Trọn Bộ Từ Vựng IELTS Speaking - Chủ Đề Describe A Place (Miêu Tả Nơi Chốn)
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TOPIC GROUP 5: DESCRIBE A PLACE
1. Describe a quiet place you like to go to
You should say:
- Where it is and how you knew about it
- How often you go there
- What you do there
- And explain how you feel about the place
Part 3:
- Is it easy to find a quiet place in your country? Why?
- Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
- Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
- Why do some people like to use noises as background sound when they are working or studying?
| TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA TIẾNG VIỆT | VÍ DỤ |
| fast-paced | nhanh, hối hả | You need to be an experienced marketing manager with a background in online business. |
| peaceful ambiance | không gian yên bình | The peaceful ambiance of this restaurant brings me back to my childhood. |
| in the lap of | trong lòng của | She is living in the lap of luxury in Paris. |
| tranquil time | phút giây yên bình, thư thái | People tend to enjoy tranquil times to stay away from the bustling atmosphere in big cities. |
| off-peak season | mùa không cao điểm | The best way to avoid increasing clothing prices is going shopping during off peak seasons. |
| seek solitude | tìm kiếm sự cô đơn | Very young children often have secret hideaways where they seek solitude. |
| be enraptured by | bị mê hoặc bởi | Tourists going to Ha Long Bay are completely enraptured by its picturesque beauty. |
| conjure up | làm sống lại | Watching those kids playing hide-and-seek conjures up my childhood memories. |
| throw you a curveball | khi phải đối mặt một tình huống khó khăn bất chợt đến trong cuộc sống | When you think things are working out, life throws you a curveball. |
| be crammed into a confined space | chen chúc trong một không gian chật hẹp | People are usually crammed into a confined space on public transport during peak hours. |
| tempo of life | nhịp sống | The tempo of life in metropolises makes people emotionally and physically exhausted at the end of the day. |
| cosmopolitan cities | thành phố mang tính quốc tế | Hanoi is a cosmopolitan city where people from all walks of life come and meet up |
| the chirping of the birds | tiếng chim hót | The chirping of the birds helped create a calm ambience. |
| the rustling of leaves | lá xào xạc | He stood on the balcony, listening to the rustling of leaves. |
| every nook and corner | mọi ngóc ngách | He knows every nook and cranny of that street. |
| at all cost | bằng bất cứ giá nào | Security during the president's visit must be maintained at all costs. |
| be informed of something | được biết về cái gì | Walters was not properly informed of the reasons for her arrest. |
| attempt to V | cố gắng làm gì đó (việc khó khăn) | He attempted to escape through a window. |
| extraterrestrial life | sự sống ngoài thế giới | In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life. |
| pose a possibility | có khả năng | One possibility is that the situation posed by this question is clearly counterfactual for supporters of large political parties. |
| Easter egg(s) | điều bí ẩn, bất ngờ trong game, phim, truyện, | How can I find out whether any Easter eggs are hidden in my software? |
| prime time | giờ vàng | The interview will be broadcast during prime time. |
| media coverage | phạm vi phủ sóng (trên các phương tiện truyền thông) | The President's gathering was closed to media coverage. |
2. Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you have been to
You should say:
- Where it is
- When you went there
- What you did there
- And explain how you felt about this place
Part 3:
- Do young people today do enough sports?
- What are the benefits of playing sports for children?
- Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
- What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?
| TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA TIẾNG VIỆT | VÍ DỤ |
| generous | rộng, lớn (về kích thước) | The car has a generous amount of space. |
| occupy | chiếm (thời gian, địa điểm, ...) | The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. |
| multifunctional | đa chức năng, làm được nhiều việc | This appliance is low-priced and multifunctional. |
| intended for | (được thiết kế, chế tạo) cho việc nào đó | The rooms were intended for use as laboratories. |
| $(a/an)$ internationally acclaimed (noun) | nổi tiếng thế giới | Adele is an internationally acclaimed singer. |
| once more | thêm lần nữa | Let me hear it just once more. |
| (a) standing ovation | khoảnh khắc khán giả đứng lên vỗ tay tán dương (màn trình diễn, phát biểu, ...) | She received a standing ovation at the end of her speech. |
| relive | nhớ lại, sống lại khoảnh khắc quá khứ | Whenever I smell burning, I relive the final moments of the crash. |
| die-hard fan | fan ruột, fan cuồng (nghĩa tiêu cực) | My brother is a die-hard fan of football. He never misses any match. |
| (be) immerse yourself in something | đắm chìm vào cái gì | She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture. |
| lead a sedentary life | cuộc sống ít vận động | Youngsters nowadays tend to lead a sedentary life by working 8 hours per day without doing exercise. |
| strengthen | (động từ) tăng cường | Physical exercise can help strengthen children's immune system. |
| the provision of communal facilities | sự cung cấp cơ sở vật chất cho cộng đồng | The provision of communal facilities can create a positive image of the companies. |
| (be) deprived of something | thiếu thốn cái gì | Children in some destitute areas are deprived of basic sports infrastructure in their schools. |
| build a strong brand image | xây dựng hình tượng | Their actions can help build a strong brand image among customers in particular and the public in general. |
3. Describe the home of someone you know well that you often visit
You should say:
- Whose home it is
- How often you go there
- What it is like
- And explain how you feel about the home
Part 3:
- What are the differences between buildings in the city and the ones in the countryside?
- What do young people in Vietnam prefer, living in the city or in the countryside?
- What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
- Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in Vietnam?
| TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA TIẾNG VIỆT | VÍ DỤ |
| frequent | (động từ) thường xuyên thăm, ghé | They go to clubs frequented by artists. |
| motif | thiết kế, phong cách thiết kế | We chose curtains with a flower motif. |
| (be) meticulously designed | được thiết kế tỉ mỉ, kỹ lưỡng | My room was meticulously designed by a well-known architect. |
| durable | chắc chắn, bền | The machines have to be made of durable materials. |
| maintenance | bảo trì, bảo hành, bảo dưỡng | Old houses need a lot of maintenance. |
| be (a) contributing factor(s) to something | là nhân tố gây nên cái gì | According to the police report of the accident, excessive speed was a contributing factor. |
| (be) well-retained / well-preserved | được bảo tồn tốt, gìn giữ tốt | It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbor and well-retained / well-preserved buildings. |
| tranquility | sự yên bình, tĩnh lặng | I love the tranquility of the lakes. |
| nostalgic | gây nhung nhớ, hoài niệm | Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel all nostalgic. |
| (be) imprinted on sb's mind | gắn liền với tâm trí, in dấu lên tâm trí | That look of grief would be imprinted on her mind forever. |
| breathtaking landscape(s) | cảnh đẹp tuyệt vời | After arriving, we admired breathtaking landscapes in the countryside. |
| off the beaten track | hoang vu hẻo lánh | The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track. |
| relish | hưởng thụ, thích thú | I relish everything in the coastal city - Da Nang - from the fresh air to scrumptious food and friendly people. |
| ambience | môi trường xung quanh, hoàn cảnh, không gian của 1 nơi nào đó | Despite being a busy city, Dublin still has the ambience of a country town. |
| embellish | trang trí | The room is embellished with flowers and leaves. |
4. Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live
You should say:
- Where it was
- How you felt when you were there
- And explain why you would love to live there
Part 3:
- If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- What are the good qualities of a good place?
| TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA TIẾNG VIỆT | VÍ DỤ |
| immaculate | sạch đẹp, tuyệt vời | My aunt's kitchen was always immaculate. |
| reside | (động từ) sống, ở | The family now resides in southern Vietnam. |
| (be) at ease | cảm thấy thoải mái, thư giãn | Soothing music soon put me at ease. |
| majestic scenery | đẹp, hùng vỹ | The majestic Montana scenery will leave you breathless. |
| promising career | cơ hội nghề nghiệp đầy hứa hẹn | She was a young woman with a promising career. |
| sleepiness | sự yên bình, tĩnh lặng của một nơi | The small town had an air of afternoon sleepiness. |
| out of this world | tuyệt vời | What a restaurant - the food was out of this world! |
| hospitable | hiếu khách | The villagers were very hospitable to/towards anyone who passed through. |
| overlook | nhìn qua, có view | Our hotel room overlooked the harbour. |
| authenticity and originality | tính nguyên bản | A good place values authenticity and originality. |
| community bonds | mối quan hệ cộng đồng | My hometown sparks and strengthens community bonds by weekend activities. |
| welcoming | chào đón, hiểu khách | My neighbor is very nice. She gave everyone a welcoming smile. |
5. Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
- What it is
- Where it is
- What people can do there
- And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers
Part 3:
- Is it important to take photos while traveling?
- Can you trust others' journals on the internet?
- What factors affect how people feel about travel?
| TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA TIẾNG VIỆT | VÍ DỤ |
| brag about | khoe mẽ, khoe khoang | She's always bragging about how much money she earns. |
| crystal clear | sạch bong, sạch như gương | The water in the bay was crystal clear. I could see the bottom of it. |
| serve/meet the needs of somebody | đáp ứng nhu cầu của ai đó | They don't have enough food to serve / meet their needs. |
| reasonable price / (be) reasonably priced | giá cả hợp lý | The food there was reasonably priced, compared to other coastal cities I have been to. |
| eatery | nhà hàng | We met in a little eatery just off the main road. |
| plentiful | có rất nhiều | Strawberries are plentiful in the summer. |
| satiate sb's food cravings | thỏa mãn cơn đói của ai đó | Tourists can satiate their food cravings by diverse seafood in restaurants. |
| peace of mind | bình yên trong tâm trí | I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). |
| embrace | gìn giữ, ôm chặt, bao gồm | Linguistics embraces a diverse range of subjects such as phonetics and stylistics. |
| under-the-radar | không được nhiều người quan tâm chú ý tới | The boutique specializes in trendy and under-the-radar brands. |
| mass tourism | du lịch đại trà | Mass tourism refers to the movement of a large number of organized tourists to popular holiday destinations for recreational purposes |
| pristine | hoang sơ | The oil slick seems certain to blacken miles of pristine coastline. |
| mesmerizing | đáng nhớ, cuốn hút | Her performance was mesmerizing. |
| credible / credibility | đáng tin, có thể tin cậy | You should always critically evaluate an online source to test its credibility / to see if it's credible. |
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