Tổng hợp đề thi IELTS Speaking - topic: Entertainment

Entertainment là chủ đề rất quen thuộc với kì thi IELTS Speaking. Thế nên các thí sinh cần chuẩn bị kiến thức và tâm lí vững vàng để hoàn thành thật tốt chủ đề này. Hôm nay hãy theo chân TAK12 tìm hiểu thật kĩ ba chủ đề nhỏ: Book, Film và Art của chủ đề lớn Entertainment qua bài viết dưới đây nhé!

Subtopic BOOK

IELTS Speaking chủ đề Book thường xuyên xuất hiện trong phần thi IELTS Speaking, nhưng làm thế nào để tránh những câu trả lời nhàm chán trong chủ đề này? TAK12 sẽ giúp các bạn tìm hiểu câu hỏi, mẫu câu trả lời cũng như là từ vựng của 3 Part trong chủ đề này nhé!

PART 1

Các câu hỏi thường gặp trong phần này:

• Do you like reading?

• What was your favorite book as a child?

• Do you read professional books?

• Do you read the electronic book?

• What kind of books do you like to read?

• Have you lent books to others?

• Have you borrowed books from others?

• Do you think it's important that children read regularly?

• Where do you like to read?

• Do you still keep these books? 

• Do others in your family read books too? 

• Have you ever given other books as gifts?

• Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?

Một số câu trả lời ví dụ cùng từ vựng đi kèm:

• Do you like reading?
  Yes, I’m definitely a bibliophile since I spend most of my spare time reading. For me, this hobby helps broaden my knowledge about the world and works as a tool for relieving stress. By the same token, people who read tend to have a richer vocabulary and a higher level of general knowledge, so they tend to have more to talk about and are thus more interesting.

• What was your favorite book as a child?
  I remember falling in love with a book called “Alice in Wonderland”. I recall that it was the story of a little girl named Alice. Once she was following a rabbit and suddenly got lost in a magic world. She was initially apprehensive but finally determined to find the way home.

• Do you read professional books?
  Currently, I’m enrolling in a finance course at university. And of course, the lecture requires the participants to do a lot of research and reading to enhance their knowledge about business as well as finance.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:
  • Broaden one’s knowledge: mở rộng tầm hiểu biết
  • Enhance one’s knowledge: nâng cao tầm hiểu biết
  • Relieve stress: giải tỏa căng thẳng
  • Fall in love with sb/st: thể hiện sự yêu thích
  • Determined to (adj): quyết tâm làm gì
• Từ đơn:

PART 2

Một số câu hỏi thường gặp:

• Describe a book that you have read recently.

• Describe a book that you like / your favorite book.

• Describe a newspaper/magazine that you like.

• Describe a time when you found an interesting book/story / article

• Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.

Câu trả lời ví dụ và từ vựng kèm theo:

Question: Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.

You should say: 

• what this book was
• why you decided to read it
• what reading this book made you think about 
• and explain why you enjoyed reading this book.

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of books because reading books makes me bored. But I was extremely interested in one book, its name " How to influence people". This book is all about how to give the right decisions and teach me to react to some conflicts. I mean, I'm not a perfect person before, I always try to win all arguments, maybe with my friends, maybe with my siblings as well as my parents. I feel satisfied whenever beat them. But after I finished reading this book, I think a lot about my conflicts from the past, I hurt people with my speeches, and I really need a change. As the result, I got all experiences in this book and apply them in my current life. For example, I am just silent while someone shouts at me before I explain to them with a nice smile. I enjoyed this book because it's useful for my life, it helps me have more attracted to people around, me and change all arguments to peaceful conversations.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

PART 3

Một vài câu hỏi bạn có thể gặp trong phần này:

• What are the most popular types of children’s books in your country?

• Do you think children who read a lot will be more successful?

• What kind of books are considered good reads in your opinion?

• Do you think that people read nowadays as they did in the past?

• Do you regard famous writers as good role models?

• If a movie is based on a book, would you prefer to read the book or to watch the film? Why?

• How our reading habit changes as we grow up? Why does it happen?

• Who do you think read more? young people or old people?

• Is reading now more popular than in the past?

• What kinds of books are popular in Vietnam?

• What kind of books are considered good reads in your opinion?

• Do you think that people read nowadays as they did in the past

• Do you regard famous writers as good role models?

• If a movie is based on a book, would you prefer to read the book or to watch the film? Why?

• How do our reading habit changes as we grow up? Why does it happen?

• What kinds of books are most popular with children in your country?

• Why do you think some children do not read books very often?

• How do you think children can be encouraged to read more?

Câu trả lời ví dụ và từ vựng có thể dùng:

• What are the most popular types of children’s books in your country?
  I would say it’s a toss-up between fantasy and realistic fiction. Fantasy is a genre filled with stories that are full of impossible things that could not take place in reality, such as magic and talking animals, often set in a different world or universe. This genre actively develops the reader’s imagination through its world-building. Reality fiction, ^ on the other hand, is firmly rooted in reality so requires less of an active connection to the imagination. The stories are still fictitious, but they could happen to anyone as the plots deal with events such as falling in love, work, and addiction.

• Do you think children who read a lot will be more successful?
  Definitely. I guess you probably know the saying that today a reader, tomorrow a leader. Children who read intensively from a very young age will cultivate this healthy habit and carry it over into their adulthood. As a result, they tend to be better-informed and wiser than their nonreader counterparts. It has been scientifically proved that reading can foster children’s cognitive and emotional development so without a doubt, avid/ keen readers will possess more advanced critical thinking skills and a significantly higher level of emotional intelligence, which are key factors of success.

• What kind of books are considered good reads in your opinion?
  I believe books that are suitable for a reader’s age and do not contain any hate speech or offensive materials are a good choice. Generally speaking, if a book can grab readers’ interest, makes them think, or helps them learn something new then it is a good read. For me, a captivating story and character development in it are always key indicators for a good read. However, I often enjoy books simply because they are educative and are based on real events.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:

• • It's a toss-up: đây là một lựa chọn khó khăn
  • World-building (n): việc xây dựng hoặc tạo ra một thế giới mới
  • Nonreader counterparts (n): người không đọc
  • Emotional intelligence (n): trí tuệ cảm xúc
  • Offensive materials (n): vật liệu gây khó chịu
  • A captivating story (n): một câu chuyện hấp dẫn
• Từ đơn:

Subtopic FILM

Films là chủ đề cũng hay xuất hiện trong kì thì IELTS Speaking. Chủ đề “Phim ảnh” chắc hẳn sẽ dễ nói hơn với các bạn vì đây là một chủ đề quen thuộc chúng ta gặp và tiếp xúc trong cuộc sống hằng ngày.

PART 1

Một vài câu hỏi của phần này mà thí sinh có thể gặp phải:

• Do you like watching films?

• What kinds of movies do you like best?

• How often do you watch films?

• Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?

• Do people in your country like to go to a cinema to watch a film?

• How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?

• Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?

• Would you like to be in a movie?

• What’s your favourite movie?

• What kinds of movies do you think young people like?

Một số câu trả lời ví dụ của phần này:

• Do you like watching films?
  Absolutely! They are an excellent way to unwind. Moreover, my friends are really into films. So it’s a fun, relaxing way to spend time together. Afterward, we discuss and debate the film that we have just watched. Apart from just relaxing and enjoying the film, I like to delve deeper to discover the subliminal messages.

• What kinds of movies do you like best?
  I do enjoy marathon-viewing on all kinds of films, however, on the top of my list is comedy. Well it’s obvious, I want to laugh! There’s no one in this world who doesn’t want to laugh. Everyone of us wants to laugh our heads off as it is the best medicine in life. I always make sure that I can spend time watching comedy films.

• How often do you watch films?
  Well, I am quite a busy bee, but I manage to see about one or two films a week at home. After a long day of studying, I love snuggling up on the sofa and watching a film to unwind. I tend to do this on Friday and Sunday evenings with my friends.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:
  • Delve deeper (expression): suy nghĩ sâu
  • Marathon-viewing (expression): xem các chương trình trong nhiều giờ
  • The top of my list (idiom): điều đầu tiên hoặc quan trọng nhất
  • Laugh your heads off (phrase): nhấn mạnh ai đó đang cười rất vui.
  • A busy bee (expression): con người bận rộn
• Từ đơn:

PART 2

Câu hỏi có thể gặp trong phần này:

• Describe your favorite movie.

• Describe a film that you have watched recently.

• Describe a time when you found an interesting film.

• Describe a film that you enjoyed watching because you had to think a lot.

Câu trả lời ví dụ và từ vựng kèm theo:

Question: Describe your favorite movie.

You should say: 

• When and where you saw it 
• What type of film it was 
• What the film was about 
• And explain why it is your favorite film

When it comes to my favorite movie, off the top of my head, I would say it’s Mad Max: Fury Road. It is the sequel of the Mad Max series and starred Hollywood A-list movie stars namely Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and Nicholas Hoult. 

Actually, this movie was released in 2015 but it was not until 2 years ago that I first watched it. One of my best friends, Trinh, recommended this movie to me, saying that it was truly a masterpiece. 

The movie was set in post-apocalyptic moments when Max, played by Tom Hardy, is captured by a strange group of people led by a tyrannical ruler named Immortan Joe. Later on, he joins Joe’s lieutenant named Furiosa who rebels against him in search of her homeland with the aid of Joe’s seven wives 

Due to the enormous success of the previous sequels, Mad Max: Fury Road was one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2015. Therefore, loads of people flocked to the cinema in order to catch this action-packed movie. And it didn’t disappoint the loyal fans of this franchise. Apart from being a box office hit all around the world, the movie was also critically acclaimed for distinctive editing and stunning images. It has topped the list of “best movies of the 2010s” on numerous movie review websites and is considered to redefine what it means to be an action blockbuster. 

Regarding my feelings about this movie, I have to admit that this film really pleased my eyes with its breathtaking visual and sound effects right from the first few moments. What sets Mad Max: Fury Road apart from the previous Mad Max film and other action movies is that it champions feminism and shows the necessity of freedom from patriarchy, which is generally not the case with most action movies.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:

• • Off the top of my head: hiện lên ngay trong đầu tôi 
  • A-list movie star (n): sao hạng A 
  • It was not until ….that …: mãi cho đến khi …. 
  • Highly anticipated movie: bộ phim được mong đợi cao 
  • Flock to the cinema: đổ xô đến rạp chiếu phim 
  • Apart from: ngoài …..ra 
  • A box office hit (phrase): thành công về phòng vé 
  • Crititically acclaimed (adj): được giới phê bình đánh giá cao 
  • Top the list (phrase): dẫn đầu danh sách 
  • Please my eye (phrase): làm mãn nhãn 
  • What set ….apart from …..: điều khiến….khác với …… 
• Từ đơn:

PART 3

Một số câu hỏi có thể gặp:

• What kinds of movies are popular these days? Why do you think they are popular?

• Do you think (watching) films have (has) educational benefits?

• What can we learn from watching movies?

• How are movies different from live theatre?

• How do you think movies will be different in the future?

• In what ways are documentary films and films only for entertainment different?

• Why do you think documentary films are not so popular?

• How are films and real-life different?

• Do men and women like to watch the same kinds of films?

• Do different age groups like the same kinds of films?

Vài câu trả lời mẫu và từ vựng đi kèm:

• What kinds of movies are popular these days? Why do you think they are popular?
  I’ve noticed that individuals of all ages continue to watch cartoons, which many perceive to be a children’s genre. Animation films are a lot of fun to watch and can make us laugh so hard that we forget about our problems. Another thing is that sports channels are quite popular among men.

• Do you think (watching) films have (has) educational benefits?
  I think films can be an integral part of education, just not in the traditional sense. Through films, we enable people to learn visually, which can be beneficial to people who simply do not work well with books. We create empathy, show a different perspective, or give insight into a character’s life or a different place in the world. As a teaching aid, people will probably respond better to a film than a text as it will hold their attention better. Even if a film is not educational at its core, you can use subtitles to improve reading and literacy skills, and with the multitude of books turning into films nowadays I think it makes it easier for people to be moved to read the book after watching an entertaining film.

• What can we learn from watching movies?
  Movies are inspirational and teach us lessons that are useful to us. When you see an ordinary person turn into a hero, the audience will do the same in their daily lives. The movie also helps us understand how sacred it is to enjoy some of the very rare moments when unrestrained good laughter is unleashed. Well, that’s what a good comedy can do.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

Subtopic ART

Chủ đề nhỏ cuối cùng có thể xuất hiện trong kì thi IELTS Speaking chủ đề Entertainment chính là topic Art. Tuy chủ đề này hiếm khi xuất hiện nhưng chúng ta cũng không thể bỏ qua nếu muốn đạt điểm cao trong kì thi sắp tới

PART 1

Câu hỏi thường gặp cho thí sinh:

• Are you good at art?

• What kind of paintings do people like?

• What is your favorite color?

• Do you like art?

• Do you often visit museums?

• What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

• Is it easy to learn how to draw?

Một vài câu trả lời mẫu và từ vựng:

• Are you good at art?
  Not at all. I'm quite a clumsy person so I always mess up whatever art project I'm working on. This is especially true for crafts, drawing, and other types of art.

• What kind of paintings do people like?
  From my observation, most people enjoy hanging pictures of natural landscapes on the walls of their homes. Looking at the spectacular views of rocky mountains, or the breezy and sparkling river flow, can create a sense of well-being and peacefulness. Others, however, are more into portraits, whether of themselves or their beloved ones.

• What is your favorite color?
  I have to say icy blue. I don't know why but this color always makes me feel so refreshed every time I look at it. My guess is that it reminds me of the ocean so when I look at the color I just imagine myself immersed in the sea.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:
  • Art project (n): dự án nghệ thuật
  • From my observation (phrase): theo tôi thấy 
  • Sense of well-being: cảm giác hạnh phúc 
  • Icy blue (n): màu xanh lạnh
• Từ đơn:

PART 2

Câu hỏi có thể gặp trong phần này:

• Describe an art gallery that you visited

• Describe a piece of art (a painting, drawing, sculpture or decorative object) that you like

• Describe a painting or work of art that you have seen

Câu trả lời ví dụ cùng từ vựng gợi ý:

Question: Describe an art gallery that you visited

You should say: 

• When you saw this exhibition 
• Where it was held 
• What was on display 
• And explain your impression of the exhibition.

I would like to talk about the time I visited an interactive art gallery. Last year’s spring break I had some time to spare so I asked my friends out and after a bit of thought, we decided to visit the Artinus 3D Art Museum, which was located in a secluded area of district 7. This place was known to be one of the first 3D art exhibitions in HCM city, displaying hundreds of illusion artworks created by exceptional Korean artists.

As for what was on display, there was a wide range of 3D paintings in various colors. The categories spread from the wildlife world, ancient Egypt, and Renaissance art to natural landscapes. But what made the place distinctively different from others was the excellent use of perspective figures to create a such mind-blowing optical illusion so that visitors can step inside the artworks and be part of the stunning 3D scenes.

From being trapped in a small bottle of water, floating on the big ocean to fighting dragons, every inch of the oil painting was amazingly realistic. We were thrilled to bits to lay our eyes on the artworks and took some amazing photos of us interacting with them. We even held a small competition for whoever came up with the funniest postures with the paintings, winning a prize of 500 thousand dongs.

It was truly an out-of-this-world experience for all of us since we could see all the paintings brought to life. With an affordable entrance fee of $9 – $13, I think the Artimus 3D Art Museum is suitable for all ages, who wish to seek a place to appreciate extraordinary artworks, as well as to spend some quality time with their friends and families.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:
  • A bit of thought (n): một hồi suy nghĩ
  • Perspective figures (n): luật phối cảnh
  • Optical illusion (n): ảo ảnh 
  • Thrilled (to bits) (adj): vô cùng hào hứng
  • Lay our eyes on s.th/ s.o: nhìn thấy gì đó/ ai đó lần đầu tiên
  • Came up with: nghĩ ra 
  • Out-of-this-world (adj): ngoài sức tưởng tượng
• Từ đơn: 

PART 3

Một số câu hỏi có thể xuất hiện trong phần này: 

• Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)

• What are some traditional art forms in your country?

• What makes a good painting?

• How has art changed in the last few decades in your country?

• How do you think art classes affect children’s development?

• Why does art help to nurture creativity? 

• Do you think that art is as important as academic subjects when it comes to educating children? 

• Why do you think some people enjoy looking at paintings and sculptures and others do not?

Ví dụ một vài câu trả lời cho phần này:

• Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)
  Well, I do think having art classes is a must in school curriculums. As I can see, most children take pleasure in drawing and coloring as they gravitate toward things that are full of colors. Drawing isn’t just a way for children to let off some steam after struggling with heavy schoolwork, but it also enables them to fire their imagination, thus improving their cognitive development. When most children today are cast into the same mold, it is even more crucial to encourage them to think outside of the box and put those brilliant ideas down on paper.

• What are some traditional art forms in your country?
  Regarding picture drawing, silk painting can be considered to be one of the most widely-known forms of art in Vietnam. These unique artworks on silk canvas have been around for thousands of years and are of immense traditional and aesthetic value. But that is not it. Vietnam is also known for other forms of art such as pottery, calligraphy, sculpture, and traditional music, a lot of which have been recognized as the world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

• What makes a good painting?
  As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, meaning that not everyone has the same definition of what is beautiful and what is not. However, I believe there are things all the greatest masterpieces have in common. To me, what makes the success of a painting is that its composition, color, and subject matter all work in accordance with one another to deliver a consolidated and well-executed artwork. As long as it can interpret the artists’ ideas, I believe it is a beautiful work of art.

Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):

• Cụm từ:

• • Take pleasure in (phrase verb): thích thú 
  • Gravitate toward (phrase verb): nghiêng về 
  • Let off some steam (phrase): xả hơi, thư giãn 
  • Cognitive development (n): sự phát triển về nhận thức 
  • Cast into the same mold (phrase): bị gò ép vào khuôn khổ 
  • Think outside of the box (idiom): tư duy đột phá
  • Silk painting (n): vẽ tranh lụa 
  • Silk canvas (n): tấm lụa 
  • Be around (adj): có mặt, tồn tại 
  • Aesthetic value (n): rất giàu giá trị nghệ thuật 
  • Intangible cultural heritage (n): di sản văn hoá phi vật thể
  • Subject matter (n): chủ thể 
• Từ đơn:

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