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Lesson 8 - IELTS Speaking: Diet, Sports, and Fitness Vocabulary - Studocu VOCABULARY
TOPIC: DIET – SPORTS AND FITNESS A. DIET - go on a diet / have a diet
- a balanced diet / low-carb diet / a diet rich in protein, salt, sugar, fat, etc
- A diet provides people with nutrients, vitamins, and mineral
- People absorb vitamins through the diets.
- A diet contains / consists of / …
- vegetables / fruit / meat / cereal / nut etc
- a moderate amount of / a moderate level of - eat clean
- junk food / fast food which are high in ….
- ready-made food / takeaway / processed food (đồồ ăn săẵn, đồồ ăn đ c chếế biếến) ượ B. SPORTS AND FITNESS 1. work out / exercise - hit the gym
- work out = exercise = engage in …. = particpate in … = take part in …
- utilize / make use of sports equipment (facilities / amenities) - lose weight (put on weight) - build up muscles - get lean / stay in shape 2. healthy - be as fit as a fiddle - be in good health condition - be in 4. - under the weather
- maintain physical / mental well – being
- lead a(n) healthy / active / inactivel lifestyle - couch potato
3. Benefits of playing sports and exercising - improve the health
- boost the immune system (h miếẵn d ệ ị ch)
- improve / enhance the stamina
- lower the risk of serious diseases (cardiovascular diseases: bệnh tim mạch)
-relax = refresh our mind = unwind our mind
- maintain physical / mental well – being
- strengthen the bond between people / extend the social circle. 4. Types of sports
- team sports / competitive sports - individucal sports:
- extreme sports: mồn thể thao mạo hiể m 14:29, 09/01/2026
Lesson 8 - IELTS Speaking: Diet, Sports, and Fitness Vocabulary - Studocu 5. Verbs - take up + sports - compete against sb - win a game - cheer for sb
- try a sport = have a crack at a sport = have a go at a sport
Tips to answer questions in IELTS Speaking Part 1:
- Expand the answer in 2 – 3 sentences.
- Should use Filler words (you know, well, I suppose , absolutely yes, I would say that, without any doubt, etc)
- Should use collocations (fixed phrases) + idioms + topic-related vocabulary.
- Use a mix of complex and simple grammatical structures.
Ways to expand the answers in IELTS Speaking Part 1: - 5W
- PPF (Past – Present – Future) - Reasons / Results - Examples - Emotions
COMMON USEFUL SENTENCE STRUCTURES 1. Liking structures: - I enjoy / like + VIng / N
- I’m interested in / I’m keen on / I’m fond of + N / Ving
- I’m (pretty much) into N / Ving
- I’m a (big / die hard) fan of N / Ving
- N/ Ving is my cup of tea / is my thing. - My go-to + N is N/ VIng
- I take a particular liking to N/VIng. Eg: Do you like reading books?
- Well, I gotta say that I’m pretty much into reading. I can read many genres, including
romantic, detective and even non-fiction.
What types of movie do you like watching?
- Well, just like other girls at the same age, I’m a big fan of Korean movie, especially romantic ones. Do you like playing sports? 14:29, 09/01/2026
Lesson 8 - IELTS Speaking: Diet, Sports, and Fitness Vocabulary - Studocu
- Absolutely yes. I have to say that I’m quite keen on playing competitive sports, like football
and basketball. In my free time, I often play with my school team to unwind my mind. 2. Preferring structures:
- I would go for A (rather than B) - I prefer A to B - I would rather A than B - I like A better than B. - I would lean toward A - I favor A over B Examples:
Which one do you prefer, studying alone or studying in a group?
- I would go for studying with other people actually. It is because I often learn a great deal
from others when I take part in a discussion.
Do you prefer watching sports to playing sports?
- Well, I would rather play sport than only sit in one place to watch a game. I often feel
energized when taking part in a sport, and to me , watching a game is plain boring. 3. Importance structure:
- important = vital = essential = crucial (adj)
- play a key role / an important role / a central role Play an integral part
- of great importance / of great significance (great = paramount) Examples:
- Is it important to learn a foreign language?
Absolutely yes. A foreign language is of great importance when it comes to communicate
with people all around the globe. …
- Is it important to play sports?
My answer would be yes. Playing sports plays a key role in maintaing both physical and
mental well-beings. It also helps to ….. 1. Do you have a healthy diet? Health-concious: nh n th
ậ ứ c, có ý thứ c tồết h ơ n vếồ s ứ c kho ẻ 2. How often do you exercise? Heavy amount of workload
On a daily basis / on a regular basis 3. Do you like sports? 14:29, 09/01/2026
Lesson 8 - IELTS Speaking: Diet, Sports, and Fitness Vocabulary - Studocu I’m afraid Hopless at sports Terribly bad at sports
4. Do you prefer watching or playing sports? 14:29, 09/01/2026
Lesson 8 - IELTS Speaking: Diet, Sports, and Fitness Vocabulary - Studocu