IELTS Speaking Part 1: GOING OUT Who you usually want to go out with? How often you go out with your friends? Where you like to go when you are out with your friends? Do you like to go out with a big group or just with some friends? (Who you usually want to go out with?) (Answer) Well, I only love hanging out with my best friend (Give a reason for your answer) My best friend is Phuong Chau, in whom I can confide We have known each other since high school and maintained this special bond till now To me, she is a dependable and sincere friend who is always willing to stupid things with me, who gave me a lot of motivation to overcome fierce times When I find myself going through a hard time, she never failed to cheer me up and sailed me through both emotional and academic setbacks (How often you go out with your friends?) (Answer) In fact, I don’t usually (Give a reason for your answer) I’m quite an introvert and somehow prudent in relationship, so I consider few to be my close friends Actually, I usually don’t get on well with complicated people Therefore, there are few occasions that allow me to go out and interact with others (Where you like to go when you are out with your friends?) (Answer) Well, that depends (Give a reason for your answer) We sometimes go to the restaurants to enjoy the tasty food if someone finds a decent place; and if we have plenty of time, we’d like to plan a hike or camp in the nearby forest park to enjoy the natural life That would be a very memorable experience (Do you like to go out with a big group or just with some friends?) (Answer) To me, it's better to have or genuine friends than a lot of acquaintances (Give a reason for your answer) As I have put it, I am generally more of an introvert, so I prefer to get to know my smaller friend group better than hanging out with large groups all the time We enrich each other, support each other and like each other I would never have maintained such tight, enduring bonds if I hadn’t narrowed my circle In the end, whether one has a small, cozy group of friends or a larger, more boisterous gaggle may depend on individual personalities and circumstances Vocabulary: confide [v]: to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else: tâm Eg: As sisters, they have always confided in each other dependable [adj]: if someone or something is dependable, you can have confidence in him, her, or it: đáng tin cậy Eg: I need someone dependable to take care of the children while I'm at work motivation [n]: enthusiasm for doing something: động lực Eg: He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation setback [n]: something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing: trở ngại Eg: There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans introvert [n]: someone who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than often being with other people: người hướng nội Eg: If introverts are easier to socialize, this level will be achieved with less effort and attention than with extraverts prudent [adj]: careful and avoiding risks: thận trọng Eg: It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it get on (well) with [expression]: to have a pleasant relationship with someone; to be friends with someone: hòa thuận với Eg: I've always gotten on with Amanda—I think she's very nice decent [adj]: socially acceptable or good: tốt, tử tế Eg: Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living enduring [adj]: existing for a long time: lâu bền Eg: I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India 10 boisterous [adj]: noisy, energetic, and rough: náo nhiệt, ồn Eg: Disputes have once again broken out between the boisterous children in the class  ... enduring memories of the time I spent in India 10 boisterous [adj]: noisy, energetic, and rough: náo nhiệt, ồn Eg: Disputes have once again broken out between the boisterous children in the class