IELTS Speaking topic history: Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking chủ đề Lịch sử

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic History

1. Do you like history? Why or why not?

I have a deep fascination with history. History provides invaluable insights into the human experience and how societies have evolved over time. Studying the past helps me better understand the present and consider how we might shape the future. 

(Tôi có niềm đam mê sâu sắc với lịch sử. Lịch sử cung cấp những hiểu biết sâu sắc vô giá về trải nghiệm của con người và cách xã hội phát triển theo thời gian. Nghiên cứu về quá khứ giúp tôi hiểu rõ hơn về hiện tại và xem xét cách chúng ta có thể định hình tương lai)

• To have a deep fascination with: có sự say mê sâu sắc với

• To find it captivating to V: thấy thú vị khi làm gì

• To evolve over time: phát triển qua thời gian

• To better understand something: hiểu rõ hơn về cái gì

• To provide invaluable insights into something: cung cấp những hiểu biết vô giá về một cái gì đó

• To shape the future: định hình tương lai

2. What historical period interests you the most? Why?

The historical period that fascinates me the most is the Renaissance. I'm captivated by the explosion of artistic, scientific, and intellectual innovation that occurred during this time. (Thời kỳ lịch sử làm tôi say mê nhất là thời kỳ Phục hưng. Tôi bị thu hút bởi sự bùng nổ của đổi mới nghệ thuật, khoa học và trí tuệ diễn ra trong thời gian này)

• tobe captivated by something: bị thu hút, mê mẩn bởi một cái gì đó

• the explosion of artistic innovation: sự bùng nổ của các đổi mới về nghệ thuật

• intellectual innovation: sự đổi mới của trí tuệ

3. Are there any historical monuments or sites you would like to visit? Why?

Yes, there are a few historical sites I would love to visit. The Colosseum in Rome is one that really captures my imagination. I'm curious to see this iconic structure in person and try to envision the gladiatorial battles that once took place there. 

(Vâng, có một vài di tích lịch sử mà tôi muốn ghé thăm. Đấu trường La Mã ở Rome là một trong những nơi thực sự thu hút sự tò mò của tôi. Tôi tò mò muốn tận mắt nhìn thấy cấu trúc mang tính biểu tượng này và cố gắng hình dung những trận chiến đấu sĩ đã từng diễn ra ở đó)

• To capture my imagination: làm cho tôi phấn khích

• Gladiatorial battle (noun phrase): trận chiến giữa các chiến binh

4. Do you think it’s essential for young people to learn about history?

Absolutely, I believe it is essential for young people to learn about history.  By studying history, young people can develop a richer perspective on human civilization, learn from past mistakes, and gain insights into how social, political, and cultural forces have evolved over time.

(Chắc chắn rồi, tôi tin rằng điều cần thiết là những người trẻ tuổi phải tìm hiểu về lịch sử. Bằng cách nghiên cứu lịch sử, giới trẻ có thể phát triển góc nhìn phong phú hơn về nền văn minh nhân loại, học hỏi từ những sai lầm trong quá khứ và hiểu rõ hơn về các lực lượng xã hội, chính trị và văn hóa đã phát triển theo thời gian như thế nào)

• To develop a richer perspective on: phát triển một góc nhìn phong phú hơn về

5. How do you think technology has impacted the way we learn and understand history?

Technology has dramatically transformed how we learn and understand history. Digital archives, virtual tours provide unprecedented access to primary sources and immersive educational experiences. 

(Công nghệ đã thay đổi đáng kể cách chúng ta học và hiểu lịch sử. Các kho lưu trữ kỹ thuật số, các chuyến tham quan ảo mang lại cơ hội tiếp cận và trải nghiệm trực tiếp các nguồn tài liệu nguyên gốc, những điều không thể thực hiện được trong quá khứ và đem tới  trải nghiệm giáo dục phong phú..)

• To provide unprecedented access: cung cấp những khả năng tiếp cận chưa từng có

• Immersive educational experiences: những trải nghiệm giáo dục phong phú

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic History

Đề số 1

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Bài mẫu tham khảo:

I would like to tell you about one of the most important past events in my country. That is the time when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, establishing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

History lessons at school in Vietnam might be boring, and not so many students pay attention to their teachers’ words in history classes, but I’m sure there’s one thing about history that all students in Vietnam remember. That is the date of the day marking our freedom. September 2nd 1945 was a glorious day. Thousands of people gathered at the Ba Dinh Square to listen to the Declaration of Independence. 

You know, in the past, our country was invaded and colonized for a very long time by different nations, but we never forgot our traditions and customs, and always tried to fight the enemies to reclaim our independence. France colonized us for almost 100 years, feasting on our people’s blood and sweat. Most Vietnamese people back then were farmers. They were uneducated and had to bow to their inhumane landlords. Despite the great disadvantages, they were still able to unite and keep fighting bravely. Millions of them died, but their heroic actions live forever. And as you can guess, we finally took back our freedom. From that day up until now, every Vietnamese person has the right to proudly say that he or she is free. I mean, I’m truly grateful to all the soldiers who overcame great hardships and fought with their lives so that I can enjoy a better life now.

Từ vựng cần lưu ý:

• Glorious: huy hoàng

• Reclaim independence: giành lại độc lập

• Inhumane: vô nhân đạo, dã man

Các chủ đề tương tự:

Các ý tưởng và từ vựng trong bài mẫu trên có thể được sử dụng để phát triển các chủ đề sau:

• Describe a time you enjoy an activity: I read some history books about the Vietnam war during my free time and I was really interested in this event.

• Describe a subject you used to dislike but now are interested in: I used to hate history but after finding out about the Vietnam war, I changed my mind.

• Describe a person you haven’t met but would like to know more about: Ho Chi Minh, or Uncle Ho, one of our greatest leaders in history who gave a declaration of independence speech, is someone I really want to know more about.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Gợi ý: Đọc và chép, ít hình ảnh, thiếu lôi cuốn, học sinh buồn ngủ, không nhớ được gì…

During all my years at school, my history teachers’ job was to read the whole text out loud and make sure that their students write everything down in their notebook. It’s really boring and tiresome!

Gợi ý

• Dạy qua sách: Nhiều chữ, không hấp dẫn đối với trẻ em.

• Dạy qua phim: Sống động, nhiều màu sắc, dễ tiếp thu hơn.

I’m glad you mentioned that. I’ve always dreamed of one day when history in my country is taught via movies and video documentaries. That way students might feel more excited and finally be able to pay attention to the knowledge they are learning in class. By presenting history in the form of images and videos, I believe history classes can achieve their original purpose – to teach history instead of lulling students to sleep.

Gợi ý: Sách lịch sử thiếu những câu chuyện hấp dẫn, quá nhiều chữ, ít hình ảnh. Cách dạy nhàm chán, đọc chép, không lôi cuốn.

There are two reasons in my opinion. The first reason is that most of them are not mature enough to feel interested in battles and wars that happened in the past. I mean, they are too young and are more keen on animated movies and video games. The second reason is the way that history is taught in most countries nowadays. I hold a strong belief that if schools change the way they teach history, things will be a lot different.

Đề số 2

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Bài mẫu tham khảo:

If I could go in a time machine, I would choose to go back to the glorious time of Hong Bang period in about 2000 BC, the very first days of my country.

At that time, this place wasn’t called Vietnam, it was under the rule of Hung Kings and was named Van Lang instead. What I find fascinating about this era is the legends and myths which I learned from History and Literature class back in school. Van Lang was a small country yet it was frequently
invaded by the mysterious people. Whenever this period of time is mentioned, people will immediately relate to hundreds of wars, some even last for decades. We, the descendants, had no idea how they could win in those wars due to the sparse population and simple weapons, so we made up stories and fables to honor the bravery of our ancestors. Some specific examples are the legend of a three-year-old boy who went to war to save the country, or the myth of the Magic Crossbow which could deliver thousands of arrows and the story of the princess innocently trusting her lover and betraying her father, and the list goes on.

Although some of the stories are imaginary, it left a mark on me and nurtured my love for my home country since I was a little girl. Moreover, many of modern Vietnamese cultural practices also date back to this era, like cooking sticky rice cakes and displaying five-fruit trays on Tet holiday. This era can be considered as the cradle of our culture. I am always curious about the origin of our customs, and I believe that going back to this time could provide me with first-hand experience as well as a thorough understanding of my country’s tradition.

Từ vựng cần lưu ý:

• Glorious time: A time of greatness and prosperity.

• Legends and myths: Traditional stories, usually historical and unauthenticated (possibly not true).

• Cultural practice: an action committed by people of a particular culture, tradition or nationality.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

I am afraid not, since history is not taught very effectively here in Vietnam. Many of my friends aren’t keen on history, and most of them don’t even know some very common heroes in Vietnamese history, which is really a shame.

I would say the Nguyen Dynasty, since it witnessed our country’s transition from the feudal age to the early modern era. The last Viet Emperor was a Nguyen, and he put an end to his own regime.

Yes. We humans reflect on history to learn from our own mistakes. Understanding our mistakes and correcting them is the solid foundation for future development.

It really depends. For beginners, movies are a good starting point. Vivid images and fighting scenes from movies can be very inspirational. It can help inspire people to get to know more about history. However, when one wishes to have a deeper insight, books are the better option.

History is a good reflection of the past. By learning history, we are able to conceive how our ancestors lived, struggled against Mother Nature, and died. Knowing these facts and learning from their mistakes is a solid foundation for future development.

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