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BEST IELTS Speaking Test, 25th May
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PART – 1 INTRO
What is your full name?
My full name is Ashish Mehra.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Ashish.
May I see your ID?
Sure, here it is.
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Have you ever seen some old buildings in the city?
Yes, there are some old buildings in this city. I come from a city which is full of old buildings, but in this city there’s not so many, but there are some, and I really like that. I think a city should remember its heritage.
Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
Yes, I do think old buildings should be preserved, not any old building. If it’s old and run down and it’s going to fall down, then it should be knocked down and rebuilt, or a new building should be built. But, you know, if it’s something of historical significance, or a particularly beautiful building of maybe architectural significance, then they should be preserved.
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Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
I think there’s advantages in both old buildings and modern houses. Personally, I prefer older buildings because I’m very tall and the ceilings are usually higher, although sometimes there’s issues with draughts and insulation.
Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
Yes, ancient rather than old buildings. I’d still like to see some ancient buildings. I’ve been to many places, but I’ve never been to Egypt or Greece or some of these really historic places in the Middle East, some of which are huge stone buildings, which I just think are absolutely incredible.
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What snacks do you like to eat?
I don’t usually like crisps or anything like that. I usually eat things like biscuits. I try not to eat too many. And at the moment I am eating sultanas, which I absolutely love, to be quite honest with you.
Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
No, I didn’t really. We had our meals at meal times and that was it, basically. Unless there was a piece of fruit sometime in the evening. Although my brother and I hardly ate it at all.
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When do you usually eat snacks now?
These days, if I eat snacks at all, I’ll be watching TV, which is more or less every night. And I just need something maybe around 09:00, 09:30. I need just something to something to do with my mouth rather than, it’s not a matter of hunger, really.
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
I don’t really, I think it’s better to eat something rather than go to bed hungry, to be quite honest with you, because if I go to bed hungry, then I don’t sleep very well. But I think it’s better for the food to be digested before you go to sleep.
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PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe a public facility( for example a museum or a library ) that been renovated and improved recently
– What the facility is
– When it was renovated and improved
– What has been renovated and improved
– And explain how you feel about it
SAMPLE ANSWER
I live in a small and beautiful town, Phagwara, However, it is an old historical town and because of this many of the buildings are outdated. Many of the buildings have also been recently renovated. One of these is the town library. It was renovated about a year ago.
The main reason for the renovation was to accommodate a computer section in the library. Many of the residents had been demanding a renovation and ultimately the budget was passed for the renovation in 2019. The previous library building had only two floors and there was little space for computers. Most of the people felt that there should be computer section, where information can be searched online as well.
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They had made a temporary arrangement for the computers They had installed a few computers on the side, but as there were no fixed power outlets in the wall and so they had used open wiring. It was neither aesthetically pleasing nor very safe.
So, finally, they made a new floor for the computer section. Moreover, they also added a section for CDs and DvDs.
Finally, as the building would have three floors after the renovation, they had also installed an elevator. I think it was a really needed change. I couldn’t welcome it more. I had stopped going to the library because there was no way to access information online.
After the change, I have been going there regularly. I just have one complaint, it happened a lot later than it should have.
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PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
What are the benefits of public facilities?
There are many benefits of public facilities. Firstly, they bring people together as these facilities are shared by people. Secondly, it helps people enjoy facilities even if they are not able to afford them on their own.
Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?
I think subways have 3 main advantages over other means of public transportation. They are faster, they are comfortable and they are generally more frequent and reliable than others modes. They are also safer as there are no chances of road accidents.
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Why are some public transport methods unpopular?
I think the major reason for anything transport method being unpopular is speed. People can compromise on cost and comfort but they cannot compromise on time. If a public transportation takes significantly longer than cars or other modes, it is going to be unpopular.
What king of transport do young and old people prefer?
I think the old generation gives a little more importance to cost over the young. So the old prefer cheaper means of transportation than are comparatively cheaper. Also, the young are more accustomed to comforts and luxuries and thus they prefer their own vehicles much more than public transportation.
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