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BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 4th August
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
PART – 1 INTRO PART
What is your full name?
My name is Raminaka Shubrota.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Raminaka.
May I see your ID?
Sure, here you go.
What is your favorite festival?
Hmm, that’s a tough question because I’m definitely a holiday person, but I would have to say New Years Eve. I’m always keen for change and new beginnings, so I love setting new goals at the start of each New Year, not to mention I really enjoy the parties. Second to this would be Valentine’s Day, since I’m a hopeless romantic.
How do you celebrate the festival?
In my culture, it’s more very family-oriented holiday. We usually have a special family dinner at home followed by the countdown to midnight. However, in my culture we add something special to it. At the clock ticks down to midnight, we eat 12 grapes which signify a different wish for each month. After this, we go out to the city or town streets to drink with our friends and wish them a happy new year.
What is the most popular festival in your country?
Definitely Christmas, since I’m from a Catholic country. Nearly every town and city goes out of the way to deck the streets out with Christmas lights and decorations. However, unlike other countries, we celebrate the epiphany, or day of the three wise men, on January 6 just as much at the 25th. This is the day in which we exchange gifts and watch parades.
Do you like western festivals?
Of course! They are part of my culture. I especially love Christmas, Easter, and New Years since they have always been part of my upbringing. However, I also find eastern festivals interesting. I lived in Vietnam for 2 years, and I was in awe of the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn festival.
Where do people usually go during festivals?
Between homes and the streets. We hold meals in our homes for the holidays, as we value home-cooked meals. However, we are people who enjoy going out, so we often go out to celebrate at bars or even in the streets. For example, the Christmas Eve celebration entails going to a bar with friends until the wee hours of the morning, followed by a family lunch the next day.
PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe a regular thing you do every day
You should say:
– what you do;
– when and where you do it;
– how long you spend doing it;
and explain why you always do this thing.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Since the start of 2019, I promised myself to exercise more to lead a healthy lifestyle. So far so good! Let me tell you about my usual workout routine.
Well, luckily my apartment complex has a fitness center, so I use this gym the most often, as it’s extremely convenient. Additionally, I have a gym membership at another fitness club, as well as exercise outdoors on days with pleasant weather. When I go to the gym, I usually spend 30-60 minutes doing cardio, in which I alternate between the bicycle, treadmill, and elliptical. After this, I move on to some light weight-lifting to help tone my body.
For example, I do some triceps exercises to thin out my arms, or some crunches to harden up my abs. So, between the cardio and weight lifting, I spend about an hour and fifteen minutes at the gym per day.
I do this because it benefits my mental and physical health. Exercise releases endorphins, which cause you to feel happier. Furthermore, I feel more confident when I work out. Also, I feel that I have more leeway on what I can eat when I exercise; as I’m known for having a sweet tooth. Lastly, I’ve wanted to shed some extra pounds, so exercise definitely aids in this. All in all, there’s no way to argue that exercising is loaded with benefits!
PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?
Yes, it is. A proper daily routine will help you arrange your activities in the most sensible way. Without a daily routine, people usually do things spontaneously, which could waste their time and reduce their work efficiency. I think those who are disorganized can gain more benefits from creating a daily routine.
What’s the difference of routine between you and your teenager’s times?
Well, I can say that there’s a vast difference between my life then and my present life. You know, when I was a teenager, besides focusing on study, I had much free time to pursue my interests like watching films or listening to music. In contrast, my routine and time management has become stricter now. Since I graduated from university and began working as an English teacher, I’m so occupied with my work that I have little leisure time.
