Describe an indispensable item in your home for IELTS Speaking Part 2 + 3

Part 2: Describe an indispensable item in your home

Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live withoutYou should say:What it isHow long you have had itWhat you can do with itHow often you use itAnd explain why you cannot live without it

Below is a sample response for the topic 'Describe an indispensable item in your home'.

1. Sample (Example)

2. Vocabulary

• jaw on the floor: sốc, ngạc nhiên
• carpentry: nghề mộc
• pandemic: dịch bệnh toàn cầu
• telecommute: làm việc từ xa
• lockdown: phong tỏa
• To Kill a Mockingbird: giết con chim nhại
• A Thousand Splendid Suns: Ngàn mặt trời rực rỡ

Section 3

Which devices do you find challenging to operate?
What tasks can you accomplish with a laptop?
What are the advantages of using technology in the workplace?
Why do some individuals in the workplace have an aversion to technology?
Why do individuals purchase numerous household appliances?
How do people typically utilize electronic devices?

1. What equipment do you struggle with when using?

Honestly? Nothing. Most individuals face challenges with electronics, and although I'm not particularly fond of technology, I can effectively comprehend manuals and adhere to instructions. I've managed to maintain everything in my household without any mishaps, which I consider quite an achievement.

• technophile: người đam mê công nghệ

2. What tasks can you perform with a laptop?

Apart from basic tasks such as organizing documents, I possess some proficiency in utilizing graphic design software. During my college years, I underwent introductory courses in Adobe, although I opted not to pursue a career in this field.

• file document: soạn thảo văn bản

3. What advantages does workplace technology offer?

There are numerous aspects to consider. To begin, I would speculate that physical space has been liberated, thanks to digital filing systems. Additionally, cloud storage must facilitate internal information sharing.  

• surmise: đoán
• physical space: không gian
• digital filing systems: hệ thống quản lý dữ liệu
• cloud storage: dữ liệu đám mây

4. What is the reason for some individuals in the workplace disliking technology?  

I don't believe it's the technology itself that they oppose, but rather the changes it brings. It's human nature to prefer the status quo, making it difficult for older employees to adapt. Moreover, younger novices may lack experience with certain programs or equipment, leading to frustration when learning to operate them.  

• to be against something: phản đối
• human nature: bản năng con người
• novices: người học việc

5. Why do people purchase numerous household appliances? 

Because they simplify our lives. Would you rather spend your Sunday mornings sleeping in or hand-washing your white shirts? While most appliances are essentials that can enhance our quality of life, some are merely trinkets imposed on us by consumerism. For instance, purchasing LED lights – especially those that serve no functional purpose as reading lamps – cannot be justified.  

• elevate: nâng tầm
• knick-knacks: đồ lặt vặt
• consumerism: chủ nghĩa tiêu thụ

6. What are common uses for electronic devices? 

Ideally, they serve their intended purposes. It's surprising how inventive people can be with them. I remember seeing videos of street vendors in India using top-load washing machines to make lassi, you know – the drink.  

Bài mẫu bởi cô Khánh Huyền – Giáo viên Mytour HN