IELTS speaking: Describe a famous person

1. Describe a singer that you like
2. Describe a foreign star that you would like to meet
3. Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up

I would like to talk about a famous singer whom I really admired/would like to meet since I was small, that is Alicia Keys. Keys is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. She was born and raised mostly by her mother in a tough neighborhood in Manhattan, New York.


I first knew about Alicia Keys through her song named “Fallin’”. At that time, I was struck by her angelic voice and started following her since then. What makes Alicia Keys different from other artists is that her music lyric is always meaningful and uplifting; especially when they are sung through her powerful yet emotional voice. Not only is she a talented singer with 15 Grammy wins through her musical career, Alicia Keys is also a great philanthropist. Keys is the co-founder and Global Ambassador of Keep a Child Alive, a non-profit organization that provides medicine, orphan care, and social support to families with HIV and AIDS in Africa and India. She actively supports the feminism wave, inspiring women all over the world through her songs as well as actions like “Make up free” movement. She has stopped wearing makeup since 2016, even when she attended events in order to promote natural beauty and embracing self-confidence among women in our society.


To me, Alicia Keys is such a good example of modern woman that I want to become in the future. I dreamed one day I would be able to meet her in real life.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Social Network

Social network

1.What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?

2.Are you a social person?

3.What kinds of people do you like to make friends with on those websites?

4.Is it clear to find real friends on social network?

It's undeniable that social networking sites have become a huge part in our lives, especially young people's. and so am I. I am addicted to Facebook and Google Plus

I suppose I am out-going and kind of socialized. I have many friends on facebook and can easily get along well with others

I would love to make friends with people who have same interests like mine in music, travelling and learning English

I think no, most of friends I have on facebook are normal friends, it is common that people just make friends for fun and do not interact or share things a lot on social websites.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample: Team work

Team work

1.When was your last time worked with a team

2.Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?

3.What's the most important thing for teamwork?

4.Do you like to be a leader?

It was the project I did in a team in the second year of my graduate school. Our tutor gave us an assignment to review the server log of an international trade website and give a brief analytics using the data warehouse and data mining technology.

Personally, I would like to work in a team because I'll have partner to shoulder responsibility together and solve problems better, as the saying goes " 4 eyes see better than 2"

I think the most important thing for teamwork is task appointment. Every member of team is assigned for specific tasks and he or she should stick to that. Besides team spirit is equally important

Honestly, I would like to be a leader. That position reflects my constant effort that I've done so far in job, and I can win other's respect as well

IELTS Speaking Part 1: What's your favourite colour?

1.What's your favourite colour?

2.Are there any colours you dislike (Why?)

3.Are colours important to you?

4.Were colours important to you when you were a child?

5.When you are buying something, is the colour important to you?

6.Do you usually wear clothes in your favourite colour?

7.Is colour very important to you when you are buying clothes?

8.Do you prefer light or dark (or, bright) colours?

9.Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?

10.What colour would you choose to paint the walls of your room?

11.Is there any colour you would not want your walls to be? (Why?)

12.Do you think different types of people like different colours?

My favourite colour is blue, it is the colour of depth and stability. Blue symbolises wisdom, confidence and intelligence. And I don't like the pink because it is too girly.

I suppose so. You know, different colour conveys different meaning to people. Red represents passion and enthusiasm while green means energetic. So I always choose the suitable colours for things.

Well, yes, I have several clothes in blue, which can bring calm and tranquil feelings to me. I believe that blue is always fashionable in men's outfit.

If I were to choose between the two, I'll probably go with dark because I believe dark represents stability and wisdom, for example I always choose the dark outfit in my office to highlight my profession, whereas light suits juvenile better.

Yes, there are many colours that have special meaning in my country such as black, which

would make people think of mystery. Also like red, it means lucky and good fortune in China, when it is New Year, people like to wear red clothes, set red firecrackers and give red pocket money to children.

I would like to paint my walls in light yellow or light blue because light colours convey warm and calm to me which should be suitable for household.

Yes, I believe different people have different psychological demand for colours. Some need peace of mind, whereas others may feel like energetic and rebellious.