BÀI SPEAKING PART 2- PEOPLE MONOLOGUE

I/ Cách triển khai ý:

1/“FAME”

Collocations:

Be critically acclaimed

Ex: Son Tung is a critically acclaimed pop star

Be famous for
Be synonymous with
Acquire a good reputation for

Ex: Tim has acquired a good reputation for his kindness and generosity

Nouns:

Celebrity
Star
Fashion icon
Impeccable fashionista
A house hold name

Ex: Britney Spears was a household name in the 1990s

2/“TALENT”

Have outstanding / exceptional / genuine talent

Have many hits/ blockbusters

Take SOMEONE/SOMEWHERE by storm

Ex: As you know, Son Tung took the US by storm when he first had a tour to promote his
album called “Hay trao cho anh”

3/ “WORK”

Display untiring tenacity

Look at/ see through rose-coloured/ rose-tinted glasses

Flourish (adj)
He always displayed untiring tenacity in the face of difficulty/adversity. For instance, he
used to go bankrupt and asked friends to bail his out. But he’s the kind of person who sees
through rose-coloured glasses, so it didn’t hold him back from starting all over again. And
now he’s the owner of two large shops in the downtown and his business is flourishing.

4/ “HUMOR”

Have a great sense of humor

Ex: Tran Thanh has a great sense of humor and I think you’ll be never upset when you’re with
him

Make you stay upbeat

Ex: He’s the kind of person who can make you stay upbeat instantly with his own delicate
jokes.

Get SOMEONE rolling in the aisles

Ex: And he will get you rolling in the aisles I swear. I think that’s why it’s easy for him to
break the ice with new people

5/ “SPORT”

Blinder

Game changer

Ex:

X is a top football player in my country / school. He has been considered as a blinder of the
team for many years. He played an absolute game changer in our last match between
Vietnam and Thailand.

The best part is he’s a humble person. Normally, when you outperform others, you may
become high and mighty and start to look down on others but he’s so approachable to his die-
hard fans.

6/ “FASHION”

Designer clothes

Dressy

Look like a million bucks

Low key

Ex: He wears an eclectic mix of clothes depending on occasions. When performing on stage,
he puts on glittering and designer clothes which cost hundreds of dollars like fur coat which
really complements his look. When attending events, he wears very dressy clothes like suit
and tie which makes him look like million bucks. Like any other youngster, when hanging
out with friends, he often dresses casual/ low-key outfit such as jean, t-shirt and sandals, but
he’s way too good at adding some touches like engraved cuff that’s very refined

II/ BỐ CỤC

Achievements Background
+ feelings information

(TALENT) (FAME)

Topic-related How do you

answer know him /
(FASHION, her?
SPORT,..) (BUSY)

1.Background information -> (FAME)

I would like to talk about …

Of all people I’d have to say that A is …

Nobody compares to …

I have a _ _ _ _ spot for …: (be fond of)

When talking about/it comes to …, the first person that comes/springs to my mind is …
Ex: When it comes to a well-known person who is truly fashion icon, the first name that
comes to my mind is ST MTP. He is a critically acclaimed pop star in Vietnam. Additionally,
he is also an impeccable fashionista.

2.How do you know she/he? -> (BUSY)

I was introduced to A by …

I got to know A quite well when …

The first time I met A is when …

If my memory __________ me right, A was …

I first knew A when I …

A comes across as being …

A gives the impression of being ……

Ex: I first knew about Son Tung when I was a junior student at university. At that time, I
was busy as a bee to prepare for my upcoming examination. Honestly, I found it a nerve-
racking time and I was mentally and physically exhausted. So, I decided to go on the
internet to look for something that helps me unwind. Not only was I struck by his beautiful,
silky voice, but I was more impressed by his fashion style.

3.Topic related answer -> (SPORT, WORK, FASHION,…..)

Describe a famous person who dresses well ( mô tả về 1 người nổi tiếng mà có gu ăn mặc
đẹp)

He wears an eclectic mix of clothes depending on occasions. When performing on stage, he

puts on glittering and designer clothes which cost hundreds of dollars like fur coat which
really complements his look. When attending events, he wears very dressy clothes like suit
and tie which makes him look like million bucks. Like any other youngster, when hanging
out with friends, he often dresses casual/ low-key outfit such as jean, t-shirt and sandals, but
he’s way too good at adding some touches like engraved cuff that’s very refined.

4. Achievement + feelings -> (TALENT)

* Achievement:

-Climb the ladder career of success

-Earn the respect of people

-Be a eminent leader

-Be a trendsetter

-Acquire reputation for

-Achieve phenomenal success

- Put SOMEONE/SOMETHING on the map

* Feeling:

-Hold SOMEONE in respect

-Think highly of

-A sets a good/fine example

-A great role model

-Turn to for advice