{"serial": 25, "title": "025 - IELTS Speaking Test Band 4.5 Mock Test | Bangladeshi Student 🇧🇩", "transcription": "Examiner: Good evening. My name is Brick. Could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: My name is Moinabne Manna.\nExaminer: Thank you. And what should I call you today?\nCandidate: You can call me Manna.\nExaminer: Manna. Thank you, Manna. Now, in this first part of the test, I will ask you questions about yourself. So, what is your favourite subject to study?\nCandidate: Uh, actually, I completed my honours, uh, in political science, so it was my favourite subject, uh, that I completed, uh, yeah.\nExaminer: Okay, and did you enjoy school as a child?\nCandidate: Yeah, of course. Uh, when I was, uh, child, I read in school nearby our village. Uh, it was so a must for me because I was really, uh, benefited from, uh, school time. It was so, uh, um, pleased and, uh, I had so many, uh, friends that, uh, interested me so, so I think it was a great time for me.\nExaminer: Okay? And are there any subjects you wish you had studied?\nCandidate: Uh, though I have, uh, need my, uh, I finished my course in political science, uh, if I chance, uh, in future, uh, for get higher study in abroad, uh, then I want to chose, uh, the, uh, uh, I want to chose a subject to, uh, related to, related to my subjects, and in this field, I can chose, uh, the public administration, because I want to, uh, engage myself, uh, in a government body, so in that perspective, I... I can realize that if I started in, uh, public policy or public administration, that would be, uh, best for me, I think.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you prefer to study alone or do you prefer to study with your friends?\nCandidate: Uh, it actually depends on, uh, when I, uh, when I record a more deep study for any topics to better understand, then I chose, uh, only for, uh, engaging myself to better have deep understanding for any subset. When I realized that, uh, uh, conversation or, uh, uh, to, um, uh, express something new, uh, topics for discussing with others, uh, and, uh, it would be better if I, uh, join with some- with my friends or, uh, some professionals, then I chose it for my perspective.\nExaminer: Okay, let's now move on to a different topic. So, we will talk about traveling. Do you like traveling?\nCandidate: Yeah, of course. Uh, I love traveling, and when I, uh, get free time, I try to, uh, go out, uh, in some new places. Uh, for example, uh, last week, I go out, uh, for a short trip in, uh, a very, uh, rural side area, and it was so, uh, beautiful, and... Uh, ne- quite natural area. And anybo- anyone who, uh, want- who go- who going to there, uh, I can definitely tell that he or she will, uh, be- get some new, um, excitement. So...\nExaminer: Okay. And is there a country that you would like to travel in the future?\nCandidate: Uh, I actually, uh, love so much, uh, European country. So, in this perspective, if I get chance, uh, in future, definitely, I will, uh, I want to go in UK because, uh, there have some historical places and there ha- there have so many, Uh, uh, gorgeous things and traditional things, uh, which, uh, a lot for, um, knowing or, uh, gather some ideas what was, uh, in past and what was, uh, their progress and what was their thing. So, definitely, uh, I mean...\nExaminer: Thank you. Now, in this next part of the test, I'm going to give you a topic and I would like you to speak about this topic for one to two minutes. But before that, you will have one minute to prepare for your talk and you may take notes if you wish. Do you understand?\nCandidate: Yes, sir.\nExaminer: Okay, I will now share the topic. Okay, so you have 60 seconds to make notes and your 60 seconds starts now. Okay, so your one minute is now over and you can start to speak now.\nCandidate: In this part, I want to share with you an amazing book that I bought two months ago and I already finished it. It was the main thing that how can you maintain or how can you Properly, uh, achieve anything, uh, with very, uh, skillfully or, uh, in a, uh, calm, calm way. So the main perspective, uh, that, uh, that was, uh, I was so immersed to, uh, read the book, uh, if you, uh, get some, uh, any stress or any problem, so you have, uh, many, Problems arise yourself. So, in that time, you have to recover yourself. So, the main thing that, uh, if you, uh, recover yourself to, uh, uh, progressively or step-by-step, you have to go out, uh, for, Another place that you feel, um, amazing, or, uh, if you want to engage with, uh, anyone, uh, who you, uh, who you want to, uh, want better to communicate with him, uh, so, actually, you choose what you, what better for you, and what you like. And that is the main thing for the book. And, uh, it talks about a story, uh, um, two friends who suggest him, uh, what, uh, how can he manage himself.\nExaminer: Thank you very much. Thank you. Let's move on, uh, to talk about entertainment and media in a bit more detail. Um, so why do people enjoy reading books or watching movies?\nCandidate: Uh, uh, uh, the first thing, uh, people want to know, uh, new things, and this, uh, um, and people try to explore something new ideas, and gather some new, uh, opinions, uh, for, uh, benefited from them, and I think, Uh, the another thing is that there, uh, we want excitement or enjoyment or, uh, so that's why we are, uh, uh, chose book or movie, I think.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you think books are more popular now or do you think they were more popular in the past?\nCandidate: Uh, book... Is one thing that, uh, all around, uh, it's, uh, Uh, it- it- it's capture people's mind. Because, uh, the book only gives us, uh, knowledge, uh, gives us, uh, enjoyment, and also, uh, the prosperous, uh, so that we can, uh, go ahead which we need. And we can easily get some ideas from the book. So I think it is very important for, uh, it was very important in the past and in the present. And, uh, of course, uh, the feature book, uh, play a vital role for us.\nExaminer: Okay. And, um, do you think, uh, books are more popular than movies in your country?\nCandidate: Uh, uh, it's actually, uh, a separate idea. Uh, people who love watching movie, uh, try to, uh, explore, uh, uh, and gather, uh, some, uh, new, some ideas or enjoyment with, uh, their friends to watch movies. Uh, the, uh, The- the book, reading book sector is different idea. Uh, people, some, um, uh, it's related to knowledge or, uh, no- no- no other people, uh, who, uh, it's actually different, so... Uh, I can easily tell that, uh, book and the who- who are, uh, educated person, uh, always try to himself to engage with book rather than, uh, the movies or anything.\nExaminer: Okay. Thank you. And what do you think parents can do to encourage their children to read more?\nCandidate: Yeah, parents, uh, have a vital role for this, uh, sector because, uh, uh, only parents can know, uh, how, uh, to encourage their children, uh, in, because they, uh, spend more time with their children, uh, than, um, any other people. So, uh, in a way, uh, parents can easily, uh, motivate their children by, um, any, uh, encouragement, like, this book is very important for that reason, so you ha- you should Uh, uh, read this book because, uh, this book help you, uh, a lot for your, um, uh, knowing- for knowing your, uh, unknown thing. So, please, uh, read it. Uh, in this way, uh, I think parents can, uh, engage their children so fast.\nExaminer: Thank you very much. Thank you. We've now come to the end of this test, so I will now stop the recording.", "band_score": 4.5}
{"serial": 34, "title": "034 - Band 9 IELTS Speaking Test", "transcription": "Examiner: Hello and welcome to this practice exam conducted by British American Resource Center. My name is Maruf and I'm your practice examiner. These exam questions are designed to simulate the IELTS speaking test. So let's begin. What is your full name?\nCandidate: My full name is Salsa Bilhaq.\nExaminer: At the beginning of the IELTS test, you'll be required to provide a passport or an ID, but as this is just a practice test, you don't need to provide any ID or a passport. So now in the first part of the test, I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. Did you learn to swim when you were a child?\nCandidate: Unfortunately, I could not learn to swim when I was a child due to not having access to a swimming pool, and my parents were mostly busy with their work, so no one could really take me to the pool and teach me swimming. Okay.\nExaminer: How often do you go swimming now?\nCandidate: Um, now I try to go swimming at least once a week, uh, whenever I'm free or during my leisure time, because I feel like it is a great physical activity and it refreshes my mind.\nExaminer: What places are there for swimming where you live?\nCandidate: Closer to where I live, there is a fitness center, which consists of a gym, a swimming pool, and a badminton court, so I feel like that's best suited for me, since it's closer to where I live and I can go there anytime.\nExaminer: Do you think it would be more enjoyable to go swimming outdoors or at an indoor pool?\nCandidate: Well, I prefer swimming outdoors, uh, since I like swimming during the night time. This is why I like outdoor pools, so that I can look at the sky and embrace the stars when I'm swimming. As I like stargazing, so it is a bliss for me, for being able to look at the stars while being in the pool.\nExaminer: Thank you. This is the end of part one. Now, move on to part two. In this part, I'm going to give you a topic, and you have to talk about it for one or two minutes. Before you talk, you have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can take some notes if you wish. Here's the paper and the pencil. And... this is your topic. I'd like you to describe a famous person that you know about. And from now, your time starts. Okay, your time is up. Remember, you have one or two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. Would you please start speaking now?\nCandidate: Yes. Today, I would like to talk about a famous person. His name is Salman Khan, or Sal Khan. He is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, which is a non-profit educational organization that facilitates education for a wide range of audience all around the world. He is, uh, he is an entrepreneur and an educator at the same time. He has around 7.8 million subscribers in his YouTube channel as of 2023, with around 6.5K videos that he made over the years. He started his career, uh, by tutoring his cousins using videos that he made. The positive feedback encouraged him to make more videos for a wider audience. Soon, he received a lot of positive feedback, and later, he started making more and more videos focusing mathematics and chemistry. During my A-levels, I was unable to do any sort of classes due to the pandemic. This is when I came across Khan Academy, uh, in YouTube, and I continued my studies with Khan Academy. Khan Academy helped me prepare for my exams and helped me receive my desired grade. Uh, the lessons were very concise, easy to understand, and clear. They provided, uh, study materials along with worksheets and test papers. They gave immediate feedbacks and helped me throughout the entire process. I think really highly, uh, of Khan Academy and Saul Khan, because he helped me throughout my entire A-levels, and prepared me for my chemistry and mathematics exam, and this is why I'm very grateful to him.\nExaminer: Thank you, this is the end of part two. May I have the pencil and the paper? Thank you. Okay, now move on to part three, and I'm going to ask you several questions in this part. What kinds of people are most famous in your country today?\nCandidate: People related to the media is most famous in my country. People who are associated with singing, dancing, acting are the type of people who are famous in my country because my country prioritizes the entire entertainment industry a lot.\nExaminer: Why are there so many stories about famous people in the news?\nCandidate: Whenever people become famous, they become a very common public interest, and this is when people become very curious to know more about their life. For some people, they are also role models, and naturally it makes people curious to know more about their role models. So I believe journalists use this as an opportunity to build more views in their videos by providing stories about famous people.\nExaminer: Do you agree or disagree that many young people today want to be famous?\nCandidate: Well, I agree with the fact that many young people today want to be famous. Well, to the point that they use social media platforms such as Instagram to pursue their career and showcase their talent by being influencers. I feel this is a very positive thing since they're utilizing their talent and also doing the best that they can.\nExaminer: Okay. Do you think it is easy for famous people to earn a lot of money?\nCandidate: I don't think it is easy for anyone to earn a lot of money. Mostly famous people require media recognition and demand. For that, they need to have some sort of talent, they need to do hard work to be more visible in the eyes of the audience. So I feel like all this requires them to do a lot of hard work, so it is not easy for them.\nExaminer: Why might famous people enjoy having fans?\nCandidate: Well, as I mentioned before, famous people do a lot of hard work and put a lot of effort for the audience, so it is nice for them when fans are giving them positive reviews. It encourages them to perform better in the future. Okay.\nExaminer: In what ways could famous people use their influence to do good things in the world?\nCandidate: Famous people can use their platform to raise social awareness. They can also promote fundraising events where people can make donations. As they are trustworthy figures, it will be easier for people to make the donations without being hesitant.\nExaminer: Thank you, Salsabil. This is the end of the speaking test. Thank you very much for joining us. Thank you.", "band_score": 9.0}
{"serial": 36, "title": "036 - IELTS speaking test band score 6.5", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, from here starts the speaking test. This is the speaking test of the International English Language Testing System. The candidate's name is Steve Smith, uh, and the candidate number is 017782. And the examiner is Sarah White, and the examiner number is 13522. Uh, welcome.\nCandidate: Thank you.\nExaminer: Uh, could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: My name is Steve.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Could you spell that for me, please?\nCandidate: It spells out as S-T-E-V-E.\nExaminer: Can I, uh, see your identification, please?\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you. Uh, could you tell me, are you working or are you a student?\nCandidate: I'm currently a student, and I'm studying, uh, European language and culture at London University.\nExaminer: Uh, very good. Do you like your major?\nCandidate: I do like my major. I find it interesting and I'm hope- I'm looking forward to finding a job within that criteria.\nExaminer: Okay, good. Tell me, what do you like to do in your free time?\nCandidate: In my free time, I would love to, um, watch some, um, YouTube videos, and if I have enough time, I would, uh, study some German, because I want to have a better knowledge in German grammar, which I find difficult to study.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you. Uh, could you tell me the name of your hometown?\nCandidate: I've been residing in London, which is the capital city of England. And that's a very crowded city, and there is a lot of tourist sites, and I recommend you visit there.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Thank you. Is there anything you dislike about your hometown?\nCandidate: Anything I dislike about my hometown is air pollution, which comes from the other area of the city. That's very different. That's a bad situation there.\nExaminer: Okay, uh, so now we are going to talk about haircuts. How often do you get a haircut?\nCandidate: That's a great question. Let me think about it. I get my haircut once a month. I usually went to barber shop, but nowadays, due to coronavirus, I go to a shop that's near my house. They offer a reasonable price to university students, and because I want to have tidy hair, so I look good, so I can go and hang out with my friends.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Thank you. How long have you had your current hairstyle?\nCandidate: I have been maintaining this style about a year since I was dispatched from the military service. And I like it because I don't have to put a lot of wax and hair product on it. And I like this air-serving style.\nExaminer: Thank you. Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?\nCandidate: Um, during my military service, we were forced to, uh, cut our hair very fo- very short, and- and that's, uh, I didn't like how it appeared from outside. So I didn't like that.\nExaminer: Okay, very good. Do you like getting your hair cut?\nCandidate: As I mentioned before, I like, uh, to have it tied up hair, and so be refreshed, so I look refreshed. And, yeah, I- because of that, I go, uh, to the barber shop once a month.\nExaminer: Thank you. Can you compare your hairstyle now to when you were a child?\nCandidate: Um, that's a great question. When I was a child, my brother used to cut my hair, and he had a trimmer. Because he used trimmer to cut my hair, my hair always were short. Very short. And I didn't like that. But nowadays, I can put, um, put in style my hair, which represent my, um, identity. So I prefer this kind of style from the one I had in childhood.\nExaminer: Okay, very good. Now let's move on to the second part, and I'll give you a piece of paper here, and a pen, then you have one minute to think about the topic I introduced to you, and then you have two minutes, and you should talk about two minutes about the topic. Okay, and here is the- you can make notes if you wish. Here is your paper and a pen, and the topic is, uh, describe a time you were sleepy but you had to stay awake. Okay? You have one minute to think about it, and your one minute starts... now. Please. Okay, your time's up now. Uh, now, you can talk about it for two minutes.\nCandidate: Okay. It was a recent situation that I had a vital exam, uh, that's called, uh, macroeconomics, which I'm taking right now. And that was very important for me, so I should, uh, I should have stayed awake all the night and study for it. And I used several methods to overcome this night. The first one I used was, uh, I ate a lot of coffee, and I drank a lot of energy drink, which is very weird. And the weird part is when I took, uh, two shower in a row, two showers in a row, and, uh, warm water and cold water, which, uh, make my blood flow and circulate through my body. And because I- I didn't dis- I didn't like this experience because I'm a very sleepy person. And, I'm a very sleepy person, and my friend always says, you are very sleepy, and they called me a hibernate. They- they say, you are a hibernate person every day. And, yeah, and, um, the next day I had an exam, I was very sleepy during the exam period. And, but I did use a great method to overcome that night.\nExaminer: Okay, very good. So, how was the next day when you were taking the exam? How did you feel?\nCandidate: As I said before, I was very sleepy during the exam, and during the exam, I rehashed to myself, why am I doing this? Why I stayed up all the night? And after the exam, I got the result, and that was very great, and I said, okay, it was worth it to stay up.\nExaminer: Very good. And so, let's move on to the third part. And the question is, uh, what occasions do people need to stay awake when they're very tired?\nCandidate: That's a great question. Um, I would probably say when they have a project to work on, or, in my experience, I told you, they- they have a study for exam that's important for them, they should stay awake all the night.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Thank you. Uh, in your country, is it common to work a lot of overtime or working overnight?\nCandidate: It didn't used to be common, but nowadays they are very common. Because of the, uh, economical crisis, people have to work during the night, so they- so that they can over- overcome this crisis and get by their life.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Thank you. So, uh, what do you think brought about this change, and what caused the change?\nCandidate: I would probably say because of the economical crisis and problem that people have in their life.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: And the lack of money they have during their life.\nExaminer: Okay, uh, do you think people who get up early in the morning are more productive than, uh, people who get up later in the morning?\nCandidate: It's kind of a stereotype that I had, but I would say, um, people who wake up early morning, they are more productive because, um, I personally, when I go out under dark outside, I get some kind of lazy and drowsy. But, um, when I- when the sun rises, I'm more energetic and productive during the day. So I would say yes.\nExaminer: Yes, right. And who do you think wakes up earlier? Younger people or older people?\nCandidate: Um, definitely younger, because old people are- are- they have stress and they're- they have tiredness in their body, so it's difficult for them to wake up early. But younger people are able to wake up early in the morning.\nExaminer: So, what kind of people lack sleep?\nCandidate: I haven't thought about that, so let me think. I would say night shift workers lack sleep because, um, they sh- they wake up at the night, they start working at- during the night, and they sleep- they go back to sleep at the morning. And their life balance is kind of break down. And, uh, and they con- they're always confused if they want to work right now or sleep right now. And because of this confusion, they lose a lot of time during the day.\nExaminer: Yeah, that's right. And I think there is a lot of debate these days about high school students. Uh, do they sleep enough? Can you tell me the situation in your country?\nCandidate: Um, I personally think this problem has been addressed in my country now. But, uh, my, uh, in my country, people think college- college- college is a place that, And people, um, get a degree, and graduate, and go to a good, prestigious university. After graduation, they find a decent job, and then they have a better life. That's the thought of my people. Because of that, a student, um, working very hard, studying very hard. And, uh, I saw some of my friends during college, they were working, they were studying, they were doing their homework during the lecture times. And the audience and the teacher wouldn't give them a notice, because they- they say, leave them away. They are a student. They- they lack of sleep. And even though they lacking sleep, And they should take care of their study and their health, because, uh, lacking sleep would cause several problem and health issue to the person.\nExaminer: The test is over now.", "band_score": 6.5}
{"serial": 37, "title": "037 - IELTS Speaking Test Band 5 | Mock Test | Bangladeshi Student 🇧🇩", "transcription": "Examiner: Good evening. My name is Brick. Could you tell me your full name?\nCandidate: My name's Ashraful Islam, but you can call me Ashraful. It's my nickname.\nExaminer: Thank you, Ashraful. Now, in the first part of this test, I will ask you questions about yourself. So, how often do you use technology in your daily life?\nCandidate: I use technology in, uh, several times in my daily life, uh, such as mobile phone. Uh, I used, uh, regularly cause, uh, some communicate with my friends and sometimes chat.\nExaminer: Okay. And what kind of technology do you use the most?\nCandidate: Actually, I most use several technologies, but, uh, especially mobile phone and sometimes PC and tablet.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think technology has made life easier or more difficult?\nCandidate: No, I- I- I think, um, technology, um, is more easier our life, and improve, is, uh, numerous our life, cause, uh, in the past, we are not, uh, really, uh, not, uh, easily get any, uh, work for, uh, that time, but, uh, nowadays, uh, we can easily, some work are, uh, finished in, uh, this technology. So, I think technology improve our life.\nExaminer: Okay, and what kind of technology do you think will be common in the future?\nCandidate: Actually, it depends on person, but- but I- as far as I'm concerned, uh, technology is mobile phone, and sometimes computer, and, uh, photo- and cameras are most common in the future, and, uh, it's, uh, crucial, important for our person, for pres- uh, for, uh, depends on person, cause, uh, it's, uh, Uh, huge, uh, important in our life and, uh, let's...\nExaminer: Okay. And do you prefer using technology for work or for leisure?\nCandidate: I pre- I prefer, uh, some technology in my leisure time, uh, such as, uh, tablet, which I- I played, uh, some, uh, educational, uh, quizzes and sometimes educational assignments, so wha- what, uh, I not, uh, find any, uh, type of website. So the time I, when I get a free time, so that, uh, so I will try, I was tried, uh, some educational, uh, quizzes, uh, and enhanced my, uh, knowledge. So I can learn many things from that time.\nExaminer: Okay. And, uh, are there any disadvantages of using technology?\nCandidate: Yes, uh, there are several, uh, disadvantages in, uh, the modern era, uh, such as, uh, firstly, uh, the disadvantage- addicted some, uh, childrens, uh, in, uh, the virtual games, and, uh, furthermore, are, uh, addicted some, uh, uh, I've addicted some games, such as Free Fire, PUBG, and it's harmful our health and body, and also our mind, and distract our study life.\nExaminer: Okay. Now, let's move on and talk about transportation. So, what type of transportation do you use the most?\nCandidate: Actually, I use several technology, uh, transportation, uh, such as CNG, and bus, and ba- and sometimes, uh, I use my, uh, car, and, uh, I most use, actually, rickshaw, which is, uh, uh, I go- go, uh, my school, and, uh, sometimes, I- I- going for, uh, leisure time, I go out, uh,\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think, uh, public transportation is important?\nCandidate: Could you repeat, please, this question, sir?\nExaminer: Yes, uh, do you think public transportation is important?\nCandidate: Yes, it's, uh, significantly important our life cause, uh, such as, uh, train, which is our most, uh, passengers, uh, travel in every day. Our, uh, some- our- some, uh, for, uh, work. And, uh, some depends on their study and some are, uh, traveling in one side to another side. So, it's crucially important in, uh, actually, uh, people. And, uh, I- I thought, uh, it's, uh, our- it's developed our, uh, government and, uh, it's, uh, quite, uh, important in, uh, modern era.\nExaminer: Okay. Now, in this next part of the test, I'm going to give you a topic and I would like you to speak about this topic for one to two minutes. But before that, you will have one minute to prepare for your talk and you may take notes if you wish. Do you understand?\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: Thank you. I will now share the topic. Okay, your one minute is now over, and you may begin to speak.\nCandidate: Okay, I would like to describe about a skill I have, I would like to. It's driving, cause I am a traveller person, so I would like to, uh, driving, cause it's a crucial for this skill, and, uh, Uh, I think, um, my, uh, father, mother, and sister are also, uh, professional driver, cause, uh, we have our own- we have a car, and, uh, a little bit, um... I'm depressed because I was- I am not a driver because I have not a driving license. So, it's- I think, uh, in the- after two months or three months, um, after, I would like to, uh, go uh, car training, uh, station and, uh, I'd like to, uh, visit their office and, uh, I would, uh, like to, uh, drive, travel, uh, driving in a car and, uh, when I... I will, uh, I will, uh, go for, uh, outside at that time, so I- I would like to my car and drive easily, and with my friends, family, and sometimes partner. So it's, uh, quite a lot of important in me, uh, I'd like to, uh, Drive a car, and, uh, sometimes, uh, emergency time, so that time, I know, I, uh, don't know car driving, so it's, uh, a risk, um, for me. And, uh, I, uh, I would like to, uh, driving a car or any transportation when I have a license. So, uh, if I get a license, I would like to, um, drive any- any transportation. So, it's...\nExaminer: Thank you. Thank you. Let's move on and talk about skills in a bit more detail. So, how important is it for people to keep learning new skills throughout their lives?\nCandidate: It's, uh, quite a lot of important cause, uh, people when, uh, uh, when, uh, know and get, uh, new skills. So, their time, their, uh, their, uh, character or their personality are flashed in the public. And, uh, it's, uh, depend on positive skill or negative skill. So, uh, for instance, my grandfather is, uh, uh, police. So, he is a new skill for gun, uh, shooter. So, it's, uh, quite important for, uh, person to person and depends on what new skill you learned.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you think people can learn new skills at any age?\nCandidate: Yes, yes, it's, uh, it's absolutely cause, uh, but, uh, restricted, uh, some ages, uh, when, uh, people are not, uh, for instance, children. Children, uh, can't, uh, learn anything for, uh, their age. Uh, over 18 or over 16, you, uh, would try to anything, uh, when you, uh, get, uh, the skill, and easily they are, uh, achieved, uh, their, uh, skill. So, I- I thought, uh, it's, uh, cool, uh, it's, uh, a lot of important when people, uh, get, uh, some skills, uh, such as, uh, as- as far as I concern, uh, my, uh, I would like to, uh, driving license, cause I am a traveler person, uh, it depends on person to person.\nExaminer: Okay. Uh, how can learning a new skill help a person's career?\nCandidate: Career. Uh, it's, uh, This is a good question, and, uh, I- I thought, uh, it's, uh, quite, uh, changed their, uh, personality and character. When people get a new skill, so their time, they are, uh, flashed, uh, their, uh, personality, and their extra, uh, skills are, uh, shown in public. So their time, they are, uh... Able to any job or any criteria. Uh, for instance, um, my friend is a doctor, so he is a well surgeon. So, uh, well surgeon in their team. So, it's a crucial important for him, uh, to he is a great surgeon. It's, uh, facility for him, and I thought it's, uh, extra skill for him.\nExaminer: Okay, and how do you think technology will affect the way we learn new skills in the future?\nCandidate: Uh, it's a lot of, uh, important and, uh, crucial cause, uh, we need any help nowadays. Uh, we, uh, uh, check Google, uh, sometimes Twitter and some, uh, websites, uh, cause we are not, uh, know everything. So technology get- technology give- give our, uh, Uh, numerous, uh, facilities and sometimes when we was not known anything. So that time we find Google and some, uh, educational sites. For instance, uh, my teacher, uh, give me a assignment. So I could find, uh, any friends, any group, uh, at, uh, even at my school. So I- I can learn, uh, I can find, uh, Google and I find, uh, this, uh, assignment and I completed this.\nExaminer: Is it better to focus on mastering one skill or to learn many different skills?\nCandidate: Actually, uh, as far as I concern, uh, we focus one skill, cause when we learn one skill fulfilled, so that time we- we are able to this skill and we achieve this skill easily. Uh, however, we- when we focus, uh, numerous skill and several skill, uh, we are not able to, uh, achieve easily is, uh, this skill. Uh, such as, uh, when we focused, uh, skill, uh, such as driving. So, you- when you get, uh, license and you are able to driving in, uh, easily. But when time you looking driving and you looking betting and you looking, uh, another option. So, the time you are, uh, easily distract, uh, your, uh, way. So, I thought, uh, it- we focused, uh, one skill.\nExaminer: Okay? Thank you. We've now come to the end of this speaking test, so I will now stop the recording.", "band_score": 5.0}
{"serial": 38, "title": "038 - IELTS speaking test band score 6.5", "transcription": "Examiner: Good morning.\nCandidate: Good morning.\nExaminer: Welcome to IBM IELTS Academy. This is the speaking section of your IELTS test. It may take about 15 minutes, and I will ask you some questions in three parts. Is that okay?\nCandidate: Yes, sure.\nExaminer: Examiner is Sarah Parker. Examiner number is 23589. Candidate is Elahe Mizbani, and candidate number is 13594. What's your full name?\nCandidate: Uh, my name is Elahe, but, uh, all my relatives and friends call me Eli, so call me Eli.\nExaminer: Okay, may I see your ID card?\nCandidate: Yeah, sure.\nExaminer: Thank you.\nCandidate: Here you go.\nExaminer: Thank you. Where are you from?\nCandidate: Uh, I'm from Iran, uh, it's, uh, um, Asian country, and, um, somehow it's a historical country, and, uh, I live in, uh, in a big city that, uh, is located in the middle of the country, um, Isfahan.\nExaminer: Okay.\nCandidate: Uh, yes.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Do you work or study?\nCandidate: Um, somehow both of them. I work as a med rep for an Iranian company, um, in part-time, and, uh, on the other hand, I work, um, I study, uh, in master, and, um, sometimes, um, in, uh, sometimes, uh, in my leisure time, I study English for my IELTS exam.\nExaminer: Okay. Do you have a lot of friends?\nCandidate: Um, no, I don't have a lot of friends, but I have, uh, two or three friends that are really close to me, and they're like sister to me. Always, uh, they are my partner in crime and spending our time together.\nExaminer: Hmm. Uh, who is your best friend and why?\nCandidate: Um, well, my best- my best friend is Maral now. Uh, we met, uh, each other in high school, and, uh, unfortunately, last year, she, uh, immigrated to, uh, Italy, and, um, we couldn't see each other, um, so, uh, our connection is just limited to, uh, video fo- video call and, um, texting. That's it.\nExaminer: And can you tell me with whom would you like to be friends and why?\nCandidate: Uh, well, um, you know, uh, the place that I work, uh, there is a person, uh, that, uh, she is really lovely and, uh, heart person. Uh, sometimes I- I think, uh, if I could be friend, uh, with her is really, uh, could help me to improve my job, uh, my skills, and, um, I can, uh, have her in my side, um, as one of my friend.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. What kind of person can you be friends with easily?\nCandidate: Uh, you know, I'm a person, um, I'm an extrovert person, uh, so I prefer to, um, match with someone who is, um, um, who is, uh, have the same, um, have the same personal- personality like me. And, uh, I can't, uh, make a good relation with a person who are,\nExaminer: Which is more important to you, family or friends?\nCandidate: It's a really hard question because both of them, uh, have, um, you know, have a great place in my life. But, um, you know, family is a thing that, uh, you can't replace them, uh, with, uh, other people. Uh, and it doesn't mean my friends, uh, don't have, um, good, um, situation in my life, for example. And, uh, so, uh, I prefer, uh, my family than my friends. Uh, that's all.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Okay, now I'll give you a cue card. You have one minute to think about it and two minutes to talk. Is that clear?\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: Okay, that's the question and you can take it.\nCandidate: Okay? Okay. Thank you.\nExaminer: Now you may talk.\nCandidate: Uh, well, uh, you know, uh, first of all, I believe, uh, in my idea, uh, good parents could, uh, have, um, uh, make more facilities for their, uh, children, and they have, uh, they should have a good financial level in the society, especially now. Uh, and, um, uh, I- I believe, uh, my aunt and her husband, uh, they could be really good parents. Uh, I know them, uh, four years ago, especially her, because she's my- one of my part- one of my family. And, um, and they are really, um, lovely, hearty, uh, sympathetic, and, uh, most of the time, uh, they try to improve their abilities, their skills, and their knowledge. And, uh, recently, uh, they want to, uh, have a baby, and so, um, I- I think, um, they could be really good parents, uh, because everything is, uh, really good and, uh, especially their job, uh, have a, um, great, um, have a great, um, have a great appearance in the society. So, um, I, um, so in my idea, um, they can, um, do this job, uh, well.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Uh, what is important for parents in raising children?\nCandidate: Uh, there are, um, some, um, there are some skills and, um, there are some skills that they have to, uh, learn or have them. Uh, for instance, if, um, they should be, um, patience and, um, tolerate, uh, everything that related to their children. The next one is they should be kind and participate in every celebration or occasion that's related to their children. And I think having these two options is the most important for parents, for being good parents.\nExaminer: Do you think both parents play different roles in raising a child?\nCandidate: Um, if I want to be honest, I believe, um, both parents have, um, the same role, uh, in raising child. And, um, there isn't any special roles that related to a mom or a father. Uh, they have to, uh, cooperate together and, um, try to, um, try to, um, try to, Nature, try to nature their children together.\nExaminer: Uh-huh. Uh, what do you think? Is it good to encourage children with sweets? With sweets?\nCandidate: Um, I don't think so, because it's, uh, unhealthy.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: And, um, children can be addicted, um, to sweets. Uh, after a long time, um, uh, maybe, uh, they, uh, faced with, um, um, obesity and, uh, some, uh, possibility disease. So, um, I disagree with this.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Do you think parents spend too much on buying toys for their kids?\nCandidate: Sorry, can you repeat that again?\nExaminer: Yes. Do you think parents spend too much money on buying toys for their kids?\nCandidate: Um, actually, it, uh, depends on to their financial level. Uh, if, um, they are in, uh, they, um, live in a middle class of a society, Uh, I think, no, they don't, um, spend much money. Uh, and, um, most of the time try to, uh, entertaining their children with, um, um, some, uh, physical, um, games. Uh, but, um, if you have, um, good, um, uh, financial level, uh, yes, why not? They spend, uh, much money for, Um, their children to buying toys, video games, and so on.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Okay.\nCandidate: Thank you.\nExaminer: This is the end of your test. You're welcome.\nCandidate: Thank you.", "band_score": 6.5}
{"serial": 58, "title": "058 - IELTS Speaking Test Band 7.5 | Mock Test | Indian Student 🇮🇳", "transcription": "Examiner: Good evening, my name is Brick. Could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: Hello Brick, my name is Jadeep Sharma.\nExaminer: Thank you, and what should I call you today?\nCandidate: Yeah, you can call me Jay.\nExaminer: Thank you, Jay. Now, in this first part of the test, I will ask you some questions about yourself. So, what is your favourite type of food?\nCandidate: Yeah, I love spicy food, basically. I'm from, uh, rich heritage India, and in India, most of the people like to eat spicy food. That's the thing which, uh, make us, uh, very, uh, foodie, I would say. So, I- I would prefer spicier.\nExaminer: Okay. And, do you prefer eating at home or dining out?\nCandidate: Uh, basically, it's depend on the scenario. I like the both, but, uh, if I find myself, uh, I find myself inclined towards eating at home because, uh, I recently got married and post-married. I find that my wife is a very good cook. She cooked very delicious disease, uh, dishes for me, which I love to eat and, Uh, at home you can, uh, spend quality time with your loved ones as well, so I prefer to eat at home rather than going out.\nExaminer: Thank you. And, uh, how often do you try new foods?\nCandidate: Uh, yeah, in India, we have lots of options to eat, uh, even, uh, at home or outside. I usually try twice a week new dishes, and I'm a vegetarian, and, uh, in India, you can find a lot of options for the vegetarians as well, like the, uh, paneer tikka, and, uh, uh, paneer tikka, kadhi chawal, and rajma chawal. All these are the dishes which, uh, usually Indians eat.\nExaminer: Okay, now let's talk about fitness. So, how often do you exercise or play sports?\nCandidate: Yeah. Uh, before marriage, I used to take, uh, five days a week in, uh, to- to hit the gym. But post-marriage, I have some, uh, responsibilities through, uh, which makes me, uh, very difficult to tackle with the, uh, work-life balance and my fitness. So, now, I, uh, hit the gym two- twice a week. Uh, that's very, uh, that's not a, uh, good number of days a person should, uh, do the physical activities and all. But, uh, in the era, uh, where we are, uh, we are dependent over the technology, so, we should give credence to the, uh, fitness, and everyone should take or participate in the physical activities to, uh, make themselves or keep themselves well, uh, well, and... Healthy. So living a healthy lifestyle is a good, uh, for every individuals. It keeps you, uh, away from the hospitals and please, uh, add some fruit to your diet. That's the thing. That's the message. And, uh, I also try to add some protein in my diet as well.\nExaminer: Okay. And, uh, what type of exercise do you enjoy the most?\nCandidate: Yeah, I love, uh, weightlifting exercises, uh, that take, uh, your, uh, less time and give you the, uh, maximum output. So, uh, while you're performing the weightlifting exercises, that's, uh, that exercise give you the strength and the endurance to perform the certain, uh, task as well. So, uh, weight lift, uh, weight lifting, uh, exercises are more preferable for me rather than the, you know, like aerobics or doing some cross trainings. Yeah.\nExaminer: Okay, now let's talk about, uh, health. So, how do you usually take care of your health?\nCandidate: Yeah, my health routine is not, uh, so good, but I keep myself hydrated, uh, as possible as I can, and Uh, I try to coordinate with my wife who's cooking food for me. Uh, we try to add more proteins in the diet to make the nutritious diet as well. So, uh, uh, I, uh, when I was, when I'm in office, I, uh, used to walk, uh, at least three to four kilometers where, uh, post dinner or post lunch with my colleagues and over the walk, we have a very productive talks as well. So that's how I keep my body, uh, healthy and, uh, fit.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you visit the doctor regularly?\nCandidate: Yeah, uh, in the past two months, I experienced the health, uh, uh, my health got declined due to some symptoms. So, I frequently visit at the doctors to, uh, give- to check my full body checkup. So, that probably helped me or alert me if I'm prone to any disease or can say, Uh, if I'm at the borderline of, uh, some disease like diabetes is very, uh, uh, very increased, uh, the number of diabetic patients are very increasing nowadays. So to keep myself healthy, I usually visit at the, uh, doctor's, uh, doctor clinic. That, uh, that's very, uh, good thing which I, uh, I think a person should do.\nExaminer: Okay. Now, in this next part of the test, I'm going to give you a topic and I would like you to speak about this topic for one to two minutes. But before that, you will have one minute to prepare for your talk and you may take notes if you wish. Do you understand?\nCandidate: Yeah, sure.\nExaminer: Perfect. So, I will now share the topic. So, your one minute starts now. Okay, so your one minute is now over, and you may begin to speak.\nCandidate: Yeah, thank you for the opportunity to inter- to speak over the topic. This is a very interesting topic, and the person which I admire the most is my grandfather. And, uh, why I admire, uh, why I admire is that, uh, he's a, uh, why he's famous in my town is that he's a politician, and he worked for the, well, uh, for the betterment of the society, and to, Uh, help the needy person as well. So, the things which I admire, uh, from him is that he's very honest and helping and to, uh, down to the earth. Uh, he always tried to push himself, uh, to the limits to, uh, go to the extent to help people to improve the locality in terms of cleanliness and, uh, to maintaining the hygiene in the, uh, area. Uh, and the road safety as well. So, these are the things which I admire from him. And, uh, the- why, uh, I'm- whenever I'm- I'm sitting with him, I got some inspiration from him. Like, uh, if you want to become a famous or you want to excel in your career, you- first, you should have to be honest to yourself. That's the, uh, key, uh, from, uh, from his life, uh, take away from his life experiences. And, uh, after- when- whenever I feel low in my life, I- he's the person I can call out anytime. He's just a text away from me, or, uh, text away from me, and... Uh, the beauty, uh, about him is that he never feel you, uh, feel or let you down, or if you- if he's teaching something to you about the life lessons, then, uh, he make sure you don't feel inferior while learning and dumb, like, uh, this is this, uh, something you are lacking of. So, uh, he keep, uh, he tries or push you towards to, uh, uh, to... Extract the potential from you and, uh, the best qualities of, uh, of your attributes of your personality. So, his experience, uh, is everything for me.\nExaminer: Thank you. Now, let's move on and talk about famous people in a bit more detail. So, how do famous people influence society?\nCandidate: Yeah, like, influenced peoples have, uh, access to the mass of the, uh, mass of the, uh, mass of the people, so they can... a single statement from, uh, from their mouth or their social media can influence thousand people. So, a famous person influences by giving his words, his thoughts to put, uh, to the, uh, society.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think the media plays a big role in making people famous?\nCandidate: Yeah, definitely, indeed, we are living in a technical era, technology era, where, uh, where, uh, where we are, we are having our social handle to, uh, to, to interact with the people who follows you, and, yes, uh, like, uh, with the, uh, help of the, uh, technology, you are, you stay connected or stay up to date to, with your followers, and, To- and your, uh, your followers also, uh, keep, uh, also influenced by your social handle. They follow you. They, uh, they inculcate your quality in their personality and embraces the positiveness or anything which you shared over the social media. That's the beauty of the, uh, uh, technology and to make them famous and to keep them, uh, like uplift their, uh, image in the society.\nExaminer: Okay, and how important is it for famous people to be role models?\nCandidate: Yeah, it is very important to, uh, if you become a famous, then a lot of people get influenced from your work, so while you are doing anything in your life, you must take- you must have- before taking any action, you should give a thought, like, if I do this, what would be the impact to my followers or the society? So, yeah, being a- a famous, uh, or role model to become the role- to keep yourself the role model of your followers, you should do self-introspection, which definitely helps you to deliver the best out of you.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think fame brings happiness?\nCandidate: Sometimes, yes, sometimes, no, like, uh, if you, uh, are very famous, then it, uh, affect your privacy, I would say. You cannot, uh, go outside, uh, just go outside and enjoy, like, a normal, uh, person. So, yeah, you should, uh, if you become famous, you keep some, uh, points in your considerations, like, uh, uh, your safety, your security, your followers can, uh, come, uh, from anywhere. So, yeah, become famous is not like living an ordinary life.\nExaminer: Okay. And how can being famous affect a person's personal life?\nCandidate: Yeah, it definitely affects a person's personal life. Like, you cannot commute with your wife or, can say, with your loved one at the roadside. You cannot take public transport easily without the consent of your security guards or, would say, from anyone. So yeah, it definitely impact your family time and, uh, you tell your- your family members also take care if they do anything that would probably impact your, uh, your personality or your, uh, your overall, uh, your overall popularity in the society. Yeah.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you think social media has changed how people become famous?\nCandidate: Yes. Uh, we, it, this coin, every coin has two sides, so, yeah, it become a very, uh, like, a very important media, uh, mediator to make a person famous. So, like, sometimes it make the undue, uh, some people take the undue advantage of the social media. They're just hitting the likes and they, uh, do comments on the, uh, on their post and, uh, irrelevant post as well. So, it's totally depend on us how we can accommodate that, uh, or leverage the technology in our day-to-day life.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you. We've now come to the end of this test, so I will now stop the recording.", "band_score": 7.5}
{"serial": 67, "title": "067 - Band 8 IELTS Speaking Test | 2024", "transcription": "Examiner: Do you work or study?\nCandidate: Uh, I'm neither a student nor I'm working right now. I recently passed my HSC examination and currently I'm preparing myself to pursue my higher education abroad.\nExaminer: Which subject would you like to study?\nCandidate: I would like to do my bachelor's in science in a very strong program that will later on help me get into a renowned medical school.\nExaminer: Do you use maps?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, I do, though I'm very bad at reading and understanding maps, but I only use it when it is needed.\nExaminer: Do you think it's better to use a paper map or a map on your phone?\nCandidate: I think mobile phone maps are better than, uh, paper maps, uh, which can be very perplexing, and people nowadays, uh, tend to use mobile phone apps as it is, uh, it is a device that is already, uh, available on everyone's hand and is- it is easy to navigate to.\nExaminer: When was the last time you needed to use a map?\nCandidate: Uh, I visited Mirpur last week for some work, and I was, uh, standing at the exit of the Sony Square building, when my Uber called me and told me that he was standing on the opposite side of the road, and like I previously mentioned that I'm very bad at reading maps, so, uh, I had to use the mobile phone map to track him, as I was not understanding whether he was standing, uh, on the opposite side from my front or from my right.\nExaminer: If you visit a new city, do you always use a map to find your way around?\nCandidate: I would say both yes and no because I often go out with my family driver, so during that time a map is not necessary as he knows all the routes and directions. However, when I go to places by calling an Uber, that time I just open my map and follow if we are going in the right direction or not.\nExaminer: Do you find it easy to read maps?\nCandidate: I'm horrible when it comes to understanding and reading maps. Uh, that is because I think I'm not good with directions. I remember this one time my uncle came to pick me up from my academy, and he told me that he was parked, uh, in the east direction from where I was standing. And it was very embarrassing that I had to ask people where the east direction was. I mean, I know that understanding and reading maps is not a rocket science, but still, it's very puzzling to me.\nExaminer: Okay, so this is the end of part one. Let's move on to part two. In part two, you have to describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry. So this is your cue card. You'll have a minute to take notes if you wish. From now, your time starts. Okay, are you ready? Would you like to start now?\nCandidate: Yeah.\nExaminer: Please.\nCandidate: I remember it was just before our final exams of class 11 started. We had a wall magazine project, and from each section, a group of six to seven members had to participate. Unfortunately, uh, we did not receive such, uh, notices that, uh, uh, when the, uh, World Magazine project would start. Therefore, we were not aware of the starting date and the deadline. Uh, suddenly, our class teacher came to our classroom, and she was very angry to why none of us from our section were not participating. As a class monitor, I explained her the situation, and she told me that I would become the group leader and told me to handle the rest. Uh, three days were left for the project, and we had to do everything in a hurry. A whole day passed, uh, buying equipment and material needed for the project and discussing the topic. Our topic was, uh, quite different. It was, uh, we named it Crime and Constitution, where we illustrated that, uh, punishment for the criminals are not, uh, implemented by the law are not as prominent as the crime. Uh, however, on the second day, we were almost done with 80% of the work, and at that time, we found out that someone from another group partially copied our work. We were all devastated, as we could not keep our work as it was like that, nor we could not, uh, we can take out everything and redo it. Basically, it was like we were caught between a rock and a hard place. Nevertheless, we stayed till late afternoon and did our work again. We knew we were working against the clock, but there were no options left. Thankfully, on the next day, we were able to present our work just in the nick of time in front of our College Principal, sir. Uh, as I was the group leader, so I gave a brief demonstration about our work, and sir himself and other teachers as well praised our work that it was unique and intriguing. Uh, as I'm speaking about that event right now, I can still feel the adrenaline rush that how, uh, worried we were on that day, but glad that everything turned out well.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you very much. Uh, may I have the paper, please?\nCandidate: Yes, sure.\nExaminer: Thank you. Thank you. Let's move on to part three, and we have several questions here. Do you think it's okay to arrive late when meeting a friend?\nCandidate: I don't think it's okay to arrive late when meeting a friend, punctuality shows respect, and I believe that, uh, it show- it shows how a person, uh, values their friendship by arriving on time. Last week, uh, uh, I met, uh, an old friend, and we decided to meet at 7 p.m. Uh, surprisingly, we both arrived on time, and that made both of us happy.\nExaminer: What should happen to people who arrive late for work?\nCandidate: Uh, I think a person who is very responsible with their work is never late. So, it's the other way around. However, if a person is somehow late to their work, it's their duty that they should talk to their boss or anyone from the higher authority to clarify why they could not make it on time. But, if being late is someone's habit, then it's a serious issue and they must work on their time management.\nExaminer: Can you suggest how people can make sure they don't arrive late?\nCandidate: Uh, I think working on one's time management is the only way they can make sure that they're never late. Uh, however, sleeping early and, uh, setting up an alarm is, uh, can also, uh, uh, help them to leave early to account for unexpected delays. Uh, my uncle can never wake up with a single alarm on, so he always sets up multiple alarms, uh, so that he's never late for work.\nExaminer: Is it better to study for long periods or in shorter blocks of time?\nCandidate: Uh, I think it varies from individual to individual. Uh, some prefer, uh, learning in longer period of time, uh, because- just because they find to, uh, they find, uh, to maintain their focus, uh, during that time. Uh, on the other hand, some people, uh, prefer studying in shorter blocks of time as, uh, then take a break and start again. Uh, for example, I prefer studying in shorter blocks of time as it gives me the chance to take a break and recharge my body and mind.\nExaminer: What are the likely effects of students not managing their study time?\nCandidate: Uh, if a student doesn't maintain their study time, then they tend to be overwhelmed with stress, especially during the exam time, where they have to study all the lectures, uh, at once, uh, before their exam, uh, which results in not making the right score that is- that they desired or are required. Uh, I remember this only time I did not maintain my study time and thought that I could, uh, finish the whole syllabus the night before the exam, only to find out that the whole process was very stressful and I did a very bad result.\nExaminer: How important is it for students to have enough leisure time?\nCandidate: Uh, in my opinion, it is very important, especially for students, to have enough leisure time. Uh, it does not only reduce stress and mental exhaustion, but also, uh, helps developing skills and other knowledges, uh, according to one's own preferences. Uh, in- during my school breaks, uh, and still today, during the weekends, I try to keep myself away from, uh, work or studies, and make it myself, only my day. Uh, for, uh, for example, someday I would go out, uh, in the cinemas to watch a movie. Another- other day, I would stay at home and watch movie, uh, listen to music, uh, cook some delicious foods, uh, go out for a walk or shopping, et cetera, like that.\nExaminer: Thank you. This is the end of the speaking test. Thank you very much. Thank you for joining us. Thank you.", "band_score": 8.0}
{"serial": 77, "title": "077 - Band 6 IELTS Speaking Test Interview | 2024", "transcription": "Examiner: Welcome to the IELTS Speaking Practice Test. I have several questions for you, and this test is divided into three parts. Part one, part two, and part three, namely. I have few questions in part one. Let's begin. Do you usually take photos?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, I usually take photos, uh, with my phone, uh, especially when I, um, travel to any place, I would take, uh, hundreds of photos. I love to take photos, especially selfies.\nExaminer: How do you keep your photos?\nCandidate: Uh, I- usually I keep my photos on my phone, uh, on Google Drive. Uh, this technology really helps a lot to securing the photos, uh, very effectively.\nExaminer: And do you keep your photographs on your computer?\nCandidate: Absolutely. As computer has a great space, uh, a large amount of photos can be easily kept on computers. So I do keep photos in the computer.\nExaminer: And have you framed any of your photos?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, certainly. Uh, I have framed a couple of photos, uh, of my family, and especially on some special gatherings, I gift some of my photos which I have framed to my family members.\nExaminer: Thank you. This is the end of part one. Let's move on to part two. You have to describe an occasion when you forgot something important. And you should say what you forgot, how important it was, some possible reasons why you forgot it. Okay? This is your cue card. Paper, if you'd like to take any note. From now, you have one minute to prepare. Your time begins now. Okay, Tansy, your time is up. Would you please start?\nCandidate: Okay. A special occasion I remember when I forgot, uh, something important, uh, was, uh, the train ticket. I remember, uh, last month, um, I was, uh, attending, uh, a family program. I, um, so I have to... Go to the railway station, or to, um, in- in a train, um, but, um, I- I just found that I didn't bring my tr- online, I didn't bring my ticket. So, um, uh, I, in most of the time, I buy ticket from online, but, uh, in that time, I remember, uh, when I, uh, Um, uh, we went to the, um, uh, railway station, I, the, um, I have to buy ticket, um, and, uh, I, I, and I keep it in my home. But I, when, but in, when the, I was about to get on the train, I forgot to bring it. And, uh, um, that time, I just found that, um, I didn't bring ticket, and it would be very tough to, uh, go without ticket in a train. So, um, I, um, then, um, I got, um, in my... I went my home, and get the ticket, and inform the railway station manager that, uh, about this incident. And, yes, this experience, uh, it was very, um, exciting, and I learned a lot, um, that, uh, um, someone might forgot things, which can bring problem in the future.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you very much. Would you please give me the paper and the pencil? Thank you very much. Okay, let's move on to part three, and I have several questions in this part. Do you think it's important to have a good memory?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, it is very important to have a good memory, because, um, good memory, by, er, good memory, a person can easily, uh, remember a lot of things, and, uh, if a person, uh, can remember, uh, those important things, it would be very beneficial for him or her.\nExaminer: Why do sometimes people forget things?\nCandidate: Um, there are various causes, for example, for instance, uh, because of depression, and too much stress, people might forgot, uh, some important things, uh, which are important to remember, uh, and, uh, because of the, um, much work stuff, uh, in their daily life, people easily forgot some important things in their daily life.\nExaminer: Which do you think is more important to remember, a business meeting or a meeting with a friend?\nCandidate: I would say a business meeting would be more important than meeting with a friend, because for a business meeting, a person has, uh, it- it relates to his work, and it is, uh, quite important. Uh, on the other hand, uh, meeting with a friend could be a casual meeting, and a friend might understand the situation that his friend might, uh, forgot, uh, the situation of meeting him. That's why I think a business meeting is quite significant.\nExaminer: Okay. Are there any things that are especially important for people to memorize?\nCandidate: Yes, there are certain things, for instance, birthdays, some people might get upset if their family members doesn't remember their birthdays. On the other hand, besides, phone numbers are quite important to remember if a person's stuck in a situation and he has to call somebody, and so phone number really helps in that.\nExaminer: Okay. Let's move on from memory to family history. Okay. Why do people want to remember their family history?\nCandidate: Um, there are some certain reasons, um, for instance, uh, they can know about their background, um, more well, and, um, they can know about their characteristics, and, um, some people have a fascination to know more deeply about their ancestors.\nExaminer: Right.\nCandidate: And this had a great influence on them, um, and they do various types of research about them, and these are the reasons why people want to know about their ancestors.\nExaminer: And what can you do to learn more about your family history?\nCandidate: Well, I can do a couple of things. Uh, firstly, I would talk to my grandfather about his ancestors and get- and collect lots of information. Besides, I can talk to my relatives about their whereabouts, where they used to live, And, uh, I can collect information about, um, their background, uh, in which, uh, region they would stay. And by doing these researches, and I think, um, in this way I can know about more about my family history.\nExaminer: Thank you, Tanzir, for your time. This is the end of the speaking test.", "band_score": 6.0}
{"serial": 100, "title": "100 - IELTS Speaking Band 7.0 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Alright, let's begin. So, could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: Um, hello, my name is Im Chan-ho. My family name is Im, which is written as R-H-I-M, Rim, but I read it Im in Korean.\nExaminer: Ah, okay. And are you working or are you a student?\nCandidate: I am a student in Korea University, and I am a junior student, currently on a vacation right now, but I'm looking for a senior student.\nExaminer: And what do you like to do in your free time?\nCandidate: Um, in my free time, I have a lot of things I love to do. Uh, first would be, uh, working out in the gym, because I- I started working out when I was in the military, and it became my habit, so I'm still working out these days today. Um, also, I love to listen to music, because I'm a very big music fan. So, in my free time, the best would be, like, listening to music and working out at the same time.\nExaminer: Great. Now let's talk about spending time by yourself. So do you usually spend time by yourself?\nCandidate: Um, well, that's- it depends. I prefer spending time myself because it kind of gives me time to chill out and, uh, focus on what I'm doing, whether it's working or just, you know, chilling. But sometimes, I would like to be with friends or, uh, my family when I do something else, like when I watch movie, then it would be better to be with someone else.\nExaminer: And how do you usually spend time by yourself?\nCandidate: How, uh, do you mean how do I?\nExaminer: Yes.\nCandidate: Uh, when I'm alone, I kind of, uh, read books, whether it's a comic book or just literature that's interesting to me. And as I said before, I love music, so I sometimes dig into some other musics that I've never tried before, so... That's- so these days I'm taking advantage of the music apps these days, which they, uh, keep preferring me some music, new musics. So that's how I spend time alone.\nExaminer: And what did you do the last time you were by yourself?\nCandidate: Uh, last time I- when I was myself was actually yesterday. And, uh, the weather was so hot yesterday, so I just, uh, I was in my room with air-condition on, and I actually had a video chat with my friend, because the friend lives abroad. So, uh, I- I spent time, uh, talking to her with video chat. So, that's kind of one of the things I do alone, but I can still keep in touch with others.\nExaminer: Sure. Okay, now let's talk about small businesses. So, do you know many small businesses in your area?\nCandidate: Uh, that's interesting because in my area, it's kind of financial place, so small places would be like coffee chains, uh, sorry, not coffee chains, coffee stands, uh, that sells about iced Americanos, which the finance men love, and, yeah, and sometimes I go there and buy some, uh, decent, cheap coffee, and, yeah, that's one of my favorites, some businesses in my town.\nExaminer: Yes. And do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?\nCandidate: Oh, uh, speaking of that, uh, I prefer buying stuff on big companies rather than small companies. I mean, it's different with coffee, because coffee, you can just taste it right away. But if, uh, I am thinking that I am buying, uh, furniture, for instance, then it would be better to credit- then the credibility of the company would be high if the company is big and well-known, rather than small companies.\nExaminer: Hmm, yes. And have you ever worked in a small business?\nCandidate: Uh, actually, yes, I have worked in small business. It was, uh, also a small shop, uh, where it is for- it is a convenience store, actually, for some workers in the certain company. So, I was kind of a worker in a small company in a big company. So, when I used to work there, uh, the co- employees of the small- of the big company used to come to my st- our store and buy some stuff there.\nExaminer: Hmm, great. And have you ever thought about starting your own business?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, I- all- I thought about doing that. And actually, as a- my- as my major is English education, I'm thinking of, uh, opening up my own business as a English, uh, education company, where I can publish books or take YouTube videos and things and publish them.\nExaminer: Great. Okay, that'll do us for part one. Now, let's go on to part two of the test. All right. I'll give you your question. It's over here. So, there you go, sir. And there's a pencil. All right. So, I'll give you one minute now to do some note-taking. All right. So, yeah, you can begin. All right, mate, that's one minute now. Okay. All right. So, for your part two question, could you describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again?\nCandidate: Okay, uh, recently, I've not ma- I've not watched that much movie before, but recently I watched Florida Project, uh, which is a movie about social issues, such as poverty, family, and, like, social- social systems that surrounds the, United States. And, so, it was about, of this family, that they kind of, uh, they don't have much money. So, cause the mother have lost their hus- lost her husband, uh, because the husband did- abandoned them. Like, so, there is a single mother who raises her child, but she- she doesn't have a regular job. So, she- what she does is that she sells Uh, stuff illegally in front of Disney World in Florida. And in- so that was- that's what the movie is about. And I watched it on Netflix. And that's the reason why- why I would like to watch again, is because the movie is very interesting in terms of the... The camera and the story, which is very different, because the story itself is very depressing, and kind of, uh, takes- speaks about social issues, while the camera shows very color- colorful world to deepen the sadness of the family's situation.\nExaminer: Okay. Okay, great, so that's about 1 minute and 20 seconds, all right. And do you think this, uh, movie is popular in your country?\nCandidate: Uh, not very much in my country, because I've never met another person that watched the same movie as me. But, yeah, if I would like- if I meet them, I would like to talk about the movie, because it's a very good movie.\nExaminer: Okay, nice one. Okay, so now we'll go on to the third part of the test. Okay, so let's keep it going. Okay, so, uh, where do people normally watch movies?\nCandidate: Uh, speaking of normally, uh, it's kind of became different these days, especially. Um, back then, it was all definitely theaters, but I think, uh, it- it is kind of half and half with theater and at home, because there are a lot of platforms you can watch at home. As I mentioned, Netflix is one of them. And I think theaters have become a kind of special inc- special incident, such as dating or having fun with friends or family. So, other than that, I think people prefer watching movies at home because they're cheap and you don't have to go out and, you know, yes.\nExaminer: Are there any disadvantages to watching movies at home?\nCandidate: Um, that's like- that I can speak very well, because I've experienced a lot of disadvantages, such as I cannot concentrate on the movie for about two hours straight, because I can always stop, pause, and go to bathroom, go grab a coffee, other things, yeah. So it's kind of one of disadvantages, but still, I prefer doing that.\nExaminer: Hmm, yes, yes. And do you think are actors or actresses important to movies?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, I do, cause actors and actresses are- have always been the main characters of a movie. And, uh, as movie is, uh, video art, if- so to say, then they can be the artists who can act the director's intentions or the theme of the whole movie. So, uh, I think that is why, one of the reasons people, or critics, uh, usually, uh, keep focused on the actors' or actresses' ability of their act- acting or their emotions, expressions.\nExaminer: Yes, yes. And which do you think is more important, the plot of a story or the special effects?\nCandidate: Oh, uh, it depends on movies, I think. If the movie is about, uh, the things that we do- we cannot usually see, such as, like, aliens or the things that don't exist normally, then special effects will be very important, so the movie industry should invest more money on that. However, if the director's intention is to Say things that we can normally see, such as the movie I mentioned before, The Florida Project, then the plot would be very important so that we can focus, keep focused on the movie.\nExaminer: Hmm, yes, yes. And why do you think people of different ages enjoy different types of movies?\nCandidate: Uh... Yes, I- I have known that people in different ages prefer different movies because, uh, they have different tastes of, uh, culture, I think. Uh, younger generations probably have experienced- they're more likely to have experienced A lot of other cultures outside their country, so they have experienced all- a lot of diversity of cultures, so they would prefer more different styles such as Hollywood style or other European styles or Korean styles. However, older generations are more likely to have experienced, uh, limited, uh, access to other cultures, so they might prefer, uh, older versions of Korean movies or some limited types of Hollywood movies.\nExaminer: Yes, yes. And are there any movies that are enjoyed by people of all ages?\nCandidate: Uh, yes, I think that- that is, one would be the family movies, because everyone once have become- have been a child before. Every person has their childhood experience, and back in childhood, they- they can watch family movies, such as Disney, Pixar, they will be very, uh, yeah, uh, very big type of the childhood family movies.\nExaminer: And do you think movies are mainly for entertainment or for education?\nCandidate: Oh, uh, in these days of industry, movie industry, I think it is more focused on entertainment rather than education. Of course, there are some educational movies, but I think they are minorities in the whole movie industry. Because every, uh, every articles of movie, if I- if you see, then you can see what they- they all say about is the revenue or box office tickets. So, yes, I think they're more focused on entertainment and making people fun so that they can earn money. And, yeah, that is why.\nExaminer: Okay, perfect.", "band_score": 7.0}
{"serial": 110, "title": "110 - IELTS Speaking Band 7.5 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Alright, let's begin. So, could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: My name is Nina Wira Hadi Raksa.\nExaminer: Okay... I'm not gonna ask you to spell that, I'll just write it here. Alright. So, yeah, are you working or are you a student?\nCandidate: Um, I'm currently a university student, and I'm off-book at the moment.\nExaminer: Mm, okay. And could you tell me about your major?\nCandidate: Uh, it's a pharmacology major, and actually I switched from nursing to pharmacology, and I'm again in off-book period.\nExaminer: Okay. And what do you like to do in your free time?\nCandidate: I like to listen to music, um, especially R&B soul. Not a big fan of K-pop, but I would say I listen to a lot of different genres.\nExaminer: Okay. And now let's talk about plants. So, do you like to keep plants at home?\nCandidate: Not really, as I am very bad at, um, maintaining plant, like, life. Um, I'm kind of not good with taking care of them, and I do like to watch them, but it's just that I'm not very, mmm, affable with Maintaining plant life in general, so I don't really purchase them.\nExaminer: Okay. And did you grow any plants when you were a child?\nCandidate: Um, not that I remember. But I do remember that in my house there were many different types of plants, like really big ones, for example, like massive ones that my mom used to keep, but not really of my personal, um, like, favors or, like, my own.\nExaminer: Yes. And do people in your country send plants as gifts?\nCandidate: In Korea, I think they do gift, um, plants when, for example, a new business opens up and it's being staged, for example, for, like, an opening event in, um, new business industries. People do send gifts, like, the plants as gifts for celebrating the new start of their career.\nExaminer: Okay, great. Now let's talk about, uh, social media. So, Do you use social media?\nCandidate: At the moment, I am currently using Instagram, but only with the purpose of contacting my friends on direct message.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. And do your friends use social media?\nCandidate: Yes, Instagram. Um, not many of my friends use Facebook. I think it's outdated these days. Um, I do know that they have a new name called Meta, but, um, personally, I'm not really a fan of Facebook or Twitter, so I'm only using Instagram at the moment.\nExaminer: And what do people often do on social media?\nCandidate: I think they scroll down on what's called reels, the short form of video that actually does lure people into scrolling down, like, for a massive time period. It's interactive, sometimes intuitive, um, the contents are drawing in people's attention easily. Um, and I also do think they post their personal lives on what's called a feed. It's like their own kind of personal platform in the social media platform. Yes.\nExaminer: And do you think you spend too much time on social media?\nCandidate: Not really, in my view. I spend more time on going out. I'm not very extroverted, but it's just that I'm not really on social media all the time, nor I watch TV often. Maybe YouTube. Maybe the time I spend more, um, regarding media is YouTube and Instagram. But as I said before, I only use this Instagram platform for contacting and DMing Direct message with my friends. So, not really a big fan of, like, scrolling down reels or spending too much time on Instagram.\nExaminer: Okay. Perfect. That'll do us for part one. I will go on to part two of the test. Here is your question. So now, I'll give you one minute to do some note-taking. You can- you can make notes on the paper, all right? So, you can begin now. Okay, that's one minute now. Okay. So, could you describe a city that you think is very interesting?\nCandidate: To me, Tuscany in Italy is the most interesting city and the most, um, known city for nurturing and for its scenic nature. And I personally enjoyed Uh, traveling to the city, um, because it did give me this embracing feeling that I was being welcomed. And I went to this trip for a e-biking trip from school when I was in 10th grade. And... the bike trip itself in Tuscany It was relaxing enough and also the view did lure people into, um, having more sensible trip, I guess, in a way that, as I said, it was a very welcoming vibe and the ambience was Focused on nature, not so much of a youthful or busy, like, bustling city kind of a sense, but, um, food-wise and the nature-wise, I think it was a very sensible and, um, relaxing trip to me.\nExaminer: Okay. That's 1.23 for now. Okay, good. And do you think you would like to go back there again in the future?\nCandidate: Not as a biking trip, but family trip-wise, yes, I would say I would go back, because Italy itself is very fairytale-like, as in a sense that it's beautiful. So, yes.\nExaminer: Yes, okay, perfect. Okay, now let's go on to part three of the test, let's keep going. So, um, do you think the large cities in your country will become even larger in the future?\nCandidate: In South Korea, Seoul is already grand. For example, Sejong City, I do know that they were not of a big scale in terms of size in the past, but they have worked through and endeavoured into, um, expanding the city itself with the infrastructures and, um, the amount of, uh, people, like the population-wise they wanted to grow. So in terms of that, Sejong City, for example, yes. Um, and I do think they have the potential that they will grow bigger. Because they're investing in a lot with population and infrastructure. And I am not really Into, um, learning about the new cities or, um, I don't have much of the knowledge in it.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: At least I know some bits, like, for example, Sejong City.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Yes, yes. And what are some issues that cities face when the population increases?\nCandidate: The most, I mean, the biggest problem that people would face is when it's too bustling. Then, for example, on, like, in the morning, when people commute to work, um, I guess it could have people feel suffocated, for example, in the subways. That's what I felt when I was traveling here to Cottonwell today morning, um, And I know it's a massive problem in Kimpo airport line, that people do feel suffocated and some people faint on the way to work. So, if the city gets too crowded, I think that's one of the biggest problems.\nExaminer: Is there anything that governments can do to Um, ease these issues.\nCandidate: It's easy to say that, you know, we can expand the subway lines, but it's not an easy piece of cake to just plan it and then have it work. Because you have to plan a lot to have one subway line to expand. So... I am not really sure about how the government would plan through making the betterment in the subway line being, like, crowded in the morning or even after work times, when people go back, but... In terms of how the city would be, like, overcrowded, I think that's what makes the city not in a good form.\nExaminer: Hmm, yes, yes. And do you think most elderly people like living in a large city or in the countryside?\nCandidate: I think it's solely on personal preference because some elderly people, they do like to live in bustling cities. Like, for example, in my own feeling that I would really want to live, um, in a bustling city in the future when I get older. But, of course, people like my mom, for example, she likes to live in a calming, Um, like, more calm cities, like, rural areas, but I think it only depends on the personal preference because people, you know, some people like to live in urban, but also the other people like to live in rural areas.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Yes, yes, indeed. And what advantages can tourism bring to a city?\nCandidate: Um, that it has a lot of things to do in a way that Um, you can plan your trip more easily, and you can go to more of the tourist attractions that is of a famous, um, platform.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Yes, yes. And are there any downsides to tourism in a city?\nCandidate: Hmm... Well, I think it's a matter of That city's limit of providing that tourism service to people, like if they are not very busy or developed, then I think that city is not much, it doesn't have much of the tourist, um, sort of attraction to people.\nExaminer: Okay. That'll do us for part three. Okay, thank you. All done. Good test.", "band_score": 7.5}
{"serial": 119, "title": "119 - IELTS Speaking Band 5.5 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, could I please have your full name?\nCandidate: Yes, my name is Kyu Won Kim, and I prefer to be called Won. Yeah.\nExaminer: Nice to meet you, Won.\nCandidate: Yeah, nice to meet you, too.\nExaminer: Uh, yeah, let's start off with, uh, the topic of hobbies. Do you have any hobbies?\nCandidate: Uh, usually, I listen to K-pop and pop musics, and... so... When I have spare time, I usually go to concert to listen live musics of my biased idols.\nExaminer: Okay. Any favourite groups?\nCandidate: Uh, Seventeen is my favorite group, which is the, uh, one of the most famous idol in Korea, yeah.\nExaminer: Okay, I see. Do you share any of your hobbies with family members?\nCandidate: Yes, my younger sister loves the same idol with me, so she hang out with me. Usually, yeah, and that's really beneficial for me.\nExaminer: Okay. Um, do you have any hobbies that you do now that you used to do when you were a child?\nCandidate: I used to draw something, but when I was young, I was punished. By not drawing well, so, yeah, I think that was the traumatic experience for me, and, yeah, nowadays I...\nExaminer: So that put you off of drawing?\nCandidate: Yeah, I think so.\nExaminer: You shouldn't, you should still be trying it, if you enjoy doing it. Tell me, um, Swimming. That's also a hobby to some people. Um, do you like swimming?\nCandidate: Yes, when I was young, I learned swimming in the swimming pool year-round, and... That's the reason I love summer.\nExaminer: Okay. Tell me, is there a difference for you between swimming in a swimming pool and swimming in the ocean?\nCandidate: Yes. The most difference between swimming pool and the beach is the water, I think so. The ocean water is really salty for the swimmers, so they can't go further to... whether they want to swim deeper or not.\nExaminer: Okay. And tell me, where do people in Korea like to go swimming? Where do they prefer?\nCandidate: Uh, in my opinion, I think they prefer go swimming pool. Because, since most people live in Seoul, I think, for them, the distance to go ocean is, uh, quite burdensome for them, yeah, and that's the reason, I guess.\nExaminer: Okay, and maybe this is a little long ago for you to remember, but you talked about swimming lessons.\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: When you were younger. Was it difficult for you to learn how to swim?\nCandidate: Hmm, yeah, uh, I think, It was difficult to sustain my posture in the water because that is different experience for me compared to the usual\nExaminer: Circumstance, yeah. Okay. Um, that's cool for- that's enough for part one.\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: Um, let's do part two. As you know, you're going to have one minute to prepare and make notes, and then I'll time you for two minutes when you are speaking. So, you can just make your notes wherever you can find space there. Okay, that's one minute. Um, when you're ready, we can start speaking.\nCandidate: Yes. Uh, I would say Jaeseok Yoo in Korea, who is really famous for his own career. He is an entertainer and most popular MC, and he He works actively in both YouTube channel and TV program, and he was, um, A person who perform a gag in front of the audience and make others laugh, but nowadays he is more kind of... MC who lead others talk much on the program, and... He is really humble, even if he is, he has a top career on his field. But at the same time, he is really fun person. And when I was 12 years old, I was his big fan, so I feel really positive. When I remind of the past memory.\nExaminer: Okay, that's excellent. Very important to always stay humble. Yeah, let's move on to the part three questions. Our first one there is, do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?\nCandidate: It is more likely to be popular, but it depends on their future career paths. For example, when they choose to be a movie star, I think they can be more popular, but... When they choose the path to be more general, I think they can be forgot among the audience.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay. Do you think there's any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?\nCandidate: Yes, definitely. I think they can gain some... interest, interest among the friends, even they don't want to be They don't want to gain much interest about, for example, their families, or some more private space.\nExaminer: That people are maybe too interested in them.\nCandidate: Yes, too interested.\nExaminer: Okay, I see. What would the benefits be if you are popular at school?\nCandidate: I think they can... take more advantage when they wanted to be a school president. And I guess their homeroom teacher can take more time to take care of them.\nExaminer: Okay. Let's say you go out of school. Let's talk about the workplace. Do you think it's more popular to be in a good relationship with your co-workers, or do you think it's better to be good at your job? Which one do you think is more important?\nCandidate: I think it depends on the job, but most of all, I think The real- good relationship with the co-worker is the most effective way in Korea, I guess, for their top-down structure company, especially.\nExaminer: Could you give me maybe an example of that? Of why it's important in the Korean culture?\nCandidate: Yes... I guess... Many people take care of their reputation, Especially to superior, so... I think they believe the good reputation make their... they can take the next step to reach more higher... Status in company, I guess.\nExaminer: Okay. Yeah, I think that's- that's enough for part three.\nCandidate: Yeah, thank you.", "band_score": 5.5}
{"serial": 126, "title": "126 - IELTS Speaking Band 6.0 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, now let's begin the test. So, first of all, could you tell me, are you working or are you a student?\nCandidate: Uh, I'm not working right now, but I had worked as a video editor and videographer, uh, and I usually ve- edited, uh, news videos. And it was very tough, actually, because I- it was very busy and, um, so urgent things to report, so, yeah, I really- but I really enjoyed the job.\nExaminer: And what do you like doing in your free time?\nCandidate: Uh, I usually sleep a lot in my free time, but after I wake up, I usually watch news as I worked as a video editor, and I- I love listening to music, especially rock music. Yeah, so, I'm watching rock band, uh, videos I like most.\nExaminer: Hmm, great. Now, let's talk about mobile phones. So, what was your first mobile phone?\nCandidate: Uh, I don't really remember, but I remember the first moment that I used iPhone. Uh, I th- I thought it was very innovative at the time, and, and it was, um, uh, it was very useful to me to, uh, that I could do internet on the road, so I really Remember of the first moment.\nExaminer: And do you usually use your mobile phone for texting or calling?\nCandidate: Um, for, uh, I prefer texting, because calling takes a lot of time. I usually call friends for an hour, so texting, also it takes time, but, yeah, I can, um, transmit my message exactly, so I prefer texting.\nExaminer: And do you think will you buy a new mobile phone in the future?\nCandidate: Yes, um, because I- I'm now using iPhone 15 Pro, but it's gonna be sometimes be broken or, er, the ability got- gets lower, so maybe I will change the phone.\nExaminer: And how has your mobile phone changed your life?\nCandidate: Um, um, when I was young, I didn't use smartphone. I just used, um, um, old folder phone. Yeah, but I just, I could just text, you know, I could just send text messages. But nowadays I can, um, surf the internet, watch YouTube on the road or everywhere, and I can call to my mom, um, when I was in foreign country, yeah.\nExaminer: Perfect. Now, let's talk about sports. So, do you like watching sports on TV?\nCandidate: Yes, I really love it, especially, I really love baseball, and I- and I usually watch live baseball games, um, on weekdays in spring season.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: Yeah.\nExaminer: And who do you like to watch sports games with?\nCandidate: I usually watch children because my friends don't like baseball, so I usually watch children.\nExaminer: And have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?\nCandidate: Oh, yes, of course, because I- I loved baseball from 10 years ago, so, um, the best game was Korean series with SK and Doosan, yeah. And that game, the fan of my team- my team won the game.\nExaminer: Great. And... what kinds of sports games do you expect to watch in the future?\nCandidate: Um, I'm going to the UK this year, so I really want to watch football games in England. So, especially Tottenham Hotspur, which is Son Heung-min, he's in the team, so I really look forward to it.\nExaminer: Great. That'll do us for part one. Now let's go on to part two. I'll give you your question. Okay, there is your question. I'll give you a pencil there as well. So, you can do some note-taking here, all right? So, I'll give you one minute now to take some notes. So, you may begin. Okay, now that is one minute, all right? So, could you describe a job that is useful to society?\nCandidate: Hmm, I think it's teacher, uh, because my mom, well, is a retired teacher. And, um, I some- I also dreamed about being a teacher, um, when I was young. Um, I think the teacher is the people who are eager to get along with young people. And they are very smart and they really want to, um, teach something to young people and... Um, it makes young people sigh, open to the new world and new trends, and they can get, um, some good knowledges from the school. And, but nowadays, teachers are really get tired of doing some stuffs in school, but they do like peop- uh, people, because my- one of my friend became teacher, and she says she's very hard doing, um, She works at school, but she- I saw her- I saw her- her face, really happy with saying about, um, her, um, students. And she- she really wants to, um, be a good teacher. Yeah.\nExaminer: Okay, so that's one minute and thirty seconds so far, right? So, why do you think a teacher is useful to society?\nCandidate: Um... Um, as I said, teachers have good knowledges on the- of the world, and they really want to make other people get smarter, and- and they believe, they trust people that they can change, they can be changed, and they can be developed. And, yeah, I think they're- the teachers are really- have generous and kind personality.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay, perfect. So, let's go on to, uh, part three now. Let's continue on. Okay. So, uh, do you think schools should provide career advice to students?\nCandidate: Um, I think I- school should do that because, um, when I was in high school, I just had to, um, study and study and study, and, but I wanted to know what job could I get after graduate the school, graduating the school, so... Yeah, but nowadays, um, uh, schools provide job- jobs information, so I really envy them.\nExaminer: Yes, yes. And do you think students are likely to listen to their teachers when it comes to choosing their future career?\nCandidate: Um, I think it really depends because teachers provide jobs in school. Um, the- the jobs are very temporary and, um, low-wage jobs. And... But students do believe teachers because they want to get jobs. So, even if they get low quality jobs, I think they will believe the teachers.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think parents should have any input on their children's future career?\nCandidate: Um, as- I think it's half and half, I think, because, um, as child- children have no information about jobs or career, so parents can give- provide information of that. But, I think the most important is, um, is child- what should the children have, uh, what should child, uh, want to do? What should a child want to do? Yeah, and I think that's the very- that's very important.\nExaminer: Okay, yes. And, uh, what kind of jobs deserve a high salary?\nCandidate: Nowadays, I think it's about, um, IT jobs, um, get high- high wages, but I think working on, um, bodies, like, such as construction or, um, Um, making some, whatever, uh, making some building, yeah. They- they deserve high qual- high salary, because it's really tough job, and really dangerous, and it's related to human safety. So, I think it deserves the high salary.\nExaminer: Yes. Are these kind of jobs popular in your country?\nCandidate: Um, yes, maybe, because, um, people who are desperate are most likely to get a job in construction, yeah, because it's not that very hard to get job, but it's really tough. Most of men, um, men with, um, low wages and in low condition do have a job like that.\nExaminer: Hmm, yes. And who do you think should receive a higher salary? Younger people or older people?\nCandidate: Um, I think it's younger people, because in Korea nowadays, um, older people had, um, high salary jobs, so they have, um, they- they are now living in good condition, but nowadays, young people, um, have low-wage jobs and, um, uncomfortable jobs. So, and they have to struggle to get, um, house or job or good, um, conditions, so I think young people deserve to get high salary.\nExaminer: Yes, yes. And do you think most people want to have an interesting job or a job with a high salary?\nCandidate: I think that's h- that's tough enough because I had a job that I was interested, but it was not that good salary. But I really enjoyed it, but as time goes by, um, I had to, um, I had hard time to get Uh, rents in Korea, um, with my condition because, uh, rent is so high in Seoul. So, I think high salary could be- high salary job could be preferred nowadays to me.\nExaminer: Okay, perfect. That'll do us for part three, so we're all done. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.", "band_score": 6.0}
{"serial": 136, "title": "136 - IELTS Speaking Band 9.0 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Alright, so, for your IELTS speaking test, um, I'll just break down the test format for you before we get started, okay?\nCandidate: Sounds great.\nExaminer: Okay, so, in the first part, you'll get some sort of easy or general questions, um, kind of like warm-up questions. Then, after that, uh, we'll move on to the extended response portion of the test. In the extended response portion of the test, you will get one question prompt, and you will get a piece of paper to plan your answer on. You can plan your answer for one minute, okay? Once that one minute is up, I will ask you your question, and you may speak for up to two minutes, okay?\nCandidate: Alrighty, sounds good.\nExaminer: And then after that, we will have some topic-based questions, okay?\nCandidate: That sounds great.\nExaminer: Alright, let's get started then. Okay, so, how often do you write with a pen?\nCandidate: With a pen, uh, I would say at least three times a week. I've mostly transferred my writing all to digital, so, uh, it's very hard to see me holding a pen or any other writing instrument.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay, so you mainly type nowadays.\nCandidate: Yes, I only type or, um, text. That's a lot more convenient to write down my ideas or, uh, send messages. Yes.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay. When you do write by hand, is your handwriting easy for other people to read?\nCandidate: I would say it is legible, but not neat. Uh, it's at a very weird intersection, I'd say, where it's like, I- I guess, I guess it's legible, but I wouldn't really be first place in, um, best handwriting competitions.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay, so it's readable, but not the best.\nCandidate: Yes.\nExaminer: Hmm, I see. Alright. Do you like to receive cards with handwritten words?\nCandidate: I do like to receive cards with handwritten words. I feel like that feels- that adds a bit of, um, personality whenever, uh, you receive something, a gift like that, and I think I try to write handwritten notes for my, uh, whenever I, uh, put in gifts or messages or cards, uh, and I feel like that really does add a little bit extra.\nExaminer: Okay, great. Can we tell someone's personality from his or her handwriting?\nCandidate: I believe so, yes. Um, if it's very neat, very clean, very organized, you can really tell that person put a lot of time and effort into making sure that their message is clear, that they are a very organized person. But on the other hand, if it is messy and scribbled, then we can probably infer that maybe the person, uh, has a lot of other thoughts or needs to go through things very quickly, and that results in handwriting being messy and not being easy to read.\nExaminer: Hmm, I see, okay. And what is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?\nCandidate: I believe the difference is accessibility. Uh, it is whatever you have at the moment, right now. If you have a pen and you have ideas, or if you have Things you need to write, then I believe that taking out the pen would be faster, but on the other hand, if you are sitting at a computer, or if you need to send an email to your boss, um, those types of situations, a computer and its accessibility would be more important.\nExaminer: Okay, great. Alright, that is the end of your part one.\nCandidate: Alright.\nExaminer: So, let's move on to part two. You will have one minute to prepare your answer, and your question is to describe a person who often helps others.\nCandidate: Alrighty, sounds great.\nExaminer: Alright, that is your one minute. So, now you have two minutes to describe a person who often helps others.\nCandidate: Alrighty, um, I'd say, uh, a person that often helps others is someone with, first, a lot of responsibility. They know their position and they know, How and what they can do, um, in order to help people. And I think having responsibility comes with an impartial mind. Being able to see a lot of different perspectives and without giving partiality, without giving favoritism to any of the Situations. And I feel like a good example of a person who I described is, uh, my friend. We met in the military, and he was often the one to solve disputes, to solve conflicts, uh, within our friend group. I am not a very outgoing person, so... I'm very thankful for him, that he was able to help me through that, and able to give me support whenever we had problems. Uh, as for why I feel like he helped me, uh, well, it's mostly because of friendship, I believe. We're friends. So, if he needs help, I go to help him, and if I need help, he comes to help me. And I feel like building that relationship is What, um, is truly the cause of, like, how, why we help people. And how do I feel about this person? I feel nothing but the utmost gratefulness. And... because I do feel like without him, my military career, uh, would have been a lot harder than it was.\nExaminer: All right. Okay, so I'm really happy that you met such a nice and supportive friend who could help you during that hard time.\nCandidate: Hmm, me too.\nExaminer: He sounds like a great person.\nCandidate: He is.\nExaminer: Okay, wonderful. So, now let's get on to part three.\nCandidate: All right.\nExaminer: All right. Why are some people willing to help others? Why are some people willing to help others?\nCandidate: Well, I do believe that, um, again, it's that relationship that they've built over the years. If- you're more likely to help someone that you know than someone on the street, right? Most- it's a very sad truth, but when people, uh, they ask for help on the street, a lot of people turn a blind eye, because, simply put, they don't know the person. It doesn't affect their own personal life. It's very selfish, in a way, but it's unfortunately true. Um, I do try to help people, uh, whenever, like, just strangers, because I do understand their position. I understand that relationship that, uh, Uh, that situation that they are in. So, for example, if someone is lost and needs directions, I've been there before, I understand how that feels. So, I always try to tend to help them, but most people, again, um, they don't have that thought, they don't have that, oh, this doesn't directly impact me, so therefore I won't help them. Uh, yes, I do believe that that is a core reason why.\nExaminer: Okay, great. And, in what kinds of professions do people help others more?\nCandidate: I believe more service jobs, like, um, firefighters, uh, policemen, those types of people are willing to always help others, and, well, that's the easy answer, but I do feel like, um, a more intricate answer, I'd say, a more deeper answer than just firefighters and policemen, is, I do feel like, Uh, really, lawyers need more credit than what they normally get. Um, being able to help a family through legal trouble, uh, being able to help an individual through, like, bankruptcy, through hard times, is something really a lawyer can do, and I feel like that is an underrated statement of the job.\nExaminer: Hmm. Okay, so, who should teach children to help others, parents or teachers?\nCandidate: I do feel like parents should be the up- most, um, up- up-front with their teaching, uh, especially regards to young children. I do believe that The parents should set a good role model, uh, they should set a good example for the children to learn, and the teachers should be more of, like, guiders, like, general direction, uh, yeah. They point them towards the general direction, but the parents should be the one to really get in, uh, really... Teach them the intricacies of what's right, what's wrong, how to help people, when should you help people, and I feel like that isn't something you learn at a school.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay, I see. And now for your final question. Do people nowadays help others more than in the past?\nCandidate: I do believe people help others more currently in the present than in the past. If you look at the internet, uh, if you type up any problem you may have, uh, whether it be skin problems or, um, whether you have a car issue, if you search up the problem online, there's always a forum, there's always an article written by people to help other people. The fact that we live in this digital era, where we can have the access to search for anything, uh, directly impacts how people help others, and it creates a lot more opportunities for people to more engage with others across the world. Yes. So, yeah, I do believe that in this digital era, we are able to help more than before.\nExaminer: Okay, great. Alright, so that is everything for your IELTS speaking test.\nCandidate: Alrighty.", "band_score": 9.0}
{"serial": 144, "title": "144 - IELTS Speaking Band 7.0 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, hello, how are you today?\nCandidate: I'm great, thank you for asking.\nExaminer: Okay, that's great. Alright, so, let's get into the IELTS speaking test now. So, what technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?\nCandidate: Hmm, I think I use more, like, mobile phones because Like, computer is pretty heavy and, like, I cannot bring computers, like, everywhere, but, like, I can bring, like, my mobile phone, like, everywhere, and I can do, actually, everything, like, through my mobile phone, so I think I use more mobile phone.\nExaminer: Okay, great. What electronic devices have you bought lately?\nCandidate: Um, um, um, this year I bought, like, My laptop, computer, MacBook, because I- this year, I- I just graduated, so I spend my money.\nExaminer: Okay, great. And, is there any technology you want to buy?\nCandidate: Um, um, Actually, I want to buy- I want to buy my Apple Watch because I just changed my mobile phone, like, Galaxy to iPhone, so I- I sell my Galaxy Watch, so I want to buy Apple Watch.\nExaminer: Okay. And is technology important in your life?\nCandidate: I think it's really important because these days everyone gets a lot of information through on the internet, um, so I can get a lot of information and also I can make communication with my friends through mobile phone. Actually, technically we do everything through technology, so I think it's really important.\nExaminer: Okay, great. And is there any technology that you don't like?\nCandidate: I don't think so, actually. Other technology is important for people, and it's- everything is useful, I think.\nExaminer: Okay, great. And what do you think are the trends in technology today compared to when you were young?\nCandidate: When I was younger, actually, um, we don't use, like, I don't think a lot of people don't use smartphone, and, and we, it was not easy to use internet, like, Like, even ten years ago, so... I think it changed a lot. Like, these days, even younger people use mobile pho- like, smart- smartphone, and then we- everyone can use the internet, so... it changed a lot.\nExaminer: Hm. Okay, great. So that is the end of our first part. So now we're going to move on to part two, which is the extended response question. So... I will give you your prompt, and then you'll have one minute to prepare your answer. You may speak for up to two minutes, okay? If you start to go over that, then I'll stop you. Alright. So, your question for part two is, describe a friend from your childhood. And your one minute preparation starts now. Okay, that's one minute. So now you have two minutes to describe a friend from your childhood.\nCandidate: Um, when I heard this caption, I can think of one friend, um, um, she's- she's actually my oldest friend, and we met when we were literally zero, and, like... Um, my mom liked to, like, went on a jogging, like, working in the- on the park, working in the park, and, um, actually, she didn't have any friends in her hometown, um, so, she just randomly talked to, like, women who had, like, newborn baby, and, actually, she was my friend, and, like, my mom and her mom became friends, and we went to same kindergarten, and... We always hang out each other, like, every day, and we also went to the same middle school, and so we hung out really a lot, and we usually went to the park, like, next to our middle school, and we used to play badminton, and, like, um, at the time, we did a lot of sports, and... I really like her, cause she's, like, her personality is really genuine, and she's so kind, and she cares other people a lot, so I like her.\nExaminer: Okay. Alright, great job. So now we'll move on to part three. Alright, so, um, do you still keep in touch with friends from your childhood?\nCandidate: Yeah, of course, like... As I told- as I told the part two, I still talk to her like my childhood friend, and I've got two more of my childhood friends, and we still hang out, like, we- I have a, like, friends group, like, there are four friends, and the one is, like, I- the one is, like, I met, like, her, like, when I was zero, and the one Two, um, we met in the church, actually, and, um, like, in el- in elementary school, we always hang out in the church, like, once a week, and we became friends, like, every month.\nExaminer: Oh, that's lovely. Alright, and how important is childhood friendship to children?\nCandidate: Hmm... I think it's really important because we share a lot of memories and, like, we... we, like, we are, like, friends, like, for a long time, literally, like, more than 10 years, so we know each other a lot and we know our, like, Real personality and, like, their family, everything, so I can talk everything- I can share everything to them. So, I think, like, my childhood, like, people's childhood is real- childhood friend is really important. Hmm.\nExaminer: And what do you think of communicating via social media?\nCandidate: Hmm... Hmm... Um, actually, I use, like, social media a lot, because these days, we use Instagram a lot, and, like, we talk to each other, like, through DM, and I think it's a really good platform, because Like, we don't have to do phone call, we don't have to meet, like, face-to-face, we can always keep in touch. Like, even we live, like, far away from them, like, far away from my friends, so... I- I think- I think it's really great.\nExaminer: Okay, very good. And now, your final question, alright. Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?\nCandidate: Um... Personally, I don't think so, cause, um, of course, we can- we can make communication through, like, social media, but still, it's- it's a bit different, like, I don't think... I don't think we can make, like, deeper com- deeper conversation through online, um, usually I... I, like, I share, like, my deeper, like, my life, or, like, that kind of thing through, like, usually face-to-face, and, um, like, I just do simple- simple conversations through online, like, com- social media, so I don't think it can replace a face-to-face conversation.\nExaminer: Okay. Alright.", "band_score": 7.0}
{"serial": 168, "title": "168 - IELTS Speaking Band 8.0 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, so, uh, hello, can you tell me your name, please?\nCandidate: Um, my name is Gaon Kim, and my English name goes by Max, so you can call me Max or Gaon, whatever you prefer.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you, Max, nice to meet you. Now, as you know, the IELTS speaking test has three different sections. Uh, in section one, we are going to be talking about sports a little bit, okay? Um, so, can you tell me, um, what sports do you like?\nCandidate: Um, the sports that I most like and mostly do is health training. I don't really like playing soccer or basketball because it really stresses me out after the game, but doing- by doing health training, you can, like, see your body transform day by day, so I really like the kind of stuff that the health training gives me.\nExaminer: Okay, and where did you learn how to do it?\nCandidate: I didn't really learn how to do it because, you know, in Seoul, especially in Seoul, the PT personal training prices go skyrocketing. So, I mostly learned it by seeing YouTube and doing it with my friends, and that helped me really out, so I don't really learn it from anywhere.\nExaminer: Okay, and did you do some sports when you were young?\nCandidate: Of course, I lived in Germany for about four years when I was in kindergarten, and my mother and father was really in sports, into sports. So, every day, they made me go out and play soccer with my friends, never let me see- watch TV or use my phone, mainly running, playing soccer.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think students need more exercise?\nCandidate: Definitely. Because, um, especially in Korea, everybody has to take their exams in, like, call it so everybody gets their- gets their stress because of their working at- working. So I really think they need to go out in the sun and get some working out for their health.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you, um, know any people who are good at sports?\nCandidate: I don't really know anyone, like, famous people. I just know my friends that, oh, wow, they- that he's really good at soccer or, like, he's good at swimming. Not really me. Well, me- mostly my friends.\nExaminer: Okay, and do you think it's important for people to exercise?\nCandidate: Definitely. Everybody in, um, especially in Korea, there's a lot- they really like to drink, like, soju, definitely. So, after drinking soju, they are really tired, so they need to get exercise or they're gonna get a big belly.\nExaminer: Okay. And, um, should schools encourage young students to take more physical exercise?\nCandidate: Because, I definitely agree with that, because when they get their exercise in the, um, young age, they can get their body in shape, so every day they can look at their cells and, oh, I need to get exercise every day, every day.\nExaminer: Okay, very good. So, now we are going to move on to part two. For part two of the test, um, you will be talking about, um, Someone you know who has recently moved, and you will get one minute to prepare your answer. So, and you should talk for two minutes, okay? So your one minute prep time starts now. Okay, your one minute prep time is up, and now you have two minutes to describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place.\nCandidate: Um, a person that I knew- know who has recently moved to a new place is actually my sister. Um, she majored in hotel services, so she got a new job in America, actually. So, she is working at the Marriott Hotel, and she had to go move to America to get the- to get the work, and Um, the positive impact on- by her moving to America would be that I can use two rooms in my house. So, I have a pretty small- small room beside my sisters, but she has a really big room, so I can use my room and her room bothly. So, I have a pretty good impact by move- her moving. But the negative impact because of her moving would be that I feel a little more pressure from my parents because I'm the only child they have in Korea. Like, they can't really see her because she's in America. So I think I feel a little more pressure from my parents because of- by her moving to America. But I don't think that Um, the negative impact and positive impact has... I think they're both, like, leverage. The positive, I'm not really, like, wow, happy because of the positive, or, um, so, I'm just tired because of the negative. So, I think it's pretty good for her moving, and not her moving, not moving.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you very much. You spoke for one minute and forty-five seconds, so that's a really good amount of time, good job. Okay, and for part three, um, we're going to answer some more general questions, okay? So, why do some young people keep moving?\nCandidate: Um, the mo- I think, they think, um, the reason why young people keep on moving is mostly because of the parents' jobs. Um, if the parents has, like, a secure job so they can, like, stay in one place and get put in, the young children don't have to move, but especially, like, um, army, parents who are in the army, or other kind of different types of jobs, the young people has to move because of the parents' jobs. So I think the main reason would be the job of the parents.\nExaminer: Okay, and, um, what is the difference between living alone and living with roommates?\nCandidate: Living alone, I think, you really have the, like, the freedom. I can do anything all by myself. I have the room to myself. But, the disadvantage of that would be, like, you can get really dirty in a really small amount of time. But if you have a roommate, there would be a- a lot of difficulties. But because you have a roommate, you can, like, hey, today's we have to- we have to clean the room. Let's get some- let's, like, clean up. So you can, like, get your balance of your life. So I think there are pros and cons of both sides.\nExaminer: Okay. And, um, that kind of leads into the next question. So, do you think it is beneficial for young people to live by themselves?\nCandidate: I actually don't live by myself, even though my- my current, like, university is- takes two hours to get there. But I have lived alone for about six months, and I definitely would prefer to live with my parents. Because living alone, it takes- it has the freedom, but the cost is too much for the freedom. You have to eat everything by yourself, do everything by yourself, but because I am living with my parents, my parents can help me out. And I think living alone isn't really a good thing for young people.\nExaminer: And, um, besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own? Um, any other skills besides cooking?\nCandidate: I really think that's exercise because you can really get lame in- in- when you live alone. So, after going to school and getting home, oh, I'm too tired, I'm gonna sleep. I'm gonna, like, eat anything, like, chicken or fried chicken. So you can really get obese really quickly. So, if you have the habit of- have- habit of, like, exercising, you can stay in shape, live alone, get freedom, everything is good.\nExaminer: Okay, and, um, what kinds of people tend to live by themselves?\nCandidate: Um, on my occasion, I think, people who had parents, like, you have to come home by 10 o'clock, you have to come home by 12 o'clock, that Um, leading to, like, there is freedom, but not much freedom. So I think those people who have been limited by their- by their freedom tend to live alone and want to live alone.\nExaminer: Okay. And, um, the last question. So, um, how can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?\nCandidate: Mostly, I think, teachers don't have a lot of things they can do to help the children, but parents, definitely, because, like, when you're young, you can't do, like, um, taking out the garbage or, like, washing dishes, but constantly, as they grow up, they- the parents can, um,\nExaminer: Okay, thank you very much.", "band_score": 8.0}
{"serial": 169, "title": "169 - IELTS Speaking Band 8.5 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, we'll get started now. Uh, to begin, can you tell me your full name?\nCandidate: Um, I'm Kevin Kim, um, but I also go by my Korean name, Byung Han.\nExaminer: Alright, and are you working or studying right now?\nCandidate: Um, I'm studying, uh, I just finished my, uh, high school career, and I'm going to college for my freshman year next year.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: Um, and starting in August, um, I'll be going to Cornell's I- ILR program.\nExaminer: Cool, cool. What is IRL?\nCandidate: Uh, it stands for, um, Industrial and Labor Relations.\nExaminer: Ah, excellent.\nCandidate: Studying economics and, like, the workforce.\nExaminer: Very cool, very cool. Do you enjoy your studies?\nCandidate: Uh, yeah, I do. Um, I try to have fun with it. Um, that's what my grandpa recommended. Um, so that I get very invested in it. So I, yeah, I enjoy it. Especially, uh, math and English. I enjoy those two subjects the most.\nExaminer: Cool. And what do you enjoy doing in your free time?\nCandidate: I'd have to say basketball. Uh, I love playing basketball. Um, I played it since I was, like, fourth grade. Um, I just really got into it since then. Um, and I probably play it every, uh, every day. Um, other than that, I like reading books. Um, just novels. Um, also about, like, economics. I just like learning new stuff.\nExaminer: Cool. And... what is your hometown?\nCandidate: So I got- I have two. I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but I only stayed there for a year, and I have no recollection of it. But, I also consider Seoul my hometown, because I've lived here the longest.\nExaminer: Oh, and what do you- we can just talk about Seoul.\nCandidate: Okay.\nExaminer: Um, what do you like about Seoul?\nCandidate: Um, I'd have to say the people. Um, although they're busy, they're very nice people. Um, and, they're very, uh, hard-working, and I respect that about them. Um, also, I like, um, a few locations. Um, I like Rodeo. Um, it's a very vibrant place. Um, a lot of- I have a lot of fun there. And also, Hong Kong Park. You know, after a hard work- hard working day, I just go there and relax with my friends.\nExaminer: Good. Um, and what things do you not like about it?\nCandidate: Uh, I'd have to say... just the population and how packed it is. It's like, when I wanna ride the subway at like 6pm, which is the peak of traffic, I hate it. I hate being pushed around, sweating. Um, yeah, the population, I'd say.\nExaminer: Good. Okay, now we're gonna talk about friends.\nCandidate: Okay.\nExaminer: What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?\nCandidate: Um, I'd say people that like to joke around a lot. Um, and people who like sports, specifically basketball. I think I just mess around with them a lot. Um... And, I mean, I don't- I don't narrow down my- the people I hang out with. I, like, hang out with different types of people. Um, whether they're gamers, whether they're athletes, it doesn't matter to me.\nExaminer: Hm? Cool. And, do you think you're a good- do you think you are a good friend for other people?\nCandidate: But I like to say so, yeah. Um, I take care of them. Um, I'm nice to them. I will keep it real with them. So, yeah, I do consider myself a good friend to them.\nExaminer: Alright. And what do you think makes good friends?\nCandidate: Um, in terms of, like, characteristics, I'd say loyalty, um, and being genuine. I think those two are the most important ones for me, at least.\nExaminer: Awesome. And do you keep in contact with friends from your childhood?\nCandidate: Yeah, um, my friend group right now in Korea, they consist of, um, around ten people. Um, five of them, I was friends with them since the first grade, or maybe even before.\nExaminer: Okay, good. Alright, that should do us for part one. Um, now in part two, You have one long question. Uh, this is your question, and I'll give you a minute to make some notes and prepare, and then you have up to two minutes to talk about this topic. Um, but you can use that pen and that paper to take some notes. Okay, that's a minute now. So, uh, you can start when you're ready. You can describe a book you read that you found useful.\nCandidate: Okay, um, so this is actually a book I read a month ago, or maybe less. Um, I finished it around two weeks ago before I started another book. It's called, uh, Rich Dad Poor Dad. Um, I don't exactly remember the author's name, but it's about finance, um, and I learned a lot of things about, um, finance. Um, it gave me a lot of life lessons and advices. Um, for example, like, assets versus liability, what are they, and how is it used, and how- what differentiates, um, a middle class person and a, um, first- sorry, first class, is it? Or the high class? Um, yeah, what differentiates people, um, I thought. Um, it also gave me a good set of vocabulary. Um, there's a lot of, um, difficult but profound vocab. Um, and it also motivated me to study more. Um, the book recommended me to study more into the laws of finance. Um, accounting, marketing, um, and I think psychology too, um, and how to, like, work with people and other things like that. Um, so it motivated me to find other books and other articles, YouTube videos, podcasts. And what not, um, study more than to die. And how I felt about it, um, I thought it was very rewarding. Um, this is my summer right after my high school year and, er, high school career, and all my friends are going out, um, partying, but I'm staying in my home, um, and studying and reading books. So I thought it was very, I thought I felt like I was optimizing my opportunity and trying to separate myself from other people.\nExaminer: Okay, good. That was, uh, almost two minutes. So, nice answer. And now we'll move on to part three. What are the types of books that young people like to read?\nCandidate: I don't know. I don't really see a lot of people reading books these days. Um, I think people rather rely on podcasts and YouTube videos, or even movies or TV shows. But, if I had to say, I guess novels. I think novels are the most fun, the most interesting ones. Um, it expands our creativity, especially because, um, young people tend to have a lot of creativity before they go out into the real world.\nExaminer: Good. And what's the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?\nCandidate: Oh, I- I think that's a tough question, but, um... I don't have to think of it, but... I haven't really seen a lot of old people read books, but... I don't really know about their habits, but I guess... Um, young people tend to rush things. I guess they skim through the books rather than focusing on, um, details. Um, while old people, rather, they take their time, um, they try to analyze everything, uh, because, um, they're more mature, they're more experienced with these things.\nExaminer: Sure. And what's the difference between printed books and e-books?\nCandidate: Um, so I've actually had experience with both of them. Um, personally, I like paper books better because they're more easier to take notes on, and just having a physical copy instead of looking at, um, a screen is a lot better for me. Um, it feels like I'm actually invested in the book, but for e-books, it just feels like I'm just roaming on the internet, so I think that's the main difference.\nExaminer: Mm. Does it make it harder?\nCandidate: To read on e-books?\nExaminer: To read e-books for that reason?\nCandidate: For me, yes. Yeah. It's a lot easier to get distracted.\nExaminer: Okay. Cool. And, uh, final question. Some people say that it's easier for children who start reading from a young age to become successful. Do you agree with that idea?\nCandidate: Yes, I do, actually. Um, so I've had peop- um, I met people that have read books since they were very young, and their vocabulary is very extensive, they're great at writing. I feel like, when you read- when you start to read younger, uh, your mind's more malleable, and you start to, um, pick up things more faster, and you just get used to it faster. See, I've started reading books only, like, a year ago, uh, which was not for school, it was for my math free time, so, um, I can see a clear difference between me and the other people, so, I think, based on what I've seen, um, being able to write, read, and that's a very good skill, and that often leads to success.\nExaminer: Okay, good. Good. Um, well, well done, we've made it to the end.", "band_score": 8.5}
{"serial": 182, "title": "182 - IELTS Speaking Band 8.5 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Alright, let's start. So, could you tell me your full name, please?\nCandidate: Uh, I am Seoyeon Lee, and my English name is Angelina.\nExaminer: Perfect. And are you working, or are you a student?\nCandidate: Uh, I was a student until this year, June, um, and I am now taking a gap year.\nExaminer: Hmm, okay. And what do you like to do when you have some free time?\nCandidate: I like to listen to some music. I am also a singer myself, so I practice singing as well.\nExaminer: Now we're going to talk about public transportation. So, what kind of public transport do you usually take?\nCandidate: So there are a few options in Korea if you want to take public transportation. My favorite one is the subway, because it always, um, makes you get p- places on time, and unlike the bus, there is no traffic or, um, unexpected events that you need to consider when moving.\nExaminer: And when do you usually take public transport?\nCandidate: I take public transport, I think, most of the time when I need to get to places, um, when my parents aren't able to take me, uh, give me a ride, um, and because I have a driver's license, I can drive, but I'd say I take the public transport when my parents don't trust me with their cars.\nExaminer: Okay. And do you think most people in your country prefer public transportation or private transportation?\nCandidate: Hmm... If we were to talk about the country, I'd say private, but because we live in the busiest city in the country, I think it might be better for some people to take public transportation.\nExaminer: And did you take public transport when you were a child?\nCandidate: Hmm... A few times that I can remember, but mostly I think I traveled by car, um, because my parents thought it might be safer.\nExaminer: Okay, now we're gonna talk about science. So, do you like science?\nCandidate: Not really. Well, it depends which branch of science you're talking about, but overall, I think I'm a more humanities-oriented person.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Okay. And when did you start to learn about science?\nCandidate: Um, I might have had some experimental lessons pre-school, but I think my lessons began, um, in year one.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Okay. And what kind of interesting things have you done with science?\nCandidate: Uh, my school, there is something called a STEM project, so, um, you kind of work as a group towards an investigative goal that you set yourself, and you conduct the experiments yourself and, um, write up a report. Um, I think that was the most kind of interesting experience for me.\nExaminer: And do people in your country often visit science museums?\nCandidate: Personally, that's not my favorite place, but I think it is kind of popular among people to visit museums, and one of them would be Science Museum.\nExaminer: And do you like watching science TV programs?\nCandidate: I think I enjoyed, um, watching some National Geographic videos, um, When it gets to the details, I switch channels, but, um, yeah, I think I do.\nExaminer: Okay. Alright, very nice. That'll do for part one, so now let's go on to part two. Keep it going. So, this is your part two question. Alright, I'll just give you a pencil there. So I'll give you one minute to prepare and do some note-taking, okay? Alright, you can begin. Alright, that's one minute now. Okay, so yeah, could you describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store?\nCandidate: So, the problem I had was, uh, when I was shopping for my prom dress. It happened this June, because that's when the prom happened. Uh, my problem was that I didn't like the design. So, uh, there were a few options, but, um, the one I, A good dress for prom, basically. Um, and then afterwards, I felt that I could, um, make some changes myself and that I didn't need to just stick to what the shopping malls had for me. I could, um, just make it, uh, more satisfying for my eyes, uh, myself.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm. Okay. All right. Um, now we're going- going to go on to, uh, part three of the test, okay? So, yeah, just answer these questions. Okay, so, uh, what kind of customer service do you think is good?\nCandidate: Could you clarify what you mean by customer service?\nExaminer: Yeah, so when people go shopping, like, what sort of service do people usually expect a good customer service?\nCandidate: Well, I guess you would have to, um, be nice and be able to give answers to people's queries, like, where is this shop? Um, yeah, I think that would be, like, kind of the basics that people would expect.\nExaminer: And what do you think people should do if the customer service they receive is not satisfactory?\nCandidate: Um, there'd be a few ways to deal with that kind of problem. Um, well, the shop might have, like, a complaint service themselves, um, where they can, like, write, um, like, a short,\nExaminer: And what do you think are the differences between shopping online and shopping in store?\nCandidate: The biggest difference might be that you can't try those clothes on. Um, I think the, uh, camera technology has, uh, evolved very much so that you can kind of feel the texture through screen. I think that, um, kind of problem has been, uh, less of a nuisance for a couple of years. years, um, but I think still being able to try it on yourself and see how it fits is kind of like the, uh, biggest crucial, um, thing that kind of divides the shopping styles.\nExaminer: And why do you think some people prefer online shopping rather than going to stores?\nCandidate: Um, it's much quicker, um, you don't have to get out of bed to do it, um, and I think it's easier to compare different options. You can have- we can literally have many windows open, um, and then, um, have a look at what you can buy with limited budget, so I think that's why people prefer it.\nExaminer: Yes, yes. Um, so do you think in the future, in-store shopping will become a thing of the past?\nCandidate: Hmm, that's a difficult question. Um, in the near future, I'd say no, if we're talking about, like, a hundred years' time. Um, maybe, but I don't think it would be the case for, like, premium stores. Um, we still, uh, We still want to try on, kind of like, the most expensive clothes, um, before making that large purchase, um, and I think there is that extra bit of, kind of, care you can get from, like, in-person meetings, like, sorry, um, When you go to a tailor to get you a suit, um, I think that kind of thing can only happen in person. So, maybe they, uh, fade out, like, overall, but I think some of the most premium stores would remain regardless of how much, um, technology gets better.\nExaminer: Mm, indeed. And what do you think customers should do when they have a problem with something they bought online?\nCandidate: Online, um, I think online shopping malls also have a similar process of how they deal with complaints. Um, but it might be harder because you don't have that, um, personal kind of experience with, uh, uh, with the seller. So, I think the response would be also similar, um, to what you would do in an offline shopping mall. You can, um, post complaints to, uh, their superiors or, like, a representative Uh, can a board of that shopping company or, um, you can share your opinions with other customers. I think that's much easier for online shopping malls because they, uh, they require, like, a review section so that people can have more trust in their products. So, yes, I think those would be the responses.\nExaminer: Okay, perfect. That'll do. Thank you.\nCandidate: Thank you.\nExaminer: Mm.", "band_score": 8.5}
{"serial": 223, "title": "223 - IELTS Speaking Band 5.5 Mock Test with Feedback", "transcription": "Examiner: Okay, could I please have your full name?\nCandidate: Uh, my name is Ilkwon Lee. It's spelled I-L-K-W-O-N-L-E-E.\nExaminer: Okay, thank you very much. Okay, so I'm gonna start off with praise and encouragement. Uh, have you had any achievements recently?\nCandidate: Uh, I was able to get a job, uh, back in, April, and, uh, I- I couldn't, uh, continue to work for a very long time, but I was able to make some money.\nExaminer: Okay. How do you feel when you receive praise?\nCandidate: I feel kinda embarrassed because I- I'm not good with, uh, taking praises.\nExaminer: I see. When was the last time that you praised someone?\nCandidate: Uh, last time was, um, I have this one friend, uh, he lives in town, he lives close to me, and we were hanging out, and we, uh, played a round of chess, and he beat me in the game, and, uh, I was surprised, and I gave him a, um, praise that he was really good at chess.\nExaminer: Okay. Do you think that parents should often praise their children?\nCandidate: Ah, yes, it's- I think it's very important to praise their children so that they can improve on positive things like, uh, their learning skills.\nExaminer: Okay. Have you ever been praised by a teacher?\nCandidate: Teacher, um... It was a very long time ago when I was in- when I was a freshman in college. My professor, uh, praised me for carrying a hard copy of a dictionary. I study Japanese, by the way, and it was a Japanese dictionary, and, uh, it was praised for carrying around the basic, uh, necessity, um, to- for studying.\nExaminer: Okay. Let's talk about being busy. Are you often busy?\nCandidate: No, I'm not really busy these days, uh, except I am, uh, currently actively looking for a job, but, um, that is basically, uh, done at home. So, uh, I don't go outside often, but, um, I just, uh, guess I'm busy mentally.\nExaminer: Okay. Are you busier now than you were as a child?\nCandidate: No, I was very busy as a child because I was forced to go to, uh, tutoring classes and, um, I was forced to do many activities like, um, I was sent to, uh, a speech tutor too.\nExaminer: Mm-hmm.\nCandidate: And, um, I also learned to play the piano. I was- I learned to, um, do taekwondo too. Yeah, so it was a- it was busy childhood.\nExaminer: I see. Do you like being busy?\nCandidate: Mmm... I- I mean, I like being busy, uh, in that it keeps me occupied and I can spend, um, the time goes really fast, so that gives me the sense of, um, productivity. So, I guess I like being busy, but, um, uh, what I don't like about being busy is I sometimes get stressed. I guess that's the thing.\nExaminer: Okay. Do you think you're a patient person?\nCandidate: Um, I think I'm very patient because I have once worked at a daycare center and, um, people are usually get annoyed by those children, as I heard, but, uh, I was able to get along with them. I had very- I had fun with them very much.\nExaminer: Okay. What is it that makes you feel impatient?\nCandidate: Impatient.\nExaminer: Yeah.\nCandidate: Um, sometimes, I- I have a dog at home, his name is Coco, and sometimes he barks at night, and I try not to be- be involved, uh, in, um, training, because my sister is in charge most of the time. So, I try to just, uh, ignore his barking, but, uh, sometimes it's, uh, kinda irritating.\nExaminer: Okay. How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?\nCandidate: Uh, for a long time, like studying or getting in? Um... I've been studying for a very long time. I have graduated after eight years, I think. Uh, that's including my, um, military duty. But, um, I was in college for eight years, and, um, it felt really long, but, um, I really enjoyed studying. I really enjoyed studying Japanese, but, uh, I enjoyed studying English also.\nExaminer: Okay, yeah, let's call it there. So, I'm going to give you a part two question. That is going to be, describe a person from a different cultural background whom you enjoy spending time with. So, I'm going to give you a minute to prepare quickly, and then we can continue. Okay, Ilkwon, are you ready?\nCandidate: Ah, yes.\nExaminer: Okay, you may stop.\nCandidate: Uh, okay, uh, so the question was, um, to describe a person from a different cultural background, and I have a perfect example, and that is my girlfriend. Uh, she is from the Philippines, and we have known for, like, six or seven years before we started dating. Uh, we, uh, met, uh, online, on a language exchange app, and I proposed to go, uh, I proposed that we go out, and, um, I met her first time, Uh, one or two years ago, we were nearing the two-year anniversary, and, um, I really feel happy and, uh, loved around her, but at the same time, we have some difficulties understanding each other because, uh, we have, uh, cultural differences. Uh, for example, I had a hard time understanding, um, pairing chicken with rice. It's apparently very common in the Philippines, but, uh, it's very frowned upon in Korea, as you know. Um, so, uh, those small differences can, uh, sometimes, uh, cause problems, I guess. But, uh, we've been, um, Trying to make it work, and we, uh, I think we are very happy together right now.\nExaminer: Okay. Yep, let's move on to part three.\nCandidate: Yeah.\nExaminer: Do you think it's easy to meet people from different cultural backgrounds in your country?\nCandidate: Uh, I mean, if, um, you're looking actively for someone from, uh, other- another country, I mean, can be easy nowadays because, uh, K-pop is, uh... very popular these days, but, uh, I don't think it's common to meet, um, people from other countries, like, uh, in everyday life, um, because, uh, I have been, uh, I studied Japanese and, uh, studied English too. And, uh, there are usually many exchange students, right? But, um, I couldn't, uh, talk to them, um, in person very much, uh, because they tend to, um, flock together. They just tend to hang out with, uh, their own people.\nExaminer: Okay. What do people from different cultural backgrounds usually talk about with each other?\nCandidate: I think it's mostly language at first. They, uh, ask what language, uh, do you speak or what language are you studying, something like that. And then they, uh, move on to, uh, deeper, uh, topics like, um, What is it like to be a foreigner in Korea and, uh, what, uh, difficulties did you have living in Korea, living in, uh, other countries, something like that?\nExaminer: Okay. Do you think it's good to live in a multicultural society?\nCandidate: I think it would be fun to, uh, experience, um, many cultures, uh, at the same time. But I believe it has some difficulty too. It has some difficulties too.\nExaminer: Okay. What are the advantages of being friends with people from different backgrounds? Cultural, specifically?\nCandidate: Uh, I think, uh, we can, uh, expand our view in terms of culture, like, we can understand each other, we can understand people better, and, uh, we, um, come to understand why these people, why this person made that choice, and things like that, based on the cultural understanding.\nExaminer: Why do people choose to travel or to live abroad?\nCandidate: Uh, I believe it is mostly for language acquisition. Um, it is much easier to learn, um, English or other languages, uh, when you're exposed frequently to that language. So, uh, I think the main reason is in, uh, language.\nExaminer: Okay. What are the benefits of living in a different country?\nCandidate: Um, I- I guess, uh, I'm repeating the same thing, but, uh, I- I guess they can expand their view, they can understand people better, um, they can acquire some, uh, their languages, and they meet new people, and that's a fun part too.\nExaminer: Okay, cool. Let's call it there.", "band_score": 5.5}