IELTS Speaking Band 8 Score. Below is a full IELTS Speaking Test with modal answers to give you practice before your real test.
IELTS Speaking Part 1Ā – Modal Answers
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Topic: Home
Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Answer = I live in a house which is located on the outskirts of a small town. Iāve lived there for almost 5 years with my parents.
Which is your favourite room?
- Probably the sitting room. To be honest, we all spend most of our time in the sitting room because itās the cosiest room in the house. Itās much nicer than all the other rooms in our house.
Can you describe it?
- Well, itās not particularly large but even so, it feels quite spacious. There are two huge comfy sofas, an open fire which we light in the dark winter months and on the walls there are some rather beautiful oil paintings of country scenes from the area where we live. Itās quite a pretty room, lots of natural light.
If you could improve one thing in your house, what would it be?
- Well, if I could change just one thing, Iād probably choose to change my bedroom. At present itās rather small with almost no view at all. If I could alter it in any way, I would enlarge it to have a private study area, where I could do some work, and I would improve the view by planting some lovely trees and shrubs outside the window. I think being able to sit at a window and see nature is really important.
Topic: Films
Do you enjoy watching films?
- Oh yes. Iām a bit of a film fanatic actually. I watch films most weekends and quite often during the week as well. I much prefer films to TV programs.
What kinds of films do you like most?
- I really like a wide variety of film genres. But if I had to choose a type of film. Iād say I mainly go for suspense, psychological thrillers. In fact some of my favourite films are the old Hitchcock films ā he really was the master of suspense.
Did you watch much TV as a child?
- No, I didnāt. My parents encouraged us, thatās my brothers and me, to spend time outdoors rather than sitting inside watching TV. So we only ever had the chance to watch TV for an hour each evening before we went to bed. I canāt say it was very common because most of my friends watched loads of TV.
Are foreign language films popular in your country?
- No, theyāre not really that popular compared to domestic films. I mean there are some Asian films from India and China, as well as some films from Europe as well but I think having to read the subtitles puts people off watching them. Itās a shame really because I think itās important for people to watch more foreign language films in order to learn more about other cultures.
Topic: Greeting People
How would you greet someone who was visiting your house?
- Well, Iād probably welcome them into the house and offer them a cup of tea. Thatās usually the way itās done in my country. We donāt really have any formal way of welcoming people.
Would you greet an old friend and a stranger in the same way?
- No, definitely not. If itās a close friend who Iāve known for a long time, I give them a hug and kiss, but if itās just a stranger I would either shake hands with them or just say āhello, nice to meet youā and nothing more.
How do you meet new people?
- I mainly meet new people through friends. Whenever I have dinner with a friends thereās nearly always someone there that I havenāt met before and that how I usually extend my circle of friends.
Do you think first impressions are important?
- Oh yes. From the first time you set eyes on someone, you already form some kind of an opinion about them, about their lifestyle, their background or what kind of person they might be. Thatās why I always think itās really important to give a good impression when you meet someone for the first time.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Modal Answers
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Iād like to move on how. Iām going to give you a topic to talk about. Here is some paper and a pen. Youāll have one minute to make notes and then youāll need to speak for 2 minutes. Iād like you to talk about a holiday you recently had. Please start making notes, Iāll let you know when itās time to begin talking.
A Holiday you Recently Had
Describe a holiday you recently had
You should say:
- Where you went
- Who you went with
- What you did there
- And why you enjoyed it
Iād like to talk about a holiday that I took to the south coast of England just two months ago. I went to a small village in a coastal region called Cornwall. Itās really well known for its dramatic coastal scenes, stunning landscape and also for its tasty food. I went with my parents who had never been to this area of England before. Theyād always wanted to go but just never had the chance because of work commitments. Anyway, Cornwall is quite far from where we live so we decided that it would be better to fly there rather than take the car. The roads and traffic are notoriously bad in that part of England. On our arrival, when we found got to the little village, we found our way to the cottage we had booked which overlooked the sea. I canāt tell you how gorgeous it was there. It was just lovely. The windows of my room overlooked a little harbour and I could see all the boats coming in and out and all the seagulls flying around.
We spent most of our holiday sightseeing. We visited all the local towns and villages and tried most of the local delicacies such as fresh crab and lobster. My father is a keen fisherman so he did a bit of fishing while my mother and I relaxed in little cafƩs somewhere just chatting with locals. It was so relaxing.
I think the thing Iāll remember most about the holiday, will be just how friendly and welcoming all the locals were. It felt like home from home. By the time weād finished the two week holiday, we had made loads of friends and Iām sure weāll all keep in touch. If I ever get the chance to go back, Iād love to go and possibly stay longer, maybe for a few months. Thereās still so much of the countryside that we didnāt explore, so thereāll still be plenty to see when we return.
IELTS Speaking Part 1Ā – Modal Answers
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Now Iād like to talk more about holidays and travelling.
1. If you had the chance to travel anywhere, where would you go?
Thatās really difficult for me to answer because there are so many places Iād like to go to. But I suppose, if I had to pick a place, Iād choose India mainly because of the incredibly landscape and also because of the fascinating culture there. I always like to go to countries which have a rich culture steeped in history and India certainly has that. I think Iād be blown away by the colours, the sounds, the aroma of amazing food and by the local people. Iāve heard that the locals are very welcoming and hospitable to foreigners. I think going to India would be a dream come true for me.
2. Why do you think some people like to travel alone?
Well, I suppose one reason could be that when you travel alone, you are completely free to do exactly what you want. You donāt need to consider anyone else when youāre planning your itinerary or when you change it. It can be quite annoying not to be able to do exactly what you want when youāre on holiday. Also, another reason why some people might prefer travelling alone is that itās easier to make friends and meet people. What I mean is, other people are much more likely to start chatting to you when youāre on your own than if you are already with someone. So, travelling on your own can be more exciting and more interesting.
3. Do you think travel has changed much over the last few decades?
Yes, I do. Itās changed beyond all recognition really. In the past, only wealth people were able to travel, not only because of the expense but also because of the time it took to travel long distances ā you know it could sometimes take days to go from one culture to another. They would either have to travel over land or by sea. Nowadays, of course, there are budget flights all over the world and anyone can afford to travel. Travel has become so cheap that itās often cheaper to travel abroad than in your own country. So, not only is it easier to travel, it is also more accessible to the average person.
4. How does travel change people?
I guess it changes people in a number of different ways. For the individual traveller, it gives them a chance to learn about how other people live and other cultures. This helps them to become more tolerant and accepting of differences which is really important nowadays in a time when there is so much tension between cultures and religions. Also travel can affect the local cultures a lot. What I mean is, it brings foreigners to more remote places in the world where previously there was little outside contact. This can change the way they earn money and the type of work they do as instead of doing traditional jobs, they focus more on making money from the tourist industry. I think thatās quite a worry actually, because if thereās a sudden drop in the number of people travelling, local cultures will suffer as a consequence.
5. Do you think there are any disadvantages to modern travel?
Yes, for sure. I think the main drawback is of course pollution, air pollution. Because there are so many budget flights these days, it has really increased the number of people travelling by plane and the number of flights each day. This has led to serious problems with air pollution which affects the entire world not just the country with the most flights. So, I think this is a major world problem and really needs to be addressed either by reducing the number of flights or finding a cleaner energy source. Another disadvantage is that people are able to move so easily from one country to another that they almost forget their in a new country. I mean, if you take Thailand as an example, many tourists are so busy just having fun and doing what they want, that they forget they are in a relatively traditional culture and they act and dress inappropriately. I think that really is quite a disadvantage of modern travel.