✨Part 2: Describe a creative person whose work you admire.
You should say:
- who he/she is?
- how do you know him/her?
- what creative things he/she has done?
- and explain why you think he or she is creative.
Throughout my life, I have encountered numerous individuals with incredible artistic skills, but none have left a stronger impression on me than my best friend, Kathy.
I first met Kathy during the opening ceremony of our high school's new school year. While the headmaster was delivering his speech, I noticed that Kathy was struggling to untangle her yarn. Out of curiosity, I approached her to offer my assistance. After a few chats, I discovered that she was actually crocheting, not knitting, and I watched in awe as she deftly weaved her yarn from stitch to stitch, creating a beautiful sunflower that she gifted to me as a symbol of our friendship. Kathy's crocheting skills are exceptional, and her designs are diverse and unique. Rather than relying on Pinterest or other sources for inspiration, she draws inspiration from her surroundings, which I find incredibly admirable. I really look up to her creativity and her ability to create novel crocheted items. In fact, she has even been able to turn her hobby into a successful business by selling her products on Etsy and has made a killing with it. I think the reason why Kathy's products are so popular is because of her awesome designs that really stand out to people.
As someone who has always appreciated handmade products, having Kathy as my friend is truly a blessing. I get to see with my own eyes how amazing Kathy is at making stunning pieces of clothing out of yarn, and I've picked up a ton of tips from her meticulousness and attention to detail.
encountered /ɪnˈkaʊntəd/ - động từ - gặp phải, chạm trán với một điều gì đó, đặc biệt là không mong đợi.
- headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstər/ (n) - hiệu trưởng, người đứng đầu một trường học.
- crocheting /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/ (n) - nghệ thuật đan len bằng kim móc.
- deftly /ˈdɛftli/ (adv) - khéo léo, tài tình.
- weaved /wivd/ (v) - dệt, đan.
- exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ (adj) - xuất sắc, đặc biệt, nổi bật.
- made a killing (idiom) - kiếm được nhiều tiền, thành công đột phá.
- meticulousness /məˈtɪkjələsnəs/ (n) - tính cẩn thận, chăm chỉ, tỉ mỉ.
PART 3
✨What kind of qualities do people need to run their own businesses?
Setting up a business requires many qualities from the owner. A successful entrepreneur needs to be visionary and creative to advance in the business and develop innovations. A good owner should also possess excellent leadership skills to lead and inspire their team and be decisive in making important decisions. Additionally, they must have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with their subordinates and negotiate with stakeholders and customers. But, honestly, I think there are even more qualities that a leader should have to make their business thrive.
- visionary /ˈvɪʒəneri/ (n) - người có tầm nhìn, người có khả năng nhìn xa trông rộng.
- possess /pəˈzɛs/ (v) - sở hữu, có, chiếm hữu.
- subordinates /səˈbɔːrdənɪts/ (n) - nhân viên cấp dưới, cấp dưới.
- negotiate /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/ (v)- đàm phán, thương lượng.
- stakeholders /ˈsteɪkhoʊldərz/ (n) - các bên liên quan, những người có quyền lợi hoặc ảnh hưởng đến một quyết định hay dự án.
✨What do you think are the key factors that contribute to business success?
To thrive in a market crowded with competitors, I believe that a business must differentiate itself by having a well-defined business strategy and a strong leadership team. Having a clear strategy in place can help guide the business towards achieving its long-term goals by setting short-term wins along the way. Additionally, experienced leaders can play a pivotal role in directing the team towards the right direction and motivating them to work hard towards the goals.
- well-defined /ˌwɛl dɪˈfaɪnd/ (adj) - được xác định rõ ràng, rõ ràng.
- pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ (adj) - quan trọng, trung tâm, trục trọng tâm.
✨ Do businessmen need to continue to work hard after they become successful?
Absolutely yes! When a business achieves success, it attracts competitors who want to benefit from the same market opportunities. To maintain their success, successful businessmen must continue to work even harder to outperform the rest. As the business grows, new challenges and opportunities will arise, and entrepreneurs must remain focused and adaptable to meet the demands of the market. This may involve investing in new technologies, innovating, or building stronger relationships with customers to achieve even greater success for the business.
- competitors /kəmˈpɛtətərz/ (n) - đối thủ cạnh tranh, đối thủ.
- outperform /aʊtpərˈfɔrm/ (v) - vượt trội hơn, làm tốt hơn.
✨If you had the opportunity to have your own business would it be? Why?
This is a far-fetched one but I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of owning my own skincare brand. This is a highly promising market, as many people face dermatological issues and could benefit from effective skincare products. Having personally struggled with severe acne for years, I feel a personal drive to create formulas and market my products that can help others facing similar problems. While I have a solid background in chemistry, my business management skills aren’t as strong, so this remains a dream for now.
far-fetched /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/ (adj) - ko hợp lý, không thực tế, khó tin.
intrigued /ɪnˈtriːɡd/ (v) - làm tò mò, gợi cảm giác tò mò.
dermatological /ˌdɜːrmətəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ (adj) - liên quan đến da.
severe /səˈvɪr/ (adj) - nghiêm trọng, khắc nghiệt.
✨What is more important for employment, experience or qualifications?
While both qualifications and experience are highly valued in recruitment, I tend to lean towards experience. Qualifications are essential for certain roles such as doctors or lawyers, where they serve as proof that an individual has acquired the prerequisites for the job. However, experience shows that a person has practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied to a particular job. In many cases, job seekers with several years of experience are more likely to be recruited than their counterparts as employers prefer candidates who can hit the ground running without requiring extensive training, which can be costly and time-consuming.
- lean towards /liːn tɔːrdz/ (v) - có khuynh hướng, thiên về.
- prerequisites /ˌpriːˈrɛkwəzɪts/ (n) - điều kiện tiên quyết, yêu cầu cần thiết.
- counterparts /ˈkɑːntərpɑːrts/ (n) - đối tác tương đương, người hoặc thứ tương tự trong một tình huống khác.
- hit the ground running (idiom) - bắt đầu làm việc một cách nhanh chóng và hiệu quả.
- time-consuming /ˈtaɪm kənˌsuːmɪŋ/ (adj) - tốn thời gian, lâu dài, đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian.
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