IELTS Speaking topic Shopping - Vocab + Sample Answer

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IELTS Vocabulary - Shopping

Useful Nouns

Essential(s): đồ dùng thiết yếu

The store down the street has all the kitchen essentials you need like pots and pans at a very reasonable price.

Luxury: đồ xa xỉ

Trang Tien Plaza near the Old Quarter in Hanoi has a lot of luxury stores, which I think few people can afford.

Market stall: quầy bán hàng ở chợ

Visitors often love getting lost in the countless market stalls inside Dong Xuan market.

Useful Verbs

Purchase: mua đồ, dùng thay cho buy

Every time she goes to the mall, she purchases a ton of stuff.

Flog (từ lóng cho sell)

Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter is famous for its tiny shops flogging cheap beer.

Haggle: mặc cả

Remember to always haggle when you peruse markets, especially those in Asia.

Pick out: chọn lựa

I'm trying to pick out a shirt for an upcoming interview.

Score: mua được hàng tốt mà giá rẻ

I scored some great deals today at the grocery store with the coupons you gave me.

Useful Adjectives

Inexpensive: rẻ (từ này hay hơn cheap) = Low-priced

I don't follow fashion or trends closely, so as you can probably guess, most of my clothes are inexpensive.

Pricy = Expensive

The houses on the other side of town can be quite pricey because they're closer to the city center.

Over-priced: quá đắt (so với chất lượng)

I personally think that most designer clothes are overpriced.

Fake: hàng giả

Some of my shoes are most likely fake, but that doesn't bother me.

Genuine: hàng thật

I would avoid getting my bag dirty, because it is made out of genuine leather.

Posh: đắt nhưng chất lượng cao

I took my mom to a posh restaurant last week; it was pricey, but I think it was worth it.

Useful Idiomatic Expressions

The real McCoy: hàng thật (tiếng lóng)

I could tell at one glance that her Gucci bag was the real McCoy.

Rip somebody off: bán giá cắt cổ

It is difficult not to get ripped off when you're in a foreign country.

... is a steal/ a real bargain: mua được cái gì đó tốt mà giá lại rẻ

I got this new rug for just 4 dollars. It was a steal!

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Shopping

Do you enjoy shopping?

Even though I’m not a shopaholic, I do enjoy the activity itself. I like wandering around shopping malls and trying on various kinds of clothes with my friends. But to be honest, I do window shopping most of the time because I cannot afford all of those snazzy products.

- shopaholic (n) /ˌʃɑːpəˈhɑːlɪk/: ngươi nghiện mua sắm

- shopping mall (n) /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ mɔːl/: trung tâm thương mại

- window shopping (n) /ˈwɪndəʊ ʃɑːpɪŋ/: thú vui xem hàng hóa bày trong tủ kính nhưng không có ý định mua

- snazzy (adj) /ˈsnæzi/: mốt, hợp thời trang

What do you shop for?

Although I spend a lot of time going round and round in malls, clothes are not on the top of my shopping list. In fact, since I have to prepare meals on my own, I often buy groceries, especially cooking ingredients and snacks.

- shopping list (n) /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ lɪst/: danh sách mua hàng

- on my own (idm) /ɒn maɪ əʊn/: một mình

- groceries (n) /ˈɡrəʊsəriz/: hàng tạp phẩm

- ingredient (n) /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/: nguyên liệu

Where do you shop every day?

There is a mini supermarket called VinMart+ within just about 5 minutes’ walk from my house. Normally I shop there for two days’ groceries. As for some other things I need occasionally, such as stationery or household appliances, I prefer Vincom Mega Mall Times City. It’s a well-known shopping mall near where I live.

- supermarket (n) /ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt/: siêu thị

- shop (v) /ʃɑːp/: đi mua hàng

- occasionally (adv) /əˈkeɪʒnəli/: thỉnh thoảng

- stationery (n) /ˈsteɪʃəneri/: đồ dùng văn phòng

- household appliances (n) /ˈhaʊshəʊld əˈplaɪənsɪz/: đồ gia dụng

How do you choose your shopping place?

Well, first of all, I’m into a place which is easy to get to. It would be great if it is just in the neighbourhood. Then, I like stores with a variety of goods so I can have my choices. Of course, the price is also something I am concerned about.

- be into sth (idm): thích cái gì đó

- neighbourhood (n) /ˈneɪbərhʊd/: vùng lân cận, hàng xóm

- a variety of (n) /ə vəˈraɪəti əv/: nhiều, đa dạng

- good (n) /ɡʊd/: hàng hóa

- concerned about (adj) /kənˈsɜːrnd əˈbaʊt/: lo lắng, suy nghĩ

Trên đây là một số từ vựng, câu trả lời IELTS Speaking chủ đề Shopping mà mọi người có thể tham khảo thêm để học tập nha. Các câu trả lời biên soạn bởi đội ngũ học thuật IELTS Fighter hy vọng hữu ích cho các bạn. 

Một chủ đề nhỏ street market cũng có thể được hỏi trong shopping, các bạn xem thêm gợi ý và từ vựng:

Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?

I prefer shopping at a street market. Shopping malls may have brand-name stores, but street markets have unique items. I love finding antique or handmade objects. Plus, you can often barter at a street market. So you can get a good deal on your purchase. But at a shopping mall, the prices are fixed.

When was the last time you went to a street market?

If my memory serves right , the last time I went to a street market was three or four years ago. I went with my friends. We decided we wanted to try some cool snacks. So we checked out all the food stalls. We each picked something different. Then we shared all the food. Everything was so delicious.

Từ vựng:

- Brand-name stores: hàng hiệu

- antique: đồ cổ

- purchase(v): mua

- check (sth) out(v): xem qua loa

Speaking part 2: Shopping

Luyện tập với đề Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market.

I. Skill-developing exercises

1. Lexical resource

Bài 1: Chọn đáp án chính xác nhất điền vào mỗi chỗ đánh số trong đoạn sau.

Street market has always been a local special (1) (feature/ point) when visiting Vietnam. The markets are all a (2) (hustle/ bustle) of noise and energy and as I’m currently living in Hanoi, there’s also a night market which can be found a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. And I just (3) (happened/ occured) to visit it last weekend.

2. Grammar

Bài 2: Dựa vào những từ gợi ý, hãy viết thành các câu hoàn chỉnh.

1. It/ Saturday/ night/ and/ I/ go/ there/ one/ my/ best/ friend/.

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2. After/ have/ dinner/ together, we/ decide/ get/ to/ night/ market/ do/ little/ shopping/, just/ blow/ off/ / steam.

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3. Since/ all/ road/ block/ off/ from/ transportation/ we/ free/ meander/ around/ market/ without/ worried/ get/ hit/ at/ time.

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3. Pronunciation

Bài 3: Nghe đoạn băng sau và viết ra những từ bạn nghe được.

1. .....

2. .....

3. .....

4. .....

5. .....

6. .....

4. Coherence

Bài 4: Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn sau.

And you know, us girls could not (1)____ the delicious food stalls while strolling through the (2)____ night market. We decided to buy a cup of ice cream rolls – the snack that took youngsters in Hanoi by storm with its delicious taste.

It was a (3)____ and hanging out with my best friend, going shopping, enjoying good food is all I’m asking for a Saturday night.

1.

A. bypass

B. pass

C. passer-by

2. 

A. easy

B. busy

C. clumsy

3.

A. must

B. blast

C. chance

Đáp án:

B1: 1. feature – 2. bustle – 3. happened

B2:

1. It was a Saturday night and I went there with one of my best friends.

2. After having dinner together, we decided to get to the night market to do a little
shopping, just to blow off some steam.

3. Since all the roads were blocked off from transportation, we were free to meander
around the market without being worried of getting hit at any time.

B3:

1. sparkling 3. street vendors 5. accessories

2. vibe 4. countless 6. replace

B4:

1A 2B 3B

II. Sample answer

1. Cue card

Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market.

You should say about:

- Where the market is;

- What it sells;

- And explain how you feel that time.

2. Suggested answer

Describe a time when you go shopping at a street market.

Street market has always been a local special feature when visiting Vietnam. The markets are all a bustle of noise and energy and as I’m currently living in Hanoi, there’s also a night market which can be found a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. And I just happened to visit it last weekend.

It was a Saturday night and I went there with one of my best friends. After having dinner together, we decided to get to the night market to do a little shopping, just to blow off some steam. Since all the roads were blocked off from transportation, we were free to meander around the market without being worried of getting hit at any time.

The night market made the same street at day seem to be livelier with all sparkling lights of the street vendors and the easy-going vibe around here. There were a countless number of stalls selling a great number of products, including handicrafts, ceramics, porcelain, fashionable clothing and accessories, food and more. I got myself a cute little scrunchie, a kinda fashionista-looking T-shirt and a tote bag which I bought to replace the old worn-out at home.

And you know, us girls could not bypass the delicious food stalls while strolling through the busy night market. We decided to buy a cup of ice cream rolls – the snack that took youngsters in Hanoi by storm with its delicious taste.

It was a blast and hanging out with my best friend, going shopping, enjoying good food is all I’m asking for a Saturday night.

III. Useful expressions

1. Vocabulary

 2. Idioms

• take Sb/ St by storm: khuynh đảo ai/ cái gì, làm mưa làm gió

The blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” has taken the world by storm.  

Part 3 Sample answer

Shopping online

What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?

Anything and everything! America is the land of consumerism and everything being available online has made it so much easier to get whatever you need with a simple click. You can buy anything from groceries, to clothes to an inflatable t-rex costume. The question isn’t so much what can you get online, but what can’t you get at this point. I personally know people who find that shopping online, despite the risks of disappointment, is still a much better option than having to fight the hordes of people at a brick and mortar place when there’s a sale or a holiday.

Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?

In a nutshell, you can find exactly what you need. When you shop online you have more options to choose from, not only that but also the number of distributors increases exponentially, you can buy from someone in you city, somewhere else in your country and even from someone halfway around the world. You can also do it whenever you want, there’s no need to wait for a store to be open. And finally it becomes a lot easier to compare prices between different places, so you’re sure to find the best bargain for your buck if you search long enough.

What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?

Well unfortunately there are disadvantage to shopping online, particularly when shopping for clothes I would say. It’s a bit of a gamble when you order clothes online, sizes are not standard around the world and sometimes brands will even have different measurements from one style to the next. You could also find yourself with a product that does not look at all like what you were expecting. There’s also the matter of shipping, your package takes longer to arrive than it would take by just going to the store or it could get lost after being shipped.

Online retail businesses

Do you agree that the prices of all goods should be lower on internet shopping sites than in shops?

I think the cost of selling online should be considerably lower than having a physical store so logic would tell you that the prices should reflect that. Just think about it, there’s less salaries, no rent, you can even use a third party to sell your products for you focusing your involvement in the production line to manufacture. That’s what many an entrepreneur or small business owner has discovered by joining sales sites like Amazon.

Will large shopping malls continue to be popular, despite the growth of internet shopping?

Shopping malls have seen hard times since the advent of online retailing, but this should not be taken as a death sentence, it should rather be an opportunity to evolve. Malls should look into integrating themselves back into the life of cities, provide attractive features or events where people feel the need to check it out. Or they could also focus more on the family approach, for example, build interactive playgrounds for children where parents can provide entertainment for their kids while they browse the shops.

Do you think that some businesses (e.g. banks and travel agents) will only operate online in the future?

I think it might not be something that will happen overnight, but there are already several businesses that have switched to an entirely digital platform. There are services that work as an entirely online bank account with all the conveniences of your traditional banking experience. It’s not an entirely popular idea yet, as people still are hesitant when doing business online, but there are already so many services being rendered entirely online that I see it as a very possible direction for commerce to take.

Useful Expressions

- consumerism (n) chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng

- brick and mortar (adj) (miêu tả) công ty có trụ sở, cửa hàng thực

- exponentially (adv) theo cấp số nhân

- best bargain for your buck xứng đáng với số tiền bỏ ra

- advent (n) sự ra đời

- integrate (v) hoà nhập vào

- render (v) làm cho, khiến cho

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