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I. Đề bài
Describe something that you saved money to buy
You should say:
- what it was
- how long it took you to save enough money to buy it
- why you wanted to buy this thing
- how you felt
- when you bought it
II. Kiến thức liên quan
IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn
III. Phân tích
IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:
Today, I would like to tell you about a smartphone that I saved up for several months to buy, and it was probably one of the most rewarding purchases I’ve ever made.
It was a high-end smartphone that I had been eyeing for quite some time. I started putting money aside little by little, and it took me around six months to save up enough money (tiết kiệm đủ tiền – gradually accumulate enough money for a particular purpose) to afford it.
The main reason I wanted it was that my old phone was becoming outdated and could barely keep up with my daily needs. I was particularly drawn to its cutting-edge features (tính năng tiên tiến – the latest and most advanced features), especially its high-resolution camera, long-lasting battery and powerful processor. As someone who frequently uses my phone for studying, taking photos and watching educational content, I thought it would be a worthwhile investment rather than a purely impulse purchase (món đồ mua bốc đồng – something bought suddenly without careful consideration).>> 🔥 Nhắn zalo 0905834420 join group zalo Hóng đề thi máy 4 skills để cập nhật đề thi thật 4 kĩ năng hằng ngày [Kèm giải & đề làm online]
To save enough money, I had to tighten my belt (thắt chặt chi tiêu – reduce unnecessary spending) and become much more disciplined with my finances. Instead of splurging on snacks, clothes or entertainment, I would put a fixed amount of money into my savings every week. For example, whenever I received some pocket money, I would immediately set aside a portion of it before spending anything else. This helped me develop financial discipline (kỷ luật tài chính – the ability to control spending and manage money responsibly), which was actually an unexpected benefit of the whole process.
Eventually, I bought the phone at a large electronics store after reaching my savings target. The moment I finally held it in my hands, I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment (cảm giác thành tựu mãnh liệt – a powerful feeling of achievement) because I knew I had earned it through patience and self-control. More importantly, the experience taught me that delayed gratification (sự trì hoãn hưởng thụ – the ability to wait for something desirable instead of having it immediately) can make a purchase far more satisfying. For instance, every time I use the phone now, I’m reminded that setting a goal, sticking to it (kiên trì thực hiện – continuing to follow a plan despite difficulties), and resisting unnecessary spending can eventually pay off. So, although it was an expensive purchase, I felt it was money well spent (tiền được chi tiêu xứng đáng – money spent on something that provides good value) because it gave me both a useful device and a valuable lesson in managing money.
New vocabulary
save up enough money — tiết kiệm đủ tiền — gradually accumulate enough money for a particular purpose
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “It took me around six months to save up enough money to afford it.”
cutting-edge features — tính năng tiên tiến — the latest and most advanced features
Synonyms: state-of-the-art features, advanced features, pioneering features
Antonyms: outdated features, basic features, obsolete features
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I was particularly drawn to its cutting-edge features.”
impulse purchase — món đồ mua bốc đồng — something bought suddenly without careful consideration
Synonyms: spur-of-the-moment purchase, spontaneous purchase, unplanned purchase
Antonyms: planned purchase, considered purchase, deliberate purchase
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I thought it would be a worthwhile investment rather than a purely impulse purchase.”
tighten my belt — thắt chặt chi tiêu — reduce unnecessary spending, especially when money is limited
Synonyms: cut back, economise, live frugally
Antonyms: splurge, overspend, spend lavishly
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I had to tighten my belt and become much more disciplined with my finances.”
financial discipline — kỷ luật tài chính — the ability to control spending and manage money responsibly
Synonyms: fiscal responsibility, financial prudence, money management
Antonyms: financial recklessness, overspending, fiscal irresponsibility
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “This helped me develop financial discipline.”
overwhelming sense of accomplishment — cảm giác thành tựu mãnh liệt — a powerful feeling of achievement after successfully reaching a goal
Synonyms: profound satisfaction, immense pride, tremendous fulfilment
Antonyms: sense of failure, disappointment, frustration
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment because I knew I had earned it.”
delayed gratification — sự trì hoãn hưởng thụ — the ability to wait for something desirable instead of having it immediately
Synonyms: self-restraint, self-control, patience
Antonyms: instant gratification, impatience, impulsiveness
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “The experience taught me that delayed gratification can make a purchase far more satisfying.”
stick to it — kiên trì thực hiện — continue following a plan despite difficulties
Synonyms: persevere, remain committed, follow through
Antonyms: give up, abandon, quit
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Setting a goal, sticking to it, and resisting unnecessary spending can eventually pay off.”
money well spent — tiền được chi tiêu xứng đáng — money spent on something that provides good value
Synonyms: worthwhile investment, good use of money, valuable purchase
Antonyms: waste of money, poor investment, money squandered
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I felt it was money well spent because it gave me both a useful device and a valuable lesson.”>> 🔥 IELTS TUTOR gợi ý tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?
put money aside — để dành tiền
keep up with — theo kịp
worthwhile investment — khoản đầu tư đáng giá
splurge on something — vung tiền cho thứ gì
set a savings target — đặt mục tiêu tiết kiệm
resist unnecessary spending — hạn chế chi tiêu không cần thiết
pay off — mang lại kết quả xứng đáng
high-end smartphone — điện thoại thông minh cao cấp
long-lasting battery — pin có thời lượng sử dụng lâu
pocket money — tiền tiêu vặt
unexpected benefit — lợi ích ngoài dự kiến
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