IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Do you prefer to borrow books from a library or buy them?

Bạn thích mượn sách ở thư viện hay mua sách hơn?

[A]Answer

I usually prefer borrowing books from a library.

[R]Reason

A library loan helps me save money, especially for books I only need once.

[E]Example / Extension

However, if I really love a book, I will buy it and add it to my personal collection.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

How common is it for children to visit libraries in your country?

Việc trẻ em đến thư viện phổ biến đến mức nào ở nước bạn?

[A]Answer

It is fairly common for children to visit libraries in my country, especially in larger cities.

[R]Reason

Schools often encourage reading, although the habit can vary between different areas.

[E]Example / Extension

Some children regularly use a children's library, while others mainly read books provided by their school.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

(For people who have to deal with deadlines) What do you dislike about your job?

(Dành cho những người phải làm việc theo hạn chót) Bạn không thích điều gì ở công việc của mình?

[A]Answer

What I dislike most is having to deal with very tight deadlines.

[R]Reason

They can pressure me when the heavy workload builds up, and it is frustrating when several tasks are due at once.

[E]Example / Extension

I usually cope, but those periods can be quite exhausting.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What was your dream job when you were young?

Khi còn nhỏ, nghề nghiệp mơ ước của bạn là gì?

[A]Answer

My dream job when I was young was to become a space scientist.

[R]Reason

I was fascinated by planets and space exploration, so that career seemed incredibly exciting.

[E]Example / Extension

I used to watch documentaries about astronauts and imagine working on space missions.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Have you changed your mind on your dream job?

Bạn đã thay đổi suy nghĩ về công việc mơ ước của mình chưa?

[A]Answer

Yes, I have definitely changed my mind about my dream career.

[R]Reason

As I grew older, I realised my career preferences were more suited to business and communication than science.

[E]Example / Extension

I still find space interesting, but I would not choose it as a profession now.

Speaking
Practice

Speaking Part 1

Do you prefer to borrow books from a library or buy them?

How common is it for children to visit libraries in your country?

(For people who have to deal with deadlines) What do you dislike about your job?

What was your dream job when you were young?

Have you changed your mind on your dream job?