[ACE THE TEST] Giải đề Speaking ngày 17/09/2022

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cắt tóc 

Example

1. Have you ever had a bad haircut experience?

Yes, and it happened so unexpectedly. During the previous covid-19 lockdown, my hair was growing too long, so I borrowed a hair shaver from my father and gave myself a haircut. It was a disaster since I had no experience.

• Unexpectedly (adv): một cách bất ngờ
• Disaster (n): thảm họa

2. How long have you had your current hairstyle?

Beside the “accident” I’ve just mentioned, I’ve had this haircut virtually all my life, ever since I could remember. Despite not being fashionable, it’s comfortable in a hot and humid country like Vietnam.

• Virtually (adv): hầu hết 

3. Would you consider changing the color of your hair?

I currently don't feel like changing it. However, who knows, maybe I'll become more open to it in the future. 

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe an important letter or email you wrote.

Sample

You should say:

• who you wrote to
• when you wrote it
• what you wrote

And justify your decision to compose that correspondence.

I’m going to talk about the email I wrote to my Maths professor to request my final exam to be rescheduled.

I dedicated countless hours to preparing for an exceptionally vital examination. Regrettably, on the day of the test, my mother was involved in a traffic accident, necessitating my urgent presence at the hospital to care for her.

When the doctor informed me that her condition was good. I was relieved but suddenly realised that it had passed the exam time. Frantically, I pulled out my cell phone and began typing an email. I was feeling anxious and helpless about the situation. My professor was well-known for being strict about time and deadlines. I didn’t know what to write to make her understand my situation. Ultimately, I decided it was best to tell the truth.

I started the email with a formal opening: “Dear professor,”. Then I introduced myself and which course I was in. Next, I went straight to the issue. I explained that my mom was hospitalised suddenly, and I had to be there for her. As politely as I could, I asked about the possibility of taking another exam. After sending the email, I waited anxiously for the reply. To my surprise, not only did my professor allow me to reschedule my final exam, but she also gave me a week to be by my mother’s side.

The electronic message I drafted eventually proved to be my lifeline. I am immensely grateful for promptly communicating with my professor.

• To reschedule (v): dời lịch
• Anxious (adj): bồn chồn, lo lắng
• Helpless (adj): tuyệt vọng
• To be hospitalised (passive, v): nhập viện
• To my surprise: thật ngạc nhiên là …(= Surprisingly)

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Emails

Example

1. Who are the frequent users of electronic mail?

Off the top of my mind, I can think of human resource officers of companies, and of course, students are among people who have to send and receive email every day. I am a college student myself and I send emails to my professor asking about homework and to my classmates when I have group projects. I have also recently started working as an intern for a company and I have observed that the HR departments send out emails about important information such as promotion, holidays and company social activities almost every day.

• Intern (n): thực tập sinh
• To observe (v): quan sát
• Promotion (n): sự thăng chức

2. What are the merits and demerits of electronic mail compared to handwritten letters?

Emails have a number of upsides over traditional letters. First and most important, you can send an email instantly making the communication with others so much faster. It’s suitable for businesses. Another advantage that makes emails suitable for businesses is you can send the same email to many people. Also, emails are always legible, and receivers do not have to struggle with bad handwriting. It’s so relieving to me.

However, emails are often perceived as impersonal and lacking in the personal touch. Therefore, they cannot replace handwritten letters, especially those expressing gratitude or affection.

• Upside (n): mặt tốt 
• Legible (adj): (miêu tả dòng chữ, chữ viết) rõ ràng dễ đọc

3. What impact do you think the use of emails could have on traditional culture?

This is a rather challenging question! I have never considered the influence that emails might have on our culture. I imagine the era of eagerly awaiting letters from distant loved ones delivered by the postman is fading. Even significant documents like university acceptances and job offers can now be transmitted via emails, which eases the waiting process.

4. Do you believe that writing emails has enhanced or diminished people’s writing skills?

• Etiquette (n): cung cách, phép tắc
• To diversify (v): làm đa dạng