Bài mẫu topic Holidays – IELTS Speaking part 1, 2, 3

1. Bài mẫu topic Holidays – IELTS Speaking part 1

1.1. Where did you go for your last vacation? 

I had a staycation, but it wasn’t my choice. Since the covid pandemic was raging, I just stayed home and read some books

• Staycation (n): kỳ nghỉ tại nhà

1.2. Do you enjoy holidays? Why?

Yeah, I find them useful for me since I work a lot and I don’t know when to stop. They somewhat serve as a reminder for me that I need to take a break and blow off some steam.

• To serve as a reminder (collocation): nhắc nhở, lời gợi nhớ

1.3. Which public holiday do you like the most?

This may sound cliché, but I like Tet the most. Tet is Vietnamese for “Lunar New Year”. The holiday usually lasts for 10 days to two weeks and I often visit my relatives or go sightseeing.

•  Cliché (n): ý tưởng không mới mẻ’

1.4. What activities do you usually do during holidays?

When my budget allows, I’d like to travel to far flung places such as an overseas country. Otherwise, I enjoy seeing my family and friends or just simply take a break on these occasions.

• Budget (n): túi tiền, quỹ tiền
• Far-flung place (n): nơi rất xa 
• Otherwise (adv): ngoài việc đó ra

2. Mẫu đề thi về chủ đề Ngày lễ quan trọng trong nước của bạn – IELTS Speaking part 2

Miêu tả một ngày lễ quan trọng trong nước của bạn

I will discuss Christmas, a highly popular festival in Vietnam. It lasts for two days, occurring on December 24th. Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is eagerly awaited by Christians worldwide and in Vietnam... 

While people in other countries have the day off, Christmas is not a national holiday in Vietnam, so we still work on that day. There have been debates about whether the government should recognize Christmas as a national holiday, but I don't think these arguments will end soon.

During this time, people do various things, but I believe the most common activity is decorating their homes with items like Christmas trees, fairy lights, snowmen, and wreaths. Additionally, many famous places in big cities are filled with vibrant tinsel and the cheerful tunes of Christmas songs. Another popular activity is for Vietnamese people to gather, share large meals with their families, and exchange gifts. 

The reason I adore Christmas is the fantastic atmosphere. I truly enjoy the sense of anticipation and excitement during the festival, and I also feel it's a wonderful time to nurture our souls and strengthen our relationships with loved ones.

3.1. Mẫu đề thi về chủ đề Ngày lễ – IELTS Speaking part 3

3.1. Do people in your country enjoy taking vacations?

Yes. I would say pretty often. There are several national holidays throughout the year so people take it pretty seriously. They really want to take some time off from work or school in order to recharge their batteries. Holidays are, in my opinion, the best way to relieve stress from nerve-wracking time. Holidays are popular because they allow people to travel and visit their families.

• Recharge one’s battery: nghỉ ngơi, hồi sức 
• Nerve-wracking time: khoảng thời gian căng thẳng 

3.2. What do most individuals do during their vacations in your country? Why?

Many individuals are pleased to simply rest at home, but more and more people nowadays, especially those who live in cities, would seize this opportunity to travel and get away from the fast-paced lifestyle.

• Seize the opportunity: giành lấy cơ hội
• Get away from s.th: thoát khỏi điều gì 
• Fast-paced lifestyle: lối sống nhanh, hối hả 

3.3. Where do individuals in your country like to travel to?

I would say it varies among individuals. But most of them would go for well-known tourist attractions to enjoy their holidays. The beaches are a common choice, but many others are into hiking in the mountains as well. That is why these places are often jam-packed with a lot of people. Some go to foreign countries as well, if they have a little extra money to spend.

• Be jam-packed with s.o/ s.th: bị chật cứng bởi ai/ cái gì 

3.4. Why do some individuals prefer to remain at home during vacations?

• Bend over backwards: cố gắng rất nhiều 
• Make ends meet: đáp ứng nhu cầu cơ bản của cuộc sống 
• Extravagant (adj): xa xỉ, đắt đỏ