Topic: PUBLIC TRANSPORT | IELTS Speaking Part 1

Câu hỏi về PUBLIC TRANSPORT IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Do you often use public transport?2. Should people use more public transport? Why?3. Do you think people in your country prefer public transport?4. What kind of public transportation do you usually take?5. Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?6. Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?7. Will there be more people taking public transportation in the future?

Mẫu câu trả lời (Sample Answer)

1. How frequently do you utilize public transport?

(Bạn có sử dụng phương tiện giao thông công cộng không)

Example 1: You know, because public transportation quality in Vietnam is quite below par, I tend to avoid using it. I have only taken the bus about 5 times in my life because they are often around 10 minutes late, sometimes even more, making them quite unreliable. Hopefully, the government will improve public transport standards; otherwise, I doubt I'll be using the bus anytime soon.

• mass transit (n) = public transport
• subpar (adj) = below-average
• unreliable = not able to be trusted
• I can’t see myself (doing something) = I won’t (do something)

Example 2: Honestly, if I had the choice, I would prefer using my own vehicle because it's much more convenient for me. While I understand the environmental impact of not using public transport, the public transport system here can sometimes be unreliable and substandard.

• Unreliable (adj): không đáng tin cậy
• Up to standards (adj.): đạt tiêu chuẩn

2. Should people increase their use of public transport? Why?

(Mọi người có nên sử dụng phương tiện công cộng nhiều hơn không? Tại sao?)

In my opinion, it’s crucial that citizens shift from using private vehicles to public transportation primarily because of the ever-increasing population rate. Apparently, the amount of exhaust emitted from cars and motorbikes contributes significantly to global warming and air pollution; therefore, encouraging the use of mass transit can help cut the level of greenhouse gases, reducing potential health problems.

3. Do you believe people in your country favor public transport?

(Bạn có nghĩ người dân ở quốc gia của bạn thích sử dụng phương tiện công cộng?)

I think it depends on the reason. There are some who are in favor of public transit services and they commute by buses on a regular basis because the bus route is accessible and suitable for their daily travel needs. However, there are those who strongly oppose using mass transit due to a number of reasons, from its poor standards to security to inconvenience.

• bus route (n): tuyến xe buýt

4. What types of public transportation do you usually use?

(Bạn thường đi loại phương tiện công cộng nào?)

To be completely honest, I don’t use public transportation very often. So, as you might guess, I rarely use it for commuting. However, occasionally, I do take the bus for longer trips as it spares me the trouble of driving and allows me to take a quick nap.

• every once in a while: thi thoảng
• save me from the hassle of: giúp tôi thoát khỏi sự phiền hà (khi phải làm gì đó)

5. Is public transportation preferred by most people in your country?

(Có phải hầu hết mọi người thích phương tiện giao thông công cộng ở đất nước của bạn không?)

Example 1: Well, I would say no. In Vietnam, people lean towards using their private vehicles more. This is mainly because the public transportation system here is still below par. I mean, they don't even have free wifi and comfortable seats. Moreover, traveling by public transport tends to be much slower compared to private vehicles. With private transport, you can go whenever you want and stop wherever you like. So, buses and trains are not widely favored by many Vietnamese people.

• tend to gravitate towards: nghiêng về
• subpar: chưa đủ tốt
• This is compounded by the fact that: thêm vào đó

Example 2: It's difficult to say definitively, but I think for the most part, public transport is not as popular as private vehicles. Private transportation offers more flexibility and is quicker because you can go anywhere without waiting for a bus. Besides, my city isn't exactly walkable, so people usually end up using motorbikes or cars.

• For the most part: phần lớn
• Flexible (adj): linh hoạt
• Walkable (adj): (thành phố) dành cho người đi bộ
• End up (v.): (kết quả) rơi vào tình trạng nào đó

6. Did you use public transportation when you were young?

(Bạn có đi phương tiện công cộng khi còn nhỏ không?)

Example 1: Not really. When I was a child in Ninh Binh, which was quite undeveloped at that time, there was no proper public transit system there. So, my only knowledge of so-called public transport came from the media. I used to dream of riding a bus or train back then, but it wasn't until I went to university in Hanoi that I first experienced bus rides and such.

• mass transit system: hệ thống giao thông công cộng
• so-called: cái được gọi là

Example 2: No, not at all. There was no need for me to use public transport when I was younger because I lived in the city center, and everything was within walking distance.

• Incentive (n.): sự thúc đẩy

7. Will more people use public transportation in the future?

(Liệu sẽ có nhiều người sử dụng phương tiện công cộng hơn trong tương lai?)

Example 1: Well, judging by the current trends in public transport usage, it's difficult to predict if it will increase in the future. Personally, I hope that public transportation becomes more popular. With global warming escalating and the Earth becoming increasingly uninhabitable, I believe public transport is crucial in combating environmental pollution.

• on the rise: trên đà tăng
• uninhabitable: không thể sống được

• All for: ủng hộ
• Revamp (n.): nâng cấp
• Inclined (adj.): thiên về
• Mass transit (n.): phương tiện công cộng