Public Transport & Personal Experiences | English 1 (TĐT) | Đại học Tôn Đức Thắng

lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 SPEAKING Actual test 2
Part 1: Public transportation transport (v) ~ transportation ~ vehicle
public transport >< private vehicle commute (v) = travel to go to crowded /id/ with ppl filled /id/ with ppl jampacked /t/ with ppl route (n)
reliable >< unreliableA: chac chan
convenient >< inconvenient (adj) ~ hassle (n) flexible >< rigid affordable >< costly
my parents drive me to school = my
parents give me a lift to school
1. Do you often travel on public transport?
Don’t have a habit to used public transportation lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
- private vehicle: flexible and convenient. For Ex: Resident cannot changing the route of
the bus when they meet a traffic – jams. - commute to many places
2. Did you use public transport when you were a child?
- If my memories serve me right, when I was young, I hardly ever used a public vehicle. -
In that time, there were many cases of kidnap children on a bus in my hometown. That is
the reason why my parents do not allow me to use a public transportation, especially using bus alone.
3. Do many people use public transport in VietNam?
-Yes of course, in VietNam, especially in HCM city. Local residents often depend on buses
for commuting to school or work.
- Moreover, in 2024, the bus is the only public vehicle in HCM city. That is the reason why
it always jampacked with private transportation and finding a parking lot is a hassel.
4. Will you use public transport more in the future?
- If I have a opportunity, I will definitely use a public vehicle. Many researchs show that
using trains or buses instead of using private transportation will:
+ reduce cacbon emission in a city, create an wonderful atmotphere for local residents.
+ reduce the amount of private vehicle in a rush hour, which help to clear the road.
Part 2: Decribe a person who good at buying things at a lower price You should say: Who this person is
How you know this person
Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why you think this person is good at buying things at a lower price. T.I.M.E figure: - Time: Background
- Impression: (At first, after that) - Main events: + Appearance (maybe) + Characteristics + Memory
- Explanation: (Felling; Lesson; Benefits) lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 have a knack for sth (v) = have a talent for sth The retail price (n) The listed price (n) Look up to (v) ~ admire ~ respect Thrifty habit (n) An expert in (n) = be good at Score great deals (v) A frugal (thrifty) woman (n)
Bargain (v/n) ~ negotiate (v) ~ haggle (v)
The best bang for her buck (n) a regular (n) Insider tips (n) Seller = vendor = retailer
Introduction: Today, I will talk about a person who have a knack for buying high quality
products with an affordable price. And that is my mom. Body: T: lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 I: + I know her all my life
+ At first, before marrying my father. My mother was quite shy and didn’t have
much experience in managing finance.
+ However, after giving birth to her first and second childs, her culinary skills and
bargain skills are on a next level. Right now, I really proud to say that she is an expert in negotiating. M: + Appearance (maybe)
+ Speaking of her characteristic, she is a frugal woman, who is also in charge of
financial management in my family. She can score great deals, which is the best bang for
her buck. Moreover, she loves buying ingredients in a traditional market than supper
market. To explain this, people can not haggle with sellers about the price because it already has a listed price.
+ Memory: If my memories serve my right, I remembered a story about how she
bargained with the retailer in a local market. When the seller didn’t agree with the price
that my mom gave. She would pretend to go away to find others vendors. This tip would
help increasing the rate of buying products, which are lower than the retail price.
E: In conclusion, I so proud of my mom and I always look up to her. I learned so much
from her. Her advices, her tips are really helpful for me in a future when I meet similar
situations That’s all I want to say. PART 1
Topic 1: Spend time by yourself Friend (Extrovert) Alone (Introvert) Socialize (v) Yourself ~ alone
Companionship = camaraderia (cam-ma- Solitary (a): co don daro-i) ~ friendship
Exciting ~ thrilling ~ fasinating Solitude (n): co don Enjoy my own company Prioritize sth over sth >< Enjoy some company Value / Cherish (v) Pursue my interests Me – time (n): Invest in myself Dedicate lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 Stir my imagination = Let my imagination wonder
1. Do you like to spend time by yourself or with your friend?
I refer solitude than hang out with my friends. Some of my friends said that I am an
extrovert. However, I felt that I am more introvert because I really enjoy my company,
immerse my self in video games or listen to music and sometime, I contemplated my life at night.
2. When was the last time you spent time by yourself?
Actually, I spent time alone on a daily basis. It is a great way for me to recharge my
battery. Most of introverts like me will feel exhausted when spending to much time for social interaction.
3. Do you want to spend more time by yourself?
Yes of course, It’s a time for self – reflection to invest my self. Because I’m still young
and still able to expand my knowledge. In addition, I really enjoy spending time in my
personal space such as my bed room.
4. Have you ever tried any exciting activities?
Yes, I used to participant in an idol concert which is really thrilling. And that is a once in a
life time experience that left a lasting impression in myself.
Topic 2: Make plans & time management
Plan ~ Create to do lists/ an explicit plan
Improve ~ hone (use only for skills) my skills
There is still room for improvement Organized person/ punctual Spontaneously (adv) Procrastinate (v) tri hoan Procrastnation (n) su tri hoan Overcome lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 Motivation
Top priority => boots productivity Adapt (v) Adjust (v) – make an adjust Constantly: lien tuc Unexpected events
1. Do you usually make plans?
Honestly, I’m still a student, I have a lot on my plate. So to manage my scheldule in an
effective way, I often create a study plan or to do list to ensure and get things done on time.
2. What about your time management ability?
Actually, there is still room for improvement my time management skill. I believe that is
an essential skill which can balance between my career and personal life to make sure I
can spend more time for my love dones 3. Is it easy for you to manage your time?
I found that is quite challenging because of unexpected events. You cannot know what
situations will exactly happen in your plan. However, thanks to technology, there are a lot
of tools such as calender, notes or apps can help me easily to control my precious time.
4. Do you like planning things?
Well, creating a to do list allows me to organized my thought which can help me work more
productively and ensure that everything is under control.
5. Do you like doing things step by step or making a long-term plan?
I refer create a SBS plan to make sure I finished my top priority tasks and be able to stay
focus on missions which is less stressful than a long–term plan.
Part 2: Describe a time when someone apologied to you You should say; Who apologized to you When Why
And explain how you felt after they apologized. Apology (n) lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 Apologized to someone for sth Offer/give/accept/receive Make a mistake Have an argument/conflict Misunderstand Have improper behevior Disrespectful Negligently + V1 Not tactful >< grace Feel guilty Feel repentant Make a drama Do not have a heart to V1 Sincrene apology Forgive Make amends
Today, I will describe a time when someone apologized to me, and that person is my mother.
If my memory served my right, it happened when I was in a secondary school. At that time,
my midterm result in History was kinda low because I didn’t have enoughe time to adapt
a new school environment. So that, my mom shouted at me and it really hurted my feelings.
Obviously, I felt blue and it really stressful for 12 years old boy. However, there is a fact
that in an Asia family, when parents want to apologized to their children, they will offer
wonderful tools to cheer their children up. Fortunately, my mom did the same things. I’m
sure that she also felt guilty. But she wouldn’t directly apologized to me for hurting my
feeling. Instead of making a sorry, she made a dinner which had a lot of my favourite foods.
Thanks to her honesty and her culinary skill, I didn’t have a heart to refuse her apology and
forgave her. In conclusion, after a confict between me and my mom. I felt really respect on
my mother and truly understand for her feelings because it is also her first time to be a
parent. That’s all I want to say. Part 3: lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
1. Do people often ‘say sorry’ in your country?
I’m not really sure, it’s depend on a education ability in my country. For Well – educated
person, when they made a mistake, they usually tend to apology imediately. In constract,
A person who is poor – educated because they are big-headed so it hardly to receive apology from them.
2. Is it improtant to teach children to say sorry?
Yes, it’s truly crucial for young generation which affect on characteristic development to
make a huge contribution to the advancement of society. Children can take responsibility
for their actions and not being respectless when communicate with others. And finally
become a better citizen for society.
3. Why do some people refuse to say “sorry” to others?
I’m not an expert of this field, however I guess there are several reasons why some people
refuse to apologize to others. Firstly, they may not regconise their wrong doing. And
secondly, some people are arrogant so that they don’t want to lose their face and admit their mistake. Part 1:
Topic: Outer space and stars Solar system: He mat troi
Astonomy ~ outer space (n): Thien van hoc The Galaxy: Dai Ngan Ha
Astronous (n): nguoi du hanh khong gian The universe: Vu tru Mysteries: nhung bi an Planet: Hanh tinh
Appealing~alluring~fasinating~interest Black hole: Ho den
Scienfiction – film: Phim KH vien tuong Comet: sao choi Admit: thua nhan
Space travel: Du hanh khong gian Alien: nguoi ngoai hanh tinh I can’t wait to
Arouse my curiosity: khoi day tinh to mo Witness: chung kien
Curious about sth: to mo ve cai j do
With the naked eye: Bang mat thiec Ingeneral Amaze In particular I’m not a risk taker
Cost an arm and a leg ~ cost a fortune ~ costly ~ exorbitant Awsome/great/wonderful A glimpse of
Compulsory subject >< Optional subject
Once in a life time experience Apocalypse: tan the Shooting stars lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
1. Do you learn about outer space and arts at school?
Yes, I used to learn about astronomy in my secondary school. However, I just have a
glimpse of the universe and solar system. For example: how many planets there are in a Solar system?
2. Do you enjoy watching films about outer space and stars?
Honestly, scienfiction – film doesn’t tickle my fancy. Watching films about outer space
makes me bored to death. In addition, I prefer watching other films such as: horror movie, K-drama and cartoon.
3. Do you want to study about outer space and stars?
If I have opportunies, I defintely do some research about astronomy because it arouses my
curiosity and I would love to solve some theories about aliens and mysteries out there.
4. Do you want to travel to outer space in the future?
Obviously yes, my main major is tourism so exploration is flowd in my veins. Although
travel through the galaxy maybe risky and exorbitant, I believe it is once life time
experience that people should try.
Part 1: Numbers and math Even number: so chan Useful~helpful~applicabile Odd number: so le I’m good at => Adept at (a) => Excel at sth Have a terrible memory for
Tough ~ challeging ~ difficult ~ hard A’gebre: toan so Clear understanding Geometry: toan hinh Concecpt / definition Sastify Require
=> Give me a sense of satisfaction
Sovle ~ figure out ~ address ~ deal Practice lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 Caculation Tend to Keep track of them
Daunting (a): nan long (su vat) I don’t feel the need to V1
Discouraged (a): nan long (nguoi) Memorize ~ remember Superstitious: me tin Numerology: Than so hoc Abstract: truu tuong
Principle systems: he thong cac nguyen tac Formula: cong thuc
1. What numbers do you like?
My favourite number is my own date of birth, which is 10. For me 10 is a meaningful
number, it means 10 out of 10.
2. What numbers are important for you?
Honestly, according to numerology, number 8 is my main number, which means infinte.
3. Are you good at remembering telephone number?
Honestly, I have a terrible memory for telephone number. Thanks to the development of
technology, I don’t feel the need to learn by heart telephone number. However, in
emergency case, I still remember my parents telephone numbers.
4. Do you need to use numbers in the future?
Yes, although my main major is tourism. I still need to learn a formula to caculate a price of a tour package.
5. Do you like learning math?
I’m not a big fan of math, especially in geometry. It is really abstract and have a lot of principle to remember.
6. Do you think it’s difficult to learn math well?
Well, I found it challeging to be good at math. It required a high level of intelligence,
memorize various fomular and principles systems. Part 2:
Decribe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music. You should say: lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 + Who this person is + How you knew him/her + What music he/she likes
+ Why he/she thinks music is important
A sense of rhythm: bat nhip gioi Positive vibe Indispensible part Stress – reliever Heal my soul Therapeutic Enjoy his/her company
T: First knew him, in “King of Rap” I: • Impression
In the first time, it didn’t make an impact on my thought.
Coincident, HTH’s music is tackle my fancy. In this time, I becam his biggest fan.
In my opinion, his verse rap is really catchy for me. • Personality: M: E:
Last year, I had a chance to participate in his concert.
Alluring, can’t wait to see with my naked eyes.
On the stage, saw his passion, positive vibe and the way he immersed in music made me feel attract.
Interview, he said that: “Music could lightend people moods. It is also a therapy for your
mental health”. He also said to his fan that “always stay positive” In conclusion, his passion,
his love for music really inspired me.
HTH’s music also let my hair down, and help me produce happy hormones.
=> Those are reasons why I really look up to him. Part 3:
1. What do you think about playing music for children in class? lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
For me, it is a great way for playing music in class for student because of several reason.
- Firstly, stimulate their brain
- Have a good learning experience - Stir imagination - Boots children crativity
2. Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
There are several benefits that a shop using a music. Most advantage is -
Stimulate the decision making because it brings a sense of comfort for customers
whichis also boots profit for shop. -
And music can be use for branding purpose, which can be a special point for theirbrand.
3. What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
Accentuate audience’s emotions
For ex: when feel blue -> hear a sad ballad in a movie -> more sad
Provide a hint -> set the mood -> audience can guess the next scene
Promote a movie when a lyrics or song are meaningful and catchy -> attract more audience Part 1: Topic: Sports Royal sport Aggressive: hung han Skating Addictive Athletic ~ sporty Attractive Hit the gym Fun/exciting Get into = take up
Relaxing >< intensive/strenuous Individual Competitive Teamsport Challenging In my own pace
Risky => extreme sports (parkour, racing, …) Racket
Mainstream / king sport: soccer
Shuttlecock: trai cau (badminton) Status: trang thai lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 fearless Overcome Test your limit
A rush of andrenaline: mang den su hung phan Race track
Topic: Clothes, material, style Patterns: hoa tiet Leather Patterned material Floral print Stresswear Striped Casual Checked Smart casual Plain Formal Denim Passion Cotton Put on ~ wear ~ opt for Silk On the daily basis Wool Flexibility Unique Rarely = once in a blue moon
Budget fashion (affordable) >< luxury fashion (expensive)
Topic: chocolate and sweet food Sweet tooth: co khau vi ngot Baking: lam banh
Not to my taste: ko hop khau vi Admire (v) Admirable (a) lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 Suit = sth: hop khau vi Enroll in = take part in Crave for sth: them Contemplate + N: suy nghi Cuisine
My eye would light up for the sight of Specialty
It’s not that I don’t like Culinary skills
A certain level of skills and patient Improve/hone
Indispensable part: phan ko the thieu Conscious Represent + N Health – Conscious Symbolize + N A symbol of + N
A special treat -> extrinsic motivation for Properity (n): su thinh vuong kids Rich ~ wealthy (for nguoi)
Extrinsic: tac dong tu ben ngoai
Affluent (a) ~ prosperous (a) (for vat)
Intrinsic: tac dong tu ben trong
Solidarity: tinh than doan ket Culinary skills A wish for a good: loi chuc Bitter taste: vi dang
1. Did u enjoy eating sweet foods and chocolate when u were a child?
Actually, like many other kids, I also have a sweet tooth however chocolate is not my cup
of tea because it has a bitter taste. In my hometown, candies or other kind of sweet foods
are more likely as a special treat for children who has a well-behave.
2. Have you ever made a cake for your self?
Honestly, the answer is no. Despite cooking is crucial skills, I prepare ingridients and bake
a cake once in a blue moon. If I have opportunities, I would enroll in a baking course to hone my culinary skills.
3. On what occasions do pp in your cultural eat special cakes or other sweet food?
Like many other countries, we usually celebrate chocolate candies in valentine day. In
addition, in Tet holiday and mid-autumn festival, we also have a sticky rice cake and moon
cake as specialties. Sweet foods make people produce happy hormons and it also a symbol
of solidarity, fortune and healthy.
4. Do you enjoy eating sth sweet food at the end of the meal? lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
Obviously yes, I have a habit of having dessert after meal. For my opinions, eating sweet
foods such as fruits after a meal help my refreash my taste and it also containt a lot of
Vitamins which is benefit for my health. Topic: Money
Frugal (a): tiet kiem ~ saving
Sentimaental value: gt tinh cam Tight budget Pocket money: tien tieu vat Generous budget
Invest in many things that have long term value
A big spender: nguoi chi tien cao Value of + N
Throw money out of the windows Make thoughtful purchases Consider Financial dependent Allowance: tien tro cap Monetary value: gt dong tien
1. Do u often spend a lot of money?
Actually, I still a student and I live far from my house. So that I define my self as a frugal
person who always consider before buying stuffs. And I believe that I always made thoughtful purchases.
2. How do u save money?
There are several ways to save money. For me, I devide my allowance into different parts
for many purposes. In addtion, I also use a saving app to control my budget and caculate how much I spent in 1 day.
3. Do your parents give pocket money to u to help with the housework?
When was I children, my parents of gave me a pocket money as a reward after I doing
housechore. However, when I am more mature, doing housework is indispensable part of
responsibility that I have to do.
4. Do your people in your country give, money as a gift to children?
Obviously Yes, especially in Tet holiday or birthday party. People tend to give money as a
prensent to not consider to buy a suitable gift. In addition, in my country, people also give lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
“lucky money” because we believe it is a symbol of fortune, lucky and healthy. Part 2:
Describe a good advertisement that u think it useful
Advertisment = advert = commercial Raise pp’s awarness Promote sth: quang ba
Manipulate customers behavior into buying sth Helpful ~ useful
Pursuative: co tinh thuyet phuc Informative
Gain a deep insight into sth: co hieu bit ve j do Creativity Left a deep impression on me Gripping: thu hut Make a right decision Hilarious (a) ~funny Hilariousity (n) Convey a meaning ful messagr Go viral Showcase the brand quality Where:
Common: It’s a debut advert and fortunately, it’s went viral + Tv show, TV commercial + youtube advertisement + Banner on the stress What:
Traveloka – intermediarie app which
+ connect tourist with sellers
+ often provide many vouchers to promote the app During a video
+ a tourist who is exhausted at work
+ Travoloka is a solution to escape tasks Benefit
+suitable for tight pudget person
+ informative app which provide information about accomodation
+ customer check comment -> thoughtfull decision Feeling: lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
+ Convey meaningful messages – reliever stress
Inconclusion, left long lasting impression, raise pp awareness,… Topic: Neighbors
Sense of community: y thuc cong dong
Have difficulty ~ hardship ~ inneed
Foster sense of community: nuoi duong…
Cultivate sense of community: tao ra... Know well: biet ro
Maintain a peaceful coexistence Fortunate: may man
Get to know someone: hieu ai do
Keep an eye on: canh chung j do Well educated
Help => give sbd a hand ~ support
Approachable: co the den gan dc Live in harmony: song hoa hop
Out going ~ sociable~ gregarious
Mutual respect: ton trong lan nhau
Have sbd back: cho dua, lun giup do khi gap kho khan
Have a same mindset/common: so thich Not my head: gat dau chung Greet: chao hoi Passing: di ngang
I lead a hetic life: co cuoc song ban ron Don’t feel the need to (lead hay hon have) Interact: tuong tac Invest in time Effort: no luc
Foster a sense of deep connection
1. What do you know your neighbors?
Actually, I don’t have much interaction with my neighbors. I define myself as a homebody
and I also lead a hetic schedual. Plus, me and my neighbors are different in ages.
2. What do you think of your neighbors?
Fortunaly, my neighbors are well educated and out going. So that, we complain our
neighborhood once in a blue moon. In addition, when my family is inneed, our neighbors always give us a hand.
3. How do you get along well with your neighbors? lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
There are several ways to live harmony with neighbors. And in my opinion, mutual respect
plays a crucial role to maintain a peaceful coexistence, because is cultivate the sense of
community in local which help people respect each other.
4. Do you think it’s important to have good relationship with one’s neighbors?
Honestly, I think yes, it is vital to get along well with a neighbor. As a result, when we have
difficulties, the neighbor will have our back. For example, neighbor can keep an eye on
your house when you are going out. This will foster a sense of community and improve mental well-being.
TOPIC: MEETING NEW PEOPLE
Extrovert ~ out going ~ gregarious
Introvert => Tend to shy and embaress Social circle Have mutal understanding Share common interests Share some mindset
Give off a positive vibe: toa ra nang luong A sense of compatibility: cam nhan duoc su tich cuc tuong dong
Break the ice: pha vo bau khong khi
Left initial impression: de lai an tuong sau sac
Strike up a conversation: chu dong bat Background: tang lop chuyen Status: dia vi
Judgemental: thich danh gia >< Attend ~ participant ~ enroll empathetic Various ~ different Sociallizing: thich giao luu
Actively seek out opportunity expand
Is key to something (n) (key nay la nghia social circal bong nen khong dung A/An) Make an effort: co gang Caring: chu dao
Focus on conversation and finding the Concerned about common Being true to myself Express my sincerely
Seize the opportunity: nam bat co hoi
Profound impact on sbd: anh huong sau sac Contructive advice: looi khuyen mang den ai do tinh xay dung
1. How often do u meet new pp? lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981
Actually, I define my self as a homebody and introvert so I meet strangers once in a blue
moon. However, when I enroll in a university, I tend to strike up a conversation to make
new companionships that can help me doing teamwork activities.
2. Do you find it it easy to talk to new pp?
Despite I am an introvert, it is not difficult for me to strike up a conversation. I usually
break the ice because when I change to a new environment such as school or work
environment, it requires to meet and work with other people
3. When u meet someone for the first time, do u know if u like them?
For me, it quite challenging because I need some interactions or a small conversation to
judge a person. In addition, some people’s behavior may leave a bad initialy impression on my thought.
4. Do you worry about what pp u meet think of u?
To be honest, when I was a child, I always considered before I talk or act. However, When
I am more mature, I am not concerned about that problem anymore because I lead a hetic
live and I feel exhausting when focus on somebody behaviour or thought who are not
ralated to myself. However, I still concerned about some people who have a profound
impact on myself such as my love ones, boss or manager.
PART 2: DESCRIBE A HISTORICAL BUILDING YOU HAVE BEEN TO
Historical building ~ historical Stand the test of time: truong ton theo tg monument: di tich lich su
A place of historical interest A sight to behold Pay a visit A treasure trove of history Colonize: cai tri
Had a great historical importance Ancient ~ quaint: co kinh Renovate: nang cao, cai tien
Well – preserve: bao ton tot A symbol of
Iconic building: toa nha cot moc Evoke: khoi day Evoke a sense of patriotism
Exquisite ~ intricate: dep de, tinh xao Interior: ben trong Exterior: ben ngoai Impressive structure
Carvings: dieu khac ~ sculpture Quoc Tu Giam Where + When:
Ha Noi capital – When I studied a tourism course about North West VN in my university in last month. lOMoAR cPSD| 40342981 What: Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam:
+ first univeristy of VN in many years ago
+ provide a wide range of history information Structure:
+ The exterior has an ancient gate which have impressive carvings. The atmosphere
brings a sense of quaint and tranquill.
+ Moving on to the interior, the first thing is I saw graves was sculptured and it have
names of best students who passed the final test in a past. Now:
+ tourism destination / symbol of Ha Noi and cutural
+ provide many of tourguides and some technology devices such as MP3
headphones or LCD screens to share information about history. + have a well – presever Learned:
+ know more about kings, dynasties and colonize periods in a past.
+ evoke a sense of patriotism, gratitude and solidarity. Topic 1: Pens and pencils Hand-writing: chu viet tay Unique: doc dao Neat: gon gang Handy: huu dung Legible ~ readable: de doc Highquality / first-rate
Barin – storm idea: len y tuong Sentimental value Monetary value Erase mistake: xoa di loi Take note ~ jot down sth Durable: ben
Make corrections / adjustments: dieu chinh / thay doi
Permanent: ben theo kieu khong xoa duoc Pen ~ ballpoint pen Fade (v): phai mo Reminder: loi nhac nho Portful: chu dao
Consider my interest: can nhac den so thich
Staionery items: dung cu hoc tap
1. Do u usually use a pen or pencil?
Actually, I prefer using a pen than a pencil. However, both these 2 items also have different
using purposes. For pencil, I often use to brainstorm idea and jot down into a yellow note.
Moving on to pen, I used it when I doing homework or doing final exams on school.