Describe a team where you were a member: Sample model with vocabulary

Bài viết giới thiệu Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a team where you were a member thuộc nhóm chủ đề describe an object (miêu tả đối tượng) kèm theo các từ vựng ghi điểm trong bài. Đây là một trong nhóm chủ đề phổ biến trong bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 2.

Describe a team where you were a member

• What it was like

• Why you joined it

• What you did in it

And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking example: 

I'd like to talk about a team that I was involved in during my university's final term. There were four of us on the team, and our task was to identify the differences in the lifestyle of people from northern and southern Vietnam. Our objective was to produce a report and give a presentation.

The first thing we did was doing a lot of research to gather in-depth information. Then, we met up to organize the information we have, make an outline for our report and our presentation before adding graphs and photos to make our point clearer and more attractive. These discussions took a lot of time, though. We had very different personalities as well as working styles, and we held very different opinions. Therefore, it took us a while to figure out the best way to cooperate and reach a consensus.  In the end, we were able to hand in a detailed and well-organized report, and our group presentation also went really well. Everyone in our class gave us a big round of applause.

It was really a memorable experience for all of us, and I felt a real sense of accomplishment when we handed in our report and delivered our presentation. But what I was most proud of was how well our team worked together. There were still some minor tiffs between some of the team members, but overall I think each member showed a good level of responsibility and teamwork.

Vocabulary in IELTS Speaking example:

1.    To have very different personalities: có những tính cách khác nhau

different /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ : khác nhau

personalities  /ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti/ : tính cách

Ví dụ: They have different personalities

2.    To hold very different opinions: có những ý kiến khác nhau

hold /həʊld/: Giữ

different /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/: khác

opinions /əˈpɪn.jən/: ý kiến

Ví dụ: We just hold different opinions regarding the manner in which to attain this goal.

3.    To cooperate /kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/: cộng tác

Ví dụ: They have agreed to cooperate in distributing products and providing support services.

4.    To reach a consensus: đạt được sự đồng lòng, nhất trí

reach /riːtʃ/ :chạm tới

consensus /kənˈsen.səs/: sự đồng lòng

Ví dụ: Our top priority must be reaching a consensus with legislators.

5.    A detailed and well-organized report: một bảng báo cáo chi tiết và được sắp xếp tốt

detailed /ˈdiː.teɪld/: chi tiết

well-organized /ˌwelˈɔːɡənaɪzd/: sắp xếp hợp lý

report /rɪˈpɔːt/ : bảng báo cáo

Ví dụ: Make sure your report is a detailed and well-organized

6.    Sense of accomplishment: cảm giác mãn nguyện khi hoàn thành một việc gì đó

Sense  /sens/: cảm giác

accomplishment /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/: thành quả

Ví dụ: Consequently, there is some sadness today when he looks back on his career, but there is also a sense of accomplishment.

7.    Tiffs /tɪf/: những cuộc tranh cãi nhỏ

Ví dụ: Have you two had a lovers' tiff?

Mở rộng:

Những từ vựng và ý tưởng trong bài có thể áp dụng cho chủ đề:

-          Describe a time you work with a group

I’d like to talk about the time when I work with my classmates on a project during my final term at university.

(Sau đó có thể sử dụng lại các phần nội dung trong bài trên)

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Example

• Which one do you think is more important: individual development or teams' goals?

Gợi ý: create structure (tạo cấu trúc, kết cấu), give directions (định hướng), shared success (thành công chung)

I think it’s difficult to compare. While teams’ goals play an important role in creating structures and giving directions for the whole team, individuals’ goals motivate them to improve their performance to achieve success.

• Do you think it is a good thing to have disagreements within a team?

Gợi ý: poke holes in (tìm ra lỗi sai trong việc gì đó), conflict (mâu thuẫn), tension (sự căng thẳng)

Yes, I do think so. People disagree with others because they can poke holes in their arguments. This creates opportunities for new ideas and improvement. I have to admit that disagreements may sometimes lead to conflicts and tension. However, as long as conflicts are resolved properly to avoid harming relationships, they can increase the team's productivity and efficiency.

• Do you think it is good for kids to join a team?

Gợi ý: communication skills (kỹ năng giao tiếp), resolve conflicts (giải quyết mâu thuẫn), be more aware of (có ý thức hơn về việc gì đó)

In my opinion, being a part of a team brings a lot of benefits to children. First, they can improve their communication skills like expressing their ideas to others and resolving conflicts. Children will also be more aware of teamwork’s importance in their future study and career.

• How to become an effective team member in the workplace?

Suggested: responsible, derail the team’s progress, show respect, enhance productivity, build trust and connection

The most crucial attribute is responsibility. A competent team member must shoulder responsibilities and complete tasks promptly to avoid hindering the team's progress. Additionally, demonstrating respect and offering support to fellow members can significantly boost team productivity and foster trust and camaraderie.