IELTS Speaking Practice: Public Holidays

Speaking Part 1
Q1: Do you enjoy public holidays?
Absolutely! I relish every opportunity to take a break from my hectic schedule and public holidays provide just that. It’s a chance for me to unwind, recharge my batteries and spend quality time with my family and friends.
• Relish every opportunity → Nắm bắt mỗi cơ hội
• Hectic schedule → Lịch trình bận rộn
• Unwind → Thư giãn
Q2: What do you usually do on public holidays?
It really depends on the nature of the holiday. Some holidays have specific traditions associated with them which I like to observe. But for the most part, I prefer to have a leisurely day at home or go on a short excursion to a nearby city or attraction.
• Nature of the holiday → Tính chất của ngày lễ
• Observe → Tuân thủ
• Leisurely day → Ngày nghỉ nhẹ nhàng
Q3: Do you think public holidays are important?
I believe public holidays are crucial. They serve as a respite from our day-to-day grind and allow us to commemorate significant events or individuals. Moreover, they provide an opportunity for families to bond and create lasting memories.
• Respite → Sự nghỉ ngơi
• Commemorate → Tưởng niệm
• Bond → Gắn kết
Exercises
- 1. I always ______ (nắm bắt) every opportunity to learn something new.
- 2. My ______ (lịch trình bận rộn) doesn’t allow me to spend much time with my family.
- 3. After a long day, I just want to ______ (thư giãn) and watch TV.
- 4. The ______ (tính chất) of the holiday determines how we celebrate it.
- 5. I always ______ (tuân thủ) the traditions of my family during holidays.
- 6. I had a ______ (ngày nghỉ nhẹ nhàng) at home, just reading and relaxing.
- 7. A short break is a welcome ______ (sự nghỉ ngơi) from the daily grind.
- 8. We ______ (tưởng niệm) our grandfather’s death anniversary every year.
- 9. Holidays are a great time for families to ______ (gắn kết).
- 10. Public holidays are ______ (quan trọng) because they give us a chance to relax and spend time with family.
Answers
- 1. Relish
- 2. Hectic schedule
- 3. Unwind
- 4. Nature
- 5. Observe
- 6. Leisurely day
- 7. Respite
- 8. Commemorate
- 9. Bond
- 10. Crucial