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BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 7th November
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW
PART – 1 INTRO PART
What is your full name?
My name is Harmeet Kaur.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Harmeet.
May I see your ID?
Sure, here it is.
Do you think people rely too much on machines nowadays?
I think that many people rely loo greatly on machines. They seem to forget that there are people around them. It is easy to become completely absorbed in computers or phones or PDAs or MP3 players. People will more often turn to their machines for entertainment rather than spending time with others or getting exercise.
What are the advantages that we get from using modern home and office equipment?
There are some advantages to using modern home and office equipment. One of the main ones is that more things get done and often we can complete projects and assignments very quickly. We are also able to do things that we wouldn’t have been able to do before, like working at home. Also, because we are able to finish tailings quickly we have more time for other activities that we wish to do.
What do you think is the most useful thing that man has ever discovered?
I think that the most important discovery was electricity. Without electricity we would not have any of the modern equipment that we have today. We would be unable to have phones, computers, lights, TVs. refrigerators, or music players. Electricity runs almost everything in our houses and work areas today.
Does it rain much in your country? (Where? When?)
I would say yes. It rains a lot in the summer when tropical storms strike our country. There is torrential rain in the region in June, July and August, and the rainfall tends to be higher in the North than in the South.
Is there any part of your country where it doesn’t rain much?
To tell you the truth, I have no clue about this. I do not give a hoot about geography and the amount of rain in my country. I think the most rainfall is in the North where there is an intricate system of rivers.
Does it rain a lot in your hometown?
Well, it depends on the season. In winter and spring, there is a dearth of rain associated with the arid weather. In contrast, it is usually raining cats and dogs in summer and august, causing loads of troubles for people travelling on the road.
Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown?
That would be last summer. I was going to work and then all of a sudden it started to rain, followed by a deluge. I was soaked to the skin and couldn’t attend a very important meeting.
Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown?
Yeah, of course. Traffic is often held up when it rains. All the roads are clogged, and people find it difficult to escape from traffic congestion. I would stay at home and watch TV rather than going out and being caught up in traffic.
PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe a short holiday (vacation) that was special for you.
You should say:
– where you went
– who you spent time with
– what you did
– and explain why it was special for you.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Today I’m going to share with you a short vacation that left me a profound impression. It was a trip to the hometown of one of my classmates at university.
At the end of the second semester, our group at the university was invited to pay a 5-day visit to the house of one of the group members, which is located in X. We had 5 people in total and bought coach tickets to reach our destination. On arriving at the countryside, which is quite secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city life, we were greatly impressed by the picturesque landscapes there.
The atmosphere was refreshing and the air is unpolluted unlike in the city where many of us were living in. My friend acted as a tour guide as he was well accustomed to the local lifestyles and tourist attractions there. We took the motorbikes to tour the city land stopped at some street vendors to taste the local cuisine, which I personally found tasty and delicate. After doing the sights, we gathered in the evening for some small games and gossip about our study and our future career path.
All in all, such a short vacation still fills me with great delight each time I recall it. Hope that we could make another vacation someday before New Year.
PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
Do workers and students have a good amount of holiday time where you live?
In most instances, students seem to really benefit by having a lot of holiday time as they have long summer holidays and breaks on major holidays, especially at Christmas and New Year’s time. There is a law in my country that allows all workers to be entitled to at least 2 weeks of paid holiday each year. This doesn’t include getting time off for national holidays, which often means having long three day weekends almost once per month as well. So, I guess that most people have a fair amount of down time, but students and workers with seniority tend to have it better.
Can people really get to know a different culture by taking a vacation overseas?
The thing is that I don’t travel that much, so I’m not quite sure. But I suppose that it depends on the individual and their attitude towards travel. If they are not willing to immerse themselves by talking to the locals, not trying their food, nor being open to differences, then they won’t get much of a cultural experience. However, those who are ready to partake in authentic activities will likely gain some appreciation towards the culture.
What are some reasons why young people take holidays compared to why old people do it?
When thinking about the differences between the two age groups, I assume that it has something to do with economic status, health and possibly even values. Young adult travellers are usually full of energy, fearless, and looking for a fun time, so it’s not unusual for them to stay in cheap accommodation and want to visit lively hot places that are full of chances to meet other fellow travellers. Seniors, on the other hand, have seen it all before, and because of their wealth and physical stamina, they tend to avoid hassles and travel at quieter periods, and stay at places that offer more conveniences.
