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1 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES OVERVIEW Ielts speaking overview What’s in the IELTS Speaking test? The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview between the candidate and an examiner The Speaking test is recorded There are three parts to the test, and each part follows a specific pattern of tasks in order to test your speaking ability in different ways Marking Certificated IELTS examiners assess your speaking performance throughout the test There are four assessment criteria (things which the examiner thinks about when deciding what score to give you): • Fluency and coherence • Lexical resource • Grammatical range and accuracy • Pronunciation Fluency and coherence assesses how well you can speak at a normal speed without too much hesitation It also includes putting your sentences and ideas in a logical order and using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns and conjunctions, etc.) appropriately so that what you say is not difficult to follow Lexical resource assesses the range of vocabulary you use and how accurately and appropriately you use vocabulary to express meaning It also includes the ability to express yourself using alternative vocabulary when you don’t know a particular word Grammatical range and accuracy assesses the range of grammar you use and how accurately and appropriately you use it Pronunciation assesses your ability to speak in a way which can be understood without too much effort Summary http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Time allowed: 11–14 minutes Number of parts: Part – Introduction and interview What’s involved? In this part, the examiner introduces him/herself and checks your identity Then the examiner asks you general questions on some familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies or interests Part is 4–5 minutes long What skills are tested? This part tests your ability to give opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences or situations by answering a range of questions Part – Long turn What’s involved? Part is the individual long turn The examiner gives you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic The card tells you what points you should include in your talk and instructs you to explain one aspect of the topic You have one minute to prepare your talk, and the examiner will give you a pencil and paper to make notes By using the points on the task card and making notes during the preparation time, you should be able to think of appropriate things to say, and have time to structure your talk so that you keep talking for minutes The examiner will then ask you to begin talking and will stop you when the time is up They may then ask you one or two questions on the same topic Part lasts 3–4 minutes, including the preparation time What skills are tested? This part tests your ability to speak at length on a given topic, using appropriate language and organising your ideas logically You will need to think about your own experiences to complete the long turn Part – Discussion What’s involved? In Part 3, you and the examiner discuss issues related to the topic in Part in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth Part lasts 4–5 minutes What skills are tested? http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES This part tests your ability to explain your opinions and to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues PART 1 Question: Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends? Sample Sample Umm, it’s not really an easy question because it depends much on my mood Well, I’m a kind of introvert person who need much time on my own When I have spare time, I want to go somewhere secluded, maybe like a spare room or a quiet beach where I could just sit and relax alone with my thoughts However, if I feel happy, I like to maybe hang out with my friends and have a good chat Question: What you usually on weekends and weekdays ? Sample Sample Well, I mainly stay at home and spend all weekends for my family For example, on Saturday morning, I often go to the near market and shop necessary ingredients for a delicious meal, and then cook for the whole family Sometimes, I with my mum go shopping in the supermarket in the city We make a trip combining shopping and visiting some entertaining places Next, my normal weekend is maybe an evening with some close friends We like seeing a sidewalk shop, calling for some drinks and having a chat together Personally, I would say that feelings of simplicity are always very comfortable to me Question: Do you think children should be encouraged to more sport? Sample Sample Everyone has his own hobbies and I am either The hobby I like best is doing hand-made things I would like to search and learn how to some small crafts such as paper flowers, cards or leather bracelets.These things will teach you detail-oriented and very patient in your work Another hobby I also spend a lot of time on it is doing gardening http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES My family has a small garden where I plant some little trees and flowers Some of them were bought from the market while others were given by my friends Every morning, I love watching them very much How relaxed I am One more hobby I’d like to mention here is singing karaoke After stressful working time, I and my entire family sing together It’s so interesting when you can enjoy your own voice though it’s not very good Last but not least, watching brain games is also my interest It really helps to improve my mind Question: Which countries would you like to visit? Why? Sample Sample I like to visit places where there is a lot of entertainment For example, I don’t like it when we go and visit my grandparents in the country They live on a farm and don’t even have a computer for me to play on I like to visit the cities where there are movies to watch and nightclubs to visit Sample You know, my country, Vietnam is such a beautiful place with many unique attractions So if I have chance, I would like to visit Da Nang for some reasons First of all, not only me, many tourists choose Da Nang due to its well-known historical sights and fantastic beaches On a trip to Da Nang, I can explore some sites such as Ba Na hills, Marble Mountain, My Khe beach and so on Secondly, local food is cheap and delicious to enjoy, for example, My Quang noodles and grilled pork Thirdly, as I know, the local government controls things well For instance, you find the beggar nowhere on the street or Wi-Fi is available around the city In addition, this city is very close to other famous spots of the Central Vietnam These things make Da Nang be a good destination to me Question: Do you think children should be encouraged to more sport? Sample Sample I say yes, they probably Because, you know, today many children only know to go to school every day like a robot or just watch TV for several hours without physical activities This might make them become couch-potatoes with a couple of potential risks, which have bad impact on their health Therefore, sports are the best approach helping them stay healthy http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Question: Which sport or game would you like to be good at? Sample Sample Yeah, I always wish to be good at swimming Although I’m not able to swim, I’d like to learn it As I’m crazy about the way swimmer can breathe, float and take action in the water like a fish It’s so great! Question: What kind of music is popular in your country? Sample Sample Well, an interesting question In my country among young people, I would have to say that pop is the most popular recently Obviously, everyone has their own tastes and each genre of music draws attention of its own audiences For example, traditional music may satisfy the old while rock is especially loved by the youth or some of middle people On the radio, I suppose that rap and pop music gradually dominated other types Question: Can you talk about your best friend ? Sample Sample Yes, absolutely My best friend’s name is Linh I can say that she is my closet friend since we were the children We have grown up in the same village, studied in the same class; even our mothers share the same name Fortunately, we have many common things together That’s why she understands me including my hobbies and dislikes There are some good qualities that I could learn from her For example, with her family, she is dedicated with her whole heart while she is very thoughtful towards friends Despite being best friends, we sometimes argue We couldn’t be in a cold war for a long time because she is pretty tolerant Having her beside, I can never hesitate to share my private feelings This is my brief of description of my friend Question: How much time you spend with your family members? Sample Sample You know, I love my family so much Thus, I’ve spent as much time as I can for my family When I have free time or at weekend, I often the cooking and serve self- http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES dishes to family members However busy I am now, I plan to spend most of evening time with my beloved family’s members 10 Question: Are their possible changes that could affect your job in any way ? Sample Sample I don’t think so The company that I am working for is large and strong In addition, I have a good relationship with my colleagues and my boss Lastly, the only possible change that would affect me is if I should receive a promotion That would be a positive development, so I am worried at all 11 Question: What impressed you most when you were at university / college? Sample Sample Although I am very happy in my present job, I believe one should always be ambitious That is to say one should never be complacent, but should be on the look out for opportunities to advance in your career Furthermore, I would not hesitate for one moment if I could obtain a promotion by changing jobs I realize that one should show some loyalty to your present employer, but there has to be a balance between looking after ones own interests and those of your present employer 12 Question: Is your job important to you ? Sample Sample That’s a broad question Allow me to explain by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly, my job is important to me because by doing it I can serve my community and my country For example, when my company builds a new road, many people benefit from our work Secondly, I personally get a lot of job satisfaction What I mean to say is that after we have completed a road, I am proud to drive on the road with my family and explain to them what was involved during the building of the road 13 Question: Describe your job in detail Sample Sample http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES I am an Engineer Allow me to explain myself by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly, I work for a large construction company To be more precise, we specialize in the building of railway bridges Secondly, I would like to mention that I am in the designing department We have to look at the site for a new bridge, and then decide what type of bridge will be suitable Lastly, we have to make recommendations to the railway company of all the alternatives, and give them some idea of the costs 14 Question: What impressed you most when you were at university / college? Sample Sample I was most impressed by the knowledge and skills of my lecturers For example, they had experience in the working environment, and could tell us exactly what we would come across there Secondly, I was impressed by the facilities For example, we had a large library, well-equipped laboratories, and sporting facilities at our disposal 15 Question: Do you still remember your school days? Sample Sample Of course! Those were some of the best times in my life Allow me to explain myself by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly they were carefree days What I mean to say is that I had no or very few worries My parents provided in my day-to-day needs, and all I had to was get good grades Secondly, I had many friends in school For instance, some o my best friends today were people that I met in school Sample I am an Engineer Allow me to explain myself by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly, I work for a large construction company To be more precise, we specialize in the building of railway bridges Secondly, I would like to mention that I am in the designing department We have to look at the site for a new bridge, and then decide what type of bridge will be suitable Lastly, we have to make recommendations to the railway company of all the alternatives, and give them some idea of the costs 16 Question: Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate ? Sample Sample http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Yes I have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering I graduated in 2001 from ABC University It is the largest university in my country and has about twenty thousand students Sample No I have a Diploma in Nursing I graduated in 2001 from the MedicalTrainingCollege It is a well-known College giving excellent training to future nurses and other medical staff For example, ambulance drivers, hospital staff, and so on are all trained there 17 Question: What are your job prospects ? Sample Sample I am planning to become a Hotel Manager Please allow me to explain Firstly, I believe that the hotel industry will be growing greatly in future For example, people are becoming more affluent, and spend more and more of their money on holidays In addition, I believe that after graduating I will be able to find a good job anywhere in the world What I mean to say is that all hotels and resorts have the same objectives irrespective of where they are situated Their aim is to ensure that their guests have a good time and return again 18 Question: What kind of job would you prefer after graduation ? Sample Sample I would like to become a medical doctor Please allow me to explain Firstly, I would like to render a service in the community to which I will eventually belong For example, I would like to assist the elderly that not have the financial means to afford private hospitals 19 Question: Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown? Sample Sample Well, they aren’t any different from the inhabitants in any other large city For example, here we also have many wholesome families as well as our share of criminal elements in http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES the society In addition, I believe that my hometown has not been westernized to the same extent as a city like HongKong For example, the people have not became materialistic to the same extent as the inhabitants of Hong Kong In other words, in my hometown you would still find many good old-fashioned (traditional) people who have strong principles and values about many aspects of life 20 Question: What is the difference between your hometown and other cities (such as Hong Kong)? Sample Sample The main difference between my hometown and Hong Kong is the climate For example, there they have a tropical climate That is to say that it is very hot and humid Here in my hometown we have cold winters and hot summers Secondly, My hometown is an industrial city, whereas Hong Kong is more a financial center That is to say, here we have many factory workers, or to be more exact, family-orientated workers who are not very wealthy, and in Hong Kong there are many tycoons, millionaires, and wealthy people Sample The main difference between my hometown and Hong Kong is the climate For example, there they have a tropical climate That is to say that it is very hot and humid Here in my hometown we have cold winters and hot summers Although cities like Toronto, New York, are larger than my hometown , they all are bustling with industrial and cultural activities Maybe Hong Kong is an exception, as it is better known as one of the most important financial capitals of the world 21 Question: What are the main crops in your region? Sample Sample In our region many crops are grown For example one would find all kinds of vegetables in the fields of this region In addition, many farmers have orchards Here they grow many kinds of fruit like apples, pears, and peaches Sample In our region many crops are grown For example one would find all kinds of vegetables in the fields of this region In addition, many farmers have orchards Here they grow many kinds of fruit like apples, pears, and peaches Lastly, it is important to note that it is http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 10 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES not known for its agriculture It is better known as an industrial city For example, here are many heavy industries manufacturing anything from aircraft and automobiles to machine tools 22 Question: What places in your hometown you like best? Sample Sample There are many places that I like If I had to choose one place, I would like to tell you about Government Square Firstly, it is the largest square What I mean is that it is a large open space where one can see the sky clearly, and feel free Secondly, it houses an important government building I guess you could call it the City Hall 23 Question: What are the main places of interest in your hometown? Why? Sample Sample Sure Firstly, I could mention the GreatRiver, which you will find around the city To the northeast of the city there is the famous Mountains and the zoological park and botanical gardens In summer it is a popular place to visit and see tigers, bears, wolves, other animals and even pandas in their natural environment In winter we often go skiing there Secondly, I would like to mention the Park It consists of a large park, with many gardens and a lake In addition it also is the site of an emperors tomb from the Dynasty Lastly, there are many other sites that are worthwhile visiting For example, Government (City Hall) Square with the Great Theater alongside it, Java Square, and the spectacular TV Tower, which is the highest architectural attraction in my country 24 Question: Where is your hometown ? Sample Sample I come from ABC My parents have been living here for the past thirty years or so I grew up here and I attended a well-known school called School number 163 We live in a respectable area with many shops, restaurants, and a variety of other businesses The people in our building are generally friendly and quite, which makes it a pleasure to live there http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 10 40 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES free and easy with their money and don’t plan or save anything, it’s likely that their children will have a similar attitude unless somebody else shows them a different approach I suppose sometimes children may learn about managing money at school, but I don’t think all schools teach it as a skill Or maybe they will be a part of a promotional activity by a financial institution and learn some good habits as part of it Of course, once you’re working and earning money, there’s a lot of financial advice and tips available As soon as you open a bank account you normally get bombarded by financial advice, savings plans and other financial products from the bank you choose Generally, yes they think it’s important to save something each week or month They try to encourage their children to save for their future They might explain about buying a car or house when they’re older and the fact that they’ll probably need some savings for a deposit to be able to get a mortgage or bank loan Children probably don’t think it’s very important when they’re young, but once they’re working they can usually understand that it makes good sense Many of them positively encourage their children to start a savings plan when they are young That way, if relatives or the parents give them extra money for special occasions they can spend some of it and save the rest for sometime in the future Most banks have special children/young people savings accounts, and of course most children understand the simple concept of a piggy bank – it’s how my grandmother taught me to save Usually many different things, but I suppose the most popular would be clothes, music, electronic gadgets and I guess girls spend more on makeup and stuff like that Depending on how old they are, they might spend a lot of money socializing or going out, or maybe they have a specific hobby, a favorite sport or something similar which they spend their money on Of course, as well as spending their money on things they like and want, they probably have to spend some of their money on transport and food and other basic necessities of life each month Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about tourism, tourists and travel industry Do you think the tourist industry is a good industry to work in for young people in your country? Should there be any restrictions on the travel business? http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 40 41 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Should there be any restrictions on the tourism industry? Should there be any restrictions on business travel? Sample Sample 1.It depends, there are many different types of work in tourism Some jobs are temporary, part-time or seasonal while others can be professional careers related to hotel and restaurant management, or even self-employment Tourism seems to be a booming industry in many countries so it can provide many opportunities for young people, either short-term or long-term depending on what they are specifically looking for I think if a young person is serious about building a career within the tourism industry, it can provide good opportunities as more and more people are travelling nowadays and visiting places outside their own countries so the future of tourism in general looks to be a healthy one in terms of employment prospects I’m not sure what kinds of restrictions you are referring to, but obviously eco-tourism has become a hot topic because it ensures that the environment isn’t damaged by tourism Any restrictions, such as those necessary to protect the natural environment and wildlife from the impact of many tourists in an area, are a good idea and should be encouraged If we consider the impact of travel and accommodating a large number of people visiting a particular area for tourism purposes, then yes, there probably should be some form of restriction When a certain location becomes extremely popular with tourists it can change the local culture and impact life for the native inhabitants It can affect prices, transport and congestion There’s also the question of construction of new hotels and other tourist accommodation which can impact on the local landscape This should be controlled so that the development of tourism in an area is carried out in a positive way with no negative consequences for the local people I think it would be difficult to justify restricting business travel After all, if it wasn’t necessary, most companies wouldn’t it Corporations are always looking to cut their costs, so unnecessary business travel would probably be one of the first things they would target Apart from that, business travel also means supporting a whole range of commercial activities as part of the process; hotels, restaurants, car hire, taxis and other service providers all benefit from business travellers http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 41 42 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about credit cards Are credit cards used very much in your country? Which is better for saving money, using a credit card or using cash? What changes have resulted from the use of credit cards? Sample Sample 1.Yes, they’re common now; most people who are working have at least one or two of them People mainly use them in stores to pay for goods and for online shopping, but that’s not as popular here as in some other countries It’s probably better to use a credit card than cash, but only if you pay the outstanding balance each month and don’t incur any interest on what you spend It used to be that many stores preferred cash and would offer ‘cash discounts’ but now that’s not normal anymore By using a credit card you can find better prices by shopping online sometimes, so if you’re a smart shopper you can actually save money Many credit cards also have rewards schemes where they give you points for spending money You can cash in or redeem these points for special offers; that’s another way you can save money Some credit card companies also advertise special promotional offers with stores or companies they have alliances with… yet another way to save money by using a credit card The important thing is to avoid paying interest on what you buy with a credit card, because if you have to pay interest, then it will probably be more expensive in the long run than simply paying in cash In general, it has made shopping and buying things easier than it was in the past It’s also made it possible to buy things when you haven’t actually got the money Many people spend more than they should because it’s so easy when you have a credit card You can’t that when you only use cash You can only spend the cash you physically have Credit cards are also one of the key components of online shopping, which would be almost impossible to without one So all in all, credit cards have transformed the way people shop, buy things and spend their money Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about saving money Do you think it’s easy for (young) people to save money? http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 42 43 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Do young people nowadays believe in saving money? In your opinion, why many people derive pleasure from spending money? What young people in your country save money for? Who you think places more importance on saving money, men or women? Why some people find it hard to save? Which you think is better for the economy of a country or area, people saving money or people spending money? Sample Sample 1 A lot depends on their circumstances; I mean if they aren’t working and only receive money from their parents then it could be quite difficult for them to save money On the other hand, if a young person has a part-time job, they might find it quite easy to save some money each week or each month It also depends on their outlook, whether they plan for the future or see everything in the short term There are a lot of things young people can spend their money on, but saving money is also important to help purchase larger items or things in the future Parents can also have a great influence over if their children develop a habit of saving money regularly or not Once a person has the habit, it’s quite easy to do, even if it’s only saving a little money regularly rather than spending it all In general, there is a lot of pressure for people, not just young people, to spend all they have or earn and then some more That’s why credit cards are so popular and easy payment terms in stores Many companies want you to buy their products now, not six months in the future when you have saved up enough money Some young people have seen the problems which people experienced because of the financial recession in recent years, when many people had borrowed more than they really should have and then found themselves in an impossible situation trying to pay back too much debt I think many young people now are a lot wiser about how easy it is to take on too much credit and not save any money for emergencies or unforeseen circumstances I think most people believe that saving money is a good idea, but actually developing the discipline to it over a long period of time is what most people find difficult to It makes us feel good when we can buy things, or maybe spend money on our friends When we buy something new, clothes or gadgets or whatever, we usually feel happy with http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 43 44 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES what we’ve bought for a short time It’s a bit like eating your favorite food or something like that You feel good for a while, but then later you want to buy something else because that happy feeling has disappeared Some of them save for going to college, buying a car or maybe going traveling when they graduate from school My sister has started saving to buy an apartment, she’s been doing it for years now and hopefully next year she’ll have enough to think about buying one I’m saving for two things; for when I go to college and also for a vacation when I graduate I plan to travel with some of my friends for six months so we’re all saving as much as we can at the moment I’m not sure I have friends who save money and friends who just spend all their money I don’t think there are more men than women who save… or the other way round Maybe women are more impulsive when it comes to shopping and spending money But, for example, my girlfriends and I often spend money on clothes but my brother always seems to be buying gadgets and computer stuff He might save money for a few months and then spend it all, but I save some of money every month and never spend it… so we have different habits It’s difficult to say if men or women think saving money is more important Well, first, you need to have some extra money It’s almost impossible to save anything if you need to spend everything you have just to cover the cost of living So to be able to save, you need to have a little extra, more than you need for the necessities of life Then you have to be disciplined and get into the habit of putting some money away each week or month, either in a savings account in the bank or even just keeping it safe at home The other difficulty is that we are constantly tempted to spend money on things we see in the stores or on television… so learning to control your buying impulses is important too Some people just can’t resist buying everything they see and want and so end up with no savings But if you get into the habit of regular saving, then it becomes a habit for life… something my grandmother taught me I suppose it’s a good thing for the local economy if people are spending their money It means that, they are buying things and that in turn means that people in stores and service companies have work The whole manufacturing and supply chain depends on consumers consuming When people save their money, and don’t spend it, then only the banks win really In an ideal economy, people would have enough money to spend on http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 44 45 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES buying products and services and also save money That would be the best scenario It’s important for people to both activities Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about Friends on Facebook What you think about making friends on Facebook? Does a list of 500 friends make sense to you? Does Facebook change the meaning of friendship? What is a true friendship in your opinion? Sample Sample 1.It’s fun! It’s normal nowadays to have a lot of friends on Facebook and other social media It’s more interesting than just having friends where you live But it’s different, obviously, because you don’t see them or go places with them, but it’s still fun 2.Well, the term ‘friend’ is just a name given by Facebook, obviously not everybody who likes your page or comments on something you said is a friend in the traditional sense of the word I suppose if you thought about all the people you ever had contat with in your life, from school, college, work and other social activities, if you kept a note of their name then you would have more than 500 by now … so I don’t think it’s that strange that people have thousands of ‘friends’ on Facebook or Twitter Maybe it would be more accurate to call them contacts, but it doesn’t really matter 3.No, not really I still hang out with my friends and we go out at the weekends and stuff together Friends on Facebook are different … in the past some people used to write letters to people in other countries … like penpals … I guess you could think of facebook as smething similar but it’s obviously much more advanced and you can much more than just write to people It’s having a relationship with another person and you have something in common Maybe you went to the same school or you’re interested in the same things You share time and experiences together and that makes for a bond Long term friendship usually means there is also trust and confidence between the two people and they are willing to help each other if necessary But I suppose that everyone has their own definition of friendship and what it means to them http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 45 46 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about visitors / hospitality How often you have friends visiting you at home? Do you ever allow your home to be used by other people? (e.g., someone who has no place to stay) How would you react if a guest rejected (or, ignored / or, did not return) your hospitality? How you think a visitor to someone’s home should behave? If a guest is staying at your house, you think they should adapt to your family (or the people who live permanently there)? Sample Sample 1 It’s probably around once a week for my friends, but my parents have their friends visiting nearly all the time, or so it seems Well, it’s my parents’ home, but I remember an occasion last year when an uncle of mine stayed for about months with us My uncle and his family live in another city quite far from where we live, but he had just managed to get a new job in the city where we live It was a good opportunity for him so he decided to take it and move here My mother and father offered him a room in our home so that he didn’t have to rent an apartment or stay in a hotel That was last year; now my uncle and his family have their own house here and visit us quite often I suppose I would be a little disappointed if I really wanted to help the person And if, for example, my uncle didn’t want me to stay at his home for a while, after he stayed with us, then I would be very hurt, and my parents too I think hospitality is a two-way street My parents wouldn’t offer the opportunity to stay in their home to just anyone though, it would only be for family or very close friends It’s less likely to cause problems if it’s between people who know each other well Visitors should try not to offend or inconvenience their host It’s important to remember that if you’re a visitor in someone’s home they probably have different ways of doing things than you at home so it’s a good idea to ask about anything you’re unsure about so you don’t cause any problems Yes, it seems the natural thing to It’s nice if they can observe the habits of the family they’re staying with and try to blend in with them It’s always considerate to avoid http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 46 47 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES doing anything that would cause friction such as smoking inside the house if the family doesn’t it or watching TV very late at night if the family usually goes to bed early That sort of thing can cause big problems very quickly You should respect the differences and try to cause as little inconvenience as possible to them Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about Mobile phones Do you like having a mobile phone? Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile phone? Why? What can you with a mobile phone? Do old and young people use mobile phones in the same way? What can be done to avoid children becoming inattentive in class? Sample Yes As far as you know, it’s extremely convenient, and essential, nowadays It would be difficult to survive in today’s world without one It’s just so useful for everything I don’t think it’s a case of whether it’s good or bad – it’s part of life for people now – that’s how we communicate and business Moreover, people search for information and shop online using their mobiles, they banking and communicate for work and many other things also In general, it’s a really important thing, just like having a car, it would be difficult to many things without it Well, like I said before, you can search for information on the internet, thus you can pay bills and banking, you can shop and buy things online and obviously you can email, text and call people you know Many phones allow you to listen to music, watch videos, navigate and use other apps depending on what you’re interested in I have about 50 different apps loaded on my phone so I can video chat, learn English, translate, and other activities Generally, no, I think older people tend to still call someone when they want to talk Younger people prefer to send texts I’m not sure if older people use as many apps or functions of their mobile phones as young people do, or take as many pictures I am sure that, older people still see a mobile phone as basicaly a way to communicate with another person Younger people use it as part of living, as an everyday tool to enable them to things http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 47 48 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Because of mobile phones? The school should have a policy for mobile phones in the classroom Students shouldn’t be permitted to have their phones on when they are in lessons, but be allowed to use them between classes and in breaktime Or at least schools should require that mobile phones are muted while students are in class so nobody gets distracted by them ringinig Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about camera Is it really necessary to have a camera in your mobile phone? Why? Is it a better idea to have a camera separately? Why? Is it better to look at your photos on screen or in albums in your view? Is it really necessary to have professional photographers in the media? Why? Do you think that some pictures in the media are taken by amateurs? Sample Yes, certainly, I think it is nowadays There are so many apps and platforms where you can video chat with your friends and it’s also really useful, for example, if you have an accident in your car you can take photos of the scene to show what happened Because so many people are using their smartphones to access the internet, having a camera as part of your phone makes sense No, I don’t think so, unless you are a serious photographer It’s just something else to carry around with you, and you can lose it or leave it somewhere if you’re not careful It’s much more convenient to have a camera in your phone If you photography as a hobby then it makes sense to have a professional camera because the quality is better and you can more things with it… but if you just want to take photos of your friends and things that happen, then a camera phone is normally good enough I think it’s almost the same, if you want to show your friends who are with you in some photos, you have to pass them the album or pass them your phone so they can see the photos Moreover, the big advantage of a camera phone is you can post your photos to your Facebook and Twitter accounts and share them with everybody easily… thus, they don’t need to be beside you to see your photo Yes, because not everyone is very good at taking photos As you probably know, photography is a skill and so a professional photographer will always be able to take better or more interesting pictures than an amateur http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 48 49 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES And professional photographers get paid to take photos of many different things, not just their friends, family or places they visit They sometimes have to travel and research the things they photograph so that’s why they get paid It’s possible, I suppose, if a person just happens to be in a certain location when something happens then they may be the only person who takes a photo of the event so the picture appears in the media We’ve seen examples of that when natural diasters happen or even when a particular celebrity appears someplace and someone who is not paparazzi or a professional photographer happens to take a photo or make a short video of whatever or whoever it was Ielts speaking part Topic: Discussions questions about your hometown Can you tell me about your hometown ? What are the effects that industrialization brings back to your hometown ? What are the negative impacts to the social life in your hometown? Sample Can you tell me about your hometown ? As well as, you know, I have been living in Bau village for over 25 years and be lucky to observe whole dramatic changes, together with the stream of industrialization, in my commune in some aspects such as infrastructure, education and so on To be more detail, my hometown is comprised of parts which are separated by the highway leading to Noi Bai airport and we often call them simply Bau East and West depending on their geography And in comparison of two sides of my village, it seems to be totally different At that time, the West appears to grow and develop quickly than the East with a large of hostels, the upper storey of houses as well as necessary facilities to meet the resident’s requirements while to the East, you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of traditional Vietnamese’s lifestyle with cows, buffalos on green paddy fields only by going through tunnels under the highway… http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 49 50 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES What are the effects that industrialization brings back to your hometown ? Well, it is true that everything has two sides, advantages and disadvantages and so does industrialization Firstly, talking about benefits, since the introduction of Thang Long industrial park 15 years ago, my hometown has experienced amazing changes when the standard of living raised from day-to-day, people have more chances to business, build houses to lease, and more important, upgrade infrastructure with the appearance of schools, highways, modern roads, shops, markets, necessary facilities on the ground of recreation, education and healthcare services Obviously, the life of my village nowadays is more convenient than previous time For instance, I can find a plenty of small markets surround my village in order to buy easily everyday necessities at a low price Beside positive aspects that our residents have received, there are also various negative impacts As far as you concern, everyday factories will produce waste products as well as much waste water coming out from them Obviously, our river and groundwater is being affected significantly Moreover, everyday we use a lot of water under the ground for daily routine such as taking a bath, washing and cooking, so on I would certainly have to say that this water is not only safe but also harmful to resident’s health Therefore, my family buys clean water from water factory located in Vong La commune instead of using directly from groundwater Furthermore, my father also buys a water filter machine of Kangaroo brand in order to ensure that our family’s water for cooking must keep safe 3.What are the negative impacts to the social life in your hometown? It can not be denied that industrialization also affect badly to our social life, extremely to the youth when they are easily lured into social evils Since the Thang Long industrial park had not built yet, my hometown was not only very peaceful but also quite The fact is that about fifteen years ago, you could go out without worrying about your house, even though you forgot locking the door Nowadays, it is contrary when our countryside attract the mixture of different walks of life, the properties of residents are stolen everyday meanwhile the management of committee seem to be undervalued http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 50 51 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES 4.Do you like your hometown ? Well, as far as you know, i have been living here for over 25 years Of course, I am certainly fond of living in my hometown and desire to spend my whole life living here And there have two reasons to explain for it The first reason I would say is that it was my ancestor’s hometown In addition, I have been living here for a long time Thus, I have a plenty of good relationship with other people In addition, the relationships between people living in a village certainly differ from people’s relationship living in a city As you know, there are two Vietnamese’s idioms express what I said Living in a village, you often hear two sentences “Tối lửa tắt đèn có nhau” and “Bán anh em xa mua láng giềng gần” while living in city, it is contrary, with sentence “Đèn nhà nhà rạng” To be honest, the relationships of residents living in a village are more emotional and cozier than resident’s living in a city Move on to the last reason I would probably have to say to that, nowadays the life of my hometown is more and more modern and convenient This is due to the positive impacts of Thang Long industrial park My village’s economy has grown very fast since 2000 , hence a lot of services, markets and recreational centers were established to meet daily resident’s need In general, the reasons that I mention above are the best explanations to make me love my hometown Ielts speaking part Question: How does your family feel about you going abroad ? Sample Sample They are very happy about me going abroad I believe my parents will be very proud if I were to achieve a degree at a university abroad In addition, they themselves never had the opportunity to study I am their only child, and they would anything in their power to allow me to have the opportunity Question: What you think of the One-Child Policy in China ? Sample http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 51 52 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES Sample That’s a tough question Allow me to explain my personal views by shortly mentioning the following points: Firstly, I think we have to have the policy in China Our population had been growing to rapidly and something drastic had to be done Secondly, I believe the policy will give China a chance to move ahead in the world What I mean to say is that as soon as the population growth has stabilized, China will be able to make progress in the fight against unemployment Ielts speaking part Discussion : What is the strongest relation in this world? Can you love a person and one moment and hate him the very next moment? Do family members play an important role in a person’s life? Would you prefer a family member over a very close friend? What is the basic reason people are not in good terms with their family members? Do you consider the concern shown by family member as interference? Would you anything for a family member? Why What are the different ways you could help a family member in trouble? Do parents differentiate between different family members? How and why 10 Would you ever turn down a request of a close family member? Why 11 Rich families stay happy and poor families stay sad Do you agree or disagree? Sample It is very difficult to define the strongest relation in the world It basically does not depend on the relation but on the association with another person Some people think that we can only have strong relation with another person he is a brother or friend, but I believe that a strong relation can be with anyone in this world Yes it definitely happens There was a time when I used to like friend a lot but I started hating him after he dumped my best friend, so it can happen that we might like a person one instance and hate the same person the next moment http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 52 53 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES For some people family members have played a very important role in their lives, but I cannot say the same for myself I have always live an isolated life and my family members have not played any kind of role in my life Yes I would prefer a family member over a close friend because I have had bad experience with friends I not think that friends stay in life As a matter of fact I think that friends change as the time progresses The basic reason people not have good relation with their family members is that they expect a lot form the family members and when not get what they expect they feel deprived and they start hating family members I believe that we would never hate a family member as long as we not expect things from him or her It depends on the situation For instance when I am taking my own decision and I believe in a particular thing then the concern would definitely be perceived as interference by me If I am trapped in a situation which was not anticipated, the concern would never be deemed to be interference It is depends on how close I am with the family member If I have close relationship with the family I would no doubt anything for the family member irrespective of what the family member has done or what the implications of his acts might have I think that if I trust or love a person, we cannot go back from responsibilities or obligations There are many ways we can help a family member We can help a family member emotionally or emotionally The strange part is that the world only acknowledges the help which has monetary value Yes I think that parents differentiate between family members I have been a victim of differentiation inside my family Parents tend to have a soft corner for the children who are more successful or the children which have been able to live on the path defined by the parents I fail to comprehend the reason for it as I would it, but there are some people who it 10 There are times when I feel I could anything for a close family member and there are instances when I feel that Why should I be the one forcefully getting myself involved in someone else’s problem 11 Yes I agree with this statement All those people who say that money cannot buy happiness not actually know how to use it I lived in a privileged life in my teens as http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 53 54 IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES I turned twenty by circumstances changed and I had to live a life of deprivation and depression I think after getting poor most of my days have gone in sadness Words and Phrases that you should be noted • basically • association with • definitely • dumped • isolated life • relation with • deprived • be perceived as interference • trapped in • deemed to • irrespective of • victim of differentiation inside • soft corner for • privileged life • life of deprivation and depression • As a matter of fact http://123doc.org/trang-ca-nhan-244061-troublemaker.htm 54