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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 PEOPLE DESCRIPTION

Describe a sports person that you admire

You should say:
• Who is he/she
• What did he/she do
• What do you know about his/her life story
• And explain how much do you know about sports
SPEAKING
PART 2
 BASIC INFORMATION

Describe a sports person that you admire

You should say:
• 1 minutes to make notes
• Who is he/she
• 1-2 minutes to speak
• What did he/she do
• What do you know about his/her life story • No need to cover all suggested

• And explain how much do you know about ideas on the cue card.
sports
 BASIC INFORMATION
What should be the main focuses in IELTS Speaking part 2?
Sample answer:
“There’re multiple reasons why he is an admirable sport star. First and
foremost, Nguyen Anh Vien always works hard and apply himself. Idea development

Even though he won every competition in Vietnam, he is still humble and

spends hours each day on practicing his skills. When it comes to other
athletes, sometimes it’s not the case. A lot of famous sportsmen stop striving
when they’re on top and some of them even get overconfident/cocky and
look down on their rivals. “ Vocabulary
 Fashion

Fame Sports

People
description

Politeness Work

Talent
FAME
Be famous for

Adjective Be
Besynonimous
syn_nimouswith
with

/ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
Acquire a reputation for for

Celebrity
Noun
Star

Fashion icon
 FAME

A household
househ_ld name

Example: Britney Spears was a household name in the 1990s. She has

been relentlessly honoured for her contribution to the US music industry.

TALENT

•• Have
Have wonderful/
wonderful/amazing
amazingtài
talent
năng

• She has many bản

hits/nhạc đình đám/that
blockbusters phim khủng
I can’t thatright
recall i can’t
nowrecall right
now
• As you know, Son Tung took
gây bão
theởUS
nước
by storm
Mỹ when
when
hehe
first
first
hadhad a
a tourtotopromote
tour promotehishisalbum
albumcalled
calledHay
Haytrao
traocho
choanh
anh
 WORK
WORD PHONETICS MEANING
Tenacity /təˈnæs.ə.ti/ Sự bền bỉ, quyết tâm
• See the glass half full
• Look at/ see through /ˈroʊzˌkʌl·ərd
rose-coloured/ rose- Lạc quan
ˈɡlæs·ɪz/
tinted glasses

Flourish /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/
Phát đạt, thịnh vượng
 WORK

tenacity in the face of difficulty/adversity. For instance, he

He always showed great __________

was once in great debt and had to sell his property and business to pay off debts. But

sees through rose-colored glasses

he’s the kind of person who _______________________________ , so it didn’t stop him

from starting all over again And now he’s owning two large shops in the downtown and

flourishing
his business is _________
 HUMOR
• • Trấn
TrấnThành
Thànhhas
haskhiếu hài hước sense
an incredible xuất sắc and I think
of humor andyou willyou
I think never
willbe upset
never bewhen you’re
upset when
you’re
with with him.
him.

•• He’s
He’sthe
thekind
kindof
ofperson
personwho
whocan
canlàm choyou
make bạnstay
cảmupbeat
thấy phấn khíchwith
instantly instantly withdelicate
his own his own

jokes. jokes.
delicate

•• And
Andhe
hewill
willlàm bạn
have cười
you lăn lộn
rolling I swear.
in the aislesI Ithink that’s
swear. why
I think it’s easy
that’s whyfor
it’shim
easytofor
làm quen
him to
break
with thepeople.
new ice with new people.
 SPORT
Quang Hai is a top football player in my country. He has been
game changerof the team for many years. He
considered as a ____________ blinder
blinder
played an absolute _____________in our last match between cocky look down on
Vietnam and Thailand. game changer

The best part is he’s a humble human being. Normally, when approachable
cocky and
you’re better than everyone else, you may become _____ die-hard fans

start to ______________ approachable to his

look down on others but he’s so _____________
___________
die-hard fans
SPORT

Words / Phrases Meaning

Blinder Màn thể hiện xuất sắc

Game changer Người lật ngược tình thế

FASHION
WORD MEANING
Designer clothes (n) Quần áo thiết kế

Dressy Trang trọng

Quý phái
Look like a __________
million bucks

Low - key Đời thường

PEOPLE DESCRIPTION
OUTLINE

?
 SAMPLE

Describe a famous person who dresses well

You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you know this person
• What he or she wears
• Why this person dresses well
 SAMPLE BACKGROUND INFORMATION

When it comes to a well-known person who is truly fashion

Who he / she is
comes / springs to my mind is ST
icon, the first name that _____________
MTP. He is a critically acclaimed pop star in Vietnam.
Additionally, he is also an impeccable fashionista.
FAME
GLOSSARY

Words / Phrases Meaning

Critically acclaimed Nhận được nhiều lời khen

Impeccable Hoàn hảo

USEFUL EXPRESSION

• I would like to talk about …

• Of all people I’d have to say that A is …
• Nobody compares to …
• I have a soft
_ _ _spot forfor
_ spot …: …:
(be(be
fond of)of)
fond
• When talking about/it comes to …, the first person that comes/springs to
my mind is …
PEOPLE DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

1. Background information
(FAME)
 SAMPLE HOW DO YOU KNOW THEM? FIRST IMPRESSION

I first knew about Son Tung when I was a junior student at How do you
university. At that time, I was busy as a bee to prepare for my know he/she?

upcoming examination. Honestly, It found it a nerve-racking

time and I was mentally and physically exhausted. So, I decided Story
to go on the internet to look for something that helps me telling
unwind. Not only was I struck by his beautiful, silky voice, but I
was more impressed by his fashion style. General
impression
GLOSSARY

Words / Phrases Meaning

Be busy as a bee Cực kì bận rộn

Nerve-racking (adj) Căng thẳng

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE/SHE?
• I was introduced to A by …
• I got to know A quite well when …
• The first time I met A is when …

•• If my
If my memory
memory serves
__________ me A
me right, right,
wasA…was …
• I first knew A when I …

FIRST IMPRESSION
• A comes across as being …
• A gives the impression of being
______________ of …
being …
PEOPLE DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

1. Background information 2. How do you know he/she?

(FAME) First impression
(STORY TELLING)
 SAMPLE TOPIC – RELATED ANSWER

He wears an eclectic mix of clothes depending on occasions. When WHAT DOES

performing on stage, he puts on glittering and designer clothes which cost HE/SHE WEAR?
hundreds of dollars like fur coat which really complements his look. When
attending events, he wears very dressy clothes like suit and tie which makes
him look like million bucks. Like any other youngster, when hanging out with
friends, he often dresses casual/ low-key outfit such as jean, t-shirt and Fashion
sandals, but he’s way too good at adding some touches like engraved cuff
that’s very refined.
GLOSSARY

Words/ Phrases Meaning

Touch (n) Điểm nhấn

Chạm trổ
Engraved (adj)

Refined Tinh tế
PEOPLE DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

1. Background information 2. How do you know he/she?

(FAME) First impression
(STORY TELLING)

3. Topic-related answer
(FASHION, SPORT, WORK, … )
 SAMPLE ACHIEVEMENT

When it comes to music, he acquired reputation for many hits WHAT HAS
HE/SHE
such as Hay trao cho anh which broke first-week sales record in
ACHIEVED?
the country and was one of the most-viewed videos on YouTube.
As being a fashion icon, he has been invited to many fashion
shows of luxurious brands in the world such as Gucci, Channel … Talent
and has got good press.
 USEFUL EXPRESIONS

• E_ine_t leader
Eminent leader
• Outstanding achievement
• High social status
• Climb the ladder
l_ _ _ _of_ success
of success
• Earn the respect of the people
• Acquire reputation for
PEOPLE DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

1. Background information 2. How do you know he/she?

(FAME) First impression
(STORY TELLING)

3. Topic-related answer 4. Achievement

(FASHION, SPORT, WORK, … ) (TALENT)
 SAMPLE FEELINGS

In Vietnam, Son Tung has become a trend setter in fashion

and set a good example for Vietnamese youngsters. I can
learn a lot from the way he mixes and matches clothes to
have perfect and flattering looks.
GLOSSARY

Words/ Phrases Meaning

Trend setter (n) Người tạo xu hướng

Have a flattering look (adj) Nhìn đẹp mắt

PEOPLE DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

1. Background information 2. How do you know he/she?

(FAME) First impression
(STORY TELLING)

3. Topic-related answer 4. Achievement

(FASHION, SPORT, WORK, … ) (TALENT)

5. Personal feelings
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Hold someone in respect

r_ _ _ _ _ _
• Think highly of
• A sets a good/fine example
• A great role model
• _ _ _ to
Turn _ to
forfor advice
advice
 SAMPLE Describe a famous person who dresses well

When it comes to a well-known person who is truly fashion icon, the first name that springs to my mind
is ST MTP. He is a critically acclaimed pop star in Vietnam. Additionally, he is also an impeccable
fashionista. I first knew about Son Tung when I was a junior student at university. At that time, I was
busy as a bee to prepare for my upcoming examination. Honestly, It found it a nerve-racking time and I
was mentally and physically exhausted. So, I decided to go on the internet to look for something that
helps me unwind. Not only was I struck by his beautiful, silky voice, but I was more impressed by his
fashion style. He wears an eclectic mix of clothes depending on occasions. When performing on stage, he
puts on glittering and designer clothes which cost hundreds of dollars like fur coat which really
complements his look. When attending events, he wears very dressy clothes like suit and tie which
makes him look like million bucks.
 SAMPLE Describe a famous person who dresses well

Like any other youngster, when hanging out with friends, he often dresses casual/ low-key outfit such as
jeans, t-shirt and sandals, but he’s way too good at adding some touches like engraved cuff that’s very
refined. When it comes to music, he acquired reputation for many hits such as Hay trao cho anh which
broke first-week sales record in the country and was one of the most-viewed video on YouTube. As
being a fashion icon, he has been invited to many fashion shows of luxurious brands in the world such as
Gucci, Channel … and has got good press. In Vietnam, Son Tung has become a trend setter in fashion and
set a good example for Vietnamese youngsters. I can learn a lot from the way he mixes and matches
clothes to have perfect and flattering looks.
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
Describe a popular comedian in your country Useful language:

You should say: Incredible sense of humor

• Who he/she is Make someone stay upbeat

• How you knew him/her Delicate jokes

• What comedies have he/she performed Roll in the aisles

• Explain why he/she is popular

PRACTICE
Describe a sports person that you admire Useful language:

You should say: Game changer

Who is he/she Blinder

What did he/she do Break World record

What do you know about his/her life story Championship

And explain how much do you know about sports