Speaking 2016 IELTS

ĐÁP ÁN THAM KHẢO SPEAKING PART 2015 HỒNG NHUNG - THẦY VINH IELTS www.hocvietielts.com – www.facebook.com/hocvietielts GIỚI THIỆU VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN PHƯƠNG PHÁP LUYỆN TẬP Speaking kỹ khó bạn tự học nhà Khó bạn thường phải nói gặp topic Part 2, dẫn đến bối rối bình tĩnh Thấu hiểu nỗi khổ bạn, Nhung (học sinh cũ mình) biên soạn sách để giúp bạn có chuẩn bị tốt cho kỳ thi IELTS bạn Lưu ý trước sử dụng: Nỗ lực học thuộc script điều cấm kỵ Một bạn cố gắng học thuộc, hạn bị ám ảnh câu trả lời, dẫn đến ấp úng phòng thi dễ bị giám khảo phát trừ điểm nặng Nếu thấy script khó nói, tự sáng tác script khác cho thân bạn, email ielts.vinh@gmail.com để trợ giúp Mọi script mang tính chất tương đối Điểm số speaking bạn phụ thuộc vào ngữ âm bạn chất lượng câu trả lời cho Part Part thi Các script ebook không hoàn hảo, gợi ý để bạn tự sáng tác script cho thân Nhung học sinh cũ mình, thi IELTS ngày 12/12/2015 đạt 8.5 Speaking Chân thành cám ơn Nhung thời gian em dành cho việc biên soạn sách Các bạn theo dõi Facebook để update thêm sách luyện thi IELTS khác: https://www.facebook.com/eclassvn Mọi ý kiến đóng góp xin gửi ielts.vinh@gmail.com Xin chân thành cám ơn mong nhận đón nhận bạn Hà Nội ngày 18 tháng 01 năm 2016 - Thầy Vinh IELTS - CÁC ĐỀ THI SPEAKING PART TẠI VIỆT NAM NĂM 2015: Describe a place that can be good to relax (not home) Describe a gift for others that took you long time to choose Describe a change that will improve your local area Describe a small and successful company you know Describe a person you know who dresses well/ a person who is fashionable Describe an age/stage you enjoyed in your life Describe a time that a child did something that made you laugh Describe a picture or photograph in your family Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement 10 Describe a place where you can read and write 11 Describe a team you have been part of 12 Describe something that you want to learn more 13 Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child 14 Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future 15 Describe a person who can use/speak a second language 16 Describe an occasion you got up extremely early 17 Describe an educational trip you went on 18 Describe an educational TV program that you have seen 19 Describe a paid job you ever did or someone you know ever did 20 Describe a time when you feel surprised to meet someone 21 Describe a restaurant you like (to go to)/that impresses you 22 Describe a park/garden you visited and liked/that impressed you 23 Describe a place you went to that was full of color 24 Describe something you to (help you) stay healthy 25 Describe an exciting sport you know -> football 26 Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like 27 Describe a special toy you had in your childhood 28 Describe a childhood song you remember well 29 Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well 30 Describe a place near water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you enjoyed visiting 31 Describe a pleasant surprise you had 32 Describe a subject you didn’t like before but have interest in now 33 Describe a piece of good news you heard from TV or internet 34 Describe a situation when you received some useful advice 35 Describe a time when you got lost 36 Describe an unusual building you have visited 37 Describe a situation (or a time) when you helped someone 38 Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example, a project at work or a homework assignment at school or university) 39 Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown 40 Describe a long journey/short trips you would like to make again 41 Describe a family member you would like to work with 42 Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet 43 Describe an interesting website you have visited 44 Describe something interesting you learnt from the internet 45 Describe a situation that others didn’t tell you the whole truth 46 Describe a friend who you think is good leader 47 Describe something you really want to buy in the future 48 Describe a movie you would like to watch again 49 Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or own) 47 Describe something you really want to buy in the future 49 Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or own) I guess everyone has their own long list of things that they would like to buy in the future To me, the first thing that popped into my head is a personal car Due to my family’s financial difficulties, I mostly used public transport in my student life and you have to agree with me that traffic in Vietnam is terrible, especially during the peak hour Every time, I get on the bus in the rush hour, I feel very tired and often get car sick Thus, as soon as I graduated from university, I have been dreaming of having my own car The car I want to buy is a Kia Morning manufactured by Honda This is a good – looking car which is also fuel efficient Furthermore, its price is not too extravagent so I probably can afford it in the near future It would be really unrealistic and impossible for a fresh graduate like me to buy a sky - high car, such as Camry or Mecedes Benz Having a personal car could save me from bad traffic situations And convenience is another important reason to own a car I would never have to wait for a bus and stay in the long queue And I can avoid bad traffic by taking an alternative route instead of suffering for hours in a crowded bus Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 43 Describe an interesting website you have visited I surf on the internet almost every day so if I make a list of useful websites, the list would be very long I would like to talk about Google, the website that I find very useful for me Google is the most visited website in the world as well as the best search engine currently A couple of years ago, one of my friends suggested me this website and I have used it ever since It allows me to search for any query or anything I want All I need to is typing some key words in a searching box and waiting for just few seconds to have a long list of possible answers for my wonder I can search for websites, video, news, images, and information in any fields Nowadays this website has become so popular that even my niece, a year – old girl, knows about Google For me, this website is a great place to find information, references, academic books, stories, news, websites and anything I want to know and find It is indeed an ultimate tool for searching, an innovation in the technology world, which has transformed the whole society for years Thanks to it, now people have easier access to an endless source of information available on Earth To me, it has been a great and unreplaceable tool in my student life Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 41 Describe a family member you would like to work with If I have to choose a family member to work with, I would love to work with my father He is quite tall, slim and athletic He gets on well with other people because he has a good sense of humor There are several reasons why I would like to work with my father Firstly, as we share the common interest in accounting, I know that if I have a chance to work with him, I will learn a lot from him My father currently is working as an accountant and this is also my major at university Thus, I often come to him for help whenever I struggle to understand accounting materials He never made everything complicated for me He is always willing to give guidance on young people like me and try to find the easiest way for me to cope with any problem Furthermore, he is a man of integrity because he always knows how to distinguish between personal matters and work Having witnessed his devotion for work, I was inspired to study hard day in and day out to make significant progress in my study I always want to follow his footstep and I hope that one day, I will have an opportunity to work with him Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 36 Describe an unusual building you have visited 39 Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown Among a number of historical buildings in Hanoi, One – Pillar Pagoda is my most favorite spot From my perspective, it is one of Vietnam’s most iconic pagodas Located within Ho Chi Minh Complex, asides from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, the Pagoda is a very popular tourist attraction It was conducted by Emperor Ly Thai Tong in 1049 According to legend, ageing Emperor Ly Thai To of the Ly dynasty, who had no children, used to go to pagodas to pray to Buddha for a son One night, he dreamt that he was granted a baby boy by the Buddha, who seated on a great lotus flower in a squareshaped lotus pond on the western side of Thang Long Citadel Thus, the pagoda of lotus – shape was constructed with one pillar in the middle of a lotus pond in gratitude for this significant legendary event I often take my foreign friends here to introduce them this unique attraction along with this Vietnamese great legendary story To me, One – Pillar Pagoda reflects the architectural splendor that Vietnam has developed for centuries Besides, as its name literally means long lasting happiness and good luck, every time I come here, I feel peace and joy for my mind Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 24 Describe something you to (help you) stay healthy I wake up very early in the morning and then walk for two hours every day Waking up early and doing some physical exercise is the healthy habit I have developed for months You would normally think that doing exercise is just the way to keep fit However, it brings you many benefits that you cannot imagine As I read the article about healthy life before, doing exercise can help to slow down the aging process The elderly who enjoy mild exercise, such as gardening, are half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age Children who walk to school tend to concentrate better and get better test results than those given lift in the car Having acknowledged that, I wake up from bed at around 5am and wear my favorite pair of sports shoes Then, I start walking along the road that goes around the big lake near my house Sometimes, I ride a bicycle to the nearby park instead of walking Taking a deep breath of pure morning air freshens my mind and gives me energy to start a new day A sound mind lies on a sound body and I believe that this habit is very helpful for keeping a sound mind and maintaining good health Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 28 Describe a childhood song you remember well My mother often sang a lullaby titled ‘Good night, sleeping baby” in my bed time and I heard it so many times in my childhood that I can still remember it very vividly This was a song usually famous in the rural area of our country that mothers often use to soothe the baby and to send them in sleep It was an 8-10 lines song with great harmony and the way my mother sang it was extraordinary It still echoes in my head and I miss those days I can remember my mother often sang this song till I got in secondary school I was touched by the lyrics and in my childhood, I often imagined that the verses used in this song were true and would happen to me one day We often remember things from childhood, specially the stories or songs we heard with great enthusiasm This song was no exception I heard it hundreds of times and as a child, I fantasized about those things That is the main reason I still remember it very clearly Perhaps someday when I become a mother, I will sing this song to my children as well This has in fact become a permanent memory, an unreplaceable part of my childhood Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 25 Describe an exciting sport you know -> football There are many kinds of sports which people like playing these days, such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, and cricket but I would like to talk about football which is so-called the king of sports Football is the popular kind of sports in almost all countries in the world Basically, it is a collective game with teams and each team has 11 players The main purpose is that players try to keep their goal safe and kick the ball to the net of their opponents Scores are recorded and the winner is the team having higher scores It is the most famous sports in my country and all of my family members favor this sports, especially my father and my brother Thus, I had a chance to approach this sports since I was years old I really love watching it because of the drama and surprise in each match From my perspectives, it is really difficult to play well A player needs to be very strong to compete with others, and be skillful in ball controlling, heading as well as having team spirit A good football team needs to have solidarity as well as the ability to control the game Therefore, normally there is a coach for each team and this person is not less famous than other players Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 29 Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well There are numerous happy events in my life that I can recall and among them, I would like to talk about the time when my family gathered to make the Chung cake for the Tet holiday The Lunar New Year, or Tet, is a very special traditional holiday in my country It was probably my most favorite holiday when I was a small girl as my family had a lot of activities to celebrate this occasion Among them, making the Chung cake made me excited the most The Chung cake is made of glutinous rice, green beans and fat pork, wrapped in banana leaves in the shape of a square I often played with my older brother when my parents prepared the ingredients for the cake And then, my father lit a small fire to boil the cake overnight It was perhaps the only time of the year when I was allowed to stay up late While my family was sitting around the warm fire, my grandmother would tell the old legendary story about the Chung cake to commemorate the filial affection of Lang Lieu prince to his father and remind us of the long – lasting Vietnamese tradition In recent years, my family has not had enough time for making the Chung cake on our own However, to me, a ready – made Chung cake that we buy from a local market cant bring the special feeling and replace the taste of a Chung cake from my childhood I hope that my family can continue our tradition in the coming years Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 27 Describe a special toy you had in your childhood I have many toys in my childhood and at different stages, I prefer different toys However, among them, a Teddy bear is the most special one to me and I still keep it at my closet until now I guess that all kids love a furry friend and so did I However, what made the bear really special to me was that this was a gift from my father on an occasion of my 5th birthday Everything about it was so different from other stuffed bears At that time, my father was working far away and I missed him so much I thought that he could not come back to celebrate my birthday party as he had did before To my surprise, on my birthday, he suddenly came home and brought with him a lovely Teddy bear Missing him, I ran into him and my father gave me big hug, then kissed me I was so excited about the Teddy bear When I squeezed it, it said I LOVE YOU by the most sweet and lovely voice on Earth Looking at it made me immediately think about my beloved father His physical presence on my birthday was like gold to me You know, it is really hard to not have one of the most important people to you in your birthday I would never forget that special moment and the Teddy bear means so much to me Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 19 Describe a paid job you ever did or someone you know ever did I remembered the time when I enjoyed working as a waitress/waiter at a cafeteria in the campus It happened few years ago while I was a sophomore student in university I learnt about this job from an online advertisement and I immediately jumped at the chance Despite of being a business major, I still enjoyed this job very much as it offered me so many opportunities for self – development My main responsibilities included serving food and drinks for customers and assisting the chefs in preparing for meals at peak hours such as lunch time or dinner time At the end of each day, we also performed cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and tidying up server station There were 10 other students working at the same post as me on a – hour shift basis We registered our shifts based on our personal schedules so it is very flexible I loved this job for several reasons Firstly, it offered me enough money to afford the cost of living and support my parents in covering a part of my tuition fee Secondly, it gave me an opportunity to expand social networks by making friends and talking with many people from different backgrounds around the campus Furthermore, I learnt vital soft skills, such as communication and teamwork skills, which are very important and beneficial to me Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 18 Describe an educational TV program that you have seen Over the course of my life, I have been watching a lot of television programs, ranging from scientific to reality shows However, the TV program that I am addicted to is the Apprentice on NBC channel The show airs for about 30 minutes, twice a week The show is hosted by Donal Trump, one of the richest and most powerful billionaires in the world There are often 10 people in each episode and all the participants are young, dynamic, enthusiastic and talented people from all walks of life Despite of different backgrounds, they all share the same dream of becoming successful people, which is the very reason why they join this program The Apprentice is regarded among one of the most popular educational TV programs Watching this program, I can gain a deeper insight into the business world and about obstacles that people have to encounter and overcome in order to succeed This program is useful for not only business people but also young people like me It inspires us and motivates us to advance in our career paths Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 14 Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future 17 Describe an educational trip you went on Last year, I and my friends decided to take a trip to Mu Cang Chai, located in the mountainous area in the Northern of Vietnam There were ten of us and we all studied in the same class in university We travelled by car from Hanoi to Tu Le and then, we continued our trip with motorbike from there By doing this, we could stop at any time and took a lot of wonderful pictures capturing picturesque and spectacular scenery Mu Cang Chai is among the most well – known tourist attractions in Vietnam, annually appealing both domestic and international visitors After hours of driving, we eventually arrived at Tu Le and headed to Mu Cang Chai On our way, we were amazed by a vast track of land full of yellow color When being seen from afar, the terraced rice fields looked like a picture of nature exhibiting its most alluring charm when the field is lush with ripening rice We spent one night living at stilt house with a local host to gain an insight into the lives of ethnic minority Indeed, terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai coupled with distinctive cultural practices of local ethnic minority groups created the uniqueness of the locality and offered us a very amazing and unforgettable trip Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 10 13 Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child When I was a little girl, I enjoyed playing chess It commenced when I was in primary school Because I was a very naughty girl and often hanged out with neighboring kids for hours, my father taught me to play chess in hope of keeping me staying at home Every day, my father woke me up early and drove me to the sport center near my house I participated in a chess class with a teacher and other students I was taught that chess is probably the most prevalent board game in the world There are two players in a game and the winner would be the one who can trap the King of the other player Normally, the class took place for an hour but I often lingered for another half an hour to rehearse with my classmates I found it very challenging and difficult to learn the moves but the passion for playing chess gradually grew in me, even without my acknowledgement I could stay at home all day long and play chess with my dad There were several reasons why I was craving for playing chess Firstly, playing this intellectual game challenged myself and improved my logical thinking In addition, I could have a sense of satisfaction when outwitting my opponents tactically Last but not least, I made a lot of friends with talented children in my chess class and we still keep in touch until now Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 42 Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet I have a long desire to learn Chinese, a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved it yet/ I have a long desire to learn Chinese, a second foreign language, so being able to communicate in Chinese is my current goal This passion grew in me just few years ago when I watched a very inspiring movie about Chinese history and culture Then I decided that I had to learn Chinese in order to explore more about this incredible nation Besides, knowing more than one language is very beneficial to not only my study but also my future career path Therefore, I registered for a Chinese course for beginners, which was hold times a week I also downloaded many apps on my phone with the aim to study at home by myself I drew my own schedule so that I could make time for self - study, at least hour per day For the first months, I strictly followed my schedule I did not skip any class and finished all the homework as well as extra exercises that I was given in Chinese class Unfortunately, I could not keep up with my schedule for long As I had a full – time job at that time, I was so busy that there were days when I had to work overtime or travelled faraway to meet clients I was unable to fully attend all the lessons, thereby finding it hard to keep pace with other classmates Moreover, after a tiring day, I often felt deadly tired and was unable to concentrate on studying at home So gradually, I abandoned my ambition and now I only can remember a few Chinese words Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 11 12 Describe something that you want to learn more I have a long desire to learn Chinese as a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved it yet This passion grew in me just few years ago when I watched a very inspiring movie about Chinese history and culture Then I decided that I had to learn Chinese in order to explore more about this incredible nation Besides, knowing more than one language is very beneficial to not only my study but also my future career path Therefore, in order to achieve my target, I will register for a Chinese course for beginners, which is held times a week I also intend to download many apps on my phone with the aim to study at home by myself I have drawn my own schedule so that I can make time for self - study, at least hour per day As currently, I have a full – time job, I am so busy that there are days when I have to work overtime or travel faraway to meet clients Moreover, after a tiring day, I often feel deadly tired and find it hard to concentrate on studying at home However, just thinking about the moments when I can speak Chinese gives me a sense of satisfaction, which encourages me to study harder and better Thus, I always remind myself that I have to keep up with my schedule at any cost if I want to make my dream come true Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 26 Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like I would like to share with you my experience when I had to be friendly to one of my classmates I did not like In my second year of university, I had to collaborate with her to carry out a group project in a financial investment class There were just two of us on the team, and our task was to invest in the simulation stock market We had to make decisions on choosing which stocks were profitable and worth our investment Each group’s performance would be compared weekly and at the end of the semester, we would have to present our project in front of the whole class However, the problem was that we had never really like each other for several reasons Firstly, despite of the fact that we were at the same age, she always thought she was better than me and disregarded my opinions Furthermore, she was not responsible for our project She often showed up late in group meetings and missed the deadline for her given tasks The project was vital as it contributed 50% to our final results of that semester Therefore, I had no choice but cooperated with her in order to finish the project Despite our many arguments, we completed the task on time and had an excellent group presentation From this experience, I learnt that sometimes you can work with others even though you not get along with them Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 12 Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement 11 Describe a team you have been part of 38 Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example, a project at work or a homework assignment at school or university) During my student life, I had to participate in numerous team work projects, and having disagreements with other team members was unavoidable I would like to talk about a team project that I was involved in during the junior year at university/to share with you my experience when I disagreed with my friend There were two of us on the team, and our task was to invest in the simulation stock market We had to make decisions on choosing which stocks were profitable and worth our investment Each group’s performance would be compared weekly and at the end of the semester, we would have to present our project in front of the whole class The project was vital as it contributed 50% to our final results of that semester Besides, being an investor is really a challenging task, especially when the Vietnam stock market is volatile and unpredictable Two of us fought for days to decide which companies had showed the best performance and promised a bright future on the stock market My friend wanted to invest in a real estate company while I thought that an investment in real estate at that time was an unwise choice Despite our arguments, we completed the task on time and had an excellent group presentation From this experience, I learned that it is very hard to be a good team member You would have to know how to present yourself while fitting in the group and each person has to compromise to achieve a common goal Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com Describe a restaurant /café / meals I have been to many restaurants here in Hanoi, but I am going to talk about Lotteria, a fast food restaurant near my house The restaurant is surrounded by trees, and it has a large parking area, so it is convenient for us to get their by motorbike Inside the restaurant, there is a reception desk on the first floor where guests can make an order As soon as we enter the restaurant, the strong and addictive smell really makes us crave for fast food meals/a cup of coffee The restaurant is a quiet place with a classical style of decoration with wooden tables and chairs It also has a good air-conditioning system, which is very comfortable for fast food lovers to visit The restaurant offers a wide range of choices, from hamburgers to pizzas to chips and cokes Last week we went there and ordered a small course of beef and fried chicken Then we brought it to the second floor where we chose a place to sit having a good view of streets So, we could eat the meal and watch people commuting on the road I usually go to this place every weekend to eat out with my family There are many reasons why I like this restaurant First, it has free wifi, so I can surf the internet while enjoying the meals/coffee Secondly, all the staff members are really friendly, always welcoming guests with a smile on their faces Prepared by ielts.vinh@gmail.com 13 Describe a picture or photograph in your family You should say: What is in the photo Where this photo is in your home How this picture was taken As I am interested in photography, I have taken thousands of photos However, the most meaningful photograph to me is the big one of my family The picture is on the wall of my living room and it is the first thing that everyone notices since the moment they walk into my house The photograph was taken one year ago on an occasion of summer holiday It was the first time that my family enjoyed the summer vacation together We decided to go on a trip to Sam Son beach which is one of the most popular destinations for summer holiday in my country The photo was probably the first picture of my whole family with my parents, my older brother, my little sister and me It is such a brilliant photo, with every one standing on the beach and smiling The one behind the camera was a professional photographer who has a great eye for photography You can even see the crystal clear water sparkling under the sunlight and the seashore in the background It was a scorching hot day, and the sky was blue with no clouds, making it a perfect scene to take a photo The photo is very special to me Whenever I feel unhappy, just looking at the picture cheers me up right away I believe that no matter what happens, my parents and my siblings will always stand by me and support me Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts.vinh@gmail.com Describe a subject that you did not like in the past, but now you like it As a high school student, I learned a number of subjects Among them, I was not really into history at the first time The reason was really simple: I disliked the teaching method of my teacher It was boring, and I will tell you why He was a lazy teacher, I thought He just copied words, facts and figures from the book to the board and made us to write down what he wrote Then he told us to memorize all information if we did not want to receive a low score for this subject This made me and my classmates sick Later when I grew older, I had a chance to watch a movie about Vietnamese history The movie is about King Ly Cong Uan relocating the capital city from Ninh Binh to Hanoi more than a thousand years ago I really liked the film and realized that history is not as boring as I thought After that I managed to read more historical articles and watched more historical movies, and now I am really interested in history I think the Ministry of Education should adjust the school curriculum or train teachers how to deliver history lessons more successfully and attractively Without any action, many Vietnamese pupils still hold a negative attitude towards history (Prepared by ielts.vinh@gmail.com) 14 [...]... in order to succeed This program is useful for not only business people but also young people like me It inspires us and motivates us to advance in our career paths Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 14 Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future 17 Describe an educational trip you went on Last year, I and my friends decided to take a trip to Mu... coupled with distinctive cultural practices of local ethnic minority groups created the uniqueness of the locality and offered us a very amazing and unforgettable trip Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 10 13 Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child When I was a little girl, I enjoyed playing chess It commenced when I was in primary school... satisfaction when outwitting my opponents tactically Last but not least, I made a lot of friends with talented children in my chess class and we still keep in touch until now Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 42 Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet I have a long desire to learn Chinese, a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved... day, I often felt deadly tired and was unable to concentrate on studying at home So gradually, I abandoned my ambition and now I only can remember a few Chinese words Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 11 12 Describe something that you want to learn more I have a long desire to learn Chinese as a second foreign language, but even with my passion, I still have not achieved... which encourages me to study harder and better Thus, I always remind myself that I have to keep up with my schedule at any cost if I want to make my dream come true Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 26 Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like I would like to share with you my experience when I had to be friendly to one of my classmates I did not... task on time and had an excellent group presentation From this experience, I learnt that sometimes you can work with others even though you do not get along with them Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 12 9 Describe a time that you and your friend had a disagreement 11 Describe a team you have been part of 38 Describe a project that you were once involved in (for example,... hard to be a good team member You would have to know how to present yourself while fitting in the group and each person has to compromise to achieve a common goal Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 1 Describe a restaurant /café / meals I have been to many restaurants here in Hanoi, but I am going to talk about Lotteria, a fast food restaurant near my house The restaurant... unhappy, just looking at the picture cheers me up right away I believe that no matter what happens, my parents and my siblings will always stand by me and support me Prepared by Nhung (8.5 speaking IELTS) – Edited by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 2 Describe a subject that you did not like in the past, but now you like it As a high school student, I learned a number of subjects Among them, I was not really into... First, it has free wifi, so I can surf the internet while enjoying the meals/coffee Secondly, all the staff members are really friendly, always welcoming guests with a smile on their faces Prepared by ielts. vinh@gmail.com 13 8 Describe a picture or photograph in your family You should say: What is in the photo Where this photo is in your home How this picture was taken As I am interested in photography,... school curriculum or train teachers how to deliver history lessons more successfully and attractively Without any action, many Vietnamese pupils still hold a negative attitude towards history (Prepared by ielts. vinh@gmail.com) 14