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Các câu trả lời sẽ đi theo hướng triển khai các ý dưới đây dành cho mỗi part.

Part 1 – E.P.A.C.T:

Các ý tưởng này sẽ giúp bạn phát triển ý đỡ cụt hơn, nhiều cái để nói hơn:

Example

(Ví dụ)

Popularity

(Độ phổ biến)

Advantage

(Lợi ích)

Cost

(Chi phí)

Time

(Thời gian)

Tham khảo thêm một số bài mẫu theo EPACT: Tổng hợp bài mẫu Speaking Part 1

Part 2 – I.S.O:

Khi kể một câu chuyện hay mô tả một sự kiện, hãy tổ chức bài nói theo các yếu tố sau để đảm bảo mạch logic tự nhiên và thu hút người nghe:

Introduction (Giới thiệu)

Story (Câu chuyện)

Opinion (Quan điểm riêng)

Tham khảo thêm một số bài mẫu theo ISO: Tổng hợp bài mẫu Speaking Part 2

Part 3 – A.R.E.C:

Khi thảo luận vấn đề chuyên sâu, hãy phát triển câu trả lời theo các yếu tố sau để để bài nói có chiều sâu và thể hiện tư duy phản biện:

Answer

(Trả lời trực tiếp)

Reason

(Lý do)

Example

(Ví dụ)

Consequence

(Kết quả)

Speaking Part 1 Buildings

Old buildings

1. Have you ever seen some old buildings in the city?

Yes, there are lots of old buildings that I see every day on my way to work/school. I really admire the style of the buildings. They seem to preserve a lot of history. They look outdated compared to the modem buildings around them. But I think that makes them stand out in an interesting way.

preserve history /prɪˈzɜːv ˈhɪstri/ v phr lưu giữ lịch sử
outdated /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj lỗi thời, cũ kỹ
stand out /stænd aʊt/ v phr nổi bật

2. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?

Yes, I definitely think we should keep old buildings in cities. For one, those buildings represent a city’s history. They show people what designs were popular in the past. For another, old buildings add character to a city. Modem buildings tend to look the same. It’s nice to have some buildings that stand out.

represent a city's history /ˌreprɪˈzent ə ˈsɪtiz ˈhɪstri/ v phr đại diện cho lịch sử của một thành phố
add character to a city /æd ˈkærəktə(r) tə ə ˈsɪti/ v phr tạo nét riêng cho thành phố
modern buildings /ˈmɒdn ˈbɪldɪŋz/ n phr các tòa nhà hiện đại

3. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?

S1: I prefer living in an old building. I think old buildings have a sense of character. The architectural style is so beautiful and detailed. Sometimes it feels like I’ve stepped into the past when I go into an old building. It’s a very cool effect.

a sense of character /ə sens əv ˈkærəktə(r)/ n phr nét riêng, cá tính riêng
architectural style /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃərəl staɪl/ n phr phong cách kiến trúc
step into the past /step ˈɪntə ðə pɑːst/ v phr bước vào quá khứ

S2: I prefer living in a modem house. Old buildings can be charming. But they often lack some basic facilities like air conditioning or good plumbing. Modem houses offer a lot more. Plus, old buildings are often worn out or even get mold in some places, which makes me want to live in a newly built building.

basic facilities /ˈbeɪsɪk fəˈsɪlətiz/ n phr tiện nghi cơ bản
plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n hệ thống ống nước
worn out /ˌwɔːn ˈaʊt/ adj xuống cấp, cũ nát

4. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?

Yes, I’d love to see many of them because I’m really into taking pictures and discovering the history of these architectures. The background stories around these buildings always manage to touch my heart, such as the cathedral in Milan – an iconic destination for tourists and architecture lovers alike for its impressive Gothic design.

be into taking pictures /bi ˈɪntə ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈpɪktʃəz/ phrase thích chụp ảnh
background stories /ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈstɔːriz/ n phr những câu chuyện phía sau
iconic destination /aɪˈkɒnɪk ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ n phr điểm đến mang tính biểu tượng

Tall buildings

1. Are there tall buildings near your home?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): Yes, my neighborhood has seen a lot of development recently, so there are several high-rise apartments nearby. For instance, a 40-story residential tower was just completed last year. The primary advantage of these structures is that they maximize space in the city, helping to curb urban sprawl.

high-rise apartments /ˈhaɪ raɪz əˈpɑːtmənts/ n phr căn hộ cao tầng
residential tower /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl ˈtaʊə(r)/ n phr tòa tháp dân cư
maximize space /ˈmæksɪmaɪz speɪs/ v phr tối đa hóa không gian
urban sprawl /ˈɜːbən sprɔːl/ n phr sự mở rộng đô thị không kiểm soát

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): Not many, as I live in a more historic district where low-rise architecture is still widely popular. I spend most of my time surrounded by traditional houses, which I find much more aesthetically pleasing than a concrete jungle of skyscrapers.

historic district /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈdɪstrɪkt/ n phr khu vực/làng phố cổ, khu có giá trị lịch sử
low-rise architecture /ləʊ raɪz ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ n phr kiến trúc thấp tầng
aesthetically pleasing /esˈθetɪkli ˈpliːzɪŋ/ adj phr có tính thẩm mỹ cao
concrete jungle /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ n phr thành phố toàn bê tông, rừng bê tông

2. Do you take photos of buildings?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): Definitely. I’m quite interested in architectural marvels. Specifically, whenever I travel to a new city, I try to capture the unique geographical terrain and how the buildings integrate with it. The main benefit is that these photos serve as a visual record of the city's evolution over time.

architectural marvels /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃərəl ˈmɑːvlz/ n phr kỳ quan kiến trúc
geographical terrain /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl təˈreɪn/ n phr địa hình địa lý
integrate with /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt wɪð/ v phr hòa hợp với, kết hợp với
visual record /ˈvɪʒuəl rɪˈkɔːd/ n phr bản ghi chép bằng hình ảnh

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): I dedicate some of my leisure time to "street photography," which often includes interesting buildings. Capturing stunning vistas of city skylines is all the rage on social media right now. I find it fascinating to play with different angles and lighting to highlight a building's unique features.

street photography /striːt fəˈtɒɡrəfi/ n phr nhiếp ảnh đường phố
stunning vistas /ˈstʌnɪŋ ˈvɪstəz/ n phr khung cảnh ngoạn mục
city skylines /ˈsɪti ˈskaɪlaɪnz/ n phr đường chân trời đô thị
all the rage /ɔːl ðə reɪdʒ/ idiom đang là mốt, rất phổ biến

3. Is there a building that you would like to visit?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): I’ve always wanted to see the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. To give you an example, its intricate design and gothic influence are world-renowned. The major draw for me would be experiencing the sense of solitude and wonder inside such a massive, symbolic structure.

intricate design /ˈɪntrɪkət dɪˈzaɪn/ n phr thiết kế phức tạp, tỉ mỉ
gothic influence /ˈɡɒθɪk ˈɪnfluəns/ n phr ảnh hưởng phong cách Gothic
world-renowned /ˌwɜːld rɪˈnaʊnd/ adj nổi tiếng toàn thế giới
symbolic structure /sɪmˈbɒlɪk ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/ n phr công trình/cấu trúc mang tính biểu tượng

Sample 2 (Time + Cost): If I had the time, I would love to visit the Burj Khalifa. While traveling to Dubai can be quite costly, seeing the world's tallest iconic landmark in person would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m curious to see the panoramic view of the desert from the observation deck.

iconic landmark /aɪˈkɒnɪk ˈlændmɑːk/ n phr địa danh mang tính biểu tượng
once-in-a-lifetime experience /ˌwʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪftaɪm ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ n phr trải nghiệm có một không hai trong đời
panoramic view /ˌpænəˈræmɪk vjuː/ n phr tầm nhìn toàn cảnh
observation deck /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn dek/ n phr đài quan sát

4. Do you want to live in a tall building?

Sample 1 (Advantage + Example): I’m actually quite partial to the idea of living on a high floor. The primary advantage is the breathtaking outlook you get every morning. For instance, waking up to a view of the entire city skyline would be incredibly therapeutic and inspiring.

be partial to something /bi ˈpɑːʃl tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ phrase rất thích điều gì đó
high floor /haɪ flɔː(r)/ n phr tầng cao
breathtaking outlook /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ ˈaʊtlʊk/ n phr tầm nhìn đẹp nghẹt thở
therapeutic /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj có tác dụng thư giãn, chữa lành

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): To be honest, I prefer staying closer to the ground. While "penthouse living" is highly popular for its status, I find that waiting for elevators can be quite time-consuming. I’d rather have a garden and a sense of unspoiled beauty right outside my door.

penthouse living /ˈpenthaʊs ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n phr cuộc sống trong căn hộ áp mái/sang trọng trên cao
highly popular /ˈhaɪli ˈpɒpjələ(r)/ adj phr rất phổ biến
time-consuming /ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ/ adj tốn thời gian
unspoiled beauty /ˌʌnˈspɔɪld ˈbjuːti/ n phr vẻ đẹp nguyên sơ, chưa bị phá vỡ/bê tông hóa

Part 2 Sample

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:

  • Where it is
  • What it looks like
  • What it is used for now
  • What you learned there

And how you felt about this historical building

* Outline

Mở bài - Introduction Giới thiệu về tòa nhà lịch sử đã thăm (Bảo tàng mỹ thuật).
Nêu ấn tượng ban đầu và lý do chọn nói về bảo tàng này.
Thân bài - Body - Story 1. Đặc điểm bên ngoài:
●Mô tả các khu vực trưng bày, đặc biệt là các tác phẩm nghệ thuật và tượng điêu khắc.
2. Công dụng hiện tại:
● Bảo tàng trưng bày các tác phẩm nghệ thuật, tài liệu lịch sử và khảo cổ học.
3. Cảm nhận và học được:
●Các hiện vật trong bảo tàng, đặc biệt là bản đồ tương tác thú vị và các đồ vật khảo cổ học như xác ướp động vật, bình cổ, thuyền tang lễ.
4. Cảm xúc cá nhân:
●Tình yêu với nghệ thuật, sự ấn tượng và không gian tâm linh mà bảo tàng mang lại.
Kết bài - Conclusion- Opinion Tóm tắt cảm nhận về bảo tàng và lý do tại sao cảm thấy đó là một nơi đáng nhớ.

* Sample

I could not recall much about the graphic arts cabinet other than its collection full of French drawings. They started on the website as donations from private collectors, I reckon.

Other corners feature sculpture collections with numerous full-length or bust portraits of mythological or religious figures and models of architectural projects. I was mostly intrigued by this map of the area presented as interactive puzzles. When visitors pick a piece up, they can see information about that specific local area in the back of the piece and the regional speciality on the base

I was not that much interested in the archaeological section, but I could recall seeing animal mummies, cardboard boxes, ancient Egyptian vases that hold the viscera of an embalmed body, and a wooden funerary boat bearing the folk belief in the afterlife.

In hindsight, as an art fanatic, yet having a limited understanding and expertise in arts, I was totally in love with the aesthetic of that museum and the nostalgic mind space it introduced me in.

the (graphic arts / ...) cabinet /ðə ˈɡræfɪk ɑːts ˈkæbɪnət/ n phr khu vực trưng bày những tác phẩm nghệ thuật (sử dụng đồ họa / hoặc những loại hình khác)
full-length or bust portraits /fʊl leŋθ ɔː(r) bʌst ˈpɔːtreɪts/ n phr những bức chân dung toàn thân hoặc bán thân
animal mummies /ˈænɪml ˈmʌmiz/ n phr xác ướp động vật
the viscera of an embalmed body /ðə ˈvɪsərə əv ən ɪmˈbɑːmd ˈbɒdi/ n phr nội tạng của một cơ thể làm xác ướp
funerary /ˈfjuːnərəri/ adj liên quan đến tang lễ
the folk belief in the afterlife /ðə fəʊk bɪˈliːf ɪn ðə ˈɑːftəlaɪf/ n phr tín ngưỡng dân gian về thế giới bên kia
art fanatic /ɑːt fəˈnætɪk/ n phr một người đam mê về nghệ thuật

Speaking Part 3 Sample

Historical buildings

1. Why do people visit historical buildings?

  • A (Answer): People visit historical buildings for different reasons.
  • R (Reason): Some love history, others for school or work.
  • E (Example): History lovers gain knowledge; students do projects.
  • C (Consequence): It helps expand knowledge or complete tasks.

There could be many reasons stemming from their personal love for history or their assigned field trip at school or work. Regarding the former, I believe history lovers benefit much from their visits to ancient constructions in terms of knowledge expansion into the historical period such buildings bear. They might also feel a sense of achievement which they can take pride in. When it comes to some others, occasionally, they would be asked to pay a visit to and do their homework about a historic property for a group presentation at school for the history subject or architecture-based ones of those majored in arts and designs. Some might have to conduct a professional report at work about, say, visitors’ experience and feedback, so that maintenance or any other actions would be taking place if needed.

to do one's homework about something /tə duː wʌnz ˈhəʊmwɜːk əˈbaʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ idiom tìm hiểu kỹ lưỡng về điều gì
stem from /stem frɒm/ v phr bắt nguồn từ
personal love for history /ˈpɜːsənl lʌv fə(r) ˈhɪstri/ n phr niềm yêu thích lịch sử cá nhân
assigned field trip /əˈsaɪnd fiːld trɪp/ n phr chuyến đi thực tế được giao ở trường/công việc
knowledge expansion /ˈnɒlɪdʒ ɪkˈspænʃn/ n phr sự mở rộng kiến thức
a sense of achievement /ə sens əv əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n phr cảm giác thành tựu
historic property /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈprɒpəti/ n phr công trình/di sản lịch sử
conduct a professional report /kənˈdʌkt ə prəˈfeʃənl rɪˈpɔːt/ v phr thực hiện một báo cáo chuyên môn
visitor experience and feedback /ˈvɪzɪtə(r) ɪkˈspɪəriəns ənd ˈfiːdbæk/ n phr trải nghiệm và phản hồi của khách tham quan

2. Do Vietnamese people like to visit historical buildings?

  • A (Answer): It depends on individual preferences.
  • R (Reason): Some Vietnamese people love cultural monuments, while others don’t.
  • E (Example): History enthusiasts enjoy exploring historical buildings.
  • C (Consequence): Those who love it help preserve heritage, while others may not engage much.

I would say it depends. It all boils down to individual preferences. There are, indeed. Vietnamese are crazy about cultural monuments and historic places, with historical buildings being a typical testament of where they would wander around all day without feeling bored. They are often big fans of the good old days, and they tend to actively seek opportunities to surround themselves with it, to understand and champion the heritage. Others who do not share the same interest might not be creatures of such habit.

to champion /tə ˈtʃæmpiən/ v bảo vệ, ủng hộ nhiệt thành
boil down to /bɔɪl daʊn tə/ v phr phụ thuộc vào, quy về
individual preferences /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈprefrənsɪz/ n phr sở thích cá nhân
cultural monuments /ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈmɒnjumənts/ n phr di tích/công trình văn hóa
historic places /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈpleɪsɪz/ n phr địa điểm lịch sử
a typical testament of something /ə ˈtɪpɪkl ˈtestəmənt əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ n phr minh chứng tiêu biểu cho điều gì
the good old days /ðə ɡʊd əʊld deɪz/ phrase những ngày xưa cũ tốt đẹp
champion the heritage /ˈtʃæmpiən ðə ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ v phr ủng hộ/bảo vệ di sản
creatures of such habit /ˈkriːtʃəz əv sʌtʃ ˈhæbɪt/ n phr những người có thói quen như vậy

3. Do most people agree to the government’s funding to protect historical buildings?

  • A (Answer) : Yes, most people agree with government funding for historical building protection.
  • R (Reason): Many people believe it's important to preserve heritage.
  • E (Example): Surveys show high support for funding in the UK.
  • C (Consequence): This funding helps maintain historical sites for future generations.

I might have too limited knowledge to claim anything about this, but in my opinion, I’ll go with a yes. I remember reading this article about the public view of the governmental grants to fund repair work and research in historic places in England, I found 2 outstanding statistics. It was cited that in a national representative survey of 2,000 locals, 81% of whom regarded care for historic buildings, monuments and archaeology was personally vital to them, and hence, they were in favour of the authorities’ grant schemes. In another survey of more than 4000 residents in several parts of the country, it is revealed that three quarters of the participants considered the funded projects to reap excellent value for money.

governmental grants /ˌɡʌvnˈmentl ɡrɑːnts/ n phr khoản tài tài trợ của chính phủ
fund repair work and research /fʌnd rɪˈpeə(r) wɜːk ənd rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ v phr tài trợ cho việc sửa chữa và nghiên cứu
historic places /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈpleɪsɪz/ n phr địa điểm lịch sử
national representative survey /ˈnæʃnəl ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv ˈsɜːveɪ/ n phr khảo sát đại diện toàn quốc
be in favour of /bi ɪn ˈfeɪvə(r) əv/ phrase ủng hộ
the authorities' grant schemes /ði ɔːˈθɒrətiz ɡrɑːnt skiːmz/ n phr các chương trình trợ cấp của chính quyền
funded projects /ˈfʌndɪd ˈprɒdʒekts/ n phr các dự án được tài trợ
reap excellent value for money /riːp ˈeksələnt ˈvæljuː fə(r) ˈmʌni/ v phr mang lại giá trị xứng đáng với số tiền bỏ ra

4. Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

  • A (Answer): Yes, it's necessary.
  • R (Reason): They preserve history and culture.
  • E (Example): Buildings reflect past events and values.
  • C (Consequence): Without protection, they may deteriorate and lose significance.

I would agree with that one hundred percent because of the importance of such buildings and the national pride they are associated with. Heritage protection is necessary firstly because the buildings, the sites, the monuments and so on, they carry the weight of the eventful past and generational ideology, which proves that maintenance and refurbishment would act as a needed means to keep the national history alive for the future generation to learn about and to practice their gratitude. Protecting historical buildings is also essential because the collective civic pride might not allow buildings to fall into disrepair and all the historical meanings being ill-treated by indifference from the policy makers, harmful actions of citizens or international tourists.

a generational ideology /ə ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənl ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ n phr một hệ tư tưởng mang tính thế hệ
the civic pride /ðə ˈsɪvɪk praɪd/ n phr niềm tự hào dân tộc
to fall into disrepair /tə fɔːl ˈɪntə ˌdɪsrɪˈpeə(r)/ v phr bị rơi vào tình trạng bị hư hỏng, cần được sửa chữa
to ill-treat /tə ˌɪl ˈtriːt/ v đối xử tệ (chăm sóc không tốt)

Trên đây là một số câu hỏi, câu trả lời mẫu về chủ đề Building, cả nhà thử sức nhé.

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