Bên cạnh hướng dẫn Phân tích đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 WRITING TASK 1 (map)"The plans show a school library 5 years ago and the same library now"(kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR 🔥Giải đề "Describe an occasion when you were asked to help other people" IELTS SPEAKING PART 2+3: Bài mẫu kèm từ vựng
I. Đề bài
Describe an occasion when you were asked to help other people
You should say:
Who asked you for help
What they needed help with
How you helped them
And explain how you felt after helping them.
II. Kiến thức liên quan
IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn
III. Phân tích
IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:
- When it was
- It was the time when his son was going to sit for a competitive exam, and his son was weak in the English subject. >> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn Cách dùng "subject" tiếng anh (danh từ, tính từ, động từ)
- How you helped him/her
- My friend was unaware of this weakness of his son, and he came to know about it just one month before the exam. >> IELTS TUTOR gợi ý PARAPHRASE TỪ "KNOW" TIẾNG ANH
- He felt very sad and tried to arrange some tuition classes for his son, but everything has gone in vain.
- I reserve some time for my friend's son and started teaching him English.
- Why you helped him/her + And explain how you felt about it
- At first, when my friend contacted me about this matter, I had a very busy schedule, but I decided to help him because “a friend in need is a friend indeed” >> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn Cách dùng động từ "decide"
- Then, within one month, his son overcomes his weakness and became ready to give the exam. In fact, I not only taught him all the grammar basics and rules but also gave him some English books.
- Finally, it would be my real reward when my friend's son passed the exam with flying colours, and my friend appreciated for me from the depth of his heart.
IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:
Today, I would like to tell you about a time when I was asked to help someone, and it turned out to be an incredibly fulfilling (adj - đáng giá, mang lại niềm vui và sự thỏa mãn - bringing a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness) experience.
A close friend of mine approached me one day, looking visibly distressed (adj - lo lắng, buồn rầu - feeling extremely worried or upset). His son was about to sit for a highly competitive (adj - có tính cạnh tranh cao - requiring a high level of ability to succeed) entrance exam, but he was struggling with English. My friend had been unaware of this issue until just a month before the test, which naturally made him panic. He attempted to enroll his son in private tuition (compound noun - lớp học kèm riêng - one-on-one extra lessons), but unfortunately, all his efforts were to no avail (idiom - không có kết quả, vô ích - unsuccessful or in vain).>> Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR
Although I had a jam-packed schedule (compound adj - lịch trình dày đặc - extremely busy with little free time), I couldn’t ignore his plea for help because, as the saying goes, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." So, I set aside (phrasal verb - dành riêng - to allocate time or resources for a particular purpose) some time each evening to tutor his son. My approach was not only to reinforce (v - củng cố, làm vững chắc - to strengthen or support an idea or skill) his understanding of grammar fundamentals (n - những nguyên tắc cơ bản - basic principles or rules) but also to immerse (v - đắm chìm - to deeply involve someone in an activity or subject) him in English through engaging (adj - hấp dẫn, thú vị - interesting and enjoyable) books and practice tests.
As the exam day drew closer, I could see a remarkable transformation (n - sự thay đổi lớn - a complete change in appearance or character) in his confidence and language skills. When he finally aced (v - đạt điểm cao - to perform extremely well in an exam) the test with flying colors (idiom - xuất sắc, đạt kết quả tốt - with outstanding success), I felt an overwhelming sense of gratification (n - sự hài lòng, mãn nguyện - deep satisfaction from achieving something meaningful). His father was beyond grateful and thanked me wholeheartedly (adv - chân thành, hết lòng - with complete sincerity and enthusiasm).
This experience cemented (v - củng cố, làm chắc chắn - to make a relationship, idea, or position stronger) my belief that small acts of kindness can make a profound (adj - sâu sắc, to lớn - having a great impact or depth) difference in someone’s life.
New Vocabulary & Definitions
- Fulfilling (adj) – đáng giá, mang lại niềm vui và sự thỏa mãn (bringing a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness)
- Distressed (adj) – lo lắng, buồn rầu (feeling extremely worried or upset)
- Competitive (adj) – có tính cạnh tranh cao (requiring a high level of ability to succeed)
- Private tuition (n) – lớp học kèm riêng (one-on-one extra lessons)
- To no avail (idiom) – không có kết quả, vô ích (unsuccessful or in vain)
- Jam-packed schedule (compound adj) – lịch trình dày đặc (extremely busy with little free time)
- Set aside (phrasal verb) – dành riêng (to allocate time or resources for a particular purpose)
- Reinforce (v) – củng cố, làm vững chắc (to strengthen or support an idea or skill)
- Fundamentals (n) – những nguyên tắc cơ bản (basic principles or rules)
- Immerse (v) – đắm chìm (to deeply involve someone in an activity or subject)
- Engaging (adj) – hấp dẫn, thú vị (interesting and enjoyable)
- Transformation (n) – sự thay đổi lớn (a complete change in appearance or character)
- Aced (v) – đạt điểm cao (to perform extremely well in an exam)
- With flying colors (idiom) – xuất sắc, đạt kết quả tốt (with outstanding success)
- Gratification (n) – sự hài lòng, mãn nguyện (deep satisfaction from achieving something meaningful)
- Wholeheartedly (adv) – chân thành, hết lòng (with complete sincerity and enthusiasm)
- Cemented (v) – củng cố, làm chắc chắn (to make a relationship, idea, or position stronger)
- Profound (adj) – sâu sắc, to lớn (having a great impact or depth)
Synonyms & Antonyms
1. Fulfilling
- Synonyms: Rewarding, Satisfying, Gratifying
- Antonyms: Disappointing, Unrewarding, Unfulfilling
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: It turned out to be an incredibly fulfilling experience.
2. Distressed
- Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Troubled
- Antonyms: Calm, Relaxed, Unbothered
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: A close friend of mine approached me, looking visibly distressed.
3. Profound
- Synonyms: Deep, Meaningful, Significant
- Antonyms: Shallow, Superficial, Insignificant
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: Small acts of kindness can make a profound difference in someone’s life.
Difficult Grammar Structures & Explanations
Had been unaware + until + past time
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: My friend had been unaware of this issue until just a month before the test.
- Usage: This past perfect structure highlights a lack of awareness over a period before a specific past moment.
- Vietnamese: Bạn tôi đã không biết về vấn đề này cho đến một tháng trước kỳ thi.
Not only … but also
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: I not only taught him all the grammar fundamentals and rules but also gave him some English books.
- Usage: Used for emphasis and to add more details in a sophisticated way.
- Vietnamese: Tôi không chỉ dạy cậu ấy tất cả các nguyên tắc ngữ pháp mà còn đưa cậu ấy một số sách tiếng Anh.
As the exam day drew closer, …
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: As the exam day drew closer, I could see a remarkable transformation in his confidence.
- Usage: This time-related clause effectively builds suspense and progression.
- Vietnamese: Khi ngày thi đến gần hơn, tôi có thể thấy một sự thay đổi đáng kể trong sự tự tin của cậu ấy.
It would be my real reward when …
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: It would be my real reward when my friend’s son passed the exam with flying colors.
- Usage: This hypothetical structure expresses an anticipated future event in the past.
- Vietnamese: Điều đó sẽ là phần thưởng thực sự của tôi khi con trai bạn tôi đỗ kỳ thi với kết quả xuất sắc.
IV. Part 3
1️⃣ How do children often help their parents at home?
Children usually assist their parents with mundane (tầm thường, lặp đi lặp lại – ordinary and repetitive) household tasks such as washing dishes or sweeping the floor. These seemingly trivial chores (những công việc tưởng chừng nhỏ nhặt – tasks that appear unimportant) not only keep the house tidy but also instill (hình thành, thấm nhuần – to gradually introduce an idea into someone’s mind) a sense of responsibility in children. For instance, setting the table daily teaches them discipline and organization.
Apart from that, older children often take on more labor-intensive (đòi hỏi nhiều sức lao động – requiring more physical effort) duties like cooking or grocery shopping. This allows them to develop essential life skills and become more independent. Take cooking, for example—it helps them learn about nutritious meal preparation (chuẩn bị bữa ăn lành mạnh – making healthy food) and time management, which will be beneficial when they live on their own in the future.
New Vocabulary
- mundane – (adj) tầm thường, lặp đi lặp lại (ordinary and repetitive)
- seemingly trivial chores – (n) những công việc tưởng chừng nhỏ nhặt (tasks that appear unimportant)
- instill – (v) hình thành, thấm nhuần (to gradually introduce an idea into someone’s mind)
- more labor-intensive – (adj) đòi hỏi nhiều sức lao động (requiring more physical effort)
- nutritious meal preparation – (n) chuẩn bị bữa ăn lành mạnh (making healthy food)
Synonyms & Antonyms
- Synonyms of “mundane”: ordinary, routine, repetitive
- Antonyms of “mundane”: exciting, unusual, unique
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Children usually assist their parents with mundane household tasks such as washing dishes or sweeping the floor.”
Difficult Grammar Structures & Translation
“These seemingly trivial chores not only keep the house tidy but also instill a sense of responsibility in children.”
- Cấu trúc "not only … but also" để nhấn mạnh hai vế câu có cùng mức độ quan trọng
- (Những công việc tưởng chừng nhỏ nhặt này không chỉ giúp giữ nhà cửa gọn gàng mà còn hình thành ý thức trách nhiệm ở trẻ em.)
“Take cooking, for example—it helps them learn about nutritious meal preparation and time management.”
- Cấu trúc "Take … for example" dùng để đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể
- (Lấy nấu ăn làm ví dụ – nó giúp trẻ học về cách chuẩn bị bữa ăn lành mạnh và quản lý thời gian.)
2️⃣ What are the benefits of helping others?
Helping others fosters (thúc đẩy – encourages the development of) empathy and social bonds, which are crucial for a harmonious community (cộng đồng hòa thuận – a peaceful and cooperative society). When people lend a hand, they cultivate (trau dồi, phát triển – to improve or develop something) kindness and become more considerate. A prime example is volunteering at shelters, where individuals not only support the less fortunate but also experience a sense of fulfillment (cảm giác hài lòng – a feeling of deep satisfaction).
Moreover, assisting others can be mutually beneficial (đôi bên cùng có lợi – advantageous for both sides), as it strengthens personal connections and builds trust. For instance, helping a colleague with a work-related problem may result in reciprocal support in the future. This cycle of generosity creates a supportive environment (môi trường hỗ trợ – a setting where people help one another), making life more manageable for everyone.
New Vocabulary
- foster – (v) thúc đẩy (encourage the development of)
- harmonious community – (n) cộng đồng hòa thuận (a peaceful and cooperative society)
- cultivate – (v) trau dồi, phát triển (to improve or develop something)
- sense of fulfillment – (n) cảm giác hài lòng (a feeling of deep satisfaction)
- mutually beneficial – (adj) đôi bên cùng có lợi (advantageous for both sides)
- supportive environment – (n) môi trường hỗ trợ (a setting where people help one another)
Synonyms & Antonyms
- Synonyms of “foster”: encourage, promote, nurture
- Antonyms of “foster”: hinder, discourage, suppress
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Helping others fosters empathy and social bonds, which are crucial for a harmonious community.”
Difficult Grammar Structures & Translation
“When people lend a hand, they cultivate kindness and become more considerate.”
- Cấu trúc "When …, they …" diễn tả kết quả của một hành động
- (Khi con người giúp đỡ nhau, họ trau dồi lòng tốt và trở nên chu đáo hơn.)
“This cycle of generosity creates a supportive environment, making life more manageable for everyone.”
- Cấu trúc "making …" sử dụng mệnh đề phân từ để bổ sung thông tin về hệ quả
- (Chu kỳ hào phóng này tạo ra một môi trường hỗ trợ, giúp cuộc sống dễ dàng hơn cho tất cả mọi người.)
3️⃣ Should children be rewarded when doing household chores?
Rewarding children for doing chores can reinforce positive behavior (củng cố hành vi tích cực – strengthen good habits), making them more likely to complete their tasks diligently. By receiving small incentives, such as extra screen time or a favorite snack, children understand the correlation (mối liên hệ – a connection between two things) between effort and reward. For instance, when a child is given a weekly allowance for tidying their room, they develop a stronger work ethic and a sense of responsibility.
On the other hand, excessive rewards may lead to entitlement (quyền lợi được cho là đương nhiên – the belief that one deserves privileges without effort), making children reluctant to help unless compensated. If parents consistently give money for basic household duties, children may expect payment for every small task, which undermines intrinsic motivation (làm suy yếu động lực nội tại – weakens one’s natural drive to do something). Take washing dishes, for example—if a child refuses to do it without a reward, they miss out on the opportunity to learn discipline and self-sufficiency.
New Vocabulary
- reinforce positive behavior – (v) củng cố hành vi tích cực (strengthen good habits)
- correlation – (n) mối liên hệ (a connection between two things)
- entitlement – (n) quyền lợi được cho là đương nhiên (the belief that one deserves privileges without effort)
- undermine intrinsic motivation – (v) làm suy yếu động lực nội tại (weakens one’s natural drive to do something)
Synonyms & Antonyms
- Synonyms of “reinforce”: strengthen, enhance, support
- Antonyms of “reinforce”: weaken, diminish, discourage
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Rewarding children for doing chores can reinforce positive behavior, making them more likely to complete their tasks diligently.”
Difficult Grammar Structures & Translation
“By receiving small incentives, such as extra screen time or a favorite snack, children understand the correlation between effort and reward.”
- Cấu trúc "By + V-ing" diễn tả cách thức một hành động xảy ra
- (Bằng cách nhận các phần thưởng nhỏ, như thêm thời gian sử dụng điện thoại hoặc món ăn yêu thích, trẻ hiểu được mối liên hệ giữa nỗ lực và phần thưởng.)
“If parents consistently give money for basic household duties, children may expect payment for every small task, which undermines intrinsic motivation.”
- Mệnh đề quan hệ "which" để bổ sung thông tin về hệ quả
- (Nếu cha mẹ liên tục đưa tiền cho những việc nhà cơ bản, trẻ có thể mong đợi phần thưởng cho mọi việc nhỏ, điều này làm suy yếu động lực nội tại.)
4️⃣ How do neighbors help each other? Why?
Neighbors often provide mutual support (sự hỗ trợ lẫn nhau – assistance given by both sides), especially in times of crisis. Whether it's lending household items, sharing meals, or assisting with childcare, such gestures help build a close-knit community (cộng đồng gắn kết – a group of people with strong relationships). A classic example is neighbors looking after each other's pets while one family is on vacation, fostering trust and goodwill.
Additionally, neighbors can offer practical assistance (hỗ trợ thiết thực – help that is useful in daily life), such as helping with home repairs or giving advice on local services. This type of reciprocal help (sự giúp đỡ qua lại – aid that benefits both parties) not only makes life easier but also strengthens social bonds. For instance, elderly residents may receive help carrying groceries, while younger families gain wisdom from their experiences, creating a mutually enriching environment (môi trường đôi bên cùng có lợi – a setting where people benefit from one another).
New Vocabulary
- mutual support – (n) sự hỗ trợ lẫn nhau (assistance given by both sides)
- close-knit community – (n) cộng đồng gắn kết (a group of people with strong relationships)
- practical assistance – (n) hỗ trợ thiết thực (help that is useful in daily life)
- reciprocal help – (n) sự giúp đỡ qua lại (aid that benefits both parties)
- mutually enriching environment – (n) môi trường đôi bên cùng có lợi (a setting where people benefit from one another)
Synonyms & Antonyms
- Synonyms of “mutual”: shared, reciprocal, common
- Antonyms of “mutual”: one-sided, selfish, independent
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Neighbors often provide mutual support, especially in times of crisis.”
Difficult Grammar Structures & Translation
“Whether it's lending household items, sharing meals, or assisting with childcare, such gestures help build a close-knit community.”
- Cấu trúc "Whether … or …" để liệt kê các lựa chọn có thể xảy ra
- (Dù là cho mượn đồ gia dụng, chia sẻ bữa ăn hay giúp trông trẻ, những hành động này giúp xây dựng một cộng đồng gắn kết.)
“For instance, elderly residents may receive help carrying groceries, while younger families gain wisdom from their experiences, creating a mutually enriching environment.”
- Mệnh đề "while" diễn tả hai hành động diễn ra song song
- (Ví dụ, người cao tuổi có thể nhận được sự giúp đỡ khi mang đồ tạp hóa, trong khi các gia đình trẻ nhận được sự khôn ngoan từ kinh nghiệm của họ, tạo ra một môi trường đôi bên cùng có lợi.)
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