Buzz
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
Sample on the topic “Describe a habit you and your friend aim to cultivate”
Every afternoon, my friends meet up at the park to play badminton together. They have been doing that since high school because it gives them a chance to catch up with each other as well as improve their health. I used to be a part of that and we’ve had a lot of fun in the past, but you know, at the moment, my work requires me to work in shifts so I’m unable to attend these sessions anymore.
My body is getting out of shape because I don’t do anything to keep fit. I hit the gym a few weeks ago but I couldn’t stand working out alone, having no one to talk to, so I decided to give up. I’ve been trying to figure out what I could do in order to get into shape but my mind goes blank whenever I think about it. I think the only place that could help me to stay the course is the park, where I get the chance to meet my friends.
I’m always jealous of my friends because they are able to regularly work out together. I’m thinking about changing my job so that I could lead a healthier lifestyle.
Vocabulary on the topic “Describe a habit you and your friend aim to develop”
workout regimen: chế độ tập thể dục
workout /ˈwɜːkaʊt/ tập thể dục
regimen /ˈredʒɪmən/: chế độ
Ví dụ: If you want to fit into those new clothes, you’ll need to start a workout regimen.
work in shifts (idiom): làm việc theo ca
Ví dụ: I hate jobs that require people to work in shifts
out of shape (idiom): không khỏe mạnh
Ví dụ: I'm so out of shape that I get out of breath climbing the stairs.
my mind goes blank (idiom): không nghĩ ra được gì
Ví dụ: I tried to remember her name, but my mind went completely blank.
stay the course (idiom): tiếp tục làm gì đó
Ví dụ: Very few of the trainees have stayed the course.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Example
What behaviors should children cultivate?
Children should be taught to pick up good habits as soon as possible. We don’t need to teach them very big things like money management or anything like that. I think that if they can develop and maintain small actions like having breakfast on time or brushing their teeth before bedtime, it would do wonders for them later on.
money management /ˈmʌni ˈmænɪʤmənt/: quản lý tiền bạc
Ví dụ: In seven out of 10 households it's a woman who's now responsible for money management.
Do wonders for : mang đến điều kì diệu cho
Ví dụ: Going to sleep early can do wonders for your health.
How can parents instill good habits in their children?
Making them familiar with them. For example, if parents can install a routine of regular mealtimes, it is likely that children will continue this good habit in the future. Besides that, they could use their power to force their kids into forming good habits, like getting them off the sofa and television, preventing them from becoming couch potatoes.
routine /ruːˈtiːn/: công việc hàng ngày
Ví dụ: Exercise has become part of my daily routine.
couch potato /ˈkaʊtʃ pəteɪtəʊ/: người nghiện xem TV
Ví dụ: He's turned into a real couch potato since he subscribed to the sports channel
How are bad habits formed by individuals?
I guess that everyone has at least one bad habit. Although most of us know that it’s not good for us, we still keep doing it because it has become an inner part of us. Take smoking, for example, lots of people cannot live without it even though they are well aware that cigarettes will destroy their lungs.
inner /ˈɪnə(r)/: bên trong
Ví dụ: She doesn't reveal much of her inner self.
Well-aware /wɛl əˈweə/: nhận thức rõ
Ví dụ: They are well aware of the problems
What are the typical habits of individuals as they age?
Things that they have been engaged in since childhood. It appears that we will continue to engage in what we are acquainted with. For instance, many elderly individuals still opt for purchasing a traditional newspaper over reading news online because they feel more at ease holding a newspaper in their hands. This also applies to letters or cameras.
Acquainted /əˈkwāntəd/: known
Example: Then she recognized a known voice.
