Chủ đề về Staying with old people là một chủ đề khá mới mẻ trong phần thi IELTS Speaking. Vậy nên khá nhiều bạn sẽ bối rối khi gặp phải các câu hỏi về topic này. Hãy cùng SOL IELTS làm chủ chủ đề này với những ý tưởng sâu sắc và từ vựng tinh tế trong bài viết này nhé.
Have you ever worked with old people?
Are you happy to work with people who are older than you?
Do you enjoy spending time with old people?
What are the benefits of being friends with or working with old people?
Gợi ý triển khai bài nói:
Context: A part-time job, volunteering, or a family business.
Experience: Teaching technology, helping with housework, or collaborating in an office.
Sample Answer Band 6.0 Yes, I have. Last summer, I volunteered at a local charity and helped many elderly people. We talked a lot and I helped them with their daily tasks. It was a very meaningful experience for me.
Elderly people /ˈeldərli ˈpiːpl/: người cao tuổi
Meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/: đầy ý nghĩa
Sample Answer Band 7.5+ To be honest, I haven't had much professional experience working with seniors, but I have participated in several community service projects at nursing homes. My role involved teaching them how to use smartphones to stay connected with their families. It was truly eye-opening to see their perspective on modern life.
Community service projects /kəˈmjuːnəti ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈprɒdʒekts/: dự án dịch vụ cộng đồng
Nursing home /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ hoʊm/: viện dưỡng lão
Eye-opening /ˈaɪ oʊpnɪŋ/: mở mang tầm mắt
Gợi ý triển khai bài nói:
Opinion: Yes, definitely.
Reasons: They have more experience, they can give good advice, they are often more patient.
Learning aspect: Learning from their mistakes and wisdom.
Sample Answer Band 6.0 Yes, I'm very happy to work with older people. They have a lot of experience in life and work, so they can teach me many things. I feel more confident when I have an older colleague to guide me.
Experience /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/: kinh nghiệm
Confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/: tự tin
Sample Answer Band 7.5+ Certainly. I find working with senior colleagues to be incredibly rewarding. They often possess a wealth of experience and a level of professional wisdom that you just can't find in textbooks. I appreciate their mentorship and the calm way they handle stressful situations in the workplace.
Rewarding /rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/: đáng giá/bổ ích
Wealth of experience /welθ əv ɪkˈspɪəriəns/: một kho tàng kinh nghiệm
Mentorship /ˈmentɔːrʃɪp/: sự hướng dẫn/dẫn dắt
Gợi ý triển khai bài nói:
Frequency: Regularly (with grandparents or neighbors).
Activities: Listening to stories, having tea, going for a walk.
Feeling: Peaceful, nostalgic, respectful.
Sample Answer Band 6.0 Actually, I do. I love spending time with my grandparents. They often tell me interesting stories about the past. It's very relaxing to sit and talk with them after a busy day.
Interesting stories /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ ˈstɔːriz/: những câu chuyện thú vị
Relaxing /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/: thư giãn
Sample Answer Band 7.5+ Definitely. I've always been fond of listening to the elderly share their life experiences. There’s a certain sense of nostalgia and wisdom in their stories that I find fascinating. It helps me put my own problems into perspective and appreciate the simpler things in life.
Fond of /fɒnd əv/: thích (cái gì/ai đó)
Nostalgia /nɒˈstældʒə/: sự hoài niệm
Put something into perspective /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɪntə pəˈspektɪv/: xem xét việc gì một cách khách quan/thấu đáo hơn
Gợi ý triển khai bài nói:
Benefit 1: Gaining wisdom and life lessons.
Benefit 2: Developing patience and empathy.
Benefit 3: Emotional support and stability.
Sample Answer Band 6.0 I think there are many benefits. First, we can learn many valuable lessons from their mistakes. Second, they can give us good advice when we have problems. Being with them also makes us more patient.
Valuable lessons /ˈvæljuəbl ˈlesnz/: những bài học quý giá
Good advice /ɡʊd ədˈvaɪs/: lời khuyên tốt
Sample Answer Band 7.5+ There are numerous advantages. Primarily, older generations act as a bridge to the past, offering unique insights into history and culture. Moreover, interacting with them fosters empathy and patience. Their steadfast nature can also be a great source of emotional support during turbulent times in our lives.
Bridge to the past /brɪdʒ tuː ðə pɑːst/: nhịp cầu nối với quá khứ
Empathy /ˈempəθi/: sự đồng cảm
Steadfast /ˈstedfɑːst/: kiên định/vững chãi
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