Cám ơn mọi người.

Một số câu ví dụ thế này:

1. I would like to start with the first point which is where the market is.

2. Going on to my next point which is what the market sells, well...

3. With reference to the question of how big the market is, well...

4. As a final point, I would like to explain why I enjoy to visiting it.

Topic: IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe a market

Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting. You should say:

- where the market is

- what the market sells

- how big the market is

- and explain why you enjoyed visiting it.

1. I’m going to describe a street market that I’ve enjoyed visiting many times in Manchester. It’s the Manchester Christmas Market, and it comes to the city for about a month from the end of November every year. The market stalls are spread across several sites in the city centre, but the centrepiece is the large European market in Albert Square next to the Town Hall.

2. The Christmas Market stalls sell an array of Christmas gifts and mouth-watering food and drink from all over Europe. It’s a great place to find handmade crafts such as jewellery, ornaments, wooden toys and other souvenirs, but it’s the food and drink that seem to be most popular. Probably the biggest seller is the ‘Gluhwein’, a hot, sweet wine which is sold in a souvenir mug.

3. The market was originally quite small, occupying just one of the central squares in Manchester, but it’s grown quickly in recent years, spilling over into maybe five other pedestrian streets and a few other squares. Apparently there are over 200 stalls now, so it’s become a really big event attracting thousands of visitors.

4. The main reason I’ve always enjoyed visiting the Christmas Market is the fantastic atmosphere. When I went there last December, it didn’t matter how cold or wet the weather was, Manchester seemed to come alive when the market opened; the streets were bustling with people and there was a real festive feel to the city.

Cách 1: On the one hand, having a defined career path can certainly lead to a satisfying working life. Many people decide as young children what they want to do as adults, and it gives them a great sense of satisfaction to work towards their goals and gradually achieve them. For example, many children dream of becoming doctors, but to realise this ambition they need to gain the relevant qualifications and undertake years of training. In my experience, very few people who have qualified as doctors choose to change career because they find their work so rewarding, and because they have invested so much time and effort to reach their goal.

Cách 2: On the other hand, people find happiness in their working lives in different ways. Firstly, not everyone dreams of doing a particular job, and it can be equally rewarding to try a variety of professions; starting out on a completely new career path can be a reinvigorating experience. Secondly, some people see their jobs as simply a means of earning money, and they are happy if their salary is high enough to allow them to enjoy life outside work. Finally, job satisfaction is often the result of working conditions, rather than the career itself. For example, a positive working atmosphere, enthusiastic colleagues, and an inspirational boss can make working life much more satisfying, regardless of the profession.

- a defined career path

- a great sense of satisfaction

- work towards (and gradually achieve) goals

- realise an ambition

- gain the relevant qualifications

- undertake years of training

- find their work rewarding

- invest time and effort

Trong mỗi đoạn văn ( dù nói hay viết) bạn cũng nên áp dụng cách sắp xếp này. Mình lấy 1 ví dụ của vị giám khảo ấy trong 1 bài Writing Task 2 phần Introductions, các bạn cùng tham khảo nha.

TOPIC: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life.

To what extent do you agree with this view?

What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?

Trong Intro, không có nhiều ý để liên kết, bạn chỉ cần nhớ: chỉ dùng "topic-specific words and phrases" như sau:

It is true that some people know from an early age what career they want to pursue, and they are happy to spend the rest of their lives in the same profession. While I accept that this may suit many people, I believe that others enjoy changing careers or seeking job satisfaction in different ways.

Còn 2 body paragraph chính bạn hummingbird đã trình bày rồi đó, các bạn xem nha.

Mình nghĩ giáo viên của bạn nói như thế là để tránh tình trạng bọn mình dùng những câu dài ngoằn, không chút liên kết. Một lời khuyên rất hữu ích, nhưng tại các bạn chưa hiểu ngọn nguồn bên trong thôi. Tuy nhiên,đừng xem đó là 1 quy luật bất di bất dịch là ổn.

- "Idea, explain, example" còn có 1 phiên bản khác là "Idea,example, explain".

EX: bạn xem đoạn mở đầu mẫu sau:

Some art projects definitely require help from the state. In the UK, there are many works of art in public spaces, such as streets or squares in city centres. In Liverpool, for example, there are several new statues and sculptures in the docks area of the city, which has been redeveloped recently. These artworks represent culture, heritage and history. They serve to educate people about the city, and act as landmarks or talking points for visitors and tourists. Governments and local councils should pay creative artists to produce this kind of art, because without their funding our cities would be much less interesting and attractive.