Giải đề "Describe a traditional celebration in your country that you enjoy" IELTS SPEAKING PART 2-3

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 traditional celebration in your country that you enjoy" IELTS SPEAKING

Describe a traditional celebration in your country that you enjoy

You should say

1. What it is
2. What you do to celebrate it
3. Who you celebrate it with
4. And explain why you enjoy it

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý bám sát vào các câu hỏi cue card của IELTS TUTOR để bố cục bài nói nhé:

1. What it is

• One of the most cherished traditional celebrations in my country, Vietnam, is Tet, which is also known as the Lunar New Year. 
• Tet is a time of great significance and joy for Vietnamese people.

2. What you do to celebrate it

• During Tet, my family and I engage in a series of customs and traditions:
  • In the days leading up to Tet, we thoroughly clean and decorate our home. We believe this act symbolizes a fresh start and the removal of bad luck.
  • We set up an altar to pay respects to our ancestors with offerings of food, fruit, and incense. This is a way to show gratitude and seek blessings for the new year.
  • On the eve of Tet, my family gathers for a special reunion dinner called "Tet sum vầy." We prepare a feast of traditional dishes, including banh chung (sticky rice cakes), pickled vegetables, and various meat dishes.>> IELTS TUTOR có hướng dẫn kĩ SỬA BÀI IELTS WRITING TASK 2 ĐỀ THI THẬT NGÀY 22/8/2020 của HS IELTS TUTOR đạt 6.5 Writing

3. Who you celebrate it with

• Tet is a family-centered holiday, so I celebrate it primarily with my immediate and extended family. 
• It's a time when relatives from different parts of the country come together to celebrate, making it a truly special occasion.

4. And explain why you enjoy it

• • Main idea 1: Tet allows me to spend quality time with my family and strengthen our bonds. 
    • Supporting idea: The sense of togetherness is heartwarming and brings a feeling of unity and love.
    • Example: One of my favorite Tet traditions is visiting my extended family. We all live in different parts of the country, so Tet is the only time of year that we get to see each other. We gather at my grandparents' house, and we spend the day talking, laughing, and playing games.
  • Main idea 2:  I appreciate the rich cultural traditions associated with Tet. 
    • Supporting idea: Each custom and ritual carries deep meaning and connects us to our heritage.
    • Example: 
      • One of my favorite Tet traditions is setting up the banh tet tray. This tray is filled with a variety of symbolic foods, each of which has its own special meaning. For example, the sticky rice cakes represent prosperity and good luck, the candied fruits represent sweetness and happiness, and the tea leaves represent longevity.

IELTS TUTOR gợi ý bài tham khảo:

Today, I would like to tell you about Tết Nguyên Đán (Lunar New Year – Tết cổ truyền: the most important traditional festival in Vietnam), which is the most cherished celebration in my country and marks the beginning of a new lunar year.

Tết is a once-a-year (hàng năm – happening only once each year) occasion that carries profound cultural and spiritual value. It is widely regarded as a fresh-start festival (lễ hội khởi đầu mới – a time symbolising renewal and new beginnings), when people reflect on the past year and set hopes for prosperity, health, and happiness in the year ahead.

In the run-up to Tết, my family and I take part in various time-honoured traditions (truyền thống lâu đời – customs that have existed for generations). We thoroughly clean and decorate our house, believing this ritual helps ward off bad luck (xua đuổi vận xui – to prevent misfortune) and welcome positive energy. We also prepare an ancestor-worship altar (bàn thờ tổ tiên – a sacred place to honour deceased family members) with fruit, traditional dishes, and incense as a way to express gratitude and seek blessings.>> IELTS TUTOR gợi ý tham khảo CẦN VIẾT & THU ÂM BAO NHIÊU BÀI ĐỂ ĐẠT 8.0 SPEAKING & 7.0 WRITING?

On New Year’s Eve, we enjoy a heartfelt reunion dinner (bữa cơm đoàn tụ ấm cúng – a meaningful family meal) together. Dishes like bánh chưng, pickled vegetables, and braised pork are staples of this home-cooked feast (bữa tiệc nấu tại nhà – a traditional family-prepared meal), each carrying symbolic meanings related to abundance and good fortune.

Tết is a deeply family-oriented celebration (lễ hội đề cao gia đình – centred around family values), so I celebrate it with both my immediate and extended family. Relatives from different provinces travel long distances to gather at my grandparents’ house, creating a warm, close-knit atmosphere (bầu không khí gắn kết – a feeling of strong family unity).

I truly enjoy Tết for two main reasons. First, it allows me to strengthen family bonds (thắt chặt mối quan hệ gia đình – to make family relationships closer). Since everyone is usually busy throughout the year, Tết becomes a rare chance for us to reconnect, chat late into the night, and relive childhood memories. Second, I deeply appreciate the cultural richness (sự phong phú văn hoá – depth and variety of cultural values) behind each ritual. Customs like displaying the bánh tét tray remind me of our heritage and give me a strong sense of identity and belonging.

Overall, Tết is not just a holiday for relaxation; it is a soul-nourishing celebration (lễ hội nuôi dưỡng tinh thần – something that refreshes emotions and values) that brings family together and keeps Vietnamese traditions alive.

New Vocabulary List (from the essay)

1. Lunar New Year – Tết cổ truyền
   Synonyms: traditional new year, spring festival, lunar festival
   Antonyms: ordinary day, working day, non-festival
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Lunar New Year is the most cherished celebration in my country.”

2. fresh-start festival – lễ hội khởi đầu mới
   Synonyms: new-beginning event, renewal celebration, rebirth festival
   Antonyms: end-of-cycle event, closing ceremony, farewell occasion
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “It is widely regarded as a fresh-start festival.”

3. time-honoured traditions – truyền thống lâu đời
   Synonyms: long-standing customs, age-old practices, ancestral traditions
   Antonyms: modern habits, new trends, recent practices
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “My family and I take part in various time-honoured traditions.”

4. ward off bad luck – xua đuổi vận xui
   Synonyms: repel misfortune, drive away negativity, prevent bad luck
   Antonyms: invite misfortune, attract bad luck, bring trouble
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “We believe this ritual helps ward off bad luck.”

5. ancestor-worship altar – bàn thờ tổ tiên
   Synonyms: ancestral altar, family shrine, worship table
   Antonyms: secular space, non-religious area, ordinary room
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “We prepare an ancestor-worship altar with fruit and incense.”

6. heartfelt reunion dinner – bữa cơm đoàn tụ ấm cúng
   Synonyms: emotional family meal, meaningful gathering, intimate dinner
   Antonyms: lonely meal, rushed dinner, solitary eating
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “We enjoy a heartfelt reunion dinner together.”

7. family-oriented celebration – lễ hội đề cao gia đình
   Synonyms: family-centred event, kinship-focused festival, domestic celebration
   Antonyms: individualistic event, solo activity, personal occasion
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Tết is a deeply family-oriented celebration.”

8. strengthen family bonds – thắt chặt mối quan hệ gia đình
   Synonyms: tighten relationships, deepen connections, reinforce bonds
   Antonyms: weaken ties, drift apart, lose connection
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “It allows me to strengthen family bonds.”

9. cultural richness – sự phong phú văn hoá
   Synonyms: cultural depth, heritage diversity, traditional wealth
   Antonyms: cultural emptiness, lack of tradition, shallow culture
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “I deeply appreciate the cultural richness behind each ritual.”

10. soul-nourishing celebration – lễ hội nuôi dưỡng tinh thần
    Synonyms: emotionally fulfilling event, spiritually enriching festival, uplifting occasion
    Antonyms: draining experience, stressful event, exhausting occasion
    IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “It is a soul-nourishing celebration that brings family together.”

1. Traditional celebrations

1.1. Ngoài Tết, còn lễ nào quan trọng ở Việt Nam không?

Besides Tết, Vietnam also has several other important traditional celebrations, especially the Mid-Autumn Festival and Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.
One main reason these events matter is that they strengthen social bonds (strengthen social bonds – củng cố mối quan hệ xã hội | to make relationships closer) within families and local communities.
During these occasions, people often gather for family-centred activities (family-centred – lấy gia đình làm trung tâm | focused on family values), which reinforces emotional connections.
For example, children spend time with grandparents, listen to old stories, and learn about cultural values in an informal way.

Another key idea is that these festivals help preserve national identity (preserve national identity – gìn giữ bản sắc dân tộc | protect cultural identity over time).
Many rituals, such as offering incense or performing traditional dances, reflect long-standing beliefs passed down through generations.
This allows younger people to develop a sense of historical continuity rather than seeing culture as something abstract.
As a result, these celebrations remain highly meaningful despite rapid modernization.

1.2. Việc tổ chức đám cưới có quan trọng không?

Yes, organizing a wedding is extremely important because it represents a life-defining milestone (life-defining milestone – cột mốc quan trọng của cuộc đời | a major turning point in life).
One main idea is that weddings formally acknowledge the union not only of two individuals but also of two families.
This public recognition helps legitimize the relationship in a society that still values collective approval.
For instance, elderly relatives often feel reassured when traditions are respected during the ceremony.>> IELTS TUTOR có hướng dẫn kĩ PHÂN TÍCH ĐỀ THI THẬT TASK 2 (dạng advantages & disadvantages) NGÀY 04/8/2020 IELTS WRITING GENERAL MÁY TÍNH (kèm bài được sửa hs đi thi)

Another reason weddings matter is that they serve as a symbolic commitment (symbolic commitment – sự cam kết mang tính biểu tượng | an act that represents long-term dedication).
Through rituals such as vows or ancestral offerings, couples express responsibility and long-term intentions.
These symbolic acts often leave a stronger emotional impact than legal documents alone.
Therefore, weddings play both a social and psychological role.

1.3. Cách tổ chức lễ nay khác xưa như thế nào?

Modern celebrations differ significantly from those in the past due to lifestyle shifts (lifestyle shifts – sự thay đổi lối sống | changes in how people live).
One noticeable difference is that contemporary events are often more commercially driven (commercially driven – mang tính thương mại | influenced by business and profit).
Many people now prioritize visual appeal and social media presentation over traditional rituals.
For example, professional planners are hired to create Instagram-friendly venues.

Another major change is the decline of community-based participation (community-based participation – sự tham gia của cộng đồng | collective involvement at local level).
In the past, neighbors helped prepare food and decorations together.
Today, these tasks are usually outsourced to paid services.
As a result, celebrations may feel more convenient but less emotionally connected.

1.4. Food và music có quan trọng trong các lễ không?

Food and music are essential because they create a shared sensory experience (shared sensory experience – trải nghiệm giác quan chung | experience involving taste and sound together).
One key idea is that traditional dishes evoke cultural memory and emotional comfort.
People often associate certain flavours with childhood and family warmth.
For example, bánh chưng immediately reminds many Vietnamese of Tết gatherings.

Another reason is that music helps set the emotional tone (emotional tone – sắc thái cảm xúc | the general mood or feeling).
Traditional melodies can evoke respect, joy, or nostalgia depending on the occasion.
Without music, ceremonies may feel flat or incomplete.
Thus, food and music play a vital role in shaping collective emotions.

2. Customs / History

2.1. Có quan trọng không khi dạy trẻ em về phong tục và lịch sử ở trường?

Teaching children about customs and history at school is highly important because it builds cultural literacy (cultural literacy – hiểu biết văn hóa | knowledge of cultural traditions and meanings).
One main idea is that formal education provides structured and accurate information.
This prevents children from developing fragmented or incorrect understandings.
For instance, school lessons explain not only what festivals are celebrated but also why they matter.

Another reason is that early exposure encourages long-term cultural awareness (long-term cultural awareness – nhận thức văn hóa lâu dài | sustained understanding of culture).
When children understand their roots, they are more likely to respect diversity later in life.
This awareness also helps them form a stronger sense of belonging.
Consequently, cultural education supports both personal identity and social harmony.

NEW VOCABULARY LIST

strengthen social bonds – củng cố mối quan hệ xã hội
Synonyms: reinforce relationships, deepen connections, build ties
Antonyms: weaken ties, isolate individuals, fragment society
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “These events strengthen social bonds within families.”

preserve national identity – gìn giữ bản sắc dân tộc
Synonyms: maintain cultural identity, safeguard heritage, protect traditions
Antonyms: lose identity, cultural erosion, assimilation
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Festivals help preserve national identity.”

life-defining milestone – cột mốc quan trọng của cuộc đời
Synonyms: major turning point, pivotal moment, defining event
Antonyms: minor event, trivial moment, routine occurrence
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “A wedding is a life-defining milestone.”

commercially driven – mang tính thương mại
Synonyms: profit-oriented, market-led, business-focused
Antonyms: community-oriented, tradition-based, non-profit
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Celebrations today are more commercially driven.”

cultural literacy – hiểu biết văn hóa
Synonyms: cultural awareness, heritage knowledge, social understanding
Antonyms: cultural ignorance, misunderstanding, insensitivity
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: “Schools help build cultural literacy.”

DIFFICULT GRAMMAR STRUCTURES USED

1. Not only … but also …
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: Weddings acknowledge not only two individuals but also two families.
   → Không chỉ … mà còn …
   → Đám cưới không chỉ công nhận hai cá nhân mà còn cả hai gia đình.

2. One main reason is that + clause
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: One main reason is that these events strengthen social bonds.
   → Một lý do chính là …
   → Một lý do chính là những sự kiện này củng cố mối quan hệ xã hội.

3. This allows + noun + to + verb
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: This allows younger people to develop a sense of continuity.
   → Điều này cho phép …
   → Điều này cho phép người trẻ phát triển ý thức về sự kế thừa.

4. Rather than + V-ing / noun
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: Rather than seeing culture as abstract.
   → Thay vì …
   → Thay vì coi văn hóa là điều trừu tượng.

5. As a result, + clause
   IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ: As a result, celebrations feel less connected.
   → Kết quả là …
   → Kết quả là các lễ hội trở nên ít gắn kết hơn.

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