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IELTS Speaking Practice: Social Media

Speaking Part 1

Q1: How often do you use social media?

I use social media on a daily basis. It’s become an integral part of my life. I use it to keep in contact with friends and family, to stay up-to-date on current events, and sometimes just to kill time.

• Integral part → Phần không thể thiếu

• Keep in contact → Giữ liên lạc

• Stay up-to-date → Cập nhật thông tin mới nhất

Q2: What is your favourite social media platform and why?

I’m particularly fond of Instagram. It’s a visually appealing platform that allows me to share photos and videos from my daily life. The interface is user-friendly and the content is generally positive and uplifting.

• Visually appealing → Hấp dẫn về mặt hình ảnh

• User-friendly → Dễ sử dụng

• Positive and uplifting → Tích cực và động viên

Q3: Do you think social media has more positive or negative effects?

It’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, social media brings people together, fosters communication, and provides a platform for self-expression. On the other hand, it can be a source of misinformation, cyberbullying, and can lead to addiction.

• Double-edged sword → Cái gì có cả lợi và hại

• Fosters communication → Thúc đẩy giao tiếp

• Source of misinformation → Nguồn thông tin sai lệch

Exercises

1. Social media has become an ______ part of my life.
2. I use social media to ______ in contact with my friends.
3. I always ______ up-to-date with the latest news through social media.
4. Instagram is a ______ appealing platform for me.
5. The interface of this app is very ______-friendly.
6. The content on Instagram is generally ______ and uplifting.
7. Social media is a ______-edged sword.
8. Social media ______ communication among people.
9. Social media can be a ______ of misinformation.
10. Excessive use of social media can lead to ______.

Answers

1. Integral
2. Keep
3. Stay
4. Visually
5. User
6. Positive
7. Double
8. Fosters
9. Source
10. Addiction

IELTS Speaking Practice: Public Holidays

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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

IELTS Speaking Practice: Smartphones

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Smartphones

Speaking Part 1

Q1: How often do you use your smartphone?

I use my smartphone practically all the time. It’s my lifeline to the outside world, as it allows me to communicate, work, and entertain myself.

– Practically all the time → hầu như tất cả thời gian

– Lifeline to the outside world → cầu nối với thế giới bên ngoài

– Entertain myself → tự giải trí

Q2: What do you usually use your smartphone for?

I primarily use my phone for communication and productivity. I send emails, make calls, and use various apps to stay organized and manage my work.

– Primarily → chủ yếu

– Productivity → năng suất công việc

– Stay organized → giữ mọi thứ gọn gàng, có tổ chức

Q3: Could you live without your smartphone?

I suppose I could, but it would be quite inconvenient. My smartphone is an integral part of my daily routine and it streamlines many aspects of my life.

– Suppose → giả định

– Quite inconvenient → khá bất tiện

– Streamlines many aspects → làm cho nhiều khía cạnh trở nên thuận tiện hơn

Exercises

1. I use my phone ______ for communication and productivity.
2. My smartphone is my ______ to the outside world.
3. I could live without my phone, but it would be quite ______.
4. My phone ______ many aspects of my life.
5. I use my phone ______ all the time.
6. I ______ I could live without my smartphone.
7. I use various apps to ______ and manage my work.
8. I use my smartphone to ______ myself.
9. It’s ______ for me to live without my smartphone.
10. My phone is an ______ part of my daily routine.

Answers

1. Primarily
2. Lifeline
3. Inconvenient
4. Streamlines
5. Practically
6. Suppose
7. Stay organized
8. Entertain
9. Inconvenient
10. Integral

IELTS Speaking Practice: Weather & Seasons

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Weather & Seasons

Speaking Part 1

Q1: What kind of weather do you like?

Personally, I am quite partial to sunny and mild weather. It’s the kind of weather that makes you feel invigorated and ready to seize the day.

• Partial to → Có thiên hướng, ưa chuộng

• Invigorated → Cảm thấy tràn đầy năng lượng

• Seize the day → Nắm bắt cơ hội, tận dụng tối đa ngày hôm nay

Q2: How does the weather affect your mood?

I have noticed that my mood tends to fluctuate with the weather. For example, on gloomy days, I often feel a bit down, whereas sunny weather tends to lift my spirits and make me more productive.

• Fluctuate → Thay đổi không ổn định

• Gloomy days → Những ngày u ám, tối tăm

• Lift my spirits → Làm tôi cảm thấy phấn chấn, vui mừng hơn

Q3: Do you prefer summer or winter? Why?

If I had to choose, I would probably opt for summer. I am a big fan of outdoor activities, and the warm weather allows me to indulge in my hobbies like hiking and swimming.

• Opt for → Chọn, lựa chọn

• Outdoor activities → Các hoạt động ngoài trời

• Indulge in → Thoải mái tận hưởng, đam mê

Exercises

1. I am quite ______ to sunny and mild weather.
2. The nice weather makes me feel ______ and ready to seize the day.
3. My mood tends to ______ with the weather.
4. On ______ days, I often feel a bit down.
5. Sunny weather tends to ______ my spirits and make me more productive.
6. If I had to choose, I would probably ______ for summer.
7. I am a big fan of ______ activities.
8. The warm weather allows me to ______ in my hobbies like hiking and swimming.
9. I am always more productive when the weather is ______.
10. The ______ weather often makes me feel a bit down.

Answers

1. partial
2. invigorated
3. fluctuate
4. gloomy
5. lift
6. opt
7. outdoor
8. indulge
9. sunny
10. gloomy

IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Family

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Family

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Can you tell me a little about your family?

Certainly, I come from a nuclear family which is comprised of four people: my parents, my younger sister and myself. We share a strong bond and have a great deal of mutual respect and understanding.

• Nuclear family → Gia đình hạt nhân

• Comprised of → Bao gồm

• Strong bond → Mối liên kết chặt chẽ

Q2: What do you like the most about your family?

What I appreciate the most about my family is the unwavering support they offer me. No matter how severe a problem might be, I can always count on them to have my back.

• Unwavering support → Sự hỗ trợ không đổi

• Severe → Nghiêm trọng

• Have my back → Ủng hộ, bảo vệ tôi

Q3: Do you prefer spending time with your family or your friends?

Personally, I cherish the moments spent with my family over anything else. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the company of my friends, but there’s a certain comfort and security that only family can provide.

• Cherish → Trân trọng

• Don’t get me wrong → Đừng hiểu lầm

• Certain comfort and security → Sự thoải mái và an toàn nhất định

Exercises

1. I come from a ______ family which is comprised of four people.
2. We share a ______ bond and have a great deal of mutual respect and understanding.
3. What I ______ the most about my family is the unwavering support they offer me.
4. No matter how ______ a problem might be, I can always count on them to have my back.
5. Personally, I ______ the moments spent with my family over anything else.
6. ______ get me wrong, I enjoy the company of my friends.
7. But there’s a ______ comfort and security that only family can provide.
8. My family is ______ of four people: my parents, my younger sister and myself.
9. My family offers me ______ support.
10. I can always count on my family to ______ my back.

Answers

1. Nuclear
2. Strong
3. Appreciate
4. Severe
5. Cherish
6. Don’t
7. Certain
8. Comprised
9. Unwavering
10. Have

IELTS Speaking Practice: Watching Movies

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Watching Movies

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you enjoy watching movies?

Absolutely, I’m a real movie buff. I thoroughly enjoy watching a wide variety of films, especially action-packed blockbusters. There’s something really thrilling about getting lost in a different world for a couple of hours.

• Movie buff → Một người rất thích xem phim

• Thoroughly enjoy → Thích thú từng chi tiết

• Action-packed blockbusters → Phim hành động nổi tiếng, đình đám

Q2: What type of movies do you prefer?

I have a penchant for psychological thrillers because they keep me on the edge of my seat. I love movies with intricate plots and unexpected twists that keep my mind engaged.

• Penchant for → Có sở thích đặc biệt với cái gì

• On the edge of my seat → Trạng thái căng thẳng, hồi hộp

• Intricate plots → Cốt truyện phức tạp

Q3: Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema?

I prefer to watch movies in a cinema, as I find the whole experience more immersive. The big screen and surround sound make me feel like I’m part of the action.

• Immersive → Tạo ra cảm giác mình đang thực sự sống trong câu chuyện, trò chơi, phim ảnh…

• Big screen → Màn hình lớn

• Surround sound → Âm thanh vòm

Exercises

1. The ______ of the movie was so complicated that I had to watch it twice.
2. The movie was so intense, it kept me ______.
3. I absolutely love ______ movies, they are my favourite.
4. I have a ______ for romantic comedies.
5. The ______ sound in the cinema was incredible.
6. I am a ______, I watch at least one movie every day.
7. I ______ enjoy musicals, they are so entertaining.
8. The movie was ______ with exciting fight scenes.
9. Watching movies on a ______ is a completely different experience.
10. The movie was so ______, I felt like I was in the scene.

Answers

1. Plot
2. On the edge of my seat
3. Action-packed
4. Penchant
5. Surround
6. Movie buff
7. Thoroughly
8. Action-packed
9. Big screen
10. Immersive

IELTS Speaking Practice: Future Plans

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Future Plans

Speaking Part 1

Q1: What are your plans for the future?

I have quite a few plans for the future. First and foremost, I want to focus on my career and reach the pinnacle of success in my field. I also plan to travel extensively and explore different cultures worldwide.

• Reach the pinnacle of success → Đạt đỉnh cao của thành công

• Focus on my career → Tập trung vào sự nghiệp của tôi

• Travel extensively → Du lịch rộng rãi

Q2: Do you often make plans or do you prefer to be spontaneous?

I am more of a planner. I believe that having a clear plan can help pave the way for success, so I often plan meticulously in various aspects of my life, including my work, studies, and even leisure activities.

• Pave the way for success → Mở đường cho thành công

• Plan meticulously → Lập kế hoạch tỉ mỉ

• Various aspects of my life → Các khía cạnh khác nhau của cuộc sống của tôi

Q3: How do you feel about your future?

I feel pretty optimistic about my future. As long as I continue to work hard and maintain a positive attitude, I believe that the future holds great opportunities for me.

• Feel optimistic about → Cảm thấy lạc quan về

• Maintain a positive attitude → Duy trì thái độ tích cực

• The future holds great opportunities → Tương lai mang lại nhiều cơ hội tốt đẹp

Exercises

1. I want to _____ on my studies this year.
2. She hopes to _____ the pinnacle of success in her acting career.
3. He likes to _____ different corners of the world.
4. We have to _____ meticulously for the upcoming event.
5. She always _____ about her future plans.
6. I _____ optimistic about our project’s results.
7. It’s crucial to _____ a positive attitude in life.
8. The scholarship will _____ the way for her to study abroad.
9. He has explored _____ aspects of the art world.
10. She believes that her future _____ great opportunities.

Answers

1. Focus
2. Reach
3. Travel extensively
4. Plan
5. Feels optimistic
6. Feel
7. Maintain
8. Pave
9. Various
10. Holds

IELTS Speaking Practice: Cooking/Eating Habits

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Cooking/Eating Habits

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

Absolutely, it’s my passion. I find it incredibly therapeutic to create something from scratch, plus it’s a great way to express my creativity.

• Passion → đam mê

• Incredibly therapeutic → rất có tác dụng chữa lành tinh thần

• Express my creativity → thể hiện sự sáng tạo của tôi

Q2: What types of food do you like to eat?

I am an adventurous eater so I like to try different cuisines. However, I have a particular affinity for Mediterranean food because it’s a perfect blend of flavors and health benefits.

• Adventurous eater → người thích thử nghiệm thức ăn mới

• Particular affinity → sự thiên vị đặc biệt

• Perfect blend → sự kết hợp hoàn hảo

Q3: How often do you eat out?

I’m a bit of a homebody, so I don’t eat out too often. I usually dine out only on special occasions or when I’m catching up with friends.

• Homebody → người thích ở nhà

• Dine out → ăn ở ngoài

• Catching up with → gặp gỡ, trò chuyện để cập nhật thông tin

Exercises

1. She has a ______ for Italian food.
2. It’s a ______ of sweet and sour flavors.
3. I find gardening ______.
4. We ______ about once a week.
5. I’m not an ______, I prefer familiar food.
6. I like to ______ my thoughts through painting.
7. He’s a bit of a ______, he doesn’t like going out much.
8. I love cooking, it’s my ______.
9. We’re ______ this weekend to celebrate her promotion.
10. I’m ______ with old friends this evening.

Answers

1. Particular affinity
2. Perfect blend
3. Incredibly therapeutic
4. Dine out
5. Adventurous eater
6. Express my creativity
7. Homebody
8. Passion
9. Dining out
10. Catching up with

IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Studies/Work

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Studies/Work

Speaking Part 1

Q1: What do you do? Are you a student or do you have a job?

I’m currently a full-time student at the University of Melbourne, where I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

• full-time student → sinh viên chính quy

• pursuing a bachelor’s degree → theo đuổi bằng cử nhân

• Computer Science → Khoa học máy tính

Q2: Why did you choose this field of study/work?

I chose Computer Science because I am fascinated by the world of technology and programming. I believe this field will equip me with the necessary skills to contribute to the development of new technologies in the future.

• fascinated by → bị cuốn hút bởi

• equip me with the necessary skills → trang bị cho tôi những kỹ năng cần thiết

• contribute to the development → đóng góp vào sự phát triển

Q3: What do you like about your studies/work?

What I enjoy about my studies is the constant challenge and the opportunity to learn and innovate. It’s really exciting to see how my theoretical knowledge can be applied to practical scenarios.

• constant challenge → thách thức liên tục

• opportunity to learn and innovate → cơ hội để học hỏi và đổi mới

• applied to practical scenarios → áp dụng vào tình huống thực tế

Exercises

1. She is a ______ student at a prestigious university.
2. Many people are ______ by the beauty of nature.
3. This training course will ______ you with the necessary skills for the job.
4. We all should ______ to the development of our community.
5. The job offers a lot of ______ challenges, which keep me motivated.
6. Studying abroad provides a great ______ to learn and experience new cultures.
7. The principles of physics can be ______ to real-world problems.
8. He is ______ a master’s degree in Business Administration.
9. She works ______ in the healthcare sector.
10. I’m fascinated by the world of ______ and programming.

Answers

1. full-time
2. fascinated
3. equip
4. contribute
5. constant
6. opportunity
7. applied
8. pursuing
9. full-time
10. technology

IELTS Speaking Practice: Outdoor Activities

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Outdoor Activities

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you like outdoor activities?

Absolutely, I am a big fan of outdoor activities. They not only help me unwind after a long day but also keep me physically fit. My favourite outdoor activity is hiking because it allows me to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of our planet.

• Big fan of → Rất thích

• Unwind → Thả lỏng, thư giãn

• Connect with nature → Kết nối với thiên nhiên

Q2: What outdoor activities are popular in your country?

There are a plethora of outdoor activities that people in my country enjoy. However, the most popular ones are probably playing football, going on a picnic or hiking in the mountains. These activities are widely loved as they provide a great way to socialise and keep active.

• A plethora of → Một lượng lớn

• Socialise → Giao tiếp, gặp gỡ bạn bè

• Keep active → Giữ cho mình luôn năng động, hoạt bát

Q3: What benefits can people get from outdoor activities?

There are a myriad of benefits that people can reap from engaging in outdoor activities. Not only can they help improve physical health by burning calories and strengthening muscles, but they also contribute to mental well-being by reducing stress and enhancing mood.

• A myriad of → Rất nhiều

• Reap from → Hưởng lợi từ

• Enhancing mood → Cải thiện tâm trạng

Exercises

1. I am a ___ (3 letters: big) fan of football.
2. After work, I usually do yoga to ___ (6 letters: unwind).
3. Camping allows me to ___ (12 letters: connect with) nature.
4. In my country, there is a ___ (9 letters: plethora) of traditional games.
5. On weekends, people often gather to ___ (9 letters: socialise).
6. Regular exercise can help ___ (4 letters: keep) you active.
7. Doing outdoor activities has a ___ (6 letters: myriad) of benefits.
8. People can ___ (4 letters: reap) many health benefits from doing regular exercise.
9. Meditation can ___ (7 letters: enhance) your mood.
10. Swimming is a good way to ___ (8 letters: strength) your muscles.

Answers

1. Big
2. Unwind
3. Connect with
4. Plethora
5. Socialise
6. Keep
7. Myriad
8. Reap
9. Enhance
10. Strengthen