SPEAKING: HOBBIES

1. Tổng quan về chủ đề Hobbies trong IELTS Speaking

Chủ đề Hobbies thường xoay quanh những khía cạnh nhỏ (sub-topics) như Traveling, Sport,
Cooking, Music, Film xuất hiện ở hầu hết các kỳ thi trong năm. Vì vậy bạn phải trang bị vốn từ
vựng về các sở thích khác nhau, và những từ vựng này đều có thể áp dụng hiệu quả cho mọi
chủ đề.

Những câu hỏi phổ biến thuộc chủ đề Hobbies trong phần thi IELTS Speaking:

What (color/ food/ type of music or something) do you like best ? Why

What sort of hobbies do you like?

What do you like to do in your free time/spare time?

Has your favorite thing changed since childhood ?

Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?

Why do you spend your time doing these activities?

2. Bài mẫu chủ đề Hobbies - IELTS Speaking Part 1

Câu hỏi: Do you have any hobbies?

Yes, everyone, including myself, has at least one recreational activity. Watching movies has
always been one of my favorite pastimes. I’m now binge-watching the Netflix sitcom “Bojack
Horseman.” It’s a lot of fun, and I’m hoping to finish the last season this weekend.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Recreational activity (n): hoạt động giải trí

Pastimes (n): thú tiêu khiển

Binge-watching (v): xem say sưa

Câu hỏi: Is it important to have a hobby?

Because of the hectic lifestyle, having a hobby is something rare. This is simply because
everybody is struggling financially and working to lead a standard life, therefore, they usually go
to bed to sleep instead of finding one hobby to make them feel better.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Hectic lifestyle (n): lối sống bận rộn

Rare (adj): hiếm gặp

Struggling financially (verb phrase): đang gặp khó khăn về tài chính

Lead a standard life (v): đáp ứng những tiêu chuẩn của cuộc sống

Câu hỏi: In your opinion, what kind of hobbies are harmful?

I would say that they’re unhealthy hobbies like surfing the Internet to kill time or consuming a
high amount of fast food. You know, constantly being exposed to perfectionist pictures of other
people can make us feel envy. This can lead to distorted images of other people living more
successful lives than us.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Consuming (v): tiêu thụ

Exposed to (v): tiếp xúc với

Distorted images (n): hình ảnh sai lệch

3. Bài mẫu chủ đề Hobbies - IELTS Speaking Part 2

Câu hỏi: Describe a hobby you enjoy - Listening to music

I would say that I listen to different music genres depending on different occasions. I often listen
to jazz and soul music without lyrics when working or before sleeping. Fortunately, my company
often plays jazz music to boost our focus and productivity, so I feel like I’m working in a peaceful
coffee shop rather than a professional workplace. I have to admit that they’re really helpful for
those who do meditation or want to improve their concentration. This is simply due to the
pleasant melody that keeps us staying focused. Moreover, such kinds of music help me find
inner peace and overcome mental disorders like sleep deprivation or distraction.

I also listen to sad songs when I’m heartbroken or stressed out. You know, they have
psychological healing effects that can help me recover from my anxiety and depression.
However, some of my friends prefer listening to rock music with a strong melody that is often
played in bars or public events. I honestly couldn’t stand it.

I think the benefits of music are endless, mostly about psychology and mentality, and everyone
has their own go-to music genre depending on their personalities.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Interested in (v): hứng thú với

Music genres (n): thể loại âm nhạc

Boost your focus and productivity (v): thúc đẩy sự tập trung và năng suất

Do meditation (v): thiền

Improve their concentration (v): cải thiện sự tập trung

Find inner peace (v): tìm thấy bình yên trong tâm hồn

Overcome mental disorders (v): vượt qua rối loạn tinh thần

Sleep deprivation (n): sự thiếu ngủ

Stressed out (v): căng thẳng

Recover from my anxiety and depression (v): hồi phục từ lo lắng và trầm cảm

Couldn’t stand it (v): không thể chịu được, không thích

Go-to: yêu thích

Câu hỏi: Describe a hobby you enjoy - Travelling

It is extremely hard to pick one hobby to talk about since I have tons. However, the first thing
that pops up in my mind is traveling.

I guess I inherited this trait from my mom, who is a passionate traveler. My mother was a
teacher, and annually her school organized a trip for all the teachers and staff. Therefore, I’ve
been to different famous tourist attractions so far, which sparks my interest in travel.

Unlike most people, I’m keen on traveling with both family and friends. I believe each one has its
own values. My family still maintains the habit of having at least 3 vacations a year. Our favorite
spot is Da Lat city, a place known for its mild weather and hospitable people. Meanwhile, I have
a group of friends who share the same interest in going off the beaten track. We find it exciting
to immerse ourselves in pure nature rather than being in crowded places.

There are numerous reasons why travel is a vital part of my life. Firstly, I have a pretty hectic
schedule which constantly puts me under pressure, so traveling is an occasion that allows me to
unwind and alleviate all the stress and burdens in my life.

In addition, I always think that life is too short and there are so many things in the world to
explore. It would be a waste if we don’t go out and find out how beautiful the world is. “The more
you go, the more you know” is my life maxim. The feeling of trying a new local speciality or
learning about a new culture or custom makes me so delighted. I literally broaden my horizons
after every trip or even expand my social circle.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Pops up in my mind: xuất hiện trong đầu

Inherited: thừa hưởng

Tourist attractions: địa điểm du lịch

Sparked my interest: khơi gợi niềm hứng thú

Mild weather: thời tiết dễ chịu

Going off the beaten track: đi du lịch những nơi ít người biết

Vital: quan trọng

Hectic schedule: thời gian biểu bận rộn

Unwind and alleviate all the stress: giải tỏa mọi căng thẳng

Work performance: hiệu suất làm việc

Refreshing my mind: làm tươi mới đầu óc

The more you go, the more you know: đi một ngày đàng, học một sàng khôn

Life maxim: châm ngôn sống

Local speciality: đặc sản vùng miền

Broaden my horizons: mở mang tầm mắt, kiến thức

Expand my social circle: mở rộng mối các mối quan hệ

4. Bài mẫu chủ đề Hobbies - IELTS Speaking part 3

Bạn sẽ được hỏi thêm một vài câu hỏi liên quan đến chủ đề trước, hầu hết các câu hỏi này đều
mang tính chất thảo luận, yêu cầu thí sinh phải mở rộng ý kiến về các chủ đề khác nhau.

Câu hỏi: Do you believe that men and women have distinct hobbies?

Sure, I’m with that idea. Men and women have pretty much different preferences. Males tend to
prefer extreme sports and demanding activities such as racing or scuba diving while females
seem to be keen on sedentary and less intensive activities such as making handicrafts or
cooking.

Physical condition also contributes to this difference. For example, rock climbing or wrestling
may be too daunting for most women. However, there are still some exceptions. It could be a
man who loves to cook or a woman who likes to become a bodybuilder

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Preferences: sở thích

Extreme sports: thể thao cảm giác mạnh

Demanding activities: các hoạt động mạnh, khó khăn

Sedentary: nhàn hạ, thụ động

Handicrafts: đồ thủ công

Physical condition: điều kiện thể chất

Rock climbing: leo núi đá

Bodybuilder: vận động viên thể hình

Câu hỏi: Can hobbies have any negative effects?

Well, it depends on what kind of hobby you have. On the one hand, healthy hobbies like reading
or playing sports are undoubtedly beneficial to your life because they can broaden your horizons
and help you get lean or stay in a good shape. On the other hand, unhealthy hobbies like doom
scrolling, I mean surfing the Internet for hours and eating fast food not only takes away time
spent for other valuable activities, but also lead to diseases and mental problems such as
obesity, distraction and procrastination.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

Broaden someone’s horizons: mở mang tầm nhìn

Doom scrolling: lướt tin tức (tiêu cực) quá độ

Obesity: béo phì

Procrastination: sự trì hoãn

Câu hỏi: Why do some people become enamored with their hobbies?

Well, I think every one of us is passionate about one thing. And at a higher level, when people
demonstrate effort, ambition, and determination in practicing their hobby, they may indulge in it.

Another reason is that many hobbies now become competitions. As a result, some people may
find it intriguing, so they seek a sense of satisfaction when winning a game over other people. At
this point, a pastime turns into a desire to overcome their own limits.

Vocabulary ghi điểm:

is passionate about: đam mê một cái gì đó

Effort: sự cố gắng

Ambition: hoài bão

Determination: sự quyết tâm

Indulge: say mê, đắm chìm

Intriguing: thú vị, hấp dẫn

Sense of satisfaction: cảm giác thỏa mãn

Overcome their own limits: vượt qua giới hạn của họ

5. Từ vựng tiếng Anh về các hoạt động sở thích

Từ vựng Ý nghĩa

Birdwatching: quan sát động vật hoang dã (ở ngoài tự nhiên hoặc công viên bảo tồn)

Learn foreign languages: học ngoại ngữ

Play video games: chơi các trò chơi điện tử

Explore a new culture: khám phá nền văn hóa mới

Enjoy local specialtiesthưởng thức: đặc sản địa phương

Walk the dog: dắt chó đi dạo

Collect stamp: sưu tập con tem

Photography / Taking photographs: nhiếp ảnh/ Chụp ảnh

6. Các cụm từ Collocations chủ đề Hobbies

Cụm mở đầu

Cụm từ Nghĩa Tiếng Việt Ví dụ

In my free time: Vào thời gian rảnh, tôi…: In my free time, I often play soccer.

I relax by + V-ing: Tôi giải trí/ thư giãn bằng…: I relax by listening to music.

I’m interested in (+ noun/ V-ing): Tôi có hứng thú với…

I’m keen on/ fond of/ enjoy/ love (+ noun/ V-ing): Tôi thích...Tôi có hứng thú với…

Tôi thích…: I’m interested in going to the museum.

I’m keen on/ fond of/ enjoy/ love swimming.

I spend most of my time… Tôi dành phần lớn thời gian của mình… I spent most of my
time on the train reading my favorite book.

When I get the time , I… Khi mình có thời gian, mình… When I have free time, I
usually listen to music.

If I’m not working , I… Khi không làm việc, tôi thường … If I’m not working, I often hang out
with friends.

Cụm từ chỉ sự yêu thích

Cụm từ Nghĩa Tiếng Việt Ví dụ

Be keen on + N/Ving quan tâm đến She is keen on watching football.

Be crazy about + N/Ving phát cuồng vì I am crazy about skiing.

Have a great passion for + N/Ving có niềm đam mê lớn với Mandy has a great passion
for painting.

Be a big fan of + N/Ving là một fan hâm mộ của Stuart is a big fan of comics.

Be an avid + N (chỉ người) là một người đam mê I am an avid actor.

Cụm từ chỉ sự không thích

Cụm từ Nghĩa Tiếng Việt Ví dụ

Sth + is not one’s kind of thing

Sth + is not one’s cup of tea Không phải gu của ai đó This film is not my kind of thing.

Can’t stand + N/Ving Không thể chịu được I can’t stand working overtime.

Interfere with study Cản trở việc học Video games are the number one hobby that is
interfering with study

A waste of time Lãng phí thời gian Basket weaving is such a waste of time as a hobby.

Các từ chỉ tần suất

Cụm từ Nghĩa Tiếng Việt Ví dụ

On a daily basis: Hàng ngày: My mom goes to the grocery store on a daily basis.

Nine times out of ten Thường xuyên: I go to the park after school nine times out of ten.

(Every) once in a while: Thỉnh thoảng: Once in a while, I’ll go to the movies alone.

Rarely: Hiếm khi : He rarely appears outside of his home.

Never: Không bao giờ :I will never shop at that store again.

Cụm từ liên quan đến chủ đề Hobbies

Cụm từ Nghĩa Tiếng Việt Ví dụ

Keep fit/ be in shape Giữ dáng I usually exercise in the morning to keep fit.

Relax after a hard working day Thư giãn sau ngày làm việc mệt mỏi I always watch
movies after work because it can help me to relax after a hard working day.

Have a well-balanced life Có một cuộc sống cân bằng Eating fruits and salads everyday
helps me have a well-balanced life.
Draw many meaningful lessons for myself Rút ra nhiều bài học ý nghĩa cho bản thân I love
reading books because it allows me to draw many meaningful lessons for myself.

Learn valuable life lessons Học những bài học giá trị về cuộc sống Walk your own path
and you will learn valuable life lessons.

Develop the sense of competition Phát triển tính cạnh tranh Participating in martial arts
helps develop the sense of competition.

Expand knowledge Mở rộng kiến thức Reading different types of books will benefit in
expanding your knowledge.

Explore a new culture Khám phá nền văn hóa mới Traveling with friends is the best way for
you to explore a new culture.

To share the same interest with sb/sth Có sở thích chung với ai đó We both share the
same interest in cooking.

Spend quality time with friends and family Dành thời gian quý trá với bạn bè và gia đình
Spend quality time with family to increase closeness and build emotional bonds.

Develop the sense of competition Phát triển ý thức cạnh tranh Developing a sense of
competition can help the children achieve good heights in their career.

Heal my soul Chữa lành tâm hồn A prayer can help heal a troubled soul

Speeding up metabolism Thúc đẩy quá trình trao đổi chất Regular meals, sleep, and
exercise may all help speed up your metabolism.

Overcome their own limits Vượt qua giới hạn How can we overcome our limitations?

Reach full potential Phát huy hết tiềm năng It is dedicated to assisting employees reach
their full potential

Những Idiom thông dụng trong chủ đề Hobbies

Idiom Ý nghĩa Ví dụ

Be attached to someone/something: Gắn bó với: My daughter is very attached to her

grandparents.

Engage in something: Tham gia vào: During my university years, I engaged in various sports.

Be addicted to something: Nghiện làm gì đó :Sam is heavily addicted to coffee and cannot do
anything throughout the day until he’s had some.

Get on one’s hobby horse: Nói mãi về một chủ đề ưa thích: Don't mention finance or Andrew will
get on his hobbyhorse again.

Paint the town (red): Quậy banh nóc: Let’s go to the club and paint the town (red)!
Have a whale of time Tận hưởng My family had a whale of a time on holiday.

The time of your life:Trải nghiệm đáng nhớ: Let’s create the time of our lives at the party.

Let your hair down:Giải tỏa, thư giãn:I like to let my hair down on the dance floor.