Bài mẫu Speaking Part 2, 3: Portray an incident where you offered guidance to others

2. Structure of Part 2

2.1. Exemplary outline (Vietnamese)

• Để giải quyết đề bài Describe a time when you gave advice to others, chúng ta sẽ cần phải dùng các thì quá khứ để nói về các hành động đã qua. 
• Bài này có chút khác biệt so với những đề thi tiếng anh ielts khác. Thay vì vào thẳng vấn đề, ta cần phải nói về bối cảnh câu chuyện như thế nào. Vì vậy, phần này nên kéo dài khoảng ⅓ bài nói ở đoạn đầu.
• Sau đó, ta nên chuyển đến lời khuyên đưa cho người kia là gì và tại sao bạn lại khuyên họ như vậy. Những lời khuyên ở đây nên chi tiết nhất có thể.
• Cuối cùng trong đề bài Describe a time when you gave advice to others, ta hãy nói liệu người đó có làm theo lời khuyên của mình hay không và kết quả ra sao. Ở cuối bài nói Describe a time when you gave advice to others, hãy nên một chút cảm nghĩ của bản thân và người kia là gì.

2.2. One-minute note-taking (English)

3. Exemplary Speaking: Narrate an occasion where you provided counsel to others

Let's listen to the exemplary IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Narrate an occasion where you dispensed advice to others:
 

During my high school years, I encountered a situation that took me by surprise. In the dead of the night, my closest friend came knocking at my door, pleading for entry. I could sense the anger radiating from her. It turned out she was in a dispute with her mother regarding her future career.

The argument was so intense that she declared her intention to leave home immediately and pursue her dream career as a graphic designer, despite her mother and the rest of the family insisting she pursue a career as a bank teller. They believed a career in design would not offer her stability, both financially and emotionally.

I let her in secretly. Once she was in my room, we had a heartfelt discussion throughout the night. One piece of advice I offered was for her to return home the next day since running away wouldn't solve anything. Her reaction, sulking like a child denied a toy by their parents, was evident.

I advised her that instead of holding a grudge against her parents, she should proactively communicate her academic and career plans if she chose to pursue a career in design. They were simply misinformed about the profession, so a serious conversation would help them understand better. She shed a few tears during our conversation, but I saw it as a positive sign that she wasn't bottling up her emotions. Eventually, she returned home the following day.

To my surprise, she actually heeded my advice, and as a result, her relationship with her family improved significantly. It was a memorable moment, one that we still chuckle about the childish and impetuous nature of the situation to this day.

Note: This exemplary IELTS Speaking Part 2 can also be used for other topics such as: Describe a time when someone sought your advice; Describe a time you offered advice to others; Describe a time when you provided helpful advice to someone; Describe a time when you advised others;....

II. Exemplary response for IELTS Speaking Part 3: Advices

Let's listen to the exemplary IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Advices:
 

1. Is it preferable to seek advice from a friend or from a family member?

In most cases, individuals tend to turn to their friends for advice as peers of the same generation are often quicker to understand the situation. Therefore, friends make better advisors. Occasionally, seeking recommendations from parents may inadvertently lead to an unwanted lecture.

They might censure our shortcomings, lacking the ability to endure difficulties independently, whereas friends tend to deliver their words with greater tact. A compassionate demeanor is evident in friends as they have also encountered similar pressures at some point in their lives.

•  
  •  
    • Condemn (v): chỉ trích
    • Tough it out: đối mặt với khó khăn
    • Sympathetic (adj): đồng cảm

2. What do you consider to be the qualities of a good advisor?

I believe the level of knowledge a person possesses, both academically and socially, significantly influences their suitability as an adept advisor. An advisor should be knowledgeable to assess a situation from a multi-faceted perspective, thus providing more precise guidance to those in need. Furthermore, being impartial is essential for an advisor. The most effective advice is one that remains uninfluenced by personal emotions.

•  
  •  
    • Erudite (adj): thông thái
    • Multi-dimensional (adj): đa chiều
    • Objective (adj): khách quan
    • Get in the way: ngáng đường

3. Should individuals make their own decisions regarding work and career, or is it advisable to seek advice on this matter?

In my opinion, young individuals should always consult their parents regarding their future career, particularly those who have little to no experience in formal employment or contractual agreements. However, for seasoned professionals, it is crucial to rely on their intuition and pursue what aligns best with their goals. This may entail facing challenges, but it is necessary for paving new paths. While I acknowledge the well-meaning intentions of others, sometimes those directly involved in the work are better equipped to determine the most effective approach.

•  
  •  
    • Instinct (n): bản năng
    • Uphill struggle (n): nỗ lực nhưng chưa chắc thành công
    • Break new grounds (n): làm gì đó đột phá
    • Goodwill (n): thiện chí