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IELTS Speaking Topic Sweets and Cakes: Bài mẫu và từ vựng tham khảo

Bánh kẹo (Sweets and Cakes) là một chủ đề tuy quen thuộc nhưng lại ẩn chứa nhiều “cạm bẫy” trong phần thi IELTS Speaking. Đối với thí sinh Việt Nam, đây có thể là chủ đề "dễ ăn" nhưng lại dễ mất điểm nếu không có sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng.

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Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Topic Sweets and Cakes Part 1

Trong phần thi IELTS Speaking Part 1, giám khảo sẽ đặt những câu hỏi cơ bản xoay quanh thí sinh; trong đó, bạn có thể bắt gặp những câu hỏi về đề tài bánh kẹo.

Gợi ý một số câu hỏi IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic Sweets and Cakes.

  • Do you like to eat cakes or other sweet foods?

  • Did you like to eat cakes as a child?

  • Can you make cakes?

  • Are there any traditional Vietnamese cakes?

  • Do you like to have some desserts after meals?

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Do you like to eat cakes or other sweet foods?

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Answer: Absolutely! I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so I can't resist indulging in cakes and pastries every now and then. Whether it's a chocolate cake or a fancy dessert, I find sweet treats to be a delightful way to satisfy my cravings.

Vocabulary:

  • Sweet tooth (idiom): Mê đồ ngọt

  • Pastry (noun): Bánh ngọt

  • Indulge (verb): Thưởng thức

  • Craving (noun): Cơn thèm

Did you like to eat cakes as a child?

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Answer: Definitely! As a kid, birthday parties and celebrations always meant cake. I remember eagerly waiting to dig into the frosting and devouring a slice. It was a real treat back then!

Vocabulary:

  • Eagerly (adverb): Háo hức

  • Devour (verb): Ăn ngấu nghiến

  • Treat (noun): Thứ quà

Can you make cakes?

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Answer: I wouldn't say I'm a baking expert, but I do enjoy trying out simple cakes at home every once in a while. I can make some simple recipes such as the orange cake, the chocolate sponge cake. To me, baking is a fun and rewarding experience.

Vocabulary:

  • Expert (noun): Chuyên gia 

  • Recipe (noun): Công thức

  • Rewarding (adjective): Thỏa mãn

Are there any traditional Vietnamese cakes?

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Answer: Absolutely! Vietnamese cuisine has a wonderful variety of sweet treats. One popular option is "Bánh Bèo", which are small steamed rice cakes topped with savory shrimp and mung bean paste. Another favorite is "Bánh Ít", small sticky rice cakes with a sweet bean filling, wrapped in banana leaves. They're both delicious and visually appealing!

Vocabulary:

  • Cuisine (noun): Ẩm thực

  • Savory (adjective): Mặn

  • Mung bean (noun): Đậu xanh

  • Sticky rice (noun): Gạo nếp

  • Visually appealing (adjective phrase): Bắt mắt

Do you like to have some desserts after meals?

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Answer: It depends on the occasion. For everyday meals, I usually skip dessert and focus on having a balanced diet. However, on special occasions or when dining out, I might indulge in a small dessert to complete the meal.

Vocabulary:

  • Balanced (adjective): Cân bằng

  • Diet (noun): Chế độ ăn uống

  • Indulge (verb): Thưởng thức

Did you enjoy cakes and sweets when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)

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Answer: Absolutely! I had a major sweet tooth as a kid. At birthday parties, I couldn’t wait to dig in the cakes. After a long day of playing with friends, sweet treats were a real reward.

Vocabulary:

  • Sweet tooth (idiom): Mê đồ ngọt

  • Dig in (phrasal verb): Ăn

  • Reward (noun): Phần thưởng

Have you ever made a cake yourself? (Why/Why not?)

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Answer: I haven't attempted a complicated cake yet, but I do enjoy baking simple treats like chocolate cupcakes. Following a recipe step-by-step and seeing the finished product is a fun and rewarding experience.

Vocabulary:

  • Complicated (adjective): Công phu

  • Recipe (noun): Công thức

  • Product (noun): Thành phẩm

On what occasions do people in your culture eat special cakes or other sweet food? (Why?)

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Answer: In Vietnamese culture, special cakes and sweets are often associated with celebrations. They're a way to add sweetness and joy to important occasions like Tết Lunar New Year or family gatherings. Sharing these treats together strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories.

Vocabulary:

  • Celebration (noun): Lễ hội

  • Gathering (noun): Sự tụ họp

  • Bond (noun): Liên kết

Do you enjoy eating something sweet at the end of a meal? (Why/Why not?)

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Answer: I don’t really enjoy sweets after every meal because I prioritize having a balanced diet. However, on special occasions or when dining out, I might indulge in a small dessert to round off the meal.

Vocabulary:

  • Balanced (adjective): Cân bằng

  • Diet (noun): Chế độ ăn uống

  • Indulge (verb): Thưởng thức

  • Round off (phrasal verb): Kết thúc

Do you like to eat sweets?

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Answer: Absolutely! I definitely have a bit of a sweet tooth. I can't resist indulging in sweet treats like pastries or chocolates every now and then. They're a delightful way to satisfy my cravings for something sugary!

Vocabulary:

  • Sweet tooth (idiom): Mê đồ ngọt

  • Indulge (verb): Thưởng thức

  • Pastry (noun): Bánh ngọt

  • Craving (noun): Cơn thèm

Do you like sweets more or less now compared to when you were a child?

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Answer: Actually, I enjoy them just as much! Sweets were a real treat as a kid, especially at birthday parties. While I might be more mindful of portion sizes now, I still appreciate the occasional sweet indulgence.

Vocabulary:

  • Treat (noun): Thứ quà

  • Mindful (adjective): Chú ý

  • Indulgence (noun): Sự chiều chuộng, sự thỏa mãn

Is there any sweet food in your country?

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Answer: Vietnam has a wonderful variety of sweet treats! One popular option is "Chè", a sweet soup made with various ingredients like beans, glutinous rice, and coconut milk. It's a refreshing go-to on a hot day.

Vocabulary:

  • Glutinous rice (noun): Gạo nếp

  • Refreshing (adjective): Thanh mát

When do you usually eat cakes?

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Answer: We typically enjoy cakes during special occasions. Family gatherings, birthday celebrations, and Tet Lunar New Year are all perfect times to share a delicious cake together.

Vocabulary:

  • Occasion (noun): Dịp

  • Gathering (noun): Sự tụ họp

Why do people like sweets?

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Answer: I think there are a couple of reasons. Sweet foods can trigger the release of pleasure hormones, making us feel good. They can also evoke nostalgic memories from childhood, adding a sentimental touch to enjoying a sweet treat.

Vocabulary:

  • Pleasure (noun): Sung sướng

  • Nostalgic (adjective): Hoài niệm

  • Sentimental (adjective): Xúc cảm

Ý tưởng bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Topic Sweets and Cakes Part 2

Trong phần thi IELTS Speaking Part 2, bạn có thể được yêu cầu trình bày về một món bánh ngọt đặc biệt (Describe a special cake you received from others; Describe a special cake you had). Bạn đã trang bị đủ từ vựng và mẫu câu để trình bày lưu loát trong vòng 2 phút chưa? Hãy tham khảo những ví dụ dưới đây của DOL và đừng quên bám sát câu hỏi gợi ý nhé!

Describe a special cake you received from others 

You should say:

  • when it was

  • who gave it to you

  • why he or she gave it to you

and explain why this cake was special.

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Answer.

For my birthday earlier this year, I received a truly special cake from my best friend. See, my friend isn't a baking extraordinaire, but she decided to put in the time and effort to bake a strawberry cake from scratch.  It wasn't the fanciest cake you'd see in a bakery window, but the love and effort that went into it made it the most precious gift I could have asked for.

There are two main reasons why this homemade cake was so special. First, it was a clear sign of how much she cared about me. She dedicated her time to baking my cake  which made me feel special. As they say “It's the thought that counts”, and the thought behind this cake was truly heartwarming.

Second, it had a sense of authenticity that a store-bought cake just couldn't match.  My best friend added her personal touches to the cake, making it feel so much more genuine. It was a gift made just for me and not something picked off a shelf.  Sharing that homemade cake with my friend was a memory I'll cherish for a long time.

Vocabulary:

  • Extraordinaire (n): bậc thầy

  • From scratch (idiom): từ đầu, không mua sẵn

  • Precious (adj): quý giá

  • Homemade (adj): làm tại nhà

  • Dedicate (n): Cống hiến

  • It’s the thought that counts (idiom): Quan trọng là tấm lòng

  • Authenticity (n): Sự chân thật

  • Touch (n): Nét riêng

  • Genuine (adj): chân thật

  • Cherish (v): trân trọng, nâng niu

Describe a special cake you had

You should say:

  • What kind of cake it was

  • When you ate it

  • Whom you ate with

And explain why you think this cake was special.

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Answer.

The most special cake I've ever had was actually a classic fruit cake at my high school graduation ceremony. Right after we officially received our diplomas, my classmates and I gathered in our classroom, where  our beloved homeroom teacher, Ms. Nguyen brought out a massive cake, beautifully decorated with candied fruits and whipped cream.

What made this cake so special wasn't necessarily the taste, although it was delicious! It was the fact that it was a part of our last memories together. My senses went haywire with the sweetness of the cake, the salinity of my tears and the bitterness of our goodbyes. As we savored each bite, we knew our paths would diverge, but the memories and friendships forged over those years would forever be a sweet reminder of that special day. The cake became a symbol of this shared experience, a delicious punctuation mark at the end of our high school journey.

Vocabulary:

  • graduation (n): tốt nghiệp

  • ceremony (n): lễ

  • candied (adj): tẩm đường

  • whipped cream (n): kem tươi đánh bông

  • go haywire (idiom): mất kiểm soát

  • salinity (n): vị mặn

  • savor (v): thưởng thức

  • diverge (v): rẽ hướng

  • forge (v): xây dựng

  • symbol (n): biểu tượng

  • punctuation mark (n): dấu chấm hết

Bài mẫu Speaking IELTS Topic Sweets and Cakes Part 3

Trong phần thi IELTS Speaking Part 3, thí sinh sẽ được yêu cầu trình bày về bánh kẹo trong lịch sử, văn hóa, xã hội Việt Nam.

Một số câu hỏi topic Sweets and Cakes IELTS Speaking Part 3.

  • How have traditional sweets and cakes changed over time in your country?

  • What role do sweets and cakes play in celebrations or special occasions?

  • Do you think people are becoming more health-conscious and choosing healthier dessert options? Why or why not?

  • What are some popular traditional sweets or cakes in your culture?

  • How do you feel about the trend of incorporating exotic flavors into desserts?

How have traditional sweets and cakes changed over time in your country?

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Answer: There have definitely been some interesting changes to traditional Vietnamese sweets and cakes. Firstly, desserts used to be made with simple ingredients like rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk. Nowadays, bakers are incorporating cocoa powder, cream cheese, and even fresh fruit, which brings a whole new dimension of flavour. Secondly, there's been a shift towards smaller portion sizes. Traditionally, Vietnamese desserts were quite rich and heavy. However, with people becoming more health-conscious, there's a trend towards bite-sized treats that are still delicious but a bit lighter.

Vocabulary:

  • Ingredient (noun): Nguyên liệu

  • Incorporate (verb): Kết hợp 

  • Dimension (noun): Chiều sâu

  • Shift (noun): Sự thay đổi

  • Portion (noun): Khẩu phần ăn 

What role do sweets and cakes play in celebrations or special occasions?

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Answer: Sweets and cakes are a big part of Vietnamese celebrations! They're a way to show hospitality and share joy with loved ones. For example, during Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, every household will have a tray of bánh chưng, a square sticky rice cake filled with mung bean paste and pork. It's a traditional treat that symbolizes abundance and family togetherness. Similarly, on birthdays, there will almost always be a birthday cake, with candles lit to represent the person's age. It's a way to mark the occasion and make the birthday person feel special.

Vocabulary:

  • Hospitality (noun): Lòng hiếu khách 

  • Symbolize (verb): Biểu tượng cho 

  • Abundance: (noun): Sự đủ đầy

Do you think people are becoming more health-conscious and choosing healthier dessert options? Why or why not?

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Answer: Definitely! I see a growing trend of people being more health-conscious, especially younger generations. They're opting for natural ingredients and less sugar in their food, desserts included. There are even cafes specializing in sugar-free treats or using alternative sweeteners like stevia. 

Vocabulary:

  • health-conscious (adj): quan tâm đến sức khỏe

  • opt for (phrasal verb): lựa chọn

  • alternative (adj): thay thế

  • sweetener (n): chất tạo ngọt

What are some popular traditional sweets or cakes in your culture?

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Answer: Vietnam has a wonderful variety of sweet treats! One popular option is "Bánh Chè", which is a sweet soup made with various ingredients like beans, tapioca pearls, and jellies. It's a refreshing and light dessert, perfect for a hot summer day. Another favorite is "Bánh Ít", small sticky rice cakes with a sweet bean filling, wrapped in banana leaves. They're both delicious and visually appealing!

Vocabulary:

  • variety (n): sự đa dạng

  • tapioca pearls (n): trân châu

  • refreshing (adj): mát mẻ

  • sticky rice (n): gạo nếp

  • visually appealing (adjective phrase): Bắt mắt

How do you feel about the trend of incorporating exotic flavors into desserts?

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Answer: I think it's a really exciting trend! It opens up a whole new world of flavour combinations to explore. For example, Vietnamese desserts traditionally use a lot of coconut and pandan leaf, but incorporating exotic fruits like passion fruit or mango can add a whole new dimension. It also allows chefs to get creative and create fusion desserts that blend flavors from different cultures. On the other hand, I do think it's important to respect the balance of flavors in traditional desserts. Sometimes, adding too many exotic ingredients can overpower the original taste.

Vocabulary:

  • explore (v): khám phá

  • exotic (adj): nhiệt đới

  • passion fruit (n): chanh dây

  • fusion (n): kết hợp

  • overpower (v): lấn át

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