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SPEAKING TEST IN IELTS
PART 1
TOPICS
QUESTIONS AND WORDS RELATED
1.
Studies
Questions
What
’
s your
subject ?
Why did you choose your
subject ?
How do you like your subject
?
What do you like most about your
studies ?
Is there anything you
don
’
t like about your
studies ?
How do you like your life on
campus ?
Is your university a good
place to study in ?
What do you think
of the training you got in the university ?
How was your high school experience ?
How long have you been studying English
?
Do you think English is important for
China ?
What do you think is the best
way to study English ?
What aspect of
English do you find the most difficult ?
What is most rewarding about learning a
foreign language ?
What do you intend
to study when you
’
re abroad
?
Which university are you going to
study at ?
What do you intend to do
after your graduation ?
Words related to this topic:
Schoolwork
Brach
of learning
Field of study
Discipline
Lecturer
Theory
Revise
Comprehend
Succeed in
Become skilled in
Hands-on
Job-related
Theoretical
Reputable
Highly
regarded
Compulsory
Optional
Profession
Line of business
Line of work
Occupation
Be involved in
Share responsibility
Work
within a team
Hectic
Exhausting
Taxing
Intricate
2. Hometown
Questions
Where is your
hometown ?
Let
’
s
talk about your hometown or village. What kind of
place is it ?
Could you tell me
something about your hometown ?
What
kind of landscape surrounds your hometown ?
What are the main tourist attractions
in your hometown ?
What are the people
like in your hometown ?
What places in
your hometown do
you like
best and tell me why ?
What
places
in
your
hometown
might
a
visitor
be
interested
in
visiting,
and
tell
me
why ?
Do you think your hometown is a good
place for a young person to live ?
What
are the advantages and disadvantages of living in
your hometown ?
What changes have taken
place in your hometown in the last 20 years ?
Does your hometown have a lot of modern
buildings or are they mostly traditional
?
Words related
to this topic:
Urban
Suburb
Architecture
Back alley
The locals
Local
cuisine
Shopping
District
Residential area
Estate
Neighborhood
Municipality
[mj
u:,nisi'p?l
?
ti]
n.
市民；市政当局
Apartment
complex
公寓大楼
Capital
Downtown
Uptown
Sprawling
adj.
不规则地伸展的
Regionally important
Commercial
Unique
Distinctive
Built-up
adj.
组合的，拼合的；
建筑物多的
Affluent
Industrial
Provincial
3.
Weather & Seasons &
Rain
What
’
s the
climate like in your hometown ?
How
would you compare the climate in your hometown
with other cities ?
What are the
advantages and disadvantages of the weather in
your hometown ?
What is your favorite
type of weather in your hometown ?
Words related to this topic:
Climate
Average
temperature
Shower
Spell
Blizzard
Drizzle
Raincoat
Shift
V
ary
Rain
torrential
Average temperature
Pour down
Sun-drenched
V
ariable
Spit
Muggy=humid
V
ary
Rain slightly
Clammy=humid
Fluctuate
Showery
Balmy=warm
Differ
Damp
Sweltering=hot
Seasonal
Waterlogged
Chilly=cold
Unpredictable
Waterproof
Nippy=cold
Erratic
Soaked
Sunny
Constant
Time of year
Downpour
4. Public Transport
Which type of transport do
you usually use in your hometown ?
Which type of transport do you prefer
for traveling around ?
What
’
s the
traffic situation like in your hometown ?
What kinds of public transport do you
have in
your hometown ?
Words related to this
topic:
Transport network
Bus system
’
Minicab
Traffic
Congestion
Delay
Fare
Commuter
Journey
Rush hour
Commute
Catch
Old-fashioned
Inefficient
Well-organized
Government
subsidized
5.
Hobbies and
Spare time
What
kind of hobbies do you have ?
How did
you become interested in your hobby ?
What do you do in your spare time ?
Do you like to be with a group of
people or alone when you are free ?
How
do you spend your free time ?
How do you relax yourself ?
Words related to this topic:
Leisure pursuit
Spare time
Pastime
Amuse oneself by
6.
Travels &
Sea
Unwind by
Kill time by
Fascinating
Captivating
Time-consuming
appealing
Do you
enjoy traveling ?
Is there anywhere
you would particularly
like
to
visit on
your
holidays ? Where and
why ?
For a long trip, how do you prefer to
travel?
Words related to
this topic:
Package tour
Overdeveloped
Independent
travel
Exclusive
Tourism
Luxurious
Tourist
Coast
Tourist
trap
Shoreline
Sightseeing
Seashore
Holiday-maker
Water
’
s edge
Travel agent
Wave
Go backpacking
Scuba diving
Go sightseeing
Marine
wildlife
Touristy
Sea breeze
Tacky
Beach resort
7.
Sports & Outdoor activity & Cycling
What is your favorite sport
?
Why do you like it so much ?
What sports are played in your country
?
What are the sports facilities like
in your hometown ?
Words
related to this topic:
Team game
Challenge
Spectator sport
Get fit=keep fit
Physical
activity
Stay in shape
Squad
Be out of shape
Solo sport
Lose weight
Compete
Stay healthy
8.
Films and
TV
How often do
you go to the cinema ?
Do you prefer
watching film in the cinema or at home ?
Sunbathe
Get a suntan
Paddle
Go for a swim
Marine
Rocky
Sandy
Pebbly
Tropical
Exotic
Coastal
Crystal-clear
Strenuous
Physical
Energizing
Revitalizing
Do you like to
watch alone or with your friends ?
What
kind of films do you like ?
Who
’
s your
favorite film star ?
What
is your favorite TV program ?
Words related to this topic:
Big name
Star
Director
Current release
DVD release
Oldie=old movie
Soundtrack
Blockbuster
Flick
The pictures=the cinema
Telly
Episode
Series
Soap opera
Documentary
Mainstream
Sitcom
9.
Music
How often do you listen to music ?
What kinds of music do you like ?
Do you like listening to music?
Where do you usually listen to music?
Can you play instruments?
Do
you think it
’
s important for
children to learn to play a musical instrument?
Do you prefer listening to live
performance or recorded music?
Audience
viewer
Produce
Direct
Star in
Act in
Play the lead role
Turn
on/off/over
Tune in
Sit in
front of the telly
Broadcast
Repeat
Produce
Televise
Witty
Enlightening
Mind-
numbing=boring
Televised
Live-broadcast
Attention-
grabbing=inter
esting
Pre-
recorded
Violent
Silly
Romantic
Mind-opening
Unforgettable
Thrilling
Avant-garde
tear-jerking
Spellbinding
Samey
action-packed
Big-budget
Words related to
this topic:
Harmony
Melody
Lyric
Synthesizer
Concert
Gig=concert
Album
Tune
Portable
CD player
MP3 player
A hit
record
Download
Burn
CD
’
s
Put on a CD
Put on piece of music
Funky
Catchy
Soothing
atmospheric
10.
Accommodation & Building & Hotels &
Museums
Tell me
about the kind of accommodation you live in.
What are the advantages and
disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in
?
Which do you prefer, a
flat or a house ?
Which
floor do you
live on, and
what are the advantages and
disadvantages of
living
on
that floor ?
What
sort
of
accommodation
would
you
like
to
live
in
when
you
get
to
the
country
you
’
re going to ?
Words related to this
topic:
House
Apartment
Mansion
Flat
Architecture
Structure
design
Skyscraper
Office
Block
Residence
Construct
Erect
Renovate
11.
Family
Can you tell me something about your
family ?
What do your family members do
for a living ?
What do you and your
family like to do together ?
Do you
prefer big families or small families ?
What do you think are the advantages of
big families and small families ?
Demolish
Elegant
Well-designed
Unsightly
Contemporary
Old-fashioned
Hotel chain
Hotel inn
Room service
Reside in a
hotel
Stay in a hotel
Be
a
hotel
guest
or
resident
Spartan
Basic and simple
Luxurious
Exclusive
Natural history museum
Antique
Artefact
Fossil
Put on display
Exhibit
Rare
Prehistoric
Primitive
Words related to this topic:
Family unit
Family reunion
Relative
Household chore
Housework
Family circle
Family
connection
Adore
Admire
Enjoy the company of
Affectionate
Intimate
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