Topic: Fixing things - Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 1 kèm audio & từ vựng

1. Do you often fix things in your home?

I do enjoy fixing things around my home, but it really depends on the situation. Sometimes I'll try to fix things myself, while other times I'll call in a professional.

• call in a professional: gọi cho chuyên gia  

E.g: I need to call in a professional to fix my broken air conditioner.

2. Are you good at fixing things?

I would say that I'm decent at fixing things, but I'm definitely not an expert. I mean I have some basic knowledge of how things work, and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and try to figure things out.

• get your hands dirty: làm công việc nặng nhọc 

E.g: I don't mind getting my hands dirty and doing some yard work.

• figure out: tìm ra giải pháp cho một vấn đề sau khi suy nghĩ / tìm hiểu rất nhiều

E.g: I need to figure out how to fix my broken car by tomorrow.

3. What kinds of things do you have to fix?

Well, I've had to fix a variety of things in my home over the years, from minor plumbing issues to broken appliances. I also enjoy doing small DIY projects, like painting or assembling furniture. 

• broken appliances: đồ gia dụng bị hỏng

• DIY(do it yourself) projects: các dự án tự làm

E.g: I like to take on DIY projects like building furniture or painting my walls.

4. Who taught you how to fix things?

To be honest, I learned how to fix things by messing up a lot and then learning from my mistakes. I also watch videos on YouTube and ask my buddies for advice when I'm really stuck.

• mess up: làm hư hỏng thứ gì đó

E.g: I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and messed it up.

• Be stuck: bế tắc (gặp khó khăn trong việc tìm ra cách sửa)

E.g: I am stuck on this math problem and can't figure it out.

5. Do you often break things in your home?

Yeah, accidents happen, and sometimes I do break things at home, but I try to be careful and take good care of my belongings. When something does break, I'll do my best to fix it or replace it if necessary.

• Belongings: đồ đạc

E.g: I need to organize my belongings and get rid of things I don't need.

• do my best to: cố gắng hết sức để làm gì đó

E.g: I will do my best to finish this project on time.

Trên đây là bài viết về chủ đề “Fixing things” trong bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 1. Thông qua bài viết trên, tác giả hy vọng rằng người đọc có thể hiểu nghĩa và cách sử dụng của các cụm từ thông dụng liên quan đến chủ đề Fixing things. Ngoài ra còn làm quen được với những dạng câu hỏi có thể sẽ xuất hiện trong chủ đề “Fixing things” của bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 1 để có sự chuẩn bị tốt hơn khi luyện thi IELTS.