YOUR HOME 1.Where you live? I live on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, in a district called Tan Phu, about 15 km from the city centre 2.Do you live in a house or a flat? I live in a bedroom flat on the 11th floor of a big apartment building 3.Who you live with? I live there with my wife and little baby son 4.Is it a big place? It’s pretty big for a flat It has large bedrooms, one for my wife and I and one for my son when he gets older It also has a smaller bedroom that I use as a study and to store things in The kitchen is small but it is part of a big open plan living room, so there is lots of space for the family 5.What is your favourite room? That would have to be my study because it’s the only room that I can get peace and quiet in When I’m in there my wife knows I’m working, so she leaves me alone and I can concentrate on my work 6.How is your apartment decorated? I don’t like lots of over the top decoration, so I guess you would describe it as minimalist The walls are all white and the furniture is also either white or black There are very few ornaments or pictures because again, I like to keep things quite minimal and I hate clutter 7.Is there anything you would like to change about your flat? I would like to have a big balcony We have a sort of balcony at the moment, but we mainly use it for washing and drying clothes It would be really nice to have some tables and chairs on a proper balcony, with maybe a few plants, so we could sit there in the evenings and relax 8.Do you plan to live there for a long time? I really like where I live but it is really far from where I work in the centre of town It takes around 45 minutes to drive there by motorbike and in the hot season and wet season it can be really uncomfortable, so we will consider moving closer to the centre in a year or so 9.Do you have a garden? That’s the best part of where we live, we have a huge garden It takes around 40 minutes to walk around it It has a few play parks for the kids, a number of gyms and four small lakes We are really lucky to have it and I try to go for a walk around it every day, if I have time 10.Are there many amenities? Not really, because it is on the edge of town If you want to go for a nice meal, use a swimming pool, go shopping or head out for a drink, you really have to drive for about 30 minutes That’s the major drawback, but if you are organised and buy everything when you are in the centre of town, it’s not so bad Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page STUDY What are you studying at the moment? I'm studying history at university It's a four year course, and I started it three years ago, so I have just one year left I'm enjoying it a lot so it will be sad to finish Why did you choose that major? I was fascinated by being an auditor when I was in high school At that time I was inspired by my cousin, who is an excellent auditor To be a good auditor, I have to be good at accounting so I made a decision to study it in Hanoi University Is it a popular subject at your university? Very popular, in fact it’s one of the most sought after courses I think there are about 350 people reading law at Queen’s I think lots of student’s parents want them to study law so they can get a good job after they graduate If you could change to another subject, what would it be? I planned to study medicine, but then when I went on work experience I fainted at the first sight of blood, so definitely not that I’m a real history buff and read books about World War all the time, so I suppose it would have to be Modern History What you like most about your studies? We learn about many things from the past such as politics and wars, but I like learning about how people lived in the past the most It's amazing to see how our lives have changed so much from the past up until now In some ways our lives have got much easier now, but in other ways the simplicity of life in the past made people much happier Learning about all that is fascinating What you hope to in the future when you have finished? I'm not sure at the moment, but I may go into teaching This is why I'm doing the IELTS, as I intend to carry on and a Masters in a specific area of history I'll probably decide for sure what to when I have completed that Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page NAME 1) How did your parents choose your name? To be truthful, I’m not sure how they chose it; I’ve never asked them I suppose it was just a name that they both liked, and maybe they thought it suited me 2) Does your name have any special meaning? I think it might do, but I don’t know what that meaning is; I’ve never looked it up Maybe I’ll google it later today; you’ve made me curious to find out! 3) Is your name common or unusual in your country? Yes, it’s quite a common name I remember that there were two other people with the same name as me in my class at school 4) If you could change your name, would you? Not at all, I definitely wouldn’t My name is part of my identity now, and it would feel strange to suddenly change it I don’t think my friends and family would like that either Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page JEWELRY What kind of jewelries you like? Well, I think I like all kinds jewelries, like the necklace, the ring, the earring and so on Since the women are natural jewelry-lovers, I think the jewelry has already become a part of my life Have you given other people jewelries? Yes, I have I remembered that I sent a beautiful necklace to my best friend when it came to her birthday The necklace was made of the white gold and crystal, and its design was very unique My friend fell in love with it at the first sight Why people like it? Well, on the one hand, people like wearing jewelry according to the style of their clothes In this case, they will look more elegant under the decoration of the jewelry On the other hand, the jewelry also symbolizes the social status and the social background What is your attitude toward jewelry? Well, I think the jewelry is very important since it can show a person's taste and quality However, I not think that people should buy too much jewelry since it may make people look like an upstart Why so many people choose to buy expensive jewelry to maintain value? Well, I think buying expensive jewelry is also a kind of investment With the development of the society, the currency may be devalued due to the inflation Since the material and the design of jewelry has their own value, people may chose to invest on the expensive jewelry in order to make money How often you wear jewelry? Well, I not often wear jewelry In most of the cases, I will only wear the jewelry in some special occasions, like my friend's birthday party, some annual events necklace, the ring, the earring and so on natural jewelry-lovers became part of my life when it came to one’s birthday be made of white gold and crystal unique design fall in love with sth at the first sight on the one hand Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page according to the style of clothes in this case look more elegant under the decoration of the jewelry symbolize the social status and social background show a person’s taste and quality make people look like an upstart a kind of investment currency may be devalued due to the inflation has own value the material and the design of jewelry in order to make money choose to invest in most of the cases in some special occasions annual events Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page FRUIT Do you usually eat fruit and vegetables every day? • Yes, I I usually have bananas with my cereal at breakfast time, an apple for lunch, and sometimes I have melon or some other types of fruit after the main meal I eat lots of vegetables each day as well because they’re good for me What kind of fruit you enjoy the most? • I really love bananas because I enjoy the flavour and the fact that they are convenient to take to school, and they fill us up easily They’re also healthy Did you enjoy the same type of fruit when you were a child? • No, I don’t think so I used to hate peeling the skin of bananas, so I never really enjoyed eating them Then, when I got a bit older, I changed my mind Do you prefer to eat fruit or vegetables? • Sometimes, I think I prefer vegetables because they are always part of the meal, not separate, so it’s easier to get enough vegetables to stay healthy But then, fruit is so sweet and delicious I guess I enjoy both fruit and vegetables equally 5.Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why? Yes, there are… I’m not a fussy eater, but I really hate onions and seafood… I try to avoid meals that might contain these products… 6.Do most people eat vegetables in your country? Yes, they Almost every meal has either rice or potatoes and also another vegetable as well, such as cabbage, carrots, green beans or something like that Quite a lot of people have a small proportion of vegetables to meat but at least they always have some kind of vegetable with their meal 7.Are there many vegetarians in your country? Yes, quite a lot Many people choose to avoid eating meat and their diet consists of both vegetables and grains There are quite a few restaurants in my city which cater to vegetarians and offer the most wonderful dishes such as fried aubergine, spinach and potato, onion cakes and things like that They’re actually very delicious Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page LETTER 1.At work or in your studies, you often write things? Yes, I write a lot of emails as part of my job I work for a company that has offices in several countries, so we use email to communicate 2.How often you send e-mails? I probably write between and 10 work emails every day, and I send emails to friends or family a few times a week 3.Do you prefer to write by hand or on a computer? It depends what I’m doing I prefer the computer for most things because it’s faster and you can save or copy things, but I still like making notes or writing ideas down by hand 4.Do you prefer to send letters or emails? I prefer to send emails they’re so much quicker and easier But then again I suppose letters are more personal and a bit more special I certainly prefer to receive letters and I guess my real answer is that I get more pleasure out of sending letters too 5.Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting? No, I think we will always write by hand as well I think it’s an important skill, and schools will continue to teach children to write by hand before they learn to type Apologizing I'm sorry about I am sorry that I'm very sorry about I'm very sorry for Please forgive me for I'd like to apologize for Please accept my apologies Please accept my sincere apologies (very formal) Asking for Help I'd be grateful if you could I would be grateful if you could I would appreciate it if you could Could you please Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page I was wondering of you could help me.(informal) I would like to know Asking for Information I am writing to enquire about I am writing to find out about What I am looking for is I would like to know about/if Closing I look forward to seeing you I look forward to hearing from you I look forward to meeting you Complaining / expressing dissatisfaction I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction with I'm writing to express my annoyance with I am not happy about was very disappointing Conveying regards Please give my best regards to your family Please pass on my best wishes to your wife and children Please give my regards to your parents Expressing satisfaction I was delighted to hear that I was very happy to learn that I was thrilled to find out that I was glad to hear that was very enjoyable Expressing concern / sympathy I was sorry to hear about (your accident/ illness) I am writing to express my concern about Giving bad news Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page I regret to inform you that (semi-formal) I am sorry to tell you that (informal) I regret to advise you that (formal) I am afraid I have some bad news.(informal) Giving good news I am pleased to inform you that (semi-formal) I am delighted to tell you that (informal) I am happy to advise you that (formal) I thought you might like to know that Giving reasons This is because This is because of This is due to (formal) This is as a result of (formal) This is owing to (formal) Making suggestions Would it be a good idea to Perhaps it would be a good idea to Thanking Thanks Thank you Thank you very much Thank you kindly I can't thank you enough No words can express my gratitude I am extremely grateful for Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 10 MIRROR How often you look at yourself in the mirror everyday? I would say, counteless times I think it is very common for a girl/boy to so In addition, I am a big fan of makeup, so I would like to treat my face better Have you ever bought mirror? Surely, I have to say that I can't live without a mirror From time to time I need to check my makeup and how I look in front of others I think caring about your own image is a kind of showing respect to others Would you use mirrors to decorate rooms? Yes, actually, I once installed a mirrored wall to decorate my study You know, this room looks really larger than before It's easy for me to check my appearance as well as making my study looks bigger Do you often look at mirrors? Definitely yes I often look at mirrors in order to check my appearance I'd like to guarantee that I look tidy and everything goes on well before leaving my home When you look at yourself in the mirror, why? Well, I think it's at any time I want In most of the case, I usually so in the morning and in the evening Generally speaking, I think every girl likes looking at herself in the mirror Do you check yourself when you decided to buy a mirror? Yes, I will Before buying a mirror, I think I need to assure that I look elegant and tidy In this case, I need to make a good preparation Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 63 DREAM Do you often have dreams at night? Yes, actually I dream a lot at night Some may say it indicates poor sleeping quality, while I quite enjoy them I think dreams are like filtered reality It might add something like magic to our normal life Have you had a bad dream before? Truth to be told, I had a really bad dream these days I dreamt about how I performed poorly in today's IELTS' exam I remember the topic was to describe a famous person in your country, which I had completely no idea with the one who impressed me a lot Well, I hope things will be fine today What's the strangest dream you have had? Well, the strangest dream I've had was being the alumni of Harry Porter During that period, I was enchanted by the Harry Potter world and watched Harry Porter movie series several times In that dreams, I was admitted in Gryffindor, Hogwarts The exitement I felt when I held the magic wand was so fresh that I was quite disappointed when I woke up Truth to be told, I want more of these kind of strange dreams What you usually dream about? I usually dream about what happened in the daytime For example, during the exam week, I even take exams in my dreams It's like an endless nightmare, given that I already suffered a lot in real life 5.Do you usually remember your dreams after wakingup? Well, I can remember some immediately after I wake up But I will forget everything several minutes later I kind of remember the feeling but I can’t recall any details 6.Do you like listening to others talking abouttheir dreams? Yeah, definitely I mean, dreams are always so fascinating Sometimes it is like listening to many interesting stories And sometimes you can know more about the person who tells the dream because sometime dreams reflect some kind of reality There is an old saying in Chinese which says ‘you will dream of something at night if you are thinking about it in the day time.’ I think it makes great sense because sometimes when I miss my parents, they will appear in my dream 7.Can you talk about a dream you had and remember? Well honestly, now I can’t recall any dreams I had, especially the complete one I usually forget the dreams I had immediately after I get up But I can recall some nightmares, such as being chased by a dog or by some bad guys Also, I remember I had a car accident in the dream Well, those dreams were terrible and so frightening I wish I would never have that kind of dream ever 8.Do you think dreams always have special meanings? Well, I am afraid I don’t much about the special meanings of dreams But my grandmother used to tell me that if I dream of a snake, it means I will get lucky And I heard of a book called Dream Interpretation written by Freud who proposed some explanations to different dreams Hope one day I can read that book to know more aboutdreams Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 64 WATCH How often you wear a watch? Well, actually, I wear my watch everyday and I think the watch plays an important role in our daily life Everyday, I need to use my smart watch not only to check the time and arrange my schedules but also record my daily movements as well as my sleep habits So, my watch is very important to me, without which it would be impossible to with time management as well as keeping up with my health What was your first watch like? Well, that was an electronic watch My mother bought it as a gift for my tenth birthday The watch was golden, and there was a big Mickey mouse on its tail It was really lovely What kinds of watches you like to wear? Well, actually, I like wearing the mechanical watch It is widely acknowledge that the mechanical watch doesn't need battery, so there is no such recomsumption I have to pay for this watch I suppose that it is quite convenient Do people still wear watches in your country? Definitely yes, in the current society, people believe that it is very important to be punctual In order to guarantee that they will never be late for the appointment, people always wear watches in my country Besides, developments in technology allow people to record their personal health data easily on smart watch The sales of smart watches is soaring during these years Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 65 HOBBY Have you got a hobby? If so, what is it? Is it an expensive hobby in your country? What teenagers like doing in your country? What hobbies are usually expensive in your country? What you like about your hobby? How much time you spend on your hobby? Is your hobby a common hobby in your country? Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? 1.Yes, I am a big fan of photograph for a couple of years Although it would definitely cost me so much because the camera and lens are both quite expensive, I am the kind of person who wants the best or nothing and I believe they are totally worth it 2.It depends If people want to take photos which are a bit different and professional than the ordinary ones, they should probably invest a great amount of money in the gears; on the other hand, if people just have fun with the pictures, they could buy the cheap devices, too They are affordable and won’t cost much 3.It’s kind of hard to say but the young people that I know around me tend to play football so much in the football pitch, but maybe for others, they just want to play computer games at home all day long 4.Well, in my country, apart from my hobby, there are also several hobbies that need you spend a great amount of money For example, the musical instruments, such as piano and violin, will bankrupt you As well as that, if people decide to embrace high end audio equipments, that would appear to be a bottomless money sink 5.I have been in the habit of it for almost years The main factor is that I can capture the precious moment in my life, such as the graduation ceremony, or the sweet moment with my girlfriend, and also I believe the photography will cultivate my mental development 6.Not so much time actually, I take photos from time to time Normally if I’m free in my spare time, I will go out to the natural sceneries with all my gears to find and capture the stunning moments because I find it quite entertaining to that; but if I have lots of on my hands I’ll probably focus on my work 7.Oh, yes, it’s definitely a common hobby in my country as photography has been gone through a long way in history You can easily see people taking photos of portraits or landscape in the parks or any natural sceneries in China 8.Well, recently I went to running in the park because I wanted to keep me fitness and get toned Besides, keeping a running track in my iPhone and sharing it with my friends are really entertaining Moreover, I wanted to try some traditional English Oxford shoes because they really look cool and trendy, and would suit my new coat well Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 66 Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 67 READING BOOKS Do you like reading? Yes, I like reading a lot I read all sorts of things, including novels, newspapers, magazines, and online articles Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes? Well, I have to a certain amount of reading as part of my job, but I probably read more for enjoyment I pick up a newspaper most days, and I usually have a book on the go What was your favourite book or story when you were a child? The first book that I remember really enjoying was ' ' It only took me a few days to read because I liked it so much that I couldn't put it down Do you think it's important that children read regularly? Definitely I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education 5.What kinds of books you like to read? I'd say I like reading quite a variety of books, both fiction as well as nonfiction So for example, I'm a big fan of detective novels, because I enjoy trying to solve the crimes while I'm reading, although I have to admit I'm pretty useless at it most of the time! And as for nonfiction stuff, I'd say I mostly like reading things like self-help books and biographies of various people I admire, such as the new book on Steve Jobs, which I'm currently in the middle of reading 6.Are you reading any books at the moment? Yeah, I'm actually halfway through a couple of books right now One of them's a novel which a friend of mine lent me, and the other is a book on business, which I bought about a year ago, but didn't get round to reading until now 7.Do you read the same kind of books now that you read when you were a child? Not really, no Actually I didn't read that much when I was a child, but if I did it was mainly fiction books, such as fairy tales Things like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Fantasy things 8.When you think is the best time to read? I think any time is ok, but when I read I like to concentrate, so I can't read for a short time like on a bus ride like some people I like to put time aside to enjoy it So if I have some free time at the weekend I might read for a few hours And I nearly always read before I go to bed - this really helps me to sleep Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 68 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES What you in your spare time? Do you like outdoor activities? What outdoor activities you most like to do? How often you that? What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country? 1.Well, there are lots of things I can if I’m free For instance, I stay at home sometimes to read books to enjoy the leisure hours with myself, or I’ll go with my friends to some outdoor activities such as playing football and hiking 2.Yes, I’m really into outdoor activities You know, the main factor is that I can take some physical to keep me fit, so I always go hiking or jogging if I am free 3.Normally I’ll go for a jogging around my house in the morning so that I can take some physical exercises while enjoying the fresh air, but if I can invite some more friends I would go for a simple football match with them because football is a sociable activities so that I can have more fun with my friends and make new friends as well 4.Well, I these physical exercises from time to time Normally if I’m not busy with my work, I will go for a jogging around my house in the morning to take some physical exercises while enjoying the fresh air, probably four times in a week; but if I have lots of on things my hands I’ll probably focus on my work 5.It’s kind of hard to say but people that I know around me tend to go jogging in the morning or take a walk after dinner, but maybe for others, they probably like to take some indoor activities like swimming and yoga Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 69 PARENTS 1.Should parents be strict to their children? yeah strict rules is a must.strict discipline causes the child to have values such as perseverance, hard work and fair play instilled in them 2.What’s the most valuable thing parents can give to their children? my mother is the most loving person I could possibly meet in my life She taught me the basic values of life and she put a great effort to teach me to distinguish the right from wrong She is a virtuous and benevolent women and I have a great admiration for her 3.Are parents the best teachers for children? of course they are!Parents are more engaged in their children’s activities than any other person because they spend more time with them than even teachers in schools, so they can find more deeply their children’s personality weaknesses.Sensationally, they feel closer to their children than any other people are Bonding helps mothers to love their children more than any other else 4.Do your parents teach you lots of things than cannot be learnt in school? yes,my mother never hesitates to inspire me whenever I something good She is the best critic I can possibly have and because of her, I have learned computer programming, art and other important skills She is a hard working woman who has devoted her entire life for her family I learned the importance and necessity of a close family from her Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 70 PARKS Do you like going to parks and/or public gardens? (If yes:) Yeah, on the whole I do, as long as the weather’s nice of course! You know, I think they’re nice places to go to get some fresh air and enjoy the natural environment And I always tend to feel a bit less stressed out when I’m in a garden or park As long as the weather’s nice of course – Stressed out - If someone is stressed out, they are tense and anxious because of difficulties in their lives (If no:) No I don’t, because I kind of think there’s not really that much to in parks I mean, most of the ones near to where I live have nothing! You know, all you can really is just wander around, and after you’ve been to them so many times, they kind of get a bit boring, if you know what I mean! there’s not really that much to do– When was the last time you went to a park? Um… let me see…when was the last time? I suppose it must have been about … it must have been about two or three months ago, a bit before Christmas, cos I remember that day the sky was really clear for a change! And so I thought it would be nice to go out for a walk somewhere, which I did it must have been…ago –。 That day it was… for a change Do you think the parks and gardens where you live could be improved in any ways? Yeah I I think they could be improved quite a bit Cos as I mentioned just now, there’s not really that much you can there, so I think some facilities could be added For example, it would be nice if there was a café or something where you could sit and enjoy the surroundings with a cup of coffee And uh what else? Oh yeah, another thing that I think’s lacking is children’s play areas, you know, like climbing frames, swings and slides, because I’ve noticed that most parks have exercise equipment for adults, but nothing really for children So this is another aspect in which I think parks could really improve on quite a bit = quite a lot climbing frame swing slide Would you like to see more parks and gardens in your hometown? Yeah I would, because we only have a very small number at the moment, and considering there are several million people living here, I think it would definitely be good to have a few more! Do you prefer to relax with your friends in a park or an indoor place? Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 71 I’d say I generally prefer to relax with my friends somewhere indoors, because I mean, if I’m meeting up with them in a park, then everything could be ruined by the weather So it’s a bit easier arranging to meet somewhere indoors Having said that though, if it’s a really nice day out, then I suppose I would prefer to be outside with them somewhere, like a park Having said that though if it’s a really nice day out Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 72 FAMILY 1.Describe your family I live in a nuclear family, with my parents and a younger brother My father is an engineer and lives in Aligarh whereas my mother is a home maker My brother is currently doing his Bachelors in technology in Electronic Communication from Dwarahat 2.How much time you spend with your family? I really love spending time with my family, however, my present job, which is a host for a show with fox traveler, requires me to travel a lot, so I am not able spend that much time with them However, whenever I get time I either call them to wherever I am or go to meet them at home 3.What is your personal contribution to your family? Towards my family, I make sure that I spend at least days a month with my parents and my brother So, most of the time we all make plans to make sure that we spend those two days together, no matter where we are Other than this, I give 5% of whatever my earnings are to my family 4.What type of task you to assist your family members? Well, most of the time I am doing the work that requires me to move out of house, like paying bills, buying grocery or going to bank 5.Whom you like most in your family? Why? I love both my parents a lot For me, nothing comes before them, so they are the first priority To an extent this is because, I believe that who I am now is because of them They have supported me through the toughest phase of my life and have enjoyed every moment of my success with me They have given me so much that I don’t even find myself capable enough to say that I will return your love So, for sure they are the ones that I love the most Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 73 SPORTS 1.What kind of sport you prefer? I don't prefer a specific kind of sport, but I really like working out in the gym… That helps me to keep my body in a good shape… A few years ago I had a sports coach, but now I developed my own fitness program and train alone… 2.Do you any kind of sports during weekends? Yes, sure! I have a lot of spare time during weekends and I javelin on Saturdays… In summertime I also go cycling with my friends Generally, I don’t like staying at home all day I prefer active rest… 3.Tell me about your hobbies Is there anything you like to in your leisure time? I used to play tennis as a hobby… But a few months ago my family moved to a new place, and there were no tennis courtsnearby That's why I took up wrestling But I still play tennis every once in a while Do you like sports? / Do you enjoy playing any games? Answer A: Undoubtedly yes! There are many sports that I find interesting and fun The reason behind this is their endless benefits It is well-known that different types of sports contribute to good health and keep us fit and active Answer B: Definitely yes I really enjoy playing both outdoor and indoor games, with cricket and chess being my favorite I like them because they help me to relax and ease out the daily stress Do you enjoy watching sports? Answer A: It’s really entertaining to watch sports In fact, I have subscribed to various sports television channels like Zee sports and CNBC etc at my home Moreover, I am a great admirer of cricket as my country has given many world-class cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Viral Kohli Answer B: Frankly speaking, I don’t like watching sports much Basically, I don’t understand the rules and regulations associated with various sports which makes me a novice in this particular field What kind of games you play? / Do you enjoy participating in any sport? Answer A: I really love playing cricket and chess But I also enjoy kho-kho, table tennis, ludo and monopoly I think playing monopoly or cricket with your family members is the best retreat Answer B: Yes! I love to participate in sports In my school days, I even had the privilege of representing my state in National Badminton Championship Apart from that, I enjoy team games like Volleyball and Basketball Answer C: To be very honest, I don’t have a keen interest in sports Instead of participating in outdoor games, I prefer to sit at home and watch some music channels like MTV or VH Do you think grown ups should play games? I believe games and age have no connection One can play any game whenever they like It is the best way to a physical exercise with some emotional advantages as well What kind of games did you play as a child? Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 74 Answer: As a child, I used to play outdoor games more often than indoor games We were a group of ten to twelve people and loved playing either hide and seek or kho-kho or go cycling We even played badminton, football and sometimes dumb sharads 9.When did you first become interested in sports? Answer: As far as I remember, there was a cricket match between India and Pakistan and my entire family was watching that on television After sometime, the match became dicey and I also started participating in the conversation That match fueled my interest in sports and I found myself close to the fields after that day 10 What games are popular in your country? / Which sports are most popular in your country? Answer A: People in my country are crazy about cricket You can see almost everyone playing and enjoying it Apart from cricket, tennis and badminton have been some of the most watched games However, with time, games such as football, hockey , boxing are also being watched and liked by people Answer B: Well, my country has witnessed the love for various sports Athletics, cricket, hockey and chess etc all have gotten the same respect in my country and people appreciate the hard work of sportsmen But, I have noticed that most of the people are crazy about cricket 11.What according to you is the importance of mental games? Answer: Mental games help and individual to enhance his memory and keep him mentally fit Our brain has different sub parts and playing games such as chess, monopoly or vocab-builder allows the individual to keep all parts of the brain active 12.What children learn from games? Answer: I think it depends on what they want to learn For instance, children playing cricket or football learn team work, time management, stress handling Those who play chess or monopoly improve on their mental skills Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 75 ADVERTISEMENT 1.Are advertisements important? Definitely, yes Advertisements bring out the idea of the new products and their features in a nut shell They prove to be beneficial for both the customers and the company But, with advertisement market rising up, I think companies have learnt the art of deceiving the customers as well You can easily find products being depicted as something else in the advertisements Also, with so many ads coming in, it becomes quite difficult and overwhelming for the customer to choose the product Having said that, I think advertisements are vital but then there should be more truth to them than flashy statements 2.Do you watch advertisements on television or on internet? I give more preference to the internet as compared to television I rarely watch TV, so most of the ads that I see are on internet while surfing you tube videos or any other web site 3.Are there many advertisements in your country? Yes, advertising industry has seen a rise in my country Earlier there were only few advertisements and that to repetitive but in today’s time companies are making great advertisements, most of them being short stories, instead of simply saying buy our product Also, there is a change of advertisement every month or quarter by the company, which makes it all the more exciting 4.Why you think there are so many advertisements now? With the coming of Internet and globalization, the world has become a more connected place We have come out of our houses and stepped onto a world of possibilities Advertisements have grown in recent times because firstly, people have less time So, companies need to make the impact of a product on the customer as fast as possible Also, with coming of globalization there is a lot of competition amongst companies, so they turn towards ads to grab the customer’s attention 5.Where are the places we see advertisements? Almost everywhere, I would say They are there on television, internet, newspapers, radios and then we can see those big banners and hoardings all over We find them in different pallets and these days, one can get messages on phone about the various products and offers from companies 6.How you feel about advertisements? I really love watching advertisements For some reasons, I get awed by how someone could just make a product stuck in our minds Some use stories, others have that twist and it is more often not the product that strikes us, it is actually how the advertisement of it relates to our life 7.What kind of advertisements you like the most? I love watching the advertisements which have some story behind So, instead of those 10 seconds ads, I would say I prefer the ones that span over at least 45 seconds and strike the chord with something that is affecting us socially Like, there was recent ad by Biba which did not talked about Biba, but about a strong women and how she fought back dowry So, now all the strong women will buy Biba 8.What type of advertisements you prefer to use for getting information? I like static ads to get information about a particular product, instead of the motion ads Surely, the motion ads are more interesting and fun to see but when it comes to getting information, I would say the ones that come in newspapers or pamphlets are easier to fathom the information Để update đề Speaking tháng 9-12 xác Join Group IELTS Ngoc Bach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ieltsngocbach/ Page 76 9.Do advertisements influence your choice of product? 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