IELTS Vocabulary - Topic: Marriage and Family ( Marriage & Family)

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Vocabulary

(Answer) Well, it is common in our country that parents pay most of the wedding expense for their children. (Reason) Because most couples decide to tie the knot at a young age; therefore, they couldn’t afford alavish wedding and they need support from parents. (Example) I think this is a good thing for couples as they don’t have to worry much about the finance and get ready to step into the new phase of their life.

Tie the knot (v)

Thành vợ chồng

Lavish wedding (n)

Tiệc cưới hoành tráng

New phase of their life (n)

Trang mới trong cuộc sống

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(Answer) I would like to talk about the wedding ceremony of Thanh - my younger sister, which was held last year in Novotel Resort, a big palace near my home in Hanoi.

(Reason) Firstly, this was a marked event to me as one of my most beloved people was about to start a new phase of her life and thanks to this occasion, I could have a great get-together with my relatives who lived far away from us. Our immediate family and many friends of my sister were also there to wish Thanh and her spouse, Minh, a lifelong commitment.

(Reason) Secondly, I enjoyed this wedding because I love the way how my sister and brother-in-law celebrated their wedding party. (Example) They decided to splash out onclothes and decorations since they wanted their big day to be unforgettable and perfect. While Thanh looked so stunning in Ao dai - the traditional dress of Vietnamese women, Minh was so elegant in a black suit with a bow tie on.

In addition, there were so much delicious food and we were served by dedicated waiters. We laughed a lot, we had so much fun and at the end of the party we all raised our glasses to wish the bride and groom health, happiness and forever love. The moment that was embedded in my memory was the time when they hold hands and departed to their new home which almost brought me to tears. That was a that I would never forget.

Immediate family (n)

Gia đình ruột thịt

Spouse (n)

Vợ/chồng

Splash out on (St) (v)

Chi tiêu rất nhiều cho việc gì

Big day (n)

Ngày trọng đại

Lifelong commitment(n)

Gắn bó trọn đời

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(Answer) Actually, it is hard for me to accept an arranged marriage because I think that love from both sides is a crucial factor for lifelong happiness. (Reason) Without love and sympathy, it will be difficult for each individual to overcome the inevitable ups and downs of marriage and may easily end up splitting up. (Example) In my opinion, parents should allow their children to have more freedom in choosing their partners so that they can be responsible for their own choice and happiness.

Aarranged marriage(n)

Hôn nhân bị sắp đặt

Ups and downs of marriage (n)

Những thăng trầm trong hôn nhân

Splitting up (v)

Li hôn

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(Answer) Wow absolutely yes. (Reason) I am the type of person who really cherish the moment of family members having fun together in a close-knit family. (Example) Although I have tons of tasks to complete in my company, I always try to balance between work and family and spend quality timewith my family members as much as I can.

Close-knit family(n)

Gia đình gắn kết

Quality time (n)

Thời gian quý báu

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(Answer) Wow, to talk about the person to whom I am closest in my family, I would like to mention my mother, who plays a crucial rolein my life. She is not just my mom, she is also my idol, my best friend and also my consultant.

(Reason) I adore her because she is such akind-hearted, caring and loving person in the family. (Example) As you know, I live in anuclear family with four members, my parents, my little brother and me; therefore, my mom will have more time to look after each member more carefully, both in terms of physical health and emotions. Honestly, she is the one I can share everything without any hesitation. Whenever I have any problems or sadness or happiness, mom is always the first person that I talk to. She always cheers me up, gives me pieces of valuable advice and encourage me to look on the bright sideeverytime I feel depressed.

(Reason) Moreover, my mom is also aresponsible citizen and she fulfills her duty at work very well. (Example) I guess there must be pressure at her workplace and I know that she has to work really hard to support the whole family but I can hardly hear her complain. Her determination and strong-willed characteristics have set a good example for me and that is also the thing that I have to remind myself so that I can be such a wonderful person like her.

Crucial role (n)

Vai trò đặc biệt quan trọng

Kind-hearted (a)

Ấm áp (tính cách)

Nuclear family (n)

Gia đình hạt nhân (bao gồm bố mẹ và con cái)

Look on the bright side (v)

Lạc quan

Responsible citizen (n)

Công dân có trách nhiệm

Determination (n)

Sự quyết tâm, kiên định

Strong-willed (a)

Ý chí mạnh mẽ

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(Answer) Well, to my perspective, reasons that lead to this matter vary but (Reason) the principal one may be childlessness. There may be some problems with thereproductive health of one partner so one single couple cannot have children. They may not feel the connection between the two and divorce will happen as a result. (Reason) Another justification could be domestic violence, which may come in the form ofverbal abuse over financial burden or violent actions. Due to this, marriage will be easily separated.

Childlessness (n)

Sự vô sinh

Reproductive health (n)

Sức khỏe sinh sản

Domestic violence (n)

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Verbal abuse (n)

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Close-knit family (n)

Gia đình gắn kết

Quality time (n)

Thời gian quý báu

Crucial role (n)

Vai trò đặc biệt quan trọng

Kind-hearted (adj)

Ấm áp (tính cách)

Nuclear family (n)

Gia đình hạt nhân (bao gồm bố mẹ và con cái)

Look on the bright side (v)

Lạc quan

Responsible citizen (n)

Công dân có trách nhiệm

Determination (n)

Sự quyết tâm, kiên định

Strong-willed (adj)

Ý chí mạnh mẽ

Childlessness (n)

Sự vô sinh

Reproductive health (n)

Sức khỏe sinh sản

Domestic violence (n)

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Verbal abuse (n)

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