🔥"Describe a live performance you enjoyed"IELTS SPEAKING PART 2,3: Bài mẫu kèm từ vựng

May 30, 2025

Bên cạnh hướng dẫn Phân tích đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 WRITING TASK 1 (map)"The plans show a school library 5 years ago and the same library now"(kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR Phân tích đề 🔥"Describe a live performance you enjoyed"IELTS SPEAKING PART 2,3: Bài mẫu kèm từ vựng

I. Đề bài

Describe a live performance you enjoyed.

What it was
When/where it was
Who performed
Why you liked it

II. Kiến thức liên quan

IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn

Từ vựng Topic Music IELTS

III. Phân tích

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about a live performance that truly left a lasting impression on me.

It was a sold-out concert (a concert with no more tickets available – buổi hòa nhạc cháy vé) that took place last summer at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi.
The performer was Son Tung M-TP, a household name (a famous person who is widely known – người nổi tiếng mà ai cũng biết) in the Vietnamese music industry.

What I liked the most about this performance was not only the singer’s magnetic stage presence but also the high-energy atmosphere (full of excitement and activity – không khí tràn đầy năng lượng) and state-of-the-art lighting system (very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods – hệ thống ánh sáng hiện đại nhất).

There are two main reasons why this concert stood out to me.>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?
First, the flawless live vocals (perfect singing voice in live performance – giọng hát trực tiếp không chê vào đâu được) amazed me. Unlike many pop singers who rely heavily on autotune (chỉnh giọng bằng công nghệ), Son Tung delivered a performance that was both raw and powerful. His voice resonated through the stadium with such emotional depth (chiều sâu cảm xúc) that I was moved to tears during one of his ballads. It was a perfect example of how live music can touch your soul in a way that studio recordings simply cannot.

Second, the concert was a visual spectacle (một màn trình diễn thị giác) with jaw-dropping choreography and carefully crafted visuals projected on huge LED screens. Every detail, from costume changes to fireworks, was meticulously planned (được lên kế hoạch tỉ mỉ). I could tell that an immense amount of effort (một lượng công sức khổng lồ) had gone into preparing for the show. It felt more like a theatrical performance than just a regular concert, which made it all the more captivating.

In short, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience (trải nghiệm có một không hai) that I’ll never forget, and it deepened my appreciation for live music.

🟨 New Vocabulary List with Definitions and Translations

Sold-out concert
- English: A concert where all tickets have been sold.
- Vietnamese: Buổi hòa nhạc cháy vé
Household name
- English: A person or thing that is very well known
- Vietnamese: Tên tuổi nổi tiếng, ai cũng biết
High-energy atmosphere
- English: A setting full of excitement and energy
- Vietnamese: Bầu không khí đầy năng lượng
State-of-the-art
- English: Very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods
- Vietnamese: Hiện đại nhất
Flawless live vocals
- English: Perfect singing voice during a live show
- Vietnamese: Giọng hát trực tiếp không tì vết
Autotune
- English: A software that corrects off-pitch notes in singing
- Vietnamese: Công nghệ chỉnh giọng
Emotional depth
- English: The ability to express deep feelings
- Vietnamese: Chiều sâu cảm xúc
Visual spectacle
- English: A show that is visually stunning
- Vietnamese: Màn trình diễn thị giác
Meticulously planned
- English: Planned with great attention to detail
- Vietnamese: Được lên kế hoạch tỉ mỉ
Immense amount of effort
- English: A huge level of work and energy put into something
- Vietnamese: Lượng công sức khổng lồ
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
- English: A very rare and memorable event
- Vietnamese: Trải nghiệm có một không hai

🟨 Synonyms and Antonyms of Selected Vocabulary

1. Flawless

Synonyms: impeccable, perfect, faultless
Antonyms: flawed, imperfect, defective
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "the flawless live vocals amazed me"

2. Meticulously

Synonyms: precisely, carefully, thoroughly
Antonyms: carelessly, hastily, roughly
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "was meticulously planned"

3. Household name

Synonyms: celebrity, star, well-known figure
Antonyms: unknown, nobody, obscure person
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Son Tung M-TP, a household name"

🟨 Advanced Grammar Structures Used

Not only... but also
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "What I liked the most about this performance was not only the singer’s magnetic stage presence but also the high-energy atmosphere..."
- Vietnamese: Điều tôi thích nhất không chỉ là... mà còn là...
Relative Clause
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "...Son Tung delivered a performance that was both raw and powerful."
- Vietnamese: ...Son Tung đã thể hiện một màn trình diễn vừa mộc mạc vừa mạnh mẽ.
Cleft Sentence
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "What I liked the most about this performance was..."
- Vietnamese: Điều tôi thích nhất ở buổi biểu diễn này là...
Inversion for emphasis
- IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: "Not only did he sing live, but he also danced flawlessly." (Note: this structure can be added in Part 3 if asked for deeper elaboration)
- Vietnamese: Không chỉ hát live, anh ấy còn nhảy một cách hoàn hảo.

IV. Part 3

✅ Question 1: Are live performances expensive in your country?

Live performances in my country are fairly costly because they often involve high production value and well-known performers.
The main reason behind this is the elaborate setups (elaborate setups – EN: complex and detailed arrangements / VN: cách bố trí phức tạp và tỉ mỉ) that include state-of-the-art (state-of-the-art – EN: very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods / VN: hiện đại nhất) sound systems and lighting.
In addition, the tickets are often sold in tiered pricing structures (tiered pricing structures – EN: a system where prices vary based on categories / VN: cơ cấu giá theo từng mức) that make front-row seats eye-wateringly expensive (eye-wateringly expensive – EN: extremely expensive / VN: đắt chảy nước mắt).
For example, a front-row ticket to an international artist’s concert can cost more than a week's wage for an average worker.
Another contributing factor is the exclusive venues (exclusive venues – EN: luxurious or limited-access event locations / VN: địa điểm tổ chức sang trọng hoặc giới hạn), which often charge exorbitant fees for hosting.
Also, with the rise of celebrity-driven marketing, people are willing to pay more for the once-in-a-lifetime (once-in-a-lifetime – EN: very rare, possibly only happening once / VN: hiếm khi xảy ra, có thể chỉ một lần trong đời) experience.
Therefore, while live performances offer great entertainment, they are certainly not budget-friendly for everyone.

✅ Question 2: Why do people enjoy concerts?

People enjoy concerts primarily because of the electrifying atmosphere (electrifying atmosphere – EN: very exciting and full of energy / VN: bầu không khí đầy hứng khởi và năng lượng), which is impossible to recreate at home.
Being surrounded by like-minded fans (like-minded fans – EN: people who share similar interests / VN: người có cùng sở thích) creates a sense of belonging that intensifies the emotional connection to the performance.
For instance, at a live show, the crowd’s synchronized chants and reactions create a goosebump-inducing (goosebump-inducing – EN: causing strong emotions or excitement / VN: làm nổi da gà vì cảm xúc mạnh) experience.
Another reason is that concerts offer a break from day-to-day monotony (day-to-day monotony – EN: the boring routine of daily life / VN: sự đơn điệu hàng ngày), giving people a chance to let their hair down (let their hair down – EN: relax and enjoy themselves / VN: thư giãn và tận hưởng).
These live musical events allow for emotional release and mental relaxation, which is why many people eagerly anticipate them.
Moreover, some individuals attend concerts to forge memories (forge memories – EN: create strong and lasting memories / VN: tạo nên những ký ức sâu sắc) with friends or loved ones.
This shared experience often becomes a cherished moment in their personal history.>> IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn PHÂN TÍCH ĐỀ THI 30/5/2020 IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (kèm bài sửa HS đạt 6.5)
All in all, the blend of live energy, social bonding, and emotional impact makes concerts highly enjoyable for many.

📘 NEW VOCAB LIST (with EN & VN meanings)

elaborate setups – EN: complex and detailed arrangements / VN: cách bố trí phức tạp và tỉ mỉ
state-of-the-art – EN: very modern and using the latest technology / VN: hiện đại nhất
tiered pricing structures – EN: a system where prices are divided into levels / VN: cơ cấu giá theo tầng
eye-wateringly expensive – EN: extremely costly / VN: đắt chảy nước mắt
exclusive venues – EN: luxurious or limited-access event locations / VN: địa điểm tổ chức sang trọng hoặc giới hạn
once-in-a-lifetime – EN: very rare or unique / VN: một lần trong đời
budget-friendly – EN: affordable / VN: phù hợp với túi tiền
electrifying atmosphere – EN: extremely exciting energy / VN: bầu không khí náo nhiệt
like-minded fans – EN: people who share similar interests / VN: người cùng sở thích
goosebump-inducing – EN: causing strong emotions or excitement / VN: làm nổi da gà
day-to-day monotony – EN: boring everyday routine / VN: sự đơn điệu thường nhật
let their hair down – EN: to relax and enjoy / VN: thư giãn và tận hưởng
live musical events – EN: performances with live music / VN: sự kiện âm nhạc trực tiếp
forge memories – EN: to create strong, lasting memories / VN: tạo kỷ niệm sâu sắc
shared experience – EN: something enjoyed together with others / VN: trải nghiệm chung

🔁 SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS (For 3 words)

1. eye-wateringly expensive

Synonyms: prohibitively expensive, exorbitant, overpriced
Antonyms: cheap, budget-friendly, reasonably priced
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “front-row seats are eye-wateringly expensive.”

2. electrifying atmosphere

Synonyms: thrilling vibe, energizing ambiance, high-energy environment
Antonyms: dull mood, lifeless scene, uninspiring setting
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “because of the electrifying atmosphere, which is impossible to recreate at home.”

3. let their hair down

Synonyms: unwind, take it easy, have fun
Antonyms: stay reserved, act formally, maintain composure
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “giving people a chance to let their hair down.”

🔍 DIFFICULT GRAMMAR STRUCTURES + VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION

“…which is impossible to recreate at home.”
→ Mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn / rút gọn mệnh đề với động từ bị động
→ "… điều mà không thể tái tạo tại nhà."
“Another contributing factor is the exclusive venues, which often charge exorbitant fees for hosting.”
→ Câu phức với mệnh đề quan hệ xác định và không xác định
→ "Một yếu tố góp phần khác là các địa điểm sang trọng, vốn thường tính phí tổ chức cao ngất ngưởng."
“These live musical events allow for emotional release and mental relaxation…”
→ Cấu trúc “allow for + noun” – cho phép điều gì đó diễn ra
→ “Những sự kiện âm nhạc trực tiếp này cho phép sự giải tỏa cảm xúc và thư giãn tinh thần.”
“…a front-row ticket to an international artist’s concert can cost more than a week’s wage…”
→ So sánh hơn với danh từ sở hữu
→ “…vé hàng ghế đầu có thể đắt hơn cả tiền lương một tuần…”