ADVANCED PHRASES FOR SPEAKING PART 2

I was amazed by his wit, charisma, and charming voice: Tôi bị ấn

tượng bởi sự thông minh, phong thái, và giọng nói cuốn hút của
người này
An eager beaver (idiom) Một người chăm chỉ = A studious student =
An industrious (C1) individual
To think outside the box (idiom) Nghĩ ra những ý tưởng sáng tạo,
không trong khuôn khổ
A man/ woman of means (C2) (phrase) Một người giàu có
The epitome of a role model (phrase) Một ví dụ điển hình của một
hình mẫu = A clear example of sth.
To make a profound impact on our community: Tạo nên một ảnh
hưởng sâu sắc lên cộng đồng của chúng tôi
A benefactor: Một người ủng hộ cho quỹ hoặc tổ chức; người làm từ
thiện ~ A supporter/ A philanthropist
To let my hair down (idiom): Xoã, thoải mái là chính mình
My go-to option (idiom): Lựa chọn đầu tiên mà tôi nghĩ đến
When it comes to + sth./ so. (idiom): Khi nói đến, đề cập đến điều gì/
ai đó…
To take something for granted (idiom): Xem nhẹ điều gì
To spark a core memory from my childhood: Làm dấy lên một kỉ
niệm đặc biệt thuở ấu thơ
A cherished memory: Một kỉ niệm đáng trân quý
To recharge my battery (idiom) after a long day: Nạp lại năng lượng
sau một ngày dài
To step out of my comfort zone (idiom): Ra khỏi vùng an toàn
To follow in somebody’s footsteps (idiom): Theo đuổi sự nghiệp/ nối
nghiệp ai đó
Exquisite landscapes ~ Breathtaking views: Cảnh đẹp tuyệt trần

TOPIC 1: PEOPLE
Describe an interesting person you haven’t met before and would like to know more about
You should say:
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
 Introduction:
The person I want to talk about is the epitome of kindness and
generosity, Mr. Johnson. Ever since he moved to our community, he has
made a profound impact with his eagerness to help others.
Body:
He is a man of means, but he never takes his wealth for granted.
Instead, he uses it as his go-to option when it comes to supporting
those in need. His actions create a sense of admiration and respect
among the community members.
I was always amazed by his wit, charisma, and charming voice when
he speaks in community gatherings. He is an eager beaver when it
comes to lending a hand and bringing positive changes.
His positive influence has a ripple effect, inspiring others to be
benefactors and contribute to the welfare of the community.
Conclusion:
The popular person who moved to our community has brought a sense of
unity and support, making our community a better place. His impact is
profound, creating a warmer, more unified community and inspiring others to
follow in his footsteps.
Perseverance: sự kiên trì

Describe a foreigner who speaks your language well (polyglot: người nói được nhiều thứ
tiếng)
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you know him/her
Why he/she can speak Vietnamese well
And explain how you feel about this person

Describe a successful businessperson/ person you know (e.g., who runs a family business)
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful

Describe a person with interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:
who this person is
what this person does
how you knew him/her
And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions.

Describe a person who likes cooking to others

You should say
Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event.
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her

Describe a person who is talkative

What you should say is:
Who is the person?
How do you know him/her?
What does he/she mostly talk about?
Why do you think this person is so talkative?

TOPIC 2: PEOPLE-RELATED EXPERIENCES AND

EVENTS
Describe an exciting activity you did with someone else
You should say:
What was it?
With whom you did it?
When did you do it?
How did you feel about it?
Describe a time you helped someone
You should say:
Whom you helped and why?
How did you help this person?
What was the result?
And explain how you felt about helping this person.
Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone
You should say:
Who you gave the advice to
What the advice was
Why you gave the advice
And explain how he/ she followed your advice

Describe a new skill you would like to learn

You should say:
What it is
Who you want to learn it from
How you are going to learn it
And explain why you want to learn it
Describe something you do regularly that helps you work or study better
You should say
What it is
How you learn it
How you feel about it
When you do it
And explain how it helps you work or study better
Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say:
what the task was
how you completed it
why the task was difficult
and explain why you were proud of the completion of the task

Describe a positive change that you made in your life

You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
What the change was
And explain how you have benefited from this change (or, explain how you feel about this change).

Describe a party that you enjoyed

You should say:
When and where the party was held
What kind of party it was
What you did in the party
And explain why you enjoyed this party.

Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for something nice
You should say:
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
Describe an unusual experience of traveling
You should say:
Where you went
When you went there
Who you were with
What you did there
And explain why it is unusual

Describe a time you received a terrible service

You should say:
When and where it happened
What happened
How you reacted
And explain how you felt about the experience

Describe a time you had problems with the computer

You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem at last

Describe an activity that made you feel tired

You should say:
When and where it took place
Why you took part in it
What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired
Describe a time someone or something made a lot of noise.
You should say:
when this happened
who this person was/what this thing was
what kinds of noise was
and explain what you did when you heard the noise

TOPIC 3: PLACES
Describe a beautiful city (that you have visited)
You should say:
Where the city is
How you know about the city
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
You should say:
Where it is
How you know it
What special features it has
And explain why you think it is interesting
 You know, when it comes to the topic, the 1st place that pops into my head,
it's actually my hometown. It's situated in the central part of my city and is
well known for a variety of things. Firstly, the landscapes are absolutely
stunning with mesmerizing views all around. We have mountains, rivers, hills
and countless ancient structures that add to the charm and beauty. These
structures were all parts of the magnificent architectural plans from the
Nguyen Dynasty. In addition, our cuisine is famous and has garnered a lot of
attention. The local and royal delicacies are truly a delight. There are so
many mouth-watering street foods available at affordable prices that both
domestic and international visitors would love to try. I can literally rattle off a
long list of delicious dishes. One of my friends tried our very famous dish,
Bun bo Hue and couldn't stop raving about how flavourful it was. In fact, in
2023, we were awarded the title one of the best cities in the world for food.
So when visitors come to my city, they can relish the breathtaking
landscapes, take leisurely walks amidst the tree branches and, of course,
indulge themselves in diverse and scrumptious food options. Personally, I
would be delighted to be a free tour guide for any of my friends when they
pay a visit to my city. I value that feedback as it helps me contribute to
making my city an even better place for future visitors.
Describe a park or a garden in your city.
You should say:
Where it is and how often you go there
Who you often go there with
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it.

TOPIC 4: OBJECTS
Describe a photograph that makes you feel happy
You should say:
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

Describe an impressive work of art you saw

You should say:
When you first saw this painting
What the painting is about
Who drew/painted it
And explain why you like this drawing/painting

Describe an object that you think is useful

You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is useful.

TOPIC 5: MEDIA-RELATED
Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful
You should say:
Where you can see it
What it shows
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it.

TOPIC 6: UNCATEGORIZED
Describe a science subject (such as Biology and Robotics) that you are interested in
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

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

You should say:
What is the rule about?
What happens when people break the rule?
Why do you think it is an important rule?
And explain how you feel about the rule.

Describe a historical period you would like to know more about

You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have learnt already