Tổng hợp đề thi IELTS Speaking - topic: Culture & Society

IELTS Speaking topic Culture & Scociety là những chủ đề thường xuyên xuất hiện trong bài thi. Với một số thí sinh thì chủ đề này không hề "dễ nhằn", do đó trong bài viết này TiengAnhK12 đã tổng hợp lại các từ vựng thường gặp cũng như một số câu hỏi và câu trả lời mẫu trong chủ đề Culture & Society để các bạn tham khảo nhé!

CULTURE

Trong các đề thi IELTS Speaking, bạn sẽ rất hay bắt gặp chủ đề Culture (Văn hóa). Đó không phải chủ đề quá xa lạ với cuộc sống xung quanh chúng ta, tuy nhiên để có thể trả lời tốt ở chủ đề này thì không phải thí sinh nào cũng có thể đạt được. Trong bài viết dưới đây, TiengAnhK12 sẽ cung cấp đến các bạn bộ câu hỏi cùng câu trả lời cho IELTS Speaking Part 1, Part 2 và Part 3 về chủ đề này, cùng học ngay nào!

PART 1

Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:

• What is the most important festival in your country?
  In Vietnam, we do have tons of festivals, however, I would say that the most important one is the Tet Holiday, the Lunar New Year – which is at the beginning of the year. As the Christmas holiday in Western countries, it’s the most important and longest holiday we have, a good time for family reunions and relaxation. We celebrate this holiday with different traditional activities.

• Do you think this festival will still be as important in the future?
  Yes, I think so. I would say in this day and age, Tet has lost its original spirit and people often forget the true meaning of the Tet holiday, though – I mean, they don’t think about the story of the family gathering. Most adults treat it as a normal holiday in which they can have 2 weeks off to blow off some steam and release stress. For children, I think most of them look forward to the Tet holiday because they can receive lucky money from adults.

• What holiday or festival has become more popular in Vietnam recently?
  I reckon holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day have become quite popular in recent years. However, I would say that they’re more commercialised because long before these holidays approach, businessmen have made a lot of effort to attract more customers. Anyway, everyone in my country wants to take this opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves, nothing to do with religion or so on.
  
  
• What are some forms of traditional dancing in your country?
• Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future?
• Do you think that there should be more holidays in your country?

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:

• • Lunar New Year (n.): Tết Nguyên Đán 
  • Family reunion/ The family gathering: sum họp, đoàn tụ gia đình
  • Blow off some steam: nghỉ xả hơi
  • Release stress: xả stress
  • Lucky money (n.): tiền mừng tuổi
• Từ đơn:

PART 2

Mẫu câu hỏi:

• Describe a traditional product in your country
• Describe a foreign culture that you are interested in
• Describe a foreign culture that you like

Mẫu câu trả lời:

Question: Describe a traditional product in your country

You should say:

• What it is 
• When was the first time you tried it 
• How to make it how you like it

I’d love to talk about rice, the most important agricultural plant in my country.

Ever since I was in my early elementary years, the rice plant has appeared in almost every subject, from literature to natural science to geography. And even in real life, the rice plant can be spotted all across the countryside around Vietnam.

It never ceases to amaze me how such a simple plant could support a whole nation’s economy. Up to this day, millions of Vietnamese families are still dependent on the cultivation of rice to make ends meet. And the fact that Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading rice exporters is more solid proof of the relevance of this plant in my country. Besides this, rice has been an indispensable part of the main meal of most families for centuries and children practice the habit of eating rice from a very young age, and as for the older generation, they cannot go a day without rice in some form or another.

Over thousands of years, the rice plant has played a really important role in Vietnamese culture and many traditions and ceremonies originate from the farmers' hopes for an abundant crop, and many of these traditions are considered important established customs to foreign visitors. I think that the rice plant has become one of the greatest symbols for the Vietnamese spirit and deserves large appreciation from all generations.

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:
  • Never ceases to amaze me: không bao giờ hết ngạc nhiên 
  • Up to this day: cho đến ngày nay
  • Make ends meet (idiom): kiếm sống
  • Play a really important role in sth: đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong
  • An abundant crop: vụ mùa bội thu
• Từ đơn:

PART 3

Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:

• Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?
  I think it’s very important to learn about other cultures. Not only will you find things interesting, but it will also make it easier for you to interact with native speakers if you’ve ever interacted with them. Also, it makes doing business with those cultures a lot easier. It is important to be educated about the world and not just withdraw into your own country.

• How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
  Some of the ways that people can benefit from other cultures are in business, personal relationships, and self-improvement. In business, it’s important to know a little about whatever culture you plan to work in. For example, in Muslim cultures, shaking hands with the left hand is considered extremely rude. If you don’t know it, it could hurt your business opportunities. Also, it’s important to simply improve yourself by learning as much as you can about different cultures.

• What do you think is the best way to learn about another culture?
  Obviously, the best way to learn about a culture is to go there and experience it. If you can get a feel for the culture firsthand, it will be a lot easier to pick things up, But I also believe that you can learn a ton about other cultures just by reading books about them. Reading about people’s experiences in foreign lands is the next best thing to being there.
  
  
• Do you think that learning foreign languages can help us understand foreign cultures?
• Do you think it’s better to go overseas to study a foreign language or to study it in your home country?
• Do you think it’s easier to learn about other cultures today than it was before?

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:

• • Interact with: tương tác với
  • Withdraw into: thụt lùi, rút vào cái gì
• Từ đơn:

SOCIETY

Dưới đây là các câu hỏi cũng như các câu trả lời mẫu cho Topic SOCIETY trong IELTS Speaking. Cùng tham khảo các câu hỏi ví dụ, từ vựng và một vài cách diễn đạt ghi điểm nhé.

PART 1

Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:

• Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?
  As society and the global economy become more and more diverse each day, they require an increasing number of talents in all fields. For instance, prior to the invention of the internet and information technology, society did not even think that it would need someone competent at coding or analysing data. I opine that in the future, society will even need more talents in more fields.

• Have you ever invited your social friend to your home?
  No, not really. But I was invited to a dinner by a new social friend. She invited those who live next door and across the street for a dinner, she introduced herself to us, and we welcomed her to the neighborhood

• Do you think hobbies are important in modern society?
  I think hobbies and pastimes are of paramount importance in modern society, because nowadays life is incredibly hectic, and people are always up to the ears with work and deadlines. So, it’s important to do something in your leisure time to just chill and recover from all that stress.
  
  
• What is the most important festival in your country?
• Tell me how weddings are celebrated in your country.
• What are some forms of traditional dancing in your country?

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:
  • For instance: ví dụ
  • Prior to: trước khi
  • Information technology: công nghệ thông tin
  • Paramount importance: tầm quan trọng tối thượng (rất quan trọng)
  • Modern society: xã hội hiện đại
  • Up to the ears: cập nhật
• Từ đơn:

PART 2

Mẫu câu hỏi:

• Talk about an object that is used to control society?
• Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society

Mẫu câu trả lời:

Question: Describe a person you know who does a job which is useful to society.

You should say: 

• Who this person is 
• How you knew him/her 
• What type of work he/she does 
• And explain why you think his/her work is useful to the society

Let me tell you about my friend, Linh,  whose job I believe is critical to the well-being of our society, especially in this day and age. She is a few years older than me and is currently working as a nurse at our local hospital.  Linh is also my neighbor so we get to hang out quite often.

I think Linh’s job is incredibly important, especially amid a raging pandemic like COVID-19. She helps care for patients, communicates with doctors, administers medicine, and checks vital signs. Not only does she have to care for the patient, but she also supports their families by helping them cope with the illness of their loved ones, and if necessary live with it so that these people can work through the obstacles that may arise with the sickness of a family member. Nurses are always the first to notice when the patient’s conditions change. They must always be ready to spring into action in any emergency or critical situation.

Serving as the front line of healthcare, Linh and other nurses also expose themselves to a lot of risks. For this pandemic, Linh has been taking up numerous long shifts. There are many days when she could not go home because the hospital was understaffed. There are also days when Linh had to quarantine at work due to exposure to a COVID-positive patient. Despite all these difficulties, I have never seen Linh complain about her job. She has a heart of gold and genuinely seems to find joy in helping people. Thanks to her and other medical professionals, we can deal with all the diseases and illnesses in our lifetime and stay healthy. I always have immense respect for them.

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:
  • In this day and age: ngày nay 
  • A raging pandemic: đại dịch đang hoành hành 
  • Administer medicine: kê thuốc 
  • Check vital signs: kiểm tra dấu hiệu sinh tồn 
  • Cope with: đương đầu với 
  • Spring into action: nhanh chóng hành động 
  • Critical situation: hoàn cảnh nguy cấp 
  • Front line: tuyến đầu 
  • Expose oneself to: tự đặt mình vào 1 tình thế nào đó (thường là tình thế nhiều rủi ro, nguy hiểm) 
  • Find joy in: tìm thấy niềm vui 
  • Immense respect: tôn trọng sâu sắc
• Từ đơn:

PART 3

Mẫu câu hỏi và câu trả lời:

• What social problems are there in your country?
  Well, as far as I’m concerned, there’s a couple of pressing problems my country is grappling with. First and foremost, the on-going Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented unemployment rate, pushing many people onto skid row, and by extension, a surge in crime rates. I mean, more people are likely to commit crimes, such as robberies, to survive. Unfortunately, Irrespective of various forms of social distancing and lockdowns, Vietnam is still having such a hard time dealing with these problems.

• What can be done to alleviate poverty?
  Well, I suppose that there are a number of solutions that could be implemented to lift people out of poverty. One feasible solution is to give them more access to education, this is because not only does it equip those living on the poverty line the abilities and skills to earn higher incomes, it can also help them to safeguard against vulnerability and risk. However, this effort would be futile if the have-nots themselves do not become part of the process of poverty alleviation.

• What do you think of social charity?
  The way I see it, charity is beneficial to not only the most vulnerable in society but also donors. I mean, helping those in need will create a sense of purpose and pride, which may lead to a fulfilled life. Having said that, there are people who do it just for personal gains. For example, many celebrities in Vietnam had to face a backlash for lack of transparency when using donation money.

• What is the difference between minor crimes and major crimes?
• What problems are associated with globalization?
• What environmental problems are common in your country?

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:

• • Pressing problems: các vấn đề cấp bách 
  • Grapple with: vật lộn giải quyết 
  • First and foremost: trước nhất 
  • Unprecedented (adj.): chưa từng có 
  • Push someone onto skid row: đẩy ai vào cảnh nghèo khó 
  • Have a hard time + Ving: gặp khó khăn khi làm việc gì
  • Those living on the poverty line, the have-nots: người nghèo 
  • Safeguard against (v.): bảo vệ khỏi cái gì 
  • Poverty alleviation, lift people out of poverty: xóa đói giảm nghèo
  • The most vulnerable: những người dễ bị hại 
  • A fulfilled life: cuộc sống viên mãn 
  • Personal gains: lợi ích cá nhân 
• Từ đơn:

Trên đây là ổng hợp lại các dạng câu hỏi đề thi IELTS SPEAKING chủ đề Culture & Society cùng các từ vựng liên quan, TiengAnhK12 chúc các bạn ôn tập thật tốt cho kì thi IELTS sắp tới nhé!

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