Bài mẫu chủ đề Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with của giáo viên Minh Huyền cung cấp ý tưởng mạch lạc, từ vựng đa dạng và chiến lược trả lời hiệu quả cho IELTS Speaking Part 2.
Part 2: Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you knew him/her
- Why you disliked him/her at first but changed your mind
- And explain how you feel about the experience
1. Bài mẫu (Sample)
I’d like to talk about someone I didn’t get along with at first, but who later became a really close friend of mine. Her name is Linh.
I first met her about three years ago at university, when we were put into the same group for a project. To be honest, my first impression of her wasn’t great. She looked very confident, spoke quite directly, and always seemed to know exactly what she wanted. She also dressed very neatly and seriously, which made her seem a bit hard to approach.
At the beginning, I didn’t like her because I felt she was too strong-minded. During group discussions, she often led the conversation, and I sometimes felt uncomfortable because my opinions were ignored. We disagreed quite a lot, and I remember feeling uncomfortable whenever we had to work together.
But over time, things slowly changed. As we worked on more tasks together, I realised that she wasn’t trying to be bossy. She was just very responsible and really cared about doing things properly. She always finished her part on time, helped others when they were stuck, and stayed calm even when everyone else was stressed. At one point, when I was under a lot of pressure, she supported me quietly, and that really changed how I saw her.
Now, we’re actually very good friends. We talk regularly, hang out when we have time, and feel comfortable sharing personal things with each other. I’ve learned to appreciate her honesty, and she’s become someone I can really rely on.
In the future, even if we don’t work or study together anymore, I believe we’ll stay in touch. This friendship means a lot to me, because it taught me not to judge people too quickly and to look beyond first impressions.
Sample band 7.0+ by Minh Huyền, IELTS Teacher at The IELTS Workshop
2. Từ vựng (Vocabulary)
- get along with (someone): hòa hợp, hợp tính với ai đó
- to be honest: nói thật là, thành thật mà nói
- first impression: ấn tượng ban đầu
- dress very neatly / dressed very neatly: ăn mặc rất chỉnh chu, gọn gàng
- (to be) hard to approach: khó bắt chuyện, khó gần
- strong-minded: có cá tính mạnh, có chính kiến
- speak quite directly: nói chuyện khá thẳng thắn
- feel uncomfortable: cảm thấy không thoải mái
- disagree quite a lot: bất đồng khá nhiều
- over time: theo thời gian
- bossy / to be bossy: hay ra lệnh, thích kiểm soát người khác
- responsible: có trách nhiệm
- care about doing things properly: quan tâm đến việc làm mọi thứ cho chỉn chu
- under pressure: đang chịu áp lực
- support someone quietly: âm thầm hỗ trợ ai đó
- rely on someone: tin cậy, dựa vào ai đó
- feel comfortable sharing personal things: thấy thoải mái khi chia sẻ chuyện riêng
- stay in touch: giữ liên lạc
- judge people too quickly: đánh giá người khác quá vội
- look beyond first impressions: nhìn vượt qua ấn tượng ban đầu
Xem thêm: Cách học từ vựng IELTS hiệu quả từ thầy Đặng Trần Tùng 9.0
Part 3:
1. What do you think of making friends online?
I think making friends online can be a good idea, but it really depends on how people approach a relationship. On the one hand, online friendships are convenient and help people connect across long distances. However, the lack of face-to-face interaction can sometimes make these relationships feel less genuine. On the other hand, online friendships can help shy people open up more easily. That said, if people rely too much on online interaction, they may struggle in real-life situations.
- make friends online: kết bạn qua mạng
- approach a relationship: tiếp cận / xây dựng mối quan hệ
- face-to-face interaction: tương tác trực tiếp
- feel less genuine: cảm thấy kém chân thật
- open up: cởi mở, chia sẻ
- rely too much on: phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào
2. Is it a good idea to make friends with people who are much older than you?
Yes, I think it can be very positive. Older friends usually have more life experience and can offer practical advice to younger people. Spending time with them can also improve emotional stability. However, lifestyle differences between generations may sometimes make the friendship harder to maintain.
- life experience: kinh nghiệm sống
- offer practical advice: đưa ra lời khuyên thực tế
- emotional stability: sự ổn định cảm xúc
- lifestyle differences: khác biệt về lối sống
3. Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Yes, I do enjoy meeting new people because it helps me broaden my perspective and learn from different experiences. However, too many interactions at once can be mentally exhausting. At the same time, meeting new people pushes me out of my comfort zone and helps me grow.
- broaden one’s perspective: mở rộng góc nhìn
- mentally exhausting: mệt mỏi về tinh thần
- comfort zone: vùng an toàn
4. Do you think friendship is important?
Absolutely. Friendship provides emotional support, especially during stressful times. It also creates a strong sense of belonging, which makes people feel happier and more motivated. However, having a few close friends is often more valuable than having many casual ones.
- emotional support: sự hỗ trợ tinh thần
- sense of belonging: cảm giác thuộc về
5. Why is it difficult for some people to make friends with others?
For many people, the main reason is social anxiety and a fear of being judged. Others may lack communication skills, which makes it hard to connect with people. However, with more social exposure, these problems can be improved over time.
- social anxiety: lo âu xã hội
- fear of being judged: sợ bị đánh giá
- communication skills: kỹ năng giao tiếp
- social exposure: sự tiếp xúc xã hội
6. Do we benefit from having friends with different personalities?
Yes, we do. Friends with different personalities help us see things from different perspectives and encourage personal growth. However, for a friendship to last in the long run, having shared values is still very important.
- different perspectives: các góc nhìn khác nhau
- personal growth: sự phát triển cá nhân
- shared values: giá trị chung
- in the long run: về lâu dài
Tạm kết
Hy vọng bài mẫu trên đã giúp bạn hình dung rõ cách triển khai ý tưởng và sử dụng ngôn ngữ phù hợp khi gặp chủ đề Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with trong IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3. Tham khảo các nguồn tài liệu hữu ích như KHO BÀI MẪU IELTS SPEAKING và Bộ đề dự đoán IELTS Speaking cập nhật mới nhất.
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