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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION TO IELTS SPEAKING TEST .............................................. 9
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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 ............................................................................... 14
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ACTIVITIES AND GOING OUT ................................................................................ 23
BORROWING/ LENDING ......................................................................................... 25
CHOCOLATE ............................................................................................................ 30
CINEMA .................................................................................................................... 35
CITIES ...................................................................................................................... 38
COLOURS ................................................................................................................ 40
DAILY ROUTINES .................................................................................................... 45
DREAM ..................................................................................................................... 48
DRINKS .................................................................................................................... 51
DRIVING ................................................................................................................... 54
EMAILS AND HANDWRITING.................................................................................. 56
FOOD........................................................................................................................ 60
LETTERS AND POSTCARDS .................................................................................. 63
MARRIAGE ............................................................................................................... 65
PATIENCE ................................................................................................................ 68
PEOPLE’S AGE ........................................................................................................ 71
PERFUME ................................................................................................................ 73
PETS......................................................................................................................... 75
PHOTOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 77
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS .................................................................................................. 81
ROBOTS ................................................................................................................... 84
RUBBISH .................................................................................................................. 87
RUNNING ................................................................................................................. 89
SHARING .................................................................................................................. 91
SKY ........................................................................................................................... 95
SLEEP ...................................................................................................................... 98
SMILING ................................................................................................................. 100
STREET MARKETS................................................................................................ 102
SUNGLASSES ........................................................................................................ 104
SWIMMING ............................................................................................................. 106
TEACHERS ............................................................................................................ 110
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TELEVISION AND RADIO ...................................................................................... 115

TELEVISION PROGRAMMES ................................................................................ 118
TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................... 121
WALKING ............................................................................................................... 124
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A. DESCRIBING PEOPLE.............................................................. 133
Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions. .............................................. 133
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal. ........................................... 138
Talk about a friend who has learnt a foreign language ................................................... 142
B. DESCRIBING PLACES .............................................................. 145
Describe an indoor/outdoor place where it is/was easy for you to study ......................... 145
Describe a beautiful city you have visited ....................................................................... 148

C. DESCRIBING OBJECTS ......................................................................... 151

Describe a meeting or discussion about fake news ........................................................ 151
Describe your favourite song or piece of music .............................................................. 154
Describe an interesting talk or lecture ............................................................................ 157
Describe something you brought back from a tourist attraction ...................................... 161
Describe an ideal home you would like to live in ............................................................ 165
D. DESCRIBING AN EVENT &EXPERIENCE ................................... 169
Describe an occasion when you wore traditional clothes................................................ 169
Describe a time you invited friends or relatives to your home or a restaurant. ................ 171
Talk about a water sport you would like to try in the future. ............................................ 175
Describe a time when you had to look for information .................................................... 179
Describe a time when you received a call from someone you did not know ................... 182
Talk about a time when you got up early ........................................................................ 185
Talk about a relaxing free day you had off from work or studying ................................... 188
Describe an occasion when you were in a broken down vehicle .................................... 191
E. OTHER TOPICS ....................................................................... 195
Talk about a reality show on TV ..................................................................................... 195
Talk about a quiz program or game show on TV. ........................................................... 199
Talk about science subject that you enjoyed studying at school .................................... 203

IELTS SPEAKING PART 3 ............................................................................. 206

BORROWING THINGS ..................................................................................................... 206
CHILDREN AND IDEAS .................................................................................................... 210
CHOOSING WORK ........................................................................................................... 214
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COMPLAINTS ................................................................................................................... 219

DECISIONS ....................................................................................................................... 223
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOME ........................................................................................ 226
ELDERLY PEOPLE ........................................................................................................... 230
ENCOURAGING PEOPLE ................................................................................................ 235 Page |
GIVING ADVICE TO PEOPLE........................................................................................... 237
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IMPORTANT EVENTS ...................................................................................................... 240
INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 242
INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 246
JOBS ................................................................................................................................. 251
LEARNING NEW THINGS ................................................................................................ 254
LOCAL SHOPS ................................................................................................................. 257
MAKING DECISIONS ........................................................................................................ 260
MUSIC ............................................................................................................................... 265
OWNING THINGS ............................................................................................................. 268
RECYCLING ..................................................................................................................... 271
SENSE OF HUMOUR ....................................................................................................... 274
SOCIAL MEDIA AND FAKE NEWS ................................................................................... 276
SOCIALISING ................................................................................................................... 280
SPEAKING LOUDLY ......................................................................................................... 283
TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION ................................................................................... 285
THE INTERNET ................................................................................................................ 289
USING MOBILE PHONES ................................................................................................. 292
WATER SPORTS .............................................................................................................. 295

SAMPLE SENTENCES ...................................................................................... 299

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2: INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 299
IELTS SPEAKING : INTRODUCING YOUR IDEAS AND OPINIONS ................................ 300
IELTS SPEAKING PART 3: PREDICTING QUESTIONS .................................................. 302
IELTS SPEAKING PART 3: COMPARISION ..................................................................... 305
IELTS SPEAKING PART 3: ADVANGTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ................................. 308
TEMPLETE TRẢ LỜI CÂU HỎI “WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF X”................... 311

IELTS SPEAKING TIPS .................................................................................. 312

8 SECRETS OF IELTS SUCCESS .................................................................................... 314
9 GOLDEN RULES FOR IELTS SPEAKING EXAMS ........................................................ 317
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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1

Introduction question
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Do you work or study?
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What do you do?
What do you like about your job?
What can be improved to make a better work experience?
What can be done to prevent accidents at your workplace?
Do you get sufficient time off work?
Do you think you have a good work-life balance?

Where/what do you study?

What do you like about your studies?
What can be improved to make your studies a better experience?

Tell me about your hometown

Where do you live?
Were you born in the same city you live in today?
Can you describe your hometown
What do you like most about your hometown?
What changes would you like to see in the city where you live?

Activities and going out

Do you go out a lot?
What activities do you like to do during a day out?
Do you like spending your day out alone or with others?
What outdoor activity would you like to do in the future?

Borrowing/ Lending
How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?
Do you like to lend things to others?
Have you ever borrowed something from others?
Have you borrowed books from others?
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Celebrities and Superstars

Who is your film star?
Are international superstars popular in your country?
Have you ever met a superstar?
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Do you want to be a superstar?
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Chocolate
Do you like chocolates?
How often do you eat chocolate? = Do you often eat chocolate?
What type of chocolate do you prefer? Why?
When do you usually eat chocolate?
Is chocolate a good gift?
Why do you think people like chocolate?
Have you ever given chocolate as a present to someone? Why?
Do people give chocolate as a present in your country? When?
Is chocolate popular in your country?
Is chocolate good for our health?
Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?
Cinema
Do you like going to the cinema?
How often do you go to the cinema?
Did you go to the cinema when you was a child?
Has your taste in films/ movies changed over the years?
Cities
Why do people like to live in cities?
Which city did you visit recently?
Which city are you going to visit in the future? Why do you want to go there?
Colours
What is your favourite colour? = What colours do you like?
Why do you like it?
Was this colour your favorite when you were a child?
Is your favourite colour popular with your friends also?
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Are there any colours you don’t like?

What colour would you choose for your room?
Do you like to wear dark or bright colours?
What do you think you can learn about people from the colours they like?
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Which colour do most people like in your country? = What’s the most popular
colour in Vietnam?
Daily routines
What is the busiest part of the day for you?
What part of your day do you like best?
Do you usually have the same routine everyday?
What is your daily routine?
Have you ever changed your routine?
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?
What would you like to change in your day routine?
Dream
Do you have dreams while you sleep?
Do you remember some of your dreams?
Do you think dreams have meanings?
Do you like to listen to other people talking about their dreams?
Would you like to study about dreams in the future?
Drinks
Do you people in your country drink tea or coffee?
Why do you think that is?
What do you prefer?
Driving
Do you drive very often?
Do you have a driver’s licence?
At what age are people allowed to drive a car in your country?
Do you want your children to drive in the future?
Emails and handwriting
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At work or in your studies, do you often write things?

How often do you send e-mails?
How often do you write e-mails?
Who do you write to?
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What kind of email do you receive that makes you happy?
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Do you like to write a letter or email? = Do you prefer to write letters or emails?
Why? = Do you prefer to write by hand or on a computer?
Do you think emails are useful?
Do you think it is important to reply to an email quickly?
What sorts of letters (or emails) do you think are the most difficult to write?
Do you think emails might one day replace handwritten letters? = Do you think
computers might one day replace handwriting?
Food
Is food important to you?
What kinds of food do you particularly like?
Is there any food you don’t like?
What kinds of food are most popular in your country?
Do you like cooking?
Who usually does the cooking in your home?

Letters and Postcards

How often do you write letters or postcards?
Do you write more postcards now than in the past?
Do you prefer to get a postcard or an email from your friends?

Marriage
What do you think about marriage?
What age is good to get married?
How are weddings organised in your country?
What is the divorce rate in your country?
Patience
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What do you think “patience” is?

Do you think patience is important?
Do you think being patient is an important part of being polite?
Would you say you are a patient person?
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People’s age
Are you happy to be the age you are now?
When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future?
Do you think you have changed as you have got older?
What will be different about your life in the future?
Perfume
Do you wear perfume?
Have you ever received perfume as a gift?
Pets
Do you have a pet at home?
Why do you think people keep pets?
Which pets are popular in your country?
Photography
Do you like taking photographs/pictures? (what kinds of photos do you like to
take?)
Which of your photos do you like the best?
Do you take photos of yourself?
Would you like to learn how to take better photos?
Public holiday
Do you like the new year celebration?
How many public holidays are there in your country?
What do you do during these holidays?
Which places are normally crowded in your country during holidays?
Do you enjoy being in crowded places?
Robots
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Are you interested in robots?

Would you like a robot to work in your home?
Will robots replace human beings in the workplace completely?
How do you feel about traveling in a driverless car controlled by robot?
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Rubbish
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Do people in your country usually drop litter on the streets?
Why do some people litter the street?
What will you do when you see someone litter on the street?
How to stop littering?
Running
How often do you run?
Where do you run?
Is running good exercise?
Do many people in your country run for exercise?
Do you run more now than you did in the past?
Sharing
Do you share things with other people?
What do you usually share with others?
Have you shared anything with others recently?
Did you parents teach you about sharing as a child?
What kind of things are not suitable for sharing with others?
What would you like to share with others in the future?
Sky
Do you like to watch the sky?
What is the sky like at night in your hometown?
Do you like to watch stars?
Have you ever taken a course about stars?
What’s your favourite star?
Is it important to study stars?
Would you shop online or in a store for a boat?
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Sleep

How many hours do you sleep a day?

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How long did you sleep when you were young?
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Do you usually read before going to sleep? Why?

Is an afternoon nap necessary for you?

Smiling
How important is it for people to smile?
Do you smile in front of a camera?
Can you trust a person because they smile?
Street Markets
Are there many street markets in Vietnam?
Do you prefer going to a street market or a shopping mall?
What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?
Sunglasses
Do you ever wear sunglasses and how often?
Where do you buy sunglasses?
Have you ever bought sunglasses as a gift?
Swimming
Can you swim?
Are there many places to swim near you?
Is swimming very popular in your country?
Why do many people like swimming? What are the benefits of swimming?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn to swim? (Do you think all children
should learn to swim?)
Do you think that swimming should be included in the school curriculum?
What is the difference between swimming in a pool and in the sea?
Should entry to swimming pools be free?
Teachers
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How do you view teachers? = What’s your opinion of teachers?

How was your favourite teacher?= Who was your favorite teacher when you were
young?
How did teachers help you?
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Would you like a job as a teacher? = Have you ever thought about becoming a
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teacher?
What’s the difference between the young and old teacher?
Do you think it’s important to like your teachers?
What sort of personality do teachers need to have?
What makes a teacher his/her students’ favourite?
Television and Radio
What kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV or radio? Why?
How are radio programmes and television programmes different?
What programmes do you like to watch/listen to?
When do you watch TV/listen to the radio?
Has television/radio changed much in recent years?
How do you think TV/radio broadcasts in your country could be improved?
Television programmes
Did you watch a lot of TV as a child?
Where do you usually watch TV programmes?
What is your favourite TV programmes?
Are there any programmes you do not like to watch?
Do you think you will watch more or less TV in the future?
Transportation

What type of public transportation do you use?

What is the most popular means of public transportation in your hometown?

Do you often hire a taxi?
Is driving to work popular in your country?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Walking
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Do you like to walk?

Do you like to walk on your own or with others?
Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?
Do people in your country walk a lot?
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Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?
Water

Do you drink a lot of water everyday?

Do you drink tap or bottled water?
Do you ever drink other kinds of water?
Have you ever been thirsty but you didn’t have anything to drink?

Weather

What weather do you like? = what’s your favourite kind of weather?

Do you like rain? Why do / don’t you like rain?
Have you ever postponed your plans because of rain?
Would you like to live in a wet area or dry?
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ACTIVITIES AND GOING OUT

1. Do you go out a lot?

These days, I don’t go out as much as I used to, but I still like to go out to bars or
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nightclubs every now and then. And I always jump at the chance to hang out with my
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2. What activities do you like to do during a day out?

Answer 1
My ideal day out would definitely include a hefty meal at one of my favourite
restaurants, with a group of my close friends. I also love going the cinema and catching
up on the latest blockbuster releases.

Answer 2
Well, my favourite way to spend a day out surely would be to go the beach and spend
the entire day swimming in the sea, soaking up the sunshine because sunshine
makes me happy and just watching the world go by.

3. Do you like spending your day out alone or with others?

As an introvert, I’m always very comfortable spending time alone, and find it easy
to have fun by myself. Having said this, I would actually prefer to spend a day out
with other people. Usually the best experiences are ones that are shared.

4. What outdoor activity would you like to do in the future?

Answer 1
I’d like to do more rock climbing. I’ve done it a bit in the past and it’s right up my
street but unfortunately now I live a long way from any mountains so it’s difficult to find
time to travel. However, I would never pass up any potential opportunity to climb
again in the near future.

Answer 2
Well, there is a long list of activities which I plan to do in future if I get a chance.
However, on the top of that list would be going jogging in the park. I
believe jogging will bring tremendous benefits such as refreshing your mind, calm
your soul and effectively relieve your stress especially when you are under
pressure from the fast-paced living. The fresh and quiet atmosphere in the park totally
enables me to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Vocabulary highlights:

1. Every now and again/then : sometimes but not often: thi thoảng

Example: Every now and again/then they'll have a beer together.

2. Jump at (something) = To accept or seize something with alacrity, typically an Page |
opportunity: nắm lấy cơ hội…. 24

Example: When our manager said she was leaving the company, I jumped at the
opportunity to fill the job.
3. Shoot the breeze = to spend time talking about things that are not important :
chém gió

Example: We sat out on the porch, just shooting the breeze.

4. Blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/: a book or film that is very successful - bộ phim
bom tấn

Example: a blockbuster movie/novel

5. Soak up something = to enjoy the effects or experience of something as much
as possible: tận hưởng cái gì đó

Example: I love to lie on the beach and soak up the sun.

6. Introvert (n) /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/ : người hướng nội

7. Climbing (n) /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/ = rock climbing the sport of climbing on rocks or

in mountains - leo núi

Example: Chris has just taken up climbing.

8. Relieve (v) /rɪˈliːv/: to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry,
less strong - xoa dịu.
Example: She relieved her boredom at home by learning how to type.
9. Fast-paced (a) : happening very quickly - nhanh chóng

Example: It is a myth that all older people struggle with the fast-paced evolution of
information technology
10. Hustle and bustle = noise and activity : sự hối hả
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BORROWING/ LENDING
1. How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you?

Answer 1
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I am a person who always keeps my promise. So, if somebody lends me something, I
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would definitely return it to them without a doubt. Therefore, I feel frustrated when
somebody doesn’t stick to their word. It could be a reflection on their personality
and affect our relationship.

Answer 2
Well, it’s subjective to what the item is. If it’s something simple and meaningless like
stationery, I would not be too upset if it wasn’t returned. On the other hand, from
personal experiences, if it’s something substantial like a large sum of money, then
friendship would be absolutely on the line.

2. Do you like to lend things to others?

I am a very generous person by nature and I do not like to see others struggle,
therefore, I would always reach out to help. Of course, there would be exceptions to
what I would lend such as my boyfriend, my diary or my super expensive camera.

3. Have you ever borrowed something from others?

Yes, on a daily basic. Some items I commonly borrow are accessories and clothing
amongst friends. You know exactly how girls are, we don’t like to wear the same thing
more than once so it does come in handy.

4. Have you borrowed books from others?

Yes, certainly. In order to reduce costs, my circle of friends tend to exchange books
with each other, instead of each of us purchasing the same ones. That way we can save
loads of money and enjoy reading more great foreign books such as Harry Potter or
some biographies of Steve Jobs or Michelle Obama.

Vocabulary highlights:
1. Without (a) doubt = used to emphasize your opinion: không còn nghi ngờ gì nữa

Example: She is without (a) doubt the best student I have ever taught.
2. Frustrated (a) /ˈfrʌs·treɪ·t̬ ɪd/: annoyed, disappointed, or discouraged: bực mình,
thất vọng
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Example: You just get so frustrated when everything in your vegetable garden is ripe
and then the bugs get at them.
Example: Frustrated residents protested the situation.
3. Stick to sth (phrasal verb) /stɪk/: If you stick to a law, rule, or promise, you obey Page |
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Example: If you make a promise, you should stick to it.
4. Subjective (a) /səbˈdʒek·tɪv/: influenced by or based on personal beliefs or
feelings, rather than based on facts: phụ thuộc vào cái gì…

Example: Whether something is objectionable is a subjective question.

5. Stationery (n) /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/: the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens,
pencils, and envelopes - văn phòng phẩm
6. Substantial (a) /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/: large in size, value, or importance - lớn

Example: The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting.
7. On the line = at risk of failing or being harmed: đang trong tình thế nguy hiểm…

Example: Firefighters regularly put their lives on the line.

8. Reach out to sb (phrasal verb) /riːtʃ/: to offer help and support to someone - giúp
đỡ ai đó….

Example: She set up her charity to reach out to the thousands of homeless on the
streets.
9. Come in handy = to be useful: hữu dụng

Example: This money will come in handy when we go on vacation.

10. Biography (n) /baɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/: the life story of a person written by someone else -
tiểu sử

Example: He wrote a biography of Winston Churchill.

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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2

1. Describe a difference that your first mobile phone made to your life

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3. Describe a meeting or discussion about Fake news 132

4. Talk about a time you had to make an important decision but were confused

5. Describe something you brought back from a tourist attraction

6. Describe a time when you received a call from someone you did not know

7. Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions

8. Describe an important decision you made with the help of others

9. Describe a time when you used the internet to solve a problem

10. Talk about a watersport you would like to try in the future

11. Talk about a relaxing free day you had off from work or studying

12. Talk about a prize you would like to win on a quiz program or game show on TV

13. Describe a time you invited friends or relatives to your home or a restaurant

14. Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal

15. Talk about a time when you got up early

16. Talk about a piece of information that you thought was not correct

17. Talk about your favourite music, song or band

18. Talk about a skill you learnt that is useful to you

19. Describe an instance when children made you laugh

20. Talk about a friend who has learnt a foreign language

21. Describe a bad experience involving your teacher that turned out to be helpful
later

22. Describe a park or garden you enjoyed visiting

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A. DESCRIBING PEOPLE

Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions.

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133 who this person is
how you know this person

what ideas/opinions he/she has

and explain why you think these ideas are interesting

Sample answer

( Introduction 1)
One of life’s most genuine joys is to be surrounded by talented people with loads of
amazing ideas and intriguing perspectives in life because you will learn an
abundance of meaningful/ amazing things from them. That’s why I always feel so
grateful/blessed to have a fruitful relationship with my beloved teacher - James, a
67-year-old Irish man, with a heart of gold.

( Introduction 2)
Well, I am so thankful to have so many fruitful relationships and be surrounded by a
lot of people with loads of creative ideas and engrossing / captivating/ stimulating
viewpoints/ perspectives in life. Among those, my beloved teacher James Doyle is the
most outstanding one, who I would like to talk about now.

(Body)
He was actually my colleague at AIC (American International College) about 9 years ago
and later on become my English teacher. My very first impression about him was so
funny and whenever mentioning this, my memories come flooding back. He looked
like Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter, with a pointed face, fair complexion and
frowning eyebrows. Honestly, I was kinda scared to strike up a conversation with
him. Surprisingly, he asked me some questions about class rules and turned out to
be a very nice (= to be a truly) gentleman. We instantly got on like a house on fire
and built up a great friendship. To me, James is like my grandfather because he is
someone who I can always turn to for valuable advice.
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Being with James, you would never get bored because he is full of optimism and
tremendous energy. He used to be a psychologist so he’s a great listener. You can
ask him anything in life and he will give you detailed information about it with innovative
thoughts.
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From him, I have a better grasp of / I gain a better understanding ideas about inner
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peace, genuine happiness as well as self-esteem. He always motivates me to practice
counting daily blessings as one of the way to show gratitude towards life. He said
that it’s one of the optimal / viable/ best methods to achieve inner peace because
grateful people are all aware of all life challenges and adversities but choose not to
focus on it. I mean, we all have those days, so whenever I feel down in the dumps, I
apply this theory and it works miraculously. Also, he explained to me why some people
can never feel satisfied or happy. To put it simply, because they always think that only
when they have big houses, fancy cars or perfect partners, will they feel happy. Actually,
it’s so wrong because only when you start to honor yourself, nurture your body with
an open mind and loving heart and always live life to the full, will you achieve
genuine happiness. Undeniably, James is a glass-half full person, which really
inspires me to have a positive outlook towards life.

What I absolutely love about James is that he’s so humorous, chatty and
knowledgeable. He can waffle on about any topics - food, music or even politics. His
sharp and sarcastic comments about Donald Trump whenever we talk are absolutely
hilarious. Oh, he’s also brilliant at languages. Thanks to him, my English has been
improved incredibly (= unbelievably improved). I now can remember tons of useful
idioms like: Birds with the same feathers, flock together. Or “Youth is wasted on
the young” by William Shakespeare.

(Conclusion)
It’s so wonderful to be with such kind of bubbly person like James. I think the world
needs more people like him.

(IELTS Speaking Sample band 8.0)

Vocabulary highlights:
1. Genuine (a) /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/: If people or emotions are genuine, they are honest and
sincere - chân thành, thực sự, thành thật

Example: He’s a very genuine person.

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2. Intriguing (a) /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/: very interesting because of being unusual or

mysterious - thú vị
Example: an intriguing possibility/question

Example: She has a really intriguing personality.

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135 3. Perspective (n) /pəˈspek.tɪv/: a particular way of considering something - quan
điểm
Example: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.
4. Grateful (a) /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/: showing or expressing thanks, especially to another
person - cảm kích

Example: If you could get that report finished by Thursday, I'd be very grateful.
5. Be blessed with sth /blest/: to be lucky in having a particular thing - thấy may
mắn vì cái gì đó….

Example: Fortunately we were blessed with fine weather.

6. A heart of gold = a kind and generous character: tấm lòng nhân hậu

Example: He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.
7. Fruitful (a) /ˈfruːt.fəl/: producing good results - đâm hoa kết trái

Example: It was a most fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a

common policy.
8. Engrossing (a) /ɪnˈɡrəʊ.sɪŋ/: very interesting and needing all your attention - thú
vị

Example: I found the movie completely engrossing from beginning to end.

9. Stimulating (a) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/: If something is stimulating, it encourages new
ideas - kích thích, khuyến khích

Example: The classes look attractive and stimulating.

10. Complexion (n) /kəmˈplek.ʃən/: the natural appearance of the skin on a person's
face, especially its colour or quality -
Example: a dark/fair complexion
11. Frown (v) /fraʊn/: to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your
face above your eyes to show that you are annoyed or worried -rướn/ cau mày