🔥Giải đề"Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam" IELTS SPEAKING PART 2,3: Bài mẫu kèm từ vựng​

Bên cạnh Hướng dẫn đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 bài WRITING TASK 1 (map) về school library (kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR Phân tích đề Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam.

Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam.
You should say:

• When it was
• Where you were going
• How long you had to wait
• And explain how you felt about this

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

• When it was
  • I had an experience of getting stuck in a traffic jam a few days ago. >> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn Cách dùng tính từ "stuck" tiếng anh
• Where you were going
  • It was Monday and I was on my way to the office. 
• How long you had to wait
  • Though I started for the office early in the morning, it took over two hours for me to reach there. 
  • I felt dejected after realizing that I had waited so long in the heat for nothing.
• And explain how you felt about this
  • At first, I was too much irritated because of the constant honking and toxic fumes of other vehicles. In fact, this was one of the most unbearable traffic jams I had experienced, and I could not reach my office on time. 
  • Then, I tried for some shortcuts but it took over 20 minutes to get on the main street track, and then I had to wait for the rest of the moments until the jam broken. >> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn [HỌC PHRASAL VERB TRONG NGỮ CẢNH] Take over
  • Finally, after wasting around two hours, I reached the office, and I was really frustrated because a traffic jam completely ruined my day >> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn Cách dùng "finally" tiếng anh

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about a particularly exasperating (adj.) [cực kỳ bực bội – extremely annoying] traffic jam that left me feeling completely drained.

It happened just a couple of weeks back, on a scorching hot (adj.) [rất nóng – extremely hot] Monday morning. I was en route to my office, which usually takes a mere (adj.) [chỉ – only, just] 30 minutes, but on that day, I ended up spending an agonizing (adj.) [đầy đau đớn, khó chịu – causing great suffering] two hours crawling (v.) [di chuyển chậm – moving slowly] through the traffic.

Everything seemed normal at first, but as I approached a major intersection, the traffic suddenly ground to a halt (idiom) [dừng lại hoàn toàn – stopped completely]. The bustling thoroughfare (n.) [con đường chính nhộn nhịp – a busy main road] had turned into a chaotic gridlock (n.) [sự tắc nghẽn giao thông hỗn loạn – a situation where vehicles are unable to move]. Cars were bumper to bumper, and the ear-splitting (adj.) [chói tai – extremely loud] honking only made matters worse.>> 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

At first, I was on edge (idiom) [lo lắng, bồn chồn – nervous or worried], as I had a crucial morning meeting to attend. The sweltering heat (n.) [cái nóng ngột ngạt – extremely hot weather] coupled with noxious fumes (n.) [khói độc hại – harmful smoke] from vehicles made the situation downright unbearable (adj.) [hoàn toàn không chịu nổi – extremely unpleasant]. To make matters worse (idiom) [tệ hơn nữa – making a bad situation worse], my phone’s battery was on the verge of dying, leaving me unable to inform my colleagues about the delay.

After agonizingly inching forward (phrase) [nhích từng chút một đầy khó khăn – moving very slowly], I attempted a detour (n.) [đường vòng – an alternative route], hoping to bypass the congestion. However, this spur-of-the-moment (adj.) [đột xuất – done suddenly without planning] decision backfired, as I ended up stuck in an even narrower street, further delaying my journey.

Eventually, after two frustrating hours, the traffic finally eased up (phrasal verb) [giảm bớt – became less severe], and I made it to my office, albeit completely frazzled (adj.) [kiệt sức – exhausted]. The ordeal left me utterly exasperated, and my entire schedule for the day was thrown into disarray (n.) [tình trạng lộn xộn – a state of disorder]. Looking back, I wish I had checked the traffic updates beforehand and taken public transport instead.

📌 New Vocabulary with Definitions

1. Exasperating (adj.) – cực kỳ bực bội (extremely annoying)
2. Scorching hot (adj.) – rất nóng (extremely hot)
3. A mere (adj.) – chỉ (only, just)
4. Agonizing (adj.) – đầy đau đớn, khó chịu (causing great suffering)
5. Crawling (v.) – di chuyển chậm (moving slowly)
6. Ground to a halt (idiom) – dừng lại hoàn toàn (stopped completely)
7. Bustling thoroughfare (n.) – con đường chính nhộn nhịp (a busy main road)
8. Chaotic gridlock (n.) – sự tắc nghẽn giao thông hỗn loạn (a situation where vehicles are unable to move)
9. Ear-splitting (adj.) – chói tai (extremely loud)
10. On edge (idiom) – lo lắng, bồn chồn (nervous or worried)
11. Sweltering heat (n.) – cái nóng ngột ngạt (extremely hot weather)
12. Noxious fumes (n.) – khói độc hại (harmful smoke)
13. Downright unbearable (adj.) – hoàn toàn không chịu nổi (extremely unpleasant)
14. To make matters worse (idiom) – tệ hơn nữa (making a bad situation worse)
15. Agonizingly inching forward (phrase) – nhích từng chút một đầy khó khăn (moving very slowly)
16. Detour (n.) – đường vòng (an alternative route)
17. Spur-of-the-moment (adj.) – đột xuất (done suddenly without planning)
18. Eased up (phrasal verb) – giảm bớt (became less severe)
19. Frazzled (adj.) – kiệt sức (exhausted)
20. Disarray (n.) – tình trạng lộn xộn (a state of disorder)

📌 Synonyms & Antonyms of Key Vocabulary

1. Exasperating (adj.) – cực kỳ bực bội

• Synonyms: Infuriating, maddening, frustrating
• Antonyms: Pleasant, soothing, enjoyable
• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Today, I would like to tell you about a particularly exasperating traffic jam that left me feeling completely drained."

2. Chaotic gridlock (n.) – sự tắc nghẽn giao thông hỗn loạn

• Synonyms: Traffic congestion, bottleneck, jam-packed roads
• Antonyms: Smooth traffic, free-flowing roads, clear streets
• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "The chaotic gridlock had turned the bustling thoroughfare into a nightmare for commuters."

3. Frazzled (adj.) – kiệt sức

• Synonyms: Exhausted, drained, worn out
• Antonyms: Refreshed, energized, rejuvenated
• IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "Eventually, after two frustrating hours, the traffic finally eased up, and I made it to my office, albeit completely frazzled."

📌 Advanced Grammar Structures & Examples

1. Complex sentence with concessive clause (Câu phức với mệnh đề nhượng bộ)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Though I started for the office early in the morning, it took over two hours for me to reach there."
   • Vietnamese: "Mặc dù tôi đã xuất phát sớm vào buổi sáng, nhưng tôi mất hơn hai tiếng để đến nơi."

2. Inversion for emphasis (Đảo ngữ nhấn mạnh)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Not only was the traffic unbearable, but the scorching heat made it worse."
   • Vietnamese: "Không chỉ giao thông không chịu nổi, mà cái nóng như thiêu đốt còn khiến tình hình tồi tệ hơn."

3. Relative clause for additional information (Mệnh đề quan hệ để bổ sung thông tin)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "The road, which is normally quite busy, had turned into a chaotic gridlock."
   • Vietnamese: "Con đường, vốn dĩ đã khá đông, đã trở thành một điểm tắc nghẽn hỗn loạn."

Which vehicles are more likely to be in a traffic jam, cars or buses?

I strongly believe that private automobiles (phương tiện cá nhân - privately owned vehicles such as cars or motorcycles) are far more likely to get stuck in gridlock (tình trạng kẹt xe nghiêm trọng - a situation where traffic cannot move at all) than buses. Firstly, cars take up more road space per person, whereas mass transit (giao thông công cộng - systems like buses or trains that carry many passengers at once) can accommodate a greater number of passengers with a smaller footprint. If more people opt for public transport, roads will become less congested, leading to smoother traffic flow. Secondly, buses typically follow designated lanes and schedules, which makes them less likely to contribute to traffic congestion compared to commuter cars (xe đi làm - personal vehicles used for daily travel to work or school) that move unpredictably. For instance, in cities like Singapore, the government has implemented dedicated bus lanes (làn đường riêng cho xe buýt - specific lanes reserved for buses to reduce delays) to ensure public transport remains efficient even during rush hours.

New Vocabulary:

• Private automobiles (n) – phương tiện cá nhân
• Gridlock (n) – tình trạng kẹt xe nghiêm trọng
• Mass transit (n) – giao thông công cộng
• Commuter cars (n) – xe đi làm
• Dedicated bus lanes (n) – làn đường riêng cho xe buýt

Synonyms & Antonyms:

• Private automobiles → personal vehicles, individual transport, private cars

• Gridlock → traffic congestion, traffic snarl-up, road blockage

• Mass transit → public transportation, transit system, communal transport

• Commuter cars → daily vehicles, work vehicles, personal transport

• Dedicated bus lanes → reserved bus lanes, priority lanes, transit corridors

• Antonyms:

• Private automobiles → public transport, shared mobility, carpooling

• Gridlock → free-flowing traffic, open roads, smooth commute

• Mass transit → private vehicles, individual transport, personal cars

Difficult Grammar Structures & Examples:

1. Relative Clause (Mệnh đề quan hệ)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "If more people opt for public transport, roads will become less congested, leading to smoother traffic flow."
   • → Nếu nhiều người chọn giao thông công cộng, đường sá sẽ ít tắc nghẽn hơn, dẫn đến giao thông thông suốt hơn.

2. Inversion (Đảo ngữ)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "Not only do buses carry more passengers, but they also follow dedicated routes, making them less likely to contribute to traffic congestion."
   • → Không chỉ xe buýt chở được nhiều hành khách hơn, mà chúng còn có tuyến đường riêng, giúp giảm ùn tắc giao thông.

3. Cleft Sentence (Câu chẻ)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "It is commuter cars that cause the majority of traffic jams, as they are used by individuals rather than groups of people."
   • → Chính xe cá nhân gây ra phần lớn tắc nghẽn giao thông, vì chúng được sử dụng bởi từng cá nhân thay vì nhóm người.

If you were in a traffic jam, would you prefer to be in a car or a bus?

I would definitely prefer to be in a public coach (xe buýt công cộng - a large vehicle used for transporting multiple passengers) rather than a car. Firstly, buses allow passengers to relax, check their phones, or even work, whereas being behind the wheel (điều khiển phương tiện - actively driving a vehicle) in a traffic jam can be mentally draining (mệt mỏi về tinh thần - exhausting due to stress and frustration). Studies show that long hours spent navigating congested roads can lead to heightened stress levels (mức độ căng thẳng tăng cao - increased anxiety and frustration due to external factors), negatively affecting one’s health. Secondly, modern buses are often equipped with onboard amenities (tiện ích trên xe - additional features such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, or reclining seats), making the ride more comfortable. For instance, in many developed cities, express transit buses (xe buýt nhanh - high-speed buses that operate on dedicated lanes) provide a far better commuting experience than sitting in a car with no escape from the gridlock.

New Vocabulary:

• Public coach (n) – xe buýt công cộng
• Being behind the wheel (phr) – điều khiển phương tiện
• Mentally draining (adj) – mệt mỏi về tinh thần
• Heightened stress levels (n) – mức độ căng thẳng tăng cao
• Onboard amenities (n) – tiện ích trên xe
• Express transit buses (n) – xe buýt nhanh

Synonyms & Antonyms:

• Public coach → city bus, commuter bus, transit bus

• Being behind the wheel → driving, operating a vehicle, steering

• Mentally draining → exhausting, stressful, overwhelming

• Heightened stress levels → increased anxiety, tension, mental strain

• Onboard amenities → passenger facilities, vehicle comforts, travel conveniences

• Express transit buses → rapid buses, high-speed coaches, priority transit

• Antonyms:

• Public coach → private car, personal vehicle, solo transport

• Being behind the wheel → being a passenger, relaxing, not driving

• Mentally draining → refreshing, energizing, relaxing

• Heightened stress levels → reduced stress, calmness, relaxation

• Onboard amenities → lack of facilities, uncomfortable conditions, basic transport

• Express transit buses → slow-moving buses, regular buses, standard transit

What do you think of people who always drive their car, even when they could just as easily use public transportation?

I think their reluctance to take public transportation stems from personal convenience (sự thuận tiện cá nhân - the ease and comfort of doing something without external constraints) and social prestige (uy tín xã hội - the respect or admiration one gains from others due to social status). Firstly, many individuals prefer using their own cars because they offer unmatched flexibility (tính linh hoạt tuyệt đối - the ability to change plans or move freely without restrictions), allowing them to manage their schedules more efficiently. For instance, someone juggling multiple appointments throughout the day may find it difficult to rely on fixed bus timetables (lịch trình xe buýt cố định - schedules that do not change and must be followed strictly). Secondly, in certain cultures, owning a car is a status symbol (biểu tượng địa vị - an object that signifies wealth or prestige), and many drivers see public transport as an option for those with limited financial means (thu nhập hạn chế - low income or economic constraints). This mindset discourages them from choosing environmentally friendly alternatives, even if they are more practical.

New Vocabulary:

• Personal convenience (n) – sự thuận tiện cá nhân
• Social prestige (n) – uy tín xã hội
• Unmatched flexibility (n) – tính linh hoạt tuyệt đối
• Fixed bus timetables (n) – lịch trình xe buýt cố định
• Status symbol (n) – biểu tượng địa vị
• Limited financial means (n) – thu nhập hạn chế

Synonyms & Antonyms:

• Personal convenience → individual comfort, ease of use, private preference

• Social prestige → reputation, societal admiration, public esteem

• Unmatched flexibility → ultimate freedom, unparalleled adaptability, complete autonomy

• Fixed bus timetables → strict schedules, rigid timetables, inflexible routes

• Status symbol → prestige item, sign of wealth, luxury marker

• Limited financial means → low income, economic constraints, budget restrictions

• Antonyms:

• Personal convenience → public inconvenience, social obligation, shared resources

• Social prestige → low reputation, social insignificance, lack of recognition

• Unmatched flexibility → rigid scheduling, inflexible routine, lack of options

• Fixed bus timetables → flexible transit, adaptable schedules, demand-based service

• Status symbol → common object, everyday necessity, non-luxury item

• Limited financial means → high income, financial abundance, economic prosperity

Difficult Grammar Structures & Examples:

1. Conditional Sentences (Câu điều kiện loại 2 & 3)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "If public transportation were more reliable, more people would use it instead of driving."
   • → Nếu giao thông công cộng đáng tin cậy hơn, nhiều người sẽ sử dụng nó thay vì lái xe.

2. Passive Voice (Câu bị động)

   • "IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ Many drivers see public transport as an option for those with limited financial means, which is often unfairly stigmatized."
   • → Nhiều tài xế coi phương tiện công cộng là lựa chọn cho những người có thu nhập thấp, điều này thường bị kỳ thị một cách không công bằng.

3. Complex Sentences with Noun Clauses (Câu phức với mệnh đề danh từ)

   • IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ "One major reason why people hesitate to use public transport is that they feel it lacks the privacy and comfort of a personal vehicle."
   • → Một lý do chính khiến mọi người ngần ngại sử dụng phương tiện công cộng là họ cảm thấy nó thiếu sự riêng tư và thoải mái như xe cá nhân.

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