IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe a movie you recently watched
You should say:
- What the movie was
- When and where you watched it
- What it was about
- And explain why you liked or disliked it
Model Answer
I’d like to talk about the movie Avatar, directed by James Cameron, which I watched recently at home on a streaming platform.
Avatar is a science-fiction blockbuster set on a fictional planet called Pandora. The story centers on Jake Sully, a former soldier who takes part in a special program that allows humans to control avatar bodies created from Na’vi DNA. At first, his mission is to help humans exploit Pandora’s natural resources, but as he spends more time with the Na’vi people, he becomes deeply immersed in their culture and starts to question the morality of human actions.
What impressed me the most was the ground-breaking visual effects. The landscapes, animals, and plants were incredibly vivid and lifelike, making the planet Pandora feel real. Even though the movie was released quite a long time ago, the CGI still holds up extremely well by today’s standards.
Another aspect I really appreciated was the underlying message of the film. It highlights important issues such as environmental conservation, respect for indigenous cultures, and the dangers of unchecked technological development. These themes made the movie not only entertaining but also thought-provoking.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Avatar. It was a visually stunning movie with a meaningful storyline, and it left a lasting impression on me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys science-fiction films with a strong emotional and moral message.
Highlighted Vocabulary & Meanings
| Vocabulary | Meaning |
|---|---|
| science-fiction blockbuster | A very popular and high-budget sci-fi movie |
| fictional planet | An imaginary planet |
| exploit natural resources | To use resources for profit, often unfairly or excessively |
| immersed in | Fully involved or deeply engaged in something |
| question the morality | To doubt whether something is morally right or wrong |
| ground-breaking visual effects | Extremely innovative and advanced special effects |
| vivid and lifelike | Very clear, colorful, and realistic |
| holds up well | Remains good even after a long time |
| underlying message | A deeper idea or meaning beneath the surface story |
| environmental conservation | Protection of the natural environment |
| unchecked technological development | Technology growing without control or limits |
| thought-provoking | Making people think deeply |
| visually stunning | Extremely impressive to look at |
| lasting impression | A strong effect that stays in your memory |
