Giải đề IELTS Cambridge 21 – Test 4: Speaking Part 2&3

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IELTS Cambridge 21 – Test 4: Speaking Part 2

Speaking answer

I have a classmate named Linh and we’ve been majoring in marketing for over a year now. She’s one of the best students in my class – always keeping her head straight during lessons and her hand raised whenever our teachers ask a question. Personally, I feel like sometimes she’s being too hard on herself and sets the bar higher than necessary.

Anyway, something I  want to highlight about her is that I think she’s a natural-born public speaker. Her confidence is unmatched and she’s never missed a single session of our class’ debate competitions. For example, whenever our professor announces a debate session, Linh’s always the first to participate. Then she’d deliver her speeches with well-prepared presentations and handle pressure like a pro. Most importantly, she never underestimates her opponents or once acts arrogantly. This is why I like being around her so that I can learn more from her.

Although we haven’t graduated yet, with the rewards she’s accomplished during the past three years of university, I believe she’d succeed in whatever career she chooses in the future. After all, her competitiveness has encouraged her to become a skilled researcher and public speaker. I believe future employers would really love to have people like her in their businesses.

• Be too hard on someone/oneself /biː tuː hɑːd ɒn wʌnˈsɛlf/ (phrase): quá nghiêm khắc với ai đó/bản thân
• Set the bar high /sɛt ðə bɑː haɪ/ (phrase): đặt tiêu chuẩn cao
• Natural-born /ˈnætʃrəl bɔːrn/ (adj): trời sinh
• Unmatched /ˌʌnˈmætʃt/ (adj): không ai bì được
• Well-prepared presentation /ˌwel prɪˈperd priːznˈteɪʃn/: bài thuyết trình chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng
• Underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/ (v): đánh giá thấp
• Accomplish /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/ (v): đạt được

IELTS Cambridge 21 – Test 4: Speaking Part 3

1. What kinds of competitions do people like to enter in your country?

Speaking Answer

I’d say sports competitions are the most popular among Vietnamese people. There’s actually a trend in which people participate in sports like pickle ball or badminton. Therefore, more people, especially young adults, are taking part in friendly tournaments held in sports centers. And regarding Vietnamese students, they like to compete in academic debate sessions or formal written competitions in various subjects, which act as a springboard for their future career prospects. .

• Friendly tournament /ˈfrɛndli ˈtʊənəmənt/: cuộc thi đấu giao hữu
• Debate session /dɪˈbeɪt ˈseʃn/: buổi thi tranh luận
• Formal written competition /ˈfɔːməl ˈrɪtən ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/: cuộc thi chính quy (hình thức làm bài trên giấy)

2. What do you think is the best kind of prize to win in a competition?

Speaking Answer

Personally, trophies and medals should not be viewed only as physical awards but also as a token of recognition for all the time and effort a person gave in a competition. If a competitor wins something, the shiny gold color on the prize proves that my hard work has paid off and deserves to shine brightly for others to witness. Such rewards carry far more sentimental value than any monetary gain, serving as a permanent reminder of achievement. 

• Physical award /ˈfɪzɪkl əˈwɔːrd/ (collocation): giải thưởng vật lý (cầm được)
• Hard work pays off /ˈhɑrd ˈwɝk ˈpeɪz ˈɔf/ (phrase): nỗ lực được đền đáp
• Shine brightly /ʃaɪn ˈbraɪtli/ (collocation): tỏa sáng rực rỡ
• Sentimental value /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl ˈvæl.juː/ (noun phrase): giá trị tinh thần
• Permanent reminder /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt rɪˈmaɪn.dər/(noun phrase): minh chứng vĩnh cửu 

3. Why do people like watching quiz shows and other competitions on TV?

Speaking Answer

First of all, I think quiz shows are pretty fun to watch with families or friends. They can help stimulate viewers’ brains by making them think about the questions but don’t put them under any pressure because they don’t actually take part in the competition. Secondly, pre-recorded programs like these usually include music and visual effects to evoke emotions of excitement, suspense or thrill from viewers. That’s why they’re pretty well-liked.

• Stimulate one’s brain /ˈstɪmjəleɪt wʌnz breɪn/ (collocation): kích thích bộ não (của ai đó) hoạt động
• Put someone under pressure /ˈstɪmjəleɪt wʌnz breɪn/ (collocation): gây áp lực cho ai đó
• Evoke emotions /ɪˈvəʊk ɪˈməʊʃnz/ (collocation): khơi gợi cảm xúc

4. How important is it to be very competitive at sport?

Speaking Answer

In sports, even small wins can give participants intense emotions which motivate them to play better, and it’s necessary to be competitive during those times. For example, when a football team is losing, the strong desire to win can force a player to score the decisive goal to turn the game around. The adrenalin rush of achieving such a feat would lift the whole team’s spirit and lead to a potential win.

• Desire to win /dɪˈzaɪə tuː wɪn/ (noun phrase): khát khao chiến thắng
• Turn the game around /tɜːn ðə ɡeɪm əˈraʊnd/ (idiom): lật ngược tình thế trận đấu
• Feat /fiːt/ (n): thành tựu
• Lift someone’s spirit /lɪft ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈspɪrɪt/ (collocation): vực dậy tinh thần của ai đó

5. Do you think sportspeople perform better when they play against competitors who are stronger than they are?

Speaking Answer

In my opinion, some do, but it doesn’t apply to all athletes. I mean, it’s true that facing a superior opponent can push competitors to perform their best and in some cases, outperform them. However, the idea of knowing there’s someone better can become a mental barrier, which makes the experience even more nerve-wracking for some people, leading to unforced errors under pressure. In sum, only those who have the nerves of steel will overcome that fear and succeed.

• Outperform /ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrm/  (v): thể hiện vượt trội hơn (ai đó)
• Mental barrier /ˈmentl ˈbæriər/ (noun phrase): rào cản tâm lý
• Nerve-wracking /ˈnɜːrv rækɪŋ/ (adj): căng thẳng tột độ
• Nerves of steel (phrase): ý chí/thần kinh thép
• Overcome that fear /ˌəʊvərˈkʌm ðæt fɪr/ (collocation): vượt qua nỗi sợ hãi đó

6. Why do some people think that taking part in sport is more important than winning?

Speaking Answer

Well, perhaps for them it’s not about winning or losing, but joining a competition means getting an opportunity to improve physical health. They focus on staying active, maintaining exercise and keeping fit. Another benefit is by meeting other players, people from different backgrounds can share valuable knowledge in sports and fitness, as well as making more close friends.

• Physical health /ˈfɪzɪkəl hɛlθ/ (noun phrase): sức khỏe cơ thể
• Sports and fitness /spɔːts ænd ˈfɪtnəs/: thể thao và thể hình

Trên đây là phần giải đề IELTS Cambride 21 – Test 4: Speaking Part 2&3 do giảng viên IZONE thực hiện.