IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - COLORS

1. What’s your favorite color?

Sample Answer:

My favorite color is blue. I find it really calming, and it reminds me of the ocean and the sky. I often choose blue clothes or accessories because they look simple but elegant.

Useful Language:

• calming /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/: mang lại cảm giác bình tĩnh

• remind (someone) of (something) /rɪˈmaɪnd əv/: gợi ai nhớ đến điều gì

• elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/: thanh lịch

2. Are there any colors you dislike?

Sample Answer:

I don’t really like bright orange. It’s a bit too loud and flashy for my taste. I prefer softer or more neutral colors because they’re easier to match with clothes or furniture.

Useful Language:

• flashy /ˈflæʃi/: lòe loẹt, quá nổi bật

• for (someone’s) taste /fər teɪst/: hợp/không hợp gu ai đó

• neutral color /ˈnuːtrəl ˈkʌlər/: màu trung tính

3. Do you wear different colors for different occasions?

Sample Answer:

Yes, I usually do. For example, I wear darker colors for formal events and brighter ones when I go out with friends. I think choosing the right color helps show the right mood.

Useful Language:

• formal event /ˈfɔːrml ɪˈvent/: sự kiện trang trọng

• go out with friends /ɡəʊ aʊt wɪð frendz/: đi chơi với bạn

• show the right mood /ʃəʊ ðə raɪt muːd/: thể hiện đúng tâm trạng, cảm xúc phù hợp hoàn cảnh

4. Do colors affect your mood?

Sample Answer:

Yes, I think so. Warm colors like yellow or pink make me feel cheerful, while darker shades like grey sometimes make me feel a bit down. That’s why I try to use bright colors in my room.

Useful Language:

• cheerful /ˈtʃɪrfl/: vui vẻ, lạc quan

• shade (of color) /ʃeɪd/: sắc độ, tông màu

• feel down /fiːl daʊn/: cảm thấy buồn

5. Are colors important in your culture?

Sample Answer:

Yes, they are. In Vietnamese culture, certain colors have special meanings. For instance, red is often used during Lunar New Year because it symbolizes luck and happiness.

Useful Language:

• have special meaning /hæv ˈspeʃl ˈmiːnɪŋ/: mang ý nghĩa đặc biệt

• Lunar New Year /ˈluːnər nuː jɪr/: Tết Nguyên Đán

• symbolize (something) /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/: tượng trưng cho