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IELTS SPEAKING

TEST IN JULY 2017

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NEWS

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 (JUNE - AUGUST 2017)

- TOPIC: HOUSE

IELTS Speaking Test

I N T H E U S – J U L Y 2 0 1 7

& S A M P L E A N S W E R S

PART 1

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Do you work or study?

How do you spend time with your family?

We’ll have a delicious big dinner together with

scrumptious food prepared by my mom After we have dinner at around 7 o’clock, we’ll watch the news, have some chat with each other or huddle together to play cards  It’s a precious time when we can momentarily get away from the hectic whirlwind of daily activities

Scrumptious (adj) delicious

Hectic whirlwind (expression) a busy schedule

Huddle together (phrase) gather together

Do you want to live with your family in the future?

I think probably not It’s better for me to try to start an independent life as a grown-up However, I still have the responsibility to tak good care of my parents that I’ll make time to visit them at least twice a week

To make time to do Sth (n) to try to spend time doing Sth that is not just for fun like hobbies

PART 2

D E S C R I B E A P E R S O N W H O

S O L V E D A P R O B L E M I N A

C L E V E R W A Y

You should say:

Who the person is When you meet the person Where you meet the person And explain why you think he or she is clever

How has your family influenced you?

Although my parents are traditional, they try to

become my friends, by helping me and encouraging me

without forcing me to live up to their expectations

They also imprinted on me proper principles like moral

values, respect, humbleness, patience, diligence, etc I

think my family shaped who I am now I’m deeply

thankful for having such a wonderful family

To live up to SO’s expectations (v) to try to please

others

Imprint (v) to establish securely, as in the mind or

consciousness

Diligence (n) careful and persistent work or effort

Do you watch a lot of TV?

Well, not really I mean we have a TV set and cable subscription and all, but we don’t really watch the box all that much I guess something that we still watch from time to time is The Voice, a singing competition It’s all the rage in our country right now, and

supposedly has really high viewership

From time to time (idiom) sometimes All the rage (phrase) to be very popular at a particular time

What programs do you like to watch?

I’m a fan of competitions on TV like, as I was saying, The Voice I also find quiz shows quite interesting I feel like I really broaden my horizons and learn a wealth of knowledge about the world around me

My baby cousin, Jason, is well-known for his mischievous and playful nature who always seems to get off the hook

whether by luck or by design I’ve lost count how many times he has managed to get out of trouble without suffering Jason’s house is in the same neighborhood as mine and we are as close as two siblings could be He’s a few years younger than me but we have lots of things in common We were both hyperactive and enjoyed making others’ lives a misery when

we were kids, which earned us a nickname as “the cousins from hell” However, I had to admit he was a bigger

troublemaker than me I remembered the time when he was grounded for playing truant from school and had to mow the lawn in the garden, he brilliantly had it covered without breaking a sweat It was at the weekend and since Jason wasn’t allowed to go out, I spent the entire morning at his place to keep him company He kept putting off cutting the grass in the garden because it was hot outside As we were playing cards inside, some of his friends stopped by with a determined look

on their faces It turned out they wanted Jason to help them pass the last round of a video game, slaying the dragon and reclaiming the kingdom or something like that In case I forgot to mention, Jason was an exceptional gamer and his dream was to become a professional one day He kept denying at first but his expression changed when he looked at the messy garden Then, he made a deal with them, cleaning up the garden in exchange for the kingdom, which sounded ridiculous

to me considering how hot it was outside And much to my surprise, all the kids frantically nodded their heads and looked ready to work It had to be one of the funniest scenes I witnessed in my life when my cousin, who was supposed to be punished by skipping class, comfortably sat in the house playing video game while some innocent kids, who had no

reasons to torture themselves, were diligently mowing the garden I didn’t know whether to yell at my cousin or praise him for taking advantage of his friends but undoubtedly, I was impressed since after all, it was a win-win situation.

mischievous (a): enjoying playing tricks and annoying

people

get off the hook (idiom): to allow someone to escape from a difficult situation or to avoid doing something that they do not want to do

by design (idiom): as a result of a plan; intentionally

have (something/ nothing) in common: to resemble one another in specific ways or no way

hyperactive (a): too active and only able to keep quiet and still for short periods

make one’s life a misery (idiom): to cause someone to suffer

or be unhappy for a long period

troublemaker (n): a person who often causes trouble,

especially by involving others in arguments or encouraging them to complain about people in authority

grounded (a): not allowed to participate in social or

recreational activities

play truant (idiom): stay away from school or work without permission or explanation

mow the lawn: to cut the grass on a lawn with a lawn mower have something/ someone covered (idiom): to have done, gotten, or provided whatever is needed

break a sweat (idiom): to put forth a large amount of energy

or effort into or toward a task

keep someone company (idiom): accompany or spend time with someone in order to prevent them from feeling lonely

or bored

slay (v): to kill somebody/something in a war or a fight exceptional (a): unusually good

frantically (adv): quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not very well organized

torture (v): to hurt somebody physically or mentally in order

to punish them or make them tell you something

take advantage of (idiom): to use a situation or opportunity

to get what you want

win-win (a): providing a good result for everyone involved

PART 3

Do you think children’s wisdom are influenced by their parents?

Children’s mental abilities are determined by several factors, both internally and

externally, however, their parents often play a much more influential role than

others Genetically speaking, kids partially inherit their intelligence and

resourcefulness from their parents Some are fortunate enough to have all the

good genes that make them not only highly intellectual but also physically

attractive Yet, it doesn’t mean one who wasn’t born a genius cannot have

wisdom since it could be obtained through learning and experiencing And

unsurprisingly, the majority of people gain wisdom that way Those who are

constantly seeking knowledge, guidance and experience can develop a better

sense of judgement and perception of surroundings Hence, never cease to learn

internally (adv): on the inside of your body

externally (adv): on the outside of something/somebody

partially (adv): partly; not completely

inherit (v): to have qualities, physical features, etc that are similar to those of

your parents, grandparents, etc

intellectual (a): connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical

way and understand things

resourcefulness (n): the quality of being good at finding ways of doing things and

solving problems, etc

genius (a): a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic

cease (v): to stop something from happening or existing

Do you think children have good habits nowadays? Why?

Some do and some don’t, I suppose The advancement of technology and

convenience of modern society obviously have beneficial effects on children’s

development, however, unless being used wisely, they may pose serious threats

For example, lots of kids these days are leading a sedentary lifestyle with little

interest in outdoor activities because of their addiction to hi-tech gadgets

Admittedly, video games help to boost their brain activity and creativity but

those means nothing if children get sick Obesity, eye fatigue and other ailments

are direct results from lack of physical practice Therefore, parents should

encourage a balanced lifestyle and set a good example in order to raise a well-

rounded kid

pose a threat (idiom): create a situation causing  harm or danger

sedentary (a): (of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting 

fatigue (n): a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work

ailment (n): an illness that is not very serious

set an example (idiom): to behave in a way that someone can copy, especially by

doing something good

well-rounded (a): having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully

developed personality

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EDUCATION

TRANSPORT

FAMILY & CHILDREN

LANGUAGE

WORK/ CAREER

ENVIRONMENT

GOVERNMENT SPENDING

TRAVEL & TOURISM

TECHNOLOGY

SOCIETY/ GLOBAL ISSUES

HEALTH

TV/ MEDIA/ ADVERTISING

FOOD

CRIME

IELTS Writing Test in Jul 2017

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The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea What are the reasons and solutions?

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There is no doubt that wildlife habitats are being destroyed and whole species of animals are on

the verge of disappearance due to human activities on land and in the sea This situation is

understandable, and measures could certainly be taken to tackle the problems

There are two main reasons why animals are disappearing Firstly, in many parts of the world trees are being cut down to make way for farmland on which to grow crops and keep animals Such

agriculture practices involve clearing huge plots of land inhabited by local fauna, resulting in the loss of habitats for the native animals Secondly, overfishing is also responsible for the destruction

of aquatic life as many fishermen prioritize profits to the detriment of the diversity of species Many fish and other rare marine forms of life arc trapped, which reduces biodiversity and has a

devastating effect on the food chain of wildlife species

Some solutions can be adopted to improve the situation One approach is the application of hi-tech machinery and other technological breakthroughs in the cultivation activities Seeds with higher crop yield can be grown while powerful tractors can be applied to plough the fields in a speedy

manner, resulting in higher output and productivity and thus a lower demand for clearing more

land for crop planting Another measure is that government should impose strict fishing

regulations, setting a limit of the catch of fish or restricting access to aquatic areas with great

biodiversity This ensures that other wild sea animals would not be destroyed in the process

In conclusion, the human activities including farming and fishing are rendering many species of

animals extinct However, government and individuals can join hands to combat the issues

IELTS Speaking Part 1 (June - August 2017)

- Topic: House/

Accommodation

B A N D 9 0 S A M P L E A N S W E R S

1 What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

For the past 21 years I have lived in a lovely house with

my family And I think if I can move out and start

making a living on my own, I would try my best to have

an independent place where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me

To afford (v) to be able to financially support/have enough money to pay for Sth

Suit myself (v) to do exactly what you like/want

Troublesome (adj) causing difficulty or annoyance

To make a living (v) to earn enough to support one’s self

2 What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Well definitely I’ll spend some me-time there I study, I chill out by reading, drawing and dancing all by myself Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend time with We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories

Chill out (phrasal verb) relax

Me-time (phrase) time for one’s self alone

To do Sth all by one’s self (phrase) to do Sth alone

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3 Who do you live with?

I live with my family There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is way more comfortable as the older we grow, the more privacy we need for ourselves I think our house is big enough for us yet still a warm and cozy place that I call home

4 How long have you lived there?

Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most recent house for almost ten years Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has been the best so far

5 Do you plan to live there for a long time?  

The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents, since moving in and out is too time-consuming and exhausting Cleaning and arranging everything all over again would be like torture to them For me, on the other hand, as I’m thinking of moving out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a flat or an apartment

All over again (idiom) used for saying that you do the whole of something again starting from the beginning, or that the whole of a long process happens again

Torture (n) great physical or mental suffering

6 What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger And the most current house where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best house so far All of us have separate rooms for our need

of privacy yet a big dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or having

dinner

Need of Sth/doing Sth (phrase) circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity