Answering coherently..

For each question below. give a very coherent answer by clearly specifying the degree. Then practice adding an extension to this statement (eg: a positive or a negative opinion)

the 1st two have been done for you as examples.

1) How important is good health?

It is extremely important. I don't think other things have any value without good health.

2) How difficult is it to get access to a computer at your University?

It's not difficult at all actually, I don't think I've ever had any problems with access.

3) How widespread is the use of the Internet in your community?

4) How common are mobile telephones in your country?

5) How big a role does television play in your society?

6) How important do you think it is to educate your children about drugs?

7) How popular are American movies in your country?

8) to what extent should governments censor the media?

More IELTS speaking topics..

Describe a personal possession that is valuable to you.
You should say:
What it is
How long you had owned it.
How you use it
And explain why it is so significant for you.

Sample notes on topic:
What it is - my gold wedding ring
How long you have owned it - since marriage two years ago
How you use it - ring finger on my left hand
and explain why it is so significant for you - symbolises continuing love and respect for each other.

IELTS Speaking Topics...

Topics:

A city you would like to visit. Say what city it is.

Eg: Rome:
Why you would like to go there?
Architecture

How long you would stay?
At least a month

Explain why it is such a special city for you.
Most historic and romantic city in Europe.

A book / movie that I have recently enjoyed.

What book / movie that it was
Why it was so good
How it differed to other books / movies of the same type.
Explain why it was such a special experience for you.

Speaking

Part 2:

Describe a useful website you have visited.
You should say:

What the website was
how you found the address for this website
what the website contained
and explain why it was useful to you.

Part 3
Discussion topics:

Example questions:
What effect has the Internet had on the way people generally communicate with each other?
Why do you think the Internet is being used more and more for communication?
How reliable do you think information from the Internet? Why? What about the news on the Internet?

The Internet and shopping:
Example questions:
Why do you think some people use the Internet for shopping? Why doesn't everyone use it in this way?
What kinds of things are easy to buy and sell online? Can you give me some examples?
Do you think shopping on the Internet will be more or less popular in the future? Why?

Academic Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What solutions can you suggest?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write 250 words.

Speaking...

Part 1: Possible Topics

Your Home:

Your family home and surroundings:
appearance, location, size etc..

Your home town: Physical appearance, notable features, population/size, historical background etc..

Your job / studies:
Job: Main responsibilities of job, things you like / dislike about it, how long you have been doing it etc..

Studies: Subjects studied, why you're studying, things you like / dislike about your course, how long you will study, what qualification you will gain etc..

IELTS Speaking

Topic Card

Describe a photograph or picture that you like.

You should say:

what the picture/photograph depicts
when the picture/photograph dates from
how the picture/photograph make you feel

and explain why you like it.

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Describe a job that you would like to have in the future.

You should say:

what the job is
what aspects of the job attracts you
what negative aspects there might be

and explain why you are attracted to the job.

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Describe a course that you have done (at school, college, university or other place) and that you found useful.

You should say:

what you learnt

what you enjoyed about the course

what you didn't enjoy (if anything)

and explain why it was useful to you.

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Topic Card

Describe an important celebration in your life.

You should say:

when it was

what happened

how you felt

and explain why it was an important celebration for you.

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