IELTS Speaking Actual Tests and Suggested Answers

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IELTS Speaking Actual Tests and Suggested
Answers (May – August 2018)
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Preface
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CONTENT
Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 1
PART I ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1. Name .................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Dictionary ...................................................................................................................... 6
3. Sleeping ......................................................................................................................... 7
4. Transportation ................................................................................................................. 8
5. Magazines ....................................................................................................................... 10
6. Phone Apps .................................................................................................................... 11
7. Outdoor Activities ......................................................................................................... 12
8. Physical Exercises ......................................................................................................... 13
9. Music & Pop stars .......................................................................................................... 13
10. Flats/Houses/Accommodation ................................................................................. 14
11. Staying at home ............................................................................................................ 18
12. Computer and the Internet ........................................................................................ 19
13. Swimming ..................................................................................................................... 20
14. Advertisements ............................................................................................................ 21
15. Time Management & Punctuality .............................................................................. 22
16. Meals ............................................................................................................................. 23
17. Parks/ Public Gardens ................................................................................................ 24
18. School ............................................................................................................................ 24
19. Work/Study .................................................................................................................. 25
20. Travel ............................................................................................................................ 28
21. Boats .............................................................................................................................. 29
22. Rain ............................................................................................................................... 30
23. Emails/ Letters ............................................................................................................ 31
24. Daily Routine ............................................................................................................... 33
25. Teenagers and Friends ............................................................................................... 37
26. Sunny days ................................................................................................................... 41
27. Music ............................................................................................................................. 43
28. Gifts ............................................................................................................................... 46
29. Family Activities .......................................................................................................... 48
30. Animals/Birds ............................................................................................................. 50
Animals ............................................................................................................................... 50
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PART II & III ......................................................................................................................... 53
1. Describe a vacation you had in a faraway place. ....................................................... 53
2. Describe your favorite TV Series ................................................................................. 56
3. Describe a piece of technology you like using (not computer) ............................... 61
4. Describe a skill which is important but not learned in school or at work. ............ 64
5. Describe a city or country you want to live/work in the future .............................. 66
6. Describe the ideal home, flat or house that you would like to live in .................... 69
7. Describe an important occasion when you were late ............................................... 74
8.Describe a place you know where people go to listen to music such as theatre or
a music hall. ........................................................................................................................ 76
9. Describe a holiday/trip you want to go on in the future .......................................... 81
10. Describe a thing you like to do with an elderly person (in your family) ............. 86
11. Describe a successful businessman you know/admire ........................................... 88
12. Describe an important letter you’ve received .......................................................... 92
13.Describe a park or garden you visit and like/ Describe a leisure facility you
liked/would want to have in your city / Describe a public park you went to in the
past ...................................................................................................................................... 95
14. Describe a happy event from your childhood that you remember well. ............ 102
15. Describe a product you bought and felt happy ...................................................... 104
16. Describe a leisure activity near or on the sea ........................................................ 108
17. Describe a positive change in your life ................................................................... 110
18. Describe a time when you moved to a new house or a new school. ................... 112
19. Describe a piece of furniture in your home ........................................................... 114
20. Describe a rule you agree or disagree with ........................................................... 116
21. Describe an important plant in your country. ....................................................... 119
22. Describe a website you like to visit. ........................................................................ 121
23. Describe a city that you have visited. ..................................................................... 126
24. Describe a piece of good news that you received from someone ....................... 128
25. Describe a book that you would like to read again. .............................................. 129
26. Describe a helpful person in work or study ........................................................... 135
27. Describe a crowded place you visited ..................................................................... 137
28. Describe an occasion where everybody smiled/laughed. .................................... 138
29.Describe something you do to keep healthy/ Describe something healthy you
enjoy doing ....................................................................................................................... 140
30. Describe something that you are proud of ............................................................ 144
31.Describe a foreigner you know well/ Describe an interesting person who comes
from another country ...................................................................................................... 146
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32. Describe an experience you taught somebody something .................................. 148
33. Describe an interesting place that few people know/ Describe an interesting
place that few tourists get there .................................................................................... 151
34. Describe someone who is a good parent/ Describe a good parent you know .. 157
35. Describe an advertisement you recently saw or heard/ Describe something you
bought because you saw or heard an advertisement/ Describe an advertisement
that made you want to buy the product. ...................................................................... 162
36. Describe a good decision made recently by you or someone you know ............ 165
37. Describe a time you were glad that you had your mobile phone/ Describe a
pleasant experience with your mobile phone/ Describe a time you bring a cell
phone to make you happy .............................................................................................. 167
38. Describe an interesting talk or speech you heard recently ................................. 171
39. Describe a big company you are interested in ...................................................... 177
40. Describe a kind of weather you like ....................................................................... 180
41. Describe a situation when you had to be polite ..................................................... 185
42. Describe a piece of advice on your work ................................................................ 192
43. Describe a family member who you are proud of/ Describe an influential family
member ............................................................................................................................. 193
44. Describe a favorite sports you watched/ a sport you like to watch. ................... 196
45. Describe a special day out when you went out but didn’t spend much money 198
46. Describe an intelligent person you know/ Describe a knowledgeable person/
Describe a person who knows a lot. .............................................................................. 200
47. Describe a time when you receive congratulations from others/ Describe a time
when someone praised you/Describe an occasion when people gave you a positive
feedback ............................................................................................................................ 202
48. Describe an interesting place that few people know/ few tourists get there .... 204
49. Describe a toy that you received when you were a child ..................................... 207
50. Describe an unusual/ an unforgettable meal ........................................................ 209

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PART I

1. Name
1.1. Who gave you your name ? / What’s the origin of your name?
My name is named after a famous figure who my parents really admire and
they really hope that I can turn out to be exactly like her in the future. So yeah,
I guess both of them agreed upon the name.
1.2. Do you think your name is special?
Actually, the name [......] is fairly common in my country. You would be pretty
surprised at how many girls here are named [....]. But, in a sense, this name
is special to me because my parents gave it to me and it will stay with me for my
whole life.
1.3. Do you like your name?
Definitely yes! It's a simple, yet meaningful name to me. Say if you ask me
whether I would like to change my name into another one, my answer would
be a big no.
1.4. What do your friends call you?
It really depends. Most of my close friends prefer to call me by my nickname,
"Pup". Meanwhile, others just use my first name.
1.5. Did your family have a certain (nick) name that they called you
when you were a child?
When I was born, I had been crying for more than 2 hours. Therefore, my
parents decided to call me Crocodile, which turned out to be my nickname
afterwards. It is such a funny name which still makes me embarrassed when
my parents call my nickname in front of my friends.

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2. Dictionary
2.1. Do you use dictionary?
I’ve got to say yes. As a learner of English as a second language, a dictionary is
something that you can’t live without. It’s a must-have item if people want to
enhance their English proficiency.
2.2. Which kind of dictionaries do you prefer to use?
Personally speaking, I make use of both monolingual and bilingual
dictionaries. Oxford dictionary is often my first choice as it tops others in its
provision of a wealth of entries with accuracy. However, when I can’t get the
hang of a word’s meaning, I’d go for an English - [your language] dictionary
since everything would clear up if I grasp the meaning in my mother tongue.
2.3. Do you think the dictionary is useful?
I can’t agree with you more. A dictionary is part and parcel of language
acquisition process. With a dictionary, either in paper or online forms, it’s
possible to look up words that you’re unfamiliar instantly, and there’re loads
of examples which are written in different contexts so that users can apply what
they’ve learnt appropriately.
2.4. If someone gave you a dictionary as a gift, how would you feel?
I’m a real sucker for paper dictionary, so if someone gave me one, I would
feel elated as it means a lot to me. Although e-dictionary is being the in-thing
today, I can’t resist the feeling of folding a paper dictionary and look up the
words I don’t know.
2.5. Do you think it would be interesting to be a part of a team that is
writing a dictionary?
Composing is not my strong forte, and it seems a big responsibility when you
are doing a big task like that. Instead of feeling thrilled to bits, I would feel
scared out of my mind as I might give the wrong definitions.

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3. Sleeping
3.1. When do you usually get up?
Well, I have to say that I kinda an early bird. I often call it a day early in the
evening despite the redundant amount of workload and I would get into full
gear and get stuff done the next day.
3.2. How long do you think it’s healthy to sleep?
It kind of depends on which age you are. For elderly people, approximately 4-5
hours will suffice as they don’t have to exert too much physically during the day.
For younger people, 8 hours of sleep would recharge their batteries for the
next working day.
3.3. How many hours do you spend on sleeping every day?
Usually I sleep for seven to eight hours every day in order to let my body relax.
But if I have to learn for a big exam or prepare for some imperative tasks on
the following day, I will burn the midnight oil.
3.4. Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
Yes, I believe having a short siesta after lunch, maybe for about half an hour,
would be beneficial to our bodies to concentrate fully on learning and
working in the afternoon. For example, when I suffer from inadequate sleep, I
may feel too dizzy and exhausted to do anything but after taking a short nap,
I feel much more refreshed and full of energy.
3.5. What time do you usually go to bed?
Well, I usually go to bed at around 1 .pm every night after I have done all of my
homework. I set a regular bedtime and try my best to stick to it so as to feel most
refreshed when getting up as well as avoid sleep disorders such as insomnia.
3.6. Do you always have a good sleep?
No, not really. I can’t fall asleep when there is too much noise surrounding me
from barking dogs, disturbing neighbors and city traffic and it makes me toss
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and turn all night. So sometimes I envy with those who can sleep well in
whatever place.

4. Transportation
4.1. What’s the most popular means of transportation in your
hometown?
Without any doubt I would say motorbikes. Almost everyone travels by
motorbike. The reason why motorbike is so popular I think is due to their
reasonable price and convenience. They also extremely varied in terms of size,
color and quality, thus a wide variety of choices is available for everyone.
Vocabulary
Without any doubt/There is no doubt that (expression) a phrase
expressing certainty or agreement; yes
A wide variety of (collocation) a number or range of things of the same
general class that is distinct in character or quality.
4.2. How often do you take buses?
Almost every day. Since my house is so far away from my university, it’s
impossible for me to travel by motorbike. In addition, the air is heavily polluted
by exhaust fumes and traffic jams always take place, especially during peak
hours. Thus, I’d prefer to take the bus, to save time, save gasoline and causing
less pollution.
Vocabulary
Exhaust fumes (n) waste gasses or air expelled from an engine, turbine, or
another machine in the course of its operation.
Traffic jam (n) a line or lines of stationary or very slow-moving traffic, caused
by roadworks, an accident, or heavy congestion.
Peak hours/Rush hours (n) the busiest hours
4.3. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Planes and trains regularly depart and arrive on time. Plus, there are many
convenient facilities catering particularly to certain groups of passengers.
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However, traveling by plane is clearly time-saving and enjoyable in terms of on-
board services like meals or comfortable seats, while traveling by train offers
you a chance to see the world outside, admire the views from their seats.
It’s totally a great experience for most train-travelers.
Vocabulary
On-board services (n) provided on or within a vehicle
Cater (v) provide with what is needed or required
4.4. Is driving to work popular in your country?
Although cars themselves and gasoline are expensive, a lot of people prefer
driving, possibly because driving is more comfortable in such weather, with
such polluted and noisy surroundings.
4.5. Do you think people will drive more in the future?
If you’re talking about India, no, I don’t think it’s possible, even in the future.
Cars and gasoline are becoming unaffordable for many people these days. Plus,
the transport infrastructure in various regions in India is not appropriate
for cars.
Vocabulary
Transport infrastructure (n) the framework that supports
our transport system
4.6. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
Definitely not. Riding a bike means you’re exposing yourself to the
unpredictable weather and to air pollution. What is worse, I’m afraid the
main streets or the highway are too dangerous for cyclists, as cars, motorbikes
and buses will travel at a very high speed. Thus I’d rather ride a motorbike or
take the bus instead.
Vocabulary
Unpredictable weather (n) to not able to be predicted; changeable
4.7. What will become the most popular means of transport in your
country?
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