Describe a time when you had to wait for something special to happen

Chủ đề “Describe a time when you had to wait for something special to happen” trong IELTS Speaking Part 2 yêu cầu thí sinh kể lại một trải nghiệm phải chờ đợi điều đặc biệt, bao gồm bối cảnh, lý do phải chờ, cảm xúc trong quá trình chờ đợi và kết quả cuối cùng. Ở Part 3, câu hỏi thường mở rộng sang chủ đề kiên nhẫn, thói quen chờ đợi trong xã hội hiện đại và cách công nghệ ảnh hưởng đến khả năng chờ đợi của con người.

Bài viết này cung cấp bài mẫu, từ vựng và cấu trúc hữu ích giúp thí sinh định hướng câu trả lời, phát triển ý rõ ràng và nâng cao kỹ năng nói cho chủ đề này.

Bài mẫu chủ đề “Describe a time when you had to wait for something special to happen”

You should say:

• What you were waiting for

• How long you had to wait

• Why it was special

And explain how you felt about waiting

1. Analyze – Phân tích đề bài

Đề bài: Describe a time when you had to wait for something special to happen.
Từ khóa quan trọng trong đề:

2. Craft – Lên ý tưởng & Ghi chú

3. Execute – Bài nói mẫu (có fillers, signposts, idioms)

Alright, I’d love to tell you about a time when I had to wait for something really special — and that was the approval of my student visa to study abroad in Canada.

So basically, this happened last year when I applied to a university in Toronto. I had done all the paperwork, submitted everything, and all I could do after that was... wait. To be honest, those two months felt like forever! Every day, I kept checking my email — well, basically checking my email daily, hoping to see a notification from the immigration office.

Now, the reason it was so special is that it had been my lifelong dream to study overseas. Getting accepted into my dream school was already amazing, but of course, I couldn’t go without a visa. So, this approval meant everything — it was literally the green light for a whole new chapter of my life.

To tell you the truth, the waiting process was a real emotional rollercoaster. I was nervous one moment and hopeful the next. But when I finally got the approval email, I was over the moon. I still remember jumping up with joy and calling my parents with happy tears in my eyes.

All in all, that period of waiting taught me a lot about patience, and in the end, it made the outcome feel even more meaningful.

4. Analyze Useful Vocab – Theo chủ đề (xuất hiện trong bài nói)

1. Miêu tả sự chờ đợi

2. Miêu tả điều đặc biệt

3. Cảm xúc & phản ứng

Đọc thêm: Những lỗi phát âm phổ biến nhất trong bài thi IELTS Speaking (Phần 1)

Part 3: Discussion Questions – Patience and Modern Society

1. Do you think patience is an important quality? Why or why not?

📌 Point: Absolutely, I believe patience is a very important quality.
📌 Explain: Being patient helps people stay calm in stressful situations and make better decisions instead of acting impulsively.
📌 Example: For instance, someone who is patient at work is more likely to handle pressure effectively and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
📌 Link: So clearly, patience contributes to more stable and thoughtful behaviour in daily life.

📚 Vocabulary Highlights:

impulsive

• Phát âm: /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/

• Dịch: Bốc đồng

• Ví dụ: People who act impulsively often regret their decisions later.

handle pressure

• Phát âm: /ˈhæn.dəl ˈpreʃ.ər/

• Dịch: Xử lý áp lực

• Ví dụ: Employees who can handle pressure tend to perform better in demanding jobs.

2. Do you think people in your country are patient? Why or why not?

📌 Point: Well, I think it depends on the situation.
📌 Explain: Many people are patient when it comes to long-term goals like education or career, but they can be quite impatient in daily situations such as waiting in line or dealing with traffic.
📌 Example: For example, it’s common to see people getting frustrated when public services are slow.
📌 Link: So overall, patience varies a lot depending on the context.

📚 Vocabulary Highlights:

waiting in line

• Phát âm: /ˈweɪ.tɪŋ ɪn laɪn/

• Dịch: Xếp hàng

• Ví dụ: People often get irritated when waiting in line for too long.

frustrated

• Phát âm: /ˈfrʌs.treɪ.tɪd/

• Dịch: Khó chịu, bực bội

• Ví dụ: Many commuters feel frustrated during rush hour.

3. Are people who break traffic rules, like running red lights, examples of being impatient? Why?

📌 Point: Yes, I think that behaviour is a clear sign of impatience.
📌 Explain: People who break traffic rules usually don’t want to wait and try to save time, even though it puts others at risk.
📌 Example: For example, some drivers speed through red lights simply because they don’t want to wait a few extra seconds.
📌 Link: So it’s obvious that impatience can lead to unsafe and irresponsible actions.

📚 Vocabulary Highlights:

run a red light

• Phát âm: /rʌn ə red laɪt/

• Dịch: Vượt đèn đỏ

• Ví dụ: Running a red light is dangerous and illegal.

irresponsible

• Phát âm: /ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

• Dịch: Vô trách nhiệm

• Ví dụ: It’s irresponsible to endanger others just to save a few seconds.

4. Do you think many modern innovations are created because people want instant results?

📌 Point: Yes, definitely. Modern inventions often aim to satisfy people’s desire for quick and convenient solutions.
📌 Explain: Nowadays, people want everything—food, information, communication—to be fast and effortless, so technology evolves to meet those needs.
📌 Example: For example, apps for food delivery or AI tools for instant answers were created to save people’s time.
📌 Link: So clearly, the demand for instant results drives a lot of innovation today.

📚 Vocabulary Highlights:

instant results

• Phát âm: /ˈɪn.stənt rɪˈzʌlts/

• Dịch: Kết quả tức thì

• Ví dụ: People often expect instant results when using modern technology.

convenient

• Phát âm: /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

• Dịch: Thuận tiện

• Ví dụ: Online shopping is convenient because it saves time.

5. Is it good or bad to live in a society where people always want new things? Why?

📌 Point: I think it has both positive and negative sides.
📌 Explain: On one hand, the desire for new things encourages creativity and pushes companies to innovate. On the other hand, it can lead to overconsumption and unnecessary waste.
📌 Example: For example, many people replace their smartphones every year even when the old one still works perfectly.
📌 Link: So although this mindset can promote progress, it also raises concerns about sustainability.

📚 Vocabulary Highlights:

overconsumption

• Phát âm: /ˌoʊ.vɚ.kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

• Dịch: Tiêu thụ quá mức

• Ví dụ: Overconsumption can harm the environment.

sustainability

• Phát âm: /səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

• Dịch: Tính bền vững

• Ví dụ: Many people are becoming more concerned about sustainability.

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Tổng kết

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