IELTS Vocabulary - Topic: Outfit (Clothes & Jewelry)

Sample answer

Vocabulary

(Answer) Actually, my answer is yes although I am not a fashion enthusiast. (Example) I prefer versatile and casual clothes which can be suitable in many occasions. However, on special or important ones such as wedding or any kind of celebration, I still treat myself to a high-end dress or a pair of shoes but not often because of their prohibitive price.

Fashion enthusiast (n)

Tín đồ thời trang

Versatile (adj)

Đa năng

Prohibitive (adj)

Đắt

Sample answer

Vocabulary

(Answer) Well, today I would like to describe my most favorite piece of clothing, as I am a type of traditional person so I would choose the Ao Dai - which is the iconic dress of Vietnam.

As a Vietnamese girl, I certainly have one in my wardrobe. It is the tailor-made dress that was given to me by my parents as a gift on my 18^th birthday. (Reason) I was so touched to receive that special present as it marked the time I became a freshman in a prestigious university. (Example) My Ao Dai has a white color with a long light pink trousers. It is a stunning piece of lotus embroidery which is made of a kind of expensive silk and when I put it on, I have a great feeling of femininity. On special occasions such as wedding or any kind of ceremony or anniversary, my white Ao Dai is always the first thing that comes to my mind. Some people may say that wearing Ao Dai is plain but to me, it is not only elegant but it also makes me confident and proud. Although nowadays there are different kinds of modern clothes, I believe that not only me but also many Vietnamese women still choose Ao Dai as a gown when it comes to a special day. It is a way of preserving the beauty and there is no doubt that it plays an essential role in the spiritual life of Vietnamese people.

Tailor-made (adj)

Được làm cho một dịp đặc biệt

Embroidery (n)

Thêu

Silk (n)

Lụa

Femininity (n)

Sự nữ tính

Plain (adj)

Nhàm chán

Elegant (adj)

Thanh lịch, tao nhã

Gown (n)

Bộ trang phục trang trọng

Preserving the beauty (v)

Lưu giữ vẻ đẹp

Spiritual life (n)

Đời sống tinh thần

Sample answer

Vocabulary

(Answer) Honestly speaking, I think clothes say a lot about ourselves. It may tell a lot about our characteristics, our emotions and even our status. (Example) For instance, clothing may determine the feelings of a person. When we are happy, we often choose colorful outfit but when we are depressed, we tend to wear clothes in darker colour. In other cases, some people may wear classy clothes so as to tell others that they are careful and polite.

Depressed (adj)

Buồn rầu

Glossary box

Fashion enthusiast (n)

/ˈfæʃ.ən//ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/

Tín đồ thời trang

Versatile (adj)

/ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

Đa năng

Prohibitive (adj)

/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv/

Đắt

Tailor-made (adj)

/ˌteɪ.ləˈmeɪd/

Được làm cho một dịp đặc biệt

Embroidery (n)

/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/

Thêu

Silk (n)

/sɪlk/

Lụa

Femininity (n)

/ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ə.ti/

Sự nữ tính

Plain (adj)

/pleɪn/

Nhàm chán

Elegant (adj)

/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Thanh lịch, tao nhã

Gown (n)

/ɡaʊn/

Bộ trang phục trang trọng

Preserve the beauty (v)

/prɪˈzɜːv//ðiː//ˈbjuː.ti/

Lưu giữ vẻ đẹp

Spiritual life (n)

/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl//laɪf/

Đời sống tinh thần

Depressed (adj)

/dɪˈprest/

Buồn rầu

Sample answer

Vocabulary

(Answer) Well yes, I am always fascinated in feminine things and jewelry is no exeption. (Example) I have different kinds of necklaces and rings to wear on different occasions. I think they really lend visual interest to my outfit. 

Feminine things (n)

Những thứ nữ tính

Lend visual interest to (Sb/St) (v)

Tăng thêm vẻ đẹp cho ai/cái gì

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Vocabulary

(Answer) Well, I have to admit that I am a jewelry-holic. I have a jewelry collection at home and each of them is a token of a special event in my life.

Today I would like to talk about a charm necklace that I received from my parents  as a gift before my wedding. I was ecstatic when I was given that. It is made of white gold with a colorful gemstone in the middle of the charm. Although it has a simple design, it stands out from other bracelets or necklaces in my collection. Moreover, it can be mixed and matched with any items of clothes in my wardrobe, especially long dresses.

(Reason) Not only is this necklace glamorous but its meaning makes me completely fall for it. (Example) It both shows my parents’ affection for me, and it carries the message that my parents always want me to be happy and look exquisite in every situation.

Now I try to wear it all the time because when I have it on my neck, I feel that I am embraced by my parents’ love. This is also the first time that I feel motivated to wear a piece of jewelry on my body. This necklace has become an essential part in my everyday outfit and also my most favorite piece of jewelry so far.

Token (n)

Vật kỉ niệm

Necklace (n)

Vòng cổ

Ecstatic (adj)

Cực kỳ vui sướng

Gemstone (n)

Đá quý

Charm (n)

Mặt dây chuyền

Bracelets (n)

Vòng tay

Mixed and matched (v)

Phối (đồ)

Embraced (v)

Được bao bọc

Sample answer

Vocabulary

(Answer) I think buying jewelry is the basic need to look more stunning and attractive, especially for women. (Reason) One of the reasons could be that they are perfect ornaments for their outer appearance and make the owner shine. Another reason may be that people wear jewelry due to some astrological beliefs. (Example) This has become a trend for a lot of people, both men and women as they think that wearing an item of jewelry may help them earn more money or be healthier.

Ornaments (n)

Đồ trang trí

Astrological beliefs (n)

Niềm tin vào quy luật ngũ hành

Glossary box

Feminine things (n)

/ˈfem.ɪ.nɪn/  /θɪŋz/

Những thứ nữ tính

Lend visual interest to (Sb/St) (v)

/lend/ /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/ /ˈɪn.trəst/

Tăng thêm vẻ đẹp cho ai/cái gì

Token (n)

/ˈtəʊ.kən/

Vật kỉ niệm

Necklace (n)

/ˈnek.ləs/

Vòng cổ

Ecstatic (adj)

/ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/

Cực kỳ vui sướng

Gemstone (n)

/dʒem/ /stəʊn/

Đá quý

Charm (n)

 /tʃɑːm/

Mặt dây chuyền

Bracelet (n)

/ˈbreɪ.slət/

Vòng tay

Mix and match (v)

/mɪks//ənd/ /mætʃ/

Phối (đồ)

Embraced (v)

/ɪmˈbreɪst/

Được bao bọc

Ornament (n)

/ˈɔː.nə.mənt/

Đồ trang trí

Astrological belief (n)

/ˌæs.trəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /bɪˈliːf/

Niềm tin vào quy luật ngũ hành