Ielts speaking strategies

MODEL SENTENCES FOR PART 3 SPEAKING

What are the differences between X and Y?
Answer structure: Well, although they look quite similar and they do share a lot in common, there are many significant differences between them. For example, X is…..while Y is……. Another difference is that X is……However, Y is Besides,
……

What are the differences between a lawyer and a police officer?

Well, although they look quite similar and they do share a lot in common, there are many significant differences between them. For example , a lawyer is someone whose job is to advise people about laws, or represent people in court, while a police officer is someone who works for an official organization and their job is to catch criminals and make sure that people obey the law. Another difference is that their looks are quite different as well. A lawyer normally wears a decent suit or a smart dress; however , a police officer usually wears a police uniform and looks really cool. Besides , a lawyer is more quick-responsive, logical and articulate while a police officer has to be physically strong and mentally agile.
What do you think a good should be like?
Answer structure: I think it takes a lot of things to.... For example,...should be It
is very hard to imagine how someone can be a good ...without Another
qualification a good……should have is the most important thing is that, a good
...has to be ...

What do you think a good teacher should be like?

I think it takes a lot of things to be a good teacher. For example , a good teacher should be responsible . It is very hard to imagine how someone can be a good teacher without a certain responsibility . Another qualification a good teacher should have is knowledgeable. The most important thing is that , a good teacher has to be inspiring. I mean , they should encourage and inspire students to show their initiative to learn rather than force them to study….

PART 3 SPEAKING QUESTIONS FOR PRACTIC E

FRIENDSHIP

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  Is it easy to make friends?
  
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  What is the most important thing when you make friends?
  
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  What is the importance of friendship?
  
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  What should a real friend be like?
  
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  Do people love to make friends with youngster or the elderly people?
  
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  Is it possible for people to have friends of different ages? Explain why.
  
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  What do you usually say when you meet someone for the first time?
  
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  Where and when do you usually meet your friends?
  
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  How do computer and mobile phone affect friendship?
  
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  Do you think common interest is important in making friends?
  
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  Do you have any foreign friends?
  
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  Where can you meet foreigners in your hometown?
  
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  Where and when do you usually hang out with foreign friends?
  
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  What do you usually do when you hang out with foreign friends?
  
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  Do you have difficulties when you talk about culture with foreigners?
  
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  Do you think the immigration may affect another country?