IELTS Speaking Part 2: Bài mẫu band 8 chủ đề History

Bài mẫu tham khảo: 

Honestly, history has never been my strongest subject. However, there is one event that I find particularly inspiring, which is the August Revolution of 1945 in Vietnam.

The August Revolution took place in August 1945, during a crucial moment in world history, just as World War II was coming to an end. On August 19, 1945, following a mass meeting in front of the Opera House in Hà Nội, supporters of the Việt Minh Front took over the Tonkin Palace, which was the the French-backed administration in northern Vietnam. This marked the beginning of a nationwide uprising that led to the establishment of an independent Vietnam.

The most important figure in this event was undoubtedly Hồ Chí Minh, who was also known as Nguyễn Ái Quốc. His leadership, along with the guidance of the Indochinese Communist Party, was crucial in rallying the Vietnamese people towards the cause of independence. Another key figure was Võ Nguyên Giáp, who commanded the Vietnam Propaganda and Liberation Team.

This event is significant in Vietnamese history for several reasons. First and foremost, it marked the first major victory of the Vietnamese people under the Party's leadership, breaking free from nearly a century of colonial rule under the French and later the Japanese. The revolution also set the stage for the formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, with the Declaration of Independence being read by Hồ Chí Minh on September 2, 1945, at Ba Đình Square in Hanoi.

The August Revolution is not just a milestone in Vietnamese history but also an inspiration for colonized nations worldwide, demonstrating that even a small country could successfully fight for its freedom. This revolution has left a lasting legacy in Vietnam, teaching us valuable lessons in unity, leadership, and the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.