List of the IELTS exam questions 2018 in Vietnam
6/1/18: Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
13/1/18: People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?
18/1/18: Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?
20/1/18: Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
1/2/18: Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
3/2/18: The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for driving offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?
10/2/18: The tradition that family gets together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts?
24/2/2018: Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
3/3/2018: Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
10/3/2018: When designing a building, the most important factor is intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15/3/2018: Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
24/3/2018: Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7/4/2018: Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population and the culture. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
14/4/2018: In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
21/4/2018: Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
26/4/2018: It is more important to spend public money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree of disagree?
5/5/2018: These days, people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. Causes and problems.
12/5/2018: Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
19/5/2018: The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
24/5/2018: The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2/6/2018: Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
9/6/2018: Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree?
23/6/2018: In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages?
30/6/2018: Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
7/7/2018: Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19/7/2018: Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
21/7/2018: Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.
28/7/2018: Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2/8/2018: Some cities have few controls on the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
11/8/2018: Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe that there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18/8/2018: In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
25/8/2018: For schoolchildren, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8/9/2018: Given high unemployment rate, it is recommended that the government only provide primary education and no secondary education. What do you think?
13/09/2018: Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?
15/09/2018: Most of the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation. Do you agree or disagree?
18/09/2018: Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
29/09/2018: Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?
11/10/2018: Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13/10/2018: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
20/10/2018: In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
27/10/2018: Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial and in other ways. it is a positive or negative development?
1/11/2018: Cycling is healthier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
3/11/2018: There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
10/11/2018: Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (eg cost, environment)
17/11/2018: Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1/12/2018: Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
8/12/2018: Most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. Problems and solutions
13/12/2018: Some say that sports play an important role in society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity
15/12/2018: Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Tổng hợp đề thi thật IELTS 2017 ở Việt Nam
List of the IELTS exam questions 2017 in Vietnam
07/01/17: Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
12/01/17: It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14/01/17: In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?
21/01/17: Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11/02/17: It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
16/02/17: Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree.
18/02/17: Do u agree or disagree with the statement that government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country.
04/03/17: Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
18/03/17: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
25/03/17: The best way to solve world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion.
30/3/17: The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging.
08/04/17: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
20/4/17: Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
22/04/17: Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6/5/17: Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages.
13/5/17: People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society. What extent do you agree or disagree?
20/5/17: Some people think a job not only provides income but also social life. Others think it is better to develop social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
25/5/17: Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?
3/6/17: As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should cover the costs. Discuss and give your opinion.
8/6/17: Some people say that it is possible for a county to be both economically successful and have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
17/6/17: Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
24/6/17: Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
08/07/17: Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15/07/17: The animal species are becoming extict due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the reasons and solutions?
20/07/17: Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss and give opinion.
29/07/17: In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why do people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
03/08/17: Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?
12/08/17: Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international organisation rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
19/08/17: Writing, reading and maths are the three recognized traditional subjects. Computer skill should also be the fourth largest branch. Do you agree or disagree?
26/08/17: In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government should have the responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
09/09/17: Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer the work and personal calls at any time or 7 days a week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society?
16/09/17: Students leave high school without learning the way how to manage their money. What are the reasons and solutions of this issue?
21/09/17: As life expectancy is increasing, people work after retirement with pay. Alternatively, some people start to work at a young age. Are these positive or negative impacts?
30/09/17: The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what extent you agree or disagree?
5/10/17: More and more people in the city live in small space & without outdoor space. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
14/10/17: There have been many inventions in human history (example: the wheel). Some people think the most important thing is the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
21/10/17: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
28/10/17: Student learn far more with their teachers than other sources( internet or television), To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2/11/17: The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
4/11/17: It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and solutions?
11/11/17: People in many countries are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons, and effects of this?
25/11/17: The news media have become too much influence in people lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2/12/17: Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do agree or disagree?
9/12/17: People think that children nowadays have more freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14/12/17: Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
16/12/17: The users of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Tổng hợp đề thi thật IELTS 2016 ở Việt Nam
Summary of real IELTS exam questions 2016 in Vietnam
17/12/16: Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
15/12/16: Scientists believe that by studying the behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent crime is the product of human nature? Is it possible to stop it?
10/12/16: More people than ever before travel to other countries now. Why? Is this a positive development or negative development?
3/12/16: International travel has many advantages to both travelers and the country visited. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
26/11/16: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?
19/11/16: Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5/11/16: Some people believe that living in big cities is becoming more difficult. Others believe that it is getting easier. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3/11/16: Some students do not have the natural ability for other languages. Some people say that school should not force that students to learn foreign language. Do you agree or disagree?
29/10/16: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
22/10/16: Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
8/10/16: Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
24/9/16: Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?
15/9/16: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10/9/16: Some people think studying from the past offers no benefits to today's life, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information for us. Discuss both views and give our own opinion
3/9/16: A long distance flight consume more fuel than a car running for several years. Some argue that it would be better to discourage people have non-essential air travel than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
27/8/16: With the rapid advancement of communication technology:: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20/8/16: In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes are replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?
13/8/16: Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?
30/7/16: The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause? What are the solutions to address those problems?
16/7/16: In many countries, government are spending a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and is it the most appropriate use of government money?
14/7/16: Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
25/6/16: Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18/6/16: Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity?
16/6/16: Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?
4/6/16: It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages?
28/5/16: Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
21/5/16: In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19/5/16: It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject. What are causes? And wat will be effects on society?
7/5/16: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
21/4/16: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?
16/4/16: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2/4/16: It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19/3/16: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
12/3/16: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5/3/16: In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
27/2/16: More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses. Why? Who benefit from this, the community or these young people?
20/2/16: Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18/2/16: New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
30/1/16: Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education. Agree or disagree.
23/1/16: Nowadays, more and more people read news on the internet. However, newspapers have most of important information sources of news. Give your opinion from your experience and give examples.
14/1/16: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why this is the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
9/1/16: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17/12/16: Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
15/12/16: Scientists believe that by studying the behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent crime is the product of human nature? Is it possible to stop it?
10/12/16: More people than ever before travel to other countries now. Why? Is this a positive development or negative development?
3/12/16: International travel has many advantages to both travelers and the country visited. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
26/11/16: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?
19/11/16: Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5/11/16: Some people believe that living in big cities is becoming more difficult. Others believe that it is getting easier. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3/11/16: Some students do not have the natural ability for other languages. Some people say that school should not force that students to learn foreign language. Do you agree or disagree?
29/10/16: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
22/10/16: Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
8/10/16: Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
24/9/16: Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?
15/9/16: Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10/9/16: Some people think studying from the past offers no benefits to today's life, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information for us. Discuss both views and give our own opinion
3/9/16: A long distance flight consume more fuel than a car running for several years. Some argue that it would be better to discourage people have non-essential air travel than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
27/8/16: With the rapid advancement of communication technology:: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20/8/16: In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes are replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?
13/8/16: Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?
30/7/16: The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause? What are the solutions to address those problems?
16/7/16: In many countries, government are spending a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and is it the most appropriate use of government money?
14/7/16: Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
25/6/16: Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18/6/16: Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity?
16/6/16: Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?
4/6/16: It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages?
28/5/16: Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
21/5/16: In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19/5/16: It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject. What are causes? And wat will be effects on society?
7/5/16: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
21/4/16: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?
16/4/16: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2/4/16: It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19/3/16: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
12/3/16: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5/3/16: In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
27/2/16: More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses. Why? Who benefit from this, the community or these young people?
20/2/16: Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18/2/16: New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
30/1/16: Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education. Agree or disagree.
23/1/16: Nowadays, more and more people read news on the internet. However, newspapers have most of important information sources of news. Give your opinion from your experience and give examples.
14/1/16: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why this is the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
9/1/16: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Thursday, June 6, 2019
IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a party
1. Describe a time that you invited family or friends to have dinner at home or in a restaurant
2. Describe a party you attended before
One of the parties that I enjoyed a lot was the time when I invited my friends to my home for a small Christmas party last year.
Since I was living on my own, we decided to hold the party at my place. Each person would bring one dishes to the party and a small gift to play Secret Santa. Our group has five people, so we have five different foods which all tasted amazing. During the meal, we talked a lot about things that happened recently in our life. We also planned to have a group trip together sometimes in the future. After finishing the dinner, together we cleaned up the house. Here came the funniest part of the night when we played Secret Santa. I wrote down names of all five of us in a piece of paper, then we took turn to withdraw to see whose gifts we would receive. And we had to open the gifts in front of everybody; some of the gifts were very embarrassing but we had so much fun together.
Because we all work full time, it is rare for us to be together like this so often; thus I highly appreciated these moments. After the party, I and my friends all agreed to make it an annual event for our group.
2. Describe a party you attended before
One of the parties that I enjoyed a lot was the time when I invited my friends to my home for a small Christmas party last year.
Since I was living on my own, we decided to hold the party at my place. Each person would bring one dishes to the party and a small gift to play Secret Santa. Our group has five people, so we have five different foods which all tasted amazing. During the meal, we talked a lot about things that happened recently in our life. We also planned to have a group trip together sometimes in the future. After finishing the dinner, together we cleaned up the house. Here came the funniest part of the night when we played Secret Santa. I wrote down names of all five of us in a piece of paper, then we took turn to withdraw to see whose gifts we would receive. And we had to open the gifts in front of everybody; some of the gifts were very embarrassing but we had so much fun together.
Because we all work full time, it is rare for us to be together like this so often; thus I highly appreciated these moments. After the party, I and my friends all agreed to make it an annual event for our group.
(IELTS Ngoc Bach)
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a historical building
1. Describe a historical building
2. Describe an important plant in your country
3. Describe a place you wanted to travel
4. Describe an interesting part of your country
There are many interesting places that I want to visit in my country. One of them is the Hue Imperial Citadel.
Hue Imperial Citadel locates in Hue, a central city of Vietnam. It used to be the capital of Vietnam during the feudal society for many years. Now it has become one of the most important historical buildings in Vietnam. It is a huge complex with three circles of ramparts: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). The Citadel is a great combination of man-made design and natural environment. Within this walls, people can experience solemnity without losing the tranquility of nature. Standing over 200 years and consisting of more than 100 fascinating architectural works almost remained unchanged, the place represents a rich cultural beauty that everyone should visit to get a deeper understanding of the tradition and classical side of Vietnam.
As a Vietnamese, I feel proud seeing such a wonderful construction since it was accomplished by thousands of worker effort and skill. It is a timeless evidence of how good Vietnamese people were years ago.
2. Describe an important plant in your country
3. Describe a place you wanted to travel
4. Describe an interesting part of your country
There are many interesting places that I want to visit in my country. One of them is the Hue Imperial Citadel.
Hue Imperial Citadel locates in Hue, a central city of Vietnam. It used to be the capital of Vietnam during the feudal society for many years. Now it has become one of the most important historical buildings in Vietnam. It is a huge complex with three circles of ramparts: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). The Citadel is a great combination of man-made design and natural environment. Within this walls, people can experience solemnity without losing the tranquility of nature. Standing over 200 years and consisting of more than 100 fascinating architectural works almost remained unchanged, the place represents a rich cultural beauty that everyone should visit to get a deeper understanding of the tradition and classical side of Vietnam.
As a Vietnamese, I feel proud seeing such a wonderful construction since it was accomplished by thousands of worker effort and skill. It is a timeless evidence of how good Vietnamese people were years ago.
(IELTS Ngoc Bach)
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a good news
1. Describe a piece of good news you heard
2. Describe a good law in your country
3. Describe a piece of good news you heard ( from TV or internet)
Today I am going to share with you a piece of good news I heard/ a good law in my country, that is the enforcement of movie ratings law in Vietnam. I first knew about this rule via an article on the internet a year ago. From January 1st, 2017, all movies released in theatres in Vietnam will be classified under 4 categories: General audiences, Audiences from 13 and above, Audiences from 16 and above, and Audiences from 18 and above. Before this, movies shown in Vietnam were only divided into 2 categories: General audiences and No audiences under 16 years old. I think this law is necessary since nowadays, there are many cases reported that children are negatively affected by the movies they watched such as underage drinking, violence or sexual abuse. Besides helping minimize negative impacts on little kids, this law also helps assist parents in the decision making process regarding which movie is suitable for their children. As far as I know, this rule has been introduced in many developed countries like the European countries, US, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Thailand, etc. thus it’s such a progressive action of Vietnam Government to protect Vietnamese young generations.
2. Describe a good law in your country
3. Describe a piece of good news you heard ( from TV or internet)
Today I am going to share with you a piece of good news I heard/ a good law in my country, that is the enforcement of movie ratings law in Vietnam. I first knew about this rule via an article on the internet a year ago. From January 1st, 2017, all movies released in theatres in Vietnam will be classified under 4 categories: General audiences, Audiences from 13 and above, Audiences from 16 and above, and Audiences from 18 and above. Before this, movies shown in Vietnam were only divided into 2 categories: General audiences and No audiences under 16 years old. I think this law is necessary since nowadays, there are many cases reported that children are negatively affected by the movies they watched such as underage drinking, violence or sexual abuse. Besides helping minimize negative impacts on little kids, this law also helps assist parents in the decision making process regarding which movie is suitable for their children. As far as I know, this rule has been introduced in many developed countries like the European countries, US, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Thailand, etc. thus it’s such a progressive action of Vietnam Government to protect Vietnamese young generations.
(IELTS Ngoc Bach)
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a friend
1. Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions
2. Describe an intelligent person you know
3. Describe a person you know who helps to protect the environment
4. Describe someone you would like to study or work with
I would like to talk about one of my friends who is very smart; her name is Phuong. She studied in the same high school class with me. Phuong is a fun person to be around with since she always comes up with many interesting ideas. She is also a person who constantly supports environment protection acts. One of her greatest opinions was to convince our teacher to take our class to My Khe beach for camping and while we were there, we could also help clean up the garbage on the beach. In recent years, the beach has been flooded with tourists, thus the beach is always full of litters disposed by them. With the help of our teacher, our class went on the trip as suggested by Phuong. Although we were able to be there for only 3 days, we had such a great time bonding with each other. At the same time, we also did help clean up part of the beach. To our surprise, our action that day somehow raised awareness for people on the beach; some even joined us to pick up the garbage. After the trip’s success, our class all agreed to have such trip every year and we still continued to keep this tradition until now. Thanks to Phuong’s idea, our trip was more meaningful. I felt so lucky to know and study with her.
2. Describe an intelligent person you know
3. Describe a person you know who helps to protect the environment
4. Describe someone you would like to study or work with
I would like to talk about one of my friends who is very smart; her name is Phuong. She studied in the same high school class with me. Phuong is a fun person to be around with since she always comes up with many interesting ideas. She is also a person who constantly supports environment protection acts. One of her greatest opinions was to convince our teacher to take our class to My Khe beach for camping and while we were there, we could also help clean up the garbage on the beach. In recent years, the beach has been flooded with tourists, thus the beach is always full of litters disposed by them. With the help of our teacher, our class went on the trip as suggested by Phuong. Although we were able to be there for only 3 days, we had such a great time bonding with each other. At the same time, we also did help clean up part of the beach. To our surprise, our action that day somehow raised awareness for people on the beach; some even joined us to pick up the garbage. After the trip’s success, our class all agreed to have such trip every year and we still continued to keep this tradition until now. Thanks to Phuong’s idea, our trip was more meaningful. I felt so lucky to know and study with her.
(IELST Ngoc Bach)
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a foreign language
1. Describe a second foreign language you would like to learn
2. Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn
I would like to talk about a skill that took a long time to learn which is to learn a new language. In my case, that is English. Although it is one of the compulsory subjects at school, I am struggling to master all four skills like an English speaker.
There are many reasons that make it difficult to master. First of all, there is big difference in grammar usage between English and Vietnamese. While Vietnamese grammar is quite simple, English has many tenses and grammar structure to remember. The second reason is about pronunciation. For example, in English we have to really pay attention to the stress on syllable which we do not have in our mother tongue. If we pronounce wrong, nobody will be able to understand us no matter how good our grammar and vocabulary are. Thanks to advance in technology, it is now easier than ever for one to learn English anytime anywhere via internet, phone apps or English centers across our country.
Since English has become very popular nowadays. It is helpful for us to be able to speak English fluently. With good English skill, we have more chances to get better jobs, go study abroad or travel the world.
2. Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn
I would like to talk about a skill that took a long time to learn which is to learn a new language. In my case, that is English. Although it is one of the compulsory subjects at school, I am struggling to master all four skills like an English speaker.
There are many reasons that make it difficult to master. First of all, there is big difference in grammar usage between English and Vietnamese. While Vietnamese grammar is quite simple, English has many tenses and grammar structure to remember. The second reason is about pronunciation. For example, in English we have to really pay attention to the stress on syllable which we do not have in our mother tongue. If we pronounce wrong, nobody will be able to understand us no matter how good our grammar and vocabulary are. Thanks to advance in technology, it is now easier than ever for one to learn English anytime anywhere via internet, phone apps or English centers across our country.
Since English has become very popular nowadays. It is helpful for us to be able to speak English fluently. With good English skill, we have more chances to get better jobs, go study abroad or travel the world.
(IELTS Ngoc Bach)
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe a bad experience
1. Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result
2. Describe a time you received terrible service
Maybe because I am not the picky type, I rarely felt upset about anything at all. However, there was one time I got so frustrated with this restaurant service that I almost exploded there.
It happened two months ago on my parents’ anniversary weekend. Our family decided to go to a famous restaurant in town to celebrate this special occasion. We came about 5 minutes earlier than scheduled; one waitress greeted us and showed us to our table. We were all excited as our food arrived. After taking some photos together with the table full of food like usual, we started eating. To our surprise, my sister dropped the chopsticks, with a terrifying look on her face, she trembled: “Look! There was a worm crawling out of the vegetable plate!!!”. I immediately asked to meet the restaurant manager and complained with him about the food. He kept saying sorry to us, constantly explained that this incident had never happened here before. I got so angry that I didn’t even let him explain further. I told him that I would report this restaurant for its unhygienic food preparation. In the end, the manager offered us a new vegetable dish and our bill was on the house that night. Though I was not happy with the incident since it ruined my family’s special night, I was glad that the restaurant manager had resolved our case quickly and reasonably.
2. Describe a time you received terrible service
Maybe because I am not the picky type, I rarely felt upset about anything at all. However, there was one time I got so frustrated with this restaurant service that I almost exploded there.
It happened two months ago on my parents’ anniversary weekend. Our family decided to go to a famous restaurant in town to celebrate this special occasion. We came about 5 minutes earlier than scheduled; one waitress greeted us and showed us to our table. We were all excited as our food arrived. After taking some photos together with the table full of food like usual, we started eating. To our surprise, my sister dropped the chopsticks, with a terrifying look on her face, she trembled: “Look! There was a worm crawling out of the vegetable plate!!!”. I immediately asked to meet the restaurant manager and complained with him about the food. He kept saying sorry to us, constantly explained that this incident had never happened here before. I got so angry that I didn’t even let him explain further. I told him that I would report this restaurant for its unhygienic food preparation. In the end, the manager offered us a new vegetable dish and our bill was on the house that night. Though I was not happy with the incident since it ruined my family’s special night, I was glad that the restaurant manager had resolved our case quickly and reasonably.
(IELTS Ngoc Bach)
IELTS speaking: Describe a famous person
1. Describe a singer that you like
2. Describe a foreign star that you would like to meet
3. Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up
I would like to talk about a famous singer whom I really admired/would like to meet since I was small, that is Alicia Keys. Keys is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. She was born and raised mostly by her mother in a tough neighborhood in Manhattan, New York.
I first knew about Alicia Keys through her song named “Fallin’”. At that time, I was struck by her angelic voice and started following her since then. What makes Alicia Keys different from other artists is that her music lyric is always meaningful and uplifting; especially when they are sung through her powerful yet emotional voice. Not only is she a talented singer with 15 Grammy wins through her musical career, Alicia Keys is also a great philanthropist. Keys is the co-founder and Global Ambassador of Keep a Child Alive, a non-profit organization that provides medicine, orphan care, and social support to families with HIV and AIDS in Africa and India. She actively supports the feminism wave, inspiring women all over the world through her songs as well as actions like “Make up free” movement. She has stopped wearing makeup since 2016, even when she attended events in order to promote natural beauty and embracing self-confidence among women in our society.
To me, Alicia Keys is such a good example of modern woman that I want to become in the future. I dreamed one day I would be able to meet her in real life.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
IELTS writing task 2: Some students take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
IELTS writing task 2: Some students take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It is true these days that many high school leavers choose to start their work or take a trip before going to university. While a gap year can bring some immediate drawbacks, I am convinced that it is more likely to have long-term benefits for their lives.
On the one hand, young students are very likely to encounter several difficulties when delaying their university study. One of these problem is the delay in academic progress caused by spending one year off school. It is understandably almost impossible for young people to enjoy their experiences in doing a job or travelling to new place but still arrange a certain amount of time for revision. As a result, gap-year takers may have to face the challenge of becoming familiar with the knowledge at school again, receiving more pressure of catching up with their peers. Besides, the life out of university campus may prove to be mentally and physically overwhelming for inexperienced school leavers. They, for instance, may be at risk of being exploited in an exhausting job or face potential dangers on their trips to a new country. If not well prepared for such possible obstacles, young high school graduates can suffer from unintended consequences.
On the other hand, I would argue that these disadvantages are outweighed by the positive effects. A gap year is an ideal opportunity for students to learn about what is not taught at university. Working with other people who are experts in a particular field can give these newcomers not only understanding of the job but also valuable practical lessons to help them become more mature. When it comes to applying for a position in a company, employer tend to favourably consider applicants who possess extensive experience in life and the occupation. Furthermore, in terms of recreation, having a year to relax can be advantageous as students can have a chance to relieve stress in study. With a comfortable and willing attitude, undergraduates can acquire knowledge more effectively in comparison with those who go to university straightaway.
In conclusion, despite some negative aspects, it seems to me that the benefits of a gap year are more significant for the reasons mentioned.
(365 words, written by Bao Nguyen)
It is true these days that many high school leavers choose to start their work or take a trip before going to university. While a gap year can bring some immediate drawbacks, I am convinced that it is more likely to have long-term benefits for their lives.
On the one hand, young students are very likely to encounter several difficulties when delaying their university study. One of these problem is the delay in academic progress caused by spending one year off school. It is understandably almost impossible for young people to enjoy their experiences in doing a job or travelling to new place but still arrange a certain amount of time for revision. As a result, gap-year takers may have to face the challenge of becoming familiar with the knowledge at school again, receiving more pressure of catching up with their peers. Besides, the life out of university campus may prove to be mentally and physically overwhelming for inexperienced school leavers. They, for instance, may be at risk of being exploited in an exhausting job or face potential dangers on their trips to a new country. If not well prepared for such possible obstacles, young high school graduates can suffer from unintended consequences.
On the other hand, I would argue that these disadvantages are outweighed by the positive effects. A gap year is an ideal opportunity for students to learn about what is not taught at university. Working with other people who are experts in a particular field can give these newcomers not only understanding of the job but also valuable practical lessons to help them become more mature. When it comes to applying for a position in a company, employer tend to favourably consider applicants who possess extensive experience in life and the occupation. Furthermore, in terms of recreation, having a year to relax can be advantageous as students can have a chance to relieve stress in study. With a comfortable and willing attitude, undergraduates can acquire knowledge more effectively in comparison with those who go to university straightaway.
In conclusion, despite some negative aspects, it seems to me that the benefits of a gap year are more significant for the reasons mentioned.
(365 words, written by Bao Nguyen)
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