IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What was the best gift you ever received?

Món quà tuyệt vời nhất mà bạn từng nhận được là gì?

[A]Answer

The best gift I have ever received was a handwritten letter from my parents at graduation.

[R]Reason

It was extremely memorable because they wrote about how proud they were of me.

[E]Example / Extension

I still treasure that graduation gift more than anything expensive I have received.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Why did you choose this job?

Tại sao bạn lại chọn công việc này?

[A]Answer

I chose this job because it suited my career interests quite well.

[R]Reason

I have always been motivated by creative work, and marketing is part of a fast-moving creative industry.

[E]Example / Extension

It also gives me chances to work with different people and learn new skills.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Are you a student or do you have a job?

Bạn là sinh viên hay bạn đang đi làm?

[A]Answer

I am currently a full-time student.

[R]Reason

I want to focus on my degree, although I sometimes do part-time work to earn extra money.

[E]Example / Extension

It can be difficult to balance both, so I keep my working hours quite limited.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What qualifications do you hope to get from your studies?

Bạn hy vọng sẽ đạt được những bằng cấp gì sau khi hoàn thành chương trình học?

[A]Answer

I hope to obtain a bachelor's degree in business from my studies.

[R]Reason

I would also like to earn a professional certificate in digital marketing so that I am better qualified for future jobs.

[E]Example / Extension

Those qualifications should make my CV stronger when I start applying for work.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What qualifications did you have to have for your job?

Công việc đó yêu cầu những bằng cấp gì?

[A]Answer

My job required a university degree and some basic work experience.

[R]Reason

The company also wanted candidates who could communicate well and were qualified to use common digital tools.

[E]Example / Extension

I had completed an internship before applying, which helped me meet those requirements.

Speaking
Practice

Speaking Part 1

What was the best gift you ever received?

Why did you choose this job?

Are you a student or do you have a job?

What qualifications do you hope to get from your studies?

What qualifications did you have to have for your job?