Speaking part 2 Topic: Describe a popular person who lives in your neighbourhood.

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a popular person who lives in your neighbourhood.

You should say:

Who he/she is
When you first met him/her
How you would describe his/her character
And explain why he/she is popular

Structure: 4 Steps to Success

1

Identification

Tên & Mối quan hệ

VD: A retired teacher, a local shop owner, a community leader…

2

First Impression

Lần đầu gặp gỡ

VD: Moving into the area, a neighborhood charity event, local park…

3

Personality

Tính cách đặc trưng

VD: Down-to-earth, altruistic, gregarious, charismatic…

4

The Secret to Popularity

Lý do nổi tiếng

VD: Helping the elderly, organizing festivals, wealth of knowledge…

High-Scoring Vocabulary

Pillar of the community Phrase

Người trụ cột/có tầm ảnh hưởng trong cộng đồng

“Mr. Nam is truly a pillar of our local community.”

Down-to-earth Adj

Bình dị, thực tế, không khoe khoang

“Despite his wealth, he is incredibly down-to-earth.”

Altruistic Adj

Vị tha, hay giúp đỡ người khác

“His altruistic nature makes everyone respect him.”

Gregarious Adj

Thích giao du, cởi mở, hướng ngoại

“Being a gregarious person, he talks to everyone.”

Household name Idiom

Một cái tên quen thuộc với mọi nhà

“In our street, his name has become a household name.”

Radiate Verb

Tỏa ra (năng lượng, niềm vui)

“He always radiates positivity wherever he goes.”

Sample Answers

Professional & Sophisticated

Tri Duc English Exam Tips

Avoid “Kind” and “Nice”

Đừng dùng các tính từ quá phổ thông. Thay vào đó, hãy dùng: **considerate, hospitable, benevolent, charismatic**. Điều này giúp điểm Lexical Resource tăng vọt.

Connect with an Event

Để miêu tả tính cách một cách tự nhiên, hãy kể một hành động cụ thể. Thay vì nói “He is helpful”, hãy nói “He spent his whole weekend fixing the neighbor’s roof.”