I'm diligent and I am not afraid of hard work. My grades last semester were on par with the best students in my program, so I feel it would be accurate to say I am motivated by success.

• Dùng trong Writing: 

After looking at both sides of this discussion, my personal sentiments are on par with the idea that strict parental control produces a more productive member of society.

2- PLATEAU: Trạng thái ổn định, bình ổn

• Dùng trong Speaking: 

When I first started studying English in Australia, my skills grew rapidly. However, after I returned to my home country, my language abilities unfortunately plateaued/hit a plateau. I attribute this to the fact that I did not have anyone to practice English with.

• Dùng trong Writing task 1: 

Following a rapid growth from 60 to 180 barrels in the first month of 2002, corn oil production hit plateau of 200 barrels between February and April. In May, however, the trend once again reverts to climbing and reaches the highest for the year at 275 barrels.

3- PIQUE: Khêu gợi, gây tò mò, kích động

• Dùng trong Speaking: 

After visiting a science and technology museum as a child, my interest in computer programming was piqued.

• Dùng trong Writing task 2: 

Firstly, technology can pique the interest of students in a way that encourages focus and information retention. For example, modern university lecture halls make it possible for classrooms in Canada to use music, video and the Internet as a means of maintaining the attention of students during class time.

4- CONTRARY: Đối nghịch, tương phản, mặt khác

• Dùng trong Speaking:

Contrary to my personality, my sister is very outgoing and tends to make friends easily.

• Dùng trong Writing task 2:

On the contrary, several disadvantages stem from the use of technology in the classroom.

5- PARALLEL: Tương tự, rùng hợp, tương đương

• Dùng trong Speaking: 

-My university experiences paralleled those of my brother.
-There are clear parallels between my university experiences and those of my brother.

• Dùng trong Writing: 

Firstly, several parallels exist between Harry Potter and other fantasy series you likely have enjoyed. If you liked the setting of The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter will not disappoint you, as it takes place in a medieval world richly populated by both humans and other forms of intelligent life.