IELTS Speaking chủ đề Sports & Activities - Từ vựng, luyện tập trả lời

Sports & Activities (Thể thao và Hoạt động) là một chủ đề khá gần gũi với cuộc sống hàng ngày và thường được hỏi trong IELTS Speaking Part 1.

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Dưới đây là một số câu hỏi thường gặp chủ đề Sports & Activities trong IELTS Speaking Part 1:

Luyện tập từ vựng và trả lời

Chúng ta sẽ bắt đầu các hoạt động từ vựng, bài tập và sau đó luyện chiến thuật trả lời câu hỏi chủ đề này theo phương pháp luyện Nói độc quyền MSP:

MATERIALS

Exercise 1. Categorize the following sports.

 SPEAKING STRATEGY

Chúng ta có công thức cho Part 1 với các yếu tố:

Example. Label the sample answers below using the techniques’ names from the box.

• ..................

Q Have you learned to swim?

A Yes, I actually learned to swim recently. I didn’t learn how when I was a child since I had a fear of water. But as I grew up, I wanted to overcome my fear and decided to learn. Now, I can swim very well.

• ................

Q Do you think children should learn to swim?

A I think it is vital for children to learn how to swim because it is a skill that could save their lives. Furthermore, swimming is a fun activity for children as well as a good workout. By swimming, children can have a good time while becoming healthier.

• ..................

Q What is the most popular sport in your country?

A That would definitely be football. It is so prevalent that if you travel to any area across our country, no matter urban or rural, you may easily catch sight of a group of boys or men playing this kind of team sport.

• .................

Q What kinds of indoor activities do you like to do?

A As an introvert, I particularly enjoy reading books and listening to music as my go-to indoor activities. They allow me to escape into different worlds and evoke a sense of tranquility.

• ...............

Q Do you often take part in outdoor activities?

A To be honest, my lifestyle and schedule don’t always allow for outdoor adventures. However, I’m a big fan of hiking and I always try to spend time pursuing this hobby. This low-cost adventure sport can get you outside with little more than boots, a backpack and a water bottle.

SPEAKING PRACTICE

Check-up. Match the following phrases/expressions with the suitable techniques’ name.

1 – ………………. 2 – ………………. 3 – ………………. 4 – ………………. 5 – ……………….

Exercise 2. Listen to each question and complete the sample answers. Then record your own answers.

1 (Track U7_E2.1)

Examiner: What do you do to keep fit?

Candidate: I .................twice a week. I don’t really enjoy it, to be honest, but it’s an easy way to ............... I mainly do cardiovascular exercises, rather than .................. .

2 (Track U7_E2.2)

Examiner: Are you good at sport?

Candidate: Not really, but I try my best. I prefer .................. to team sports because if I do badly in a team game I always feel I’m ................

3 (Track 7_E2.3)

Examiner: What sports do you play?

Candidate: I go ..................... sometimes. I enjoy it because it’s so exhilarating. I can’t go often, though, because there’s rarely enough wind where I live. I might take up another ..................... instead.

4 (Track 7_E2.4)

Examiner: What is the most popular sport in your country?

Candidate: I’d say the most popular sport is ..................., as in most countries. Most people have a favourite team who they support through ................... The teams are often English ones, and Manchester United is the most ........................... .

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Mở rộng bài mẫu Speaking topic Sport

1. Do you like playing sports? 

Band 6.0+

Yes, I do. I enjoy playing sports, especially football. I’m not a professional or anything, but I love the feeling of running and working as a team. It helps me stay healthy and it’s a fun way to spend time with my friends. I try to play every weekend when I’m free.

Band 8.0+

Well, I think I’m a big fan of sports. Although I’m not good at it, my favorite one is soccer. You know I can often meet new people and make friends when I do sports. And as I think that, you know, practicing a sport regularly does wonder for my health. It keeps me in shape, it helps to relieve my back and neck pains. And last but not least, it refreshes my mind after a long day of hard work.

• to be a big fan ofsomething (=like something)
• to do wonder for: có lợi cho
• to keep sb in shape: giữ cho (cơ thể) ai cân đối
• to relieve pain:làm giảm đau
• to refresh one’s mind:làm thư giãn, làm mới đầu óc

2. What sports are popular in your country? 

Band 6.0+

In my country, football is definitely the most popular sport. You can see people playing it everywhere – in parks, schools, and even on the streets. Besides football, badminton is also very common, especially among students and young people. Some people also go jogging or go to the gym.

Band 8.0+

Well, I guess in Vietnam right now, it’s football. I think football is considered the king of sports, which is effortless to play. All you need is just a ball, a few friends and two goals, which you can always make or create by marking the ground with, you know, a piece of clothing or bags, for example. And I think it’s a competitive sport, it can be very enjoyable to watch and play.

• the king of sports (n) vua thể thao
• competitive (adj) có tính cạnh tranh

3. Do you think it is important to play a sport?

 Band 6.0+

Yes, I think playing sports is very important. Firstly, it helps keep us physically fit, which is essential for our health. Regular physical activity can prevent many diseases like obesity and heart problems. Secondly, playing sports can be a great way to relieve stress. It helps me clear my mind after a long day. Also, it teaches teamwork and discipline, skills that are beneficial in many aspects of life.

 Band 8.0+

Of course. I think it’s essential for everybody to take up a sport, because, you know, as I mentioned before. Playing sports brings great benefits to your health. It helps to lower the risk of contemporary diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart attack. Anyway, at the end of the day, your body is the only place you’ve got to live, right? So I think you’d better take good care of it.

• to take up something:bắt đầu làm gì
• to lower the risk of something:làm giảm nguy cơ
• your body is the only place you’ve got to live: cụm từ nhằm để nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của sức khỏe (thuộc dạng colloquialism)

4. What sport would you like to try in the future?

 Band 6.0+

In the future, I would love to try tennis. I have never played it before, but it looks very interesting. I think it is a great way to stay fit and have fun at the same time. Also, many of my friends play tennis, so I want to try it with them. However, I know that tennis can be quite difficult, so I may need some lessons first.

 Band 8.0+

Well, there are many sports that I would like to have a crack at, but if I have to choose one, that would be climbing. You know, I have always dream of climbing Mount Fuji, which is the highest peak in Japan. I can’t imagine myself reaching the summit and getting to admire the breathtaking view of the scenery below. That would be absolutely amazing and I’ll be on top of the world.

• to have a crack at( = to try ): thử cái gì
• can’t imagine oneself doing something: không thể tưởng tượng được ai làm gì
• breathtaking(adj) rất đẹp (mô tả khung cảnh,…)

5. Do you like watching sports programmes on TV?

 Band 6.0+

Not really. I only watch sports when there is a big event like the World Cup or the Olympics. Most of the time, I prefer doing other things like listening to music or watching movies. However, if my family or friends are watching an exciting match, I might join them for fun.

 Band 8.0+

Yes I’m definitely a sports enthusiast so I watch a lot of them. As a matter of fact, my sole purpose of paying for cable is to watch sports channels.

• sports enthusiast: người đam mê thể thao
• sports channels: các kênh thể thao

6. Do you like to watch live sports games?

 Band 6.0+

Yes, I do. Watching live sports is exciting because you can feel the energy of the crowd. Everyone cheers and supports their team, which makes the atmosphere amazing. Also, it’s a great way to spend time with friends and family. I think live matches are much more interesting than watching on TV.

Band 8.0+

Yes, I think all sports fans would prefer watching live matches or games, if I can’t watch the games when they are live broadcasted i usually keep an update of the scores online. But I’ve never been to a stadium or an arena to spectate a match, which I think would be pulsating so I’d love to try.

• live broadcasted:truyền hình trực tiếp
• an update of the scores:cập nhật điểm số
• spectate:xem
• pulsating: rung động

7. Who do you like to watch sports games with?

Band 6.0+

I like to watch sports games with my friends or family. It’s more fun to watch together because we can talk about the game and cheer for our favorite team. Sometimes, my friends and I also make small bets on the match, which makes it more exciting. If I watch with my dad, he explains the rules and strategies to me, which is interesting.

Band 8.0

My brother mostly. He’s also a soccer aficionado so watching live matches is kinda like our time to hang together and to build a good rapport. 

• soccer aficionado: người đam mê bóng đá

8. What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?

Band 6.0+

In the future, I think I will watch more football matches, especially international tournaments like the World Cup or the Champions League. I am also interested in eSports because they are becoming very popular. Maybe I will try watching basketball or tennis as well since I want to learn more about them.

Band 8.0+

I think my main interests would still lie in soccer and basketball. I also watched a lot of tennis and badminton in the past but my work has gotten much busier so it’s impossible to allocate time to watch all types of sports content. 

• interests would still lie: sở thích chính
• allocate time: phân bổ thời gian

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