you hold in high regard

• Narrate a time when you exhibited kindness to someone you previously had reservations about