Describe an old person you know and respect | Bài mẫu Speaking Part 2, 3

Describe an old person you know and respect | Bài mẫu Speaking Part 2, 3

Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 2 chủ đề: Describe an old person you know and respect

1. Đề bài: Describe an old person you know and respect

Describe an old person that you know and respect. You should say:

• Who the person is
• How you know the person 
• What kind of person he or she is 

And explain why you respect/ admire the person.

2. Bài mẫu 

Bài mẫu 1

Today, I’d like to describe an elder I have great respect for. It’s Mr. Neil Gaiman – a reputed English author who has ventured into many different genres and built a legacy for himself in the literary and cinematic scene. 

Reading Neil Gaiman’s books is a delightful trip down memory lane. I first learnt of him from his arguably most famous book, “Coraline”. The book has remained in the back of my mind ever since my first read due to the relatable protagonist, eccentric supporting characters and captivating storyline. I was so profoundly impressed by “Coraline” that I researched about the man behind the book, and the rest is history. 

To talk about who Neil Gaiman is, one must mention his rich career. He began his career as a freelance journalist in the early 1980s, but then quickly moved to a myriad of writing areas besides journalism, namely children’s books, young adults’ novels, comic books, screenplays and nonfiction. He gained acclaimed success with many pieces such as the comic book series “The Sandman” or the adult novel “The Graveyard book”.

Most of his most famous novels and books have been brought to the screen, and the success he’s gained so far not only proved his talent but also turned him into one of the most visible and celebrated authors in this day and age.  

Practically growing up reading Neil Gaiman’s novel collection, there are so many reasons why I look up to him. First, as a reader, his ability in writing, commanding the attention of the audience and always finding new inspirations and themes to depict leaves me in awe. His infinite imagination and unique outlooks on life and matters enriches my soul and motivates me to read, as well as explore the world more.

Furthermore, Neil Gaiman has always held a firm belief in self-expression freedom, and has always remained straightforward in whatever controversial issues he spoke up on. His determination in staying true to himself, and in advocating for his justice makes me admire him, even though I may not always agree with his opinions. All in all, Neil Gaiman is a distinguished man of his time, who remains one of the authors I respect the most. 

Từ vựng:

• reputed (a): nổi tiếng
• venture into (phr): chấp nhận rủi ro để làm gì 
• legacy (n): di sản
• literary (n): văn học
• trip down memory lane (phr): nhớ về quá khứ tươi đẹp
• arguably (adv): được cho là
• in the back of my mind (phr): ở đâu đó trong tâm trí tôi
• relatable (a): có thể liên hệ được
• protagonist (n): nhân vật chính
• eccentric (a): kỳ lạ
• captivating (a): thu hút
• profoundly (adv): hết sức, sâu sắc
• the rest is history (phr): phần còn lại thì ai cũng biết rồi
• a myriad of (phr): nhiều
• screenplay (n): kịch bản
• nonfiction (n): sách phi hư cấu
• acclaimed success (n): thành công vang dội
• command (v): đòi hỏi
• in awe (phr): kinh ngạc
• infinite (a): vô hạn
• outlooks (n): góc nhìn
• enrich (v): làm giàu có
• speak up (phr): đưa ra ý kiến 
• advocate (v): ủng hộ
• all in all (phr): nhìn chung, tựu chung
• distinguished (a): thành công

Bài mẫu 2

I’m going to talk about my grandma who I admire a lot.

Actually, she passed away a few years ago but she was a very inspiring person. My earliest memories of her are probably from when I was about 5 or 6 years old, because before that I didn’t live with my grandparents so I didn’t see them very often.

There are many reasons why I think she is very respectful. Firstly, she grew up in Australia during a time when men and women did not have equal rights, especially in terms of salary, and she used to work in a leather factory and she knew that she was good at her job, better than a lot of the men in the factory. So one day, she demanded that her boss pay her the same wage as her male colleagues because she was better than a lot of them. This was a brave thing to do and her boss gave her a raise. I think this is a good example of her personality actually. She was an honest and fair person. She worked hard and she expected to be paid fairly. She always really loved to live in old houses in the countryside and filled them with all sorts of antiques and lots of interesting gadgets, so it was quite fascinating for me and my brothers to visit her house when we were young. Secondly, my grandmother was a real individual. She loved to play video games even when she was 60 years old, and she used to ride a big motorcycle and she had some tattoos on her arms, which was very uncommon for a woman her age. But my brothers and I thought she was really cool. She was also a very talented artist as well. She painted many beautiful paintings, and learnt to play the piano when she was about 65. And because of these things, my grandmother is someone I really admire.

Từ vựng:

• earliest memories: Những kỉ niệm đầu tiên 

Memories /ˈmem.ər.is/: kỉ niệm

Ví dụ: My earliest memories are from Korea

• equal rights /ˈiː.kwəl rɑɪts/: quyền bình đẳng

Ví dụ: Women enjoy nearly equal rights.

• a real individual /rɪəl  individual/: độc đáo không giống ai 

Ví dụ: He's just a real individual

Bài mẫu 3

For all my life, I have met various kinds of people whom I truly show respect to, among which my dad is quite outstanding.

He is the breadwinner of my family, my first teacher, my friend, and my idol. About his appearance, there is nothing much to tell since he looks lanky, however, the thing which makes him unique is that he exudes an optimistic aura all the time.

As for his characteristics, he is the whole package: relatively calm in most situations, open-minded to everything, decisive in work, smart in all angles and creative in solving problems. Among those wonderful qualities, he is widely admired by his colleagues and my family members for his intelligence. Truly speaking, every issue is always regarded anew in his sharp eyes, as he ponders anything from various aspects, which helps accelerate his problem solving skills. What’s more, he’s the kind of person who always thinks out of the box, which means that even the most unfeasible matters in this world have a chance to happen from his perspective. If my memory serves me right, I remember one time when we encountered a serious financial problem in my family, he was the person taking all the responsibility and dealing with it in no time. The solution was beyond everyone’s imagination. 

As for me, he is my role model, and I wish that one day I could be as smart as him.

Từ vựng:

Cấu trúc được dùng:

• There is nothing much to tell since S + V: Không có gì nhiều để kể vì 
• S + to be + widely admired: Ai đó được nhiều người ngưỡng mộ
• S + could be + as adj as + somebody: Có thể (tính từ: xinh đẹp, thông minh, …) giống ai đó

Câu trả lời mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 3: Take care of

1. What qualities does a person need to have to take care of old people?

Hmmm, that’s a difficult question, since elders have diverse requirements when it comes to caregivers. However, I think some traits that most people who care for the elderly share are patience and attentiveness. First, since older people may struggle to perform daily tasks or require distinct ways of communication, it is essential that the person who takes care of them is patient enough to create a comfortable and safe environment for them.

Also, senior caregivers may need to work with elders who have cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, or who may be reluctant to show dependency on others. This is why caregivers need to be attentive and alert at all times to the needs of the elderly and provide assistance when necessary. 

• diverse (a): đa dạng
• attentiveness (n): sự tập trung
• distinct (a): riêng biệt
• cognitive disorder (n): rối loạn nhận thức
• dementia (n): bệnh sa sút trí tuệ
• reluctant (a): miễn cưỡng, không sẵn lòng
• dependency (n): sự phụ thuộc
• alert (a): sẵn sàng

2. Do you think old people should be taken care of at home?

I think it really depends. But generally, there are also many elderly people who want to stay in their own homes. They may choose to do so instead of moving to a retirement community or assisted living facility because they may be attached to their home and not want to leave the memories and history that are there. 

Additionally, they may not want to give up their independence or be around people who are much younger than them.  In these cases, it is important to have someone who can check in on them regularly and provide any necessary assistance such as cooking, cleaning, and bathing.

• retirement community (n): cộng đồng hưu trí
• assisted living facility (n): viện dưỡng lão dành cho những người già phần nào vẫn còn khả năng tự lập, chỉ cần giúp đỡ trong một số mặt như bếp núc, theo dõi thuốc men
• to be attached to (phr): gắn bó với

3. How can people in the neighborhood help the elderly during an epidemic?

Covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented worldwide social distancing, subjecting many elders to amplified risks of complete isolation and systemic neglect. Therefore, it is essential that neighbors look out for the old who live near them by a multitude of small acts.

Regularly checking in on the well-being of the elderly to help them with errands or shopping, providing them with over-the-counter medicines or disinfecting cleaning sprays and wipes… are some of the practical aid people could offer. 

• unprecedented (a): chưa từng có tiền lệ
• social distancing (n): giãn cách xã hội 
• subject sb to sth (phr): khiến ai rơi vào hoàn cảnh gì
• amplified (a): phóng đại
• isolation (n): sự cô lập
• systemic (a): có hệ thống
• look out for (phr): trông coi, cảnh giác
• a multitude of (phr): nhiều
• check in on (phr): kiểm tra xem ai/cái gì đó có an toàn không
• well-being (n): sự khỏe mạnh, hạnh phúc
• errands (n): việc vặt
• over-the-counter medicines (phr): thuốc không kê đơn
• disinfecting cleaning sprays and wipes (phr): xịt và khăn lau sát khuẩn

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