Chủ đề Transport và Travel là hai chủ đề quen thuộc trong cuộc sống của chúng ta. Và đó cũng là hai chủ đề thường xuyên xuất hiện trong kì thi IELTS Speaking. Vậy các thí sinh hãy theo dõi bài viết phía dưới để biết được các mẫu câu hỏi, câu trả lời, cũng như vốn từ vựng có sẵn trong topic này để có thể diễn đạt ý nói của chính mình được trơn chu, chỉn chu và dễ dàng hơn nhé!
TRANSPORT
PART 1
Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:
- What kinds of transport do you take to go to work/school?
Well, I’m an environmentally-conscious person so I use buses on a daily basis to go to school. I do believe that by using bus services, I can contribute to reducing traffic congestion and CO2 discharged from private vehicles.
- What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
Without any doubt, I would say motorbikes. You can see people driving a motorbike all over the place in my country. Almost everyone travels by motorbike. The reason why a motorbike is so popular is due to their reasonable price and convenience. They also extremely varied in terms of size, color and quality, thus a wide variety of choices is available for everyone.
- Do you often use public transport?
You know, due to the fact that mass transit in Vietnam is pretty subpar in terms of quality, I tend to avoid using it. I have only traveled by bus around 5 times so far in my life because it’s common for them to be around 10 minutes late, sometimes even more, so in my opinion, they are pretty unreliable. Hopefully, the government would raise the quality standards of public transport; otherwise, I can’t see myself getting on a bus anytime soon.
- What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
- Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
- Do you think people in your country prefer public transport?
Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):
- Cụm từ:
- An environmentally-conscious person: người có ý thức bảo vệ môi trường
- On a daily basis: hàng ngày
- Contribute to + V-ing (v.): góp phần vào
- Without any doubt: không chút nghi ngờ nào
- All over the place: khắp mọi nơi
- A wide variety of: một sự đa dạng về cái gì
- Can’t see myself doing st: không làm gì
- Từ đơn:
PART 2
Mẫu câu hỏi:
- Describe an accident you saw.
- Describe a time when you missed a bus/ train/ aeroplane.
- Describe a time you travelled by public transport.
- Describe your favorite means of transport.
Mẫu câu trả lời:
Question: Describe a time you travelled by public transport.
You should say:
- When you travelled
- Where you travelled
- What the purpose of your journey was
- And explain how you felt about using public transportation
I remember when I took a trip to Vietnam I travelled by train quite a lot. Sometimes I think it can be better to take an overnight train as you don’t have to waste that much time travelling as you are travelling through the night.
I took a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. I booked a sleeper compartment and had it all to myself, as it was New Year’s Eve at the time so there weren’t many people travelling. The sleeper car was very clean and had its own bathroom, so it made for a really comfortable journey. There was a restaurant car, so I had something to eat and then went back to the compartment and settled in for the night.
The journey took about 12 hours and I arrived in Hanoi at about 6.30 am in the morning. I distinctly remember arriving in Hanoi as it was freezing cold which was a sharp contrast to Ho Chi Minh as it had been really hot and humid there. Luckily, I had travelled from China where it was winter, and I had quite a bit of heavy clothing with me which was lucky. However, I had booked a hotel room online and when I went there to check the booking, they told me that the room was occupied so I couldn’t check in until 12pm which I had expected but it gave me a chance to drop my luggage off. I spent the next few hours walking around the lake in Thong Nhat Park to waste some time and went to a couple of coffee bars. I found a really great restaurant next to my hotel and had lunch then checked into my room. I had a hot shower and then got into bed for a nap as I was freezing and then planned the rest of my journey.
Overall, I would say the trains were very good in Vietnam. Although they weren’t the fastest there is no hurry when you are on holiday and you can view the scenery when you are taking your journey. It is much cheaper than taking a plane and if you take a sleeper it’s a good way to travel. I would recommend it to anyone.
Từ vựng:
- An overnight train: chuyến tàu đêm
- A sleeper compartment: khoang ngủ
- A sharp contrast: sự đối ngược sâu sắc
- Be occupied (adj/): có người ở
PART 3
Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:
- Should the government in a country focus more on rail transport or road transport? Why?
I believe the decision should be made based on the geological condition, existing infrastructure, population, and economic condition of the country. For instance, if a country has mostly hilly tracks and rivers, developing rail tracks is both challenging and expensive. For such countries, connecting highways and road transports are more practical and cost-effective. Moreover, if the country does not have enough rail tracks already, it should focus on developing and enhancing roads rather than rails. Finally, countries with higher populations should consider developing their railroads as it can carry a great number of people at a time. Whether to invest in road or rail transportation, thus, should be made based on a number of factors rather than a single one.
- What types of public transport are popular in your country?
Well, the most common means of transport in Vietnam are motorcycles (motorbikes) and cars. Our public transport system is rather underdeveloped and limited or even non-existent. Bus is quite popular but not always reliable. Train isn’t widely preferred as it’s way too old and too slow. However, air travel is becoming increasingly affordable and commonly used these days though I’m not quite sure if it also categorized as public transport.
- Have the types of transport people use changed much over the last few decades?
I don’t think they have really. We’ve had the transport I mentioned before for many decades now in my country, and it is much the same today. Of course, cars have become much more popular as people’s incomes have risen which accounts for the problems we see on the roads today such as congestion and more accidents and pollution. This has probably led to some changes within cities. Many have now introduced environmentally friendly forms of transport such as trams and guided buses that don’t run on gas which means that people can travel without using a car. There has also been an increase in air travel, but as I said, this is quite expensive in my country so most cannot afford it.
- Who is using public transport more? Adults or young people? Why?
- Why do people use private transport rather than public transport? Ads & Disads of this?
- What kind of improvement have there been in transport in our country in recent years?
Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):
- Cụm từ:
- The geological condition: điều kiện địa chất
- Existing infrastructure: cơ sở hạ tầng hiện có
- Hilly track: đường đồi núi
- Developing rail tracks: phát triển đường ray
- Become increasingly affordable: ngày càng trở nên hợp lí
- Từ đơn:
TRAVEL
PART 1
Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:
- Where do you like to travel during the holidays?
I like to travel abroad but it can be expensive, so I usually plan affordable travel. Traveling to holiday destinations when it is out of season saves a lot of money. Out-of-season travel is also the best way to avoid places that are swarming with tourists.
- Do you like travelling?
Not at all! I try to avoid it at all costs. If I must travel, I will take some motion sickness medicine and go by car or train. I was once on an airplane on my honeymoon that came very near to crashing, so my phobia stems from this.
- Have you done much travelling?
Yes. I have. Places which I visited have a vibrant heritage and are colorful like Jaipur which is also known as the pink city, Hyderabad which is also a great metropolitan city, Nagpur famous for its oranges, Delhi famous for its shopping centers and food, Punjab famous for its lively atmosphere and etc.
- What kind of places have you visited in your life?
- When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
- Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):
- Cụm từ:
- Affordable travel: du lịch giá cả phải chăng
- Out of season: trái mùa
- Swarming with tourists: tấp nập khách du lịch
- Motion sickness: say tàu xe
- Phobia stems from: ám ảnh bắt nguồn từ
- Heritage (n.): gia tài
- Metropolitan (adj.): đô thị
- Từ đơn:
PART 2
Mẫu câu hỏi:
- Describe a city you enjoy visiting.
- Describe one of your best travel experiences
- Describe a place you would like to visit in the future
Mẫu câu trả lời:
Question: Describe a city you enjoy visiting
You should say:
- Where this place is
- How you know about it
- What this place looks like
- And explain why you would like to visit this place
I’m going on a city break in Da Nang city this Summer. I’ve been as busy as a bee at work so this is gonna be a much-needed holiday.
I’ve always wanted to visit this city in Central Vietnam but the chance hasn’t arisen until now. When I think of Da Nang, I think of beautiful beaches, fabulous seafood restaurants and iconic tourist attractions such as Linh Ứng pagoda, Bà Nà Hills and especially the Dragon Bridge. It is a bridge that was intentionally constructed to resemble a giant Asian dragon. On special events, it also spits fire. Taking a photo with the Dragon bridge as the backdrop is definitely on my bucket list. If I have time, I’ll also be keen on visiting the Bà Nà hill resorts and take the aerial tramway to the top of the hill to enjoy the grand panoramic view of the Trường Sơn mountain range.
Besides indulging myself in touristic activities, I actually want to explore and try to understand the city life of this bustling location. In recent years, Đà Nẵng has transformed into a metropolis. There are lots of job opportunities for startups and young people. Combining this with what I mentioned earlier, it is not surprising that Đà Nẵng has been named by many media outlets as one of the most livable cities in Vietnam, if not the world.
I’m extremely excited about this trip and I am hard at work at the moment so that I could feel deserved when I actually go there.
Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):
- Cụm từ:
- City break: kỳ nghỉ ở thành phố
- Much-needed (adj.): rất cần thiết
- Tourist attraction: nơi thu hút khác du lịch to
- Be on my bucket list (expression): là điều tôi muốn làm
- Aerial tramway (n.): cáp treo
- Từ đơn:
PART 3
Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:
- Do you think that tourism is important for an economy?
Definitely yes. Nowadays, as globalisation has brought the world together, the movement between countries has been facilitated. Therefore, I find it easy for anyone to travel to other countries, and this phenomenon has contributed a great deal to any economy by the money that tourists spend and the establishments of multinational companies. In other words, it is beneficial for an economy to have travelers from other countries come and spend on local products and services, and in some small countries like Singapore, the economy of the whole country really depends on tourism.
- Do you think there are also negative impacts of tourism?
Yes, of course. There are various negative consequences of tourism that can negatively affect the local people or the locations. For example, if foreign tourists do not take care of places they visit, like historical places, it would cause damage to them and thereby, the loss of culture and heritage. Secondly, a huge crowd of tourists can also affect the city, causing inconvenience to local residents.
- How has tourism impacted tourist sites in your country?
I think with the advantages of tourist sites, my country is a destination that attracts a lot of tourists and that brings a lot of benefits to the country, both economically and socially. For example, small souvenir shops now have a larger customer base because of the number of visitors to our temples.
- What are the positive impacts of tourism?
- How can you make sure you get the most from your travels?
- What is the importance of traveling?
Từ vựng (ấn lật thẻ để xem thông tin phía sau và ấn mũi tên hai bên để xem các từ tiếp theo):
- Cụm từ:
- Multinational company: công ty đa quốc gia
- Local product: sản phẩm địa phương
- Historical place: di tích lịch sử
- Souvenir shop: cửa hàng lưu niệm
- Larger customer base: cơ sở khách hàng lớn hơn
- Từ đơn:
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