IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Why did you choose your job?

Tại sao bạn lại chọn công việc này?

[A]Answer

I chose my job because it suits both my personality and my strengths.

[R]Reason

I wanted to pursue a career where I could communicate with people and still do creative work.

[E]Example / Extension

It also offered good career prospects, which I thought would lead to greater job satisfaction in the long run.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What are your working hours?

Giờ làm việc của bạn là gì?

[A]Answer

I normally work from about 8:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon on weekdays.

[R]Reason

Those office hours are fairly manageable because I get a proper lunch break and my company is slightly flexible about starting time.

[E]Example / Extension

I only stay later when we have an important deadline.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Tell me something about the people who work with you.

Hãy kể cho tôi nghe đôi điều về những người làm việc cùng bạn.

[A]Answer

Most of the people I work with are friendly, reliable and quite easy-going.

[R]Reason

They are supportive when someone has a difficult task, so the team environment is generally positive.

[E]Example / Extension

I am especially close to two colleagues who joined the company around the same time as I did.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What don't you like about your job?

Bạn không thích điều gì ở công việc của mình?

[A]Answer

The thing I like least is the heavy workload during busy periods.

[R]Reason

It can be quite stressful when several projects have tight deadlines at the same time.

[E]Example / Extension

Occasionally I feel overwhelmed and have to stay late, although fortunately that does not happen every week.

Part 1Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Why did you choose your subject(s)?

Tại sao bạn lại chọn môn học này?

[A]Answer

I chose these subjects because they genuinely interest me and are relevant to the career I want.

[R]Reason

I prefer studying something practical rather than choosing a major subject simply because it seems easy.

[E]Example / Extension

They also broaden my knowledge and have clear career relevance, especially in business and communication.

Speaking
Practice

Speaking Part 1

Why did you choose your job?

What are your working hours?

Tell me something about the people who work with you.

What don't you like about your job?

Why did you choose your subject(s)?