Compilation of IELTS Speaking Sample Tests Part 1, 2, 3

1. Structure of the IELTS Speaking Test

Thông thường, một bài thi IELTS Speaking sẽ dài khoảng 10 – 15 phút và có cấu trúc 3 phần như sau:

2. Tổng quan về tiêu chí đánh giá bài thi IELTS Speaking

3. Chiến lược ôn luyện IELTS Speaking hiệu quả

Phương pháp A.R.E.A trong phần thi IELTS Speaking

Đây là một phương pháp đơn giản nhưng rất hiệu quả, giúp bạn cải thiện điểm trong kỳ thi IELTS Speaking. Phương pháp A.R.E.A gồm có:

• A – Answer: Đưa ra câu trả lời trực tiếp cho câu hỏi.
• R – Reason: Đưa ra lý do cho câu trả lời.
• E – Example: Đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể cho câu trả lời.
• A – Alternatives: Đưa ra ý kiến phản bác cho câu hỏi (không bắt buộc)

Ta có ví dụ về công thức này như sau:

Q: Do you like listening to music? (Bạn có thích nghe nhạc không?)

A: (Answer) Absolutely yes. I think I cannot live without music (Reason) because it helps me to relieve stress and escape from reality for a while. (Example) For example, whenever I’m in a bad mood, listening to some soothing music helps to lift up my spirit.

Hãy tham khảo chi tiết về phương pháp A.R.E.A của Mytour trong bài viết này.

Các lời khuyên hữu ích khác

Ngoài áp dụng phương pháp A.R.E.A, Mytour cũng đưa ra một số gợi ý khác để bạn có thể thể hiện tốt hơn trong kỳ thi IELTS Speaking:

• Tìm hiểu kỹ về phần thi IELTS Speaking và có sự chuẩn bị cho các dạng câu hỏi thường gặp
• Học cách paraphrase và các collocations, idioms cần thiết
• Thường xuyên luyện tập để tự tin hơn và thể hiện tốt phần thi của mình

4. Bài mẫu thi IELTS Speaking theo từng phần

Phần thi IELTS Speaking part 1

Chủ đề Ký ức

1. Is it easy for you to remember people’s names?
2. Can you remember the names of your childhood friends?
3. How would you feel if someone forgot your name?

Chủ đề Địa điểm đọc sách

1. Where do you usually read?
2. Do you prefer to read individually or as a group?
3. What makes a perfect place to read?

Chủ đề Nghỉ ngơi

1. How often do you take a rest?
2. What do you usually do when you are resting?
3. How do you feel after taking a nap?

Chủ đề Dã ngoại

1. Have you ever gone to picnics?
2. How frequently do you go out for picnics?
3. Did you go on a picnic when you were a child?

Chủ đề Toán học

1. Do you like math?
2. When did you start learning mathematics?
3. Do you learn math in secondary schools/ high schools?
4. What teachers can do to make math more interesting to students

Chủ đề Chương trình truyền hình

1. What kind of TV programs do you like?
2. Do you often watch programs on TV or your cell phone?
3. Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?

Chủ đề Trường tiểu học

1. What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?
2. How did you go to your primary school?
3. How do you like your primary school?
4. What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school?

Chủ đề Nướng thịt nướng

1. Do people in your country like barbecue?
2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?
3. Would you like to have a barbecue with your family or your friends?
4. Did you have barbecue when you were a child?

Chủ đề Ca hát

1. Do you often sing?
2. When do you like to sing?
3. Is it difficult to sing well?
4. Do you want to be a singer?
5. What kinds of music do you like to sing?

Chủ đề Hoa

1. What kinds of flowers do you know?
2. Are there any flowers that have special meanings in your country?
3. Have you planted any flowers?
4. Have you sent flowers to anyone?

Chủ đề Động vật hoang dã

1. Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?
2. Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
3. Where can you see wild animals?
4. In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?

Phần thi IELTS Speaking part 2, 3

Chủ đề Chi tiêu tiền

Part 2:

Miêu tả một hoạt động bạn thích làm đôi khi mà tốn kém một chút

Bạn nên nói về:

• What activity it is
• When and where you do this
• Who you do it with
• Why you enjoy doing it

Part 3:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being rich?
2. What is the difference between men and women in buying things?
3. Why are some sports expensive and are they for everyone?

Chủ đề Động vật hoang dã

Part 2:

Miêu tả một lần bạn đã gần gũi với một động vật hoang dã.

You should tell

• What it looked like
• Where you saw it
• What it likes to eat or do
• Why you like it

Chủ đề Gia đình

Part 2:

Mô tả một gia đình không phải của bạn mà bạn thích 

Bạn nên nói về:  

• Whose family this is 
• Where they live 
• Who are the family members  
• Why you like this family 

Part 3:

• Who do you think should be responsible for the care of the elderly, the family or the government?
• Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern time?
• What characteristics do elder siblings often have?
• What do you think about single parent families?

Chủ đề Khách sạn

Part 2:

Describe a unique hotel you have stayed at. You should say:

• Where it is
• You went there
• Why you went there
• And why you think it is a special hotel.

Chủ đề Ý kiến

Part 2:

Mô tả một lần bạn đã thay đổi ý kiến của mình

Bạn nên nói về:

• what the original opinion was
• why you changed it
• when it was
• and how you felt about it.

Part 3:

1. Do children like to change their opinion?
2. Why do people change their opinions?
3. Who do young people turn to for advice?

Chủ đề Du lịch và Công việc

Part 2:

Describe a destination you would like to visit in the future

You should talk about:

• where this place is
• how you know about it
• what this place looks like
• and explain why you would like to visit this place

Part 3:

1. What do you think about working for a short time in another country?
2. How do the young generation think about that, is it easy to make that decision?
3. What kinds of jobs are easy to get in a foreign country?

Chủ đề Bức ảnh

Part 2:

Mô tả một bức ảnh của bạn mà bạn thích.

Bạn nên nói về:

• where it was taken
• when it was taken
• who took it
• and explain why you like it.

Part 3:

1. Why do people take photos?
2. Why is photography important in today’s society?
3. Do you think paper photos have more value than digital ones? Why?

Chủ đề Quyết định

Part 2:

Mô tả một quyết định tốt mà bạn đã đưa ra gần đây. Bạn nên nói về:

• What the decision was
• When you made the decision
• How you made the decision
• And explain why you think it was a good decision.

Chủ đề Âm nhạc

Part 2:

Mô tả một ca sĩ mà bạn thích.

Bạn nên nói về:

• who this person is
• what type of songs he/she sings
• what type of people listen to his/her songs
• and explain why you like him/her.

Part 3:

1. What kind of music do people like at different ages?
2. What kind of music is popular in your country now and what kind will be in the future?
3. Do parents in your country require their children to learn and to play musical instruments?
4. Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

Chủ đề Lời khuyên

Part 2:

Mô tả một lần bạn đã đưa lời khuyên cho người khác 

Bạn nên nói về: 

• who you gave advice to 
• what the situation was 
• what advice you gave 
• And what the result was

Part 3:

1. In general, what kind of people is most suitable for giving advice to others?
2. In which situation is it better to follow the advice of your friends than your parents?
3. Which do you think is better, advice from young people or advice from older people?
4. Why do so many young people not accept the advice of older people?

Chủ đề Công việc

Part 2:

Mô tả một công việc lý tưởng mà bạn muốn làm trong tương lai

Bạn nên nói về:

• What it is.
• How you can get this job.
• What kinds of work you would do for the job.
• And explain why you want to have it.

Part 3:

1. What do most people consider when finding/accepting a job?
2. What is more important? Job satisfaction or a high salary?
3. What kinds of jobs do people in your country prefer?
4. Do you think robots will take over humans’ jobs in the future?

Chủ đề Đố vui

Part 2:

Describe a (jigsaw, crossword, etc.) puzzle you have played

Bạn nên nói về:  

• what it is like  
• how easy or difficult it is  
• how long it takes you to solve 
• And how you feel about it

Part 3:

1. Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
2. What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
3. Why are detective stories attractive to people?
4. Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

Chủ đề Lễ phép

Part 2:

Mô tả một người lịch sự mà bạn biết

You must express:

• Who this person is
• How you know this person
• What the person looks like
• And explain why you think this person is polite

Part 3:

1. How do people show politeness in your country?
2. Are people today as polite as people were in the past?
3. Do you think politeness is different in different countries and parts of the world?

Subject: Well-Known Individual

Part 2:

Portray a renowned figure you find intriguing

You must speak:

• Who this person is
• What this person was like before his/her became famous
• How you know this person
• And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3:

1. What sorts of people are famous in your country?
2. How do people become famous?
3. Are there any differences between people who were famous a few years ago and the people who are famous today?
4. Do you think there is such a thing as bad publicity?

Theme Journey

Part 2:

Describe a brief trip that you frequently take but dislike

You should mention:

• What it is.
• How you can get this job.
• What kinds of work you would do for the job.
• And explain why you want to have it.
• And explain why you dislike it.

Part 3:

1. What kind of transportation do people in your country often use for travelling?
2. Do you think that decreasing the use of transportation is a good measure to protect the environment?
3. What are the differences between traveling to a city and reading about it in the book?

Toys Topic

Part 2:

Detail a toy you cherished as a child 

You should mention:  

• What the toy was  
• Who gave it to you  
• ow you used this toy 
• And explain how you felt when you got this toy

Part 3:

1. What toys are popular with boys and girls in your country now?
2. Do you think advertising that targets children should be banned?
3. Do you see the fact that children are targeted by many companies as potential consumers spoil their childhood?

Imagination Theme

Part 2:

Narrate an occasion when you had to employ your imagination

You should mention:  

• What you did using imagination  
• When it was  
• Whether it was easy or difficult 
• And explain how you felt

Part 3:

1. What kind of jobs require imagination?
2. What games require children to use imagination?
3. Should young children use and develop imagination?
4. How can teachers encourage children to use imagination?

Compilation of IELTS Speaking sample topics March, April 2021

Một số bài IELTS Speaking trong tháng 3, 4 được biên soạn bởi đội ngũ giảng viên của Mytour:

Describe an encounter with a wild animal – IELTS Speaking part 2