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:

Sport

Do you like playing sport?

Where do you often play sport?

What is the most popular sport in your country?

Is playing sport important?

Activity

What kinds of activities do you like to do?

What kind of indoor/outdoor activities did you participate in when you were a child?

Do you prefer indoor activities or outdoor activities?

Why do people like doing indoor/outdoor activities?

How much time do you spend on indoor/outdoor activities per day?

What is the most popular indoor/outdoor activity in your city?

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:

M

Material (Chất liệu)

S

Strategies (Các chiến lược làm bài thi)

P

Practice (Thực hành)

MATERIALS

Exercise 1. Categorize the following sports.

basketball

badminton

taekwondo

snowboarding

cycling

boxing

rock climbing

judo

sailing

ice hockey

scuba-diving

snorkeling

athletics

wrestling

skydiving

bungee jumping

rowing

archery

kayaking

volleyball

 

Contact sport

Water sport

Extreme sport

Team sport

Individual sport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topic-based vocabulary

Phonetics

Meaning

archery (n)

 

/ˈɑːrtʃəri/

 

athletics (n)

 

/æθˈletɪks/

 

bungee jumping (n)

/ˈbʌndʒi dʒʌmpɪŋ/

 

 

contact sport (n)

/ˈkɑːntækt spɔːrt/

 

 

extreme sport (n)

/ɪkˌstriːm ˈspɔːrt/

 

 

ice hockey (n)

 

/ˈaɪs hɑːki/

 

kayaking (n)

/ˈkaɪækɪŋ/

 

 

rowing (n)

/ˈrəʊɪŋ/

 

 

scuba-diving (n)

/ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/

 

 

skydiving (n)

 

/ˈskaɪdaɪvɪŋ/

 

snorkeling (n)

/ˈsnɔːrkl/

 

 

snowboarding (n)

/ˈsnəʊbɔːrdɪŋ/

 

 

team sport (n)

/ˈtiːm spɔːrt/

 

 

wrestling (n)

/ˈreslɪŋ/

 

 

 SPEAKING STRATEGY

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

E

P

A

C

T

Example

Popularity

Advantage

Cost

Time

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

Popularity

Time

Advantage

Cost

Example

  • ..................

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.

Technique’s name

Phrase/Expression

1. Example

2. Popularity

3. Advantage

4. Cost

5. Time

A. cost a fortune

B. be well-known for

C. have a lot on one’s plate

D. be way beyond one’s financial reach

E. for instance

F. a real bargain

G. do wonders for

H. such as

I. give a bad name for

J. have one’s hands full

K. give one a sense of satisfaction

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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