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BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 14th September
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
PART – 1 INTRO PART
What is your name?
My name is Rashilo Sharma.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Rashilo.
Did you have a pet when you were younger?
Well, I used to have two cats and a dog when I was in kindergarten. I always love having pets around because I enjoy their company, and… honestly, I’m a bit scared to be alone in my house.
What kinds of animals do people like to have as a pet?
I believe it depends on personal preference. For me, I must say I am a hundred percent a cat person. It is almost impossible for me to go a day without seeing my cat. But some of my friends really prefer dogs since dogs are loyal and cheerful.
Do you think city is a suitable place to keep pets?
Yes, I mean why not. So far my cat’s been more than okay living in my apartment; he’s clean, well-fed and very healthy. But of course, it would be more enjoyable for animals to live in the countryside since the air is cleaner and there is a lot more space for them to run around.
Do you like being alone?
Oh, sometimes I do but again, all of us do once in a while, right? But honestly, most of the time, I would prefer not to be alone, which is why I have pets. They never fail to make me feel warm and welcome, sometimes even more than my friends.
PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe an occasion when you must be polite
You should say:
– What the occasion was
– Where it was
– Who was with you
– And explain why you had to be polite
SAMPLE ANSWER
I’d like to tell a story of my first interview. It was for a white-collar job in an entertainment company. Since it was a formal interview, you know, I prepared carefully and tried to be as professional and polite as I could.
Obviously, a job interview always turns out to be a serious event, despite the efforts of the interviewers to make it more comfortable. Hence, keeping a respectful attitude and behaving politely are important. Aside from that, the company I applied for was pretty renowned in the entertainment industry, so it just made more sense for me to be as courteous as possible. I mean, the chances of being shortlisted would definitely be higher if I could show my polite attitude, apart from my experience and all sorts of other stuff.
Because it was my first experience of having an interview, I felt so anxious that I couldn’t actually sleep the previous night. I didn’t want to squander my chance. I ended up oversleeping the next day, but thank God I still arrived on time for the interview. As it was a formal occasion, I put on a white blouse, a black miniskirt, and high heels, like a typical office woman. Despite my fears, the interview ran smoothly. The interviewers were so nice and friendly. They showed no rudeness or arrogance and responded to my greetings in a gentle way.
They even made small talk at first, probably to help relieve my nervousness. As a result, I got calmer and answered all the questions confidently. I couldn’t have a completely laid-back attitude, and I had to be wary of being too familiar. Still, as the atmosphere got more pleasant, I managed to stop worrying about using formal words and expressions, all that stuff, and focused more on speaking my mind.
It was a relief when the interview ended. A week later, I received an acceptance email from the company and was placed on a probation period. I was extremely happy and I felt like I was floating on air for the rest of the day. That’s my experience of being extremely polite on a particular occasion.
PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
Are people more polite with non-family members than they are with their parents?
I cannot tell for sure but that’s usually the case, especially with some of the youngsters nowadays, they even show more respect to others than their own parents, which seems like an act of hypocrisy to me. Fortunately, those are just minority in the society full of decent people. Sometimes, you may have a feeling that people behave to strangers in more polite manners than their own people, which can be because they don’t want to be misunderstood or cast judgment on easily if they act carelessly during their short interaction.
Are people today as polite as people were in the past?
Compared to the old times, I believe our ancestors were far more considerate in terms of social etiquettes and customs. Although we still have our set of rules and taboos about how to interact and behave in proper manners, the sophistication of such behaviors has been drastically simplified. For instance, in the past, when greeting someone, particularly the other gender, people used to bend their knees and bow their heads, which has been replaced by a friendly handshake or swift greeting kisses on both cheeks in modern culture.
