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IELTS Speaking Part 1

1 Study 8 9 Cinemas 15

2 Work 9 10 Handwriting 16

3 Mirrors 10 11 Headphones and Microphones 17

4 Drawing and Art galleries 11 12 Science 18

5 Taking photos 12 13 Pets and Animals 19

6 Daily Routine 13 14 Apps 20

7 Dreams 14 15 Weather 21

8 Websites 15 16 TV Programs 22

IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3 1 Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member 24

2 Describe a place in the countryside that you visited 26

3 Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working 28

4 Describe a lesson that you remember well 31

5 Describe a special cake you received from others 33

6 Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to live in, in the near future 35

7 Describe a time you visited a new place 37

8 Describe a toy that you often played with as a child 39

9 Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn 41

10 Describe a time when you got up early 43

11 Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way 45

12 Describe a difficult decision that you once made 47

13 Describe a place you visited on vacation 49

14 Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society 51

15 Describe a person you follow regularly on social media 53

16 Describe a famous city that you think is interesting 55

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IELTS

Speaking Part 1

StudyS

STUDY

1 What is your area of specialization?

these days I learn how to “read” data to understand

current market trends and provide insights to

businesses so they can run more efficiently

Sometimes, it is just overwhelming because the

market changes all the time !

2 Why did you choose to study that major?

→ Everyone is talking about the use of data in business

so I chose this major thinking I would have great job

opportunities in the future To be honest, my parents

tried to talk me out of (2) studying this subject because

they believed I’m not the brainy (3) type But they are now

convinced by my excellent performance at school

3 What was your favorite subject as a child?

→ I had a knack for art subjects, and my favorite was

Literature I received many compliments (4) from my

middle school teachers and attended several

national-level essay writing competitions I’ve always enjoyed

time

Ví dụ: Mixing ice cream with noodles is one of the megatrends on Tiktok these days

(2) talk me out of (phr.v) /tɔːk miː aʊt ɒv/: thuyết phục

tôi không làm gì đó

Ví dụ: There is no chance that you will talk her out of getting this job /ˈbreɪ.She.ni/isvery determined about this

(3) brainy (adj) : thông minh

Ví dụ: She is such a lucky woman Her children are all very brainy

(4) compliment (n) /ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/: lời khen

Ví dụ: Sometimes

you should pay your students some

Ví dụ: Since I’ve gone to college, I mostly use my iPad

to jot down my notes in my lessons

4 Do you think your country has an effective education system?

→ It’s hard to tell but it is, to some extent What I mean is Vietnamese students are generally better at Math because we get to learn a lot more advanced concepts than kids in the US or other western countries But most of us Vietnamese are worse at expressing ideas because we were taught to follow rather than raising opinions

Work

1 What do you do?

Vietnam Airlines for over 2 years I used to be an

English teacher because I majored in pedagogy (1) at

university but then opportunity came and I decided a

career change would probably bring more good than

harm

2 What are your responsibilities?

(1) pedagogy (n) /ˈped.ə.ɡɑː.dʒi/: giáo dục

Ví dụ: He needs to work on his pedagogy skills if he wants to enhance his career as a teacher

→ My main responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and comfort of passengers Normally, I’m in charge

of providing excellent customer services, like making passengers feel welcomed, and I must always maintain

a professional attitude at all times

3 Why did you choose to do that type of work (or

that job)?

→ I’d never imagined myself being a flight attendant,

not even in my wildest dreams (2) At first, I thought

it’d be nice trying out something new, stepping out of

realized this could be my lifelong career (4)

4 What do you like and dislike about your job?

(2) in my wildest dreams (idiom) /ɪn maɪ ˈwaɪldɪst driːm/:

không thể tưởng tượng được

Ví dụ: Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one

aʊt(3) stepping ɒvmaɪ ˈkʌmfətoutof myzəʊn/comfort zone (phrase)

: bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn của bản thân

Ví dụ: If I’d refused to step out of my comfort zone three

years ago, I would haven’t been as successful as I am

(4) lifelong career (n) : công việc cố định

effort into this job because I consider

it to be a lifelong career

→ What I love most is the chance to travel to different places, which is something I didn’t get to do much as a kid Not to mention, I get paid hourly plus a base salary, so I make quite a generous salary, enough to support my family However, I’m away from home most of the time, especially on holidays, so I do miss out

on a lot of bonding time with my loved ones

Mirrors

1 Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often do you do it?

my hair and make up I always feel so self-conscious about my appearance, probably because I’m a girl, so sometimes I think I’m wasting too much time checking myself out in the mirror

2 Have you ever bought mirrors?

→ Of course yes, but only a few times When I first moved to my apartment, I bought a standing mirror to decorate my living room, so I could see my outfit before leaving the house I recently got a new makeup mirror with lights and a classic wooden frame

3 Do you usually take a mirror with you?

→ Yes I keep a small circular mirror in my purse in

case I need to fix my makeup or check out my teeth

after eating It is one of a kind (1) because my mom

customized it and gave it to me when I first learnt how

to use makeup

(1) one of a kind (idiom) /wʌn ɒv ə kaɪnd/: đặc biệt

Ví dụ: His one of a kind personality is the main reason why many girls fall for him

4 Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

→ Definitely Like I’ve mentioned, there is a standing

mirror in my living room and it adds such a bold touch

to the space It is a brown wooden mirror, with metal

frame and is a limited edition, which cost me a

fortune (2)

(2) cost me a fortune (idiom) /kɒst miː ə ˈfɔːʧən/: đắt đỏ

Ví dụ: I had to pay $2000 for this flight ticket It costs

me a fortune

Drawing and Art galleries

1 Do you like drawing?

whatsoever It was a challenge for me to learn how to

draw at school and I kept falling behind (1) My mom

had to pull an all-nighter (2) with me every time I had a

drawing assignment

2 Do you like to go to art galleries?

→ I am not a big fan but I love photography and the

art gallery is my go-to place (3) whenever I need some

inspiration There are very few galleries in HCMC so

I’m hoping there will be more spaces for artists to

3 Do you like to learn artistic things?

→ Not really When I was younger, I soon realized that

I didn’t have a knack for (5) art so it would really be a

waste of time to learn such things But, learning art

subjects can nurture one’s creativity and is a great

way to destress (6)

(1) fall behind (phr.v) /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/: thua kém

Ví dụ: Despite being sick for 6 weeks, he didn’t fall

trắng đêm

Ví dụ: We always pull an all-nighter on Christmas Eve

(3) my go-to place /maɪ gəʊ-tuː pleɪs/ (phrase): địa

điểm yêu thích của tôi

Ví dụ: The art gallery is my go-to place when I have free

/dɪˈspleɪ/

time

(4) display (v): trưng bày

Ví dụ: The gallery displays works from young artists

(5) have a knack for (idiom) /hæv ə næk fɔː/: có khả

năng đặc biệt, giỏi một thứ gì đó

Ví dụ: Listening to music is a common way to destress

Taking photos

1 Do you like taking photos?

several photography classes at university and had improved my photography skills significantly

2 Do you take a mirror with you?

→ Well, I do I am quite conscious (1) about my

appearance so I check myself in the mirror regularly I

have a small rectangular wooden mirror, which I keep

in my purse and carry by my side all the time Most

girls would have one mirror with them, like me

(1) conscious (adj) /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/: có ý thức

Ví dụ: She gradually became conscious that everyone was wearing uniforms except her

3 Do you want to improve your photography skills?

→ Definitely To many people, taking photos is nothing

more than a way to save memories but it is a hobby to

many others I take my photography classes seriously

and practice every weekend to sharpen my skills (2)

(2) sharpen my skills (phrase) /ˈʃɑːpən maɪ skɪl/: rèn

giũa kỹ năng

Ví dụ: You can sharpen your photography skills by attending workshops

Daily Routine

1 Do you have a study routine?

whenever there is a big test coming up Probably

because my parents neither forced me to study after

school nor formed any study routine for me as a kid

But I think people with study routines can perform

better at school

(1) spontaneous (adj) /spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs/: tự ý, tự nhiên

Ví dụ: His working schedule seems spontaneous, he doesn’t have any fixed timetable

2 What’s your routine like in your everyday studies?

→ Like I’ve mentioned, I don’t actually set any specific

time to study However, I will get up at the crack of

dawn (2) on the day of a test to review, and usually

spend about 2 hours on the weekends preparing

learning materials for the next week

3 Would you like to change your daily routine in

the future?

→ Of course I must admit that I have an unhealthy

lifestyle, staying up all night and sleeping in (3)

regularly So I hope I can change my daily routine and

practice a healthier lifestyle, like getting up early and

doing morning exercise If I am determined enough,

changing will also help me train my self-discipline (4)

and time management skills

(2) get up at the crack of dawn (idiom): dậy rất sớm

Ví dụ: My mom is an early bird, so she always gets up

at the crack of dawn

(3) sleep in (phr.v) /sliːp ɪn/: ngủ nướng

Ví dụ: I can only sleep /ˌselfˈdɪsinonSunday.ə.plɪn/morning

(4) self-discipline (n) : tính tự kỷ luật

Ví dụ: Unless you have self-discipline, you will never

be able to finish anything

Dreams

1 Do you often remember your dreams?

up remembering nothing Sometimes, I can recall if it

was a happy dream or a nightmare but I definitely

couldn’t describe precisely what had happened

2 Do you want to make your dreams come true?

→ Yes, everyone does Even though I’m aware that

some dreams are impossible, there is always a part of

me that wishes for them to come true If you want your

dreams to happen, you have to be specific about your

dreams and goals, and turn them into desires (2) that

strongly motivate you

(1) sleep like a log (idiom) /sliːp laɪk ə lɒg/: ngủ như chết

Ví dụ: She sleeps like a log, no one can wake her up

(2) desire (n) /dɪˈzaɪə/: khao khát, ham muốn

Ví dụ: At the moment, they have no desire to have more children

3 Do you share your dreams with others? Or are you interested in others’ dreams?

→ I never share mine with anyone because I can never recall what actually happened in any of my dreams But it’d be interesting to listen to others share their dreams because some are just funny to listen to and some can reflect people’s true desires in their daily life

4 Do you think dreams have special meanings?

→ I do, to some extent I think dreams can reveal what

is bothering you the most when you are awake, but in

a twisted and unexpected way, speaking from my

experience I’m not into “deciphering (3)” dreams but

you can always look for an expert to interpret (4) them

(3) decipher (v) /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/: giải mã

Ví dụ: This is such a difficult game It took me 4 hours

(4) interpret (v) : diễn giải

Ví dụ: It is impossible for you to interpret this coding because you don’t know anything about programming languages

Websites

1 What kinds of websites do you usually use?/ Why

→ I only go online to watch movies or listen to music

so I’d say Youtube is my most frequent website There

is no doubt that Youtube has some of the best free

reduce or increase the speed of the video

(1) content (n) /ˈkɒn.tent/: nội dung

Ví dụ: You have to buy the annual membership to access the premium content

2 What has changed about websites,

compared to the past?

→ Honestly speaking, my dad didn’t let me use

computers or use the internet when I was a kid, so I

have no clue about what websites were like in the

past I suppose a lot of websites are now much more

definitely more detailed and attractive now

(2) User-friendly (adj): thân thiện với người dùng

Ví dụ: My banking app is now so much more friendly after I updated it

user-Cinemas

1 Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a

→ Not often Movie tickets were costly (1) back then

and most cinemas were in the city center, which were

far from my house My parents only took me to the

movie theaters on special occasions like my birthday

or Tet holiday

(1) costly (adj) /ˈkɑːst.li/: đắt đỏ

Ví dụ: Because this necklace is so costly, I have to be

so careful with it

2 Do you usually go to the cinema with

your friends?

they are released We’d rather hang at a cafe

because my friends and I like gossiping (3) and talking

loudly, and it is just rude to do so at a movie theater

(2) blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/: bom tấn

Ví dụ: He thinks that this novel has the potential to

(3) gossip (v) : buôn chuyện

Ví dụ: My bestie and I love to gossip about celebrities’ private lives

3 Do you still like watching movies that you

liked when you were a kid?

→ Definitely I used to spend hours watching

Doraemon There is no doubt that Doraemon is a

classic that is loved by audiences of all ages In fact, I

recently just binge-watched (4) every episode (5) of

Doraemon on Youtube.

(4) binge-watch (v) /ˈbɪndʒ ˌwɒtʃ/: cày phim

Ví dụ: We binge-watched 6 seasons of “Once upon a

Ví dụ: Have you watched the final episode of Penthouse? It is very emotional

Handwriting

1 Do you like your handwriting?

with it Most of the time it is legible (2) but I’m the only

one that can interpret (3) my own handwriting when

taking notes, because it is just too messy

(1) room for improvement: chỗ có thể cải thiện

(3) interpret (v) : phiên dịch

hard to interpret these numbers without knowing how they were collected

2 Do you think handwriting is important?

→ Partly You can tell a lot about someone’s personality through their handwriting, but nowadays not many people write by hand anymore People mostly prefer typing because of the convenience

3 Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?

→ It depends I think handwriting is more

notes by hand But if it is work-related, I’d say typing is

much faster and more formal

(4) sentimental (a) /ˌsen(t)əˈmen(t)l/: có giá trị tình cảm

Ví dụ: She has a sentimental attachment to her childhood house

time consuming when typing However, writing by

hand shows more of your sincerity (5) and part of your

personality through your writing style

Headphones and Microphones

1 Do you use headphones?

1.11 → Yes, as I have to do nearly everything online, so high-

might be a bit expensive but they produce top-notch (2)

(1) high-quality : chất lượng cao

company had a reputation for building high-

Ví dụ: They/ˌtɑːp ˈnɑːtʃ/

quality, fuel-efficient cars

(2) top-notch (adj): cao cấp, xuất sắc

have just finished upgrading the facilities at

my university and they are now really top-notch

quality /saʊnd/ : chất lượng

(3) sound quality: chất lượng âm thanh

The remastered sound quality is fantastic

2 What type of headphones do you use?

→ Thanks to the rapid development of technology, the

market is full of wireless (4) headphones, which are

what I prefer to use They are really convenient

because there are no cables hanging around and

getting in the way while you listen to music

3 When would you use headphones?

→ On many occasions I hit the gym (5) every morning

and my headphones are always with me Besides

that, I also use my headphones to unwind with music

because they produce a better audio experience (6)

compared to my phone’s speaker

4 In what conditions would you not use headphones?

→ When driving, of course The traffic here is a little

bit crazy so you want to pay full attention to the road

Music could be a source of distraction (7) so I try to

avoid using headphones when I’m on my motorbike

(4) wireless (a) /ˈwaɪərləs/: không dây

Ví dụ: Thanks to bluetooth technology, a lot of gadgets are now wireless

(5) hit the gym: đi đến phòng gym

Ví dụ: You don’t have to hit the gym to get a six-pack

/ˈɔːdiəʊ/

(6) Audio experience: trải nghiệm âm thanh

our belief that a good audio experience is key when using a mobile phone

Science

1 Do you like science?

been a big fan of science TV shows for a long time,

from biology and chemistry to nature and wildlife I

think it is great when you can learn and be entertained

simultaneously

2 When did you start to learn about science?

→ When I was very young I remember that my

parents forced me into watching educational

I developed my passion for science as there were

many captivating (3) science shows on tv back then

3 Which science subject is most interesting to you?

→ It’s hard for me to choose But I would go for biology I

love to learn about wild animals and their habitats I’ve

bought many books relating to this and they have given

me a lot of great insight (4) into our environment

4 What kinds of interesting things have you

done with science?

think that I only use my knowledge when I talk to my

friends because I love sharing with them what I know

and they also find my stories interesting

(1) Intriguing /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/: thú vị

Ví dụ: She has a really intriguing personality

(2) educational program: chương trình mang tính giáo

educational program may be effective

voice was absolutely captivating

(4) Insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/: hiểu biết

Ví dụ: The book gives us fascinating insights into life

in Mexico

(5) Experimenter /ɪkˈsper.ə.ment ɚ/: người thử nghiệm

Ví dụ: He was a great experimenter

Pets and Animals

1 Do you like to see animals in the zoo?

1.13 → Yes, zoos give me the chance to witness animals

that I could only find on television There are some zoos

offering tours that allow you to see how trainers (1) feed

the animals and work with them It’s easier to retain (2)

information about animals when you can actually

interact with them

2 What’s your favorite animal? Why?

→ I would say dogs because I am living with my dog at

the moment I think dogs are great pets because they

offer unconditional (3) love and emotional support (4)

which can help owners to overcome difficult times

3 Have you ever had a pet before?

→ Yes, I’ve been living with my dog for many years

Modern life is kind of stressful and I have to deal with

lots of pressure from work Luckily, my dog is a stress

away (6)

4 What animals would you like to have as pets?

→ Two of the most common pets you can find in

Vietnam are dogs and cats Personally, both are

amazing but I prefer dogs because I can walk and do

exercise with my dogs on a daily basis (7) It’s a way

for me to stay happy as well as keep fit

(2) retain : giữ lại

have a good memory and am able to retain facts

(3) Unconditional /ˌʌn.kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/: không điều kiện

Ví dụ: He got an unconditional release from prison

(4) emotional support: sự hỗ trợ về mặt cảm xúc

Ví dụ: We offer both practical and emotional support

(5) a stress reliever: cái gì đó giúp giảm căng thẳng

Ví dụ: Exercise is a good stress reliever

(6) melt away (p.v): biến mất

Ví dụ: All her anger and hurt melted away in his embrace

(7) on a daily basis: hàng ngày

Ví dụ: All seedlings were watered on a daily basis

5 Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or

if they can play outside Unfortunately, I’m living in a room

the house I try to take him to the park whenever I have

the chance

Apps

1 What apps have you recently used?

become an integral (1) part of our daily life because they

help to transform our phone into a multifunctional (2)

device Recently, I’ve been using Skype, an app that

allows me to connect with my coworkers

2 What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

→ Any app that makes my life easier Social media

apps allow me to share more about my day-to-day (3)

life with my friends and family, while entertainment

apps, such as online games, help me relax after a

stressful day at work

3 What was the first app used?

→ Facebook, I guess It was the in thing (4) a few

years ago All of my friends were on Facebook I didn’t

want to miss out, so I pestered (5) my parents to buy

me a smartphone so that I could be on that social

networking site

4 What kinds of apps would you like to use in

the future?

→ There is a trend towards fitness apps as they help

to define your lifestyle As I’m getting out of shape (1), I

guess I can turn to (2) those apps for advice on my

health

(1) integral /ɪnˈteɡrəl/: không thể thiếu

Ví dụ: Music is an integral /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkʃənl/partofthe school’s curriculum

Ví dụ: This phone is a multifunctional devic

(3) Day-to-day /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ/: hàng ngày

Ví dụ: She has been looking after the day-to-day running of the school

(4) the in thing (idiom): thứ thịnh hành nhất

Ví dụ: Deep V-necks are becoming the in thing for

(5) Pester : làm phiền, nằng nặc

Ví dụ: John has been pestering her to go out with him all month

(6) out of shape (idiom): không khỏe mạnh

Ví dụ: I’m so out of shape that I get out of breath climbing the stairs

(7) turn to (phr.v): dựa vào, tin tưởng vào

Ví dụ: You should choose carefully who you turn to for advice

Weather

1 What kind of weather do you like most?

are only 2 seasons, so there’s not many choices for

me I guess I prefer to live in a place with mild (2)

weather conditions, you know, neither too hot, too

cold, too humid or too rainy

2 What’s the weather like in your hometown?

→ There are basically only 2 seasons, dry and rainy

It’s boiling (3) hot in the dry season and it rains cats

weather, isn’t it?

3 Do you like the weather in your hometown?

→ No, I don’t I don’t like to swelter (6) during the dry

season and get soaked during the rainy season But

there are not any natural disasters in my local area so

I guess I couldn’t ask for better weather

4 Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

→ Both are uncomfortable for me But I would go for

wet weather Compared to a swelteringly (7) hot day,

when I could be burned by the scorching (8) sunlight, I

would prefer rain

largest tropical rainforest

(2) mild : ôn hòa

It’s safe to take a mild sedative

(3) boiling /ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/: rất nóng

Ví dụ: We don’t usually have such boiling hot weather

(4) rains cats and dogs (idiom): mưa rất to

Ví dụ: Don’t forget to take your umbrella - it’s raining cats

and dogs out here

(5) Nasty : rất tệ

The news gave me a nasty shock

(6) Swelter /ˈsweltər/: nóng đổ mồ hôi

Ví dụ: Passengers sweltered in temperatures of over 90°F

TV Programs

1 Do you talk with your friends about the TV

1.16 programs you watch?

→ No It’s not worth talking about I usually watch

educational programs on the box (1) and I guess they

are not something that my friends are interested in

2 Do you like watching the same kind of

programs all the time?

→ No Although TV programs can be

become mind-numbing (4) if you spend too much time

watching the same thing So I always start to

3 Do you often watch programs on the TV or on

your cellphone?

→ Cellphones are more convenient, but TV is my thing I

can spend hours sitting in front of the telly (6) but I cannot

keep my eyes glued to the phone screen (7) for a long

time I guess it is because the TV screen is bigger so it

doesn’t strain my eyes But don’t get me wrong, I’m not a

TV

4 What kind of TV programs do you like?

→ I’m a big fan of quiz shows (9) I think they are

really enjoy watching those shows while having dinner

having a mind-numbing conversation

(5) channel-surf : chuyển kênh liên tục

often use their own TV at home to channel-

(6) the telly /ðə ˈtɛli/: cái TV

Ví dụ: We don’t do much in the evenings except watch the telly

(7) Glue to something (idiom): tập trung vào cái gì đó

Ví dụ: He’s turned into a real couch potato since he subscribed to the sports channel

(9) quiz show /ˈkwɪz ʃəʊ/: chương trình đố vui

Ví dụ: This is /hɪˈleəriəs/apopularlong-running quiz show

(10)

Ví dụ: Lynn found the whole situation hilarious

IELTS

Speaking Part 2, 3

Family members

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

You should say:

• When it happened

• Who the person is

• What the person did

• And explain why you felt proud of him/her

Answer

I’d like to share about the time my mom decided to start her own

business My mother is in her forties now, but she still manages to

compassionate, kind-hearted and attentive person who always

takes care of her children She is both a mother and a friend to me

as she always gives me valuable advice and is always willing to be

there for me during all of the ups and downs (2) in my life The

reason that I am so proud of her is because she is such a

through hardships herself because my grandparents were always

who she is today When she reached her thirties, she decided that

she wanted to run her own business, a clothing store All the

members in our family tried to prevent her from doing this since we

all thought it was a bad idea because she would be faced with a lot

of competition from other nearby shops But through her

determination and perseverance (5) she has managed to make a

success out of her business and it really is something for us all to

look up to, and I keep reminding myself every day to try to be as

strong as my mother, a real-life “wonder woman”

1 maintain a youthful appearance: youthful /meɪnˈteɪn/

duy trì một ngoại hình tươi trẻ

maintain /ˈjuːθfl/ (v): duy trì

2 ups and downs: thăng trầm

Ví dụ: We’ve been best friends for nearly a decade and have been through

Ví dụ: Having four children keeps her

sự kiên trì

perseverance in the face of difficulty

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 When would parents feel proud of their children?

Well, parents would feel proud of their children when they

achieve any goal that they’ve set, from getting good grades

to landing their first job (1) Some take pride in their

children simply because they are well-behaved and can

take good care of themselves

2 Should parents reward children? Why and how?

I think there is no problem in rewarding children, as this act

can encourage good behavior For example, rewarding

hard work is very crucial in reminding children to keep

striving However, rewards should have sentimental (2)

value rather than monetary (3)

3 Is it good to reward children too often? Why?

Maybe not too often Children may develop a mechanism to

only perform or behave well if there is a reward This would

be unhealthy for their development because they won’t be

able to find their own inner strength to achieve what they

want without incentives (4) from external factors like rewards

from their parents

4 On what occasions would adults be proud of themselves?

There are plenty I could name It could be a promotion at work,

buying their own houses or just simply helping someone in

need Being proud is a way for us to reassure (4) our

(1) land a job: tìm được việc

to the house he grew up in

Ví dụ: She hadn’t helped anyone by turning their past problems into a monetary issue

(4) incentive /ɪnˈsentɪv/ (n): sự khích lệ, thúc đẩy

Ví dụ: There is no incentive for people to save fuel

Ví dụ: Praise your child to increase their sense

of self-worth

Countryside

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a place in the countryside that you visited

You should say:

• Where it is

• When you visited this place

• What you did there

• And explain how you feel about this place

Answer

I would like to talk about my recent trip to Ba Den pagoda, which

was an experience that I always remember due to the massive

number of visitors that I encountered (1) while I was there So

usually, during Tet holiday, my family often drives to Tay Ninh

province to visit my grandfather and last year we decided to take a

short trip to Ba Den pagoda on Ba Den Mountain Before getting on

the cable car to go up to the pagoda, I thought that maybe there

might be a lot of Buddhist worshippers up there, as this sacred

place tends to attract countless (2) visitors all year round, let alone (3)

during Tet, which is the biggest holiday in Vietnam And, I was right

There were people with flowers and candles everywhere On one

corner, lines of people were trying to light their incense sticks (4),

and inside the pagoda many people were kneeling and praying with

their eyes closed It was pretty hard for us to even find any room to

stand But, in the end, we successfully managed to find a way

through the crowd and got close to the worshiping place, however

my grandfather stayed outside as he can’t stand all the smoke and

lack of oxygen Although I understand that most Vietnamese people

enjoy going to pagodas and temples during these special days of

the year to wish for good luck, and well-being (5) and happiness, I

really don’t think I’ll do that again anytime soon

1 encounter /ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/: gặp phải

Ví dụ: I had an alarming encounter with

Ví dụ: The characters never touch, let

Ví dụ: It’s the fashion equivalent of

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 Is there anything special about the countryside in Vietnam?

I don’t think so It is similar to the countryside in other places

Houses are more spacious (1) there because there is more

land, and the neighbors are also more hospitable (2), because

they know others in the neighborhood well And there are more

trees instead of concrete

2 What do people usually do when going to the countryside?

(1) spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ (adj): rộng rãi

Ví dụ: The hotel rooms are spacious and

Ví dụ: The local people are very hospitable to strangers

I don’t go to the countryside very often so I can’t tell what

people often do there One popular activity is to go fishing

because there are many ponds and lakes in the

countryside But no matter what the reason is, people

usually go to the countryside to escape from the hustle

3 Do you think people will live in the countryside in the future?

it is possible that more people will reside (4) in the countryside

in the near future This is probably because cities are

becoming overpopulated (5) and heavily polluted (6) so people

want to relocate to the countryside to have a healthier

(4) reside /rɪˈzaɪd/ (v): ở, định cư

Ví dụ: Their passports do not give them the right

(5) overpopulated /ˌəʊvərˈpɑːpjuleɪtɪd/ (adj):

dân to reside in Britain

số đông

Ví dụ: In the 1890s, people were leaving the countryside for overpopulated /ˈhevɪlipəˈluːtɪd/cities

(6) heavily polluted : bị ô nhiễm nghiêm trọng

Ví dụ: Hanoi has been reported to be heavily polluted since last year

Appliances

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a situation when something in your house was broken or stopped working

You should say:

• What it was

• What happened

• When it broke/stopped working

• And explain how you felt about it

Answer

It was a week ago when the washing machine in my house stopped

running My mom got this new washing machine a year ago, to

replace the old one which we used for over 10 years, but it also

consumed a lot of energy It is an Electrolux Inverter and can wash

up to 10kg at one time As usual, I do the laundry (1) every other day,

and after I placed the dirty clothes inside, it was impossible for me

to press ‘start’ I tried to fix it from my experience by unplugging (2)

the machine and then plugging it again as a way to restart it But

honestly, I had no clue about how to fix it or why it refused to work

so I decided to read the manual (4) again I was struggling to find the

cause, then realized this washing machine still had a warranty (5) so

I immediately called the seller to have it repaired When the

mechanic arrived, I was a bit furious because it was a new machine

so I was expecting it to work smoothly However, it turned out that

there was no error and it was simply because I didn’t close the door

of the washing machine tight enough I went bright red because of

my carelessness Obviously I will be more careful next time before

calling for help

1 laundry /ˈlôndrē/ (n) : việc giặt giũ

Ví dụ: My mom does the laundry

2 unplug (v): tháo phích cắm

Ví dụ: The machine won’t work if you unplug it

3 have no clue: không có g ợi ý nào

Ví dụ: I have no clue how to solve

dẫn

Ví dụ: Every machine has a manual to

help the user/ˈwôrən(t)ē/

Ví dụ: This stove has a 2-year warranty policy

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1 What are the most common home appliances that people use these days?

There are some appliances we just can’t live without (1), like

refrigerators, washing machines and cookers Every family has

at least one of these and they really come in handy (2) because

nowadays we all need help with household chores If it takes

us 30 minutes to wash the dishes by hand, it only takes the

dishwashing machine 15 and we don’t have to touch the

greasy and dirty dishes Since these machines are so common

these days, they are now quite affordable (3)

2 Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?

Yes, I do, but only for some people Home appliances help us

with almost all the household chores we can think of,, from

cooking to cleaning But that is the reason why they were

invented in the first place, to make our lives easier While

some people just let the machine do the job and relax, many

make use of that time for doing other more meaningful things

So I’d say modern technology is beneficial (3) and saves us

time doing things that can be done automatically (4) , and it only

make us lazier if we are too dependent on it

(1) can’t live without: rất quan trọng, không thể

(3) beneficial (a) /ˌbenəˈfiSH(ə)l/: mang lại lợi ích

Ví dụ: Reading books is beneficial for brain

3 What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?

Firstly, make sure to monitor (5) the condition of the

equipment and have it serviced (6) occasionally People

should also protect their equipment from dust (7) and water

and have it cleaned regularly Lastly, read the instructions

before using it to avoid careless mistakes

: giám sát, theo dõi

(5) monitor(v) (6) service (v) police were monitoring his /ˈsɜː.vɪst/: kiểm tra và sửa chữa

Ví dụ: The table was covered in dust because

no one was home