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IELTS Speaking Sample Questions # 2019 Series

IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLE QUESTIONS # 2018SERIES, IELTSBAND7, DEHRADUN
Water is the basic necessity of life. One cannot imagine life without water and neither can one think of drinking bad water! With all forms of life surviving on water, the body loses it through breathing, sweating, and digestion, which is why it is so important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. The body uses water in all its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate the temperature and maintain the other bodily functions. This time we are looking at some recent questions asked in the IELTS speaking test asked in 2018 in some country.

Q. Do you drink tap water or bottled water?

A. I live in an area that is near to the ocean and so tap water that we get is full of chlorine and has a saline taste as well. Therefore I prefer bottled water or purified water.

Q. Is it affordable? Why?

A. Drinking bottled water is very much affordable in our country because it is available across all the main street corners at a cheap price. Most sellers have water purification machines and such setups installed in their shops and generate the purified water which further is sold through water bottles.

Q. Do you think people should drink from a good bottle of water? Why?

A. Definitely. Water is the basic necessity of life and one cannot deny the importance of it our lives. Drinking water from a good bottle helps an individual not only benefit in health but also in life. Drinking water from a quality bottle helps in avoiding harmful chemicals or other foreign elements.

Q. Have you ever been in a situation where you were thirsty and there was nothing available to drink?

A. So many times, it has happened that I have felt thirst down my spine but did not have anything to drink. Once, I was traveling to Bengaluru and the bus broke down near the mid-way. There were no shops around and I could not find anything to drink or eat. It was only when the bus started and took us to the next place with shops, that I could drink some water.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions and Answers

Speaking is one of the four sections of IELTS and comes with its own sub parts. We begin with the basic questions and then drill down towards the cue card and others. Below is a list of possible questions asked in the IELTS Speaking Part I. So, what are you waiting for? Go out, read them, practice and score a high band in IELTS.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions and answers
HOME

Q1. Do you like spending time at home or outside the home?
A1. I like spending time at home as well as outside because I get different people at different places to spend time with. Home is where we get maximum comfort and satisfaction. But, in order to socialize we need to go out and explore new places.
Q2. How important is it for you to be a homemaker yourself?
A2. To be a homemaker is great as I can follow my own schedule. I get time to cook a variety of meals and see my children grow. But sometimes, I feel confined within the walls of my home as I have limited access to people. I often feel bored at home because of our monotonous work schedule. But, I believe whatever I do, I must do with pride and dedication.
Q3. Would you ever sell your home to go travelling for a few years?
A3. No, I will never sell my home for the sake of travelling. I have a beautiful home situated in the heart of the city. I was born and brought up there and have sweet memories associated with it. Therefore, I and my family members are emotionally attached to it.
Q4. How important for you is the security given by having a permanent home?
A4. I indeed feel financially and emotionally secured to have a permanent home. I don’t have to change my accommodation, every now and then. My permanent home provides me a permanent address in the city I reside in. Having a permanent home is a great relief as I don’t have to pay installments out of my salary every month.

RESTAURANTS

Q5. Do you eat in restaurants, cafes and so on a lot?
A5. I’m a foodie and I love to try different types of local, traditional and international cuisines in different restaurants and cafes. I also get to spend quality time with my family and friends while enjoying food in a different ambiance.
Q6. How do you decide where to go when you want to eat out?
A6. Firstly, it depends on the choice of food and the best place to serve the same. Then, I also consider the time, occasion and expenses.
Q7. Do you ever cook for yourself?
A7. Yes, I do cook frequently, as I love and enjoy cooking. This way I try and learn new recipes for the food I love.

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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe your favorite season in your country.

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe your favorite season in your country.

  • Which is the season?
  • What is the weather like during this season?
  • How is this season different from other seasons?
  • What activities do you usually do during the season?
  • Why is it your favourite season?
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Sample Answer

India is a highly diverse country with many geographical features, and corresponding climate conditions. We enjoy four main seasons here namely summer, autumn, winter, and spring. These have different intensities all over the country. I have lived in various parts of the country and experienced all the seasons in these places. I now live in the northern region and my city is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas.

While the summers here are very short, winters can be very harsh and cold. Coming to my favorite season, it is the winter season. It lasts from November to February, and the weather is very soothing, pleasing, and dry, unlike the boiling heat of the summers. I love it due to various reasons. This season brings along with it many seasonal fruits and vegetables that I like to eat. Mostly, my choice of clothes includes long overcoats, trench coats, and woolens, which are worn during this season. There is a lot you can do to enjoy this time of the year. I love playing in the snow and taking long walks on cold winter evenings.

I love riding or driving out in the mountains to distant cold places during this season as well. The cold is very soothing and makes me feel comfortable, unlike the summers which make me sweat a lot. I like sitting outdoors with a bonfire and a cup of hot tea or coffee to read or write, which is my favorite activity, and one of the reasons why I look forward to this season of the year.

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Vocabulary For IELTS # Newspaper

Vocabulary plays a very important role in IELTS and if you want to score high in IELTS it is very important that you have a wide range of vocabulary. Let us have a look at the vocabulary related to newspapers and can be used for talking and writing about newspapers.

 

Question/Answers

Q. How often do you read a newspaper?

A. I read a newspaper every day in the morning.

Q.Why do you think some people like reading newspapers?

A. Some people like reading newspapers as they have a passion for reading, as well as reading. They also like gaining knowledge about current affairs and then discussing them.

Q.Which other sources can people use to find out about the latest news?

There are sources such as television, smartphones, internet, and conversations with other people that can provide one with the news.

Q.Do you think that it’s important to know about news from other countries? Why / why not?

Yes, because it helps us to be updated with world affairs and gives us ideas on the life of people from other countries.

Types of newspapers

WORD MEANING
Tabloids Gossip newspapers
Broadsheets Newspapers printed on large sheets which are considered to be serious
Daily newspaper Papers printed daily
Weekly newspapers Papers printed on a weekly basis
Monthly newspapers Papers printed on a monthly basis
Quarterly newspapers Newspapers printed once every three months
Heavy newspapers A newspaper with serious content
Gutter press Newspapers which focus on sensational journalism, often about famous people
Periodical A newspaper or magazine published at regular intervals
 Local/Regional newspaper  A newspaper which contains news from a particular area.
 National newspaper A newspaper which contains news about the entire nation.

NEWSPAPER CONTENT

 WORD  MEANING
Headlines Heading or title appearing at the top of the page or article.
Columns News that is printed in vertical columns rather than horizontally
Obituaries This is a section in the newspaper for the people who have recently died
Horoscope This is the section of the newspaper that talks about the zodiac signs and sun signs
Weather report A weather report is that part of the newspaper about the weather.
Business section A section in the newspaper with business news
Opinion piece An opinion piece is an article that mainly reflects the author’s opinion about the subject.
Sports section A section in the newspaper with sports news
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