Don't worry if the questions in part 1 of the speaking test seem strange. Just give a direct answer and a reason as usual. For example:
'Robots' topic:
1. What do you think of robots?
I think robots are a clever idea. I'd love to have a robot that could speak to me and do things for me!
2. Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood?
I can't remember watching cartoons with robots, but I remember that I liked the robots in films like Star Wars.
3. Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car?
Yes, definitely. It would be great to have a robot helper at home, and I like the idea of driverless cars - I think driving would be safer if cars were controlled by robots.
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'Shoes' topic:
1. Do you like to buy expensive shoes?
No. I tend to buy average-priced shoes because I'm more interested in comfort than expensive brands.
2. When you buy shoes, do you prefer convenience or style?
I mainly look for comfort and convenience. But obviously I consider the style too, because I do choose shoes that match the clothes I wear.
3. Why do you think some people buy many pairs of shoes?
I suppose they either like following the latest fashions, or they want a pair of shoes to match all of the different clothes or outfits that they have.
4. Have you ever bought shoes online?
No, I haven't. I always like to try shoes on before I buy them, to make sure that they fit properly and feel comfortable.
Thank you
Posted by: Nadia | May 26, 2017 at 12:19
Thank you sooo much for your hard work ,simon!
Posted by: judy | May 27, 2017 at 11:50
Nice😀!
Posted by: Vu | May 28, 2017 at 03:30
They were my exact exam questions on May25th. I was really shocked especially with the very first question.
Posted by: Masoud | May 28, 2017 at 16:20
Thanks a lot
Posted by: Shahinur | May 29, 2017 at 04:16
Thank you very much for your help and support, great lesson
Posted by: Adel | May 29, 2017 at 17:48
it was funny i'd used your answer at the ielts exam yesterday
The examiner was going to sleep after listening my answers for 1st 2nd and 3rd.
4st question was "How well do you know your next-door neighbors" then i anwered every single word as you said😅... examiner looked at me and i felt that he impressed 😂😂....
Thanks for your help
Posted by: Robert | May 30, 2017 at 08:22
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your great efforts and useful advises. Today, I took speaking exam in Turkey and tomorror will be written exam. When I was at speaking exam, I was so siprised because examiner asked me about "robots" and "shoes". I mean that all of questions were same as you mentioned above. Hopefully,I would get overall 6.5 and all of section at least 6 to do master's in England for 2017 September. Thank you again.
Yours sincerely.
Can.
Posted by: Can | June 16, 2017 at 19:38
Hi Simon
Thank you for you excellent work on this blog. You do help many students around the world improve their English level, as well as focusing on IELTS exams.
I just have one question, I want to find an expert to point out the false in my IELTS composition. I know you probably have someone in mind.
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