TOPIC: TALENT | Sample answers and vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Do you have a talent or something you are good at?2. Was it mastered recently or when you were young?3. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?4. Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?

Sample Answer for Talent IELTS Speaking Part 1

Below are questions, ideas, and sample answers at band score 6.0 - 6.5 for the Talent IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Talent

1. Do you possess a talent or something you excel at?

Yes, I believe I excel in singing. Since I was young, I've participated in numerous performances and school events. Additionally, I have strong abilities in math; I can perform mental arithmetic quickly and accurately, and I used to score well in Mathematics.

• Have a knack for (v): có khiếu, có tài với gì đó
• Mental calculations (n): phép tính nhẩm

2. Was it developed recently or since your childhood?

Well, I don't think I'll ever completely master it, but I've always had a great affinity for music. My mom, noticing my love for music, enrolled me in singing classes when I was 3 years old. These classes really helped enhance my singing skills. As for my mathematical abilities, they've always come naturally to me since I've never taken any classes for mental math.

• A real leg up (n): sự trợ giúp
• Hone my skill (v): cải thiện kỹ năng của mình
• Arithmetic ability (n): khả năng tính toán
• Comes pretty naturally (v): đến một cách khá tự nhiên

3. Do you believe your talent could be beneficial for your future career? Why?

Certainly, singing can be a source of income if I dedicate myself to becoming a singer or it can be beneficial for gatherings with family and friends. Moreover, the importance of mental math becomes quite evident when I need to calculate bills or perform complex computations. Essentially, it simplifies life significantly.

• Am devoted to (v): rất quyết tâm, tâm huyết với cái gì đó
• Mental arithmetic (n): kỹ năng tính nhẩm
• Apparent (adj): rõ ràng, hiển nhiên (có thể thấy được sự cần thiết của nó)

4. Do you believe someone in your family shares the same talent?

I must admit I come from a talented family. Both my mother and aunt are singers, while my father is a mathematics teacher. I’m quite certain that I’ve inherited all my skills from my family members.

• Inherit (v): thừa hưởng, kế thừa