Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
Bài mẫu chủ đề Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country. You should say: what the food is at which traditional festival/special event you eat it how it is made and explain why the food is your favorite. |
Phân tích đề bài
Thí sinh cần phải mô tả về một món ăn yêu thích trong lễ hội truyền thống hoặc sự kiện đặc biệt của nước mình. Các từ khóa quan trọng ở đây là “favorite food” và “traditional festival or a special event in your country”. Sau đây là sơ đồ tư duy bao gồm các khía cạnh của đề bài mà thí sinh cần giải quyết:
Áp dụng phương pháp “IWHC” để tạo phần ghi chú tóm tắt câu trả lời cho đề bài ở trên. Phần ghi chú này có thể áp dụng trong khoảng thời gian 1 phút chuẩn bị trước khi nói trong phòng thi, góp phần giúp thí sinh nhớ được những nội dung chính cần phải đưa ra trong 1 phút rưỡi tới 2 phút trả lời sau đó (thí sinh có thể lược bỏ phần “introduction” và “conclusion” nếu cần thiết):
introduction: traditional festival, bánh chưng. what the food is + at which traditional festival/special event you eat it: Lunar New Year, square-shaped rice cake, sticky rice, green mung beans, and pork, a symbol of our culture and traditions. how it is made: time and patience, ingredients, wrapped tightly, boiled, fun family activity, gathers around the pot, a rich and savory flavor. explain why the food is your favorite: filled with memories and tradition, gather, happy memories, represents family bonds, cultural pride, connected to my roots. conclusion: tradition, joy, celebrating Tết with loved ones. |
Bài mẫu
introduction | Today, I’d like to talk about one of my favorite foods that I usually enjoy during a traditional festival in Vietnam, and that’s bánh chưng. |
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what the food is | Bánh chưng is a traditional Vietnamese dish, especially popular during Tết, which is the Lunar New Year. It’s a square-shaped rice cake made from sticky rice, green mung beans, and pork, all wrapped in lá dong (dong leaves). Almost every Vietnamese family has bánh chưng on their table during Tết, as it’s a symbol of our culture and traditions. |
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at which traditional festival/special event you eat it | ||
how it is made | The process of making bánh chưng is pretty unique and requires a lot of time and patience. First, the ingredients—sticky rice, mung beans, and pork—are prepared and layered in the leaves. Then, the cake is wrapped tightly to keep everything together. Once wrapped, it’s boiled for 8-10 hours. Many families make this together, turning it into a fun family activity where everyone gathers around the pot to wait for the cakes to cook. The final product is a delicious, soft, and slightly sticky rice cake that has a rich and savory flavor. |
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explain why the food is your favorite | I think I love bánh chưng so much not only because it’s tasty, but because it’s filled with memories and tradition. Growing up, my family would always gather to make and cook bánh chưng, which created a lot of happy memories. This food represents family bonds, cultural pride, and the spirit of Tết. Whenever I eat bánh chưng, I feel connected to my roots and remember all the good times with my family. |
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conclusion | Overall, bánh chưng is not just a food to me; it’s a symbol of Vietnamese tradition and the joy of celebrating Tết with loved ones. |
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IELTS Speaking Part 3 Sample
1. Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?
Câu trả lời mẫu: Well, it kind of depends on the context and the company, right? Generally, yeah, it’s considered a bit rude to be on your phone when you’re eating with others. It can make the people you're with feel undervalued or ignored. Sharing a meal is supposed to be a social activity, where you catch up and connect. Checking your phone might take away from that personal interaction, unless, of course, everyone’s doing it, like sometimes happens with friends sharing something funny or relevant.
Phân tích từ vựng:
Rude: Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite.
Phát âm: /ruːd/
Dịch: thô lỗ
Ví dụ: "Interrupting someone while they are speaking is considered rude" (Ngắt lời người khác khi họ đang nói bị coi là thô lỗ).
Feel undervalued or ignored: Experiencing a sense that one's worth or contributions are not recognized or appreciated.
Phát âm: /fiːl ˌʌndəˈvæljʊd ɔːr ɪɡˈnɔːd/
Dịch: cảm thấy không được coi trọng hoặc bị phớt lờ
Ví dụ: "Employees may feel undervalued or ignored if their efforts go unrecognized" (Nhân viên có thể cảm thấy không được coi trọng hoặc bị phớt lờ nếu nỗ lực của họ không được ghi nhận).
Personal interaction: Direct communication or engagement with others, often face-to-face.
Phát âm: /ˈpɜːsənl ˌɪntərˈækʃən/
Dịch: tương tác cá nhân
Ví dụ: "Personal interaction is key to building strong relationships" (Tương tác cá nhân là chìa khóa để xây dựng mối quan hệ vững mạnh).
2. Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
Câu trả lời mẫu: Oh, there’s something really special about gathering around a big meal during festivals or big events. It’s a way to celebrate, right? These meals often bring people together and strengthen bonds through shared traditions. Plus, the food is usually pretty spectacular, featuring dishes that might not be prepared every day. It’s a way to mark the occasion as something out of the ordinary, making it memorable and giving everyone something to look forward to and enjoy together.
Phân tích từ vựng:
Strengthen bonds: To make relationships stronger or closer.
Phát âm: /ˈstrɛŋθən bɒndz/
Dịch: củng cố mối quan hệ
Ví dụ: "Shared activities can help strengthen bonds between friends" (Các hoạt động chung có thể giúp củng cố mối quan hệ giữa bạn bè).
Spectacular: Impressive, beautiful, or dramatic in a way that draws attention.
Phát âm: /spɛkˈtækjʊlə/
Dịch: ngoạn mục
Ví dụ: "The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular" (Màn trình diễn pháo hoa thật sự ngoạn mục).
Out of the ordinary: Unusual, unexpected, or not typical.
Phát âm: /aʊt əv ði ˈɔːdənəri/
Dịch: không bình thường, khác lạ
Ví dụ: "The performance was truly out of the ordinary" (Buổi biểu diễn thực sự khác lạ).
3. Do most people in your country prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?
Câu trả lời mẫu: This really varies, but many people still prefer homegrown veggies when they can get them. There’s just something about the taste and quality of something you’ve grown yourself, not to mention knowing it’s free from unnecessary chemicals. But realistically, not everyone has the time or space to grow their own vegetables, especially in urban areas, so supermarkets are often the go-to for convenience and variety.
Phân tích từ vựng:
Homegrown veggies: Vegetables that are cultivated at home or locally, often in personal gardens.
Phát âm: /ˈhəʊmɡrəʊn ˈvɛʤiz/
Dịch: rau tự trồng
Ví dụ: "Homegrown veggies are fresher and often more nutritious" (Rau tự trồng tươi ngon và thường bổ dưỡng hơn).
Free from unnecessary chemicals: Not containing artificial additives or harmful substances.
Phát âm: /friː frɒm ʌnˈnɛsɪsəri ˈkɛmɪkəlz/
Dịch: không có hóa chất không cần thiết
Ví dụ: "Organic produce is free from unnecessary chemicals" (Sản phẩm hữu cơ không chứa hóa chất không cần thiết).
Urban areas: Regions within a city or town, often characterized by high population density and infrastructure.
Phát âm: /ˈɜːbən ˈeərɪəz/
Dịch: khu vực đô thị
Ví dụ: "Urban areas are usually crowded and bustling" (Các khu vực đô thị thường đông đúc và nhộn nhịp).
4. Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
Câu trả lời mẫu: Definitely, growing plants in cities comes with its own set of challenges. Space is a big one—many city dwellers just don’t have much of it. Balconies, windowsills, or small community gardens often have to suffice. Pollution can also be an issue, as it might stunt growth or damage plants. Plus, lack of natural light in densely built areas can make it tricky to grow certain types of plants. However, with a bit of creativity and the right choices, urban gardening can still be quite rewarding.
Phân tích từ vựng:
City dwellers: People who live in cities or urban environments.
Phát âm: /ˈsɪti ˈdwɛləz/
Dịch: người sống ở thành phố
Ví dụ: "City dwellers often have limited access to green spaces" (Người sống ở thành phố thường ít có không gian xanh).
Densely built areas: Places where buildings and infrastructure are closely packed together, typically in cities.
Phát âm: /ˈdɛnsli bɪlt ˈeərɪəz/
Dịch: khu vực xây dựng dày đặc
Ví dụ: "Densely built areas lack open spaces for recreation" (Các khu vực xây dựng dày đặc thiếu không gian mở để giải trí).
Urban gardening: Growing plants, vegetables, or flowers in city spaces, often using small areas like balconies, rooftops, or community gardens.
Phát âm: /ˈɜːbən ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/
Dịch: làm vườn đô thị
Ví dụ: "Urban gardening is a popular hobby for city dwellers" (Làm vườn đô thị là một sở thích phổ biến của người sống ở thành phố).
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