IELTS Speaking Daw Thuzar Latt (M.

A English)

Speaking Part 1 – Work Speaking Part 1 – Study

1. Do you work or study? 1. What subject do you study?

2. What job do you do? 2. What do you like most about your studies?
3. What do you like most about your job? 3. What do you like most about your university?
4. Why did you choose that kind of job? 4. Why did you choose to study there?
5. Is there anything you don’t like about your job? 5. Is there anything you don’t like about your
6. Do you work better in the morning or the university?
afternoon? 6. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the
7. Does your job require the use of technology? evening?
8. Will you keep doing this job for a long time? 7. Does your study require the use of technology?
8. Are you looking forward to working?

Speaking Part 2

1. Describe a time when you were stuck in a 2. Describe a family member whom you would
traffic jam. like to work with in the future.
You should say: You should say:
When and where it happened? Who the person is?
How long you were in the traffic jam? Have you ever worked with the person
What you did while waiting? before?
And explain how you felt when you were in that What kinds of work you would like to do
traffic jam. with the person?
And explain how you will feel if you can finally
work together.

3. Describe an entertainment activity that did 4. Describe a traditional product in your

not cost much money. country.
You should say: You should say:
When the activity was What it is
Where you that it How you know about this product
How much you spent What it is made of
and explain how you felt when you were doing and explain how you feel about it
this activity

Speaking Part 2 Model Answer

Introducing a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

▪ Today, I would like to explain a time when I was stuck in a long traffic jam while the wait was
frustrating.

When and where did it happen?

▪ Last weekend, I was travelling along with my brother from Delhi to Chandigarh for his regular health
check-up. We thought the rush would not be as brutal as Delhi so we planned to move only a few
hours in advance. It was quite smooth and we were enjoying. But as we reached Zirakpur, there was
an 11 km long traffic jam that turned everything horrible. We were told by the traffic police that there
was construction going on so we had to brace ourselves for a bit more time in the car.

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How long have you been in a traffic jam?

• We had been in the traffic jam for about 5 hours in total. While the distance is a few miles, it took us
3 hours to just travel from Zirakpur to Chandigarh. The most upsetting part was that the people were
honking like crazy. In a city like Delhi even in the peak rush hours, it would take a max of 30 minutes –
to – 1 hour.

What you did do while waiting?

▪ I actually feel like following, above all hustle-bustle. I used the time to listen to audio podcasts. We
watched cars slowly & gradually moving inch by inch, and their alarms blaring. My brother went out
to see if there was another way out of the traffic. But all efforts were in vain. Then, after a while, I
called my mother to inform her of the situation and told her not to worry about.

Explain how you felt when you were in that traffic jam?

▪ As far as my feelings are concerned, I was frustrated. I was regretting why would have chosen
Saturday to come? I felt like bombing every car in the way (like in the video game GTA San Andreas).
Somehow, my brother told me there was no point fretting and getting riled up about the jam, which
was true as we couldn’t do anything about it.

Concluding the Cue Card

• And finally, after a frustrating 5 hours wait, we reached the clinic and hoped not to face traffic on
our way back. I think God may have heard us. The traffic was minimal during the night and we had
a quick passage to get out of Zirakpur.

Speaking Part 3:

1. What are some common things that help people save time?
2. How busy our people in your country?
3. Do you think people will be busier in the future?
4. Does technology make us less busy or busier?

Speaking Part 3:

1. What are some traditional products in your country?

2. Do you think traditional products are important for a country?
3. Are traditional products more important or new high-tech ones?
4. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?

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Part 3 IELTS Speaking Topics

In part 3 of the speaking test, you need to give longer, detailed answers. A good way to do this is
by organising your answers according to the following steps:
1. Idea: answer the question directly.
2. Explain: give a reason or explain your answer in more detail.
3. Alternative: explain an alternative (e.g. the opposite) to your answer.
4. Example: give an example to support your answer.
5. Another idea: sometimes you think of another idea while you are speaking. Just add it on
the end of your answer.
You can give a really good answer without including all five steps, but you might find it useful to
practise including all five, as I've done here:

Examples
1. Why do you think some people prefer to buy products from their own countries rather than
imported items?

(idea) I suppose it’s because those people want to support the economy of the country they
live in. (explain) If they buy something that was made in their own country, they know that they
are contributing to the salaries of workers within the same country, (alternative) whereas if
they buy imported items, a foreign company and its employees will benefit. (example) For
example, if I buy some meat that originates from a local farm rather than a farm in another
country, I’m helping one of my fellow citizens to carry on in business. (another idea) Also, I think
that trust is an issue; people might feel that they can trust domestically produced items more
than imported ones.

2. Why do you think friendship is important?

(idea)I think friendship is important for all sorts of reasons. (explain) We need friends to share
experiences with, to talk to, and for support. (example) In my case, I like to meet up with friends
at the weekend to do something enjoyable, like see a film or go out for dinner. I like chatting
with my friends about what we've been doing during the week, or about what's happening in
the world. (alternatives) Without friends to talk to, life would be dull and boring; we would only
have our families to talk to.

3. Do you think that school children should be encouraged to have their own ideas, or is it more
important for them to learn what their teachers give them?

(idea) I think that we should definitely allow children to be creative and have their own ideas.
(why?) Children need to develop the ability to think for themselves and solve problems
(explain) because as adults they will not always have somebody to guide them or tell them what
to do. (alternatives) If we don't allow children to have their own ideas, they will be less
successful in the adult world; they will be too reliant on others. (example) A doctor, for
example, might encounter a situation that he or she hasn't been trained for, but will still be
expected to make a decision that could save someone's life.