IELTS Vocabulary - Topic Education ( Major and people)

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Vocabulary

(Answer) Well, honestly, I am a double-major student. (Example) Last summer, I graduated from Faculty of International Economics, Foreign Trade University with flying colors and currently I am a senior studying English in Hanoi University.

Double-major (adj)

Học song bằng

Flying colors (n)

Điểm cao

Senior (n)

Sinh viên năm cuối

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(Answer) The subject that is my all-time favorite is “Culture of countries in ASEAN”, which was taught since I was a sophomore in university.

(Reason) Although it was just an elective subject, I was really into studying it since I could have deeper insight into ASEAN countries’ cultures and be immersed in their vivid civilization. (Example) In class, we discussed history, religion, tradition and lifestyle of people in these countries. We also had a lot of group work and presentations to make this subject much more interesting to learn. We also used to read a lot of books related to ASEAN countries’ cultures. Doing research into culture has always intrigued me as I have been a keen learner of culture.

Additionally, we were taught by dedicated teachers who helped us understand the lesson quickly. Till now, I have still felt grateful for the lecturers who were so passionate with the lessons. This subject has brought me a feeling of satisfaction, which I could hardly see in other subjects.

To sum up,  it has been a useful subject as thanks to this, I find that I can broaden my common knowledge and have more confidence when I have the chance to go to the countries in South East Asia.

Sophomore (n)

Sinh viên năm 2

Elective subject (n)

Môn tự chọn

Have deeper insight into (St) (v)

Hiểu thêm về

Presentations (n)

Bài thuyết trình

Doing research into (St) (v)

Nghiên cứu về cái gì

Keen learner (n)

Người học tích cực

Dedicated teachers (n)

Giảng viên tận tâm

Broaden my common knowledge (v)

Mở rộng kiến thức thông thường

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(Answer) Honestly I think students should go to university rather than vocational training courses. (Reason) To begin with, after graduation, they can earn a university degree which is required by most recruiters nowadays. (Reason) Moreover, studying in universities provide students with an opportunity to pursue higher education, which means that they will have more qualifications and  (Example) this may be likely to help them have many opportunities of  moving up the career ladder more easily in companies.

Vocational training (n)

Đào tạo nghề

Higher education (n)

Cao học

Moving up the career ladder (v)

Thăng tiến trong công việc

Glossary Box

Major (n)

ngành học

Double-major (adj)

/ˌdʌb.əl ˈmeɪ.dʒər/

Học song bằng

Flying colors (n)

/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ /ˈkʌl·ərz/

Điểm cao

Senior (n)

/ˈsiː.ni.ər/

Sinh viên năm cuối

Sophomore (n)

/ˈsɒf.ə.mɔːr/

Sinh viên năm 2

Elective subject (n)

/iˈlek.tɪv//ˈsʌb.dʒekt/

Môn tự chọn

Have deeper insight into (St) (v)

/hæv/ /diːp//ˈɪn.saɪt//ˈɪn.tuː/

Hiểu thêm về

Presentation

(n)

/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Bài thuyết trình

Do research into (St) (v)

/də//rɪˈsɜːtʃ//ˈɪn.tuː/

Nghiên cứu về cái gì

Keen learner (n)

/kiːn//ˈlɜː.nər/

Người học tích cực

Dedicated teachers (n)

/ˈded.ɪ.keɪ.tɪd//ˈtiː.tʃər/

Giảng viên tận tâm

Broaden one’s common knowledge (v)

/ˈbrɔː.dən//wʌnz//ˈkɒmən//ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Mở rộng kiến thức thông thường

Vocational training (n)

/vəʊˈkeɪʃənl//ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

Đào tạo nghề

Higher education (n)

/ˈhaɪə(r)//ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

Cao học

Move  up the career ladder (v)

/muːv//ʌp//ðə//kəˈrɪə(r)//ˈlædə(r)/

Thăng tiến trong công việc

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(Answer) Well, I would choose to be in a large size class, which may contain approximately 30 students. (Reason) I believe when I am in a big class, my classmates and me can promote a better study environment and we may probably hold interesting events together.

Large/small size class (n)

Lớp có sĩ số lớn/nhỏ

Study environment (n)

Môi trường học tập

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(Answer) Well, I would like to talk about the monitor in my class, whose name is Hoai Linh. She is one of the most studious students I have ever known.

(Reason) I really admire Linh for several reasons. Firstly, it is her attitude towards studying. (Example) Despite being extremely intelligent, she spends more time than anyone of us in the class to study no matter it is a compulsory or an elective subject. She is very hard-working and she is among the students who have the most outstanding in-class performance. Sitting next to me, she often gives me tutorial lessons if I have any difficulties in study. She also encourages me a lot and even sends me her learning materials if I want to have further understanding of the lesson.

(Reason) Secondly, I can also consider that Linh has an outstanding education background. (Example) She can not only learn well but she also has broad common knowledge – which is the reason why her academic transcript has been excellent so far. Once she told me that one of her goals would be to achieve High distinction degree from this university and I think that it is absolutely possible for such an exceptional student like her. I think that Linh’s success in the future will just be a matter of time as she always moves forward to reach new heights of knowledge.

Studious (adj)

Chăm chỉ

Attitude towards studying (n)

Thái độ học tập

Compulsory/ elective subject (n)

Môn học bắt buộc/tự chọn

Learning materials (n)

Tài liệu học tập

Education background (n)

Nền tảng giáo dục

Academic transcript (n)

Bảng điểm đại học

High distinction degree (n)

Bằng tốt nghiệp loại xuất sắc

Exceptional (adj)

Kiệt xuất, xuất sắc, xuất chúng

Reach new heights of knowledge (v)

Đạt đến những đỉnh cao tri thức mới

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Vocabulary

(Answer) One hundred percent yes, since teamwork can connect different characteristics to solve one issue. (Reason) Personally, I suppose that teamwork stimulates creativity and mutual understanding. (Example) People in a team must set aside their egos to get on well with others and most importantly, put the team’s goal in top priority. Moreover, teammates can build trust and promote a sense of responsibility when working together to come to one goal.

Characteristics (n)

Tính cách

Stimulate (v)

Kích thích, thôi thúc

Mutual understanding (n)

Sự thấu hiểu lẫn nhau

Sense of responsibility (n)

Tinh thần trách nhiệm

Glossary Box

Large/small size class (n)

/lɑːdʒ//smɔːl//saɪz//klɑːs/

Lớp có sĩ số lớn/nhỏ

Study environment (n)

/ˈstʌdi//ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

Môi trường học tập

Studious (adj)

/ˈstjuːdiəs/

Chăm chỉ

Attitude towards studying (n)

/ˈætɪtjuːd//təˈwɔːdz//ˈstʌdi/

Thái độ học tập

Compulsory/ elective subject (n)

/kəmˈpʌlsəri//ɪˈlektɪv//ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/

Môn học bắt buộc/tự chọn

Learning materials (n)

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ//məˈtɪəriəlz/

Tài liệu học tập

Education background (n)

/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn//ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Nền tảng giáo dục

Academic transcript (n)

/ˌækəˈdemɪk//ˈtrænskrɪpt/

Bảng điểm đại học

High distinction degree (n)

/haɪ//dɪˈstɪŋkʃn//dɪˈɡriː/

Bằng tốt nghiệp loại xuất sắc

Exceptional (adj)

/ɪkˈsepʃənl/

Kiệt xuất, xuất sắc, xuất chúng

Reach new heights of knowledge (v)

/riːtʃ//njuː//haɪts//əv//ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Đạt đến những đỉnh cao tri thức mới

Characteristic (n)

/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

Tính cách

Stimulate (v)

/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/

Kích thích, thôi thúc

Mutual understanding (n)

/ˈmjuːtʃuəl//ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/

Sự thấu hiểu lẫn nhau

Sense of responsibility (n)

/sens//əv//rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

Tinh thần trách nhiệm