Các chủ đề IELTS Speaking Part 1 phổ biến nhất

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Các chủ đề IELTS Speaking Part 1 phổ biến nhất

Các chủ đề IELTS Speaking Part 1 phổ biến nhất (kèm câu trả lời). Ảnh: Internet

1. Cấu trúc IELTS Speaking Part 1

IELTS Speaking Part 1 là phần đầu tiên trong bài thi Speaking của IELTS. Phần thi kéo dài trong khoảng 5 – 6 phút. Trong thời gian này, thí sinh sẽ trả lời khoảng 12 câu hỏi liên tiếp với khoảng 3 chủ đề. Câu hỏi sẽ bám sát theo từng chủ đề quen thuộc trong cuộc sống như hometown (quê quán), study (học tập), sport (thể thao), food (đồ ăn), hobbies (sở thích), family (gia đình),…

Chính vì thế, IELTS Speaking Part 1 Tips chính là thí sinh nên đưa ra những câu trả lời ngắn gọn cho những câu hỏi này. Chỉ cần trả lời ý chính cho các thông tin được hỏi và bổ trợ thêm vào một hoặc 2 chi tiết.

Ngoài ra, khả năng nói trôi chảy và mạch lạc là yếu tố then chốt để đạt điểm cao trong phần thi này. Thí sinh cần thể hiện khả năng phát âm rõ ràng, sử dụng ngữ pháp chính xác, và diễn đạt ý tưởng một cách tự nhiên. Bên cạnh đó, vốn từ vựng phong phú cũng sẽ giúp thí sinh tạo ấn tượng tốt với giám khảo.

2. Các chủ đề IELTS Speaking Part 1 phổ biến nhất

Topic 1: Work/ Study

Question 1: Are you a student or do you work?

Answer: I’m a student at Foreign Trade University, which is located on Chua Lang street. My school is about 5 kilometers away from where I live.

Question 2: Do you enjoy what you study?

Answer: Not really. I don’t think what I’m learning is practical and there is always a lot of homework and deadlines. But my friends at school are really nice. They are the main reason that I go to class.

Topic 2: Accommodation

Question 1: Are you living in a house or a flat?

Answer: Currently I’m renting a flat on Phao Dai Lang Street. It’s not so far from my workplace, only about 2 kilometers.

Question 2: How long have you been living there?

Answer: Less than a year. Before I moved to this flat, I was living with my parents but it’s too far from my workplace and the traffic there was always terrible. It took me a long time to find this place but I’m pretty happy with it now.

Question 3: If you could change something about your neighborhood, what would it be?

Answer: Hmm… That’s an interesting question. Actually I’ve never thought of this before. My neighborhood is pretty good I think. It’s quite civilized, and the location is convenient for me to travel to work. I don’t think I would change anything.

Topic 3: Holiday

Question 1: Are there a lot of holidays in Vietnam?

Answer: Let me see…quite a lot. I mean, there’re holidays almost every month, and sometimes these holidays are to celebrate the most ridiculous things. But I’m fine with that, you know, I have more days off from work!

Question 2: What do Vietnamese people like to do during their holidays?

Answer: I think most Vietnamese people want to stay at home to relax and recover from their busy schedules at work and school. I also notice that some families in the city often go on a picnic during these days.

Các chủ đề tương tự: Music, Sleep, Cinema.

Đặc điểm chung về các chủ đề này đó là nhiều người thường nghe nhạc/ ngủ/ đi xem phim/ tham gia các kỳ nghỉ lễ để xả hơi. Ý tưởng này có thể được sử dụng để trả lời nhiều câu hỏi khác nhau.

Ví dụ:

Do you like listening to music?

Answer: Absolutely. Listening to music is one of my favorite activities to destress. I often listen to jazz or pop music after a long day at work.

How often do you sleep every day?

Answer: About 8-10 hours. Sleeping is an excellent way to relieve stress. I always feel refreshed and full of energy after a long, deep sleep.

Topic 4: Patience

Question 1: Are you a patient person?

Answer: Yes I am. But I used to be a very hot-tempered kid who always got annoyed if someone kept me waiting even for 10 minutes.

Question 2: Have you ever lost your patience?

Answer: I sometimes lose my patience when I’m stuck in traffic for hours after a hard day’s work or I’m constantly interrupted by my family members while working in my room.

Question 3: When do you need patience the most?

Answer: Well, being impatient can cause undesirable results, for example, when studying English, you need to build up your knowledge day by day, but sometimes you have to take some rest. So, I think I need to be patient when learning a new language.

Topic 5: Color

Question 1: What is your favourite colour?

Answer: When I was growing up, I guess blue was my favourite colour. I don’t know why, but I always really liked things that were dark blue. These days though, I tend to have a preference for green things. So I suppose green and blue are the colours that I like most.

Question 2: Did you like that colour when you were small?

Answer: As I mentioned, I always liked dark blue when I was young, but green is something that I started to like just a couple of years ago.

Question 3: Is the colour of your car or motorbike important? Why?

Answer: Yes, and no. I mean, I don’t really care what colour it is; however, I wouldn’t really like to have a pink motorbike. Pink is a little bit too feminine for me. These days I have a black motorbike, which I think is a good colour for it.

Các chủ đề tương tự: Clothes, Shoes, Sunglasses.

Một câu hỏi đặc trưng của những chủ đề này đó là: “What type of clothes/shoes/sunglasses do you often buy?” Các ý tưởng về chủ đề Colors trong những câu trả lời mẫu ở trên có thể được dùng để trả lời dạng câu hỏi này.

Ví dụ:

What kind of clothes do you often buy?

Answer: I like buying clothes that are comfortable, not necessarily fashionable. More importantly, I always choose dark-colored clothes, like blue.

Topic 6: Morning routine

Question 1: What do you do in the morning?

Answer: So normally I like to wake up around 7am, have a light breakfast, and do some household chores, like wash the dishes or sweep the floor, or something like that. Then I usually do some exercise for an hour or two and have a second breakfast at about 9.30. After that, I have some spare time to do other things, like my hobbies, or some other things that I need to get done.

Question 2: Have you ever changed your routine?

Answer: Of course. I mean, my routine depends on my work. These days I work as an English teacher which requires me to work in the afternoon and evening, so I have plenty of free time in the morning. But in the past I used to have a nine-to-five job, so my routine was completely different then.

Question 3: Do you often have breakfast?

Answer: Yeah, every day. My brain can’t function properly without a good breakfast. In fact, as I mentioned before, I usually have two breakfasts, a light breakfast when I wake up, and then a bigger breakfast around 9 or 10 am. I don’t know how people live without breakfast.

Topic 7: Festivals

Question 1: What is your favorite festival?

Answer: I have to say, Mid-Autumn Festival would be my favourite festival. Like the name suggests, this festival takes place in the middle of Autumn, which is August 15th according to the Lunar Calendar. I love all the special treats during this holiday, especially moon cakes.

Question 2: What is the most popular Vietnamese festival?

Answer: Well, the most popular Festival in Vietnam is the Lunar New Year Festival. It’s the time for family reunions as people who work far away from home can get to spend some valuable time with their loved ones after a long year of being separated.

Question 3: Do you like western festivals?

Answer: Honestly, I only know a little about western festivals, but I guess the one I find most interesting would be Halloween. You know, it’s just a lot of fun to see people dressing up in many different creative costumes. If I had a chance, I would definitely want to celebrate it in other countries to see what it’s like.

Chủ đề tương tự: Concerts.

Concerts, Crowded places và Festivals thường được những người hướng ngoại ưa thích; tuy vậy, người hướng nội lại không thích những nơi này. Chính vì vậy, một cách dễ dàng để mở rộng câu trả lời là đề cập đến việc mình là người hướng nội hay hướng ngoại.

Yes: I am an extrovert who enjoys the exciting ambiance a crowd brings.

No: I am an introvert who hates social interactions.

Topic 8: Neighborhood

Question 1: Tell me about the place you are living in.

Answer: Well currently I live in an apartment in downtown Hanoi. It’s quite a bustling area with a lot of shops, offices and quite a big park just around the corner from my house. You can also find people from all walks of life around the area.

Question 2: Do you know a lot of people there?

Answer: No, not really. I know just a couple of people who live in my building, but otherwise I don’t really know anyone.

Question 3: Do you like your neighbours?

Answer: Sure. I mean we don’t meet each other very often or anything but they all seem to be nice, friendly people.

Các chủ đề tương tự: Being alone, Friends.

Thí sinh có thể dùng ý tưởng “I’m busy” để trả lời các câu hỏi liên quan đến các chủ đề này.

Hai cấu trúc có thể dùng cho ý tưởng này:

I have a lot on my plate.

I have a tight schedule.

Ví dụ:

When was the last time you were alone?

Answer: I honestly can’t remember. I have a tight schedule, so if I’m not at school, I’ll be at work so there are always people around, my students or colleagues.

How often do you meet your friends?

Answer: Once or twice a week, I’d like to see them more often, but I have a lot on my plate right now.

Topic 9: Water

Question 1: How often do you drink water?

Answer: I drink a lot of water every day. Probably I drink between 2-3 litres a day, depending on how hot it is, or how much exercise I have done.

Question 2: Do you often drink bottled water or tap water?

Answer: Well, unfortunately tap water is full of chemicals that are harmful to your health, so I never drink it. I only drink filtered water that comes in big plastic containers.

Topic 10: Gardens/Parks

Question 1: Do you have a garden where you live?

Answer: Well, I’m currently living in an apartment in a condo near the heart of Hanoi, so as you can imagine, there is no space for a garden in there. However, I do have a lovely garden in my parents’ house where I grow all kinds of flowers and plants.

Question 2: Is there a park near your house?

Answer: Fortunately yes, my house is located near a large park with a wide variety of flowers and big trees, so it is an ideal place for me to stroll around and blow off some steam every weekend.

Question 3: Would you like to change anything about the park?

Answer: The park itself is really nice, but it would be better if there were more lights around the park to make it slightly brighter. To be honest, I find it a bit scary when jogging there at night, so I only go there during the day.

Topic 11: Language

Question 1: Do you think some language is difficult to learn?

Answer: Honestly speaking, I think it might come down to several reasons. First off, you have to get tons of things done. I mean you have to learn vocabulary, you have to get a lot of language input in, you have to learn the grammar of that language. All of these can be very frustrating. Plus, the acquisition of language takes a very long time, so you’re likely to lose motivation during the process.

Question 2: Would you like to learn other languages?

Answer: Learning a language is a wonderful adventure. This is because I’m really interested in exploring other cultures, and I think learning to speak a language is the best way to learn more about the culture of another country. Also, speaking multiple languages can give you more job opportunities in this globalized world. 

Topic 12: Family

Question 1: How big is your family?

Answer: I live in a nuclear family, meaning that there are only four members. This type of family is commonly seen in Vietnam because the elderly generally prefer to live in their own houses.

Question 2: Can you tell me something about your family members?

Answer: Yeah, sure! I have a younger brother. He has just graduated from University. Now, he’s in the process of finding a job. He’s very thoughtful and very close to me. I share with him everything in my life from work disputes to relationship problems. My mom’s the most caring woman I’ve ever known in my life. She’s also very involved in my life’s matters. My dad, on the other hand, is a man of few words. He rarely shares anything. But deep down, I know that he’s a very sweet person, but his way of expressing feelings and emotions is just a bit different, practical and subtle, I guess.

Topic 13: Internet

Question 1: How often do you go online?

Answer: Well, I utilize the Internet if I need to look up any kind of information or send an email to my coworkers or someone overseas. Additionally, if I have free time, I skim through it to locate amusing episodes of any comedy.

Question 2: Do you think children should be allowed unsupervised access to the internet?

Answer: No, children shouldn't be permitted because if they are, they may visit inappropriate websites, which is bad for their mental health. They have the ability to stray from their course of study and engage in fruitless pursuits that will cost them dearly rather than bring them gain.

Toipc 14: Bicycles

Question 1: How often do you ride a bicycle? [Why/Why not?]

Answer: Sincerely, I hardly ever ride a bicycle these days and instead rely heavily on my car.

When I was a teenager, I loved to ride my bike everywhere, but after I moved for work, I was compelled to get a car.

Question 2: What are the advantages of a bicycle compared to a car? [Why?]

Answer: Bicycles are environmentally benign and do not damage the environment the way motorized vehicles do. It is very inexpensive and does not have a large monthly maintenance expense. Additionally, cycling requires physical activity, which promotes health. Finally, unlike motor vehicles, this mode of transportation does not significantly increase traffic congestion.

Toipc 14: Bicycles

Question 1: Do you often use a dictionary?

Answer: Yes, I do frequently use a dictionary to learn English and to determine the meaning of some unfamiliar words in my original tongue.

Question 2: What do you mostly use dictionaries for?

Answer: When I read a book or some English news or articles, I frequently consult a dictionary to determine the pronunciation and meaning of unfamiliar English words. In addition, I occasionally consult a dictionary only to refresh my memory on the definitions of a few more English words. When I need to seek up a word's synonyms or antonyms or examples of how to use a word in real-world sentences, I also use a dictionary.

Toipc 15: Flower

Question 1: Do you like flowers? (Why?)

Answer: I do enjoy flowers, yes. Being an introvert, I occasionally get feelings of calmness and relaxation while admiring lovely flowers in my garden. After it rains, I have a habit of shooting photos of flowers. I'm happiest when I spend extended periods of time by myself, in quiet surroundings, admiring the beauty of flowers as I capture them with my camera.

Question 2: Are flowers important in your culture? 

Answer: Definitely. Some flowers are picked to represent people's important virtues because they have lovely connotations. For instance, lotus flowers have historically served as a nation's emblem. The lotus plants emerge from the swamp, but their leaves and blooms face the sun, representing the chastity and faithfulness of human spirits.

Topic 16: Job

Question 1: Do you work or study?

Answer: I’m currently working as a content writer at a small private English center, which is a prevalent job in Vietnam. My main job is to compile academic materials for the English learners at the center.

Question 2: Why did you choose to do that type of work?

Answer: Although it’s not a really well-paid job, it gives me the satisfaction of making a contribution to society. I have a particular liking for education and this work is one kind of education and training careers. The progress of the students there is my motivation for trying harder.

Question 3: Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

Answer: I always dream of being an interpreter. Actually, I am a die-hard fan of my lecturer at university, who works as an interpreter and teaches interpreting at my university at the same time. I was always immersed in his stories about the occupation. It’s both challenging and fascinating.

Topic 17: Famous People

Question 1: Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?

Answer: Frankly speaking, I really don’t pay attention to any Vietnamese celebrities since I am not interested in national showbiz. Of course I can name some of them: Bich Phuong, Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc, Thanh Duy, Truc Nhan,… but if you ask me if I idolize anyone, my answer should be “No”, as a matter of fact.

Question 2: What types of people become famous in your country?

Answer: I would say that not only rich and powerful people, but music artists, movie stars, cultural celebrities, successful sports people also usually fall into the categories of celebrities. However, there still exist the type of “infamous‘” people that would likely do controversial things to gain fame, even in a short time but it would help them make a good amount of money.

Question 3: Would you like to be a famous person?

Answer: No, not worth it. I prefer having an ordinary life with my loved ones rather than being a public figure and risking suffering from various problems when the curtains close.

Topic 18: Book

Question 1: Do you have many books at home?

Answer: I love to read, so I have depleted a lot of my savings on books. By my bed, I keep a stack of books that I frequently flip through, both fiction and nonfiction. Reading, in my opinion, is crucial for both educating and entertaining the brain.

Question 2: Are your reading habits now different than before?

Answer: Yes, since I’ve grown older and become more discriminating about what I should do and what I enjoy doing, my reading habits have changed. As a result, after 20 years, “children’s comedy” or “ghost stories,” which I enjoyed as a child, no longer appeal to me.

Question 3: How often do you read books?

Answer: It varies. I read a lot when I was younger, but then I became a teen and a lot of distractions came into my life. I found it simpler to concentrate on a YouTube video than a book. But now that I’ve made reading a habit, I do it every day. Any kind of book is a necessity whenever I travel because it can be a fun activity to pass the time while waiting.

Topic 19: Media và Social Network

Question 1: Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?

Answer: To be honest, some of us can be said to be addicted to the virtual space/the delusion life since we usually glue our eyes to the screen all day long without even trying to exercise, which is an alarming issue for teenagers these days. The reason for that is because online content is very sensational/ audience catching and I think that we are the main targeted audience of them.

Question 2: What is the most popular social media platform in Vietnam?

Answer: Well, when it comes to the most well-known application/ online platform, Facebook would ranks first without a doubt because it provides a lot of information, which is suitable for people of all ages. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that Tiktok will take over the throne of Facebook, to be the prominent network in the future because it offers a plethora of short videos, which meets the entertainment needs of young people without wasting time watching long ones.

Question 3: Do you want to work in social media? Why?

Answer: Depending on what kinds of jobs relating to social media we’re talking about. If you asked me whether I would entertain the idea of becoming an influencer on Tiktok or Instagram, I might say yes. However, if it’s something to do with technology, coding, or marketing, I would say no because they’re not really my thing.

Topic 20: Shopping

Question 1: Do you enjoy shopping?

Answer: Yes, I do. Though I’m not a shopaholic, I still enjoy the activity itself so much. I have a taste for wandering around shopping malls and doing some window shopping. Whenever I walk into a grocery store, it’s the instant feeling of freshness that always excites me.

Question 2: How often do you go shopping?

Answer: I suppose on a monthly basis. But usually, I don’t plan ahead. Sometimes, I’m an impulse shopper, and it’s quite compulsive. I don’t usually try to keep abreast of the latest fashion, but whenever I have my eye on an item, I buy it without a second thought.

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