IELTS Speaking Test # 115

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IELTS Speaking Test # 115

IELTS Band 8/9 level Speaking sample.

Part 1 Topic:  "Languages".
Part 2 Topic:  "Describe a trang web that you bought something from".
Part 3 Topic:  "Shopping online" và "The culture of consumerism".

Part 1 - Introduction và Interview

[This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview. In the interview, the examiner asks the candidate about his/her home page, work or studies and other familiar topics.]

Q.  How useful will English be lớn you in your future? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Well, since "English" arguably is the most widely spoken language around the world, there is no doubt that this language is going lớn be very useful for my future, especially in regards with finding a better career opportunity and communication. Moreover, I have a plan lớn travel lớn as many countries as possible in the future, and then English would be the language lớn communicate with others. Finally, it will help bầm read many books that I wish lớn read in the future.

Q.  What tự you remember about learning languages at school? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: As far as I can remember, it wasn’t really much of an issue for bầm lớn learn any of the languages, which I can speak, mainly because I overall enjoyed learning them. In some cases, I even used lớn boast about my foreign language learning skills and abilities lớn my classmates. My language teachers always appreciated my effort and performance in the class while learning a foreign language and it inspired bầm lớn tự even better.

Q.  What tự you think would be the hardest language for you lớn learn? [Why?]
Answer: Well, I haven’t exactly tried lớn learn any other languages than thở the ones I can already know about.  But, I think that Chinese, Mandarine lớn be more exact, language is going lớn be the hardest language lớn learn because one literally has lớn memorize thousands of its characters.

Part 2 - Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card

[The topic for your talk will be written on a thẻ which the examiner will hand over lớn you. Read it carefully and then make some brief notes.]

Describe a trang web that you bought something from.

You should say:

• what the trang web is
• what you bought from this website
• how satisfied you were with what you bought

and explain what you liked or disliked about using this trang web.

[You will have lớn talk about the topic for one lớn two minutes. You have one minute lớn think about what you are going lớn say. You can make some notes lớn help you if you wish.]

Part 3 - Details discussion:

Q.  Why tự you think online shopping has become sánh popular nowadays?
Answer: Online shopping has become popular all over the world nowadays for several reasons. Number one reason is that it saves our time and energy since we don’t have lớn run rẩy lớn a physical store, giảm giá khuyến mãi with the crowds and stand in lines lớn buy things. Another reason is that it offers a wide range of options in choosing a product and price comparison before actually buying a product. Besides, the fear of being infected by the recent Covid-19 Virus, while going outside lớn tự the shopping, also has made online shopping popular these days.

Q.  What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?
Answer: There are several disadvantages lớn buying things from online shops.  The major one is probably the "delivery" as most of the times, delivery doesn’t arrive on time, and even if it arrives on time, the product/the product package gets damaged. Then, of course, the price of the product is also an issue as it gets higher because of adding the shipping charge with it. Finally, there are also chances of being scammed as the delivered products can be inferior in quality lớn the products that are shown on the websites.

Discussion topic: "The culture of consumerism".Q.  Why tự many people today keep buying things which they tự not need?
Answer: Well, people lượt thích lớn attribute different reasons lớn the culture of consumerism, but the major ones could be summarized lượt thích these: we think that possessing more and more things will make us feel more secured and happy in life. Then we try lớn impress other people or want lớn feel more important in front of others with the things that we own. And finally, we, in general, are more susceptible lớn the advertisements on the truyền thông and their catchy messages than thở we lượt thích lớn believe.

Q.  Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages?
Answer: Well, it is a tough question lớn answer as there is no conclusive research data or evidence lớn simply say “yes” or "no". But, when we look at our societies which seem lớn have become more affluent and happy with their works and lifestyles, it is really hard lớn suggest that consumerism trend has many disadvantages. Besides, given the fact that the culture of consumerism has resulted in more international commerce and communication among people from different parts of the world, it also suggests that it has many benefits. On the other hand, the way people have become materialistic and self-centred, and the way the gap between the rich and poor has widened, makes it hard lớn say that this trend only has positive effects.

Q.  How possible is it lớn avoid the culture of consumerism?
Answer: In my humble opinion, in this age of international trade and commerce, it is almost difficult lớn avoid the culture of consumerism because we have become sánh much used lớn the luxury and comfort of life. After all, it is mostly the culture of consumerism which encourages us lớn become more productive in our life, which, in turn, makes sure that people have food on their tables, houses lớn live in, and clothes lớn wear. We have lớn have some kinds of genuine hopes lớn survive in this world, and the culture of consumerism does just that.