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Chủ đề “Describe A Person Who Always Has Interesting Ideas” là một đề bài phổ biến trong IELTS Speaking Part 2, xuất hiện với tần suất cao trong các kỳ thi từ năm 2022 đến nay. Đây là dạng câu hỏi “Describe a person” – một trong những dạng cue card thường xuyên nhất mà thí sinh gặp phải. Đề tài này không chỉ đánh giá khả năng miêu tả con người mà còn kiểm tra khả năng diễn đạt về các khái niệm trừu tượng như creativity, innovation và originality.

Mục lục nội dung

Theo thống kê từ các trung tâm thi IELTS chính thức, chủ đề liên quan đến “creative people” và “innovative thinking” xuất hiện trong khoảng 15-20% các đề thi Speaking. Dự đoán khả năng xuất hiện trong tương lai vẫn ở mức cao do tính thực tiễn và khả năng mở rộng thảo luận của đề tài này.

Trong bài viết này, bạn sẽ học được:

Các câu hỏi thường gặp trong cả 3 Part liên quan đến creativity và innovative thinking
Bài mẫu chi tiết theo 3 mức band điểm (6-7, 7.5-8, 8.5-9) với phân tích sâu
Hơn 50 từ vựng và cụm từ ăn điểm liên quan đến chủ đề
Chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả từ góc nhìn examiner
Các lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam và cách khắc phục

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. Examiner muốn thấy bạn có thể trả lời tự nhiên, mở rộng ý một cách hợp lý (2-3 câu cho mỗi câu hỏi) và sử dụng từ vựng đa dạng.

Đặc điểm quan trọng:

Câu hỏi thường ở thì hiện tại đơn về thói quen, sở thích hiện tại
Không cần trả lời quá dài (mỗi câu 15-20 giây)
Tập trung vào sự tự nhiên và fluency hơn là vocabulary phức tạp

Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:

Trả lời quá ngắn gọn (Yes/No) mà không giải thích
Sử dụng cấu trúc “I think” quá nhiều
Thiếu ví dụ cụ thể từ trải nghiệm bản thân
Ngập ngừng quá lâu trước khi trả lời

Các Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Question 1: Do you consider yourself a creative person?

Question 2: What kind of creative activities do you enjoy?

Question 3: Do you prefer following instructions or coming up with your own ideas?

Question 4: Have you ever had an idea that you were really proud of?

Question 5: Do you think creativity is important in your studies/work?

Question 6: Who is the most creative person you know?

Question 7: How do you usually get new ideas?

Question 8: Do you like trying new and original things?

Phân Tích và Gợi Ý Trả Lời Chi Tiết

Question: Do you consider yourself a creative person?

🎯 Cách tiếp cận:

Trả lời trực tiếp (Yes/No/To some extent)
Đưa ra lý do hoặc ví dụ minh họa
Có thể nói về lĩnh vực cụ thể nếu creativity của bạn không toàn diện

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“I think I’m quite creative, especially when it comes to solving problems. For example, at work I often find new ways to organize tasks more efficiently. However, I’m not very good at artistic things like drawing or painting.”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh: Trả lời trực tiếp, có ví dụ cụ thể từ công việc, thừa nhận giới hạn một cách trung thực
Hạn chế: Từ vựng còn basic (quite, good at, find new ways), cấu trúc câu đơn giản
Tại sao Band 6-7: Câu trả lời adequate và clear nhưng thiếu sophistication trong vocabulary và grammar. Ý tưởng được phát triển nhưng chưa impressive.

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:

“I’d say I have a creative streak, particularly when it comes to problem-solving and brainstorming solutions. In my line of work, I’m constantly thinking outside the box to streamline processes or devise innovative approaches to challenges. That being said, my creativity tends to be more practical than artistic – I’m nowhere near as imaginative as my sister who’s a graphic designer!”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh:
- Vocabulary tinh vi: “creative streak”, “thinking outside the box”, “streamline processes”, “devise innovative approaches”
- Cấu trúc đa dạng: “I’d say…”, “That being said…”, “I’m nowhere near as…”
- So sánh tự nhiên với người khác để add depth
- Sử dụng discourse markers một cách tự nhiên
Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Fluency: Trả lời trôi chảy, không hesitation
- Vocabulary: Topic-specific words và collocations chính xác
- Grammar: Complex structures (relative clauses, comparative forms)
- Coherence: Ý tưởng được phát triển logic, có nuance

💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:

creative streak: khả năng sáng tạo tự nhiên
thinking outside the box: suy nghĩ sáng tạo, phá vỡ틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀 틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀 틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀틀
streamline processes: tối ưu hóa quy trình
devise innovative approaches: nghĩ ra những cách tiếp cận sáng tạo
nowhere near as: không đâu gần bằng (dùng để so sánh)

Question: What kind of creative activities do you enjoy?

🎯 Cách tiếp cận:

Nêu rõ hoạt động cụ thể
Giải thích tại sao thích hoặc khi nào làm
Có thể đề cập đến benefit của hoạt động đó

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I like experimenting with different ingredients and creating my own dishes. It’s a great way to relax after a long day, and I feel happy when people enjoy my food.”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh: Nêu rõ activity, có explanation về why và benefit
Hạn chế: Vocabulary đơn giản (really enjoy, great way, feel happy), thiếu detail về creative process
Tại sao Band 6-7: Trả lời đầy đủ nhưng chưa có depth. Cần thêm specific examples hoặc advanced vocabulary.

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:

“I’m really passionate about cooking, which I find to be a fantastic creative outlet. I love improvising with whatever ingredients I have on hand and putting my own spin on traditional recipes. There’s something incredibly satisfying about concocting a dish from scratch and seeing people’s faces light up when they taste it. Plus, it’s a therapeutic activity that helps me unwind after a hectic day.”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh:
- Vocabulary range: “passionate about”, “creative outlet”, “improvising”, “putting my own spin on”, “concocting”, “therapeutic”
- Vivid description: “seeing people’s faces light up”
- Multiple reasons được present một cách natural
- Personality shines through
Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Lexical Resource: Sophisticated vocabulary với precise meaning
- Fluency: Ideas flow naturally với appropriate linking
- Grammar: Complex sentences với multiple clauses
- Pronunciation: Natural word stress trong “therapeutic”, “improvising”

💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:

creative outlet: lối thoát sáng tạo, cách thể hiện sự sáng tạo
improvising: ứng biến, sáng tạo ngay tức thì
putting my own spin on: thêm phong cách riêng vào cái gì
concoct: pha chế, tạo ra (thường dùng cho đồ ăn/đồ uống)
light up: sáng bừng lên (khuôn mặt)
therapeutic: có tác dụng chữa lành, thư giãn
unwind: thư giãn, xả stress

Question: Do you prefer following instructions or coming up with your own ideas?

🎯 Cách tiếp cận:

Có thể chọn một trong hai hoặc nói “it depends”
Giải thích trong context nào thì prefer cái nào
Đưa ra example để minh họa

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“It depends on the situation. When I’m doing something new, I prefer following instructions to avoid mistakes. But when I’m familiar with a task, I like to use my own ideas to make it more efficient or interesting.”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh: Balanced answer, có condition (depends), mention cả hai scenarios
Hạn chế: Explanation khá surface-level, thiếu specific examples
Tại sao Band 6-7: Clear và coherent nhưng chưa có sophistication trong cách express ideas

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:

“Well, it really hinges on the context. When I’m venturing into unfamiliar territory, I’m definitely more inclined to follow instructions to the letter – there’s no point reinventing the wheel when someone’s already perfected a method. However, once I’ve got the hang of something, I much prefer to take the initiative and inject my own creativity into the process. I find that deviating from the standard approach often leads to more innovative outcomes and keeps things intellectually stimulating.”

Phân tích:

Điểm mạnh:
- Advanced expressions: “hinges on”, “venturing into unfamiliar territory”, “reinventing the wheel”, “got the hang of”
- Idiomatic language used naturally
- Clear structure: situation 1 → situation 2 → reasoning
- Shows critical thinking
Tại sao Band 8-9:
- Vocabulary: Idiomatic và precise
- Grammar: Conditional structures, present perfect, gerunds
- Ideas: Nuanced thinking với clear logic
- Coherence: Smooth transition giữa các ideas

💡 Key Vocabulary & Expressions:

hinges on: phụ thuộc vào
venturing into unfamiliar territory: bước vào lĩnh vực chưa biết
inclined to: có xu hướng, thiên về
reinventing the wheel: tạo ra lại cái đã có (không cần thiết)
perfected a method: hoàn thiện một phương pháp
got the hang of: nắm được, làm quen với
take the initiative: chủ động
inject my own creativity: thêm vào sự sáng tạo của mình
deviating from: đi chệch khỏi, không theo
intellectually stimulating: kích thích trí tuệ

Học viên tự tin trả lời câu hỏi IELTS Speaking Part 1 về người sáng tạo

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. Đây là phần quan trọng nhất để demonstrate vocabulary range và ability để nói dài về một chủ đề.

Đặc điểm quan trọng:

Thời gian chuẩn bị: 1 phút (sử dụng hiệu quả để note keywords, NOT full sentences)
Thời gian nói: 2-3 phút (examiner sẽ stop bạn nếu đủ 2 phút, nhưng nếu dưới 1.5 phút là not good)
Không bị interrupt trong khi nói
Phải cover ALL bullet points

Chiến lược vàng:

Trong 1 phút chuẩn bị: Note 1-2 keywords cho mỗi bullet point
Sử dụng thì quá khứ nếu đề bài yêu cầu miêu tả experience/event đã xảy ra
Mở rộng bullet point cuối “explain why/how you feel” – đây là phần score cao nhất
Nói chậm, rõ ràng hơn là nhanh và sai nhiều

Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:

Viết full sentences trong 1 phút chuẩn bị, lãng phí thời gian
Nói dưới 1.5 phút rồi dừng
Quên một bullet point
Không develop bullet point “explain” đầy đủ
Nói quá nhiều về bullet point đầu, không còn thời gian cho các ý sau

Cue Card

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

What kinds of ideas this person has

And explain why you think this person’s ideas are interesting

Phân Tích Đề Bài

Dạng câu hỏi: Describe a person (miêu tả người)

Thì động từ chính: Hiện tại đơn (vì nói về đặc điểm, tính cách hiện tại của người này)

Bullet points phải cover:

Who this person is – Identity, relationship (bạn, đồng nghiệp, anh/chị họ, thầy cô…)
How you know this person – Context of relationship, bao lâu rồi
What kinds of ideas this person has – Cụ thể về loại ideas: creative, practical, innovative, business ideas…
Explain why interesting – ĐÂY LÀ PHẦN QUAN TRỌNG NHẤT! Cần develop kỹ với reasons, examples, personal feelings

Câu “explain” quan trọng: Phần explain thường chiếm 40-50% thời gian nói của bạn. Đây là nơi bạn show được:

Critical thinking
Ability to analyze và evaluate
Personal insights
Advanced vocabulary về abstract concepts

Tip cho học viên Việt Nam: Nhiều bạn hay miêu tả người quá chi tiết (ngoại hình, tính cách chung chung) rồi không còn thời gian cho phần “explain why”. Hãy cân đối thời gian: bullet 1+2 (30 giây), bullet 3 (45 giây), bullet 4 (45-60 giây).

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7

Thời lượng: Khoảng 1 phút 50 giây

“I’d like to talk about my colleague, Minh, who I work with at a marketing company. I’ve known him for about two years since he joined our team.

Minh is the kind of person who always comes up with creative ideas for our campaigns. For example, last month when we needed to promote a new product, everyone was suggesting normal advertising methods like social media posts and billboards. But Minh suggested we create an interactive game app that customers could play to win prizes. It was very different from what we usually do.

His ideas are interesting because they’re always unexpected. He thinks differently from other people and isn’t afraid to suggest something unusual. Sometimes his ideas are difficult to implement, but they always make us think in new ways. I really admire how he can look at a problem from various angles and find creative solutions.

Working with Minh has taught me to be more open-minded and not just follow traditional methods. He makes our team meetings more exciting because we never know what interesting suggestion he’ll come up with next.”

Phân Tích Band Điểm

Tiêu chí	Band	Nhận xét
Fluency & Coherence	6.5	Có clear progression, sử dụng basic linking words (for example, but, because). Tuy nhiên thiếu sophisticated discourse markers. Có một vài pauses nhỏ khi tìm từ.
Lexical Resource	6.5	Vocabulary adequate: “comes up with”, “implement”, “open-minded”, “various angles”. Nhưng chưa có nhiều less common phrases. Một số collocations đơn giản (creative ideas, social media posts).
Grammatical Range & Accuracy	6.5	Mix của simple và complex sentences. Có relative clauses (who I work with, that customers could play). Tenses đúng. Nhưng cấu trúc chưa đa dạng lắm.
Pronunciation	6.5	Clear và understandable, word stress tốt trong các từ phổ biến.

Điểm mạnh:

✅ Cover đầy đủ tất cả bullet points
✅ Có ví dụ cụ thể (game app idea)
✅ Đủ dài (gần 2 phút)
✅ Clear organization và easy to follow
✅ Có personal reflection ở cuối

Hạn chế:

⚠️ Vocabulary còn trong comfort zone, chưa có nhiều từ ấn tượng
⚠️ Thiếu variety trong sentence structures
⚠️ Phần “explain why interesting” có thể develop sâu hơn với more sophisticated reasoning
⚠️ Chưa có idiomatic expressions

📝 Sample Answer – Band 7.5-8

Thời lượng: Khoảng 2 phút 15 giây

“I’d like to describe my former university lecturer, Dr. Nguyen, who I had the privilege of learning from during my undergraduate years. I first encountered her in my second year when she taught a course on digital innovation, and we’ve stayed in touch ever since.

What really sets Dr. Nguyen apart is her ability to think outside the box and challenge conventional wisdom. Her ideas typically revolve around using technology to address social issues in novel ways. For instance, she recently spearheaded a project that uses AI and mobile apps to connect rural farmers directly with urban consumers, cutting out middlemen and ensuring fair prices for both parties. It’s not just a business idea – it tackles multiple problems simultaneously: income inequality, food security, and sustainable agriculture.

What makes her ideas truly fascinating is their practicality coupled with innovation. Unlike many academics who propose pie-in-the-sky concepts, Dr. Nguyen always considers the feasibility and real-world impact of her suggestions. She has this remarkable knack for identifying overlooked problems and devising elegant solutions that seem obvious in hindsight but require considerable ingenuity to conceive initially.

Moreover, she inspires those around her to think more critically and creatively. In her classes, she constantly encouraged us to question assumptions and look at issues from multiple perspectives. This approach has profoundly influenced how I tackle challenges in my own professional life. I believe her ideas are interesting not just because they’re innovative, but because they’re rooted in a genuine desire to make a positive difference in society, which gives them depth and purpose.”

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 effectively (Moreover, For instance, Unlike). Ideas được develop logically và coherently.
Lexical Resource	7.5-8	Wide range của vocabulary: “sets apart”, “challenge conventional wisdom”, “spearheaded”, “cutting out middlemen”, “pie-in-the-sky concepts”, “feasibility”, “remarkable knack for”. Collocations natural và precise. Some less common items.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy	7.5-8	Wide range of structures: relative clauses, participle clauses (using AI…), passive voice (were proposed), complex sentences. Tenses controlled tốt. Minimal errors.
Pronunciation	7.5-8	Clear pronunciation với natural intonation patterns. Stress trong multi-syllable words chính xác (innovation, feasibility, simultaneously).

So Sánh Với Band 6-7

Khía cạnh	Band 6-7	Band 7.5-8
Vocabulary	“comes up with creative ideas”	“spearheaded a project”, “challenge conventional wisdom”, “devising elegant solutions”
Grammar	“His ideas are interesting because they’re unexpected”	“What makes her ideas truly fascinating is their practicality coupled with innovation” (Cleft sentence + complex noun phrase)
Ideas	“He thinks differently from other people”	“She has this remarkable knack for identifying overlooked problems and devising elegant solutions that seem obvious in hindsight but require considerable ingenuity” (Much more specific và insightful)
Depth	Basic explanation về why interesting	Multi-layered explanation: practicality + innovation + social impact + ability to inspire

Tại sao Band 7.5-8:

Vocabulary sophisticated và precise với many less common lexical items
Grammar structures đa dạng và accurate
Ideas được develop với depth và sophistication
Coherence tốt với effective use of discourse markers
Length appropriate (hơn 2 phút)
Shows critical thinking và personal reflection

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9

Thời lượng: 2 phút 30 giây đầy đủ

“I’d like to talk about my cousin, Linh, who’s arguably one of the most intellectually stimulating people I know. We’ve been close since childhood, but it wasn’t until our late teens that I truly began to appreciate her exceptional capacity for innovative thinking.

What truly distinguishes Linh is her uncanny ability to draw connections between seemingly disparate concepts and synthesize them into something entirely fresh. She works as a sustainability consultant, and her ideas typically lie at the intersection of environmental science, behavioral psychology, and cutting-edge technology. For example, she recently pioneered a concept called “gamified carbon tracking” – essentially a mobile platform that transforms the rather mundane task of monitoring one’s carbon footprint into an engaging social experience. Users can compete with friends, unlock achievements, and even earn real-world rewards for sustainable behaviors. What struck me as brilliant about this was how it taps into our innate competitive nature and desire for social validation to drive meaningful environmental action.

What I find most compelling about Linh’s ideas is their multi-dimensional nature. She never settles for surface-level solutions; instead, she delves into the underlying psychological, social, and systemic factors that perpetuate problems. Her thinking is characterized by this rare combination of analytical rigor and creative flair – she’s equally comfortable crunching data and brainstorming wild possibilities. When most people see obstacles, she sees opportunities for innovation.

Beyond the ideas themselves, what makes them truly interesting is Linh’s infectious enthusiasm and her gift for articulating complex concepts in accessible ways. She has this knack for making you see familiar things through an entirely new lens, which I find intellectually invigorating. Her approach has fundamentally shaped how I think about problem-solving – she’s taught me that the most impactful ideas often emerge when you dare to question the status quo and aren’t constrained by conventional thinking. In essence, knowing Linh has been a masterclass in creative thinking, and her ideas continue to push the boundaries of what I consider possible.”

Phán Tích Band Điểm

Tiêu chí	Band	Nhận xét
Fluency & Coherence	9	Speaks fluently với full range of cohesive devices used naturally. Ideas flow seamlessly. No perceptible hesitation. Automatic và effortless.
Lexical Resource	9	Full flexibility và precision. Sophisticated use: “uncanny ability”, “disparate concepts”, “synthesize”, “lie at the intersection of”, “taps into innate competitive nature”, “perpetuate”, “analytical rigor”, “infectious enthusiasm”. Natural collocations throughout.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy	9	Full range of structures with flexibility và accuracy. Complex structures used naturally: cleft sentences, participle clauses, relative clauses, passive constructions. Tenses và aspects controlled perfectly.
Pronunciation	9	Native-like pronunciation với full range of features. Clear articulation of complex vocabulary. Natural stress và intonation patterns.

Tại Sao Bài Này Xuất Sắc

🎯 Fluency Hoàn Hảo:

Không có hesitation hay repetition
Discourse markers được sử dụng sophisticatedly (Beyond the ideas themselves, In essence, What I find most compelling)
Ideas transition smoothly từ description → analysis → personal reflection

📚 Vocabulary Tinh Vi:

“uncanny ability to” – khả năng kỳ lạ/phi thường (more sophisticated than “special ability”)
“lie at the intersection of” – nằm ở giao điểm của (shows academic register)
“taps into our innate competitive nature” – khai thác bản chất cạnh tranh bẩm sinh (precise psychological term)
“perpetuate problems” – duy trì vấn đề (more sophisticated than “continue”)
“analytical rigor and creative flair” – tính chặt chẽ phân tích và óc sáng tạo (advanced collocation)
“push the boundaries of” – mở rộng ranh giới của (idiomatic)

📝 Grammar Đa Dạng:

Cleft sentence: “What truly distinguishes Linh is her uncanny ability…” (emphasizes the quality)
Participle clause: “essentially a mobile platform that transforms…” (adds information concisely)
Complex relative clauses: “the psychological, social, and systemic factors that perpetuate problems”
Passive với sophistication: “Her thinking is characterized by…” (academic style)
Present perfect continuous: “Her ideas continue to push…” (shows ongoing relevance)

💡 Ideas Sâu Sắc:

Không chỉ describe ideas mà analyze TẠI SAO chúng interesting
Layer multiple dimensions: practical application + psychological insight + social impact
Personal growth element (how knowing this person changed speaker’s thinking)
Abstract concepts được articulated clearly (intersection of disciplines, multi-dimensional thinking)
Shows intellectual depth và critical thinking

Cấu Trúc Hoàn Hảo:

Introduction (Who + Relationship): Clear và concise
What distinguishes (Unique quality): Specific và sophisticated
Concrete example (Gamified carbon tracking): Detailed illustration
Deep analysis (Why interesting): Multi-layered reasoning
Personal impact (How it influenced speaker): Reflective và insightful
Conclusion (Overall significance): Powerful closing statement

Thí sinh tự tin trình bày bài nói Part 2 về người có ý tưởng thú vị trong IELTS Speaking

Follow-up Questions (Rounding Off Questions)

Sau khi bạn hoàn thành Part 2, examiner thường hỏi 1-2 câu ngắn để transition sang Part 3. Đây là câu hỏi đơn giản, trả lời ngắn gọn (1-2 câu) là đủ.

Question 1: Do you think you have become more creative since knowing this person?

Band 6-7 Answer:
“Yes, definitely. Being around them has made me think more openly and try different approaches to problems.”

Band 8-9 Answer:
“Absolutely. Their influence has been quite profound – I find myself more willing to challenge my own assumptions and explore unconventional solutions rather than just defaulting to tried-and-tested methods.”

Phân tích: Band 8-9 answer sử dụng vocabulary chính xác hơn (“profound influence”, “defaulting to”), structure phức tạp hơn (comparative structure), và shows deeper reflection.

Question 2: Would you like to work with creative people like this person?

Band 6-7 Answer:
“Yes, I would enjoy that. Creative people make work more interesting and you can learn a lot from them.”

Band 8-9 Answer:
“Without a doubt. I find that collaborating with innovative thinkers is intellectually energizing – it pushes you out of your comfort zone and fosters an environment where unconventional ideas are not just tolerated but celebrated.”

Phân tích: Band 8-9 version demonstrates sophisticated vocabulary (“intellectually energizing”, “fosters an environment”), advanced grammar (passive structure “are tolerated but celebrated”), và expresses ideas với more nuance.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Two-way Discussion

Tổng Quan Về Part 3

Part 3 là phần thảo luận trừu tượng và academic nhất, kéo dài 4-5 phút. Examiner sẽ hỏi những câu hỏi sâu hơn, yêu cầu bạn analyze, evaluate, compare và speculate về các vấn đề rộng hơn liên quan đến chủ đề Part 2.

Đặc điểm quan trọng:

Câu hỏi abstract và general (về society, trends, comparisons)
Yêu cầu critical thinking cao
Cần vocabulary về abstract concepts
Phải đưa ra arguments có logic và evidence

Yêu cầu cụ thể:

Phân tích (analyze causes, effects, implications)
So sánh (past vs present, different groups, different perspectives)
Đánh giá (assess advantages/disadvantages, importance, effectiveness)
Dự đoán (future trends, hypothetical situations)
Giải thích (explain reasons, justify opinions)

Chiến lược vàng:

Direct answer trước – trả lời trực tiếp câu hỏi ngay
Develop với 2-3 reasons/points – mỗi point có example hoặc explanation
Acknowledge complexity – thừa nhận vấn đề có nhiều góc nhìn (It depends, However, That said…)
Use discourse markers – Well, Actually, I think, In my view, From my perspective
Extend naturally – nói 3-5 câu, không quá ngắn

Lỗi thường gặp của học viên Việt Nam:

Trả lời quá ngắn (1-2 câu), không develop đầy đủ
Chỉ nói về personal experience thay vì general society
Thiếu từ vựng abstract (concepts, trends, phenomena)
Không structure câu trả lời (no clear reasoning)
Sợ disagree hoặc show nuanced view
Dùng quá nhiều “I think” mà không có tentative language
Không có evidence/examples để support claims

Các Câu Hỏi Thảo Luận Sâu

Theme 1: Creativity in Society

Question 1: Why do you think some people are more creative than others?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Cause/Reason – hỏi nguyên nhân
Key words: “why”, “some people”, “more creative” – cần explain factors that contribute to creativity differences
Cách tiếp cận:
- Direct answer (nature + nurture)
- Point 1: Innate factors (genes, personality)
- Point 2: Environmental factors (upbringing, education, exposure)
- Acknowledge complexity (interaction between factors)

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“I think creativity comes from both natural ability and experience. Some people are born with more imagination and think differently from others. Also, their environment matters – if they grow up in a family that encourages trying new things and doesn’t punish mistakes, they become more creative. Education also plays a role because schools that focus on memorization don’t help creativity much.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Có direct answer → 2 main reasons (nature + nurture) → mention education
Vocabulary: Adequate nhưng basic (natural ability, imagination, environment matters, plays a role)
Grammar: Mix of simple và compound sentences, có conditional clause
Tại sao Band 6-7: Câu trả lời clear và relevant với main points covered, nhưng lacks sophistication trong vocabulary và depth trong analysis. Chưa có nuanced thinking hoặc specific examples.

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:

“Well, I believe creativity is shaped by a complex interplay of both innate predispositions and environmental influences. On the one hand, there’s certainly a genetic component – some individuals seem to be hardwired with greater cognitive flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity, which are hallmarks of creative thinking.

However, equally crucial is the role of upbringing and education. Children who are exposed to diverse experiences, encouraged to question and explore, and crucially, given the psychological safety to fail without harsh judgment, tend to develop stronger creative capacities. Conversely, rigid educational systems that prioritize rote memorization over critical inquiry can actually stifle creative potential, even in naturally imaginative individuals.

I’d also argue that cultural factors play a significant role. Some cultures place a premium on conformity and tradition, which can inadvertently suppress innovative thinking, while others celebrate individuality and risk-taking, thereby fostering more creative mindsets. At the end of the day, I think it’s less about one factor outweighing another and more about how these various elements interact throughout a person’s development.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Well-organized với clear progression:
- Opening statement (complex interplay of factors)
- Nature factors với specific traits
- Nurture factors với detailed explanation
- Cultural dimension (adding depth)
- Nuanced conclusion (interaction of factors)
Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated và precise:
- “shaped by a complex interplay of” – academic phrasing
- “innate predispositions” – more precise than “natural ability”
- “hardwired with cognitive flexibility” – scientific terminology
- “tolerance for ambiguity” – psychological concept
- “hallmarks of” – characteristic features
- “psychological safety” – advanced educational concept
- “stifle creative potential” – strong collocation
- “place a premium on conformity” – idiomatic expression
- “inadvertently suppress” – shows unintentional consequence
Grammar: Diverse range:
- Passive constructions: “is shaped by”, “are exposed to”
- Relative clauses: “which are hallmarks of”, “that prioritize rote memorization”
- Participle clauses: “thereby fostering more creative mindsets”
- Comparative structures: “less about… and more about”
- Complex noun phrases: “the psychological safety to fail”
Critical Thinking:
- Acknowledges multiple perspectives (On the one hand… However…)
- Shows causal relationships (can actually stifle, thereby fostering)
- Introduces cultural dimension (adds complexity)
- Concludes với nuanced view (interaction vs. single factor)

💡 Key Language Features:

Discourse markers: Well, On the one hand, However, Conversely, I’d also argue, At the end of the day
Tentative language: I believe, seem to be, tend to, I think
Academic vocabulary: interplay, predispositions, cognitive flexibility, rote memorization, inadvertently
Cause-effect language: shaped by, play a role, fostering, suppress, stifle

Question 2: Do you think schools should focus more on developing creativity in students?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Opinion + Evaluation
Key words: “should”, “schools”, “focus more”, “developing creativity”
Cách tiếp cận:
- Give opinion (Yes with conditions/Balanced view)
- Reason 1: Benefits of creativity education
- Reason 2: Practical considerations
- Acknowledge potential challenges
- Conclusion với nuanced position

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“Yes, I think schools should teach creativity more. In today’s world, many jobs need people who can think creatively and solve problems in new ways. Traditional education focuses too much on memorizing facts, which doesn’t prepare students well for the future. However, schools also need to teach basic skills like math and reading, so there should be a balance between creativity and traditional subjects.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Direct opinion → reason (future jobs) → problem with current system → caveat về balance
Vocabulary: Functional nhưng không sophisticated (teach creativity, think creatively, solve problems, basic skills)
Tại sao Band 6-7: Clear position với relevant reasons, nhưng lacks depth và sophistication. Arguments khá surface-level.

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8-9:

“I’d strongly advocate for a greater emphasis on creativity in education, though I think it needs to be approached strategically rather than at the expense of fundamental skills. The reality is that we’re living in an era of unprecedented technological disruption, where many traditional jobs are being automated or rendered obsolete. In this context, the ability to think innovatively, adapt to novel situations, and generate original solutions becomes not just valuable but essential for future success.

That said, I don’t think it’s about pitting creativity against traditional academic rigor – rather, the two should be integrated. For instance, even when teaching mathematics, educators can move away from formulaic problem-solving and instead encourage students to devise multiple approaches or apply concepts to real-world scenarios. This cultivates both analytical skills and creative thinking simultaneously.

The challenge, of course, is that creativity is notoriously difficult to assess and standardize, which poses problems in education systems that rely heavily on quantifiable metrics. However, I believe this is precisely why we need to rethink our evaluation methods rather than defaulting to what’s easiest to measure. Some progressive schools have already pioneered portfolio-based assessments and project-based learning, which seem to strike a better balance between accountability and fostering innovation. So yes, absolutely schools should prioritize creativity, but it requires a fundamental reimagining of how we approach education as a whole.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Exceptional organization:
- Strong opening position với caveat
- Contextual justification (changing job market)
- Nuanced position (integration not replacement)
- Specific example (math teaching)
- Acknowledge challenge (assessment difficulty)
- Solution-oriented (rethinking evaluation)
- Strong conclusion
Vocabulary: Sophisticated và topic-specific:
- “advocate for a greater emphasis on” – formal way to express support
- “approached strategically” – shows thoughtful implementation
- “unprecedented technological disruption” – current affairs vocabulary
- “rendered obsolete” – precise expression
- “pitting against” – idiomatic (making compete)
- “formulaic problem-solving” – technical term
- “notoriously difficult to assess” – shows awareness of challenges
- “quantifiable metrics” – academic vocabulary
- “portfolio-based assessments” – specific educational terminology
- “fundamental reimagining of” – shows radical change needed
Grammar: Advanced structures:
- Cleft sentence: “The reality is that…”
- Participle phrases: “which poses problems”
- Conditional: implied trong “it needs to be approached”
- Passive: “are being automated”, “can be integrated”
- Relative clauses: “education systems that rely heavily on”
Critical Thinking:
- Shows awareness of context (technological disruption)
- Presents balanced view (not replacement but integration)
- Provides specific example (math teaching approach)
- Acknowledges obstacles (assessment challenges)
- Offers solutions (portfolio-based assessment)
- Shows knowledge of real examples (progressive schools)

💡 Key Language Features:

Expressing strong opinion diplomatically: “I’d strongly advocate”, “I believe”
Showing nuance: “though”, “That said”, “rather than”, “of course”
Academic hedging: “seem to”, “tends to”, “suggests that”
Introducing examples: “For instance”, “Such as”
Showing consequence: “which poses”, “thereby”, “so”

Theme 2: Innovation and Technology

Question 3: How has technology changed the way people come up with new ideas?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Compare/Change – so sánh quá khứ và hiện tại
Key words: “how”, “technology”, “changed”, “come up with new ideas”
Cách tiếp cận:
- Acknowledge overall impact
- Specific change 1: Access to information
- Specific change 2: Collaboration tools
- Specific change 3: Speed of iteration
- Balanced view (potential drawbacks)

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“Technology has made it much easier for people to get new ideas. In the past, people had to go to libraries or ask experts to get information, but now they can search online instantly. Also, people can work together on ideas even if they’re in different countries using video calls and shared documents. Technology like AI can also help generate ideas automatically. However, sometimes there’s too much information available, which can be confusing.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Main point → comparison với past → collaboration benefit → AI mention → caveat
Vocabulary: Basic (made easier, search online, work together, too much information)
Tại sao Band 6-7: Covers main points relevantly nhưng lacks depth và sophisticated vocabulary. Changes được mention nhưng not analyzed deeply.

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9:

“Technology has fundamentally transformed the ideation process in several profound ways. Perhaps most significantly, it’s democratized access to information and expertise. Whereas in the past, generating innovative ideas often required privileged access to specialized libraries or personal connections với experts, today virtually anyone với internet access can delve into cutting-edge research, draw inspiration from global examples, and learn from thought leaders across any field. This leveling of the playing field has undoubtedly sparked a much more diverse array of innovations.

Additionally, technology has accelerated the iteration cycle dramatically. Digital tools enable rapid prototyping, real-time feedback, and instant collaboration across geographical boundaries, which means ideas can be refined and tested at a pace that would have been unimaginable just a generation ago. Cloud-based platforms and project management tools allow teams to build upon each other’s contributions seamlessly, creating a synergistic effect where ideas evolve much more quickly.

That being said, I think there’s a double-edged sword aspect to this. While we have unprecedented access to information, we’re also bombarded with so much content that it can actually hinder deep, original thinking. There’s a risk of falling into echo chambers where we’re only exposed to derivative ideas rather than fundamentally novel concepts. Moreover, the instant gratification culture that technology fosters might discourage the kind of sustained contemplation that often gives rise to truly groundbreaking ideas.

On balance, though, I believe technology’s impact has been largely positive – it’s made the creative process more inclusive, collaborative, and efficient, even if we need to be mindful of its potential pitfalls.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Masterful organization:
- Opening statement về fundamental transformation
- Change 1: Democratization of information (với comparison)
- Change 2: Acceleration of iteration (với examples)
- Critical perspective: Double-edged sword (balanced view)
- Conclusion: Overall positive assessment với caveat
Vocabulary: Exceptional sophistication:
- “fundamentally transformed the ideation process” – technical term for idea generation
- “democratized access to” – powerful metaphor
- “privileged access to” – shows historical inequality
- “leveling of the playing field” – idiomatic expression
- “sparked a diverse array of” – vivid verb choice
- “accelerated the iteration cycle” – technical innovation terminology
- “rapid prototyping” – specific business/design term
- “synergistic effect” – shows combined benefit
- “double-edged sword” – idiomatic (has both benefits và drawbacks)
- “bombarded with” – strong collocation
- “echo chambers” – current social phenomenon
- “derivative ideas” – shows lack of originality
- “sustained contemplation” – formal phrase
- “gives rise to groundbreaking ideas” – academic collocation
Grammar: Sophisticated structures:
- Cleft sentences: “Perhaps most significantly”, “What’s remarkable is”
- Whereas contrast: “Whereas in the past… today…”
- Relative clauses: “which means ideas can be refined”
- Participle clauses: “creating a synergistic effect where…”
- Passive constructions: “can be refined and tested”
- Conditional implications: “would have been unimaginable”
- Complex noun phrases: “the instant gratification culture that technology fosters”
Critical Thinking:
- Historical comparison (past vs present)
- Multiple dimensions of change (access, speed, collaboration)
- Specific examples (cloud platforms, prototyping tools)
- Balanced critique (acknowledges negatives)
- Nuanced conclusion (largely positive nhưng with awareness)
- Shows awareness of societal implications (echo chambers, contemplation)

💡 Key Language Features:

Discourse markers: Perhaps most significantly, Additionally, That being said, Moreover, On balance
Contrast language: Whereas, While, even if
Cause-effect: which means, thereby, fosters, gives rise to
Qualification: largely, undoubtedly, tend to, might
Academic style: fundamentally, virtually, unprecedented, sustained

Nếu bạn quan tâm đến việc miêu tả những trải nghiệm độc đáo khác, hãy xem thêm bài viết về describe a time when you tried a new cuisine để học thêm cách diễn đạt về những lần đầu tiên thử nghiệm điều mới mẻ.

Question 4: Do you think artificial intelligence will make human creativity less important?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Opinion + Future speculation + Evaluation
Key words: “AI”, “make”, “human creativity”, “less important”
Cách tiếp cận:
- Clear position (No, but changing nature)
- Acknowledge AI capabilities
- Explain unique human elements
- Discuss future relationship
- Nuanced conclusion

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“I don’t think AI will replace human creativity completely. While AI can generate ideas and create content quickly, it lacks real emotions and personal experiences that make human creativity special. AI works based on patterns from existing data, but humans can create completely original things. However, AI might change what kinds of creative skills are valuable – people will need to focus on ideas that AI cannot copy. I think humans and AI will work together in the future.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Position → AI limitations → human uniqueness → future consideration → conclusion
Vocabulary: Adequate (replace, generate, lacks emotions, original, work together)
Tại sao Band 6-7: Clear opinion với relevant points, nhưng arguments không deep và vocabulary không sophisticated

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9:

“I’d argue that AI won’t diminish the importance of human creativity – rather, it will redefine what we value and how we apply our creative capacities. While it’s true that AI can now generate impressive artwork, compose music, and even write compelling content, I believe there are fundamental aspects of human creativity that remain irreplaceable.

At its core, human creativity is deeply intertwined with lived experience, emotional depth, and contextual understanding that AI, despite its sophistication, fundamentally lacks. When a human creates something, it’s often imbued with personal meaning, cultural nuance, and subconscious influences that resonate with other humans on a profound level. AI can recognize patterns and recombine elements cleverly, but it doesn’t truly grasp the human condition – the joy, suffering, love, and existential questions that drive much of our most meaningful creative work.

What I envision happening is a shift in how we deploy human creativity. Routine creative tasks – like generating basic design variations, drafting initial content frameworks, or brainstorming conventional solutions – might increasingly be delegated to AI, freeing up humans to focus on higher-order creative thinking: the kind that requires empathy, ethical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and conceptual breakthroughs that challenge existing paradigms. In essence, AI might handle the “what” and “how” of creativity, while humans continue to provide the crucial “why” – the purpose, meaning, and moral dimension.

Tương tự như cách chúng ta học về describe a person who is very knowledgeable in their field, việc hiểu sâu về lĩnh vực của mình là điều AI chưa thể thay thế được hoàn toàn.

Moreover, I believe the most valuable creative skill in an AI-augmented future will be the ability to effectively collaborate with these tools – knowing when to leverage AI’s capabilities and when to inject distinctly human insights. It’s less about competition and more about complementary strengths. So in short, rather than making human creativity less important, AI is likely to make us more intentional about what uniquely human creativity truly means and where it adds irreplaceable value.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Exceptional depth và organization:
- Clear thesis (redefine, not diminish)
- Acknowledge AI capabilities (balanced)
- Deep analysis of human uniqueness (philosophical level)
- Vision of future collaboration (practical implications)
- Skill requirements (actionable insights)
- Powerful conclusion (synthesis)
Vocabulary: Outstanding range và precision:
- “diminish/redefine” – nuanced distinction
- “deeply intertwined with” – shows complex relationship
- “imbued with personal meaning” – sophisticated expression
- “subconscious influences” – psychological depth
- “resonate with” – emotional connection
- “grasp the human condition” – philosophical concept
- “existential questions” – abstract thinking
- “higher-order creative thinking” – educational psychology term
- “challenge existing paradigms” – academic vocabulary
- “moral dimension” – ethical consideration
- “complementary strengths” – partnership concept
- “adds irreplaceable value” – business terminology
Grammar: Sophisticated structures:
- Emphatic structure: “At its core”, “What I envision happening”
- Passive voice: “might increasingly be delegated to”, “is imbued with”
- Participle clauses: “freeing up humans to focus on”
- Relative clauses: “the kind that requires”, “questions that drive”
- Dash usage: For adding clarifying information
- Parallel structures: “the what, how, and why”
- Conditional implication: “in an AI-augmented future”
Critical Thinking:
- Philosophical depth (human condition, existential questions)
- Nuanced position (not replacement but redefinition)
- Multiple perspectives (technical, emotional, ethical)
- Future-oriented (envisions collaboration model)
- Practical implications (skill requirements)
- Balanced view (acknowledges AI capabilities while asserting human value)
- Synthesis (brings together multiple threads)

💡 Key Language Features:

Expressing nuanced opinion: “I’d argue that”, “I believe”, “What I envision”
Showing contrast: “rather than”, “While it’s true that”, “but”
Adding emphasis: “At its core”, “fundamentally”, “truly”
Speculating about future: “What I envision happening”, “might increasingly”, “is likely to”
Showing cause-effect: “freeing up”, “drive”, “challenge”
Concluding: “In essence”, “Moreover”, “So in short”

Examiner và thí sinh thảo luận về creativity trong IELTS Speaking Part 3

Theme 3: Creativity in Different Contexts

Question 5: Is creativity more important in some jobs than others?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Comparison + Evaluation
Key words: “more important”, “some jobs”, “than others”
Cách tiếp cận:
- Direct answer (Yes, but với caveat)
- Examples of jobs requiring high creativity
- Examples where creativity seems less important
- Argue for broader view (creativity valuable everywhere)
- Nuanced conclusion

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“Yes, creativity is definitely more important in some jobs. For example, jobs like artists, designers, and marketing people need a lot of creativity to do their work well. They have to create new things and think of original ideas constantly. On the other hand, jobs like accountants or factory workers seem to need less creativity because they follow fixed procedures. However, even in these jobs, some creativity can help people work more efficiently or solve unexpected problems.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Direct answer → high-creativity examples → low-creativity examples → caveat
Vocabulary: Basic và general (a lot of creativity, new things, original ideas, fixed procedures, work efficiently)
Tại sao Band 6-7: Answers the question adequately với examples, nhưng analysis shallow và vocabulary không sophisticated

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9:

“On the surface, it might seem that creativity is predominantly valued in traditionally ‘creative’ fields like design, advertising, or the arts, where generating novel ideas is quite literally the job description. However, I’d argue that this is a somewhat narrow conception of creativity and its value across professions.

Certainly, roles in creative industries demand high levels of imaginative thinking and originality as their primary function. A graphic designer who can’t conceive fresh visual concepts or a writer who lacks inventive storytelling abilities would struggle to succeed in their fields. The very essence of these professions revolves around pushing creative boundaries and producing innovative output.

That said, I believe virtually every profession benefits from creative thinking, though it may manifest differently. Consider a surgeon – while the technical procedures are standardized, the best surgeons often demonstrate remarkable creativity in adapting techniques to unique patient circumstances or devising innovative solutions when complications arise. Similarly, a software engineer might be working within established programming paradigms, but breakthrough innovations often come from those who can think laterally and reimagine how systems could function.

Có thể thấy rõ điều này qua các ví dụ về describe a famous social media influencer in your country, nơi sự sáng tạo trong content creation đóng vai trò then chốt.

Even in roles that appear highly structured – like accounting or data analysis – there’s substantial value in employees who can spot patterns others miss, propose more efficient workflows, or communicate complex information in accessible ways. These all require creative thinking, just applied differently than in artistic contexts.

Where I think the distinction lies is not so much in whether creativity matters, but in what proportion of the role demands it and how explicitly it’s recognized and rewarded. In creative industries, it’s the primary currency; in other fields, it might be a valuable supplementary skill that distinguishes exceptional performers from merely competent ones.

Ultimately, I believe we’re moving toward an economy where creativity is becoming increasingly vital across virtually all sectors, as routine tasks become automated and the uniquely human capacity to innovate and adapt becomes the key differentiator. So while there are degrees of emphasis, I’d hesitate to say creativity is truly ‘unimportant’ in any contemporary profession.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Masterful và sophisticated:
- Opening: Challenge surface assumption
- Acknowledge traditional creative roles
- Expand definition với examples from “non-creative” fields
- Further examples (surgeon, software engineer, accountant)
- Articulate the real distinction (proportion và recognition)
- Future-oriented conclusion (increasing importance everywhere)
Vocabulary: Exceptionally sophisticated:
- “predominantly valued” – shows degree
- “narrow conception” – intellectual critique
- “imaginative thinking and originality” – precise pairing
- “the very essence revolves around” – emphatic expression
- “pushing creative boundaries” – idiomatic
- “manifest differently” – shows varied expression
- “adapting techniques to unique circumstances” – specific application
- “established programming paradigms” – technical terminology
- “think laterally” – business/creative thinking term
- “highly structured” – formal description
- “spot patterns others miss” – vivid expression
- “primary currency” – powerful metaphor
- “valuable supplementary skill” – precise categorization
- “distinguishes exceptional performers” – formal evaluation
- “uniquely human capacity” – philosophical dimension
- “key differentiator” – business terminology
Grammar: Advanced và varied:
- Opening tentative structure: “On the surface, it might seem that…”
- Cleft sentences: “Where I think the distinction lies”, “What matters is”
- Conditional forms: implied trong “would struggle”
- Passive voice: “is recognized and rewarded”, “become automated”
- Participle clauses: “pushing creative boundaries”, “producing innovative output”
- Relative clauses: “who can’t conceive”, “that appear highly structured”
- Comparative structures: “not so much… but”, “more… than”
- Complex noun phrases: “the uniquely human capacity to innovate”
Critical Thinking:
- Challenges assumptions (surface view vs. deeper analysis)
- Provides specific examples across multiple fields (surgeon, engineer, accountant)
- Makes distinctions (proportion vs. absolute importance)
- Future perspective (automation and human differentiation)
- Nuanced conclusion (degrees rather than binary)
- Broad knowledge (references different professions accurately)
- Philosophical depth (human capacity, essence of professions)

💡 Key Language Features:

Introducing contrasts: “On the surface”, “However”, “That said”, “While”
Showing examples: “Consider”, “Similarly”, “For instance”
Making distinctions: “Where I think the distinction lies”, “not so much… but”
Qualifying statements: “predominantly”, “somewhat”, “virtually”, “increasingly”
Emphasizing: “quite literally”, “the very essence”, “remarkable”
Concluding thoughtfully: “Ultimately”, “So while”, “I’d hesitate to say”

Question 6: How do cultural differences affect the way people think creatively?

🎯 Phân tích câu hỏi:

Dạng: Explain/Compare – cultural analysis
Key words: “cultural differences”, “affect”, “think creatively”
Cách tiếp cận:
- Acknowledge significant impact
- Dimension 1: Individualism vs. Collectivism
- Dimension 2: Attitude toward failure/risk
- Dimension 3: Education systems
- Examples from specific cultures
- Balanced conclusion

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7:

“Culture definitely influences how people are creative. In Western countries, people are encouraged to express individual ideas and be different, so they might be more comfortable with unusual or bold ideas. In Asian countries, there’s more focus on group harmony, so people might be more careful about suggesting ideas that are too different. Also, in some cultures, making mistakes is seen as very negative, which can make people afraid to try creative ideas. The education system also matters – countries that encourage questioning and discussion tend to produce more creative thinkers.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Direct statement → West vs. East comparison → attitude to mistakes → education factor
Vocabulary: Basic (encouraged to, be different, group harmony, making mistakes, produce creative thinkers)
Tại sao Band 6-7: Covers key cultural dimensions nhưng analysis superficial và lacks specific examples hay sophisticated vocabulary

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9:

“Cultural factors exert a profound influence on creative expression and the ideation process itself. This operates on multiple levels, from fundamental values to institutional structures.

Perhaps most significantly, there’s the individualism-collectivism dimension. In typically individualistic cultures like the United States or Australia, there tends to be a premium placed on original thinking, personal expression, and standing out from the crowd. This cultural orientation can foster a certain boldness in proposing unconventional ideas, as individual distinctiveness is celebrated rather than viewed with suspicion. Conversely, in more collectivist societies – common across much of Asia – there’s often greater emphasis on group harmony and consensus-building, which can mean creative ideas are filtered through considerations of social cohesion and collective benefit rather than purely individual vision.

Tương tự như trong describe a decision you made that surprised others, văn hóa cũng ảnh hưởng đến việc người ta sẵn sàng đưa ra những quyết định sáng tạo và khác biệt như thế nào.

Equally important is the cultural attitude toward failure and risk. In environments like Silicon Valley, which has cultivated a ‘fail fast, fail forward’ mentality, experimentation is actively encouraged and setbacks are reframed as learning opportunities. This dramatically lowers the psychological barriers to creative risk-taking. In contrast, cultures where failure carries significant shame or where there’s limited tolerance for deviation from established paths can inadvertently stifle creative impulses, as the perceived cost of an unsuccessful idea feels too high.

Educational approaches also play a crucial role. Systems that prioritize critical inquiry, open-ended problem-solving, and intellectual debate – common in Scandinavian countries, for example – tend to nurture creative thinking from an early age. Meanwhile, educational models heavily weighted toward standardized testing and rote memorization may inadvertently suppress divergent thinking skills, even if they excel at building foundational knowledge.

It’s worth noting that these are, of course, generalizations, and there’s tremendous variation within any culture. Moreover, we’re seeing increasing cross-cultural pollination of ideas in our globalized world, which is creating interesting hybrid models of creative thinking. Nonetheless, these cultural undercurrents continue to shape not just what people create, but how they approach the very act of creation itself.”

Phân tích:

Structure: Exceptionally well-organized:
- Opening: Establish multi-level influence
- Dimension 1: Individualism vs. Collectivism (với detailed explanation)
- Dimension 2: Attitude to failure (với specific examples)
- Dimension 3: Educational systems (với country examples)
- Important caveats (generalizations, variations, globalization)
- Synthesis conclusion
Vocabulary: Highly sophisticated và academic:
- “exert a profound influence on” – formal expression
- “ideation process” – technical term
- “individualism-collectivism dimension” – academic concept
- “premium placed on” – idiomatic
- “standing out from the crowd” – colloquial expression
- “cultural orientation” – anthropological term
- “viewed with suspicion” – vivid expression
- “consensus-building” – specific process
- “filtered through considerations of” – complex thought process
- “social cohesion” – sociological term
- “cultivated a mentality” – sophisticated collocation
- “dramatically lowers the psychological barriers” – precise cause-effect
- “carries significant shame” – cultural psychology
- “inadvertently stifle creative impulses” – unintentional suppression
- “perceived cost” – economic/psychological concept
- “heavily weighted toward” – shows imbalance
- “divergent thinking skills” – cognitive psychology term
- “cross-cultural pollination” – biological metaphor
- “hybrid models” – synthesis concept
- “cultural undercurrents” – subtle influences
Grammar: Advanced structures:
- Passive constructions: “is celebrated”, “are filtered through”, “is actively encouraged”
- Participle phrases: “creating interesting hybrid models”
- Relative clauses: “which has cultivated”, “where failure carries”
- Comparative structures: “rather than”, “in contrast”, “meanwhile”
- Complex noun phrases: “the psychological barriers to creative risk-taking”
- Cleft emphasis: “It’s worth noting that”
- Conditional implications: “can mean”, “may suppress”
Critical Thinking:
- Multi-dimensional analysis (values, institutions, education)
- Specific cultural examples (Silicon Valley, Scandinavia)
- Balanced perspective (acknowledges generalizations)
- Aware of complexity (variation within cultures)
- Contemporary awareness (globalization effects)
- Cause-effect reasoning (how attitudes affect behavior)
- Nuanced conclusion (undercurrents shaping approach)

💡 Key Language Features:

Introducing dimensions: “Perhaps most significantly”, “Equally important”, “also play a crucial role”
Showing contrast: “Conversely”, “In contrast”, “Meanwhile”
Cause-effect language: “foster”, “can mean”, “tend to nurture”, “dramatically lowers”
Qualification: “tends to”, “often”, “can”, “may”
Adding caveats: “It’s worth noting”, “of course”, “Nonetheless”
Academic hedging: “typically”, “commonly”, “generally”

Để hiểu thêm về cách kết nối với thiên nhiên có thể kích thích sáng tạo, bạn có thể tham khảo describe a place in nature you often visit.

Từ vựng và cụm từ quan trọng

Topic-Specific Vocabulary

Từ vựng/Cụm từ	Loại từ	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt	Ví dụ	Collocation
innovative	adj	/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/	sáng tạo, đổi mới	She’s known for her innovative approach to problem-solving.	innovative thinking, innovative solutions, innovative ideas, innovative approach
think outside the box	idiom	/θɪŋk aʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks/	suy nghĩ sáng tạo, phá vỡ khuôn mẫu	You need to think outside the box to solve this challenge.	encourage to think outside the box, ability to think outside the box
creative streak	n	/kriˈeɪtɪv striːk/	khả năng sáng tạo tự nhiên	He has a creative streak that shows in everything he does.	have a creative streak, show a creative streak
brainstorm	v/n	/ˈbreɪnstɔːm/	động não, nghĩ ra ý tưởng tập thể	We spent an hour brainstorming solutions.	brainstorm ideas, brainstorming session, collective brainstorming
ingenuity	n	/ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/	sự khéo léo, tài xảo	The project required considerable ingenuity to complete.	show ingenuity, demonstrate ingenuity, remarkable ingenuity
originality	n	/əˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/	tính nguyên bản, độc đáo	Her work is characterized by originality and freshness.	lack originality, demonstrate originality, creative originality
pioneering	adj	/ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/	tiên phong, đi đầu	He’s done pioneering work in sustainable technology.	pioneering research, pioneering approach, pioneering spirit
groundbreaking	adj	/ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/	mang tính đột phá	This is groundbreaking research in the field.	groundbreaking discovery, groundbreaking innovation, groundbreaking ideas
cutting-edge	adj	/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/	tiên tiến, hiện đại nhất	They use cutting-edge technology in their designs.	cutting-edge research, cutting-edge technology, cutting-edge solutions
out-of-the-box thinking	n	/aʊt əv ðə bɒks ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/	tư duy sáng tạo, không theo khuôn mẫu	The company values out-of-the-box thinking.	encourage out-of-the-box thinking, require out-of-the-box thinking
lateral thinking	n	/ˈlætərəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/	tư duy ngang, sáng tạo	Lateral thinking helps solve problems in unexpected ways.	apply lateral thinking, develop lateral thinking skills
conceptualize	v	/kənˈseptʃuəlaɪz/	hình thành khái niệm	She can conceptualize complex ideas easily.	conceptualize ideas, conceptualize solutions, ability to conceptualize
devise	v	/dɪˈvaɪz/	nghĩ ra, sáng tạo ra	We need to devise a new strategy.	devise a plan, devise solutions, devise methods, devise approaches
concoct	v	/kənˈkɒkt/	pha chế, nghĩ ra (thường là thực phẩm hoặc kế hoạch)	He concocted an interesting recipe from leftovers.	concoct a plan, concoct a story, concoct a mixture
spearhead	v	/ˈspɪəhed/	dẫn đầu, khởi xướng	She spearheaded the innovation project.	spearhead a project, spearhead an initiative, spearhead efforts
synthesize	v	/ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/	tổng hợp, kết hợp	He can synthesize information from various sources.	synthesize information, synthesize ideas, synthesize knowledge
unconventional	adj	/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/	không theo thông thường	Her unconventional methods produce great results.	unconventional approach, unconventional ideas, unconventional thinking
inventive	adj	/ɪnˈventɪv/	có óc sáng tạo	He’s an inventive problem-solver.	inventive mind, inventive solutions, inventive approach
visionary	adj/n	/ˈvɪʒəneri/	có tầm nhìn xa, người có tầm nhìn	She’s a visionary leader in tech industry.	visionary thinking, visionary ideas, visionary leader
imagination	n	/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/	trí tưởng tượng	Her imagination knows no bounds.	vivid imagination, creative imagination, lack imagination, capture imagination

Idiomatic Expressions & Advanced Phrases

Cụm từ	Nghĩa	Ví dụ sử dụng	Band điểm
push the boundaries	mở rộng ranh giới, phá vỡ giới hạn	They constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible in design.	7.5-9
ahead of their time	vượt trước thời đại	His ideas were ahead of their time and not appreciated initially.	7.5-9
stroke of genius	linh cảm thiên tài, ý tưởng xuất sắc	That marketing campaign was a stroke of genius.	7.5-9
fertile imagination	trí tưởng tượng phong phú	Children have such fertile imaginations.	7-8
spark creativity	khơi dậy sự sáng tạo	Travel can spark creativity in unexpected ways.	7-8
tap into one’s creativity	khai thác khả năng sáng tạo	Meditation helps me tap into my creativity.	7.5-8
cultivate creativity	nuôi dưỡng sự sáng tạo	Schools should cultivate creativity from an early age.	7.5-8
stifle creativity	kìm hãm sự sáng tạo	Rigid rules can stifle creativity in the workplace.	7.5-8
give free rein to	để tự do, không kiểm soát	The project gave her free rein to express her ideas.	8-9
set one’s mind to something	quyết tâm làm gì	When he sets his mind to something creative, amazing things happen.	7-8
light bulb moment	khoảnh khắc sáng tạo đột ngột	I had a light bulb moment while showering this morning.	7-8
run with an idea	theo đuổi một ý tưởng	Let’s run with this idea and see where it takes us.	7.5-8

Discourse Markers (Từ Nối Ý Trong Speaking)

Để bắt đầu câu trả lời:

📝 Well,… – Khi cần thời gian suy nghĩ ngắn
📝 Actually,… – Khi muốn giới thiệu góc nhìn khác hoặc surprising information
📝 To be honest,… – Khi chia sẻ ý kiến thật
📝 I’d say that… – Cách formal để đưa ra opinion
📝 From my perspective,… – Góc nhìn cá nhân (formal)
📝 In my view,… – Theo quan điểm của tôi

Để bổ sung ý:

📝 On top of that,… – Thêm vào đó, hơn nữa
📝 What’s more,… – Hơn nữa (formal hơn moreover)
📝 Not to mention… – Chưa kể đến
📝 Additionally/Furthermore,… – Ngoài ra (academic style)
📝 Besides that,… – Bên cạnh đó
📝 Another thing is… – Một điều nữa là

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… – Dù đúng là… nhưng cũng cần xem xét
📝 That being said,… – Mặc dù vậy (để contrast với ý trước)
📝 Having said that,… – Tuy nhiên
📝 Conversely,… – Ngược lại (formal)
📝 In contrast,… – Trái lại

Để đưa ra ví dụ:

📝 For instance/For example,… – Ví dụ
📝 Take… for example – Lấy… làm ví dụ
📝 Such as… – Chẳng hạn như
📝 Like… – Như là (informal)
📝 A case in point is… – Một trường hợp điển hình là (formal)

Để kết luận:

📝 All in all,… – Tóm lại, nhìn chung
📝 At the end of the day,… – Cuối cùng thì
📝 In short/In brief,… – Tóm lại (concise)
📝 Ultimately,… – Rốt cuộc, sau cùng (formal)
📝 On balance,… – Xét cho cùng (sau khi cân nhắc các mặt)

Để thể hiện sự không chắc chắn (Tentative language – rất quan trọng cho Band 7+):

📝 I would say… – Tôi cho rằng (softer than “I think”)
📝 It seems to me that… – Có vẻ như với tôi
📝 I’d imagine… – Tôi tưởng tượng rằng
📝 Presumably,… – Có lẽ là
📝 To some extent,… – Ở một mức độ nào đó
📝 In a sense,… – Theo một nghĩa nào đó

Grammatical Structures Ấn Tượng

1. Conditional Sentences (Câu điều kiện):

Mixed conditional:

Formula: If + Past Perfect, … would/could + Verb (hiện tại)
Ví dụ: “If he hadn’t developed his creative thinking skills early, he wouldn’t be such an innovative designer now.”
Khi nào dùng: Nói về điều kiện trong quá khứ ảnh hưởng đến hiện tại

Inversion (Đảo ngữ trong câu điều kiện – rất formal):

Formula: Had + S + Past Participle, S + would have…
Ví dụ: “Had she been given more freedom in her childhood, she might have become more creative.”
Khi nào dùng: Part 3, khi muốn sound formal và sophisticated

2. Relative Clauses (Mệnh đề quan hệ):

Non-defining relative clauses (Thêm thông tin, không thiết yếu):

Formula: …, which/who…,
Ví dụ: “My colleague, who has an incredible talent for innovation, always inspires the team.”
Lưu ý: Phải có dấu phẩy, không dùng “that”

Reduced relative clauses:

Ví dụ: “Ideas stemming from diverse perspectives tend to be more innovative.” (= Ideas that/which stem from…)
Khi nào dùng: Để câu văn concise và academic hơn

3. Passive Voice (Câu bị động – cho academic tone):

It + passive + that clause:

Formula: It is thought/believed/said/considered/argued that…
Ví dụ:
- “It is widely believed that creativity can be nurtured through education.”
- “It has been argued that some people are born with greater creative potential.”
Khi nào dùng: Part 3, khi muốn present general views hoặc research findings

4. Cleft Sentences (Câu chẻ – để nhấn mạnh):

What-cleft:

Formula: What + S + V + is/was…
Ví dụ:
- “What I find most impressive about her is her ability to think differently.”
- “What distinguishes creative people is their willingness to take risks.”
Khi nào dùng: Khi muốn emphasize một aspect cụ thể

The thing that-cleft:

Formula: The thing that… is…
Ví dụ: “The thing that makes his ideas interesting is their practical applicability.”

5. Participle Clauses (Mệnh đề phân từ – concise và sophisticated):

Present participle (V-ing):

Ví dụ: “Having spent years in design, she understands what makes ideas innovative.” (= Because she has spent…)
Khi nào dùng: Show cause, time, hoặc add information

Past participle (V3/ed):

Ví dụ: “Influenced by her travels, her creative work reflects diverse cultural perspectives.” (= Because she was influenced…)

6. Emphatic Structures (Nhấn mạnh):

It + be + focus + that/who:

Ví dụ: “It was his unconventional approach that led to the breakthrough.”

Do/Does/Did + verb:

Ví dụ: “She does have remarkable creative abilities.” (Nhấn mạnh “does”)

7. Inversion for Emphasis (Đảo ngữ nhấn mạnh – advanced):

Negative adverbials at start:

Formula: Never/Rarely/Seldom/Not only… + auxiliary + S + V
Ví dụ:
- “Rarely have I met someone with such original thinking.”
- “Not only does he generate ideas, but he also implements them effectively.”

Vocabulary chủ đề người sáng tạo cho IELTS Speaking

Chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả

Chiến lược cho Part 1

1. Follow công thức ARE (Answer – Reason – Example):

Answer: Trả lời trực tiếp câu hỏi trong câu đầu tiên
Reason: Giải thích tại sao/như thế nào
Example: Đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể từ bản thân

Ví dụ áp dụng:

Q: “Do you consider yourself creative?”
A (Answer): “I’d say I have a creative streak, especially in problem-solving.”
R (Reason): “This is because I enjoy finding unconventional solutions rather than following standard procedures.”
E (Example): “For instance, at work last month, I devised a new workflow that saved our team several hours weekly.”

2. Tránh các lỗi phổ biến:

❌ Trả lời quá ngắn: “Yes, I’m creative.”
✅ Mở rộng: “Yes, I’d say I’m quite creative, particularly when it comes to…”
❌ Dùng “I think” mở đầu mỗi câu
✅ Đa dạng: “I’d say…”, “From my experience…”, “Actually…”, “To be honest…”

3. Timing:

Part 1 mỗi câu: 15-20 giây (2-3 câu)
Không nên nói quá dài (hơn 30 giây) vì examiner cần hỏi nhiều câu

Chiến lược cho Part 2

1. Sử dụng hiệu quả 1 phút chuẩn bị:

✅ Viết KEYWORDS, không viết full sentences
✅ Note 1-2 từ cho mỗi bullet point
✅ Note một vài từ vựng advanced bạn muốn dùng
✅ Quyết định người cụ thể nào sẽ nói về

Example notes:

Who: Dr. Nguyen - uni lecturer
How know: 2nd year - digital innovation course
Ideas: AI + farmers app, cut middlemen, fair prices
Why interesting: 
- practical + innovative
- social impact
- inspires others
Vocab to use: spearhead, cutting-edge, feasibility

2. Structure bài nói:

Introduction (15-20 giây): Who + How you know
Main content (60-90 giây): What kinds of ideas (với specific examples)
Explain why interesting (40-60 giây): Đây là phần QUAN TRỌNG NHẤT – develop thoroughly
Optional conclusion (10-15 giây): Personal impact/Overall impression

3. Timing strategy:

Aim cho 2-2.5 phút
Nếu đến 2 phút examiner chưa stop bạn = good sign
Nếu dưới 1.5 phút = big problem

4. Language tips:

Use signposting: “First of all…”, “What makes his ideas particularly interesting is…”, “Another aspect I find fascinating…”
Vary verb tenses appropriately
Include specific examples (không general)
Show enthusiasm trong pronunciation và intonation

5. Common mistakes to avoid:

❌ Quên một bullet point
❌ Nói quá nhiều về background, không đủ thời gian cho “explain why”
❌ Generic descriptions không specific
❌ Quá nervous để speak naturally

Chiến lược cho Part 3

1. Structure câu trả lời:

PEEL Method:

P (Point): State your main point directly
E (Explain): Elaborate on your point
E (Example): Give specific examples
L (Link): Link back to the question or add nuance

Ví dụ:

Q: “Why are some people more creative than others?”
P: “I believe creativity stems from both innate abilities and environmental factors.”
E: “Some individuals are naturally more inclined toward imaginative thinking, but upbringing plays an equally crucial role.”
E: “For instance, children exposed to diverse experiences and encouraged to explore tend to develop stronger creative capacities.”
L: “So it’s really an interaction between nature and nurture rather than one factor outweighing the other.”

2. Develop ideas với depth:

Level 1 (Band 6-7): Basic point

“Creativity is important in education.”

Level 2 (Band 7-8): Add reason

“Creativity is important in education because it helps students solve problems in innovative ways.”

Level 3 (Band 8-9): Add example + nuance

“Creativity is crucial in education because it equips students with the problem-solving skills needed in an unpredictable future job market. For instance, project-based learning that encourages creative thinking has shown better outcomes than traditional rote memorization. However, we need to balance this with fundamental skills development.”

3. Show critical thinking:

Acknowledge complexity: “It’s not a straightforward issue…”
Present multiple perspectives: “On one hand… On the other hand…”
Qualify statements: “To some extent…”, “In certain contexts…”
Show cause-effect: “This tends to lead to…”, “As a result…”

4. Language sophistication:

Band 6-7:

“I think creativity is very important because…”
“Many people believe that…”
“In my country, we…”

Band 8-9:

“I’d argue that creativity plays a pivotal role in…”
“There’s a growing consensus that…”
“In Vietnamese context, there tends to be…”

5. Manage difficult questions:

Nếu không hiểu câu hỏi:

“Sorry, could you rephrase that question?”
“Do you mean…?” (paraphrase để confirm)

Nếu cần thời gian suy nghĩ:

“Well, that’s an interesting question. I’d say…”
“Hmm, let me think about that for a moment…”
“That’s quite a complex issue…”

Nếu không biết:

“I’m not entirely sure, but I would imagine…”
“I don’t have much knowledge about that specific area, but from what I understand…”
KHÔNG BAO GIỜ nói: “I don’t know” rồi dừng lại

6. Extend answers naturally (aim 3-5 câu):

Main answer (1 câu)
Elaboration (1-2 câu)
Example/Evidence (1 câu)
Additional perspective/Conclusion (1 câu)

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Mistake 1: Over-memorizing scripts

❌ Problem: Sounds robotic, không natural
✅ Solution: Học ideas và vocabulary, nhưng express naturally theo personality của bạn

Mistake 2: Using vocabulary không phù hợp với context

❌ Problem: “He is very innovative in eating breakfast” (sai context)
✅ Solution: Học từ vựng trong collocations và example sentences

Mistake 3: Không maintain eye contact

❌ Problem: Nhìn xuống, nhìn đi chỗ khác – shows low confidence
✅ Solution: Practice maintaining natural eye contact, nhìn vào examiner như đang chat với bạn

Mistake 4: Speaking quá nhanh

❌ Problem: Pronunciation unclear, nhiều mistakes
✅ Solution: Speak slightly slower than normal, focus on clarity

Mistake 5: Self-correction quá nhiều

❌ Problem: “He is… was… I mean, he has… had many ideas”
✅ Solution: Nếu sai nhỏ, cứ nói tiếp. Chỉ correct nếu sai về meaning nghiêm trọng

Mistake 6: Long pauses

❌ Problem: Dừng lâu không nói gì (3+ giây)
✅ Solution: Dùng fillers tự nhiên: “Well…”, “Let me see…”, “That’s a good question…”

Lời khuyên từ Examiner

Những điều Examiner muốn thấy

1. Fluency & Coherence (Trôi chảy & Mạch lạc):

✅ Speak at natural pace, không quá nhanh hay chậm
✅ Minimal hesitation (pauses ngắn là OK nếu tự nhiên)
✅ Ideas connect logically với discourse markers
✅ Self-correction tự nhiên nếu cần

2. Lexical Resource (Vốn từ vựng):

✅ Range of vocabulary (không lặp từ quá nhiều)
✅ Less common words used naturally
✅ Collocations chính xác
✅ Paraphrase thay vì repeat từ trong question

3. Grammatical Range & Accuracy (Ngữ pháp):

✅ Mix of simple và complex sentences
✅ Variety of tenses used correctly
✅ Complex structures (conditionals, relatives, passives)
✅ Majority của sentences error-free

4. Pronunciation (Phát âm):

✅ Clear pronunciation (không cần accent như native)
✅ Word stress correct
✅ Sentence stress và intonation natural
✅ Individual sounds distinguishable

Red Flags mà Examiner nhận diện ngay

🚩 Memorized responses:

Dấu hiệu: Too perfect, không natural, không phù hợp với personality
Impact: Có thể bị lower score hoặc ask to explain

🚩 Irrelevant answers:

Dấu hiệu: Không trả lời đúng câu hỏi, đi chệch topic
Impact: Loss of marks trong Coherence

🚩 Over-using learned phrases:

Dấu hiệu: “There are several reasons for this. First and foremost… Last but not least…”
Impact: Sounds unnatural, không spontaneous

🚩 Limited vocabulary range:

Dấu hiệu: Lặp lại những từ giống nhau (creative, idea, good, interesting)
Impact: Lower Lexical Resource score

Insider Tips

Tip 1: Be yourself

Personality shines through là điều tốt
Enthusiastic về topic = better fluency
Genuine responses > perfect but robotic answers

Tip 2: It’s a conversation, not an interrogation

Treat examiner như conversation partner
Natural reactions (smiling, nodding) are good
Don’t be afraid to show you’re thinking

Tip 3: Quality > Quantity của vocabulary

Better to use “common” words correctly than “advanced” words incorrectly
One perfectly used idiom > five awkward advanced words

Tip 4: Don’t panic về mistakes

Native speakers make mistakes too
Examiner scores overall performance, không count individual errors
Recover naturally và move on

Tip 5: Practice làm quen với timing

Part 2 especially – practice với timer
Biết khi nào cần speed up hoặc slow down

Tip 6: Record yourself

Nghe lại để identify issues
Notice hesitations, repeated mistakes, pronunciation problems
Track improvement over time

What Actually Matters for Band 8-9

Nhiều học viên Việt Nam nghĩ rằng Band 8-9 requires:

❌ Perfect grammar không một lỗi
❌ Vocabulary toàn từ academic, complex
❌ Speaking như native speaker

Thực tế:

Band 8 requirements:

Natural và effortless speech với minimal hesitation
Wide range vocabulary used flexibly và precisely
Wide range grammar structures, majority error-free
Clear pronunciation với natural features

Band 9 requirements (extremely rare):

Fully operational command như educated native speaker
Completely natural và effortless
Sophisticated vocabulary control
Full range of structures with flexibility

Key difference giữa Band 7 và Band 8-9:

Band 7: Có thể communicate effectively với some errors
Band 8: Communicates với ease và sophistication, very few errors
Band 9: Native-like performance trong test context

What pushes you from 7 to 8:

Flexibility: Ability to paraphrase và express same idea multiple ways
Precision: Using exactly the right word for the context
Sophistication: Complex ideas expressed clearly
Naturalness: Sounds spontaneous, not prepared
Range: Demonstrating breadth of vocabulary và grammar

Kết luận

Chủ đề “describe a person who always has interesting ideas” là một đề tài phổ biến và có tiềm năng scoring cao trong IELTS Speaking nếu bạn chuẩn bị đúng cách. Qua bài viết này, chúng ta đã phân tích sâu về:

Những điểm chính cần nhớ:

Structure rõ ràng: Hiểu requirements của từng Part và organize câu trả lời logic
Vocabulary range: Không chỉ học từ isolated mà học trong context, collocations, và usage
Authentic examples: Đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể, personal thay vì generic statements
Critical thinking: Show ability to analyze, evaluate, và present nuanced views
Natural delivery: Fluency quan trọng hơn perfection – sound như human, not robot

Lộ trình học tập đề xuất:

Tuần 1-2: Foundation

Học vocabulary list với pronunciation
Practice Part 1 questions với timer (15-20 giây/câu)
Record và nghe lại để identify issues

Tuần 3-4: Part 2 Mastery

Practice với nhiều cue cards khác nhau về “people”
Develop note-taking strategy
Aim cho consistent 2+ phút speaking
Work on specific examples và details

Tuần 5-6: Part 3 Depth

Practice abstract questions về creativity, innovation
Develop arguments với multiple perspectives
Work on sophisticated vocabulary usage
Practice extending answers naturally

Tuần 7-8: Integration & Refinement

Full mock tests với timing
Work on weak areas identified
Polish pronunciation và intonation
Build confidence với varied topics

Daily practice:

15 phút: Listen to podcasts về creativity/innovation (TED Talks, etc.)
15 phút: Practice speaking responses (record yourself)
10 phút: Review và learn new vocabulary với examples

Mindset quan trọng:

Remember, IELTS Speaking không test knowledge của bạn về creativity hay bất kỳ topic nào – nó test ability to communicate ideas trong tiếng Anh. Bạn không cần là expert về creativity; bạn cần có khả năng express ideas về creativity clearly, fluently, và với appropriate language.

Examiner không care nếu bạn disagree với mainstream views hay có unusual opinions – they care về how you express those views. Be honest, be yourself, và communicate với confidence.

Final advice:

Đừng try để impress examiner với vocabulary quá fancy mà bạn không comfortable using. Better to speak naturally với language bạn control tốt hơn là stumble với words quá advanced. Band 8-9 được achieve bởi candidates who speak naturally, fluently, và precisely – không necessarily những người use the most difficult words.

Practice regularly, record yourself, get feedback, và most importantly, enjoy the process của improving English speaking skills. Good luck với IELTS Speaking test của bạn!

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Introduction and Interview

Tổng Quan Về Part 1

Các Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Phân Tích và Gợi Ý Trả Lời Chi Tiết

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)

Tổng Quan Về Part 2

Cue Card

Phân Tích Đề Bài

📝 Sample Answer – Band 6-7

📝 Sample Answer – Band 7.5-8

📝 Sample Answer – Band 8.5-9

Follow-up Questions (Rounding Off Questions)

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Two-way Discussion

Tổng Quan Về Part 3

Các Câu Hỏi Thảo Luận Sâu

Theme 1: Creativity in Society

Theme 2: Innovation and Technology

Theme 3: Creativity in Different Contexts

Từ vựng và cụm từ quan trọng

Topic-Specific Vocabulary

Idiomatic Expressions & Advanced Phrases

Discourse Markers (Từ Nối Ý Trong Speaking)

Grammatical Structures Ấn Tượng

Chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả

Chiến lược cho Part 1

Chiến lược cho Part 2

Chiến lược cho Part 3

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Lời khuyên từ Examiner

Những điều Examiner muốn thấy

Red Flags mà Examiner nhận diện ngay

Insider Tips

What Actually Matters for Band 8-9

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