IELT speaking Flashcards
Tell me something about yourself?
I live in …, which is what I suppose you would call a small city. It has a population of …people, …which services the local farming community.
Is it a beautiful place?
…a beautiful big river running right through the centre of it…
Is there anything you don’t like about this city?
Well, the fact that …you don’t get a lot of the amenities…a good place to be. …for those kind of things.
Are any numbers considered to be lucky or unlucky in your culture?
…an awful lot of individuals who consider that…
if you mean society-wide, …is widely regarded as being unlucky particularly if it refers to …
Why not?
…having any influence at all on the physical world.
…affect someone’s emotional state…
Have you ever owned a motorbike?
…at the time…to take her on a date
… swapped A for B… That was a lot of fun.
What are some of the advantages of motorbikes in the city?
…a lot of obvious advantages: fuel efficiency, easy parking, being able to get around in traffic
…come with a number of drawbacks
You are vulnerable not only to the weather but to injury.
Do you think motorbikes are a safe form of transport?
Absolutely not! Not in the society we live in, …have no respect for others on the roads.
Have you ever cooked a meal for your family?
My mum tends to do all the cooking in our house.
Which do you prefer, getting an email or a text message?
…all day long.
When did you watch your first movie in a cinema?
I can’t really remember;
Do you like shopping for clothes?
I spend far too much money, though
Do you think that we spend too much time sitting in front of a computer?
Well, I suppose we do. …we make sure we get exercise as well. …too sedentary nowadays.
Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants?
I prefer home-cooked food because …
Do you like music?
… It’s not something that I’ve ever been interested in.
What kind of music did you listen to when you were young?
… I didn’t take much notice of it.
When was the last time you went to a concert?
Maybe I should try going to one; perhaps it would be interesting…
Would you like to participate in a live music show?
No, definitely not. …I can’t imagine that I’d ever find myself performing to an audience.
Do you like dancing?
…feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.
Has anyone ever taught you to dance?
Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future?
I’m afraid I have no idea because I don’t follow what’s happening in the dancing world! I suppose it will always be popular with some people.
What sport or physical activities do you regularly do?
I don’t have time … because of my work commitments. I’d like to find more time for regular exercise.
Which sport or game would like to be good at?
Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
I don’t watch much sport on TV and I’m not a big sports fan, so…
Do you think children should be encouraged to do more sport?
Yes, …
What type of photos do you like taking?
Well,
When you visit other places, do you take photos or buying postcards?
Do you like people taking photos of you?
No, I prefer not to be in photos. … I don’t think I’m very photogenic.
Do you like parks?
… I think all cities need green areas.
… where you can escape from the noise and the traffic.
Do you think different colours can change our moods?
… can be more relaxing.
When do people give flowers in your country?
… on special occasions like …
… is seen as romantic.
