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IELTS Cambridge 21 – Test 2: Speaking Part 2
Describe a time when you read or heard something that you thought was not true. You should say:
And explain how you felt about reading/hearing this thing that you thought was not true. |
Speaking answers
Well, today I’d like to talk about a time when I heard something that I immediately thought wasn’t true. It happened while I was scrolling through Facebook.
To be honest, the post looked quite convincing because it included colorful pictures and quoted so-called medical experts. It claimed that drinking hot lemon water every morning could completely prevent people from catching the flu. Since thousands of people had shared it, many readers seemed to believe it without questioning.
However, what really set it apart was how confidently the author presented the claim despite having no reliable scientific evidence to support it. The information spread to every nook and cranny of social media, so it reached an enormous number of people in a very short time. As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is, so I decided to verify it instead of believing it straight away.
After checking several trustworthy medical websites, I found out that lemon water can keep a person hydrated and provide some vitamin C, but it definitely can’t prevent the flu. Although it took me only a few minutes to fact-check, it was an absolute bargain compared with the potential harm of spreading false information.
To be honest, I felt a little disappointed because so many people had believed the post without checking the facts. Since then, I’ve become much more careful about verifying information before sharing it online.
- Set something apart /set ˈsʌmθɪŋ əˈpɑːt/ (v): Làm cho cái gì trở nên khác biệt
- Every nook and cranny /ˈevri nʊk ænd ˈkræni/ (idiom): Mọi ngóc ngách
- Too good to be true /tuː ɡʊd tə bi
- truː/ (idiom): Tốt đến mức khó có thể là sự thật
- Straight away /streɪt əˈweɪ/ (adv): Ngay lập tức
- An absolute bargain /ən ˈæbsəluːt ˈbɑːɡən/ (n): Một món hời; (nghĩa bóng) rất đáng giá so với công sức hoặc chi phí bỏ ra
- Spread /spred/ (v): Lan truyền, phát tán (thông tin, tin tức)
IELTS Cambridge 21 – Test 2: Speaking Part 3
1. Do you think children are more honest than adults?
Speaking Answer
Yes, I think children are generally more honest than adults because they tend to say exactly what they think without filtering their words. They usually don’t have hidden motives or worry too much about the consequences of telling the truth. Adults, on the other hand, sometimes tell white lies to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to keep relationships smooth.
- White lie /ˌwaɪt ˈlaɪ/ (n): Lời nói dối vô hại, nói dối vì ý tốt
2. Why do adults tell children it’s important to be honest?
Speaking Answer
From my perspective, adults want children to develop strong moral values from an early age. Being honest helps people build trust, maintain healthy relationships, and earn respect from others. If children learn the importance of honesty when they’re young, they’re more likely to become responsible and trustworthy adults.
3. Do you think there are sometimes good reasons for adults not to tell children the truth?
Speaking Answer
Yes, I think there are some exceptions to the rule. For example, parents may hide certain information if they believe it’s too upsetting or complicated for a child to understand. In those situations, it is possible that they’re usually trying to protect the child’s emotional well-being rather than deceive them. However, I still think adults should tell the truth when the time is right.
- Exceptions to the rule /ɪkˈsepʃənz tə ðə ruːl/ (phrase): Những trường hợp ngoại lệ
4. Are there any claims in advertisements that are sometimes not true?
Speaking Answer
Definitely. Some advertisements tend to stretch the truth by exaggerating the benefits of their products. For example, a skincare product might claim that it can remove wrinkles in just a few days, or a weight-loss product may promise unrealistic results. In reality, the actual effects are often much less impressive.
- Stretch the truth /stretʃ ðə truːθ/ (idiom): Phóng đại hoặc bóp méo sự thật
5. Why do people still buy things even when they know advertisements aren’t completely accurate?
Speaking Answer
I think advertisements are designed to catch people’s attention and appeal to their emotions. Even if consumers know that companies exaggerate their claims, they still hope the product will work for them. Besides that, attractive packaging, celebrity endorsements, and limited-time promotions can also influence people’s buying decisions.
- Catch someone’s attention /kætʃ ˈsʌmwʌnz əˈtenʃən/ (v): Thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó
6. Do you think advertisements that are dishonest should be banned?
Speaking Answer
Without a doubt. Yes, I do. Companies should be allowed to promote their products, but they shouldn’t be allowed to make false or misleading claims. Otherwise, consumers may waste their hard-earned money or even put their health at risk. I think governments should crack down on dishonest advertising by introducing stricter regulations and imposing heavier penalties on companies that deliberately mislead the public.
- cXack down on /kræk daʊn ɒn/ (phrasal verb): Mạnh tay xử lý, siết chặt việc kiểm soát
- Misleading claim /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ kleɪm/ (n): Tuyên bố/quảng cáo gây hiểu lầm
Trên đây là phần giải đề IELTS Cambride 21 – Test 2: Speaking Part 2&3 do giảng viên IZONE thực hiện.
