IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions:

 Do you work or study?

Answer: Well, for the past couple of years, I’ve been working for [ABC Company]
as a [a job’s title], which is among the top 10 listed firms in my country.In fact, this
is my first job ever & I love it so much, and I think it’s a very interesting, yet
challenging line of work. Currently I’m working really hard to contribute to the
success of this prestigious company.
 Why did you choose your job?
Answer: I am really into[……], and I always believe that I was born for [……]. My
dream is to be a successful […..] one day.
 What do you like about your job?/ Why did you choose to do that type of work?
Answer: I guess it’s mainly because of the job flexibility & my passion for
journalism. To be more specific, this job offers me alternatives to the typical nine-
to-five work schedule, enabling me to find a better balance between work and life.
Besides, this job gives me opportunities to pursue my dream to become a journalist
down the road.
+, Job flexibility (expression) gives employees flexibility on how long, where and
when they work.
Answer: Nine-to-five work (phrase) the normal work schedule for most jobs
Or:
Answer: Well I guess the thing I like most about this job is the salary. I make what
I’d consider is a lucrative income, which means not only is it enough to cover my
bills, but there’s also some extra to spend on whatever I want. So on payday, I often
treat myself to a meal at a high-end restaurant or splurge on a nice shirt.
Vocabulary:
- Lucrative income: Thu nhập sinh lời
- High-end: the most sophisticated, and typically the most expensive product in a
line: tinh vi nhất và thường đắt nhất, hiểu nghĩa cao cấp.
- Splurge on something: to spend a lot of money on someone or something: ý hiểu
để chi tiêu rất nhiều tiền vào một ai đó hoặc một cái gì đó.
What do you dislike about your job?
Answer: Sometimes I feel dead tired when sitting in front of a computer screen all
day long to deal with overwhelming workload. I mean, I’ve led a sedentary lifestyle
which really exerts a negative effect on my physical & mental health & I have had a
very hectic schedule, which always keeps me up to my ears in deadlines. Down the
road I am yearning for a job that involves dealing with people & makes me feel less
stressful.
Vocabulary:
- Dead tired: exhausted ( Mệt mỏi, kiệt sức)
- All day long: during the entire day (cả ngày dài, suốt cả ngày)
- Overwhelming: very intense (Áp đảo, rất mãnh liệt)
- Sedentary lifestyle: a type of lifestyle with little or no physical activity (Lối sống ít
vận động, chỉ một loại lối sống với ít hoặc không có hoạt động thể chất)
- Hectic: busy (ý chỉ bận rộn)
- Up to my ears in something: busy doing something (ý chỉ bận rộn để làm điều gì)
- Down the road: in the future (thành ngữ ý chỉ trong tương lai)
- Yearn for: to feel a powerful desire for something (để cảm thấy một mong muốn
mạnh mẽ cho một cái gì đó)
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Answer: Actually, I don’t think I’m able to dedicate myself to any other job rather
than this one. In fact, to me it’s the experiences and opportunities I can gain that
really matters.
To dedicate to Sth: devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose ( ý chỉ cống
hiến (thời gian hoặc công sức) cho một nhiệm vụ hoặc mục đích cụ thể)
Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years?
Answer: Well, this question pops into my mind from time to time, but to be honest,
I have never managed to have an answer for it. I reckon that 10 years is such a long
time and anything could happen, so it is hard to tell from now.
Do you miss being a student?
Answer: I surely will miss my student life once I get involve in the workplace. For
me I think when I’m a student, at least I have someone guide me, whereas at work
mostly you must guide yourself. The academic environment appears to be a comfort
zone for me, while I’m sure I’ll struggle with fitting in the working environment.
Cụm từ:
- To get involve in: to become a part of (an organization) nghĩa là để tham gia vào,
trở thành một phần của một tổ chức, cơ quan.
- To fit in: to become suitable or appropriate for Sth or S nghĩa là để phù hợp với, để
trở thành phù hợp hoặc thích hợp cho Sth hoặc SO.
What do you do after work?
Answer: I normally cook dinner, relax and walk my dog. Depending on my
schedule, I might have plans with friends to meet for a coffee or shopping. In summer
I go to the beach for a couple of hours then return home to cook dinner.
Một số câu hỏi khác cần chú ý:
- Would you like to change your job in the future?
- What would you change about your job?
- Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?
- How many hours do you work each day?
- Do you have to work with other people?
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic:
Describe your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview.
You should say:
- why it is important.
- is it important to make a good last impression as well
- what ways would you do it in your job interview
- and explain how to make a good first impression in a job interview.
Band 8 Sample Answer:
It’s of common sense that most people at my age are now seeking for good job
opportunity. Thus, I have to get to know how to leave a good first impression in a
job interview. Today, I would like to share with you some of my knowledge about
this topic.
In a professional situation, the first impressions are significantly important. Most job
interviews don’t last more than 45 minutes. In such a short period of time, from those
who don’t know anything about ourselves, we have to persuade them that we are
qualified enough for the position we applied for. Thus, a good first impression can
help to increase the success rate in our application process.
There are many things a candidate can do create positive first impression. You may
choose following some among these tips or all of them, such as arriving on time for
the interview, dressing formally, use appropriate ways of behavior and
communications. Besides, there are some noted points that you should pay much
attention to like job description, company information which you acquired through
researches. By going through the required tasks and skills for the vacancy,
company’s culture or giving some suggestions to improve productivity of the tasks
you might be in charge of when you take that position can help you stand out from
other candidate. For me, I would choose to follow all tips above.
Apart from first impression, I strongly believe that last impressions are important as
well. Often we are not accepted immediately in the interview. Recruiting team will
have to take into account all candidates’ performances during the interview to
choose the most suitable ones for the position. Therefore, good first impression only
is not enough, we have to build good relationship with recruiters by making good
last impression, too. By doing so, we showed our respect to recruiters and the job
we apply for.
Being in a job interview is not an enjoyable experience. However, we have to get
through it to pursue our dream jobs. Thus, we should prepare well enough for
occasions like that.
Vocabulary:
- be of common sense: something are widely known (ý chỉ độ phổ biến chung, một
cái gì đó được biết đến rộng rãi)
Ex: The fact that “the sun rises in the east and set in the west” is of common sense.
- go through: study carefully about ( ý chỉ học hành, nghiên cứu cẩn thận về)
Ex: Collins went through every legal book she could find.
- vacancy: a job that no one is doing and is available for someone new to do ( ý chỉ vị
trí tuyển dụng)
Ex: There is a vacancy for a shop assistant on Saturdays.
- stand out: to be much better than other similar things or people ( ý chỉ nổi bật, tốt
hơn nhiều so với những thứ hoặc những thứ tương tự khác)
Ex: We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.
- take into account: to consider or remember something when judging a situation
Ex: A good architect takes into account the building’s surroundings.
- get through: to manage to deal with a difficult situation (vượt qua, ý chỉ để quản lý
đối phó với một tình huống khó khăn)
Ex: I just have to get through the first five minutes of my speech, and then I’ll be
fine.
Other similar topics: Describe the job you would most like to have
 You should say:
- what this job would be
- where you would work
- which qualifications you would need and
- explain why you would like to have this job most.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions:
Which jobs would you say are most respected in your country?
Answer: Well, I have never thought about this, but I reckon that professional careers
such as the fields of law, education, and medicine may be the most highly-acclaimed
ones. It is mainly because of the fact that people working in these fields can easily
earn lucrative income compared to others.
Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be employed by a
company. What’s your opinion?
Answer: Well, I used to be a full time employee & felt very stressful. To be specific,
most of the time, I had a hectic schedule & was up to ears in heavy workloads to
meet deadlines. Therefore, although running my own business is really challenging,
I do feel far more comfortable with it.
What changes in employment have there been in recent years in your country?
Answer: As far as I know, more and more people, especially the young generations
are involved in setting up their own businesses. Thus, the “start-up” community is
now more alive than ever, especially tech startups.
What are some of the important things a candidate should find out before
accepting a job?
Answer: Well, this is an interesting question. If I were offered a job, I would
definitely go through the company’s compensation package such as salary,
allowances, maternity or paternity leave, insurance, pension plans, vacations, etc.
Also, I’d need to know about my area of responsibilities so that I can make sure that
I will not be overwhelmed with heavy workloads down the road.
Examiner: What kind of music do you listen to?
Katherine: I’m a big fan of classical music … it doesn’t make me very popular with
my children … their taste in music is completely different … they always want to
listen to their favourite rock bands …
Examiner: Do you play any instruments?
Jamie: No I don’t … I’ve always wished I’d taken up a musical instrument …
I’d love to be able to play the guitar … but I think I’m a bit tone deaf so perhaps
I’d find it hard …
Examiner: Have you got any hobbies or interests?Marco: I’m really into live
music … I go to a lot of music festivals … I think a live performancealways
sounds more exciting than a recorded version … as long as the performers can sing
and play well of course …
PART 2:
Describe a song you like to listen to. You should say
 what the piece of music is called
 how long you have liked it
 when you like to listen to it
 and say why you like it so much.
Millie: Well … I’m a little older than most students and when I was young Abba
the Swedish pop group were very famous … I don’t think it was cool to like them
even though they had a huge following but I think now people have realised what
wonderful songs they wrote … one piece of music in particular is called ‘Slipping
through my fingers’ … it wasn’t a massive hit but I love it … it’s a song for parents
and it’s all about how quickly our children grow up … it’s a slow number and like
a lot of their songs it’s a very catchy tune … the two women in Abba had great
voices and it’s the kind of music you can also sing along to easily … even if you
don’t have a great voice … I listen to Abba when I feel like a sing-song … and I
especially like to listen when I’m doing the housework … it stops me thinking about
the hard work …
PART 3:
Examiner: Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?
Thomas: On the one hand it’s good for marketing new musical talent or particular
bands but it’s so easy to share and download tracks for free I think it is costing the
industry a lot of money …
Examiner: Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences
at school?
Carla: I think it should … I don’t think it should be taught in a boring way … I
mean making children read music … but I do think they should be encouraged to
play instruments and to play things by ear perhaps … to keep the lessons fun …
Examiner: Where do people usually enjoy listening to music?
Sally: In lots of ways or places … as background music when they are doing
something else … at concerts when a band goes on tour … or in clubs or discos …
Từ vựng được sử dụng trong bài speaking giúp đạt điểm cao:
 adoring fans: người hâm mộ
 background music: nhạc nền
 a catchy tune: một giai điệu hấp dẫn
 classical music: nhạc cổ điển
 to download tracks: tải các bài hát
 to have a great voice: giọng hát hay
 to go on tour: đi lưu diễn
 a huge following: lượng người hâm mộ
 live music: nhạc sống
 live performance: biểu diễn trực tiếp
 a massive hit: bản nhạc hit
 a music festival: lễ hội âm nhạc
 musical talent: tài năng âm nhạc
 to be/sing out of tune: hát sai giai nhạc
 a piece of music: một bản nhạc
 to play by ear: chơi mà không cần đọc note nhạc
 a pop group: nhóm nhạc Pop
 to read music: đọc bản nhạc
 a rock band: ban nhạc rock
 to sing along to: hát theo
 a sing-song: một bài hát
 a slow number: một bài hát nhịp chậm
 to take up a musical instrument: để có một nhạc cụ học
 taste in music: hương vị trong âm nhạc
 to be tone deaf: không phân biệt được các nốt nhạc khác nhau trong âm nhạc\
Ở part 1 này cô Ngọc Cúc sẽ giới thiệu cho các bạn những câu hỏi mà các bạn
dễ được Examiner hỏi. Cùng với đó sẽ là câu trả lời của các thí sinh được đánh
giá là câu trả lời tốt và đạt điểm cao.
Examiner: Do you do any sports?
Loiuse: Not really … no … I always say I’m going to take up exercise and try to
get into shape but I never seem to get started … I sometimes wonder whether I
should get a personal trainer … someone who will sort out a fitness
programme for me and make me train hard ….
Examiner: How do you spend a typical weekend?
Stella: I’m a big football fan and weekends always centre around a football
match … I support FC Utrecht and have a season ticket so I go to most of the home
games and quite a few of the away games too … I’m really looking forward to the
new football season starting soon …
Examiner: Have you got any hobbies or interests?
Theo: Yes … I’m really keen on sports … I do judo once a week and play tennis in
the summer … I think it’s really important to keep fit … it makes you feel good and
energised for work and your studies ….
Các bạn hãy xem những lưu ý, cũng như chia sẻ về topic "sport" trong part 1
để định hướng câu trả lời tốt nhất trong video bài học nhé!.

Part 2-style task

Tiếp theo chúng ta sẽ cùng thảo luận về chủ đề part 2 với ví dụ và câu trả lời gợi ý
từ cô Ngọc Cúc đưa ra nhé!
Describe a place you like going to in your leisure time. You should say:
 what this place is
 when you go there
 what you do there
and say why you enjoy it there so much.
Maurice: I’d like to talk about my local sports centre … it’s a place I spend a lot
of time in … it’s a new building with all the latest sports facilities … I probably go
there at least twice a week … sometimes more often … it’s a huge place … there’s
an outdoor athletics track and some football pitches … I play football so I’m
often out there … there are several indoor squash and tennis courts that I use
occasionally … a big swimming pool … although I don’t use that very often … I’m
not a very strong swimmer … there’s a gym … lots of things really … why do I
enjoy going there … it’s just a really fun place to be … there’s a good social side to
it all … you can enter competitions … meet up with other people who want to do
the same sports … and because there are so many activities on offer it gets you
 interested in different things … for example I was listening to some people talking
about training to run the marathon and I’ve decided I might even think about that
… I go jogging a couple of times a week so it would give me something to aim for
… so yes … the sports centre … that’s the place I really like to visit …
Các bạn hãy lưu ý tới những từ vựng, cụm từ được in đậm trong gợi ý câu trả lời
trên đây và xem video hướng dẫn bài học của cô Ngọc Cúc
Part 3-style questions
Đối với part 3 thì các bạn sẽ không được hỏi những câu hỏi liên quan đến bản
thân nhiều như Part 1 và part 3 mà các bạn sẽ bị hỏi khó hơn một chút, các câu
trong part 3 sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề trong cuộc sống và mở rộng hơn. Vậy các
bạn hãy cùng cô Ngọc Cúc tìm hiểu xem các bạn sẽ được hỏi những câu hỏi nào
nhiều nhất trong chủ đề "sport" ở phần thi part 3 này nhé!
Examiner: Should people be encouraged more to take up sport?
Alejandro: I think young people should be given the chance to discover which
sport they might like … watching sport is sometimes a good way to get people
started … not on TV but actually getting out … take athletics for example … they
could go to an athletics meeting … there are so many different sports on show
one might interest them …
Examiner: Why do some people enjoy participating in sport more than others?
Florrie: That’s a good question … I suppose some people are more concerned
about their health … they can’t stand the thought of being out of condition …
other people might be driven to excel … they want to set records or get personal
bests …
Examiner: Which sports do you think are best for people who aren’t used to
physical activity?
Julie: Well … I think people like this should avoid strenuous exercise so things
like circuit training are definitely out of the question … maybe just doing a brisk
walk every day … or swimming is always a good way to get started …
Definitions
 an athletics meeting: an event where various athletics sports are held
 an athletics track: a running track
 an away game: a football match played in the opposing teams stadium
 a brisk walk: a fast walk
 to do judo: (not go or play)
 a football fan: someone who likes football
 a fitness programme: a schedule of activities to keep fit
 a football match: a game of football
 a football pitch: the surface on which you play football (as opposed to a stadium,
which is the building)
 a football season: a period in the year when football is played
 to get into shape: to become fit
 to go jogging: to run around the streets
 a home game: a football match played in the teams own stadium
 to keep fit: to stay in good physically condition
 to be out of condition: to not be physically fit
 a personal best: to achieve the best personal result so far in a sport
 a personal trainer: a sports coach that helps you on a one-to-one basis
 to play tennis/football: (not do or go)
 to run the marathon: to run a distance of 42.195 Kilometres
 a season ticket: a ticket that gives you entry to most of a team’s home games
during the sporting year.
 to set a record: to achieve the best result in a sport
 a sports centre: a public building where people can do various sports
 sports facilities: the equipment and services needed to do a sport
 a squash/tennis/badminton court: the surface where you play these sports
 strenuous exercise: exercise that needs a lot of physical effort
 a strong swimmer: a good swimmer
 a swimming pool: the place where you swim
 to take up exercise: to start doing exercise
 to train hard: to train with a lot of effort
Trong phần part 1 này các bạn sẽ thường được Examiner hỏi những câu hỏi
như:
 Do you see your friends very often?
 What do you like about your close friends?
 Have you known each other long?
Vậy những câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi này như thế nào là tốt nhất. Các bạn xem
cách mà Louisa, Anna, Amy là những thí sinh thực tế đi thi IELTS và trả lời như thế
nào đạt điểm cao nhé!
Examiner: Do you see your friends very often?
Louisa: Yes … we meet up most weekends … we all get on really well and have a
lot in common so we’re always happy doing the same things and going to the same
places.
Examiner: What do you like about your close friends?
Anna: I think we enjoy each other’s company … we see eye-to-eye on most things
so we rarely fall out with each other.
Examiner: Have you known each other long?
Amy: Most of them yes … although my closest friend Carrie … we struck up a
relationship at college and got on like a house on fire … but yes … my other
friendships go back years to when we were at school.
Các bạn có thể tham khảo thêm về các chủ đề trong Speaking Part 1 với 42 chủ đề
quen thuộc để tăng thêm bài mẫu và từ vựng nhé!
Part 2-style task
Tiếp theo chúng ta sẽ sang phần Part 2. Đó là một câu hỏi sẽ thường xuyên được
hỏi cho chủ đề In relationship
Describe a person you are very close to. You should say:
 who this person is
 when you met them
 where you met them
and say what it is about them you like so much.
Và sau đây chúng ta hãy cùng phân tích và xem câu trả lời cho câu hỏi này như thế
thế nào nhé!
"Reiko: I’d like to talk about my boyfriend … Jose … we got to know each other at
University almost 4 years ago … we were in the same department … initially we
were just good friends and used to go out in a group with our other friends … when
Jose went back to Spain for the holidays we would keep in touch with each other
… then one year he invited me to come to Spain with him … and that’s when we fell
for each other I think … so you couldn’t really say it was love at first sight as it had
been over a year since we’d met … but we really hit it off and by the time we got
back to university in September we were able to tell all our friends that we were in
a relationship … what do I like about Jose … well he’s very kind … very funny …
and very supportive … and we’re really well matched in our interests … he
hasn’t popped the question yet though … we’ve talked about getting married and I
think we’re both ready to settle down and have children … we’ll just have to wait
and see …"

Trong câu trả lời trên đây, Reiko đã sử dụng từ, cụm từ và hướng trả lời như thế nào
cho hợp lý? Chúng ta cùng xem chi tiết tại Video dưới đây để biết rằng câu trả lời
trên tốt và chưa tốt ở đâu nhé!

Part 3-style questions

Trong phần part 3 những câu hỏi chúng ta sẽ nhận được sẽ khó nhất xoay quanh vấn
đề xã hội để chúng ta thảo luận. Đối với chủ đề In relationships trong IELTS
speaking part 3 IELTS Fighter chia sẻ cho mọi người câu hỏi mà các thí sinh hay
được Examiner hỏi nhiều nhất cà cách trả lời của 3 bạn Cristine, Terry và Maria.

Examiner: Do you think marriage is still as important as ever?

Cristine: Yes … it certainly is in my country … I think the problem for some people
is a lack of commitment … all relationships have their ups and downs …. but some
people prefer to break up rather than working at the relationship.
Examiner: What do you think is the ideal time to get married?
Terry: Personally … I think you should wait until you’ve found yourself first …
decided if you want a career … perhaps do some travelling … you should do this
before tying the knot … although if you fall head over heels in love plans like
these can easily be forgotten.
Examiner: Is it important to keep in contact with our friends when we’re in a
relationship?
Maria: Absolutely … it’s so easy to drift apart from your friends when you fall in
love … but I think both partners should try not to lose touch with their friends …
that’s the best way to have a healthy relationship with your partner.

Trong các câu trả lời trên bạn có để ý tới những từ, cụm từ được in đậm không nhỉ?
Vậy chúng ta hãy xem cùng nhau xem video hướng dẫn Part 3 từ cô giáo dưới đây
mọi người nhé để hiểu sâu hơn về từng từ cụm từ và cách trả lời câu hỏi được hay
nhất.
 Definitions
 to break up: to end a romantic relationship
 to drift apart: to become less close to someone
 to enjoy someone’s company: to like spending time with someone
 to fall for: to fall in love
 to fall head over heels in love: to start to love someone a lot
 to fall out with: to have a disagreement and stop being friends
 to get on like a house on fire: to like someone’s company very much indeed
 to get on well with: to understand someone and enjoy similar interests
 to get to know: to begin to know someone
 to go back years: to have known someone for a long time
 to have a lot in common: to share similar interests
 to have ups and downs: to have good and bad times
 a healthy relationship: a good, positive relationship
 to hit it off: to quickly become good friends with
 to be in a relationship: to be romantically involved with someone
 to be just good friends: to not be romantically involved
 to keep in touch with: to keep in contact with
 to lose touch with: to not see or hear from someone any longer
 love at first sight: to fall in love immediately you meet someone
 to pop the question: to ask someone to marry you
 to see eye to eye: to agree on a subject
 to settle down: to give up the single life and start a family
 to strike up a relationship: to begin a friendship
 to tie the knot: to get married
 to be well matched: to be similar to
 to work at a relationship: to try to maintain a positive relationship with someone