Bên cạnh Hướng dẫn đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 bài WRITING TASK 1 (map) về school library (kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR Phân tích đề Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something IELTS SPEAKING Part 2.
I. Đề bài
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something. When it happened?
- What you waited for?
- Why you made the decision?
- And explain how you felt while waiting.
II. Kiến thức liên quan
IELTS TUTOR hướng dẫn
III. Phân tích
IELTS TUTOR lưu ý bám sát vào các câu hỏi cue card của IELTS TUTOR để bố cục bài nói nhé:
- What you waited for?
- I am a college student, and my work depends primarily on my laptop because it helps me to search for information quickly. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng trạng từ "quickly" tiếng anh
- Due to my brother’s negligence, my laptop broke down, and at that time, I decided to buy a new laptop, but I planned to wait for one month.
- Why you made the decision?
- I made this decision because the Black Friday sale was just one month away.
- Companies like Lazada and Shopee are certain to provide huge discounts on this day.
- And explain how you felt while waiting.
- At first, I thought it would be easy, but I was so wrong. In fact, the one month seemed like a year when I couldn’t talk to my friends or chat with them.Although I have numerous second thoughts while waiting, I know that I need to go with my gut and make a rational choice. >> IELTS TUTOR lưu ý Cách dùng tính từ "numerous" tiếng anh
- Then, I got used to it. Since there was no laptop, I had a lot of free time, so I started to spend this time playing outdoor games with my friends. Even my parents also told me that I had started spending more time with them
- Finally, I got a decent discount, and it was worth waiting for. When the laptop reached my place, I sighed a relief and drew the conclusion that ”Taking the time to think things out is always worth it, and although it may be frustrating, being patient is often a necessary component of success”.
IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:
Today, I would like to tell you about a time when I made a decision to wait for something important, which turned out to be a valuable lesson in patience and self-control.
It happened a few months ago when my long-standing (long-standing – lâu dài, tồn tại từ lâu – existing or continuing for a long time) laptop suddenly stopped working. As a university student who relies heavily on technology for assignments and online research, this was nothing short of a disaster. I discovered that the laptop malfunctioned due to my younger brother’s careless behavior (careless behavior – hành động bất cẩn – a lack of attention or thought about what one is doing), which frustrated me to no end.
Initially, I considered buying a new one immediately, but I eventually decided to hold off (hold off – trì hoãn – to delay doing something) for a month, as Black Friday was just around the corner. I knew that major online platforms like Lazada and Shopee would offer massive markdowns (massive markdowns – giảm giá lớn – significant reductions in price), and I wanted to take advantage of those once-a-year bargains (once-a-year bargains – những món hời chỉ có một lần trong năm – sales that happen only once a year and offer great value).>> tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?
Waiting, however, wasn’t as easy as I had expected. The first few days were especially challenging. I felt disconnected from my friends since I couldn’t use messaging apps or attend online lectures. I had numerous second thoughts (numerous second thoughts – rất nhiều lần phân vân – many times of reconsideration) about whether I should have just bought a new device instantly. But deep down, I trusted my decision and tried to stay level-headed (level-headed – điềm tĩnh – calm and sensible), reminding myself that delayed gratification (delayed gratification – sự hoãn lại sự hài lòng – resisting an immediate reward in favor of a later, often greater one) often leads to better outcomes.
Surprisingly, over time, I got used to life without a laptop. I started engaging in outdoor activities, spending quality time (quality time – thời gian chất lượng – time spent giving someone one’s full attention) with my family, and even revisiting hobbies like reading and playing badminton. My parents noticed the change and said they hadn’t seen me this relaxed in ages.
When the sale finally arrived, I managed to get an excellent laptop at a heavily discounted price (heavily discounted price – mức giá giảm mạnh – a much lower price than usual). The moment it was delivered to my doorstep, I let out a huge sigh of relief (huge sigh of relief – thở phào nhẹ nhõm – a deep breath expressing that a stressful situation is over). It felt incredibly rewarding, and I came to realize that being patient is often the key to wise decision-making.
🟩 Synonyms & Antonyms
1. long-standing
Synonyms:
old-established, enduring, time-honored
Antonyms:
new, temporary, short-lived
2. hold off
Synonyms:
delay, postpone, put off
Antonyms:
continue, proceed, advance
3. delayed gratification
Synonyms:
self-discipline, impulse control, patience
Antonyms:
impulsiveness, instant gratification, immediacy
IV. Part 3.
1. Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
Some people enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle (lối sống chậm rãi – a way of life that is relaxed and not hurried) because it allows them to savor the moment (tận hưởng khoảnh khắc – fully enjoy the present without rushing) and reduce mental stress, which helps them maintain better emotional balance, especially in a high-pressure environment (môi trường áp lực cao – situations where one is constantly under stress); for instance, retirees or remote workers often choose the countryside to escape the fast-paced urban chaos (sự hỗn loạn của cuộc sống thành thị nhanh – the busy and stressful life in the city) and focus on quality time with loved ones or personal development.
Some individuals also find that slowing down promotes mindfulness (sống chậm giúp sống tỉnh thức – being present and aware of the moment), which in turn increases their sense of gratitude and contentment with life, as seen in the popularity of minimalist living (lối sống tối giản – a lifestyle that emphasizes simplicity) among young professionals who are burned out from rat race (cuộc chạy đua mưu sinh – a competitive and exhausting lifestyle).
2. Is being patient good for people? Why?
Yes, being patient is highly beneficial because it fosters emotional resilience (sự kiên cường cảm xúc – the ability to stay calm and positive during adversity), allowing individuals to manage setbacks without becoming overwhelmed, such as students patiently preparing for IELTS rather than seeking quick fixes.
Moreover, patience nurtures long-term goal attainment (việc đạt được mục tiêu dài hạn – successfully reaching future objectives) as it teaches people to stay consistent and committed even when instant gratification (sự thỏa mãn tức thời – the desire for immediate pleasure) is tempting, which is why high-achieving professionals often describe patience as a cornerstone of their success.
3. Are people less patient now than people in the past?
Yes, people nowadays tend to be more impatient due to the instant-access culture (văn hóa truy cập tức thời – the norm of getting everything immediately via technology), where everything from food to entertainment is available at the touch of a button, making it harder for individuals to tolerate delays.>> Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR
In contrast, people in the past were more used to delayed rewards (phần thưởng bị trì hoãn – benefits that come after a long time), such as waiting for hand-written letters or saving money over months to purchase an item, which cultivated a stronger sense of discipline (ý thức kỷ luật – the habit of self-control and responsibility) and patience in daily life.
✳️ New Vocabulary with Definitions
Slow-paced lifestyle – lối sống chậm rãi – A relaxed way of life
Synonyms: relaxed lifestyle, tranquil life, laid-back routine
Antonyms: fast-paced lifestyle, hectic life, chaotic schedule
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: Some people enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle because it allows them to savor the moment.Savor the moment – tận hưởng khoảnh khắc – Fully enjoy the present
Synonyms: enjoy, cherish, relish
Antonyms: rush through, ignore, overlookHigh-pressure environment – môi trường áp lực cao – A place full of stress or demands
Synonyms: stressful situation, tense setting, demanding context
Antonyms: relaxed environment, calm situation, peaceful placeFast-paced urban chaos – sự hỗn loạn của thành thị nhanh – Stressful, fast-moving city life
Synonyms: hectic city life, bustling urban setting, non-stop metropolis
Antonyms: rural tranquility, serene countryside, peaceful suburbQuality time – thời gian chất lượng – Time spent meaningfully with people
Synonyms: meaningful time, bonding time, valuable moments
Antonyms: wasted time, meaningless time, distracted timeEmotional resilience – sự kiên cường cảm xúc – Ability to stay calm under stress
Synonyms: mental strength, psychological toughness, inner stability
Antonyms: emotional fragility, mental weakness, sensitivityLong-term goal attainment – việc đạt được mục tiêu dài hạn – Achieving long-term goals
Synonyms: goal achievement, objective success, future accomplishment
Antonyms: failure, short-term focus, lost purposeInstant gratification – sự thỏa mãn tức thời – Wanting things immediately
Synonyms: immediate reward, quick pleasure, fast satisfaction
Antonyms: delayed gratification, patience, long-term rewardInstant-access culture – văn hóa truy cập tức thời – A culture that promotes fast access
Synonyms: on-demand culture, digital immediacy, quick-response world
Antonyms: slower lifestyle, patient culture, analog worldDelayed rewards – phần thưởng bị trì hoãn – Benefits that require time
Synonyms: postponed gratification, future gain, long-term return
Antonyms: immediate gain, short-term payoff, fast reward
✳️ Difficult Grammar Structures
Relative clause with "where"
“…where everything from food to entertainment is available at the touch of a button…”
➤ “…nơi mà mọi thứ từ đồ ăn đến giải trí đều có thể được truy cập chỉ với một nút bấm…”
Reduced relative clause
“…professionals who are burned out from the rat race…” → “…professionals burned out from the rat race…”
➤ “…những người đi làm kiệt sức vì cuộc sống mưu sinh…”
Complex conditional
“…if instant gratification is tempting…”
➤ “…nếu sự thỏa mãn tức thời hấp dẫn…”
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