Sample for Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited – IELTS Speaking Part 2

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1. Vocabulary for Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited

• Holiday destination: the place you come for holiday: điểm đến
  • Ex: Ha Long bay is the holiday destination for everyone.
• Out of season: on contrast with main holiday period: trái mùa
  • Ex: Out of season Formentera is very popular with writers and artists.
• Hordes of tourists: Crowds of tourist: Nhiều khách du lịch.
  • Ex: Hordes of tourists come to this place every year.
• Go off the beaten track: visit the place without following schedule: đi trái với lộ trình đề ra ( thường là du lịch)
  • Ex: Unlike my mom, I usually go off the beaten track when I am travelling.
• Head for: go in direction for: đi đến đâu đó.
  • Ex: I am going to head for Europe next month. 
• To sample the local food: eat local food: thưởng thức món đặc sản
  • Ex: i come to Nha Trang to sample the local food here. 
• To go out at night: hangout at night: đi chơi buổi tối.
  • Ex: I usually go out at night in the weekend.
• To dispel the heat of summer: get rid of the hot weather of summer: xua tan cái nóng mùa hè
  • Ex: Canada has the best winter to dispel the heat of summer. 
• Breathtaking view of sth: an extremely beautiful view.
  • Ex: The scenery along the coast was just breathtaking.

2. Structure for the topic: Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited

• It is famous/renowned/noted for…: Nơi này nổi tiếng vì…
• It is located/situated in…: Nơi này nằm ở…
• I come here whenever I need to unwind/blow off some steam: Tôi đến đây mỗi khi cần thư giãn, xả stress.
• What impresses/delights me the most is…: Điều gây ấn tượng với tôi/ làm tôi vui nhất là …

3. Sample essay for Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited – IELTS Speaking part 2

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited.

You should mention:

• What the attraction was
• When you visited it
• Why you went there
• You enjoyed the visit or not

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Example

One of the most interesting places I have ever come to was Hoi An ancient town. Located in Quang Nam, a central region of Vietnam. This place attracts hordes of tourists every year to come and enjoy the wonderful time in Hoi An.

I went to Hoi An about 5 years ago when I graduated from university. At that time, I never thought I could have a wonderful experience in here. Hoi An is really a holiday destination for everyone who love the breathtaking view and the atmosphere. Every house in Hoi An left me with some memories about the past and also reminded everyone how prosperous the town had.

I visited Hoi An ancient town because I was craving for sampling the local food in here. The cuisine of central region was so different from other regions. Although I and my buddies had initially planned on which places to visit, I always ended up going off the beaten track there were too many interesting places to explore. The weather was also a factor which made me love this place much. I believed the cool weather of Hoi An would dispel the heat of summer in southern area.

Lexicon

• Hordes of tourists: Đoàn khách du lịch
• Holiday destination: Địa điểm du lịch
• Breathtaking view: Quang cảnh ngoạn mục
• Sampling the local food: Lấy mẫu thực phẩm địa phương
• Ended up going off the beaten track: Cuối cùng đã đi chệch hướng
• Dispel the heat of summer: Xua tan cái nóng mùa hè