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I have been writing consistently at least 2 essays a week for the past 3 and a half years. Much as I enjoy writing, I love showing my work to the world. And I don’t just write for the sake of Writing. I, instead, write strictly TIMED essays you will most likely expect in the IELTS. Bare in mind that the TIMER is your true friend, and this makes time abundance your foe. Always time yourself 1 hour for a FULL test or 20 minutes for Task 1 and 40 minutes for Task 2. Remember to tackle the question(s) without any pre-reading since this element of surprise of having a random question thrown right into your face is what IELTS Writing is all about. These under-exam-condition essays, no matter how shitty they turn out to be, are indicative of your TRUE level of English, of what you could reasonably do in a real test, and also a foundation on which you can build up and keep refining your skills. And finally, you can take advice from me as someone who has, countless times, pulled off an 8.0 in Writing. Have fun reading and stay hungry for knowledge. Ngoc.

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Part 1: Fixing Things
Nicky Nguyen
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Examiner: So, can you fix things around the house?

You: You bet! I wouldn’t call myself a total pro, but I’m definitely not helpless. There have been a few times where I’ve had to…well, pluck up the courage (work up the courage) to tackle something broken.

Examiner: Can you give me an example?

You: Sure! Like the time my basketball went flat. I mean, there I was, dribbling like a champ, when it just…pssst! Airless! Contrary to my belief, my hard-headed dad wasn’t exactly thrilled when I ran all the way over to his room, basketball in hand, only to get shouted at because he was half asleep!

Examiner: Oh dear! So what did you do?

You: (laughing) Well, turns out my dad, despite being a bit grumpy sometimes, is also a total whiz at fixing things. He pulled out his trusty toolbox with all the screwdrivers, nails, and hammers – a whole DIY wonderland!

Examiner: Did you help him?

You: Not exactly. Back then, I was more into flashy clothes and sparkly gadgets – the complete opposite of a DIY girl. Now, though, I’m much more practical. I even dabble in a bit of tinkering myself.

Examiner: Really? So you’ve turned into a DIY pro?

You: (smiling) Well, maybe not a pro, but I can definitely handle the smaller stuff, like fixing wobbly furniture or replacing a fuse. I’m still working on my skills, though. One day, I might even be able to tackle some of those fancy, technologically advanced gadgets everyone seems to have these days!

Cụm hay: 

  • You bet!: Chắc chắn rồi! (Sure thing!)
  • I wouldn’t call myself a total pro: Tôi ứ phải là chuyên gia (Not quite a pro)
  • pluck up the courage: Lấy dũng khí để làm gì 
  • hard-headed: bướng bỉnh (stubborn)
  • ran all the way over: chạy vọt sang (ran straight over)
  • get shouted at: bị la mắng (got yelled at)
  • grumpy: cáu kỉnh 
  • whiz: giỏi (good at something) – giống trong computer wizard – phù thủy máy tính
  • toolbox: bộ đồ nghề 
  • DIY girl: cô gái có khả năng tự sửa đồ
  • dabble in: thử sức 
  • tinkering: sửa chữa vặt vãnh 
  • wobbly furniture: đồ nội thất ọp ẹp, xiêu vẹo 
  • technologically advanced: công nghệ tiên tiến 
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