SPEAKING IELTS FULL 30/08/2016 BY IELTS NGC BCH

LU : VN C TH THI T GI N THNG 12/2016

Part 1:
1. Describe the place you live in.
Well, now I live in a terraced house in the city centre with my family.
Its a three-storey house with a small garden at the front.
2. Which is your favorite room in your house?
Its definitely the kitchen, where our family gathers every evening to
enjoy dinner after an arduous working day. I always love the mouth-watering
aroma of the food my mom cooks and cherish the time that I share with my
family over the evening meal.
3. Is there anything you want to change in your house?
Actually, I havent ever thought about that, but if I could change one
thing, I would paint my room yellow and draw a picture on the wall. At the
moment, its painted pink but I have got tired of this color now.
4. Are there many parks in your country?
Im not too sure about the whole country, but here in the crowded capital,
there are several parks with large lakes, providing green spaces for people who
want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. So, I guess we have a lot
of parks in all the big cities across the country.
5. What do people often do in public parks in your country?
Well, generally, people go there to get away from the crowds and enjoy
the fresh air. They can do many types of activities such as going jogging,
cycling, taking exercise, just sitting on a bench watching the world go by, or
even dating.
6. How often do you go to public parks?
Well, it depends. For instance, if I finish my work early, I will go to the
park near my office to do a bit of jogging and relax. Otherwise, I usually go
home and put my feet up. However, Im trying to keep the routine of going
jogging in the park at least once a week to stay fit.
7. Are the activities you do in the park now different from what you did in
the past?
Yes, they have changed, obviously. When I was a kid, I only saw the park
as a playground where I could play on the merry-go-round with my friends.
However, now I go there mostly to take exercise and enjoy the peace and
tranquility.
8. What did you often do in public parks when you were a child?

When I was a toddler, my parents took me to the park every weekend to

play with the other kids. As far as I can recollect, the thing I liked the most was
to play on the merry-go-round, slide and seesaw. When I was a bit older, I used
to play football in the park with my friends.
Part 2
Describe one of your best friends who you share a lot of moments with
ANSWER
I would like to describe my best friend, Huong, whom I have known for
roughly 10 years. I first met her at primary school when she was my
classmate. At first, she was quite shy and did not want to talk with anyone,
which made me feel that she was a bit proud. However, when we became
close friends, she was more sociable and amiable.
We have done a lot of things together. Studying at the same schools, we
have various mutual friends. So, we usually throw parties at the weekends or
have a picnic together. Besides, whenever I get into trouble, I turn to her for
help. For example, I remember when I got bad marks in the mock university
entrance exam, she consoled me and then we studied together until the official
exam took place. Finally, we had the opportunity to study at our favorite
college.
At present, despite the fact that we have different plans and goals to pursue,
I believe that we will be best friends for good and we will try our best to
maintain this relationship.

VOCABULARY
roughly: [adverb] approximately, but not exactly.
Example: In the exam, I wrote roughly 300 words for my essay.
close friends: [expression] friends who know each other very well
and like each other a lot.
Example: Close friends usually share the same interests and have no
secrets from each other.
amiable: [adjective] pleasant and easy to like
Example: Our form teacher is very amiable and we all enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere in her classes.
mutual friends: [expression] friends which are shared by two or
more people.
Example: Although we had not met before, when we started chatting,
we discovered that we had some mutual friends.
throw parties: [expression] give parties.
Example: Some Hollywood film stars throw parties which hundreds
of people attend.
consoled: [verb] gave sympathy to someone who is unhappy.
Example: After the team lost the match, the coach consoled the
players and told them that they had played well.
for good: [expression] permanently
Example: I decided to leave New York for good and move to Europe.
try our best: do as much as possible to achieve something
Example: Although we tried our best, we failed the exam.

Part 3:
1.

Do you agree with the opinion: "family is much more important than
friends"?
Well, I agree with this idea, because for me, the family is irreplaceable.
Members of a family share the same blood and are have an unbreakable bond
with each other, which outsiders can never feel. I think the ties of kinship are
stronger than any other relationships, and no matter how far apart you are, this
connection cant be erased For instance, parents always give their children
unconditional love and support them wholeheartedly and although siblings
may fight, theyll definitely stick up for each other if one is threatened in any
way.
2.
What is the difference between the friendship of men-men and womenwomen?
Obviously, there are several recognizable dissimilarities here. The most
significant one might be that while male friendships are normally based on
shared activities, especially sports, such as football, baseball or tennis, female
friendships tend to be more emotional as they often share their feelings with
each other. In addition, when it comes to arguments, men are the ones who find
it easier to settle them physically, whereas it takes longer for women to make
up with each other again after a disagreement.
3.
Do you think the friendship between men-men lasts longer than that of
women?
Well, actually I dont think so. Although the way men and women treat
their same-sex friends is quite different, I suppose that the length of a friendship
truly depends on the personalities of each person in the relationship, and how
much they understand each other, rather than the gender. For example, I have
some intimate friends who Ive known for over 10 years and our friendship is
still going strong and they have really become my soulmates. So, I believe that
friendships among girls can also last a lifetime.
4.
Do you think bosses and employees can be friends?
Yes, I think its possible that the relationships between bosses and
employees can be developed further than just workplace relationships. When the
manager and the employee understand and work well with each other, especially
if they are of the same generation, they can easily become friends, of course,
outside the company. As people simply make friends when they find the
similarities between their souls, bosses and employees are no exception.

However, in my opinion, they should keep an appropriate distance at work so

as to do their jobs effectively.
VOCABULARY (FOR PART 1 & PART 3)
1.

Word(s)
terraced house

2.

storey

3.

arduous

Meaning
a house that is one of a row of
houses that are joined together
on each side.
a level of a building; a floor

5.

involving a lot of effort and

energy, especially over a period
of time
mouth-watering food that looks or smells so
good that you want to eat it
immediately
aroma
a pleasant, noticeable smell

6.

cherish

7.

hustle
bustle

8.

get away from

9.

watch the world to look at people as they go

go by
past

4.

to love somebody/something
very much and want to
remember them or it always
and busy noisy activity of a lot of
people in one place

10. put my feet up

to escape from somebody or a

place

sit down and relax

Example
Hes living in a
terraced house in the
suburbs.
My room is on the
upper storey of the
house
Hes just finished an
arduous
journey
across the Andes
A
mouth-watering
display of cakes was
put on the table
A delicious aroma
was coming from the
kitchen.
He
cherishes
the
memories of his happy
childhood.
We escaped from the
hustle and bustle of
the city for the
weekend.
I won't be able to get
away from the office
before 7.
I love to sit by my
window
and
just
watch the world go by
After a hard day at
work, I love to get
home, switch on the
TV and put my feet up

11. routine

12.

13.

14.

15.
16.

17.

18.

19.
20.

21.

22.

the normal order and way in We are trying to get

which you regularly do things. the baby into a routine
for
feeding
and
sleeping.
playground
an outdoor area where children Children are playing
can play, especially at a school at the playground.
or in a park.
toddler
a very young child
When I was a toddler
of about 3 years old,
my sister used to take
me to the park
recollect
to
remember
something, She could no longer
especially by making an effort recollect the details of
to remember it.
the letter.
irreplaceable
too valuable or special to be These pictures are
replaced.
irreplaceable.
kinship
the fact of being related in a Kinship is the most
family.
basic principle of
organizing individuals
into social groups,
roles and categories.
wholeheartedly completely, in an enthusiastic She threw herself
way.
wholeheartedly into
her work.
siblings
brothers and sisters
In the story, the prince
has two siblings
both of them sisters.
stick up for
to
support
or
defend Don't worryI'll stick
somebody/yourself/something. up for you.
when it comes as for something; speaking When it comes to
to
about a particular topic.
chess,
Johns
an
expert.
settle
to put an end to an argument or It's time you settled
a disagreement.
your differences with
your father.
make up with
to become friends again after a After an argument
disagreement about something with my friend, we
made up with each

23. intimate

having a close and friendly

relationship.

24. going strong

remaining strong

25. soulmate

a person that you have a

special friendship with because
you understand each others
feelings and interests.
to maintain a respectful or
cautious
distance
from
someone or something.

26. keep ... distance

other and went out for

a meal.
We're not on intimate
terms
with
our
neighbours.
His love for his wife is
still going strong after
50 years of marriage.
Shes my soulmate
and the best friend
that I have in all the
world.
Keep your distance
from the fire.