【IELTS-Speaking-B-09】IELTS Speaking | How to introduce yourself (雅思口說 |如何介紹自己)

【 口說 Speaking 】 結構 : 3部分，11-14分鐘。 Part 1：個人問題（4-5分鐘）。 Part 2：獨白（3-4分鐘，含1分鐘準備）。 Part 3：深入討論（4-5分鐘）。 高分技巧 : 流利優先，適度停頓無妨。 擴展答案，加入例子/理由。 使用多樣詞彙與句型，避免重複。 保持自信，眼神接觸。 練習常見話題（教育、工作、環境）。
Structure: 3 parts, 11-14 minutes. Part 1: Personal questions (4-5 minutes). Part 2: Monologue (2 minutes, including 1-minute prep). Part 3: In-depth discussion (4-5 minutes).
High-Score Tips: Prioritize fluency; occasional pauses are fine. Expand answers with examples/reasons. Use diverse vocabulary and sentence types, and avoid repetition. Stay confident, maintain eye contact. Practice common topics (education, work, environment).
The cue card section (part 2) is the most important and challenging section of the speaking test. Here are some speaking cue cards with example answers to help you speak effectively in your IELTS exam. Prompt Question Template  Describe a special trip you would like to go in the future. You should say: Where would you goxwho would be with you? When are you planning to take this trip? and explain why you want to take this trip and why this is special to you. Example Answer: I am a girl of 18 and just have crossed my higher secondary. Now it is time for me to get a graduate admission. I am planning for a very special trip outside of Pakistan once I am done with the admission. I am planning to visit neighboring countries like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There is a good number of visiting places for tourists. Besides, natural views are also priceless in those places. Always I have heard that traveling expands the outlook and broadens our mind. I had chances to visit the entire country of mine but never have had the chance to visit the other countries. I hope this would be a great trip for me and help me enriching my knowledge and real-life skills. I have been brought up in a liberal environment but my parents were always with me. They have behaved me like my friends and I have also shared everything with them. Whenever I went to any external trip out of the city, I was accompanied by either my father or my mother. So, I expect this time I will be accompanied by one of them. But I want both of them to be with me on this special trip. In fact, they have not visited neighboring countries. My father remains busy with his teaching (he is a university professor) while my mother cares for the home. They have passed their life in this monotonous way and now I think this is their time to relax.? I think the admission process will be done within the next summer. The admission process is really difficult and I am planning to get admitted to the University of Punjab. This is one of the best and prominent universities in the country and adjacent to my home. After having the admission, I will start the trip. But at the same time, I have planed for the other necessary tasks. I do not have my own passport and planning to get one within the next two months. Besides, getting visas for the countries is another important task, especially getting a visa for India since there are some political disturbances between the two countries. Managing a visa for Bangladesh and Nepal would be easier, I think. When all the things will be done, I will need to wait to start the journey.? This is a very special trip for me in some aspects. The most important thing is that I have never board on an airplane. This will bring a chance for me to ride on the plane. Besides, I have read histories of the colonial periods but have not seen the places where British domination took place in India. This will also meet my thirst to visit the places and get to know them personally. Additionally, my parents will be with me and it will also increase the joy of the trip. So, considering all the issues, I think this is a very special trip for me. Describe an old building that you like. You should say: Where it is? How old it is? What it is used for? and explain why you like/dislike it. Example Answer India is a historical country and proudly owns different relics of the past. A?large number of buildings have been constructed across the country in?different periods. Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata is one of them. This is one?of the old buildings in the country.?Victoria Memorial Hall has been located in Kolkata under West Bengal in India. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta and has served as one of the most?important posts during the British colonial period. The large white marble?made building has been dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and?presently the house is made as a museum for the people. The museum is now?under the care of the Ministry of Culture in West Bengal. The building is also?located by the side of the Hooghly River. Immediately after the death?of Queen Victoria, initiatives were taken to construct the building in her?memory that will serve as a memorial for the great queen of the British?Empire. The proposals of the building contained a large garden and a museum?and accordingly, everything has been constructed.?The Victoria Memorial was constructed by 1906 to 1921. Some of the finest?marbles have been used to construct the structure. Now the structure is over?90 years of old and been standing proudly on the lands of Kolkata. The entire?complex is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria who reigned over?different countries and expanded colonialism in India. The foundation of the?building was laid by the Prince of Wales in January of 1906 and took over 10?years to make the structure. The hall was opened to the public in 1921. Though?it was planned to keep the Memorial Hall at the capital of India, the?transfer of the Indian capital to New Delhi has changed the situation and thus?the Victoria Memorial remained in one of the provinces in India.?Now the memorial is used for several purposes and the visitors mostly come to?know about the life of Queen Victoria. The memorial is divided into different?parts and there are 25 galleries containing the royal relics of the British Empire?and some of the belongings of the Queen. Among the galleries, the most?notable are the royal gallery which contains the royal relics of the then time,?the portrait gallery ? containing the portraits of the royal family members,?national leader gallery where the images and belongings of the national?leaders of India are exhibited, Calcutta gallery, and arms and armor gallery.? The memorial also owns some rare collection of books. The Calcutta gallery is?the latest addition to the Memorial Hall and contains the history of Calcutta?and its importance in the past. The garden before the memorial is used for?growing different flowers and plants. The garden is grown on an area covering?over 60 acres of land and a skilled team of gardeners maintains it. The bronze?statue of Victoria in the garden is one of the most attractive things here.? I like the Victoria Memorial for different reasons. Firstly this is one of the old?and historical buildings in the city. Located near the Jawaharlal Nehru road,?this is a large iconic structure in Kolkata. The building is opened for all and shows the histories of the royal families in Britain. The portraits look real and the galleries are filled with artifacts and historical documents. The design of the building is another issue to consider. The design is a blend of the Mughal and British architectures which has raised the beauty of the building. The entire design is influenced by some other architectural features and white Markana marble has been used to build it. After the independence of India, further improvements of the building were made. The building looks different at different times of the day. I like it most as it helps us to know about the history of the British Empire and India. Describe a street that you like to visit. You should say: Where it is? How it looks like? What you do there? and explain why you like to visit this street. Example Answer   Being a Malaysian, I am proud to let you inform me that I have traveled in most?parts of the globe but have never found a place like the Ampang road in?Malaysia.?This is not an ordinary road or street in Malaysia. This is a major road of Klang?Valley in Kuala Lumpur. The road has numerous histories and is considered as?one of the oldest roads in the country. This is the main road of Ampang Jaya?and consequently, it is accessible from every part of the city and there is a place which is more like a junction. Everyone is busy here to reach their destinations. But most of the time I just stand on a corner of the road to see life going by. To me, it appears that life is here. Moving away is life. So, I spent my lazy evening hours here and enjoy the street views. I have been here for numerous times but the views are not old to me. Each of the days the views change themselves automatically and appear like I am watching the views for the first time. The road is stunning to look at. It leads to different destinations to the people?and the Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur city is located at the side of?the road. A good number of vehicles pass through the road to varied?destinations. Usually busy in the day time, the road has the same condition in?the night times as well. So, the road is never free of crowds and vehicles,?except the early morning hours when everyone is on sleep. The day view is?as usual as the other streets of the city but the night view is outstanding. The?broad yellowish lights have increased the beauty of the road. Moreover, when?vehicles pass through the road, their lights get mixed with the street lamps and?create a breathtaking scenario. Besides, there are parking facilities before each?of the buildings standing beside the road. The other structures like the Menara?Citibank, Empire Tower, Menara Great Eastern, Wisma Denmark, Ampang?Park, City Square, etc. have also raised the beauty of the street.?Sometimes I with my friends stand into one corner and gossip over different?issues. But in most of the evening, I like to watch the road alone and take my?seat in the parking area. Sometimes, when with friends, I go to shopping malls?and take light foods at the food courts. It is highly enjoyable and most of the?time the expenses were shared among the friends. In the rainy evenings, the?gossips were attractive for us with a cup filled with espresso. But most of the?time I like to stand beside the road and watch the surroundings. The natural?environment of the street is also wonderful and could be enjoyed in the?park. The sky turns blue in the summer days and turns perfect for?photography. I have also clicked numerous photos of the skies and printed?some of the photos to be hung in my room.?I like to visit the streets for several reasons. The first and important factor is?that there are no large and open fields or playgrounds were teenagers like us?could go to play or exercise. Thereby, we are to spend our leisure hours either?by using virtual networks or by playing video games or watching movies.?So, the street is a great option for me to spend some hours under the open?sky. It makes my mind fresh and I also get ideas for my college projects. Moreover, the open street has some special impacts on a moonlit night. At?times, I spent a large portion of the night time on the street to enjoy the full?moon. The full moon view is incredible when the surrounding is silent in late of?the night. So, I like to visit the street very much and there are no specific?time frames for me to visit.? Describe a peaceful place you have visited. You should say: Where it was? When you visited there? Who was with you? and explain why you think it was a peaceful place. Example Answer   Traveling not only helps to widen knowledge, but it is also useful to entertain the?travelers as well, and if the location is at any natural, beautiful, and peaceful?place, the trip turns excellent. I went to an island in Indonesia last month to?pass some days in a tranquil environment. The island is named as Belitung. Some of the commoners term it as Belitong?while the island is also known as Billiton to some people. Whatever the name?is, the island is a wonderful place to visit and this is a perfect place for some?solo visits. It is located on the east coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The island is?divided into two districts ? Billiton District, the key locality of the island and?also the main attractive place, and the remaining part is known as the East Belitung District. The name of the island is derived from a local word that?refers to the strike of the sea. The area earlier was hit by the sea waves and that caused serious damage to the people and properties. The island is well-populated with Malay people and several languages are found here. The island is also filled with natural resources that help the locals to earn their living.? After completing my graduation from the National University of Singapore?(NUS), I took a short break for a few months. The break is currently going on.?After completing the break, either I have to get engaged in my family business?or I have to seek my own fortune out of my family. So, my parents advised me?to have some trips in the surrounding areas for pleasure and they also advised?me to get some practical knowledge about what life is. So, I undertook the trip?onwards to follow their advice in the middle of March in 2016. I planned to pass a week on any peaceful island in Indonesia as my parents went there on?their honeymoon. They adored the places so much that I set my destination to?go to one of the natural islands in Indonesia. I planned for the trip and inquired?about everything I need there. I prioritized on the issue of natural beauty and?found that Belitung matches with all of my requirements. In a moderately hot?day, I started for the island from Singapore.?I did not take any company with me as it was my own journey. In fact, I wanted?to gather some real-life experiences. I needed to learn about moving alone as I?have never moved so. When I was in school, I used to send one of our?domestic staff to be with me, and my college was adjacent to my home from?where I passed my higher secondary. At my university, dad arranged a car for?me with a chauffeur. So, I did not have chances at all to move alone and know?about the world. Thereby, I decided to have the journey all by myself. I took the?initiative and arranged all the necessary things for me. I collected the?airplane tickets, booked a hotel on the island, and also collected the other?required things for the travel like organizing my travel bag, collecting the route?maps, gathering necessary documents like passports, appearing in the embassy?for a visa and much more. I really enjoyed all the tasks.?Belitung Island is really a place filled with natural beauty. The people of?the island are friendly and I received a warm welcome after getting off the?plane. Staff from the hotel, I booked earlier, arrived at the airport to receive?me. The hotel was located in the coastal area, a beautiful place I have never?seen before. The beaches are exotic and it appears that the shadow of the blue?sky is floating on the water. I mostly stayed near the beach to enjoy the sunset?and sunrise. Fortunately, it was a moonlit night and the full moon from the?beach was enjoyable indeed. I swam in the blue and clear water and?sometimes I passed some lonely moments. The surrounding nature helped to think deeply about life. It was the greatest lesson of my life. The place was less crowded and thus peaceful.
The cue card section (part 2) is the most important and challenging section of the speaking test. Here are some speaking cue cards with example answers to help you speak effectively in your IELTS exam. Prompt Question Template  Describe a piece of clothing that someone bought for you. You should say: What it was? Who bought it for you? Why s/he bought it for you? and explain how you felt about learning this good news. Example Answer: Receiving a gift is always pleasant and when it is from someone dear, the?enjoyment turns double. My fianc?e, Nina Nikita presented me with a stunning?leather jacket on my last birthday. It was really an outstanding gift for me. Generally, I am an introvert and a student at Moscow State University and?undergoing architecture there. I had met Nina Nikita at the university and?found that she was the opposite of me. We formed a friendship that turned?into something deeper. She is a cheerful young lady and loves to buy gifts for?me. We are in the relation for around 3 years and I have found that she loves?to present me with almost similar things. She loves to buy clothing for me?and almost half of my clothing is presented by her. On my 23rd birthday, she?bought the leather jacket for me so that I could use that during my ride on my?Harley Davidson Street 500. She bought the jacket so that it would make me?look smarter. Nina Nikita is the only daughter of her parents. She is an extrovert in nature and loves to socialize ? just the opposite of me. She is pretty with her dark blue eyes and a wide forehead. The brown hairs look so good to me when those are ponytailed. Besides, she loves to shop much and buys all the necessary things for me even if I do not need them. Interestingly, I got introduced to her accidentally in my class. On the very first day of my class, I forgot to bring my pen and could not sign-in on the attendance paper. Moreover, it was the first day of my university and I did not want that the other students should interpret the issue differently. Being an introvert, I have several bitter experiences over such issues and often I forget to bring my pen or other necessary things and I have to lend them from surroundings. But it was Nikita who came to my help this time and without any rude remarks, she had lent me a pen and it was the beginning of our journey.? Nikita loves me so much and she takes care of me. She often rides with me on?my Harley Davidson. She also loves to watch movies and in a movie, she saw?that a rider is wearing a leather jacket and that made him look more attractive.?So, she planned to buy such a jacket for me. On my birthday last month, she?surprised me with the jacket. This was one of the finest clothing I have ever?had from her. Usually, she buys everything for me as she wants me to look?smarter. To her opinion, being an introvert, I am unable to express my opinions?and thus I am unable to pick the right clothing for me. Riding on a Harley?Davidson with a simple polo shirt and a faded jeans pant is merely enough.?Thus she has arranged for the leather jacket. She has arranged the money from?her savings. In fact, both of us have a saving account for miscellaneous purpose?and we meet the necessary needs or emergencies. But it was a complete?surprise for me as she did not tell me anything before buying the piece of?clothing for me. I was greatly pleased with the jacket. Initially, I thought that she might have bought the clothing for someone else as?she often provides presents to her friends and relatives. But when she?presented that to me, I was speechless. In fact, I could not find my words to?express my feelings at that moment. When I ride on my Harley Davidson, I feel?the necessity of a jacket but could not manage time to get that. So, I felt?grateful to her. Nikita is my fianc?e and we are supposed to get married by one?or two years next. A greater level of understanding is required to maintain a?happy family. From my part, I need to develop my skills to feel her needs and it?was a lesson for me as well. Nikita felt my need and accordingly, she bought the?clothing so that I do not need to worry about it anymore. Then I felt that I also?should develop such a sense so that I could also meet her unspoken needs. But?it was really an unexpected event for me to receive the jacket. Describe a house or apartment you want to live in. You should say: What it would look like? Where it would be located? What facilities this would have? and explain why you want to live there. Example Answer Well, Humans have always been dreaming of living in a luxurious house and accordingly my dream is also similar to the other human beings. I want to live in a large and luxurious house as I do not want to experience any challenge?with my living at home. The house should be a duplex building with spacious rooms and corridors. There should be ample space for movement after placing the furniture. Besides, the rooms need to be well ventilated and south-facing is preferable. Generally, the south-faced houses have natural light and air supply. So, one does not need to spend more bucks after electricity or arrangement for artificial air coolers. Besides, the houses should also contain several bedrooms. The living room needs to be spacious as I have to place a wide range of furniture than the regular living rooms in the tiny apartments. Besides, the house should have sufficient numbers of bathrooms with modern fittings and facilities. I would like to have a balcony with my bedroom facing the south side from where I could smell the fragrance from the garden. At the night times, I will place a chair on the balcony to enjoy the night views, especially the moonlit nights. Though I love rural regions than the urban areas for a tranquil environment, I?wish to have the house at the corner of an urban street. I chose to live in a corner of the city for several reasons. First, such corner areas are usually free of the bustle of the cities. Since there are few crowds the noise level remains at a minimum level that is pleasant. Secondly, the cities are blessed with modern facilities which are unavailable in rural areas. The connections of the internet or large shopping malls or standard groceries are not available. But I need those to lead my life. Generally, the rural areas are quiet and I will create such an environment around my house. But if the house is in the center or middle of any street, it is impossible to bring the rural flavour inside the house. If I surround the house with foliage and gardens, it will look like a large house in the rural areas. Moreover, I will have access to the necessary places?and public transportation facilities which are also rare in rural areas. The house should have all the modern amenities and facilities. It should have a telephone connection to connect with the rest of the world in line with my cellular phone. Besides, internet connection with satellite television network is a must. I usually do not watch television but my parents do. For them, I need to a satellite television network. The house should also have a fine garage to keep my Porsche 911 (though older, the car is of great use) with me. A small driveway is a plus with the garage. The doors should be made with the finest woods while the windows would be made of a Thai glass window without any grills or restrictions. The roof of the house should also be large and I intend to plant some small plants on the rooftop garden. Besides, the entire building should have the opportunity to cover with small plants that go attached to the?walls. The other issues like the fittings, tiles, and necessary elements in the kitchen and bathrooms should be of the top class. I generally prefer to live in a large house for its benefits. I have been born and brought up into a large house and being a nuclear family we did not have many family members except the three of us (my parents and me). So, I had ample space to move on inside the house and play around the day. So, the habit of living in a large house has been formed since my early childhood. I cannot live in small apartments and those appear like a cage to me. Breathing becomes difficult (literally). Besides, I also need a quiet place to live in. So, I need a large house with all the available facilities of the modern days and at the same time, it should be peaceful. Neither my parents nor I prefer noise and do not make so as well. A silent environment in a large house is the most desired thing for me and my family. Describe a book that had a strong impact on you. You should say: What the books was? Why did you decide to read it? How did it influence you? Would you recommend it to others? Example Answer   I The book I am going to talk about now is my favourite one, it is called Atlas Shrugged. I read it when I was in my freshmen years of university. I remember, one of my friends suggested to read it, and then I also came across multiple positive reviews on the internet. What also made me interested in learning more about the book was the fact that it was written by a Russian-American author Ayn Rand a woman with quite a difficult but unbelievable fate who lived in the same city as I do in Russia. So, finally, I uploaded a copy to my e-book and started reading it. I think, I dedicated more than a month to read it from cover to cover, because the book is rather long around 1000 pages. However, it was very much worth the time. I was astonished by the depth with which the author described characters of main figures, as well as by the unexpected plot twists. Indeed, I loved how Ms. Rand painted strong, intelligent, active businessmen and women who continued to push their values and innovations to change the difficult, filthy and hopeless world of the future for better. I would definitely recommend reading it to as many people as possible this is the kind of thought-provoking literature that never leaves people indifferent. You either love it or hate it in the end. Generally, Atlas Shrugged is perfect for anyone looking for a powerful and inspirational read. Describe a place where you read and write. You should say: Where it Is? How often you go there? Who you go there with? Explain how you feel about It? Example Answer   Well, there is a cabin I like to go to every time I feel like writing or reading. It is located up on the North side of West Vancouver. The wonderful place usually covered by snow throughout the whole year. That sensation of escape and freedom that this cabin gives me, makes me want to write and read. Just being there sitting by the chimney with a cup of chocolate, is one of the most relaxing sensations you ever imagine. I even like to draw a hot bubble bath and read in the tub there, which is truly sublime. I frequent this place at least once a month and stay there for at least 2 days. We usually like to go in fall before its too iced over, but really any time of year is delightful. I tend to go with my wife most of the times but I also enjoy it going by myself. I imagine we will bring our kids there once we have them, too. I can imagine them playing there by the lake and building lego houses inside. The power of creating by writing or inspiring by reading makes feel like I belong to that little cabin. It tweaks a certain creative flow in me. It's a place I will pass down generation to generation. In conclusion, I just love that place. Part 1: Introduction and Interview [This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.] Topic: Art Galleries
Q: Are there many art galleries where you live? No, not that I know of. I live in a small town so I don't think there are any, though we do have a few museums and other cultural institutions. In our capital city there are quite a few art galleries, however.
Q: Did you like to go to art galleries when you were a child? I've never been that interested in art to be honest, so not really. We were taken to one as part of a trip when I was at school. It has a lot of paintings from famous artists from our country. It was quite interesting to see I guess but I've not been to any since.
Q: Should people have to pay to go to art galleries? I think it depends really. If possible they should be free because if people do have to pay they are less likely to go and see it. But on the other hand these things cost money so a small fee may be necessary if it can keep the art gallery going and keep it open. Ideally though the government should pay for this as I believe this kind of thing is paid for by our taxes. https://ieltstutorials.online/sample-questions/cue-card https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-speaking-samples.html
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IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors  - Speaking Assessment Criteria What is the IELTS Speaking test?   Four Skills   33 interview questions for students (with sample answers)   Interviewers usually ask these questions for students to learn about their basic knowledge and abilities. They also ask these questions to get a better understanding of your interests, attitude, and personality. Some common general questions include: Can you tell us about yourself? How did you learn about our organization/ university? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses, and how do you overcome them? Why did you choose your school? What motivates you? How do you believe you can contribute to our growth? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Can you tell us why you think you're the best fit for this role? Do you have any questions for us?
Experience and Background The interviewer may ask questions about your background and experience to understand your responsibilities in previous roles and how you handled them. They also ask these questions to envision you in the role and determine whether you fit their company culture. Below are examples of these questions: Tell us something about your field of study. Which academic accomplishment are you most proud of? Do you have prior experience in this role? Do you have any academic goals you hope to achieve before you graduate? What are they? What skills and experience do you hope to gain in this job? Do you have plans to further your education? Do you participate in any extracurricular activities? What are they? What do you wish you knew before choosing this career path? What steps have you taken for your professional growth and development? Do you think your education helped to prepare you for this role? In what way?
In-depth Questions Interviewers ask in-depth questions to get detailed information about your behaviour or abilities. These questions usually relate directly to the role and give the interviewer an idea of how well you'd perform. Examples of in-depth questions include: Can you give an example of a time you applied your leadership skills at work? How do you work under pressure? How do you handle stress? Do you prefer working alone or with a team? Why? Tell us about a time you exceeded your expectations. Have you ever missed a deadline? Why and what was the result? Describe how you organise your schedule and prioritise your tasks. Have you ever managed multiple tasks simultaneously? How did you handle them? How do you manage two projects that are due at the same time? How do you intend to make an impact in this role?
Discussion Questions (Tests) (1) What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘test’? (2) Do you get nervous when you take tests? (3) Are there any kinds of tests that you love? (4) Do you follow any special routines before you take a test? (5) What test has made you most nervous? (6) What do you think about while you wait for the result of a test? (7) Have you ever cheated on a test? (8) Have you ever taken an IQ test? (9) Do you think testing is useful or a waste of time? (10) Do you think your test scores reflect your true ability and intelligence? (11) Do you like taking tests? (12) Are you good at taking tests? (13) What was the last English test that you took like? (14) Have you ever had a blood test? (15) Would you be more nervous before your driving test, a blood test or an English test? (16) What’s the best way to prepare for a test? (17) What medical tests have you had? (18) What was the worst test you ever took? (19) Are there too many tests in school? (20) How do you feel when you fail a test?