Mở bài
Chủ đề về người truyền cảm hứng cho bạn giữ gìn sức khỏe là một đề tài vô cùng thực tế và phổ biến trong kỳ thi IELTS Speaking. Đây là dạng câu hỏi “Describe a person” – một trong những dạng cue card xuất hiện thường xuyên nhất, đặc biệt trong giai đoạn 2023-2024. Chủ đề này không chỉ kiểm tra khả năng mô tả con người mà còn đánh giá khả năng diễn đạt về health, lifestyle và personal influence – những từ vựng quan trọng trong IELTS.
Theo thống kê từ các trung tâm thi IELTS tại Việt Nam và trên toàn cầu, chủ đề liên quan đến health và healthy lifestyle xuất hiện với tần suất cao – trung bình 2-3 lần mỗi quý trong các đề thi thực tế. Dự đoán khả năng xuất hiện của chủ đề này trong tương lai vẫn ở mức cao do xu hướng quan tâm đến sức khỏe ngày càng tăng sau đại dịch.
Trong bài viết này, bạn sẽ học được những nội dung sau đây: Đầu tiên, bạn sẽ nắm vững cách trả lời các câu hỏi Part 1 về health và fitness với nhiều mức band điểm khác nhau. Tiếp theo, bạn sẽ được cung cấp ba bài mẫu Part 2 hoàn chỉnh từ Band 6-7 đến Band 8.5-9, kèm phân tích chi tiết về lý do đạt band điểm đó. Bạn cũng sẽ khám phá các câu hỏi Part 3 trừu tượng về health trends và social influences với chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả. Cuối cùng, bạn sẽ được trang bị kho từ vựng chuyên sâu về health motivation, bao gồm collocations, idioms và các cấu trúc ngữ pháp ấn tượng giúp bạn tự tin đạt điểm cao.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Introduction and Interview
Tổng Quan Về Part 1
Part 1 của IELTS Speaking thường kéo dài từ 4-5 phút, trong đó giám khảo sẽ hỏi các câu hỏi ngắn về cuộc sống hàng ngày, sở thích và thói quen của bạn. Đặc điểm của phần này là các câu hỏi thường liên quan đến personal experience, không yêu cầu phân tích sâu hay quan điểm phức tạp. Chiến lược hiệu quả nhất là trả lời trực tiếp câu hỏi trong 2-3 câu, bao gồm: câu trả lời chính, lý do hoặc giải thích, và một ví dụ cụ thể nếu có thể.
Học viên Việt Nam thường mắc những lỗi sau trong Part 1: Trả lời quá ngắn gọn chỉ với “Yes” hoặc “No” mà không mở rộng ý, dẫn đến điểm Fluency thấp. Sử dụng từ vựng quá đơn giản như “good”, “nice”, “like” mà không thay thế bằng các từ đồng nghĩa phong phú hơn. Thiếu ví dụ cụ thể từ kinh nghiệm bản thân khiến câu trả lời trở nên chung chung và không thuyết phục.
Các Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Question 1: Do you think it’s important to stay healthy?
Question 2: What do you usually do to keep fit?
Question 3: Do you prefer exercising alone or with other people?
Question 4: Have you ever changed your lifestyle to become healthier?
Question 5: Do you think young people today care about their health?
Question 6: What kind of exercise is popular in your country?
Question 7: Do you think parents should encourage children to exercise?
Question 8: Have you ever tried any new sports or physical activities?
Question 9: Do you follow any particular diet?
Question 10: Who influences your attitude towards health?
Phân Tích và Gợi Ý Trả Lời Chi Tiết
Question: Do you think it’s important to stay healthy?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Trả lời trực tiếp “Yes” hoặc “Absolutely”
- Đưa ra 1-2 lý do chính
- Thêm ví dụ cụ thể hoặc consequence nếu không giữ sức khỏe
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Yes, I think it’s very important to stay healthy. If we are healthy, we can work better and enjoy life more. I try to exercise regularly because I don’t want to get sick.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Trả lời trực tiếp câu hỏi, có lý do cơ bản, sử dụng câu phức với “because”
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng còn đơn giản (very important, work better, get sick), thiếu detail về cách exercise, ý tưởng chưa được phát triển đầy đủ
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Đáp ứng yêu cầu cơ bản với câu trả lời mạch lạc nhưng từ vựng chưa đa dạng, grammar đơn giản, thiếu sophisticated expressions
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
Absolutely, I consider maintaining good health to be paramount. Not only does it enable us to be more productive and energetic in our daily activities, but it also significantly reduces the risk of chronic illnesses later in life. From my perspective, investing in our health now is like building a solid foundation for a fulfilling future.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Sử dụng từ vựng nâng cao (paramount, productive, chronic illnesses), cấu trúc đảo ngữ “Not only does it…”, metaphor “building a solid foundation”, collocation “significantly reduces”, “chronic illnesses”
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Fluency tự nhiên với discourse marker “Absolutely”, vocabulary precise và sophisticated, grammar đa dạng với inversion, ý tưởng được phát triển logic với cả short-term và long-term benefits, pronunciation tốt được thể hiện qua cấu trúc câu phức tạp
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- paramount (adj): cực kỳ quan trọng, tối quan trọng
- productive (adj): năng suất, hiệu quả
- chronic illnesses (n): bệnh mãn tính
- building a solid foundation (phrase): xây dựng nền tảng vững chắc
- significantly reduce (v): giảm đáng kể
Question: What do you usually do to keep fit?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Mô tả cụ thể hoạt động thường làm
- Nói về frequency (how often)
- Có thể thêm benefit hoặc feeling về activity đó
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I usually go jogging in the park near my house. I do it about three times a week in the morning. I also try to eat healthy food and drink a lot of water every day.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Trả lời cụ thể với examples (jogging, eating healthy), có frequency (three times a week), structure rõ ràng
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng basic (go jogging, healthy food, a lot of water), thiếu detail về loại exercise hoặc diet, không có personal feeling hoặc benefit
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Câu trả lời adequate và relevant nhưng thiếu sophistication trong vocabulary và ideas development
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
I maintain a fairly active lifestyle by incorporating different forms of exercise into my routine. Typically, I go for a brisk walk or do some light cardio at the gym about four times a week. What I find particularly effective is mixing up my activities – sometimes yoga for flexibility, other times strength training to build endurance. I also pay close attention to my diet, making sure I consume plenty of nutrient-rich foods rather than processed ones.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Vocabulary phong phú (maintain an active lifestyle, brisk walk, light cardio, mixing up, strength training, pay close attention to, nutrient-rich foods), grammar đa dạng (participle phrases “making sure”, relative clause), ý tưởng chi tiết với variety of activities và clear eating habits
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Fluency xuất sắc với natural flow, lexical resource sophisticated với precise collocations, grammatical structures varied, ideas well-developed với specific examples và personal approach
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- maintain an active lifestyle (phrase): duy trì lối sống năng động
- brisk walk (n): đi bộ nhanh
- light cardio (n): các bài tập tim mạch nhẹ
- mixing up (phrasal verb): thay đổi, đa dạng hóa
- pay close attention to (phrase): chú ý kỹ đến
- nutrient-rich foods (n): thực phẩm giàu dinh dưỡng
Question: Who influences your attitude towards health?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Xác định người có ảnh hưởng (family member, friend, celebrity)
- Giải thích cách họ influence
- Đưa ra cụ thể impact lên bạn
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
My older brother influences my attitude towards health. He exercises every day and eats very healthily. When I see him, I feel motivated to do the same things. He also gives me advice about fitness.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Xác định rõ người (older brother), có action (exercises, eats healthily), mention impact (feel motivated)
- Hạn chế: Vocabulary repetitive và simple (very healthily, do the same things), thiếu specific examples về advice hoặc concrete changes, grammar structures đơn giản
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Communicative và clear nhưng lacks sophistication và depth trong ideas development
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
I’d say my personal trainer has been instrumental in shaping my perspective on health and wellness. What really struck me about her approach is that she doesn’t just focus on physical fitness but also emphasizes the importance of mental well-being and balanced nutrition. Through her guidance, I’ve come to realize that staying healthy is not about quick fixes or extreme diets, but rather about sustainable lifestyle changes that you can maintain in the long run. Her holistic approach has really transformed how I view health.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Vocabulary sophisticated (instrumental in shaping, struck me, mental well-being, balanced nutrition, quick fixes, sustainable lifestyle changes, maintain in the long run, holistic approach, transformed), grammar complex với “What really struck me” cleft sentence, perfect tenses, ý tưởng sâu sắc về comprehensive health approach không chỉ physical
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Fluency natural với discourse markers “I’d say”, vocabulary precise và idiomatic, grammar varied và accurate, ideas insightful với emphasis on sustainability và holistic view
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- instrumental in shaping (phrase): đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc hình thành
- struck me (v): gây ấn tượng với tôi
- mental well-being (n): sức khỏe tinh thần
- balanced nutrition (n): dinh dưỡng cân bằng
- quick fixes (n): giải pháp nhanh (thường không bền vững)
- sustainable lifestyle changes (n): thay đổi lối sống bền vững
- holistic approach (n): phương pháp toàn diện
Giám khảo IELTS Speaking đang đánh giá thí sinh trả lời câu hỏi về sức khỏe
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)
Tổng Quan Về Part 2
Part 2 của IELTS Speaking là phần độc thoại kéo dài từ 3-4 phút, bao gồm 1 phút chuẩn bị và 2-3 phút trình bày không bị ngắt. Đây là phần quan trọng nhất trong bài thi Speaking vì chiếm thời gian dài nhất và cho phép giám khảo đánh giá toàn diện khả năng ngôn ngữ của bạn. Đặc điểm nổi bật là bạn phải nói liên tục về một chủ đề cụ thể được cho trước trong cue card, trả lời đầy đủ tất cả các bullet points.
Chiến lược hiệu quả cho Part 2: Sử dụng đầy đủ 1 phút chuẩn bị để ghi chú keywords thay vì viết câu hoàn chỉnh – điều này giúp bạn nhớ ý và nói tự nhiên hơn. Đảm bảo nói đủ 2 phút, tối thiểu 1.5 phút vì nếu dưới mức này, giám khảo có thể cho rằng bạn thiếu fluency. Trả lời đầy đủ tất cả bullet points trong thứ tự được đưa ra để câu trả lời có structure logic. Nếu chủ đề yêu cầu kể về quá khứ, sử dụng các thì quá khứ một cách chính xác và nhất quán.
Lỗi thường gặp của thí sinh Việt Nam: Không tận dụng hết thời gian chuẩn bị 1 phút, dẫn đến nói ngập ngừng và thiếu ý tưởng. Nói quá ngắn, dưới 1.5 phút khiến band Fluency bị giảm đáng kể. Bỏ sót một hoặc nhiều bullet points, đặc biệt là câu “explain” cuối cùng – đây thường là phần ghi điểm cao nhất. Sử dụng sai thì động từ, chẳng hạn kể chuyện quá khứ nhưng lại dùng hiện tại.
Cue Card
Describe A Person Who Motivates You To Stay Healthy
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What this person does to stay healthy
- And explain why this person motivates you to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Phân Tích Đề Bài
Dạng câu hỏi: Describe a person – đây là một trong những dạng phổ biến nhất trong IELTS Speaking Part 2, yêu cầu mô tả về một người cụ thể.
Thì động từ: Chủ yếu sử dụng hiện tại đơn và hiện tại hoàn thành vì đề bài nói về người hiện tại đang motivate bạn. Tuy nhiên, khi kể về how you know this person hoặc specific stories, bạn có thể dùng quá khứ.
Bullet points phải cover:
- Who this person is: Xác định rõ identity (người thân, bạn bè, đồng nghiệp, trainer, etc.) và mối quan hệ với bạn
- How you know this person: Brief story về cách gặp gỡ hoặc mối liên hệ, không cần quá dài nhưng phải clear
- What this person does to stay healthy: Phần này cần detailed – nói về exercise routine, diet, lifestyle habits của họ. Đây là phần factual nên cần cụ thể
- Explain why this person motivates you: Đây là phần quan trọng nhất để ghi điểm cao – cần giải thích impact, changes in your behavior, feelings, specific examples về cách họ inspire bạn
Câu “explain” quan trọng: Bullet point cuối cùng “explain why” là nơi bạn có thể thể hiện critical thinking và emotional depth. Đừng chỉ nói “because they are healthy” mà cần phân tích deeper reasons như their dedication, positive influence, visible results, personality traits, hoặc specific advice they give.
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7
Thời lượng: Khoảng 1.5-2 phút
I’d like to talk about my uncle, who is around 45 years old. He lives in my neighborhood, so I see him quite often, maybe two or three times a week. I’ve known him since I was a child because he’s my father’s younger brother.
My uncle is really good at staying healthy. Every morning, he wakes up at 5:30 and goes jogging for about 30 minutes in the park. He also goes to the gym three times a week to do weight training. He told me that he has been doing this for more than ten years. Besides exercise, he eats very healthy food. He avoids fast food and sugary drinks, and he eats a lot of vegetables and fruits. He also drinks plenty of water throughout the day.
The reason why he motivates me is that he looks very young and energetic for his age. When I see him, I feel that I should also exercise more and eat better. He sometimes gives me advice about fitness and health. For example, he told me that I should start with small steps, like walking more instead of taking the bus. He also said that I should get enough sleep every night.
Another thing that impresses me is his positive attitude. He’s always happy and full of energy. I think his healthy lifestyle really makes a difference in his mood and how he faces life. That’s why I want to follow his example and take better care of my health.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 6-7 | Câu trả lời mạch lạc với clear structure theo bullet points, sử dụng linking words cơ bản (besides, for example, another thing), có một số hesitation markers nhẹ nhưng overall flow tốt |
| Lexical Resource | 6-7 | Từ vựng adequate với các collocations cơ bản (staying healthy, weight training, fast food, motivates me, positive attitude), chưa có nhiều less common vocabulary hoặc idiomatic expressions |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 6-7 | Sử dụng mix của simple và complex sentences, present perfect đúng (has been doing), relative clause (who is around 45), một số lỗi minor có thể có nhưng không ảnh hưởng comprehension |
| Pronunciation | 6-7 | Rõ ràng và dễ hiểu, stress và intonation acceptable, có thể có một số Vietnamese accent nhưng không gây khó khăn cho listener |
Điểm mạnh:
- ✅ Cover đầy đủ tất cả bullet points một cách organized
- ✅ Có specific details về exercise routine và diet của uncle
- ✅ Đưa ra concrete examples về advice và impact
- ✅ Thời lượng đạt yêu cầu tối thiểu
Hạn chế:
- ⚠️ Vocabulary còn đơn giản và repetitive (very healthy, very young)
- ⚠️ Thiếu sophisticated expressions và idiomatic language
- ⚠️ Ideas chưa được developed deeply, đặc biệt phần “explain why”
- ⚠️ Grammar structures chưa đủ varied và complex
📝 Sample Answer – Band 7.5-8
Thời lượng: Khoảng 2-2.5 phút
I’d like to tell you about my cousin Sarah, who has been a tremendous source of inspiration for me when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She’s in her early thirties and works as a nutritionist, which actually relates quite closely to why she’s so health-conscious.
We’ve known each other since childhood, obviously, but I really started paying attention to her lifestyle about three years ago when I noticed a remarkable transformation in her overall appearance and energy levels. She had made a conscious decision to overhaul her entire lifestyle, and the results were truly impressive.
In terms of what she does to stay in shape, Sarah follows quite a disciplined routine. She makes it a point to exercise at least five times a week, alternating between cardio sessions like running or cycling, and strength training at her local gym. What I find particularly interesting is that she doesn’t view exercise as a chore but rather as a form of stress relief and me-time. Regarding her diet, she practices mindful eating, which means she pays close attention to what she consumes and ensures her meals are well-balanced with proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. She’s not obsessive about it though – she believes in the 80/20 rule, meaning she eats healthily 80% of the time but allows herself occasional treats.
The reason Sarah motivates me so much is multifaceted. Firstly, she leads by example rather than just preaching about health. I can see the tangible benefits of her lifestyle – she’s always energetic, rarely gets sick, and has this natural glow that you can’t fake. Secondly, she’s incredibly supportive and has helped me develop my own fitness plan that actually suits my schedule and preferences. Rather than pushing me to follow her exact routine, she encouraged me to find what works for me, which I think is a more sustainable approach. Tương tự như describe a time when you felt very motivated, cảm giác được truyền cảm hứng từ Sarah đã thúc đẩy tôi thực hiện những thay đổi tích cực trong cuộc sống.
What really resonates with me is her philosophy that health isn’t just about physical appearance but about overall well-being – mental, emotional, and physical. She often says, “Your body is your temple,” and watching her live by this principle has genuinely inspired me to take better care of myself.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 7.5-8 | Speaks at length without noticeable effort, coherent với clear progression of ideas, sophisticated linking devices (In terms of, Regarding, Firstly, Secondly, What really resonates), minimal hesitation |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5-8 | Wide vocabulary range với less common items (tremendous source of inspiration, overhaul, disciplined routine, mindful eating, tangible benefits, sustainable approach, resonates with me), good use of collocations và idiomatic expressions, occasional uncommon vocabulary used effectively |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 7.5-8 | Variety của complex structures (relative clauses, participle phrases, conditional type 3 implied), majority của sentences error-free, good control of tenses |
| Pronunciation | 7.5-8 | Clear và easy to understand, effective stress và intonation patterns, consistent pronunciation features |
So Sánh Với Band 6-7
| Khía cạnh | Band 6-7 | Band 7.5-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | “staying healthy”, “weight training”, “positive attitude” | “maintaining a healthy lifestyle”, “disciplined routine”, “tangible benefits”, “sustainable approach” |
| Grammar | “He wakes up at 5:30”, “I’ve known him since childhood” | “She makes it a point to exercise”, “Rather than pushing me to follow”, “What really resonates with me is…” |
| Ideas | Uncle looks young and gives basic advice | Cousin’s philosophy về holistic health, specific approach như 80/20 rule, emphasis on sustainable changes và personal adaptation |
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9
Thời lượng: 2.5-3 phút đầy đủ
I’d like to share with you about my personal trainer, Marcus, who has been absolutely instrumental in revolutionizing my approach to health and fitness. He’s a certified fitness professional in his mid-forties who embodies everything he preaches about healthy living, which is precisely what makes him such a compelling role model.
Our paths crossed about eighteen months ago when I made a New Year’s resolution to get my health back on track after years of neglecting my physical well-being. I was initially quite skeptical about personal trainers, thinking they were all about pushing people to their limits with little regard for individual circumstances. However, Marcus completely shattered that stereotype from our very first consultation.
What sets Marcus apart in terms of his own health practices is his incredibly holistic and scientific approach. He doesn’t just exercise – he optimizes every aspect of his lifestyle for peak performance. His fitness regimen is meticulously planned around the concept of functional fitness, meaning every exercise serves a practical purpose rather than just aesthetic goals. He incorporates high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, yoga, and even martial arts into his routine, ensuring he develops comprehensive physical capabilities – strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Describe a person who is an expert in a particular field và Marcus chính là một ví dụ điển hình về người chuyên môn cao trong lĩnh vực fitness và sức khỏe.
But what truly fascinates me is how he approaches nutrition as a form of medicine. Rather than following trendy diets, he bases his eating patterns on evidence-based nutritional science, carefully tracking his macronutrients and timing his meals to support his training goals. He’s taught me that concepts like “intuitive eating” and “metabolic flexibility” are far more valuable than counting calories obsessively. He even practices intermittent fasting and has educated me on the cellular benefits of giving our digestive system adequate rest.
The motivation I derive from Marcus operates on multiple levels and goes far beyond superficial admiration. On a practical level, he’s helped me understand that sustainable health transformation requires a paradigm shift in how we view exercise and nutrition – not as punishment or restriction, but as acts of self-care and investments in our future selves. His famous mantra, “You’re not working out because you hate your body; you’re working out because you love it,” has completely reframed my relationship with fitness.
What genuinely inspires me is his unwavering consistency and discipline, yet he never comes across as rigid or obsessive. He’s demonstrated that being health-conscious doesn’t mean sacrificing enjoyment or becoming socially isolated. He strikes this remarkable balance between dedication and flexibility, which I find incredibly motivating because it feels achievable rather than overwhelming. Giống như describe a time when you felt proud of your accomplishments, những tiến bộ tôi đạt được dưới sự hướng dẫn của Marcus khiến tôi tự hào về bản thân.
Moreover, his infectious enthusiasm and the way he celebrates small victories has taught me that health is a lifelong journey rather than a destination. The visible results in his own life – he’s remarkably energetic, mentally sharp, and physically capable of things many people half his age struggle with – serve as living proof that his methods work. But beyond the physical, what truly resonates is how he’s shown me that investing in your health creates a ripple effect across every domain of life – improved mental clarity, emotional resilience, better sleep, and even enhanced productivity.
Perhaps most importantly, Marcus has instilled in me the understanding that motivation isn’t something you wait to feel – it’s something you cultivate through action and reinforce through results. His approach has fundamentally transformed not just my fitness level but my entire perspective on what it means to live well.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 8.5-9 | Speaks fluently với minimal hesitation, develops topics fully và appropriately, uses sophisticated cohesive features effectively (What sets Marcus apart, But what truly fascinates, Moreover, Perhaps most importantly), ideas flow seamlessly với logical progression |
| Lexical Resource | 8.5-9 | Uses vocabulary với complete flexibility và precision, idiomatic language used naturally (embodies everything he preaches, shattered that stereotype, sets apart, strikes a remarkable balance), sophisticated collocations (metabolic flexibility, paradigm shift, unwavering consistency, infectious enthusiasm, ripple effect), precise use of less common lexical items |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 8.5-9 | Full range của structures used naturally và appropriately (participle clauses, relative clauses, cleft sentences, inversion, complex conditionals implied), majority của sentences completely error-free, rare minor errors do not impede communication |
| Pronunciation | 8.5-9 | Pronunciation features used effectively với clear articulation, appropriate stress, rhythm và intonation patterns, accent has minimal effect on intelligibility |
Tại Sao Bài Này Xuất Sắc
🎯 Fluency Hoàn Hảo:
Câu trả lời duy trì momentum liên tục trong suốt 2.5-3 phút không có hesitation đáng kể. Sử dụng discourse markers một cách tự nhiên để transition giữa các ý (On a practical level, Moreover, Perhaps most importantly), tạo coherence xuất sắc.
📚 Vocabulary Tinh Vi:
- “embodies everything he preaches” – Idiom natural thay vì “practices what he says”
- “shattered that stereotype” – Powerful collocation thể hiện complete change of perception
- “metabolic flexibility” – Technical term cho thấy deep understanding của subject
- “paradigm shift” – Sophisticated expression for fundamental change in thinking
- “unwavering consistency” – Precise adjective-noun collocation
- “ripple effect” – Metaphorical language để describe far-reaching impact
- “instilled in me” – Less common verb choice thay vì “taught me”
📝 Grammar Đa Dạng:
- Cleft sentence: “What sets Marcus apart is…” – emphasizes specific point
- Participle phrases: “meaning every exercise serves a practical purpose” – adds information economically
- Complex relative clauses: “who has been absolutely instrumental in revolutionizing” – sophisticated embedding
- Gerund subjects: “tracking his macronutrients”, “timing his meals” – variety in sentence subjects
- Passive constructions: “is meticulously planned”, “are far more valuable” – appropriate register
💡 Ideas Sâu Sắc:
Câu trả lời không chỉ describe surface-level actions mà đi sâu vào philosophy và mindset. Phân tích multi-dimensional impact: physical, mental, emotional, social. Thể hiện critical thinking bằng cách contrast initial skepticism với current appreciation. Demonstrates understanding của concepts như functional fitness, evidence-based approach, sustainable transformation.
Thí sinh tự tin trả lời câu hỏi IELTS Speaking Part 2 về người truyền cảm hứng sức khỏe
Follow-up Questions (Rounding Off Questions)
Examiner có thể hỏi thêm 1-2 câu ngắn sau Part 2 để transition sang Part 3:
Question 1: Do you think you’ll continue following their advice?
Band 6-7 Answer:
Yes, definitely. I think their advice is really helpful and I can see good results already. I want to keep improving my health.
Band 8-9 Answer:
Absolutely, I’m fully committed to incorporating their guidance into my lifestyle going forward. The tangible improvements I’ve already experienced have reinforced my determination to maintain this trajectory. I see it as a long-term investment rather than a temporary change.
Question 2: Has anyone else in your family been influenced by this person?
Band 6-7 Answer:
Yes, my younger sister also started exercising more after meeting them. She now goes to the gym twice a week.
Band 8-9 Answer:
Actually, yes – their influence has had something of a domino effect in my family. My younger sister was particularly intrigued by their approach and has since adopted a more active lifestyle herself. It’s been wonderful to see how one person’s positive example can create this ripple of change within a family unit.
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Two-way Discussion
Tổng Quan Về Part 3
Part 3 của IELTS Speaking kéo dài 4-5 phút và là phần thách thức nhất vì yêu cầu thảo luận sâu về các vấn đề trừu tượng liên quan đến chủ đề Part 2. Đặc điểm nổi bật là các câu hỏi đòi hỏi critical thinking, phân tích nhiều góc độ của vấn đề, so sánh xu hướng quá khứ-hiện tại-tương lai, và đưa ra quan điểm có lý lẽ rõ ràng.
Yêu cầu cụ thể của Part 3 bao gồm: Phân tích causes and effects của các hiện tượng xã hội, so sánh và đối chiếu các quan điểm khác nhau, đánh giá advantages and disadvantages của issues, và đưa ra solutions cho problems. Câu trả lời cần dài hơn Part 1, thường 3-5 câu với đầy đủ explanation, examples, và considerations.
Chiến lược hiệu quả: Mở rộng câu trả lời bằng cách structure theo pattern: Direct answer → Reason 1 + Example → Reason 2 + Example → Conclusion/Balanced view. Sử dụng discourse markers như “Well,” “Actually,” “I think…” để có thời gian suy nghĩ tự nhiên. Đưa ra examples từ society, trends, statistics thay vì chỉ personal experience. Thừa nhận complexity của vấn đề bằng tentative language như “to some extent,” “it depends,” “there are various factors.”
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam: Trả lời quá ngắn giống Part 1, chỉ 1-2 câu mà không develop ideas đầy đủ. Không đưa ra reasoning rõ ràng, chỉ state opinion mà không explain why. Thiếu từ vựng trừu tượng để discuss concepts như “social trends,” “cultural values,” “long-term implications.” Không acknowledge multiple perspectives, chỉ nhìn một góc độ của vấn đề.
Các Câu Hỏi Thảo Luận Sâu
Theme 1: Social and Cultural Impact of Health Trends
Question 1: Why do you think people are becoming more health-conscious nowadays?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Cause and Effect – giải thích reasons/factors leading to increased health awareness
- Key words: “becoming more,” “nowadays” – cần so sánh với past và explain current trends
- Cách tiếp cận: Identify 2-3 main factors (technology, social media, aging population, pandemic), provide specific examples for each, acknowledge it may vary by demographics
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think there are several reasons why people care more about health now. First, we have more information about health from the internet and social media. People can easily learn about exercise and healthy food. Second, many people saw health problems during COVID-19, so they realized health is important. Also, there are more gyms and health facilities now, so it’s easier for people to exercise. Young people especially want to look good and feel strong, so they pay more attention to fitness.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Có clear points (First, Second, Also) nhưng development còn basic
- Vocabulary: Adequate nhưng repetitive (health, people, exercise), thiếu sophisticated terms
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Answers the question với relevant reasons và some examples, nhưng ideas chưa deeply analyzed, vocabulary chưa precise, grammar mostly simple structures
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8.5-9:
Well, I think there are multiple converging factors that have contributed to this heightened health consciousness. First and foremost, the proliferation of digital technology and social media has made health information far more accessible than ever before. People are constantly exposed to fitness content, nutritional advice, and wellness trends through platforms like Instagram and YouTube, which has normalized the idea of prioritizing one’s health.
Beyond that, I’d say the COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call for many individuals. The stark reality that underlying health conditions could determine survival outcomes really drove home the importance of maintaining robust immunity and overall fitness. This has led to a collective shift in priorities, with people viewing health as a form of insurance against future uncertainties.
Another contributing factor is the growing body of scientific evidence linking lifestyle choices to chronic diseases and life expectancy. As this information becomes more widely disseminated, people are making more informed decisions about their daily habits. Additionally, there’s been a cultural shift toward preventive healthcare rather than just reactive treatment, which I think reflects a more mature understanding of wellness. Tương tự như describe a person you know who enjoys adventure sports, nhiều người hiện nay coi việc duy trì sức khỏe như một phần của lối sống tích cực và phiêu lưu.
That said, it’s worth noting that this trend isn’t uniform across all demographics – it tends to be more pronounced among middle-class urban populations who have both the resources and the time to invest in their health.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptionally well-organized với clear signposting (First and foremost, Beyond that, Another contributing factor, Additionally, That said), mỗi point được develop fully với explanation và implication
- Vocabulary: Sophisticated và precise (multiple converging factors, heightened health consciousness, proliferation, normalized, stark reality, robust immunity, collective shift, disseminated, preventive healthcare, uniform across demographics)
- Grammar: Complex structures including passives (has been normalized, become more widely disseminated), relative clauses (that have contributed, linking lifestyle choices), participle phrases (viewing health as), inversion implied
- Critical Thinking: Multi-dimensional analysis covering technology, pandemic impact, scientific evidence, cultural shifts; acknowledges limitations và demographic variations; shows nuanced understanding
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Well, First and foremost, Beyond that, Additionally, That said – create natural flow và structure argument
- Tentative language: I think, I’d say, tends to be – appropriate hedging cho opinions
- Abstract nouns: proliferation, consciousness, immunity, shift, evidence, demographics – academic register
- Cause-effect language: contributed to, has led to, linking…to, determine outcomes – clear causality
Question 2: Do you think social media has a positive or negative influence on people’s health habits?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Evaluate/Opinion – cần assess both positive và negative aspects
- Key words: “social media,” “influence,” “health habits”
- Cách tiếp cận: Acknowledge complexity, discuss both sides với specific examples, provide balanced conclusion hoặc personal stance with justification
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think social media has both good and bad effects on health. On the good side, people can find a lot of useful information about exercise and healthy eating on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Many fitness influencers share workout videos and healthy recipes that inspire people. However, social media can also be negative because some people share unrealistic body images that make others feel bad about themselves. This can lead to unhealthy behaviors like extreme dieting. So I think it depends on how people use social media.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Basic balanced structure (good side, however, conclusion)
- Vocabulary: Simple expressions (good side, bad effects, useful information, feel bad)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Addresses both sides nhưng analysis shallow, lacks specific terminology, grammar adequate nhưng không sophisticated
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8.5-9:
This is actually quite a double-edged sword, and I think the influence of social media on health habits is highly nuanced depending on how individuals engage with it.
On the positive side, social media has democratized access to health and fitness knowledge. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram have enabled certified professionals to reach a global audience with evidence-based advice that might have been prohibitively expensive to access otherwise. The rise of online fitness communities has also created accountability systems and social support networks that can be incredibly motivating. I’ve seen people transform their lives through these communities, finding both information and encouragement from like-minded individuals. Đối với những ai quan tâm đến describe a time when you received a compliment unexpectedly, những lời khen từ cộng đồng online khi đạt được mục tiêu sức khỏe có thể là động lực mạnh mẽ.
However, there’s undeniably a darker side to this phenomenon. Social media has perpetuated unrealistic beauty standards and fostered a culture of comparison that can be psychologically damaging. The proliferation of heavily edited images and carefully curated content creates an illusion of perfection that’s simply unattainable for most people. This has been linked to increased rates of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and exercise addiction, particularly among young women. Moreover, the spread of unqualified “wellness influencers” promoting scientifically dubious health trends like detox teas or extreme fasting can mislead vulnerable individuals into potentially harmful practices.
What’s particularly concerning is the algorithmic amplification of extreme content – because platforms prioritize engagement, more sensational or dramatic transformation stories tend to gain more visibility, which can skew people’s perceptions of what healthy progress actually looks like.
In my view, the net impact really depends on digital literacy and critical thinking skills. Those who can discern credible sources from pseudoscience, and who use social media as a tool for inspiration rather than a benchmark for self-worth, can benefit enormously. But for those who lack these filters, the influence can be profoundly negative. Perhaps what we need is better education around media literacy and healthy social media consumption rather than viewing the platform itself as inherently good or bad.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Highly sophisticated với clear sections (positive aspects, negative aspects, particular concern, personal view with solution), each point thoroughly developed
- Vocabulary: Extensive range (double-edged sword, democratized access, prohibitively expensive, accountability systems, perpetuated, fostered a culture, body dysmorphia, algorithmic amplification, digital literacy, pseudoscience)
- Grammar: Full range of complex structures including passives, participles, relative clauses, gerunds as subjects
- Critical Thinking: Comprehensive analysis với specific examples, acknowledges psychological impact, discusses systemic issues (algorithms), proposes solution (education), shows deep understanding của topic complexity
💡 Key Language Features:
- Balanced language: On the positive side / However, This is a double-edged sword
- Intensifiers: quite, highly, incredibly, undeniably, particularly, profoundly
- Evaluative language: What’s particularly concerning, In my view
- Academic collocations: democratized access, perpetuated standards, fostered culture, algorithmic amplification, digital literacy
Cuộc thảo luận sâu sắc trong IELTS Speaking Part 3 về xu hướng sức khỏe xã hội
Theme 2: Future Trends and Predictions
Question 3: How do you think attitudes towards health will change in the future?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Future Prediction – speculate về future trends với reasonable basis
- Key words: “in the future,” “will change,” “attitudes towards health”
- Cách tiếp cận: Make predictions based on current trends, use future forms appropriately, discuss technology, demographics, environmental factors, use tentative language
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think people will care even more about health in the future. Technology will help us monitor our health better, like with smartwatches that track our heart rate and sleep. I believe more people will do preventive health checks instead of waiting until they get sick. Also, because the population is getting older, governments will probably focus more on healthcare. Young people today already care a lot about fitness, so this trend will continue. Maybe we will also have more personalized health plans based on our individual needs.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Several predictions listed với basic reasoning
- Vocabulary: Simple future forms, basic health terms
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Relevant predictions nhưng development shallow, thiếu sophisticated speculation, limited use of modal verbs for prediction
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8.5-9:
I imagine we’re on the cusp of quite a significant paradigm shift in how society approaches health and wellness. Based on current trajectories, I’d predict several interrelated developments.
First, I think we’ll see a continued migration toward preventive and personalized medicine. With advances in genetic testing and AI-powered health analytics, healthcare will likely become far more predictive and proactive rather than reactive. We’re already seeing the early stages of this with wearable technology that can detect irregularities in vital signs before symptoms manifest. This will probably evolve into comprehensive health monitoring systems that provide real-time feedback and tailored interventions.
Secondly, I anticipate a more holistic understanding of health that transcends purely physical metrics. There’s a growing recognition that mental health, social connections, and environmental factors are intrinsically linked to physical well-being. I suspect future healthcare models will integrate these dimensions rather than treating them as separate silos. We might see things like “social prescribing” where doctors recommend community activities alongside medication.
Another fascinating possibility is that technology could make health optimization far more accessible across socioeconomic divides. Telehealth, AI health coaches, and affordable wearables could potentially democratize what’s currently largely privilege-dependent access to personalized health guidance. However, there’s also a risk that technological advances could exacerbate health inequalities if access remains limited to affluent populations.
That said, I think there’s also a potential counter-trend emerging – a pushback against the quantification of every aspect of health. Some people may gravitate toward more intuitive, low-tech approaches as a reaction against constant monitoring and optimization. We might see a bifurcation where some embrace biohacking and data-driven wellness while others pursue more traditional or mindfulness-based approaches.
Ultimately, I suspect the most significant shift will be cultural rather than purely technological – a move from viewing health as the absence of disease to understanding it as the foundation for a fulfilling life, which would represent a profound transformation in societal values.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptional organization với multiple predictions (First, Secondly, Another possibility, That said, Ultimately), each thoroughly explained với implications
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated (on the cusp of, paradigm shift, interrelated developments, genetic testing, AI-powered analytics, proactive, transcends, intrinsically linked, separate silos, social prescribing, democratize, exacerbate, bifurcation, biohacking)
- Grammar: Complex predictions using various future forms (will see, will become, might see, could make, may gravitate), conditional structures implied, sophisticated modal usage for speculation
- Critical Thinking: Multi-dimensional analysis covering technology, holistic health, accessibility, potential counter-trends; acknowledges both possibilities và risks; shows foresight và balanced perspective
💡 Key Language Features:
- Prediction language: I imagine, I’d predict, likely, probably, I anticipate, I suspect, might, could potentially
- Trend language: migration toward, continued shift, growing recognition, emerging, counter-trend
- Academic vocabulary: paradigm shift, trajectories, preventive medicine, holistic understanding, socioeconomic divides, quantification, bifurcation
- Hedging: quite, far more, largely, potentially, ultimately
Theme 3: Individual vs. Societal Responsibility
Question 4: Who do you think should be responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles – individuals or the government?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Problem-Solution / Opinion – discuss responsibility và roles
- Key words: “responsible,” “promoting healthy lifestyles,” “individuals or government”
- Cách tiếp cận: This is binary question nhưng best approach là acknowledge both sides, discuss respective roles, perhaps conclude với balanced view về shared responsibility
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think both individuals and the government should be responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles. Individuals should take care of their own health by making good choices about food and exercise. People need to be responsible for themselves. However, the government also has an important role. They should provide good healthcare facilities and make sure healthy food is affordable. The government can also educate people about health through campaigns. For example, they can put warning labels on unhealthy food or create more parks for exercise. So I believe it should be a shared responsibility.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Both sides addressed với basic reasoning, có conclusion về shared responsibility
- Vocabulary: Simple terms (good choices, important role, healthy food)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Balanced answer với relevant points nhưng lacks depth, limited sophisticated argumentation, basic examples
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8.5-9:
This is a compelling question that touches on the fundamental tension between personal autonomy and collective welfare. In my view, framing it as an either-or proposition is somewhat reductive – I think we need a nuanced model of shared responsibility with distinct but complementary roles.
On the individual level, there’s certainly an irreducible component of personal responsibility. At the end of the day, each person makes countless daily choices about diet, activity, sleep, and stress management that cumulatively determine their health outcomes. No amount of government intervention can substitute for personal agency and motivation. Individuals need to take ownership of their health and make informed decisions aligned with their long-term well-being rather than short-term gratification.
However, to place responsibility solely on individuals is to ignore the profound influence of systemic factors and structural inequalities. The government has a crucial role in creating an enabling environment for healthy choices. This includes regulating harmful industries like tobacco and ultra-processed food manufacturers, investing in public health infrastructure like parks and recreational facilities, ensuring equitable access to healthcare, and implementing education initiatives that equip citizens with health literacy.
Moreover, governments can leverage policy interventions that nudge populations toward healthier behaviors without restricting freedom – things like sugar taxes, clear nutritional labeling, subsidizing fresh produce, and urban planning that encourages active transportation. The evidence suggests these population-level interventions can be remarkably effective, particularly in addressing health disparities that individuals alone cannot overcome.
What I find particularly important is recognizing that individual choices are heavily conditioned by social and economic contexts. Someone working multiple jobs with limited income faces vastly different constraints than someone with resources and flexibility. In this sense, government responsibility extends to addressing the root causes of health inequities – poverty, food deserts, unsafe neighborhoods – that constrain individual agency.
Ideally, we’d see a synergistic model where governments create conditions conducive to health, while individuals exercise agency within those conditions. The government sets the stage, but individuals perform. Neither can succeed without the other – it’s fundamentally a collaborative endeavor that requires multi-level engagement. This represents a more mature understanding than simple blame attribution, recognizing that public health is, by definition, a collective concern that demands collective solutions alongside individual commitment.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Highly sophisticated với clear argumentation flow (question analysis, individual responsibility, government role, systemic factors, synergistic model conclusion), extensive development của each point
- Vocabulary: Exceptional range (compelling question, fundamental tension, personal autonomy, collective welfare, either-or proposition, reductive, irreducible component, cumulative, substitute for, ultra-processed, equip citizens, nudge, subsidizing, conditioned by, vastly different constraints, synergistic model, multi-level engagement)
- Grammar: Full range of complex structures including participles (framing it as), gerunds (addressing root causes), passives (are heavily conditioned by), conditionals implied, relative clauses
- Critical Thinking: Profound analysis rejecting binary thinking, discussing individual agency vs. structural constraints, acknowledging complexity của health equity, proposing collaborative model, showing philosophical depth về responsibility concepts
💡 Key Language Features:
- Sophisticated openings: This is a compelling question, In my view, Ideally
- Contrasting language: However, Moreover, On the individual level, Neither…without
- Abstract concepts: autonomy, welfare, proposition, agency, systemic factors, structural inequalities, health disparities, root causes
- Emphasis structures: What I find particularly important, At the end of the day, fundamentally, by definition
- Academic register: cumulatively determine, leverage policy interventions, population-level interventions, synergistic model, collective endeavor
Question 5: Do you think people spend too much money on staying healthy?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Opinion/Evaluate – assess whether health spending is excessive
- Key words: “too much money,” “staying healthy”
- Cách tiếp cận: Define what “too much” means, acknowledge different spending levels, discuss value proposition, consider who benefits, acknowledge variations in necessity vs. luxury spending
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think it depends on the person and their financial situation. Some people spend a lot of money on expensive gym memberships, supplements, and organic food, which might be too much if they can’t afford it. But if they have money and it makes them healthier and happier, then it’s okay. On the other hand, some people don’t spend enough on their health because they think it’s too expensive, but then they might have health problems later which cost more money. So I believe there should be a balance. Basic health doesn’t need to be expensive – people can exercise for free outside and eat simple healthy food.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Addresses different perspectives (depends on person, some spend too much, some too little, conclusion về balance)
- Vocabulary: Basic expressions (a lot of money, too expensive, health problems, simple healthy food)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Relevant points với some development, acknowledges nuance nhưng analysis shallow, lacks sophisticated economic or social analysis
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8.5-9:
Well, this is a rather complex issue that I think needs to be unpacked from multiple angles, because what constitutes “too much” varies dramatically depending on context and perspective.
From one viewpoint, there’s certainly a concerning trend toward what we might call “wellness capitalism” – an industry that has commodified health and wellness to an unprecedented degree. We see people shelling out exorbitant amounts for things like boutique fitness classes, superfood supplements, biohacking gadgets, and wellness retreats that, frankly, deliver marginal returns compared to their cost. There’s a proliferation of products and services that prey on health anxiety and exploit the desire for quick fixes, encouraging consumption that’s more about status signaling than actual health improvement. In this sense, yes, some people are caught up in what’s essentially conspicuous consumption dressed up as wellness.
However, I’d argue that the more significant problem isn’t that people are spending too much on health, but rather that access to even basic health-promoting resources has become prohibitively expensive for many. Nutrient-dense foods, quality healthcare, safe exercise facilities, and preventive services should be fundamental rights, not luxury goods. When staying healthy requires significant financial outlay, it creates a two-tiered system where health becomes a privilege rather than an attainable reality for all.
Moreover, we need to consider the counterfactual – what’s the cost of NOT investing in health? The economic burden of preventable chronic diseases on individuals and healthcare systems is staggering. From this perspective, money spent on genuine health promotion could be seen as prudent investment rather than frivolous expenditure. The challenge is distinguishing between evidence-based health investments and commercially-driven wellness trends with little scientific backing.
What’s particularly insidious is how the health and wellness industry has blurred these lines, making it difficult for consumers to discern what’s actually beneficial versus what’s simply clever marketing. We see influencers promoting products they’re paid to endorse, conflating correlation with causation, and creating artificial needs where none existed before.
In my opinion, the real issue isn’t the absolute amount spent but rather the misallocation of resources – both at individual and societal levels. We’d be better served by reallocating some of the money spent on dubious supplements and trendy fitness fads toward systemic improvements like subsidizing healthy food, creating accessible public recreational spaces, and investing in comprehensive health education. Simultaneously, individuals need better consumer literacy to make informed decisions about where their health dollars can have the greatest impact.
Ultimately, I think we need to reframe the conversation from individual spending to structural reforms that make basic health-promoting behaviors financially accessible to everyone, while also cultivating skepticism toward the commercialization of wellness that encourages unnecessary consumption.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptionally comprehensive với multiple perspectives (wellness capitalism critique, access issues, cost-benefit analysis, industry criticism, solution-oriented conclusion), each thoroughly developed
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated (unpacked, wellness capitalism, commodified, shelling out, marginal returns, proliferation, prey on, conspicuous consumption, prohibitively expensive, nutrient-dense, counterfactual, prudent investment, insidious, conflating, misallocation, reallocating, cultivating skepticism)
- Grammar: Full range including passives, participle phrases, gerunds, complex noun phrases, varied sentence structures
- Critical Thinking: Profound analysis distinguishing between types of spending, examining systemic issues, considering economic implications, critiquing industry practices, proposing nuanced solutions, showing sophisticated understanding về economics, social justice, và consumer behavior
💡 Key Language Features:
- Analytical language: this needs to be unpacked, from one viewpoint, however, moreover, what’s particularly insidious, in my opinion, ultimately
- Critical vocabulary: commodified, exploit, prey on, conspicuous consumption, two-tiered system, counterfactual, insidious, clever marketing, misallocation
- Economic terms: exorbitant amounts, marginal returns, financial outlay, economic burden, prudent investment, frivolous expenditure
- Nuanced expressions: what constitutes, varies dramatically, deliver marginal returns, blurred these lines, reframe the conversation
Từ vựng và cụm từ quan trọng
Topic-Specific Vocabulary
| Từ vựng/Cụm từ | Loại từ | Phiên âm | Nghĩa tiếng Việt | Ví dụ | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| maintain a healthy lifestyle | phrase | /meɪnˈteɪn ə ˈhelθi ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ | duy trì lối sống lành mạnh | She has managed to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite her busy schedule. | maintain consistently, struggle to maintain, successfully maintain, actively maintain |
| disciplined routine | n | /ˈdɪsəplɪnd ruːˈtiːn/ | thói quen kỷ luật | His disciplined routine includes morning meditation and evening workouts. | follow a disciplined routine, establish a disciplined routine, stick to a disciplined routine |
| holistic approach | n | /həʊˈlɪstɪk əˈprəʊtʃ/ | cách tiếp cận toàn diện | A holistic approach to health considers physical, mental, and emotional well-being. | adopt a holistic approach, take a holistic approach, embrace a holistic approach |
| mindful eating | n | /ˈmaɪndfəl ˈiːtɪŋ/ | ăn uống có ý thức | Mindful eating helps you appreciate your food and recognize fullness cues. | practice mindful eating, promote mindful eating, benefits of mindful eating |
| well-balanced diet | n | /wel ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/ | chế độ ăn cân bằng | A well-balanced diet includes proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. | maintain a well-balanced diet, follow a well-balanced diet, consume a well-balanced diet |
| tangible benefits | n | /ˈtændʒəbl ˈbenɪfɪts/ | lợi ích hữu hình, rõ ràng | Regular exercise provides tangible benefits like increased energy and better sleep. | see tangible benefits, experience tangible benefits, deliver tangible benefits |
| sustainable lifestyle changes | n | /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈlaɪfstaɪl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/ | thay đổi lối sống bền vững | Sustainable lifestyle changes are more effective than quick fixes. | make sustainable lifestyle changes, implement sustainable lifestyle changes, achieve sustainable lifestyle changes |
| chronic illnesses | n | /ˈkrɒnɪk ˈɪlnəsɪz/ | bệnh mãn tính | Poor diet and sedentary habits can lead to chronic illnesses. | prevent chronic illnesses, manage chronic illnesses, risk of chronic illnesses |
| mental well-being | n | /ˈmentl wel ˈbiːɪŋ/ | sức khỏe tinh thần | Exercise contributes to both physical fitness and mental well-being. | improve mental well-being, prioritize mental well-being, support mental well-being |
| preventive healthcare | n | /prɪˈventɪv ˈhelθkeə/ | chăm sóc sức khỏe dự phòng | Preventive healthcare focuses on avoiding diseases before they occur. | invest in preventive healthcare, promote preventive healthcare, access to preventive healthcare |
| fitness regimen | n | /ˈfɪtnəs ˈredʒɪmen/ | chế độ tập luyện | His fitness regimen includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. | follow a fitness regimen, design a fitness regimen, intensive fitness regimen |
| nutritional science | n | /njuːˈtrɪʃənl ˈsaɪəns/ | khoa học dinh dưỡng | Her diet is based on principles of nutritional science. | study nutritional science, apply nutritional science, evidence-based nutritional science |
| metabolic flexibility | n | /ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ | tính linh hoạt trao đổi chất | Metabolic flexibility allows your body to efficiently switch between fuel sources. | improve metabolic flexibility, enhance metabolic flexibility, develop metabolic flexibility |
| body dysmorphia | n | /ˈbɒdi dɪsˈmɔːfiə/ | rối loạn nhận thức hình thể | Social media can contribute to body dysmorphia in vulnerable individuals. | suffer from body dysmorphia, trigger body dysmorphia, symptoms of body dysmorphia |
| accountability system | n | /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti ˈsɪstəm/ | hệ thống trách nhiệm giải trình | Workout partners create an accountability system that keeps you motivated. | establish an accountability system, effective accountability system, built-in accountability system |
| health disparities | n | /helθ dɪˈspærətiz/ | sự chênh lệch sức khỏe | Socioeconomic factors contribute to significant health disparities. | address health disparities, reduce health disparities, widening health disparities |
| digital literacy | n | /ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈlɪtərəsi/ | hiểu biết kỹ thuật số | Digital literacy helps people discern credible health information online. | improve digital literacy, require digital literacy, lack of digital literacy |
| wellness capitalism | n | /ˈwelnəs ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ | chủ nghĩa tư bản hóa sức khỏe | Wellness capitalism has turned self-care into a multi-billion dollar industry. | critique wellness capitalism, phenomenon of wellness capitalism, driven by wellness capitalism |
Idiomatic Expressions & Advanced Phrases
| Cụm từ | Nghĩa | Ví dụ sử dụng | Band điểm |
|---|---|---|---|
| lead by example | nêu gương bằng hành động | She leads by example, never asking others to do what she wouldn’t do herself. | 7.5-9 |
| a wake-up call | hồi chuông cảnh tỉnh | The health scare served as a wake-up call to change his lifestyle. | 7.5-9 |
| strike a balance | tìm sự cân bằng | It’s important to strike a balance between work and taking care of your health. | 7.5-9 |
| double-edged sword | con dao hai lưỡi | Social media is a double-edged sword when it comes to fitness motivation. | 8-9 |
| building a solid foundation | xây dựng nền tảng vững chắc | Healthy habits in youth are essential for building a solid foundation for later life. | 7.5-9 |
| on the cusp of | trên bờ vực của, sắp có | We’re on the cusp of a revolution in personalized medicine. | 8-9 |
| a paradigm shift | sự chuyển đổi mô hình tư duy | There’s been a paradigm shift in how we view mental health. | 8-9 |
| shatter a stereotype | phá vỡ một định kiến | He shattered the stereotype that older people can’t be athletic. | 8-9 |
| make it a point to | cố gắng nhất định làm gì | I make it a point to exercise at least four times a week. | 7.5-8 |
| have a ripple effect | tạo hiệu ứng lan tỏa | One person’s healthy habits can have a ripple effect on their entire family. | 8-9 |
| your body is your temple | cơ thể là ngôi đền của bạn (cần được chăm sóc) | She lives by the motto “your body is your temple” and treats it with respect. | 7.5-8 |
| drive home a point | nhấn mạnh một điểm | The documentary really drove home the point about processed food dangers. | 7.5-9 |
| pay close attention to | chú ý kỹ lưỡng đến | Athletes pay close attention to their recovery and rest periods. | 7-8 |
Discourse Markers (Từ Nối Ý Trong Speaking)
Để bắt đầu câu trả lời:
- Well,… – Dùng khi cần thời gian suy nghĩ hoặc để làm mềm câu trả lời: “Well, that’s an interesting question…”
- Actually,… – Khi đưa ra góc nhìn có thể khác với mong đợi: “Actually, I think the situation is more complex than that…”
- To be honest,… – Khi muốn nói thật về opinion cá nhân: “To be honest, I find it quite challenging to maintain a strict diet.”
- I’d say that… – Cách lịch sự để đưa ra quan điểm: “I’d say that consistency matters more than intensity.”
- From my perspective,… – Thể hiện đây là góc nhìn cá nhân: “From my perspective, mental health is equally important.”
Để bổ sung ý:
- On top of that,… – Thêm một point quan trọng: “On top of that, he also focuses on stress management.”
- What’s more,… – Tương tự như moreover: “What’s more, this approach is backed by scientific research.”
- Not to mention… – Nhấn mạnh điều chưa kể đến: “Not to mention the positive impact on mental clarity.”
- Beyond that,… – Đi xa hơn điểm vừa nói: “Beyond that, it affects your entire quality of life.”
- Additionally,… – Formal way để add information: “Additionally, regular check-ups help catch problems early.”
Để đưa ra quan điểm cân bằng:
- On the one hand,… On the other hand,… – Trình bày hai mặt của vấn đề
- While it’s true that…, we also need to consider… – Thừa nhận một điểm nhưng add perspective
- That said,… – Transition để present counterpoint: “That said, not everyone has equal access to fitness facilities.”
- However,… – Formal contrast marker
- Having said that,… – Sau khi đưa ra một point, present alternative view
Để kết luận:
- All in all,… – Tóm tắt overall opinion: “All in all, I believe personal responsibility is key.”
- At the end of the day,… – Nhấn mạnh điều quan trọng nhất: “At the end of the day, consistency beats perfection.”
- Ultimately,… – Conclusion về core issue: “Ultimately, sustainable change requires changing your mindset.”
- In the final analysis,… – Formal way to conclude: “In the final analysis, health is our most valuable asset.”
Grammatical Structures Ấn Tượng
1. Conditional Sentences (Câu điều kiện):
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Mixed conditional (Type 2 + 3): If + past simple, would + have + past participle
- Ví dụ: “If I were more disciplined, I would have achieved my fitness goals by now.” (giả định hiện tại, kết quả quá khứ)
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Inversion for emphasis: Had/Were/Should + subject + verb
- Ví dụ: “Had I known the health benefits earlier, I would have started exercising sooner.”
- “Were people more aware of preventive healthcare, chronic diseases would be less prevalent.”
2. Relative Clauses (Mệnh đề quan hệ):
- Non-defining relative clauses: Thêm thông tin không thiết yếu, có dấu phẩy
- Ví dụ: “My trainer, who has been in the industry for 15 years, emphasizes functional fitness.”
- “The gym, which recently underwent renovation, now offers state-of-the-art equipment.”
3. Passive Voice (Câu bị động):
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It is thought/believed/said that… – Cấu trúc impersonal passive
- Ví dụ: “It is widely believed that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease.”
- “It has been proven that mindful eating contributes to better digestion.”
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Advanced passive structures:
- Ví dụ: “Health information is being increasingly disseminated through social media platforms.”
4. Cleft Sentences (Câu chẻ):
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What I find most…, is… – Nhấn mạnh điều gì đó
- Ví dụ: “What I find most inspiring about her is her unwavering consistency.”
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The thing that…, is… – Tương tự
- Ví dụ: “The thing that really motivates me is seeing tangible progress.”
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It is… that… – Nhấn mạnh một yếu tố cụ thể
- Ví dụ: “It is her positive attitude that makes the biggest difference.”
5. Participle Clauses:
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Present participle: Diễn tả hành động đồng thời hoặc lý do
- Ví dụ: “Knowing the health risks, she decided to quit smoking immediately.”
- “He stays motivated by tracking his progress daily.”
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Past participle: Diễn tả passive action hoặc completed state
- Ví dụ: “Influenced by his trainer’s advice, John completely transformed his diet.”
6. Inversion after negative adverbials:
- Never/Rarely/Seldom + auxiliary + subject + verb
- Ví dụ: “Never have I seen such dramatic health improvements in such a short time.”
- “Rarely does one person have such a profound impact on others’ lifestyle choices.”
Những cấu trúc ngữ pháp này, khi sử dụng tự nhiên và chính xác trong IELTS Speaking, sẽ demonstrate grammatical range and accuracy ở mức Band 8-9. Quan trọng là không overuse mà phải integrate một cách organic vào câu trả lời của bạn.
Bài viết này đã cung cấp cho bạn một cái nhìn toàn diện về cách trả lời chủ đề “describe a person who motivates you to stay healthy” trong kỳ thi IELTS Speaking. Từ việc phân tích chi tiết các câu hỏi Part 1 đến những bài mẫu đạt band điểm cao trong Part 2, và các chiến lược thảo luận sâu cho Part 3, bạn đã được trang bị đầy đủ kiến thức và kỹ năng cần thiết.
Điều quan trọng nhất là hiểu rằng IELTS Speaking không phải về việc học thuộc template hay sử dụng từ vựng phức tạp một cách gượng ép. Thay vào đó, đó là về khả năng communicate ideas clearly, develop thoughts logically, và demonstrate language flexibility. Những bài mẫu Band 8-9 trong bài viết này không chỉ sử dụng sophisticated vocabulary mà còn thể hiện critical thinking, balanced perspectives, và authentic personal voice.
Hãy nhớ rằng người motivate bạn stay healthy có thể là bất kỳ ai – từ family member, friend, personal trainer, đến celebrity hoặc online influencer. Điều làm nên một câu trả lời xuất sắc không phải là việc chọn người nổi tiếng hay impressive, mà là cách bạn articulate their influence và explain the depth of their impact on your life. Practice regularly, record yourself, và analyze where you can improve. Với sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng và mindset đúng đắn, bạn hoàn toàn có thể đạt được band điểm mong muốn trong IELTS Speaking.
