Topic: T-shirt | Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 + vocabulary

Questions for IEPTS Speaking Part 1 T-Shirt

1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?2. How often do you wear T-shirts?3. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?4. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?5. Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

1. Do you enjoy wearing T-shirts?

Example 1: Absolutely, I do. Nothing is as versatile as a simple T-shirt; it goes well with everything. As someone slightly heavier than average, I find the flexible fabric of most T-shirts very comfortable.

• Versatile (adj): linh hoạt
• Tee (n): áo phông
• Fabric (n): sợi vải

Example 2: Absolutely, one hundred percent. T-shirts are foolproof and incredibly easy to mix and match with other clothes, whether for a casual gathering or a formal event.

• You can never go wrong with sth: Sth will always be suitable or work well (Sth sẽ luôn phù hợp)
• Piece of clothing: any item of clothing, like a T-shirt or socks (quần/áo)
• Casual get-together: an informal meeting or party (cuộc gặp gỡ/hội họp bình thường)

2. How frequently do you wear T-shirts?

Example 1: I wear a T-shirt almost every day. A simple one can be casual for social gatherings and semi-formal for work events, especially when paired with a blazer or jacket.

• Can pass as (v): có thể được chấp nhận như là

Example 2: Almost daily, I would say. A good tee is breathable and offers great comfort, especially in Saigon's scorching hot weather these days.

• On a daily basis
  : every day (adv) (mỗi ngày)
• The best thing about sth is that SV
• Breathable (adj) (of clothing) allowing air to pass through and therefore comfortable (vải- thoáng khí)
• so Adj that SV
• Scorching hot weather = extremely hot weather (thời tiết rất nóng)
• Nothing can beat N/V-ing: used to say that sth is the best or most suitable option (Không gì sánh bằng ….)

3. Do you prefer T-shirts with pictures or designs?

Sample 1: Not particularly, I favor my T-shirts plain in a single color, although I might consider a Tee with simple patterns or a subtle typography design on rare occasions. I've seen plenty of designs on T-shirts, but unfortunately, most appear rather garish.

• Tolerate (v): chịu đựng, chấp nhận
• Typography design (n): thiết kế sử dụng chữ viết
• Fair share (n): số lượng phù hợp/đủ
• Tacky (adj): rẻ tiền

Sample 2: Honestly, I don't mind a tee with patterns or graphics as long as it matches my taste, but if given a choice, I prefer them to be straightforward and small.  

• Given a choice, I would + Vbare 

4. Do you believe elderly people who wear T-shirts are stylish?

Sample 1: Absolutely, as I've mentioned before, T-shirts are incredibly versatile and suitable for anyone. However, choosing the right size can be more challenging for seniors, especially if they are conscious of their bodies. Many elderly individuals have a higher BMI compared to younger adults, which can make them appear heavier than they actually are. I recommend opting for a larger T-shirt for a more comfortable fit.

• BMI (Body mass index): chỉ số khối cơ thể

Sample 2: Absolutely! As mentioned earlier, T-shirts are incredibly adaptable and can be paired with almost any item in your wardrobe. I've observed many older individuals combining their tees with jeans, blazers, or sneakers. This kind of simplicity never goes out of fashion, you know. 

• As I’ve mentioned before (Như đã đề cập từ trước)
• Versatile (adj) can be used in different ways / on different occasions (linh hoạt)
• Senior citizens = old people (người già)
• Sth never goes out of style = sth never becomes unfashionable (Sth luôn hợp thời)

5. Would you purchase T-shirts as mementos while on vacation?

Sample 1: That’s a pass for me because T-shirts sold at souvenir shops or stores in tourist destinations often feature images that depict recognizable aspects of that place, such as famous landmarks or even signature dishes that have made the place famous. Wearing a T-shirt with an oversized picture of anything is just too extreme for my taste.

• Depict (v): thể hiện
• Recognizable (adj): dễ nhận diện
• Put something on the map (idiom/slang): khiến cái gì đó trở nên nổi tiếng 

Sample 2: The issue with T-shirts at popular tourist spots is that they usually bear the name or well-known landmarks of the location printed on both the front and back, and to be honest, such designs don’t fit my style. However, I might give it a try if I can find one with more aesthetically pleasing graphics or prints. 

• The problem with sth is that 
• Hot tourist spots = popular travel destinations (điểm du lịch nổi tiếng)
• Give it a go = try it (thử cái gì đó)
• Aesthetic (adj) beautiful to look at (đẹp, có tính nghệ thuật)