Illustrate a modification that could enhance your local vicinity: Model accompanied by vocabulary

Bài viết giới thiệu Sample IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a change that can improve your local area 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.

Illustrate a modification that could enhance your local vicinity

●        What it is

●        How it can be made

●        What problem it will bring

And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking example: 

One change that can improve my local area is to include lessons about road safety in the school curriculum.

First, let me explain the problem in my hometown. I’m currently living in Ho Chi Minh city, which is the biggest city of Vietnam, and there is heavy traffic in the city. The problem is that many people commuting around the city do not obey traffic laws. It isn’t uncommon to see people running the red light or driving when being under the influence. This recklessness leads to many traffic accidents in the city with a lot of people losing their lives.

Even worse, many parents instil in their children this carelessness. I once saw a Mom let her son climb over the barriers to cross the street or some parents just let their kids play and run along the sidewalk.

Therefore, I think it is necessary to include lessons about road safety as a compulsory part of school curriculums. To avoid putting too much pressure on students, we don't have to teach them the whole traffic law system, only some basic road rules and pedestrian safety like waiting for the red light to cross the streets.

This will not only reduce the risk of children being harmed by vehicles but also raise their awareness of road safety, making them realize that their parents’ behavior could put other people's lives in danger, and therefore when they grow up, they are more likely to follow traffic laws.

Từ vựng trong IELTS Speaking example:

1.Road safety /ˈrəʊd ˌseɪf.ti/: an toàn đường xá

Road /ˈrəʊd/ : đường xá

Safety /ˌseɪf.ti/: an toàn

Ví dụ: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.

2. To commute /kəˈmjuːt/: di chuyển giữa nhà và nơi làm việc

Ví dụ: It's at least an hour's commute to work.

3.To obey traffic laws: tuân thủ luật giao thông

obey  /əʊˈbeɪ/ : tuân thủ

traffic  /ˈtræf.ɪk/  : giao thông

Law /lɔː/ : luật

Ví dụ: Teens should obey traffic laws that are in place to keep them safe.

4 .To be under the influence /ˈʌn.dər/ /ðiː/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ : đang trong tình trạng say xỉn

Ví dụ: Driving under the influence is a very serious offence.

5. Recklessness /ˈrek.ləs.nəs/: sự thiếu thận trọng

Ví dụ: The accident was a result of recklessness.

6. To run the red light /rʌn/ /ðə/ /ˌred ˈlaɪt/ : vượt đèn đỏ

Ví dụ: The police fined her for running a red light.

7.To be compulsory /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/: bắt buộc

Ví dụ: Swimming was compulsory at my school.

8.School curriculums /skuːl kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ : chương trình học ở trường

curriculums /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ : Giáo trình

Ví dụ: Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.

Mở rộng:

Những từ vựng và ý tưởng trong bài có thể áp dụng cho chủ đề: Describe a problem in your city

One serious problem in Ho Chi Minh city is that many people commuting around the city do not obey traffic laws. It isn’t uncommon to see people blowing the red light or driving when being under the influence. This recklessness leads to many traffic accidents in the city with a lot of people losing their lives.

 IELTS Speaking Part 3 Example

• Why are people living in communities friendly with others?

Gợi ý: warm atmosphere (không khí ấm cúng), cranky (cáu kỉnh), come in handy (tiện lợi, thuận tiện)

There are many reasons why people living in a community are friendly with each other. First, it will help to create a warm atmosphere in the neighborhood, which is essential to a comfortable life. After long hours of working or studying, nobody wants to be welcomed by cranky neighbors and arguments when they come home. Besides, having good relationships with neighbors can come in handy when we need their help, such as looking after our houses when we're out of town.

• What are popular activities in a community?

Gợi ý: gather (tụ họp), special occasions (những dịp đặc biệt), join social clubs (tham gia các câu lạc bộ xã hội)

I think the most popular activity is to gather together on special occasions. For example, people living in the same neighborhood in Vietnam often throw a drinking party on Lunar New Year. Other activities include joining social clubs or travelling together.

• Do people like living in a community？

Gợi ý: isolated (cô lập), mental health (sức khỏe tinh thần), emergencies (tình huống khẩn cấp)

Most people do, I think. Living alone away from the community can make people feel isolated, which can negatively affect their mental health. Besides, living alone can be quite dangerous, as no one will be there for them in case of emergencies.

• Where do people in a community typically gather socially?

Hint: community centers (trung tâm cộng đồng)

I rarely participate in such activities, so I don't have many insights. My assumption is that individuals might convene at someone’s residence or community centers. Occasionally, during outdoor events, gatherings may occur at a park.