Mở bài
Chủ đề “Describe A Famous Personality In Your Country” là một trong những đề bài phổ biến và thường xuyên xuất hiện trong IELTS Speaking, đặc biệt là ở Part 2. Đây là dạng câu hỏi yêu cầu bạn miêu tả về một nhân vật nổi tiếng trong đất nước của mình, có thể là ca sĩ, diễn viên, chính khách, vận động viên, nhà khoa học hay bất kỳ ai có ảnh hưởng đáng kể đến xã hội.
Theo thống kê từ các đề thi thực tế, chủ đề này xuất hiện với tần suất cao trong các kỳ thi IELTS từ năm 2020 đến 2024, và dự đoán khả năng xuất hiện trong tương lai vẫn ở mức cao. Điều này xuất phát từ tính ứng dụng rộng rãi của chủ đề – nó không chỉ kiểm tra khả năng miêu tả con người mà còn đánh giá được vốn từ vựng về tính cách, thành tựu, và khả năng diễn đạt cảm xúc cá nhân của thí sinh.
Bài viết này sẽ cung cấp cho bạn một lộ trình hoàn chỉnh để chinh phục chủ đề này, bao gồm các câu hỏi thường gặp trong cả 3 Part, bài mẫu chi tiết theo từng band điểm từ 6-7, 7.5-8 đến 8.5-9, kho từ vựng phong phú và chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả từ góc nhìn của một examiner giàu kinh nghiệm. Bạn cũng sẽ học được cách tránh những lỗi phổ biến mà học viên Việt Nam thường mắc phải và cách áp dụng band descriptors chính thức vào câu trả lời của mình.
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Introduction and Interview
Tổng Quan Về Part 1
Part 1 của IELTS Speaking kéo dài 4-5 phút với các câu hỏi ngắn về đời sống hàng ngày và các chủ đề quen thuộc. Đây là phần “warm-up” giúp bạn làm quen với examiner và tạo ấn tượng ban đầu tốt.
Đặc điểm quan trọng của Part 1:
- Câu hỏi trực tiếp, dễ hiểu
- Yêu cầu câu trả lời ngắn gọn nhưng đầy đủ (2-3 câu)
- Tập trung vào kinh nghiệm và quan điểm cá nhân
- Không cần quá phức tạp về ngữ pháp hay từ vựng
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:
- Trả lời quá ngắn chỉ một từ (Yes/No) hoặc một câu đơn
- Sử dụng từ vựng quá đơn giản như “good”, “nice”, “interesting”
- Thiếu ví dụ cụ thể để minh họa
- Không mở rộng câu trả lời với lý do hoặc chi tiết bổ sung
- Trả lời như đọc thuộc lòng, thiếu tự nhiên
Các Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Question 1: Do you know any famous people in your country?
Question 2: Who is the most famous person in Vietnam?
Question 3: Would you like to become famous in the future?
Question 4: Have you ever met a celebrity in person?
Question 5: Do you follow any celebrities on social media?
Question 6: What kind of famous people do you admire most?
Question 7: Do you think it’s difficult to become famous nowadays?
Question 8: What are the advantages of being famous?
Phân Tích và Gợi Ý Trả Lời Chi Tiết
Question: Do you know any famous people in your country?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Trả lời trực tiếp có hay không
- Đưa ra 1-2 ví dụ cụ thể
- Giải thích ngắn gọn tại sao họ nổi tiếng
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Yes, I know many famous people in Vietnam. For example, Son Tung M-TP is very popular. He is a singer and many young people like his music. I also know about Quang Hai, who is a good football player.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Trả lời đúng câu hỏi, đưa ra được ví dụ cụ thể với tên người nổi tiếng
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng còn đơn giản (very popular, good), thiếu chi tiết về lý do nổi tiếng, cấu trúc câu cơ bản
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Fluency đạt yêu cầu cơ bản, vocabulary adequate nhưng chưa sophisticated, grammar đơn giản nhưng chính xác
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
Absolutely! Vietnam has quite a few prominent figures across various fields. Off the top of my head, I’d mention Son Tung M-TP, who’s basically a household name in the Vietnamese music industry. He’s known for his innovative approach to V-pop and has a massive following among young people. Another person who springs to mind is Quang Hai, our national football team’s midfielder, who’s gained international recognition after his outstanding performance in the AFC U23 Championship.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Vocabulary tinh vi (prominent figures, household name, innovative approach, massive following, gained international recognition), sử dụng discourse markers tự nhiên (Absolutely, Off the top of my head), cấu trúc câu đa dạng với relative clauses, ý tưởng được phát triển logic với chi tiết cụ thể
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Fluency mượt mà với linking phrases tự nhiên, lexical resource đa dạng với collocations chính xác, grammatical range phức tạp nhưng accurate, ideas được develop tốt với context rõ ràng
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- prominent figures: nhân vật nổi bật, người có tầm ảnh hưởng
- household name: tên tuổi quen thuộc với mọi người
- innovative approach: cách tiếp cận đổi mới, sáng tạo
- massive following: lượng người theo dõi đông đảo
- gained international recognition: đạt được sự công nhận quốc tế
- springs to mind: nảy ra trong đầu, nghĩ ngay đến
Question: Would you like to become famous in the future?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Đưa ra quan điểm cá nhân rõ ràng
- Giải thích lý do với ví dụ cụ thể
- Có thể đề cập đến cả mặt tích cực và tiêu cực
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Not really. I think being famous is difficult because you don’t have privacy. Many people will watch you all the time and it’s stressful. I prefer to live a normal life with my family and friends.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Có quan điểm rõ ràng, đưa ra lý do cơ bản
- Hạn chế: Từ vựng đơn giản (difficult, normal life), thiếu examples cụ thể, ý tưởng chưa được mở rộng đầy đủ
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Communicates ideas nhưng còn basic, vocabulary đủ dùng nhưng chưa impressive
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
Honestly, I’m rather ambivalent about the idea. While fame certainly has its perks like financial security and the ability to make a real impact on society, I think the downsides would be quite overwhelming for someone like me. The constant media scrutiny and lack of privacy would be incredibly draining. I’d much rather lead a low-key life where I can pursue my passions without being in the public eye. That said, if I could be famous for contributing something meaningful to society, like scientific research, that might be worth considering.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Từ vựng sophisticated (ambivalent, perks, overwhelming, media scrutiny, low-key life), thể hiện balanced view với cả pros và cons, sử dụng tentative language (rather, quite, might be), cấu trúc phức tạp với conditional clauses
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Critical thinking xuất sắc với nuanced opinion, lexical resource chính xác và đa dạng, grammar phức tạp và flexible, pronunciation rõ ràng với stress pattern tự nhiên
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- ambivalent: có cảm xúc trái chiều, không rõ ràng về thái độ
- perks: lợi ích, đặc quyền
- make a real impact: tạo ảnh hưởng thực sự
- downsides: mặt tiêu cực, bất lợi
- media scrutiny: sự giám sát chặt chẽ của truyền thông
- lead a low-key life: sống một cuộc sống bình thường, không ồn ào
- pursue my passions: theo đuổi đam mê
- in the public eye: trong sự chú ý của công chúng
Question: What kind of famous people do you admire most?
🎯 Cách tiếp cận:
- Nêu rõ loại người nổi tiếng bạn ngưỡng mộ
- Giải thích đặc điểm hoặc phẩm chất bạn đánh giá cao
- Đưa ví dụ cụ thể nếu có thể
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I admire famous people who help others. For example, I like celebrities who do charity work or help poor people. I think they use their fame for good purposes and that’s very meaningful.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Có câu trả lời trực tiếp, đưa ra ví dụ về charity work
- Hạn chế: Vocabulary repetitive (famous people, help, good purposes), ideas chưa được develop sâu, thiếu specific examples
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Adequate communication nhưng lacks sophistication trong cách diễn đạt
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:
I have tremendous respect for celebrities who leverage their platform for social good rather than just personal gain. What I find most admirable are those who are genuinely passionate about causes like education, environmental protection, or mental health awareness. Take Emma Watson, for instance – she’s not just an actress but also a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador who’s been championing gender equality. I think what sets these people apart is their authenticity – they’re not just doing it for PR, but because they genuinely believe in making the world a better place. That kind of purposeful fame is something I really look up to.
Phân tích:
- Điểm mạnh: Vocabulary tinh vi và precise (leverage their platform, genuinely passionate, championing, authenticity, purposeful fame), example cụ thể với Emma Watson, thể hiện deeper thinking về authenticity vs PR, cấu trúc đa dạng với cleft sentence và relative clauses
- Tại sao Band 8-9: Lexical resource xuất sắc với topic-specific vocabulary, ideas sâu sắc và well-developed, grammar sophisticated với variety structures, demonstrates critical thinking
💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:
- leverage their platform: tận dụng vị thế, nền tảng của mình
- genuinely passionate: thực sự đam mê, nhiệt huyết
- UN Women Goodwill Ambassador: Đại sứ thiện chí của UN Women
- championing gender equality: đấu tranh cho bình đẳng giới
- authenticity: tính chân thực, thật thà
- purposeful fame: sự nổi tiếng có mục đích, ý nghĩa
Hình ảnh minh họa người nổi tiếng Việt Nam trong bài thi IELTS Speaking với học viên đang trả lời câu hỏi
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)
Tổng Quan Về Part 2
Part 2 là phần độc thoại kéo dài 2-3 phút, trong đó bạn có 1 phút chuẩn bị và được cung cấp giấy và bút để ghi chú. Đây là phần quan trọng nhất để thể hiện khả năng nói liên tục và phát triển ý tưởng.
Đặc điểm của Part 2:
- Thời gian chuẩn bị: đúng 1 phút (examiner sẽ tính giờ)
- Thời gian nói: 2-3 phút không bị ngắt
- Có 3-4 bullet points cần trả lời đầy đủ
- Examiner chỉ lắng nghe, không hỏi thêm trong lúc bạn nói
Chiến lược hiệu quả:
- Sử dụng hết 1 phút chuẩn bị để ghi keywords (không viết câu hoàn chỉnh)
- Note down các bullet points và idea chính cho mỗi phần
- Nói đủ 2 phút, tốt nhất là gần 2.5 phút
- Develop mỗi bullet point với details, examples, feelings
- Sử dụng thì quá khứ nếu miêu tả người/sự kiện trong quá khứ
Lỗi thường gặp:
- Không tận dụng hết 1 phút chuẩn bị hoặc viết câu dài thay vì keywords
- Nói dưới 1.5 phút khiến examiner phải hỏi thêm
- Bỏ sót bullet points quan trọng
- Không develop ý “explain why” ở cuối – đây là phần ghi điểm cao nhất
- Nói quá chung chung, thiếu personal details
Cue Card
Describe a famous personality in your country
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What this person is famous for
- What you know about this person’s life or career
- And explain why this person is important to your country
Phân Tích Đề Bài
Dạng câu hỏi: Describe a person (miêu tả người)
Thì động từ: Hiện tại đơn (khi nói về sự thật, nghề nghiệp hiện tại) và quá khứ đơn (khi kể về sự kiện, thành tựu trong quá khứ)
Bullet points phải cover:
- Who this person is – Giới thiệu người này là ai, nghề nghiệp/lĩnh vực của họ
- What this person is famous for – Nổi tiếng vì điều gì cụ thể (thành tựu, tác phẩm, đóng góp)
- What you know about their life or career – Thông tin về cuộc đời, sự nghiệp (background, journey, milestones)
- Explain why important – Tầm quan trọng với đất nước (impact, influence, legacy)
Câu “explain” quan trọng: Phần explain ở cuối là cơ hội để bạn thể hiện critical thinking và personal reflection. Đây là nơi bạn có thể nâng band điểm bằng cách analyze impact, compare với others, hoặc express personal feelings sâu sắc. Đừng chỉ repeat lại information mà hãy evaluate và reflect.
Khi thí sinh học cách miêu tả một nhân vật có ảnh hưởng, họ cũng có thể áp dụng kỹ năng tương tự cho các chủ đề khác như Describe a person who is very inspiring để mở rộng vốn từ vựng và cách diễn đạt về con người.
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7
Thời lượng: Khoảng 1.5-2 phút
I’d like to talk about Professor Ngo Bao Chau, who is a famous mathematician in Vietnam. He is well-known because he won the Fields Medal in 2010, which is like the Nobel Prize for mathematics.
Professor Ngo was born in Hanoi in 1972. He studied mathematics at Hanoi University of Science and then went to France to continue his studies. He worked very hard on difficult math problems for many years. In 2010, he proved something called the Fundamental Lemma, which was a very important problem that mathematicians couldn’t solve for 30 years.
What I know about his career is that he became a professor at the University of Chicago and later came back to Vietnam to teach at the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics. He is respected by many people in the academic world.
I think Professor Ngo is important to Vietnam for several reasons. First, he is the first Vietnamese person to win the Fields Medal, so he made Vietnamese people feel proud. Second, he inspired many young students to study mathematics and science. Third, he chose to come back to Vietnam to help develop mathematics education here, which shows he cares about his country. His success shows that Vietnamese people can achieve great things in science if they work hard.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 6-7 | Speak với reasonable fluency, có một số hesitation nhẹ, sử dụng linking words cơ bản (first, second, third), ideas connected logically nhưng chưa sophisticated |
| Lexical Resource | 6-7 | Vocabulary adequate với một số less common words (mathematician, academic world, inspired), nhưng còn repetitive (very, many), thiếu collocations nâng cao |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 6-7 | Mix của simple và complex structures, có relative clauses và subordinate clauses, mostly accurate với một số lỗi nhỏ không ảnh hưởng meaning |
| Pronunciation | 6-7 | Clear và intelligible, intonation tự nhiên, có thể có một số mispronunciation nhỏ nhưng không gây hiểu lầm |
Điểm mạnh:
- ✅ Trả lời đầy đủ tất cả bullet points
- ✅ Có structure rõ ràng theo thứ tự câu hỏi
- ✅ Đưa ra được specific information (Fields Medal, 2010, University of Chicago)
- ✅ Explain why important với multiple reasons
Hạn chế:
- ⚠️ Vocabulary còn basic ở nhiều chỗ (very, many, great things)
- ⚠️ Thiếu personal connection hoặc feelings sâu sắc
- ⚠️ Chưa có vivid details về personality hoặc impact cụ thể
- ⚠️ Grammar structures chưa đủ variety
📝 Sample Answer – Band 7.5-8
Thời lượng: Khoảng 2-2.5 phút
I’d like to tell you about Professor Ngo Bao Chau, who is arguably one of Vietnam’s most celebrated intellectuals in the field of mathematics. He’s internationally renowned for winning the Fields Medal in 2010, which is widely regarded as the pinnacle of achievement in mathematics – often described as the Nobel Prize equivalent for mathematicians.
Born in Hanoi in 1972, Professor Ngo showed exceptional mathematical talent from an early age. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Hanoi University of Science before embarking on his doctoral research in France at Paris-Sud University. What truly sets him apart is his groundbreaking work on the Fundamental Lemma, a problem that had baffled mathematicians for over three decades. His proof of this lemma in 2009 was considered a major breakthrough in the Langlands Program, which is one of the most ambitious projects in modern mathematics.
Career-wise, Professor Ngo has had an impressive trajectory. After receiving the Fields Medal, he was appointed as a professor at the University of Chicago, one of the world’s leading research institutions. However, what I find particularly admirable is that he made the decision to return to Vietnam in 2011 to establish and lead the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics. This shows his commitment to giving back to his home country.
I believe Professor Ngo holds tremendous significance for Vietnam for multiple reasons. First and foremost, he’s shattered stereotypes about what Vietnamese people can achieve on the global stage in pure sciences. His success has sparked a renewed interest in mathematics among Vietnamese youth. Moreover, by choosing to invest his time and expertise in developing Vietnam’s mathematical research infrastructure, he’s laying the foundation for future generations of Vietnamese mathematicians. To me, he represents the perfect combination of intellectual excellence and national dedication, which makes him a true role model.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 7.5-8 | Speaks fluently với minimal hesitation, sử dụng range of cohesive devices naturally (First and foremost, Moreover, However), progression of ideas logical và smooth |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5-8 | Wide range vocabulary với precision (celebrated intellectuals, pinnacle of achievement, baffled, trajectory, shattered stereotypes), uses collocations effectively (groundbreaking work, major breakthrough), some less common phrases |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 7.5-8 | Uses variety of complex structures accurately (relative clauses, passive voice, cleft sentences), majority error-free với full control of grammar |
| Pronunciation | 7.5-8 | Clear pronunciation với appropriate stress và intonation, features của individual sounds distinct, easy to understand throughout |
So Sánh Với Band 6-7
| Khía cạnh | Band 6-7 | Band 7.5-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | “famous mathematician”, “well-known”, “very important” | “celebrated intellectuals”, “internationally renowned”, “pinnacle of achievement” |
| Grammar | “He worked very hard on difficult problems” (simple past) | “His proof of this lemma was considered a major breakthrough” (passive voice, complex nominalization) |
| Ideas | “He made Vietnamese people feel proud” | “He’s shattered stereotypes about what Vietnamese people can achieve on the global stage” (more sophisticated analysis) |
📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9
Thời lượng: 2.5-3 phút đầy đủ
I’d like to speak about Professor Ngo Bao Chau, who is, without a doubt, one of the most distinguished figures in contemporary Vietnamese academia and someone I deeply admire. He’s best known for his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, particularly for being awarded the Fields Medal in 2010 – widely considered the ultimate accolade in the mathematical world, on par with the Nobel Prize in terms of prestige.
What’s fascinating about Professor Ngo’s journey is that he embodied mathematical brilliance from a remarkably young age. Born in 1972 in Hanoi, he displayed a prodigious aptitude for abstract reasoning during his school years. After laying a solid foundation at Hanoi University of Science, he ventured to France, where he immersed himself in doctoral research at Paris-Sud University under the supervision of Gérard Laumon. The work that catapulted him to international fame was his proof of the Fundamental Lemma, a problem that had eluded the mathematical community for more than 30 years and was considered one of the most formidable challenges in the Langlands Program.
From a career perspective, his trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. Following his Fields Medal recognition, he was courted by prestigious institutions worldwide and ultimately accepted a professorship at the University of Chicago. However, what truly speaks volumes about his character is his subsequent decision to return to Vietnam in 2011 to spearhead the establishment of the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics. This wasn’t merely a symbolic gesture – he genuinely committed himself to nurturing the next generation of Vietnamese mathematical minds and elevating the country’s position in global mathematics research.
As for why he’s so important to Vietnam, I’d argue it goes far beyond the obvious national pride. Professor Ngo has fundamentally challenged the perception that cutting-edge scientific research is the exclusive domain of Western nations. His achievements have created what I’d call a paradigm shift in how Vietnamese society views pure sciences – suddenly, mathematics isn’t just about solving problems in textbooks; it’s about pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. On a more practical level, the institute he founded has become a magnet for talented students and researchers, both Vietnamese and international, which has catalyzed a small but significant mathematics research ecosystem in Vietnam. What resonates with me personally is that he represents a form of success that’s both globally recognized and deeply rooted in service to one’s country – a rare combination that makes him an exemplary role model for my generation.
Phân Tích Band Điểm
| Tiêu chí | Band | Nhận xét |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | 8.5-9 | Speaks fluently với natural flow, minimal to no hesitation, sophisticated cohesive devices used seamlessly (What’s fascinating, From a career perspective, As for why), ideas develop logically với depth và nuance |
| Lexical Resource | 8.5-9 | Uses sophisticated vocabulary precisely (embodied, prodigious aptitude, eluded, formidable challenges, catapulted to fame), employs idiomatic expressions naturally (speaks volumes, courted by, magnet for), collocations are native-like |
| Grammatical Range & Accuracy | 8.5-9 | Full range of structures với flexibility (cleft sentences, inversion, complex nominalizations, passive constructions), error-free performance với consistent accuracy |
| Pronunciation | 8.5-9 | Pronunciation features consistently clear, uses features of natural connected speech, intonation patterns enhance communication, fully intelligible |
Tại Sao Bài Này Xuất Sắc
🎯 Fluency Hoàn Hảo:
Bài nói có rhythm tự nhiên với minimal hesitation. Sử dụng discourse markers một cách tự nhiên để signpost ý tưởng (What’s fascinating, From a career perspective, As for why). Transitions giữa các phần mượt mà, tạo coherence cao.
📚 Vocabulary Tinh Vi:
- “prodigious aptitude” thay vì “very talented” – sophisticated và precise hơn
- “eluded the mathematical community” thay vì “couldn’t solve” – academic register cao
- “catapulted to fame” – vivid metaphor
- “speaks volumes about” – idiomatic expression tự nhiên
- “paradigm shift” – advanced academic vocabulary
- “magnet for talented students” – creative metaphor với collocation chính xác
📝 Grammar Đa Dạng:
- Cleft sentence: “What’s fascinating about…” và “What truly speaks volumes…” – nhấn mạnh hiệu quả
- Complex nominalization: “his proof of the Fundamental Lemma” – academic style
- Passive voice for variety: “widely considered”, “was courted by”
- Relative clauses embedded naturally: “problem that had eluded…”
- Inversion: “Following his Fields Medal recognition” – sophisticated structure
💡 Ideas Sâu Sắc:
Không chỉ describe facts mà analyze impact ở multiple levels:
- Global level: challenged perceptions về Western dominance in science
- National level: created paradigm shift in how Vietnam views pure sciences
- Personal level: resonates as exemplary role model
- Practical level: catalyzed research ecosystem
Shows critical thinking và ability to evaluate from multiple perspectives.
Follow-up Questions (Rounding Off Questions)
Examiner có thể hỏi thêm 1-2 câu ngắn sau Part 2 để chuyển tiếp sang Part 3:
Question 1: Have you ever met Professor Ngo Bao Chau in person?
Band 6-7 Answer:
No, I haven’t met him personally. But I’ve watched some of his interviews on YouTube and read articles about him.
Band 8-9 Answer:
Unfortunately, I haven’t had the privilege of meeting him in person, though I’ve been following his work and public lectures quite closely. I did attend one of his online seminars during the pandemic, which was incredibly enlightening and gave me a glimpse into his remarkable ability to make complex mathematical concepts accessible.
Question 2: Do you think more Vietnamese people should follow Professor Ngo’s example?
Band 6-7 Answer:
Yes, definitely. I think if more successful Vietnamese people come back to help the country, it would be very beneficial for Vietnam’s development.
Band 8-9 Answer:
Absolutely, though I think it’s important to strike a balance. While brain circulation – where talented individuals bring back knowledge and expertise to their home countries – is undoubtedly valuable, we shouldn’t create pressure on every successful person abroad to return. What matters more is that they maintain meaningful connections with Vietnam and contribute in whatever way aligns with their circumstances and capabilities.
Chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả IELTS Speaking Part 2 về nhân vật nổi tiếng với sơ đồ tư duy và ghi chú
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Two-way Discussion
Tổng Quan Về Part 3
Part 3 là phần thảo luận hai chiều kéo dài 4-5 phút, trong đó examiner sẽ đặt các câu hỏi trừu tượng và sâu sắc hơn liên quan đến chủ đề của Part 2. Đây là phần khó nhất và cũng là cơ hội để thể hiện khả năng phân tích, đánh giá và thảo luận ở level cao hơn.
Đặc điểm của Part 3:
- Câu hỏi abstract và general hơn Part 1 và 2
- Yêu cầu analyze, compare, evaluate, speculate
- Không chỉ personal experience mà cần societal perspective
- Test critical thinking và ability to discuss complex issues
Yêu cầu cụ thể:
- Phân tích nguyên nhân – kết quả
- So sánh quá khứ – hiện tại – tương lai
- Đánh giá pros and cons
- Đưa ra quan điểm có lý lẽ rõ ràng
- Xem xét nhiều góc độ của vấn đề
Chiến lược hiệu quả:
- Mở rộng câu trả lời 3-5 câu minimum
- Sử dụng discourse markers (Well, Actually, I’d say that…)
- Structure: Direct answer → Reason/Explanation → Example → Further development/Nuance
- Đưa ra examples từ xã hội, không chỉ cá nhân
- Thừa nhận complexity: “It’s a complex issue”, “There are multiple factors”
- Use tentative language: “I would argue that”, “It seems to me”, “To some extent”
Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:
- Trả lời quá ngắn (1-2 câu), không develop ý
- Không đưa ra lý lẽ rõ ràng, chỉ nói opinion không có support
- Thiếu từ vựng trừu tượng để discuss abstract concepts
- Không acknowledge different perspectives
- Quá personal, thiếu societal analysis
- Sợ hãi khi không biết câu trả lời → cần học cách speculate
Các Câu Hỏi Thảo Luận Sâu
Theme 1: Celebrity Culture and Society
Question 1: Why do people become interested in famous personalities?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Cause/Reason – Tại sao người ta quan tâm đến người nổi tiếng
- Key words: interested, famous personalities
- Cách tiếp cận:
- Direct answer về main reasons
- Develop mỗi reason với explanation
- Examples từ social phenomena
- Có thể mention psychological factors
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
People are interested in famous people for many reasons. First, celebrities are usually talented or successful, so people want to learn from them. Second, following famous people can be entertaining, like watching their movies or listening to their music. Also, some people admire celebrities’ lifestyles and fashion. Young people especially like to follow celebrities on social media to see what they’re doing every day.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Có attempt to organize với First, Second, Also
- Vocabulary: Basic và repetitive (famous people, celebrities, people)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas adequate nhưng not fully developed, lacks depth in analysis, vocabulary functional nhưng không sophisticated
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Well, I think people’s fascination with famous personalities stems from several interrelated factors. First and foremost, there’s what I’d call the aspirational aspect – celebrities often embody qualities or achievements that ordinary people admire, whether it’s exceptional talent, beauty, or success. They serve as a form of role model or benchmark for what one might achieve.
Beyond that, I’d argue there’s also a psychological component – humans are naturally drawn to stories of remarkable individuals, which is why celebrity culture has existed throughout history, from ancient heroes to modern-day influencers. In today’s context, social media has amplified this phenomenon by creating an illusion of intimacy – people feel they have access to celebrities’ personal lives, which fosters a sense of connection, even if it’s largely one-sided.
On a more societal level, celebrity culture also functions as a form of shared cultural currency – discussing famous people gives individuals common ground for conversation and helps them feel part of a larger community. That said, I think it’s important to acknowledge that this interest can be taken to unhealthy extremes when it becomes obsessive, but in moderation, it’s quite a natural human tendency.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Sophisticated organization: Aspirational aspect → Psychological component → Societal level → Balanced conclusion
- Vocabulary: Advanced và precise (fascination with, stems from, embody, benchmark, amplified, illusion of intimacy, cultural currency)
- Grammar: Complex structures đa dạng (relative clauses, cleft sentences, passive voice, conditionals)
- Critical Thinking: Multi-dimensional analysis với psychological, social, và cultural perspectives, acknowledges nuance với balanced view
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Well, First and foremost, Beyond that, In today’s context, On a more societal level, That said
- Tentative language: I think, I’d argue, I’d call, it’s important to acknowledge
- Abstract nouns: fascination, aspiration, phenomenon, intimacy, currency, tendency
- Academic phrases: stems from, serves as, drawn to, fosters a sense of, can be taken to extremes
Question 2: Do you think famous people have a responsibility to be good role models?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Opinion – Có hay không, và tại sao
- Key words: responsibility, good role models
- Cách tiếp cận:
- State your position clearly
- Discuss both sides của argument
- Give reasons and examples
- Conclude with nuanced view
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think famous people should be good role models because many people, especially young people, look up to them. When celebrities do bad things, it can influence their fans negatively. For example, if a famous singer uses drugs, their young fans might think it’s okay. However, I also think celebrities are human and they have the right to make mistakes like everyone else.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Has opinion → reason → example → counterpoint, but basic
- Vocabulary: Simple (bad things, look up to, make mistakes)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Communicates ideas but lacks sophistication, argument không được fully developed
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
This is quite a contentious issue, and I’d say my view falls somewhere in the middle. On the one hand, I do believe that with great influence comes great responsibility – when someone has millions of followers, particularly impressionable young people, they inevitably wield significant power to shape attitudes and behaviors. We’ve seen countless examples where high-profile figures have used their platform to champion important causes like mental health awareness or environmental protection, and the positive impact has been undeniable.
On the other hand, I think we need to be careful not to place unrealistic expectations on celebrities. They’re ultimately human beings who deserve the freedom to live their lives and make mistakes without being held to impossibly high standards. The problem, I think, arises when society conflates fame with moral authority – just because someone is talented at acting or sports doesn’t automatically make them qualified to be a moral compass.
What I would argue is that celebrities should, at minimum, be mindful of their influence and try not to actively promote harmful behaviors. But expecting them to be paragons of virtue in every aspect of their lives seems both unrealistic and unfair. Perhaps what’s more important is teaching young people critical thinking skills so they can admire celebrities’ talents without blindly emulating every aspect of their lifestyle. It’s really about striking a balance between acknowledging influence and respecting personal autonomy.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exemplary organization: Balanced argument với both sides thoroughly developed → nuanced conclusion → practical suggestion
- Vocabulary: Sophisticated (contentious, impressionable, wield, champion, conflates, paragons of virtue, emulating, autonomy)
- Grammar: Full range including inversion (comes great responsibility), complex conditionals, cleft sentences (What I would argue, It’s really about)
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrates ability to see multiple perspectives, acknowledges complexity, proposes practical solution
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: On the one hand, On the other hand, What I would argue, Perhaps what’s more important, It’s really about
- Tentative language: I’d say, I think, seems, I would argue
- Abstract vocabulary: contentious issue, moral authority, critical thinking skills, personal autonomy
- Sophisticated phrases: falls somewhere in the middle, wield significant power, held to impossibly high standards, striking a balance
Question 3: How has social media changed the way people become famous?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Compare/Change – So sánh quá khứ và hiện tại
- Key words: social media, changed, become famous
- Cách tiếp cận:
- Contrast past vs present
- Explain specific changes
- Discuss implications
- Examples of both traditional and social media fame
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Social media has changed fame a lot. In the past, people became famous through TV, movies, or music. Now, anyone can become famous on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. You don’t need a big company to help you. Many young people become influencers by posting videos. It’s easier and faster to become famous now, but maybe this kind of fame doesn’t last as long as traditional fame.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Has comparison (past vs now) và mentions implications
- Vocabulary: Basic (a lot, big company, easier, faster)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas present nhưng not deeply analyzed, lacks specific terminology về social media impact
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Social media has fundamentally revolutionized the pathways to fame, creating what I’d call a democratization of celebrity. Traditionally, becoming famous was tightly controlled by gatekeepers – you needed to be discovered by talent scouts, signed by major labels, or cast by film studios. The process was highly selective and often required years of working your way up through established hierarchies.
In contrast, social media has dismantled these barriers, enabling virtually anyone with a smartphone and creativity to build an audience directly. We’ve witnessed the rise of what are called “micro-celebrities” or “influencers” who’ve cultivated massive followings without any traditional media backing. Take someone like Emma Chamberlain, who went from being an unknown teenager making bedroom vlogs to a globally recognized figure with millions of followers – a trajectory that would have been virtually impossible in the pre-digital era.
However, this transformation is a double-edged sword. While social media has leveled the playing field in terms of access, it’s also created a saturated market where standing out is incredibly challenging. The barrier to entry may be lower, but the barrier to sustainability is perhaps higher. Moreover, social media fame often lacks the longevity of traditional celebrity – it’s based on constant engagement and algorithm favoritism, which can be notoriously fickle. A viral moment can catapult someone to fame overnight, but maintaining that relevance requires relentless content creation.
What’s particularly interesting is that we’re now seeing a convergence – traditional celebrities are leveraging social media to maintain relevance, while social media stars are crossing over into traditional media. This blurring of boundaries suggests that the future of fame will likely be hybrid, requiring both digital savvy and traditional skills.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptional organization: Past system → Present transformation → Drawbacks/Complexities → Future implications
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated (revolutionized, democratization, gatekeepers, dismantled barriers, micro-celebrities, double-edged sword, saturated market, notoriously fickle, convergence, hybrid)
- Grammar: Full mastery với varied complex structures, perfect control of tenses for comparison
- Critical Thinking: Multi-layered analysis covering access, sustainability, longevity, và future trends, balanced view with pros and cons
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Traditionally, In contrast, However, Moreover, What’s particularly interesting
- Comparison language: fundamentally revolutionized, in contrast, lacks the longevity of, while…
- Metaphorical language: double-edged sword, leveled the playing field, barrier to entry, blurring of boundaries
- Academic vocabulary: democratization, gatekeepers, trajectory, convergence, hybrid, savvy
Những ai muốn mở rộng khả năng thảo luận về những cá nhân có tầm ảnh hưởng có thể tham khảo thêm describe a famous historical figure you would like to learn more about để hiểu cách phân tích các nhân vật lịch sử một cách sâu sắc hơn.
Theme 2: Fame and Personal Life
Question 1: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Compare pros and cons
- Key words: advantages, disadvantages, being famous
- Cách tiếp cận:
- Discuss advantages first with examples
- Then discuss disadvantages
- Balance the two sides
- Personal reflection or conclusion
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Being famous has both good and bad sides. The advantages are that famous people earn a lot of money and can influence many people. They also get free things and special treatment. But there are disadvantages too. Famous people don’t have privacy because paparazzi follow them everywhere. They also face a lot of criticism on social media. Some famous people feel stressed and lonely because they can’t trust people around them.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Simple comparison format với advantages rồi disadvantages
- Vocabulary: Basic (good and bad sides, a lot of money, free things)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas covered but superficial, lacks depth và specific examples
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Well, fame is undoubtedly a mixed blessing with significant trade-offs on both sides. On the positive side, the most obvious benefit is financial prosperity – celebrities typically enjoy lucrative career opportunities, endorsement deals, and the ability to monetize their influence in ways that would be unthinkable for ordinary individuals. Beyond the financial aspect, fame also provides a powerful platform to effect change – we’ve seen how figures like Leonardo DiCaprio have leveraged their celebrity status to raise awareness about climate change, reaching audiences that traditional activists might never access.
However, these advantages come with substantial costs. Perhaps the most profound is the erosion of privacy – every aspect of a celebrity’s life becomes subject to public scrutiny, from their relationships to their personal struggles. This constant surveillance can be psychologically taxing, and we’ve witnessed tragic cases where the pressure has led to mental health crises. There’s also what I’d call the “authenticity paradox” – the more famous you become, the harder it is to discern genuine relationships from those motivated by ulterior motives, which can lead to profound isolation despite being constantly surrounded by people.
Moreover, there’s the issue of perpetual judgment – celebrities are held accountable not just for their professional work but for virtually every opinion they express or action they take. One misstep can result in severe backlash and even career-ending consequences, which creates an environment of constant anxiety.
In my view, whether fame is worth it depends largely on the individual’s personality and what they hope to achieve. For those with a genuine desire to make an impact and the resilience to handle public pressure, it can be a powerful tool. But for those who stumble into fame without preparation or support systems, it can be overwhelmingly destructive. Ideally, we as a society should work on creating a healthier celebrity culture that respects boundaries while still allowing for public engagement.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Sophisticated với clear advantages → substantial disadvantages với specific categories → personal reflection với nuanced conclusion
- Vocabulary: Highly advanced (mixed blessing, lucrative, monetize, erosion of privacy, psychologically taxing, authenticity paradox, ulterior motives, perpetual judgment, misstep, backlash)
- Grammar: Full range including perfect passives, complex conditionals, relative clauses embedded naturally
- Critical Thinking: Deep analysis với psychological, social, và practical dimensions, acknowledges individual differences
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: On the positive side, Beyond the financial aspect, However, Moreover, In my view, Ideally
- Tentative language: Perhaps, I’d call, In my view, whether…depends
- Abstract nouns: prosperity, scrutiny, surveillance, isolation, resilience, consequences
- Sophisticated phrases: mixed blessing, significant trade-offs, subject to public scrutiny, discern genuine relationships, stumble into fame
Question 2: Do you think children of famous people have an easier or more difficult life?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Opinion with comparison
- Key words: children of famous people, easier or more difficult
- Cách tiếp cận:
- State position (easier, more difficult, hoặc mixed)
- Explain các advantages they have
- Explain các challenges they face
- Nuanced conclusion
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
I think children of famous people have both easier and more difficult lives. It’s easier because they have money and good education. They can also become famous more easily because of their parents’ connections. But it’s more difficult because people always compare them to their parents. They also don’t have a normal childhood and might have problems with their identity. The media also watches them all the time, which is stressful.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Balanced view nhưng basic
- Vocabulary: Simple (money, good education, normal childhood)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas present nhưng lacks sophisticated analysis và specific examples
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
This is a really nuanced question, and I’d argue it’s not simply a matter of easier or harder – it’s fundamentally different, with unique advantages and challenges that most of us can’t truly relate to. Let me break this down.
On one hand, these children are undeniably born with considerable privileges. They typically have access to elite education, extensive professional networks through their parents, and financial security that shields them from many of life’s ordinary struggles. If they choose to pursue careers in their parents’ fields – whether entertainment, sports, or business – they often benefit from what sociologists call “inherited social capital,” which can fast-track their entry into these industries. We see this with people like Brooklyn Beckham or Willow Smith, who’ve had opportunities that would be utterly inaccessible to their peers.
However, I think we often overlook the psychological burden these advantages carry. These children grow up in what I’d describe as a “gilded cage” – they’re afforded material comfort but denied the anonymity and normalcy that are crucial for healthy development. They face what psychologists call “identity foreclosure” – society often reduces them to being “so-and-so’s son or daughter” rather than allowing them to forge their own identity. The weight of expectations can be crushing – they’re simultaneously expected to live up to their parents’ achievements while also proving they’re not just riding on coattails.
What’s particularly challenging is the lack of privacy from birth – their childhood mistakes and awkward phases, which all of us experience, are documented and scrutinized publicly. This constant exposure can impede natural development and exacerbate issues like anxiety and depression. We’ve seen tragic examples, like the struggles of many child stars, that underscore the psychological toll this lifestyle can exact.
In essence, I’d say their life isn’t necessarily easier or harder – it’s qualitatively different with a unique set of privileges and pressures that require different coping mechanisms. What matters most is having strong family support and professional guidance to navigate these unique challenges while capitalizing on the opportunities.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exemplary organization: Framing the complexity → Advantages với social theory → Psychological challenges với specific concepts → Examples → Nuanced synthesis
- Vocabulary: Academic and sophisticated (nuanced, inherited social capital, identity foreclosure, gilded cage, riding on coattails, qualitatively different, coping mechanisms)
- Grammar: Full mastery với passive constructions, complex nominalizations, embedded clauses
- Critical Thinking: Exceptional depth với sociological và psychological frameworks, rejects binary thinking, integrates theory với real examples
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Let me break this down, On one hand, However, What’s particularly challenging, In essence, What matters most
- Tentative language: I’d argue, I think, I’d say, I’d describe as
- Academic vocabulary: nuanced, sociologists, psychological burden, identity foreclosure, documented, scrutinized, exacerbate, underscore
- Sophisticated phrases: fundamentally different, can’t truly relate to, shields them from, overlook the burden, forging their own identity, crushing expectations
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Theme 3: Cultural Impact and Future
Question 1: How do famous personalities influence young people’s career choices?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Cause and Effect – How celebrities influence career decisions
- Key words: influence, young people, career choices
- Cách tiếp cận:
- Explain mechanisms của influence
- Give examples of specific influences
- Discuss both positive and negative impacts
- Consider societal implications
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Famous people have a big influence on young people’s career choices. When young people see successful celebrities, they want to be like them. For example, many young people want to become YouTubers or influencers because they see famous people making money from social media. Sports stars also inspire young people to play sports professionally. However, this can be problematic because not everyone can become famous, and young people might choose unrealistic careers.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Has influence → example → problem, but basic development
- Vocabulary: Simple (big influence, making money, problematic)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas adequate nhưng lacks analytical depth và sophisticated vocabulary
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Famous personalities exert considerable influence on young people’s career aspirations through several interconnected mechanisms. First and foremost, they serve as tangible proof that certain career paths are viable and rewarding – when young people see someone like Ronaldo achieving global success through football or Mark Zuckerberg revolutionizing technology, these figures embody the possibility of extraordinary achievement in fields that might otherwise seem out of reach.
The psychological mechanism at play here is what researchers call “social modeling” – young people vicariously experience success through their idols and begin to envision themselves following similar trajectories. Social media has amplified this effect exponentially by providing intimate glimpses into celebrities’ lives, making their success feel more attainable and their career paths more transparent. We see this particularly with the explosion of interest in careers like content creation, professional gaming, or social media management – fields that barely existed a decade ago but have been legitimized by successful influencers and streamers.
However, this influence is a double-edged sword. On the positive side, celebrity inspiration can ignite genuine passion and motivate young people to pursue excellence in fields they’re truly interested in. Athletes like Serena Williams have inspired countless young girls to take up tennis, while scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson have made astrophysics seem accessible and exciting to a new generation.
Conversely, there’s a risk of what I’d call “glamour bias” – young people may be drawn to the visible rewards of fame (wealth, recognition, lifestyle) without fully understanding the grueling work, natural talent, and often sheer luck required to achieve such success. This can lead to disillusionment when reality doesn’t match expectations, or worse, cause young people to neglect more stable career paths that might actually be better suited to their skills and circumstances.
What’s particularly concerning is the narrowing effect this can have – when certain careers are disproportionately glamorized, it can steer young people away from equally important but less visible professions like teaching, nursing, or skilled trades, which society desperately needs. Moving forward, I think it’s crucial that we expose young people to a diverse array of role models across various fields, not just those in the celebrity spotlight, to help them make well-informed and realistic career decisions.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Outstanding organization: Mechanisms of influence với theory → Social media amplification → Positive impacts → Negative impacts → Societal concerns → Forward-looking recommendation
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated (exert influence, interconnected mechanisms, tangible proof, vicariously experience, legitimized, glamour bias, grueling work, disillusionment, disproportionately glamorized)
- Grammar: Full mastery với complex nominalizations, passive constructions, conditionals, relative clauses seamlessly integrated
- Critical Thinking: Exceptional analysis với psychological theory, balanced evaluation, societal implications, constructive suggestions
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: First and foremost, However, On the positive side, Conversely, What’s particularly concerning, Moving forward
- Tentative language: I’d call, I think, may be drawn to, can lead to
- Academic vocabulary: mechanisms, social modeling, amplified, legitimized, disillusionment, disproportionately
- Sophisticated phrases: double-edged sword, glamour bias, narrowing effect, well-informed decisions, expose to diverse array
Question 2: Do you think the definition of “famous” will change in the future?
🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:
- Dạng: Prediction/Speculation about future
- Key words: definition, famous, change, future
- Cách tiếp cận:
- Discuss current understanding of fame
- Predict how it might evolve
- Explain factors driving change
- Consider technological and social trends
📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:
Yes, I think the meaning of famous will change in the future. Now, famous people are usually actors, singers, or athletes. But in the future, I think more people will become famous through the internet and social media. Also, AI and virtual influencers might become popular. Fame might become more temporary because people’s attention spans are getting shorter. Maybe everyone will be famous for a short time on social media.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Has prediction với some reasoning
- Vocabulary: Basic (more people, become famous, popular, short time)
- Tại sao Band 6-7: Ideas present nhưng lacks depth in speculation và sophisticated vocabulary for discussing trends
📝 Câu trả lời mẫu – Band 8-9:
Absolutely, and I think we’re already witnessing the early stages of this transformation. The traditional paradigm of fame – which revolved around mass media recognition and required substantial reach across diverse demographics – is giving way to something more fragmented and niche-oriented.
Looking ahead, I’d predict several key shifts. First, we’ll likely see the continued rise of what academics call “micro-fame” or “nano-influencers” – individuals who are extraordinarily well-known within specific communities but virtually unknown outside them. Think of someone who’s revered within the competitive gaming community or the sustainable fashion niche but wouldn’t be recognized on the street. This represents a fundamental departure from the universal celebrity model where someone like Michael Jackson was known across generations and geographies.
Secondly, I anticipate fame becoming increasingly ephemeral and algorithmically driven. The concept that Andy Warhol articulated about everyone having “15 minutes of fame” is becoming reality, but it’s more like 15 seconds of viral attention in today’s hyper-accelerated information environment. The metrics of fame are shifting from longevity and broad recognition to viral moments and engagement rates, which are inherently unstable and constantly fluctuating.
Perhaps most intriguingly, we’re on the cusp of what I’d call “synthetic celebrity” – AI-generated or virtual influencers like Lil Miquela who have millions of followers despite not being real people. This challenges our fundamental understanding of fame as something predicated on human achievement and talent. If AI can generate a “celebrity” complete with personality, opinions, and content, what does that mean for the value we place on fame?
Moreover, I think the democratization of fame through social media will continue to erode the mystique that once surrounded celebrities. When everyone has access to the same content creation tools and platforms, fame becomes less about being extraordinary and more about being strategically visible. This might lead to fame becoming devalued as a concept – if everyone can be “famous” to some audience, does the term retain meaning?
Ultimately, I believe “famous” will evolve from meaning “universally recognized” to something more like “influential within one’s domain.” We might need entirely new terminology to distinguish between different types and scales of recognition. It’s fascinating to consider how this shift will impact society’s values – will we place less emphasis on celebrity worship and more on substantive contributions, or will we simply fragment into countless micro-celebrity cultures? Only time will tell, but the transformation is undoubtedly well underway.
Phân tích:
- Structure: Exceptional organization: Current transformation → Prediction 1 (micro-fame) → Prediction 2 (ephemeral fame) → Prediction 3 (synthetic celebrity) → Democratization impact → Thoughtful conclusion với broader implications
- Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated academic vocabulary (paradigm, fragmented, niche-oriented, ephemeral, algorithmically driven, articulated, inherently unstable, on the cusp of, predicated on, mystique, devalued)
- Grammar: Full mastery với complex structures including conditionals, passive voice, nominalizations, embedded clauses
- Critical Thinking: Outstanding với multiple predictions grounded in current trends, references to theory (Andy Warhol), considers technological và social implications, poses thought-provoking questions
💡 Key Language Features:
- Discourse markers: Looking ahead, Secondly, Perhaps most intriguingly, Moreover, Ultimately, It’s fascinating, Only time will tell
- Speculative language: I’d predict, I anticipate, I believe, might lead to, will evolve
- Academic vocabulary: paradigm, transformation, fragmented, ephemeral, algorithmically driven, mystique, democratization
- Sophisticated phrases: early stages, giving way to, fundamental departure from, on the cusp of, predicated on, retain meaning, well underway
Để hiểu rõ hơn về cách miêu tả trải nghiệm văn hóa và nghệ thuật liên quan đến những người nổi tiếng, bạn có thể tham khảo describe a time when you attended a performance để làm giàu thêm vốn từ vựng về các sự kiện và biểu diễn.
Từ vựng và cụm từ quan trọng
Topic-Specific Vocabulary
| Từ vựng/Cụm từ | Loại từ | Phiên âm | Nghĩa tiếng Việt | Ví dụ | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prominent figure | n.phrase | /ˈprɒmɪnənt ˈfɪɡə/ | nhân vật nổi bật, người có tầm ảnh hưởng | She is a prominent figure in Vietnamese literature. | prominent political figure, prominent business figure, prominent cultural figure |
| household name | n.phrase | /ˈhaʊshəʊld neɪm/ | tên tuổi quen thuộc với mọi nhà | He became a household name after winning the gold medal. | become a household name, established household name, internationally recognized household name |
| leverage | v | /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ | tận dụng, khai thác (lợi thế, cơ hội) | She leveraged her social media platform to raise awareness. | leverage influence, leverage platform, leverage expertise, leverage resources |
| champion (a cause) | v | /ˈtʃæmpiən/ | ủng hộ, đấu tranh cho (một mục đích) | He has championed environmental causes throughout his career. | champion equality, champion reform, champion rights, champion innovation |
| groundbreaking | adj | /ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/ | đột phá, mang tính cách mạng | Her groundbreaking research changed medical practices. | groundbreaking work, groundbreaking discovery, groundbreaking achievement, groundbreaking approach |
| catapult to fame | v.phrase | /ˈkætəpʌlt tə feɪm/ | đưa lên hàng ngũ nổi tiếng nhanh chóng | The viral video catapulted her to fame overnight. | catapult to stardom, catapult to success, catapult to prominence |
| media scrutiny | n.phrase | /ˈmiːdiə ˈskruːtəni/ | sự giám sát chặt chẽ của truyền thông | Celebrities live under constant media scrutiny. | intense media scrutiny, face media scrutiny, subject to media scrutiny, avoid media scrutiny |
| authenticity | n | /ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/ | tính chân thực, thật thà | Audiences appreciate her authenticity and honesty. | question authenticity, demonstrate authenticity, lack authenticity, cultural authenticity |
| cultivate | v | /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ | vun đắp, xây dựng (mối quan hệ, hình ảnh) | He cultivated a positive public image over many years. | cultivate relationships, cultivate reputation, cultivate following, cultivate talent |
| trajectory | n | /trəˈdʒektəri/ | quỹ đạo, đường đi sự nghiệp | His career trajectory has been remarkable. | career trajectory, upward trajectory, professional trajectory, successful trajectory |
| resonate with | v.phrase | /ˈrezəneɪt wɪð/ | gây được tiếng vang với, tạo sự đồng cảm với | Her message resonates with young people. | resonate with audience, resonate with public, deeply resonate, strongly resonate |
| embody | v | /ɪmˈbɒdi/ | thể hiện, hiện thân cho | He embodies the values of hard work and determination. | embody values, embody spirit, embody qualities, perfectly embody |
| dismantle barriers | v.phrase | /dɪsˈmæntl ˈbæriəz/ | phá bỏ rào cản | Social media has dismantled traditional barriers to fame. | dismantle social barriers, dismantle cultural barriers, help dismantle barriers |
| erosion | n | /ɪˈrəʊʒn/ | sự xói mòn, suy giảm dần | There’s been an erosion of privacy for public figures. | erosion of privacy, erosion of trust, gradual erosion, erosion of values |
| stigma | n | /ˈstɪɡmə/ | sự kỳ thị, định kiến tiêu cực | She’s worked to remove the stigma around mental health. | social stigma, cultural stigma, reduce stigma, overcome stigma, attach stigma |
| paradigm shift | n.phrase | /ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/ | sự thay đổi mô hình tư duy | Technology has created a paradigm shift in how we view fame. | major paradigm shift, represent paradigm shift, undergo paradigm shift |
| forge | v | /fɔːdʒ/ | xây dựng, tạo dựng (con đường riêng) | She forged her own path in the entertainment industry. | forge career, forge identity, forge relationships, forge ahead |
| exemplary | adj | /ɪɡˈzempləri/ | gương mẫu, xuất sắc | His exemplary behavior serves as inspiration. | exemplary conduct, exemplary performance, exemplary role model, exemplary work |
Idiomatic Expressions & Advanced Phrases
| Cụm từ | Nghĩa | Ví dụ sử dụng | Band điểm |
|---|---|---|---|
| off the top of my head | ngay lập tức, không cần suy nghĩ nhiều | Off the top of my head, I’d say Son Tung is the most popular singer among young Vietnamese. | 7.5-8 |
| springs to mind | nảy ra trong đầu, nghĩ ngay đến | When discussing Vietnamese celebrities, Quang Hai immediately springs to mind. | 7.5-8 |
| make a real impact | tạo ảnh hưởng thực sự đáng kể | She’s used her platform to make a real impact on environmental issues. | 7.5-8 |
| double-edged sword | con dao hai lưỡi (có cả lợi và hại) | Fame is a double-edged sword – it brings opportunities but sacrifices privacy. | 8-9 |
| mixed blessing | điều vừa tốt vừa xấu | Being born into a famous family is a mixed blessing. | 8-9 |
| on the cusp of | đang ở bước ngoặt, sắp đạt được | We’re on the cusp of a new era in how we define celebrity. | 8-9 |
| riding on coattails | dựa hơi, lợi dụng thành công người khác | Critics accused him of riding on his father’s coattails. | 8-9 |
| level the playing field | tạo sân chơi công bằng, cân bằng cơ hội | Social media has leveled the playing field for aspiring entertainers. | 8-9 |
| strike a balance | đạt được sự cân bằng | It’s important to strike a balance between public life and privacy. | 7.5-8 |
| in the public eye | trong sự chú ý của công chúng | Living in the public eye requires extraordinary resilience. | 7.5-8 |
| household name becomes | trở thành cái tên quen thuộc | After the Olympics, she became a household name in Vietnam. | 7.5-8 |
| shatter stereotypes | phá vỡ định kiến | Professor Ngo shattered stereotypes about Vietnamese scientists. | 8-9 |
Discourse Markers (Từ Nối Ý Trong Speaking)
Để bắt đầu câu trả lời:
- 📝 Well,… – Sử dụng khi bạn cần một chút thời gian để suy nghĩ
- 📝 Actually,… – Khi đưa ra góc nhìn bất ngờ hoặc sửa lại impression
- 📝 To be honest,… – Khi nói thật về opinion cá nhân
- 📝 I’d say that… – Khi đưa ra quan điểm có tính phán đoán
- 📝 From my perspective,… – Nhấn mạnh đây là personal viewpoint
Để bổ sung ý:
- 📝 On top of that,… – Thêm vào đó, bổ sung thêm điểm
- 📝 What’s more,… – Hơn nữa, thêm điểm mới
- 📝 Not to mention… – Chưa kể đến (điểm quan trọng khác)
- 📝 Beyond that,… – Xa hơn nữa, mở rộng thêm
- 📝 Moreover,… – Hơn thế nữa (formal)
Để đưa ra quan điểm cân bằng:
- 📝 On the one hand,… On the other hand,… – Một mặt… mặt khác
- 📝 While it’s true that…, we also need to consider… – Mặc dù đúng là… chúng ta cũng cần xem xét
- 📝 Having said that,… – Tuy nhiên, mặc dù đã nói vậy
- 📝 That said,… – Điều đó đã nói, nhưng cũng cần lưu ý
Để kết luận:
- 📝 All in all,… – Tóm lại, xét tất cả các yếu tố
- 📝 At the end of the day,… – Cuối cùng thì, về bản chất
- 📝 Ultimately,… – Cuối cùng, về lâu dài
- 📝 In essence,… – Về bản chất, về cốt lõi
Để giải thích và làm rõ:
- 📝 What I mean is… – Ý tôi là
- 📝 In other words,… – Nói cách khác
- 📝 To put it another way,… – Nói theo cách khác
- 📝 Let me clarify… – Để tôi làm rõ
Grammatical Structures Ấn Tượng
1. Conditional Sentences (Câu điều kiện):
Mixed conditional:
- Formula: If + past perfect, would + base verb (mixing time frames)
- Ví dụ: “If he hadn’t won the Fields Medal, he wouldn’t be as influential today as he is.”
Inversion for emphasis:
- Formula: Had/Were/Should + subject + verb
- Ví dụ: “Had social media existed earlier, many talented individuals would have gained recognition sooner.”
2. Relative Clauses (Mệnh đề quan hệ):
Non-defining relative clauses:
- Formula: Noun, which/who/whose + clause, verb
- Ví dụ: “Professor Ngo, who proved the Fundamental Lemma, has inspired countless students.”
- Ví dụ: “His achievement, which took decades to accomplish, changed mathematics forever.”
3. Passive Voice (Câu bị động):
Impersonal passive structures:
- It is thought/believed/said that…
- Ví dụ: “It is widely believed that social media has democratized fame.”
- Subject + is considered/regarded/seen as…
- Ví dụ: “He is regarded as one of the most influential scientists of our time.”
4. Cleft Sentences (Câu chẻ):
What-clefts:
- Formula: What + subject + verb + is/was + noun clause
- Ví dụ: “What I find most admirable about her is her commitment to social causes.”
- Ví dụ: “What truly sets him apart is his ability to connect with ordinary people.”
The-thing-that clefts:
- Formula: The thing/reason that + clause + is…
- Ví dụ: “The thing that makes her special is her authenticity.”
- Ví dụ: “The reason why he’s so popular is that he represents traditional values.”
It-clefts:
- Formula: It + is/was + focus + that/who + clause
- Ví dụ: “It was his groundbreaking research that catapulted him to international recognition.”
5. Nominalizations (Danh từ hóa):
- Verb → Noun form để tạo academic tone
- Ví dụ: “His contribution to mathematics” (thay vì “He contributed to mathematics”)
- Ví dụ: “The erosion of privacy” (thay vì “Privacy is being eroded”)
- Ví dụ: “The democratization of fame” (thay vì “Fame has been democratized”)
6. Participle Clauses:
Present participle (-ing):
- Ví dụ: “Having won the Fields Medal, he became an inspiration to many.”
- Ví dụ: “Being a public figure requires tremendous resilience.”
Past participle (-ed):
- Ví dụ: “Born into a famous family, she faced unique challenges.”
- Ví dụ: “Faced with constant scrutiny, many celebrities struggle with mental health.”
Sự tự hào về thành tựu cá nhân cũng có mối liên hệ với việc ngưỡng mộ những người nổi tiếng thành công. Bạn có thể khám phá cách diễn đạt về cảm xúc tự hào trong describe a time when you felt very proud of yourself để làm phong phú thêm cách nói về cảm xúc trong IELTS Speaking.
Chiến lược học tập và luyện tập hiệu quả
Cách chuẩn bị cho chủ đề này
1. Chọn người để miêu tả trước:
- Chọn 2-3 người nổi tiếng mà bạn thực sự biết rõ
- Nghiên cứu thông tin chi tiết về cuộc đời, sự nghiệp, thành tựu của họ
- Hiểu rõ impact của họ với xã hội Việt Nam
- Chuẩn bị cả positive aspects và potential criticisms để show balanced view
2. Xây dựng kho từ vựng cá nhân:
- Tạo flashcards với vocabulary trong bài này
- Học collocations, không học từ đơn lẻ
- Practice pronunciation với từ điển online
- Ghi âm bản thân nói và nghe lại để cải thiện
3. Luyện structure câu trả lời:
- Part 1: Direct answer → Reason → Example (2-3 câu)
- Part 2: Follow bullet points → Add personal feelings → Use specific details
- Part 3: State opinion → Develop reasoning → Examples → Acknowledge other views → Conclude
4. Record và self-evaluate:
- Ghi âm câu trả lời của mình
- Nghe lại và chấm điểm theo 4 tiêu chí
- Identify weak areas (vocabulary, grammar, fluency, pronunciation)
- Redo và so sánh improvement
5. Practice với partner hoặc tutor:
- Find study partner để practice Q&A
- Get feedback từ experienced IELTS teacher
- Practice under timed conditions
- Focus on natural conversation, không như reading script
Lời khuyên từ Examiner
Điều examiners muốn thấy:
- Natural conversation, không phải recited answers
- Personality và genuine opinions
- Ability to develop ideas với details và examples
- Flexible use của vocabulary và grammar
- Willingness to self-correct khi nhận ra lỗi
Điều examiners không thích:
- Obviously memorized answers
- Template-based responses
- Overly rehearsed, robotic delivery
- Irrelevant tangents không liên quan câu hỏi
- Giving up hoặc saying “I don’t know” mà không try to answer
Red flags khiến điểm thấp:
- Long pauses và excessive hesitation
- Repetitive vocabulary (saying “good” 10 times)
- Grammar errors affecting meaning
- Pronunciation causing misunderstanding
- Answers quá ngắn (Part 1: 1 từ, Part 2: dưới 1.5 phút, Part 3: 1 câu)
Tips để tránh nervousness:
- Remember examiner muốn bạn succeed, họ không phải enemy
- Treat it như casual conversation, không phải interrogation
- Nếu không hiểu câu hỏi, ask for clarification: “Sorry, could you repeat that?”
- Mắc lỗi nhỏ là bình thường, đừng panic
- Take your time để think, pause tự nhiên là OK
Common Mistakes của học viên Việt Nam
1. Pronunciation issues:
- Không phân biệt /l/ và /n/: “famous” → “namous”
- Silent letters: “answer” phát âm /ˈænsə/, không phải /ænswer/
- Word stress sai: “celebrity” /səˈlebrəti/, không phải /ˈseləbriti/
- Intonation phẳng, thiếu emotion
Fix: Listen to native speakers, shadow their speech, record và compare
2. Grammar mistakes:
- Tense confusion: “He become famous in 2010” → “He became famous”
- Third person -s: “She inspire many people” → “She inspires”
- Articles: “He is famous singer” → “He is a famous singer”
- Plural forms: “Many celebrity” → “Many celebrities”
Fix: Review basic grammar rules, focus on accuracy trước fluency
3. Vocabulary issues:
- Over-reliance on basic words: very, good, nice, important
- Direct translation từ tiếng Việt: “He is very famous” (quá đơn giản)
- Không sử dụng collocations: “make influence” → “have influence” hoặc “exert influence”
- Misuse of words: “He makes charity” → “He does charity work”
Fix: Learn collocations trong context, không học từ riêng lẻ
4. Content problems:
- Không develop ideas đủ sâu
- Examples quá vague: “He helps people” (helps how? who? when?)
- Lack of personal opinion trong Part 3
- Không answer đúng câu hỏi, đi lạc topic
Fix: Practice IDEA method – Introduce, Develop, Example, Analyze
5. Fluency issues:
- Too many fillers: “um”, “uh”, “like”
- Long awkward pauses
- False starts và self-corrections quá nhiều
- Speaking too fast và losing clarity
Fix: Practice regularly, focus on thinking time during 1-minute preparation (Part 2)
Lộ trình học tập 4 tuần
Week 1: Foundation
- Days 1-2: Học tất cả vocabulary trong bài này với pronunciation
- Days 3-4: Practice Part 1 questions, aim for fluent 2-3 sentence answers
- Days 5-6: Choose người nổi tiếng để miêu tả, research thoroughly
- Day 7: Record Part 1 answers và evaluate
Week 2: Part 2 Mastery
- Days 1-2: Write outline cho Part 2 answer, not full script
- Days 3-4: Practice speaking Part 2 with timing (2-3 phút)
- Days 5-6: Develop multiple versions với different famous people
- Day 7: Mock test Part 2 với timing, record và evaluate
Week 3: Part 3 Development
- Days 1-3: Practice Part 3 questions, focus on developing reasoning
- Days 4-5: Work on discourse markers và advanced structures
- Days 6-7: Full mock speaking test (all 3 parts), get feedback
Week 4: Polish and Perfect
- Days 1-2: Address weak areas identified trong feedback
- Days 3-4: Practice pronunciation và intonation
- Days 5-6: Multiple mock tests với variety of Part 3 questions
- Day 7: Rest và mental preparation
Tài nguyên bổ sung
Websites để practice:
- IELTS-Simon.com – Free sample answers và advice
- IELTS Liz – Comprehensive speaking tips và vocabulary
- IELTS Speaking Assistant app – AI practice partner
YouTube channels hữu ích:
- IELTS Liz Official
- E2 IELTS
- IELTS Advantage
Books đáng đọc:
- “Cambridge IELTS 14-18” – Authentic practice materials
- “Collins Speaking for IELTS” – Structured preparation
- “Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced” – Band 7+ vocabulary
Practice platforms:
- iTalki – Find tutors cho 1-on-1 speaking practice
- HelloTalk – Language exchange với native speakers
- IELTS Speaking practice apps – Automated feedback
Kết luận
Chủ đề “describe a famous personality in your country” là một trong những đề bài quan trọng và thường xuyên xuất hiện trong IELTS Speaking. Để đạt điểm cao, bạn cần không chỉ vocabulary phong phú và grammar chính xác, mà còn phải thể hiện được critical thinking, personal insights, và khả năng phát triển ý tưởng một cách logic và thuyết phục.
Những điểm quan trọng cần nhớ:
Về nội dung:
- Chọn người nổi tiếng bạn thực sự biết rõ và có genuine interest
- Chuẩn bị specific details về achievements, impact, và personal qualities
- Develop personal connection và explain why họ important to you và country
- Practice discussing cả positive và negative aspects của fame
Về ngôn ngữ:
- Master topic-specific vocabulary và collocations
- Use advanced grammatical structures naturally, không forced
- Employ discourse markers để tạo coherence
- Balance accuracy với fluency – đừng sacrifice communication vì sợ sai
Về chiến lược:
- Part 1: Keep it conversational, extend answers nhưng không quá dài
- Part 2: Use 1 phút preparation wisely, aim for 2+ phút speaking time
- Part 3: Show depth of thinking, acknowledge complexity, give balanced views
- Throughout: Be yourself, show personality, engage naturally với examiner
Common pitfalls cần tránh:
- Memorizing và reciting answers word-for-word
- Using overly complex vocabulary incorrectly
- Không trả lời đúng câu hỏi được hỏi
- Giving up khi gặp câu hỏi khó – always attempt to answer
Remember, IELTS Speaking đánh giá communication skills, không phải perfect English. Examiners muốn thấy bạn có thể express ideas clearly, develop reasoning logically, và interact naturally. Với preparation đúng cách, consistent practice, và confidence trong delivery, bạn hoàn toàn có thể achieve target band score của mình.
Đừng quên rằng improvement cần time và effort. Hãy patient với bản thân, learn from mistakes, và celebrate small victories trong quá trình học. Mỗi practice session đều mang bạn closer đến goal. Stay motivated, practice regularly, và tin vào khả năng của bản thân!
Chúc bạn success trong IELTS Speaking test! Với dedication và preparation strategies được outline trong bài viết này, bạn đã equipped với tools và knowledge cần thiết để excel trong chủ đề này và đạt được band score mong muốn.
