1.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Describe a family member that you spend most
time with

You should say:

– Who this person is
– What you like to do together
– When you usually spend time together
– And explain why you spend so much time with him/her

Cấu trúc câu hay dùng

 He/ She is definitely…………….

 The reason I admire his/her is………

 It’s pretty hard to pinpoint one out but if I have to, I would like to describe ………..

 To describe how he/she influenced me,……..

 He/ She taught me……….

 I am going to talk about my mom – a person I spend the most time with. Her
name is Ngoc Diep, which can be literally translated into English as ‘Golden
Leave’. Although she was already in her early sixties, she looked pretty
much younger with a fine figure and, surprisingly, not a lot of wrinkles and
grey hair to be found. She really knows how to dress smartly, and that was
why my dad fell for her the very moment he laid his eyes on her when they
were younger (laugh).
 One of the things that most impressed me about her was the fact that she still
remained perfectly exuberant and charismatic, which was quite rare for
elderly people at her age. We do a lot of window-shopping every weekend,
and every once in a while I and my mom go to the cinema for some musicals
and romantic movies we both love.
 As a young woman myself, I often confide in her whenever I have
problems. Whether it betrivial matters at work or big life decisions, I
always turn to her for advice. It is not an overstatement to say that without
her, my life would be a huge mess.
 literally translated: dịch nguyên văn, dịch nghĩa đen
 in her early sixties: ở tuổi lục tuần (giai đoạn đầu)
 a fine figure: dáng đẹp
 wrinkle: nếp nhăn
 fall for: phải lòng
 lay one’s eyes on: để mắt, gặp ai
  exuberant: tràn đầy năng lượng
 charismatic: lôi cuốn
 window-shopping: đi shopping nhưng chỉ ngắm chứ không mua
 every once in a while: thỉnh thoảng
 confide in: tâm sự
 whether it be: dù là
 trivial: nhỏ nhặt
 turn to: nhờ ai đó giúp

Beautiful places

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.

You should say:

 where it is
 how to get there
 what there is to do when you are there

and explain why you recommend this place.

Part 3
Attitudes to tourism
 Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their free time?
 How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?

Conserving the countryside

 Why is it important to protect the countryside?
 In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country?
Historic buildings and monuments
 Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a city?
 Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern ones?

Family

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe the person in your family who you most admire.

You should say:

 what their relationship is to you

 what they have done in their life
 what they do now

and explain why you admire them so much.

Part 3
Attitudes to family
 In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?
 Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? Why
(not)?

Family or friends
 Which are more important to you: your family or your friends?
 What conflicts can arise between a person's family and a person's friends?

Family responsibilities
 What responsibilities do parents have towards their children?
 What responsibilities do children have towards their parents?

Shopping
Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe your favorite shop.

You should say:

 where it is
 what things it sells
 what sort of people are its customers

and explain why you like the shop so much.

Part 3
Things to buy
 What typical things can visitors to your country buy?
 What things do young people like to buy in your country?

Money
 Is it a good idea to save money? Why (not)?
 Do you think that people are happier if they have money? Why (not)?

Shopping
 What can shops do to make shopping more pleasant for their customers?
 Do you think that in the future people will do most of their shopping using
the Internet? Why?/ Why not?

Shopping

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe your favorite shop.

You should say:

  where it is
 what things it sells
 what sort of people are its customers

and explain why you like the shop so much.

Part 3
Things to buy
 What typical things can visitors to your country buy?
 What things do young people like to buy in your country?

Money
 Is it a good idea to save money? Why (not)?
 Do you think that people are happier if they have money? Why (not)?

Shopping
 What can shops do to make shopping more pleasant for their customers?
 Do you think that in the future people will do most of their shopping using
the Internet? Why?/ Why not?

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.

You should say:

 where the market is

 what the market sells
 how big the market is

and explain why you enjoyed visiting this market.

Part 3
Shopping at markets
 Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things
like food or clothes or old objects? Which type of market is more popular?
Why?
 Do you think markets are more suitable places for selling certain types of
things? Which ones? Why do you think this is?
 Do you think young people feel the same about shopping at markets as
older people? Why is that?

Shopping in general
 What do you think are the advantages of buying things from shops rather
than markets?
 How does advertising influence what people choose to buy? Is this true for
everyone?
 Do you think that any recent changes in the way people live have affected
general shopping habits? Why is this?

Eating and food

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.

You should say:

 what the occasion was

 who was at the meal
 what you ate

and explain why the meal was so enjoyable.

Part 3
Attitudes to food
 What do you think a healthy diet consists of?
  Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food such as
hamburgers or pizzas?

Learning about food

 Do you think children should be taught about healthy diets and cooking at
school? Why (not)?
 At what age do you think children should be taught to cook?

Food aid
 What can be done to prevent poor people in the world going hungry?
 Should rich countries help poor countries with more than just food?

Travelling

IELTS Tip
Travel is a verb: I enjoyed my travel trip very much. It is only used as a noun in a
general sense, e.g. travel broadens the mind.

Trip refers to both a journey: the trip there was fine; or a short stay: a business trip; or a
holiday: I’m going away on a trip.

Journey only refers to getting from one place to another: the journey there was very
uncomfortable.

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a memorable journey you have made.

You should say:

 where you were going

 how you were travelling
 why you were making the journey

and explain what made the journey so memorable.

Part 3
Travelling and learning
 What do people learn from travelling?
 Do you think the growth of international tourism is a good thing? Why (not)?

Tourism and culture

 How has tourism changed the way people in your country live?
 How should tourists behave when they visit your country?

Ways of travelling
 What do you think is the best way for a tourist to travel if they want to learn
about your country?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane?

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a journey that you remember well.

You should say:

 where you went

 how you travelled
 why you went on the journey

and explain why you remember this journey well.

Part 3
Reasons for daily travel
 Why do people need to travel every day?
 What problems can people have when they are on their journey, for
example to work or school? Why is this?
 Some people say that daily journeys like these will not be so common in the
future. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Benefits of international travel
 What do you think people can learn from travelling to other countries?
Why?
 Can travel make a positive difference to the economy of a country? How?
 Do you think a society can benefit if its members have experience of
travelling to other countries? In what ways?

School

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a school which you went to.

You should say:

 when you went there

 how many people studied there
 how long you spent there

and explain what you liked and disliked about it.

Part 3
Attitudes to education
 How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
 Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?

The focus of education

 How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
 Do you think schools should teach subjects like art, music and dancing?
Why (not)?

Education and technology

 How important is it for schools to have computers for their students?
 Is the Internet a valuable educational tool?
Adventure

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe an exciting experience in your life.

You should say:

 when the experience took place

 where the experience took place
 what happened exactly

and explain why the experience was so exciting.

Part 3
Safety and danger
 In what ways is life becoming safer, and in what ways is it becoming more
dangerous?
 Should people always avoid danger, or is it a good idea sometimes to take
risks?

Taking risks
 What risks should people try to avoid?
 Do you think people take fewer risks as they grow older? Why (not)?

Adventure
 How important is it to have adventure in our lives?
 What do people learn about themselves from having adventures?

Newspapers
Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.

Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading.

You should say:

 what kind of newspaper or magazine it is, e.g. fashion

 how often you buy it
 what articles and information it contains

and explain why you enjoy reading it.

Part 3
Attitudes to newspapers
 In what ways are newspapers better for learning about the news than
listening to the radio or watching television?
 Do you think newspapers should be completely free to say whatever they
want?

Tastes in reading
 What do people enjoy reading in your country?
 Do you think it is important for people to read a lot? Why (not)?

Public and private lives

 What sort of stories do newspapers and magazines publish about well-
known or famous people in your country?
 Do you think the media should be allowed to publish stories about the
private lives of public figures?

Sport

Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.
Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed.

You should say:

 what the competition or sporting event was

 when and where it took place
 who won

and explain why it was exciting.

Part 3
Sport & Health
 What do you do to keep fit?
 Are you good at sport?
 What sports do you play?
 What is the most popular sport in your country?
 What are the best ways to keep fit?
 Do you think most people consider exercise a chore or do they find it fun?
 What is the most popular form of exercise in your country?
 Do you think people in your country are less healthy than they used to be?
 How can we encourage young people to stay healthy?
 Should governments intervene to force people to be healthier?
I. Cách trả lời cho các đề thường gặp trong
IELTS SPEAKING PART 2, TOPIC:
MEDIA / CULTURE
1. Describe a movie
DESCRIBE A FILM YOU WATCHED RECENTLY
Các câu hỏi trong cue card của IELTS TUTOR bao gồm:
 What the film is 
 When you watched this film
 What happened in the film
 And explain why you found this film interesting
IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:
 Vẫn như tất cả các bài part 2 khác trong IELTS SPEAKING PART 2, khi
làm hãy bám sát vào câu hỏi trong Cue Card, trong part 2, câu trả lời why
chỉ làm 2 lí do và mỗi lí do những có supporting idea và example như
IELTS TUTOR đã hướng dẫn rất kĩ về bố cục bài nói IELTS
SPEAKING nhé. 
 Intro + câu 1(What the film is): Well, the film that I am going to share
with you is called …., which is a sci-fi film starring Hugh Jackman, and it
was nomicated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 
 Câu 2. (When you watched this film): I remember it was several months
ago when I watched it in a cinema with my girlfriend
 Câu 3 (What happened in the film): Basically, this film combines
different elements of drama, science fiction, action and even fantasy. The
story is set in the near future when the sport of boxing has gone high-tech,
and a frustrated father called Charlie eventually won a comeback with his
estranged son named Max after beating the most invincible robot with an
abandoned robot, Atom
 Câu 4 (Why) : I am greatly attracted by this film for a number of reasons
 Firstly, the film is full of fantasy and imagination 
 Personally, I am a big fan of action and sci-fi-films, and this
film is really stimulating, and my mind was blown by its
strong visual impact 
 It is really amazing to watch a bunch of robots fighting against
each other
 Secondly, this is a Cinderella story and is really inspirational
 I myself find that quite motivating since I learned from this
film that I should never ever give up, no matter how hard the
 situation is. Just as the film’s slogan says: Spirit is stronger
than steel 
 Lưu ý cách dùng no matter IELTS TUTOR đã có hướng
dẫn rất kĩ nhé 
Tham khảo thêm từ vựng & ideas topic Film mà IELTS TUTOR
hướng dẫn kĩ
2. Describe a song
2.1. Bài mẫu và phân tích cách trả lời
Describe your favourite song
 What
 When
 Who
 Why
Ở câu hỏi cuối trả lời cho câu hỏi WHY, nên đưa thêm thông tin bản thân mình vì
sao thích nó, ví dụ:
 Back then, I was a bit frustrated and depressed, and this song greatly
empowered and inspired me, dragging me out of a low point in my life
Cùng IELTS TUTOR tham khảo bài mẫu:
 Intro + Câu 1+Câu 3: Well, the song I want to share with you is called ….,
which was presented by and band named…This song is a real classic and
has been covered by heaps of singers, like Westlife
 Câu 2: I first heard this song when I was watching a TV programme, and
the moment they played this song as background music, its catchy tune
really blew my mind 
 Câu 4: I am personally fond of this song for several reasons
 Firstly, the music is really melodious and catchy
 It mixes up different music elements, such as…., and Secret
Garden’s resonant voice is a perfect complement to that
music 
 Whenever this song being sung, I cannot help but sing along
with it
 Secondly, I find the lyrics are totally and utterly encouraging and
inspirational
 For me, sometimes, it is inevitable to come across all sorts of
frustration and failure in life of just simply feel physical weak
or mentally depressed. This song is like a wake-up to me, and
it can drag me out of the low points of life 
Từ vựng & ideas của topic Film  đã được IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn
kĩ nhớ tham khảo
3. Describe a book
Describe your favourite book
 What 
 Who 
 Content
 Why
 Intro + câu 1: Well, the book that I want to read a second time is the
biography of Steve Jobs, who was a world-renowned entrepreneur and one
of the most influential celebrities of this generation
 Câu 2: Speaking of the author, to be honest, I can’t recall the name since it
is not the key point to me, but I do know that the author is a famous
journalist who used to work for the Time magazine
 Câu 3: This book summaries the whole life of…From his childhood to his
journey as a grown-up, from his experience at … to his creative ideas to
change the world
 Câu 4: I am long to read it again for several reasons
 Firstly, from this book, I can acquire well-rounded information about
this amazing human being 
 After a closer look at …’s life, I have to admit that he was
really one of the most influential and greatest people of this
generation
 Secondly, I was reading the English version and listening to its audio
book, which is a perfect way to absorb knowledge and improve my
language level simultaneously 
 Definitely, my English listening comprehension was developed
efficiently as well simply because not only could I improve
my reading ability, but I was also able to boost / enhance my
listening ability 
Tham khảo kĩ hướng dẫn về từ vựng & ideas Topic Book của
IELTS TUTOR
4. Describe a TV program
5. Describe a person in the news you want to
meet
Các từ vựng thường dùng trong bài Describe a person in the news you want to
meet

6. Describe your favourite newspaper or

magazine
Các từ vựng thường gặp trong bài Describe your favourite newspaper or magazine
 Content
 Exclusive: độc quyền 
 Easy to read
 Handy: tiện 
 Front Page 
 Informative 
 Special edition
 Sports commentary
 Healthy life tips
 Current affairs: thời sự 
II. Cách trả lời cho các đề thường gặp
trong IELTS SPEAKING PART 3,
TOPIC: MEDIA / CULTURE
1. Các từ vựng và ideas thuộc topic culture nên
nhớ
 Get to know each other and exchange personal information on the website in
advance
 It can help round-the-world travellers with tight budget realise their dreams 
 Travellers can greatly blend in / fit in with local life by living with local
residents 
 Travellers can explore and make meaningful connections with people and
places they arrived 
 They can share more about culture, tradition, lifestyle, food and values
 The distance between travellers and local people can be shortened 

2. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi đưa ra sự lựa chọn

trong Topic Media
Về cơ bản, dạng câu hỏi yêu cầu đưa ra sự lựa chọn (chọn A hay là B) thì vẫn là
câu hỏi HỎI QUAN ĐIỂM CỦA EM LÀ GÌ? vậy nên cách trả lời dễ nhất, khó bị
sai hoặc lạc đề là chọn 1 cái, sau đó cho lí do và ví dụ vào, nhớ công thức:
Main idea >> Supporting idea >> Example
Do you prefer watching sports events on TV or live?
Personally, I prefer watching sports on TV simply because it is more time-saving
and inexpensive than watching them live. For example, if I go to see them on the
site, I may have to spend more time and money. More importantly, I may not be
able to see the game in close-up or from all angles due to the distance.
Besides, main idea 2 (nếu cảm thấy còn hơi ngắn có thể trả lời thêm 1 ý nữa, rồi
cho ví dụ và giải thích ra)
Do you prefer reading an electronic book or a real book?
Personally, I prefer reading electronic books mainly because it is more convenient
than reading real books when I can download thousands of e-books onto my e-
reader. In fact, if I take a train, I can flip through a random book with only my
fingertip on my phone screen to kill time. Besides, ebooks are free of charge (cũng
nêu ví dụ và giải thích ra)

3. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về sự phổ biến trong

Topic Media
Cách trả lời hay nhất về dạng câu hỏi về sự phổ biến là nên chia thành từng đối
tượng ra, thì sẽ có nhiều ý để trả lời, ví dụ như già - trẻ, trai - gái….
Công thức:
Well, it depends
For …, I consider…..is quite popular for them (Supporting idea>> Example)
Yet, for …., I guess they might have a fancy for….. (Supporting idea >> Example)

4. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về sự thay đổi trong

Topic Media
Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về sự thay đổi sẽ có cách trả lời như cách làm dạng bài
Map trong IELTS WRITING TASK 1 tức là sẽ nêu
 Những gì xảy ra trong quá khứ (nên nêu ngắn thôi)
  Tập trung vào những gì biến chuyển xảy ra trong tương lai hoặc hiện tại
(nêu kĩ có supporting idea, example đầy đủ)

Ví dụ:

5. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về sự khác biệt trong

Topic Media
Về bản chất, câu hỏi về sự khác nhau hỏi về sự khác biệt giữa A và B, thì vẫn là
dạng hỏi ý kiến (opinion) nên cách dễ nhất là mình sẽ list những điểm khác biệt ra,
ở mỗi điểm khác biệt sẽ cho supporting idea và example

6. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về ưu khuyết điểm

trong Topic Media
Về bản chất, câu hỏi về ưu khuyết điểm cũng là đang hỏi ý kiến của em (opinion
essay) cho nên cũng sẽ nêu quan điểm ra. Tuy nhiên vì câu hỏi hỏi cả ưu điểm và
khuyết điểm, nên nêu ra 2 ưu điểm, 2 khuyết điểm cho cân bằng nhé, hoặc trong
trường hợp không nghĩ ra ý có thể nêu 1 khuyết điểm, 1 ưu điểm hoặc nếu bí ý về
khuyết điểm quá có thể làm 2 ưu điểm, 1 khuyết điểm như ví dụ, nhưng nhớ là phải
có supporting idea và example
 Đầu tiên sẽ nêu về ưu điểm trước, sau đó mới đến khuyết điểm
7. Cách trả lời dạng câu hỏi về trình bày quan
điểm trong Topic Media
Dạng câu hỏi trình bày quan điểm, thì em cứ trình bày 2 lí do vì sao mình nghĩ như
vậy, ở mỗi lí do nhớ cho supporting idea và example vào nhé
Với dạng câu hỏi opinion, cách tốt nhất là sẽ trả lời như IELTS WRITING TASK
2, theo kiểu TOTALLY, tức là trả lời theo 1 phía, chứ đừng trả lời theo cả 2 quan
điểm. Cứ trả lời theo 1 phía rồi sau đó cho 2 lí do vì sao lại ủng hộ quan điểm đó,
rồi cho supporting idea và example vào
How do TV programmes influence children?
Personally, I believe that today’s TV programmes have a great influence on
children
Firstly, they bring knowledge and information to children to help them understand
the outside world. Through programmes like Animal world, their horizon can be
broadened
Besides, their imagination and creativity are also boosted with shows like cartoons,
puppet shows, or fairy tale shows when they can develop a sense of beauty and a
sense of morality. (Cho ví dụ ra)

Describe a book you read recently

Actually I could describe myself as a bookworm and I spend most of
my free time reading books about linguistics, which is my major. To
make a description about an interesting book that I read recently, it
definitely is The official guide to IELTS published by Cambridge
publisher. 
I decided to take the IELTS test for my studying purpose
and struggled with finding a real page turner that can help IELTS
learners gain a deep understanding about this exam as well as have a
good source to practice with actual tests. As the recommendation of
my close friend who is a high IELTS scorer, I bought this book at a
bookstore near my university. 

The target readers of this book are learners at intermediate level. It

includes two main parts, with the first part including all basic
information, sharing, tips and short exercices to combat different
question types in all four skills. I was quite impressed by some videos
illustrating the IELTS Speaking procedure this book has. The second
part is a combination of eight full tests for students to practice
before sitting a real exam. 

I read it from cover to cover and realized it one of the most reliable

and useful books I have ever read in my life. I couldn’t put it
down since I could not only increase my confidence but also widen my
knowledge. I see my time management skills improve much and hope
that I can pass this exam with flying colors.

All in all, if someone asks me a book to prepare for this test, I

think The official guide to IELTS will be my first choice.VIE
Describe a book that you would like to read again
You should say:

 What the book was about

 Why you read it the first place
 What you learned from this book
And explain why you would like to read it again.

Band 8 Sample
Okay so I would like to tell you about the book called Harry Potter,
which is a fantasy novel, written by the British author J. K. Rowling.
It’s one that I can reread time and time again.

The book describes the life of a young wizard named Harry Potter and
his two best friends, Ron and Hermione. Harry has to struggle to kill
the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort, whose aim is to
become immortal and destroy all those who stand in his way of ruling
the world.

The reason why this book comes to mind is that it is a reminder of my

childhood. It was a gift for my birthday from my parents to reward my
high score in an exam at school. Up until now, I can still remember
clearly how fascinated I was when I received it.

Thanks to this book, I realized that determination and effort play

essential roles in achieving my goals. Since then, I have always
worked hard to overcome all obstacles and challenges in my life.

Harry Potter will always be on my to-read list for a number of reasons.

Firstly, I have always been a great admirer of science fiction books so
I love the way that the author describes the whole magical world with
the magic school, Hogwarts, and the flying brooms. Secondly, reading
this book not only helps me to relax after a long day of work or study
but also cheers me up whenever I am feeling blue.
Vocabulary highlights:
1. fantasy novel – a book that involves magic or imaginary
worlds
2. author – someone who writes a book, story or article
3. time and time again – on many occasions, many times
4. immortal – to never die
5. comes to mind – an idea or thought that appears in your
mind
6. fascinated – to be very interested
7. determination and effort – to focus your attention and
use a lot of energy to do something
8. play essential roles – are important parts of something
9. overcome all obstacles – to get through any problems
10. to-read list – a list of books that you want to read
11. admirer – to like something
12. cheers me up – makes me feel better or happier
13. feeling blue – feeling down or sad