IELTS Speaking Practice: Public Holidays
Speaking Part 1
Q1: What’s your favorite public holiday?
My favorite public holiday is definitely Christmas. It’s the epitome of joy, giving, and family gathering. It’s also a time when we indulge in delicious food and exchange gifts.
– Epitome of joy → Hình mẫu của niềm vui
– Family gathering → Gia đình tụ họp
– Indulge in delicious food → Thưởng thức thức ăn ngon
Q2: How do you usually celebrate this holiday?
I usually celebrate Christmas by hosting a party at my place. I invite all my close friends and family members over and we have a blast. There’s always a lot of laughter, games and of course, the much-anticipated gift exchange.
– Hosting a party → Tổ chức một bữa tiệc
– Have a blast → Có một khoảng thời gian vui vẻ
– Much-anticipated gift exchange → Việc trao đổi quà tặng được mong đợi nhiều
Q3: Do you think public holidays are important?
Yes, absolutely. Public holidays are an essential break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They allow people to relax, spend time with loved ones and recharge their batteries for upcoming challenges.
– Essential break → Kỳ nghỉ cần thiết
– Hustle and bustle → Sự nhộn nhịp, hối hả
– Recharge their batteries → Nạp lại năng lượng
Exercises
- 1. The _____ of joy is seen during public holidays.
- 2. Public holidays are an _____ break from daily life.
- 3. I usually _____ a party on Christmas.
- 4. People _____ in delicious food during holidays.
- 5. Holidays allow people to _____ their batteries.
- 6. During holidays, families often have a _____.
- 7. The _____ and bustle of daily life can be tiring.
- 8. On Christmas, we have a _____ gift exchange.
- 9. We always _____ a blast on public holidays.
- 10. I _____ all my friends for the holiday party.
Answers
- 1. Epitome
- 2. Essential
- 3. Host
- 4. Indulge
- 5. Recharge
- 6. Gathering
- 7. Hustle
- 8. Much-anticipated
- 9. Have
- 10. Invite