IELTS Speaking Test: Arya's Perfect Band 9

Introduction to the Speaking Test

• Examiner's Name: Adrian
• Candidate Number: 9582-7691
• Examiner Number: 5547
• Location: Gujarat
• Time: 15 o'clock

Part 1: Introduction and Questions

Identification

• Arya presents her passport for identification.
• Full Name: Arya Chaudry
• Prefers to be called Arya.

General Questions

• Residence: Lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in a large apartment with her parents and younger sister.
• Occupation: Pursuing a diploma in computer science; plans to study abroad in the UK or US.

Topic: Teachers

• Favorite Teacher: Mr. Desai (Technology teacher in grade 12)

  • Made learning fun and influenced Arya to pursue computer science.

• Sources of Learning: Most common in schools/classrooms; also online (virtual classrooms, YouTube).

• Qualities of a Good Teacher: Ability to understand students and foster effective learning. Arya adored Mr. Desai for these qualities.

• When to Ask Questions: As soon as possible to avoid forgetting. Mr. Desai allowed questions anytime, appreciated by peers.

• Teaching Experience: Taught basic computer literacy to elderly (online banking, emails) for a couple of years.

• Subject to Teach: Advanced computer programming and data analysis (future ambition).

Part 2: Individual Long Turn

Cue Card Topic

• Successful Family Member: Cousin Neval
  • Lives in Rajkot (4 hours drive from Arya's home).
  • Known Neval since birth; family meets frequently.
  • Success Areas: Financially (real estate), physically, and community involvement.
    • Real estate: residential and commercial buildings.
    • Community: participates in charity events and fundraisers; contributed to a new health center pro bono.
  • Attributes Contributing to Success: Smile, problem-solving skills, healthy lifestyle (vegetarian, early morning routines).

Personal Impact

• Neval sets a positive example; Arya often thinks "What would Neval do?" when facing challenges.

Notes on Answer Strategy

• Important Points for High Scores:
  • Clear answers, explanations, and examples.
  • Use of paraphrasing to demonstrate fluency, lexical resource, and grammar.
  • Example: Paraphrasing 'favorite' to 'the teacher I like most of all'.
  • Structured responses with beginning, middle, and end.
  • Real-world examples to back up points.

Part 3: Discussion

Related Questions

• Becoming a Successful Person:
  • Needs optimism and physical fitness (mental and physical fortitude).
  • Example: Neval lost money in a bad contract but focused on problem-solving without stress.

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