Giải đề IELTS Speaking Phần 1 – Quý 1/2022 (Tháng 01 – 04/2022)

Chủ đề: Nhà/ chỗ ở

1. Bạn sống trong nhà hay căn hộ?

I live in a house that is located in a small alley in district 3 with my family. Because of district 3 is considered as the heart of Ho Chi Minh city, all amenities are available within walking distance, like markets, churches, hospitals and all kinds of fashion shops and restaurants. That means I can easily grab anything I need in just a few minutes. So I really enjoy my life there.

2. Bạn có muốn chuyển đến một nơi ở khác trong tương lai không?

Although my current accommodation is perfectly fine, I would love to experience living in a cottage once. Since it was my childhood dream to live near a forest, a small thatched-roof and rustic house located quietly at the the edge of a jungle would be my dream house.

• Cottage (n): nhà chòi 
• Thatched-roof (n): mái lợp bằng lá
• Rustic (adj): mộc mạc, đơn sơ 

3. Căn hộ của bạn được trang trí như thế nào?

My home is styled in a minimal way. Almost everything is painted in plain white, and a few landscape paintings and all small blue modern ornaments act as delicate touches. The interior design is simple, yet convenient and very pleasant to look at.

• Minimal (adj): tối giản 
• Ornament (n): đồ trang trí 

Chủ đề: Học hành 

1. Bạn thích học vào buổi sáng hay buổi chiều? 

I prefer to study in the morning, that’s when I feel the most clear-headed. I often study for about 2 to 3 hours before taking a break.

• Clear-headed (adj): tỉnh táo

2. Bạn đang học những môn học gì?  

Là sinh viên ngành Kinh tế, hiện tại tôi đang học các môn Học kinh tế vi mô, Triết học và môn Giáo dục thể chất bắt buộc.

3. Bạn có thích những môn học của mình không?  

Well yes, I like my major. I’ve always been fascinated by numbers and how societies work. Understanding the economy is crucial to understand societies.

• Be fascinated by s.th: bị hấp dẫn bởi điều gì 

4. Is there anything about your studies that you dislike?  

Sometimes, the things that are taught in my classes seem to be outdated. The data that we use to do our analysis assignments are old. I’d rather study the current situation than what happened decades ago.

• Outdated (adj): lỗi thời

5. What kind of technology do you use while studying? 

I use my laptop to write my essays and also take online classes, especially during this covid pandemic. It’s such a blessing in disguise as I now manage my homework entirely online and it’s much easier than it used to be.

• A blessing in disguise: cái may trong cái rủi

Chủ đề: Lao động 

1. Do you miss being a student?  

Only sometimes. I miss being a carefree individual because I didn’t have to worry about the bills, the taxes, you know, adult problems. Despite those problems, I have more freedom now. I’m able to make money to be financially independent and even support my parents. This is what I prefer.

• Carefree (adj): vô tư
• Financially independent (adv + adj): tự chủ về tài chính

2. How do you feel about your current job?  

Absolutely, my job as a language teacher allows me to meet people from all walks of life. There are the young and talented school students and there are also people who are older and more mature than I am who seek to improve themselves and better their lives. I have to admit that I admire them.

• From all walks of life: đến từ mọi ngóc ngách của cuộc sống
• Mature (adj): chín chắn
• To better (v): cải thiện, nâng cao

3. What motivated you to choose this type of work?  

To be honest this job comes with a lot of perks. I get to befriend new people and socialize with my students. You know, teaching and learning is an intensely social experience. I’m an outgoing person, so this job suits me perfectly.

• Befriend (v): kết bạn

4. What kind of technology do you utilize at your workplace?

Laptop, cell phone, projectors, tablets… you name it. Gone are the days of only using black board and white chalk. I can upload my announcements to my online classrooms. And it’s way easier now to manage a class than it used to be thanks to digitalisation.

• Digitalisation (n): sự số hóa

Chủ đề: Cuối tuần

1. What activities do you typically engage in during weekends? 

Usually, I enjoy sleeping in a bit later than usual, as it's more relaxing not to have to wake up early like on weekdays. However, I avoid sleeping too late into the day to ensure I make the most of my weekend. I also cherish having at least one meal with my parents over the weekend, depending on our plans.

2. Why do you believe the weekend holds significance for many people?

Weekends provide individuals with additional free time to spend with loved ones or pursue activities they genuinely enjoy, rather than focusing solely on work or study. Moreover, weekends offer a chance to recharge before returning to the challenges of the week, feeling revitalized.

3. Do you enjoy working during weekends?

I believe not. I always spend my entire weekend with my family. I rarely work during weekends.

4. Do you think it's necessary for employees to work on weekends?

If I were an employee, I would consider this a terrible idea. Employees are human beings and we all deserve some time off work.

Chủ đề: Gương

1. Bạn có thích nhìn vào gương không? Thường xuyên như thế nào?

I​​ look at myself in the mirror every day when I wake up; it’s sort of my morning ritual. I work in a professional environment, so I need to make sure I don’t look like a mess before leaving for work. At least I have to check if my hair is tidy, my makeup looks decent and my clothes are not wrinkled.

• Morning ritual (n): thói quen buổi sáng 
• Leave for work: đi làm 
• Wrinkle (v): làm nhăn

2. Bạn có thường mang theo gương không?

Yeah, sure. As a woman, I often keep a small mirror in my purse in case I need to touch up during the day. It’s like girls’ secret weapon.

• Touch up (v): chỉnh trang 
• Secret weapon (n): vũ khí bí mật 

3. ​​Bạn có nghĩ rằng gương là một trang trí cần thiết không?

I think the mirror is a very useful decorative item. With a beautiful wooden frame, it can nicely complement a living room or a bedroom, adding a more vintage look to it. However, with more modern design, it may serve the purpose of creating the illusion that the space is bigger than it actually is, and this technique is often used within small houses, coffee shops or restaurants.

• Illusion (n): ảo ảnh

Chủ đề: Email

1. Trong công việc hoặc học tập của bạn, liệu bạn thường xuyên viết những điều gì không?

Vâng, tôi viết rất nhiều email trong công việc của mình. Tôi làm việc cho một công ty có văn phòng ở nhiều quốc gia, vì vậy chúng tôi sử dụng email để giao tiếp.

2. Bạn có thường xuyên gửi email không?

Typically, it feels like part of my daily routine to draft emails to clients explaining how to navigate the system. However, if they express dissatisfaction with the user experience, I sometimes find myself caught up in explaining to reassure them.

3. How frequently do you send emails?

I typically compose between 5 and 10 work-related emails per day, and I send emails to friends or family a few times per week.

4. How often do you check your email?

Well, regularly. Maybe on a daily basis, I would say. Mails are important for me, because my work does not allow me to meet as many people for networking, so we mostly connect using mails, delaying the work does not make sense.

• On a daily basis: hằng ngày 

5. Do you prefer writing by hand or using a computer?

It varies depending on what I'm doing. For most tasks, I prefer using a computer because it's faster and allows me to save or copy things. However, I still enjoy jotting down notes or writing ideas by hand.

6. Do you find emails useful?

• Appeal to: làm hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn