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Bên cạnh Hướng dẫn đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 bài WRITING TASK 1 (map) về school library (kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR Phân tích đề Describe an important thing you learned, not at school or college.

Describe an important thing you learned, not at school or college.

When did you learn it?
How did you learn it?
Why did you think it was important to learn it?
How you felt when you learnt it?

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý bám sát vào các câu hỏi cue card của IELTS TUTOR để bố cục bài nói nhé:

• When did you learn it?
  • I must have used English for over 5 years before I decided to prepare for the IELTS test for higher education in July 
• How did you learn it?
  • There are many ways you can learn IELTS, but I guess the most common way is to get IELTS lessons from an online teacher 
• Why did you think it was important to learn it?
  • After deciding to go overseas to study for…., I faced a tough task, which was obtaining an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5, so I was worried about how to achieve that
• How you felt when you learnt it?
  • At  first, I believed that if I put my mind to it, I could make it. 
  • Yet, no matter how hard I tried, the score of 5.0 was the only number I got each time. I was greatly frustrated and hopeless. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Phân biệt "believe" & "trust" tiếng anh
  • Eventually, a teacher of mine gave me a lot of suggestions and encouragement. She told me that if I persisted, one day I would be sucessful. I personally have great confidence that my efforts will pay off sooner or later. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng từ "effort" tiếng anh

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about an invaluable (vô giá - extremely valuable; beyond estimation) skill that I picked up outside of formal education—mastering the IELTS exam.

I must have been using English for more than five years before I finally decided to gear up (chuẩn bị kỹ càng - to prepare thoroughly for something) for the IELTS exam in July, as part of my plan to pursue higher education abroad. The idea of studying overseas had always been my dream, but it came with a major hurdle—achieving an IELTS band score of at least 6.5. I vividly remember how daunting (nản chí - intimidating or overwhelming) that goal felt at first.

To reach that target, I explored various learning methods, but I realized that the most straightforward (rõ ràng, dễ hiểu - simple and clear) path was to take IELTS lessons with an experienced online tutor. Week after week, I was immersed in (chìm đắm vào - deeply involved or absorbed in) a sea of practice tests, writing exercises, and speaking drills. It was an incredibly demanding (khó khăn, đòi hỏi nhiều - requiring a lot of effort, time, or attention) process that truly tested my patience and persistence.

The reason I considered learning IELTS important was that it was the gateway (cánh cửa - an entry or means of access) to achieving my dream of studying abroad. Without a satisfactory score, my ambitions would have been out of reach (ngoài tầm với - impossible to achieve). Time and time again (hết lần này đến lần khác - repeatedly), I attempted to crack the test, but I could only manage a band 5.0. I was absolutely crestfallen (buồn bã, thất vọng - deeply disappointed) and began to doubt my abilities.

Luckily, a dedicated teacher of mine offered me invaluable (vô giá - extremely useful and valuable) guidance and encouragement. She reminded me that persistence and hard work would eventually pay off, and that was the turning point for me. Her words gave me the impetus (động lực - something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective) I needed to keep going, even when the odds seemed stacked against me.

When I finally saw improvement in my scores, I was elated (vui sướng, hạnh phúc - extremely happy and excited). It felt as though I had overcome a monumental challenge, and that sense of accomplishment was second to none (không gì sánh được - the best of its kind).

Vocabulary List

1. Invaluable (vô giá) - extremely valuable; beyond estimation

   • Synonyms: priceless, irreplaceable, precious

   • Antonyms: worthless, insignificant, useless

2. Gear up (chuẩn bị kỹ càng) - to prepare thoroughly for something

   • Synonyms: prepare, get ready, organize

   • Antonyms: neglect, ignore, overlook

3. Daunting (nản chí) - intimidating or overwhelming

   • Synonyms: intimidating, frightening, overwhelming

   • Antonyms: encouraging, reassuring, comforting

4. Straightforward (rõ ràng, dễ hiểu) - simple and clear

   • Synonyms: simple, uncomplicated, clear-cut

   • Antonyms: complicated, confusing, ambiguous

5. Immersed in (chìm đắm vào) - deeply involved or absorbed in

   • Synonyms: engrossed, submerged, engaged

   • Antonyms: distracted, detached, unfocused

6. Demanding (khó khăn, đòi hỏi nhiều) - requiring a lot of effort, time, or attention

   • Synonyms: challenging, tough, exacting

   • Antonyms: easy, simple, uncomplicated

7. Gateway (cánh cửa) - an entry or means of access

   • Synonyms: entrance, pathway, doorway

   • Antonyms: barrier, obstruction, blockade

8. Out of reach (ngoài tầm với) - impossible to achieve

   • Synonyms: unattainable, unachievable, impossible

   • Antonyms: within reach, achievable, attainable

9. Crestfallen (buồn bã, thất vọng) - deeply disappointed

   • Synonyms: disheartened, dejected, downcast

   • Antonyms: cheerful, hopeful, optimistic

10. Impetus (động lực) - something that encourages a particular activity

• Synonyms: motivation, stimulus, incentive

• Antonyms: discouragement, hindrance, obstacle

1. Elated (vui sướng, hạnh phúc) - extremely happy and excited

• Synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled

• Antonyms: miserable, unhappy, disheartened

1. Second to none (không gì sánh được) - the best of its kind

• Synonyms: unmatched, unsurpassed, peerless

• Antonyms: mediocre, ordinary, average

Difficult Grammar Structures

1. IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: I must have been using English for more than five years before I finally decided to gear up for the IELTS exam.

   • Structure: Must have + past participle → Dự đoán chắc chắn về một hành động trong quá khứ

   • Vietnamese: Tôi chắc hẳn đã sử dụng tiếng Anh hơn 5 năm trước khi quyết định chuẩn bị kỹ càng cho kỳ thi IELTS.

2. IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:  Time and time again, I attempted to crack the test, but I could only manage a band 5.0.

   • Structure: Time and time again → Diễn tả sự lặp đi lặp lại của một hành động

   • Vietnamese: Hết lần này đến lần khác, tôi cố gắng vượt qua bài kiểm tra, nhưng chỉ đạt được band 5.0.

3. IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: Her words gave me the impetus I needed to keep going, even when the odds seemed stacked against me.

   • Structure: Even when → Ngay cả khi

   • Vietnamese: Những lời của cô ấy đã cho tôi động lực cần thiết để tiếp tục, ngay cả khi mọi thứ dường như chống lại tôi.

2.1. What can children learn from their parents?
Trẻ em có thể học được điều gì từ bố mẹ chúng?

Undoubtedly, children can learn a wide range of fundamental principles (nguyên tắc cơ bản) and life skills (kỹ năng sống) from their parents, which significantly shape their character and future behavior. Firstly, parents often instill moral values (giá trị đạo đức) such as honesty, kindness, and respect through daily interactions and role modeling (làm gương). For example, when parents demonstrate integrity (sự chính trực) by keeping promises or showing compassion towards others, children are likely to mimic these behaviors. This kind of upbringing not only helps children develop a strong sense of right and wrong but also encourages them to act ethically in various situations. Additionally, parents are often the primary source for teaching practical skills (kỹ năng thực tế) like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting, which are essential for independent living. By involving children in household chores and financial planning, parents equip them with the self-sufficiency (sự tự lập) needed to handle real-world challenges. Consequently, children raised in this manner are generally more capable of navigating adulthood with confidence and competence.

New Vocabulary:

1. fundamental principles (nguyên tắc cơ bản) — Basic concepts or ideas that are essential for understanding or development.

   • Synonyms: core concepts, essential beliefs, basic tenets

   • Antonyms: trivialities, nonessentials, unimportant matters

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "children can learn a wide range of fundamental principles and life skills from their parents, which significantly shape their character and future behavior."

2. life skills (kỹ năng sống) — Abilities needed to effectively manage daily tasks and challenges.

   • Synonyms: practical skills, everyday abilities, essential competencies

   • Antonyms: theoretical knowledge, abstract concepts, imaginary abilities

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "children can learn a wide range of fundamental principles and life skills from their parents, which significantly shape their character and future behavior."

3. moral values (giá trị đạo đức) — Ethical standards or principles that guide behavior.

   • Synonyms: ethical beliefs, virtuous principles, moral standards

   • Antonyms: immorality, unethical behavior, vice

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "parents often instill moral values such as honesty, kindness, and respect through daily interactions and role modeling."

4. role modeling (làm gương) — Demonstrating behaviors that others can imitate.

   • Synonyms: mentorship, example setting, guidance

   • Antonyms: misleading, bad influence, negative example

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "parents often instill moral values such as honesty, kindness, and respect through daily interactions and role modeling."

5. integrity (sự chính trực) — The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

   • Synonyms: honesty, probity, righteousness

   • Antonyms: dishonesty, corruption, deceit

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "when parents demonstrate integrity by keeping promises or showing compassion towards others, children are likely to mimic these behaviors."

6. practical skills (kỹ năng thực tế) — Skills that are useful for everyday tasks and activities.

   • Synonyms: hands-on skills, real-world abilities, applied knowledge

   • Antonyms: theoretical skills, abstract thinking, speculative abilities

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "parents are often the primary source for teaching practical skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting."

7. self-sufficiency (sự tự lập) — The ability to maintain oneself without outside aid.

   • Synonyms: independence, autonomy, self-reliance

   • Antonyms: dependence, reliance, subordination

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "parents equip them with the self-sufficiency needed to handle real-world challenges."

Difficult Grammar Structures:

1. Relative Clauses (Mệnh đề quan hệ):

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "children can learn a wide range of fundamental principles and life skills from their parents, which significantly shape their character and future behavior."

   • Translation: "Trẻ em có thể học được nhiều nguyên tắc cơ bản và kỹ năng sống từ cha mẹ, những điều này định hình đáng kể tính cách và hành vi trong tương lai của chúng."

2. Conditional Sentence (Type 1) (Câu điều kiện loại 1):

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "when parents demonstrate integrity by keeping promises or showing compassion towards others, children are likely to mimic these behaviors."

   • Translation: "Khi cha mẹ thể hiện sự chính trực bằng cách giữ lời hứa hoặc thể hiện lòng trắc ẩn đối với người khác, trẻ em có khả năng bắt chước những hành vi này."

3. Compound Adjectives (Tính từ ghép):

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "real-world challenges"

   • Translation: "những thách thức trong thế giới thực"

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