Ielts Face Off

Question 1

The quality of being peaceful and calm

Answer 1

Serenity (thanh thản)
/səˈren.ə.ti/

I admire her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.

Question 2

Holding you attention be being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant or attractive

Answer 2

Captivating (ADJ)
quyến rũ, say đắm

• Her voice is absolutely captivating
• a captivating performance

Question 3

Proof of something

Answer 3

Testament

• He is a walking testament to the value of hard work

Question 4

This Iconic Landmark plays a pivotal role in facilitating both domestic and international train travel welcoming travelers from diverse backgrounds to embark on memorable journeys across the picturesque landscapes of Vietnam

Question 5

To be very excited and happy or energetic
An exciting busy atmosphere in a place

Answer 5

Buzzing (ADJ)
- It’s all going really well for me here. I’m buzzing.
- the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the buzzing energy of Danang

Buzz (N)
- The streets surrounding the stadium had a buzz about them that hadn’t been felt for many years.

Question 6

Very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality

Answer 6

Prestigious

Pretigious awards
Prestigious uni
Prestigious job
Havard is perhaps the most Prestigious uni

Question 7

The state of being famous.

Answer 7

Renown (n) = fame
Renowned (a)

Her renown spread across the country.
The region is renowned for its picturesque landscapes.

Question 8

This institution has a rich history of producing and nurturing exceptional scholars with a rigorous curriculum and dedicated educators

Question 9

Severe or difficult because at a high level
Detailed and careful

Answer 9

Rigorous (a)
/ˈrɪɡ.ɚ.əs/

Rigorous standards of accuracy
This company has a rigorous training program.

Question 10

to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure (verb)

making you remember a particular person, event, or thing (a)

Answer 10

Reminiscent (a)
/ˌrem·əˈnɪs·ənt/

-That tune is reminiscent of a song my mother used to sing.

Reminisce (v)
- My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy.

Reminiscent of someone/something

-That song is so reminiscent of my adolescence.

Question 11

not completely trusting or certain about something or someone:

Answer 11

Wary (a)

I’m a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.

Question 12

có nhận thức rõ

Answer 12

heightened sense of awareness

I think our generation has a better and a heightened sense of awareness concerning the topic of mental health.

Question 13

having such a strong effect on you that you cannot give your attention to anything else

very attractive, in a mysterious way, making you want to keep looking

Answer 13

Mesmerizing (a)
- Her performance was mesmerizing.

• He had the most mesmerizing blue eyes.
• The first time I saw Diana I was mesmerized by her beauty.
• Audiences will be mesmerized by the film’s dazzling photography.

Question 14

1. complicated and hard to do
2. hard to handle or manage because of size or weight

Answer 14

Cumbersome (a)

-The application process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
-A large cumbersome machine

Question 15

to be very busy, or to have more of something than you can manage

Answer 15

be up to your ears in something (idiom)

-I’m up to my ears in my studies!
-I’m up to my ears in work.

Question 16

to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands

Answer 16

Fumble (v)

-She fumbled around/about in her handbag, looking for her key.
-My mind went blank, and I began to fumble for words.