IELTS Speaking for Success
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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam.
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Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you? Did you do puzzles in your childhood? When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored? Are puzzles good for old people?
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What do people do with the clothes they don’t want anymore? Why do people buy second-hand clothes? Some people think it’s a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think? How do people in your country recycle various items they don’t want? Should the government encourage people to recycle items? What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?
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You should say: what it is, how you found out about it, what people can buy from it, and explain whether you like it.
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What made you happy when you were a child? Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately? Do you feel happy when buying new things? When do you feel happy at work? Why? What will make you feel happy in the future?
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Do people use more electricity now than before? Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars? How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world? Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars? Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future? Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
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You should say: when/where it happened, how long it lasted, what you did during that time, and explain how you felt about it.
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Do you write a lot? What do you like to write? Why? How often do you use a pen? Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing? Do you think the things you write will change?
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Which is more dangerous, team sports or individual sports? What kinds of sports are the most popular in your country? Which do people in your country prefer to watch, team sports or individual sports? Do encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes? How does the weather affect outdoor sports? What sports are popular among elderly people?
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You should say: what it is, who you want to watch with, why you want to be part of the audience, and explain how you feel about it.
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Do you often go to the library? What do you usually do in the library? Did you go to the library when you were a kid? Do kids in your country often go to the library?
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Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books? Do people in your country prefer listening to music to appreciating paintings and literature? Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things? Why do you think people create beautiful things? What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country? Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?
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You should say: what it is. where you saw it, what it looks like, and explain why you think it is beautiful.
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How do you remember important things? What do you need to remember in your daily life? Have you ever forgotten something important? Are you good at memorising things?
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Why do people rarely use cash now? Do you think it's a good thing that more people are using digital payment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards? Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money? Should parents reward children with money? When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
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You should say: when it happened, who gave you money, why he or she gave you money, and explain how you used the money.
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Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars? Do you like movies about space/sci-fi? Do you want to know more about outer space? Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
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How can online teaching motivate students to learn? Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate children? What kind of international news inspires people? Who can influence children more, teachers or parents? Why should children learn from role models? What qualities make someone a role model?
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You should say: who he/she is, how you knew him/her, what interesting thing you did, and explain how he/she inspired you to do it.
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How often do you go online? When did you start using the Internet? What would you do without the Internet? Do you think you spend too much time online?
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Are you often busy? Why are you busy? When are you busy? Are you busier now than when you were a child?
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Animals points: Mammals Dog person Cat person Domesticated animal Have you ever pet a crocodile 2? I used to like going to the zoo more as a child Can you domesticate a tiger y? Tiger stand out with their colors means easily noticed) I don't want to stand out in the crowd Double edged sword: a situation with both positive and negative effects Captivity: Guard dogs Hypoallergenic: don’t activate your allergies
I'm living in Iran and this experience is something normal for us :)) especially during summer
Accommodation points: My home is 5 minutes walk from the metro. I live about 20 minutes drive from my work I got a busy schedule : My day is packed: I have a heavy load The location is very convenient (easy) Walk through a park: walk through a building Move into : change an accommodation Move out of: when leave a location Bitterly Cold: very very cold I’ve been living there for 5yrs It would be great if the owner the apartment would come in take of the junk. If I had a family, I’d move
Perfume points: I do indeed It’s just as good Have you received a perfume as a gift? Armpit: underarm Perfume: fragrance We wear perfume: we put on perfume Surface impression : the idea based on the first thing you see Pricy: expensive: it’s cost an arm and a leg
Patience point: Patiently: Become frustrating Impatient Stress out Reservoir of patients Irritating Stereotype Jump a queue It drives me up the wall Sarcastic Deliberately
Patience point: Patiently: Become frustrating Impatient Stress out Reservoir of patients Irritating Stereotype Jump a queue It drives me up the wall Sarcastic Deliberately
Water points: I drink water as it is necessary really Tap water : water from tap, sink Filtered water Bottled water Water cooler Trust my body to maintain homeostasis Homeostasis: maintaining regular and stable function Personal philosophy Sparkling water: water with gas and bubbles Still water Reservoir of water: large body of water, held behind damps. Store water for future Reservoir: store for uncountable noun If I am moving around I drink bottled water It is included It is like I said
If people could appreciate their childhood, they would definitely say it was the happiest time.
Age points: Quite content: quite happy Speculate about: predict sth (thinking about future) Scientists speculate about climate change Biological reality: how your body is at any moment Inconvenient biological reality Gain: to get sth with effort Confident (adj) Knowledgeable(adj) :with lots of knowledge Bad aspect Hectic: very busy, Secure: definite,firm. My job is secure. I have been working here for many years. Used to: I used to play soccer/ I used to dance.
chocolate points 🍫: Chocoholic: love chocolate Depends on the type of chocolate Chocolate flavor: when add chocolate to sth Mint chocolate: chocolate chips Lavender chocolate: Hazelnut chocolate: Velvety texture: Fondue chocolate: Diabetes Truffle:Chocolate balls I used to eat chocolate everyday Probably it was too much What kind of candy is never on time? (Chocolate)😃
Points : Writing ✍️ Write things by hand Write with pen or pencil I take notes I jot it down = I write it down My hand writing is horrible I always stick notes in to my diary Working writing
Points: It depends on what it is I have a terrible memory I have a good head for dates On my phone/ In my notebook I am terrible with dates/ numbers/ birthdays Safety nets : sth to prevent forgetting thins, Awful at it Remember = recall I am able to recall dates Alcohol/ depression/ lack of sleep/ stress / age “Stress causes forgetfulness “ Cognitive decline: Disease: Parkinson = Alzheimer
Boredom Perception As busy as a bee Overload Have something on my plate:
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