1. Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday?

I believe marking one’s birthday is paramount (quan trọng – extremely important) because it offers a chance to rejuvenate (tái tạo sức lực – to refresh or renew energy) and reflect on the past year. Celebrations allow me to reconnect with loved ones, strengthening my support network (mạng lưới hỗ trợ – group of people who provide emotional help). For instance, last year’s party helped me feel more optimistic amid a challenging period. In this way, birthdays act as a milestone (cột mốc – an important event or stage) in personal growth and well-being.

2. How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?

Children usually have extravagant (phóng khoáng, hoành tráng – lavish and elaborate) parties filled with games, balloons, and goodie bags (túi quà nhỏ – small gift bags given to guests). Parents often invite family and friends to create a lively atmosphere where kids can let their hair down (thư giãn hoàn toàn – relax completely). For example, my niece had a themed party last month with a magician and a clown, which was an absolute hit. Such events foster a sense of community spirit (tinh thần cộng đồng – feeling of belonging and togetherness).>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?

3. How did you celebrate your last birthday?

For my last birthday, I opted for a low-key (đơn giản, không phô trương – modest and quiet) gathering with close friends instead of a big party. We enjoyed a home-cooked meal and shared stories, which helped me feel valued and appreciated. For instance, one friend surprised me with a heartfelt speech that truly touched me. This intimate setting (không gian thân mật – small, personal environment) made the celebration much more meaningful.

4. Is there a difference between the way you celebrated your birthday in the past and in the present?

Definitely, my celebrations have become more subdued (khiêm tốn, nhẹ nhàng – less intense and more restrained) as I’ve grown older, focusing on quality time rather than lavish events. Previously, I would go all out (tận hưởng hết mức – do something to the fullest) with big parties and lots of guests, but now I prefer simplicity. For example, my childhood birthdays were marked by noisy gatherings, whereas now, I enjoy peaceful dinners. This shift reflects my evolving priorities and appreciation for meaningful interactions (tương tác có ý nghĩa – genuine and significant social exchanges).

Vocabulary list:

• paramount (adj): quan trọng – extremely important

• rejuvenate (v): tái tạo sức lực – to refresh or renew energy

• support network (n): mạng lưới hỗ trợ – group providing emotional help

• milestone (n): cột mốc – important event or stage

• extravagant (adj): hoành tráng – lavish, elaborate

• goodie bags (n): túi quà nhỏ – small gift bags for guests

• let their hair down (idiom): thư giãn hoàn toàn – relax completely

• community spirit (n): tinh thần cộng đồng – feeling of belonging

• low-key (adj): đơn giản, không phô trương – modest, quiet

• intimate setting (n): không gian thân mật – small, personal environment

• subdued (adj): nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn – less intense, restrained

• go all out (phrasal verb): tận hưởng hết mức – do something fully

• meaningful interactions (n): tương tác có ý nghĩa – genuine social exchanges

Synonyms and antonyms

IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:

• Birthdays act as a milestone (an important stage) in personal growth.

• Children have extravagant parties with balloons and games.

• My celebrations have become more subdued and focused on quality time.

Difficult grammar structures with examples and Vietnamese translation:

1. Relative clause:

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "Celebrations allow me to reconnect with loved ones, strengthening my support network."
  (“strengthening” is a present participle describing the effect of reconnecting.)
  Vietnamese: "Các buổi lễ cho phép tôi kết nối lại với người thân, qua đó củng cố mạng lưới hỗ trợ của mình."

1. Perfect infinitive with modal:

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "For my last birthday, I opted for a low-key gathering..."
  Vietnamese: "Vào sinh nhật lần trước, tôi đã chọn một buổi tụ họp đơn giản..."

1. Present perfect to show change:

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "My celebrations have become more subdued as I’ve grown older."
  Vietnamese: "Các buổi lễ của tôi đã trở nên nhẹ nhàng hơn khi tôi lớn lên."

1. Use of idiomatic phrasal verbs:

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "Children can let their hair down during birthday parties."
  Vietnamese: "Trẻ con có thể hoàn toàn thư giãn trong các bữa tiệc sinh nhật."

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