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IELTS Recent Actual Tests Mar 2023
IELTS Recent Actual Tests Mar 2023
SPEAKING
& WRITING
RECENT ACTUAL TESTS
MARCH 2023
TOPIC VOCABULARY
2. What did you do on your birthday when you were indulge (verb): nuông chiều
young?
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Part 2 - An experience
Vocabulary
I remember a time when I taught my younger cousin how training wheels (noun): hai
to ride a bike. She had just turned six years old and was bánh nhỏ gắn sau xe đạp để
really excited to learn how to ride without training giúp giữ thăng bằng
wheels. I had been riding my bike for a few years by then,
so my aunt asked me to teach her. balance (verb): giữ thăng
bằng
I started by showing her how to balance on the bike and
how to pedal. I held onto the back of the bike to give her pedal (verb): đạp; dùng bàn
some support at first, and then gradually let go as she got đạp
more confident. It took a little bit of patience and
guidance, but eventually, she was able to ride on her own patience (noun): sự nhẫn nại
without any help!
thrilled (adjective): phấn khởi
The result was great - my cousin was thrilled to have
learned how to ride a bike, and she was so proud of rewarding (adjective): bổ ích;
herself. She kept saying "Look, I'm riding a bike!" and we thoả mãn (về một hoạt
all cheered her on. động..)
I felt really happy and proud of my cousin for learning wobble around (phrasal
something new, and it was really rewarding to see her verb): di chuyển không vững
progress from wobbling around to riding confidently on
her own. Plus, we got to bond over something fun, so it a win-win situation (noun
was a win-win situation! phrase): trường hợp có lợi
cho cả hai bên
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Part 3 - Learning Vocabulary
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 2/3
WRITING TASK 1
WRITING TASK 1
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in
1990, 2000 and 2010.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
(187 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 2/3
WRITING TASK 2
Some people say free time activities for children should be organised by
parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in
their free time.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Nội dung không quá xa lạ với hầu hết thí sinh, tuy nhiên giới hạn của
đề khá hẹp (hoạt động trong thời gian rảnh của trẻ em). Thí sinh cần lưu ý đến điều này để
đưa ra ý tưởng và lựa chọn từ vựng phù hợp.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
(330 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 4/3
SPEAKING
Part 1 - Puzzles Vocabulary
Yeah, I did puzzles all the time when I was a kid! My family
had a bunch of jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles (noun
I remember spending hours putting them together or phrase): trò chơi lắp hình
trying to solve them. It was always really satisfying to
finish one and see the completed picture or word grid. satisfying (adjective): đem
lại sự thoả mãn
2. When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you
feel bored?
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Part 2 - An object
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of.
I took a photo of Nha Trang beach a few years ago when I Vocabulary
was on vacation there with my family. We were there
during the summer, and the weather was perfect for waves (noun): sóng biển
spending time at the beach.
jet skis (noun phrase): một
I took the photo from a spot on the sand, looking out phương tiện phản lực nhỏ
towards the water. The beach was really busy that day, lướt trên mặt nước và
with lots of people swimming and playing in the waves. thường được điều khiển
You could see boats and jet skis out on the water, and in như một chiếc xe máy.
the distance, there were these tall, jagged cliffs rising up
against the sky. jagged (adjective): có mép
lởm chởm như răng cưa;
I'm really proud of this photo because I think it does a không đều
great job of capturing the energy and excitement of Nha
Trang beach. The colors are so bright and vibrant, with vibrant (adjective): rực rỡ
the blue of the water and the green of the trees and cliffs và gây ấn tượng sâu sắc
all coming together in this really beautiful way. I also like (nhất là về màu sắc)
the way the photo shows all the different things
happening on the beach - people playing in the waves, cliffs (noun): vách đá (nhô
lounging in the sun, and even flying kites in the distance. ra biển)
But mostly, I'm proud of this photo because it reminds me lounge (verb): đi thơ thẩn,
of that day and that experience. Every time I look at it, it’s nằm ườn
like I'm transported back to that sunny beach. It's a special
photo that always brings a smile to my face.
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Part 3 - Photographs
Vocabulary
1. Why do some people like to record important things
with photos?
Some people like to record important things with photos capture (verb): nắm giữ
because it allows them to capture a moment in time and,
you know, preserve it for the future. Photos can serve as preserve (verb): bảo quản,
a tangible reminder of special events or experiences, and giữ gìn
looking back on them can bring back memories and
emotions that might otherwise fade over time. tangible (adjective): hữu
hình, có thể sờ được
2. What can people learn from historical photographs?
fade (verb): nhạt; phai (màu)
I think historical photographs can teach people a lot about
the past. They can give us a window into what life was like
in different time periods, and show us how people and
places have changed over time. By studying historical
photographs, we can gain a better understanding of our
own history and the events that have shaped our world. shape (verb): định hình
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Part 3 - Photographs
Vocabulary
3. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
Well, not really. While taking photos can be a great way to priorities (noun): ưu tiên
remember something, it's not necessarily the best way for
everyone. Some people may prefer to remember things routine (noun): thói quen
through writing or other creative means, while others sinh hoạt hàng ngày
might simply rely on their own memory to recall important
moments. I suppose the best way to remember something a hassle (noun): rắc rối
will depend on the individual and their own preferences.
grow apart (phrasal verb):
dần trở nên xa lạ
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 4/3
WRITING TASK 1
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among
different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004.
Dạng bài: Biểu đồ cột không có sự thay đổi theo thời gian.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Số liệu trong đề bài không nhiều và không quá khó để miêu tả. Tuy
nhiên các số liệu không có quá nhiều điểm tương đồng, và điều này có thể gây khó khăn
cho một số thí sinh trong việc gom nhóm các thông tin.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
(235 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 4/3
WRITING TASK 2
Some students take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel.
Độ khó: Dễ - Đề bài nói về chủ đề rất gần gũi với nhiều thí sinh, đồng thời cách đặt câu hỏi
cũng rất đơn giản khi chỉ yêu cầu liệt kê các mặt lợi - hại thay vì yêu cầu sự so sánh.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
(321 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 11/3
SPEAKING
Part 1 - Home Decoration
My favorite color when decorating my home is blue. I find go well with (phrasal verb):
it very calming and soothing, and it goes well with a lot of phù hợp với
other colors. Plus, there are so many different shades of
blue to choose from, so it's easy to find one that matches seasonally (adverb): cthay
my style and preferences. đổi theo mùa
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure what the new decorating trend
for this year is since I don't read a lot of design magazines.
However, I’ve seen many people decorate their houses
with natural elements like plants, wood and stone. So I
guess the new decorating trend for this year seems to be
about natural and sustainable materials?
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Part 2 - An experience
Vocabulary
So,
... I was trying to buy an Iron Man action figure online action figure (idiom): mô
the other day. I'm a big fan of the Marvel movies, and I hình
wanted to add the Iron Man figure to my collection.
reasonable (noun): vừa
I found the perfect one on this online store that I've never phải; phải chăng
shopped at before. It had a reasonable price, good
reviews, and the pictures looked awesome. So, I added it cart (noun): giỏ hàng
to my cart and proceeded to checkout.
But then, when I tried to pay for it, the website kept
giving me an error message. I tried a few more times, but browser (noun): trình duyệt
the same thing kept happening. I even tried using a (ví dụ: Chrome, Safari...)
different browser and device, but still no luck.
frustrated (idiom): khó
I was super frustrated because I really wanted that figure chịu, nản lòng, nản chí
and didn't want to miss out on it. I even reached out to
their customer support, but they took forever to get back be sold out (phrase): bán
to me, and by the time they did, the figure was sold out! hết hàng
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Part 3 - Shopping
I'd say good customer service is when the people who go above and beyond
work at the store or company are friendly, helpful, and go (idiom): làm nhiều hơn
above and beyond to make sure you're satisfied. Nobody hoặc tốt hơn được mong
likes dealing with rude or unresponsive customer service, đợi
right?
rude (adjective): thô lỗ
2. What are the differences between shopping online and
in-store? unresponsive (adjective):
không thông cảm, lãnh đạm
Well, let me see. With online shopping, you can do it from
the comfort of your own couch, but you can't try things couch (noun): ghế bành
on or see them in person before buying. In-store shopping
gives you the opportunity to see and touch items, but you have the best of both
have to physically go to the store and deal with crowds worlds (idiom): một tình
and lines. You can't have the best of both worlds. huống mà trong đó bạn có
thể tận hưởng những lợi
3. What problems do customers often have while ích của hai thứ khác nhau
shopping? cùng một lúc
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 11/3
WRITING TASK 1
The table shows the number of exchange students from universities in
Europe to Australia and vice versa.
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Phân tích đề bài
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
(231 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 11/3
WRITING TASK 2
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh
its disadvantages.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Đề bài đưa ra một chủ đề không quá xa lạ nhưng ít được nhắc đến
trong đời sống hàng ngày (việc tiếng Anh trở thành ngôn ngữ toàn cầu). Điều này có thể sẽ
gây khó khăn cho một số thí sinh trong việc lựa chọn ý tưởng cho bài viết.
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Bài mẫu
Từ vựng
(271 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 18/3
SPEAKING
Part 1 - Your Country
Most people in Vietnam live in the northern and southern regions (noun): vùng; miền
regions. These regions are where most of the major cities
and urban areas are located, like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
City. You know, these areas are where the action is, with
tons of cool things to see and do.
One of the biggest things that make me feel proud of iconic (adjective): có tính
Vietnam is our history and culture, which is incredibly rich
chất hình tượng
and diverse. And of course, Vietnamese food is amazing.
Names of dishes like “banh mi” and “pho” are added into
the Oxford English Dictionary because of how well-
known and iconic they are. You know, Vietnamese cuisine
is also voted among best in the world. So that's definitely
something to be proud of!
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Part 2 - A person
Vocabulary
So there's this guy named Huy that I used to work with
back in 2019. He's a few years older than me and we met sociable (adjective): dễ
at a job we both had at an English centre. As I remember gần gũi, hoà đồng
it, he was a very sociable and friendly guy. As for his
appearance, he was the tallest in our office and he looked well-built (adjective):
really well-built.
(thân hình) rắn rỏi
One day, Huy was telling me about this really cool hiking
wilderness (noun): vùng
trip he had just taken where he camped out overnight in
hoang vu
the wilderness. I had never done anything like that before
and it sounded amazing.
passionate (adjective):
nhiệt tình; say mê
Huy was really passionate about the outdoors and he
talked about it in such an inspiring way that I felt like I had
to try it myself. So, I decided to plan a hiking and camping have a blast (idiom): có
trip with some friends. một thời gian tuyệt vời
We ended up going on this awesome weekend trip to a trails (noun): đường mòn
nearby national park and we had a blast. We hiked (nhất là xuyên qua vùng
through some gorgeous trails, set up our tents, and spent đất gồ ghề)
the night under the stars.
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Part 3 - Role model
3. Who can influence children more, teachers or parents? direction (noun phrase): ý
thức về mục đích và
It’s hard to say, honestly, because both teachers and
phương hướng
parents can have a big influence on children, but in
different ways. Teachers can inspire children to learn and
can be good role models in the classroom. Parents, on the
emotional support (noun
other hand, have a more personal relationship with their
children and can provide emotional support and phrase): hỗ trợ tinh thần
guidance. All in all, I think both teachers and parents can
be important role models for children.
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 18/3
WRITING TASK 1
The graph below shows the average house prices in 3 countries between
the years 1997-2014.
Độ khó: Dễ - Đề bài chỉ cung cấp 3 nhóm số liệu và sự thay đổi của các nhóm số liệu này
qua các năm khá đơn giản.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
All three countries had almost the same real estate prices real estate (noun): bất
in 1997, at around 150,000 dollars. The figure for Country động sản
B later increased to nearly 400,000 dollars in 2005 but
plummeted to under 300,000 dollars just three years plummet (verb): giảm
later, before soaring to around 500,000 dollars from 2010 mạnh
to 2014. The price in Country C saw a similar pattern, but
to a smaller degree. It climbed gradually to roughly soar (verb): tăng vọt
250,000 dollars in 2007, plunged to under 200,000 dollars
in 2008, and later rose to nearly 300,000 dollars in the
final years.
(218 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 18/3
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for
communication has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Đề bài nói về chủ đề quen thuộc với nhiều người (ảnh hưởng của công
nghệ trong giao tiếp), tuy nhiên thí sinh cần lưu ý rằng đề bài chỉ giới hạn ở ảnh hưởng đối
với kỹ năng đọc và viết ở người trẻ.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
As mobile phones and computers become more popular, erode (verb): ăn mòn, huỷ
reading is among the first skills to be affected. Digital diệt dần dần
communication often involves reading short bursts of
information, such as social media posts and text messages. comprehension skills (noun
This can make young people less likely to read longer, phrase): kỹ năng hiểu/ lĩnh
complex texts in print form, which could erode their hội
comprehension skills and ability to analyse complex
arguments. In addition, the constant notifications and
constant notifications
distractions that come with digital communication can
(noun phrase): thông báo
make it difficult for young people to focus on reading
tasks. This can lead to a lack of deep reading skills and an liên tục
inability to concentrate for long periods of time.
inability (noun): sự không
Young people’s writing skills can also be hampered due to có khả năng, sự bất lực
modern communication methods. Mobile phones and
computers often include autocorrect features, which can hamper (verb): cản trở,
lead to a dependence on technology to correct spelling ngăn trở
and grammar errors. This can harm young people's ability
to recognise and correct mistakes on their own and may
lead to poor writing skills in the long run. Moreover,
digital communication often relies on abbreviations and
slang, which means young people would rarely use proper
grammar, spelling, and punctuation when texting. For
example, young people may become accustomed to using become accustomed to...
"u" instead of "you" or "lol" instead of writing out "laugh (phrase): Trở nên quen
out loud". Gradually, this can turn into a habit and cause với...
young people to make frequent spelling errors and
reduce their writing ability. frequent spelling errors
(noun phrase): lỗi chính tả
In conclusion, I agree with the idea that communication thường xuyên
on computers and mobile phones can reduce young
people’s reading and writing skills. The popularity of
shallow (adjective): nông,
digital communication can lead to shallow reading,
cạn, không sâu
reduced attention spans, and more frequent writing
errors.
(305 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 25/3
SPEAKING
Part 1 - Art
Yeah, my city has a lot of art galleries, but I can't say that I
appreciate (verb): đánh giá
appreciate them all that much. Once you've been to one,
cao, hiểu rõ giá trị, thưởng
there's little motivation to go back since there usually
aren't any changes to the exhibits. thức
Yes, I do. I have a few paintings and some cool prints in be drawn to... (phrase): bị
my house. I've always been drawn to unique and lôi cuốn bởi...
interesting pieces, and I love how art can really add
personality and character to my living space. showcase (verb): thể hiện,
trưng bày
4. Do you like modern art or traditional art?
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Part 2 - A movie
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Part 3 - Movies
3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why? fast-forward (verb): tua tới;
quay nhanh
Of course actors and actresses are essential to movies.
You know, they bring the characters to life and convey
convey (verb): truyền đạt
the emotions and messages of the story. They also attract
viewers who are fans of their work or admire their skills
and charisma. charisma (noun): uy tín
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 25/3
WRITING TASK 1
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The
graph shows how long immigrants from 2000 to 2008 intended to stay in
the UK. The pie chart shows reasons for migration in 2008.
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Phân tích đề bài
Dạng bài: Biểu đồ kết hợp có sự thay đổi theo thời gian.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Thông tin ở cả 2 biểu đồ không quá nhiều, tuy nhiên nội dung của số
liệu có thể gây một số khó khăn cho thí sinh trong việc chọn từ.
....
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
The line graph illustrates the intended stay duration of duration (noun): khoảng
immigrants in the UK from 2000 to 2008, while the pie thời gian, thời hạn
chart shows the reasons why they migrated in 2008.
In 2008, working was the most popular reason for slightly fluctuate (verb
migration to the UK, accounting for 38% of the surveyed phrase): dao động nhẹ
immigrants, followed by 32% who came to the country
to study and 16% who came to accompany their families.
The percentages of those migrating to the UK for no
particular reason or other purposes were equal, at 7%.
(240 words)
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ĐỀ THI NGÀY 25/3
WRITING TASK 2
Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, motorcycles are banned in
the city centre. Public transportations like buses, taxis and metros are advised.
Độ khó: Trung bình - Câu hỏi trong đề bài không quá khó, nhưng chủ đề có phần xa lạ với
nhiều thí sinh (ngày cấm phương tiện trong thành phố). Ngoài ra thông tin trong đề cũng
khá nhiều, nên thí sinh cần lưu ý xác định rõ các giới hạn để đưa ra ý tưởng phù hợp.
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
Some cities now ban private vehicles from entering the imposition (noun): sự áp
city centre on certain days and allow only public đặt, bắt buộc
transportations. Although this can have certain
drawbacks, I believe the benefits are much more the disabled (noun): người
significant. khuyết tật
(293 words)
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BONUS - ĐỀ THI NGÀY 16/3
WRITING TASK 1
(Computer-based)
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Phân tích đề bài
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Bài mẫu Từ vựng
In general, tropical mountains are taller and more diverse diverse (adjective): đa
in temperature areas than the ones in temperate areas. In dạng
addition, tropical mountains are suitable for more types of
crops than their temperate counterparts.
In a tropical mountain, the alpine meadows begin at the meadows (noun): đồng
limit for pine and fir trees at around 4000 metres (14000 cỏ, bãi cỏ
feet) and end at the snow line (about 4300 metres). From
this point to the top, the mountain is permanently be permanently encased
encased in snow. The meadows in a temperate mountain in snow (phrase): bị bao
start at a lower altitude (1700 metres), from the limit for phủ vĩnh viễn trong tuyết
spruce trees, but cover the next 1100 metres until they
meet the snow line at 2800 metres. The tip of a
temperate mountain is also full of snow.
(236 words)
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