Thầy Nhân VSTEP - IELTS Hướng dẫn Speaking Part II - B1 B2

PART 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

Nhiệm vụ: Mỗi thí sinh được cho một tình huống hàng ngày với 3 phương án lựa chọn, thí sinh giải
quyết tình huống bằng cách so sánh và đưa ra phương án hợp lý nhất trong 2 phút với 1 phút chuẩn
bị

BÀI MẪU 1: You are planning your holiday. There are three suggestions: a beach holiday, a
climbing holiday, and a sight-seeing holiday. Which do you think is the best choice for you?
A. Gợi ý nếu chọn “A beach holiday”: relaxing/ sunbathing on the beach; swimming in the sea;
playing water sports; building sandcastles
B. Gợi ý nếu chọn “A climbing holiday”: climbing a mountain/ a rock; hanging at the mountain
sides; camping on the top; discovering caves
C. Gợi ý nếu chọn “: Sight-seeing holiday”: visiting famous tourist attractions, appreciate the
nature and the wildlife; trying local foods; discovering new cultures

Từ vựng B1 B2
- Beautiful scenery: phong cảnh đẹp
- Widen knowledge: mở rộng kiến thức
- Coastal city: thành phố ven biển
- Go for walks: đi dạo
- Get arthritis: bị đau khớp
- Hike: leo núi

Trả lời mẫu phong cách đơn giản mỗi phương án đều có 2 ý, 2 phương án không chọn thì 2 ý sẽ
tương phản (bài mẫu chọn phương án sight-seeing holiday, lưu ý nếu tốc độ nói của bạn không
được trôi chảy, có thể linh hoạt bỏ bớt một số phần nói về lợi ích của phương án không chọn)

Well, I think I would choose a sight-seeing holiday as the most suitable choice for my holiday.
You know, there are quite a few clear benefits. (Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ chọn .... /Có một vài lợi ích
rất rõ ràng như sau)

I could say the first thing is that I can visit famous tourist attractions. This is simply because I
can enjoy the beautiful scenery and save memory by taking photos.

An other advantage is that we can discover new culture. This is valuable since I am interested
in learning something new during my holiday. (Thứ nhất, tôi có thể … /Bởi vì tôi được…./Một
lợi ích nữa là chúng tôi có thể..../ Điều này rất quan trọng vì...)

Regarding a beach holiday, it can’t be denied that there are some exciting activities at the beach
such as sunbathing, playing water sports or building sandcastles.

However, I live in a coastal city, so I quite often go to the beach on the weekend to enjoy the sea
food and play volleyball with my friends, or just go for walks there. Therefore, I want something
different for my holiday. (Về B, không thể phủ nhận là B có những …..như là .../Tuy nhiên,

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nên ... )
It is clear that a climbing holiday is also a good idea. This is because I can climb the mountain
and camp on the top. The fresh air on there would help me refresh my mind and feel relaxed.
That sounds great!

But you know to me, a climbing holiday is not suitable because I get arthritis, it is difficult for
me to hike. (Hiển nhiên là C cũng là sự lựa chọn tốt/Đó là vì tôi có thể ..../Nhưng giờ nó lại
chưa phù hợp vì...)

For all these reasons, a sight-seeing holiday is the best option. (Vì những lý do đã phân tích như
trên/ A là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất của tôi)

BÀI MẪU 2: You are going to travel to London. There are three suggestions of when to go there:
spring, summer and winter Which one would you choose?

Từ vựng B1 B2
- A big fan of: Thích
- A great chance for me to: Có cơ hội để
- Discover special tourist attractions: Khám phá các địa danh du lịch hấp dẫn
- Taste some traditional food: Thử các món ăn truyền thống
- Walk on the sand along the beach: Đi dạo dọc theo bãi cát biển
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere: Thưởng thúc không khí
- Humid and wet: Ẩm và ướt
- Beautiful landscapes: Cảnh đẹp
- Suffer from: Bị
Trả lời mẫu phong cách đơn giản phương án được chọn có 2 ý hỗ trợ, 2 phương án không chọn
thì chỉ nói lý do vì sao không chọn. (bài mẫu chọn phương án summer)

Well, you know I’m a big fan of traveling. If I had to choose when I go to London, I would go
for summer because of the following reasons

First of all, I have a long holiday in summer therefore I can spend much time travelling. You
know, my summer vacation lasts about three months, so I can have one month on holiday. (It
will be a great chance for me to discover special tourist attractions in London or taste some
traditional food here)

Moreover, summer is an ideal time for tourism. I’ll go to some beaches and enjoy the fresh air
there. I’m also interested in swimming, so it will be wonderful to go swimming in early morning
or late afternoon or walk on the sand along the beach to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at
night

In spring, I think it’s a little bit humid and wet in London. Therefore if I travel to London in
spring, I can’t visit beautiful landscapes if it rains. In addition, I have to attend my class at a

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time.

I don’t choose winter because it is very cold in London this season. I may badly suffer from cold
weather it is snowy. I think at the time I just want to sleep and enjoy my favourite food indoor

To sum up, summer is the most suitable time for me to have a trip in London

BÀI LUYỆN TẬP CÓ GỢI Ý:

* Học viên cần dùng từ điển tra nghĩa ngay bên dưới các từ/cụm từ in đậm và tập đọc kĩ, đọc to
nhiều lần, các gợi ý đều mang tính chủ quan của người biên tập, khuyến khích các bạn xây
dựng ý tưởng cho riêng mình, tuy nhiên vẫn áp dụng những cấu trúc và từ vựng đã học ở các
phần trước để nói được linh hoạt cả bài dài.

Danh sách tình huống

1. SITUATION 1: Discuss the places to visit........................................................................................3
2. SITUATION 2: Discuss the musical instruments to play..................................................................4
3. SITUATION 3: Discuss the places to stay during holiday................................................................4
4. SITUATION 4: Advise a friend to take up a new hobby...................................................................5
5. SITUATION 5: Discuss some activities to do in freetime.................................................................5
6. SITUATION 6: Advise a friend how to learn English properly........................................................6
7. SITUATION 7: Suggest a means of vehicle for a foreign friend.......................................................6
8. SITUATION 8: Discuss some places to hold a birthday party..........................................................7
9. SITUATION 9: Discuss some ways to make donations....................................................................7
11. SITUATION 11: Discuss some gifts for mother..............................................................................8
12. SITUATION 12: Discuss some places to hang out with friends......................................................8
14. SITUATION 14: Discuss some ideas to start your own business....................................................9
15. SITUATION 15: Advise a person how to hold an event...............................................................10
16. SITUATION 16: Suggest a friend some part-time jobs.................................................................10

1. SITUATION 1: Discuss the places to visit

A group of friends from other part of your country is going to visit your city, Danang. They
plan to stay here for 2 days. There are wondering where to go during the 2 days: Ba Na Hills,
Hoi An Ancient town and My Son Hollyland. Which is the best place for them?

Ba Na Hills
+ I may enjoy the fresh atmosphere
+ I may have a new experience when traveling by cable and take part in X-games
- It is too expensive

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Hoi An Ancient town

+ It is a peaceful place for relaxing
+ I may enjoy delicious local dishes
- It is too boring because of lack of modern facilities

My Son Hollyland
+ I may have more useful knowledge about Cham culture
- It’s too far from Da Nang City to get there

2. SITUATION 2: Discuss the musical instruments to play

Your friend, who is 25 years old, would like to learn how to play a musical instrument.
The instruments are suggested: the guitar, the piano and the trumpet. Which is the best
choice?

The guitar
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can make new friends when joining in the music class
+ Owing a guitar is inexpensive.
- I have to spend much time to learn and to practice

The piano
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can play songs I like which is so exciting.
- The price of a piano is expensive

The trumpet
+ I may ease the mind after school
+ I can make new friends when joining in the music class
- It’s difficult to find a teacher

3. SITUATION 3: Discuss the places to stay during holiday

You are considering having a holiday after a hard working week. Three places are
suggested: a resort near the beach, a cottage in the countryside, a hotel in the
mountainous area. Which do you think is the best choice?

A resort near the beach in the city

+ I can go swimming, eat the seafood dishes and enjoy fresh atmosphere
+ It is easy to get access to modern facilities
- It is extremely expensive

A cottage in the countryside

+ it’s a peaceful place to relax

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+ I can buy and eat some fresh or clean fruits

+ People are friendly and open
+ There are many festivals in rural area which I can join in and have a fun
- It is hard to get access to modern facilities

A hotel in the mountainous area

+ I may have adventurous travel
+ I may enjoy fresh air and a cool climate because there are a lot of trees here
+ I can climb the mountain and have fun
- It is hard to get access to modern facilities

4. SITUATION 4: Advise a friend to take up a new hobby

Your friend wants to take up a new hobby. He is considering three activities: doing yoga,
playing the piano and joining a charity club. Which do you think is the best choice for him?

Doing yoga
+ He may improve physical and mental health
+ He may have fresh and peaceful mind
- He is not patient enough to do yoga

Playing piano
+ He can play the pieces of music I like
+ He can accompany my friends on their songs
- It takes much time to learn and practice

Joining a charity club

+ He can be more confident
+ He can help many people
+ He sympathizes for others
- He is a shy, silent person and he wants quiet free time

5. SITUATION 5: Discuss some activities to do in freetime

A group of friends are hanging out in their free time. Three ideas are suggested: go to eat
something (food), go shopping and go to the cinema. Which is the best choice?

Go to eat something (food)

+ They enjoy delicious dishes and chat with each other while eating
+ They can release their pressure totally after school
- They can cook the dishes we like at home and it may save much money

Go shopping
+ They can buy necessary things for their daily life
+ They can try things on, pick things up, so they can relax after school

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- They don’t have enough money to go shopping

Go to the cinema
+ They can enjoy a new film with visual effects or better sound
+ After watching the movies, they can chat with their friends about these films and they may
have a lot of interesting things to talk about
- They usually watch movies on Youtube

6. SITUATION 6: Advise a friend how to learn English properly

Your friend is considering three ways to improve his/her English: Watching films, reading
books and talking with foreigners. Which do you think is the best choice for him/her?

Watching films
+ My friend may expand his/her vocabulary
+ He/she learns to communicate effectively
+ He/she may improve his/her listening skill
- It is easy to distract from learning
- It is difficult to understand because he/she is not good at listening English

Reading books
+ He/she learns new words
+ He/she improves reading skill
- It need concentration
- It takes a lot of time

Talking with foreigners

+ He/she may improve speaking skill
+ He/she may learn to communicate well
+ He/she can hear many funny stories from different countries in the world.
+ It’s easy to find foreigners to talk with them at coffee shops
- He/she may not be confident enough to speak with them

7. SITUATION 7: Suggest a means of vehicle for a foreign friend

A foreigner has just come to work in your city he is going to stay here for 2 years. He asks you
how he should travel around. Three options are suggested: buying a motorbike, buying a bicycle
and travelling by bus. Which do you think is the best choice?

Buying a motorbike
+ A motorbike is the most common vehicle in Vietnam
+ It is easy to travel in Vietnam and to find a parking lot
- He does not have a driving license

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Buying a bicycle
+ Travelling by bike may protect the environment
+ He keeps fit when riding a bike to come to work
- It takes much time to come to work

Travelling by bus
+ It may protect the environment and reduce traffic jams
+ He can read a book, listen to music, make new friends while travelling by bus
- The bus is sometimes overcrowded and inconvenient

8. SITUATION 8: Discuss some places to hold a birthday party

You are having a birthday party and many of your friends are invited. Three locations are
suggested: at home, in a restaurant, and in a park. Which do you think is the best place for
party?

At home
+ It is cozy and inexpensive
+ We cook dishes we like
- It is a small space
- It takes a lot of time to cook and to clean

At a restaurant
+ We can eat delicious dishes
+ We do not need to prepare or to cook food
- It is expensive and noisy

In a park
+ We can fresh air while eating
+ It is convenient for a barbecue party
+ A park is a spacious venue
- We need to prepare and cook , so we may feel tired

9. SITUATION 9: Discuss some ways to make donations

Your friends are discussing ways to make donations for charitable organizations. Three options
are donating old clothes, producing hand-made crafts and selling for money, giving food.
Which do you think is the best option?

Donating old clothes

+ The poor don’t have enough clothes to wear
+ These clothes help them keep warm in the winter

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Producing hand-made crafts and sell for

money
- It is difficult to produce hand¬made crafts nicely
- It’s hard to sell them to raise money for charitable

Giving food
+ The poor don’t have enough food to eat
+ Food can supply nutrition, so they can improve their physical health

11. SITUATION 11: Discuss some gifts for mother

You are going to buy a gift for your mom on her birthday.

Some flowers
+ There are various types of flowers so that you can easily find, choose and buy which one you like
- She may receive a lot of flowers on this day
- This present is meaningless, also it won't keep long

A scarf
- You may not know her favorite color

A lipstick
+ Because there are lots of cosmetic stores in my area, I can simply go around to choose and buy
one for my mom.
- She may not use that brand of lipstick, or she doesn't use lipstick
12. SITUATION 12: Discuss some places to hang out with friends

You are invited to go out on a weekend evening. Where do you intend to go?

Cafe’
+ I and my friends can enjoy drinks and comfortable atmosphere
+ We will be served with good service, nice view, cool air, catchy music...
+ It’s suitable to have a long chat, gossip, …
- Your friends may use mobile phones rather than chat with one other.

A night market
+ I can walk around and go sight seeing with my buddies, feel the bustling atmosphere around a
market.
+ We can buy some interesting items with cheap price or taste a lot of snacks while chatting with
each other.
- There is so crowded and noisy, and sometimes disoder

Movie theater

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+ I and my friends can watch brand new movies with the very real experience which we can't see
in anywhere else.
+ We can talk with each other or play arcade game together in waiting time.
- It quite costly, especially for students. So this choice will not suitable for some people

13. SITUATION 13: Discuss some ways to celebrate an anniversary

Your parents are going to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. What are you planning to do for
the day?

Give them a vacation abroad

+ It will be a special and memorable trip for them
+ They can experience brand new place, visit tourist attractions, taste local food... This choice
provide them a plenty of activities that they can try together
- Price for an oversea journey (flight, homestay, food, shopping, vehicle...) is expensive and
difficult to hold one
- They are not good at English so there is a trouble when they have to communicate with other
foreigners.
- They are not well enough to go

Hold a family party

+ It’s easy and simple to hold a party at home. Everything can be prepared by ourselves.
+ We can decorate and organise it by anyway we like, and it will be a cosy family party
+ It’s cheap and affordable so that our parents don't need to think much about the cost.
+ It's time to come back home, gather and spend time together.
- It's not special much

Take a family photos

+ It’s simple and quick
+ It can save memory for a long time
- It's not easy to gather all members for the photos
- It’s not meaningful much

14. SITUATION 14: Discuss some ideas to start your own business
You are going start your own business. What do you want to do?

Open an Internet shop

+ We don't need too much funds to open an online shop so it will be suitable for those who not have
a lot of money
+ Your time will be flexible so you can study or do other things while managing your business
- It takes time and patient to success

Open a clothes shop

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- There is a big risk whether you success or not, and maybe you will lose all your money
- It costs a lot, you have to prepare a big funds for renting place for shop, buy and update your
items time after time
- It's hard to compete with popular shops

Open a souvenir shop

+ I live in one of the big cities, and there are numerous visitors. For that reason, start business with
a souvenir shop maybe a good idea because there are a lot of potential customers
+ I can also develop culture and tourist of my city. Moreover, I can meet lots of foreigners and
practice my English at the same time

15. SITUATION 15: Advise a person how to hold an event

Your brother who is studying at a college in Hanoi, is asking for your advice about organizing an
activity to celebrate the Women’s Day in his class.

A class party
+ It is the most fun and special event as I think. Boys can hold a surprise party, decorate
classroom by themselves.
+ It is meaningful activity, also this is the best way to gather all the members of class
- It takes time to prepare, and sometimes teachers are not allow to hold it at school

A beauty contest in class

- It will make a discrimination with girls who are not good looking
- It is not fair for everyone, in this day, every girl should have the same respect

A karaoke night
+ There will be a relax time for all after a long day study. Friends can together sing songs,
dance... leave all their pressure out there
- It is not special
- It is noisy and not meaningful

16. SITUATION 16: Suggest a friend some part-time jobs

Your friend is thinking about the three following options for a part-time job

A shop assistant
+ There are a plenty of store assistant jobs hence it is easy for his/her to find one
+ Develop business skill
- It is a hard work with a low salary

A home tutor
- You must have a good knowledge, teaching method or have an aptitude for teaching.

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- You will face troubles if your students don’t get a good score

A baby sitter
+ Very suitable for those who love playing with kids
- This is hard work and require patience with kids
- Well-paid part-time job

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