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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Fruits and vegetables
Sample
1. Do you enjoy fruits and vegetables? OR Do you like eating fruit(s) and vegetables?
Actually, I must admit that I quite like them.
Precisely, I am mad about all kinds of berries, such as strawberries or raspberries, because they make scrumptious and nutritious snacks.
Additionally, citrus fruits are also my cup of tea. You know, oranges or tangerines are really refreshing and invigorating, especially on scorching summer days.
- Scrumptious (a): ngon
- Citrus fruit (noun phrase): quả họ cam chanh
- Tangerine (n): quả quýt
- Invigorating (a): cung cấp đầy năng lượng
- Scorching (a): nắng chang chang
→ List two types of favorite fruits or vegetables.
Pay attention to phrases describing preferences.
2. How frequently do you consume fruits and vegetables?/ Do you frequently eat fruits and vegetables?
To be fair, I suppose it genuinely depends.
If I find some free time, I might visit a nearby supermarket and purchase vegetables and fruits every second day. These would be stored in my refrigerator for daily use.
On the other hand, if I am up to my ears in work, I would perhaps buy some bananas and munch on them whenever I can.
- Munch (v): ăn
→ Explanation of 2 cases:
- Khi cùng rảnh thì mua ăn hàng ngày
- Khi bận thì không ăn đầy đủ
3. Do you believe fruits and vegetables are crucial for our health?
Frankly speaking, it is fairly vital when you consider that adequate intake of plant-based foods helps prevent numerous diseases since they are packed with lots of vitamins and minerals. Fruits and vegetables are even claimed to hold the key to longevity and anti-aging.
Yet, they should be kept in moderation, especially those fruits which are high in sugar, like durians. Overconsumption could result in health problems.
- Adequate intake (noun phrase): khẩu phần ăn vừa đủ
- Longevity (n): sống lâu
- Moderation (n): điều độ
→ This solution uses a pattern to analyze two cases:
- Tốt và lý do
- Một số lưu ý hoặc cẩn trọng
Students can opt to list reasons why they should prioritize eating fruits and vegetables.
4. Do you prefer the same fruits and vegetables today as you did when you were a child?
Generally, there is a huge disparity in my taste.
Particularly, I was put off with pungent vegetables and fruits, like onions or durians. My palate was really down to sweet, umami, and cheesy only.
As I grow older, I learn to appreciate the other spectrum of flavors, including bitterness.
- Disparity (n): khác biệt
- Pungent (a): nặng mùi
- Palate (n): khẩu vị
- Umami (a): vị ngon
- Spectrum (n): nhóm/ chiều/ khía cạnh
→ This solution employs a pattern to enumerate differences or similarities from the past and explains clearly.
Students should pay attention to descriptive words for taste or flavor of food.
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview.
You should say:
- What it is
- How it would help in a job interview
- What ways would you do it in your job interview
And justify why you believe it is crucial to create a positive first impression during a job interview.
Example
When you provided the topic, several tips came to mind.
Let me start the ball rolling by saying that preparation is of paramount importance. If a candidate wants to make it through the interview, they must be well-prepared for the questions. They are usually about the recruiting company and the candidate’s experience and expertise related to the occupation. Sometimes, there may also be situation-simulated questions or leisure ones. All of the asking and answering process is to find out more about their future employee beyond the description in the CV. By practicing those questions in advance, the job seeker will be able to show his or her intelligence and emotional quotients.
Moreover, professional manners are also worth taking into consideration. It could be as simple as being on time for the interview or dressing properly. A well-ironed shirt or a vest would sharpen your look. Additionally, it could be as detailed as having a pen with you or turning off your phone during the session. These are to make sure that you will be able to represent the company with their business partners
In a nutshell, it is definitely crucial to prepare and pay attention to your disposition for the interview.
- Of paramount importance (phrase): quan trọng hàng đầu
- Make it through (phrase): vượt qua
- Recruiting (a): tuyển dụng
- Situation-simulated (a): giả định tình huống
- Emotional quotient (noun phrase): chỉ số thông minh cảm xúc
- Manner (n): hành vi cư xử
- Sharpen your look (verb phrase): làm vẻ bề ngoài tươm tất hơn
- Disposition (n): cách cư xử
→ This solution describes two interview tips: preparation and behavior. Candidates can choose to list their own two tips and provide clear explanations.
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Employment
Example
1. In your opinion, which is more crucial in the workplace: colleagues or the work itself?
Honestly, it is obviously fundamental to put your work first and work your fingers to the bone because this may affect your income and promotion in the future.
But you also have to understand that having a good relationship with your co-workers may be an ace up your sleeve when teamwork defines your personality and cooperation.
- Put your work first (phrase): đặt công việc trên hết
- Work your fingers to the bone (idiom): làm việc cật lực
- An ace up your sleeve (idiom): lợi thế lớn
This solution lists two aspects: valuing the job and coworkers.
2. Are there other professions that interest you more?
Actually, I have quite a few occupations in mind apart from teaching.
Firstly, I am interested in becoming a geriatrician, you know. It always irritates me when I find out how little people care for both physical and mental health among the elderly. This came when I first read a book related to this field about ten years ago.
Secondly, I would love to become a cake decorator. I really want to lighten up someone’s special occasion with an elegantly designed cake. You know, I am pretty good at making surreal flowers out of buttercream.
- Geriatrician (n): bác sĩ lão khoa
- Irritate (v): gây khó chịu
- Lighten up (verb phrase): làm một ngày của ai đó vui lên
- Surreal (a): giống như thật
→ This solution lists two professions I would like to pursue. Mention the required skills or reasons for choosing them.
3. What are the most esteemed professions in your country?
Well based on my experience, there are a few well-praised professions in Vietnam.
However, I suspect that the most prominent would be doctors. You know, they are the ones that could save one’s life. Hence, the years of studying, internship, and experience are worth admiring.
Another job would be entrepreneurs, especially among the young. This would be because those businessmen could make a handsome amount of money, so everyone wishes to be successful like them. I mean who doesn’t want to live in the lap of luxury.
- Praised (a): được khen
- Internship (n): kì thực tập
- Entrepreneur (n): doanh nghiệp
- A handsome amount of money (phrase): rất nhiều tiền
- In the lap of luxury (idiom): sống trong nhung lụa
→ This solution discusses two professions considered highly esteemed. Pay attention to alternative words for 'esteem'.
4. Some individuals argue that it’s preferable to work for oneself rather than be employed by a company. What is your opinion?
Well in all fairness, if you want to have something on your own or climb the social ladder, becoming a self-made successful businessman is the most practical way. You would be able to make your own decision and make a lot of money.
Yet, for those who are not born with a silver spoon in their mouth, they probably have to pull their socks up at some companies to save money and gain experience before starting up their own ventures.
- Climb the social ladder (idiom): leo lên vị trí cao hơn
- Self- made (a): tự thân
- Born with a silver spoon in their mouth (idiom): sinh ra ngậm thìa vàng
- Pull their socks up (idiom): làm việc cật lực
- Venture (n): kinh doanh
- Lý do tại sao nên làm riêng
- Trường hợp nên mình tư làm riêng
