PART 1 (Interview) Time:4-5 minutes Now, in this first part of the IELTS Speaking Test, I’m going to ask you some questions about … Q. What is your hometown’s shape? A. It is a sprawling city, Tehran, located near the mountain of Alborz and has over 10 million people. There are numerous historic attractions, recreational … more →
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. (153 Words, 10 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The picture illustrates the way in which water passes from ocean to air to land during the natural process known as the water cycle. … more →
The diagram below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates. (158 Words, 8 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The diagrams show how house designs differ according to climate. The most noticeable difference between houses designed for cool and warm climates is in the shape of the roof. The designs also … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following talk by the cycling coach. He talks about his “Core Principle” coaching philosophy. Cycling Coach Your browser doesn’t support audio element. “Core Principle” Coaching The “C” stood for commitment. We ______ people for commitment: have they got an intrinsic ______ towards achieving a goal? The “O” is … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard The following presentation is on biometrics. listen the recording and fill the gaps in the sentences below: Biometrics Your browser doesn’t support audio element. In today’s society we rely on _____ and _____ to access information. We have to trust that a passport or driver’s license has not been _____ with. … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following recording and fill the gaps below: Top 10 Livable Cities Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Which city does each phrase refer to? Top-_____ education and welfare Integration for immigrants to increase its _____ Greatly _____ public transportation Innovative, mixed-use _____ incorporating cycling paths Hidden under the … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following excerpt from a talk about innovation, and fill the gaps in the summary below: Ideas and Innovation Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Are we getting overwhelmed with an always-connected, ______-______ lifestyle, and is that going to lead to less ______ thoughts as we move away from … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording about road safety and fill the gaps in the summary below: European Road Safety Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Traffic in Europe is increasingly ______. The aim of the ‘European Road Safety Day’ is to reduce the ______ ______ from road accidents throughout the European Union. … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Here’s a quick exercise, featuring some very fast speech! But don’t worry; most native speakers don’t talk like this, and you’ll never hear such fast speech in an IELTS test. I just thought you might like a challenge! Very Fast Speech Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Fill the gaps in … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following recording on the subject of multitasking. Multitasking Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. How does the first speaker describe multitasking? Choose ONE answer. A) it is a myth B) it is efficient but distracting C) it reduces the time that tasks take 2. Which TWO statements … more →