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IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) Contents Describe a difficult decision that you made Describe a place you have visited that has been affected by pollution Describe a product you bought that you were (or, are) happy with Describe a person (you know), much older than you, who you admire 10 Describe a television program that you like to watch 11 Describe one of your best (= one of your close, or good) friends 13 Describe a family (not your own family) that you like 15 Describe a sport that you would like to learn 17 Describe a photo of yourself that you had taken 19 10 Describe one of your childhood toys that was special to you 21 11 Describe a time when you saw an interesting animal 23 12 Describe a meal you had your friends or family (in someone's home or in a restaurant) 25 13 Describe an item of clothing that someone (recently) gave to you 27 14 Describe a time when the weather caused you to change your plans 29 15 Describe a goal that you hope to achieve in the future 30 16 Describe a time when someone apologized to you 32 17 Describe a story or novel you have (recently) read that you found to be particularly interesting 34 18 Describe some local news that people in your locality interested in 36 19 Describe the first time you used a foreign language to communicate 39 20 Describe an occasion when you helped someone 40 21 Describe what you think would be the perfect job (or "dream job") for you 42 22 Describe a magazine or newspaper that you like to read 44 23 Describe a happy family event from your childhood 46 24 Describe a place with a lot of water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you enjoyed visiting 49 25 Describe a new skill you would like to learn 52 26 Describe a short holiday (vacation) that was special for you 54 27 Describe a leader who you admire 57 IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) 28 Describe an interesting public place in your hometown, or where you are living now, that you like to go to 58 29 Describe a wedding that you have attended 61 30 Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time 63 31 Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used 66 32 Describe an activity you for your health or fitness 68 33 Describe an antique or some other old thing that your family has kept for a long time 72 34 Describe a time when you made a mistake 74 35 Describe a big company that you would like to work in 76 36 Describe something that you have shared with others (or another person) 78 37 Describe a creative person who you admire (e.g., a scientist, an inventor) 80 38 Describe a course you would like to study (or, do) 82 39 Describe a positive change that you made to your life 84 40 Describe a situation that made you a little angry 86 41 Describe your favourite season or time of the year 88 42 Describe a person who you like to spend time with 90 43 Describe a skill you learned when you were a child 93 44 Describe someone you know who recently moved to new accommodation 93 45 Describe a good part of your personality or character 95 46 Describe a short trip that you frequently make (or, take) but dislike 97 47 Describe an occasion when you got up very early 99 48 Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting 101 49 Describe a free-time activity that you like to after you have finished your study or work 104 50 Describe a time when you forgot something important 106 IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) Ielts Part topics and questions (List đề đáp án update cho tháng đến tháng 10 năm 2016) Describe a difficult decision that you made You should say: what decision it was what difficulties you faced how you made the decision and explain why it was a difficult decision ANSWER: It was when I prepared the application form for the university entrance exam that I had to make an important but difficult decision At that time, I was at a crossroads, where I had to decide which university to apply for Actually, my interest was in economics, which was taught in two separate universities, one of which specialized in international trade while the other focused more on the national economy Fortunately, my sister, who graduated from an economics college, gave me some sound advice Having weighed up the pros and cons of each school, she encouraged me to choose the university specializing in international trade Finally, I applied for this school after thinking carefully about all the options At present, I feel so satisfied with the learning environment of this university that I am always thankful for my decision as well as my sister’s advice Without her guidance, I probably wouldn’t be as content with my university life as I am IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) VOCABULARY  at a crossroads: [expression] at an important point in someone’s life or development Example: His life was at a crossroads – whether to join the army or to continue studying at university  sound advice: [adjective and noun combination] sensible and reliable advice Example: My parents gave me sound advice about my choice of career  weighed up the pros and cons: [expression] considered carefully the advantages and disadvantages of something Example: Having weighed up the pros and cons, I decided that it would be more useful for me to learn English rather than French  learning environment: [noun phrase] the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of people who are learning a subject Example: The school had the latest technology, the buildings were modern and the teachers were very helpful – it was the perfect learning environment Describe a place you have visited that has been affected by pollution You should say: what place it was why you went there how it was affected by pollution and explain how you felt about this situation ANSWER: IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) It is regrettable that Hanoi, where I’m living, is negatively affected by pollution and the major environmental problems it is facing are water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution There are various reasons why this city is badly polluted Firstly, due to modernization, more and more vehicles such as cars and motorbikes are used This leads to an increase in exhaust emissions which contaminate the atmosphere, not to mention the rising level of noise pollution Secondly, factories and industrial zones in the city have discharged a huge amount of untreated waste into rivers, causing death to many fish and other aquatic animals In fact, pollution makes people here less healthy, and some even suffer from lifethreatening diseases such as lung cancer, skin cancer, and so on Therefore, the government must deal with this problem right away Cutting down on vehicle use is the best way to reduce air pollution and noise pollution We can this by encouraging people to use public transportation Besides, those who litter should pay a heavy fine Finally, I think the best solution is to raise awareness and educate people to protect the environment VOCABULARY  regrettable: [adjective] something that you are sorry about and wish that it had not happened Example: It is regrettable that only a minority of people are concerned about the environment  exhaust emissions: [noun phrase] waste gases that come out of a car or other vehicle Example: The exhaust emissions from big trucks cause serious air pollution in my city IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM)  contaminate: [verb] make a place or thing dirty, by adding a substance that is dangerous or polluting Example: Every day, more and more vehicles enter the city centre and contaminate the atmosphere with their exhaust emissions  discharge: [verb] when somebody discharges a gas or liquid, they release it and it goes into the water or the air Example: The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river  aquatic: [adjective] living in water Example: Rivers which are clean have a lot of aquatic life, such as fish and frogs  life-threatening: [adjective] likely to kill someone Example: Aid workers in poor countries often have to deal with difficult, lifethreatening situations  cutting down on: [phrasal verb] reducing the size, amount or number of something Example: You will improve your health by cutting down on cigarettes  awareness: [noun] knowing that something exists and is important Example: In schools, campaigns about awareness of road safety are essential for young children Describe a product you bought that you were (or, are) happy with You should say: what you bought how you bought it why you bought it and explain why you were (or are) happy with it IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) ANSWER Version It was last summer that I bought a new yogurt maker and I am very satisfied with it This machine is quite small and fits conveniently into my kitchen Interestingly, it looks like a cooker with six glasses inside And the most important thing is that it is very easy to use You just have to pour the mixture of ingredients to make yogurt into these glasses, turn the yogurt maker on and leave it for a few hours Then, you will have delicious home-made yogurt Thanks to the simple instructions, I can make yogurt for my whole family any time I want As yogurt is good for our health, eating it daily can make people healthier, it can help to prevent some potentially fatal diseases and boost the human immune system Therefore, the members of my family have all adopted the habit of eating yogurt every day Owning a yogurt maker helped me to cut down considerably the amount of time that it took to make yogurt, not to mention the higher quality as opposed to the traditional method At present, I still make yogurt every day for my family with this machine and I think that this is an indispensable product for preparing an essential part of our regular diet VOCABULARY:  fits: [verb] is the right shape and size for something Example: This jacket fits me perfectly, but those shoes don’t fit at all  pour: [verb] to make a liquid flow from a container Example: Pour some milk into my glass, please  potentially: [adverb] used to say that something may develop into something IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) Example: Smoking will not kill you immediately, but it is potentially harmful for your health  fatal: [adjective] causing or ending in death Example: Police were called to a fatal accident, in which people were killed  immune system: [expression] the system in your body that helps it fight against infection and disease Example: A strong immune system is necessary to remain fit and healthy  adopted the habit: [expression] started to use a particular method of doing something Example: Last month, my friend adopted the habit of running for one hour every day in order to keep fit  cut down: [phrasal verb] reduce the amount, size or number of something Example: I should cut down my working hours and spend more time just relaxing  indispensable: [adjective] too important to be without it Example: A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language VERSION 2: (Bản sửa lại sản phẩm điện thoại nên phù hợp với nhiều bạn hơn) Last summer, I bought a Nokia smart phone that I was really satisfied with My cell phone was the latest product from Nokia, so there were various useful applications such as video calling, emails, games, music players, and so on I intended to use this smart phone to listen to music, make phone calls, send messages and check emails I must say that this portable device helps me a lot no matter where I am IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM) There were numerous reasons why I took an interest in this product Firstly, I wanted to use it for entertainment purposes I could refresh myself after a hard day’s work by enjoying music or watching reality shows on the Internet Moreover, thanks to this smart phone, I was able to keep in touch with my old friends whom I could not meet in person regularly Besides, this mobile phone helped me to handle my workload effectively For example, I could check emails when waiting for the bus, which saved a lot of time As a final point, I would emphasize that I chose the mobile phone myself That was the main reason why I felt so happy with this product VOCABULARY  portable device: [noun] an object that is easy to carry or to move Example: A lot of people on my flight were using portable devices, such as their laptops, during the journey  took an interest in: [expression] wanted to know more about the product Example: My parents took an interest in my grades at school, because they wanted me to go to university  entertainment: [noun] for interest and amusement Example: The local newspaper gives news about entertainment, with information on all the latest films, music, shows and events in our city  refresh myself: [verb] make myself feel less tired and stressed Example: After work, I usually refresh myself with a shower and a hot drink  reality shows: [noun] shows that use real people [not actors] in real situations, in order to provide entertainment Example: Reality shows like ‘Big Brother’ are very cheap to make, because there are no actors to pay IELTS SPEAKING BOOK 2016 BY NGOCBACH (NGOCBACH.COM)  handle my workload: [expression] manage the amount of work that I have to Example: The company has paid me for some extra hours to handle my increased workload Describe a person (you know), much older than you, who you admire You should say: who this person is how you know this person how this person has influenced you and explain why you admire this person ANSWER: I would like to describe one of my teachers who taught me at high school She had a great influence on me and was a role model whom I look up to Her name is Yen and she taught me Math for years of high school She was in her 50s, and so she had a lot of teaching experience Actually, we met each other almost everyday as she was also my form teacher She cared about us as if we had been her sons and daughters For example, she always brought some kinds of medicines so that whenever her students got a cold, coughed or something like that, she would give them the medicines immediately Above all, I was most influenced by the way she taught us in class Her thoroughness in teaching inspired me to study Math, even though I had not been interested in the subject before Thanks to her effective teaching method, I was able to pass the university entrance exam with a high Math grade Besides, I was also influenced by her lifestyle, which was so simple and worthy of respect that I really wanted to copy her As she is a warm-hearted person, she always gave us advice 10