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IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BOOK II

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Topic 1

Describe a place where you relaxed

You should say:

where this place is

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what it is like

how you spend time there

and explain why you think it is a good place for relaxation

MODEL ANSWERS

In this hectic life, it is easy for people to get stressed

out from different situations Therefore, we all need a

place of rest and relaxation where we can temporarily get

away from the hustle and bustle of the daily life

Everyone needs a place to hide away For me, that is the

kitchen I choose blue and white for kitchen‟s wall because

those colors help me to unwind On top of that, I enjoy

every single moment spent in the kitchen When I cook

in the kitchen, I find myself in another world where I am

able to mix all ingredients together to try out a brand

new recipe Therefore, there are many baking stuff and

machines arranged nicely in my kitchen After cooking,

I usually invite some of my close to come

over and throw a party to enjoy my home-made cakes

and dishes; but every now and then, I just cook for my family My mother and father always give some

generous compliments on my cooking skills and keep

telling me that cooking is my inborn talent, which makes

me jump for joy That‟s why I always love to be in the

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kitchen It also becomes a very social place where everyone

in the house gathers together to have a small

chit-chat about our daily life Therefore, kitchen, for me,

represents a place of spiritual meaning I believe that the warm from kitchen will warm up the house and the moments we spend in the kitchen can help strengthen

the family bonds

Vocabulary

Stress out (verb) be nervous, worried

Get someone or something away from someone or something (phrasal verb) to take someone or

something away from someone or something, in any combination

The hustle and bustle of something (phrase) busy

and noisy activity

Hide away (phrasal verb)

Try out a brand new recipe (phrase) try a new recipe Unwind (verb) To become free of nervous tension; relax

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Every now and then (idiom) sometimes

Throw a party (phrase) arrange a party

Chit-chat (noun) friendly conversation about things that

are not very important

Topic 2

Describe a special meal you have had

You should say:

 where you had it;

 who you had it with;

 what you ate;

 and explain it was special for you

Sample Answers

The most special meal I‟ve ever had in my life was on my Dad‟s birthday last year, which was prepared by all of my family members

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The idea was put forward by my sister We planned to

surprise him and prepare his favorite foods On that day,

my Mom cooked Pho, a Vietnamese beef noodles, while I

baked a birthday cake for him My siblings were in

charge of decoration and music Everything had been

done properly a little bit earlier before he came home

When he opened the door, he was astonished because of

seeing a colorful “Happy birthday Daddy” banner sticked

on the wall in the living room Standing in front, my mom

gave him a bouquet of red roses, his favorite flowers We enjoyed the scrumptious meal and shared our best

memories with my Dad

After washing dishes, we gathered together in the living

room My Dad made a wish and blew candles He said in

tears that he was over the moon and he was proud

of us, his home and his family We gave each other great

hugs before going to sleep

Vocabulary

Put forward (phrasal

verb) to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc

To be in charge of (adj) to take responsibility for Sth

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To astonish (v) to fill with sudden and overpowering

surprise or wonder; amaze

Bouquet (noun) a bunch of flowers

Scrumptious (adj) very delicious

Over the moon (idiom) very happy

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic:

Describe an age/stage you enjoyed mostly in your life

You should say:

 what the age/stage was

 what did you like to do back then

 who you enjoyed mostly back then

 and explain why you really like that age/stage

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At that time, my friends and I had a really hectic schedule

to prepare for entering high school It was really a

nerve-racking period of time when we was up to our eyes

in assignments and revision However, as all of my class

mates enjoyed each other’s company so much and were so close to each other, we tried to share happy moments with each other as much as possible, in parallel

with finishing all of our tasks at school Because we didn‟t

have much spare time, we managed to capture our best

moments in break time Instead of going on a trip

together, we shared with others every tiny things in our daily life, which helped connect our souls Though that

time was hard to us all, as we had been under a lot of

pressure to be able to be admitted by high-ranked high

school, the friend among us helped all of us relieve

stress, lift up our spirits and recharge our energy to make concerted efforts to get into our

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were carefree and so close to each others Those

memories are the most beautiful things we have had together, which helps build up our long lasting friendship until now

VOCABULARY:

 When it comes to (doing) something: Speaking

about

 Be of the custom to V: likely to V

Ex: I am of the custom to talk about the past

 nerve-racking: making you very nervous or worried

 up to one’s eyes in something: to have a very large

amount of something to do or deal with

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 enjoyed each other’s company: to like spending time

with someone

 in parallel with: do 2 things at the same time

Ex: We have to conduct the campaign in parallel with keeping goods available in all store

 concerted: Deliberate and determined

Ex:

Even if she did make a concerted effort to achieve a level of eloquence or originality inher work, she does notimagine that many readers would notice or care

 Make end meets: earn enough money to meed basic

needs

 Cement one’s relationship:

 to make a relationship stronger

 have a whale of a time:

 to have an exciting or funtime; to have a big time

 take a trip down memory

lane: To reminisce overmemories of past events, especiall

y happy ones

Topic 4

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 when you first had this ambition

 why you had this ambition

 what you have done to achieve it

 and explain why you haven’t achieve it yet

SAMPLE ANSWER

Well, fat belly is always of the top concerns of all women

in this whole world, and I am not of an exception So,

for the last 3 years, when my belly becomes fatter and

fatter, I would like to take some physical exercises to get

toned and make my body into good shape, looking for a

prospect of getting a slim body, which would definitely

make others green with envy

I‟ve planned to achieve this objective carefully I asked my

friends, who are in physical training courses, for advice

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Unfortunately, I couldn‟t persist in this practice for too

long as in the first day, I was so eager that I practice squat too much, which caused muscle‟s tension Thus, I had to rest for some days after, which lowered my motivation

Finally, after those days, I gradually gave up on my

practice and my belly continued to grow Admittedly, it was really a shame to me as I thought I could achieve that goal

VOCABULARY

 be not of exception: similar to or belong to that group

Ex: Everyone like cakes and I am not of the exception

 green with envy: jealous with…

Ex: Girls are likely to be green with envy with the others who are more beautiful

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 keep track of: to make certain that you know what is

happening or has happened to someone or something

Ex: My sister has had so many different jobs, it‟s hard for

me to keep track of what she‟s doing

 Persist in (doing)

something: to continue steadfastlyor firmly in some state

, purpose, course of action,

Ex: She really persisted in working for world peace for a long time

Topic 5

Describe a birthday celebration that you attended recently

You should say:

 Whose birthday it was

 who attended the party

 where did it take place

and describe the party

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Sample Answer:

I have attended so many birthday parties, but the one I remember the best is the birthday of my grandfather when

he turned 80 That celebration is one of the best

memories I can keep about him

To people in our country, 80 years old is a

special milestone in everyone‟s life as the old people are respected for their experience and wisdom Thus, in

80th birthday celebration, people often hold a big and extremely memorable party, inviting a lot of people to

attend Among invitee list, there are a lot of our relatives,

neighbors, friends and local authorities

My grandfather‟s 80th birthday celebration took place in

a convention near his house It was such

a quality time for my whole family and all our beloved

relatives and friends to sit together Everyone tried to choose a special gift for my grandpa I was a little

bit astonished when I saw the number of gifts my

grandpa received, which meant how much my grandpa was loved People also sent greetings to him, which are mostly about health Then, people enjoyed the party with delicious and well-prepared food

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However, the most lovely part of the celebration was the time after party When all of invitees had left, our family

gathered together and took a trip down memory lane

It reminded me of the good old days, when I was knee

high to a grasshopper and still a little stubborn girl

who always got into trouble No matter how serious

problem I got, I could always ask my grandpa for helps or

advice as he would never turn his back on me

Time flies so fast, but memory still lasts Grandpa and his

80th birthday celebration would definitely be among my sweetest memory

Vocabulary:

 turn 80: reach the age of 80

Ex: I was considered an adult since I turned 18

 milestone: an action or event marking a significant

change or stage in development

Ex: The speech is being hailed as a milestone in race relations

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 wisdom: the quality of having experience, knowledge,

and good judgment; the quality of being wise

Ex: A stoic is a person who combines the qualities of wisdom , upright dealing, and courage

 take place: happen or occur

Ex: When will this party take place? It‟s taking place right now

 Quality time: time that you spend with someone, usually

your partner or child, doing enjoyable things together so that your relationship remains strong

 astonished: greatly surprised or impressed; amazed

Ex: He was astonished at the change in him

 took a trip down memory

lane: To reminisceover memories of past events, especiall

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You should say:

What the situation was

Why you needed to use imagination

What the difficulties were

And explain how you felt about it

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Sample Answers

Honestly, I had to admit that I am quite a down-to-earth

person and barely either spend time imagining or day

dreaming However, every now and then in school life,

imagination is life saver in remembering the

knowledge imparted, especially in the subject of History Indeed, envisaging a chain of images and actions inside

my head based on the story or series of events in the book enabled me to acquire new things way more efficiently For instance, in the time of learning about the history of

chocolate, by utilizing the technique of imagine and

envisage the image, just like making a movie inside my head, I could remember quickly a

quite enormous knowledge and can still recall today I

can tell you that wild chocolate trees can grow easily in

the humid Amazon rainforest Clusters of flowers from

these trees turn to seeds Approximately 20 to 60 cacao

beans, which are the ingredient needed to create sweet, soothing and delicious chocolate treats, can be

found in the seeds The Mayan and Aztec cultures both thought that chocolate trees are brought from paradise by

God They used the bean from this divine tree to create a special beverage with a very pleasant odor Gradually, the

treats and drinks made of these beans

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become prominent and millions of people around the world adore it as the most delicious sweet ever Making

my own film using the imagination in fact helps me

to obtain knowledge like a piece of cake

Other way to answer:

Outline:

a What the situation was (Past tense)

 Joined a T-shirt Design Competition with the aim

to incentivize people to protect the environment ==> think outside the box to come up with the best ideas to

have a outstanding design

 However,

– Feel stressed out because: senior ==> undergo

a nerve-racking period of time (in the middle of finals,

internship) ==> always up to my neck in tests & thesis

– design T-shirt -> challenging -> don‟t have a knack

for art and not major in fashion

==> easier if this is a Math competition, which is my forte

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b Why you needed to use imagination

– want to come up with something NOT

run-of-the-mill

-> need to think outside the box

– competitive competition ==> make the best of my

creativity to produce a brilliant design

c What the difficulties were

I was met with a number of difficulties

+ finance/ budget -> limited (student – meager income) + ideas: resemble others

outdated -> the judges expect something up to the

minute

+ time limited ==> work against the clock

d How you felt

– a great sense of achievement (well-received by judges and ended up in 2nd place)

-> take lots of pride in my accomplishment

Topic 7

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Describe an advertisement you have seen/heard recently

You should say:

 When and where you saw it

 What was advertised

 What the contents of the advertisements were

 And explain how you felt about it

Band 8.0+ Sample Answer

We have been bombarded with an array

of information every single day Whether it is newspaper,

television or social media like Facebook or LinkedIn, news always has their own way to reach us One of the most

frequent pieces of news I have encountered these past

few days was about Echelon Vietnam 2016 – Discover Asia‟s Next Dragon

As an avid Facebook user, I scroll down my newsfeeds board practically every 30 minutes to stay abreast

of every latest action within my social network

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Admittedly, there are some better things I can do but I

just can’t help myself Therefore, the fact that Echelon Vietnam 2016 repeatedly popped up on my newsfeed really caught my attention Some of my friends

were already “interested” in Echelon official page, others

were even “going” It piqued my interest so much that

I paid a visit to their website to figure out what their

gig was.As far as I am concerned, Echelon Vietnam

2016 this November is a 2-day international technology and investment event for entrepreneurs and business

leaders within and outside Vietnam It is appealing not only to big tech companies but tech savvy individuals as

well The event aims to reach out to foreign

investors, raising funding opportunities and

developing the tech and startup community in Vietnam in the era where tech disruptions are leading

almost every industry With some of the most brilliant

and world-class speakers, attendees are going to get some food for thought and inspiration during and after

the event

I personally believe that this could be a golden

opportunity for Vietnam to shine as a promising land where young and talented engineers, developers and

entrepreneurs are thriving non-stop toward a better

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future, a better life within Vietnam and beyond If I am

able to schedule my time and afford the tickets, I will

vibe and explore many potentials in this rising industry

Vocabulary & Useful Expression

 be bombarded with: to be attacked (with too much

information, criticism…)

 stay abreast of: keep up-to-date

 pique someone’s

interest: to arouse interest; to arouse curiosity

 pay a visit to: visit somewhere

 what one’s gig is (informal): what is special,

interesting… about something

 tech savvy (a): well informed about or proficient in the

use of modern technology

 food for thought: issues to be considered

 vibe (n): a mood or an atmosphere produced by a

particular person, thing or place

 tech disruptions: newest innovations in technology

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Topic 8

Describe your favorite song You should say:

What is the song about?

When did you first hear the song?

Why is it your favorite?

Band 8.0+ Sample Answer

Honestly speaking, for the most part, I would probably say

that I have a great passion for listening to music and

indeed I have listened like thousands of songs so far

However, if I have to pick out a song that I like the most,

I would probably choose the song Million Years Ago by

Adele By gorgeous lyrics and melody, it‟s like a piece of

cake for Adele to make me addicted to this song A

significant feature that I should mention is the song‟s

meaningful content It is a regretful calling inside an

adult who has born his soul on the way of growing up

and earning his stripes Every now and then I feel he

is so desperate that he could do anything to escape the

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cycle of his life but after all he can‟t afford to do so The reason why I am so fond of this song has something to do

with the fact that it provokes so many beautiful

memories from my childhood Although this song is a sad

song, it opens my eyes to many things in life, one of them is that you should not take anything for granted,

even the simplest one, try to live to your fullest so that one day you would not have to regret that much about the journey that you have been through Fairly speaking,

Million Years Ago is a really good songs for self –

reflecting especially when you find yourself lost in the

super busy world nowadays

Vocabulary

 Passion (n): strong and intense emotion, love

 Pick out (phrasal verb): to choose

 Piece of cake (idiom): something very easy

 Be addicted to something (expression): be devoted to a

particular activity or thing

 Calling (n): a strong urge to a particular way of life

 Earn someone’s stripes (idiom): Do something to show

you deserve a particular rank or position

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 Every now and then (expression): occasionally, from

time to time

 Provoke (v): stimulate or give rise to something

 Open one‟s eyes to Something (idiom): make someone

You should say:

what animal it was

where you saw it

what happened when you saw it

and explain why you thought it was interesting

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BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:

I am raising an Alaska dog, which is a large breed of

domestic dog My dog has a double coat: the undercoat

is soft while the outer one is coarse and water-proof Also, his coat has two colors, black and white

In my opinion, his most attractive feature is the small

upright ears which are out of proportion to the head

Having had this dog for almost a year, I find him intriguing He is very smart, so he learns everything quickly I once taught him how to fetch Surprisingly

enough, he successfully chased and retrieved the object

after I tossed it for the second time He acted as if he had intrinsically understood the game He is also friendly to everyone, especially children Whenever someone visits

my house, instead of barking, he welcomes them by

licking their feet

For me, my dog is a friend I can play with after school I

often walk him around the park at the weekends and he

seems to like this, as there are different dogs there I also talk with him regularly and I feel that he can understand what I say As a final point, I hope that my

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dog can live with me for a long time

VOCABULARY:

breed: [noun] an animal such as a dog, horse or cat that

has been developed by people in a controlled way

Example: The airport police use a breed of dog which can

smell hidden drugs in bags and suitcases

coat: [noun] the fur or hair which covers the body of an

animal Example: Some breeds of cows have a thick

winter coat to protect against cold weather

coarse: [adjective] rough Example: As a result of working

on a construction site all his life, his hands were coarse

 upright: [adjective] straight, not lying down or bent Example: My dog‟s ears appear to be large, because they

are upright and this helps him to hear everything very

well

intriguing: [adjective] interesting and unusual Example:

It is intriguing to see how my teacher explains things so

clearly to the class

fetch: [verb] go to where something is and bring it back

Example: It started to rain, so I went back to the house

to fetch the umbrella for me and my wife

retrieved: [verb] to bring something back, especially

from a place where it should not be Example: The wind

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blew my hat into the road, so I quickly retrieved it before

any cars came

tossed it: threw it, but in no special direction Example:

After he had read the newspaper, he tossed it on to the

ground

intrinsically: [adverb] in a way that was part of his real

nature or character

Example: I believed his story, because he is

an intrinsically honest man

barking: [verb] the sound made by a dog Example:

When the postman arrived, the dog started barking

licking: [verb] moving its tongue over someone or

something Example: I saw the cat licking its whiskers

after it had finished eating

Topic 1o

Describe a polluted

place/Describe a place you

visited that has been affected by pollution

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You should say:

• What the place is

• What type of pollution it is/ are

• Cause and effect of pollution

and explain how can this pollution be controlled

It is regrettable that ABC, where I‟m living, is negatively

affected by pollution and the major environmental

problems it is facing are water pollution, air pollution and

emissions which contaminate the atmosphere, not to

mention the rising level of noise pollution Secondly, factories and industrial zones in the city

have discharged a huge amount of untreated waste into rivers, causing death to many fish and

other aquatic animals

In fact, pollution makes people here less healthy, and some

even suffer from life-threatening diseases such as lung

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cancer, skin cancer, and so on Therefore, the government

must deal with this problem right away Cutting down

on vehicle use is the best way to reduce air pollution and

noise pollution We can do this by encouraging people to

use public transportation Besides, those

who litter should pay a heavy fine Finally, I think the best solution is to raise awareness and educate people

to protect the environment

VOCABULARY

regrettable: [adjective] something that you are sorry

about and wish that it had not happened Example: It

is regrettable that only a minority of people are

concerned about the environment

exhaust emissions: [noun phrase] waste gases that

come out of a car or other vehicle Example: The exhaust

emissions from big trucks cause serious air pollution in

my city

contaminate: [verb] make a place or thing dirty, by

adding a substance that is dangerous or polluting Example: Every day, more and more vehicles enter the city

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centre and contaminate the atmosphere with their

exhaust emissions

discharge: [verb] when somebody discharges a gas or

liquid, they release it and it goes into the water or the air

for discharging chemicals into the river

aquatic: [adjective] living in water Example: Rivers

which are clean have a lot of aquatic life, such as fish and

frogs

life-threatening: [adjective] likely to kill someone

Example: Aid workers in poor countries often have to deal

with difficult, lifethreatening situations

cutting down on: [phrasal verb] reducing the size,

amount or number of something Example: You will

improve your health by cutting down on cigarettes

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awareness: [noun] knowing that something exists and is

important Example: In schools, campaigns

about awareness of road safety are essential for young

children

Topic 11

Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the internet about healthy living

You should say:

what the article was about

where you read it (which magazine or website)

and explain what you learned/thought from the article

Recently I came across an interesting article on the

internet about the benefits of drinking warm water

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with lemon in the morning The website name

is bodyandsoul.com.au

You would normally think that lemon water is just one

kind of drink that helps keep your body hydrated,

however, it brings you many other benefits that you

can‟t imagine – The article says that if you build up a

habit of kicking off your day with a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon, you will do

your body and mind a great favor

Firstly, lemon juice is a great source of Vitamin C, thus

it helps boost your immune system in fighting off colds and flu Moreover, lemons are great for combating skin ageing because they are rich in antioxidant properties Lemon also helps clean our urinary tract and detoxify our livers The list of benefits doesn‟t end there The high level of potassium in lemons can help brain and nerve

functioning and control blood pressure Lemon water

can also ward off stress and depression, which have been linked to low levels of potassium As a result, the

article suggests if you continue drinking warm water with

lemon first thing in the morning for at

least 21 consecutive days, you will notice the difference in your skin and general health immediately

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build up: [phrasal verb] to develop Example: In

business, it is important to build up a good relationship with customers

kicking off your day: [verb phrase] starting your day

[like starting a football match by kicking the ball] Example: Kick off your day with a good breakfast, before you go to school

boost your immune system: [verb phrase] to make

your body stronger to help it fight against illness Example: A healthy diet of fruit and vegetables, combined with exercise and sleep, will boost your immune system by making your body strong

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fight off: [phrasal verb] to resist – in this case, illness

Example: The soldiers fought off the enemy attack

ageing: [noun] the process of becoming old Example:

There are some skin care products which claim to stop the ageing process

antioxidant: [adjective] removing harmful substances

from the body Example: Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, so it is good to have it in your diet to prevent illness

urinary tract: [noun] the part of the body through

which waste liquid passes Example: If you have pain when you go to the toilet , it may be a symptom of an infection of your urinary tract

detoxify: [verb] to remove harmful or poisonous

substances, in this case from your liver Example: As harmful substances can build up during the night, you can

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clean your liver and detoxify it by drinking lemon water in the morning

ward off: [phrasal verb] to protect or defend yourself

against illness or danger Example: She put up her hands

to ward off her attacker

Topic 12

Describe a place where you

(usually / often) go to relax

(Not your home)

You should say:

where this place is

when you go there

what you do there

who is usually there with you

and explain why you choose to go to this place to relax

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Band 8.5 Sample Answer:

– Today, I‟m going to share with you a place where I usually/often go to relax/read and write/ hang out with

my friends, which is a small café/restaurant near my company/my house named “ABC”

– As a full-time employee/student, I have to go to work/ school 5 days a week; therefore, the only time that I can visit this place is on weekends I always try to make time for my little trip to “ABC” café every Saturday or Sunday

– The coffee house is located on a quiet street with a lot of trees planted on both sides Additionally, it has a patio with hanging gardens which I like very much; it makes

me feel like I‟m sitting in a garden of my own

– Separated from the hustle and bustle of the city life in Hanoi, this place allows me to sit quietly and reflect, relaxing after a week of hard work I can concentrate on a

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– Sometimes, I go there with my friends Over a nice cup

of coffee/tea, we share our stories and smell the beautiful scent of the flowers At that moment, we can escape from reality for a little while and enjoy ourselves even more

USEFUL VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS:

 to share with you: in this context, to share with someone means to tell someone about something, you are going to share some information or a story with another person; in another context you could share an actual thing with someone, like share a meal with another person or share something that you have, like some fireworks, with another; “I‟d like to share a story with you about my

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 therefore: used when you want to give more information or explain the reason for something; consequently; for that reason; “I am going to be in New York next week; therefore, I‟d like to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”

 on weekends: use the preposition on when talking about things you do on Saturday and Sunday, the weekend; in this case we use the plural because you are talking about weekends in general, rather than a specific weekend; “He likes to play golf on

weekends.” British English prefers to say at the weekend

 to make time for: to prioritize things so that you have time to do a certain thing that you want; you have to make

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