IELTS Speaking part 2
1. Đề bài
Describe a quiet place where you like to spend your time
You should say:
2. Sample answer 1
A quiet place where I like to spend time sometimes is a specific corner of my community garden. It's an area in the far north corner of the community, almost hidden behind a number of trees and bushes, and with a small paved patio area with wooden benches around it, and a trellis with climbing plants.
I really like this area, and I go there when I want to read in spring or summer, or when I want some peace and quiet and to get away from my family members or the children that are often playing in the gardens. It doesn't seem that many people go there because every time I go there, it's empty, there's nobody else there. I love being around nature, and it's hard to find quiet places in my city where there aren't any people, or traffic noise or hustle and bustle, so I have become quite attached to this quiet area in the gardens. I sometimes just go there and sit and think or play with my phone, chat to friends on Wechat, play games, things like this. At other times I take a physical book, like a novel, and sit and read. It's an ideal place to wind down and it's very secluded. I must say they tend to the gardens in my community really well, and that's the positive side of the area where I live - despite being very central and very convenient, it's actually an area with a lot of trees and the local community make a lot of effort to keep the gardens looking nice, plant new flowers at certain times of year and look after the borders and the pond in the middle.
It's important for some people, like me, to get to find a particular place that feels like your own, where you can escape from everything, so I feel very lucky that I discovered this small area tucked away in the back end of the community gardens, an area which seems to be very unpopular with other people - I don't know why - but I hope it remains like this because it has turned into my personal little safe haven.
3. Sample answer 2
I’m going to talk about a small café near my house that I like to visit whenever I need some peace and quiet. The café is called “Tranquil Coffee,” and it’s located in a quiet alley away from the busy streets of my neighborhood in Hanoi.
I go there about once or twice a week, usually in the afternoons when I have some free time. It’s not a very large café, but it has a cozy atmosphere with wooden furniture, soft lighting, and shelves full of books. The background music is always soft and relaxing, which adds to the peaceful vibe.
When I’m there, I usually bring along my laptop or a book. Sometimes, I work on my assignments or read something for fun. Other times, I just sit by the window with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the calm surroundings. The staff are really friendly, and they never rush you to leave, so it feels like the perfect place to unwind.
I really like this café because it gives me a break from the noise and chaos of city life. It’s a place where I can focus on myself and recharge my energy. The peaceful environment helps me clear my mind and feel more relaxed. I think everyone needs a quiet spot like this to escape to from time to time, and for me, this café has become my go-to place.
