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IELTS Speaking Practice: Social Media

Social Media

Speaking Part

Q1: Do you use social media?

Yes, I do. I use social media quite frequently, almost on a daily basis. It's a convenient way for me to keep in touch with friends, share my thoughts and stay updated on the latest news.

• Use social media quite frequently → Sử dụng mạng xã hội khá thường xuyên

• Keep in touch with friends → Giữ liên lạc với bạn bè

• Stay updated on the latest news → Cập nhật những tin tức mới nhất

Q2: What social media platforms do you use the most?

I predominantly use Facebook and Instagram. These platforms are user-friendly and provide a wide range of functionalities such as posting photos, streaming videos, and instant messaging.

• Predominantly use → Chủ yếu sử dụng

• User-friendly → Dễ sử dụng

• A wide range of functionalities → Một loạt các chức năng

Q3: Do you think social media has more advantages or disadvantages?

I believe it's a double-edged sword. While social media allows us to connect with people around the world and access a wealth of information, it also has potential drawbacks such as privacy concerns and the spread of misinformation.

• A double-edged sword → Một con dao hai lưỡi

• Privacy concerns → Mối lo ngại về quyền riêng tư

• The spread of misinformation → Việc lan truyền thông tin sai lệch

Exercises

  1. 1. I usually ______ my photos on Instagram.
  2. 2. Facebook is a ______ platform for me to connect with my friends.
  3. 3. She doesn't use social media ______.
  4. 4. The ______ of social media can be a big problem for many people.
  5. 5. Social media provides a ______ of functionalities.
  6. 6. I use social media to ______ on the latest news.
  7. 7. He ______ uses Twitter to share his thoughts.
  8. 8. Social media allows us to ______ with people around the world.
  9. 9. The ______ of misinformation is a major drawback of social media.
  10. 10. Privacy is a major ______ when using social media.

Answers

  1. 1. post
  2. 2. convenient
  3. 3. frequently
  4. 4. privacy concerns
  5. 5. wide range
  6. 6. stay updated
  7. 7. predominantly
  8. 8. connect
  9. 9. spread
  10. 10. concern

IELTS Speaking Practice: Future Plans

Future Plans

Speaking Part

Q1: What are your future plans?

I am planning to pursue my master's degree in Software Engineering abroad. It's a long-term plan that I've been nurturing for quite some time now. I believe that further education will open up new doors of opportunities for me.

• Pursue my master's degree → Theo đuổi bằng thạc sĩ của tôi

• Abroad → Ở nước ngoài

• Nurturing → Nuôi dưỡng

Q2: Are you looking forward to anything specific in the future?

Yes, I am. I'm really looking forward to starting my own tech startup one day. I've always had a keen interest in technology and entrepreneurship, and I'm excited about the prospect of combining the two.

• Looking forward to → Mong chờ

• Tech startup → Start-up công nghệ

• Keen interest → Sở thích mãnh liệt

Q3: How do you plan for your future?

I always set clear and realistic goals for myself. I believe in the power of visualization, so I often picture myself achieving these goals. I also make sure to keep track of my progress and adjust my plans as necessary.

• Set clear and realistic goals → Đặt mục tiêu rõ ràng và thực tế

• Power of visualization → Sức mạnh của việc hình dung

• Keep track of my progress → Theo dõi tiến trình của tôi

Exercises

  1. 1. I have been ______ my future plans for quite some time now.
  2. 2. I am planning to ______ my master's degree in Software Engineering.
  3. 3. I am really ______ forward to starting my own tech startup one day.
  4. 4. I have a ______ interest in technology and entrepreneurship.
  5. 5. I ______ in the power of visualization.
  6. 6. I always ______ clear and realistic goals for myself.
  7. 7. Further education will ______ up new doors of opportunities for me.
  8. 8. I'm excited about the ______ of combining technology and entrepreneurship.
  9. 9. I make sure to ______ track of my progress.
  10. 10. I adjust my plans as ______.

Answers

  1. 1. Nurturing
  2. 2. Pursue
  3. 3. Looking
  4. 4. Keen
  5. 5. Believe
  6. 6. Set
  7. 7. Open
  8. 8. Prospect
  9. 9. Keep
  10. 10. Necessary

IELTS Speaking Practice: Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

Speaking Part

Q1: Do you enjoy outdoor activities?

Absolutely, I am an outdoor enthusiast. I relish every opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and immerse myself in the beauty of nature. It's a breath of fresh air amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.

• Outdoor enthusiast → Người đam mê hoạt động ngoại khóa

• Step out of my comfort zone → Ra khỏi vùng an toàn, thử thách bản thân

• A breath of fresh air → Một luồng gió mới, sự thay đổi đáng mừng

Q2: What outdoor activities do you like to do?

I'm quite keen on hiking and camping. I find these activities extremely exhilarating and they allow me to unwind and rejuvenate after a stressful week.

• Keen on → Rất thích

• Exhilarating → Đầy hứng khởi, phấn khích

• Unwind and rejuvenate → Thư giãn và phục hồi năng lượng

Q3: How often do you do these activities?

I try to engage in outdoor activities whenever my schedule allows. Normally, I would go for a hike or camping trip once or twice a month.

• Engage in → Tham gia vào

• Schedule allows → Lịch trình cho phép

• Once or twice a month → Một hoặc hai lần trong tháng

Exercises

  1. 1. I try to ________ in outdoor activities whenever I can.
  2. 2. He's quite ________ on playing football every weekend.
  3. 3. Going for a run in the morning is a ________ of fresh air.
  4. 4. She is an ________ enthusiast who loves traveling.
  5. 5. I find reading a good book to be extremely ________.
  6. 6. I tend to ________ out of my comfort zone when traveling alone.
  7. 7. I go to the gym ________ or twice a week.
  8. 8. I need to ________ and rejuvenate after a long day at work.
  9. 9. This new project will be ________ whenever my schedule allows.
  10. 10. I love to ________ in the beauty of nature when I go hiking.

Answers

  1. 1. Engage
  2. 2. Keen
  3. 3. Breath
  4. 4. Outdoor
  5. 5. Exhilarating
  6. 6. Step
  7. 7. Once
  8. 8. Unwind
  9. 9. Done
  10. 10. Immerse

IELTS Speaking Practice: Video Games

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    <h3>Speaking Part 1</h3><strong>Q1: Do you play video games?</strong>

Yes, I do. I've been hooked on video games since I was a kid. It's a great way to unwind and escape from the real world. Plus, it enhances my problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.

• Hooked on → Đam mê, nghiện

• Unwind → Thư giãn

• Hand-eye coordination → Sự phối hợp giữa tay và mắt

Q2: What kind of video games do you enjoy playing?

I'm a big fan of role-playing games, or RPGs for short. They allow me to step into a different world and live as a completely different character. It's like reading a book but in a much more immersive way.

• Role-playing games → Trò chơi nhập vai

• Step into a different world → Bước vào một thế giới khác

• Immersive → Trải nghiệm một cách sâu sắc, chìm đắm

Q3: Do you think video games are a waste of time?

Not at all. Video games can offer many benefits if played in moderation. They can improve critical thinking, multitasking skills, and even social skills when playing multiplayer games. However, too much of anything can be harmful, and video games are no exception.

• In moderation → Điều độ, vừa phải

• Multitasking skills → Kỹ năng làm nhiều việc cùng một lúc

• Multiplayer games → Trò chơi đa người chơi

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  • 2. Video games are a great way to ______ after a long day.
  • 3. Playing video games can enhance your ______.
  • 4. I'm a big fan of ______, where you can live as a different character.
  • 5. These games allow me to ______ a different world.
  • 6. Video games are not a ______ of time.
  • 7. They can improve critical ______, multitasking skills.
  • 8. Video games can also improve ______ skills when playing multiplayer games.
  • 9. Too much of ______ can be harmful.
  • 10. I enjoy playing video games in ______.
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  • 2. Unwind
  • 3. Hand-eye coordination
  • 4. Role-playing games
  • 5. Step into
  • 6. Waste
  • 7. Thinking
  • 8. Social
  • 9. Anything
  • 10. Moderation