Bài mẫu cho đề tài Smile – IELTS Speaking part 1, 2, 3

1. Từ vựng cho chủ đề Smile

• Unsociable person: người không thân thiện
• Crack a smile: cười nhẹ nhàng
• Fake smile = social smile: nụ cười không thật
• Contagious: có sức lan tỏa
• Approachable: dễ tiếp cận
• Immune system: hệ miễn dịch
• Genuine smile: nụ cười thật
• Be in a good mood: vui vẻ
• Chuckle: cười thầm
• Optimistic: tích cực
• Common courtesy: phép lịch sự thông thường
• Smile from ear to ear (idiom) trông có vẻ rất vui
• Photogenic: ăn ảnh

2. Một số câu hỏi thuộc chủ đề Smile – IELTS Speaking part 1

Xin mời bạn nghe Podcast bài mẫu Part 1 của Mytour nhé:

2.1. Bạn có thường xuyên cười không?

Of course yes. I usually smile because I want to be more friendly and approachable to others, otherwise I could be seen as an unsociable person. On top of that, a smile is a common courtesy in the workplace which often brings a positive vibe to the atmosphere.

2.2. Bạn có cười khi người khác chụp hình bạn không?

Definitely yes. I usually smile from ear to ear when I’m in the picture simply because I believe our faces would be more photogenic when we smile. However, I must admit that sometimes I just fake a smile because I’m not in a good mood.

2.3. When do people give insincere smiles?

Well, I guess people can make a social smile when they are not in a good mood but try to smile. I can’t deny the fact that we cannot have genuine smiles everytime.

2.4. Do you enjoy smiling?

Yes, I find pleasure in smiling. I believe that a smile can brighten not only my own day but also the day of those around me. It’s a simple yet powerful way to convey positivity and approachability. Smiling frequently helps foster a more friendly and inviting atmosphere in various situations, and it’s something I find quite natural and delightful to do.

2.5. When do people smile at others?

I think people often smile when they are happy and excited to meet someone. For example, if you meet a close friend you haven’t seen in a long time, it’s natural to break into a smile. Smiling is also a common form of greeting, irrespective of how well you know the other person. In my culture, smiling is seen as a polite and customary way to interact with others.

2.6. When was the last time you saw many people smiling?

A few months back, I hosted a birthday party at my place. I invited both close relatives and dear friends. The occasion was filled not only with smiles but also with genuine laughter. It was heartwarming to see the people who mean the world to me sharing their brightest smiles during my birthday celebrations.

2.7. Do you enjoy smiling in photos?

Except for official government IDs, I usually prefer to wear a smile in photos. From a scientific perspective, I've heard that smiling can uplift your mood. Moreover, I aim to capture a positive and attractive image of myself, knowing that a smile is more appealing than a frown. While getting the perfect shot can be challenging, a warm and smiling face can certainly make it more pleasant and memorable.

2.8. Can you tell when someone’s smile is not genuine?

Honestly, no, I usually don’t notice when someone smiles to hide their true feelings. I’m not particularly perceptive in that aspect. However, I can easily recognize the negative intent behind a sneer.

3. IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a time when many people were smiling

You will need to describe an event when a large number of people were smiling

• When it happened
• Who you were with
• What happened
• and explain why most people were smiling

Example:

I’m going to talk about my nephew’s “thôi nôi”, which is a traditional ritual in my culture. The word “thôi nôi” literally means to be weaned off the cradle. Parents often perform this when their child reaches one year of age in the Lunar calendar. This is an occasion that is considered fun and everyone involved usually laughs and smiles a lot.

Last week, my nephew turned one. My brother and sister-in-law, his parents, threw a big party and they invited close friends and relatives to join. But the activity that most people want to see is what I call “the career prediction ritual”. In this ritual, my nephew was presented with various daily life objects including a book, a toy car, a calculator, a pair of scissors, etc. It is said whichever item is chosen by the baby is a prediction of their future occupation.

As he was looking at the selection, everyone else was laughing and cheering him on. After a minute of hesitation, he eventually went for the calculator. So the interpretation is that his future job might relate to numbers. For example, finance or accounting. His parents seemed to be very happy with that. They kept kissing him and smiling at him.

Personally, I don’t think the prediction is accurate. What is significant about this event is the story it creates and the happiness it brings. You know, I’m an adult and sometimes my parents still talk about how I chose a pair of scissors and never worked a day as a tailor. They often smile when they mention it and I believe my nephew and his parents will do the same in the future.

Lexicon:

• Ritual (n): nghi lễ 
• To be weaned off something (collocation): cai, thôi không làm gì nữa (khi đến tuổi)
• Cradle (n): nôi
• The Lunar calendar : âm lịch
• To be presented with something (collocation): được cho xem
• To go for (collocation): chọn
• Item (n): vật dụng
• Accurate (adj): chính xác
• Tailor (n): nhà may

4. IELTS Speaking part 3 theme: Smiling

4.1. Are individuals who enjoy smiling perceived as more approachable?

Yes, provided that they are sincere. I try to smile in tense or embarrassing situations to let other people know that I’m friendly so there’s nothing to worry about. The opposite is also true, I find strangers friendlier and more trustable if they smile at me. I think we should encourage people to smile more often.

• Provided that (collocation): miễn là
• Trustable (adj): đáng tin

4.2. What is the reason behind most people's smiles in photographs?

Interesting question, I’ve never thought about that before. To me, the reason why I smile in pictures is because I feel like pictures will last forever or at least for a very long time. When I look back to my past, I’d rather see moments in which I’m happy. Smiling is indeed a good way to remind my future self of these happy moments.

• Indeed (adv): chắc hẳn

4.3. Do females smile more frequently than males? Why?

I don’t think so. In my experience, the tendency to smile of people around me isn’t determined by genders but rather their personalities. Friendly and carefree people tend to smile more often, while serious people tend to be quiet regardless of their genders. Another important factor is stress. People who are under great pressure would find it hard to smile, whereas people who are in a comfortable position can smile more easily.

• Tendency (n): xu hướng
• Carefree (adj): vô tư
• Regardless of something (collocation): không màng đến, bất chấp