IELTS Speaking Practice: Video Games
Speaking Part 1
Q1: Do you play video games?
Yes, I would regard myself as an avid gamer. I’ve been immersed in video gaming since I was a kid. I find it a fantastic way to unwind and escape from reality for a while.
• Avid gamer → Người chơi game đam mê
• Immersed in → Mải mê, đắm chìm vào
• Unwind → Thư giãn
Q2: What kind of video games do you like?
I’m pretty eclectic when it comes to video games. I enjoy strategy games where I need to devise cunning plans and make quick decisions. I also relish role-playing games where I can step into the shoes of a different character.
• Eclectic → Đa dạng, phong phú
• Devise cunning plans → Xây dựng kế hoạch tinh vi
• Step into the shoes of → Thấu hiểu cảm xúc, hoàn cảnh của người khác
Q3: Do you think video games are a waste of time?
Not at all. Video games can be a valuable tool for developing various skills, such as problem-solving, hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking. Moreover, they can provide a great source of entertainment and relaxation.
• A valuable tool → Một công cụ quý giá
• Hand-eye coordination → Sự phối hợp giữa tay và mắt
• A great source of entertainment → Một nguồn giải trí tuyệt vời
Exercises
- 1. He is quite ______ when it comes to reading; he enjoys both fiction and non-fiction.
- 2. She likes to ______ and understand the perspective of her patients.
- 3. The puzzle was difficult, but he managed to ______ a solution.
- 4. Painting is a good way to ______ after a long day at work.
- 5. Video games have become a ______ for stress relief among teenagers.
- 6. The chef was ______ in his cooking, tasting every ingredient meticulously.
- 7. Learning a new language is a ______ for improving cognitive skills.
- 8. Playing the piano requires good ______.
- 9. He is an ______ reader, he can spend hours engrossed in books.
- 10. The movie was so engaging, I was totally ______ in it.
Answers
- 1. Eclectic
- 2. Step into the shoes of
- 3. Devise cunning plans
- 4. Unwind
- 5. Great source of entertainment
- 6. Immersed
- 7. Valuable tool
- 8. Hand-eye coordination
- 9. Avid
- 10. Immersed