IELTS Speaking

"Describe a time when you helped someone". Tham khảo ngay bài mẫu band 8.0+  cho phần trả lời IELTS Speaking Part 2  kèm cả phần audio và từ vựng để biết thêm cách lên ý tưởng, từ vựng và cấu trúc ăn điểm nhé.

I. Đề bài

Describe a time when you helped someone

You should say:

Where you helped him/her

Why you helped

How you helped

And explain how you felt about it 

II. Câu trả lời mẫu

A while back, I had the opportunity to help a close friend who was going through a rough patch. He had been laid off from work and was struggling to cope with the financial and emotional toll of the situation. Knowing his circumstances, I felt compelled to assist because he's someone I hold in high esteem, and seeing him in distress was something I couldn't ignore. The help took place at his home, which is also in the neighborhood where I live. I began by just being there to listen, allowing him to vent his frustrations and anxieties. Sometimes, what we need most during tough times is a sympathetic ear, and that's what I aimed to provide. But I knew he needed practical help too. Drawing from my network, I shared his resume with some contacts in different companies and coached him on interview techniques, as he hadn't been job hunting for a while. We also worked together on a financial plan to manage his expenses more effectively during this period. The day he called to tell me he'd been offered a job, the relief and joy in his voice were palpable. It was an incredibly fulfilling moment for me. Not only had I helped a friend in need, but I'd also enabled him to regain his self-confidence and autonomy. The experience strengthened our friendship, and it left me with a profound sense of satisfaction, reinforcing my belief in the power of kindness and support.

Từ vựng:

- Opportunity (cơ hội)

- Rough patch (giai đoạn khó khăn)

- Laid off (bị sa thải)

- Compelled (bị ép buộc)

- Esteem (kính trọng)

- Sympathetic ear (sẵn lòng lắng nghe)

- Practical help (sự giúp đỡ thiết thực)

- Autonomy (tự chủ)

- Fulfilling (mang lại cảm giác hài lòng)

- Kindness (lòng tử tế)

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