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IELTS Speaking Actual Test in the US - July 2017 with

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NEWS

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 (JUNE - AUGUST 2017) - TOPIC: HOUSE

IELTS Speaking Test I N T H E U S – J U L Y 2 0 1 7

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PART 1

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Do you work or study?

How do you spend time with your family?

We’ll have a delicious big dinner together with

scrumptious food prepared by my mom. After we have

dinner at around 7 o’clock, we’ll watch the news, have

some chat with each other or huddle together to play

cards.  It’s a precious time when we can momentarily

get away from the hectic whirlwind of daily activities.

Scrumptious (adj) delicious

Hectic whirlwind (expression) a busy schedule

Huddle together (phrase) gather together

Do you want to live with your family in the future?

I think probably not. It’s better for me to try to start an

independent life as a grown-up. However, I still have

the responsibility to tak good care of my parents that

I’ll make time to visit them at least twice a week.

To make time to do Sth (n) to try to spend time doing

Sth that is not just for fun like hobbies

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PART 2 

D E S C R I B E A P E R S O N W H O

S O L V E D A P R O B L E M I N A

C L E V E R W A Y .

You should say:

Who the person is

When you meet the person

Where you meet the person

And explain why you think he or she is clever.

How has your family influenced you?

Although my parents are traditional, they try to

become my friends, by helping me and encouraging me

without forcing me to live up to their expectations.

They also imprinted on me proper principles like moral

values, respect, humbleness, patience, diligence, etc. I

think my family shaped who I am now. I’m deeply

thankful for having such a wonderful family.

To live up to SO’s expectations (v) to try to please

others

Imprint (v) to establish securely, as in the mind or

consciousness

Diligence (n) careful and persistent work or effort

Do you watch a lot of TV?

Well, not really. I mean we have a TV set and cable

subscription and all, but we don’t really watch the box

all that much. I guess something that we still watch

from time to time is The Voice, a singing competition.

It’s all the rage in our country right now, and

supposedly has really high viewership.

From time to time (idiom) sometimes

All the rage (phrase) to be very popular at a particular

time

What programs do you like to watch?

I’m a fan of competitions on TV like, as I was saying,

The Voice. I also find quiz shows quite interesting. I feel

like I really broaden my horizons and learn a wealth of

knowledge about the world around me.

My baby cousin, Jason, is well-known for his mischievous and playful nature who always seems to get off the hook

whether by luck or by design. I’ve lost count how many times he has managed to get out of trouble without suffering.

Jason’s house is in the same neighborhood as mine and we are as close as two siblings could be. He’s a few years younger

than me but we have lots of things in common. We were both hyperactive and enjoyed making others’ lives a misery when

we were kids, which earned us a nickname as “the cousins from hell”. However, I had to admit he was a bigger

troublemaker than me. I remembered the time when he was grounded for playing truant from school and had to mow the

lawn in the garden, he brilliantly had it covered without breaking a sweat. It was at the weekend and since Jason wasn’t

allowed to go out, I spent the entire morning at his place to keep him company. He kept putting off cutting the grass in the

garden because it was hot outside. As we were playing cards inside, some of his friends stopped by with a determined look

on their faces. It turned out they wanted Jason to help them pass the last round of a video game, slaying the dragon and

reclaiming the kingdom or something like that. In case I forgot to mention, Jason was an exceptional gamer and his dream

was to become a professional one day. He kept denying at first but his expression changed when he looked at the messy

garden. Then, he made a deal with them, cleaning up the garden in exchange for the kingdom, which sounded ridiculous

to me considering how hot it was outside. And much to my surprise, all the kids frantically nodded their heads and looked

ready to work. It had to be one of the funniest scenes I witnessed in my life when my cousin, who was supposed to be

punished by skipping class, comfortably sat in the house playing video game while some innocent kids, who had no

reasons to torture themselves, were diligently mowing the garden. I didn’t know whether to yell at my cousin or praise

him for taking advantage of his friends but undoubtedly, I was impressed since after all, it was a win-win situation.

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Vocabulary

mischievous (a): enjoying playing tricks and annoying

people

get off the hook (idiom): to allow someone to escape from a

difficult situation or to avoid doing something that they do

not want to do

by design (idiom): as a result of a plan; intentionally

have (something/ nothing) in common: to resemble one

another in specific ways or no way

hyperactive (a): too active and only able to keep quiet and

still for short periods

make one’s life a misery (idiom): to cause someone to suffer

or be unhappy for a long period

troublemaker (n): a person who often causes trouble,

especially by involving others in arguments or encouraging

them to complain about people in authority

grounded (a): not allowed to participate in social or

recreational activities

play truant (idiom): stay away from school or work without

permission or explanation

mow the lawn: to cut the grass on a lawn with a lawn mower

have something/ someone covered (idiom): to have done,

gotten, or provided whatever is needed

break a sweat (idiom): to put forth a large amount of energy

or effort into or toward a task

keep someone company (idiom): accompany or spend time

with someone in order to prevent them from feeling lonely

or bored

slay (v): to kill somebody/something in a war or a fight

exceptional (a): unusually good

frantically (adv): quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a

way that is not very well organized

torture (v): to hurt somebody physically or mentally in order

to punish them or make them tell you something

take advantage of (idiom): to use a situation or opportunity

to get what you want

win-win (a): providing a good result for everyone involved

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PART 3

Do you think children’s wisdom are influenced by their parents?

Children’s mental abilities are determined by several factors, both internally and

externally, however, their parents often play a much more influential role than

others. Genetically speaking, kids partially inherit their intelligence and

resourcefulness from their parents. Some are fortunate enough to have all the

good genes that make them not only highly intellectual but also physically

attractive. Yet, it doesn’t mean one who wasn’t born a genius cannot have

wisdom since it could be obtained through learning and experiencing. And

unsurprisingly, the majority of people gain wisdom that way. Those who are

constantly seeking knowledge, guidance and experience can develop a better

sense of judgement and perception of surroundings. Hence, never cease to learn.

internally (adv): on the inside of your body

externally (adv): on the outside of something/somebody

partially (adv): partly; not completely

inherit (v): to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of

your parents, grandparents, etc.

intellectual (a): connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical

way and understand things

resourcefulness (n): the quality of being good at finding ways of doing things and

solving problems, etc.

genius (a): a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic

cease (v): to stop something from happening or existing

Do you think children have good habits nowadays? Why?

Some do and some don’t, I suppose. The advancement of technology and

convenience of modern society obviously have beneficial effects on children’s

development, however, unless being used wisely, they may pose serious threats.

For example, lots of kids these days are leading a sedentary lifestyle with little

interest in outdoor activities because of their addiction to hi-tech gadgets.

Admittedly, video games help to boost their brain activity and creativity but

those means nothing if children get sick. Obesity, eye fatigue and other ailments

are direct results from lack of physical practice. Therefore, parents should

encourage a balanced lifestyle and set a good example in order to raise a well-

rounded kid.

pose a threat (idiom): create a situation causing  harm or danger

sedentary (a): (of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting 

fatigue (n): a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work

ailment (n): an illness that is not very serious

set an example (idiom): to behave in a way that someone can copy, especially by

doing something good

well-rounded (a): having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully

developed personality

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IELTS Writing Task 2 (2013 - 2017) & Model Answers

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EDUCATION

TRANSPORT

FAMILY & CHILDREN

LANGUAGE

WORK/ CAREER

ENVIRONMENT

GOVERNMENT SPENDING

TRAVEL & TOURISM

TECHNOLOGY

SOCIETY/ GLOBAL ISSUES

HEALTH

TV/ MEDIA/ ADVERTISING

FOOD

CRIME

 

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IELTS Writing Test in Jul 2017 & Band 9.0 Sample Essay

The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the

reasons and solutions?

285 words by IELTS Speaking & Writing Corner

There is no doubt that wildlife habitats are being destroyed and whole species of animals are on

the verge of disappearance due to human activities on land and in the sea. This situation is

understandable, and measures could certainly be taken to tackle the problems.

There are two main reasons why animals are disappearing. Firstly, in many parts of the world trees

are being cut down to make way for farmland on which to grow crops and keep animals. Such

agriculture practices involve clearing huge plots of land inhabited by local fauna, resulting in the

loss of habitats for the native animals. Secondly, overfishing is also responsible for the destruction

of aquatic life as many fishermen prioritize profits to the detriment of the diversity of species. Many

fish and other rare marine forms of life arc trapped, which reduces biodiversity and has a

devastating effect on the food chain of wildlife species.

Some solutions can be adopted to improve the situation. One approach is the application of hi-tech

machinery and other technological breakthroughs in the cultivation activities. Seeds with higher

crop yield can be grown while powerful tractors can be applied to plough the fields in a speedy

manner, resulting in higher output and productivity and thus a lower demand for clearing more

land for crop planting. Another measure is that government should impose strict fishing

regulations, setting a limit of the catch of fish or restricting access to aquatic areas with great

biodiversity. This ensures that other wild sea animals would not be destroyed in the process.

In conclusion, the human activities including farming and fishing are rendering many species of

animals extinct. However, government and individuals can join hands to combat the issues.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1 (June - August 2017) - Topic: House/ AccommodationB A N D 9 . 0 S A M P L E A N S W E R S

1. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live

in?

For the past 21 years I have lived in a lovely house with

my family. And I think if I can move out and start

making a living on my own, I would try my best to have

an independent place where I can plan and design a

house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a

flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me.

To afford (v) to be able to financially support/have

enough money to pay for Sth

Suit myself (v) to do exactly what you like/want

Troublesome (adj) causing difficulty or annoyance

To make a living (v) to earn enough to support one’s

self

2. What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Well definitely I’ll spend some me-time there. I study, I

chill out by reading, drawing and dancing all by myself.

Sometimes I also invite one or two friends to spend

time with. We’ll watch some movies together and tell

each other endless stories.

Chill out (phrasal verb) relax

Me-time (phrase) time for one’s self alone

To do Sth all by one’s self (phrase) to do Sth alone

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3. Who do you live with?

I live with my family. There are 5 of us and we all have our own room, which is way more comfortable as the

older we grow, the more privacy we need for ourselves. I think our house is big enough for us yet still a warm

and cozy place that I call home.

4. How long have you lived there?

Although during my childhood my family had to move a lot, I’ve lived in the most recent house for almost ten

years. Comparing to the old houses, I think this house has been the best so far.

5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?  

The answer would be yes if the respondent is my parents, since moving in and out is too time-consuming and

exhausting. Cleaning and arranging everything all over again would be like torture to them. For me, on the

other hand, as I’m thinking of moving out to start my adult life, hopefully soon I’ll be able to afford to live in a

flat or an apartment.

All over again (idiom) used for saying that you do the whole of something again starting from the beginning, or

that the whole of a long process happens again

Torture (n) great physical or mental suffering

6. What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

As I’ve already mentioned my family moved several times when I was younger. And the most current house

where we’ve been living for about ten years is the best house so far. All of us have separate rooms for our need

of privacy yet a big dining room where we can spend the whole evenings together watching TV or having

dinner.

Need of Sth/doing Sth (phrase) circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity

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7. Can you describe the place where you live?/ Please

describe the room you live in

Briefly, my humble house locates in a small and quite street,

so coming home to me is like all the craziness happened

outside is left behind. Just beside my house stands a big old

tree. I have my own room with walls painted violet, which is

kinda a peaceful color. The air outside is fresh. I usually open

the window to enjoy the wind and sunshine, which will help

cool down my room without an air conditioner. Since I spend

most of my time staying at home, my room means the whole

world to me. It’s like a friend who is always there to share ups

and downs with me. So yeah, I would always miss my house,

my room whenever I’m away.

Humble (adj) having or showing a modest or low estimate of

one’s own importance

To help (SO) do Sth (v) to make it easier or possible for

(someone) to do something by offering them one’s services or

resources.

To share ups and downs (v) together being through good and

bad times

To be away (adj) to or at a distance from a particular place,

person, or thing

8. Which part of your home do you like the most?

It’s the dining room where my family spends our time

together.  Not only lunch or dinner but all our family reunions

take place in the dining room where we can enjoy a

harmonious atmosphere. We always try to keep the family

dinner as something we cannot go a day without, since for us

it’s the family bonding that lies behind.

Harmonious (adj) having agreement or consensus

To go a day without Sth/doing Sth (v) to feel not necessary to

do Sth on a day

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