IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again.
You should say:
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What it was about
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Where you watched it
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Why you liked it
And explain why you would like to watch it again
Speaking Expressions
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It revolves around… (Phim xoay quanh…)
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Basically, it’s about… (Về cơ bản thì phim nói về…)
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I caught it at… / I streamed it on… (Tôi xem ở… / Tôi xem online trên…)
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What really grabbed me was… (Điều thực sự thu hút tôi là…)
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I was blown away by… (Tôi bị choáng ngợp bởi…)
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I’d happily rewatch it because… (Tôi sẵn sàng xem lại vì…)
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There are so many little details I missed… (Có quá nhiều chi tiết nhỏ tôi đã bỏ lỡ…)
Ideas & Collocations
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CGV cinema in Vincom (rạp CGV ở Vincom)
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Packed screening room (phòng chiếu chật kín người)
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Buttery popcorn and iced milk tea (bỏng ngô bơ và trà sữa đá)
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Heart‑warming coming‑of‑age story (câu chuyện trưởng thành ấm lòng)
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Cinematic soundtrack (nhạc nền điện ảnh)
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Post‑credit scene (cảnh sau credit)
Sample Answer
It revolves around a teenage girl learning to deal with anxiety and family pressure—yeah, it’s that kind of heart‑warming coming‑of‑age story. I caught it at the CGV cinema in Vincom Dong Khoi about two weeks ago with my cousin. The place was a packed screening room, and we were munching on buttery popcorn and iced milk tea—super Vietnamese combo, right?
Basically, it’s about this girl who dreams of becoming a musician, but her parents want her to pursue something “stable.” What really grabbed me was how real the dialogue felt; it sounded like actual conversations I’ve had with my own folks. Plus, the cinematic soundtrack—live instruments mixed with indie Vietnamese tracks—I was blown away by that. There was even a cheeky post‑credit scene hinting at a sequel, and everyone in the room gasped and started whispering.
I’d happily rewatch it because I know there are so many little details I missed—like Easter eggs on posters in the girl’s bedroom and those quick flashback cuts. And honestly, I want to experience that rush again: the laughter, the collective “aww” moments, the way the whole audience clapped at the end. It just reminded me how good storytelling can hit you right in the feels. After watching, I felt weirdly motivated to pick up my guitar again and have a real talk with my parents about what I want. So yeah, that movie stuck with me, and I’m definitely queueing it up for a second round.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions
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Where do people usually watch movies?
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What are the differences between watching movies at home and in the cinema?
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Are actors and actresses important to a movie’s success? Why?
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Why are fewer people going to cinemas nowadays?
1. Where do people usually watch movies?
Speaking Expressions:
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These days, most people… (Dạo này, hầu hết mọi người…)
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You’ll see tons of folks… (Bạn sẽ thấy rất nhiều người…)
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It really depends on… (Nó thật sự phụ thuộc vào…)
Ideas & Collocations:
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Streaming platforms like Netflix/VieON (nền tảng phát trực tuyến như Netflix/VieON)
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Cinema chains like CGV, BHD Star (chuỗi rạp như CGV, BHD Star)
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Outdoor movie nights (đêm chiếu phim ngoài trời)
Sample Answer:
These days, most people in Vietnam split their time between streaming platforms like Netflix or VieON and hitting cinema chains like CGV or BHD Star for big releases. You’ll see tons of folks watching movies on their phones during bus rides, too. Some universities even organise outdoor movie nights, which are super chill. It really depends on whether they want convenience or that full-on big screen vibe. Personally, I bounce between both—home for comfort, cinema for the hype.
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in the cinema?
Speaking Expressions:
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On the one hand… on the other hand… (Một mặt… mặt khác…)
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Let’s be real… (Thực tế mà nói…)
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Nothing beats… (Không gì sánh bằng…)
Ideas & Collocations:
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Surround-sound system (hệ thống âm thanh vòm)
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Pause-and-snack freedom (tự do bấm dừng và ăn vặt)
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Shared audience energy (năng lượng khán giả chung)
Sample Answer:
On the one hand, watching at home gives you pause-and-snack freedom—you can rewind, grab noodles, whatever. On the other hand, nothing beats the surround-sound system and shared audience energy in a cinema when there’s a plot twist. Let’s be real, at home the temptation to scroll your phone is huge, while in the cinema you’re locked in. So both have perks, but the immersion level is totally different.
3. Are actors and actresses important to a movie’s success? Why?
Speaking Expressions:
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For sure… (Chắc chắn rồi…)
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Star power matters because… (Sức hút ngôi sao quan trọng vì…)
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That said… (Dù vậy…)
Ideas & Collocations:
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Box-office draw (sức hút phòng vé)
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Strong screenplay (kịch bản mạnh)
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Director’s vision (tầm nhìn của đạo diễn)
Sample Answer:
For sure, big names bring a massive box-office draw, so star power matters because audiences trust their acting. When a famous Vietnamese actress headlines a film, people pay attention. That said, a strong screenplay and the director’s vision can still make a lesser-known cast shine. Some indie films prove that good storytelling beats fame any day. So actors matter, but they’re just one piece of the puzzle.
4. Why are fewer people going to cinemas nowadays?
Speaking Expressions:
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Honestly, a mix of factors… (Thật ra là do nhiều yếu tố…)
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Ticket prices aren’t exactly cheap… (Giá vé đâu có rẻ…)
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People got used to… (Mọi người đã quen với…)
Ideas & Collocations:
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At-home entertainment boom (bùng nổ giải trí tại nhà)
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Pirated copies online (bản lậu trên mạng)
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Post-pandemic habits (thói quen hậu đại dịch)
Sample Answer:
Honestly, a mix of factors is at play. Ticket prices aren’t exactly cheap, especially for students. Plus, during COVID, people got used to the at-home entertainment boom, and that habit stuck. Add in pirated copies online, and many just wait a week and stream it for free. Those post-pandemic habits are hard to break, so cinemas have to work extra hard to lure people back.