Do you make a list when you shop?
Yes, I always jot down (ghi lại nhanh – to quickly write something) a detailed shopping list before I go to the supermarket. This strategy helps me stick to my budget (tuân thủ ngân sách – to avoid spending more money than planned) and prevents impulse buying. For example, last week I managed to buy only the essentials without being tempted by unnecessary snacks. By preparing a well-structured list (danh sách được tổ chức tốt – a carefully organized set of items), I keep my shopping efficient and cost-effective.

Do you make a list for your work?
Definitely, I rely heavily on to-do lists (danh sách việc cần làm – lists of tasks to complete) to manage my workload and prioritise my daily tasks. It allows me to break down complex projects (phân chia dự án phức tạp – to divide large tasks into manageable parts), which reduces stress and improves productivity. For instance, when I was preparing for exams, I wrote a comprehensive to-do list that guided me through revision topics systematically. Using such lists keeps me on top of deadlines (kiểm soát được hạn chót – fully aware and managing time-sensitive tasks), ensuring nothing gets overlooked.>> Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR

Does it work?
Absolutely, creating lists really helps me stay focused and organised (giữ tập trung và có tổ chức – to maintain concentration and good planning). I find that it minimises the chance of forgetting important things, which can be quite detrimental in both shopping and work contexts. A recent example is when I completed a major project ahead of schedule because I consistently followed my to-do list. So, these lists act as a reliable tool to boost my efficiency and reduce procrastination.

New vocabulary with definitions

• jot down (ghi lại nhanh) – to write something quickly to remember it

• stick to my budget (tuân thủ ngân sách) – to keep spending within a planned amount of money

• well-structured list (danh sách được tổ chức tốt) – a carefully organized list arranged logically

• to-do lists (danh sách việc cần làm) – lists of tasks or jobs that need to be done

• break down complex projects (phân chia dự án phức tạp) – to divide difficult tasks into smaller, easier parts

• on top of deadlines (kiểm soát được hạn chót) – being aware of and managing time limits effectively

• stay focused and organised (giữ tập trung và có tổ chức) – to maintain concentration and manage things efficiently

Synonyms and Antonyms (example from essay in parentheses)

jot down

• Synonyms: note, scribble, record

• Antonyms: erase, forget, ignore

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: I always jot down a detailed shopping list.

stick to my budget

• Synonyms: adhere to spending limits, control expenses, keep within financial plan

• Antonyms: overspend, splurge, waste money

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: This strategy helps me stick to my budget and prevents impulse buying.

break down complex projects

• Synonyms: divide tasks, segment assignments, simplify work

• Antonyms: complicate, overwhelm, confuse

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: It allows me to break down complex projects, which reduces stress.

Difficult grammar structures with examples and Vietnamese translation

1. Relative clause

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "This strategy helps me stick to my budget and prevents impulse buying."

• Explanation: The relative clause "which reduces stress" adds extra information about breaking down projects.

• Vietnamese: Mệnh đề quan hệ "which reduces stress" bổ sung thêm thông tin về việc phân chia dự án.

1. Present simple with modal verb

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "I always jot down a detailed shopping list before I go to the supermarket."

• Vietnamese: Thì hiện tại đơn dùng với trạng từ "always" và động từ khiếm khuyết "go" diễn tả thói quen.

1. Present perfect for recent experience

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "I have completed a major project ahead of schedule."

• Vietnamese: Thì hiện tại hoàn thành dùng để nói về kinh nghiệm hoặc kết quả đã hoàn thành trong quá khứ có liên quan đến hiện tại.

1. Compound adjectives and collocations

• Example: "well-structured list," "major project," "daily tasks."

• Vietnamese: Tính từ ghép và cụm từ cố định giúp câu thêm sinh động và chuyên nghiệp.

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