Recall an art or craft task you undertook while in school | IELTS Speaking Part 2

Part 2: Describe an art or craft activity that you did at school

Describe an art or craft activity that you did at schoolYou should say:What you madeHow you made itWhat it looked likeAnd how you felt about the activity

Below is a model answer for the topic “Describe an art or craft activity that you did at school“.

1. Model Response (Example)

2. Highlighted Vocabulary

• Revive (v): hồi sinh
• A bed of (purple irises) (phr): một luống (hoa diên vĩ tím)
• Carve a deep impresson on somebody (phr):: Khắc nên ấn tượng sâu sắc cho ai đó
• Resilience (n) sự kiên cường
• Profusion (n) Sự dồi dào, tràn ngập
• Luminous (a) rực rỡ
• Symmetry (n) tính đối xứng
• Meticulously (adv) tỉ mỉ
• Canvas (n) toan vẽ
• Grid method (n) Phương pháp vẽ sử dụng hệ thống lưới
• Concoct (v) – concoction(n): sự pha trộn
• Palette (n) bảng pha màu
• Eminent (a) lỗi lạc
• Subtle (a) nhỏ, tinh tế
• Overcast (v) bao phủ

Part 3

1. What are some popular traditional handicrafts in Vietnam?

Given its tropical climate favoring bamboo and wood growth, Vietnam produces a variety of crafts like woven bamboo baskets and carved lotus wood vases, popular both domestically and internationally.

• Advantageous (a) thuận lợi
• Weave (v) đan
• Strip (n) mảnh, dải
• Carve (v) điêu khắc

2. How do young individuals perceive traditional handicrafts?

While many Vietnamese youths prioritize fleeting trends and social media fame, there's still a minority who appreciate traditional crafts for their intricate artisanal value, despite societal pressures.

• A lion share ( n) một bộ phận lớn
• Momentarily (adv) nhất thời, chốc lát
• Scoff (v) chế giễu
• Implicitly (adv) bóng gió, ngầm
• Explicitly (adv) thẳng thừng, rõ ràng
• Obsolete (a) lỗi thời
• Glamorous (a) hào nhoáng
• Arcane (a) tinh xảo, nhà nghề

3. Are handicrafts commonly given as gifts in your country?

In Vietnamese culture, traditional crafts are not typically chosen as gifts due to societal shifts towards valuing modern and expensive items over traditional artistry.

• Overarching (a) bao quát, chủ đạo
• Disenchanting (a) mất lòng tin
• Subconsciously (adv) một cách vô thức
• State-of-the-art (phr) hiện đại
• Monetary (a) thuộc về tiền bạc

4. What advantages does crafting offer?

It's evident that crafting brings numerous benefits, from providing artisans with a stable income to preserving our cultural heritage for future generations in Vietnam.

• Artisan (n) nghệ nhân
• Livelihood (n) sinh kế
• Perpetuate (v) duy trì
• Cultural identity (n) bản sắc văn hóa
• Descendant (n) con cháu