Bài học hôm nay, hãy cùng Ms.Quỳnh chữa một đề thi IELTS Speaking Part 2 đã được ra trong tháng 2 năm nay là Describe a TV Show that made you laugh a lot nhé. Bạn cần đi phân tích từ đề bài đến những phần đáp án A.R.E.A như thế nào để đạt điểm cao?
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Skill-developing exercises
1. Lexical resource
Bài 1: Hãy viết nghĩa tiếng Anh của các từ sau.
To talk about the TV show that made me laugh a lot, the one that (1) (nảy ra trong đầu tôi) _____________ is “Friends”, which is an American television (2) (phim truyền hình dài tập có yếu tố hài hước) __________. So far, it is still considered as one of the best series by so many people around the world. The movie is (3) (về cơ bản là)_____________ about the life of six 20-something New Yorkers who hang out at this coffee house.
2. Grammar
Bài 2: Đoạn sau chứa 3 lỗi sai về động từ. Hãy đọc kỹ và sửa chúng.
“Friends” were aired for 10 years, from 1994 to 2004. The show not only cracked me up everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to be glossed over the harsh reality of life.
| (1) _________________ | (2) _________________ | (3) _________________ |
3. Pronunciation
Bài 3: Gạch chân hoặc tô đậm những từ có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất trong đoạn sau.
The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world – which isn’t so different to ours now.
At times the characters lost their jobs, struggled on low income and got stuck in the careers they hated. These are all situations that us today can identify with as we struggle to make a living.
4. Coherence
Bài 4: Sắp xếp các câu/ đoạn sau thành một đoạn văn có nghĩa hoàn chỉnh.
- I can’t remember how many times I have watched the show and everytime I tell myself to watch just one episode, I alwaysend up watchingthe whole season because of its stimulating plot. And above all, Friends is definitely a good guide through life for me.
- I was most impressed by the performance of Matthew Perry, who who portrayed the character Chandler – a very witty man with his constant joke-making.
- Besides, the show starred many talented actors and actresses.
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Sample answer
1. Cue card
Describe a TV Show that made you laugh.
You should say about:
- What the show is;
- When it is/was aired;
- Why you laugh when you watch that show;
And explain how it entertains/helps you.
2. Suggested answer
| Describe a TV Show that made you laugh. | |
| Answer
| To talk about the TV show that made me laugh a lot, the one that springs to my mind is “Friends”, which is an American television sitcom. So far, it is still considered as one of the best series by so many people around the world. The movie is basically about the life of six 20-something New Yorkers who hang out at a coffee house. |
| Reason | “Friends” was aired for 10 years, from 1994 to 2004. The show not only cracks me up everytime I watch, but also is very relatable, which explains why it is still so popular today. The show never tries to gloss over the harsh reality of life. |
| Example | The topics addressed apply to all kinds of people, and we can see bits of ourselves in the six friends as they try to make their way in the world – which isn’t so different to ours now. At times the characters lost their jobs, struggled on low income and got stuck in the careers they hated. These are all situations that us today can identify with as we struggle to make a living. |
| Reason | Besides, the show starred many talented actors and actresses. |
| Example | I was most impressed by the performance of Matthew Perry, who portrayed the character Chandler – a very witty man with his constant joke-making. I can’t remember how many times I have watched the show and everytime I tell myself to watch just one episode, I always end up watching the whole season because of its stimulating plot. And above all, Friends is definitely a good guide through life for me. |
Useful expressions
1. Vocabulary
| New words | Meaning | Synonyms |
| 20-something (adj) | khoảng 20 tuổi |
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| air (v) /eər/ | chiếu, công chiếu |
2. Structures
| spring to one’s mind (nảy ra trong đầu ai) | When I am asked about the most delicious dish in the world, the first thing that springs to my mind is Bun cha. |
| crack Sb up (làm ai cười rũ rượi) | The sitcom “High Kick” always cracks me up everytime I watch it. |
| gloss over the harsh reality of life (tô hồng hiện thực khốc liệt của cuộc sống | The film didn’t seem to gloss over the harsh reality of life but focused on the difficulties and obstacles that the family had to face. |
| make one’s way in the world (xoay sở để thành công) | How the main characters make their way in the world is totally different from how we do it. |
| make a living (kiếm sống) | To make a living, she had to do a lot of work, from a waitress at a restaurant to a receptionist in a hotel. |
| end up (doing St) (làm gì cuối cùng sau 1 loại những hành động khác) | After playing dolls with my niece and then doing the grocery shopping, I ended up lying on my bed and watching my favorite TV show. |
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