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1. Describe a time you needed to use imagination
You should say:
what the situation was; why you
needed to use imagination; what the
difficulties were; and explain how
you felt about it.
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I would like to talk about the time I had to get out of my comfort zone to join an Innovatio
Challenge Contest which made me think out of the box and work flat out to become the
runner-up.
This annual contest is open to all undergraduates and post-graduates around the world.
Each year this contest draws the attention of more than 30 000 people so it was really
competitive and challenging for me. Therefore, when I was awarded the runner-up prize,
I was deliriously happy and extraordinarily excited.
The goal of the Challenge was to recognize individuals and organizations that we
working on internet-based solutions to promote education and economic empowerment
in countries throughout the world. Therefore, it really required creativity and imaginatio
from each team joining the contest. I had to buckle down and brainstorm
ideas for the challenge until I came up with the best one to be accepted for 4 consequent
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At the end of the day, my team and I had really gone extra miles to become the runnersu
and it was really an unforgettable experience to me. After all, I can take pride in myself
for all the thing I achieved with my imagination and creativity.
Vocabulary:
Get/Step out of the comfort zone: Do things that you wouldn’t normally do
Example: If you want something you never had, I should step out of your comfort zone
and work flat out to fulfil your dream.
Think out of the box: Think differently, unconventionally or from a new perspective
Work flat out: work very hard
Runner-up: A team/player/competitor finishing in second place
Deliriously happy [collocation] very happy
Extraordinarily excited [collocation] very excited
Empowerment: the giving of an ability, enablement or permission
Example: The government believes strongly in the empowerment of women.
Buckle down: to begin to work seriously at something. Example:
If you don't buckle down to your job, you'll be fired.
Brainstorm: a good idea; an idea that enters one’s head suddenly.

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Example: I had a sudden brainstorm and got out of bed to write it down.
Go the extra miles: to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal
Example: My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.
Take pride in: to feel pleased about someone or what they have done
Example: They take pride in their son's many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fac
that he's never asked his parents for any money.
At the end of the day: in the end
Example: We interviewed many people or the job, but at the end of the day, we don’t thin
any of them could handle it.
2. Describe a time when you are very busy
When it was
What you had to do during that time
How you managed it
And explain how you felt about being busy
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
One such busy time I really remember was the time when I had the deadline to submit
my thesis paper which is the ultimate assignment to gain a Master Degree in Internation
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This thesis paper is of great importance to me because it will decide whether I can get
through the master course with flying color or not. I had just 1 month to complete my
thesis paper but I had a full-time job which accounted for 8 hours per day so I had hardly
few hours left for this graduation paper. I was also a procrastinator who always waits
until the last minute to do anything which made me fall behind my schedule for
my thesis paper submission.
Moreover, the thesis was really complex and challenging, therefore, I had tons of tasks
waiting for me to be carried out such as collecting data for the report in the thesis, doin
group discussions to brainstorm good ideas for the thesis and surfing high and low
to collect information online as references for the thesis. I even didn’t have time left for
my personal stuff. To be more specific, I did not spend time on visiting my parents for the
whole month even though they were in the same town. I couldn’t also visit some close
friends, maintain my social networking profiles and update my blog. I did not feel good
about it so it was particularly stressful to me.
However, I knew that I had to stay motivated and productive to get through this hard
time. I worked flat out and put a lot of time and effort into it to meet worked flat
out and put a lot of time and effort into it to meet tight deadlines and get the best
results for the thesis paper. For the sake of that, I got a straight 'A' in my thesis,
continued my job and did well in my term final. I had to sacrifice a lot and maintain a
strict routine and stop lots of my other activities that I usually do. At the end of the
day, it was well worth the effort and time!
3. Describe a tall building in your hometown you like or dislike
Where this building is
What it looks like

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What it is used for
And explain why you like or dislike
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
• I’m going to describe a high-rise building in my neighborhood. It’s called Paradi
Green City, located in Canada.
• Unlike other modern blocks, which are usually huge glass towers, the
building is painted yellow, although it’s named Green City. The structure of Green City i
not dissimilar to that of most buildings in Canada nowadays, with the bottom half used
as a shopping center and the top half occupied by apartments.
• One feature that makes the building unique is that its trade center offers Canad
products only, with a view to promoting domestic products to Hanoi people and also to
supporting national manufacturers. At the entrance of the building, if you look to the
right, you can easily find a store named Masterchef bread, which serves traditio
bread to people who just do not have enough time to go inside, so they line up waiting
to pay.
• In spite of its prime location, however, Paradise Green City offers a reasonable price fo
its apartments, which are affordable for many middle-income families. From the
building, we can enjoy the breathtaking scenery. So, if you are planning to find a place
with a beautiful and peaceful view, or simply want to buy something traditional,
Paradise Green City may be a good choice.
• (Dislike) What I don’t like about Paradise Green City, however, is that its design
neither eye-catching nor original. In fact, I personally find that it resembles Times City,
a modern building nearby. Moreover,the paint color doesn’t match its modern
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as diversity of products on sale do not meet the expectations of most customers. So, I
guess it’s the reason why the building doesn’t attract as much attention from the public
as expected.
VOCABULARY
1.high-rise: very tall and having a lot of floors
Example: These high-rise apartment blocks were built 20 years ago.
2.blocks: tall buildings that contain flats or offices
Example: The university science blocks are the tallest buildings on the campus.
3.huge glass towers: high-level buildings with the exterior made of glass
Example: The design of the Lotte Department Store is just a huge glass tower, b
definitely stands out and has become a famous landmark in the city.
4.dissimilar: not the same
Example: The English and Vietnamese languages are completely dissimilar to each other
.
5.feature: A prominent or distinctive part, quality, or characteristic
Example: Large glass facades have been a familiar feature of modern buildings for a long
time.
6.domestic products: goods that are manufactured within a country, by manufacturers of
that country.
Example: Famous by Boo is a clothing brand that offers domestic products.
7.serve: to provide food, entertainment or service
Example: Boo Cafe serves coffee and meals to many customers who call in when they go
to the store to buy clothes.

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8.prime: excellent, the best available
Example: The store has a prime position at the entrance of the shopping centre.
9.offer a reasonable price: sell with a price that is not too high, and affordable Example:
If a business aims to achieve sustainable development, it should manage to offer its
customers a reasonable price.
10. middle-income families: families in which the members have salaries which are not
very high, but also not too low
Example: He sells cars at affordable prices, mainly to middle-income families.
11.breathtaking scenery: very beautiful and spectacular landscape
Example: The beaches in Thailand are famous for their breathtaking scenery.
12.eye-catching : tending to attract attention, good-looking
Example: The signing of this contract was the result of many meetings to build a
eyecatching tower against the skyline of Riyadh.
13.resemble: look like another person or thing
Example: So many modern buildings resemble each other.
14.match : look good together
Example: When choosing clothes, it is common belief that we should not mix pink items
with yellow ones, as these two colours do not match.
15.meet expectations: be as good as expected
Example: We had heard so many good things about the new restaurant, but the
didn’t meet our expectations at all.

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16.attract attention: make people notice something
Example: The advertisement was designed to attract the attention of young people
interested in fashion.
17.the public: the community/ the people as the whole
Example: In a survey, members of the public were asked about their shopping habits.
4. Describe a person/something that made you laugh You
should say:
What made you laugh
Where you were when it happened
Who you were with
And explain why it made you laugh
BAND 8.5 SAMPLE ANSWER:
One of my best friends has a 3-year-old baby girl; so every time we went out,
she would take her with us.
Her little girl is such a witty kid, and she is always full of energy. As she begins to be
aware of the outside world, she asks a lot of questions just to satisfy her curiosity.
It happened one day when we went out shopping. While her mother and I took turns
trying clothes on, she was sitting quietly on the bench. Then she looked at me and her
mother and started to express her opinions on our clothes.

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The way she talked was so funny that we couldn’t stop laughing. She was so used to
playing with her Barbie doll that she suggested we should dress like one of her dolls.
She even taught us how to walk like models because she thought that was pretty.
All the customers who walked in the store noticed her, even the store owner couldn‟t
stop laughing at her since she was still a baby girl, but she talked and acted like a
grown-up
That was probably the best part of the shopping trip that I will never forget.
VOCABULARY
• witty: [adjective] able to say clever and funny things
Example: Everybody laughed during the lesson, because the teacher was so witty.
• satisfy her curiosity: [verb phrase] to have an answer to a strong wish to know
about something
Example: My answer did not satisfy his curiosity, so he asked me for more details
about what had happened.
• trying clothes on: [verb phrase] to put on clothes to see if they fit and if they
look good
Example: Try these clothes on before you buy them to make sure that they
are the correct size.

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models: [noun] people whose job it is to wear and show new styles of clothes
Example: The dream of many young people is to become fashion models and appear
in magazines.
grown-up: [adjective] typical of an adult
Example: The child was used to being treated in a grown-up way by his parents.
5. Describe your favorite movie
When and where you saw it
What type of film it was
What the film was about
And explain why it is your favorite film
Band 8.5 Sample Answer:
As a frequent moviegoer, I watch a lot of films. One of the movies that I enjoyed the
most recently was The Martian.
The movie was based on a novel of the same title by Andy Weir. Just like many other scifi
films, it was about man travelling in space, however, this time, our main character was
stuck on Mars due to a dust storm which nearly killed him. All of the crewmates
thought that he was dead, so they went back to Earth without him. But fortunately he wa

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still alive, thus two and a half hours of the movie told the story of how he fought for his
life in the brutal environment of Mars, until NASA devised a plan to rescue him.
My best friend is a big fan of astronomy, so she had read [2] the novel before. That‟ s
why she insisted on me going to see the movie with her. After watching the trailer and
reading the plot, I was hooked. It was maybe the best two and a half hours of my week
so far.
After watching the movie, I was amazed at how ingenious and strong humans can be
when it comes to a life and death situation. Mark Watney, the hero of the movie, was a
perfect portrayal of a young, humorous, brilliant and skillful engineer cum botanist.
Although the hostile environment of Mars threatened his existence many times, he
relentlessly refused to quit.
Instead, he overcame one problem at a time until he was successfully rescued.
message that I learned from the film is never to give up, however hopeless things seem
to be.
VOCABULARY:
 moviegoer: [noun] a person who goes to the cinema.
 sci-fi: [noun] science fiction; based on imagined scientific discoveries of the
future, such as space travel or life on other planets.
Example: Sci-fi movies have become more popular since space travel has
become possible.
 stuck on Mars: the man was unable to escape from the planet.
Example: we were stuck in traffic and so we arrived late for work.

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 dust storm: [noun] a storm that carries clouds of dust in the wind over a wide
area.
Example: a lot of plants die after a dust storm passes through an area.
 crewmates: [noun] all the people working on a ship or, in this case, a spacecraft.
 fought for his life: [verb phrase] he made a great effort to stay alive.
Example: The man was badly injured in the accident, but he fought for his life
and he recovered later in hospital.
 brutal: [adjective] if an environment is described as brutal this means that it is
very dangerous and it is difficult for a person to survive.
 devised: [verb] NASA invented something new to rescue the man.
Example: a new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
 astronomy: [noun] the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars and planets.
 trailer: [noun] a series of short scenes from a film or programme, shown in
advance to advertise it.
Example: after watching an exciting trailer, I decided to go to see the film.
 plot: [noun] the events which form the story of a book, play or film.
Example: the book has a plot about a prisoner who escaped.

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 hooked: [adjective] enjoying something so much that you want to see or do it.
 ingenious: [adjective] very clever at inventing new ideas.
Example: many ingenious researchers are working on ways to combat
cancer.
 portrayal: [noun] the act of describing or showing something or somebody in a
book, play or film.
Example: the actor gave a fantastic portrayal of a clever detective in the film.
 botanist: [noun] a person who studies plants.
 hostile: [adjective] a hostile environment is unsafe for humans, because there
are many dangers.
Example: in the hostile environment of the desert, you must take a lot of water
with you.
 threatened his existence: the many dangers and difficult conditions on Mars
were a danger to his life.
 relentlessly: [adverb] in a way that continues strongly, without giving up.
Example: the soldiers relentlessly pursued their enemies after the battle.
 hopeless: [adjective] without hope

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Example: after searching for the lost plane for many days, the situation seemed
hopeless and it seemed that the rescuers would never find it.
6. 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 8.0 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 to
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 freestandin
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,
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VOCABULARY:
grow up: [phrasal verb] to develop into an adult. Example: The children have all
grown up and left home now.
appliances: [noun] a machine which is designed to do a particular job in the home,
such as cleaning or preparing food. Example: The store sells a range of household
appliances, including microwave ovens and washing machines.
baking: [noun] the process of cooking something in the oven using dry heat.
Example: My mother loves baking – she makes bread and cakes every week in her
oven.
free-standing: [adjective] not a part of or attached to something else. Example: The
cupboard was free-standing, so it was easy to move it away from the wall.
self-cleaning: [adjective] able to be cleaned without a person having to clean it.
Example: Her new oven was self-cleaning; when it was dirty it cleaned itself
automatically.
facility: [noun] a special feature of a machine that enables it to do something extra.
Example: My computer has a facility for checking spelling.
7. Describe a gift that you gave someone recently
What the gift was
Who you gave it to
Why you chose that gift

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Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
I would like to describe a coat I gave to my best friend as a present on her 2th
birthday.
The coat is made of cotton only and by a Zara clothes brand. It is a knee-length
black coat, which have been in fashion recently. Because she is my best friend,
exactly know what she likes the most when it comes to clothes. I chose a coat with
two deep side pockets so that in winter, she can always put her hands into th
pockets to avoid the cold. Besides, she can button the coat from top to bottom. In fact,
I thought it would never be out of fashion and it was really smart and to her liking.
It came as no surprise that she was so fond of this coat that she wore it during this
winter. It fits her perfectly and makes her feel comfortable and warm, no matter
how cold the weather is. I was also extremely happy that my best friend treasured my
gift a lot. She even promised that she will keep wearing this coat in the future.
VOCABULARY:
 really smart: [adjective] very clean, neat and attractive.
Example: If you want to look good on special social occasions, or even at
work, it is important to dress in really smart clothes.
 to my liking: [expression] suitable, and how somebody likes something.
Example: The smart way in which she has decorated my house
is exactly to my liking.
 button the coat: [verbal phrase] fasten the coat with buttons.

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Example: Stepping outside my warm house, I quickly buttoned the
coat which I was wearing to try and keep warm.
 fond of: [expression] finding something pleasant or enjoyable, especially
something that you have liked or enjoyed for a long time.
Example: My uncle is an excellent musician, and he is very fond of his
hobby.
 match: [verb] if things match each other, they have the same colour or style
and therefore look attractive together.
Example: None of these shoes match my jeans – they are all very
different and they are too formal.
 treasure: [verb] have or keep something that you love and that is very valuable
to you.
Example: Thank you for e-mailing the photos. They are superb and I will
always treasure them and the memories that they bring.
8. Describe a person who you have met and want to know more about
Who this person is
When and where you met
What you did or talked about

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BAND 8.5 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I'm going to talk about an acquaintance who I’ve recently met at my local
English club. His name's Dave and he’s about the same age as me, I mean... most people
would agree that he looks quite young for his age, I think it's mainly due to his hairstyle.
Dave has recentlycompletedhis postgraduatedegreeat MelbourneUniversityin
Australia and he's currently looking for a job in Vietnam, well, he told me that he would
like to become an IELTS teacher, despite the fact that he holds an MBA, I guess teaching
English has always been one of his passions.
I have to say that I don't know him really well, because we only had a few br
conversations at the local English club, but he seems like a fascinating person that I
would like to get to know better in the future.
Anyway, when it comes to his personality.... Honestly, as I've said earlier, we've
only had a few brief conversations, so I don't know him really well...However, I would
guess that he's a very friendly and approachable individual, in fact, he actually made
an effort to break the ice because I was just too shy to strike up a conversation.
Well, in terms of the core reasons why I think we could get along quite
well... Firstly, we are both passionate about English, actually, he had just scored a
band 8 in his IELTS test and it would be great if he could give me all the advice that I
need to be at the same level. Secondly, I'm also planning to study abroad in Australia, so
he would be the ideal person to lead me in the right direction, you know., like...enrolling
into the right course, getting a part-time job and so on.
9. Describe an interesting song you like You
should say:

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What it is
Which country the song comes from
What story the song tells
And explain why you think it is interesting
Band 9.0 Sample Answer
I love listening to music, so I like a multitude of songs. However, one of my favorite song
that I want to talk about today is “Hall of Fame” by The Script and Will.i.am. This song
was written for the 2012 Olympic Games.
When it came out, it quickly became a hit on every single music chart throughout the
world, not just because of its catchy melody, but also for its meaningful lyrics. The
song talks about how each of us can be a champion or anything we want to be as long a
we dedicate our time and efforts to doing what we are passionate about. The song is
played at big athletic events to pump up the crowd, but you can easily relate to the
song at other times as well, especially when you are about to give up.
I think this song has such a powerful message that whenever I was tired or had decided
to quit, it would lift me up right away. It made me think about why I had started in the
first place and that I needed to finish the job that I was currently doing.
VOCABULARY:
 became a hit: when a song becomes a hit, it means that it is super popular and
that people are listening to it on the radio and buying it on iTunes or elsewhere.
Example: Taylor Swift‟s song “Bad Blood” became a hit instantly.
 catchy melody: the melody is the part that you sing along with and if it is catchy,
it means that it is easy to sing along with and people like it, you easily remember it
and it sticks in your mind.

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Example: The song “Uptown Funk” has a catchy melody that people love to sing.
 meaningful lyrics: lyrics are the words in a song and if they are meaningful, it
means that they actually mean something or have some sort of importance
significance; they aren‟t just silly, meaningless words.
Example: His sister writes meaningful lyrics for her songs.
 champion: someone who wins, a winner.
Example: He didn‟t see himself as a champion until he had reached
his goals.
 dedicate: to commit your time to doing something; to make a promise to yourself
to do something.
Example: You were able to get a high score on the test because you dedicated 2
hours every day to studying and preparing yourself.
 effort: the work that you put into doing something.
Example: The time and effort he spent improving his English paid off when he got
a $10,000 raise.
 passionate: if you are passionate about something it means you have a strong
desire to do something or a strong interest in something.
Example: Elite athletes are passionate about their sport and want to become the
best.
 played at: to play a song at an event means to broadcast it over loudspeakers so
everyone can hear it.
Example: They always play the song “We Are the Champions” at basketball games.
 to pump up the crowd: to get the people excited about the game or event.

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Example: The cheerleaders tried to pump up the crowd during the football game.
 relate to: to see yourself in something or to understand it in a personal way.
Example: She can relate to the lyrics of that song about love and loss.
 give up: to quit; to stop doing something.
Example: He decided to give up smoking after 10 years.
 quit: to stop doing something; to give up.
Example: She convinced her son not to quit the soccer team.
 lift me up or lift someone up: to make someone feel better.
Example: His brother is good at lifting others up when they are feeling
down.
10. Describe a creative inventor or musician You
should say:
Who this person is
What this person does
How he knew this person
And explain why you think this person is creative Band
8.5 Sample Answer:
I’m going to talk about a musician/songwriter that I admire, called Adam Levine. He’s
also a singer who plays the guitar and writes his own songs. I think he recorded his first
album about 10 years ago with his band called Maroon 5, and he’s released several other
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He became successful after many years of writing songs and performing live in s
venues all over the country. Gradually he built a following of people who liked his music.
I think the key to his success was one of his songs that was used on a TV advertisement.
This meant that more people became aware of his music.
I found out about Adam because one of my friends got tickets to see him in concert. I
hadn’t heard any of his music before, but I went along to the gig and really enjoyed it.
After that I bought the first CD, and now I’ve got all of them.
The reason I'm into Adam is that he has worked hard for his success: it takes years of
practice to become a good singer and guitarist, and he spent several years playing to ver
small audiences before he became successful. I also like the fact that he writes his own
music. I admire people who have worked hard to get where they are.
11. Describe a time you missed an appointment for
something You should say:
When and where it happened
What the appointment was for
What happened when you missed it
And explain how you felt about missing the appointment
12. Describe a sport stadium that’s important in your city
You should say:
Where it is
How often you go there
What people do there
And explain why you think it is important

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13. Describe a garden you have visited and liked You
should say:
Where it was
What it looked like
What you did there
And explain why you liked it there
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I would like to share with you my impressions of a garden that I visited last summer,
which was full of colour and interest: Claude Monet’s house and garden in Giverny,
France.
As a big fan of Monet’s paintings, especially the famous “Water Lilies”, I had always
dreamed of seeing he scene in real life. So, when some friends suggested a visit last year
I jumped at the chance. After a journey of about an hour by train from our hote
arrived at Giverny. The garden was exactly as he had painted it – it was a riot of colour,
from the peaceful white of the water lilies to the striking reds and oranges which filled
some of the flowerbeds. The two parts of the garden complemented each other perfectly.
We first admired the array of bright flowers and fruit trees in the Clos
Normand, but my favourite part was the water garden, and we enjoyed a leisurely stroll,
taking in all the colours, perfumes and bird songs. Monet avidly collected prints
Japanese gardens, and these inspired the Japanese bridges covered with wisterias, the
water lilies in the pond, and the bamboo and weeping willows which he planted. For me,
it was like a wonderland of colours and a dream come true after so many years.

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USEFUL VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS:
impression: feeling or feelings (in the plural) about the garden (impressions) “Hi
impression of the meeting was that it didn‟t go very well.”
fan: although the word is often used in the context of football nowadays, here it means
a person who admires [ Monet‟s paintings]. “She is a huge fan of Maroon 5.” jumped
at the chance: I enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to visit the garden. “He
jumped at the chance to go to Las Vegas with his boss.”
a riot of colour: a collection of many different colours. “Sandra‟s rose garden is a riot
of colour.”
striking: very attractive and unusual. “The woman he was with was wearing a striking
outfit last night.”
flowerbeds: a piece of a garden or park in which flowers are grown. “He loves digging
in his flowerbeds.”
complemented each other: each part of the garden added something different to the
other part, so that the garden as a whole became more attractive. “The wine and the fish
complemented each other to form a perfect meal.”
the array of bright flowers: the large and impressive collection of flowers. “The
array of bright flowers in her garden surprised everybody. They didn‟t realize she had
planted so many varieties.”
a leisurely stroll: a slow, relaxing walk. “We went for a leisurely stroll along the
beach this morning.” taking in all the colours: our eyes noticed all the colours and
features of the garden. “We were taking in all the colours of his garden, when all of a
sudden we heard a large crash outside the garden gate. Two cars had just bumped into
each other.”
avidly: Monet collected prints of Japanese gardens enthusiastically. “He studied
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prints: copies of original drawings or paintings. “The artist offered her prints for $100
each.”
wisterias: white or purple flowers which cover walls, bridges or trees. “The wisterias in
the garden were in full bloom.”
pond: a small area of still water, usually in a garden. “There are many beautiful fish in
the pond.”
bamboo: tall tropical plants which have hollow „stems‟ [the long, thin part of the plant]
used for building or furniture. “Pandas love to eat bamboo.”
weeping willows: trees which grow near water and have „branches‟ which hang
downwards. “There are two weeping willows on the property, but we should cut one
down.”
wonderland: an imaginary place in children‟s stories. “The amusement park was a
wonderland for both children and adults.
14. Describe an area of subject that you are
interested in You should say:
What it is
When it started to become interested in it
What we have learned from it
And explain why you have interest in it
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Where you would like to have it
Who you would like to have it with
What you would like to eat
And explain how you would feel about the meal Band
8.0 Sample Answer:
Well, If I can arrange a specially meal,I would like to invite my friends to a hot pot
meal. I would invite my closest friends, the ones that I hang out with and have the
most in common with. I would of course invite my girlfriend so that she could meet my
friends. That is important to me. I think my girlfriend should know what I am like when
I am with my friends.
I would find a nice restaurant with a good atmosphere where the waiters are friendly and
the owners are working to give you the best experience you can have. I would not choose
a big monstrous place where everything would seem so impersonal, but instead
restaurant that has a family ambiance.
I would order hot pot with lots of meal, lamb, pork, beef, fish, tofu...mmm...I’m getting
hungry just thinking about it. I would also order some nice vegetables and noodles, and
to top it off, some ice cold beer to wash it down.
I really like hot pot because of the atmosphere it creates of everyone eating together and
pulling things from the pot and dipping it in their favorite sauce, just relaxing an
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16. Describe something you did with a group of people You
should say:
What the activity was
When and where you did it
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about being part of this group
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I would like to describe a person who I had to be friendly to, although I did
not really like her. I think this situation is quite common in our lives, especially when we
have to act as part of a team.
A couple of months ago, I was assigned to a team at my workplace in order to tackle a bi
project. As part of the team, I had to cooperate closely with this person. However, we ha
never really liked each other for several reasons. Firstly, she is much older than I am, so
she always thinks she is right and disregards the opinions of others. I would describe
her as both bossy and officious, although she did not have a more senior position than
I did in the company. Secondly, I considered her irresponsible because she did not
appear to me to pay serious attention to the project. So, although it was supposedly a
group project, I ended up working all on my own as much as possible in order to see the
task through.
As the work was vital for our company, we had to be successful. I therefore had no choic
except to collaborate with her in order to finish the job. I would rather have done all the
work alone, but if I had refused to work with her as part of the team, then the evaluation
of my job performance would have been affected at the end of the year. So, knowing her
personality as I did, I swallowed my pride and tried to be patient. Despite our m
arguments, we completed the task on time. I learned that sometimes people can work
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and patience to work things out, and each person has to compromise to achieve a commo
goal.
USEFUL VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS FOR IELTS SPEAKING:
disregard = to pay no attention to something or someone.
bossy = a bossy person is someone who is always telling other people what to do.
officious = an officious person is someone who uses their authority or position to give
orders to others - another word would be domineering.
irresponsible = an irresponsible person has no feeling of responsibility for something.
supposedly = according to what most people think.
end up = to find yourself in a situation that you did not expect to be in.
on my own = alone.
see.....through = if we see something through, we do not give up until it is finished.
collaborate = to work together with others to achieve something.
swallowed my pride = to hide my feelings, even though I wanted to express what I
was thinking.
get on with = to get on with someone is to have a friendly relationship with them.
work things out = to find a solution.
compromise = to give up some of your ideas in order to come to an agreement with
someone.
17. Describe a famous person in your country
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What this person is famous for
And explain why you like this person
18. Describe a place where you go to relax
Where it is
How often you go there
What you usually do there And
explain why it relaxes you
Band 8.5 Sample Answer:
Today, I'm going to share with you a place where I usually go to relax which is a small ca
near my house named “ABC”
As a full-time employee, I have to go to work 5 days a week; therefore,
the only time that I can visit this place is on weekends. I always try to make time for my
little trip to “ABC” café every Saturday or Sunday.
The coffee house is located on a quiet street with a lot of trees planted on both sides.
Additionally, it has a patio with hanging gardens which I like very much; it makes me fee
like I’m sitting in a garden of my own.
Separated from the hustle and bustle of the city life in my city, this place allows me to sit
quietly and reflect, relaxing after a week of hard work. I can concentrate on a personal
project such as reading or writing in my journal without being interrupted by oth
people. It serves great coffee, tea, and cakes, thus, the place always smells very nice. In
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Sometimes, I go there with my friends. Over a nice cup of coffee/tea, we share our storie
and smell the beautiful scent of the flowers. At that moment, we can escape from reality
for a little while and enjoy ourselves even more.
USEFUL VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS FOR IELTS SPEAKING:
• to share with you: in this context, to share with someone means to tell someone
about something, you are going to share some information or a story with another
person; in another context you could share an actual thing with someone, li
share a meal with another person or share something that you have, like so
fireworks, with another; “I’d like to share a story with you about my grandmother
when she was a young girl.” “He doesn’t want to share the fish he caught with us.”
• hang out with my friends: to spend time with friends, talking, relaxing,
visiting; “He likes to hang out with his friends at the pizza place after school.”
• therefore: used when you want to give more information or explain the reason
for something; consequently; for that reason; “I am going to be in New York next
week; therefore, I’d like to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
• on weekends: use the preposition on when talking about things you do on
Saturday and Sunday, the weekend; in this case we use the plural because you are
talking about weekends in general, rather than a specific weekend; “He likes to
play golf on weekends.” British English prefers to say at the weekend or at
weekends.
• to make time for: to prioritize things so that you have time to do a certain thing
that you want; you have to make time for something in order to ensure that you do
it, if you don‟t make time for something, you won‟t do it; “He wants his father to
make more time for him on weekends.”
• located on a quiet street: when we are talking about the location of something
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side, on a hill, on a mountain; you can also use in for things located in another area
like the office is located in the building on the left side of the street or the video
store is located in the mall, as in inside the mall; “Our new restaurant is located on
one of the busiest streets in San Francisco.”
• Additionally: used to give more information; “Additionally, the scientists found
that there were two more species in the area that had never been discovered.”
• hanging gardens: plants and flowers that are hanging in pots from the ceiling;
“The hanging gardens in the train station made the place feel very warm a
welcoming, unlike most train stations.”
• Separated from: apart from, away from; in a different part of a place; “Th
children’s play area is separated from the main part of the building; it is a great
place where families can take their children to play outside.”
• Hustle and bustle: describesthe noise and high level of activity; “My
grandfather hates the hustle and bustle of the city; he prefers the calm and quiet o
the countryside.”
• City life in: used to describe the activity, noise, movement of people and traffic
in a city; use the preposition in or of; “The city life in New York is famous for the
variety of things you can do while there: Broadway shows, concerts, restaurants,
bars, museums and so much more.”
• To reflect: to think deeply about something; “After the meeting, he needed time
to reflect on his options before making a final decision.”
• Concentrate on: to think about something in a focused way, without
distractions; “He found it hard to concentrate on his homework while his friends
were playing video games in his room.”
• Writing in my journal: you use the preposition in when talking about writing
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• Serves: in this context it is referring to what is offered at the café; it’s what a food
establishment offers to their customers; “They don’t serve meat at this restaurant
because it is a vegetarian restaurant.”
• The employees: the people who work at the café or restaurant; “The employees
were upset with their boss and didn’t want to go to work.”
• Over a nice cup of coffee/tea: in this context, using the word over means that
you are doing something, like visiting, while you drink a cup of tea; “We finalized
our joint business venture over dinner last night.” (This means that we finished
talking about our joint business venture while we ate dinner together.)
• Escape from reality: to leave the reality of something, like your life or a specific
situation; you want to escape from reality especially if reality is something that is
difficult for you to handle, like a difficult job, having lots of work to do, etc. “Many
people drink alcohol to escape from reality, though this strategy has its own
problems.”
• Enjoy ourselves: to have fun, to have a pleasant time; “We enjoyed ourselves
last kend at our friend’s beach house.”
19. Describe an interesting or unusual thing you did recently
(in your free time)
What you did
When and where you did it
Who you did it with
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20. Describe an advertisement you have seen/heard recently
You should say:
When and where you saw it
What was advertised
What the contents of the advertisements were And
explain how you felt about it
21. Describe a bicycle/motorbike/car trip that is interesting
You should say:
Where you would like to go
How you would like to go there
Who you would like to go with
And explain why you would like to go there by car, motorbike or bike
22. Describe an interesting photo You should say:
Who look it
Who was in the photo
When the photo was taken And
explain why it was interesting
Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
Like many other families in my country, I have a big photograph of my family which is
hung on the wall of my living room.
This photo was taken a year ago on the occasion of my cousin’s wedding. It was the first
time for ages that my whole family had gathered together. Even my relatives who are
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my extended family with my grandmother, all of my grandmother’s children and the
in-laws, and I have lost count of how many grandchildren are in it. It
was a brilliant photo, with everyone smiling and laughing, taken by a professiona
photographer who put everyone at their ease. However, there is one really interesting
thing in this photo which is that my grandfather was kissing my grandma on her cheek.
Brought up by them and even having lived in the same house for more than 23 years, I
have never seen this cute act.
As a typical traditional person, I treasure my family. Our ties are worth more than gold.
No matter what happens, I strongly believe that my parents, my siblings and relatives
will always be on my side supporting me. Every time I look at the photograph of my lovin
family, especially seeing at my grandpa kissing his wife, I feel blessed and extremely
happy.
23. Describe a small business you want to have in the future You
should say:
What it would be
What you need to prepare for it
Where you would have this business
And explain why you would like to do this business
Band 8.5 Sample Answer
I’ve always been interested in different kinds of handcrafted jewelry, such as macramé,
beading, Chinese Knot tying, and other kinds of knotting and stitching with cord or wire.
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It wouldn't even have to be a big production, just a few people making and selli
bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories. Maybe if we become popular and more peop
start buying our products we could even open a small shop and take special orders. We
could also have classes, where we teach people how to make their own jewelry. I
thinking that my cousin could help me since she is quite good with her hands; I think she
has some friends who are good at macramé so they could help also. We could put an ad
in the newspaper or on the Internet and sell our wares that way. During
holidays we'd travel around China and sell our jewelry at famous parks and places that
tourists frequent. We'd each just make the things that we're best at so that we get a bunc
of quality products in as short an amount of time as possible.
The main reason I'd start a business like this is because it’s something that I enjoy doing
and 1 don’t think I could work at a job that I don’t like.
24. Describe a wild animal You
should say:
What it looks like
Where you can see it
What it likes to eat or do
And explain why you like it
Band 8.0 Model Answer 1:
I found there was a bat nest in my balcony recently, and one night I happened to see they
flew across the patio under our apartment and hover in the sky. I was shocked, because i
was dark outside but they knew exactly where to go without mistakes. Moreover, they
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I thought bats are interesting not because they can fly in the dark since I know they are
nocturnal animals. I always think the ability which aids bats fly and prey capture is thei
unusual eye-sight, like another nocturnal animal, owls. But the truth is because of thei
echolocation. Bat echolocation is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are
emitted specifically to produce echoes. By comparing the outgoing pulse with the
returning echoes the brain and auditory nervous system can produce detailed images of
the bat's surroundings. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in
complete darkness.
Band 9.0 Model Answer 1:
I would like to tell you about an opportunity that I had to see a white tiger, which is one
of the star attractions in Singapore Zoo, during my last summer vacation.
I was recommended to see this white tiger first due to its rarity and uncommon beauty.
Its habitat in the zoo is landscaped to resemble a dense jungle. I was truly overawed and
felt excited at first sight by its gorgeous appearance. This giant cat has blue eyes, a pink
nose, and creamy white fur covered with brown stripes. In the wild, this animal's diet
consists of monkeys, birds and other animals as it is a carnivore. It also prefers killing
young, weak or old animals because they cannot run as fast and are often abandoned by
their herd. In the zoo, it is fed on animal flesh, even including imported kangaroo meat.
At the beginning I felt a little bit apprehensive because tigers are well - known
dangerous species as well as the king of animals. However, after encountering this white
tiger, I changed my mind since it was very cute and friendly to humans. As tige
general and white tigers in particular are endangered species, I believe that people shou
make a great effort to preserve them from extinction.
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Landscape: to design an area of land in a particular way
Example: Its habitat in the zoo is landscaped to resemble a dense jungle.
Resemble: to look like or be like someone or something
Example: After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.
Overawed: so impressed by something that you feel nervous or frightened Example:
When they entered the stadium, they felt overawed by its great size and the noise of the
crowd.
Gorgeous: very beautiful and attractive; giving pleasure and enjoyment Example:
You look gorgeous!
Carnivore: any animal that eats meat
Example: Lions and tigers are carnivores.
Abandoned: no longer wanted, used or accepted
Example: The parents abandoned the baby in the street.
Apprehensive: worried or frightened that something bad might happen Example:
When I entered the exam room, I felt very apprehensive.
Endangered species: a type of animal or plant that might stop existing because there
are only a few of that type alive
Example: The white tiger is an endangered species.
Make a great effort: the physical or mental energy that you need to do something;
something that takes a lot of energy
25. Describe something interesting you learned from the Internet.
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What website you learnt it from How you
learnt itand explain why you think it was
interesting.
Band 8.5 Sample Answer:
Well, I have learned quite a few interesting things from the Internet by myself, and one
of the things I'm most excited and passionate about is learning to play the guitar. So,
today I'm going to tell you the story of how I learned to play this instrument.
I had always dreamed of being able to play the guitar since I was a very small kid, so a
new guitar was the first thing that came to my mind when my parents asked what I want
for my 16th birthday. And that's how I got my first ever guitar. It was a yellow acoustic
one, and at that time I thought it was the most beautiful guitar in the whole world.
About how I learned to play the guitar, well, I decided to learn from the
Internet because I thought it was not necessary to spend money on any courses. I started
with the YouTube website, and what I did was to watch several basic tutorial videos. And
it turned out that playing the guitar was not as difficult as I expected. It's quite
actually, as long as you are willing to spend much time for it.
I think being able to play the guitar is one of the most wonderful things that people can
do in their lives. It helps you to relax, make friends, and also it's a good way to impress
the girls! My current girlfriend actually fell for me when I was playing the guitar
singing my favourite song, "To make you feel my love". So, playing the guitar is somethin
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26. Describe a sport that you prefer to do and is a little expensive
What it is
How much it usually costs
Who usually do it with
And explain why you like to do this activity
27. Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work.
You should say:
Where you would like to go
What kind of work/job you would like to have
When you would like to go Why you
want to work in that place
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
There are so many countries that I have not had a chance to go to, but one of those that I
would like to work there is Myanmar.
It is located in South East Asia. The country is like Thailand 25 years ago,
before shopping malls, and fastfood chains expanded in the country. Thus it rema
rustic and traditional compared to the modern world.
Myanmar is famous for its ancient city named Bagan, with more than 3,000 temp
which date back to the 11th century. I would particularly love to see the Shweda
Pagoda. It is considered to be the greatest and most sacred Buddhist temple in t
country. The entire structure, which dates back 2,500 years, is covered with hundreds of
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The people here are said to be friendly; they are willing to go out of their way to show yo
around and they are very keen on practicing their English skills. Therefore, I would love
to become an English teacher in Myanmar to help them improve their English. Besides, I
believe that I am cut out for being a teacher because I have great interpersonal
communication skills and I am really passionate about English. Working in Myanmar will
is the ideal goal for me to pursue my passion for travelling and teaching at the same time
On top of that, since the country has just been opened up to the outside world, it still
keeps the originality of its culture. That’s why I want to go there to work, to experience
the country and the people before globalization changes everything.
USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS FOR IELTS SPEAKING:
fastfood chain: [noun] a network of restaurants like McDonald‟s, which you can find
in many different places, serving food such as burgers and fries.
rustic: [adjective] simple and typical of the countryside.
Example: The old church in the small village had a rustic appearance.
go out of their way to: [verb phrase] to make a special effort to do somethin
Example: The teacher went out of her way to help the students, giving free classes befo
the exams.
show someone around: [verb phrase] to be a guide for somebody when they visit a
new place and to show them what is interesting.
Example: We were shown around the school by one of the students.
sacred: [adjective] connected with a god, and considered to be holy.
Example: In Islam, Mecca is a sacred city.
opened up: [phrasal verb] possible to be visited.
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globalization: [noun] the process by which places become similar to each other all
over the world.
Example: You can now buy burgers in fastfood restaurants like McDonald’s all over the
world, as a result of globalization.
28. Describe someone who has a great influence on you You
should say:
Who this person is
How she knew this person
What influence this person has on you And
how you think of the influence
29. Describe a website you like to visit You should say:
When you found it
What it is about
How often you visit it
Why you like this website
Describe a difficult decision that you once made.
You should say:
What the decision was
How you made your decision What
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And explain why it was difficult to make.
Band 8.0 Model Answer
Well, the most difficult decision I’ve ever made was whether or not I should study abroad
next year. / Well, the most important conversation I had so far was with my parents abou
whether or not I should study abroad next year.
In the recent couple of years, there’s this growing tendency among high school graduate
to embark on a study abroad program. I’ve always wanted to do the same, because it’s a
good opportunity to see the world, to experience different styles education, and t
improve my language skills. And for a girl who has never been far away from ho
studying in a foreign country might bring out my independent nature. But I need to give
it some careful thought before I could make the decision. I told my parents who are both
open-minded about my plan,and they were pretty supportive, but they also pointed out
some disadvantages. My mom told me that being in a new place by myself could
overwhelming sometimes, and it tests my ability to adapt to diverse situations. And it’s
highly possible that I would feel lonely and helpless every so often, because all of my clos
friends and family members are on the other side of the world. I would be completely on
my own, and basically everything I took for granted in the past would then be a challeng
like paying bills, opening bank accounts, communicating with fellow students, and the
list goes on and on.
All of a sudden, I felt stuck. All those challenges sounded terrifying, but I really didn’t
want to miss this great chance to broaden my horizon and learn more about other cultur
around the world. I weighed up the pros and cons carefully, and after some ser
consideration, I finally made up my mind to seize the opportunity to go abroad for study.
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What the item was
Who gave it to you
And explain why you felt happy Band
8.5 Sample Answer:
I would like to describe a coat my parents gave me as a present on my
18th birthday. I must say that it is really smart and exactly to my liking.
The coat is made of cotton only and by a Vietnamese clothes brand.
It is a knee-length black coat, which was in fashion at that time. What I like
the most is that there are two deep side pockets, so in winter, I always put
my hands into those pockets to avoid the cold. Besides, I can button the coat
from top to bottom and it’s also got a decorative waist belt.
I am so fond of this coat that I usually wear it every winter. It fits me
perfectly and makes me feel comfortable and warm, no matter how cold the
weather is. I keep myself warm by wearing the coat with jeans and boo
which match it well.
In fact, I have never thought whether it will be out of fashion. As this coat
is a gift from my parents, I treasure it a lot and – for sure - I will ke
wearing this coat in the future.
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You should say:
What it was;
When you ate it;
Why you ate it;
And explain how you felt about it.
33. Describe something that you had to share with other people, such as
public transport, accommodation, and food.
You should say:
What it was;
Who you shared it with;
Why you shared it with others;
And explain how you felt about sharing
Band 8.0 Sample Answer
I believe that human is a social being and we need to share so many things wit
relatives, friends and unknown persons in different occasions. I will talk about a time
when I shared my room with one of my cousins who suddenly visited our house a few
months ago.
I have my personal room where I usually live along. We have two guests room and that’s
why I have never shared my room with anyone who stays our house at night. A few month
ago when my cousin came to visit our home, we were renovating our second floor and
that’s why we had no spare room for the guests. My cousin, Stephen, came to our town a
of a sudden and informed us that he would need to stay in our town for a couple of days.
He also informed that he is planning to stay in a hotel. My father insisted him to stay with
us and I thought I could easily share my room with him for a couple of days. He was 2
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Stephen stayed two nights in our house and I shared my room, bed and bathroom with
him so that he can stay in our house comfortably. We talked about our grandparents,
other cousins, our works and future plans. I enjoyed his company and we had good times
together. I am not habituated to share my very personal belongings and rooms w
others, but sharing it with my one of the most favourite cousins was not a bad experience
at all. In fact, during his stay, we had so many fun events that I invited him to visit our
house again.
34. Describe an activity you do to keep fit You
should say:
What the activity is
When, where you usually do it
How you do it
And explain why it can keep you fit.
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
Nowadays, keeping fit is everyone’s concern and I am no exception. Since I am a
full time employee, I can‟t arrange time to go to the gym as often as when I was a
student.
However, in order to stay fit, I register for a hip hop class, which is held twice a
week. - Unlike running on the treadmill, dancing is more fun. It helps me burn a lot of
energy. In addition, it enhances my flexibility with a lot of stretching movements.
Dancing also allows me to work on all the parts of my body. You might look at
dancers and think that dancing is light and easy, but you are wrong. In order to be
that flexible and light, dancers have to work on their core muscles to maintain
their stamina. Dancing can help burn as many as 360 calories in just an hour of
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By maintaining a schedule of dancing twice a week, I successfully manage to keep fit.
Not only that, dancing helps me relax after a busy day at work and my mind is always
fresh and alert during and after the class.
VOCABULARY
keep fit [verb phrase] do physical exercises to improve your strength and stay
healthy. Example: Keeping fit is especially important for people who spend a lot of
their time at their desks, working or studying.
hip hop: [noun] a type of music [usually with words] played with a
regular beat on electronic instruments. Example: Hip hop is great music for a keep-fit
class, because the regular beat is perfect for repeating physical exercises.
treadmill: [noun] an exercise machine with a moving surface that you can run or
walk on, while remaining in the same place. Example: You can change the speed on
the treadmill in the gym, for running or walking, fast or slow.
burn a lot of energy/burn calories: [verb phrases] use up the energy that we get
from our food. Example: Athletes burn a lot of energy, so they need a diet with lots
of calories.
flexibility: [noun] the ability to bend easily when we move. Example: Without
regular exercise, older people lose their flexibility and they find it more difficult to
move easily.
stretch: [verb] to put your arms and legs out straight and contract your muscles.
Example: These stretching exercises will strengthen the muscles in your arms and
legs.
core muscles: [adjective + noun] the most essential muscles in your body.
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stamina: [noun] the physical strength that enables you to do something for a long
time.
Example: The event in athletics which demands the most stamina is probably the
marathon.
35. Describe a person who once moved to live with you
You should say:
When and where this person moved in
How you know this person
How you got along with this person
And how you feel about living with this person
Model Answer
Well, I’m going to talk about a person who is one of my flatmate in Australia. Her name
is Linda. Possibly, she is one of the best friends of mine who lived with me.
First, I would love to talk a little bit about the time and the place where she lived in. It w
in a very freezing Sunday night around 2 or 3 degree celcius. In the very heart
winter, I mean in July, there was a girl struggling with loads of luggage knocking at the
door of my house. She shaked and said hi to everyone in a very humble way. This is a sor
of the scenario of how I got to know her.
There should be a fate between us, I reckon. What I mean fate here is by accident we got
to know each other and we are at the same hometown back in India and we used to live i
the same area in India when both of us were going to a university in Mumbai. But we jus
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Moving onto the next point, I would like to approach the idea of our relationship. To be
honest, we were not in a very good harmony initially because of some misunderstandings
and conflicts during the time we lived in under the same roof, shared the rent, bills and
time clash. But gradually, we discovered out that we have a lot of common interests and
characteristics.
Living with her is quite enjoyable because we could share lots of things together, but did
not have to worry about bothering each other in the daily life.
36. Describe an interesting tradition in your country You
should say:
What the tradition is
When do you celebrate it
How do you celebrate it
And explain why it is interesting
Model Answer
India is rich in culture and tradition. The tradition I'm going to talk about today is saying
'namastey”. We celebrate this tradition every day, in fact several times a day.
This is our way of greeting each other. We do it by folding our hands, palms facing each
other, fingers pointing towards the ceiling, thumbs pointing towards the chest and this is
accompanied by a slight bow.
This tradition is interesting because this is the biggest export of our traditions to
western culture. When I say namastey, I mean to say that I am your humble servant. It
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It is said that the human body is composed of immense energy. We can turn it into a
positive or negative energy. When we shake hands we transfer positive as well as negativ
energy. But when we fold hands, we transfer only positive energy. When we greet anothe
person with namastey we have no physical contact because of this the other person cant
be affected negatively. Whenerver anyone comes to our house, we always say Namastey,
no wonder this word has been adopted by all the English language dictionaries.
37. Describe a person that you like to spend time with You
should say:
Who is this person
How do you know this person
What you like to do together
And explain why you like to spend time with this person
Model Answer
I spend a lot of time with my best friend John. I’ve known him since primary school wher
we were in the same class.
We only see each other during our university holidays because we don’t study
in the same city. My university is in London but he lives in Liverpool.
When we are together we always play lots of sports like football and tennis. John loves
Manchester United and he is a very good footballer. I prefer tennis but I am not as good
as my friend. We also both enjoy playing computer games. Our favourite is probably
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As we live in a small town there aren’t many places to go so we normally hang out at the
sports centre or in the big park near my house. We’re both big film buffs so we go to the
cinema quite often and we get a student discount.
I really like spending time with John, he’s such a nice person and very friendly. I always
have a good time when we are together and he never fails to make me laugh. In fact, I
think he’s the funniest person I know.
38. Describe a piece of good news
that you received You should say:
What this news was
When and where you heard it
How you heard it
And explain why you think it was good news
39. Describe a leader you admire
You should say:
Who this person is;
How you know this person;
What skills he or she has for leadership;
And explain why you think he or she is a good leader.
Band 8.0 Sample Answer:
I’m going to talk about a very close friend of mine who is also my group team leader. Thi
assignment, we were assigned as a team and luckily I’m with one of my close friend, we’r
a group of very close friends. We voted her to be our leader because we think that she
would make a great leader; and a great leader that who she is.

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What makes her a great leader is that she knows the strength and weaknesses. She is ve
aware of the strength and weaknesses of each and every member of our team. That make
her so much easier to allocate the tasks for everyone that suits their strength. Hence, the
production is going to be very high quality. Another thing that makes her a great leader i
that she is very smart, she is clever, sharp-minded but she’s also very detail-oriented.
That means that every product or every report that we’re putting out there, she is checki
every single source and she is checking every single word to make sure that it makes sen
and we get the highest marks.
Another great thing about her is that she is good with communication within the team.
She knows how to deal with people, she knows how to listen and she knows how to adapt
to different situation. Needless to say, she is very flexible and persistent. She is someone
who set a very clear goal to the team so that we can work ourselves towards that goal.
40. Describe a creative person that you admire You should say:
Who is this person
How do you know this person
What creative things this person likes to do And
explain why you admire this person.
Model Answer
I’m going to talk about a musician/songwriter that I admire, called Adam Levine. He’s
also a singer who plays the guitar and writes his own songs. I think he recorded his first
album about 10 years ago with his band called Maroon 5, and he’s released several other
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He became successful after many years of writing songs and performing live in s
venues all over the country. Gradually he built a following of people who liked his music.
I think the key to his success was one of his songs that was used on a TV advertisement.
This meant that more people became aware of his music.
I found out about Adam because one of my friends got tickets to see him in concert. I
hadn’t heard any of his music before, but I went along to the gig and really enjoyed it.
After that I bought the first CD, and now I’ve got all of them.
4.The reason I'm into Adam is that he has worked hard for his success: it takes years of
practice to become a good singer and guitarist, and he spent several years playing to ver
small audiences before he became successful. I also like the fact that he writes his own
music. I admire people who have worked hard to get where they are.
41. Describe a course that you want to learn You should say:
What this course is
When you want to learn it
Where you can learn it
And explain why you want to learn it Band
9.0 Sample Answer:
Well, speaking of the course I’d like to do, I would say that it’s an English course. Today,
English is considered to be the most important language in the world. That’s why
becameone of the compulsorysubjectsand we now have to study English from
elementary onwards.
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professional course in Business English. They have a good reputation for teaching this
course effectively to a high standard. As I have other classes in the morning, I would like
to enroll in the afternoon course. Also, the course fee is both cheap and convenient for m
to pay using my bank account.
There are so many reasons why I’d like to enroll in an English course. First of all, English
is an international language, hence, having a knowledge of English can help peop
around the world to communicate better. Second, it also gives us countless opportunities
to become more acquainted with other cultures. We depend on English to keep up to dat
with the latest news from all over the world, since almost all the books and magazines ar
written in this language. Finally, learning English can really help us in our careers and
enhance our CVs, as these days, many firms need good office employees to condu
international business.
42. Describe an important skill you learned when you were a child You
should say:
What this skill was
When you learned it
How you learned it
And explain why you think it was important
Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2
One of the most useful skills I have learnt since I was a 10-year-old child is typing on a
keyboard without looking at that is a special skill.
When I was 10 years old, my father bought me a computer, it was impossible for me to
type without looking at the keys. It took longer hours for me to type a single page by
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should be placed on the keyboard alphabetically for better use. But gradually I learnt tha
this way is better than the alphabetical letters.
Basically I learnt the skill at my home using my personal computer. In the very beginning
it was tougher for me to compose anything on the computer with the keyboard attached
with it and it took longer hours for me to compose a document of three or four pages. So
I started using internet to get some ways to learn typing. I found some special applicatio
that allow the users to get the desired typing skill. Besides, the applications also helped
me to make the typing faster than it was in the beginning.
All of the earned skills are useful in real life but the applications may differ in situations.
When I started learning the skill, I thought that it would be of no use in my practical life
and I am wasting my times. But when I took part in my work, I was surprised by the
applications of typing. I have started serving the office in different ways with the typing
skill. As a result, my fame has increased as a typing expert and accordingly the office has
evaluated my performance. I have been promoted to senior administrative officer after
three months when I applied the skill to my daily works at the workplace. So, it appears
to be a very useful skill for me.
43. Describe an activity that you do in your school after school You
should say:
When and where you do
What you like to do
Who you do it with
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An activity that I like to do in my school after finishing school is playing badminton
which I started to do since I was in 6th grade.
It is actually a badminton class, so we have teachers and other students too. We practice
badminton here for an hour. Sometimes, we even stay there for another half an hour.
Just like tennis, you can play badminton as a singles match or doubles match. The rules
are pretty much the same as tennis. The only difference is that the badminton
shuttlecock is lighter than the tennis ball, thus, it requires less strength.
Due to my short-sightedness, I am not very good at playing this game but I enjoy it
anyway. Firstly, it helps keep me fit. In addition, I can train my eyes to look further and
faster, and it quickens my reflexes. Last but not least, it helps me a lot in improving
my teamwork skills.
VOCABULARY:
 badminton: [noun] an indoor game. Players hit a small light ball, wit
feathers round it, across a high net, using a racket, like tennis.
Example: A net in badminton is much higher than in tennis, and the ball
and rackets are smaller and not as heavy.
 singles match: [noun] a game in which one player plays against one
opponent.
 doubles match: [noun] a game in which two players play against two
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Example: She won the women‟s singles gold medal in tennis in the Olympic
Games. Then, playing with her friend, they won the women‟s doubles
gold medal by defeating two American opponents.
 shuttlecock: [noun] badminton uses a shuttlecock, not a tennis ball. It is
very light and it has feathers round the edge.
Example: Players hit the shuttlecock across the net in badminton.
 short-sightedness: [noun] a person who can only see things if they are very
close, is short-sighted.
Example: I need glasses for reading, because of my short-sightedness.
 train my eyes: [verb phrase] I developed my ability to see things quickly
and accurately.
Example: The detective trained his eyes to look for small but importan
details at the scene of the crime.
 quickened my reflexes: playing badminton improved my ability to move
and think quickly when I played the game.
Example: Many people say that video games quicken your reflexes and you
become more expert.
44. Describe a mistake that you once made You
should say:
What the mistake was
When, where you made it
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8.0 Model Answer:
Ok right then, I had a project I was working on, and while I was in the middle of typing
up my documentation, my computer started acting weird. It froze for a while and so I
rebooted. After 10 minutes, the computer showed a blue screen saying that there were
problems and recommended that I reboot the computer again. After another rebo
everything appeared to be ok. I continued my work and finished for the day. I spent two
days on this assignment and when I went to retrieve my data the next day to double chec
my work, my computer wouldn't start up. A technician came and found that my hard driv
malfunctioned. I lost all the data and lost two days of work.
I was disappointed and thought I would never trust a computer again, but there was a
great lesson to be learned. I had a couple of warnings and I ignored them. From then on,
I practiced being someone who can anticipate problems. I now think of potential
problems ahead of time and pay attention to details along the way. If I applied this
sooner, I would have saved the data on another computer and I wouldn't have lost a
couple days of work. But I can't say I regret making the mistake because it made me
someone who can anticipate problems better."
45. Describe an occasion you got up extremely early.
You should say:
When this happened
What you needed to do that day
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BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
Like many other young people, I don't have the habit of waking up early every day, only
for special occasions. Last weekend, I and a group of my friends decided to go on a trip t
the mountainous area of my country called [...........]. We had to leave very early in the
morning so that we did not get stuck in the traffic. In addition, we would have more time
to spend there.
It wasn‟t easy to get up early in the morning, because I had been so excited about the trip
that I had barely slept that night. I had never been to this place before. It is located in th
northern part of my country so I knew that we faced a long drive ahead. We had decided
to go by car since, that way, all 5 of us could travel together. Moreover, everyone reckon
that it would be safer than going by motorbike. Waking up early did not feel that bad at
all, even though it was the first time I had done so for many months. To begin with, I felt
a bit sleepy, but then the pure morning air freshened me completely.
After 5 hours driving, we arrived at our destination. We were amazed to see a vast land
filled with the yellow color of terraced rice fields, ready to be harvested. Under
sunlight, these rice fields sparkled like gold. We stayed for one night with a local host an
helped the family with their regular tasks before setting out for home the next day. It wa
such an amazing trip, and it helped us to learn more about the countryside and the way
of life of those who live there. I‟d love to make more trips like that in the future.
VOCABULARY:
get stuck: [verb phrase] to be in an unpleasant situation that you can‟t escape from.
Example: I left work early, because I didn‟t want to get stuck in traffic on my way home.
barely: [adverb] something that can be achieved, but only with difficulty.
Example: We barely had time to catch the train, so we ran all the way to the station.
faced a long drive ahead: [verb phrase] a long car journey.
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reckon: [verb] to think or have an opinion about something.
Example: If I want to lose weight, I reckon that I will have to eat less bread.
freshen: [verb] to make something cooler and more pleasant.
Example: The rain freshened the air.
vast: [adjective] very big.
Example: The Amazon is a vast rainforest.
harvest: [verb] to cut and collect a crop, such as rice.
Example: Every year, bananas are harvested from the trees on my uncle‟s farm.
sparkle: [verb] to shine brightly.
Example: The sky sparkled with thousands of stars.
setting out: [phrasal verb] leaving a place and beginning a journey.
Example: I finished my breakfast and set out for the train station.
46. Describe a big company you are interested in.
You should say:
What is the company called;
How did you know this company;
What kind of business this company does;
What kinds of interesting activities the company has And
why this company is interesting
Sample Answer
I have to say that he big company that I am interested in must be Apple. Apple is an
American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics
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products: the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. As of August 2010, the company operates
301 retail stores in ten countries, and an online store where hardware and softw
products are sold. As of May 2010, Apple is one of the largest companies in the world an
the most valuable technology company in the world, having surpassed Microsoft. Apple
have about 46,600 full time employees and 2,800 temporary full time employees
worldwide and had worldwide annual sales of $65.23 billion last year. Apple has
established a unique reputation in the consumer electronics industry. This include
customer base that is devoted to the company and its brand, particularly in the United
States. Fortune magazine named Apple the most admired company in the United States
in 2008, and in the world in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
47. Describe a method that helps you save money You
should say:
What the method is
When you started to use it
How you knew it and
explain why it is helpful
Band 8.0 Model Answer
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2
Well, I have to admit that It has been so difficult for me to figure out simple ways to save
money and use my savings effective to pursue my financial goals before. But it's so lucky
for me when I complained about it to my friend, she suggested me using Money Lover, a
useful mobile application to most useful one. Thanks to that, I am better at mon
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Let me tell you about it in more detail. The symbol of the app is a very cute piggy bank
which impresses me a lot at the first sight. There are many expenses for clothes, food,
cosmetics divided so that at the end of the month, I can know exactly what cost me a
bomb, what are within my budget to tighten the belt next month.
It is not an exaggeration to say that this way of saving money changes my life for the
better. I have used this app for 3 months and up to now, I have a considerable savings
in my banking account. To my surpise, my friends consider me as a shining model
for them to follow when it comes to talking about money saving. This makes me so
proud of myself. In addition, my mom always got shirty with me for my wasting
money but at the moment, she hardly loses her temper anymore and we seem to have
better relationship than in the past.
If anyone asks which is the most effective way to save money, “Money Lover” is definitely
the first thing that comes to my mind. Trust me, it is really helpful.
48. Describe a positive change in your life You
should say:
What the change was
When it happened
How it happened
And explain why it was a positive change
Band 8.5 Sample Answer
The positive change that I would like to talk about is ‘I started playing outdoor games
instead of playing computer games’. After I got my first personal computer when I was
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computer games. As computer games are addictive I found that I was playing the games
whenever I had spare times. This addiction barred me from playing outdoor games like
cricket, football etc.
I found myself very much attracted to the computer games and I preferred to play the
games at home instead of going to open spaces or fields to participate in outdoor games
that involve physical exercises. Not that computer games are all so bad, but playing them
all the time someone has got is not a good thing especially for kids. I found that I was
spending more times at home than being outside. After my parents noticed that, they
discussed with me about that and explained me the importance of outdoor activities. The
gave me strict restriction that I would only be able to play computer games for an hour
daily and in the evening I’d have to go outside to play with my friends.
This was obviously a very positive change for me. I’m not against computer games but I
feel that if there are more important things to do, then we should not spend tim
computer games only.
This change affected me very positively. I became a good cricket player later on, I started
maintaining my times more prudently and I am sure this change has affected me
positively in terms of physical and mental health.
49. Describe an interesting public place that you like to visit You
should say:
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8.5 Sample Answer:
Well, I would like to talk about one of the most famous buildings in Rome, the Colosseum
Most people probably know it from movies like Gladiator. It’s also called the Flav
Amphitheatre and it’s located in the centre of the city.
It’s a very large and old building constructed in an elliptical shape. I think histor
estimated that up to 80,000 people could attend events there in the past – so it’s still the
biggest amphitheater in the world. Besides, it used to be used for sporting even
gladiator fighting and other public spectacles but today it’s a tourist attraction, one of th
biggest here in Rome. It’s actually a UNESCO listed building which means that i
protected as part of the national and world heritage.
I think that there are probably more tourists than locals who visit this building every yea
I'd like to go and visit it soon because I appreciate the history of it and the act
architecture and what was involved to construct such a large building all those years ago
50. Describe a wedding you have been to You
should say:
Where it was
Who you went with
What you saw
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Band 8.5 Model Answer
Today, I’m gonna share with you a wedding of my friend that I attended. Last month, I
received a wedding invitation from my old friend from primary school. The wedding was
held at the beginning of April. We have been close to each other for over 15 ye
therefore, I definitely wanted to attend at all costs, due to the fact that we hadn’t had a
chance to get together for ages.
Her wedding ceremony took place at The Sum Villa, located near West Lake. It w
decorated impressively with a lot of lights, candles and flowers around the room. There
were three glamorous wedding photo albums, showing tables right at the centre of the
official gate. The principal colours were likely to be white and violet, so all the guests we
requested to wear clothes with one or both of these colours. Personally, I wore a white
dress with small accessories.
It was meant to be a casual wedding, which I had never attended before. It turned out to
be refreshingly informal. One of the best moments that really touched me was when the
bridegroom sang a song for the bride and all the guests sang along with him. Also, he
made a photo clip by himself marking their 4-year romance, to show to everyone in the
room. It was no surprise that everyone clapped their hands and cheered them. Of course
I was no exception.
It was also a good chance to catch up with my old friends and we all had a great time. W
definitely made the most of the occasion and took a lot of pictures with the bride and the
bridegroom. I gave my friend a gift to celebrate her wedding day. I had given m
thought to my wedding present when I was choosing it, and I wished her lots of happines
for the future.

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51. Describe a program or app in your computer or phones You
should say:
What the app/program is
When, where you found it
How you use it
And how you feel about it
Band 8.0 Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2
Well, I'm really into mobile apps so I set up at least 20 helpful apps on my smartphone
like Meditation, Tripadvisor, Ted, Lumosity, Dulingo, Wunderlist. But maybe Money
Lover is the most useful one and at the top of my list.
Let me tell you about it in more detail. The symbol of the app is a very cute piggy bank
which impresses me a lot at the first sight. There are many expenses for clothes, food,
cosmetics divided so that at the end of the month, I can know exactly what cost me a
bomb, what are within my budget to tighten the belt next month.
It is not an exaggeration to say that this way of saving money changes my life for the
better. Thanks to that, I am better at money management. When talking about money
saving, my friends consider me as a shining model for them to follow. This makes me
so proud of myself.
In addition, my mom always got shirty with me for my wasting money but at t
moment, she hardly loses her temper anymore and we seem to have better relationship
than in the past.
If anyone asks what application I like best, “Money Lover” is the first thing that comes
to my mind. Trust me, it is really helpful.

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52. Describe a situation that made you a little angry.
You should say:
What it was that made you angry
Where you were when this happened
What you were doing at the time And
explain why you felt angry.
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER
A recent situation that made me angry was getting stuck in a traffic jam
on the way to meet some friends. It was last Sunday lunchtime, and I didn’t expect there
to be much traffic; people don’t work on Sundays, so the roads aren’t usually very busy.
Everything was going well until suddenly I saw a queue of cars on the road in front of
me. I had no choice but to join the queue and wait to get past whatever was causing the
delay. It turned out that it was caused by some roadworks, and it took me an extra 30
minutes to get past them.
Getting stuck in traffic congestion doesn’t usually make me angry, but this time it did,
mainly because I wasn’t expecting it and I knew that my friends were waiting to meet me
for lunch. I felt frustrated and powerless because there was nothing I could do to change
the situation, and I had no idea how long I would be sitting there waiting. When I finally
saw the reason for the congestion, I was relieved that I was close to getting past the
roadworks, but I still felt a bit stressed knowing that I was half an hour late.
53. Describe a (short) journey that you disliked You
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Where you went
Who you went with
What you did
And explain why you disliked this journey BAND
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I recently mad journey I wish I hadn’t bothered with. I decided to do some shopping in
the capital city. But I had lent my car to a friend for a couple of days and so I thought it
would be quite fun to hop on a bus for a change because it’s something I haven’t done fo
a long time. So I thought that I would set off early and get it done in a couple of hours an
be back in time for lunch. The shopping wasn’t anything urgent, it was just that I had
some free time that particular morning and thought it would be nice to do something
different.
However, the journey did not go as planned. It was a really hot day and when the bus
finally arrived and I got on, it was clear that the air conditioner wasn’t working. What’s
more, the bus was packed with people, so within minutes I began to feel hot and sticky
and extremely uncomfortable.
But what happened next was even worse. After about twenty minutes of traveling the bus
started to make some really weird noises and eventually the driver pulled over and told
us that there was a problem and that we couldn’t continue. We had to wait for another
twenty five minutes or so for the next bus to arrive behind us and then we all got off the
first bus and got on the second bus. The second bus already had some passengers on it,
and with all of us from the first bus as well there was only room to stand. The whole
experience was rapidly turning into something I was beginning to seriously regret. What
had started out as something supposedly fun and different was quickly becoming one of
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to go shopping so I stopped at a café to drink something and just relax a moment before
heading to the shops.
It really has to be one of the worst trips I’ve ever made on a bus and now I wish I had jus
waited until I had my car back; it would have been so much easier.
54. Describe an antique or an old object that your family has kept for a long
time.
You should say:
What it is
How your family first got this thing
How long your family has had it
And explain why it is important
Model Answer 1:
When it comes to an old thing I keep in my family, I want to talk about the transformer
that I got from my parents on my 10th birthday.
On that day, my parents bought me a transformer as a birthday gift. When I opened the
gift box, I was really astonished by what I was seeing in front of me. It was an awesome
transformerthat I had been dreamingabout for ages. The moment I saw this
transformer, I fell in love with it. It was pretty huge and looked like a hip yellow car,
and it could be shifted from a car to a robot action figure and back again. The
transformer had a really nice color scheme and finish. And it came with a nic
handgun like the weapon and different accessories. It was super cool! And with the
transformer, there was a card from my parents saying, "Sweetie, you mean everything in
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parents." I am telling you, although I was pretty young at that time, those words
impressed me a lot.
Until today, I still keep this toy. It has been over ten years since I got it. I love it not only
because of the toy itself, but also because of the sentimental value it has for me. The
value is irreplaceable.
Model Answer 2
Today, I am going to share with you an old possession that my family has kept for a long
time. It is an antique terra-cotta dish, which is displayed in an honoured position in the
living room.
This old dish originated from feudal times in Vietnam, although I am not sure of the year
exactly. It might have belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty. It is made from pottery material
with some small artificial fissures, and it was my grandfather’s favourite thing when he
was still alive. There is a village picture painted in blue in the centre of the dish.
When I was a child, my grandfather used to tell me the story of this dish.
His close friend gave it to him to celebrate his house-warming in the past. They had been
companions in arms for a long time, so that was the reason why he really treasured their
ties and that gift as a reminder of their friendship.
There is a lot of other modern furniture arranged in my house nowadays, however, this
antique object is still a treasured possession for each member of my family. We have kep
this antique dish for over 30 years, even when my grandpa passed away and left it for my
family. Whenever I look at this dish, it always reminds me of my grandfather as a fond
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possession: [noun] something that you own.
Example: When leaving the plane, please make sure that you have all your possessions
with you.
antique: [adjective] old and often valuable
Example: I have an antique table in my living room which is about 200 years
terracotta: [noun] material of a red-brown colour, used to make pots.
Example: My mother still cooks using traditional terracotta pots.
honoured: [adjective] very respected, showing respect for something. Example: The
President was an honoured guest at the ceremony.
feudal: [adjective] describing a time in the past when given land and protection by a
rich person, and had to work and fight for him in return.
Example: Life in feudal times in Vietnam was very hard for poor people who worked on
the land.
dynasty: [noun] a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same fam
Example: Pottery from the time of the Ming Dynasty in China is very valuable.
pottery: [noun] pots or dishes, usually made by hand from a type of earth called clay
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Example: I learned to make traditional dishes by hand by going to a pottery cl
fissures: [noun] long cracks in something.
Example: The rocks had many fissures, some of which were very deep.
house-warming: [noun] a party given by someone who has moved into a new house.
Example: My new neighbours invited our family to their house-warming party.
companions-in-arms: [noun] people who have been soldiers, fighting together.
Example: My two uncles were companions-in-arms during World War 2.
treasure: [verb] to have or keep something that you love and is very valuable to you.
Example: Thank you for your gift. I will always treasure it.
ties: [noun] strong connections between people, especially friendships or family
relationships.
Example: She continues to have close ties with her old school friends, and she often visi
or calls them.
fond: [adjective] kind, happy and loving [when used before a noun]. Example: I have
fond memories of my years in London.
memento: [noun] a thing that you have which reminds you of a person or place.
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55. Describe a character or personality of yours You
should say:
What it is
How it affects your life
Where you get it from
And how you feel about it
BAND 8.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
It’s fairly tough to talk about someone’s own personality for I firmly believe that the way
we judge ourselves fundamentally differs from other people do. Nonetheless, we all have
our own idea about our own characteristics and I would like to talk about my honesty
which is also one of the characters I find important and proud of.
Honesty is a great virtue and I am in favor of the viewpoint that If people could remain
honest during the lifetime, they will be rewarded in the long run. To be honest, honesty
inside me leads me to do everything with genuine sincerity. Therefore, I am respected an
adored by everyone and especially by my friends and colleagues.
I think that I inherited this personal trait from my mother. In daily life, he also reminds
me to be honest in every aspect of my life and I would get through all ups and downs and
succeed in life.
Honesty never fails to make me feel better at work and my daily living. In other words,
Honesty has made everything for me. I earned the high-paid job because my boss and
colleagues always have faith in me. I have a happy family with beloved parents
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Thereby, honesty is truly the personal trait I take pride in myself and want to share with
you today.