PREF 1202 - SPEAKING by Trang Trịnh

ANSWERING PATTERN (3 - 4 câu)

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-09 10:24:21 UTC

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Everyone enjoys ...., and I am no exception.
1. Câu hỏi khái quát: Do you like music / movies/ travelling?
Fillers, Yes/ No, Direct answer, Expanding (What, Where, When, Why, Who, Why)

2. Câu hỏi cụ thể: How does music influence the young generation?
Fillers

NO

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-09 10:24:21 UTC

1. Definitely not
2. Certainly not
3. Not at all
4. absolutely not
5. I am afraid not
6. I can't agree with you less
7. sth is not my cup of tea

YES

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-09 10:24:21 UTC

1. Yes, definitely
2. Yes, certainly /tn/
3. Yes, for sure
4. Yes, absolutely
5. I can't agree with you more
6. Undoutedly, yes
7. Without a shadow of doubt,
8. It's a yes for me

WH - QUESTION

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-09 10:24:21 UTC

1. What do you like to do in your spare time?
==> LIKE
==> RELAX
==> Talk with my friends = Chit chat with friends = Confide in my friends when I feel blue
2. What is your hobby?
3. What is your favorite type of music?
==> my all - time favorite singer = my go - to N
==> great/ impressive voice
==> HTHT: I have been his fan for about ...
4. What is your favorite type of movie?
==> A film addict
==> I find this genre pretty thrilling to me
==> BUSY
5. What is your favorite clothes?
==> simply because
==> comfortable
==> casual clothes >< formal clothes = smart clothes
==> can never be/go out of style
==> my go - to color
==> It is simple yet a pleasing to my eyes
6. What is your favorite website?
==> from my point of view
==> improve my English skills
==> website = social network = social networking site = online platform
7. What is your favorite sport?
==> a sport person
==> Benefit cho Health: keep fit/ stay in shape
==> Benefit: Relax + Relationship

ANSWERING PATTERN

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-09 10:24:21 UTC

FILLERS + DIRECT ANSWER + EXPANDING IDEAS

FILLLER

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:15:06 UTC

1. Well, personally
2. Well, basically
3. Well, you know
4. From my perspective,
5. Personally, it seems to me that
6. Honestly = To be honest
7. To be frank = Frankly speaking,
8. You know what

DIRECT ANSWER

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:17:31 UTC

Paraphrase câu hỏi

EXPANDING IDEAS

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:21:19 UTC

1. What: Thể loại, cái gì
2. How: Adj
3. Who/ With whom
4. Why: Simply because = Mainly because = As = Since S + V, S + V
5. Where/ When

LIKE

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:24:17 UTC

1. Well, I am really into Ving/ N
2. Well, basically, I am a big/ huge/ d fan of N
3. Well, I am in love with
4. Well, I take an interest in
5. Basically, I am keen on
6. I am big on sth

RELAX

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:26:27 UTC

1. help me chill
2. make me feel relaxed
3. let my hair down
4. blow off some steam
5. Unwind = Wind down

after a stressful day at school/ work
after a hard - working day at school/ work
after a tiring day at school/ work

KNOWLEDGE

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:29:05 UTC

1. Broaden my horizon
2. Acquire more knowledge
3. Widen my knowledge
4. Enhance my English skills

HEALTH

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:33:46 UTC

1. Be good for my health = Do wonders for my health
2. Be harmful to my health = Be bad for my health = Be detrimental to my health
3. Sth is unhealthy

RELATIONSHIP

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:43:52 UTC

Activities
1. Confide in
2. Hang out = Have a social gathering
3. go to cafe
4. Chit chat
5. Play games

Benefits
1. Strengthen my friendship
2. Tighten my friendship
3. Cement the relationship

BUSY

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 11:53:38 UTC

1. have a hectic schedule
2. be snowed under sth
3. up to my ears in work/ assignments/ homeworks

BENEFIT

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 12:06:58 UTC

1. IDEAS
2. Lexical
3. Fluency

EMOTION

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-10 12:25:55 UTC

1. cheer me up when I feel down
2. uplift my mood when I feel blue

MOVIE STARS

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 10:39:16 UTC

1. Who are your favorite movie stars?
==> movie star = actor/ actress = famous person = celebrity
==> HTHT: I have been his fan for 3 years, who is well - known for being "spoilerman"
==> appearance: handsome, muscular body = well - built body = good - looking; attractive = gorgeous; glamourous
==> personality: humourous, witty, adorable, kind, open- minded
==> QKĐ: I first knew him/ her through a movie called Spiderman
==> MĐQH

2. Do people in your country like movie stars?
==> I suppose it depends. In Vietnam, young people tend to idolize celebrities much more than older generation
==> Celebrities who set a good role model for young generation are definitely people's favorite
==> [Example] Tran Thanh is admirable because of his kindness and dedication to Vietnamese film industry. His movies have a lot of underlying meaning that people in Vietnam can learn from
==> But on the other hand, we don't favor those who are famous for wrong reasons (notorious)

3. Do you want to be a movie star?
==> I don't think I enjoy being an actress
==> I have never thought about it
==> that never crossed my mind
==> First and foremost, under a lot of responsibilties - go through a great deal of difficulties
==> Second of all, acting is not my forté

1. Who are your favorite movie stars?

Basically, I’m a big fan of Emma Watson. She is not only famous but also a gorgeous actress. From a very young age, Emma rose to prominence after her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. You know until now, I still repeat watching Harry Potter to listen to her voice because it is so enchanting and very English indeed.

2. Do people in your country like movie stars?

For sure , people in my country are so interested in movie stars. Since people are keen on spending time with their families on the weekends, On the other hand, we can learn from those celebrities that we should bedo morally upright to be respected and they also teach us to love our work, develop our talents , and to be kind to those who are in need.

3. Do you want to be a movie star?

Definitely not, that never crossed my mind. I realize that I don’t have a flair for acting , singing or dancing. In addition, I don’t want to live a life without privacy. As you know, they can’t get away with paparazzi who invade their personal life whenever and wherever they are. I just can’t cope with the pressure of being a celebrity.

SHOES

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 10:39:36 UTC

1. What are your favorite types of shoes?
sports shoes
a pair of shoes
easy to mix and match/ coordinate with any kind of clothes
versatile - wear on different occasion
2. Have you ever received a pair of shoes as a gift?
- [kể chuyện - quá khứ] My mom bought me/ gave me a pair of sneakers on my 16th birthday. It's from CONVERSE
I really appreciate her present
3. Did you buy shoes online?
- I did, but I wouldn't recommend it
- I am afraid not
- I have already bought a pair of shoes on online market
==> I prefer a brick - and - mortar store - see actual shoes and its quality, try it on.
Although online shopping offers special discounts, going to a shoe shop is much preferable

→ Certainly, I got expensive shoes as a birthday gift from my parents. I never thought that they would give me such luxurious shoes. I was at a loss for words when I received it and I really couldn’t thank them enough for giving me that extremely valuable present.

PHOTOS

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 10:40:15 UTC

1. Do you like taking photos?

FOOD AND COOKING

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 10:45:11 UTC

1. Do you like cooking?
==> [YES]
==> [Like]
==> I am good at cooking = sth is my forté

time - consuming = waste time
==> I consider cooking as something that has to be done.

2. Who teaches you how to cook?
==> My mom/ dad taught me how to cook/ I learn from my ....
==>My mom is an eminent chef, who has 15 years of experience cooking for top - notch hotels
==> Watch cooking videos on Youtube
==> I really love the feeling when I see my family members enjoy dishes that I cook

3. Is cooking difficult for you?
==> I found cooking pretty challenging at first, but when I get hang of it, I grow fonder of it
==> Yes, definitely. It’s extremely hard to be skillful but greatly satisfied once you have experience.

4. Do you like to eat in or to eat out?
==> eat in = eat at home = dine in = home - cooked meals
==> eat out = eat at restaurants = dine out = go to the restaurant
==> prefer doing sth to doing sth
==> Ăn ở nhà => tốt cho sức khoẻ và affordable
==> Thỉnh thoảng, sẽ đi ăn ngoài

PRICE

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 11:30:46 UTC

1. Cheap = affordable
2. I am a student who live on a tight budget
3. Expensive = costly = pricey

FREQUENCY

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 11:32:43 UTC

Sometimes = on and off
Usually = customarily = regularly = on a regular basis

FORMAT

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 12:22:51 UTC

"Describe"
Cue card = Question + Key points
Preparation time: 1 minute
Presention time: 2 minutes

STRUCTURE

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 12:28:04 UTC

1. Introduction:
- Well, when it comes to [topic], I would like to talk about ...
- Off the top of my head, the first (topic) that comes to my mind is ...

2. Background information
- When:
- Where
- Storify
TH: Thi căng thẳng, vất vả => được điểm cao => Bố đưa ra hiệu sách tặng quà

3. Detail (answer the additional question)
Main content (2 - 3): It revolves around ....
Bìa sách
Character (Em yêu thích nhất) - Why

4. Feeling/ Achievement
Bài học rút ra
Benefits khi đọc sách

DESCRIBE A COFFEE SHOP THAT YOU LIKE

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 12:34:08 UTC

1. Introduction

2. Background:
a. When:
It was 3 years ago when I first knew this place
b. Where:
It is located/ situated on .... street
c. Storify (quá khứ)
- when I had a part time job
- When I was surfing Facebook => Come across a review about HL coffee => I was impressed by ..

3. Additional answer
a. View/ Decoration
View: look out to ...
Decoration: modern/ nostalgic ambience
the wooden table lends it a rustic charm

b. Quality
it offers a wide range of beverages, ranging from cafe to smoothies

c. Service
approachable
attentive
accommodating

d. Price

4. Feeling
=> Đến để làm gì: chill, .....

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-11-19 12:41:45 UTC

Vocab

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-12-06 12:09:42 UTC

- Kind of books = types of books = book genre

Cookbook
Japanese comic books
Novel
Chinese romantic novel
Comedy
Detective
Horror
Lifeskill book
Text book: SGK - Reference book: tham khảo

Phuong An

2021-12-06 12:17:28 UTC

Well, to be honest I am keen on reading books, especially self-improvement books simply because I want to build my knowledge and learn something new every day. Also, it helps me chill and get me to sleep much easily every night.
I could sleep easily every night.

Do you like reading? (Ms Trang sample)

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-12-06 12:17:44 UTC

Well, to be honest, I am an avid reader and I am a big fan of novel. My all - time favorite book is Harry Porter. Its content is pretty intriguing and I could enhance my reading skill. Also, reading is a way of relaxation which helps me blow off some steam after a hectic schedule

Đạt

datco2005 — 2021-12-06 12:22:16 UTC

well you know, I am in love with reading and I really enjoy reading romantic novels and horror ones. it makes me feel relaxed every day after class and also help me broaden my horizons

Thu Trang

Thutrangg_815 — 2021-12-06 12:22:19 UTC

Well, normally. I'm in love with reading books and I used to read a lot. But recently I don't have too much spare time, simply because I'm up to my ears in my assignments. I have a lot of deadlines to meet which makes me fell stressed. If I have leisure time, I will prioritize/ opt for comedy books to let my hair down.

Ngọc Bích

2021-12-06 12:22:34 UTC

Well,personally, I’m really into reading lifeskill books maybe because it makes me feel relaxed after every stressful class. Also, book provides a lot of meaningful lessons that I can learn from. To be honest, however, recently I have a hectic schedule so I could only read books twice a week

Nguyễn

huongthu31102002 — 2021-12-06 12:23:36 UTC

Well, you know. I'm really keen on reading books simply cuz it helps me let my hair down and provides me with an escape from hustle and bustle lifestyle. The book genre I am into are horror books and novels. I love reading books on every Sunday morning in my room which is the best place to read since nobody can bother me.

sinh-do you like reading

2021-12-06 12:24:03 UTC

Well personally, I am realy into reading. I take my interest in read novels such as: Tuoi tho du doi, Nguoi tinh anh trang,... simply because it widens my knowledge. I often read in my spare time or after a tiring day at school to reduce stress.

Phuong

ngocphuongg1506 — 2021-12-06 12:26:50 UTC

Yes, definitely. I am a book addict and manga and romantic books are my go-to genre. I usually read it after doing homeworks to blow off some steam. Sometimes when my family go to sleep, I often bring some manga to my bed, reading before taking a rest so that I can actually feel relaxed

Thủy

2021-12-06 12:26:51 UTC

Yes, certainly. I am really into reading books. My go - to book genre is inspirational books. I have just started reading books for one year. It was my friend who recommended a book for me, which is called "Tuoi tre song an nhien nhung dung an phan" . Thanks to her, I grow fonder of this habit

thu hà

2021-12-06 12:26:58 UTC

well , I am an avid reader. I’m still a big fan of 2 genres, which are fantasy books like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and classic romance books like Pride and Prejudice. Why

Name: Tung

tungn1094 — 2021-12-06 12:27:17 UTC

Well, I take my interest in reading and I'm a big fan of comic book. Simply because it acquire more knowledge and make me feel relaxed. I usually read a book every night before going to bed. Reading book is also a good way to learn about culture and tradition.

Linh

phuonglinh1611k6 — 2021-12-06 12:28:27 UTC

Yes, certainly. To be honest, I am a big fan of reading books, especially detective books, which revolves around a lot of tough cases. I am into this genre simply because it makes me feel relaxed after a tiring day and helps me acquire more knowledge. It seems to me that reading books with English may also enhance my English skills.

Goldfish

2021-12-06 12:29:32 UTC

Yes, I take a keen interest in reading. I mostly read novel, manga and theory. To/ For me, reading has been a part of my life. My favourite book is "Dreams from my father" which is written by Barack Obama. The book has such a huge inspiration on me. It has changed my mind a lot about life and my future career. Also, reading books is always one of best way to relieve stress. Through books, I have experienced many new English words and sayings.

Nhung

2021-12-06 12:29:52 UTC

Well, personally, I am really into reading books. They are really useful for me, where I can find everything. My all - time favorite genre is horror stories. It attracts me with its drama and horror. Reading helps me feel more relaxed after a long tiring day of studying.
Most young people today search for stories online because they think they are convenient and fast, but only books are available.

Vy

2021-12-06 12:32:34 UTC

Yes, definitely. I take a eager hobby in analyzing books. I read all sorts of things, including novels, magazines, online articles and so on. It's part and parcel of my daily activities. For me, this hobby helps broaden my knowledge about the world and works as a tool to relieve stress.

Do u like reading? (Đức Anh)

mcchimto — 2021-12-06 12:36:01 UTC

To be honest I am really into reading, especially comic ones. Because it makes me chill and relaxed after school. Comic books also bring me laugh when I am upset

Dương:p

duongmixi146 — 2021-12-06 12:43:36 UTC

Well you know, I am an avid reader and I really enjoy reading manga- a type of Japanese comic books. I always read it when I have leisure time or after I finish\ homework. It helps me relieve stress and blow off some steam after a hectic schedule.

What are the benefits of reading books?

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-12-08 11:26:45 UTC

Thủy

thuy2510hy — 2021-12-08 11:32:49 UTC

- widen my knowledge
- make me unwind
- enhance English skills
- stimulate mentality
- improve memory
- control emotions

Gôufịtsh Goldfisch

thien342005 — 2021-12-08 11:34:57 UTC

There are many benefits of reading that you may be witnessed. I have recently read a research saying that regular reading improves your cognitive development. Also, I believe that reading helps reduce stress. Whenever I am overwhelmed with homeworks, reading helps ease my mind.

Sinh

2021-12-08 11:40:17 UTC

Well, you know . Reading gives us many benefits such as widen my knowledge and discover new things that we have never had the opportunity to travel. Besides , it seems that it helps me acquire new vocabulary and improves my writing skills.

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ngocphuongg1506 — 2021-12-08 11:41:15 UTC

Well, basically, reading books has many advantages. First of all, it helps me chill after doing my homework. Besides, it helps widen my knowledge to do literature assignments. I am not a multilingual person and always have difficulty in writing, so that reading can improve my creative thinking

An

2021-12-08 11:44:03 UTC

Well, from my perspective, I am an avid reader so I know that reading books play an indispensable role in our life. It helps us to build the knowledge, increase your concentration to study. Moreover, reading books not just help us succeed in the work, it can also makes you relaxed and we could sleep easily every night.

Thu Trang

Thutrangg_815 — 2021-12-08 11:45:30 UTC

Well, personally. Reading books gives me many benefits, especially detective books. For example, when reading such books, I can enhance my logical skills. Also, this genre helps me acquire my knowledge about life, science and so on.

Hà

2021-12-08 11:46:33 UTC

Well you know, the reading books bring about many benefits. Firstly, book is a huge source of information, so reading gives us new knowledge. Secondly, reading improves your memory and concentration. And if you want to gain success, read a lot of books.

Linh

phuonglinh1611k6 — 2021-12-08 11:47:29 UTC

Well, you know. From my perspective, I believe that reading books has many good benefits for readers. First and foremost, it can provide huge amount of knowledge to learn and broaden my horizons. Besides, it helps me improve my vocabulary when writing literature. Finally, reading helps me unwind, it definitely get rid of stress after a hard - working day.

Hương

huongthu31102002 — 2021-12-08 11:48:46 UTC

From my perspective, reading books has many advantages. It makes me chill out after a tiring day. When reading books, I can acquire more new vocabulary and broaden my knowledge. Moreover, this activity betters my memory, which improves my study productivity

Bich

2021-12-08 11:48:47 UTC

Well,personally, I find reading books extremely important and necessary maybe because reading books helps me widen my knowledge and provides a lot of meaningful lessons, practice soft skills in life. Also, reading books make me feel relaxed and provide an escape from the hustle and bustle lifestyle.

nhung

2021-12-08 11:49:29 UTC

There are so many benefits to reading books. They help us to gain/ acquire more knowledge, especially train our brain. Reading is also beneficial to my concentration. Sometimes it also helps us entertain, relax the mind more. You may not know that books are a part of making communication with people easier.

collocation

datco2005 — 2021-12-08 11:49:49 UTC

Well you know , from my perspective , reading books have a lot of benefits, first of all it helps let my hair down when i have a terrible day after school . it helps widen my knowledge like reading detective books, it helps me to have a better mindset

Phương An

2021-12-08 11:49:53 UTC

Well, from my perspective, I am an avid reader so I know that reading books play an indispensable role in our life. It helps us to acquire the knowledge, increase my concentration to study. Moreover, I feel relaxed and have better sleep after 20 minutes reading on a regular basis

2021-12-08 11:59:35 UTC

Reading helps me not to feel confident, as my study skills improve. That means my writing and speaking skills will improve from your reading. Reading helps me become more creative, speak the language more fluently, and improve my social skills.

BENEFITS OF READING

trangtrinhtrinhtrang1909 — 2021-12-08 12:07:11 UTC

exciting = intriguing = enjoyable = interesting
enhance my reading skills
get my juices flowing
put me in a better mood and relaxes my mind and soul
reading is a better stress buster than any therapy