191598580 IELTS speaking part 3 kho tài liệu học tiếng anh

You can give a really good answer without including all five steps, but you might find it useful to practise including all five, as I've done here: Why do you think some people prefer

IELTS Speaking Part 3: explain, alternative, example

In part 3 of the speaking test, you need to give longer, detailed answers A good way to do this is

by organising your answers according to the following steps:

1 Idea: answer the question directly

2 Explain: give a reason or explain your answer in more detail

3 Alternative: explain an alternative (e.g the opposite) to your answer

4 Example: give an example to support your answer

5 Another idea: sometimes you think of another idea while you are speaking Just add it on the end of your answer

You can give a really good answer without including all five steps, but you might find it useful

to practise including all five, as I've done here:

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

(idea) I suppose it‟s because those people want to support the economy of the country they live

in (explain) If they buy something that was made in their own country, they know that they are contributing to the salaries of workers within the same country, (alternative) whereas if they buy imported items, a foreign company and its employees will benefit (example) For example, if I

buy some meat that originates from a local farm rather than a farm in another country, I‟m

helping one of my fellow citizens to carry on in business (another idea) Also, I think that trust is

an issue; people might feel that they can trust domestically produced items more than imported ones

I think this is a matter of national pride In my case, whenever I see a product made in my own country, I feel proud and would choose to buy it even I know there are better products in the market from other countries Besides, although it is very little amount of money that I spend, I can somehow feel that I am contributing to my whole country's economy For example, when choosing smartphones, I would

naturally pick the brand HTC simply because HTC is made in Taiwan and I am Taiwanese!

IELTS Speaking: Two-Way Discussion sample answers

In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test you need to talk about a topic with the examiner for 4-5 minutes During this time you will be asked various questions to help develop the conversation (You can find more tips, advice and sample answers about the Two Way Discussion here)

Here are some sample questions and answers:

Q1: Let’s consider first of all why people write books What do you think makes people want to write a book?

A1: In my opinion, there are many reasons why people decide to write a book Some people have

an important story to tell and that‟s why they write their own autobiography For instance, I recently read Richard Branson‟s and it was fascinating Writers of fiction, on the other hand, may just enjoy writing Look at Stephen King, he has written countless books and shows no sign of stopping People like him seem to have a real passion for writing

Q2: What qualities does a writer need?

A2: Well, being a professional writer is a tough job and the whole creative process of planning, writing and redrafting a book can take years So, I guess that dedication and self-discipline are prerequisites for any aspiring or established writing I also believe that being able to connect with readers is essential

Q3: So, do you think anyone could write a book?

A3: Not really People say that „everyone has a book in them‟ but I doubt if we could all write

one Take my father for instance, he has had an extremely interesting life which would make a fascinating story but I really doubt that he could write a book about it Writing is a skill and not everyone has it Also, people who are good at telling stories to friends etc might not have the patience you need to write a book, as I said before

Q4: In your opinion, is writing a good career choice then?

There are many famous authors like Stephen King who has written books for decades and J K Rowling who created Harry Potter They have had amazing careers and have also made a lot of money in the process Nevertheless, for every Stephen King there are probably a 10,000 failed writers and even some

of his books have not been well received It’s a tough industry because so many people want to become writers and so it’s extremely difficult to write something original and even then it’s not guaranteed to sell

Here are some useful phrases from the sample which you can use to answer the same

questions

In my opinion, there are many reasons why people decide to write a book

Some people have an important story to tell

For instance, I recently read…and it was fascinating

Writers of fiction, on the other hand, may just enjoy writing

Look at…he/she has written countless books and shows no sign of stopping

People like him/her seem to have a real passion for writing

Being a professional writer is a tough job

The whole creative process of planning, writing and redrafting a book can take years

I guess that dedication and self-discipline are prerequisites for any aspiring or established writing

I also believe that being able to connect with readers is essential

People say that ‘everyone has a book in them’ but I doubt if we could all write one

Writing is a skill and not everyone has it

There are many famous writers like…who has/have

Some of his/her books have not been well received

It’s a tough industry because…

Now, make some of your own sentences about writing books and write them in the

comments box below Here are some more practice questions Leave your answers in the comments box and a teacher will mark them for you!

1 What kinds of books are popular nowadays?

2 Why do people like reading books?

3 How do you feel about electronic books?

4 Do you think people read more or less now compared to before?

5 How important is reading?

6 How can we encourage more reading in society?

SPEAKING MODULE PART 1

Sample Questions and Answers

TOPIC: Free time

1 What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Before, I used to play basketball, but now I’m into gardening and going out for a walk.

2 How much time do you have each week for doing these things? I make it a point that I do these on

weekends I think that this is really important.

3 Why do you like doing these activities? Well, these activities make us feel young and healthy Also, there are good ways on how to avoid illnesses and stress.

4 How did you start doing this activity at first? My friends influenced me to do these things Eventually, I found these very helpful.

5 Is there some other hobby or sport you would like to try? Why? Yes! I’d like to try mountain climbing

because this would be relatively new to me and it’s exciting to climb mountains and feel the wonders of nature.

6 How has the way people spend their free time changed over the years? Lately, people find it a must to find

an activity to do in their free time despite hectic work schedule They see it as a need although some view the activities for free time such as badminton as an expensive outlet.

TOPIC: Your town

1 Can you describe your town or village to me? My hometown is such a simple place It’s a community with about 10, 000 people who are mostly into farming but others go to offices Houses are well-spaced unlike in cities that are crowded There are small stores and a market and other commercial establishments like hospitals, schools and retail shops There’s also a small sports complex and a quiet park.

2 What jobs do people in your town do? Some are farmers and the others are working in offices In addition, there are also some who own business such as stores and other poultry business.

3 What things are there to do in your town in your free time? Well, there are quite a number of you know simple activities that could be done in my hometown There’s badminton, typical Filipino games, and card games Most often, people there love to gossip or chat about anything for long hours.

4 What do you like about your town? I think it has to be the peacefulness of the town as there are only a few people there Also, I would say that there is no traffic in the town.

5 How has your town changed over the last twenty years? It changed significantly For instance, the market has been improved by constructing a building to enclose the area There’s also a swimming pool now in the sports complex and the road are well-paved and there are enough public transport in the area.

TOPIC: Transport—provide your own answers here

1 How did you come here today?

2 What is public transport like in your town?

3 How do you think it could be improved?

4 Do you think people should use public transport more? Why (not)?

TOPIC: Your neighborhood- provide your own answers here

1 Can you describe to me the house where you live?

2 What is there to do in the area where you live?

3 What do you like about the area where you live?

4 How do you think it could be improved?

5 Do you think it is better to live in the centre of town or outside in the country? Why?

3 Can you describe a typical day in your holiday? Well, normally I go to a beach together with my family We enjoy cooking and of course, swimming We also don’t forget to take pictures with beautiful sceneries.

4 Why are holidays important to you? Holidays are very important to me because it’s a good time to spend with my family as I always get busy on regular days Holidays also provide an opportunity for me to relax.

5 If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why? I think I’d choose Australia Since I have plans of working there I might as well try to explore the country first before I decide to work and stay there permanently.

TOPIC: Shopping

1 How much time do you spend shopping every week? I think about 5 hours I and my wife shop every Sunday as this is the only day that we have for ourselves

2 Do you enjoy going shopping? Why (not)? Provided that I have money, sure I’d love to shop

3 What is your favorite shop and why do you like it? A lot actually! But I prefer SM department store because they have various outfit for men and very trendy underwear

4 What problems are there with shopping in your area? Oftentimes, having to wait long on lines when paying, impolite attendants and having too many choices are some problems that I encounter For car owners, getting a parking space could also be a problem.

TOPIC: Places to go in your free time

1 What do people do in your town in their free time? Well, most of them just stay at home, watch TV or read magazines while the others would play a sport such as badminton or basketball.

2 Where can they go out for entertainment, or to enjoy themselves? Most of them go to shopping malls Filipinos love going to the malls Well, there are parks where they can spend time talking with someone.

3 Which do you prefer: eating in restaurants or eating at home? I prefer to eat at home because it’s safe, cheaper and you can cook the food that you’d like to eat In restaurants, it’s a little expensive and

sometimes the taste of the food isn’t what you’re looking for.

4 Which are the best places to eat out? In my hometown, there are small restaurants Well, there are fast foods which are really popular and also restaurants catering Japanese, Chinese and other international menu.

2 What sort of things do you read? I don’t read books that much I prefer newspapers and magazines

3 Tell me something about your favorite book I’d rather tell you about my favorite newspaper It’s called the Manila Bulletin It’s a daily broadsheet but I prefer to read the Sunday issue of this paper Basically, it contains up to date and comprehensive news coverage of issues affecting the people and issues

concerning the country However, I read most of the time the classified ads section as I normally search for hot jobs in and out of the country.

4 What are the advantages of reading instead of watching television or going to the cinema? First of all, reading is not expensive as compared with going to the cinema Reading provides detailed information about a subject or topic whereas watching television gives you abbreviated information about a subject or topic

Topic: You

1 Do you work or study?

Definitely, your response to this question would be I am working, I’ve worked before in…, or I worked as a welder before in…

Work

1 Can you describe your job to me?- Well, m y job is welding

2 How long have you been doing it?- I worked in Saudi for 7 years and in the country, about 5 years

3 Why did you choose to do that job?- I think this job is something that I really love to do I want to believe that

I was born with this skill and have perfected it through years of experience.

4 What things do you enjoy about your work? Why?-For the most part, I think the various projects that are delegated to us Periodically, we change projects but of course, the same kind of job.

5 And what things don’t you like? Why not?-To be honest, it’s the salary We don’t get paid as much as our quality of work is measured.

6 What are your plans for the future?- Well, right now I have pending application as a welder in Australia If everything goes well, then I will work there and hopefully, provide my family with good life.

TOPIC: Sports and games

1 What sports are most popular in your country?- Lately, I guess Filipinos became interested with boxing, swimming and most of all, badminton.

2 What sports and games did you most enjoy playing when you were a child?- As far as I can remember, I think it’s Yo-yo I think this is a game that most children would play

3 Do people take as much exercise as in the past?- I think yes! I just don’t know exactly Lately, the need to exercise increased, but, people find it hard to do because of time constraint, work, and other factors.

4 Why is exercise good for you?- With the increasing demands at work, family and personal life, exercise has become a very essential tool in fighting boredom, stress and depression So, I think it is good for me as well.

SPEAKING MODULE PART 2

Sample Questions

Directions: For 1 minute, prepare your response to the following questions When you prepare your answer, make

sure that you don’t write the whole answer but rather write key words Once you are ready, in a quiet place, record

your answer in a blank tape Read the topic first before your recording of answer Your objective is to record a response that is 2-minute long You are provided a list of transitional markers at the end of this hand out for use with your responses in Part 2 and 3 Before recording, read first the 3 sample part 2 answers below

1 Describe a place you visited recently

2 Describe a friend

3 Describe a child you know

4 Describe an object you like

5 Describe a photograph

6 Describe a historical figure

7 Describe an important event in your culture

8 Describe your favorite newspaper

9 Describe your last holiday

10 Describe the clothes that you like

11 Describe the person whom you’d like to spend time always

12 Describe a person that you like to be with when you grow old

13 Describe a game that you play when you were a child

14 Talk about the difference of growing up in the city and in the countryside

15 Describe a household equipment that you prefer

*Look at the NOTE section below Use the opening phrases to start with your responses for the topics above

Model Answers

NOTE: There are many possible ways of starting your answer, including:

I’d like to talk about a TV program called…

I’m going to talk about a TV program called…

A TV program that I found really interesting was…

Sample 1:

Talk about a happy event in your childhood that you remember well

You should say:

-where the event took place

-when the event took place

-what happened exactly

And explain why you remember this event clearly

Did you ever do this again? Yes, I went to the same place when I graduated from college The place was totally different.

What did your parents think about it? My parents found this very helpful to me That’s why they allowed me to join

A happy event that I can still remember about my childhood was our educational trip to Manila Zoo when I was in elementary I believe it took place in 1986 as part of our science subject requirement Anyway, I studied in Cavite and Manila Zoo was I guess a 2 hour drive from our school As a child, going for a trip is always a pleasure especially riding a bus and taking a long road trip Well, I was with my classmates—40 plus all in all As it was a field trip and a common practice, we had to bring with us food and drinks- a typical picnic of some sort Then, we went in the zoo and had a tour guide who explained every details about the various animals Of course, I didn’t understand

everything what the guide told us But anyway, the trip was very memorable because it was my first time to have a close encounter with the animals of various sizes, shapes and behavior It is apparently very clear to me up to now because as I said it was my first time to meet and greet with the animals, and it was a form of socialization where we students talk about things outside the class room That’s it!

Describe a TV program that you have seen and that interested you

You should say:

-When and where you saw the program

-What the program was about

-What you felt about the program

And explain why you found the program particularly interesting

I am going to talk about a TV program called Bubble Gang If I am not mistaken, this is the longest comedy TV show

on Philippine television The program is shown every Fridays on GMA 7 Although the program is shown late at night,

it particularly makes viewers roll over with laughter The program emphasizes on pop culture parody Skits and sketches are performed on a variety of style that captivates the audiences’ hearts In addition, it spoofs shows and commercials, and it takes on other celebrities and other political figures The show also features top-notch actors and actresses armed with unparalleled talents Personally, I find this show an excellent comic relief from a hard days work Despite its comic attributes, it also provides awareness to viewers about issues confronting personalities of national prominence as well as typical situations in the Philippine community These things make the program interesting to me I think this is all that I can say about the show.

Describe a town or city you would like to visit

You should say:

-where it is

-how it is similar to your hometown

-how it is different from your hometown

And explain why you would like to visit it

A city that I found really interesting and which I would like to go to in the future would be Perth, Australia This city comes to mind first because this is where I will work as a welder Most probably, this will also be the destination of the majority of the skilled workers applying for Australia It is located in Western Australia and is the fastest growing city in the country Being the fourth largest city, it holds major commercial establishments which are really ideal for skilled workers like me Well, I come from Pampanga, also a growing town This is the only similarity that I could cite Perth is very different from Pampanga, of course Firstly, Perth has huge population which favors their labor force As

I have read, there is always job for everyone in Australia Secondly, it has well-established highways for an economy

to prosper In Pampanga, roads are still being improved Thirdly, there is good provision for the benefits of the residents unlike in my hometown where even health care is not sufficient I would like to visit this place to enjoy these benefits and, most of all to work and earn for my family here That’s all!

SPEAKING MODULE PART 3

Sample Questions

Directions: Prepare your response to the following questions When you prepare your answer, make sure that you

don’t write the whole answer but rather write key words Once you are ready, in a quiet place, record your answer in

a blank tape Read the topic first before your recording of answer Your objective is to record a response that is

3-5 sentences long You are provided a list of transitional markers at the end of this hand out for use with your responses in Part 2 and 3 Before recording, read first the 3 sample part 3 answers below

NOTE: There are many possible ways of starting your answer, including:

Sample 1:

How has the countryside changed in recent years in your country?

I believe the rural areas changed so much now as compared to 10 years ago For instance, telephone and power lines have been reinforced providing people in the area the access to news and information Similarly, the roads have been improved for comfortable travel and business transaction These changes are absolutely helpful to the town and all the more to the residents.

Sample 2:

How do you think the countryside may change in the future?

Well, most probably there will be internet access to these areas and stronger signals for mobile networks so that the residents can benefit from good communication In addition, I am also looking at positive changes in the education sector As observed, nowadays, people coming from these areas have poor communication skills.

Sample 3:

Where do most people live in your country- in the city or in the countryside?

I guess more people are coming to cities lately in the Philippines Noticeably, teenagers and young adults are

searching for jobs in Makati or Ortigas City and eventually live there for work purposes While this could be positive to the city’s labor force, it would also pose some problems such as overcrowding and traffic.

1 Describe your own family’s favorite holiday destination

2 Identify what most people in your country do on their holidays

3 Discuss the pros and cons of spending holidays overseas or spending them in your own country

4 Describe the main tourist destinations for overseas tourists coming to your country

5 Describe how people entertain guests in your country

6 What are the advantages of entertaining friends at home or of meeting them in public places?

7 What are the forms of entertainment young people and adults prefer in your culture

8 Describe the main activities that go on in a family room in your culture

9 Evaluate the importance of spending time with your family at home

10 Compare the importance of spending time with your family and with your friends

Transitional Devices (Connecting Words)

Transitional devices are like bridges between parts of your essay or letter They are cues that help the reader to interpret ideas in the way that you, as a writer, want them to understand Transitional devices help you carry over a thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another with words or phrases And finally, transitional devices link your sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas

There are several types of transitional devices, and each category leads your reader to make certain connections or assumptions about the areas you are connecting Some lead your reader forward and imply the "building" of an idea or thought, while others make your reader compare ideas or draw conclusions from the preceding thoughts.

Here is a list of some common transitional devices that can be used to cue your reader in a given way.

To Add:

and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, nor, too, next, lastly, what's more, moreover, in addition, first (second, etc.),

To Compare:

whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, on the contrary, by comparison, where,

compared to, up against, balanced against, vis a vis, but, although, conversely, meanwhile, after all, in contrast, although this may be true

Warm-up

1 Could you show me your identification card please? Sure Here is my passport/SSS

2 Could you tell me your full name please? My name is John Santos You can call me Joe as my friends call

me this way.

3 What shall I call you? I prefer to be called Joe Ever since I was young I was called like this

4 Does your name have any special meaning? I actually don’t know but I’ll to research on that

5 Why do so many people change their names? Maybe because it’s unpleasant or conflict of interest

6 Is your name important to you? Definitely It is for security purpose and personal identification

Hometown or birth place

1 Where do you come from?

2 Where do you live?

3 Can you tell me something about your hometown?

4 Can you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic spots in your hometown?

5 Can you tell me some history of your hometown?

Personal background and information

1 Are you a student or do you have a job?

2 What do you like most about your study?

3 What kind of job do you prefer after graduation?

4 What is your major?

5 What do you do for living?

6 Could you tell me a typical day of yours?

7 How do you get your job?

8 Are you satisfied with your job?

9 What do you like most about your job?

10 What kind of job do you prefer in the future?

Hobby or inclination

1 What do you usually do in your spare time?

2 Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?

3 What do you usually do on weekends and weekdays?

4 What do you usually do when you go out?

5 What do you usually do with your friends?

6 Do you like reading?

7 What kind of books do you like best?

8 Do you like English? Why or why not?

9 What do you think of the importance of English?

10 What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Why?

Future plan

1 Why do you take the IELTS test?

2 What are you planning to do in the next five years?

3 What are you planning to do in the next ten years?

4 What is the first thing you will do when you arrive at the new place?

Traveling

1 Do you like traveling?

2 Do you like travel alone or with your friends?

3 Have you traveled to other places? Where are they?

4 What do you usually do when you first arrive in a new place?

5 What are the benefits of traveling?

6 Why do so many people like traveling nowadays?

Friends

1 Do you have many friends? Are they casual acquaintances or close friends?

2 Do you prefer to stay with your family or with your friends?

3 Do you prefer one or two close friends or many friends?

4 Can you talk about your best friend?

5 How to make friends?

6 What do you usually do with your friends?

7 Is the time you spend with your friends as much as that you spend with your family?

Music

1 Do you like music?

2 What are the benefits of listening to music?

3 What kind of music do you like best?

4 Why do you like this kind of music?

Transportation

1 Can you say something about the transportation in your hometown?

2 What is the common means of transport in your country?

3 Do traffic jams often occur in your hometown or in the city where you live?

4 How to solve the problem?

5 What changes in transportation have taken place in the past several years in your country?

Building

1 Can you tell me an interesting building in your hometown?

2 Can you tell me an interesting building in Manila?

IELTS Speaking Brushing Up Useful Language

At the moment, I’m living/ studying/ working…

Before that I lived in…

Recently, I’ve been to …/ started playing badminton…etc

I’m planning to…

After that I’ll probably…

I prefer eating in a restaurant because…

I’d rather work in Australia because…

Both my father and mother are…

Neither of my brothers…

None of my friends…

It depends Sometimes I like cooking, and sometimes I’m just too tired

Definitely, I love it It’s…

Possibly It depends on the weather really

Generally, I think it’s a good idea because…

Well, it’s very different because…

Let me think/ see…

I’m not really sure, but perhaps…

That’s a good question/ point I suppose…

That’s a good question/ point I suppose…

I haven’t really given that much thought before but…

Frequently Asked Questions in Part I

Why are you taking IELTS?

Well, I’m taking IELTS as it is a requirement for my working visa to Australia

What are your ambitions?

For now, I think it has to be to work in Australia and support my family financially

Tell me about where you are living at the moment

I live in Bulacan and its getting progressive as years pass by It is also a quiet place to live

How would you describe your hometown?

My hometown is typically simple but it boasts of some beautiful places like beaches, old churches and mountains

What do you usually do at the weekend?

Usually, I and my family go out and stroll around in a mall Also, we go to church to hear mass

REMEMBER:

 Make sure you answer the question

 One-word answers are NOT acceptable

 Always add some extra information to your answer

Frequently Asked Questions in Part II

Describe an occasion when you have been successful You should say:

 Where and when you were successful

 How you were successful

 What you had to do to make sure you were successful

And describe how you felt about your success.

ANSWER: I would like to talk about the moment that I worked in the Middle East as a welder I think it was 3 years ago It was a very challenging experience since I have to leave my family behind and work there alone in a country where I don’t know anyone The culture was totally new and I had to deal with it squarely So, I consider this a great success because I was able to survive and to send money to my family in the country Aside from constant missing of my family,

I also had to bear with the inconveniences of day to day work where I met foreign people and

talk to them Nevertheless, it was fulfilling and rewarding experience because I saw my children grow up properly in terms of education, food and shelter

REMEMBER:

It is important to keep talking, but don‟t talk about things which are not related to the topic

Talk about an important day in your life You should say:

When this day was

If you were alone or with others

Where you were and what happened

And explain why this day was important to you.

Describe a present someone gave you which was/ is important to you.

You should say:

 What the present was

 Who gave it to you

 Why they gave it to you (e.g to celebrate a birthday)

And explain why it is so important to you.

Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life You should say:

 How you met this person

 How long you have known them

 The kind of things you do or did with them

And explain why they have been important in your life.

After you have spoken for 1-2 minutes, the examiner may ask you one or two follow-up

questions about what you have said

Sample Question:

Topic in Part 2: A place you visited that you liked

How did you feel when you arrived in that place?

I was very nervous because I didn’t know anybody

Did you find it easy to meet people?

At first, I resisted but eventually the people around were very friendly so I found it easy to mingle with them

Other sample questions:

Do you enjoy playing sports? Yes, definitely I particularly enjoy outdoor ones

Would you like to go there again? Possibly It would depend on who I went with

Do you think it will be easy to get a job in IT? I expect so It’s a growing industry

Have you ever been to any other countries in

Europe?

Yes, a few France, Spain and Germany

Would you consider doing the same sort of

job again?

I don’t think so It wasn’t really for me

Would you recommend the holiday to other

people?

No, not really It wasn’t very good value for money

Part III

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is it a good idea to exercise regularly?

Definitely! Nowadays, life is very stressful Exercise is the ultimate solution to balance work and family life

Are there more crimes these days?

I think so With the society becoming more materialistic, crimes tend to increase also because people want to have more in life

Do you think everyone should have a mobile phone?

Yes, I think it is a good idea that everyone becomes wireless in terms of communication

On the other hand

Well, it isn’t as…as

…is nowhere near as…as…

I’d rather…

I’d much prefer (to)…

It depends (on)…