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The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in India. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe a recent development in your city. You should say – what it is – where it is located – how long it took to complete – and explain how you feel about it. Answer Recently, a new shopping mall was opened in the heart of my city. The mall is located on Main Street, a few blocks away from the City Hall and right in the centre of downtown. It is a beautiful building, with six stories of shops and restaurants, as well as an outdoor plaza and entertainment area. The shopping mall has replaced an old outdoor market, which was in desperate need… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 2, Describe a recent development in your city)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in India. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Are you working or studying? At the moment, I’m a full-time student. I’m in my senior year of college and majoring in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing. 2. Where do you live? I live off-campus in an apartment near the university. It’s close enough for me to walk to class most days, but at the same time gives me the peace and quiet of a residential area where I can study undisturbed. The apartment has all the amenities that one needs for comfortable living, but with the added convenience of being close to campus. 3. Where did you go to school? I went… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India (Part 1, School and Art)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 1. How can companies or organisations respond to complaints effectively? What I think companies or organizations should do is start by actively listening and acknowledging the concerns raised by the people. This kind of empathy will help them understand the root cause of someone’s dissatisfaction quickly, compared to just reading from a fixed script. I usually get very frustrated when I call to make a complaint and the person on the other end just reads off a script without actually listening to me. 2. Are some people more likely to complain than others? Why or why not? Well, I believe our personality traits and life… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 3, Complaints)

The question below was shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here is a model answer, to show you how you might respond to this question: Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Talk about a time when you complained about a product or service and the issue was resolved to your satisfaction. You should say – what product/service you complained about – what the issue was – what response you received – and explain how you felt about the outcome of your complaint. Answer I recently purchased a high-end smartphone from a renowned brand. As someone who relies heavily on mobile devices for work and communication, I expected the device to live up to its promising features and reputation. However, after merely a few weeks of usage, I discovered a significant issue: the phone would abruptly… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 2, Describe a time when you complained about a product or service)

The questions below were shared by a student who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you like looking at the stars? I adore looking at the stars. There is something so fascinating and humbling about gazing up at the vast expanse of the night sky and seeing those countless lights shimmering in the darkness. It is strange to know that each of those tiny specks of light is actually an enormous, burning ball of gas, so unimaginably far away from us! That sure helps put things into perspective. 2. Have you learned about stars and planets in school? Yes, I have. I recall that during my science classes, we touched upon various astronomical topics, such as the characteristics… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Part 1, Stars and Space Exploration)