1、Simon IELTS口语Try practicing in the following way: First, note some ideas. Then record yourself speaking for two minutes. Next, listen to the recording and write down what you said. Finally, try to improve the written description.Here are five simple rules for Speaking Part 1:1. Keep your answers sho
2、rt, and then stop with confidence.2. Answer the questions using full sentences.3. Use words from the examiners question in your answer.4. If possible, give a reason for your answer.5. Dont forget to say yes or no when necessary.Heres an example to illustrate these points:Do you like parks?Yes, I lik
3、e parks because they are great places to relax. If you live in a city, a park is often the only place where you can escape from the noise and the traffic.IELTS Speaking: useful expressionsIn this lesson I want to draw your attention to a few useful expressions that I used in last weeks answers. Mayb
4、e you could try using them in your own answers.1. An alternative way to say and:- Just as individuals can learn from their mistakes, societies can (also).- Just as we need to exercise the body, we also need to exercise the mind.2. A nice way to introduce a personal example or opinion:- From what Ive
5、 read in the newspapers,.- From what Ive heard / seen / experienced,.3. Giving an opinion when youre not sure:- If I had to guess what might happen in the future, Id like to think that.- If I had to give my opinion, Id say.IELTS Speaking Part 1: strange questionsIn part 1 of the speaking test, the e
6、xaminer will ask around 10 easy questions. However, students have reported some strange questions, such as:1. Do you like parks?2. Do you think different colours can change our moods?3. When do people give flowers in your country?Dont be shocked by these questions. Just give a simple answer with a r
7、eason. Dont worry about using fantastic grammar or vocabulary; just try to answer without hesitating. For example:1. Yes, I like parks because they are great places to relax. I think all cities need green areas.2. Yes, I think bright colours, like red, can make you feel energetic. Some greens and bl
8、ues can be more relaxing.3. People give flowers on special occasions like birthdays or on Valentines Day. In my country, giving flowers is seen as romantic.IELTS Speaking Part 1: friends topicIn part 1 of the IELTS speaking test, remember to keep your answers short and simple. Here are some example
9、questions and short answers:1. Are your friends mostly your age or different ages?Most of my friends are about the same age as me because we met at school or university. Ive got one or two friends who are older or younger that I met through work.2. Do you usually see your friends during the week or
10、at weekends?I tend to meet up with my friends at weekends because everyones too busy during the week.3. The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?It was one of my friends birthday last weekend. Six of us went out for a meal to celebrate.4. In what ways are your friends important t
11、o you?I think its important to have friends that you can talk to and share experiences with. My friends make me laugh, but I know I can also rely on them whenever I need help or support.IELTS Speaking Part 1: travel habitsRemember that Part 1 questions are supposed to be easy. Just give a simple ans
12、wer and a reason.1. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?I prefer to travel by car because it means that I have my own space. Also, the buses and trains in my city are usually overcrowded; my car is much more comfortable.2. How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?I probably
13、 spend about an hour and a half travelling to and from work. I travel during the rush hours, so there is quite a lot of traffic.3. What do you do while you are travelling?I usually listen to the radio or a CD. In the morning I like to listen to the news to find out what is happening in the world.4.
14、Do you ever have problems with transport?Yes, as I said, I get stuck in traffic on my way to and from work. I used to get annoyed by traffic jams, but now Im used to them.A few important points: In the answer to question 4, can you see the difference between I used to and Im used to? Notice the good
15、 vocabulary: have my own space, overcrowded, to and from work, rush hour, find out what is happening in the world, get stuck in traffic. If the examiner asks a question that you have already answered, just say as I said and repeat your answer.IELTS Speaking Part 1: communication topic1. How do you u
16、sually keep in touch with members of your family?I mostly keep in touch with my family by phone, and Ive started using the Internet to make video calls. I also try to visit members of my family in person as often as I can.2. Do you prefer to speak to people by phone or by writing emails?It depends o
17、n the situation. I use email and text messages to communicate with friends, but my parents prefer it if I phone them.3. Do you ever write letters by hand? (Why / Why not?)No, I dont write letters by hand because its so much easier to send an email that will arrive immediately.4. Is there anything yo
18、u dislike about mobile phones?Well, I dont like listening to other peoples conversations in public places, and I dont like it when someones phone rings in the cinema or during a lessonIELTS Speaking Part 1: clothes1. Are clothes and clothing fashions important to you? (Why/Why not?)No, clothes and f
19、ashions are not really important to me. I tend to wear clothes that are comfortable and practical rather than fashionable.2. What different clothes do you wear for different situations?Well, I have to dress quite formally for work, so I wear a shirt and trousers. At home I prefer to wear jeans and a
20、 T-shirt, and on special occasions I might wear a suit.3. Do you wear different styles of clothes now compared to 10 years ago?No, not really, because I dont follow fashion. I think I have dressed in a similar way for the last 10 years.4. Do you think the clothes we wear say something about who we a
21、re?Yes, they probably do. Some people are really careful about what they wear because they want to be seen as stylish. Other people wear clothes that show wealth or status, such as clothes by famous designersIELTS Speaking Part 1: reading topic1. Do you like reading?Yes, I like reading a lot. I read
22、 all sorts of things, including novels, newspapers, magazines, and online articles.2. Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?Well, I have to do a certain amount of reading as part of my job, but I probably read more for enjoyment. I pick up a newspaper most days, and I usually have a b
23、ook on the go.3. What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?The first book that I remember really enjoying was The Hobbit. It only took me a few days to read because I liked it so much that I couldnt put it down.4. Do you think its important that children read regularly?Definitely.
24、I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn. The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education.IELTS Speaking Part 1: laughingThe following questions are taken from Cambridge IELTS 7, page 55. The aim in part 1 is to give short, simple answers. Dont worry ab
25、out using difficult grammar.1. What kinds of thing make you laugh?I laugh most when Im with friends talking about funny things that have happened to us. I also like watching comedians and comedy films.2. Do you like making other people laugh?Yes, its a nice feeling when you can make someone laugh be
26、cause you can see that youve made them happy. Its great to share a funny moment with someone.3. Do you think its important for people to laugh?Yes, of course. Its important to see the funny side of things; humour helps us not to take life too seriously. I think that laughter is good for our health.4
27、. Is laughing the same as feeling happy?Its not exactly the same because you can be happy without laughing, and sometimes we laugh when something bad has happened; a sense of humour can help us to cope with difficult situations.IELTS Speaking Part 1: musical instrumentsFor IELTS speaking part 1, rem
28、ember to give short, simple answers. Answer the question with a full sentence and give a reason for your answer. Here are some example questions and answers about musical instruments (from Cambridge IELTS book 6):1. Which musical instrument do you like listening to most? (Why?)My favourite musical i
29、nstrument to listen to is the guitar. I like the fact that there are different types of guitar, like classical, acoustic and electric. I love the variety of sounds a guitar can make.2. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?I took some guitar lessons when I was younger and still have a g
30、uitar at home. I dont play it much nowadays. I wish I had more time to practise.3. Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?Yes, I think its a great skill and its really enjoyable to be able to play a musical instrument. All children should be given this opportunity.4. How
31、easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher?It would probably be more difficult without a teacher. You need someone to show you what to do and correct your mistakes. You need a lot of discipline to teach yourself.IELTS Speaking Part 1: telephoning topicHere are some part 1 ques
32、tions and sample answers from Cambridge IELTS book 9. Remember to make your part 1 answers short and simple. Just give a direct answer, followed by a reason or one extra piece of information.1. How often do you make telephone calls?I probably make three or four phone calls every day, usually just to make arrangements with work colleagues or to speak to family and friends.2. Who do you spend most time talking to
