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The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses? I think that both doctors and nurses are indispensable in their own ways. Doctors typically the diagnose conditions and decide on treatment plans, which is obviously crucial. But nurses are the ones who have to carefully carry out these plans, and monitor patients around the clock. They also provide that much-needed human touch, and the way in which they deal with patients can make a huge difference in a patient’s outcome. They’re the ones who often notice the subtle changes in a patient’s condition that can make all the difference. So, I’d say they both play… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 3, Doctors and Nurses)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a person you know who has a medical career (e.g. a doctor or a nurse). You should say – who he/she is – what he/she does – why he/she chose a medical career and explain how you feel about him/her. Answer I decided to use this opportunity to tell you about my remarkable cousin, Reuven. He’s someone I’ve always admired, both for his resilience and his dedication as a doctor. Reuven is now a world-renowned cardiologist and heads the cardiology department at his hospital in New Zealand. His journey to becoming a doctor actually started while he was under long term care as a… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 2, Describe a person you know who has a medical career)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Canada. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Where are you from? I am from a little seaside town called _______ on the eastern coast of _______. It’s about an hour away from _______. 2. Do you work or study? Actually, it’s a bit of both. I work full time as a receptionist at a hospital, and I am also studying towards a degree in business administration via distance learning. So, I have to juggle a lot of responsibilities these days. 3. Are you an intensive or extensive reader? Well, I am not quite sure actually. I do read a wide range of genres and story types. Sometimes, I go through phases where… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Canada (Part 1, Books and the Weather)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. What are some traditional customs in your country? Tradition plays a big part of everyday life in Pakistan, from the types of clothes people wear to how they prepare their food. For example, on Fridays, men wear their traditional shalwar kameez instead of western clothes to go to the mosque. Many people still cook all their meals in traditional clay pots. If we are talking about customs on a bigger scale, then I would have to mention weddings. These are grand affairs that are full of lively colors, music, and feasts that bring families together. Eid is another significant tradition, marking the end of… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 3, Traditions and Customs)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a place (library, museum, or theatre) you would like to visit. You should say – what place it is – why you would like to visit it – what you know about this place and explain why this place is interesting to you. Answer I have always wanted to visit the Louvre in Paris. It is the world’s most iconic art and history museum, and it houses the greatest collection of art, including the famous Mona Lisa and the works of masters like Van Gogh. My dad had a deep love and appreciation for classic art, and he often shared his insights with… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 2, Describe a place (library, museum, or theatre) you would like to visit)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in the UK. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you work or study? I work as a primary school teacher for a well-known group of schools. 2. Do you like your work? Why? Despite the fact that it is an exhausting job, I love what I do. The kids make the challenges worth it. I enjoy listening to their unique and unfiltered perspectives on the world, and I like to think that the morals and skills that they develop in the classroom will help them to do big things someday. 3. How do you balance work and leisure in your life now? I make an effort to not bring home any work.… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in the UK (Part 1, Childhood and happiness)