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À đừng quyên chia sẻ quyển sách này cho những ai cần đến nó nhé ^^ đặc biệt là nhấn like fanpage của mình hén ^^ Admin heo _ Vi Valeria_ Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 1 - Health Part 1 - sample questions  What do you do to stay healthy?  Is it easy to keep fit where you live?  What do you think is more important, eating healthily or doing exercise?  Do you have a good public health system in your country?  Is there anything you‟d like to improve about it? Part 2 – sample task card Describe something you do to keep healthy. You should say:  what this activity is  when you do it  and how often you do it and explain why you think it‟s a good way to look after your health. Part 3 – sample questions 1. What are the most popular ways of keeping healthy in your country? 2. Do you think people worry more about their health as they get older? 3. Why do you think some people continue bad habits when they know that they are damaging to their health? 4. How can children be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits? 5. Do you think people have become more health conscious in recent years? 6. Could governments do more to promote healthier lifestyle options? Useful Vocabulary Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Healthy activities / habits – things that are good for your health  a health inspector  health food  taking regular exercise  health insurance  playing sport(s)  healthcare  (going) swimming   (going) cycling health and safety (rules / regulations / guidelines)  going to the gym  a healthy lifestyle  doing yoga / pilates / tai chi  a healthy diet  eating fresh fruit and vegetables  a healthy appetite  eating organic foods  a healthy economy  eating regular meals  a healthy bank balance  drinking water  a healthy profit  having a balanced diet  a healthy attitude  a healthy respect Unhealthy habits – things that are bad for your health Verb + Noun Collocations  smoking  to look after your health  binge drinking (excessive amounts of alcohol)  to take care of our health   to maintain your health taking drugs   to be in good / poor health eating too much salt / fat / sugar   to regain your health being overweight Verb + Adjective Collocations Health Collocations  a health farm  a health centre  a health club  a health service  a health risk / hazard  a health check  a health problem  a health visitor Vi Valeria  to feel healthy  to look healthy  to be healthy  to keep / stay healthy Useful Linking Expressions Adding more detail  In (actual) fact, …  Actually, … IELTS Speaking  More to the point, …  Indeed, …  To be more precise / exact, … Sample Answer Qu.6 Could governments do more to promote healthier lifestyle options? Yes, in my opinion the government has a big responsibility to try to persuade people to live more healthily. I think they could provide more education in schools to teach children how to eat more healthily and show them the importance of taking physical exercise. In fact, it‟s the parents too that also need to be re-educated on these issues. Another thing, I think there should be more government warnings on TV showing people the dangers of obesity and poor diet, for example. Actually, they do have some that show the health risks of smoking and drinking, which are quite powerful, but not really about healthy eating. Finally, there could be more public facilities to help people keep fit, like swimming pools, gyms and sports centres. More to the point they need to be affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to use them. Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 2 - Work Part 1 - sample questions  Do you work or study?  What do you do for living?  Did you have any difficulty getting your present job?  Do you enjoy your work?  Which part of your job is exciting?  What are the main tasks in your job?  Do you plan to continue/stay in this job for a long time?  Would you like to change this job?  Which is more important – your job or the people you work with? Part 2 – sample task card 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. Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Part 3 – sample questions 1. Which jobs are most respected in your country? 2. Do you think that some jobs are still more suited to either men or women? 3. Do you think schools provide enough advice and support about future careers? 4. What changes have there been in recent years in employment in your country? 5. Do you agree that salaries should reflect the level of contribution to the community that the job makes? 6. Do you think more and more people will work from home in the future? Useful Vocabulary Work  to apply for a job / post / promotion  to get / have a part-time/full-time job  to work in [field / place]  to work for [a company]  to specialise in [field]  to be a qualified [job]  to work shifts / unsociable hours  to get / have an interview  to be shortlisted  to be demoted / promoted  to be transferred / to put in for a transfer  to be fired / sacked / dismissed  to be made redundant  to retire / to be retired  to get a pension  the perks of a job (benefits)  to work from home (home-working)  to be self-employed / to work for yourself  to work / do flexi-time / overtime Useful Linking Expressions Sequencing ideas  firstly / first of all, …  secondly, …  thirdly, …  then …  another point / reason / example is …  lastly / finally, ….  overall, … Sample Answer Qu. What changes have there been in recent years in employment in your country? I think there have been many changes in the types of jobs that people do nowadays compared to 20 or 30 years ago. First of all there are much fewer jobs related to heavy industry such as mining or ship-building or even manufacturing. Secondly, there has been a big increase in the number of jobs in the service and leisure industries like shops, gyms, and hotels. And finally, since the launch of the internet there has been a big surge in the number of jobs related to IT, such as web development and design. Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 3 - Travel Part 1 – sample questions  Which form of transport do you usually use?  How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?  Do people use public transport where you live?  What are the benefits of public transport?  Are there any problems with public transport? Part 2 – sample task card Describe an interesting journey you have been on. You should say:  where you went  how you travelled there  who you went with and explain what was so memorable about the journey. Part 3 – sample questions 1. What methods of transport are most popular in your city / country? 2. What are some of the problems of long-distance travelling? 3. Has the way people travel changed much in the last few decades? 4. Do you agree that governments should do more to encourage greener methods of transport? 5. What measures could be taken to reduce problems of congestion in cities? 6. Do you think that transport problems are worse in urban or rural areas? Useful Vocabulary Popular methods of transport in cities  by metro  by tram  by bus Vi Valeria  by motorbike / scooter / moped  by bike  on foot  to go by bus IELTS Speaking  to catch the metro  to take the tram  road access charges in city centres  to go on the motorbike  bypasses / ringroads  to cycle  park and ride schemes  to walk  free rental of city bikes  more cycle lanes  more frequent buses  cheaper public transport  more pedestrianised streets  more electric trams  more accessible metro system Other methods of transport  by plane  by train  by coach  by boat / ferry Solutions to inner-city congestion Transport problems  long delays (in airports) Useful Linking Expressions  lost luggage Giving examples  cancellations (of flights / trains)  missed connections  traffic-jams / congestion  roadworks / diversions  breakdowns / accidents  pollution  for example  for instance  such as  like / as  another example / way Sample Answer Qu. 5 What measures could be taken to reduce problems of congestion in cities? There are many ways that congestion could be reduced in big cities. In my city, for example, they have introduced a bike rental system where members can pick up a bike at one point and drop it off at another. It‟s proving to be very popular and as a result more cycle lanes are also being provided. Another example, which unfortunately doesn‟t exist in my city, is a park and ride scheme where you leave your car outside the city in a carpark and then take a free bus into the centre. Another way to prevent people bringing their cars into the city would be to charge a special fee to access the centre, like they do in London, though I guess this wouldn‟t be quite so popular with the residents. Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 4 - Tourism Part 1 – sample questions  Are there many public or national holidays in your country?  Do you think there are enough public holidays?  Do you like going away on holidays?  Where did you go on your last holiday?  Describe a place you like to go to during your holidays.  What is the most interesting place you‟d like to visit on your holidays? Part 2 – sample task card Describe a holiday you would like to go on. You should say:  what place you would like to go to  how you would like to get there  what you would like to do while you were there and explain why you would like to go on this holiday. Part 3 – sample questions 1. Which places in your country do visitors enjoy visiting most? 2. What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday? 3. Have there been any recent changes in the types of holiday that are popular in your country? 4. What kinds of benefits might a significant increase in tourist numbers bring to a location? 5. What are some of the negative effects of a dramatic increase in tourism? 6. What developments affecting international travel might there be in the future? Useful Vocabulary Positive aspects of holidays (personal)  chance to unwind Vi Valeria  spend quality time with family / friends  get away from work / stressful environment IELTS Speaking  have a change of routine / scenery  visit new places / experience new things / cultures  broaden your horizons  visit family or friends abroad  Negative aspects of holidays (commercial)  can cause overcrowding  tourists may not respect local customs/traditions  can cause excess of litter / noise  may cause damage to local environment  area becomes too built-up due to increase of hotels/shops etc  may cause increase in prices of local services and goods Positive aspects of holidays (commercial)  creates new jobs in tourist industry  attracts media attention to the resort  ensures good level of infrastructure  improves services for local residents  provides revenue to protect /maintain local heritage Negative aspects of holidays (personal)  loss of earnings (if self-employed)  can be stressful (to be out of your comfort zone)  can be difficult to cope in foreign country / unfamiliar place  may encounter travel problems (plane/train delays / traffic jams) may not be able to speak the local language Useful Linking Expressions Adding more reasons / examples  in addition (to) …  furthermore, …  as well as …  also …  not only … but also  may not have access to health facilities  both … and …  may lose your luggage  besides … Sample Answer Qu.2 What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday? There are many benefits of going on holiday. Besides giving you a chance to unwind and relax, it also allows you to spend some quality time with your family, not only in a different environment but more importantly, away from the routine pressures of work and daily life.In addition to this, it also gives you the opportunity to broaden your horizons by visiting new places and experiencing a different way of life. Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking [Positives of Tourism] Tourism is a popular leisure activity People go on holiday to relax and have fun Tourists can experience different cultures They can sunbathe on beaches or go sight-seeing Travelling abroad opens our minds We can learn to speak other languages The tourist trade is vital for some economies It creates employment in services like accommodation, transport and entertainment Some areas rely on tourism for their income Tourists spend money Tourism attracts investment from multi-national companies It helps to improve the standard of living Low-cost airlines are making it cheaper to travel abroad [Negative effects of tourism] Tourism can have a negative effect on the natural environment The building of facilities and infrastructure can destroy the habitat of wild animals Beautiful beaches are spoilt by the building of hotels Tourism creates pollution and waste It puts pressure on local resources Local traditional and cultures may be endangered A rise in the cost of living affects local people The price of goods, services and housing may increase significantly [The future of tourism] Government should introduce laws to protect natural environments and local cultures Tourism should have a low impact on wildlife Renewable resources like solar or water power should be used Waste should be recycled Local businesses such as farms should be supported ( Cô Thùy ED ) Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 5 - The Environment Part 1 – sample questions  What is the climate like in your country?  Are there any problems with the climate in your country?  What is your favourite type of weather?  What kind of weather do you dislike?  Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold country?  What is the best/worst weather for travelling in? Part 2 – sample task card Describe an environmental problem. You should say:  what it is  how long it has existed  how it affects people‟s lives and explain how you think the problem will develop in the future. Part 3 – sample questions 1. Which environmental problems are people most concerned about in your country? 2. What are the main causes of these environmental problems? 3. Do you think it is the responsibility of governments alone to protect the environment? 4. What measures can individuals take to protect the environment? 5. Do you think large companies and business orginisations should be more environmentally friendly? Why? How? 6. How can we teach children about the importance of protecting the environment? Useful Vocabulary Environmental Problems Vi Valeria  destruction of the rainforests (deforestation) IELTS Speaking  melting of the icecaps  replanting trees  extinction of many species (loss of biodiversity)  cutting carbon emissions  cleaner waste disposal  sustainable consumption and development  destruction of the ozone layer  global warming / the “greenhouse effect”  rising sea levels  buying products with less packaging  pollution of land, sea and air  buying organic products  increase of natural disasters eg, earthquakes, landslides, floods  buying products made from recycled material / renewable sources  using natural remedies as alternative medicine Causes of Environmental Problems  excessive emissions of greenhouse gases, eg carbon dioxide  chemical and industrial waste  emissions from cars and planes  improper dumping of household waste  overuse of non-renewable fossil fuels  genetic modification  over-consumption  over-urbanisation Useful Linking Expressions Explaining causes Solutions to Environmental Problems  recycling  using renewable sources of energy, eg solar heating, wind-farms  caused by  due to  because of  a result of Explaining effects  leads to  results in  causes Sample Answer Qu.1 Which environmental problems are people most concerned about in your country? I think people in my country are most concerned about future shortages of fresh drinking water, which I suppose is both a result of poor water management and general global warming. I think everyone is feeling the effects of the latter problem which is causing us to experience more extreme temperatures, for example, much colder winters and much hotter summers. The long hot summers are particularly worrying in the south of the country where there is a real risk of drought due to the consistent lack of rainfall. Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 6 - Technology Part 1 – sample questions  Do you use a computer at work or at home?  What do you use a computer for?  Do you like using computers?  When did you learn to use a computer?  What is the importance of computers nowadays?  What jobs do computers do better than people? Part 2 – sample task card Describe a piece of technology that you find useful. You should say:  what it is  what you can do with it  how often you use it and explain why you find it so useful Part 3 – sample questions 1. What are some of the main uses of technology for communication? 2. Do you agree that some people use technology for communication too much? 3. What differences are there between the attitudes of older and younger people to technology for communication? 4. Do you think that the advance of technology has improved standards of education in schools? 5. Would you agree that the rapid development of digital technology has had a positive impact on the world of work? 6. Do you think that the rate of technological expansion will slow down in the years to come? Useful Vocabulary Uses of internet for communication Vi Valeria  sending emails IELTS Speaking  sending text messages  online degrees  tele-conferencing  self-access centres / study  video conferencing  online tutor  online chatting  blended learning (online + face-to-face)  social networking  blogging  posting messages on forums  using an intranet system Advantages  offers immediate communication  cheaper than telephone calls / face-toface meetings  allows global communication without the need to travel  offers more flexibility for the learner  allows people in rural areas the same study opportunities  cheaper for students (no travel / accmmodation costs)  students & teachers are less bound by time and space Technology and Work  more convenient / people can communicate on-the-move  allows friends and family overseas to stay connected  Advantages gives everybody the chance to have a public voice Disadvantages  people may lose “real” social skills  people may spend less time socialising face-to-face  automated processes  automated manufacturing  automated customer services  high-tech computer systems  computerised filing / administrative systems  huge databases  intranet system / internal emailing Disadvantages  has made some jobs redundant  people may become more introverted  gives customers less personal service  people may become adicted to social network sites  requires staff to be technically skilled   people spend too much time in front of a screen may cause security issues /files may be lost  requires a lot of investment  breakdowns in the system may cause severe problems Technology and Education  interactive whiteboards  e-learning Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking Useful Linking Expressions Giving reasons  due to (the fact that) …  because of …  because …  as a result of …  … that‟s why … Sample Answer Qu. Do you think that the advance of technology has improved standards of education in schools? I think the growth of the internet has had a major impact on current teaching methods and I‟m sure general standards have improved as a result. I strongly believe that the motivation for both learning and teaching has increased because of the phenomenal amount of information now available to both students and teachers. On the other hand, due to a danger of information overload, some people may be put off using technology in the classroom, wishing for a return to more traditional methods. Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 7 - Free Time Part 1 – sample questions  How much free time do you have?  How do you spend your free time?  What kinds of things do you like doing in your free time?  Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people?  Do you think people have enough free time these days?  What do you usually do on weekends?  What did you do last weekend?  Do you have plans for the next weekend? Part 2 – sample task card Describe a leisure activity you like doing in your free time. You should say:  what kind of activity it is  how often you do it  what equipment you need to do it Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking and explain why you enjoy doing it. Part 3 – sample questions 1. What kind of free-time activities are typical in your country? 2. Have there been any recent changes in the types of leisure activities that people fnd popular? 3. Do you agree that it‟s important for people of different ages to do leisure activities together? 4. In your opinion, who is responsible for encouraging children to take up different leisure pursuits – parents or teachers? 5. Do you think people have less time for leisure activities now compared to the past? 6. Do you think that technology will have a significant impact on the types of leisure activities we will enjoy in the future? Useful Vocabulary Popular Outdoor Leisure Activities  playing / practising / doing sport(s)  rambling / hiking / walking  running/ jogging  cycling  fishing  horse riding  (wind) surfing  (ice) skating  sailing / canooing / kayaking  skiing  snowboarding  skateboarding  hanging out / meeting up with friends  eating out / going to restaurants or cafes Popular Indoor Leisure Activities  going to the gym / keeping fit / doing exercise  doing yoga / pilates / aerobics Vi Valeria  doing martial arts (karate/judo)  swimming  going to the cinema / theatre  playing a musical instrument  acting (amateur dramatics)  dancing (ballet / tap / ballroom / hip-hop / freestyle / latin)  singing (in a group / choir)  playing computer games  surfing the internet  cooking  reading  playing board games  doing puzzles  listening to music Useful Linking Expressions Natural fillers  I suppose … IELTS Speaking  I guess …  Er, I‟m not sure …  Let me think …  … like, you know …  Let me see …  … I don‟t know …  Um, well … Sample Answer Qu. Do you agree that it’s important for people of different ages to do leisure activities together? Um … well … I think in some cases it could be important for people of different ages to do leisure activities together. For example, parents or even grandparents can enjoy doing fun things with their children or grandchildren, like, you know, things that don‟t require a lot of physical ability such as playing games, reading or cooking. I guess that sometimes it is very important for older people to do things with younger ones, especially more difficult skills that need to be taught like … I don’t know … martial arts or playing a musical instrument. Speaking Practice Test: Practice Test 8 - Entertainment Part 1 – sample questions Cinema  Do you like watching films?  What kinds of films do you enjoy?  Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?  Do people go to the cinema or the theatre in your home town?  How often do you watch films / go the cinema?  When was the last time you went to the cinema or the theatre? What did you see?  When you were a child what kind of movies did you like to watch?  Would you like to be in a film / play? Why / why not? Television  Do you watch much TV?  When do you usually watch TV?  Who do you normally watch TV with?  What kind of TV programmes do you like the most? Vi Valeria IELTS Speaking  Do you have a favourite TV programme at the moment?  What TV programmes do you remember from your childhood? Part 2 – sample task card Describe a film you found interesting. You should say:  when you saw this film  why you decided to see this film  what happened in the film and explain why you found this film interesting. Part 3 – sample questions 1. Is the cinema a popular form of entertainment in your country? 2. Which do you think is more enjoyable, watching films in the cinema or watching films at home? 3. Do you think that films shown in cinemas should have an educational value? 4. Is it important for governments to support film-making in their countries? 5. Do you think the Internet has already had a big impact on the entertainment industry? 6. In what ways do you think that entertainment media may develop in the future? Useful Vocabulary Cinema (advantages)  the thrill of watching something on the big-screen  can sit in the comfort of your own home  can choose what you want to watch  can flick through the channels  more exciting/intense atmosphere  can invite your friends round  big screen really brings the characters to life  can watch a variety of programmes   can switch it off if you get bored able to appreciate the cinematography  can enjoy a night out with friends  the excitement of watching a premiere screening Watching TV (advanatges) Vi Valeria Film-making  social responsibility to make educational/informative films  good media for reaching wide audiences  has high impact on the public IELTS Speaking