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Will you continue to follow this person on social media? Yes, I think I will continue to follow her as her content is interesting, informative and appealing. Is social media important? If you had asked me fifteen years ago I would have said no, that it's just a way to keep in touch with friends but now social media is unavoidable. It has become something far greater than a means to keep in touch w...

Where are you from? I am from a lovely seaside town about two hours from here. Do you work or study? I work as a lawyer in a large law firm. How do you feel at work? Usually, I feel very stressed. It's a demanding job and when you know that someone's freedom is at stake it can be very overwhelming. What do you usually do at your workplace? I spend a considerable amount of time on the computer, wri...

Describe something that surprised you. You should say -what it was -how you found out about it -what you did -and explain how it made you feel Well, unfortunately, I am about to describe an event that surprised me in a negative way and it is a little embarrassing but here goes. What surprised me recently was the result of my last IELTS exam when I got 6.5 in listening! I had been preparing for IEL...

Do you like surprises? If they are pleasant surprises, yes, of course I enjoy a good surprise. Do you think doing things spontaneously is a good idea? It depends on what the things are. A trip taken spontaneously can be wonderfully adventurous and rejuvenating. However, a house or car purchased on a whim can spell financial disaster. So spontaneity can be a great way to bring some excitement to a...

Do you work or study? I study psychology at the university here. Do you enjoy studying this? Yes, it has been my dream since childhood to study psychology. The different theories that attempt to explain human behaviour never cease to amaze me. How will your studies help you in the future? I hope to attend a graduate programme to get a specialisation in family and child psychology, so my undergradu...

Talk about a free item or service you received. Please say -what item or service it was -why it was free -what you did to receive it -and explain how you felt about receiving this item or service Some time ago, I was driving my car and had to stop for gas. I remember being very anxious as it was in the middle of my exam period, so I was studying and on top of that I had just paid for some expensiv...

(Note: In Part 2 of this exam, the candidate speaks about a free carwash they received.) Would you recommend this item or service to others? They did a fine job on the car, so yes, I would recommend it. Those of us who live in the city don't typically have the space to wash our cars ourselves, so we must get this done professionally. Do people value free things less than items that are purchased?...

Do you work or study? I work in software development at a large organisation in this city. How would you describe the layout of your workplace? My workplace is made up of several large office rooms with three or four workers in each room. Everyone has a desk and each office usually has a small table with an electric kettle for coffee and tea. We're a small organisation, so the CEO works alone from...

Talk about a story someone told you that you remember well. Please say: -what the story is about -who told you the story -when he/she told you the story -and explain why you remember it so well This story was told to me several years ago. It is nothing short of incredible, and I'd have a hard time believing it had actually happened if it weren't my brother who told me. My brother had planned to pr...

Do people become friends because they have a similar personality? While this can be true, I don't believe this is always the case. I think there need to be some similarities like common interests or a similar sense of humour, but looking at my friends I would say that our personalities are actually quite different. There are other things that bond us: mutual understanding, shared experiences and t...

Do you live in a house or an apartment? I live in a semi-detached house. What makes your home special? I think the garden is what makes it so inviting. It is lush and green, with beautiful flowers planted. Do you keep things from your childhood? I have more mementos than I should! I have stuffed animals, certain pieces of artwork and even some sports jerseys. I simply can't bear to part with them!...

Talk about someone you have recently met and liked. You should say -who the person is -when and where you met -what he/she does -and explain why you like him/her I recently met a colleague from another university and we really get along well. He is a professor at a university my institution collaborates with. We had been assigned to work on a project together so we had been communicating over emai...

Talk about someone you have recently met and liked. You should say -who the person is -when and where you met -what he/she does -and explain why you like him/her I recently met a colleague from another university and we really get along well. He is a professor at a university my institution collaborates with. We had been assigned to work on a project together so we had been communicating over emai...

What do you prefer to use to communicate, words or images? I would have to say they both serve a purpose depending on the situation. As someone who is rather artistic, I believe there are times when images – photos, a painting, a sculpture – can communicate feelings not possible with words. And yet when we want to communicate facts, questions or most information, words are very efficient for this...

What do you prefer to use to communicate, words or images? I would have to say they both serve a purpose depending on the situation. As someone who is rather artistic, I believe there are times when images – photos, a painting, a sculpture – can communicate feelings not possible with words. And yet when we want to communicate facts, questions or most information, words are very efficient for this...

Where is your hometown? My hometown is a little village in the mountains and overlooks the ocean. What is your hometown famous for? My hometown was the birthplace of a famous war hero. He was the General of the Army and led our country to many great victories. There is a statue of his likeness erected in our town square. So, history buffs know this, but I wouldn't say it makes my town particularly...

Where is your hometown? My hometown is a little village in the mountains and overlooks the ocean. What is your hometown famous for? My hometown was the birthplace of a famous war hero. He was the General of the Army and led our country to many great victories. There is a statue of his likeness erected in our town square. So, history buffs know this, but I wouldn't say it makes my town particularly...

Talk about a lesson that you remember well. You should say -when and where it was -who taught you the lesson -what you learned -and explain why you remember the lesson well As far as school is concerned, I can't in all honesty say I remember many lessons. However, I do remember a lesson I had with my English tutor. The lesson I remember very well was one that I had fairly recently in order to prep...

We've been talking about a lesson that you remember well, and I would like to ask you a few more questions about this topic. What makes a lesson memorable? I think a few things help achieve this. Firstly, the teacher has a lot to do with it. Teachers that can make a subject interesting to the learner will always have memorable lessons. The learning environment can also enhance the experience. I us...

Where do you live at the moment? I live with my parents in their house, which is north of this city. Do you like snacks? Yes, I do. Because my family is Chinese, we mostly eat traditional snacks from our hometown such as a crispy rice called 'guoba' and roasted peanuts. I also like dried fish snacks, which are usually quite spicy so you have to couple them with a drink of some kind. What time of t...

Describe a memorable outdoor activity that you have participated in. What did you do during this activity? Who did you go with? Why was it memorable for you? And say how you felt during and after this activity. One memorable outdoor activity that I participated in was a multi-day hiking trip through the mountains. I went with a group of friends, and we spent several days hiking through beautiful w...

What do people in your country do when they have a day off? In my country, people spend their days off in a variety of ways. Some people prefer to spend their time alone at home, relaxing and unwinding from the stress of work or school. They may choose to read a book, watch a movie, or simply take a nap. Other people, on the other hand, prefer to go out with friends and engage in social activities...

Do you work or study? I am currently working as a purchasing manager with a medium sized construction company. What are your responsibilities at work? My primary responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels along our supply chains and arranging stock replenishment when it is needed. I communicate closely with our sales team and create purchase orders for items based on our forecasted figur...

Describe a day out that didn't cost much. You should say -where you went -what you did -what you spent money on -and explain whether you enjoyed the day out and why I recently had a day out that was both enjoyable and affordable. I went to a nearby park with a few of my friends. We all brought our own food and drinks and had a picnic on the grassy lawn. We spent the whole day playing games, like f...

Is it easy to communicate with people from another culture? No. Communicating with people from another culture can be challenging, but it is not impossible. I guess the key precursor to this is that both speakers share a want to achieve successful communication. If this is a shared goal, I think communication between cultures is much more easily attained. What difficulties do we face when we talk...