Content text SPEAKING PREPARATION || Prepared by: Ms.Hai Binh
IELTS SPEAKING IDEAS FOR HOT TOPICS 15 catch up with Bắt kịp, cập nhật tình hình - To reach the same level or standard as someone or something. Ex: I need to catch up with my work after being on vacation. 16 drift off to sleep. Chìm vào giấc ngủ - To gradually fall asleep. Ex: He was so tired that he drifted off to sleep within minutes. 17 satisfy the taste buds Thỏa mãn vị giác - To provide food that is very tasty and enjoyable. Ex: The chef's special dish really satisfied my taste buds. 18 wrap things up Kết thúc, hoàn thành - To finish or complete something. Ex: Let's wrap things up and go home. 19 I'm in the mood to V Tôi đang có hứng làm gì đó I feel like Ving To want to do something. Ex:I 'm in the mood to watch a movie tonight." / "I feel like going for a walk. 20 get on my nerves = lose my cool Làm tôi bực mình / Mất bình tĩnh - To irritate or annoy someone. Ex: Her constant complaining is starting to get on my nerves. 21 have a knack for Có năng khiếu về cái gì -To be very good at something. Ex: She has a knack for solving difficult puzzles. 22 mind-blowing Rất ấn tượng, choáng ngợp, tuyệt vời - Extremely impressive or surprising. Ex: The special effects in that movie were mind-blowing. 23 to have a lot on my plate Có quá nhiều việc phải làm = to be snowed under with work = to be occupied with work = to ______________________________________________________________________________ Facebook: Bình Nguyễn (English Teacher) Zalo: 0395516184 2
IELTS SPEAKING IDEAS FOR HOT TOPICS have a hectic schedule To be very busy with many tasks. Ex: I can't take on any more projects right now; I have a lot on my plate. 24 be carried away Bị cuốn theo, quá đà - To get too excited or involved in something. Ex: She got a bit carried away during the argument. 25 a hard/tough nut to crack Vấn đề/Người khó giải quyết/hiểu - A difficult problem or a person who is difficult to deal with. Ex: The new puzzle game is a tough nut to crack. 26 on my bucket list Nằm trong danh sách những điều nhất định phải làm trước khi chết A list of things someone wants to do before they die. Ex: Skydiving is on my bucket list. 27 break away from the daily grind Thoát khỏi guồng quay cuộc sống hằng ngày - To take a break from routine work or life. Ex: We decided/ to break away/ from the daily grind/ and go on/ a vacation. 28 immerse in Đắm chìm vào To become deeply involved in something. Ex: She immersed herself in studying for the exams. 29 indulge oneself in Tự thưởng cho bản thân, nuông chiều bản thân - To allow oneself to enjoy something special. Ex: On weekends, I like to indulge myself in a good book. 30 Get the hang of it Nắm được cách làm, quen với việc gì - To learn how to do ______________________________________________________________________________ Facebook: Bình Nguyễn (English Teacher) Zalo: 0395516184 3