Trong bài giải mẫu lần này, thầy Tùng Phan của The IELTS Workshop sẽ hướng dẫn bạn trả lời topic “Describe an occasion you got lost that you didnt know“ trong IELTS Speaking Part 2. Cùng tham khảo sample, từ vựng và một vài cách diễn đạt ghi điểm trong phần thi IELTS Speaking nhé.
Part 2: Describe an occasion you got lost that you didnt know
Describe an occasion you got lost that you didn’t know
You should say:
when you got lost
where you got lost
and explain why you got lost.
Dưới đây là bài mẫu cho topic “Describe an occasion you got lost that you didnt know“.
1. Bài mẫu (Sample)

2. Từ vựng (Vocabulary)
- Got lost – bị lạc
- Explore – khám phá
- Wander – đi lang thang
- Narrow alley – con hẻm nhỏ
- Family-owned shops – cửa hàng gia đình
- Street food vendors – người bán đồ ăn đường phố
- Aroma – mùi hương
- Grilled meat – thịt nướng
- Hidden coffee shop – quán cà phê ẩn mình
- Art gallery – phòng trưng bày nghệ thuật
- Peaceful spot – nơi yên bình
- Neighborhood’s history – lịch sử khu phố
- Fresh perspective – góc nhìn mới
- Little gems – những điều thú vị nhỏ bé
Part 3:
Bên cạnh Part 2, bạn hãy tham khảo thêm Part 3 cho chủ đề này nhé
Were maps more important in the past?
Are map reading skills important?
In this aspect, what is the role of technology?
1. Were maps more important in the past?
Yes, I believe maps were far more important in the past than they are now. Before the advent of smartphones and GPS technology, paper maps were essential tools for navigating unfamiliar places. People had to rely on detailed maps or even hand-drawn ones to travel between cities or explore new areas. For example, in Vietnam, traditional maps were crucial for planning routes, especially in rural areas where landmarks were fewer and distances between locations were significant. Without them, it would have been incredibly easy to get lost or waste time figuring out the way.
- Crucial – rất quan trọng
- Unfamiliar places – những nơi không quen thuộc
- Hand-drawn maps – bản đồ vẽ tay
2. Are map reading skills important?
Absolutely. Although we now have technology to assist us, knowing how to read a map is still a valuable skill. It not only helps in situations where technology might fail—like when your phone runs out of battery or loses signal—but also improves your spatial awareness. For example, understanding cardinal directions and how to orient a map can be useful in outdoor activities like hiking. Moreover, it teaches you how to analyze and interpret information, which can be applied in other areas of life.
- Spatial awareness – nhận thức không gian
- Cardinal directions – các hướng chính (Bắc, Nam, Đông, Tây)
- Interpret information – giải thích thông tin
3. In this aspect, what is the role of technology?
Technology plays a huge role in navigation today. GPS and apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps have made finding your way incredibly convenient. They provide real-time directions, traffic updates, and even public transport options, which paper maps cannot. However, while technology has made life easier, it has also made many of us overly dependent on it. Some people struggle to navigate without their phones. I think the key is to use technology as a tool while maintaining basic map-reading skills for those rare moments when technology might fail.
- Navigate – điều hướng
- Real-time directions – chỉ đường theo thời gian thực
- Traffic updates – cập nhật tình hình giao thông
- Public transport options – các phương án giao thông công cộng
- Overly dependent – phụ thuộc quá mức
- Maintain basic skills – duy trì các kỹ năng cơ bản
- Hiking – đi bộ đường dài
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