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Speaking Tổng hợp tầm 5 ielts
Speaking Tổng hợp tầm 5 ielts
Speaking Tổng hợp tầm 5 ielts
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PART 1
1. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
-I have studied in a public school from pre-school till 6th 5. Where do you study / Where did you study?
grade. It used to be the most popular and the best
elementary school during my time. I studied in (name of university). It is located in (name of
the city)
2. Did you go to a co-educational school?
6. What’s your university/college like?
-Yes, I did. I had good memories in that school. I It’s one of the best universities in my country. It has a
gained a lot of friends, both boys and girls. huge campus with approximately 10,000 undergraduate
and graduate students of different courses/major.
3. What was your favorite subject as a child?
7. What do you study/did you study in university?
-I liked Maths a lot when I was a kid. Solving word
problems were very interesting for me. I’d always get I studied business administration. This course is
high scores in exams. perfect for a business minded person like me.
4. Who was your favorite teacher? 8. What is special about this subject?
-My Maths teacher. He made the lessons fun and Basically, it is about management of business
exciting by engaging us into different activities related operations. It has relevance and social importance since
to our topics. Me and my classmates enjoyed the it deals with technology, economy, global competitions
games. and the emerging markets.
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PART
1. How are education priorities today different from those in the past?
In a fast-changing world we are in today, education priorities have transformed as well. In our
current society, education opens more opportunities for a wider skill set that were not offered
in the past. For example, colleges and universities have more specific major or courses as
compared before. Education has also involved the use of the modern technology such as
computers and other gadgets that were not present in the past.
Good education is important for both boys and girls. Both should be given equal rights to
education. In today’s society, women have proven that they can do tasks and get jobs that only
men used to have. Women have shown their competency in various fields such as politics,
science, sports and etc. Men on the other have also entered some industries that used to be
considered as women’s job such as cooking, housekeeping, fashion and etc. I think both sexes
must be given equal opportunities.
3. How well do you think schools should prepare young people for working life?
Schools are considered our second home. This is where we learn almost everything, starting
from the basic such as reading and writing. Before we turn into adults, this is the place where
we get most of our training. Therefore, schools should also be the avenue to prepare us to enter
into another chapter – the working life. Schools must extend its training by educating and
guiding the young people to their future career.
3. Which part of the country do most people live in? -In my opinion, the best weather to travel is in a slight rainy
season. Why? Because it is the off season, less traffic jam,
-I The bulk of the country’s population is in Metro lower prices for tickets and food and you don’t have to compete
Manila, a region which houses the primary business with other tourists in terms of time by falling in line on order to
centers and the seat of government. enjoy a tourist site.
The worst weather to travel in is of course the typhoon
4. What are the main industries in your country? season. Because it is safe to stay indoors and to avoid flooded
areas, establishments are closed and flights get cancelled.
- The Philippines is traditionally an agricultural country,
but the economy has been transitioning into industries
that emphasizes on services and manufacturing.
Of course not! I think it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment. Sure, the government has the power to enact
laws and craft policies but how good is the law if nobody respects it.
We simply could not go on with our lives throwing our wastes irresponsibly and expect the government to just clean it up.
There is nothing left to clean up in the first place if only we dispose things properly, it wastes both time and resources.
There are a lot of ways on how individuals can do to protect the environment some of them are:
o Turn off appliances when you are not using them.
o Recycle and segregate your biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste or better yet avoid creating trash by avoiding
disposable products.
o Minimize your water and electricity consumption.
o Use a fuel-efficient car or if you are traveling in short distances, take a walk or ride a bicycle.
These are just small things we can do to change our lifestyles, imagine millions of other people doing the same thing. It can
gradually make a difference.
3. Do you think large companies and business organizations should be more environmentally friendly? Why? How?
Development is good; sometimes it is a necessity to survive in today’s world. Businesses need profit, but they should not do so
at the expense of the environment. Sustainable development is the key, the needs of the present has to be met without
compromising the ability of future generations to sustain life in this planet.
What do you like about your job? -My ideal job would be something that always brings something
new, not a repetitive monotonous work. I get to do what I have to
The best thing about my job is that I could travel and discover do and be good at it, but nevertheless provide adequate returns to
places in which I otherwise wouldn’t my personal life.
If I were asked what the most respected jobs in the country are, I would have to say it would be professional careers such as the
fields of law, medicine and engineering. It is the “mainstream choice” and common understanding of parents what they would
likely have as a career for their children, simply because of its high projected income and career growth.
2. Some people say it's better to work for yourself than be employed by a company. What's your view?
I would have to say that I agree with the Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. For young people, it is wise to go to a small company
because in a big company you are working as part of a system and you are doing specialized repetitive tasks. But when you go to
a small company, you’ll learn the passion, the dreams and you’ll learn to do a lot of things at one time.
As you grow, focus on learning and in gathering and developing your skills. When you think you have learned enough, that is
the time when you have to think clearly – if you want to be an entrepreneur and to work for yourself.
3. What changes in employment have there been in recent years in your country?
There has been a rejuvenation of the “entrepreneurial spirit” in our country; more and more people are involved in starting their
own businesses. The “start-up” community is now more alive than ever, even college students launch their start-up businesses
while in a university. Even though there is a high failing rate of start-up businesses; still, people are starting to take risk and put
their ideas into creation.
-My family enjoys cooking together and having special -Yes, types of family in terms of number and the members
meals together. We catch up and talk about our lives. We of a household. There are small families with one two
look back and share memories especially when we were children to large families with about eight or more children.
still young. We enjoy music as well. So, when we get There are also households with extended families.
together, we play several musical instruments and sing 7. Who are you closest to in your family?
along.
-I am closest to my mom. I think it is because we are the
4. Do you get along well with your family?
only women in the family. So, we share the same ideas
about many things.
The roles of husbands and wives changed in recent years. Both spouses have been more
open to perform different roles such as working outside the home or pitching-in with the
household duties. Another change I think is limiting the number of children in the family.
Parents nowadays think of having smaller families due to high cost of living.
2. Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? Why
(not)?
Traditionally, husbands and wives had clear-cut roles in the society. Husbands used to
provide the financial need of the family, while women were expected to take care of the
house. Changes had occurred over time and both husbands and wives started to take part in
each of these roles. I think this change is good. It is not necessary to define each role. I think
whatever role each husband or wife takes, as long as it is good for the family, it is okay.
Both are important but family is more important for me than friends. Friends may come and
go but I know that my family is always there and will always be there no matter what
happens in my life and no matter what decisions I take.
I think considering the idea of having enough money would depend on someone’s lifestyle. But for me, enough money is being
able to afford basic needs and other necessities while having some more for recreation as well as savings. For example, I could
say that I have enough money if I am able to sustain my basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter and etc, while having some
more to spend for my hobbies and leisure and some amount in my bank account that I could use for emergency purposes.
Money causes a lot of problems in our society. In the field of politics, leaders become selfish and greedy because of money.
Politicians engage in graft and corruption, which makes them incompetent and ineffecient public servants. It is the society that
suffers out of this. Poverty is also another problem our society is facing. Many people lack money to sustain day to day living.
As a result, people’s health suffers and illiteracy rate is continuously increasing. Heinous crimes happen in many places because
people resort to doing illegal actions just to be able to acquire money.
These are just some examples and there are a lot more.
3. Do young people nowadays believe in saving money? What conflicts can arise between a person's family and a
person's friends?
I think almost everyone, not just the young people believe that it is good to save money. However, in today’s generation wherein
there are a lot of products and attractive advertisements, people find it difficult to do so. In addition, many companies offer easy
payment terms, so people get tempted to spend even for things that are not really needed. A great example would be the rapid
advancement in technological gadgets by which people, especially the young jump in the bandwagon. Nevertheless, I still
believe that the young people think of saving money, but the will to do it could be very difficult.
Clothes and fashion are not that important to me. I always prefer comfortable clothes but
making sure that I’d look presentable and clean. I am more of being practical in choosing
what I wear.
2. How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago?
Well, I can say that there hasn’t been much change with the clothes I wear now with that of
about 10 years ago. I still wear the regular jeans and shirt for casual days or formal clothes
on business events. But, I think since the trend has changed, the kind of these basic
clothing has also changed for me, especially when it comes to the style of the jeans and
shirts. I used to wear straight-cut jeans but nowadays, I wear contemporary style such as
slim-fit clothes.
At times, I think the clothes we wear may show part of our personality or status. For
example, clothing may determine the kind of job a person has. For some, it may be a tool
for expression. Some could be stylish and fashionable which may reflect their personality as
being creative.
One problem in my hometown is the accessibility of some places due to lack of public
transportation systems. Although there are different means of public transportation, there are
still some places that are difficult to visit. For example, buses earliest trips start at 5am and
latest would be around 5:30pm. Therefore, during the night, it gets difficult to go to different
places.
2. What is the main reason for liking a hometown other than the fact you were born
there?
I think an individual would like his/her hometown aside from being born there because it is
the place we consider home. We are used to this place so we become comfortable in it.
Also, we are able to build good or bad memories in here, meet friends and other people
who have become part of our lives as we grow up. Also, it is the place where we are
molded as an individual.
Well, I guess some people feel that there could be more opportunities outside of their
hometowns. Some people think that being in a very comfortable place, like our hometown
with our relatives and friends can be distracting in pursuing our goals. Also, others
want to explore other places and experience different culture.
One problem in my hometown is the accessibility of some places due to lack of public
transportation systems. Although there are different means of public transportation, there are
still some places that are difficult to visit. For example, buses earliest trips start at 5am and
latest would be around 5:30pm. Therefore, during the night, it gets difficult to go to different
places.
2. What is the main reason for liking a hometown other than the fact you were born
there?
I think an individual would like his/her hometown aside from being born there because it is
the place we consider home. We are used to this place so we become comfortable in it.
Also, we are able to build good or bad memories in here, meet friends and other people
who have become part of our lives as we grow up. Also, it is the place where we are
molded as an individual.
Well, I guess some people feel that there could be more opportunities outside of their
hometowns. Some people think that being in a very comfortable place, like our hometown
with our relatives and friends can be distracting in pursuing our goals. Also, others
want to explore other places and experience different culture.
In my country, the Philippines, rice is a staple food. We eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rice
comes with different kinds of viand (piece of food, or a tasty dish) such as pork, beef or chicken
cooked with vegetables or fruits and other ingredients. Since my country is located in the tropics,
tropical fruits are also popular here especially mangoes. They say that the best mangoes can be found
in the Philippines. We also like to eat bread for breakfast or for snacks.
2. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past?
I think people’s eating habits have changed in the past years. Nowadays, there are already a lot of
fast food restaurants. Processed foods have become popular as well. I think people these days don’t eat
as much healthy foods compared in the past. Also, I think people in the past are more concerned of
eating at the right time. However, nowadays, people tend to skip meals because of several reasons such
as dieting, busy schedules and etc.
It is the choice of the people whether to eat healthy or unhealthy food. In my country, there are many
choices of healthy food especially vegetables and fruits. However, I don’t think that people eat much
healthy foods nowadays because of the presence of fast food and processed foods. Also, many dishes in
my country is usually greasy and salty which I think are not very healthy.
I believe that the government plays a major role in promoting healthcare. The government should
educate the people about health and guide them about having healthy lifestyles. It must create more
programs and activities that would disseminate appropriate and accurate information about health. I
also believe that the government should improve the health sector to make it more accessible for the
people.
2. What more do you think could be done to promote healthy living in your country?
I think that the government should have more initiatives and implement strict policies when it
comes to activities that affect people’s health. For example, the banning of smoking in public
places would not just benefit the smokers, but the none-smokers as well. People must also be educated
about the advantages of having a healthy lifestyle. I also think that putting up more establishments
for people to engage in sports or exercises must be encouraged.
3. How can individuals take more responsibility for their own health?
Lifestyle plays a major role in our health. We must care for our own health. There are a lot of things we
can do to stay fit and healthy. For example, being conscious about our food intake and exercising
regularly must be practiced. Discipline is very important. We must be always try to avoid unhealthy
practices and vices.
- Actually, I have never been out of my country. 5. How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?
But I have visited a lot of beautiful places and
tourist spots in different regions in my country - I would prefer to travel by train on long journeys. I
can relax and at the same time look at the nature during
3. Which place would you really like to visit? Why? the journey.
Well, in my opinion, travelling by train is the safest. So far, it is the means of transportation that I
almost never heard of being in an accident. Since it has its own railway, it does not have much
chance to come across with other vehicles that could collide with. I think most accidents that happen
with trains are due to mechanical or technical issues which could be avoided if the system is
being checked and monitored properly.
I think so. With the presence of modern technology, I think travel has become safer in recent years.
Since we now have access to more tools and infrastructure, transportation system as well as travel has
been improved. For example, roads are better, wider and more accessible; therefore, accidents can be
avoided.
Low-cost air travel allows us to save money. With this, we can travel more and we can allot our
budget to other expenses. However, with low-cost air travel, our convenience and comfort may suffer.
Because it is cheap, meals and baggage fees may not be included. The plane might be old and
seats may not be that comfortable. There is also a possibility of poor service such as being assigned
to a cheap airport or poor customer service.