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1. Theme Shift – IELTS Speaking part 1
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1.1. Do you appreciate the alterations? Are you receptive to change? Why?
Absolutely yes. I can say that I am a thrill seeker. I always attempt to do things that I have never experienced before, you know, travelling to a new place alone or participating in a competition without any understanding of it. Through these experiences, I have a better insight into my surroundings and put on my thinking cap as well.
1.2. What are your plans for changes next year?
Actually, I have not come up with any plan for the next year yet. I think I will learn another language like French. Ya know, I have already excelled in English and I am not at all a creature of habit, so I will learn French and broaden my understanding about French culture.
1.3. Are there any adjustments in your work?
Of course, I change my job frequently and I am a job hopper. Whenever I feel that my job is tedious, I will change to another one. Ya know, as a thrill seeker, I do not want to remain my whole life on an endless treadmill.
1.4. Have you undergone significant changes since childhood?
Yes, I think that I change completely. From a shy, introverted child who was scared of everything, after experiencing, learning and growing a lot, now, I can confidently claim that I am a social butterfly. Knowing my own strength and weaknesses, I can be more confident and amiable.
1.5. Are there any recent positive developments in your country?
I think the biggest change in Vietnam is national economy. Many years ago, Vietnam used to be an under-developed country, but now, Vietnamese economy has been significantly developing on an unprecedented scale. People are enjoying better living standards and they can afford all of their basic necessities.
1.6. Have there been any transformations in your hometown?
Living in Ho Chi Minh city more than 20 years, I have witnessed many major changes of the city. One of which could be the fact that many skyscrapers have been erected. Landmark 81 – the tallest building in Vietnam – is my country’s symbol and pride.
1.7. How do you feel about the changes? Why?
Absolutely yes. I can say that I am a thrill seeker. I always attempt to do things that I have never experienced before, you know, travelling to a new place alone or participating in a competition without any understanding of it. Through these experiences, I have a better insight into my surroundings and put on my thinking cap as well.
1.8. What are your plans for changes next year?
Actually, I have not come up with any plan for the next year yet. I think I will learn another language like French. Ya know, I have already excelled in English and I am not at all a creature of habit, so I will learn French and broaden my understanding about French culture.
1.9. Are there any alterations in your work?
Of course, I change my job frequently and I am a job hopper. Whenever I feel that my job is tedious, I will change to another one. Ya know, as a thrill seeker, I do not want to remain my whole life on an endless treadmill.
1.10. Have you experienced significant changes since your childhood?
Yes, I think that I change completely. From a shy, introverted child who was scared of everything, after experiencing, learning and growing a lot, now, I can confidently claim that I am a social butterfly. Knowing my own strength and weaknesses, I can be more confident and amiable.
1.11. Are there any recent positive developments in your country?
I think the biggest change in Vietnam is national economy. Many years ago, Vietnam used to be an under-developed country, but now, Vietnamese economy has been significantly developing on an unprecedented scale. People are enjoying better living standards and they can afford all of their basic necessities.
1.12. Have there been any changes in your hometown?
Living in Ho Chi Minh city more than 20 years, I have witnessed many major changes of the city. One of which could be the fact that many skyscrapers have been erected. Landmark 81 – the tallest building in Vietnam – is my country’s symbol and pride.
Reference:- Cách học bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh
2. Vocabulary theme Change
| Từ vựng | Nghĩa | Ví dụ minh họa |
| Creature of habit | người luôn làm điều tương tự theo cùng một cách | My father’s such a creature of habit – he always has to have a biscuit and a cup of tea at bedtime. |
| Resist | từ chối thay đổi | The party leader resisted demands for his resignation. |
| Thrill seeker | người đam mê trải nghiệm | You could fall in love with a thrill-seeker, but you’re also looking for honest, supportive love. |
| Insight into | nhận thức | It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships. |
| Come up with | nghĩ ra | She’s come up with some amazing scheme to double her income. |
| Excel | Giỏi | She always excelled in languages at school. |
| Social butterfly | người hòa đồng | Clarie is a social butterfly. She’s always going to parties. |
| Put on your thinking cap | tư duy sáng tạo | My client wanted a completely new design. I had to put on my thinking cap. |
| Tedious | nhàm chán | The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious. |
| Treadmill | công việc nhàm chán, lặp đi lặp lại | There were days when having kids seemed like an endless treadmill of feeding, washing and nappy-changing. |
| Amiable | thân thiện, hòa đồng | So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached. |
| On an unprecedented scale | ở một mức độ chưa từng thấy | The century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale. |
| Living standard | tiêu chuẩn sống | The living standard in many developing country is low. |
| Basic necessity | nhu cầu cơ bản | I should have thought that an adequate and complete filing system was a basic necessity. |
| Erect | xây dựng | The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves. |
3. Several other idiomatic expressions that can be used in the topic
- Fuddy-duddy: những người không thích tiếp nhận cái mới, bảo thủ
- Lone wolf: những người thích sống và làm việc độc lập
- Good egg: người trung thực, đáng tin cậy
- As cool as a cucumber: bình tĩnh, thoải mái
- The salt of the Earth: tử tế, khiêm tốn
