«Как сдать Speaking IELTS?»
IELTS Speaking длиться всего 15 минут, но от этой части зависит довольно много. Этих минут вполне достаточно, чтобы оценить и беглость речи, и связность, и вашу лексику, и правильность построения предложений.
Невозможно вызубрить все темы по IELTS Speaking. Смысл этой части — проверить ваш непринужденный, свободный язык. Конечно же нужно готовиться! Как? Читайте в нашей статье.
Эту статью для вас подготовила Кристина Зараковская — старший методист PROGRESS English School.
Содержание:
- 1 Структура экзамена IELTS Speaking
- 2 Баллы за часть Speaking
- 3 IELTS Speaking Part 1 — General questions
- 4 Примеры ответов на вопросы в IELTS Speaking Part 1
- 5 Советы при подготовке к IELTS Speaking Part 1
- 6 IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Long turn
- 7 Возможные темы и вопросы для IELTS Speaking Part 2
- 8 Советы при подготовке и сдаче IELTS Speaking Part 2
- 9 Примеры ответов на вопросы в IELTS Speaking Part 2
- 10 IELTS Speaking Part 3 или Analytical discussion
- 11 Советы при подготовке и сдаче IELTS Speaking Part 3
Структура экзамена IELTS Speaking
IELTS Speaking — это неформальная беседа лицом к лицу с экзаменатором IELTS, которая одинакова как для академического (Academic), так и для общего (General) модулей. Тест разделен на 3 части и предназначен для проверки вашего произношения, беглости речи, грамматики и словарного запаса. Ниже мы рассматриваем как устроен Speaking, как назначаются баллы и приводим примеры тем для подготовки.
Разговорный тест IELTS занимает от 11 до 14 минут и состоит он из трех разделов.
- Часть 1: неформальные вопросы в виде интервью о себе, семье, работе, учебе или хобби.
- Часть 2: вы получите тематическую карточку с тремя пунктами для обсуждения. У вас будет 1 минута на подготовку ответа и 1-2 минуты на непрерывный монолог, охватывающий все части задания. Вам будут заданы дополнительные вопросы для обсуждения, относящиеся к теме на карточке.
- Часть 3: более продолжительное обсуждение темы. Экзаменатор задаст вам дополнительные вопросы, связанные с темой в Части 2.
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Баллы за часть Speaking
Ваши разговорные навыки оцениваются по ряду критериев, включая:
- fluency and coherence (беглость и последовательность)
- lexical resource (лексический диапазон)
- pronunciation (произношение)
- grammatical range and accuracy (грамматический диапазон и безошибочность)
Чтобы понять, что означает каждый из них, вы можете изучить дескрипторы Speaking, которые содержат подробную информацию о каждом критерии:
Сейчас сдать IELTS в Росси нельзя. Но вы можете поехать сдать тест в соседние страны, например Белорусь, Армения, Грузия.
Не бойтесь сдавать тест в другой стране, сотрудники все понимают и помогут с регистрацией. Советую уделить время более тщательной подготовке, так как цена ошибки будет гораздо выше.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 — General questions
Возможные темы и вопросы для IELTS Speaking Part 1
На экзамене может достаться одна из этих тем. А может и нет, так как темы меняются и постоянно добавляются новые.
Как правило, в самом начале устной части экзаменатор выбирает одну из этих тем и вопросов.
Вы можете подготовить примерные ответы с продвинутыми словами заранее, что поможет почувствовать себя уверенно на экзамене. Но не заучивайте! Всё должно быть естественно!
- Study — учеба
What are you studying?
What’s your major?
Why did you choose that subject?
What do you find most interesting about your course?
What is your favorite subject?
What do you dislike about your study?
What do you hope to do after your graduation?
What are your ambitions for the future?
Do you hope to gain any qualifications?
What are the advantages of studying instead of working?
- Work — работа
Can you describe your job to me?
What do you do for a living?
How long have you been doing it?
Can you describe one of your typical working days?
What’s your daily routine on a working day?
Why did you choose to do that job?
What things do you enjoy about your work? Why?
What do you think is the attraction of your work?
What is your ideal job?
Do you want to change your current job? Why or why not?
Are you willing to keep your job permanently?
What are your plans for the future?
- About you — о тебе
What is your (full) name?
Can I have your name please?
Could you tell me your full name please?
What shall I call you?
How can I address you?
Does your name have any special meaning?
Is your name important to you?
Do Korean people like changing their name? Why?
Have you ever changed your name? Why or why not?
Why do so many people change their name?
Do you work or study?
- Hometown/ Living place — родной город и место жительства
Can you describe your town or village to me?
Tell me something about your hometown.
Where are you from?
Where is your hometown?
Where do you come from?
What is the name of the street you live on?
What kind of street do you live on?
What do you like about your town?
What’s the most interesting part of you city/town/village?
What is the weather like in your town?
What building is considered famous in your town?
What jobs do people in your town do?
How has your town changed over the last twenty years?
What changes have taken place in your city in recent years?
Do you think it is better to live in the center of town or outside in the country? Why?
Would you say it’s a good place to live? (why?)
Экзаменаторы любят задавать вопросы о вашей Родине. Старайтесь звучать естественно и непринужденно.
В Telegram-канале Подготовка к IELTS вы найдете разбор популярных тем, новые лексические и грамматические конструкции, фразы и идиомы.
- Home / Accommodation — дом и жилье
Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
How long have you lived there?
What do you like about living there?
What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
How would you change your apartment or house?
Do you live with your family?
Do you want to live by yourself in the future?
Do you enjoy living with your family?
Is the transport around your home convenient?
- Family — семья
How often do you meet with your family?
How do you spend time with your family?
Do you want to live with your family in the future?
Are you close to your family members?
How has your family influenced you?
- Friends — друзья
Do you prefer to have one particular friend or a group of friends? [Why?]
What do you like doing most with your friends?
Do you think it’s important to keep in contact with friends you knew as a child? [Why/Why not?]
What makes a friend into a good friend?
- Clothes and fashion — одежда и мода
What type of clothes do you like to wear?
What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear?
How important is fashion to you?
What kind of clothes do you dislike?
Are clothes important to you?
Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?
What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country?
- Gifts — подарки
When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
When did you last receive a gift? [What was it?]
Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/Why not?]
- Daily routine — ежедневная рутина
What is your daily routine?
Have you ever changed your routine?
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
What part of your day do you like the best?
What is the busiest part of the day for you?
Do you usually have the same routine every day?
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?
What would you like to change in your daily routine?
- Food / Cooking — еда и приготовление пищи
What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?] Who normally does the cooking in your home?
When do you usually eat meals?
Do you prefer eating at home or outside?
Do you like ordering food delivery?
Who do you eat it with?
Do you eat meals differently now compared with when you were little?
Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/Why not?]Is there any food you dislike?
What is a common meal in your country?
Do you have a healthy diet?
What do you think of fast food?
Do you like cooking? (Why?/Why not?)
Who usually does the cooking in your home?
Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why?
Do you often have dinner with your family or friends?
What is your favourite cuisine?
Используйте клише, чтобы подвести к теме. Сделайте Ваш рассказ как можно более подробным, пуская в ход наречия, прилагательные и речевые обороты для описания деталей.
- Going Out — выход в свет
Do you often go out ?
What do you like to do when you go out?
Do you prefer going out on Alt friends?
How often do you go out in a week?
Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
- Hobbies — хобби
What hobbies or interests do you have?
Do you need to use any special equipment to do this hobby?
Do you prefer to do your hobby with other people or do you prefer to be alone?
Why do you think so many people have hobbies?
- Internet — интернет
How often do you go online?
What do you usually do on the Internet?
What are some advantages of the Internet?
Do people in your country use the Internet a lot?
What are your favourite websites?
What are the positive and negative things about the Internet?
- Leisure time — свободное время
What do you like to do in your free time?
Do you have any hobbies?
What are your interests?
What do you like doing at the weekend?
What do you like to do?
Поскольку разговорный тест оценивает ваше произношение, грамматику и словарный запас, очень важно поработать над этими областями.
- Music / musical instruments / singing — музыка, музыкальные инструменты и пение
Do you like music?
What’s your favorite type of music?
Can you sing?
Did you learn music at school?
If you could learn a music instrument, what would it be?
Do you think music is important?
Which instrument do you like listening to most? [Why?]Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument? [Which one?]Do you think children should learn to play a musical instrument at school? [Why/Why not?]How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher? [Why?]Do you often like to sing?
When do you like to sing?
How much time do you spend singing every day ?
What kinds of music do you like to sing?
Is it difficult to sing well?
Do you want to be a singer?
- Neighbours & Neighbourhood — соседи и соседство
Can you describe the house where you live to me?
What is there to do in the area where you live?
What do you like about the area where you live?
How do you think it could be improved?
Do you think it is better to live in the center of town or outside in the country? Why?
Do you think your neighborhood is a good place for children?
How could your neighborhood be improved?
Are neighbors usually close to each other in your country?
Do you like your neighbors?
- Pets — домашние животные
Do you have a pet?
Do you like animals?
What’s your favorite animal?
What is a popular pet to have in your contry?
Did you have a pet as a child?
Why do people have pets?
- Reading — чтение
Do you enjoy reading? Why?
What sort of things do you read?
Tell me something about your favourite book.
What are the advantages of reading instead of watching television or going to the cinema?
Порассуждайте. Вспомните какие книги вам нравились в детстве.
- Shopping — покупки
How much time do you spend shopping every week?
Do you enjoy going shopping? Why (not)?
What is your favourite shop and why do you like it?
What problems are there with shopping in your area?
- Sports and games — спорт и игры
What sports are most popular in your country?
What sports and games did you most enjoy playing when you were a child?
Do people exercise as much as in the past?
Why is exercise good for you?
- TV — телевидение
Do you often watch TV?
What sort of things do you watch on TV?
What is your favoriteTV program?
Do you ever foreign watch TV programs or films?
What did you watch on TV when you were a child?
Do you think children should watch TV?
- Transport — транспорт
How often do you take the bus?
When was the first time you took a taxi?
What are the advantages of taking a taxi compared with buses?
Is it convenient to take the bus/taxi in your city?
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country”?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
- Travelling — путешествия
Do you like to travel?
What kind of places have you visited in your life?
Which place would you really like to visit? Why?
What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?
How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?
- Weather / seasons — погода и времена года
What type of weather do you like best?
What sort of weather do you like the most?
What’s the best season of the whole year?
What do people normally do in that season?
What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?
How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?
Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?
Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
Does the weather ever affect what you do?
Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?
Do you like sunny days?
What do you like to do when it’s a sunny day?
Would you like to stay at home or go outside when the weather is great?
Are there many sunny days in your hometown?
Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown?
Does it rain a lot in your hometown?
Неиссякаемая тема для беседы. В англоговорящих странах любят small talk именно на эту тему, «SMALL TALK ИЛИ «ЛЕГКАЯ БЕСЕДА»
- Dreams — сны
What’s your dream?
Why are dreams so important?
Do you remember your dream when you get up?
Do you like to hear other people’s dreams?
Do you think dreams affect our lives?
- Birthday — день рождения
How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?
How did you celebrate your last birthday?
What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?
Is there a difference between the way you celebrate your birthday in the past and in the present?
- Teachers — учителя
What kinds of teachers do you like best?
Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
Would you want to be a teacher in the future?
Have you ever had bad teachers before?
- High school — старшая школа
Who’s your favorite teacher in high school?
What’s your favorite subject in high school?
Do you still remember what happened on your first day of high school?
Do you still keep in touch with your friends from high school?
Do you miss your life in high school?
- Training — тренировка
Is it important to have training during work?
What kind of training have you had during your work?
Have you had any training that makes you familiar with the company?
What have you learnt from those training sessions?
How do you use what you have learnt in your work?
- Volunteer work — волонтерская работа
Have you done any volunteer work?
Why did you do the volunteer work?
Do you know any volunteers?
How do you define volunteer work?
В англоговорящих странах ценят заботу об окружающей среде. Если будет такая возможность, стоит упомянуть о том, как вы заботитесь о нашей планете.
- Telephoning — телефон
How often do you make telephone calls? [Why/Why not?]
Who do you spend the most time talking to on the telephone? [Why?]
When do you think you’ll next make a telephone call? [Why?]
Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? [Why/Why not?]
- Holidays — каникулы
What do you do when you have a holiday?
Who do you usually spend holidays with?
Where do you like to spend your holidays? Why?
Can you describe a typical day in your holidays?
Why are holidays important to you?
If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
What do people usually do during holidays and in your town?
- Children — дети
Do you often come into contact with children? (Where? When?)
What do you do when you are with these children?
How often do you play with children?
What activities do children do when they get together?
Is it difficult to raise children?
- Celebrities — знаменитости
Who is your favorite celebrity?
Do you like any foreign celebrities?
Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?
How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
- Outdoor activities — активности на улице
What outdoor activities do you like to do?
How often do you do that?
What outdoor sports do you like? (Why?)
How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
How often do you do outdoor activities?
What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?
Do people in your country prefer to spend time indoors or outdoors?
Do you like to watch sports on TV?
What’s the most popular sport in your country?
What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
Have you ever tried any dangerous sports?
- Indoor activities — активности в помещении
Do you like indoor activities?
The activities in your home (most) want to do?
What indoor sports do you like? (Why?)
- Photography — фотография
Do you like photography?
Were you photographed when you were a child?
Do you like taking photos or videos?
Do you take photos when travelling?
Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)
How long have you liked taking photographs?
How (why) did you become interested in photography/?
How often do you take photographs?
In what situations do you take photographs?
What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)
Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
Who do you take photos of?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
Are there any photos on the walls of your home?
Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos?
Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)
- Handicrafts — изделия ручной работы
Do you like collecting things made by hand?
Did you ever take handcrafts lessons at school?
Are handcrafts popular in your country?
Do you think children should learn more about handcrafts?
Do you think handcrafts are meaningful activities?
- Newspapers and magazines — газеты и журналы
Do you often read newspapers?
Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
Do many people today read newspapers?
In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?
Do you prefer getting news online or from the newspaper?
How often do you talk about news with your friends?
- Apps — телефонные приложения
What apps do you often use?
Do you want to develop an app yourself?
Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
Do you want to make your own app?
What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?
- Robots — роботы
Are you interested in robots? Why?
Do you like robots to work at home?/ What kind of robots do you like to have?
Do you want to take a car in which a robot is the driver?
Will robots replace human beings in the workplace completely?
Возможно тема кажется сложной. Но стоит вспомнить хотя бы робот-пылесос или робот-доставщик от Яндекса. Не теряйтесь, вам точно есть что сказать!
- Flowers — цветы
Do you like flowers? (Why?)
What flowers do you like? (Why?)
Which/What is your favorite flower?
Do you think flowers are important?
(Similar to above) Are flowers important in your culture? (Give examples)
On what occasions are flowers important?
Do people in your country ever use flowers for special occasions?
In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?
What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?
- Wild animals — дикие животные
What’s your favourite wild animal?
Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
Do you keep a pet?
Do you think it’s important to let kids know about animals?
- Patience — спокойствие
What do you think is patience?
Do you think patience is important?
Do you think you are a patient person?
Have you ever lost your patience?
- Dictionaries — словари
Do you use a dictionary?
How often do you use a dictionary?
Do you prefer paper or electronic dictionaries? What are the differences?
Do you think the dictionary is useful?
Would you like it if someone gave you a dictionary as a gift?
- Sleeping — сон
How much sleep do you think people need to stay healthy?
Do old people sleep more or less than young people?
Have you done anything to improve your sleep quality?
How long do you sleep every day?
- Advertisements — реклама
Do you like watching advertisements?
Will you buy something because of the advertisement?
How do you feel when you see pop-up advertisements on the internet?
Do you like funny or serious advertisements?
What makes a good advertisement?
- On time / punctuality — пунктуальность
How do you check the time?
Is it important to be on time?
What do you do when you arrive early?
Has people’s sense of time gotten weaker now?
- Teenagers — подростки
Do you spend a lot of time with teenagers?
What do teenagers like to do in your country?
Do boy teenagers and girl teenagers like different things?
Do they like to stay with people of their own age?
What’s the best part of being a teenager?
Примеры ответов на вопросы в IELTS Speaking Part 1
У нас есть статьи, которые тоже будут полезны при подготовке:«ТЕМЫ ДЛЯ SPEAKING IELTS — САМЫЙ ПОЛНЫЙ СПИСОК», «IELTS — ЧТО ЭТО ЗА ЭКЗАМЕН ОТ А ДО Я», «IELTS — ГДЕ СДАТЬ И КАК ЗАРЕГИСТРИРОВАТЬСЯ В 2022 ГОДУ?»
В первой части IELTS Speaking следует показать свою способность рассуждать на простые, бытовые темы.
TRAVELLING
1. Do you like to travel?
-Yes, I do. I am keen on broadening my horizons and there is nothing that helps to do it more comprehensively than traveling.
2. What kind of places have you visited in your life?
-Sadly, I didn’t get to see many destinations inside and outside of my native country. I have traveled a bit in the South of Russia and went to see parts of Switzerland, Italy, France, Serbia, Belarus and Germany.
3. Which place would you really like to visit? Why?
– I had first thought about this when I was in middle school, much before I first left Russia. I remember seeing Machu-Picchu in one of our books about nature and falling in love with it. Since then, I have always wanted to go to Peru and this old Inks city.
4. What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?
-The city that has really astonished me with its beautiful architecture and history was Paris. This is not only the capital of culture, economics and education, but also a place full of vivid art and romance.
5. How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?
-When it takes a lot of time to get to a destination, I definitely prefer to travel by a sleeping train. These are trains with comfortable beds where it’s possible to relax and recharge before reaching new places.
Если ваша цель получить высокий балл по IELTS Speaking – необходимо использовать более интересную лексику, и, следовательно, не использовать Basic Vocabulary.
Важно иметь в запасе набор ключевых слов по каждой теме уровня.
В Telegram-канале Подготовка к IELTS вы найдете разбор подборки лексических и грамматических конструкций, а также фразы и идиомы.
FOOD AND COOKING
1. Can you cook?
-Oh yes, I love to cook. Honestly, I don’t think I can cook very well, but I always try my best. I consider it one of my hobbies.
2. Who does the cooking in your family?
-My mom does. Sometimes my older sister cooks for dinner. On weekends, I sometimes cook too.
3. What is your main meal of the day?
– Well, I can say, lunch is my main meal. I usually skip breakfast and I just have light dinner.
4. On what occasions do you eat special foods?
I eat special foods on special occasions like birthday parties, weddings, New Year’s, etc. Even on small and simple gatherings, there are special foods too
5. Which foods from your country do most foreign people enjoy?
-I think foreign people are always eager to try local and exotic foods. Tourists and foreigners eat our local and traditional foods in my country.
6. On what occasions do you eat special foods?
-No, not very much. Aside from being unhealthy, I am not fond of salty foods.
Отвечайте развернуто и естественно. Примеры ответов вы также можете найти в статье «ТЕМЫ ДЛЯ SPEAKING IELTS — САМЫЙ ПОЛНЫЙ СПИСОК»
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
1. Do you have any hobbies?
Yeah, of course I do! In my spare time, I absolutely love playing tennis. I can’t get enough of it. I took it up for more than 5 years and nowadays I play every weekend with my father. I first began playing so as to get fit but I’ve found it’s also a great way to unwind.
2. Are there any hobbies you would like to have in the future?
Certainly, I’ve always been interested in trying new things, but unfortunately, there’s only twenty four hours in a day!
In particular, I’d love to learn how to play piano because I think it has a very soothing sound. If I had more time, I would definitely take lessons.
3. What are some advantages of having hobbies?
That’s a good question. I suppose, hobbies provide numerous benefits such as the opportunity to meet new people or improve one’s health.
Personally, leisure activities help me to relax. These days, I am very busy and, to be honest, because of study and work, life can sometimes be pretty hectic. Therefore, it is essential that I do something to blow off steam.
Советы при подготовке к IELTS Speaking Part 1
1. Ответы должны быть полными.
Нельзя отвечать односложно, даже на вопрос What’s your name? лучше ответить полностью: My name’s Ivan.
При подготовке к IELTS советую подписаться на специализированный Telegram-канал IELTS. Там вы найдете пробные тесты по IELTS, разбор популярных тем, идиомы, клише и устойчивые выражения. Все это поможет лучше подготовиться к экзамену.
2. Ответы должны быть детальными.
После того, как вы познакомились с экзаменатором, он перейдет к своим вопросам. Отвечая на них, давайте больше деталей и примеров.
3. Придерживайтесь темы.
Не отходите от темы вопроса. Если вас попросили описать свой родной город не уходите в описание эмоций об этом месте или описание ненадлежащим образом (например, вы начали описывать свой район зачем-то). Давайте ответ по теме вопроса с деталями, с linking words и все будет хорошо.
4. Обращайте внимание на вопросительное слово и грамматическое время вопроса.
Будет большой ошибкой ответить в настоящем времени, если вас спрашивают о прошлом опыте или вообще неправильно понять вопрос и начать отвечать совсем не про то, что спрашивают.
5. Используйте лексику соответствующего уровня.
Если хотите балл повыше (7+), то и лексика должны быть посложнее, чем просто Basic Vocabulary.
6. Ищите синонимы.
Бывает такое, что от волнения нужное слово забылось. Ничего страшного, постарайтесь подобрать синоним или объясните это слово другими словами.
7. Используйте linking words.
Например, такие:
also
as well as
another reason is
at present
nowadays
these days
in the past
then
when I was young
for example
for instance
such as
on the other hand
while
although
и так далее. Данные слова и конструкции делают ваш ответ связным и логичным.
8. Используйте более сложную грамматику.
Если хотите балл повыше, конечно.
— Модальные глаголы
— Passive voice
— Present Continuous
— Simple Past, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous
— Причастия/причастные обороты
И еще один интересный момент: лучше попытаться использовать более сложные предложения, но сделать ошибку, чем отделываться простыми грамматическими конструкциями. Но, если ваша цель 7+, то ошибок быть не должно.
9. Работайте над интонацией и произношением.
Говорите четкое, не зажевывайте слова, экзаменатор должен понимать, что вы говорите. Следите за интонацией, ударением, не делайте слишком долгих пауз.
10. Поддерживайте зрительный контакт с экзаменатором.
11. Будьте позитивно настроены.
12. Отвечайте сразу.
В первой части я не рекомендую долго задумываться над ответом и заполнять паузу фразой типа «Well? that’s an interesting question». Данное выражение не подходит для формата «непринужденной беседы» и может привести к снижению оценки. Ограничьтесь «Well, actually…»
IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Long turn
Экзаменатор дает карточку с темой, у кандидата 1 минута подготовиться. Кандидату нужно рассуждать на тему 1-2 минуты.
Затем экзаменатор задает 2-3 простых вопроса по поводу сказанного кандидатом.
Тем для этой части говорения также великое множество, они постоянно меняются и добавляются.
Возможные темы и вопросы для IELTS Speaking Part 2
- Describe something you don’t have now but would really like to own in the future.
You should say:
— What this thing is
— How long you have wanted to own it
— Where you first saw it
And explain why you would like to own it.
- Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would like to have where you live.
You should say:
— What this place would be
— Where it should be
— Whom it would be for, or who would use it
and why you think this place of entertainment is needed
- Describe a time you travelled by public transport.
You should say:
— What type of public transport you used
— Where you travelled from and to
— What you did during the journey
and explain how you felt about travelling in this way.
Для улучшения вашего ответа используйте слова-связки. Например, I’d like to talk about…/ I’m gonna talk about…/I’d like to tell you about…
- Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
You should say:
— What device you started using
— Why you started using this device
— How easy or difficult it was to use
And explain how helpful this device was to you.
- Describe something you did that made you feel proud of yourself.
You should say:
— what you did
— when you did it
— why you felt proud of what you had done
and explain how you felt when this happened.
- Describe a television programme that you enjoyed watching.
You should say:
— What type of TV programme it was
— Where you watched this programme
— What the programme was about
and why you enjoyed watching it
Для того, чтобы получить высокий балл, за 1 минуту подготовки вы можете набросать простой план — ключевые слова. Расположите их в том порядке, в котором будете их произносить.
- Describe a plant, flower or tree that is famous or important in your country.
You should say:
— What type of plant, flower or tree it is
— Where it grows or is usually seen
— How it is used in your country
and why it is famous or important
- Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
You should say:
— What sorts of product or service it sells
— What the shop looks like
— Where it is located
And explain why you use this shop.
- Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.
You should say:
— What the subject of this discussion was
— Who you discussed the subject with
— What opinions were expressed
and explain why you found this discussion interesting
- Describe an educational television programme that you liked.
You should say:
— what the programme was about
— when and where you saw it
— how you found out about this programme
and why you liked it.
- Describe an enjoyable day out in the countryside that you had.
You should say:
— Where you went on this day out
— Who you were with
— What you did
and explain why you enjoyed the day
- Describe a plant, flower or tree that you like.
You should say:
— what type of plant, flower or tree it is
— where it grows or is usually seen
— when you first saw it
and why you like it
Используйте более сложные прилагательные (extreme adjectives). Например, вместо very good лучше сказать impressive т.к very good – слишком просто.
- Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive.
You should say:
— Who or what you were waiting for
— How long you had wait
— Why you had to wait a long time
And explain how you felt about waiting a long time.
- Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
You should say
— what the website is
— how often you use the website
— what information the website gives you
and explain how your work or studies would change if this website didn’t exist.
- Describe someone you know who has started business.
You should say:
— Who this person is
— What work this person does
— Why this person decided to start a business
And explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person.
- Describe someone you know who does something well.
You should say:
— Who this person is
— How you know this person
— What they do well
And explain why you think this person is so good at doing this.
- Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
You should say:
— Who you had the discussion with
— Why you discussed this topic
— What the result of the discussion was
And explain why this discussion was interesting for you
- Describe a photograph of you that you like.
You should say:
— Where the photo was taken
— What you were doing when it was taken
— Who took it
and explain why you like the photo.
Для обогащения речи вы можете использовать фразовые глаголы — «ФРАЗОВЫЕ ГЛАГОЛЫ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ — САМЫЙ ПОЛНЫЙ СПИСОК».
- Describe a time when you were really busy.
You should say:
— when this was
— why you were so busy
— how you managed the situation
and explain how you felt at the time.
- Describe a piece of clothing that you like wearing.
You should say:
— what the item of clothing is
— where and when you bought it
— when you wear it
and explain why you like wearing it.
- Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
You should say:
— Who you visited
— Where this person worked
— Why you visited this person’s workplace
And explain how you felt about visiting this person’s workplace.
- Describe a time when you received good service in a restaurant or cafe.
You should say:
— when this was
— what kind of restaurant or cafe you were in
— why you were there
and why you thought the service was good
- Describe an interesting house or apartment that you have visited.
You should say:
— Where the house or apartment was
— Who lived there
— What it looked like on the outside and/or inside
and explain why you found this house or apartment interesting.
- Describe something that a friend has done but you haven’t done.
You should say:
— What your friend did
— Where and when your friend did this
— How you felt about your friend’s experience
and explain why you would (or wouldn’t) like to do what your friend did
- Describe a quiet place that you visited.
You should say:
— Where it was
— When you went there
— What you did there
and explain why it was so quiet
- Describe a child that you know:
You should say:
— Who this child is and how often you see him or her
— How old this child is
— What he or she likes
And explain what you feel about this child.
- Describe a time when you were scared.
You should say:
— When it happened
— Where you were
— Why you were frightened
and explain how you felt after this experience
- Describe a time when you had to do something in a hurry.
You should say:
— what you were doing
— when this was
— why you had to hurry
and explain how you felt at that time
Советы при подготовке и сдаче IELTS Speaking Part 2
- Записывайте ключевые слова по каждому пункту.
Не нужно писать целые предложения, лишь тезисно, чтобы у вас была структура ответа.
- Используйте “маркеры дискурса” при планировании ответа.
Когда делаете заметки для ответа распишите следующим образом:
- first of all…
- secondly…
- also…
- finally…
Данный прием поможет структурировать ответ и вы точно не забудете употребить linking words.
- Начинайте свой ответ с открытой фразы.
Например:
I’m going to tell you about…
I’d like to talk about…
I’ve decided to talk about…
- Используйте перифраз вопроса.
Это поможет вам продемонстрировать экзаменатору, что вы владеете широким диапазоном лексики.
- Будьте сосредоточены и не отходите от темы. Каждое предложение должно быть ответом на определенный пункт.
- На каждый пункт у вас должен быть один факт и одно мнение, это как минимум.
- Большую часть разговорного времени отдайте последнему пункту, потому что он самый сложный и в нем вы должны дать как можно больше деталей.
- Придерживайтесь времени. У вас будет не больше 2-х минут. Если не успеете уложиться и речь будет незавершенной логически, то это снизит балл.
- Используйте заключительные фразы.
Например:
— That’s why I feel that…
— Finally, when I look back at my decision now…
— I’m glad I made the decision I did.
- Следите за языком тела, поддерживайте зрительный контакт, улыбайтесь.
Примеры ответов на вопросы в IELTS Speaking Part 2
Talk about a piece of art that impressed you
You should say:
— What the piece of art was
— Where you saw it
— What you liked about it
and explain why you were impressed by it.
Экзаменатор оценивает последовательность и связность Вашего ответа. Будьте логичны, не перепрыгивайте с одного на другое.
Answer:
I was recently blown away by a piece of artwork I saw at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. It was a large, abstract painting called «The Garden» by artist Mark Rothko. What struck me about this piece was its color and movement — the painting featured soft blues, pinks, and purples that flowed seamlessly from one hue to another. The colors seemed to almost dance on the canvas and created a sense of calmness and serenity.
As I stood there looking at it I began to feel my own emotions swell with each brushstroke. It felt like I could get lost in this painting, with the pieces blurring together until all that remained was a sense of peace. I stayed in front of it for some time, just taking in the beauty and emotion that this piece had to offer.
Realizing I had been there for some time, I slowly walked away feeling content yet still wanting more from the painting. It had become a part of me that day and left an impression on my heart that will never be forgotten. I could not help but leave with a greater appreciation for art and what it can do to our emotions. Every time I look at «The Garden» now, I am reminded of my own emotions and the power art has over us all.
Недавно я был поражен произведением искусства, которое увидел в музее Гуггенхайма в Бильбао, Испания. Это была большая абстрактная картина под названием «Сад» художника Марка Ротко. Что поразило меня в этом произведении, так это его цвет и движение — на картине были изображены мягкие голубые, розовые и пурпурные тона, которые плавно переходили из одного оттенка в другой. Цвета, казалось, почти танцевали на холсте и создавали ощущение спокойствия и безмятежности.
Пока я стоял там, глядя на это, я начал чувствовать, как мои собственные эмоции усиливаются с каждым мазком кисти. Мне казалось, что я могу потеряться в этой картине, когда кусочки сливаются воедино, пока не останется только ощущение покоя. Я постоял перед ним некоторое время, просто наслаждаясь красотой и эмоциями, которые могло предложить это произведение.
Осознав, что пробыл там уже некоторое время, я медленно ушел, чувствуя себя довольным, но все еще желая большего от картины. В тот день это стало частью меня и оставило в моем сердце впечатление, которое никогда не забудется. Я не мог не уйти с большей признательностью к искусству и к тому, что оно может сделать с нашими эмоциями. Теперь каждый раз, когда я смотрю на «Сад», мне вспоминаются мои собственные эмоции и та власть, которую искусство имеет над всеми нами.
Describe a style or kind of music
— do you like this type of music (Why/why not?)
— what kind of music do you prefer
— what role does music play in people’s lives
And say how important you think music is for people.
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Answer:
I am a big fan of jazz music. I love the unique and improvised feel that comes with it, and its ability to bring people together in a joyful atmosphere. Jazz is one of those genres which has evolved over time and mixes several different types of musical styles such as blues, classical, and even some contemporary elements.
I think jazz plays an important role in people’s lives as it helps to lift their spirits when they are feeling down. Music also has the power to evoke certain emotions, memories, or feelings which can be very therapeutic for some people. It can also serve as an avenue for self-expression if someone has difficulty finding another outlet.
I think music is extremely important for human beings because it provides us with a way to express ourselves, entertain others, and bring joy into our lives. Jazz has been around for centuries and is still popular today because of its timeless quality. Its unique blend of different musical styles makes it a great option when looking to express yourself or create an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. No matter what type of jazz you listen to, chances are there is something in it that can relate to you in some way.
And of course, if you’re having difficulty finding another outlet of expression, music can always be a great place to start. Whether it’s making your own or listening to others, creating and enjoying music can help bring balance and peace into your life. So I always take some time out of my day and let the soothing sounds of jazz fill my soul with positivity.
Я большой поклонник джазовой музыки. Мне нравится уникальное и импровизированное ощущение, которое приходит с ним, и его способность объединять людей в радостной атмосфере. Джаз — это один из тех жанров, который развивался с течением времени и сочетает в себе несколько различных типов музыкальных стилей, таких как блюз, классика и даже некоторые современные элементы.
Я думаю, что джаз играет важную роль в жизни людей, поскольку он помогает поднять им настроение, когда они чувствуют себя подавленными. Музыка также обладает способностью вызывать определенные эмоции, воспоминания или чувства, которые могут быть очень терапевтическими для некоторых людей. Это также может служить средством самовыражения, если кому-то трудно найти другую отдушину.
Я думаю, что музыка чрезвычайно важна для людей, потому что она дает нам возможность самовыражаться, развлекать других и приносить радость в нашу жизнь. Джаз существует на протяжении веков и по-прежнему популярен сегодня благодаря своему неподвластному времени качеству. Уникальное сочетание различных музыкальных стилей делает его отличным вариантом для тех, кто хочет выразить себя или создать атмосферу расслабления и комфорта. Независимо от того, какой тип джаза вы слушаете, скорее всего, в нем есть что-то, что может каким-то образом относиться к вам.
И, конечно, если вам трудно найти другой способ самовыражения, музыка всегда может стать отличным началом. Независимо от того, создаете ли вы сами или слушаете других, создание музыки и наслаждение ею могут помочь привнести баланс и покой в вашу жизнь. Поэтому я всегда выделяю немного времени из своего рабочего дня и позволяю успокаивающим звукам джаза наполнять мою душу позитивом.
Talk about a time when you gave someone a gift
You should say:
— what it was
— how you chose it
— when you gave it
— who you gave it to
and explain their reaction to the gift.
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Answer:
I remember one occasion when I gave a gift to my brother. It was his birthday, and I wanted to get him something special. I thought long and hard about what he would like, and in the end, I decided on a new video game that he had been wanting. He was so surprised and happy when he opened it! He thanked me profusely, and we spent the rest of the day playing it together. It was a great day.
The video game I chose as my gift was Madden NFL 18. It’s for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. As with past entries in the series, Madden NFL 18 introduces several new features to the franchise. Among these are a story-based long-term campaign mode called «Longshot», which follows fictional quarterback Devin Wade as he tries to make it into the NFL. There’s also an updated version of the «Ultimate Team» mode with personalization features and more challenges. One of the best things about this game is the level of realism. The animations and graphics are top-notch, and the player movements look quite realistic. Another great thing about Madden NFL 18 is the amount of control you have over players and teams. You can customize everything to your liking, which is awesome. I’m sure anyone else who’s a football fan would love it too!
I gave my brother the gift on his birthday, and he was really happy and excited when he opened it. He said that it was exactly what he wanted. He loves that sort of thing because he’s a big fan of the NFL. I hadn’t seen him for a couple of months because I’d been away at college. So it was nice to go home for his birthday with a surprise for him.
Do you think he’ll continue playing the game?
Yes, he definitely plans on continuing to play the game. It seems like a lot of fun, and he really enjoys it.
Я помню один случай, когда я сделал подарок своему брату. Это был его день рождения, и я хотела подарить ему что-нибудь особенное. Я долго и упорно думал о том, что бы ему понравилось, и в конце концов остановил свой выбор на новой видеоигре, которую он давно хотел. Он был так удивлен и счастлив, когда открыл его! Он горячо поблагодарил меня, и мы провели остаток дня, играя в нее вместе. Это был великий день.
Видеоигра, которую я выбрал в качестве подарка, была Madden NFL 18. Это для PlayStation 4, Xbox One и Microsoft Windows. Как и в предыдущих сериях, Madden NFL 18 привносит в франшизу несколько новых функций. Среди них основанный на сюжете режим долгосрочной кампании под названием «Лонгшот», который следует за вымышленным квотербеком Девином Уэйдом, пытающимся пробиться в НФЛ. Существует также обновленная версия режима «Ultimate Team» с функциями персонализации и большим количеством задач. Одна из лучших особенностей этой игры — это уровень реализма. Анимация и графика на высшем уровне, а движения игрока выглядят вполне реалистично. Еще одна замечательная особенность Madden NFL 18 — это степень контроля, который вы имеете над игроками и командами. Вы можете настроить все по своему вкусу, и это потрясающе. Я уверен, что любому другому футбольному фанату это тоже понравилось бы!
Я подарила своему брату этот подарок на его день рождения, и он был действительно счастлив и взволнован, когда открыл его. Он сказал, что это было именно то, чего он хотел. Ему нравятся подобные вещи, потому что он большой поклонник НФЛ. Я не видел его пару месяцев, потому что был в отъезде в колледже. Так что было приятно вернуться домой на его день рождения с сюрпризом для него.
Как вы думаете, он продолжит играть в эту игру?
Да, он определенно планирует продолжать играть в эту игру. Это кажется очень забавным, и ему это действительно нравится.
Describe a journey that you disliked
You should say:
— why you made the journey
— what happened during it
— what you disliked about it
And explain how you felt about the journey
Answer:
I once made a journey that I really didn’t like. The reason I had to make the journey was because my work required me to visit a client who lived in another city. I thought it would be an interesting experience, but it turned out to be quite unpleasant.
The journey itself was long and tiring. It took several hours of driving on winding roads before I reached my destination. Along the way, I got stuck in traffic multiple times which only added to the length of the already lengthy trip. All this combined with the fact that there weren’t many places to stop for breaks meant that by the time I arrived at my destination, I felt exhausted and overwhelmed.
What really made the journey terrible though were the roads. The roads were so bumpy, potholed and winding that it felt like I was driving on a rollercoaster. There were also no signs or markers to indicate where I was supposed to turn which made navigation difficult. Add in the fact that my GPS wasn’t working properly and it became an absolute nightmare.
When I arrived at my client’s house, I was frazzled and stressed out from the journey. My client did not seem too pleased with me either as he had been expecting me much earlier than when I eventually got there. All in all, it was a journey I disliked intensely — a terrible experience and one I wouldn’t wish upon anyone!
Однажды я совершил путешествие, которое мне действительно не понравилось. Причина, по которой мне пришлось совершить это путешествие, заключалась в том, что моя работа требовала, чтобы я посетил клиента, который жил в другом городе. Я думал, что это будет интересный опыт, но он оказался довольно неприятным.
Само путешествие было долгим и утомительным. Потребовалось несколько часов езды по извилистым дорогам, прежде чем я добрался до места назначения. По пути я несколько раз попадал в пробку, что только увеличивало продолжительность и без того продолжительной поездки. Все это в сочетании с тем фактом, что было не так много мест, где можно было остановиться на перерыв, означало, что к тому времени, когда я прибыл в пункт назначения, я чувствовал себя измотанным и разбитым.
Однако что действительно делало путешествие ужасным, так это дороги. Дороги были такими ухабистыми, с выбоинами и извилистыми, что мне казалось, будто я еду на американских горках. Также не было никаких знаков или маркеров, указывающих, где я должен был повернуть, что затрудняло навигацию. Добавьте к этому тот факт, что мой GPS не работал должным образом, и это стало абсолютным кошмаром.
Когда я прибыл в дом моего клиента, я был измотан и испытывал стресс от путешествия. Мой клиент, похоже, тоже был не слишком доволен мной, так как он ожидал меня гораздо раньше, чем когда я в конце концов туда добрался. В общем, это было путешествие, которое мне очень не понравилось — ужасный опыт, которого я бы никому не пожелал!
Talk about a skill you learned from an old person
You should say:
– who the person was
– what you learned
– whether it was easy or difficult
and explain how learning such a skill made you feel.
Answer:
I learned a lot of skills from my grandfather, who was a very patient and knowledgeable man. One of the skills I learned from him was how to audit a business.
This skill was very useful to me in my career as an accountant. It was not easy to learn, but it was very rewarding. Learning this skill made me feel confident and capable.
Auditing is examining a company’s financial records to ensure that they are accurate and compliant with regulations. It is an important aspect of accounting and auditing businesses.
There are many different types of audits, but the most common are financial audits, compliance audits, and operational audits. These audits ensure that a company’s financial statements are accurate and free from errors.
One of the most challenging things to learn was the different types of audits and their purposes. But, once I understood that it was much easier to complete my tasks.
Operational audits assess a company’s operations and procedures. This type of audit evaluates how well a company is run and identifies areas that need improvements. Compliance audits ensure that a company complies with all applicable laws and regulations. These audits can be performed by government agencies or by private organizations.
I felt very confident and capable after learning this skill. It made me feel like I could conquer anything. The fact that I learned it from my grandfather made me feel even more proud.
Я многому научился у своего дедушки, который был очень терпеливым и знающим человеком. Одним из навыков, которым я научился у него, было проведение аудита бизнеса.
Этот навык был очень полезен мне в моей карьере бухгалтера. Учиться было нелегко, но это было очень полезно. Овладев этим навыком, я почувствовал себя уверенным и способным.
Аудит — это проверка финансовой отчетности компании на предмет ее точности и соответствия нормативным актам. Это важный аспект бухгалтерского учета и аудита бизнеса.
Существует много различных типов аудитов, но наиболее распространенными являются финансовые аудиты, аудиты соответствия требованиям и операционные аудиты. Эти аудиты гарантируют, что финансовая отчетность компании является точной и не содержит ошибок.
Одной из самых сложных вещей, которые нужно было изучить, были различные типы аудитов и их цели. Но однажды я понял, что выполнять мои задачи стало намного легче.
Операционные аудиты оценивают операции и процедуры компании. Этот тип аудита оценивает, насколько хорошо работает компания, и определяет области, которые нуждаются в улучшении. Аудит соответствия требованиям гарантирует, что компания соблюдает все применимые законы и нормативные акты. Эти аудиты могут проводиться государственными учреждениями или частными организациями.
Я почувствовал себя очень уверенным и способным после овладения этим навыком. Это заставило меня почувствовать, что я могу победить все что угодно.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 или Analytical discussion
IELTS Speaking Part 3 — это общие вопросы на тему, которая у вас была в карточке во второй части.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 занимает 4-5 минут.
Например:
В Part 2 вы рассказывали про это:
Describe someone you know who does something well.You should say:
— Who this person is- How you know this person
— What they do well
And explain why you think this person is so good at doing this.
Part 3 будет на эту же тему, но более общие вопросы:
Discussion topics:
Skills and abilities
Example questions:
- What skills and abilities do people most want to have today? Why?
- Which skills should children learn at school?
- Are there any skills which they should learn at home? What are they?
- Which skills do you think will be important in the future? Why?
Salaries for skilled people
Example questions:
- Which kinds of jobs have the highest salaries in your country? Why is this?
- Are there any other jobs that you think should have high salaries? Why do you think that?
- Some people say it would be better for society if everyone got the same salary. What do you think about that? Why?
Также, экзаменатор проверяет способность кандидата говорить на более абстрактные темы, а не только того, что касается жизни кандидата.
Немаловажно понимать, что в данной части экзаменатор может комментировать то, что говорит кандидат, направляя разговор в различные русла.
Другими словами, IELTS Speaking Part 3 – это как бы естественное общение на английском, наиболее приближенное к реальному диалогу.
Вопросы на IELTS Speaking Part 3 в основном не такие сложные, но нужно быть осторожным. Даже если вопросы довольно просты, это не значит, что ответы должны быть простыми.
Вопросы дают возможность проявить себя, свой английский.
Темы IELTS Speaking Part 3
Health / Coronavirus
Fruit and vegetables
Farming
Space Exploration
Recording the past
Beauty and societal pressures
Food
Gifts and presents
Technology
Learning
Education
Plants and trees
Recycling
Crime and punishment
Morality
Hobbies
Sports facilities
Family
Celebrities
Careers
National holidays
Teachers
Work
Your neighborhood
Housework
TV and Entertainment
Houses
Animals
IELTS Speaking Part 3 topic: Eating habits.
1. Tell me about the types of food that people eat in your country.
2. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past?
3. How healthy is your country’s food?
4. Why do you think different cultures have different table manners?
5. How may eating habits change in the coming decades?
6. What aspect of a foreign tradition do you like about their eating habits? Why?
Q. 1. Tell me about the types of food that people eat in your country.
Answer: I guess that it is fair to say we all love to eat, but what we eat largely depends on where we live, and what kinds of foods are available there to consume. For example, where I live, our main foods are steam rice and curries- curries that are made with vegetables, meats and fishes by mixing them with varieties of spices in proper measures. We also eat a lot of “bread” in combination with curries or some sweets that we like.
Of course, the food, which I just mentioned above, are regular day foods for regular occasions. When there is a special occasion, we cook foods like “chicken biriyani” or “mutton biryani” by mixing a certain kind of long-grain rice, such as basmati with a great aromatic flavor, with meats of our choice while adding a mixture of freshly-ground spices in it in order to make the dish even more delicious. Then, there are of course fast foods which we also enjoy eating on a limited scale.
Q. 2. How are the eating habits now in your country different from eating habits in the past?
Answer: Traditionally, in the past, people in my country relied heavily on home-cooked food, such as steam rice, curry and bread along with local fruits and vegetables. But, in the last couple of decades, we have seen that some “not-so” traditional food items (of course, in the context of my country’s food habits) such as pasta, pizza, French fries, burgers and sandwiches, mostly cooked and served at restaurants and fast food places, have also made their ways into the menu of our regular foods. As a result, we are becoming more and more “reliant”, especially in the big cities, on fast food instead of home-cooked food which has ruled our appetite for hundreds of years. We are even ordering for “home delivery” which was almost impossible to imagine even a decade ago!
Q. 3. How healthy is your country’s food?
Answer: There are some people in the world who eat food “purely” because of their nutritional values while there are others who choose to eat their food primarily because of their “awesome taste” and then for their nutritional values secondarily. For better or worse, we fall into the category of “food lovers” . We eat foods primarily because of their “awesome taste”, but luckily the type of foods, which we choose to consume in our country, are not any less healthy.
In fact, the only reason, for which I would say that our food is not always as “healthy” as we would prefer it to be, is that people in my country, in general, like to eat a bit too many spices in their foods purely because of “additional taste and flavor”. But, other than that, I am pretty confident that food in my country is pretty healthy because we boil them and cook them properly.
Q. 4. Why do you think different cultures have different table manners?
Answer: People from different parts of the world with different cultures choose to eat different kinds of food, and therefore, it is only natural that their table manners would be different. For Example, the people in China, Japan and much of East Asia relies heavily on wooden or bamboo-made chopsticks to eat their food, especially rice. And they chose chopsticks because of Confucius who believed that sharp utensils like knives would remind eaters of the gruesome way the meat finally made its way into the bowl.
Chopsticks, on the other hand, had dull ends, thus sparing their users from images of the slaughterhouse. But, the very knives, which got rejected by the people in East Asia on the ground it would remind the “gruesome” image of the slaughterhouse, became the symbol of “aristocracy” at the dinner table in medieval Europe probably because they were and still are used to eating meats and fishes that are usually cut into rather “large pieces” instead of small ones.
In the same way, people in the Arab world, including Iran, and some parts of Africa like to eat by making themselves comfortable on the floors, while eating at homes, in order to uphold one of the many traditions of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon Him). This “sitting habit” is also practiced because people would feel that their stomach is getting full by eating much less than they would normally like to eat, which is actually in a way healthier than eating on a table.
Q. 5. How may eating habits change in the coming decades?
Answer: I firmly believe that with “globalization” at such a rapid pace, people will actually forget about the “idea” of eating traditional food as we all will start preparing and enjoying all kinds of food from different parts of the world. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see that each and every country in this world is organizing some kinds of international food festivals or international cooking competition in the coming decades in order to encourage their citizens to change their food habits so that they don’t have to rely on only one certain kind of food to “survive” when there is a “famine” or “drought”.
Besides, I also wouldn’t be surprised if most of the people in different parts of the world stop cooking at home completely because of making fast food available at a very affordable price. However, at the same time, I wouldn’t also be surprised if we see “obesity” becoming an epidemic problem or disease all over the world.
Q. 6. What aspect of a foreign tradition do you like about their eating habits? Why?
Answer: I like pretty much all the traditions with regards to eating habits of all countries and cultures as they all help me to understand and appreciate the “diversities” in our world in a better way. But one particular tradition, which I really like, is the habit of eating fishes by the Japanese people. In fact, fish is featured so much prominently on the Japanese food menu that the average Japanese person consumes more than 154 pounds annually — or about a half pound a day!
The Japanese are so “mad” about eating fish that they collectively consume 12% of the world’s fish while accounting for only 2% of the global population. I like this particular habit because the health benefits of eating fish are just too many to count, and I also happen to enjoy eating fish too much! Besides, who doesn’t know that fresh, cured, smoked, or salted fish, loaded with vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids, help to protect against various types of cancer!
Советы при подготовке и сдаче IELTS Speaking Part 3
- Отвечайте развернуто. Третья часть самая объемная и глубокая, здесь нельзя ответить односложно. Так как в этой части, скорее всего, у вас будут спрашивать мнение по определенному вопросу, то вам пригодятся фразы согласия и несогласия:
I’m in favour of
I’m against the idea
I support the fact that
I don’t support the fact that
I see where you are coming from and I would also like to say
I completely agree with you
I will have to disagree with that I’m afraid because…
I couldn’t agree more
I feel the exact opposite way…
- Старайтесь давать две причины, чтобы обосновать свой ответ.
First (First of all) … Second (Also)
- Постарайтесь привести пример для обоснования каждой из причин. Если сложно найти его из жизни, то придумывайте.
- Рассуждайте, говорите о возможных вариантах развития событий, используя такую фразу: …but I’m not sure why that is. Maybe it’s because…
- Используйте модальные глаголы (might / may / can / could / have to…)
- Используйте if-предложения.
- Используйте фразы для выражения мнения:
— if you ask me…
— as far as I’m concerned
— in my opinion…
— it seems to me that…
— the way I see it
— it appears to me that…
— from my perspective,
— I firmly believe that…
- Если будут вопросы о будущем, то пригодятся следующие фразы:
I don’t really think that something like that would happen
It’s highly unlikely that
I really doubt that
The probabilities of something like that taking place in the future are very slim
It’s highly likely that this will happen…
It seems probably/likely
There are possibilities
There is a great likelihood that…
I’m absolutely sure that this will happen
- Структурируйте свою аргументацию, разделив на несколько частей:
There are two points…
There are four problems…
There are three ways…
- Используйте фразы “филлеры”, чтобы выиграть время и собраться с мыслями:
— let me think about that for a second…
— that’s an interesting question.
— What can I say about that…
— What else can I say?
— let me see – can I think of an example?
— What other reasons could there be for this?
- В завершении своих рассуждений не лишним будет вставить одно или два заключительных предложения:
in summary
to summarize
So, to sum up…
generally speaking
all things considered
in the long run
given these points
after all
in fact
in conclusion
in brief
in essence
on balance
altogether
overall
ordinarily
usually
Alright it’s safe to say, that…
- Будьте позитивны и покажите свой оптимистичный настрой.
- Если вдруг вам действительно нечего сказать, то сформулируйте свой ответ таким образом, чтобы экзаменатор понял, что вы не можете сказать не из-за нехватки разговорных навыков, а действительно не разбираетесь в теме. Но лучше, конечно, включить фантазию на полную. А чтобы подобных казусов не произошло, то развивайте свой лексический запас по темам, в которых вы не сильны, но которые точно могут быть на экзамене.
- Если вы не поняли вопрос, то переспросите, попросите уточнить. В общем, взаимодействуйте с экзаменатором.
IELTS довольно сложный экзамен, который требует определённой стратегии при подготовке. Важно не просто хорошо знать язык, но еще и правильно распределить время, использовать четкие грамматические конструкции. В PROGRESS English School разработан специальный курс — «Подготовка к IELTS». Курс содержит всю необходимую информацию: тактики и стратегии ко всем частям экзамена, подробный разбор заданий с преподавателями. Все наши ученики за время обучения повышают свой уровень на 2-3 балла по сравнению с результатами пробного теста.
