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IELTS Speaking Questions

Speaking is all about practice. The more questions you practice on, the better are your chances to score well. Let us, today have a look at some questions and their possible answer, that might be asked in Part I of speaking section.

What is your name?

I am Avinash Singh Rathore.

How do you spell your name?

You need to tell the spelling of your name.

Can I see your proof of identification?

Yes, sure. Hand over your proof of identification.

Do you have a pet name?

Yes. I am called Goli by my loved ones.

Well, I have many. Some call me Goli, others gorilla, some call me avi. So, it is like, whatever the person feels like.

No, I am called Avinash by all.

What kind of a person are you?

I would say, I am an introvert generally and it takes me some time to open up. But, once I mix up with the person, I am more of friendly and outgoing.

Could you describe yourself physically?

Well, physically, I am a 5,10 with slightly dark complexion. I have a stout body and a hoarse voice.

When were you born?

I was born on 3rd December 1992.

How does your family celebrates your birthday?

On my birthday, I usually go out with my family and friends to a place we have never been. The fact that my friends and family goes on well with each other makes enjoying birthday with them all together more of fun.

How do you want to celebrate your birthday?

I would someday want to embark a new journey on my birthday because I really love travelling. So, may be the beginning of the world tour or may be India’s tour would be something I am really looking forward to.

I would love to celebrate my birthday near beach some day. I wish to have a beach party with all my close people, and dance my heart out on that day.

Have you been celebrating your birthday the same way?

No, not yet. Till now, for most of my birthdays I have been celebrating it with my near and dear ones. We either go out or may be sit at my place and chat and enjoy a quality time together.

How many friends do you have?

I have two circles of my friends. There are three very close friends of mine but then there are lot many friends that I have made during my travel projects and other endeavours.

I am not a very social person, to be very frank. There are lot many people I greet formally but to call them friends, I would say, I have very few close friends.

People often call me social butterfly as I have got lot many friends. It is possibly because I take part in different extra curricular activities and get to interact with lot many people.

Have you been friends with your childhood friends?

Well, yes. I am in touch with most of them and one of them is still with me and our friendship is going strong with each passing day.

I really wished so, but apart from the social media where we all are connected, there is no real connection left between me and my childhood friends. Possibly because of the distance, but whenever we meet may be in a year or so, it feels all the way same.

How important is it for you to keep friends?

Friends are really important for me and I make sure that the ones I really care for are always close to me.

Friends are an important part of my life and I love making friends but because of my job, most of the times it so happens that I have to leave the place and hence the friends made. But then I make sure that I do make new friends at a new place.

Who is your best friend?

My best friend is Abhishek and I have known him for past eight years.

How do you spend time with your best friend?

Well, we rarely get time to spend with each other. He is busy with his rapping business and I am involved in management. But whenever we do get time together we usually go on a bike trip to some place. It could either be a new place that we discover or may be the places we have been together.

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IELTS Speaking # Magazines And Newspapers

Magazines and newspapers are a common media to get to know about what is happening in the world. Let us have a look at some questions and their possible answers

Which do you prefer, reading newspapers or magazines?

I would say I prefer newspapers. Newspapers in just ten or eight pages give you a glimpse of the entire world, including all the sections. From fashion to the general news to comics to sports to almost everything. In just one newspaper, you have access to the entire world.

What type of stories do you like to read about?

I love reading autobiographies and non-fiction. Autobiographies because they give a glimpse of lifestyle of a very successful person. You get to know them when they were the mango people and what they did to become what they became. Their struggle, the inner story, their point of view and for some reasons I find it quite exciting. Other than this, I like reading non-fiction.

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Do you think reading a newspaper and magazine can help you learn a language?

I think too an extent yes, it does help. But, it would only after we have reached a certain grammatical or linguistic command over the language. For example, if I don’t know what the alphabets in mandarin an like, it is not possible to understand what is written. But once you have gained the basic knowledge, I would say it becomes lot more important to read magazines or newspapers to understand and get a grip over the language.

Why do you think some people prefer magazines to newspapers?

I think the reason might be that magazines are more specific. So, for example if I am interested in reading about like sports, then a magazine will offer me better articles and more specific, to be concise. It also de clutters all the things that one does not wants to read.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer # Favorite Restaurant

Describe your favorite restaurant.
You should say-
• where it is?
• What it looks like inside and outside?
• What kind of foods they serve?
What makes this restaurant so special to you and others?

My city is home to numerous fast food outlets and traditional restaurants. Today, I am going to talk about a restaurant which I love.

My favourite restaurant is Countdown and it is situated at the centre of the city I am currently living in. From the outside the restaurant doesn’t look very impressive. It is located on the ground floor of a three storey building. It is quite big width wise, but not in terms of length. It has large glass windows at the front and vehicles are parked all around it. But once you step in, it is not only spacious but surprisingly well-organized and elegant.

They offer a wide range of cuisines including Italian, Indian, Thai, Pakistani and local varieties. This gives you a wide range of options to choose from.

I and many others who know about this place find this restaurant quite unique because of its delicious food and high standard of hygiene. Not only that the prices are also reasonable and the food is served quickly as opposed to some other restaurants where you will have to wait for a long time for your order to appear on your table. They also play soft background music which makes one forget about all the tensions and stress of life.  The waiters and other staff are friendly and welcoming.

Unlike other restaurants, they even ask for feedback and customer complaints are taken very seriously. All in all, I think it is one of the best restaurants in my city and someone visiting the city should surely go there.

 

 

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IELTS Speaking Sample Answer # Travel And Transport

Travelling is something most people do. It might be possible that you don’t do it very often, but one surely has gone out or used the transport. Assuming this,there are chances that you might be asked on travelling and transportation. Let us have a look at some of the questions and their possible answers.

Have you visited many foreign countries? What was your favorite place? Why?

I have yet not visited any foreign countries but I would surely like to visit England some day. I really want to know the history and the culture and how things are there. People often say that this is the place where English was born and some of the great authors and poets of all times have been of England, so I really want to visit this country.

Yes, I have gone to few of them. To name them, Paris, Australia, India and New Zealand. I really fell in love with India because of its culture. I think it was the only country where you could people with so different opinions and beliefs to stay and live together. You can mountains and then beaches and deserts, all of it. There is Taj Mahal, Marnie Beach, Goa, Varanasi. I truly loved it because I felt if you want to visit the entire world, first take a brief from India because it truly represents the world.

What countries would you like to visit in future? 

I would love to visit Paris one day. I have heard people say that it is the fashion hub of this world and one day I would really like explore the place. Apart from Paris, I would also want to visit USA, Germany and Japan some day.

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Would you like to live abroad? Why/Why not?

I would love to visit abroad and may be live there for some time but when it comes to like settling down, I would prefer my own country than abroad. Not because, I think my country is best but I have grown up in this place and have lot of memories and friends here. So, I would prefer settling down here only.

I would love to live abroad. I believe you get to know about the country well when you stay there and I would love to know about a new country and its culture.

What things would you recommend a foreign tourist to do in your country?

To any foreign tourist, I would recommend eating the road side food for sure, because you are not going to find such good food anywhere else. Next I would ask them visit the monuments in our country, because I think we have got great architectural designs. Also, they can go about visiting cities like Kashmir, Delhi, Almora, Chennai, Mysore and Rishikesh. If you come to India, taking a dip in Holy Ganges is a must and attending the arti in Varanasi Ghats.

Have you ever had any problems while travelling?

Not particularly. There are obviously some here and there issues that do take place while travelling but I would say apart from them, travelling has only been fun for me.

When do you think will you next travel abroad?

I think most probably five or six months from now I might be going to USA.

Have you been to any English speaking country?

No, not yet. I have always have travelled in my own country, which is a non-English speaking country.

Yes, I have been to many English speaking countries including Paris, England and USA. I think English speaking countries are very much like other countries, apart from the fact that they speak a different language.

Do you travel very often?

I would say, I am not one of those who packs bags every weekend and goes out to travel but then I have travelled a little bit here and there, including the state that I live and the nearby states.

I am a travel blogger and travelling is my job. So, I have travelled a lot and know about the places quite enough.

What part of the world would you most like to travel to?

I would love to travel the southern countries of the world, especially the ones in Australia and South America. Also, some day I would love to visit Antarctica.

If you could live in one country or travel to any one country, which country would you choose?

I would have definitely chosen India because I think this is the one country with a perfect blend of various cultures and architectures. Just taking a round or a trip of the country introduces one to so many possibilities. You can go visit the holiest of cities in Varanasi and then go party like west in Goa. You can then go visit Kashmir and be overwhelmed by its beauty and then come back to Trivandrum to enjoy the beaches.

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