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TOPIC 1: WORK & STUDIES
Chủ điểm Work & Studies có thể được coi là chủ điểm hay gặp nhất trong phần Speaking
Part 1 với mục đích “warm up” bài thi cho thí sinh. Các câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm này thường
xoay quanh việc hỏi nghề nghiệp hay ngành học của bạn là gì, bạn làm việc hay học tập ở
đâu, bạn có dự định nào khác không …
TỪ VỰNG CẦN GHI NHỚ

Chúng ta cùng xem Sample Answers dưới đây về một số câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm Work &
Studies và rút ra những từ vựng cần nhớ.
1. Do you work or study? (Do you work or are you a student?)
Well, I have just finished college and currently I’m working as a freelance copywriter. This
is what I love to do ever since I was a college student. I have a passion for digital marketing,
and how blessed I am to have a job that gives me pay cheques and the freedom to create,
without having to spend days in an office.
2. Do you enjoy your work? (Do you like your job?)

Yes, very much. Although the money is not much, I believe that it sets the foundation for
me to become a better marketer in the future. Furthermore, I get to improve my English
constantly. What I appreciate the most is that I can work wherever and whenever I want with
no strings attached.
3. Why did you choose to do that kind of work?

I chose to be a copywriter because marketing was my major when I was in college. And I
have already accumulated some work experience by taking several part-time jobs before I
graduated. Furthermore, this job really suits my interest, since I have an affinity for writing
and the alike.
Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning
freelance /ˈfriːlɑːns/ làm tự do
have a passion for /hav ə ˈpaʃ(ə)n fɔː/ có đam mê với điều gì
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set the foundation for /sɛt ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n fɔː/ đặt nền tảng cho cái gì
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ cải thiện
no strings attached /nəʊ strɪŋz əˈtatʃt/ không vướng bận
major /ˈmeɪdʒə/ chuyên ngành
accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/ tích luỹ
work experience /wəːk ɛkˈspɪərɪəns/ kinh nghiệm làm việc
suit /suːt/ phù hợp
have an affinity for /hav ə əˈfɪnɪti fɔː/ thích cái gì
Chúng ta cùng xem tiếp những câu hỏi tiếp theo và rút ra thêm những (cụm) từ vựng đắt giá
dưới đây.
4. Is that a popular job in your country?
I don’t really know. I suppose marketing is a popular choice in general, but not a lot of people
can develop a passion for copywriting since they think it can be a dull job. In that case, I
don’t really blame them though, because having to create similar contents for days can be
quite monotonous.
5. Are there anything special about job?

As I have mentioned earlier, what I love about my job the most is that it gives me the
freedom to create. Unlike many other office work, I don’t have to spend an entire day in my
office, which is pretty cool. My boss, who is very intuiative, actually encourages me to go
outside to find some inspirations for my work.
6. Is there another type of job you would like to do?

Besides this, ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamt of becoming a writer, like J.K
Rowling, you know. I think literature is one of the strongest media that can reflect all aspects
of life. Journalism sounds great too, but I have never been good at photography, so writing
books is probably the only other job I would want to do.
7. Would you recommend your current job to other people?
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Yes, I would recommend it to everybody who is majoring in Business in general.
Copywriting can be stressful sometimes, but I believe that it can enhance your creativity and
imagination to a large extent. If you’re good enough, you can be the trend setter for almost
anything in the market.
Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning
develop a passion for /dɪˈvɛləp ə ˈpaʃ(ə)n fɔː/ phát triển niềm đam mê với
cái gì
dull /dʌl/ tù mù, chán nản
monotonous /məˈnɒt(ə)nəs/ tẻ nhạt, đơn điệu
office work /ˈɒfɪs wəːk / công việc văn phòng
intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ thấu hiểu
encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ khuyến khích
dream of /driːm ɒv/ mơ ước về điều gì
be good at /biː ɡʊd at/ giỏi cái gì
recommend /rɛkəˈmɛnd/ khuyên dùng, gợi ý
enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ tăng cường, cải thiện
BÀI TẬP
Hoàn thiện các câu trả lời sau, bằng cách sử dụng các (cụm) từ đã rút ra ở trên.
1. Have you had a fulltime or part-time job before?
Yes, and actually I have had several part-time jobs as a................................ teacher. When I
was a freshman, I took a job as a one-on-one English tutor for a high school student. After
finishing my tutoring, I got the chance to be a film translator, you know, creating and editing
movies subtitles.
A. majoring C. improving
B. freelance D. accumulated
2. Do you work or are you a student?
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I'm a high school student in Le Quy Don High school. I'll graduate next year and I'm planning
to study in the UK because I believe that the education system there is very advanced. I hope
I can get into my targeted ............................................., which is Business Administration.
A. freelancer C. work experience
B. passion D. major
3. Do you work or study?
Well, I have been working as an accountant for a private company in my hometown for two
years. I think the job is very …………………………. for me because I could use what I have
learned at school and of course there're also a lot of new things for me to learn in this field.
A. accumulating C. suitable
B. passionate D. majoring
4. Do you like your major?
Yes, I do. I actually chose my major myself because I'm interested in science since high
school. Ever since I was a child, I have ..................... becoming a researcher.
A. accumulated C. suited
B. had the passion for D. dreamt of
5. Do you think it's important to choose a job you are interested in?
Definitely. It's probably true for everybody. When you have ............................................
something, you can put more effort into it and you're more likely to succeed. However, if you
have no interest in anything, you probably can do it, but it's hard to be good at the job.
A. developed a passion for C. accumulated
B. dreamt of D. experienced
6. What kinds of jobs are popular in Vietnam?
It’s hard to say, but for the majority of Vietnamese youngsters, they are trying their best to
secure a job as a white-collar worker. I suppose they assume that intellectual jobs would
make greater income compared to manual ones. But all in all, everybody is interested in a job
that .........................................
A. gives them passions C. has an affinity for
B. gives them pay cheques D. dreams of
7. What do you plan to do in the future?
I’ve been thinking about going abroad to further my study. My destination of choice is
Canada, a country where there is a close-knit Asian community. After that, I would probably
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return home and start looking for a job, hopefully it will help me to ............................ some
valuable work experience.
A. accumulate C. have an affinity for
B. have a passion for D. dream of
8. What are your future work plans?
Now, I'm planning to pursue my master's degree in the UK. After my graduation, I would
find a job at one of the world's best enterprises because there will be more promotion
opportunities in such companies. By that way, I will be able to gain more .........................
A. passion C. work experience
B. affinity D. dullness
9. Have you changed your mind on your dream job?
When I was in high school, I used to want to be a doctor, because my class was ....................
in Biology. However, as time passed, I realized that I was not that gifted to be admitted to a
medical school. So, I started to focus on languages and business-related subjects.
A. having a passion for C. experiencing
B. majoring D. dreaming of
10. What's the most important thing/part of your study life?
It's hard to say. As a student, I think the most important thing to develop yourself is to do
what you have ................................... However, a lot of my classmates and I are doing part-
time jobs in our spare time in order to accumulate some work experience and to social
experience. I think both of them are also essential when we find jobs.
A. dreamt of C. work experience
B. an affinity for D. improvement
11. Is there another type of job you would like to do?
Well, I also have an affinity for sports, especially football, but I really don’t wish to become a
professional athlete, though. What I really want is to become a local football coach in my
hometown, you know, helping the kids to take part in this sport and all kinds of physical
activites. I believe it will ………………….……………… them to become active and healthy
kids.
A. develop a passion for C. encourage
B. improve D. set the foundation for
12. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
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I guess it’s mainly because of the job flexibility and my passion for journalism. To be more
specific, this job isn’t like any other ...................................... because it enables me to find a
better balance between work and life.
A. freelancer C. improvement
B. office work D. dream
13. What do you like about your job?
Well, the perk of being a news editor is that you’ll surround yourself with inspiring news on
a daily basis. What I like about this job is that although I have to do a thousand edits to get
the final one, my boss is encouraging and supportive of my efforts. Sometimes I feel happy
for having such a ............................ boss.
A. intuitive C. monotonous
B. dull D. passionate
14. Do you miss being a student?
I surely will miss my student life once I get involve in the workplace. For me I think when
I’m a student, at least I have someone guide me, whereas at work mostly you must guide
yourself. The academic environment appears to be a comfort zone for me, although
sometimes it can be quite .
B. unsuitable D. passionate
15. What would be your ideal job?
My ideal job is be something that always brings something new to life, not a repetitive and
................................. work. I am good at my responsibilities, but I also expect some pleasant
moments at my workplace.
B. unsuitable D. passionate
16. What do you dislike about your job?
You know, I’d have to say the overwhelming workload is something I am not a fan of.
Furthermore, it is quite a monotonous job, so I feel like I don’t get to ………………. any
new skills. In the future, I might look into another job that is more rewarding.
A. have a passion for C. dream
B. enhance D. be good at
17. Do you get on well with your colleagues?
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Yes, of course. I work in a small language school and all the other staff are very friendly and
we always get on well with each other. I’m really ................................................................
making friends, and I believe that is why my job is always full of joy, with both my students
and my fellow teachers.
A. having a passion for C. monotonous
B. dull D. good at
18. Would you recommend your job to another?
No, not really. I mean, I have a very demanding job as I’m one of the very first nurses who
responds to life-threatening situations. As much as possible, nurses who are in this field must
be alert and can surely work under pressure. So for young girls out there, I really don’t .........
......... this job as it can be extremely nerve-wracking.
A. have a passion for C. recommend
B. enhance D. improve
19. Do you want to find another job?
That never crossed my mind! It’s my ...................................... to serve people, I believe I was
born to give medical care to those people who need it. I’m more than grateful and happy with
my work so I will continue working as a nurse until my retirement.
A. passion C. recommendation
B. improvement D. dullness
20. What job do you think you will be doing in five years?
I can’t tell yet. But down the line I will get a job that is less stressful and demanding than my
current one. I guess I can work as a freelancer, you know, by then I will able to work
whenever and wherever I want, with ............................ .
A. suitability
B. no strings attached
C. passion
D. enhancement
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LUYỆN TẬP
Sử dụng những (cụm) từ vựng đã học ở trên và vốn kiến thức của bạn để trả lời những câu
hỏi sau:
1. What is your job title?
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
2. Where do you work/study?
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
3. What do you like or dislike about your work/study?
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
4. Why did you choose this particular job/major?
....................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................
5. Is your job/profession seen as a popular one in your country?
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Đáp án
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. B
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. B
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2. Do you enjoy your work? (Do you like your job?)

3. Why did you choose to do that kind of work?

Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

freelance /ˈfriːlɑːns/ làm tự do

have a passion for /hav ə ˈpaʃ(ə)n fɔː/ có đam mê với điều gì

improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ cải thiện

no strings attached /nəʊ strɪŋz əˈtatʃt/ không vướng bận

major /ˈmeɪdʒə/ chuyên ngành

accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/ tích luỹ

work experience /wəːk ɛkˈspɪərɪəns/ kinh nghiệm làm việc

suit /suːt/ phù hợp

have an affinity for /hav ə əˈfɪnɪti fɔː/ thích cái gì

5. Are there anything special about job?

6. Is there another type of job you would like to do?

7. Would you recommend your current job to other people?

Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

dull /dʌl/ tù mù, chán nản

monotonous /məˈnɒt(ə)nəs/ tẻ nhạt, đơn điệu

office work /ˈɒfɪs wəːk / công việc văn phòng

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ thấu hiểu

encourage /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ khuyến khích

dream of /driːm ɒv/ mơ ước về điều gì

be good at /biː ɡʊd at/ giỏi cái gì

recommend /rɛkəˈmɛnd/ khuyên dùng, gợi ý

enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ tăng cường, cải thiện

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