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IELTS Speaking Phần 1: Quần áo
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Example
1. What kinds of clothing do you like to wear?
Well, casual clothes are at the top of my list as they give me a sense of comfort when spending time outdoor. However, If I go to work, a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of cotton dress pants would be a perfect match as they really make me look sharp.
- Casual clothes (n): thường phục
- At the top of my list (phrase): điều đầu tiên tôi nghĩ đến
- Look sharp (v): trông bảnh bao
→ Provide a colorful response by discussing the types of attire you usually wear on various occasions.
2. Do you enjoy shopping for clothes?
Actually, I am not a slave to fashion and splurging in clothes is not my cup of tea. That said, I like being formally dressed on some formal occasions, so I tend to purchase a new suit if I am loaded.
- A slave to fashion (n): người cuồng thời trang
- Splurge (v): vung tiền
- To be not my cup of tea (idiom): không phải điều yêu thích của tôi
- Loaded (adj): rủng rỉnh tiền
→ Impress the examiner with advanced phrases and idioms while keeping your ideas simple yet effective.
3. Has your clothing style changed compared to 10 years ago?
I think my fashion style bears no significant differences compared to a decade ago as I have been interested in simple clothes. The only subtle change is that I tend to choose clothing in colours that suit my complexion.
- Subtle change (n): thay đổi nhỏ
- Suit my complexion(v): hợp với da của tôi
→ Developing your answer to this question is quite simple; you just need to inform the examiner whether your fashion taste has changed significantly or not, and in what ways.
4. What types of clothing do people in your local area prefer to wear?
From my perspective, it really depends on people’s purposes. As the weather in Ho Chi Minh city is unseasonably changed, some people tend to prioritize functions. As a result, they would make purchases on clothes that meet their demands. Additionally, some people, especially the youth, take very keen interest on aesthetics, so they would put on clothes with different patterns and silhouettes as they believe that appearance can reflect their personalities.
- Unseasonably changed (phrase): thay đổi thất thường
- Aesthetics (n): tính thẩm mỹ
- Silhouettes (n): hoạ tiết
→ Clothing preferences depend on various factors. For this question, the best response would be to mention the factors influencing the clothing choices of people in your locality.
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
IELTS Speaking Part 2: You should articulate:
- What the clothing was
- Who gave it to you
- When you got it
And elucidate why this individual bestowed you with the garment
Example
I hold a firm belief that many people are keen on receiving gifts on special occasions and I am definitely one of them. Today, I am going to talk about a piece of clothing that I was gifted on my 25th birthday. That is an NBA jersey which is exactly to my liking
As a basketball enthusiast, I have a thing for collecting clothes and accessories related to such a sport, so the jersey is definitely to my taste. I can not only put it on when hanging out with friends but also use it as part of my basketball gear when I play that sport. Additionally, It is part of the uniform of my all-time favorite basketball team, so having it is what I have ever dreamt of.
To my best recollection, I just threw a small party with some of my bosom friends in my tiny apartment to celebrate my 25th birthday. After the party ended, I started unwrapping my presents, most of which were men’s cosmetics. However, the last gift box turned out to be different from the others, containing the jersey which really took me by surprise. I was walking on air as I could amass my personal collection with such an authentic clothing piece from the team of which I have been a huge fan.
What’s even more astonishing is that it was purchased by Phuc who shows no interest in basketball as far as I know. To be honest with you, I’ve always wondered how she knew what team I was fond of as I had never told her a thing about my own passion.
Therefore, what she did really made my day and I feel blessed for having the friend who knows me inside out.
- Jersey (n): áo thi đấu
- Be to my liking (phrase): đúng thứ mình thích
- Basketball enthusiast (n): tín đồ bóng rổ
- Gear (n): trang phục và phụ kiện
- All-time favorite (adj): yêu thích từ lâu
- To my best recollection (phrase): Theo những gì tôi nhớ
- Throw a party (v): tổ chức tiệc
- Take someone by surprise (n): làm ai đó bất ngờ
- Be walking on air (idiom): lâng lâng vui sướng
- Amass (v): tích luỹ
- Astonishing (adj): đáng ngạc nhiên
- Make someone’s day (idiom): làm ai đó hạnh phúc
- Know someone inside out (idiom): hiểu ai đó rất rõ
→ Bạn có thể nghĩ về một món đồ quần áo hoặc một bộ đồ được tặng trong một dịp đặc biệt nào đó và có thể dễ dàng trả lời câu hỏi trong chủ đề này. Bạn có thể tham khảo câu trả lời mẫu ở trên để luyện tập cho câu hỏi này nhé!
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Clothing
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Example
1. Have you ever donated clothing to others?
I certainly have. In fact, I tend to pass hand-me-downs to my younger siblings if they no longer fit me. I believe it is an economical way to take advantage of clothes I have bought.
- Hand-me-downs (n): đồ mặc lại
→ Hãy kể về cách bạn từng cho đi quần áo cho người khác để trả lời câu hỏi này một cách hiệu quả nhất.
2. Why do people choose casual clothing for everyday wear but opt for formal attire at work?
In my opinion, dressing plays a vital role in representing who we are. As a matter of fact, casual clothes are comfy for people to put on and it should come as no surprise that they usually wear them on a daily basis. However, when going to work, they are required to wear formal attire as how they dress can affect an image of not only an individual but also the entire company where they work at. Besides, formally dressing can give people good impression, which can partially lead to successful negotiations if they are working on a contract with their clients.
- Comfy (adj): thoải mái
- Formal attire (phrase): quần áo trang trọng
→ Dường như sự thoải mái của trang phục hàng ngày là lý do chúng ta chọn mặc chúng mỗi ngày. Tuy nhiên, tại nơi làm việc, chúng ta thường phải mặc trang phục chính thức. Hãy đưa ra lý do thuyết phục về hai quan điểm này để làm cho câu trả lời của bạn hiệu quả hơn.
3. Why do people from different cultures wear different types of clothing?
As far as I am concerned, it all comes down to the national identity. As we can all see, each nation has its own culture and tradition, both of which play a huge part of people’s decisions on clothes. In some beauty pageants, most models are inclined toward wearing their traditional clothes to represent their countries. For example, Vietnamese models tend to wear Ao Dai while Kimono, which is a traditional Japanese dress, are worn by Japanese counterparts.
- National identity (n): bản sắc dân tộc
- Beauty pageant (n): cuộc thi sắc đẹp
- To be inclined toward (phrase): thích
- Counterpart (n): người có nhiệm vụ tương đương
→ Bản sắc văn hóa dân tộc là yếu tố quan trọng dẫn đến sự đa dạng trong trang phục ở các quốc gia khác nhau. Một ví dụ điển hình là tại các cuộc thi sắc đẹp, các thí sinh từ các quốc gia khác nhau sẽ diện những trang phục truyền thống riêng biệt.
4. What are the pros and cons of wearing uniforms at school and work?
Wearing uniforms is mandatory in most companies as well as schools and this practice can indeed offer some benefits. Students who wear uniforms can pay more attention to their study as they don’t have to think of what to wear when they go to school. Additionally, a sense of equality may be promoted among schools if such clothes are donned by all students.
In terms of work, wearing uniforms is one of the most optimal ways to encourage workers to cooperate and avoid distraction. As a result, their work productivity will be considerably bolstered. However, some people find that uniforms are not as comfortable as expected since their materials are not well – ventilated. Consequently, wearing uniforms on scorching summer days may be really frustrating.
- Mandatory (adj): bắt buộc
- Sense of equality (n): tính công bằng
- Don (v): mặc
- Bolster (v): thúc đẩy
- Well-ventilated (adj): thoáng khí
- Scorching summer days (n): những ngày hè nóng nực
- Frustrating (adj): gây khó chịu
