1. Is there any tradition about naming babies?

Yes, in my country, it’s a long-standing custom (English: an old, well-established tradition; Vietnamese: phong tục lâu đời) for grandparents to choose a newborn’s name.
This practice reflects the deep reverence for elders (English: deep respect for older people; Vietnamese: sự tôn kính với người lớn tuổi) embedded in our culture.
For instance, my cousin’s name was picked by our grandfather to honor a famous scholar.
It’s a way to pass down family values (English: truyền lại giá trị gia đình – to continue family beliefs from one generation to another), which is considered essential in maintaining our tight-knit family bonds (English: strong family relationships; Vietnamese: mối quan hệ gia đình gắn bó).

2. Does your name have any special meaning?

Absolutely, my name, Minh Khuê, means "smart star" – it symbolizes both intelligence and guidance.
My parents hoped I would grow up to be a beacon of wisdom (English: a symbol of knowledge; Vietnamese: biểu tượng của sự thông thái) and inspire others.>> 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
Interestingly, my name was inspired by a historical female general admired for her sharp wit (English: intelligent and quick-thinking; Vietnamese: sự thông minh, nhanh trí).
That’s why I feel a strong sense of identity (English: cảm giác về bản sắc – personal connection to who I am) whenever I introduce myself.

3. Do you like your name?

Yes, I’m actually quite fond of (English: thích; Vietnamese: yêu thích) my name because it’s both meaningful and uncommon.
It’s not a run-of-the-mill (English: ordinary, common; Vietnamese: bình thường, không đặc biệt) name, which makes it stand out in a crowd.
When people hear it, they often ask about its meaning, giving me a chance to share a bit of my background.
I believe a name is a personal trademark (English: dấu ấn cá nhân; Vietnamese: dấu hiệu đặc trưng của mỗi người), so having a unique one is something I take pride in.

🔁 Vocabulary Expansion

1. long-standing custom

• Synonyms: tradition, practice, heritage

• Antonyms: trend, innovation, break

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: It’s a long-standing custom for grandparents to choose a newborn’s name.

2. beacon of wisdom

• Synonyms: guiding light, role model, source of knowledge

• Antonyms: ignorant person, misleader, fool

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: be a beacon of wisdom and inspire others

3. run-of-the-mill

• Synonyms: ordinary, unremarkable, standard

• Antonyms: distinctive, unique, exceptional

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: It’s not a run-of-the-mill name

📚 Grammar Structures

1. Reduced relative clause

   “...name was picked by our grandfather to honor a famous scholar.”
   → (Mệnh đề rút gọn – bỏ "who was picked to...")
   → Tên được ông nội chọn để tôn vinh một học giả nổi tiếng.>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?

2. Cleft sentence for emphasis

   “What I like about my name is that it’s both meaningful and uncommon.”
   → (Câu chẻ để nhấn mạnh)
   → “Điều tôi thích ở tên mình là nó vừa có ý nghĩa vừa hiếm gặp.”

3. Inversion for emphasis

   “Not only is it meaningful, but it also helps me stand out.”
   → (Đảo ngữ dùng để nhấn mạnh)
   → “Không những tên tôi có ý nghĩa mà còn giúp tôi nổi bật.”

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