IELTS Speaking Test - Sample 7
Part 1 - Introduction
- Good morning. My name is Pearl. Can you tell me what your name is?- Please call me Tina.
- Can I see your identification, please?
- Sure, here you go.
- OK. Thank you, that’s fine.
- Now, let’s talk about the daily routine..
Q. What would you like to change your daily routine?
A• The one thing I would like to change would be to wake up early.
I am a night owl. I go to bed late, and wake up with my eyelids closed, but I would any time prefer to be a morning lark.
Q. Are all your days the same?
A• Not really. For me, a day-off is quite different than the busy working day in every perspective. Apart from that different circumstances and events make the days different from each other. While Sunday is a day to spend time with my family members and to meet friends and play with them in the evening, I have a tight schedule at the herb shop with my partner on Monday.
Q. Tell me about your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
A• In a typical weekday I have to wake up a bit early and rush to our herb shop. At around 2.00 pm I eat my lunch in the cafeteria and spent the whole evening in the shop waiting for the order from the customer. After I return home at around 7.00 pm, I clean myself up and then have dinner with my family. I write the orders for an hour and then I call my English Coach, papa Vinnie on Google Hangouts, who helps me learning English for a while and at around 12.00 am I go to bed.
On the contrary, in a typical weekend, I wake up late and take my breakfast at my desk while surfing the internet. I go shopping with my sisters at around 12.00 and eat my lunch with them. I either take a nap or listen to the podcast in the noon. In the evening, I meet my friends. At night I watch a movie with my sisters and take my dinner late than usual.
Q. What is the balance of work/study and free time in your normal day?
A• In a typical weekday, I have to put more emphasize on work and English lessons. But that does not make me totally busy not to have my very personal time at all. Amid (in the middle) of a busy day, I find my times. For instance, after I wake up in the morning, I call my parents and talk with them. In my way to my work, I read story books or magazines. During the lunch break, I gossip with my partner and sometimes I meet my friends on my way back home. I help my sisters on some household works at night and I make time to watch movies, browse the internet and reading books. So I would say my daily routine is kind of balanced and I am contented with that.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe something you own which is very important to you.
You should say:
- where you got it from
- what causes it
- How long you have had it
Model Answer:
The desktop computer I have is very important to me. I spend almost 6-7 hours with this computer which is even higher than the time I spend with my friends! My father bought me this computer 3 years back when I got admitted to the university. I have done some part upgrades of it but the main parts of the computer remain same as they were when I purchased it.are
I use the internet with this computer and thus get lots of help related to my study and assignments. I maintain the social networking, update my blogs, play video games, watch movies, listen to music, learn and practice the graphics designing and programming and many more things in this computer. This computer has become an inevitable part of my life and I can hardly think of a day without this computer. The references and helps I get from the internet regarding my study are unmatched. This saves a lot of time and helps me do better in the exams as well.
This computer is my main source of entertainment a source of knowledge to me. I send important emails and check incoming emails which help me doing important communication. In short, on this is the most necessary thing that I own.
Part 3 - Details Discussion
Discussion topics:
How values can change
Q. What kind of possessions show status in your country?
A• Well, in our country a large house, expensive and latest car, latest electronic gadgets are often considered to be the possessions of high status. Apart from that, a top position in a well-known company and exposure to media are two others things that people often consider as symbols of high status.
Q. Do you think it was different for your grandparents?
A• I think it was not much different. The electronic gadgets would be the latest additions, though. During my grandparent’s era, the symbols of status were land ownership, political influence, big houses, and expensive cars - which were quite similar as they are today. I guess the so-called status symbols are quite materialistic in our society and that’s why it was not much different to my grandparents as well.
The consumer society
Q. Modern society is often called ‘materialistic’. Why do you think this is?
A• This is mainly because of our inclination to worldly success and competition to possess more than we need. The globalization has also affected our mentality to possess more and more than ever before. We compete with others and put too much concern about our status. The old ways of traditional life and values have declined alarmingly among the societies and we are following the trend without giving much consideration. The decline of family bonding and patriotism are also making us more materialistic. We feel proud to own a luxury car, latest cell phone and powerful parents while we think very less about the people who are suffering from daily basic needs. This mentality is like a virus and competition among us is also making it worse.
Q. Do you think consumerism is a positive or a negative development?
A• The concept of consumerism causes a materialistic belief that the more materials acquired by an individual the better, implying an increased value placed on material possessions. In my opinion, this is a negative development. While millions of people are starving every day, others are changing their mobile phone and car every few months. The waste disposal has already become a huge issue and the increased usages of electronic devices are increasing the world temperature which is dangerous for the world. The consumerism also makes people more materialistic and thus they forget the traditions and values of their society.
The consumer market
Q. What is the role of advertising?
A• The true role of advertising is to promote a product or service among the potential consumers and customers. Advertising is particularly important to establish the brand reputation in the market and to allure people to purchase a product or to enlist to a service offered. Advertisement from non-profit organizations and Government often aim to create awareness on important issues among people.
Q. How do you think the Internet will affect buying patterns in the future?
A• The Internet has already established its supremacy in the consumer market and a lot of people nowadays purchase products or services online. The e-commerce is booming and it is not far away when people would absolutely rely on online shopping than the conventional marketplace. The e-commerce websites are ever increasing and people no longer needs to go to a shopping mall to purchase the products she/he needs. The advancement in internet technology will capture a major share of all trades and shopping done by consumers in the near future.
No comments:
Post a Comment