Talk About Your Hobby – IELTS Speaking Part 1 Samples 8.0+

Các câu hỏi về chủ đề Talk about your hobby (topic hobbies) như What are your hobbies? thường được đưa ra trong bài thi IELTS Speaking Part 1. Hầu hết chúng ta ít hay nhiều thì cũng phải biết giới thiệu hoặc nói về những sở thích của bản thân cho người khác. Trong phần thi Speaking, việc bạn có thể trả lời chính xác và chuẩn các câu hỏi này thì sẽ giúp bạn tự tin hơn trong những phần thi tiếp theo. Qua bài viết này, DOL English sẽ giới thiệu cho các bạn các câu hỏi thường gặp thuộc topic hobbies và cách trả lời chúng thật hiệu quả nhé!

1. Một số đề thi IELTS Speaking Hobbies gần đây

Part 1:

What season do you like?
Has the weather in Vietnam changed in recent years?
Do you have a hobby?
What equipment do you need it for?
Do people like to live in sunny places?
What color do you like best? Why?
What color do you hate the most?
Has your favorite color since childhood changed?
What is your favorite color? Why do you choose that color?
What color did you choose when you were a child, and how does it change now?
What color do most of your friends of the same age like? And why?

Part 2:

Something interesting that you want to learn more about.
Describe a leisure activity you do with your family
Talk about your favorite hobby.

Part 3:

Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?
What hobbies are popular in your country?
In your country, what kind of media do people like (TV, radio, etc.)?
What do old people choose, and young people choose?

2. Giới thiệu về bài thi IELTS Speaking Hobbies

Bài thi IELTS Speaking Hobbies được chia thành 3 parts, cụ thể như sau:

- Part 1: Thí sinh sẽ được hỏi về những thông tin liên quan đến sở thích cá nhân. Các chủ đề rất đa dạng từ đọc sách, nghe nhạc, tập thể thao, chơi đàn, v.v.

- Part 2: Thí sinh sẽ nhận một chủ đề cụ thể hơn về topic Hobbies và có 1 phút chuẩn bị và 2 phút trình bày bài nói của mình. Ở phần này, bạn sẽ trình bày bài thi của mình một mình, giám khảo chỉ hỏi bạn thêm 1 câu khi bạn hoàn thành bài nói của mình nhé!

Một số đề IELTS Speaking Part 2 topic Hobbies có thể kể đến là:

+ Talk about your favorite hobby. You should say:

What is it?
How long have you been doing it?
Who do you do it with?
And explain why this is important to you?

+ Describe an activity you like doing. You should say:

what activity is it
where and when do you do it
who you like doing it with
And explain why you enjoy doing it.

- Part 3: Ở phần thi này, thí sinh sẽ phải trả lời những câu hỏi do giám khảo đưa ra. Những câu hỏi này sẽ là phần mở rộng cho Part 2, đòi hỏi bạn phải trả lời dài hơn Part 1và sử dụng nhiều từ hoặc cụm từ nâng cao hơn.

3. Từ vựng về chủ đề IELTS Speaking Hobbies

Đầu tiên, DOL sẽ giới thiệu cho các bạn một vài từ vựng phổ biến sử dụng cho chủ đề Hobby nha.

3.1 Từ vựng IELTS Speaking Hobbies

3.1.1 Từ vựng các trò chơi trong nhà

Từ vựng	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Board games	/ˈbɔːd ˌɡeɪm/	trò chơi cờ bàn
Card	/kɑːrd/	Chơi bài
Chess	/tʃes/	cờ vua
Dice	/daɪs/	súc sắc
Poker	/ˈpoʊ.kɚ/	trò đánh bài xì/tú lơ khơ
Video game	/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ ˌɡeɪm/	Trò chơi điện tử

3.1.2 Từ vựng các trò chơi ngoài trời

Từ vựng	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Blind man’s buff	/blaɪnd mænz bʌf/	bịt mắt bắt dê
Cock fighting	/kɒk ˈfaɪtɪŋ	chọi gà/trâu
Flying kite	/ˈflaɪɪŋ kaɪt/	thả diều
Hide and seek	/haɪd ænd siːk/	trốn tìm
Marbles	/ˈmɑːblz/	trò chơi bi
Tug of war	/tʌg ɒv wɔː/	kéo co

3.1.3 Từ vựng các hoạt động nhảy múa

Từ vựng	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Boogie	/ˈbuːgi/	(từ lóng) nhảy múa
Ceremonial dancing	/ˌsɛrəˈməʊniəl ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/	khiêu vũ theo nghi lê
Dance	/dɑːns/	nhảy múa
Energizing	/ˈɛnəʤaɪzɪŋ/	tràn đầy năng lượng
Hit the clubs	/hɪt ðə klʌbz/	đi club
Two left feet	/tuː lɛft fiːt/	không biết nhảy

3.1.4 Từ vựng các trò chơi thể thao

Từ vựng	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Baseball	/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/	bóng chày
Cycling	/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/	đạp xe
Soccer	/ˈsɒkə/	bóng đá
Swimming	/ˈswɪmɪŋ/	bơi lội
Tennis	/ˈtɛnɪs/	quần vợt
Volleyball	/ˈvɒlɪˌbɔːl/	bóng chuyền

3.1.5 Từ vựng các hoạt động khác

Từ vựng	Phiên âm	Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Gardening	/ˈgɑːdnɪŋ/	làm vườn
Have a picnic	/hæv ə ˈpɪknɪk/	đi dã ngoại
Jogging	/ˈʤɒgɪŋ/	đi bộ
Photography	/fəˈtɒgrəfi/	nhiếp ảnh
Seesaw	/ˈsiːsɔː/	chơi bập bênh
Yoga	/ˈjəʊgə/	tập yoga

3.2 Từ vựng diễn đạt “thích” hoặc “không thích”

Cách cách diễn đạt “thích”

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
be a huge fan of + N/V-ing	rất thích cái gì	We are a huge fan of basketball
be crazy about + N/V-ing	cuồng cái gì	David is crazy about video games
be fond of + N/V-ing	thích cái gì	I’m fond of listening to music
be interested in + N/V-ing	thích cái gì	I’m interested in tennis
be into + N/V-ing	thích cái gì	I’m into diving
be keen on + N/V-ing	thích cái gì	I’m keen on yoga
be passionate about + N/V-ing	đam mê cái gì	He’s passionate about billiards
to have a great passion about + N/V-ing	đam mê cái gì	I have a great passion about reading books
to like + N/V-ing	thích cái gì	I like soccer
to love + N/V-ing	yêu thích cái gì	I love playing chess

Cách cách diễn đạt “không thích”

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
Be not a huge fan of + N/V-ing	không thích cái gì	I’m not a huge fan of yoga
Be not interested in + N/V-ing	không thích cái gì	My dad is not interested in diving
Be not into + N/V-ing	không thích cái gì	I’m not into baking
Be not keen on + N/V-ing	không thích cái gì	Taylor is not keen on play cards
Can’t stand + N/V-ing	không chịu được cái gì	We can’t stand moving too much
Something is not one’s cup of tea	không thích cái gì	Jigsaw puzzle is not my cup of tea
Something is not one’s kind of thing	không thích cái gì	Watching horror movies is not my kind of thing

4. Các cấu trúc trả lời IELTS Speaking Hobbies

4.1 Cấu trúc nói về tần suất

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
S + Adv (Tần suất) + V	Nói về mức độ thường xuyên	I often go to the beach.
S + V + O + Adv (Tần suất)	Nói về mức độ thường xuyên	They drink coffee in the morning on a regular basis.

4.2 Cấu trúc nói về lý do

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
S V + Because/ as/ since + S V (lý do) Hoặc Because/ as/ since S V (lý do), S V	Vì (giải thích lý do)	I love football because this sport is very interesting
S V + because of/ due to/ owing to + N/V-ing (lý do) Hoặc Because of/ due to/ owing to + N/V-ing (lý do), S V	Vì (giải thích lý do)	Because of the bad weather, we can’t play badminton outside
The reason is that + S V (lý do)	Vì (giải thích lý do)	I’m not into rock music. The reason is that it is too noisy
S V (lý do), so S V	Vì (giải thích lý do)	I like outdoor activities, so I go to swim very often
S V (lý do). As a result/ therefore/ thus/ hence, S V	Vì (giải thích lý do)	The weather in Vietnam is very hot. Therefore, I have to put the sunscreen on my face before going out

4.3 Cấu trúc nói thông tin tương phản

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
S V, but S V (thông tin tương phản)	…nhưng….	I’m studying in a medical school, but I’m passionate about music
Although/ even though S V, S V (thông tin tương phản)	Mặc dù….,....	Although we are friends, I’ve never told him my secrets
Despite/ in spite of N/V-ing, S V (thông tin tương phản)	Mặc dù….,...	Despite being a young kid, my little brother is able to swim at a quick pace
S V. However/ in contrast/ on the other hand, S V (thông tin tương phản)	…..mặc dù/ nhưng…..	We used to eat a lot of fast food. However, I’m on a diet now

4.4 Cấu trúc đưa ra ví dụ

Cấu trúc	Nghĩa	Ví dụ
For example, S V	Ví dụ	I travel a lot. For example, I’ve been to Dalat city over 20 times in the past 3 months
For instance, S V	Ví dụ	My brother is very talented. For instance, he can speak 5 different languages.
Such as N/V-ing	Ví dụ	I love to eat fruit such as banana, apple, and peach.
Like N-Ving	Ví dụ	Fast food can cause several health problems like obesity, or diabetes.

5. Mẫu câu trả lời ielts Speaking Hobbies

5.1 Mẫu trả lời IELTS Speaking Hobbies Part 1

Do you have a hobby?

Well yeah, but my hobby is not exactly the most common one. I enjoy collecting coins and notes from different countries in different eras. The reason why I am so interested in this is because I believe coins can provide a lot of information about a country's culture and history, which is extremely exciting to know about.

common: phổ thông

coins: đồng xu

notes: tiền giấy

eras: thời đại

2. What equipment do you need for it?

Well I don't really need much. I only need a sturdy book which can be used to keep the coins and notes in a good condition. To be more specific, it protects them from humidity in the air and accidental water spillage.

sturdy: chắc chắn

humidity: độ ẩm

water spillage: sự đổ nước

3. Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?

I think it depends on the nature of the hobby. There are hobbies which require the participation of many people such as dancing or playing team sports. On the other hand, there are hobbies which would be better to be enjoyed alone, like reading or playing an instrument.

participation: sự tham gia

team sports: các môn thể thao đồng đội

4. What hobbies are popular in your country?

It depends a lot on the age group in my opinion. To be more specific, young people tend to enjoy energetic activities such as playing sports or going to the clubs since they often look for fun. In contrast, older people prefer serenity so they often opt for pastimes like reading or gardening.

age group: nhóm tuổi

energetic: nhiều năng lượng

serenity: sự thanh thản

pastimes: trò giải trí

5. In your opinion, is it important to have a hobby?

Yes definitely. Since people are becoming busier, they are constantly put under pressure. Therefore, it is necessary for people to be interested in something, so they can engage in activities that are not related to their daily working or studying routine. I believe this is a great way to relieve stress and refresh their life.

put under pressure: đặt dưới áp lực cuộc sống

relieve stress: giải toả áp lực

daily working or studying routine: lịch trình làm việc và học tập hàng ngày

5.2 Mẫu trả lời IELTS Speaking Hobbies Part 2

Discuss your preferred pastime. You should say:

What exactly is it, exactly?

Have you been doing this for a long time?

What kind of company do you have when you’re doing it?

Also, why is this significant to you?

Sample 1: Swimming

I have done many things for recreational purposes. However, if I had to choose one to talk about, it would be swimming.

I got a chance to learn how to swim when I was a little boy. My mother used to take me to the swimming pool near my home every weekend. Then she decided to sign me up for a swimming class. I got trained by a personal instructor, and after 2 weeks, I was able to swim at a moderate pace.

Actually, I pretty much enjoy swimming by myself rather than having a few friends with me. It doesn’t mean that I’m an introvert, it’s simply because that’s the only time I can be on my own.

There are various reasons why this hobby plays a crucial role in my life. Firstly, I am the kind of person who really takes pride in appearance, which means that I always make sure my body is in shape. Fortunately, according to some articles I’ve read, swimming can help to burn a great number of calories, which significantly reduces fat and builds muscles in my body.

In addition, since the weather in Ho Chi Minh city is boiling hot, I can’t survive without soaking my body in the water once a week. The feeling of immersing myself in the cool water allows me to unwind and relieve all the stress. It’s such a great way to take care of my mental health.

Moreover, being office staff, I sit in front of the screen for straight 8 hours a day. Therefore, swimming is a way to prevent me from having a sedentary lifestyle. Needless to say, there are so many benefits this hobby can bring to my health such as increasing resistance to illness, speeding up my metabolism, as well as improving my state of health.

Those advantages are the reasons why I maintain this pastime up to now. And I feel like it has become an indispensable part of my life.

recreational purposes: mục đích giải trí

personal instructor: người hướng dẫn cá nhân

at a moderate pace: ở một tốc độ vừa phải

introvert: người hướng nội

plays a crucial role: đóng vai trò quan trọng

takes pride in appearance: quan tâm đến ngoại hình

body is in shape: thân hình cân đối

reduces fat: giảm mỡ

builds muscles: xây dựng cơ bắp

unwind and relieve all the stress: giải tỏa mọi căng thẳng

mental health: sức khỏe tinh thần

sedentary lifestyle: lối sống thụ động

increasing resistance to illness: tăng cường khả năng chống lại bệnh

speeding up my metabolism: thúc đẩy quá trình trao đổi chất

improving my state of health: cải thiện thể trạng sức khoẻ

indispensable part: phần không thể thiếu

Sample 2: Music

Well, I have a lot of hobbies to mention, but if I had to pick one, it would be music. I realized that I had a great passion for music when I was still a little kid.

My mom saw my talent for quickly remembering the rhythm of every song that I heard. Therefore, she sent me to a musical academy. From there, I got a chance to learn how to play guitar and other instruments such as piano and violin. However, my teacher told me that I should switch to studying vocal music since he accidentally heard my singing voice. Since then, I started to develop my innate potential.

Actually, I have joined many music clubs, and I had my own band. My friends and I usually performed in acoustic bars on the weekend. To be honest, we couldn’t rely on it for a living, we absolutely did it for the purpose of fulfillment.

There are a variety of reasons why music is an indispensable part of my life. Firstly, it’s the time when I can live “the real me”. Normally, I find it hard to display my feelings or give my opinions, and music is the only thing that can help me to express and arouse my emotions in a way that words alone cannot.

Moreover, music is important to me just simply because it’s a form of enjoyment. An upbeat song can lift my mood while a slow ballad can heal my soul from depression. I also find it delightful to play music with a group of friends. It literally has no language or age barriers. I’m in love with how amazing music can connect people regardless of their backgrounds.

had a great passion for: có niềm đam mê lớn cho điều gì

rhythm: giai điệu

musical academy: học viên âm nhạc

instruments: nhạc cụ

vocal music: thanh nhạc

innate potential: tiềm năng bẩm sinh

fulfillment: sự thoả mãn

indispensable: không thể thiếu

display my feelings: bày tỏ cảm xúc

express and arouse my emotions: thể hiện và khơi gợi cảm xúc

lift my mood: vực dậy tâm trạng

heal my soul: chữa lành tâm hồn

delightful: vui sướng

language or age barriers: rào cản về ngôn ngữ và độ tuổi

Sample 3: Traveling

It is extremely hard to pick one hobby to talk about since I have tons. However, the first thing that pops up in my mind is traveling.

I guess I inherited this trait from my mom, who is a passionate traveler. Since I was a young kid, I was in many regions around the country. My mother was a teacher, and annually her school organized a trip for all the teachers and staff. Therefore, I’ve been to different famous tourist attractions so far, which sparks my interest in travel.

Unlike most people, I’m keen on traveling with both family and friends. I believe each one has its own values. My family still maintains the habit of having at least 3 vacations a year. Our favorite spot is Da Lat city, a place known for its mild weather and hospitable people. Meanwhile, I have a group of friends who share the same interest in going off the beaten track. We find it exciting to immerse ourselves in pure nature rather than being in crowded places.

There are numerous reasons why travel is a vital part of my life. Firstly, I have a pretty hectic schedule which constantly puts me under pressure, so traveling is an occasion that allows me to unwind and alleviate all the stress and burdens in my life. I’m sure that I can’t produce effective work performance without taking a break and refreshing my mind.

In addition, I always think that life is too short and there are so many things in the world to explore. It would be a waste if we don’t go out and find out how beautiful the world is. “The more you go, the more you know” is my life maxim. The feeling of trying a new local speciality or learning about a new culture or custom makes me so delightful. I literally broaden my horizons after every trip or even expand my social circle.

Even though I’m quite busy now and unable to take trips as often as I used to, I still try to travel by any chance. There are still a lot of places I have never been to, so I don’t think I’m going to quit this pastime.

pops up in my mind: xuất hiện trong đầu

inherited: thừa hưởng

tourist attractions: địa điểm du lịch

sparks my interest: khơi gơi niềm hứng thú

mild weather: thời tiết dễ chịu

going off the beaten track: đi du lịch những nơi ít người biết

vital: quan trọng

hectic schedule: thời gian biểu bận rộn

unwind and alleviate all the stress: giải toả mọi căng thẳng

work performance: hiệu suất làm việc

refreshing my mind: làm tươi mới đầu óc

The more you go, the more you know: đi một ngày đàng, học một sàng khôn

life maxim: châm ngôn sống

local speciality: đặc sản vùng miền

broaden my horizons: mở mang tầm mắt, kiến thức

expand my social circle: mở rộng mối các mối quan hệ

5.3 Mẫu trả lời IELTS Speaking Hobbies Part 3

Do you believe that men and women have distinct hobbies?

Sure, I’m with that idea. Men and women have pretty much different preferences. Males tend to prefer extreme sports and demanding activities such as racing or scuba diving while females seem to be keen on sedentary and less intensive activities such as making handicrafts or cooking.

Physical condition also contributes to this difference. For example, rock climbing or wrestling may be too daunting for most women. However, there are still some exceptions. It could be a man who loves to cook or a woman who likes to become a bodybuilder

preferences: sở thích

extreme sports: thể thao cảm giác mạnh

demanding activities: các hoạt động mạnh, khó khăn

sedentary: nhàn hạ, thụ động

handicrafts: đồ thủ công

Physical condition: điều kiện thể chất

rock climbing: leo núi đá

bodybuilder: vận động viên thể hình

2. Why do some people become enamored with their hobbies?

Well, I think every one of us is passionate about one thing. And at a higher level, when people demonstrate effort, ambition, and determination in practicing their hobby, they may indulge in it.

Another reason is that many hobbies now become competitions. As a result, some people may find it intriguing, so they seek a sense of satisfaction when winning a game over other people. At this point, a pastime turns into a desire to overcome their own limits.

is passionate about: đam mê một cái gì đó

effort: sự cố gắng

ambition: hoài bão

determination: sự quyết tâm

indulge: say mê, đắm chìm

intriguing: thú vị, hấp dẫn

sense of satisfaction: cảm giác thỏa mãn

overcome their own limits: vượt qua giới hạn của họ

3. Do you believe that hobbies that keep you fit are preferable to hobbies that you can do while sitting?

No, I don’t buy that idea. Every pastime has its own values, and people can experience them as a form of enjoyment in different ways. Therefore, it is absurd to compare one to another. For example, even though reading books doesn’t involve too many movements, lots of people find it intriguing. They claim that reading book helps them to live not only their own life but also the lives of other people, which is such a great experience. Or people who are into music may argue that they prefer it since it can help to heal the pains in their souls and make their life more meaningful.

values: giá trị

absurd: nực cười, ngớ ngẩn

intriguing: thú vị, hấp dẫn

heal the pains in their souls: chữa lành vết thương trong tâm hồn

meaningful: có ý nghĩa

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