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Hoàn thành bộ từ vựng Speaking cho 2 chủ đề cuối: Health & Culture. Sau 3 ngày, bạn sẽ có vocabulary cho 6 chủ đề lớn nhất của IELTS Speaking!
🏥 Health Vocabulary
Core Collocations:
| Collocation | Nghĩa | Ví dụ |
|---|---|---|
| mental health | sức khỏe tinh thần | Mental health is just as important as physical health. |
| balanced diet | chế độ ăn cân bằng | A balanced diet is key to staying healthy. |
| sedentary lifestyle | lối sống ít vận động | A sedentary lifestyle increases health risks. |
| physical fitness | thể chất | Regular exercise improves physical fitness. |
| healthcare system | hệ thống y tế | Japan has an excellent healthcare system. |
| work-related stress | stress do công việc | Work-related stress is a major health concern. |
| life expectancy | tuổi thọ trung bình | Life expectancy has increased dramatically. |
| preventive medicine | y học dự phòng | Preventive medicine is more cost-effective than treatment. |
| junk food | đồ ăn nhanh/rác | Excessive junk food consumption leads to obesity. |
| well-being | sức khỏe tổng thể | Companies should prioritize employee well-being. |
| public health | sức khỏe cộng đồng | Public health campaigns save millions of lives. |
| chronic disease | bệnh mãn tính | Chronic diseases like diabetes are on the rise. |
Advanced Phrases:
- “take a toll on” — gây tổn hại cho
- “lead an active lifestyle” — sống năng động
- “raise awareness about mental health” — nâng cao nhận thức về sức khỏe tinh thần
- “prevention is better than cure” — phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh
- “the epidemic of loneliness” — đại dịch cô đơn
🎤 Sample Questions + Answers (Health):
Q: Why do many people have unhealthy lifestyles?
I think there are several factors contributing to unhealthy lifestyles. Firstly, modern work culture encourages sedentary lifestyles — people sit at desks for 8-10 hours a day, which takes a toll on their physical health. Secondly, junk food is often cheaper and more convenient than healthy options, making it the default choice for busy workers. Work-related stress also plays a major role — when people are exhausted, they’re less likely to exercise or cook a balanced diet. I think raising awareness about these issues and making healthy options more accessible are crucial steps.
Q: How can governments improve public health?
Governments can take several approaches. Preventive medicine should be a priority — investing in regular health check-ups, vaccination programs, and public health campaigns is much more cost-effective than treating chronic diseases after they develop. They could also regulate the food industry — for example, taxing sugary drinks and requiring clearer nutrition labels. Additionally, I think governments should address mental health more seriously, as the epidemic of loneliness and stress is a growing crisis. Providing free counseling services and promoting well-being in workplaces would make a significant difference.
🎭 Culture Vocabulary
Core Collocations:
| Collocation | Nghĩa | Ví dụ |
|---|---|---|
| cultural heritage | di sản văn hóa | We must protect our cultural heritage. |
| traditional customs | phong tục truyền thống | Traditional customs are fading in modern cities. |
| cultural identity | bản sắc văn hóa | Globalization can threaten cultural identity. |
| cultural exchange | giao lưu văn hóa | Cultural exchange promotes mutual understanding. |
| generation gap | khoảng cách thế hệ | There’s a growing generation gap in cultural values. |
| cultural shock | sốc văn hóa | I experienced culture shock when I first moved abroad. |
| cultural awareness | nhận thức văn hóa | Cultural awareness is essential for international work. |
| folk tradition | truyền thống dân gian | Folk traditions tell us about our ancestors’ lives. |
| cultural assimilation | đồng hóa văn hóa | Cultural assimilation can lead to loss of identity. |
| intangible heritage | di sản phi vật thể | Languages and music are forms of intangible heritage. |
| multicultural society | xã hội đa văn hóa | Living in a multicultural society broadens perspectives. |
| preserve traditions | bảo tồn truyền thống | It’s important to preserve traditions for future generations. |
Advanced Phrases:
- “a melting pot of cultures” — nồi nấu chảy văn hóa (nơi đa dạng VH)
- “strike a balance between… and…” — cân bằng giữa… và…
- “pass down from generation to generation” — truyền từ đời này sang đời khác
- “at the expense of” — bằng cái giá của
- “embrace diversity” — đón nhận sự đa dạng
🎤 Sample Questions + Answers (Culture):
Q: How important is it to preserve traditional culture?
I believe it’s extremely important to preserve traditions and cultural heritage, as they form the foundation of our cultural identity. Traditional customs that have been passed down from generation to generation give people a sense of belonging and connection to their roots. For instance, festivals like Lunar New Year in Vietnam or Obon in Japan aren’t just celebrations — they carry deep cultural meaning and bring communities together.
However, I think we need to strike a balance between preservation and progress. We shouldn’t preserve traditions at the expense of social development. Some practices may be outdated, and it’s okay to adapt them to modern times while keeping their essence. The key is to embrace diversity and evolution while honoring our roots.
Q: Has globalization affected local cultures?
Globalization has definitely had a major impact on local cultures, and I’d say it’s been both positive and negative. On the positive side, cultural exchange has increased dramatically — people now have access to music, food, and art from around the world, which broadens their perspectives. Cities have become melting pots of cultures, which I think is wonderful.
On the negative side, there’s a real risk of cultural assimilation — smaller cultures being absorbed by dominant Western culture. Many young people in Asian countries now prefer Western fashion, music, and food over their own folk traditions. This widening generation gap in cultural values is concerning. I think the solution is to actively promote cultural awareness and education so that people appreciate both global culture and their own heritage.
🗣️ Pronunciation Guide
| Từ | Phát âm | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| sedentary | /ˈsedəntri/ | SED-en-ta-ry |
| preventive | /prɪˈventɪv/ | pre-VEN-tive |
| epidemic | /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ | e-pi-DEM-ic |
| heritage | /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ | HER-i-tage |
| assimilation | /əˌsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ | a-si-mi-LA-tion |
| multicultural | /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ | mul-ti-CUL-tur-al |
| intangible | /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ | in-TAN-gi-ble |
✏️ Bài tập tự luyện
Bài 1: Full Vocabulary Review (15 phút)
- Ôn lại tất cả collocations từ Day 1-3 (6 chủ đề)
- Đọc to mỗi collocation 3 lần
- Tự đặt 1 câu cho mỗi collocation mới
Bài 2: Cross-Topic Answer (20 phút)
- Trả lời: “What is the relationship between health and culture?”
- Kết hợp vocabulary từ CẢ 2 chủ đề hôm nay
- Thu âm 1-2 phút
Bài 3: Topic Roulette (15 phút)
- Viết 6 chủ đề lên giấy: Environment, Technology, Education, Society, Health, Culture
- Rút ngẫu nhiên → nói 1 phút về chủ đề đó
- Lặp lại 4-5 lần
Bài 4: Collocation Flash Test (10 phút)
- Đọc nghĩa tiếng Việt → nói collocation tiếng Anh
- Target: trả lời trong 3 giây
🎯 Target: Hoàn thành bộ từ vựng 6 chủ đề — tổng cộng 70+ collocations!
💡 Tip of the Day
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