CUE CARD: A Landscape in Your Country

IELTS Speaking Topic: Describe a Landscape in Your Country

You should say:

• where the landscape is;

• how people can get there;

• what special things that foreigners would like to learn;

         and explain why it is an interesting place for international tourists

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample: 

I’m gonna tell you about my favorite place. That is Phu Quoc island. You know, Phu Quoc island, located in the south of Vietnam, and it has gained a reputation for being a paradise of resorts or the most pristine and untouched beach in Vietnam. And what’s more, it is a perfect place for travelling and photography. Several months ago, my friend took a trip there and then introduced me. She told me that it is a must-travel place. Then I googled and searched for further information on the internet about accommodation, foods, and places of interest. I was quite excited to visit this attraction. From where I am living now, it is far way around 2000 kilometers and of course, it takes us around 2 hours to get there. You know there are many reasons why I love this place so much. Firstly, it is incredibly beautiful with thousands of things to explore, especially the undersea world. I went for a dip = went swimming and immersed myself in water and I experienced the memorable swimming to see magnificent coral and the magical marine life. I also took a camera with me to capture the stunning, breathtaking natural sceneries, the painted sunset. Other than that, how amazing it was when tasting local cuisines as well as delicious seafood. All of the things are amazing and worth trying. Secondly, I do a nine-to-five grind. Sometimes, it is very boring. But sometimes, I get exhausted by things like deadlines or customers. So, travelling to this place, I could breathe fresh air to unwind or just get my thoughts centered.

​TỪ VỰNG CHỦ ĐỀ “LANSCAPE”

• Get itchy feet: (idiom): Ngứa chân, người thích đi đây đi đó

Ex: After three years in the job she began to get itchy feet.

• Broaden my horizons: Mở rộng tầm nhìn/Mở mang tầm mắt

The Internet can give children opportunities to broaden their minds

• Intriguing landscapes: Cảnh đẹp, rất thu hút

A team of Italian visitors witnessed an intriguing landscape in Ha Long Bay.

• Must-visit places: Những nơi phải đến ~ Must-read book: Những sách phải đọc,

Ex: Jane admitted that Hawaii is a must-visit place in her life

• [s.wh] off the beaten track: Vùng quê đẹp, yên tĩnh, không khói xe hay nhiều người

The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track.

• Gain a reputation for [s.th] = Famous for [s.th]: Nổi tiếng vì …

Karuhimbi also became a healer and gained a reputation for having magical powers.

• Breathtaking: Đẹp đến ngợp thở

The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

• Unwind: (idiom) = Let my hair down = Let off some steam: Thư giãn

A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.