Bài mẫu Talk about Tết holiday in Vietnam – IELTS Speaking

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1. Từ vựng ngày Tết Nguyên Đán

• Lunar New Year: Tết Nguyên Đán
• New Year’s Eve: Đêm Giao Thừa
• Peach blossom = hoa đào
• Apricot blossom = hoa mai
• Vietnamese square sticky rice cake = bánh chưng
• Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake = bánh tét
• Pickled small leeks = củ kiệu
• Roasted watermelon seeds = hạt dưa
• Dried candied fruits = mứt
• Braised pork and eggs = thịt kho trứng
• Family union = family gathering = cuộc đoàn tụ gia đình
• Five-fruit tray = mâm ngũ quả
• Parallel sentences = câu đối
• Ritual = lễ nghi
• Incense stick = nhang
• Altar = bàn thờ
• Worship the ancestor = thờ cúng tổ tiên
• Lucky money = tiền lì xì
• Spring cleaning = dọn dẹp nhà vào năm mới
• Get rid of bad spirit = xua đuổi tà ma
• Thắp nhang = light incense sticks

2. Cấu trúc dành cho chủ đề Bàn về Lễ Tết tại Việt Nam

• It’s my honor to tell you about…: Tôi rất vinh dự được kể cho bạn nghe về….
• This occasion is widely expected by many people: Sự kiện này được nhiều người trông đợi
• It is one of very few occasions that…: Đây là một trong số những dịp hiếm hoi mà …
• We always like to take part in…: Chúng tôi luôn rất thích thú khi tham gia vào…
• The festival often takes place from … to …: Lễ hội thường diễn ra từ … đến ….
• It is considered the most popular event: Sự kiện này được xem là rất phổ biến 
• There are plenty of fun activities during this festival: Có nhiều hoạt động thú vị trong suốt kỳ lễ hội
• It is so important not only to me but also to others because…: Nó không chỉ quan trọng đối với tôi mà còn với những người khác vì…
• It plays an important role in our life…: Nó đóng vai trò quan trọng trong cuộc sống của chúng ta vì…

3. Bài mẫu Nói về Lễ Tết tại Việt Nam – Phần 2 IELTS Speaking

Example 1 – Talk about a national celebration in your homeland

You ought to express:

• when it takes place
• why it takes place
• what the people do during this festival
• and explain why this festival is important to you

Sample

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If you inquire about a renowned festival in Vietnam, I will surely discuss Tet Holiday, also known as Lunar New Year in Vietnam.

Typically falling at the end of January and spanning three days, Tet holiday in Vietnam commemorates the departure of the old year and welcomes the new with abundant blessings. During Tet, families reunite to catch up with one another. Additionally, many households celebrate by preparing traditional foods such as banh chung (Vietnamese square cake), dried candied fruits, braised pork and eggs, and adorning their homes with parallel sentences, peach, or apricot blossoms.

Especially for children, Tet holiday is eagerly anticipated as they receive lucky money from adults, symbolizing good wishes for the new year. For adults, it's a time for thorough spring cleaning and preparing delicious meals to honor ancestors.

In today's era, Tet has somewhat lost its original essence for many adults, who view it simply as a holiday offering a two-week respite to unwind and relieve stress. However, to me, Tet remains a unique festival of Vietnam.

Whenever Tet approaches, I feel a deep sense of belonging, reminded of the richness of our culture with its diverse rituals and culinary traditions. Tet also serves as a unifying force, ensuring families gather amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.

That concludes my reflections on Tet in Vietnam.

• In honor of = nhân dịp
• Sense of belonging = cảm giác thuộc về
• Drift apart = dần xa cách
• Tighten the bonds = thắt chặt mối quan hệ
• Hustle and bustle = sự hối hả, bận rộn
• Blow off some steam = nghỉ xả hơi

Example 2 – Talk about a national festival in your country

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I would like to discuss one of the most significant festivals in my country, which is Tet or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This celebration typically occurs in late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar.

Tết is a time for families to gather together and celebrate the coming of a new year. There are many customs and traditions associated with Tết. During Tết, people typically take time off from work or school, and many businesses and shops are closed for several days. We clean our homes from top to bottom to get rid of any bad luck or negative energy from the previous year. The streets are decorated with colorful flowers and banners, and there are many festive activities and events, such as dragon dances, firework displays, and traditional games.

Tết is important to me because it is when I can spend quality time with my family and friends, to review what we have done throughout the past year. I also love the festive atmosphere and the delicious food that is prepared during this time. Tết is a celebration of our culture and traditions, and it brings a sense of unity and community to our country.

• Gather (v): Tụ tập
• Customs (n): Phong tục
• Traditions (n): Truyền thống
• Time off (noun phrase): Thời gian nghỉ
• Businesses (n): Doanh nghiệp
• Bad luck (n): Xui xẻo
• Negative energy (noun phrase): Năng lượng tiêu cực
• Festive activities (n): Hoạt động lễ hội
• Dragon dances (n): Múa rồng
• Firework displays (n): Bắn pháo hoa
• Traditional games (noun phrase): Trò chơi dân gian
• Quality time (noun phrase): Thời gian chất lượng
• Review (v): Đánh giá, xem xét lại
• Festive atmosphere (noun phrase): Bầu không khí lễ hội
• Celebration (n): Sự kỷ niệm, lễ kỷ niệm
• Sense of unity (noun phrase): Tinh thần đoàn kết

Example 3 – Describe an important holiday that is celebrated in your country.

You should say:

• when this celebration takes place
• what people do during this celebration
• what you especially like and dislike about this celebration
• and explain why it is important

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I would like to talk about Tet, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year – one of the most important holidays in my country, which is celebrated in late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar.

As other New Year’s celebrations in every country, during Tết, people usually clean and decorate their homes, prepare special foods, and visit family and friends. This holiday is a time to honor ancestors, show respect for elders, and wish for good fortune in the new year. People give gifts, such as red envelopes filled with money, to show gratitude and wish for good luck. There are also many festive activities like parades, dragon dances, and fireworks displays.

What I particularly like about Tết is the festive atmosphere and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. I enjoy the delicious foods that are prepared during this time, such as sticky rice cakes and candied fruits. However, at Tết, many people travel long distances to be with their families so this can lead to congested roads and transportation delays.

We Vietnamese consider Tết as an important holiday because it symbolizes new beginnings, family unity, and community spirit, to reflect on the past year, set new goals, and appreciate the blessings in our lives. Tết is also a celebration of our culture and traditions, and it brings a sense of unity and pride to our country.

• Lunar (adj): Âm lịch
• Ancestors (n): Tổ tiên
• Respect (n): Sự tôn trọng
• Good fortune (n): May mắn, tài lộc
• Red envelopes (n): Phong bì đỏ
• Gratitude (n): Sự biết ơn
• Parades (n): Diễu hành
• Dragon dances (n): Múa rồng
• Fireworks displays (n): Bắn pháo hoa
• Congested (adj): Tắc nghẽn, đông đúc
• Transportation delays (n): Sự chậm trễ vận chuyển
• Unity (n): Sự đoàn kết
• Symbolizes (v): Tượng trưng cho
• Family unity (n): Sự đoàn kết gia đình
• Community spirit (n): Tinh thần cộng đồng
• Reflect (v): Phản ánh, suy ngẫm
• Set new goals (verb phrase): Đặt mục tiêu mới
• Appreciate (v): Trân trọng, đánh giá cao
• Sense of unity (noun phrase): Tinh thần đoàn kết