IDEAS FOR IELTS SPEAKING 2020 BY NGOCBACH

IDEA FOR IELTS SPEAKING 2020 BY NGOCBACH Contents PART Describe an object (a gift, something you use etc.) 1.1 Shoes 1.2 Mirrors 1.3 Robots 1.4 Clothes 1.5 Watches Describe a person (someone you admire, a family member etc.) 2.1 Celebrity/Pop Stars 2.2 Neighbors Describe an event (a festival, celebration etc.) 3.1 Birthday 3.2 Concerts Describe an activity (e.g a hobby) 4.1 Study 4.2 Work 10 4.3 Activities near water 10 4.4 Family 10 4.5 Housework 11 4.6 Sports 11 4.7 Cooking 12 4.8 Indoor games 12 4.9 Shopping 13 4.10 Swimming 14 4.11 Sunny days 14 4.12 Email 15 + Thông tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 4.13 Friends 15 4.14 Internet 16 Describe a place (somewhere you visited, a holiday etc.) 17 5.1 Home/ Accommodation 17 5.2 Work 18 5.3 Garden 19 Describe your favourite (book/film/advertisement/website) 19 6.1 Advertisements 19 6.2.Newspapers and magazines 20 6.3 Television 21 6.4 History 21 6.5 Birds 22 6.6 Weather 23 6.7 Names 24 6.8 Collecting 25 6.9 Music 25 PART 27 Describe an object (a gift, something you use etc.) 27 1.1 Describe a book you want to read again 27 1.2 Describe a cake that is special to you 27 1.3 Describe a painting or work of art that you have seen 28 1.4 Describe a piece of clothes that is your favorite 29 1.5 Describe an important plant in your country (such as fruits, flowers or vegetables) 30 1.6 Describe an invention that has changed people's life 31 Describe a person (someone you admire, a family member etc.) 32 2.1 Describe a famous person in your country 32 2.2 Describe an interesting neighbor you have/had 33 2.3 Describe a family member who has an important influence on you 33 2.4 Describe the most polite person you know 34 2.5 Describe a character from a story you read or heard in your childhood 35 2.6 Describe a couple you know who have a happy marriage 36 2.7 Describe a person who gave a clever solution to a problem 37 + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Describe an event (a festival, celebration etc.) 38 3.1 Describe a historic event in your country 38 You should say 38 3.2 Describe an occasion where everybody smiled 39 3.3 Describe a sports match you have watched 40 3.4 Describe a wedding that you have attended 41 Describe an activity (e.g a hobby) 42 4.1 Describe a plan you made in your life (except work or study) 42 4.2 Describe a talk or a speech 43 4.3 Describe an experience that when you spent time with a child 44 4.4 Describe an activity that makes you feel excited 44 4.5 Describe an experience that you are waiting for something 45 4.6 Describe an experience of good service in a shop or a restaurant 46 4.7 Describe a time you had good experience in the countryside 46 4.8 Describe a holiday/trip you want to go on in the future 47 4.9 Describe a well-paid job that you will be good at 48 4.10 Describe a plan you haven’t done yet 49 4.11 Describe a bicycle tour 50 4.12 Describe an important change in your life 51 4.13 Describe an appointment that was put ahead of schedule 52 4.14 Describe a time you talked to a stranger 52 4.15 Describe an activity near the sea 53 Describe a place (somewhere you visited, a holiday etc.) 53 5.1 Describe a city or town you have been 53 5.2 Describe a garden you visited and like 54 5.3 Describe a café you like 55 5.4 Describe a shop opened in your hometown 56 5.5 Describe a quiet place 57 5.6 Describe an interesting house or apartment you visited 57 5.7 Describe a popular place where people like to go swimming 58 5.8 Describe a library that you have used (A public library or a university or school library) 59 5.9 Describe a building in your school or university 60 + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 5.10 Describe a place where you felt crowded 61 5.11 Describe an organization or company where you live that employs a lot of people 62 Describe your favourite (book/film/advertisement/website) 62 6.1 Describe your favorite movie 62 6.2 Describe an advertisement you have seen 63 6.3 Describe an interesting song 64 6.4 Describe a decision made by others that you disagreed with 65 6.5 Describe a kind of foreign food you have had 66 6.6 Describe a kind of weather you like 67 6.7 Describe a website that you like to visit 67 6.8 Describe your favourite means of transportation 68 6.9 Describe a TV program (TV Series) you have watched 69 6.10 Describe an English class you enjoy 70 + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) PART 1 Describe an object (a gift, something you use etc.) 1.1 Shoes Do you like shoes? To be honest, I’m really addicted to shoes I started building up my huge collection of shoes when I was eight years old Now, whenever I have spare time, I often go shopping for shoes and spend a whole lot more money than I should on them Which you prefer, comfortable ones or fashionable ones? Well, it depends on different situations For example, when I’m at home, I definitely prefer wearing flats because they are super comfortable But when I go to work or parties, wearing fashion shoes such as high-heels or leather boots would be a better option for me because they make me look more confident and attractive 1.2 Mirrors Do you often look at yourself in the mirror? No, I don't To be honest I don't think I'm a good-looking girl and mirrors remind me of that so I often just quickly glance at myself before heading out just to make sure I look appropriate Do you think mirrors are necessary ornaments? Yes, absolutely Whether we like it or not, appearance and being presentable matter We're judged partly by how we look and how we dress That doesn't mean we need thick makeup and designer clothing, but I think we should at least take a look at ourselves and notice which visible flaws the mirror highlights 1.3 Robots Are you interested in robots? Why? No, I’m not really keen on robots because I’m kind of a low-tech person Also, a robot is a luxury technological product that I have never been able to afford, so I don’t feel like I want to know much about them + Thông tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Would you like robots to work in your home? If I had a lot of money, I’d like to have a robot in my home As I’m always occupied with my work, I need a robot to help me chores and prepare meals whenever I come home at night That’d be great! 1.4 Clothes What kinds of clothes you usually wear? Primarily jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, etc I don't like wearing anything outlandish because I don't like drawing attention, since I’m not a social butterfly, but I don't go for a conventional look, either Do you prefer to wear formal or informal clothes? I would choose informal clothes since being creative; mixing and matching what I already have; and being able to come up with a new look after that is a huge satisfaction for me Formal clothing is often set in its own way and looks quite conservative to me 1.5 Watches How often you wear a watch? Since childhood I have had an affection for watches, so I wear my watch all the time In fact I’d feel naked without my watch But I usually reserve nicer watches or the ones with sentimental value for special occasions or when I wear luxurious clothes What was your first watch like? I developed my affection for watches with a little cute Mickey Mouse dial shaped watch And I guess everyone around my age used to own one like that as it was quite in at the time What kind of watches you like to wear? I’m a big fan of dress watches with a leather strap It completes me It gives a classic look and complements my outfit irrespective of the occasion Did you receive any watch as a gift when you were a child? + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Yes, the one I mentioned above, the Mickey Mouse dial shaped watch My father recognised my enthusiasm for watches and he gave it to me as a birthday gift when I was about I remember jumping around because of the excitement Describe a person (someone you admire, a family member etc.) 2.1 Celebrity/Pop Stars Who is your favorite celebrity in Vietnam? Well, to be honest, I adore quite a number of Vietnamese stars Regarding music, young and celebrated singers like Toc Tien and Dong Nhi are definitely my top choices whereas if it’s acting, veteran actors like Binh Minh or Manh Truong always give a really convincingperformance Do you like any foreign celebrities? As a matter of fact, yes I’ve been an avid fan of Western contemporary pop singers for quite a time now, especially those who have excellent vocal skills like Adele, Bruno Mars or John Legend I even created a special playlist on my phone which contains onlytheir songs to listen to whenever I want 2.2 Neighbors Do you know your neighbors? Yes, of course I People in my neighborhood know each other quite well, and all of them are very friendly and lovable The family living next to my house is always willing to offer assistance when we need, and sois my family Do you like your neighbors? Well yes, I love them, because they are good neighbors The family next door has a grandmother whom I really respect, as she always gives me useful advice I think that we live in harmony with one another What you think of your neighbors? + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) As I have said, they are warm-hearted people They receive a lot of affection and admiration for their kindness and generosity I think it is quite good fortune for my family to live next to them How often you see (or talk to) your neighbors? I think very often Each morning, we frequently greet when we meet each other Whenever I am not occupied with schoolwork, I will visit the grandmother to talk to her Her life experience and advice have helped me to overcome many difficulties and challenges When you meet your neighbors? We meet everyday, since we live next to each other Particularly, at the weekends, the neighbors will gather in the biggest house to hold a party or BBQ, which is very appealing to the children Describe an event (a festival, celebration etc.) 3.1 Birthday How children celebrate birthdays in your country? It is popular for children in my country to have birthday parties at home or in restaurants and invite friends, and relatives to join On this occasion, they are usually given gifts and money How did you celebrate your last birthday? On my last birthday, I had the best birthday ever I and friends made an all – day excursion to Phu Quoc Island, the largest island of Vietnam We celebrated with a barbecue party outside and danced together under the moonlight What kinds of birthday gifts you like to receive? I’m really interested in handmade gifts because they represent not only the creativeness but also the passion of the senders Therefore, I always appreciate receiving them and try to keep them as long as I can + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) Is there a difference between the way you celebrate your birthday in the past and in the present? Yes In the past, when I was a child, I could only celebrate birthday parties at home and invited friends to join However, as I’m mature now, I can decide to more things to make it special such as by travelling to explore new places 3.2 Concerts Have you ever been to a live concert? Yes, I have been to numerous concerts before I really enjoy listening to live music with my friends and my family members To me, the atmosphere experienced in a live concert is extremely exhilirating In live concerts, the artist will have the chance to express himself more freely than in recorded performances What sorts of concerts you have in your country? Well, the types of concerts that take place in my country are very diverse There are different genres of music in different shows, catering for the demand of audiences of all ages, such as: pop music, rap, or classical music Although there is also a revival of interest in traditional folk songs, pop music concerts attract the largest crowds When was the last time you attended a concert? Well, it was last month My friends and I went to a live classical music concert to get away from the burden of work, and the music did live up to our expectations It was really engrossing to enjoy the aesthetic qualities of classical musicplayed by a talented orchestra in a superb concert venue Describe an activity (e.g a hobby) 4.1 Study Describe your education I started school when I was I finished my primary education years later and I went to secondary school at 12 Then at 16, I made it to a high school for gifted pupils in my hometown In my country, highschool education lasts years, then I + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) went onto higher education at the Foreign Trade University where I’m currently studying economics What is your area of specialization? Well, my major is External Economics I have mastered the basics of economics and socioeconomics, combined with business knowledge mainly related to the import and export business 4.2 Work What you do? I’m currently working as a graphic designer for a fashion magazine for youngsters What are your responsibilities? Well I’m mainly responsible for designing the cover of the magazine I normally work with the concept team to make sure that the final product will both attract the potential buyer’s attention and express the theme of the magazine 4.3 Activities near water What activities would you if you were spending some leisure time at a beach or near the ocean? To be honest, I have always dreamt of surfing and chasing big waves as well as enjoying a glass of wine leisurely in the sunshine on the beach Therefore, if I have chance to spend myspare time at a beach, I will give priority to these things 4.4 Family How often you meet with your family? It’s normally once a month At present I’m studying and working in another city, which is quite far from my hometown, so I can only set aside time for my family at the end of the month, because of the distance and heavy workload, you know How you spend the time with your family? We often spend quality time together on eating scrumptious meals prepared by my mother, talking with each other while enjoying our favorite delicious foods It’s a + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 10 shops to see things The staff were very welcoming and gave her son a candy as a gift I could see that her son was over the moon That left me with a lasting and positive impression about Vinmart 5.5 Describe a quiet place You should say Where it is How often you visit there What you there And explain the reason why you like or dislike the place ANSWER To me, quiet places mean libraries But I’m not going to describe the library at my university as I still haven’t visited it yet The one I’m going to describe is the library at my high school in Haiduong City My school is very large and it consists of four big blocks named A, B, C, and D The library occupies a small space on the highest floor in block D, and it’s perhaps just about three or nearly four times as large as a normal classroom There’s a room used to store books and another for students to read books and self-study I spent most of my time in the library when I was in grade 10 The next two years were filled completely with competitions and extracurricular activities so I couldn’t go to the library as often as before I had my own favorite spot in the self-study section; it was the cubicle on the outermost row that is near the window, and whenever I visited the library to study or to read some borrowed books, I would choose that spot without hesitation I even wrote some words or symbols that I liked on the table; don’t know whether they’re still there now though I specifically chose this library to describe because it’s really quiet, compared with some other libraries in Haiduong City that I’ve been to It was really suitable for studying, and some even went there to sleep! I had a great time self-studying in this library back then, I seriously would re-visit it if I ever had a chance 5.6 Describe an interesting house or apartment you visited You should say + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 57 what it looked like how big it was where it was located and explain why you find it interesting I’m going to talk about my uncle’s house, which I first visited when I had just graduated It is a palatial house which is located near the city centre It is a splendid house with a lovely swimming pool and a huge garage in Tay Ho District, Ha Noi The land area is 300 sq.m with bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room and modern kitchen I have to say that is naturally illuminated , with its floorto-ceiling windows The walk out deck in the back yard offers a pleasant and quiet space for the family beside the pool, while the downstairs family room is a great place for kids or adults to play or watch movies The house is spacious but still cosy because it is elaborately decorated with wooden floors and antique furniture The most striking thing about the house is its gigantic fish tank wall It’s extremely eye-catching Right from the moment you enter the living room, you can see this unique feature It’s full of saltwater fish The tank is gorgeously framed in teak to match the woodwork of the room My uncle said that building an aquarium into a wall was always his dream, and he made it reality I felt like being one of his admirers after hearing those words because I was still on my way to purchasing my own dream – an average apartment in the city centre I hope someday I can tell my nephew the same thing that my uncle told me 5.7 Describe a popular place where people like to go swimming You should say Where is it What it is like Who likes to go there Why it is a popular place for swimming + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 58 Today I’ll tell you about a place where a lot of people go to take a swim It’s My Khe beach in Danang, which is a coastal city in central Vietnam Danang is dubbed one of the world’s ‘most attractive cities to live in’ and I guess one of the biggest reasons why is the breath-taking My Khe beach The beach isn’t private or secluded and is open to the public so it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists who flock there every year Though My Khe is not the only beach in Danang, it’s certainly a place not to be missed as My Khe has always been extolled for its crystal clear water and fine sand dunes Additionally, there is a variety of recreational activities available for people coming here There are, for example, swimming or, for those who can’t swim, taking a dip or a stroll along the shore, snorkeling, sunbathing and building sand castles for young children Not only is My Khe widely-known among domestic travellers, it has a reputation among outbound tourists as well, so it’s fair to say that the beach is loved by all kinds of visitors As I was saying, My Khe is famous for its clear water and splendid beach scenery and is ideal for both swimming and beach activities, though, like most places, we are at the mercy of the weather The fabulous beach is undoubtedly the biggest reason why My Khe draws tourists like a magnet 5.8 Describe a library that you have used (A public library or a university or school library) You should say where it was what (type of) building it was in /what type of library it was what books and facilities it had what you did in the library and explain what you liked and /or disliked about this library Today I would like to talk about the one and only public library in my hometown, which used to be my weekend hideaway during childhood Located in the city centre, the two-storey building has made itself a welcome contrast to concrete jungles In terms of its exterior decoration, library visitors would feel comfortable + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 59 at the sight of its rustic simplicity with reddish-brown bricks and mortar Once inside, people can be awestruck by its state-of-the-art facilities The bottom half provides computers with free Internet access and E-books if people prefer to conduct further online research The top half is occupied by stacks of books, newspapers, periodicals and other reading materials where visitors can dig deep into every field At the weekend, I prefer to be engrossed in classic novels and develop my literary appreciation As I grew up, I switched my focus to various genres to broaden my horizons Personally speaking, the highlight of the library was its unique tranquility which was really thought-provoking to readers However, as it is the sole shelter for bookworms in the city, its frequent state of overcrowding allows little room to enjoy it at the weekend 5.9 Describe a building in your school or university You should say where it is what it looks like what it is used for I’m going to describe the administrative building of my university - FPT University, which is a famous building designed by a talented architect – Mr.Vo Trong Nghia The building is located in the Hoa Lac Hightech Park, 34 kilometers from Hanoi The project is a modernisticseven-storey, eco-friendly building Owing to its purpose and unique design, this building has won several prizes, and Future Projects Education is one of them It is considered as representative of the efforts of Vietnamese architecture to take action on global warming Since the building serves as a gateway to the school, the architects used its prominent position in the landscape to promote sustainabledevelopment in Vietnam, a country suffering from increasing pollution due to rapid industrialization What I like most is that the layout looks like a large garden with greenery covering most of the area With the combination of this green space and abundant glass, sufficient natural light and wind are able to enter the building in order to reduce its reliance on artificial lighting and air conditioning This building is loved due to its unique design and due to the fact that it brings about lots of benefits to our students as well as our teachers This creative place pushes the boundary of our creativity a lot One + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 60 of my teachers told me that she felt motivated and even tried to tailor her teaching styles since she felt in a good mood whenever she looked at this building Besides, some students are able to work their way through the university by taking part time jobs such as taking care of the trees and cleaning the building 5.10 Describe a place where you felt crowded You should say where it was why you went there why it was crowded and explain how you felt about being there Actually, coping with crowded places presents a challenge to me Therefore, in my holidays, I often stay at home or find peaceful places to take a trip, but last spring, I made a wrong decision when I decided on Tam Coc, Ninh binh, as a quiet spot and paid a visit I thought I would escape the hustle and bustle of busy Hanoi for the relaxing pace of Tam Coc, which is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the land, because of its spectacular and peaceful scenery But when I arrived, it turned out to be the most crowded place I’ve ever encountered on my travels Coming to Tam Coc, you have to board row boats for a journey of over an hour, passing through caves to be able to see a breathtaking view of lush green rice paddies during the rice growing seasons and stunning limestone karsts But it was not easy to get a boat In fact, I had to wait for about hours The pier was always swarming with tourists and the noise was deafening at times We were running out ofpatience and out of space My family and I felt really tired; but we still kept on waiting Fortunately, we were rewarded by an unforgettable vista But no matter how stunning the scenery is, I won’t go back there after that experience I think thelocal authoritiesshould introduce restrictions on the numbers of tourists I visited Tam Coc months after the Tet holiday, which means that it was not the height of tourist season, but the resort was still thronged with holidaymakers In my opinion, Tam Coc has become too touristy and commercial I suppose that over-rapid development will hurt tourism and not ensure sustainable development for the local people + Thông tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 61 5.11 Describe an organization or company where you live that employs a lot of people You should say What it is How many employees work there What its work is And explain what you think about it The company I’m going to tell you about is a merger of two start-up companies, which were YoungAd and VietDesign, YoungAd’s focus was on advertising and marketing, while VietDesign, as its name suggests, was aimed at designing logos and websites Both companies spent years breaking into the market Soon the directors realized that together they would make a prosperous organization since their two domains were closely related Therefore, to make the most of their potential, YoungAd and VietDesign amalgamated in 2016 to make YAVD The number of employees from both companies combined is nearly 100 at present, a pretty impressive figure for a start-up business at that age Collaborators are also recruited during big marketing campaigns to support official employees The company adopts a flexible policy when it comes to human resource management: freelancers who perform beyond expectation are retained as employees or paid generously In my opinion, YAVD is likely to grow and thrive for two reasons Firstly, because the two former companies had their stable markets, YAVD gains a competitive edge regarding its customer base Secondly, because marketing and designing make a perfect service package, YAVD is able to cater for the need of their customers in a comprehensive manner, which probably singles them outin the market Describe your favourite (book/film/advertisement/website) 6.1 Describe your favorite movie You should say: when and where you saw it; + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 62 what type of film it was; what the film was about; and explain why it is your favorite film ANSWER (Trích từ đề “Describe a film you watched at home or in a cinema”) As a frequent moviegoer, I watch a lot of films One of the movies that I enjoyed the most recently was The Martian The movie was based on a novel of the same title by Andy Weir Just like many other sci-fi films, it was about man travelling in space, however, this time; our main character was stuck on Mars due to a dust storm which nearly killed him All of the crewmates thought that he was dead, so they went back to Earth without him But fortunately he was still alive, thus two and a half hours of the movie told the story of how he fought for his life in the brutal environment of Mars, until NASA devised a plan to rescue him My best friend is a big fan of astronomy, so she had read the novel before That’s why she insisted on me going to see the movie with her After watching the trailer and reading the plot, I was hooked It was maybe the best two and a half hours of my week so far After watching the movie, I was amazed at how ingenious and strong humans can be when it comes to a life and death situation Mark Watney, the hero of the movie, was a perfect portrayal of a young, humorous, brilliant and skillful engineer cum botanist Although the hostile environment of Mars threatened his existence many times, he relentlessly refused to quit Instead, he overcame one problem at a time until he was successfully rescued The message that I learned from the film is never to give up, however hopeless things seem to be 6.2 Describe an advertisement you have seen You should say: What the advertisement is What it is for And explain how you think about it ANSWER + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 63 Today I’m going to tell you about an advertisement I’ve seen recently It was actually a commercial to promote iPhone 7, the latest smartphone manufactured by Apple – the well-known technology giant The ad was broadcasted prior to the launching of the product in order to provoke curiosity among consumers, especially loyal users of the brand The advertisement didn’t convey any meaningful message but was rather designed to highlight all the updated features of iPhone compared to previous models in the series Besides, the commercial wasn’t directed towards any specific age group or gender, so the target audience was quite large As soon as the commercial was aired, the news about the new product immediately made front page headlines and became the leading article of many technology websites, magazines and online Since Apple was already one of the most reputable technology companies with a high level of brand awareness, it didn’t take much time for the publicity to circulate The advertisement generated a craze for iPhone 7, everyone was talking about it on the Internet People were eager to see how the latest model would differ from earlier ones as well as to compare it with the latest smartphones of other respected brands such as Samsung or Sony As for me, I thought it was a little plain and lacked creativity the first time I saw the ad, since it only focused on the updated features Later, I found the ad to have a certain feeling of elegance to it, simple and straightforward but it was still able to attract an incredible number of consumers I have to admit that I was a little swayed by the advertisement, even though I’m a Samsung fan 6.3 Describe an interesting song You should say: What kind of song it is How you found it What it is about And explain why it is interesting to you ANSWER (Trích từ đề “Describe a song that has special meaning for you”) + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 64 I love listening to music, so I like many songs However, one of my favorite songs that I want to talk about today is “Hall of Fame” by The Script and Will.i.am This song was written for the 2012 Olympic Games When it came out, it quickly became a hit on every single music chart throughout the world, not just because of its catchy melody, but also for its meaningful lyrics The song talks about how each of us can be a champion or anything we want to be as long as we dedicate our time and efforts to doing what we are passionate about The song is played at big athletic events to pump up the crowd, but you can easily relate to the song at other times as well, especially when you are about to give up I think this song has such a powerful message that whenever I was tired or had decided to quit, it would lift me up right away It made me think about why I had started in the first place and that I needed to finish the job that I was currently doing 6.4 Describe a decision made by others that you disagreed with You should say When it was What it was Why you disagreed with the decision And explain how you persuaded them Today, I’m going to tell you about a time when I went against a decision made by my family members This happened after I had received my university entrance exam results last year in July I was supposed to apply for an instution for my tertiary education and as you can probably guess, I had a big row with my parents about choosing one Initially, I specialised in a foreign language, English to be specific, during my time in high school While I was persistent in becoming an English teacher, my parents thought that a change of focus would me good They insisted that I should try my hand at economics for a change, saying I’d be able to interact with people from all walks of life and enlarge my circle of friends Though I agreed that attending a university course in economics could help enlarge my social network as well as provide me with very marketable qualifications to embark on a well-paid career, concentrating on what I was passionate about was a bigger priority for me My + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 65 parents and I had a heart-to-heart talk in the course of which I persuaded them that a teaching career was what I had set my mind on and wanted to pursue The conflict culminated in my parents giving in and letting me decide for myself, given my predilection for languages and the fact that I have been majoring in English for quite some time now I successfully applied to an esteemed language university and am now following my lifetime dream 6.5 Describe a kind of foreign food you have had You should say What it is Where you had it How often you have it Which occasion you had it And say if you liked the dish or not Or And explain why you wanted to try this dish One of my favorite types of foreign foods is tteokbokki, or spicy sticky rice cake This is a popular Korean food made from rice cake dipped in hot and sweet chili sauce, and some people may add spring onions, sesame seeds or fish cakes according to their own tastes I think this is a perfect dish for the winter, especially for those freezing cold days The first time I had a chance to eat tteokbokki was when I was in grade 11 It was a typical winter day and my friends asked me if I would like to try some Korean food that could “warm me up” right away I was kind of free and also a bit curious as the only type of Korean food that I’d ever tried was kimbap – you know, the Korean sushi Anyway I said yes, and they took me to a newlyopened Korean food stall near my school I was awestruck once I saw the dish – it was full of chili sauce and I myself was not a big fan of very spicy foods I seriously struggled a lot to eat that dish It took me quite a long time to clean my plate and I had to drink lots of water while I was eating But something strange happened: I kind of missed the taste of that dish some weeks later And you know what, the more I ate it, the better it tasted to me! It was like I grew quite addicted to tteokbokki in a sense + Thông tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 66 And well, it’s been several years and I still like this dish very much I still eat it now and then, and I seriously would highly recommend it to everyone who can eat spicy foods 6.6 Describe a kind of weather you like You should say What is the type of weather Why it is your favorite weather Where you can experience such weather conditions I guess I could begin by saying something about what the type of weather is, and I suppose I would have to choose cloudy weather It may sound strange as most people hate it when the sky is full of clouds because it is dreary and sometimes it gets people down, However, the reason why my favorite weather is when it is cloudy, windy and drizzling is that it makes me feel calm and relaxed I am particularly into such weather especially at night because I can hear the little raindrops falling and see them running down my window, which helps me to sleep It is very pleasant Also, I love fog, which often comes with cloudy weather It's very romantic and gives me a sort of feeling like I'm in an old black and white movie On the other hand, I don't like heavy rains and downpours as I would probably get drenched if I got caught in the rain And I hate when the temperature falls below zero, it's so cold that I tend to stay indoors as much as possible Probably, the type of weather I like is common for the United Kingdom and the best time to experience it would be during the autumn there However, in my hometown such weather only occurs in the spring Usually, we have dry and sunny days with occasional rainy spells 6.7 Describe a website that you like to visit You should say What the website is What it is used for When you used it + Thông tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 67 And explain why you think it was interesting Today, I am going to tell you about one website which I’m really interested in It’s name is m.ebay.com It is an e-commerce website used for online shopping purposes This website advertises various items classified by categories such as fashion, electronics, and motors It allows people to order products, and make transactions online I always give priority to shopping online whenever I have spare time instead of going to stores or supermarkets So, this website is very handy for me as I can take advantage of my mobile phone or computer with an Internet connection to access it and purchase what I need I find this website very appealing due to its good layout and attractive images of products There is a box for me to enter what items I’m looking for so I can avoid browsing items unnecessarily, as I’m able to find quickly the things I need After that the items I have bought will be delivered right to my door so I can save a lot of time Not only that, there is always the chance to get a good deal and discounts as there are various promotion programs This website has important advantages for me, such as convenience and the benefits of saving time and money Now it plays a useful role in my daily life In the future I will continue to visit the site and of course recommend it to my friends 6.8 Describe your favourite means of transportation You should say what this transport is when you began to use it the advantages and disadvantages of using this form of transportation and explain why it is your favourite form of transportation Today I am going to talk about the means of transportation that I like best My favorite vehicle is the very humble bicycle Ever since I was in primary school, I have made use of a bicycle to travel between places, mostly from home to school and vice versa My house was about kilometers away from school, and every day I would wake up early to ride my bike to class As a kid, I took particularly great pride in owning a bicycle because I figured it was a remarkably mature and sensational thing to do, by which I mean, I was thrilled by the sense of having + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 68 something so valuable of my own at such early age, and all my peers would hold me in high esteem for that In my opinion, there is no telling how many individual and social benefits the bicycle offers, especially to modern citizens In this era of urgent environmental problems and depletion ofnatural resources, the bicycle has proved itself to be an optimum method of traveling,with dedicated cycle lanes in most towns and cities As it requires no intake of fuel and discharges no emissions, riding a bike not only cuts society’s carbon footprint, but also reduces the reliance on fossil fuels What’s more, travelling by bike is also a wonderful way to integrate a fitness regime into your life Riding a bike obligates you to really get your leg muscles and joints moving, making them stronger and more flexible, which is particularly necessary given our modern sedentary lifestyle The only downsides of the bicycle that occur to me are its limited speed and the need to exertyourself, which makes long journeys quite exhausting, especially if you are out of condition But as I mainly travel fairly short distances, that doesn’t bother me too much! To me, the real allure of cycling is its simplicity A bicycle is incredibly simple to operate, maneuver and repair It is also, of course, much easier on the pocketto own a bicycle compared to other vehicles 6.9 Describe a TV program (TV Series) you have watched You should say what kind of TV program it was, e.g comedy, romantic when you saw the TV program what the TV program was about I’m going to talk about “The Suite life of Zack and Cody” Well, unlike kids nowadays who have tons of ways to entertain themselves, back in 2005, we were totally glued to the Disney Channel, a popular channel for kids which is loved by adults as well Not only me, but also my siblings love this channel and we often watch it together in family gatherings This channel has several programs And one of our favorite comedy shows back then was “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”, which starred the lovable twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse living in an exclusive hotel Lasting three seasons, the show even had a spin-off In the parts, Zack was the funny character and Cody was the smart one Apart from the two main characters, this program had lots of other supporting characters and each had their + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 69 own distinctive personality, which gave the program a wide audience appeal I have to admit that the main reason I was a big fan of this program was not because of Zack and Cody but a side character - London Tipton, who was an obvious parody of the socialite Paris Hilton She appeared in almost every episode of “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and was presented as a ditzy, privileged girl with hidden depth Another reason is that I learnt countless new things by watching this show At the age of 13, I learned about how some Western people bring up their offspring I was impressed by the way they treat and talk to their children as a friend, which helps a lot to bridge the generation gap and make family relationships much more intimate 6.10 Describe an English class you enjoy You should say When it was How it was And explain why you enjoyed this class I am going to talk about a lesson in English that I enjoyed when I was still in high school I had missed several lessons before that due to my absence, which stemmed from sickness, so I was falling behind with my studies Therefore, my uncle, who is an online English tutor, offered me a lesson to help me catch up Although I was a bit set in my ways, and I had doubts about this comparatively new teaching method, the lesson went amazingly well We communicated by means of an online video call and he gave me instructions and studying materials via email As I was missing out on quite a few inclass lessons, my online class had to cover a lot of ground I had to learn many new words for the topic “Politics”, which was quite exhausting for me because I did not have any interest in such matters Then we went on to revise ‘inversion’, which is also a tricky grammatical point However, as it was a private tutor lesson, my uncle had tailored his teaching style to suit my ability to take in information Knowing that I would get bored easily, he integrated a lot of visual aids and discussion into the lesson to keep my attention At the end of the lesson, he gave me a short quiz to ensure that I had a good grasp ofwhat I had just learnt The thing that fascinated me most was the level of interactive learning that I experienced in my online lesson It is commonly believed that + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 70 online learning hinders the interaction between teacher and students, but I think that such an attitude is behind the times.When studying online, I feel more relaxed, which enables me to participate more actively in discussions and activities with my teacher Moreover, with the advantage of time and cost saving, I think online lessons actually surpass face-to-face learning in efficiency + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 71 ... tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 22 No, I haven’t unfortunately... tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com) 23 Yes, of course For example,... their living by means of rice + Thơng tin khóa học IELTS Package online kỹ thầy Bách : https://ieltsngocbach.com/package + Hotline tư vấn đăng ký học: 0974657403 (email tư vấn: ieltsbach1707@gmail.com)