IELTS Speaking Test - Part I - Reading

1, Is reading books important being going to sleep?

I guess it depends. Some people find it helpful to read before going to bed because reading makes it easier for them to fall asleep. But to some others, book provoke thoughts which will, as a result, keeping them from sleeping, so they don’t apopt this bed time habit.

2, What is the best time for reading? Why?

I personally think that there is neither good time nor bad time for reading. As long as people have some unoccupied time and are in the mood for reading a book, they should go for it. If someone reads only because that’s how he is supposed to spend time, it’s not as much fun and productive.

3, What do you like to read? Why?

I read a wide range of books because I would like to expand my knowledge in different areas. I normally choose what to read based on how I feel, or, to be precise, how I would like to feel. For example, if I want to feel motivated and energetic, my choice would probably be a self-help book. 

(Source: IELTS Trang Bui)

IELTS Speaking Test - Part 1 - Friendship

- Do you have a close friend?

I do. Her name is Hang. She is my roommate. We have a lot in common and I can relate to her in so many ways. We enjoy each other’s company a lot.

- When did you meet him/her?

It was back in 2012. I was sharing a room with another friend but she moved out with her boyfriend, so I decided to posted an ad on the internet looking for a new roommate. Hang saw the ad and gave me a call. We clicked right away.

- Do you prefer having a few close friends or a lot of just friends?

Although it could be fun to have a large circle of friends, I’d rather have a few close friends because we get to be able to spend more time with each other and develop more meaningful relationships.

(Source: IELTS Trang Bui )

IELTS Speaking Test - Part 1 - Holiday

1, Are there many public holidays in your country?

 As far as I remember, there are at least two long national holidays including Lunar New Year and Reunion Day and May Day combo, each of which lasts for about a week, more or less. Besides, we have several other public holidays when we don't have to go to school or work.

2, Do you think that there should be more holidays in your country?

Interesting. I've been asking myself this question many times but unfortunately haven't been able to come up with an answer. I mean, as a student, of course I would appreciate more holidays so that I could spend time with my family and friends. On the other hand, I'm concerned that longer holidays would interrupt productivity at workplace.

3, Which public holiday do you like the most?

Well, I don't really think I have a favorite holiday. I love all of them the same because they all mean no work and lots of quality time for myself or my family.

4, What do you usually do on a holiday?

If the holiday is long, I usually consider visiting my family because I study away from home and can't see them as often as I'd like to. But if the holiday is short, I will just catch up on my sleep or hang out with friends.

(Source: IELTS Trang Bui)

Ielts Speaking test - Part II - Topic: A Day Off Work

Topic: A Day Off Work

Cue card:

Describe how you would spend a day off, if you were given one at college or workplace. Please say
- How would you feel about it?
- What would you do?
- With whom would you do it?

Answer:

Well, If I were given a day off from work, I guess I would do what I normally do at weekend. I mean, if the holiday were longer, I could probably plan something more special like a trip with my friends or family, but for just one day I wouldn't want to tire myself out.

I imagine the first thing I would do would be to turn off the alarm clock because I wouldn't have to go to work, would I? Then I could linger in bed until whatever time I'd like, have a late breakfast while watching my favorite TV shows.

And because I live on my own, I wouldn't make myself go to all the trouble of cooking, especially when I'm on holiday. Instead, I would just go to my regular cafe near the lake, order a decent lunch, put on some music and drown myself in one of those books that I've always wanted to read but haven't found time to.

In the evening, I could either hang out with some friends or go to the cinema. Actually, there are many possibilities of the things I could do if I had a day off. But most possibly, I would just spend the day catching up on sleep and working on something I haven't finished from the office.

Nguồn: IELTS Trang Bui

IELTS Speaking Test - Part 1 - Topic: Swimming

1, Do you like swimming? Why?
Swimming is definitely my favorite sport. It brings me such a great sense of freedom that no other activity can allow me. I’ve found that swimming is the most effective way to take my mind off things that are troubling me.

2, How often do you swim?
Well, it really depends on a lot of different things, for example, weather. You know there are four distinct seasons in the northern area of Vietnam where I live and I only feel comfortable to set foot in the water when it’s warm enough. So, I tend to go swimming more often at certain times of the year than the others.

3, Is swimming good for children, in your opinion?
I certainly think children can benefit greatly from this activity. For the first thing, swimming is one of the best ways for them to stay healthy and keep fit. Besides, children’s being able to swim from early ages can help save many lives every year from drowning accidents, which happen more frequently among children than adults.

4, Should it be a compulsory activity for children at school? Why?
Let me think for a moment. I do think it’s extremely useful for schools to include swimming in their curriculum so that drowning risks can be reduced, like I mentioned earlier. But whether or not it should be made mandatory is a different story. Some schools simply can’t afford to provide proper swimming lessons for their students.

Nguồn: IELTS Trang Bui