Topic: Sports | IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample

Sample questions for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sports topic

1. Do you enjoy playing sports?
2. Which sports are popular in your country?
3. How important do you think it is to participate in sports?
4. What sport would you like to try in the future?
5. Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
6. Do you enjoy attending live sports events?
7. Who do you usually watch sports games with?
8. What kinds of sports matches are you looking forward to watching in the future?
9. Which sports do you prefer?
10. Where did you learn to play them?
11. Did you engage in any sports activities when you were younger?
12. Do you think students need more physical activity?
13. Do you know anyone who excels in sports?
14. How important do you think it is for people to exercise?
15. Should schools encourage young students to engage in more physical activities?

Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sports

1. Do you enjoy participating in sports?

Well, I consider myself a passionate sports enthusiast. Although I'm not particularly skilled, my favorite sport is swimming. It allows me to socialize and make new friends. Moreover, regular exercise greatly benefits my health. It helps me maintain my fitness and relieves back and neck discomforts. Lastly, it reinvigorates my mind after a long day of hard work.

• to be a big fan of something (=like something)
• to do wonder for: có lợi cho
• to keep sb in shape: giữ cho (cơ thể) ai cân đối
• to relieve pain: làm giảm đau
• to refresh one’s mind: làm thư giãn, làm mới đầu óc

2. What are the popular sports in your country?

Currently in Vietnam, football seems to reign supreme. It's known as the king of sports here. Football is incredibly accessible—all you need is a ball, a few friends, and makeshift goals, like marking the ground with clothes or bags, for example. It's a competitive and enjoyable sport to both watch and play.

• the king of sports (n) môn thể thao vua
• competitive (adj) có tính cạnh tranh

3. Do you believe playing a sport is important?

Absolutely. I believe it’s crucial for everyone to engage in sports, because, as I mentioned earlier, playing sports brings tremendous health benefits. It helps reduce the risk of modern diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart attacks. After all, your body is the only place you have to live, right? So taking good care of it is essential.

• to take up something: bắt đầu làm gì
• to lower the risk of something: làm giảm nguy cơ

4. Which sport would you like to attempt in the future?

There are several sports I would like to try my hand at, but if I had to choose one, it would be climbing. I’ve always dreamed of scaling Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. I can’t fathom myself reaching the summit and enjoying the breathtaking vista below. It would be truly amazing, and I’d feel on top of the world.

• to have a crack at
  ( = to try ): thử cái gì
• can’t imagine oneself doing something: không thể tưởng tượng được ai làm gì
• breathtaking (adj) rất đẹp (mô tả khung cảnh,…)

Bài mẫu bởi cô Nhung – Mytour HN

5. Do you enjoy watching sports programs on television?

Certainly, I am a dedicated sports fan so I frequently watch various sports. In fact, my main reason for subscribing to cable is solely to catch sports channels.

• sports enthusiast: người đam mê thể thao
• sports channels: các kênh thể thao

6. Do you enjoy watching live sports events?

Yes, I believe all sports enthusiasts prefer watching live matches or games. If I cannot catch the games when they are broadcast live, I usually keep myself updated with scores online. However, I have never been to a stadium or arena to watch a match, an experience I believe would be thrilling and one I am eager to try.

• live broadcasted: truyền hình trực tiếp
• an update of the scores: cập nhật điểm số
• spectate: xem
• pulsating: rung động

7. Who do you like to watch sports events with?

Primarily with my brother. He is also a football enthusiast, so watching live matches is our bonding time and an opportunity to build a strong relationship.

• soccer aficionado: người đam mê bóng đá

8. What types of games do you anticipate watching in the future?

I believe my primary interests will continue to be in soccer and basketball. I have also followed tennis and badminton extensively in the past, but due to my increasingly busy schedule, it’s difficult to find time to watch all sports content. 

• interests would still lie: sở thích chính
• allocate time: phân bổ thời gian

9. What sports do you enjoy?

Example 1: I’m an avid sports enthusiast, so I find a wide range of sports fascinating, particularly team sports such as soccer or basketball. I also have an interest in some individual sports like badminton or tennis. As for playing, I usually participate in soccer matches and swimming.

• a sports fanatic: một người cuồng thể thao
• team sports: đội thể thao
• dual sports: thể thao kép

Example 2: I’m not particularly enthusiastic about sports, but I do engage in sports to maintain fitness and stay in shape. Typically, I exercise twice a week and swim once or twice weekly as well. I find participating in sports to be a great way to relieve work-related stress and strengthen my immune system, a routine I’ve maintained for years.

• a keen sportsman: người thích thể thao
• to stay lean: vóc dáng gọn gàng, khoẻ mạnh
• to ease work-related stress: giảm căng thẳng trong công việc
• to boost immune system: cải thiện hệ miễn dịch

10. How did you acquire this skill?

Example 1: In my homeland, soccer is the most popular sport, and nearly every boy has played casually at least once in their life, without any formal training. That was my case too. I joined matches with my friends as a child and picked up skills through trial and error.

• a kickabout: một cú đá
• heuristically: theo kinh nghiệm

Example 2: I began learning basic techniques with my coach a few years ago, and since then, YouTube has been my primary resource to improve my sports abilities. 

• to hone: mài dũa

11. Did you participate in sports when you were young?

Example 1: Yes, as mentioned earlier, I started playing soccer in my primary school days. After school, we often had informal games, using a makeshift ball or sometimes even a can as a ball, with our backpacks serving as goalposts.

• pop-up games: trò chơi bật lên
• makeshift plastic ball: bóng nhựa tạm thời
• goalposts: cột khung thành

Example 2: From my earliest memories, I used to practice traditional martial arts and play badminton as a child, which continued for several years until my studies in high school became very demanding, leading me to stop practicing sports.

• As far as I can remember: như tôi nhớ

12. Do you believe students require more physical activity?

Example 1: While I don't have exact statistics, I observe an increase in the number of children who are overweight and live a sedentary life. Therefore, I strongly believe that students should engage in physical exercise more frequently.

• sedentary lifestyle: lối sống ít vận động

Example 2: Yes, absolutely, especially in Vietnam, where students are under intense academic pressure, often sacrificing their time for physical activities. I believe many Vietnamese parents are still unaware of the significant benefits that sports bring to their children's overall development. 

• holistic development: phát triển toàn diện

13. Do you know any individuals skilled in sports?

I don’t personally know anyone who excels in sports or is passionate about them. If we're talking about sports celebrities, though, I could probably mention a few names. 

14. Do you believe exercising is important for people?

Clearly, engaging in sports not only enhances physical health but also elevates their mood, which is crucial for their overall well-being in the long term.

• to lift up mood: cải thiện tâm trạng

15. Should schools promote more physical activity among young students?

• good-looking appearance: ngoại hình ưa nhìn

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