Table of Contents
Best IELTS Speaking Topic, 12th May
Academic Writing Task 1
The tables show the average number of students taught by each lecturer in Australian universities from 1991 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Sample Answer:-
The tables describe the average number of students under the instruction of each lecturer in Australian universities from 1991 to 2007 and compare it between two different categories of subjects in 2001.
In general, it is apparent that the average number of students had increased steadily every four years by 2003 and is expected to continue its growth in 2007. Whereas there were only 12.3 students taught by one lecturer in 1991, he was responsible for teaching 17.1 students in 1999. Also, there were a relatively small number of students (14.4) inside a classroom in 1995; however, that figure is projected to increase 1.5 times to 21.6 students in 2007.
In addition, the average number of students in lecture-based subjects was contrastingly larger than that in laboratory-based ones in 2001. Within the former category, Law undoubtedly had the greatest number of students of 28.5, while Education boasted the least -only 22.5 students taught by each instructor. Turning to the latter group, Science majors were happily enjoying the most individual attention (14.0 of them under one lecturer). In comparison, 17.5 Chemistry students seemed to be a heavier burden for each professor.
To summarise, the average number of students has been progressively higher throughout the years, and the classrooms of Australian universities will become increasingly crowded in the future.
General Writing Task 1:-
You are currently living in a rented that but will be moving out soon. Write a letter to the owner of the flat to thank him and introduce one of your friends to move in. In your letter, you should:
- thank the owner of the flat for being so nice and helpful
- explain why you are leaving
- introduce your friend to him
Model Answer:-
Dear Mr. Franklin,
I am sorry to inform you that due to some personal reasons I have to move out and quit the renting contract with you.
Above all, I sincerely appreciate your help during my stay. Indeed, since I first moved to your flat, you have provided me with the comfortable furniture as well as pleasing indoor decoration, which helps me to ease the pressure in my arduous work and study. I am also grateful that you regularly visited me and took good care of me when I was sick.
The main reason I have to move out is that the job opportunity a multinational company offered me in a metropolis is so attractive that I decided to start my new career life there. Moreover, I like the fast pace of life in the big city.
Accidentally, one of my best friends, who is working as a journalist, is seeking a flat currently. If you want to continue leasing your flat, she would probably be an appropriate choice for you because of her favourable personality and simple lifestyle. Please let me know your idea if possible.
I am so sorry for the inconvenience my leaving could cause.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Wahington
Writing Task 2 (AC+GT):-
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Model Answer:-
Most people know that driving private cars places a severe strain on cities’ traffic and air-quality levels. However, very few are willing to give up driving and use public transport instead.
One reason for this is that to many people, a private car offers a sense of freedom and mobility. For example, they can drive their car to any supermarket in the city and return home with a boot full of groceries. Also, they can drive home from work late at night while others are anxiously waiting for public transport.
To other people, having a car increases their social position. Owning a car – especially an expensive one is a sign of their wealth or high social status. Consequently, they refuse to use public transport because they feel that squeezing into an overcrowded train or bus in rush hours is only for people with limited means.
There are, however, measures the government could take to encourage the use of public transport. The first action could be to improve the service, like ensuring buses are punctual, installing more comfortable seats in waiting areas, and providing additional bus routes. Furthermore, lowering fares would also be a very effective way of encouraging people to use the system. Finally, the government could educate people about the devastating impact of vehicle emissions on the environment so they would be less likely to drive.
It the above actions were taken, it would not be long before people realised that taking public transport is a much cheaper, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly option than driving their own car.
IELTS Speaking Full Interview:-
PART – 1 Intro Part
What is your full name?
My name is Gursewak.
Can I see your ID?
Sure! Here it is.
Where are you from?
I am from Ludhiana.
Do you work or study?
I am working at the moment, I am doing my internship at a Chartered Accountant’s firm here in Ludhiana.
What do you do during your free time?
That is the time I desperately want; I pursue my hobbies during free time. Hobbies are like Yoga for my brain. Playing cricket or badminton, walking, gardening, swimming are pretty good options. I choose any of them depending upon the time that I have at my disposal.
What books do you like to read?
I love novels, crime stories and mysteries the most. They tie you with their suspense, climax, and thrilling episodes are described in a manner as you imagine them happening in front of your eyes. I wouldn’t mind reading biographies of my role models. They are the source for my various inspirations.
Where is the best place to read at your home?
India is a very hot country. When the weather is hot, I would like to read in my bedroom only. During winter, I love reading in the serenity of my garden. This way I’ve also an opportunity to sit basking in the warm sunshine. I also like to read in bed at night.
PART – 2 Cue Card
Describe a piece of (electrical or electronic) equipment in your home
You should say:
- What it is
- How often you use it
- Who you usually use it with
- And explain why this item is important to you
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
Since I was very small, I have had a special interest in cooking. So, it is no surprise that, now that I have grown up, I dream of having an oven with rings for cooking on top, which is in very popular use overseas. In my country, this kind of oven is only sold at big electronic and appliance centers.
Different from the normal oven, this one provides more stable and exact temperatures, which is one of the critical factors in baking. Besides, it has four oven top elements, which is highly convenient because it allows you to cook and bake at the same time. It also saves a lot of space in your kitchen because it is free-standing. Another feature that I would like the oven to have is a self cleaning system. If you cook frequently, you will definitely appreciate this facility. It is inevitable that when you cook, your oven/cooker will get dirty. As a result, with the self-cleaning feature, it is much easier for us to clean.
PART – 3 Discussion
What kinds of devices are used to do housework where you live?
That’s not something I’ve really given much thought to, to be honest. Well, let’s see, every household has a microwave, of course, if you consider cooking to be housework! As far as actually keeping the house presentable, we all use vacuums. I did see a commercial for a cool device called a rumba, this little automatic robot-like machine that wonders around the house of it’s own accord, sucking up debris as it travels. I don’t know anyone who actually has one, but I’m putting it on my Christmas list this year. So, I guess just vacuums are the most ubiquitous housework tool in the States.
Do you think the use of equipment for household chores is beneficial?
Well, on the one hand, I can see the obvious advantages of saving time, aiding in the preparation of home-cooked meals, and just making things at home more cleanly and comfortable in general. However, I am of two minds about this, actually, as I also see how slothful technology has made society. I don’t have a dishwasher, for example, so I have to take care of all the dishes by hand. This is actually exercise, and it is also a sort of meditation for me, focusing on such a manual task and then feeling satisfied at the tangible results of my hard work. So, I guess I’d say there’re more negatives than positives here.
Do you think men and women view technological devices differently?
Yes, I do. For starters, men are usually more obsessed with gadgets. They are almost like children with the way they want to play with the latest gizmos and learn all their new functions. They are constantly fiddling around with their new toys. I also think that gadgets are a kind of ego for men. I mean they often compare their new toys with each other to see who has the best one. Women, on the other hand, are more down to earth and see devices more rationally as a means to communicate with others or to perform a particular function. Of course, this is pretty stereotyped but it seems to hold true for most men and women I know.
