Tin Tức

Speaking Part 2: "Describe a time/an experience..." Vocabulary
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1. Feelings

  • Overwhelmed (adj): quá tải về tinh thần/cảm xúc
    I was completely overwhelmed by the workload.

  • Anxious (adj): lo lắng, hồi hộp
    I felt anxious before the exam results were announced.

  • Nervous (adj): hồi hộp, căng thẳng
    I was nervous during my first presentation. 

  • Determined (adj): quyết tâm
    I was determined to finish the project on time.

  • Resolute (adj): kiên quyết
    Despite setbacks, I remained resolute.

  • Relieved (adj): nhẹ nhõm
    I was relieved after submitting my final assignment.

  • Proud (adj): tự hào
    I felt proud of completing a difficult task.

  • Accomplished (adj): cảm giác thành tựu
    I felt accomplished after overcoming the challenge.

  • Frustrated (adj): nản lòng, bực bội
    I was frustrated when I couldn’t understand the topic.

  • Exhausted (adj): kiệt sức
    I was exhausted after long hours of practice.

  • Stressed (adj): căng thẳng
    I felt stressed during the busy exam period.

  • Confident (adj): tự tin
    I felt confident after preparing thoroughly.

  • Overjoyed (adj): vô cùng vui mừng
    I was overjoyed when I finally succeeded.

  • Discouraged (adj): nản lòng
    I felt discouraged at first but kept trying.

  • Hopeful (adj): đầy hy vọng
    I was hopeful that my hard work would pay off.


 


2. Actions

  • Put in effort: nỗ lực
    I put in effort every day to improve my skills.

  • Devote time: dành thời gian
    I devoted time to studying for exams.

  • Take initiative: chủ động
    I took initiative to solve the problem.

  • Overcome obstacles: vượt qua trở ngại
    I overcame obstacles through careful planning.

  • Face challenges: đối mặt thử thách
    I faced challenges but never gave up.

  • Seek advice: tìm lời khuyên
    I sought advice from my teacher on how to improve.

  • Reflect: suy ngẫm, rút kinh nghiệm
    I reflected on my mistakes to avoid repeating them.

  • Learn from experience: học hỏi từ kinh nghiệm
    I learned from experience how to manage stress.

  • Plan systematically: lập kế hoạch có hệ thống
    I planned systematically to complete all tasks on time.

  • Stay focused: giữ tập trung
    I stayed focused despite distractions.

  • Persist: kiên trì
    I persisted even when progress was slow.

  • Practice consistently: luyện tập đều đặn
    I practiced consistently to master the skills.

  • Prioritize tasks: ưu tiên công việc
    I prioritized tasks to manage my time effectively.

  • Collaborate: hợp tác
    I collaborated with classmates to solve complex problems.


3. Results & Lessons

  • Achieve goals: đạt mục tiêu
    I finally achieved my goals after months of effort.

  • Build resilience: rèn luyện sự kiên cường
    I built resilience by overcoming repeated challenges.

  • Gain confidence: tăng tự tin
    I gained confidence after successfully finishing the project.

  • Learn valuable lessons: học bài học quý giá
    I learned valuable lessons about time management.

  • Feel accomplished: cảm nhận được thành tựu
    I felt accomplished after completing the difficult task.

  • Succeed: thành công
    I succeeded in passing the exam with high marks.

  • Overcome difficulties: vượt qua khó khăn
    I overcame difficulties through persistence.

  • Strengthen skills: nâng cao kỹ năng
    I strengthened my skills through regular practice.

  • Gain experience: tích lũy kinh nghiệm
    I gained experience in handling stressful situations.

  • Be rewarded: được đền đáp
    I was rewarded with excellent results after hard work.


4. Connectors for storytelling

  • At first: lúc đầu

  • Initially: ban đầu

  • Then: sau đó

  • After that: tiếp theo

  • Subsequently: tiếp theo

  • Eventually/Finally: cuối cùng

  • As a result: kết quả là

  • Despite: mặc dù

  • However: tuy nhiên


4. Sample answer: 
Describe a time when you overcame a challenge


"One memorable occasion when I faced a real challenge was during my final high school exams. Initially, I felt completely overwhelmed because the syllabus was huge and I didn’t have enough time to revise everything. I was extremely anxious, especially about Math and English. To overcome this, I devoted several hours every day to studying systematically and even sought advice from my teachers. I took the initiative to make detailed notes and practice past papers. It wasn’t easy, and I faced many obstacles, like feeling tired and losing focus. However, I was determined to succeed. Eventually, my hard work paid off, and I passed my exams with excellent results. I felt proud and relieved, and this experience taught me the importance of perseverance and time management."
 


 

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