Bên cạnh hướng dẫn Phân tích đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 WRITING TASK 1 (map)"The plans show a school library 5 years ago and the same library now"(kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR Phân tích đề 🔥"Describe a joint decision."IELTS SPEAKING PART 2,3: Bài mẫu kèm từ vựng

Part 2:
Describe a joint decision.

• What it was
• Why/when you made it
• Why it was interesting

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about a joint decision that I made with my best friend regarding booking a last-minute trip to Da Nang during our final summer vacation at university.

We made this decision about a year ago when both of us were burnt out (burnt out – English: extremely tired or exhausted due to overwork | Vietnamese: kiệt sức do làm việc quá sức) after a stressful exam season and wanted to unwind before starting our internships.

What made this decision particularly interesting was not just the destination, but the way it unfolded and what we learned from it. Firstly, we decided everything spontaneously — from choosing the destination to finding a cozy Airbnb. This kind of spur-of-the-moment (spur-of-the-moment – English: done without planning | Vietnamese: bất chợt, không có kế hoạch trước) decision taught us how to think on our feet (think on one's feet – English: respond quickly to unexpected situations | Vietnamese: phản ứng nhanh, linh hoạt) and trust our instincts.>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?

Secondly, the experience was bond-strengthening (bond-strengthening – English: enhancing the relationship between people | Vietnamese: tăng cường mối quan hệ) because we had to cooperate in everything — from budgeting to creating an itinerary. I still remember how we divvied up (divvied up – English: divided something between people | Vietnamese: chia sẻ, phân công) responsibilities: I handled transportation while she looked after the accommodation and food. Despite a few hiccups like missing a train and getting lost in the old town, these moments made the trip unforgettable. It really highlighted how shared experiences (shared experiences – English: events that people go through together | Vietnamese: trải nghiệm chung) can bring people closer and enhance mutual understanding.

All in all, the trip was not just a vacation — it was a meaningful lesson in collaboration and spontaneity (spontaneity – English: doing things without being planned | Vietnamese: sự tự phát), which I truly cherish.

✅ New Vocabulary List (with definitions and translations)

1. Burnt out – Extremely exhausted due to overwork | Kiệt sức do làm việc quá sức

2. Spur-of-the-moment – Done without any planning | Tự phát, bất ngờ

3. Think on one's feet – Respond quickly or effectively | Phản ứng nhanh trong tình huống bất ngờ

4. Bond-strengthening – Making a relationship stronger | Tăng cường mối quan hệ

5. Divvied up – Divided and shared among people | Chia sẻ/phân công

6. Shared experiences – Things done together with others | Trải nghiệm chung

7. Spontaneity – Doing something without planning | Sự tự phát

✅ Synonyms & Antonyms of 3 Highlighted Words (with examples from the essay)

1. Burnt out

• Synonyms: exhausted, drained, worn out

• Antonyms: energized, refreshed, rejuvenated

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: We made this decision about a year ago when both of us were burnt out after a stressful exam season...

2. Spur-of-the-moment

• Synonyms: impulsive, unplanned, spontaneous

• Antonyms: prearranged, deliberate, premeditated

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: We decided everything spontaneously — from choosing the destination to finding a spur-of-the-moment Airbnb.

3. Think on one's feet

• Synonyms: improvise, adapt quickly, respond fast

• Antonyms: hesitate, freeze, delay

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: This kind of decision taught us how to think on our feet and trust our instincts.

✅ Difficult Grammar Structures with Explanation and Translation

1. "What made this decision particularly interesting was not just the destination, but the way it unfolded..."

   • Grammar structure: Cleft sentence for emphasis.

   • Translation: Điều khiến quyết định này đặc biệt thú vị không chỉ là điểm đến mà còn là cách nó diễn ra.

2. "Despite a few hiccups like missing a train and getting lost..."

   • Grammar structure: Preposition + noun/gerund (Despite + noun/verb-ing).

   • Translation: Mặc dù có một vài trục trặc như lỡ tàu và bị lạc...

3. "It really highlighted how shared experiences can bring people closer and enhance mutual understanding."

   • Grammar structure: Noun clause as object ("how shared experiences...").

   • Translation: Điều đó thực sự cho thấy trải nghiệm chung có thể gắn kết mọi người và nâng cao sự thấu hiểu lẫn nhau như thế nào.

1. At what age can children decide independently?

I believe children can start making independent decisions from the age of around 12 or 13, when they begin to develop critical thinking (critical thinking – tư duy phản biện – the ability to analyze and evaluate issues carefully).
At this stage, they are better at weighing the pros and cons before making choices, especially in low-stakes (low-stakes – ít rủi ro – involving little or no risk) situations like choosing what to wear or who to sit with in class.
For instance, my younger brother, who is 13, decides his daily schedule and manages his homework without much parental interference.
However, for more life-altering (life-altering – làm thay đổi cuộc sống – having a significant impact on one’s life) decisions like selecting a future career path, they still need adult supervision and guidance.
This gradual shift in responsibility helps children gain a sense of autonomy (autonomy – sự tự chủ – the ability to act independently) while still being protected from major mistakes.
Additionally, during early adolescence, the brain areas related to reasoning and logic begin to mature, allowing for better judgment.
Parents should act more like mentors than enforcers, creating a supportive environment instead of imposing rules.
In my opinion, nurturing independent decision-making at the right age is crucial for preparing responsible adults.

2. What decisions can kids make alone?

Children are usually capable of making day-to-day decisions like choosing what to eat, what clothes to wear, or which hobby to pursue.
These low-risk choices (low-risk – ít rủi ro – not likely to cause harm) allow them to build confidence and develop a sense of responsibility.
For example, a ten-year-old can decide whether to join the school’s football club or the music club based on their interests.
Furthermore, kids can manage their study routines and even minor financial matters like budgeting their weekly allowance.
Making these decisions early helps them develop decision-making competence (decision-making competence – năng lực ra quyết định – the ability to make sound and effective choices), which is a vital life skill.
However, it is important that parents set boundaries (set boundaries – đặt ra giới hạn – to establish rules or limits) to ensure that their freedom doesn’t lead to poor consequences.
They should act as guiding figures, offering support while allowing some trial and error (trial and error – quá trình thử và sai – learning through attempting and failing).
All in all, kids should be encouraged to make more decisions as they grow, but with a safety net in place to prevent major failures.

3. Why do some people find it hard to make decisions?

Some people struggle with decision-making because they are overwhelmed by choices (overwhelmed – choáng ngợp – feeling unable to cope due to too many options) in today’s fast-paced world.
The abundance of alternatives can lead to analysis paralysis (analysis paralysis – tê liệt phân tích – inability to decide due to overthinking), where people overthink every possible outcome.
Take someone choosing a career, for example – with so many job paths, some individuals hesitate out of fear of making the wrong move.
Another reason is the fear of failure, which creates self-doubt and leads to indecisiveness (indecisiveness – sự thiếu quyết đoán – the inability to make decisions quickly).
They may have experienced criticism or regret from past decisions, which makes them reluctant to take risks.
People who lack self-confidence often depend on others to decide for them, which limits their personal growth.
In such cases, learning to trust their instincts (trust their instincts – tin vào bản năng – rely on one’s gut feeling) and accept that no decision is perfect can be helpful.
Ultimately, being a good decision-maker is not about always being right but about being proactive and adaptable in the face of uncertainty.

🔍 New Vocabulary with Definitions (English + Vietnamese):

1. critical thinking – the ability to evaluate and analyze effectively – tư duy phản biện

2. low-stakes – involving little or no risk – ít rủi ro

3. life-altering – having a significant impact on life – làm thay đổi cuộc sống

4. autonomy – independence or self-rule – sự tự chủ

5. day-to-day decisions – small routine choices – những quyết định hàng ngày

6. low-risk choices – decisions unlikely to cause harm – quyết định ít rủi ro

7. decision-making competence – the ability to make sound decisions – năng lực ra quyết định

8. set boundaries – to define limits – đặt ra giới hạn

9. trial and error – learning by experimenting – thử và sai

10. overwhelmed – emotionally or mentally overloaded – choáng ngợp

11. analysis paralysis – stuck from overthinking – tê liệt phân tích

12. indecisiveness – not being able to decide – sự thiếu quyết đoán

13. reluctant – unwilling – miễn cưỡng

14. trust their instincts – rely on gut feeling – tin vào bản năng

15. being proactive and adaptable – taking initiative and adjusting easily – chủ động và dễ thích nghi

✅ Vocabulary Synonyms & Antonyms:

Example word: overwhelmed

• Synonyms: overloaded, burdened, stressed

• Antonyms: composed, relaxed, unfazed

• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Some people struggle with decision-making because they are overwhelmed by choices."

📘 Complex Grammar Structures:

1. Relative clause:

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ“For instance, my younger brother, who is 13, decides his daily schedule…”
     → Ví dụ, em trai tôi, người mà mới 13 tuổi, tự quyết định lịch học hàng ngày…

2. Cleft sentence (It is... that):

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ“It is important that parents set boundaries…”
     → Điều quan trọng là cha mẹ nên đặt ra giới hạn…

3. Inversion for emphasis:

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ“Not only do they hesitate, but they also fear making mistakes.”
     → Họ không chỉ do dự, mà còn sợ mắc sai lầm.

4. Conditional sentence:

   • “IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ"If they trust their instincts more, they might become better decision-makers.”
     → Nếu họ tin vào bản năng hơn, họ có thể trở thành người quyết đoán hơn.

5. Gerund as subject:

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ“Nurturing independent decision-making is crucial for preparing responsible adults.”
     → Việc nuôi dưỡng khả năng ra quyết định độc lập là rất quan trọng để chuẩn bị cho trẻ thành người có trách nhiệm.

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