Describe a fascinating individual you haven't met | IELTS Speaking Part 2 + 3

Part 2: Describe an intriguing person you haven't met and would like to know more about

Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about You should say: Who this person is How you knew him/her What interesting things he/she has done And explain what you would like to know more about him/her

Below is a sample for the topic “Describe an intriguing person you haven't met and would like to know more about”.

1. Sample

2. Vocabulary

• Internationally acclaimed: nổi tiếng toàn cầu
• Was not to my liking: không thích
• Thrilled to bits: nổi da gà
• Philanthropist: nhà từ thiện
• Loving and caring nature: bản chất yêu thương và chăm sóc
• Grandstand: khán đài
• Down-to-earth: thân thiện

Part 3

1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?
2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
3. Where and how can people get to know new people?
4. Can clothing indicate a person’s personality?
5. Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?

1. Are there any distinctions in the relationship between you and your friends compared to other people?

There certainly are. Firstly, I can share my thoughts with my friends, but not with strangers or even some family members or colleagues, because I know they won't judge me. Moreover, friends are there to support each other when one of them is in trouble. I trust mine to be there when I need them the most.

• confide with: tâm sự với
• have one’s back: hỗ trợ ai đó

2. Do individuals feel lonely in bustling cities?

This is becoming increasingly common. In cities, due to the fast pace of life, people are often engaged in work rather than spending time with their families or friends, weakening their connections. Moreover, in a metropolis that provides ample opportunities to meet many different people, one may find it difficult to truly get to know someone deeply. They tend to believe there are more interesting individuals out there, ultimately ending up not finding anyone who truly connects with them.

• fast pace of life: tốc độ cuộc sống nhanh
• occupied with: bận
• learn about someone: tìm hiểu ai đó
• are inclined to: có xu hướng
• ending up: kết thúc bằng việc
• resonate: đồng điệu

3. Where and how can individuals meet new people?

There are numerous locations and methods to accomplish this. When considering “Where,” environments like a new school or workplace can be advantageous. Alternatively, joining clubs such as those for sports, painting, or music, where shared interests foster strong connections. As for “How,” appearing approachable and greeting someone with a simple “hi” is often the simplest approach. Following this, discussing common interests can be highly effective.

• mutual interest: sở thích chung
• approachable: dễ tiếp cận
• work like a charm: siêu hiệu quả

4. Can clothing reflect a person’s personality?

Yes and no. Typically, one’s attire can provide some insight into their character. For instance, an energetic and enthusiastic individual might opt for a crop top and shorts, while someone with a more feminine style might frequently choose dresses. However, some may also argue “don’t judge a book by its cover” because clothing can sometimes conceal aspects of a person. For example, someone who appears impeccably groomed may be struggling internally.

• put on: mặc đồ
• lean toward: thiên về phía
• don’t judge a book by its cover: đừng đánh giá ai qua vẻ bề ngoài
• camouflage: lớp ngụy trang

5. Why do siblings from the same family have different personalities?

The reasons differ. Initially, it can be attributed to their inherent nature. I firmly believe that each person is born with certain innate traits. Secondly, each individual's experiences vary. Within the same family, parents and children live in different eras with diverse environments, technologies, and modes of transportation. On a smaller scale, the eldest, middle, and youngest children within a family can differ from one another due to their distinct interactions with parents, siblings, and their unique social circles.

• be attributable to: là tại vì
• instinctive characteristics: tính cách bẩm sinh

6. How does society shape a person’s character?

Significantly, particularly during their early twenties. Typically, individuals leave their homes after turning 18, although they may not yet be fully mature at that age. As these young adults spend more time with peers such as college friends or colleagues, they come under their influence. Furthermore, as they mature and become capable of contemplating abstract topics, social issues both locally and globally can exert a profound impact on them.

• cognitively mature: trưởng thành về mặt nhận thức
• under the influence: chịu ảnh hưởng