PLACE DESCRIPTION REVIEW
1. WHAT? 2. LOCATION
(Name / type) (Technique: compare)
3. APPEARANCE 4. FUNTION / PURPOSE
(Significant features / facilities) (Fame)
5. PERSONAL FEELINGS
(Price, quality, staff, benefit …)
IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 THING DESCRIPTION
Describe a thing that you purchased recently.
You should say:
• What it was
• What it looks like
• How you bought it
• And explain how you felt about it.
SPEAKING
PART 2
THING MONOLOGUE
BASIC INFORMATION
THING DESCRIPTION
Objects without content Objects with content
Phone, laptop, a piece TV series, book TV program,
of furniture … movie, song, piece of art …
SAMPLE
Describe a thing that you purchased recently.
You should say:
• What it was
• What it looks like
• How you bought it
• And explain how you felt about it.
NAME OF THE OBJECT
I'm going to describe my mobile phone which I bought in a
/ɡiːk/
mobile shop on Thai Ha street – a go-to place for tech geek.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
• I’m going to describe A _________
which is …
• There are a number of (Noun) but I would particularly like to
mention/talk about/point out A …
• bring up (A)
If I have to say a few words on (topic), I’d like to ______
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS
WHEN/WHY YOU HAVE IT
Several years ago, when I passed the university entrance
flyingcao
exam with “điểm colors
(idiom)”, my parents smiled from
ear to _______
_____ ear and they decided to reward me with
something. Since I am a big fan of Apple, so I asked them
whether I could have my own cellphone and they said yes.
TIPS
Tell/Make up a story
“HAPPY SYNONYM”
To smile from ear to ear
Happy
Be
Be over
over the
the m_
moon
__
BeBe
f_ floating
_ _ _ _ _on
_ on
airair
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS 2. WHEN / WHY YOU HAVE IT
(story telling)
APPEARANCE
made of
It is a useful brand-new black Iphone that is ____________metal and
tempered glass.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Opinion Size Age Shape Color Origin Material
Handy Life-size Old- Oval Multi- Hand-made Cotton
friendly
User-______ Mass
_____-
/pəˈtiːt/
Petite fashioned Square colored Plastic
Trendy Huge Brand-new Hollow Bright produced Wooden
Eye-catching Antique Rectangle Shining Chinese Metal
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS 2. WHEN / WHY YOU HAVE IT
(story telling)
3. APPEARANCE
(OPSASCOM)
FUNCTION / PURPOSE
I use the phone to keep in touch
”giữ liên withfriends
lạc” with friendsand
andfamily,
family,for
forcommunication
communicationby
by
voice, text and email. It has various features like video, MP3 player, wireless
“mạng
Internet, digital
không dây”, camera
digital andand
camera games. It's It's
games. easyeasy
to share photos
to share andand
photos music.
music.
USEFUL EXPRESSION
• I use A to … • A provides … with
• A can help to … • A is appreciated because …
• A is used to / for … • A is important/valued for …
• A is great for …
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS 2. WHEN / WHY YOU HAVE IT
(story telling)
3. APPEARANCE 4. FUNCTION/PURPOSE
(OPSASCOM)
HOW IT IS EVALUATED
Although my phone has the latest state-of-the-art technology,
hiện đại technology, it is veryituser-
is very
user-friendly and convenient
friendly and convenient for daily
for daily use. use.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
• State-of-the-art / modern / advanced technology
• Cutting-e_ _ _innovation
Cutting-edge innovation
• Labour-saving device
• Outdated equipment
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS 2. WHEN / WHY YOU HAVE IT
(story telling)
3. APPEARANCE 4. FUNCTION/PURPOSE
(OPSASCOM)
5. EVALUATION
PERSONAL FEELING
My
My phone
phone is
is một phần quan
an essential parttrọng
of mycủa cuộc
life. sống.my
It holds It holds my contacts,
contacts, my
my photos,
photos,
my music mycollection.
music collection. I've gotaccess
I've got instant instanttoaccess to my favorite
my favorite websites.
websites. It's like
It's like my
having having mylife
whole whole
in mylifepocket.
in my pocket. I couldn't
I couldn't live without
live without it. it.
USEFUL EXPRESSION
• A makes me feel / think of/about … • I feel thankful / grateful for A …
• A reminds me of … • I greatly regret having (done
• I couldn’t bear to part with A something …
• A is important / indispensable to me
“không thể thiếu” to because … …
me because
PERSONAL FEELING
WORDS FOR FEELINGS
/nɒˈstældʒɪk/
NOSTALGIC THRILLED
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
EXHILARATED INSPIRED
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
THING DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
1. WHAT IT IS 2. WHEN / WHY YOU HAVE IT
(story telling)
3. APPEARANCE 4. FUNCTION/PURPOSE
(OPSASCOM)
5. EVALUATION 6. PERSONAL FEELINGS
SAMPLE Describe a thing that you purchased recently.
I'm going to describe my mobile phone which I bought in a mobile shop on Thai Ha street – a go-to place
for tech geek. Several years ago, when I passed the university entrance exam with flying colors, my
parents smiled from ear to ear and they decided to reward me with something. Since I am a big fan of
Apple, so I asked them whether I could have my own cellphone and they said yes. It is a useful brand-new
black Iphone that is made of metal and tempered glass. I use the phone to keep in touch with friends and
family, for communication by voice, text and email. It has various features like video, MP3 player,
wireless Internet, digital camera and games. It's easy to share photos and music. Although my phone has
the latest state-of-the-art technology, it is very user-friendly and convenient for daily use. My phone is an
essential part of my life. It holds my contacts, my photos, my music collection. I've got instant access
to my favorite websites. It's like having my whole life in my pocket. I couldn't live without it.
NOTE
MÔ TẢ MÓN ĐỒ CÓ ‘NỘI DUNG’
(A book/TV series/TV program/movie, a song, a piece of art …)
Tập trung vào khía cạnh:
• Hoàn cảnh mình đọc/nghe/sử dụng nó
• Giá (nếu có)
• Cảm xúc của mình / Lợi ích của món đồ này
CHECK-UP
Question: Describe a film you watched
You should say:
• What the film is called
• What it is about
• How you heard about this film
• Why you like/ dislike it
CHECK-UP
Question: Describe a film you watched
Main points Content
Introduction (name, genre …) You know, since I’m a big fan of Horror
movies, I’m going to tell you about a
film called “Insidious” which is really a
box – office hit and released this
_____________
month.
GLOSSARY
Words/ Phrases Meaning
Box-office hit Thắng lợi về doanh thu
CHECK-UP
Question: Describe a film you watched
Main points Content
How you heard about this movie Fortunately, I came across a teaser with many scary scenes
featured on YouTube. Also, there were various articles in
newspapers discussed the actors who were cast to play main
character/ supporting roles in the film. Besides, it is critically
acclaimed movie and the director has won many awards. I was so
excited to give it a try and decided to go to the cinema to have
real experience.
CHECK-UP
Question: Describe a film you watched
Main points Content
What it is about It was similar to most of horror movies, with a plot line involving lots
of twists based on a scary story which frighten you to death/ wet your
pants. A married couple and their children have recently moved into a
new home. One night, Dalton, their only son, is drawn to the attic and
frightened by something in the shadows. The next day, he falls into an
inexplicable coma. Soon after, paranormal events begin to occur. The
mother has to seek help from a psychic and paranormal investigators.
It’s a twist marking the beginning of the fight against the devil
GLOSSARY
Words/ Phrases Meaning
Plot line Kịch bản
Twist Cao trào
Frighten you to death/ wet your Làm khiếp sợ
pant
Inexplicable Không thể lý giải
Paranormal Dị thường
CHECK-UP
Question: Describe a film you watched
Main points Content
Your personal feelings To be honest, I have to say that I really like watching
this movie although it’s scary. It creates the sensation
that you are “in” the movie, which gives the movie-
goers an engrossing experience.
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
Suggested ideas:
Describe something special you brought back
• Souvenirs: pictures, jewelries,
home from a holiday. You should say:
clothes, food …
• What it was; • Depicts a beautiful natural
scenery
• When and where you bought it;
• Reflect local traditions
• Why you bought it;
• Remind me of …
• And explain how you felt about it.
PRACTICE
Describe a product or application which is based on Suggested ideas:
artificial intelligence. You should say: • Google Assistant, Siri
• What it is • Functions: Recognize your
voice and tailor your
• What it is used for responses accordingly such as
find information online,
• How it is used
schedule events and alarms,
• And what do you think of it make appointments, real-
time spoken translation …
PRACTICE
Describe a good law in your country. Useful language
• Set of laws and orders
You should say: • Public safety
• Legalize
• What is the law
• Law-abiding
• How you came to know about this law • Commit a crime
• Custodial sentence
• Whom does it affect
• Imprisonment
• Why is it good
