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Hướng dẫn giải đề IELTS Practice Test Volume 8 Speaking Practice Test 2

IELTS Practice Test Volume 8 Speaking Practice Test 2

PART 1: Introduction and Interview

Pollution

Is your city polluted?

makes my head spin: làm cho đầu tôi quay cuồng
the level of air pollution in: mức độ ô nhiễm không khí ở
Air pollution is one of many pressing issues my city is facing: Ô nhiễm không khí là một trong nhiều vấn đề cấp bách mà thành phố của tôi đang phải đối mặt
Reach an alarming rate: đạt ngưỡng báo động

What are the causes of pollution?

the lightning fast constructions of many factories : các công trình xây dựng nhanh như chớp của nhiều nhà máy
leading to a higher amount of toxic gases released: gây ra lượng khí độc thải ra nhiều hơn
the rising level of exhaust fumes : mức độ gia tăng của khói thải
coming from motor vehicles like cars or motorbikes: đến từ các phương tiện cơ giới như ô tô hoặc xe máy

Have you ever done anything to help to protect the environment?

pay enough attention to environmental preservation: quan tâm đầy đủ đến việc giữ gìn môi trường
use plastic bag on a daily basis: sử dụng túi nhựa hàng ngày
throw garbage on the street: vứt rác ra đường
Mother Earth must be really mad at me: Mẹ Trái đất phải thực sự giận tôi

Noise

Do you mind noise?

Loud noise gives me a headache: Tiếng ồn lớn làm tôi đau đầu
Noise pollution is one of the most bothersome problems of .....: Ô nhiễm tiếng ồn là một trong những vấn đề khó chịu nhất của.....

Is there any kind of noise you like?

do love hearing the “ding” sound my Iphone makes when my salary is transfered:: rất thích nghe âm thanh “ding” mà Iphone của tôi phát ra khi tiền lương của tôi được chuyển.
Other than that: Ngoài ra
I can’t think of anything else:Tôi không thể nghĩ về bất cứ điều gì khác:

Are cities becoming noisier?

relocating to the outskirt : chuyển ra vùng ngoại ô
to escape from all of the honking and vrooming: để thoát khỏi tất cả những tiếng còi xe và tiếng ồn động cơ.

PART 2: Chủ đề

Describe a newly built public facility (such as parks, cinemas, etc) that inﬂuences your city.
You should say:
• Where the facility is
• When it was built
• What people can do there.
and why inﬂuence the facility has

Vocaulary:

All-time favourite: cực kỳ yêu thích
Relive my childhood: sống lại tuổi thơ
Soaking wet: ướt sũng
Thrill seeker: người ưa mạo hiểm
Outdated: xuống cấp
In desperate need of renovation: thực sự cần trùng tu

PART 3: Topic Discussion

What measures should be taken to deal with damages on public facilities?
What facilities do young people and old people like in your country?
What’s the diﬀerence between facilities in the countryside and the ones in the city?

Vocabulary:

Impose strict punishment: đưa ra hình phạt nghiêm khắc
Fine: khoản phạt (tiền)
Sense of tranquility: cảm giác thanh bình
Be vulnerable to: dễ bị tổn thương trước (bệnh)
Expressways and arterials roads: đường cao tốc và đường huyết mạch
Bumpy: gồ ghề

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Mẫu câu trả lời “Type of” questions

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Mẫu câu trả lời Type of questions

Mẫu câu trả lời Type of questions

Chào mừng các bạn đến với series chủ đề bài học mẫu câu trả lời luyện thi IELTS speaking của Thầy Hiếu Pro. Ngày hôm nay chúng ta sẽ cùng khám phá mẫu câu trả lời “Type of” questions của đề thi IELTS. Một trong các mẫu câu rất hay gặp trong bài thi IELTS speaking, cùng tham khảo ngay bạn nhé!

1. Basic Structure: 1

Well, there’s quite a wide range of ——- popular in my country such as ————- and so on. Yet I imagine the most ———- maybe ————–.

(Vâng, có khá nhiều loại ——- phổ biến ở đất nước của tôi như ————- v.v. Tuy nhiên, tôi tưởng tượng nhất ———- có thể là ————–.)

Q: What kind of sports are popular in your country?

A: Well, there’s quite a wide range of spots popular in my country such as indoor sports, outdoor sports and so on. Yet I imagine the most popular may well be outdoor sports like cricket and football.

Your answer:

……………………………………………………………………………

2. Basic Structure: 2

Of course, it goes without saying that there is quite an extensive diversity of ———. Still, I suspect that the most ——— could perhaps be ———-. Another form of ——- worth mentioning could be ————.

(Tất nhiên, nó đi mà không nói rằng có khá nhiều sự đa dạng của ———. Tuy nhiên, tôi nghi ngờ rằng hầu hết ——— có lẽ là ———-. Một hình thức khác ——- đáng nói đến có thể là ————.)

Q: What types of TV programs are popular in your country?

A: Of course, it goes without saying that there is quite an extensive diversity of TV programs. Still, I suspect that the most popular could perhaps be drama serials. Another form of TV program worth mentioning could be Talk Show.

Your answer:

…………………………………………………………………………

Q: What kinds of restaurants are popular in your country?

A: Of course, it goes without saying that there is quite an extensive diversity of restaurants. Still, I suspect that the most popular could perhaps be Chinese. Another form of restaurant worth mentioning

could be thai.

Your answer:

……………………………………………………………………………

Q: What types of shop can be found in your local area?

A: Well, there’s quite a wide range of ——- popular in my country such as ————- and so on. Yet I imagine the most ———- may be ————–.

Your answer:

……………………………………………………………………………

Q: What hobbies are common in your country?

A: Well, there’s quite a wide range of ——- popular in my country such as ————- and so on. But I guess the most ———- may be ————–.

Your answer:

……………………………………………………………………………

Q: What types of things do people collect in your country?

A: Well, there’s quite a wide range of ——- popular in my country such as ————- and so on. However the most ———- may be ————–.

Your answer:

……………………………………………………………………………

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Where are you from?

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where are you from

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Where are you from?

Model answer: I was born and raised in a family on the outskirts of Phan Thiet City. The village where I lived has a very tranquil atmosphere. Although I’ve been living in the city centre for my study for the better part of the last 4 years, I always get back to my village to escape from the hectic pace of city life on weekends.

on the outskirts (of something)/ˈaʊtskɜːts/: ở vùng ngoại ô …
tranquil /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ (adj): yên bình, tĩnh lặng
the better part of : phần lớn, hầu hết
escape from the hectic pace of city life /ɪˈskeɪp/ /ˈhektɪkpeɪs/: thoát khỏi nhịp sống xô bồ ở thành phố

Practice 1: Listen and repeat.

Practice 2: Look at Vietnamese phrases and speak English.

I was born and raised in a family ở vùng ngoại ô thành phố Phan Thiet. The village where I lived has a very yên bình atmosphere. Although I’ve been living in the city centre for my study for trong suốt the last 4 years, I always get back to my village to thoát khỏi nhịp sống hối hả của thành phố on weekends.

Practice 3: Look at Vietnamese and speak English.

Tôi sinh ra và lớn lên trong một gia đình ở ngoại ô thành phố Phan Thiet. Làng tôi có một bầu không khí rất yên bình. Mặc dù tôi đã sống ở nội thành để phục vụ cho việc học của mình trong suốt gần 4 năm qua, nhưng vào mỗi cuối tuần tôi luôn trở về làng để thoát khỏi nhịp sống hối hả của thành phố.

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Dự đoán các chủ đề thi IELTS speaking 2022

tháng 4 21, 2022 Leave a Reply

dự đoán chủ đề thi ielts speaking 2022

Chủ đề nói IELTS là phần quan trọng nhất của kỳ thi IELTS. Vì vậy, bạn nên có một loạt các ý tưởng về những gì sẽ nói trong bài thi nói IELTS.

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Đây là các chủ đề IELTS Speaking 2022.

Phần 1 - Giới thiệu và phỏng vấn.

Trong phần này, giám khảo giới thiệu bản thân và kiểm tra danh tính của thí sinh. Sau đó, họ hỏi thí sinh những câu hỏi chung về một số chủ đề quen thuộc như nhà cửa, gia đình, công việc, nghiên cứu và sở thích. Để đảm bảo tính nhất quán, các câu hỏi được lấy từ một kịch bản. Phần 1 kéo dài trong 4–5 phút.

Dưới đây là một số chủ đề của IELTS Speaking part 1.

Where are you from ==> see and practice the answer.
What do you enjoy about learning English?
Is there anything you dislike about learning English?
How will you you use English in future?
What do you do in your free time?
Do you have a busy social life?
Do you lead an active life?
Has your life changed much in the last year?
What would you like to change about your lifestyle?
How many people are there in your immediate family?
Who do you get on best with in your family?
Do you have a large extended family?
What do you do together with your family?
Why is family important to you?
Do you have a lot of friends?
Who is your best friend and why?
Who would you most like to be friends with and why?
What kind of person is it easy to make friends with?
Who are more important to you, friends or family?
Do you have a job right now?
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Are there good job opportunities in your home country?
What job do you think you will be doing in five years?
What skills and qualifications are required for this job?
Where were you born?
Do you consider this place your home?
How important is your hometown to you?
How many people live in your hometown?
What is your hometown famous for?
How many books do you have at home?
Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them?
What book would you take on a long journey?
How easy is it to read books in English?
Have you given up reading a book recently?
How often do you go to the cinema?
Are cinema tickets expensive in your country?
What are the advantages of seeing a film at the cinema?
Do you usually watch films alone or with others?
Which actor would you like to play you in a film?
How do you listen to music?
Are your music tastes varied?
Do you like to sing along to your favourite songs?
Are you learning a musical instrument at the moment?
Is live music popular in your country?
Where was the last place you visited on holiday?
Would you like to go back there again?
What kind of tourist destination do you usually prefer?
Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?
What’s your major?
Do you like it?
How do you like your courses?
Which major do you want to choose in college? Why? (if you do not have a major yet)
Will you change it if you have the chance?
Which major will you change it to?
Is it different from what you had in mind?
Why did you choose that major?
Do you work or are you a student?
What work do you do?
What specific things do you do on your job?
Why did you choose that job?
What do you like most about your job?
Would you recommend that job to others?
What did you do on the first day of your job?
Do you think this job has a bright future?
What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?
Where are you living at the moment?
Do many people live in your neighbourhood?
Do you have many friends there?
How long have you been living there?
What changes would you like to see in this area?
Who do you live with?
What do you like about the area around where you live?
Are you planning to move to another area to live?
Where did you play when you were a child?
Did you play at your friend’s home?
Do you like the city you are living in now?
Which city do you want to go to?
Which city have you been to recently?
What kinds of city do you like?
Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
Do you spend much time in the countryside ?
Do you consider living in the countryside in the future?
If you can choose, will you move to another city ?
Are there anything you dont like about your city ?
Do you like crowded places?
How do you feel in crowded places?
Where do you often walk ?
Did you walk more in the past ?
Do you think people in your city will walk more in the future?
What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when
they are in a crowd?
Do you like reading?
How often do you read?
Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?
What kinds of book do you like to read?
What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?
Do you like E-books?
Do you ever read professional books?
Do you like perfume?
Do you use perfume?
Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
Do you often (like to) listen to music?
When do you listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
What’s your favorite kind of music?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
Do you like to listen to live music?
When did you start listening to this type of music?
Where do you listen to it?
How do you feel when you listen to this music?
Have you ever been to a musical performance?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Is music an important subject at school in your country ?
Do you like sports?
Do you often watch sports on TV?
How often do you play sports?
Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
What’s the most common sport in your country?
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new sport?
Are there many celebrity athletes in your country?
Did you prefer team sports or individual sports when you were young?
Do you like travelling?
Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)
Who do you often spend holiday with?
Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
How much traveling have you done?
What kind of places have you visited in your life?
When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
What is the best season to travel in your country?
Do you like maths?
Do you think females are good at maths?
How often do you use a calculator?
Do you think maths is important?
Some people think that maths isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?
Do you like bags?
Do males and females generally use the same kinds of bags?
Do you usually wear a watch?
What kind of watch do you wear?
Do most people in your country (still) wear a watch nowadays?
Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?
Why do you like tea, coffee?
When you go out do you most often drink tea, or coffee?
When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift?
When people in your country entertain guests do they usually drink tea, or coffee?
Do you like to share things with your friends?
When you were young, did your parents teach you to share with others?
Is there anything that you would not share with others?
How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?
Have you ever borrowed books from others?
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Do you like to lend things to others?
How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
What do you think when your friends borrow your phones
Does your country have many public holidays?
Do you have a favourite holiday?
Do you think there should be more public holidays?
What public holidays do you have in your country?
Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
What do people in your country do during holidays?
Do you think these holidays are important?
Do you prefer a long holiday or several short ones?
Do you prefer a holiday at a beach or other?
What is the perfect holiday for you?
What apps do you often use?
Which do you prefer, an information app or a chat app?
Do you want to develop an app yourself?
Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?
Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
What types of films do you like to watch?
Do you often watch a movie (a film)?
Do you like going to the cinema?
Do you prefer to (or usually) watch a film alone or with others?
How often do you go to a cinema?
Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
Do you have a favourite movie star?
Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
Would you like to be a movie star?
Do you use email?
How often do you use email (or, write emails)?
Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately (or, quickly) after you receive them?
Do you like handwriting?
Do you usually write?
Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards?
Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?
Do you think a person’s handwriting reflects their personality?
Do you think it’s important to keep the city clean?
What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
Can you suggest why some people throw their litter on the ground?
Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?
Why do some people throw garbage on the street?
What do you do with the garbage when you are on the street?
How do you feel when you see other people throw garbage on the street?
Do you think your city is clean or not?
Which season do you like best? /Do you have a favourite type of weather?
What’s the weather like in your city?
Are there four different seasons in your hometown?
Would you move to another city because of the weather?
Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that
has four seasons?
Does the weather in your country change often?
Do you like it when it’s raining?
Do you feel the climate is changing?
Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?
Do you often look at the sky? (Why?)
Do you know much about the stars and planets?
Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
Did you learn anything about the planets and stars at school?
When do you think children start to have their own ideas?
Should parents follow their children’s ideas or should they say “No” to them? Can children say no?
How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
Do you think it’s good to have a nap during the day?
Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?
Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
Do you think it’s important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?
Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)
What do you do when you visit them?
When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?
Do you take anything when you visit your relatives?
What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?
Do you have a favourite teacher?
What makes a good teacher?
Do you think teachers should be strict?
In what ways do you think teachers and parents are different when teaching young people?
Would you like to be a teacher?
Are you a patient person?
When are you impatient?
Do you think you are more patient now than when you were younger?
Do you think you will be more patient in the future?
Are you patient in your work or study?
Can you explain why some people are not very patient?
Do you think people should be patient?
How do you feel when other people are impatient?
Would you say young people are more patient than older people?
Can you give any examples of work that require patience?
Do you like to smile?
How often do you smile?
Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?
When do people smile to others?
Can you sense (or feel, or tell) if someone’s smile is fake?
Have you ever had (or, raised) a pet?
Do many people in your country have a pet?
What kind of pets do people like/dislike to have?
What kind of pets are common in your country?
Do you like to drink water?
Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?
Do you drink much water every day?
Do you prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water?
How often do you have a drink of water?
Is bottled water very expensive in your country?
Would you say it’s important to drink water?
Have you ever had an experience of being thirsty, but not having any water to drink?
How do you organize you time?
Do you make plans every day?
Would you say you manage your time well?
Are you ever late for anything?
Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
Is your voice different from when you were young?
Is your voice similar to that of a family members?
Do you like listening to yours recordings?
When does your voice change?
Which languages do you speak ?
What is the difficulties in learning languages ?
Way to learn languages
In the future, are you planning to learn other languages
Do you spend time playing outside or inside?
Is playing outside good for children?
How often do you begin to learn math?
Why do you use some social networking apps?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?
Do you think you will use more those social networking apps?
Do you think it is an easy way to make friends through social networking apps?

Phần 2 - Long Turn

Phần 2 là lượt dài cá nhân. Giám khảo đưa cho thí sinh một phiếu nhiệm vụ yêu cầu thí sinh nói về một chủ đề cụ thể, bao gồm các điểm cần nêu trong bài nói của họ và hướng dẫn thí sinh giải thích một khía cạnh của chủ đề. Người dự thi có một phút để chuẩn bị bài nói của họ, và được phát một cây bút chì và giấy để ghi chú. Giám khảo yêu cầu thí sinh nói chuyện từ 1 đến 2 phút, dừng thí sinh sau 2 phút và hỏi một hoặc hai câu hỏi về cùng một chủ đề.

Sử dụng hiệu quả số điểm trên phiếu nhiệm vụ và ghi chú trong thời gian chuẩn bị sẽ giúp thí sinh nghĩ ra những điều thích hợp để nói, cấu trúc bài nói của họ và tiếp tục nói trong 2 phút. Phần 2 kéo dài 3–4 phút, bao gồm cả thời gian chuẩn bị.

Dưới đây là một số chủ đề của IELTS Speaking part 2.

1- Describe an event that changed your life (or, changed you) in a good way. You should say:

when it happened
where it happened
what the change was
and explain how you benefited from this change.

2- Describe a restaurant you like You should say:

where it is
how often you go there
what food it has.
and explain why you like it.

3- Describe an important building in your hometown or city. You should say:

where it is
what it looks like
what it is used for
and explain why you think it is important.

4- Describe something important that you once forgot to do. You should say:

what you forgot to do
when this happened
where it happened
and explain how you felt about it later.

5- Describe a (very) intelligent person you know. You should say:

who this person is
when and where you (first) met them (him or her)
what this person does in life (e.g., work/ study)
and explain why you think this person is intelligent.

6- Describe something (special) that you saved money to buy. You should say:

what it was
how long it took you to save enough money to buy it
why you wanted to buy this thing
how you got (or, earned) the money
and explain how you felt when (or, after) you bought it.

7- Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting. You should say:

where it was
what it looked like
what you did (or, were doing) there
and explain why you liked it.

8- Describe a present (a gift) you received when you were a child You should say:

what the present was
who gave it to you
how you used this present
and explain how you felt when you got this present.*

9- Describe an antique or some other old object that your family has kept for a long time. You should say:

what it is
how your family first got this thing
how long your family has kept it
and explain why this thing is important to your family.

10- Describe a film you didn’t like. You should say:

when you saw it
where you saw it
what it was about
and explain why you didn’t like it.

11- Describe a high school, university or evening class (or course) you studied You should say:

what you did in this class (or course)
how long the class or course was
who taught the class (or course)
and explain why you chose to study this subject (or course)

12- Describe a time when you are very busy. You should say:

when this time is
what you do at this time
how you arrange your time
and explain how you feel after this busy time is over.

13- Describe something special you brought home from a holiday. You should say:

what it was
when and where you went on this holiday
what you did with it after you brought it home
and explain why you thought it was special.

14- Describe a place where you would like to have (or, build) a home. You should say:

Where it is
What the place looks like
How you know about the place
When you first went to this place
What work you would do if you lived there
and explain why you would like to live there.

15- Describe a time when you stayed (far) away from your home. You should say:

where it was
how long you stayed there
what you did there (or, why you stayed there)
and explain how you felt about (staying at) this place.

16- Describe a success of your friend that made you feel proud. You should say:

who this friend was (or, is)
what success they had
how your friend celebrated this success
and explain why you were proud of your friend’s success.

17- Describe a sport you like to watch or play. You should say:

what people wear in this sport
what equipment is used in this sport
how this sport is played
and explain why you like this sport.

18- Describe a time when you had a problem with a piece of equipment (e.g., a TV or a washing machine) You should say:

what equipment
what problem you had
when you had this problem
and explain what you did about this problem.

19- Describe a book that you enjoyed reading. You should say:

what the book was
what was in this book
why you read it
and explain what effect the book had on you

Phần 3 - Discussion

Trong Phần 3, giám khảo và người dự thi thảo luận các vấn đề liên quan đến chủ đề trong Phần 2 một cách khái quát hơn, trừu tượng hơn và chuyên sâu hơn nếu thích hợp. Phần 3 kéo dài 4–5 phút.

Dưới đây là một số chủ đề của IELTS Speaking part 3.

Do you like change (changes in your life)?
What types of people don’t like change?
Who do you think can adapt more easily to change in their lives, children or adults?
What are some of the major changes that (most) people experience throughout their lives?
Do you think change is always a good thing?
What do you think are some of the good points about change in people’s lives?
What are some examples of changes in society that benefit society (or, people) and
what are some examples of changes in society that harm people?
What challenges (or difficulties) do people face when they move to live in a different place?
Why do some people decide to move to a different country?
Who do you think can more easily adapt to a change of living place, old people or
young people? (or – adults or children)
How long (how many years) do people in your country usually work before they retire?
Do you think people like to have a stable job?
Why do a lot of (young) people (choose to) change their jobs nowadays?
Do you think it’s a good idea to change jobs?
In general, how would you describe the types of people who frequently change jobs?
What are some of the possible problems that can result from changing jobs?
Do many people from your country go overseas for work?
What types of people go overseas to work?
What are the benefits of staying in one job (one company/with one employer) for a long time?
Why do you think people who have been in a job for a long time are less likely than others to change their job?
Do you think people today change jobs more than people did in the past?
Do young people prefer to have a stable life?
Do you think people need to be adaptable in modern society?
What could happen to someone who was not able to adapt to changes in the world?
Do you think more people need to be more adaptable?
(In your country) Have there been any changes in people’s eating habits in the past few decades?
Do many people in your country eat out (= eat in restaurants)?
Why do people sometimes eat out?
Does it give people more status to eat in a restaurant rather than eating at home?
Have there been any changes in people’s choices about eating out in the past few decades?
Do people go to restaurants now more often than they did before?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at home compared to eating out?
Do you think bigger restaurants tend to be better than small ones?
Do you think expensive (‘fancy’) restaurants are always better than cheaper restaurants?
Do you think small (independent) restaurants are better than chain restaurants (= franchised restaurants)?
In what ways are restaurants that serve foreign dishes different to restaurants that serve only food from your country?
What factors make a restaurant a good one (or, a successful business)?
Besides the food, what other attributes (qualities) can make a restaurant attractive to people?
Which do you think people place more importance on when they go to a restaurant, the quality or the price of the food?
Which do you think is more important in a restaurant, price and service or the location of a restaurant?
Is food safety ever a problem in your country? See Note
What food safety problems occur in restaurants sometimes?
What do you suggest could be done about those problems?
How do customers in restaurants ask for help?
What food (and/or dishes) do people in your country eat?
Do you think people will still be eating the same food in the future?
Do you think adults and children generally like to eat the same foods?
In your country, would you say people’s eating habits (mostly = what they eat) have changed in the past few decades?
Which food do you think is healthier, restaurant food or home-cooked food?
Why do people sometimes eat ‘fast food’?
Are there any differences between foreign fast food restaurants and fast food restaurants that serve dishes from your country?
Some people say fast food is ‘junk food’. Do you agree?
Do you think the popularity of this type of food is creating any problems?
Why do you suggest could be done about this problem?
Do you think the government should do something to reduce the consumption of fast food?
Do you think people generally have good knowledge about nutrition?
In what ways do you think modern buildings are different to those of the past (e.g.30 to 100 years ago)?
Which do you think are better, high-rise buildings or buildings that are not very tall?
What factors do you think are important in the design of a building?
How is the site for a new building chosen (= what factors)*
Who do you think prefers a multi-storey building, young people or old people?
Old / Historic Buildings Frequent sub-topic
What buildings do people in your country think are the most important?
What do people in your country think of old buildings?
Do you think (all) old buildings should be preserved?
How are some old buildings designated as ‘historic buildings’? (Who decides? On what basis?)
Do you think historic buildings should be preserved (or, protected)?
What’s the purpose in preserving (or, protecting) historic buildings?
Have people’s attitudes towards old buildings changed in recent years?
Do you think young people and old people have the same attitudes (or feelings) about old buildings?
What can we learn (about history) from an old building?
How are these buildings preserved (or protected)?
Which do you think is more important; the government spending money on preserving historic buildings, or the government spending money on the constructions of schools and hospitals?
Do you think buildings that have historic value are adequately protected in your country?
In your country, what is the general attitude that people have about protecting (or preserving) old buildings?
Do you think memory is important? (Here, ‘memory’ = the ability to remember)
What are some of the benefits of having a good memory?
Are there any things that are especially important for people to remember? See Note
Are there any things that are especially important for people to memorize?
Do you think having a good memory is important for students?
Can you suggest any types of work (or professions) that require having a good memory?
Do you think doctors and teachers need to have a good memory?
What are the possible negative results of having a poor memory?
What are some reasons why people forget things (or, have a bad memory)?
What kinds of people are most likely to forget things?
Do you think having a bad memory can affect one’s performance at work?
What do you think are the most important things to remember?
What sorts of things do people tend to remember best?
Do you think a person’s memory changes over time (over their lifetime)?
How do children remember things?
Memory Aids / Memory Improvement
Do you believe a person’s memory can be improved?
Can you suggest any methods or skills people could use to improve their memory?
Besides the qualities that you just described, what other ways do people use to judge someone’s intelligence?
Do you think the intelligence of a person is important?
Do you think it’s good to be more intelligent than average people?
Do you think that there are any things that highly intelligent cannot do easily?
Do you think (highly) intelligent people tend to be happier than average people?
Do you think that intelligent people tend to be more selfish than other people?
Who do you think has the greater influence on a child’s education (or learning) , the child’s teachers or the parents?
In connection with a child’s education, what do you think is the role of teachers and that of the parents?
Who do you think are better suited to be teachers, men or women?
What qualities do you think a good teacher should have (or, has)?
Do you think it’s easy for (young) people to save money?
Do young people nowadays believe in saving money?
In your opinion, why do many people derive pleasure from spending money?
How important do you think it is to save some money?
Do you think money can bring happiness?
What do (young) people in your country save money for?
Who do you think places more importance on saving money, men or women?
Who do you think saves money easier (or better, or more), males or females?
In general, in your culture, who controls the household finances more, the husband or the wife?
Why do some people find it hard to save?
Which do you think is better for the economy of a country or area, people saving money or people spending money?
Are credit cards used very much in your country?
Which is better for saving money, using a credit card or using cash?
Why do most cities and towns have parks and / or public gardens?
Can you suggest why most people like parks and gardens in their city (or, like ‘green areas’ in their city)?
Who do you think should be responsible for the public parks and gardens in a town or city? (Why?)
Who do you think should pay for the construction and maintenance of parks and public gardens? (Why?)
Are there any disadvantages to having a public garden as compared to a public park?
Do many people in your country have their own (private) garden?
Why do people (want to) have their own (private) garden?
Would you like to have your own garden?
Who do you think likes to have their own garden more, young people or old(er) people?
Do you think it’s a good idea for a (poor) person to have their own garden (if possible)?
If you had your own garden, what would you grow in it?
On what occasions are flowers used in your country?
Do any flowers have any particular significance (or meaning) in your culture (or, your country)?
Do people in your country often give gifts to their friends and family?
Is gift-giving considered to be important in your culture?
What are some customs (or traditions) that you have in your culture about gift-giving?
In your country, what are some of the more popular (or, common) gifts that people give each other today?
What factors do people consider when they are buying a gift for someone?
What kinds of (or, what are some examples of) the gifts that children receive today?
What factors do people consider when they are buying a gift for a child?
What do you think are good gifts for children?
Besides your example (from Part 2), what other things do people often keep in the family for a long time?
Why do people keep these old things?
How do people (manage to ) keep things within a family for a long time?
Do you think (the study of) history is important?
Do you think (all) old buildings should be preserved?
Why are old buildings sometimes demolished?
Do you think historical buildings should be preserved?
What kinds of museums do you have in your country?
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Do you think museums are useful?
Do people (in your country) prefer to watch films in the cinema or at home?
Do you prefer to watch happy or sad films?
Would you say people in your country prefer to watch comedy films or dramatic films?
Do you think films of today have changed, compared to those of the past (e.g. 10-30 years ago)?
What influence do foreign films have on your culture (or, your society)?
In general, what do people in your country do in their leisure time?
What do young people prefer to do?
In your leisure time, do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
What kinds of people prefer outdoor leisure activities?
Do you think leisure-time activities today are very different to those of the past (e.g. 20 to 30 years ago)?
What are some of the different ways by which people gain knowledge?
How can a person get access to information if they don’t have a computer?
Do you think watching television is a good way to gain knowledge?
How important do you think it is to have (or acquire) knowledge?
What do people in your country think of teachers (or, the teaching profession)?
Why do some people not want to become a teacher?
Do you think teachers should encourage their students to ask questions?
Do you think it is worth it (or, worthwhile) for adults to continue their education after they have graduated from university?
In your country, besides universities, are there any other places (institutions) where adults can study?
What courses can (or, do) adults study at these places?
Do you like being busy?
What can (or, what do) people do to relieve the pressure of a very busy life?
Do you think it’s necessary for everyone to spend some time in a relaxed, quiet place?
Do you have a (regular) daily routine?
What are some examples of things people do that are not part of their regular (daily or weekly) routine?
Who do you think has the greater need to follow a daily routine, young people or older people?
What do you think are the benefits for busy people of using an appointment book (or, a diary)?
What do you suggest people could do in order to improve their time management?
Why do people buy souvenirs?
What types of things do people buy as souvenirs?
Do you think different types of people tend to buy different sorts of souvenirs?
What types of souvenirs do visitors to your country buy?
How do people choose a travel destination?
Do you think people should plan their trip before traveling?
How important to you is the locality and the surroundings of your house?
Where (what types of places) do most people in your country prefer to live?
What do you think about building a house in (or living in) the countryside?
If you could only build your dream home in the countryside (not in the city), would you do it?
Do people (in your country) prefer to live in cities or rural environments?
What kinds of home do people in your country live in?
What do you think is the best type of home for families to live in?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a house compared to living in an apartment?
What do you think are the benefits and the drawbacks of living in an old house or apartment?
Do people in your country often stay in (or, at) hotels?
Why do people stay in hotels?
In your country, when people travel to see friends or relatives, do they usually stay with the people they are visiting or do they usually stay in a hotel?
What do you think are the pros and cons of visitors staying in a hotel rather than in the home of the people they are visiting?
What factors do people consider when they are choosing a hotel to stay at?
Are there any differences today (in your country) about traveling abroad, compared to a few decades ago?
What forms of transport do people use when they go on a trip?
How is the transport that people use today different to what they used in the past?
How do people achieve success at school?
How would you define the the expression, ‘success at school’?
Which do you think is more important, success with one’s studies (academic success) or success in sport?
Do you believe ‘being successful’ and ‘making a lot of money’ are the same thing?
How do you think successful students at school are rewarded?
How do you think successful students at school should be rewarded?
Besides the sport you just spoke about, what other sports are popular in your country?
Are there any differences between the popularity of sports in your country today and the situation in the past?
Do people play sport very much in your country?
Why do some people not like sport?
Do you have a favourite sportsperson?
Why do so many teenage males (and boys and even some young females) dream of being a professional athlete (or, a sports star)?
Do you think some people become top sportspeople by hard work (or, effort) or is it more a question of good luck?
In your country, what are some examples of equipment that often breaks down or becomes unusable because of some fault?
Why do you think this equipment breaks so easily?
What are some examples of equipment (or machines, or devices) that we use in everyday life?
Which of those do you think is the most important?
Do you think modern equipment saves people time?
Do you think modern, labour-saving devices/equipment make people lazy?
What is the difference between men and women when choosing what to read?
What kind books do children like? Why do they like reading?
What is the difference between reading and watching TV?
What is the relationship between reading and computer?
What are the advantages of reading books?
Why do children like pictorials?

Nếu bạn đang nghĩ sẽ thi IELTS vào năm 2022, tôi sẽ gợi ý bạn luyện tập những chủ đề này. Một chủ đề trong số chúng chưa bao giờ được hỏi trong quá khứ. Good Luck!

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Đạt điểm cao IELTS SPEAKING SKILLS với công thức A.R.E.A

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Phương pháp đạt điểm cao trong IELTS SPEAKING với công thức A.R.E.A

công thức A.R.E.A trong ielts speaking

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Hôm nay, chúng ta cùng tìm hiểu về một công thức được áp dụng cho bài thi IELTS Speaking sẽ giúp bạn vượt qua được các câu hỏi dễ dàng hơn, ăn điểm Speaking đó là A.R.E.A.

Hãy tìm hiểu và áp dụng nào!

A.R.E.A trong IELTS Speaking nghĩa là gì?

Đây là công thức được nhiều giám khảo và thí sinh khuyên các bạn nên ôn luyện theo bởi vì nó đem lại cho bài nói sự logic và ấn tượng, theo đúng câu hỏi mà giám khảo hỏi bạn.

Bài thi IELTS Speaking có 3 Part và đều áp dụng được công thức này. Cấu trúc bài thi IELTS cả Academic và General đều giống nhau phần Speaking nên công thức áp dụng được cho các hình thức thi IELTS.

Bạn có tò mò nó là gì?

Đó là:

A – Answer: Đưa ra câu trả lời trực tiếp cho câu hỏi.

R – Reason: Đưa ra lý do cho câu trả lời.

E – Example: Đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể cho câu trả lời.

A – Alternatives: Có thể đưa ra ý kiến phản bác cho câu hỏi.

Với mỗi câu hỏi, chúng ta nên có chắc chắn 3 phần Answer, Reason và Example để đảm bảo đủ ý và phần Alternatives có thể có hoặc không.

Vì sao công thức A.R.E.A hữu ích với bài thi Speaking?

Công thức A.R.E.A giúp bạn có được lối triển khai ý cho bài nói của mình có định hướng và tư duy logic vì bạn cần đi từ những điều đầu tiên đến những ý kiến cuối cùng.

Bạn biết đấy, trong bài thi IELTS Speaking, ngoài tiêu chí chấm thi về độ trôi chảy, phát âm, từ vựng, cấu trúc câu đa dạng, sự tự nhiên thì phần bài nói mạch lạc, gắn kết cũng rất quan trọng. Và với công thức này, bạn sẽ vừa có bài nói mạch lạc vừa phát triển ý tốt, kết hợp từ vựng, cấu trúc câu chuẩn hơn.

Một bài nói lập luận theo từng bước, đủ ý , ví dụ sẽ giúp bạn gây ấn tượng và khiến giám khảo nhận xét tốt hơn là bài nói vòng vo, không có trọng điểm, không logic. Tất nhiên là vậy rồi.

Với công thức A.R.E.A, bạn triển khai ý mà mình biết theo câu hỏi. Với trình tự này, các ý sẽ đi theo một hướng, liên quan và logic nhau. Hãy cố gắng áp dụng, bạn sẽ thấy sự thay đổi.

Chỉ cần từng bước, từng chút một khi triển khai ý sẽ giúp bạn có bài luận vững chắc mà khó bắt bẻ được.

Ví dụ dưới đây giúp bạn hiểu hơn về cách tư duy ý:

Part 1: Do you like travelling abroad? (Bạn có thích đi du lịch nước ngoài không?)

=> Answer: Bạn trả lời Có hoặc Không

=> Reason:

Nếu có, đưa ra lý do như khám phá miền đất mới, thưởng thức ẩm thực, gặp bạn bè, tìm hiểu văn hóa mới.

Nếu không thì đưa ra những lý do mà bạn cảm thấy không đi được như tốn kém chi phí, rào cản ngôn ngữ, không có ai đồng hành…

=> Example:

Nếu thích đi, đưa ra ví dụ về chuyến đi với những kỷ niệm vui, điều thú vị..

Nếu không thì kể về một chuyến đi của bạn trong quá khứ và những khó khăn, điều không thích, xui xẻo…mà bạn gặp khiến bạn không thích du lịch nữa.

=> Alternatives: Phản bác lại: Đi du lịch nước ngoài không phải là một ý hay. Tuy nhiên thì phần Alternatives không bắt buộc, nếu đã có 3 phần trên thì bài nói của bạn đã đạt yêu cầu về sự logic rồi.

Như vậy, bạn đã có được bài thi logic và có thể ăn điểm cao rồi đó!

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IELTS Practice Test Volume 8 Speaking Practice Test 1

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Hướng dẫn giải đề IELTS Practice Test Volume 8 Speaking Practice Test 1

PART 1: Introduction and Interview

1. Vocabualry

Bookworm (n): mọt sách
Avid reader: người say mê đọc sách = book lover
Relieve stress: giải tỏa căng thẳng = give relief from stress
Open up: mở ra
Brand new: hoàn toàn mới
Foster (v) nuôi dưỡng = encourage/ promote.
Genre (n) thể loại
Work of art: tác phẩm nghệ thuật
Step away: thoát ra khỏi
Stuff (n) những thứ lặt vặt, nhỏ nhặt
Promote (v) thúc đẩy = encourage
Emotional intelligence (EQ): trí tuệ cảm xúc

2. Questions

Do you like reading?

kind of a bookworm: loại mọt sách
help broaden my knowledge about: giúp mở rộng kiến thức của tôi về
open up a brand new world: mở ra một thế giới hoàn toàn mới
gradually fosters my imagination: dần dần nuôi dưỡng trí tưởng tượng của tôi

What kinds of books do you like to read?

a big fan of 2 genres: một fan hâm mộ lớn của 2 thể loại
fantasy books like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings : sách giả tưởng như Harry Potter, Chúa tể của những chiếc nhẫn
classic romance books like Pride and Prejudice: những cuốn sách lãng mạn cổ điển như Kiêu hãnh và định kiến
work of art: tác phẩm nghệ thuật
give me a chance to step away from: cho tôi một cơ hội để bước ra khỏi
daily stuff: những thứ hàng ngày
promote my emotional intelligence: thúc đẩy trí tuệ cảm xúc của tôi

Will you read book when you get older?

My collection of books actually grew almost exponentially: Bộ sưu tập sách của tôi thực sự đã tăng lên gần như theo cấp số nhân
love the different stories that books tell if you are reading fiction: thích những câu chuyện khác nhau mà sách kể nếu bạn đang đọc tiểu thuyết
love learning about new things when I read nonfiction: thích tìm hiểu về những điều mới khi tôi đọc sách phi hư cấu
richness to the language in a novel: sự phong phú của ngôn ngữ trong một cuốn tiểu thuyết
encounter in everyday life: gặp phải trong cuộc sống hàng ngày

==> Xem thêm:

Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes
Did you read much when you were a child?
What do you think are the benefits of reading for children?
Do you ever visit the library?
Do you prefer reading books or watching films? Why?

Planning: Do you make plans everyday?

do plan for everyday work: lập kế hoạch cho công việc hàng ngày
strictly follow it: tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt theo nó
can save time: có thể tiết kiệm thời gian
energy for proper planning: năng lượng cho kế hoạch phù hợp

What is the latest plan you make?

to be preparing for: đang chuẩn bị cho
divide the time for: chia thời gian cho
give some extra time to: dành thêm thời gian để
to be tough for: khó khăn cho tôi

What is the hardest part of making plans?

the toughest part of every plan is: phần khó nhất của mọi kế hoạch là
to be challenging to: là thách thức với
take some extra time: mất thêm thời gian
affects another task: ảnh hưởng đến nhiệm vụ khác

PART 2: Chủ đề

Describe a person who encouraged and helped you achieve a goal. You should talk about:

• Who this person is

• What this person encouraged you to do

• How this person helped you

and explain how this encouragement helped you achieve the goal.

decided to jump in and become my temporary .................: quyết định nhảy vào và trở thành chuyên gia .......................... tạm thời của tôi
introduced me to: đã giới thiệu cho tôi về
pointed out that: chỉ ra rằng
called me several times per day to : đã gọi cho tôi vài lần mỗi ngày để
The key to: Chìa khóa để
according to :dựa theo
I successfully .....................after: Tôi thành công ..................... sau khi
That’s all I want to share. Thanks for listening!

PART 3: Topic Discussion

Is this important for teenagers to set goals?

think teaching kids about goal-setting at an early age is: nghĩ rằng dạy trẻ em về lập mục tiêu ngay từ khi còn nhỏ là
help children develop a sense of purpose: giúp trẻ phát triển ý thức về mục đích
teach them about: dạy chúng về
the value of patience: giá trị của sự kiên nhẫn
hard work toward achieving their dreams: làm việc chăm chỉ để đạt được ước mơ của họ
should be realistic and within their ability: nên thực tế và trong khả năng của họ
encourage their children to : khuyến khích con cái của họ
set such overambitious goals like: đặt ra những mục tiêu quá tham vọng như
getting accepted into Harvard: được nhận vào Harvard
put children under a lot of pressure: đặt trẻ em dưới nhiều áp lực

Who do you think has the greater inﬂuence on goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents?

have the major inﬂuence: có chuyên ngành
spend the largest amount of time with: dành nhiều thời gian nhất cho
Most kids also mimic their parents’ behavior, whether it is good or bad: Hầu hết trẻ em cũng bắt chước hành vi của cha mẹ chúng, cho dù đó là tốt hay xấu
teachers play a more vital role: giáo viên đóng một vai trò quan trọng hơn
teachers are professionally-trained educators: giáo viên là những nhà giáo dục được đào tạo chuyên nghiệp
would have more eﬀective methods to help children set goals: sẽ có nhiều phương pháp điện tử hơn để giúp trẻ đặt mục tiêu

What will motivate children to learn more?

rewards and punishments are on the top of my list: phần thưởng và hình phạt nằm ở đầu danh sách của tôi
should make the lesson more fun by organizing knowledge-based games or including visual: nên làm cho bài học vui hơn bằng cách tổ chức các trò chơi dựa trên kiến thức hoặc bao gồm cả trực quan
eﬀects in their presentation: ảnh hưởng trong bài thuyết trình của họ
will attract children’s attention: sẽ thu hút sự chú ý của trẻ em
encourage partcipation in class: khuyến khích kỷ luật trong lớp

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Từ vựng về chủ đề Family - ielts speaking part 1

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chủ đề luyện thi ielts - family topic

A. Key Vocabulary for ielts speaking

immediate<>extended family
comprised of/consists of
typical/normal/average-sized siblings
maternal/paternal grandmother/grandfather
take after my father/mother/have a lot in common with
have striking resemblance to/look quite similar to
have a good relationship with my mother
good company/get on well with
well-balanced/stable upbringing
easy going/laid back
supportive/encouraging/mentor/confide in/shoulder to cry on/genuine advice
good judgement/advice
close knit<>dysfunctional/distant/grown-apart
well-off/financially secure<>hard-up/struggling to make ends meet/ struggling financially
controlling/over-protective
overbearing/demanding/judgmental
don’t always see eye to eye/don’t get on terribly well
family outings/trips/gatherings/dinners/get together

Additional Vocabulary

• single parent family (divorced/separated/ deceased/passed away)
• nuclear family
• middle-aged
• retired
• good/average looking
• scruffy
• smart/sophisticated/elegant
• looks young for her age/youthful appearance
• slim figure<>overweight
• wears glasses
• in his early 40s

Positives & Negatives

+ have a good relationship with my mother
+ well-balanced/stable upbringing
+ carefree childhood
+ have the same sense of humour
+ have a lot in common/similar interests
+ trustworthy
+ extrovert-introvert

+ fun-loving/easy going
+ good company/to get on well with
+ good sense of humour
+ has a heart of gold/kind hearted
+ sociable/hospitable
+ supportive/confide in
+ thoughtful
+ open-minded/non-judgemental
+ close-knit
+ reserved
+ modest
+ elucidate
+ gifted/talented
+ well-off/financially secure
- sibling rivalry
- authoritarian/controlling/overprotective/domineering/overbearing/demanding
- bad tempered
- narrow minded
- distant/generation gap
- don’t always see eye to eye
- struggling financially/to make ends meet

B. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the key vocabulary above, circle the correct word in bold, and then answer the questions, using the structure provided but with information that is true for you.

1. Do you have a large family or a small family?

It’s ____________-sized, comprised of my parents, one sibling, my younger sister, and my ____________ grandmother, who resides in/with us.
(short answer + explanation)

2. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?

When I was young, we usually saw each/one other every day and went out on many ____________ together, whereas nowadays with our hectic schedules, we’re lucky to see each other at night for ____________.
(contrast past and present + reasons + examples)

3. What sorts of things do you like to do together?

We’re quite ____________knit, and one thing we particularly enjoy is going on ____________ to different scenic spots around a/the country like local beaches for picnics, and having family ____________ with the extended____________.
(“What I particularly/especially/really/most enjoy” + example + 2nd thing you like)

4. Do you get on well with your family?

While I don’t always see ____________ with my father, he’s always very ____________, and if I have a/the problem, I can always depend in/on him for good ____________.
(contrast two answers + explanation)

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Từ vựng về school and education - ielts speaking

tháng 12 22, 2021 Leave a Reply

school - education topic

Chủ đề "school - education" thường xuyên ra trong đề thi ielts speaking. Vì thế chúng ta phải cố gắng trao dồi từ vựng thật kỹ về chủ đề "school - education" này.

Dưới đây là một số cụm từ vựng hay nói về School - education. Chúng ta cùng tham khảo nhé chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi IELTS speaking nhé:

Key Vocabulary School - education

second/final year high school student
currently in grade 12
undergraduate<>graduate/post-graduate
attending/studying at
neighbourhood/locality
bachelor/master’s degree/PhD
single-sex school<>mixed-sex/coeducational school
curriculum/syllabus
compulsory subjects/core subjects
extra-curricular activities/school club/sports
learn a lot of theoretical<>practical knowledge
highly/well qualified teachers
inspiring/stimulating learning environment
high standard of education/high academic standards
heavy<>light workload
outdated<>modern academic and sports facilities/grounds
after school classes/intensive classes
homework/assignments
stress/pressure
scholarship/grant
overseas/abroad

Additional Vocabulary

• student/pupil
• professor
• enrol/attend
• prerequisites/requirements
• local university//higher/tertiary education
• semesters/terms
• lessons/class work/coursework
• practical experience/ skills
• participate in extra-curricular activities (can encourage teamwork/unity)
• develop physical and intellectual growth of children
• develop interpersonal/social skills
• teach social skills/moral values
• broaden students’ horizons/expand knowledge
• develop critical thinking skills
• science lab
• canteen
• code of conduct
• studious/conscientious
• concentrate
• punctual
• well-disciplined/diligent/hard-working
• self-driven/self-starter
• gifted at
• to learn something by heart/revise
• hit the books
• take part in/overcome
• tuition fees

• scholarship/grant
• to pass/passed my exams
• graduate from
• dropout
• qualification/degree
• ultimate goal/realise my dream of
• job prospects/market

Positives & Negatives

- learn a lot of theory/very theoretical
- deadlines
- disruptive students
- to goof around
- commit suicide
- skip classes
- parental pressure
- preferential treatment
- busy/long schedule/timetable
+ high standard of education/high quality of
education/high academic standards
+ well/highly qualified teachers
+ good learning environment
+ learn a lot of practical skills and knowledge
+ curriculum provides a good balance of
theoretical and practical skills
+ a supportive and stimulating environment
+ modern academic facilities
+ good sports facilities
+ prestigious/top ranking school

Practice speaking School - education

A. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the key vocabulary above, circle the correct word in bold, and then answer the questions, using the structure provided but with information that is true for you.

1. Do you work or are you a student?

I’m currently a/the ____________ high school student, ____________ a college that is in my ____________.

(short answer + explanation)

2. What do you like most about your school/college?

Apart from a/the stimulating learning ____________, it has great sports ____________, such as an/the all-grass soccer field, and they organise many other ____________ activities.

(contrast two answers + reason + explanation)

3. Is there anything about your course you would like to change?

The ____________ work load is the only real issue I have as there are 12 subjects in the ____________, so we are in/under a lot of ____________.

(short answer + reason + explanation)

D. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the word in brackets, and then answer the questions, using the structure provided but with information that is true for you.

1. Where do you study?

I’m currently a pupil, ____________ (study) at British International High School, which is one of the top ____________ (rank) ones in the country.

(short answer + explanation)

2. Is there anything about your course you would like to change?

One way the curriculum could be enhanced would be by having more of an emphasis on ____________ (practice) classwork and less on ____________ (theory) knowledge as it would make learning a bit more interesting.

(short answer + reason)

3. What would you like to do after you finish studying?

Once I’ve ____________ (graduate), my plan is to get a ____________ (scholar) and study in Australia, which I think would be wonderfully ____________ (stimulate).

(short answer + explanation)

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Hướng dẫn trả lời câu hỏi Describe trong ielts speaking

tháng 12 17, 2021 Leave a Reply

Trong phần thi IELTS speaking các bạn thường gặp các dạng câu như:

• Tell me about an email that made you happy.
• What is your idea of a perfect home?
• What was it like growing up in your hometown?
• Tell me about a teacher you admired at school
Những mẫu câu hỏi hỏi như vậy chúng ta thường gọi chung là Dạng câu hỏi "Describe"

Vậy làm sao để trả lời đúng và có điểm cao?

Sau đây Thầy Hiếu Pro sẽ chia sẻ 4 cấu trúc câu hay để trả lời:

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Cấu trúc 1: Short answer + explanation + reason + example

Question 1: Do you work or are you a student?

Answer: I’m currently working for a gaming company as a 3D graphics designer designer, which is quite stimulating and challenging since you’re always working on many different projects.

Question 2: Tell me about an email that made you happy.

Answer: When I was studying at university, I got one from my mother, telling me that she’d be flying to Australia to see me that she’d be flying to Australia to see me, which was wonderful news since I hadn’t seen her for over a year and was missing her terribly.

Practice

1. Tell me about your hometown. It’s Auckland, New Zealand, which…
2. Tell me about a hobby you have. I’m really into gaming, particularly, League of Legend, which…
3. Tell me about an important festival in your country. The most popular one is the Lunar New
Year celebration, which…
4. Tell me about the music you listen to. I’m a big fan of BTS, which............

Cấu trúc 2: “The best way to describe it” + answer + reason

Question 1: What is your neighbourhood like?

Answer: Probably the best way to describe it is suburban middle-class since although it is not far from the city center, it’s quite undeveloped in terms of sporting facilities and other infrastructure, and it’s essentially a residential working-class area. although it is not far from the city center, it’s quite undeveloped in terms of sporting facilities and other infrastructure, and it’s essentially a residential working-class area.

Question 2: What are your neighbours like?

Answer: I guess the best way to characterize them would be quiet and elusive since I hardly ever hear them or cross their paths as we’re living in an apartment and they seem to be coming and going at completely different times. hardly ever hear them or cross their paths as we’re living in an apartment and they seem to be coming and going at completely different times.

Practice

1. What is your workplace/school like? Probably, the best way to describe it is..
2. What is your home like? I guess, a good way to describe it is…
3. What is your hometown like? I’d characterize it as…
4. What was your favourite teacher like?

Cấu trúc 3: “What’s really great” + answer + reason + example

Question 1: What is interesting about the area where you live?

Answer: What’s particularly noteworthy is that it has some rather pleasant parks, which are which are terrific for doing exercise, like jogging or running the dog, since they are quite spacious and scenic with plenty of trees and lush vegetation.

Question 2: Tell me about your hometown?

Answer: Sure, I was born and bred in Ho Chi Minh City, and one of the most notable things about it would have to be the things about it would have to be the traffic congestion, particularly the of motorbikes, which would have to be one of the greatest in the world.

Question 3: What do people do to celebrate the New Year in your country?

Answer: What’s really impressive is the annual fireworks show, which is usually put on by the river as a way of ushering in the New Year with a put on by the river as a way of ushering in the New Year with a spectacular array of pyrotechnics that attracts so many people, we were standing there packed in like a can of sardines.

Practice

1. What is interesting about workplace/school? What I really like about it is…
2. What is interesting about your home? What I really like is…
3. What do people do to celebrate birthdays in your country? What’s most impressive is…
4. What do people do to celebrate festivals in your country? What’s really common is.......

Cấu trúc 4: Contrast two different answers + reasons + example

Question 1: What was it like growing up in your hometown?

Answer: While it could be a tad boring given it was such a small rural town, there were many great things going for it, such as its proximity to the beach, which was only a stone’s throw away, and Black Mountain, a wonderful get away for picnics and barbeques.

Question 2: Tell me about the different seasons in your country.

Answer: Although there are only really two, wet and dry, and since it’s the tropics, what’s a little surprising is that what’s a little surprising is that even though the dry season’s hotter, it’s not unusual for it to rain in the afternoon, so it can be rather wet during the dry season.

Question 3: What was the last meal you cooked?

Answer: While I don’t cook terrible often since I’m so caught up with my studies, last week I puton my chef’s hat and made spaghetti bolognaise for my family because my mother wasn’t feeling too well as she was getting over the flu.

Practice

1. What was the last meal you cooked? While…
2. When did you last receive a gift? Although…
3. What was it like growing up in your hometown? While…
4. Are all your mornings the same? Even though....

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