Model IELTS Speaking

Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? Why/Why not?

童年经历+论述个人观点(是否有学习经历,这段学习经历是否是快乐的)

Yes, I had practiced on electronic piano for 5 years until I entered the junior middle school. Since my practicing experience was full of mingled hope and fear, I do believe that not all children are suitable for such kind of study.

Have you ever been to a musical performance?

Not yet, but I am a huge fans of Cold paly out-and-out. So if I have an opportunity attending some live concert, that must be Coldplay’s concert. The reason is quite sample. I can often gain a lot of inspiration from their music and can leave those hassle behind me.

Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

Yes I have, I still remember that I made an all-out effort to study how to play clarinet.But honestly, I don’t think I have knack for doing this.I don’t even know how to tell the slight difference between musical scale. So in the end, I made up my mind to give up on it.

Is music an important subject at school in China?

Yes of course, far from being a distraction to students,setting up music as a subject can lower the stress and improve health, specially for senior students in highschool. Besides that, listening to the music can also strengthes the ability to learn other subjects and better student’s performance on recalling information.

Can you sleep well in noisy environment?

实际生活话题,给出相应的答案,提供背景信息。

It depends on how sleepy I am. If I am not tired, it will be really tough for me to sleep well in noisy environment. But after a day of hard work or study, I can fall asleep the moment I lie in bed. It is really hard to tell.

What is your favorite color?

个人喜好题,给出具体的选择以及相应的原因解释即可。建议这道题不要习惯性地抽取白色和黑色作为最喜欢的颜色,这么回答的学生非常多,内容没有新意,答案也非常容易互相冲突。

My favorite color is azure, the color of clear sky and ocean. It is quite rare for me to enjoy the seaside views since I was born in inland cities. I just could not forget the moment I saw the azure water for the first time. Since then, it become my favorite color.

What color would you choose to paint the walls of your room?

同样也是个人喜好题,在回答这道题目的时候可以选择给出比较新颖的颜色,以达到内容的求新,但要注意给出相应的原因解释,否则有可能会遭到考官不停问why的尴尬情况。

Basically I am not the one who pay too much attention to the diversity of colors. And I really don’t want to be trapped into so many troubles. So I would rather keep the color of my room as it is right now. I don’t think the white color is boring nor dull. Less is more, simple is the best.

Is it difficult to learn how to ride a bicycle?

生活实际题,结合自身情况给出肯定或否定回答,相应的原因解释。

It is not that difficult for me to grasp this skill. Actually it took me only one hour to learn. Compared with my peers, especially girls, my study efficiency was quite high. My friend, however, spent more than one week to learn riding the bicycle. I think it depends on individual’s ability of balance.

Is it popular to ride bicycles in your country?

客观信息题,介绍自行车的流行程度,可针对过去和现在的情况进行对比,从而突出变化

About 15 years ago, bicycles were really popular in my hometown since almost all student rode bicycles to school every day. But now the most prevailing transportation is the private car. Only some senior citizens would choose to ride bicycles to nearby supermarkets.

What are the advantages of a bicycle compared to a car? why?

两方对比,着重突出自行车的优势(健康,环保,便捷)

Compared to a car, riding a bicycle can generate more benefits for our physical health since we actually exercise our bodies through riding. What is more, when the road is fully congested, riding a bicycle can help us reach our destination within a shorter time as long as the distance is not long.

How often do you use your mobile phone?

个人情况分析,给出频次和相应的背景信息介绍

I don’t often make phone calls. I only call my parents twice a week and for the rest of the week, I even seldom pick up phone calls. Under the prevalence of some communication apps and software, I usually keep in contact with others through those apps as long as I can get access to the WIFI.

What kind of gifts do Chinese people usually give on holidays?

范围探讨题,根据不同的年龄阶段和特色进行分类,针对不同的类别答题。

The presents Chinese people usually give are quite diverse, and they would take the requirements, age and characters of people into consideration. They would give some nutritious food to the old, some toys to the kids and some clothes or electronic devices for the young adults.

Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? why/why not?

个人情况,给出肯定或否定回答,并提供相应理由加以解释

I seldom bring gifts when I pay visits to someone’s home. I am not the social type of people, so the ones that I usually visit are my friends and family relatives who I will frequently meet in my daily life. It would be a little peculiar if I bring gifts to them.

Do you like science?

个人喜好题,给出选择后需提供相应的原因解释和背景信息

Frankly speaking, I don’t like science at all, especially the course of physics. I could still remember when I was in high school, I spent a huge amount of time on physics, but as it turned out, my performances in physics classes and exams were disastrous.

Do you like to visit scientific museums?

个人喜好题,给出选择后需提供相应的原因解释和背景信息

Although I don’t like science, I still have great interests in visiting scientific museums, where can provide me brand new experiences that are hard to embrace in my routine life. I am fascinated by those innovative electronic devices exhibited in museums and eager to learn more under instructions.

Are there many advertisements in your country?

客观信息题。首先需要给出肯定或者否定的答复。然后可以进一步解释说明广告的种类有哪些,确保信息的完整性。

Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?

个人观点题。此题问的是个人的观点,所以答案并不局限。此题可以从广告的作用出发,谈广告的重要性和带来的影响。

What are the various places where we see advertisements?

客观信息题。此题只需要给出客观事实,谈谈生活中一般哪些地方会出现广告即可。

How do you feel about advertisements?

个人喜好题。需要谈自己对广告的态度,是喜欢或者讨厌,或者其他的态度,并给出自己的理由。

Which do you prefer reading, magazines or newspapers?

喜好类,给出肯定或否定回答,针对答案给出具体原因

I don’t like to read newspapers or magazines, since nowadays information are more promptly updated on the internet. So if I want to search for news and keep up with the time, I will use my laptop or mobile phone to surf online.