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CUE CARD: A USEFUL APP OR COMPUTRER PROGRAM

Đề: Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used.
You should say:
• what the app is  
• how long/how often you have used it (or, been using it)
• what you use it for   
And explain why you think it is useful.

BÀI TRẢ LỜI MẪU:

Well, developments in technology have been providing a lot of smart applications for users, which allows them to access entertainment and also to work more effectively. One of those apps that youngsters have been using more and more in their tablets and mobile phones is definitely Camera 360. And I am no exception. This application is all about taking pictures and editing photos.

I have been a big fan of this application since I started using my Iphone 5 years ago. Like many other apps, the designer has kept working on it to incorporate more impressive effects so that it can compete with any other photo application.

My hobby is taking photos with my friends no matter what mood I’ m in, so I tend to use this particular app as my favourite tool to make changes to the pictures to make them look more lively and interesting. This is where Camera 360 comes in handy.

What I really appreciate is that Camera 360 is full of fun features bringing many options with special filters, effects, themes and frames. I love how easily it can help my photos appear more professional than my original ones, although I’ m not really a photoshop expert. Thanks to this app, I am likely to be taking pictures more frequently now that I feel extremely confident about posting them on social networking sites.

PHÂN TÍCH TỪ VỰNG:

– work on: [phrasal verb] try hard to improve something, or how something functions. (rèn luyện)
Example: She works on her yoga skills by practicing the exercises every day.

– impressive: [adjective] people or things that make you feel admiration, for some good quality that they have. (ấn tượng)
Example: The examiners agreed that she was very impressive during the speaking test.

– compete with: [phrasal verb] try to be better or more successful than someone who is trying to do the same thing as you. (cạnh tranh với)
Example: In the race, I had to compete with 5 other athletes to win the gold medal.

– come in handy: [expression] be useful. (hữu ích, có ích)
Example: Don’t throw your revision notes away – they may come in handy for next year’s course.

– fun features: [noun] entertaining characteristics or things about a particular object. (tính năng thú v)
Example: My latest iphone comes with lots of fun features which keep me amused for hours.