Đề bài, bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 1 chủ đề: Home and Accommodation

II. Mẫu câu trả lời cho chủ đề IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation

1. What type of house or apartment do you envision living in the future?

I envision living in an apartment with a spacious balcony where I can plant flowers and set up a coffee table to relax. The apartment should also feature a large kitchen equipped with a baking oven, a built-in induction stove, and a coffee machine. Additionally, I'd like a large sofa in the living room for comfortable TV viewing.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Balcony (n): ban công
• Built-in (adj): gắn liền (vào tường, bàn, ...)
• Induction stove (n): bếp từ

2. Are the transportation options to your home convenient?

They have certainly improved significantly. The city sidewalks have been expanded and renovated with a more uniform tile style. There are also more types of public transportation available, such as buses and taxis, and the roads have been upgraded.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Refurbish (v): tân trang
• Unified (adj): đồng nhất

3. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

I prefer living in a flat, particularly located in the city center. I understand that such rentals can be expensive, but wouldn't it be perfect to wake up with the sun shining through the window, to have a bird's eye view, and to observe the hustle and bustle from afar? I have a deep fondness for flats.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• To be situated in (a) /ˈsɪtjʊeɪtɪd/ nằm, toạ lạc ở đâu.
• Situation (n): tình huống, nơi chốn. (Situational comedy/sitcom (n): phim hài kịch tình huống.)
• Rental (n,a): số tiền phải trả cho thuê, cho thuê
• Hustle and bustle (idiom): khung cảnh hối hả bận rộn (thành phố)

4. Can you describe your living environment? Do you reside in a house or a flat?/ What type of housing do you inhabit?

I currently live in a flat on the 14th floor within an apartment building. It's a spacious flat facing north with an open-air balcony where I sometimes sit and enjoy the sky on beautiful days.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• A block of flats (n): Dãy căn hộ
• Open-air (adj): ngoài trời

5. Please describe the room you live in.

It’s a student-friendly room equipped with all essential facilities necessary for an ordinary individual. There’s a cozy folding bed adjacent to a lovely reading corner, opposite a functional work area, a shoe shelf and a wooden wardrobe.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Student-friendly (a): thân thiện với học sinh
• Amenity (n): tiện nghi, những đồ đạc cơ sở vật chất cần thiết
• Ordinary (a): bình thường, tầm thường, đại trà
• Foldable (a): có thể gấp lại được. (foldable bed (n): giường gấp gọn được)
• Nook (n): góc nhỏ ấm cúng, thường nhỏ và tạo cảm giác an toàn
• Rack (n): cái giá, có thể thấy trong nhà bếp dùng để đựng bát đĩa, ở cạnh cửa dùng để để giầy dép, mũ, ô.

6. What part of your home do you like the most? /What’s your favorite room in your house?/ What room does your family spend most of the time in?

7. How long have you lived there?

I have spent my entire life here and haven’t moved elsewhere. That's why I feel a deep emotional connection to this place. Having stability and a sense of belonging to a place that's been part of my childhood and upbringing is invaluable.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• A strong attachment (n): sự gắn bó mạnh mẽ
• Stability (n): Độ ổn định
• Upbringing (n): Sự trưởng thành

8. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

Absolutely, I intend to stay for the long term because the environment here is delightful, situated close to nature with a nearby botanical garden. The community is friendly and incredibly compassionate.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Botanical garden (n): vườn thực vật (dành cho mục đích giáo dục)
• Kind-hearted (adj): tốt bụng

9. Who do you live with?

I live independently because I am currently studying/ working far from home. Personally, I enjoy my solitude. Initially, living alone can be daunting, but I have adapted to it. Despite being an adult and attending college, I still reside with my parents, which is common in our Asian culture. We typically do not leave our parental home until marriage, and I see some rationale behind this. It allows me to save money, enjoy nutritious meals, and most importantly, avoid loneliness.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Enjoy one's company (phrasal verb):  thích sự đồng hành của ai
• Grow familiar with: dần trở nên quen thuộc với việc gì đó
• Ubiquitous (adj): phổ biến
• Justification (n): sự biện minh

10. What do you usually do in your flat?

Besides studying, sleeping, and eating, I also enjoy birdwatching from my window. It's fascinating to observe the birds nesting on the protruding ledge early in the morning.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Birdwatching (n): việc ngắm chim chóc
• Ledge (n): cái rìa, đường gờ của rìa tường, cửa sổ
• Protrude (v): nhô ra, trồi ra.
• Protruding tooth (n): răng khểnh

11. What brings you comfort in your home?

Perhaps my workspace. It's ironic that this is where we work and deal with demanding tasks, yet I find solace there. Sitting at my desk, playing a calming Lofi playlist, and doing what I love makes me feel like I'm in my element.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Ironic (a): trớ trêu, mỉa mai → Irony (n): sự trớ trêu, mỉa mai
• To get/be fed up with (a):  chán ngấy với gì đó
• Demanding (a): đòi hỏi, yêu cầu cao
• Find peace (phrasal verb): tìm được bình yên (ở đâu)
• Natural habitat (n): môi trường sống
• Soothing (a): thư thái, tạo sự thư giãn

12. Is it essential to reside in a comfortable environment?

Absolutely, the living space plays a vital role in maintaining well-being and safety. If the home fails to offer comfort and security, it can become disruptive and adversely affect one's studies or work. Dwelling in a residence that facilitates relaxation can enhance focus and combat anxiety, making daily life more enjoyable.

Key vocabulary for answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation questions:

• Chaotic (adj): hỗn loạn
• Property (n): cơ ngơi, tài sản

13. How does your current living situation differ from your previous one?

The place where I currently reside is more secluded compared to my previous location. It takes approximately half an hour to reach the city center from here, whereas it only took 10 minutes by motorcycle from my old house.

Key vocabulary for scoring high in IELTS Speaking Part 1 Home and Accommodation:

• Remote (adj): xa xôi

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