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IELTS Speaking Test Sample # 100
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IELTS Speaking Test # 100
Part 1 Topic: "Photographs".
Part 2 Topic: "Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect".
Part 3 Topic: "Types of weather" & "Weather forecasts".
Part One - Introduction:
[This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview. In the interview, the examiner asks the candidate about his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.]
Topic - Photographs:
Q. What type of photos do you like taking? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: This is an interesting question and to be honest, up until now, I've not thought about it. It was kind of amusing to think about the type of photos I like taking. Well, I like to take photos of natural scenery, birds and people. While taking a person's photo, I love to take my daughter's snapshot the most.
Alternative Answer: I mostly enjoy taking genuine shots of people and everyday moments. I feel like those photos capture more emotion and authenticity than posed ones. I also like taking photos of interesting landscapes. I love taking those pictures because they’re calming and beautiful to look back on. Moreover, they also create good memories of a place or occasion.
Q. What do you do with photos you take? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Well, at first I sort out the photos worth saving for the future and then I delete the snapshots I do not like. I have a Flickr account, which is the most popular online photo-sharing and cloud-storing platform, and I upload the photos I select for saving. I share some photographs on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. A few years ago, I used to print the pictures I liked the most, but I don't do that these days.
Alternative Answer: I usually keep them on my phone or upload them to cloud storage. Sometimes I share the best ones on social media or send them to friends. I don’t print them even though I used to do it in the past. From time to time, I do go back and look at them because they bring back good memories.
Q. When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: This is another intriguing question for me. Well, whenever I visit a new place, I love to capture memories by taking pictures using my smartphone or camera. Buying postcards was something I did in my childhood, but I do not do it these days. Postcards have become less common and they are hard to find these days, especially in my country.
Alternative Answer: I usually take photos rather than buy postcards. This is perhaps because it feels more personal and meaningful to have pictures that I’ve taken myself. Postcards are nice but are less common these days. Moreover, taking my own photos allows me to capture moments exactly the way I experienced them, and not the way how a postcard-selling company has decided.
Q. Do you like people taking photos of you? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: This is a hard question for me to answer, and I will be completely honest here. I mostly do not allow others to take random photos of me. However, if I find that there is a group of people who expect me to be in the frame and they think that I should be in that photograph, I do not oppose it. However, my usual doctrine for letting others capture my photo is not applicable to my daughter. Whenever she is ready to take a shot, I obey her order!!!
Alternative Answer: Not really, to be honest. I don’t mind group photos or casual shots, but I’m not a big fan of being the centre of attention. Sometimes I just feel awkward in front of the camera, so I prefer being the one taking the photos instead.
Part 2 - Cue Card / Candidate Task Card:
[The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully and then make some brief notes.]
Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.
You should say:
- where you were on this day
- what the weather was like on this day
- what you did during the day
and explain why you thought the weather was perfect on this day.
[ You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]
[Examiner: All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?]
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Part 3 - Two-way Discussion:
Discussion topics: Types of weather:
Q. What types of weather do people in your country dislike most? Why is that?
Answer: Well, we live in a tropical country and people hate it when the temperature and humidity are high. They love the rain but heavy downpour sometimes causes trouble and people hate this as well. During the summer, we have Nor'wester and we also dislike it.
Alternative Answer: In my country, people usually dislike extreme heat the most, especially during the summer. It can get really uncomfortable and exhausting, and many people struggle to concentrate or work properly in such conditions. Many people also dislike heavy rainfall and sudden flooding, especially in urban areas, because such weather conditions disrupt daily life and transportation.
Q. What jobs can be affected by different weather conditions? Why?
Answer: Jobs which require employees in a city to stay outside, communicate with people or visit different factories and offices are mostly affected by adverse weather conditions. In rural areas, fishermen and farmers cannot continue their work due to unusual weather as well. In fact, everyone wants a shiny and comfortable whether to go to their office or workplace and any exception can cause discomfort.
Alternative Answer: In my personal opinion, several jobs can be affected due to different weather conditions. For instance, construction workers and farmers are heavily affected by weather. Rain or storms can delay projects or damage crops. Transport workers, like delivery drivers or pilots, also face difficulties in bad weather because it affects visibility and safety. Even outdoor event planners need to watch the weather closely to avoid last-minute cancellations.
Q. Are there any important festivals in your country that celebrate a season or type of weather?
Answer: Yes, people in Singapore have many such festivals. Every year in July, we have authentic Asian culinary fare especially to celebrate the food festival in Singapore. Another such festival is called the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it is observed on the 15th day of the lunar month, the Mid-Autumn. This festival is also known as the Mooncake or Lantern Festival and it is traditionally celebrated during the farming year of the abundant harvest.
Alternative Answer: Yes, in Canada, we have several festivals that celebrate the changing seasons. For example, the Winterlude Festival in Ottawa celebrates winter with ice sculptures and skating events. There’s also the Fall Fair in many towns that welcomes the autumn harvest. These festivals are not just seasonal, they reflect cultural traditions and help people enjoy the beauty of each season despite the weather challenges. That's why we celebrate them with great enthusiasm and interest.
Discussion topics: Weather forecasts:
Q. How important do you think it is for everyone to check what the next day’s weather will be? Why?
Answer: The weather greatly affects the daily routine and schedule of each individual. From a schoolboy to a corporate employee, everyone has plans for the next day, and if proper preparation is not taken based on the weather forecast, the day may simply be ruined. This is why everybody should look at the weather forecast for the next day and prepare accordingly. I myself regularly check the weather prediction in AccuWeather, an online weather forecasting application, and plan my days ahead.
Alternative Answer: My point of view is that it’s quite important, especially for planning things for the next day. I'd say, knowing the weather helps us decide what to wear, how to commute, or whether to reschedule certain outdoor activities. It’s also crucial for people with specific jobs, like farmers, construction workers, or travellers, who depend on good weather conditions to avoid delays or risks.
Q. What is the best way to get accurate information about the weather?
Answer: These days, reliable and large weather forecasting service providers are the best source for this. AccuWeather, CNN Weather, and BBC Weather are some of the most reliable weather forecasting service providers that cover almost every city and country in the world for offering their service. With the widespread popularity of smartphones, many authentic applications have emerged to provide this service as well. Weather forecasting news on TV channels is also reliable but they are less convenient to follow, in my opinion.
Alternative Answer: It seems to me that the most reliable way nowadays is through official weather apps or government meteorological websites. They use up-to-date satellite data and professional forecasting tools. While social media sometimes shares weather news quickly, it’s not always accurate, so I think it’s better to trust established sources for detailed and trustworthy forecasts.
Q. How easy or difficult is it to predict the weather in your country? Why is that?
Answer: Well, it is not that difficult these days and many solid predictions of storms and disasters have saved countless people in recent years. However, it was not that easy decades ago when the weather forecasting department had to rely on primitive devices. With the advancement of satellite and computer technology, this has become easier and more accurate. Having said that, I must mention that 'it is still a prediction' and not "something 100% accurate".
Alternative Answer: In my country, it can be quite difficult to predict the weather accurately, especially during winter or in coastal areas. The climate is very diverse, and sudden shifts in temperature or unexpected storms are pretty common in our country. Even though forecasting technology has improved a lot, nature can still be unpredictable, particularly in such a large and varied country.
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