What kind of place is it?

Question analysis

What kind of place is it?

That question is the implication of the question is to want you to describe where you live now.

And here is the anwer for this question "What kind of place is it?" in ielts speaking

Template answer

Of course, it goes without saying that there is quite an extensive diversity of ———. Still, I suspect that the most ——— could perhaps be ———.

Vocabularies analysis

• the large and beautiful places in HCMC
• interesting places 
• GoVap district
• the history, modern 
• big Gia Định park, big Emart supermarket, Làng Hoa Go Vap Park, Go Vap Floating temple, Du Miên Garden coffee
• the most beautiful part of
• attractive - a good place

Sample answer

Of course, it goes without saying that there is quite an extensive diversity of the large and beautiful places in HCMC. Still, I suspect that the most interesting places could perhaps be GoVap district where I am living now. It has an impression of the history, modern, ….. town. For example, it is famous for big Gia Định park, big Emart supermarket, Làng Hoa Go Vap Park, Go Vap Floating temple, Du Miên Garden coffee,….These are the most beautiful part of our town, in my opinion. Overall, my town is attractive and it is a good place to live.

Làm thế nào để nhớ và vận dụng dạng câu tường thuật - ngữ pháp tiếng anh?

câu tường thuật - ngữ pháp tiếng anh

Định nghĩa dạng ngữ pháp tiếng anh:

Câu tường thuật (reported speech) là câu nói thuật lại ý của người A cho một người B, C, D,.... nghe.

Đối với dạng bài tập này , chúng ta phải xác định được "Ai là người nói, Ai là người Nghe". Và Tường thuật lại lời nói của người khác có tính chất đặc thù là Lùi Thì (ngoại trừ câu đã lùi thì rồi, hoặc là câu mang ý nghĩ sự thật chân lý), Chuyển đổi các NGÔI, THỜI GIAN, NƠI CHỐN.

Sau đây Anh Văn Marktran sẽ giới thiệu một phương pháp ghi nhớ và vận dụng dạng câu tường thuật "reported speech" một cách NHANH - và DỄ DÀNG nhất.

Các tính chất chuyển đổi quan trọng

 đối với dạng câu tường thuật (reported speech) trong ngữ pháp tiếng Anh ta phải chuyển đổi các yếu tố như sau:

• 1. Chuyển đổi các thì
• 2. Chuyển đổi các ngôi
• 3. Chuyển đổi thời gian
• 4. Chuyển đổi nơi chốn

Các dạng bài tập cần chuyển đổi câu tường thuật

• 1. Dạng "Câu Phát Biểu"
• 2. Dạng "Câu mệnh lệnh"
• 3. Dạng " Câu hỏi YES/NO".
• 4. Dạng "Câu hỏi Wh" 

Ví dụ thực hành bài tập chuyển đổi câu tường thuật

1.“Open the door.” he said to them.

- He told them...................................................................

2. “Where are you going?” he asked her.

- He asked her where.........................................................

3. “Which way did they go?” he asked.

- He asked... ......................................................................

4. “Bring it back if it doesn’t fit.”, I said to her.

- I told... ............................................................................

5. “Don’t try to open it now.” she said to us.

- She told... ........................................................................

6. “Is it going to be a fine day today?” I asked her.

- I asked her... ....................................................................

7. “He’s not at home.”, she said.

- She said that... .................................................................

8. “Is the bus station far away?” the girl asked.

- The girl wanted to know... ..............................................

9. “Don’t stay out late, Ann.” Tom said.

- Tom told Ann... ...............................................................

10. “Please let me borrow your car.” he said to her.

- He asked... ........................................................................

11. “Jean, have you seen my gloves?” Thomas asked.

- Thomas asked Jean........................................................

12. Don’t leave the window open, Mary.”, I said.

- I told Mary.... ...................................................................

13. “I’ll have a cup of tea with you.” she said.

- She said that...

14. “I’ll pay him if I can.” she said.

- She said that... ...................................................................

15. “What are you going to do next summer?” she asked.

- She asked us.... ...................................................................

16. “I’ll phone you tomorrow.” he told Jack.

- He told Jack that.... .............................................................

17. “Can I sit beside you, Jean?” Tom asked.

- Tom asked Jean.... ..............................................................

18. “I want a camera for my birthday.” he said.

- He said that.... ...................................................................

19. “Don’t keep the door locked.” he said to us.

- He told us.... ...................................................................

20. “How long are you going to stay?” I asked him.

- I asked him how long....

21. “Are you going by train?” she asked me.

- She wanted to know.... ..................................................

22. “Don’t use too much hot water.” she said to us.

- She asked us.... ..............................................................

23. “Will you come to my party?” she said to me.

- She invited me.... ............................................................

24. “Don’t do it again.” she said to them.

She told them..................................................................

25. “ Did Mr Brown send the potatoes to you?” she asked.

- She asked.......................................................................

26. “Don’t get your shoes dirty, boys.” she said.

- She told..........................................................................

27. “What do you want for lunch today, Peter?” Mary asked.

- Mary asked.......................................................................

28. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter.

- Peter asked if .......................................................................

29. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager.

- The office manager wondered............................................................

30. “You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth.’’ said John.

- John advised Elizabeth........................................................................

31. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said John.

- John accused.......................................................................................

32. “ You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Mary.

- Mary accused......................................................................................

33. “When was your little boy born?” said the nurse to Mrs. Bingley.

- The nurse asked Mrs. Bingley...............................................................

34. “You should take more exercise, Mr. Robert.” the doctor said.

- The doctor advised................................................................................

35. “Will I find a job?”, Tim said to himself.

- Tim wondered.......................................................................................

36. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number.” said Paul to Susan.

- Paul apologized.....................................................................................

37. “When is the first day of your holiday, Peter?” Martha asked.

- Martha asked Peter when.....................................................................

38. “Can I have a new bicycle?” said Anna to her mother.

- Anna asked............................................................................................

39.. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, William.”, his mother said.

- William’s mother told..........................................................................

40. “Don’t bite your nails.” said Mrs. Rogers to her son.

- Mrs. Rogers told....... .............................................................................

41. “I’ve seen the film three times, Mary.” said George.

- George said............................................................................................

42. “I’m sorry, Angela.” said Martin, “I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car."

- Martin apologized..................................................................................

43. “Have you had enough for lunch?” the landlady asked us.

- The landlady asked................................................................................

44. “ John, please don’t tell anyone my new address.” said Mary.

- Mary asked............................................................................................

45. “Breakfast will not be served after 9. 30.” said the notice.

- The notice said that..............................................................................

46. “Where is the best place to buy souvenirs?”

- I asked..................................................................................................

47. “Don’t forget to bring your passport with you tomorrow.”

- She reminded me ................................................................................

48. “Do not write on the wall.” said the teacher to the boys.

- The teacher told the boys………………………………………..........

49. “How many jobs have you had since 2000?” the interviewer asked Mr. Simpson.

- The interviewer asked ...........................................................................

50. “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police?” the officer asked the frightened witness.

- The officer wanted to know...................................................................

Trên đây, là phần tổng hợp các dạng và một số chuyển đổi căn bản về câu tường thuật. Anh Văn Marktran hy vọng bài viết câu tường thuật (reported speech) này sẽ giúp bạn có hiểu sâu và có nhiều kiến thức hơn trong học ngữ pháp tiếng anh cấp tốc.

Thực hành trả lời mẫu câu hỏi “Yes/No” trong Ielts speaking

Ielts yes/no questions

 1. Basic Structure: Yes

Of course, I think _______. This is because, ____________.

(Tất nhiên, tôi nghĩ rằng _______. Điều này là bởi vì,________.)

Q: Is healthy eating important?

A: Of course, I think it is very important. This is because, a healthy diet can help to prevent a variety of diseases and health problems such as diabetes and obesity.

Your answer: .......................................................................................

Q: Do people wear special clothes at weddings in your country?

A: Of course, I think people wear special clothes at wedding in my country. This is because, it is our part of culture to wear luxurious clothes at party.

Your answer: ....................................................................................

2. Basic Structure: No

I am afraid —-. I do not think so. This is because ———-.

(Tôi e rằng --. Tôi không nghĩ vậy. Điều này là do ———-.)

Q: Is smoking good for health?

A: I am afraid. I do not think so. This is because smoking caused cancer. In addition, it also increases chronic health disease and stroke intensity.

Your answer:

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3. Basic Structure: Yes No both (double answer)

Well, in actual fact, if I think about it. I guess that in many ways it is true, especially when you consider that —–. So all in all I guess my answer would have to be yes and no.

(Vâng, trên thực tế, nếu tôi nghĩ về nó. Tôi đoán rằng theo nhiều cách, đó là sự thật, đặc biệt là khi bạn xem xét điều đó —–. Vì vậy, tất cả trong tất cả tôi đoán câu trả lời của tôi sẽ phải có và không.)

Q: Is fast food popular in your country?

A: Well, in actual fact, if i think about if I think about it. I guess that in many ways it is true, especially when you consider that the number of fast food restaurants. But you also have to understand that people sometimes take fast food out of dire necessity. So all in all I guess my answer would have to be yes and no.

Your answer:

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Q: Is healthy eating important?

A: Well, in actual fact, I think in many ways it’s fairly important, especially when you consider that a healthy diet can help to prevent a variety of disease and health problems such as diabetes and obesity. But You also have to understand that eating unhealthy food in moderation is not overly harmful. In fact unhealthy food is often tastier than healthy food. So all in all I guess my answer would have to be yes and no.

Your answer:

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