Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic “Smiling and Emotions” kèm từ vựng

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Explanation → Example → Conclusion

I think people tend to smile because they feel happy, comfortable, or pleased. Smiling is a natural way to show good feelings to other people. For example, people often smile when they meet a friend, hear good news, or enjoy a funny moment. So overall, smiling is a simple way to show positive emotions.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Comparison

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Yes, I think children smile more often than adults. The main reason is that children are usually more relaxed, playful, and open with their feelings. For example, they can smile easily when they play games or watch something funny, while adults often worry about work or daily problems. So, children usually smile more naturally and more often.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Other reason → Example → Conclusion

Some people are unwilling to smile because they feel shy, stressed, tired, or upset. Another reason is that some people are naturally quiet or serious. For example, if someone is having a hard time at work or in life, they may not feel like smiling. So, there are different personal reasons why some people do not smile much.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Explanation → Example → Conclusion

Well, people usually smile when having their photos taken because they want to look happy and friendly. A smile also makes the photo look nicer and more pleasant. For example, at parties, birthdays, or family events, people often smile so the picture feels more cheerful. So overall, smiling helps make a photo look better.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → How it affects others → Example → Conclusion

Yes, I think smiling can affect other people’s emotions. When one person smiles, it can make others feel more relaxed, welcome, and happy too. For example, if a teacher, friend, or shop assistant smiles, people around them may feel more comfortable. So yes, smiling can spread positive feelings to other people.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Explanation → Example → Conclusion

Well, I’d say people tend to smile because it is one of the most natural and effortless ways to express positive emotions. A smile can show happiness, friendliness, relief, or even simple politeness, so in many situations, it speaks louder than words. On top of that, smiling often helps break the ice and makes social interactions feel less awkward. For example, when people meet an old friend unexpectedly, receive a kind compliment, or share a funny story, they usually smile without even thinking about it. So, when you think about it, smiling is a small gesture, but it can say a great deal about how someone feels.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Comparison

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Comparison → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Yes, absolutely. I do think children smile more often than adults, mainly because they are generally more carefree and emotionally open. They tend to react to things very honestly, whereas adults often have a lot on their plate, such as work pressure, financial worries, or family responsibilities, which can make them seem more serious. For instance, a child can burst into laughter and smile over something as simple as a cartoon, a toy, or a game with friends, while an adult in the same situation may still be distracted by unfinished tasks or daily stress. By contrast, grown-ups often become more reserved as they get older. So overall, children usually smile more freely and more naturally than adults.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Other possible reasons → Example → Conclusion

I think there are quite a few reasons for that, to be honest. First of all, some people may be shy, stressed, or simply in a bad mood, so smiling does not come naturally to them at that moment. Besides that, some individuals just have a more serious personality and are not the type to wear their heart on their sleeve. In other cases, people may feel self-conscious about their appearance, especially if they are unhappy with their teeth or the way they look in public. For example, someone who has been dealing with work pressure or personal problems for a long time may not feel comfortable smiling, even if they do not mean to seem unfriendly. So, I’d say unwillingness to smile often comes down to a mix of personality, emotions, and circumstances.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reason → Explanation → Example → Conclusion

Well, in most cases, people smile in photos because they want to look cheerful, approachable, and attractive. A smiling face tends to make a picture feel warmer and more lively, so it naturally creates a better impression. On top of that, photos are often taken during important or happy occasions, so smiling helps capture the mood of the moment. For example, at weddings, birthday celebrations, graduation ceremonies, or family reunions, people usually smile because they want the photo to reflect a joyful memory rather than a blank or serious expression. So, in a way, smiling in photos has become second nature for many people, since it helps preserve a more positive image of the event.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion 

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → How it affects others → Example → Conclusion

Yes, definitely. I believe smiling can have a surprisingly strong effect on other people’s emotions because it creates a sense of warmth, ease, and connection. When someone smiles at you, it can instantly make you feel more welcome and less tense, especially in unfamiliar or stressful situations. In fact, smiles can be contagious, so one person’s positive expression can easily rub off on others. For instance, if a receptionist, teacher, cashier, or even a stranger greets people with a genuine smile, the whole interaction usually feels smoother, friendlier, and less awkward. That said, the effect is even stronger when the smile feels natural rather than forced. So yes, smiling can definitely lift the mood and spread positive energy to the people around us.

Ví dụ: break the ice – phá vỡ sự ngượng ngùng ban đầu

Người đọc tự đặt các câu hỏi cho bản thân, ví dụ: 

• Bạn có thường mỉm cười khi gặp người quen hoặc người lạ không?

• Bạn có nghĩ mình cười nhiều hơn khi còn nhỏ không?

• Có khi nào bạn không muốn cười vì mệt, ngại ngùng hoặc thiếu tự tin không?

•  Bạn có hay cười khi chụp ảnh không? Vì sao?

• Bạn đã bao giờ cảm thấy thoải mái hơn chỉ vì người khác mỉm cười với mình chưa?

→ When I was younger, I smiled a lot more easily, especially when I was playing with friends or talking to my family. Even now, I still think a smile can break the ice and make conversations feel less awkward. For example, when a teacher or a stranger smiles at me, I usually feel more relaxed and welcome. However, there are also times when I do not feel like smiling, especially if I am stressed or self-conscious. So, when I think about it, smiling may seem simple, but it can strongly affect both my mood and the feelings of people around me.

Ví dụ: 

• Tôi thường chỉ lặp lại các từ như “happy”, “friendly”, “nice” thay vì dùng các cách diễn đạt đa dạng hơn.

Ví dụ: Dùng từ điển của ZIM hoặc chép các cách diễn đạt từ bài mẫu ở các phần trên để có được cụm từ mà bạn cần.

→ Thay vì chỉ nói “show happiness” → dùng express positive emotions / show friendliness / create a sense of warmth and ease

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Dùng đúng cấu trúc trong ngoặc

1. Hãy nói rằng mọi người thường mỉm cười khi họ cảm thấy vui.

(Dùng: give a smile / smile)

2. Hãy nói rằng trẻ em thường cười khi thấy điều gì đó buồn cười.

(Dùng: funny / fun)

3. Hãy nói rằng trẻ em thường cười nhiều hơn người lớn.

(Dùng: happier than / more serious than – không dùng double comparison)

Sử dụng từ vựng và ý tưởng ở trên để trả lời các câu hỏi sau

1. Why is smiling important in social interactions?

(Gợi ý: break the ice, friendliness, feel less awkward, positive emotions)

2. Why do children usually show their feelings more clearly than adults?

(Gợi ý: carefree, emotionally open, work pressure, serious)

3. Can a smile change the atmosphere of a conversation? Why?

(Gợi ý: genuine smile, contagious, lift the mood, create a sense of warmth and ease)