Topic: Celebration of Birth | IELTS Speaking Segment 1

Questions for the topic Birthday in IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. What do you usually do on your birthdays?2. What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?3. How do people often celebrate birthdays in your country?4. What did you do on your birthday when you were young?5. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?6. Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?

Sample response

1. What is your usual activity on your birthdays?

Example 1: Well, I would say it typically depends on who I celebrate my birthday with. I mean, when it comes to friends, especially my group, we generally host parties or even have a lively time out. And stay up all night, that’s for sure.

But with my family, I would prefer something more personal like a close meal, a pleasant dinner at a restaurant where we can just relax, share a moment and spend quality time together.

• pull an all-nighter: thức thâu đêm
• share a moment: chia sẻ khoảnh khắc

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Example 2: Not much really. I’m a quite low-key person. I don’t really enjoy being the center of attention. So I don’t make a big deal out of my birthday. I don’t have a huge party. I just gather with a few friends and have a nice meal. Some delicious food and chat. That’s pretty much enough for me.

• Low-key: Khiêm tốn, không phô trương

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2. What types of birthday presents do you like to receive?

On any other day, I can be somewhat of a nit-picky person. But not on my birthday. You know, the mere fact that people remember the day I was born and actually care about picking something for me is what I value the most. So sometimes, the gifts I receive might not align with my preferences; they might not be what I personally enjoy. But that’s okay. It is the affection and thoughtfulness that touch me the most.

• appreciate (v): trân trọng
• nit-picky (adj): xét nét
• my cup of tea: thứ mà bản thân yêu thích
• affection: tình cảm
• thoughtfulness: sự chu đáo

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3. How do people typically celebrate birthdays in your country?

Example 1: Well, what I've observed is that in the past, Vietnamese individuals used to primarily celebrate indoors at home. However, these days, they often opt for trips on various occasions, including birthdays. A great illustration is Mytour, my company. We're about to commemorate our fifth anniversary by heading to Cat Ba Island, a renowned travel destination, this weekend. I'm thrilled because we'll have numerous exciting activities!

• traveling destination: địa điểm du lịch

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4. How did you celebrate your birthdays during childhood?

During my childhood, I frequently organized birthday parties either at home or in restaurants and invited friends and relatives to join. On these occasions, I would usually receive gifts and money.

• Throw a party: Tổ chức một buổi tiệc

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5. Do you believe celebrating your birthday is significant?

Many individuals place considerable importance on their birthdays, including myself. It signifies the start of a new year or even a new phase in my life and provides an excellent opportunity for me to ponder on what I’ve accomplished so far and what I intend to achieve in the near future. It’s also a time when I can gather my loved ones in one place and express how thankful I am to have them in my life.

• Attach great importance to sth: Gắn tầm quan trọng với cái gì
• Reflect on: Suy ngẫm về

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6. Whose birthday do you believe is most important to celebrate in Vietnam?

Certainly, it’s our parents’ birthdays that hold the utmost significance to celebrate in this nation. We highly value their birthdays as they are the ones who give us life, raise us, and make immense sacrifices to ensure our comfort and well-being.

• Bring somebody up: Nuôi nấng ai đó
• Sacrifice: Hy sinh

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