✨Part 2: Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with.
You should say:
- what party it was
- how you met this person
- what you talked about
- and explain why you enjoyed talking with him or her
As an introvert, I usually avoid going to parties and talking to strangers. But this question reminds me of a girl I met recently at my best friend's birthday party, who immediately became one of my closest friends.
It was just a month ago when I met Aya at the party. I was running late and, as I tried to make my way through the crowded hall to greet my friend at the end, I accidentally bumped into Aya and we both fell. She helped me up and we went to meet my friend, who introduced me to Aya. At first, I was shy and hesitant to talk to someone I didn't know well, but Aya was friendly and started the conversation. We talked mainly about uni life and hit it off right away after some chatting. Aya struck me with her sea of knowledge about solo travelling. It turned out she was a year older than me and had taken a gap year to travel around Asia. I was fascinated by her stories and jokes about each country she had visited. She also showed me some self-defense skills and gave me some tips on how to protect myself when travelling alone. And guess what, she was also a diehard Harry Potter fan, which made me even more engrossed in our conversation. It felt like I was completely in my element, and we talked about everything Hogwarts-related, from magic to wands and beyond, for the entire night. I was so absorbed in the chat that I almost forgot to talk to the party's host and even gift her a present.
Unfortunately, I had some uni essays to work on, so I couldn't stay long. But I managed to exchange contact information with Aya and planned to meet up with her again on the weekend. Thanks to that party, I made a new friend who is outgoing and has a great sense of humour.
- Introvert: /ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/ (n) - người hướng nội
- Crowded: /ˈkraʊdɪd/ (adj) - đông đúc, tắc nghẽn
- Hesitant: /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ (adj) - ngập ngừng, do dự
- Hit it off: (idiom) - hòa hợp, thân thiện với nhau
- A gap year: (n) - năm nghỉ học
- Diehard fan: (n) - người hâm mộ trung thành, cuồng nhiệt
- Engrossed: /ɪnˈɡroʊst/ (adj) - mải mê, say mê
- Absorbed: /əbˈzɔːrbd/ (adj) - đắm chìm, chăm chú
- Outgoing: /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/ (adj) - hướng ngoại, cởi mở
PART 3
✨What types of people interact easily with each other?
In my view, there are certain qualities that enable people to interact effortlessly. Extroverted individuals, for instance, are typically social butterflies who thrive off each other's energy during conversations. Additionally, shared interests or passions are crucial for building strong connections and a sense of camaraderie between two people. Moreover, those who possess similar personality traits find it natural to understand and empathize with each other's perspectives.
- Social butterflies: (idiom) - những người thích giao tiếp và kết nối với người khác
- Thrive off each other's energy: (idiom) - phát triển dựa trên năng lượng của nhau
- Camaraderie: /ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/ (n) - tình đồng chí, tình đoàn kết
- Perspectives: /pərˈspɛktɪvz/ (n) - quan điểm, góc nhìn
✨What kind of people is hard to get along with?
I reckon that we cannot generalize what type of people are hard to get along with, as each individual's personality is different. However, there are still some factors that can make a person hesitate to approach another. Differences in values and beliefs, such as those related to religion or culture, may weaken the bond between two conversational people. Additionally, when it comes to personality, if one person is too introverted and doesn't readily share their thoughts, while the other is too talkative, conflicts may arise. There are also other factors to consider, but ultimately it depends on everyone's preferences to find someone who they feel comfortable interacting with.
- Reckon: /ˈrɛkən/ (v) - tính toán, đánh giá
- Personality: /ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/ (n) - tính cách, nhân cách
- Readily: /ˈrɛdəli/ (adv) - dễ dàng, sẵn sàng
- Talkative: /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ (adj) - nói nhiều, hóm hỉnh
- Preferences: /ˈprɛfərənsɪz/ (n) - sở thích, lựa chọn
✨Do people now have enough time for communication?
In today's fast-paced world, people are often tied to their responsibilities such as work or school, making it difficult to find time for themselves, let alone to communicate with others. The advent of technology has made communication easier through short and free video chats or calls, which is helpful for many busy people. However, it may come at the cost of reducing physical interaction and the time to connect on a deeper level and have meaningful conversations.
- Fast-paced: /ˈfæstpeɪst/ (adj) - nhanh nhẹn, đầy tốc độ
- Advent: /ˈædvənt/ (n) - sự xuất hiện, sự đến
✨Does technology make it easier to communicate with family and friends?
With the pervasion of technology, communication with our loved ones has been made easier. Through smartphones and tablets, people can connect with their family and friends using social media platforms, messaging apps, and video calls. This allows for more frequent and convenient communication, regardless of distance or time constraints. Additionally, technology has also made it possible to share photos, videos, and other media with family and friends, which helps to maintain strong relationships and foster a sense of closeness even when physically apart.
- Pervasion: /pərˈveɪʒn/ (n) - sự tràn ngập, sự lan truyền
- Frequent: /ˈfrikwənt/ (adj) - thường xuyên, hay xảy ra
- Convenient: /kənˈviːniənt/ (adj) - tiện lợi, thuận tiện
- Time constraints: (n) - hạn chế thời gian, áp lực thời gian
- Foster: /ˈfɑːstər/ (v) - nuôi dưỡng, đào tạo.
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