Topic: History | Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1 History | Sample Response

1. Do you enjoy learning about history?

(#1) To be frank, I’m not very interested in history. I find most historical facts just go over my head, and I consider myself more of an art enthusiast.

• to take a keen interest in smth: (= really like smth) yêu thích cái gì
• to go over one’s head: tuột khỏi đầu ai

(#2) I believe history is one of my interests. I enjoy learning about historical figures and events. So studying history gives me a deeper understanding of these.

• historical figure (n) nhân vật lịch sử
• historical event (n) sự kiện lịch sử

2. Which historical event do you find fascinating?

Well, this question is really putting me on the spot because my memory of historical events is quite blurry. However, the first event that comes to mind is probably Independence Day, which is a significant milestone in Vietnamese history. It marks the day when Vietnam became a sovereign nation, completely free from French colonization.

• to put someone on the spot: khiến ai sững người
• hazy (adj) mơ hồ
• to spring to mind (=come to mind) nghĩ đến
• Independence Day (n) Ngày Quốc khánh
• sovereign (adj) có toàn quyền
• colonization (n) sự đô hộ
• milestone (n) dấu mốc, cột mốc
• recollection (n) trí nhớ
• patriotism (n) lòng yêu nước

3. Do you believe history is important?

Absolutely. History is the foundation of any society. It helps instill in every citizen a sense of patriotism. We gain a deeper understanding of the remarkable achievements of our ancestors. During the times when Vietnam faced wars with powerful nations, we learn that against all odds, the Vietnamese army prevailed.

• backbone (= foundation/bedrock/cornerstone) (nghĩa bóng) nền tảng
• to instil in sb: khắc sâu vào, in vào tâm trí ai
• formidable (adj) dữ dội
• against all odds: bất chấp mọi điều kiện nguy hiểm
• to triumph: dành chiến thắng