BASIC IELTS SPEAKING UNIT 2 FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY

BASIC IELTS SPEAKING - PART 1 - HOLIDAY AND TRAVEL

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VOCABULARY

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a sign of good luck – /ə saɪn əv ɡʊd lʌk/ – một dấu hiệu may mắn
👉 Nhiều người tin rằng nhận được lì xì đầu năm là một dấu hiệu may mắn.

date back to – /deɪt bæk tuː/ – có từ thời...
👉 Phong tục làm bánh chưng có từ thời vua Hùng.

family reunion – /ˈfæməli riːˈjuːniən/ – đoàn tụ gia đình
👉 Tết là dịp đoàn tụ gia đình, ai cũng muốn về nhà.

exchange gifts – /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ɡɪfts/ – tặng quà cho nhau
👉 Vào dịp lễ, mọi người thường tặng quà cho nhau để thể hiện sự yêu thương.

firecracker – /ˈfaɪəˌkrækə(r)/ – pháo hoa/pháo nổ
👉 Mình thích nhất khoảnh khắc pháo hoa nổ rực rỡ vào lúc giao thừa.

symbolize – /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ – tượng trưng cho
👉 Màu đỏ thường tượng trưng cho sự may mắn và hạnh phúc.

give lucky money – /ɡɪv ˈlʌki ˈmʌni/ – cho tiền lì xì
👉 Mỗi dịp Tết, ông bà cho mình tiền lì xì để chúc học giỏi.

glutinous rice – /ˈɡluːtɪnəs raɪs/ – gạo nếp
👉 Gạo nếp được dùng để làm bánh chưng và bánh tét trong dịp Tết.

-a sign of good luck – /ə saɪn əv ɡʊd lʌk/ – một dấu hiệu may mắn
👉 People believe that getting a red envelope on the first day of Tet is a sign of good luck.

-date back to – /deɪt bæk tuː/ – có từ thời...
👉 This tradition dates back to hundreds of years ago in Vietnam.

-family reunion – /ˈfæməli riːˈjuːniən/ – đoàn tụ gia đình
👉 Tet is special because it’s a time for family reunion. Everyone comes home.

-exchange gifts – /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ɡɪfts/ – tặng quà cho nhau
👉 On New Year’s Eve, we often exchange gifts to show love and care.

-firecracker – /ˈfaɪəˌkrækə(r)/ – pháo hoa/pháo nổ
👉 The sky was full of color when the firecrackers started at midnight.

-symbolize – /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ – tượng trưng cho
👉 Peach blossoms symbolize peace and happiness in the new year.

-give lucky money – /ɡɪv ˈlʌki ˈmʌni/ – cho tiền lì xì
👉 My grandparents always give lucky money to me in a red envelope.

-glutinous rice – /ˈɡluːtɪnəs raɪs/ – gạo nếp
👉 My mom uses glutinous rice to make bánh chưng for Tet.

Audio Response

Record the sample answer, choose 1-3 useful phrases and structures:

1. What are special days in your country?
👉 In Vietnam, we celebrate many special days like Tet, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. Among them, Tet is the most important, as it marks the Lunar New Year and a fresh start for everyone.

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2. Which is your favourite holiday and why?
👉 My favourite holiday is Tet because it’s a time for family reunion and new beginnings. I enjoy the festive atmosphere, the food, and especially receiving lucky money from my relatives.

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3. In what way do people celebrate Tet holiday?
👉 People clean their houses, decorate with flowers like peach blossoms or apricot flowers, and cook traditional dishes. On the first day, they visit family, exchange wishes, and give lucky money to children.

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4. Do people prepare to celebrate Tet festival?
👉 Yes, preparation usually starts weeks in advance. People go shopping, make bánh chưng, and clean their homes to get rid of bad luck and welcome a prosperous year.

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• During

• Mid Autumn festival

• most Vietnames families

• eat

• moon cakes.

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• What I enjoy the most

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• the Spring Festival

• is being together

• with my family.

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• Special cakes

• like Square Cakes

• are served

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• New Year's Eve.

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• People

• often set off

• the fire crackers

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• the New Year.

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What I enjoy the most about Tet Holiday is .........................................................

1. There are a big number of special days in Vietnam.

2. But the most popular one is.....

3. The....is widely favoured because.....​

​What are special day in your country

1. Well, my favourite holiday is definitely ....

2. What I enjoy the most about ... is that

3. Moreover, ....

​Which is your favourite holiday and why?

1. Traditionally, Vietnamese people celebrate the holiday in a number of ways.

2. During Tet holiday, many families ... which..

3. Another popular activity is...

​In what way do people celebrate Tet holiday

1. A number of dishes are commonly prepared during this holiday.

2. But the most popular dish is .......... which.............

3. Another favourite dish is ...

​Do people prepare celebrate Tet festival.

Audio Response

Do you like public holidays?

What do you usually do during holidays?

Do you think festivals are important for a country?

Do young people and old people celebrate festivals differently?

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