BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 3rd February

Table of Contents

IELTS SPEAKING FULL INTERVIEW

PART – 1 INTRO PART

What is your full name?

My name is Amita Rani.

How may I address you?

You may address me as Amita.

May I see your ID?

Sure, here it is.

What do you remember to do every day?

Well, there are many things I have to remember to do every day. For example, after getting up in the morning, I need to take some simple physical exercises like doing some crunches and push-ups. Besides, another important thing that I should keep in mind is to teach my son to read the traditional Chinese poems in the evening.

What helps people to remember things?

Well, it’s kind of hard to say but people I know around me use the to-do-list apps in their mobile phones to help them remember what to do next; but maybe for others, they may probably write the urgent things down in the notebooks.

Why do old people forget about things easily?

Well, I guess it’s quite normal that people are more and more forgetful when they are becoming ageing. Apart from some negative emotional factors like stress and depression, elderly people are easier to forget things because of their normal ageing.

Have you ever forgotten something important?

Oh yes, I nearly forgot the birthday of a woman I liked last time. I once asked her what her birthday was, and told her I would send her a gift, but I just unbelievably forgot it until the evening that day. Fortunately I asked her out to dinner to celebrate with her.

PART – 2 CUE CARD

Describe a plan
You should say:
• What the plan is/was
• When you thought of the plan
• Who is involved in the plan
And say how you did/think you will achieve the plan.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Well I just turned 18 this year, so apparently it is time for me to plan something special for the future. There are many things that I could do, but one of the plans that I find the most intriguing is to go travelling to Singapore.

I came up with this plan after I had finished my university entrance exam in June, and three of my best friends have decided to come with me. So we kind of feel that after 12 years of hard work and constant studying that taking a break is really essential. I think we all decided on Singapore because it’s such a modern city with such a clean environment, and not to mention the fact that it’s so close to Vietnam, it’s just a short flight.

Technically we’re all just barely adults so it might take some time to persuade our parents to allow us to go on this trip together though.

First of all, we decided that it is vital to choose a tour, because going on a tour will make our parents feel more secure. It might be quite boring though due to the lack of spontaneous activities, but it seems like it’s the best option to persuade our parents.

Another thing to consider is the price of the tour. If it’s too expensive, I’m afraid our parents will not let us go either, so choosing an affordable tour is a must.

Apparently, we must book our plane tickets in advance too, not only to get the cheapest price but also so that we are more well-prepared. When we reach Singapore, I think we will be polite tourists, listen carefully to the tour guide and avoid doing anything illegal. So that’s our great plan to achieve a much-needed vacation.

PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS

Do you think planning is important or is it a waste of time?

Planning is very important. It is definitely not a waste of time. If things are done without planning, then it wastes a lot of time because most of the effort may go in the wrong direction and prove futile.

What kinds of personal plans should people make for themselves?

People should make plans about their studies, about their careers, about their married life, about places they want to visit, and about their retirement.

In general, how do people make plans?

People make plans according to their situation, by consulting their elders and also by realizing their own interests and hobbies.

For a person with children, what influence does this have on their personal plans for the future?

When a person has children, on his personal plans take a backseat, and the upbringing of the child comes first. All the personal plans become flexible and revolve around the needs of the family and children.