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Describe a time you had to finish something quickly

What it was

When it happened

How you finished it

Why you had to finish it quickly

And explain how you felt about it

What & When

associated with a time using computer with problem

not a tech-savvy - slides (bla bla)--> my PC crushed

be freaking out -> be frustrated and blamed

How & Why

calm down - night owl - finish over 1h -> early shut-eye -> conscious enough the next day - presentation

as not perfect as - not really satisfied --> fortunate - got an 8 - not incredible terrible mark

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Describe a time you were very busy

When it happened

Where you were

What you did

And explain why you were busy

When & Where:

study hard - get the first prized - talented students - province

grade 9

What & Why

school - almost all day - library until 8 pm

night owl

be snowed under deadlines and assignments --> review all lessons & practiced and did lots of homework - nightmare

a whale of time: accompany with my closest friends

wished - would have a time to indulge ...

memorable moments

the first prized - congratulations - friends & relatives

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A SUCCESSFUL PERSON WHO YOU ONCE STUDIED OR WORKED WITH

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A SUCCESSFUL PERSON WHO YOU ONCE STUDIED OR WORKED WITH

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Describe a successful person who you once studied or worked with

Who this person is

When you studied/ worked with this person

What you did together

What this person did to become successful

And explain how you felt about studying or working with this person

Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team

Who this person is

When you worked together

What he/she did in the team

And explain why you think he/she was a great team player

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas

Who this person is

What this person does

How you knew him/her

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What interesting things he/she has done

And explain what you would like to know more about him/her

Who:

My buddy at my university - successful content creator of a big comp - Idol on Tiktok - KOL

-> Her forte' and hobby: editing and creating video posted on tiktok --> trendy clips

The progress: e-commerce -> pursue a dream of being an influencer --> upload her videos --> accidentally - viral - booking from a large comp

My teammate - first module - Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism - first undergraduate

willing to be the leader - divided tasks into every member - impart all content needed including in my assignment coherent and fluently

covid-19 pandemic - online - adversity to have interactive meetings -> be approachable and try to communicate and link everyone together.

impressed with her accent - warm and soft-spoken - got on like a house on fire

responsibility, determination, diligence

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A TIME YOU BOUGHT SMT FROM A STREET MARKET

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A TIME YOU BOUGHT SMT FROM A STREET MARKET

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Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market

When it was

Where the market was

What you bought

And how you felt about it

When & Where:

went with my buddies

finishing final exam -> indulge myself --> to my heart's content --> HP - Cat Ba Island - ferry --> maneuvering the roads along with the beach by car

night market - special event - this site

Souvenir: a key chain ("Cat Ba Island - Viet Nam") + picture (beach + palm trees, blue + green -> color harmony)

1 for me --> a pair for both my sister and I

How:

special occasion: given a car - birthday gift - my father --> key chain for my own car

souvenir for my beloved sister -> wish to reach there -> no time

recall memorable moments

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A time you picked up an item that someone else lost

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A time you picked up an item that someone else lost

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necessities: door keys and high-end smartphone (Iphone 14 Promax - most state-of-the-art at that time)

last month -> at the end of the last period on class: the underneath of the table (by chance)

brought it to the rest room -> protector

announce by writing some words on FB group of my class: leave my contact and the phone number of protector

2 days: gave me a call

Feelings:

confused --> delighted when assist

she -> grateful

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Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others
Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

food junkie -> enjoy many dishes

my mother: my closest member -> usually cooks meals for my family

spring rolls - scrumptious & tasteful

our family members - her husband - my father: her dish (chicken soup)

Explain:

her hobbies - strong-suit (child) --> enormous love with cuisine

not have a habit of going out for dinner -> appreciate family gatherings: cooking, setting the dining table --> warm atmosphere (not only in special events) -> close-knit family culture

grateful to my mom - spare time - study cooking some recipes from my mom

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Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of

What the task was

How you completed it

Why the task was difficult

Why you were proud of the completion of the task

handball --> not sport junkie

passing and throwing the ball into the net

physical demanding + various skills>< boost stamina

not really into --> practice (initially)

bounce the ball - the easiest action >< nightmare for me

difficult - pass this subject

determined to practice to pass the final exam

daily with my buddies (classmates) --> more skillfully

assist and encourage

1 month --> got an 8 --> grade A

deserving to get this achievement

teacher - many congratulations and amazed with my result.

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Describe a foreigner who speaks Vietnamese very well

Who this person is

Where he/she is from

How he/she learns Chinese

And explain why he/she can speak Chinese well

Tay Balo - Rufino Aybar - Spanish >< live in VN for a long time

Divorce of his parents -> VN -> for bread and butter

started to learn Vietnamese

shared on his Tiktok chanel: faced adversities (complex grammar + vocabulary)

using slangs and collocations + accent ~ a real Vietnamese person

-> a well-known student -> translation assistance of communication brands in VN

Admire his talent and hospitality --> self-study personality

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1. Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?

stay on tasks, concentrate, stay vibrant

2. Are you a focused person?

3. ﻿﻿﻿How do you stay focused?

4. ﻿﻿﻿Is it easy for you to do two things at the same time?

multitask/ simultaneously

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1. What languages can you speak?

mother tongue

second language

2. What languages would you like to learn in the future?

Chinese (films no subscription)

3. ﻿﻿﻿How do you learn a foreign language?

4. How are languages taught and learned in your school?

Vietnamese: advanced levels

deliver/ produce our own interpretation about the literary works/ piece of literature

discover/ unveil the underlying meanings of such simple words, which is actually not my strong suit

English: various levels

dependable on/ personalized/ customized according to students' levels

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1. Is the city where you live crowded?

2. Is there a crowded place near where you live?

3. Do you like crowded places?

4. Do most people like crowded places?

5. When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Vocabulary:

adjacent to, near, surrounding

be packed with = be crowded with

be tucked away to = be located in = be situated in

introvert

necessities

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1. Do you like singing? Why?

2. Have you ever learnt how to sing?

3. Who do you want to sing for?

4. Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

VOCABULARY

karaoke

indulge myself in doing smt

to my heart's content

genre(s)

performance

gratitude, grateful expression

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1. Do you collecting things

don't have a habit of collecting

2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?

photos

3. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?

jewelry

4. Where do you usually keep things you need?

bookshelf

wardrobe

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1. How do you feel about geography?

not exactly --> tedious

Music

2. Do you think learning geographic knowledge useful for you?

rainfall --> flora and fauna

mineral resources

economy

acquire a deeper understanding of ...

provide me insights into ...

3. Have you ever studied geography at school?

mandatory subjects

off-putting and tedious

atlas --> more dynamic and fascinating/ captivating/ engaging

4. Are you good at reading a map?

not exactly an expert in reading maps --> encounter

navigate

like a back of my hand

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1. What films do you like?

a movie buff/ geek/ junkie

all sorts of films: sci-fi, thrillers, horrors, romantic, history, comedy...

My all-time favorite movie genre is, hands down, ...

suspenseful

2. Did you often watch films when you were a child?

strengthen the bonds between us

alleviate stress

my favorite pastimes

3. Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?

I was always accompanied by my parents

4. Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?

5. Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?

creates lasting memories

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Describe a time when you had a problem with using the company

LEAD-IN: not a tech-savvy >< technophobe slides --> presentation

be freaking out = was panic --> restart --> but to no avail

frustrated --> blame myself --> calmed down

all of my effort would go to waste

turn on the auto-save feature

a technophobe --> presentation

grade 10, 4 hours the last night, make up 40% of my outcomes at the end of that semester

suddenly crushed --> be freaking out, restarted but to no avail

frustrated and blamed myself because of not having saved the back-up version.

calmed down but all of my effort would go to waste --> tech-savvy --> rush my place

recover money for my gratitude ==> treated her a nice meal

valuable lesson - turn on the auto-save feature

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Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person

Who this person is

When and where you had the conversation

What you talked about

And explain why you think it was interesting

my grandmother --> slept with me when I was sick (6 years old), my parents had to go to work far away from my house

talk about her family when she was little

orphan (her mother was already passed away right after giving birth to her) (1945 - Vietnamese famine)

--> impoverishment --> be adopted and grown in another less disadvantaged family

had a delighted and warm childhood; enormous love and happiness in foster family; foster parents and siblings still had loved; strong solidarity

her biological father lived far away from his daughter

--> still visited on a monthly basis

amazed by --> unfortunate because she could not grow up with her real mother => admire --> bravery, memorable childhood.

appreciate and love more

KEY WORDS

1. my grandmother

2. go to work

3. little - orphan - passed away - giving birth to her - VNese famine

4. impoverishment - adopted - less disadvantaged family

5. delighted childhood

6. foster parents/ siblings - strong solidarity

7. her biological father - monthly

8. unfortunate - bravery + memorable childhood

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Describe a time you received bad service in restaurants/shops

When and where it happened

What happened

How you reacted

And explain how you felt about the experience

Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining about something in a restaurant/store or other business places

When and where it happened

What he/she complained about

What the result was

And explain how you felt about the experience

an journey to NB City

hoped to have a chance to enjoy local cuisine (goat's meat)

the most famous restaurant

long time waited

packed with -> customer's service: lazy, not respectful, bother to take care of customers

tasteless, horrible, stinky, be indifferent to our request

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Describe a time when some people near you made a lot of noise

When and where it happened

Who made the noise

How you reacted to the noise

And explain how you felt about the noise

Actually, I'm someone who can get itchy feet very easily. I tend to travel by my own car or motorbike or flight, less use mass transit --> horrendous moment on train (HP)

When & Where:

HP food tour - reached this site by train -> terrible impression -> loud sounds surrounding me: people, train, cry - children --> headache - intrusive

Who:

A middle-aged woman: accent - Southern Vietnam - not soft-spoken

talkative - share gossips with others near her, even me

didn't want to care - wished: protector - require her to stop

How:

captivating - the ways she talked: gripping

--> gradually: so long and less interesting - long-winded

bored of --> not want to listen - tells long stories - frustrated in my heart

==> Awful train trip - memorable: terrible and noisy views

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Describe an activity that made you feel tired

When and where it took place

Why you took part in it

What the activity was

And explain why it made you feel tired

play basketball --> compulsory subject at my university

yard for physical activities --> enough wide for many class to engage in various sports

learn how to throw a ball through an open net from a metal ring; lead and move the ball around the yard and to other players

not usually participate in outdoor and physical activities

first period --> not get used to play it --> work-out intensity --> my body had become exhausted after that period

my hand and shoulders+ all of muscles of my arms --> were incredibly painful that day

my buddies also feel tired

couldn't pass this module --> got an 8 at the final exam --> proud --> memorable --> learn a new sport --> not practice it on a regular basis --> not my hobby and fortes

Describe an interesting activity that you remember enjoying most in your primary school

What the activity was

How often you did the activity

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed doing it

Describe an outdoor activity you did

What the activity was

When and where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

basketball --> compulsory subject in my primary school

practiced weekly at school

play daily in the yard near our neighborhood --> skilled tactics in throwing a ball through an net

my friend: be on the same the wavelength, live in the same area

initial purpose --> boost our height --> she got taller >< but to no avail

my body --> got thinner and slimmer

--> chance to alleviate stress on class and share gossips together

--> had a whale of a time --> memorable period in my childhood

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Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else
• What the activity was
• Who you were with
• When and where it happened
• Why you went for it
• And explain how you felt about it

Singing karaoke
My closest friend ('ve been buddies since we registered our program at my university)
At the end of the second school year, finish final exams, indulged ourselves in relaxing and alleviate stress after a semester
Music box near our university, budget-friendly for students
Wanted to try this activity, had never singing karaoke with anyone. Usually sing alone, members in my family are not into singing except for me.
Had a whale of a time
Enjoy and chill with the sounds and melodies
To my heart's content
Ideal chance for me to explore my strong-suit.

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Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work

You should say:

What the rule is about

What happens when people break the rule

Why you think it is an important rule

And explain how you feel about the rule

LEAD-IN: a 3rd undergraduate --> understand any rules --> the most stringent --> plagiarism

>30%, dissertation, at the end of curriculum

levels: warnings and suspend (be deprived of study rights and not be allowed to graduate)

has never been a tolerant/ lenient rule >< even play fast and loose

meaningful: responsibility (study status, academic outcomes)

hands down so imperative --> it's a no-brainer why many universities apply this regulation

1. What rules should children follow at home in your country?

behaviors: respectful greetings

lifestyles: parental discipline (room - tidy, dining manner)

peculiar (=unusual)

2. ﻿﻿﻿What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public transport?

don't make noise

don't smoke

throw garbage in trash can

3. ﻿﻿﻿What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?

Subjective: poverty, mental illness

Objective: lack of perception about the rules (museum)

4. ﻿﻿﻿When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?

severe levels

warnings

financial punishments

imprisonment

capital punishments

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Describe a uniform you wear (e.g. at school, at work)

Where you wear the uniform

How long you need to wear it

What it looks like

Who bought it for you

And explain how you feel about it

at my university

all period of physical education (3 modules - 3 credits) - 5 months

sport clothing: T-shirt (blue + orange) --> signature color + a pair of pants with 2 white lines on the 2 sides

mandatory clothing for physical activities --> had to buy when entering --> PE teachers

comfortable - soft - suitable for physical demanding

occasions for doing exercises - the pride of my university (logo)

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Describe a party that you enjoyed

When and where the party was held

Who attended the party

What kind of party it was

What you did in the party

And explain why you enjoyed this party

various parties --> the last party

final exams

teacher --> hold --> congratulate --> overall high academic performance

2 parts: performance + ate and drank

a whale of time (sang + talked + took photos)

reasons: connection, close-knit relationship, gratitude

hands down fascinating + meaningful

Actually, I had participated in various parties, however, I would love the last party of my class last year. At the end of the last school year when my classmates and I finished our final exams at my university. Our teacher decided to hold a party to congratulate us for overall high academic performance. All of members in my class took part in this party. It had 2 parts: music and art performance (singers/ students) + the moment that people ate and drank.

A whale of a time:

sang karaoke a lot and talk with my closest friends during the party.

took a lot of photos which were so beautiful and memorable in my student's time.

Reasons:

create the connection and close-knit relationship among class members. we could express our gratitude to my teachers, we had given her lots of flowers and gifts.

Our teacher was so delighted and proud of our outcomes when we graduated.

Finally, I would say that party became hands down the most fascinating and meaningful memory in my life, which also showed my admirable results of my further study.

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Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about

What it is about

When you watched it

Where you watched it

And explain why you felt strongly about it

indulge myself in watching films

to our heart's content

The most impressive film - Korea - Under the Queen's umbrella

A history drama about a fictional kingdom --> a queen: protagonist

Explain:

beautifully portrayed the queen's resilience and determination -> competes against the whole dynasty to protect her children

adversities >< her love: unwavering -> driving force behind all her brave actions

represents stunning cinematography -> captivates the audience all around the world

If my memory serves me right -> be trending top 1 on Netflix for months

Admire this woman and their umbrella figurative image (her enormous love for...)

Currently --> uncut video for relaxation

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Describe a drawing/painting that you like
When you first saw this painting
What the painting is about
Who drew/painted it
And explain why you like this drawing/painting

Describe a photo that makes you feel happy
When and where you took the photo
What the photo is like
How often you look at the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy

A photo that photographer took - on the holiday with my class

A painting that my closest friend drew me - my birthday gift

Samson beach - ....

wore pyjamas - bananas: funny and humorous + smile delightedly

background: sea + greeneries + blue sky -> the color harmony

Explain:

express my feeling genuinely: handing my reward after winning a mini game organized there at that moment

the only winner --> had a whale of a time with my friends and teachers/ when receiving this artwork

serve as a helpful reminder -> memorable student time

==> Hold that picture/ piece of art to preserve my proud moment/ appreciate her gift and our friendship

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Describe a travel you were looking forward to but was delayed

Where you planned to travel to

Why you were looking forward to it

Why it had to be delayed

And explain how you felt about the experience

Where:

Hai Phong: popular destinations (Cat Ba Island, Do Son Beach)

Why you were looking forward to it:

When: after finish my final exams - enjoy summer holiday - indulge ourselves in travelling

HP food tour - review and hypes on Tiktok - signature dishes (to my heart's content)

Special event: Got the driver's license - take turn driving car

Childhood: hospital visit --> pay another visit - other captivating experience

Why it had to be delayed:

terrible weather pattern -> storms + rained cats and dogs --> couldn't continue

weather variables --> my mother - got a flu --> called off 2 weeks -- (storms & got stronger)

How:

hopefully - delighted - would had a whale of a time

disappointed

not be sick as my mom >< sluggish these days - imagined: waited for ages until my planned journey

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Describe something you do to help you study and work

What it is

How you learn it

When you do it

And how you feel about the method

Mind mapping - visual learner

Create visual diagrams showing the relationships (ideas - central topic): color, topic - sub-topics, ideas, kinds of map --> many sorts of pens and tools (online)

time-consuming >< effective in memorizing

improve memory - cues, key words, image --> multiple-choice questions

When:

final exam - be snowed under - night owl (learn by heart)

Result: got A marks - all modules

How: my life saver - various subjects - lots of information

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Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about

You should say:

Which area it is

When and where you came to know this area

How you get information about this area

And explain why you are interested in this area

LEAD-IN: E-commerce undergraduate --> engaged in a contest --> Blockchain

Intro

state-of-the-art technology

so-called: disputed ledger tech

DeFi

read documents & references --> diverse operating mechanisms

orgininal token (certain value)

choppy market --> venture capital funds

case study: BTC - 1st blockchain (the highest price)

Pros for Ecommerce: security, transactions' cost

==> round-breaking technology

==> powerful transformation --> reshaping the fusion of tech

land a job working with a blockchain network.

1. Is it important to study science at school?

basic knowledge

discover their talents & fortes --> contribute to the inventions in the world

2. ﻿﻿﻿Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?

Physics: basis: diverse energy resources in out life

matter and energy

3. ﻿﻿﻿How do you get to know about scientific news?

articles/ papers

media

conference

4. ﻿﻿﻿Should scientists explain the research process to the public?

transparency

credibility

source of inspiration for young scientists

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Describe a park or a garden in your city
How often you go there
Where it is
Who you often go there with
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it

Thong Nhat Park - Dong Da district - the largest park in HN

-> popular destination for both youngsters and elderly

Recreational outdoor site: provide refreshing escape, greeneries --> allow ppl to find their own tranquil spot and enjoy natural surrounding there

After a week (be snowed under deadlines and tasks) - my buddies and I - go for a walk => an effective stress-reliever, respiting in our life

Wish: a project of erecting a park in the vicinity of my neighborhood

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Describe a beautiful city

Where the city is

How you knew about the city

What buildings the city has

What it is famous for

And explain why you think this city is beautiful

Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting

Where it is

How you knew it

What special features it has

And explain why you think it is interesting

Hanoi - the capital

first time - hospital visit -> now: living there -> more chances to appreciate its beauty

not as magnificent as other enormous city in the world >< historical and cultural values of VN

mix of modern and traditional architecture; the old world + contemporary elements

The Old Quarter (narrows streets + colonial buildings - colorful lifestyles and rich cuisine)

VMQTG - first university - 11th century

Hanoian: approachable + soft spoken

==> Owns various charms --> definitely pay a visit in our lives.

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Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing

When it happened

What the nice thing was

How long you waited

Why you waited for a long time

And explain how you felt about the experience

In my life, there are various opportunities for my study and work. One year ago, I started my internship at the end of program in my university. I applied to an e-commerce platform manager of a big company in Hanoi. I had prepared incredibly carefully and after being interviewed, I am supposed to wait 2 weeks for my result. However, I didn't realize that there were some problems with my CV, I had to wait 1 month to know my result that whether I received this job or not. The double waited time made me so nervous and afraid of the failure of this potential opportunity. I shared with my friends and parents about my issue because I used to be careful and hopeful. I imagined that these problems of my CV pushed me to the depth of despair. My parents then encouraged me to be constantly hope and believe in myself. Finally, I received an email even when I woke up in the morning with the announcement that I was an intern of my dream company. I seemed to be over the moon and talked with my mom about this. I promise to work hard to become an official manager of this platforms in this company.
now
proud of

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Describe an occasion when you used a map (a paper map/ an electronic map) that was useful

When and where you used the map

What it was like

How useful it was

Why you used it

And explain how you felt about the experience

Map - my essential companion - every trip whether long or short

Not memorize the routes excellently

When & Where

I first used GG Maps when I came to Hanoi - enormous love - travel

visit and explore the Old Quarter - Hanoi - many charms - colonial buildings

How:

invaluable - guide me to my destinations + explore many narrow streets

a book cafe - be tucked away in the core of the Old Quarter - peacefulness - various captivating novels

Why:

nobody - give the detailed ways to maneuver all valleys of this site

GPS - digital navigation - high-end smartphones (accessible Internet) --> traversing alone -> enjoy my life in my style

Feelings:

daunting - the fear of getting lost

a mixed bag of emotions - fascinating travel around the city

beneficial tools - always accessible

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Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about

What you are interested in

When it happened

What you know about it

And why you would like to learn more

Lychee Garden Case - 15th century - one of the biggest cases of improprieties of Vietnamese history

Le Thai Tong Emperor's death -> Nguyen Trai: slander of killing the king --> his family were executed (3 gens)

==> heart-rending case

a concubine of this king: Nguyen Thi Anh

propaganda: the person - intrigue all things of this case - take her son to the throne

afraid and jealous of that other child of another concubine - occupy her son's fusion powerful position

harsh (competition and power struggles - concubines and forces - within royal court)

3 days - reading - The complete annals of Dai Viet

=> leaving a lot of questions for later gens (historians)

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Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways

When and where it happened

What happened

How you felt about it

And explain how it changed your life in good ways

Describe a piece of good advice that you to someone

Who you gave the advice to (my sister)

What the advice was

Why you gave the advice

And explain how he/she followed your advice

Describe a time when you helped someone

Where you helped him/her

Why you helped

How you helped

And explain how you felt about it

bad habits: go to bed until the wee hours + surfing the Internet almost of day

acne -> skin: terrible

adopt: sleeping early

Initially: hassle

Gradually: go to bed before 11 p.m -> roused at 6 a.m

For a long time: --> sleep a wink every night --> beneficial for my skin -> radiant => well-rested in my study

more confident, refreshed

have better schedule -> more energetic

still maintain an 8-hour shut-eye, stay healthy -> anti aging for a long term.

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Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What he/she usually talks about

And explain how you felt about him/her

My closest friend at my university

have befriended since 2ys ago, when entering our university

her fortes is singing - my strong-suit

got on like a house on fire even when we first met

extrovert - talkative - walking encyclopedia (social skills)

TRENDS on Tiktok --> influencer on this platform

some stories about our study and work ==> be on the same wavelength

adorable and affable

foster a dream that we will land a job at an E-commerce company after graduating - our specialization

Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

How he/she makes you feel welcome

And explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome

My closest friend at my university

have befriended since 2ys ago, when entering our university

her fortes is singing - my strong-suit

got on like a house on fire even when we first met

be on the same wavelength

her house - near my rented flat and our university

--> paid a visit to her house

adorable and affable, treated me a dinner with various scrumptious dishes and desserts.

taught me to play the piano a little bit

always seek out various captivating activities whenever I visit her house.

Her hospitability can be passed over by her parents who are really talkative and outgoing.

seem to become her family member, I am always welcomed by everyone in her family.

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Describe a place you would like to go to relax

Where it is

When you would like to go there

What you would do there

And explain why you would like to go to this place

Describe a car/bicycle/motorcycle trip you would like to go

Who would you like to go with

Where would you like to go

When you would like to

Why you would like to go by car/bicycle/motorcycle

Actually, I'm someone who can get itchy feet very easily. I intend to go to Hai Phong City after I finish my final exams at my university at the end of May this year. I would like to go there with my close friends, because, I think, it is an ideal time for us to indulge ourselves in travelling in our summer holiday.

That city has many popular destinations, particularly the Cat Ba Island and Do Son Beach. It's also famous for various sorts of seafood, which are really scrumptious. We would go around the HP City and experience the HP food tour. According to reviews and hype that I listened on Tiktok, HP has so many signature dishes that we can enjoy them to our heart's content.

I pick for this destination for my holiday because this trip can be budget-friendly for students, especially reaching there by train. But we choose moving there by my own car. Because we had gotten the driver's license two months ago, it is incredibly fascinating for us to take turn driving car when visiting this city.

Additionally, I had a chance to go there when I was a child, unfortunately, that time was associated with a hospital visit. Therefore, I want to pay another visit to there by my own savings to maneuvering the city center as well as talk and sing freely without having to worry about disturbing other people. What I mean is we don't have to keep quite like when we go by public transport. I hope that it will be a captivating trip because it is in the summer which is an ideal time for Red Flamboyant to blossom. This makes the city become the most stunning in the year.

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Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you had

When and Where you went

Who you went with

What you did there

And explain why it was unusual

When:

after finishing my final exams

be snowed under deadlines and tasks

last summer -> indulge

Where:

HP food tour (review + hype)

signature dishes -> enjoy

Who:

my closest friends

buddies (2 years) - befriended

What:

take turn driving car

maneuver

Cat Ba Island + Do Son beach

seafood -> to my health content

Why:

usual: relatives + families

unusual: the first time + friends => memorable moments - student's time

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Describe a public facility that has been renovated and improved

What the facility is

When it was renovated and improved

What has been renovated and improved

And explain how you feel about it

What:

the local library - hometown

be tucked away near my neighborhood

be packed with lots of students and kids

19th century (mix the old world + contemporary elements)

When:

last summer - first undergraduate

the number of readers decreased + conventional weather pattern (humidity + temperature - materials - concrete

What:

upgraded: 5 -> 6 floors + cafeteria at the top floor

expanded: the foyer

transformed: furniture (1st floor) run-down - wooden

updated the books management systems: primitive - state-of-the-art -> look for easily

reading space: sofa + computer + TV (LCD Liquid crystal display)

How:

comfortable - conventional

spacious - group or personal space - study and read

modern => invaluable factors - local culture

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A TIME YOU MADE A DECISION TO WAIT FOR SOMETHING

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Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

When it happened

What you waited for

Why you made the decision

And explain how you felt while waiting

When

last year - at the end of 2nd year undergraduate

after finishing my final exams

snowed under deadlines and tasks

indulge myself in traveling

What & Why

by chance: a sale off 50% for an oversea travel with 2 people - engaged in an event of this travel company

wanted: start right after having known all my results (1 week)

an enormous voucher - waited for 1 month - expensive - cost me a fortune

my closest friend - occupied with many tasks in her intern company

--> decided to waited for 1 month - get this valuable voucher + enjoy with my buddy

How

captivating feeling: nourish the hope of having a whale of a time at this journey

check info about the destinations during this time (break and even before sleeping daily night)

share feelings with my friends - delighted with this journey.

==> FINALLY, ... --> over the moon, signature dish, sand cafe - Indonesia...

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Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful

Where you can see it

What it shows

Why you think it is useful

And explain how you feel about it

Where

in the national center cinema - 10 years - Vietnam - DD District

show: Vietnamese history films - my favorite genre

relatives visit - gave me a film ticket

What

Poster "Thiên mệnh anh hùng" - 2012

be inspired by one of the most heart-rending case in VN - 15th century

poster: main character - historical figures

a death of Le Thai Tong King - Nguyen Trai's family

Nguyen Trai: slander of killing the king --> his family were executed (3 gens)

a concubine of this king: Nguyen Thi Anh

propaganda: the person - intrigue all things of this case - take her son to the throne

afraid and jealous of that other child of another concubine - occupy her son's fusion powerful position

harsh (competition and power struggles - concubines and forces - within royal court)

Why

phenomenon:

drove revenue for the

wave - history film - not really popular in Vietnamese entertainment area

other kinds of study national history - youngsters

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Describe a successful businessperson you know

The first person that springs to mind when reading this topic is my former English teacher. He embarked on his English teaching journey about 10 years ago and now runs a small center with a few classes each month. What sets his center apart from others is his commitment to quality education rather than profit. That's why the number of students in each class is pretty small to ensure that he can take care of each and every student, a crucial factor in helping students achieve their desired results.

Establishing the English center was not a walk in the park, as it required a broad understanding of finance, marketing, and human resource management while all he got was only expertise and passion for teaching. However, burned the midnight oil watching countless online videos and reading books, trying to broaden his knowledge as much as possible. After a lot of effort, he successfully started the first classes with about 5 to 6 students. Over time, he gained recognition and trust from more students.

The key reason for his successful entrepreneurship, as I mentioned earlier, is his emphasis on quality over profit. I vividly remember this time when, at 1 or 2 in the morning, he was still online on Facebook correcting spoken assignments for students – a dedication that left a lasting impression on me.

Moreover, he is hilarious and has a creative and engaging teaching style. Unlike many teachers who dive straight into lesson content, he often kicks off lessons with a funny story, a picture, or a personal anecdote related to the lesson, making the learning experience always exciting. An example of the effectiveness of this approach is that during the Covid-19 pandemic when many centers faced closure due to a lack of students. He managed to stay afloat, running many online classes because they were both high-quality and enjoyable.

So all in all, he is a role model for me to aspire to in future entrepreneurial endeavors. He taught me that no matter the challenges, as long as we invest effort and dedication, we can turn our dreams into reality.

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Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without

How long you have had it

What you can do with it

How often you use it

And explain why you cannot live without it

What:

ROBOT VACUUM (my father - purchase)

durable

compact

thought: cost our family a fortune >< budget-friendly

How long:

5 years - high school

associated with

How often:

twice - 3 times/ week

frequency - household chores --> decreased

using remote - powered by electricity

Why:

clean - improve well-being

refresh - chill out - relieve stress

enjoy - rather than

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Describe a long term goal you would like to achieve

How long you have had this goal

What the goal is

How you will achieve it

And explain why you set this goal

How long

2 years - 2nd undergraduate - graduate - ideal time - achieve this goal

long enough - have large sum - carry out this

What

work hard - as busy as a beaver

earn a lot of money - overseas travel - closest friends - buddies

summer - the next 2 years - stress-reliever

How

cost me a fortune - accumulate monthly - certain amount of wage

annually - check - manage financial states (using app - moneylover - Vietnam)

cash flow

Why

buddies - for ages

've never had a chance to travel together, abroad journey

spend our money, by our efforts

chill out - someone: get itchy feet - indulge ==> memorable moments - more experience about foreigner lives and cultures

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Describe a job you would not like to do

What it is

How you know about the job

Whether the job is difficult or not

And explain why you would not like to do it

What

doctor

respectful and proficient

How you know

my uncle

30 years - famous psycho doctor in my city - city hospital

one chance: parasympathetic nervous system

well-paid job - lucrative salary (wealthy + prosperous) >< hard, stay up late, early bird

work even in casual days-off

Why

don't have fortes in learning subjects: Chemistry + Biology - core subjects

medical practitioners

study program - off-putting (7 years - VN) + many years experience + internship

diverse skills + strict criteria

==> not patient, not able to pursue this career

==> choose economic - e-commerce

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Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager

What the skill is

Who you learned from

Why you learned it

And explain how you felt about learning it

What

10-finger typing

grade 8 - summer holiday - spare time

Who

study myself - PC (my birthday gift - use it effectively - supporting learning environment)

Initially: game - 10 finger typing - adversities (fingers - not flexible)

Gradually: get used to - 3-4 months - skillfully

--> my sister - admired

Why

improve myself - learn a new skill - technology - decision

indispensable skill - using computer - learning further education: documents - rapidly

Explain how you felt

confident - typing - IT subjects related to my major

acquire a deeper insight into text editor, office tools: Word - PPT, XLS - Microsoft

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Describe a sportsperson you admire

The first person who springs to mind when thinking about a successful sportsperson in Vietnam is Quang Hai, one of the most talented young football players in my country.

If my memory serves me right, the first time I came across a video of Quang Hai was when I was scrolling through TikTok. The moment I laid eyes on that video, I was immediately blown away by the way he dribbled, passed the ball, and scored a goal, which was nothing short of amazing, leaving his opponents in awe.

I decided to burn the midnight oil watching more of his videos on YouTube, and the more I watched, the more captivated I became, and I've become a diehard fan ever since.

Since childhood, Quang Hai had a burning passion for football and received formal training to become a national team member. He achieved numerous milestones in matches. Every time he steps onto the field, the stadium erupts with cheers and applause from the audience

I still remember a SEA Games final against Thailand a few years ago, where Quang Hai turned the table and secured victory for the national team with just 5 minutes remaining—a truly miraculous feat that elevated his name to a new level.

Nevertheless, Quang Hai's football career has been no walk in the park. He possessed a small stature and modest height, a disadvantage in football. However, what set him apart from other players was his dedication to training, rain or shine, polishing his skills without complaint.

Despite his exceptional talent, Quang Hai remains remarkably humble. He never boasts about his achievements or speaks ill of others, which I think is a commendable character that everyone should emulate.

So all in all, Quang Hai is one of the most talented and successful athletes I have ever known. He is not only a shining example but also a source of inspiration for everyone to continuously strive for their passions.