IELTS Speaking practice: Education
This is a full IELTS Speaking sample with questions related to Education topic.
You probably know what do such phrases as "bookworm" or "bachelor's degree" mean. However, it's not enough to simply know the meaning! In IELTS Speaking test you are assessed for your fluency and coherence, and thus you have to accurately use your advanced vocabulary while speaking. In this IELTS Speaking sample we collected various questions + model answers on Education Topic that you may encounter on the speaking test.
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Part 1Do you work or are you a student?
At the moment I'm studying. I’m doing a graduate degree in molecular biology in the Vanderbilt University.
Why did you choose that subject?
I've always loved life sciences, particularly biology. And when I received my bachelor's degree An undergraduate course which usually lasts 3 or 4 years. I took a research internship in a laboratory where I studied interactions between proteins. And then I understood that I want to pursue my career in To continue career path in. biochemistry or molecular biology.
Can you describe yourself as a good student?
Well , overall I think I am a good student. . I am not an eager beaver A very enthusiastic and hard-working person. , nor the teacher's pet Student whom teachers like the most. . but I'm good at scientific subjects and, most importantly , I like studying.
Do you study English now?
Yes, of course . I've taken an intensive course A course that offers longer and more frequent classes. this year, where I've attend classes Visit classes. three times a week. And I plan on pursuing Plan to continue. my studies in the future, too.
Did you enjoy/Do you enjoy studying at school?
I've never really liked school. I'm not a bookworm A term to describe someone who really likes to read and spends a lot of time on it. and a lot of humanities subjects seemed too boring to me. However , the workload An amount of work one should do in a specific time period. was not too big. The other good thing about school is being able to see your friends. And fortunately , I had wonderful classmates.
Part 2Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.
Describe a period of time from your studies that was the most difficult for you so far. You should say:
- When it was
- Why was it hard
- What you were doing at that time
I would like to talk about my last school year. It was really diffucult due to enormous amounts Very big amounts. of homework I had to do and all the exams I had to prepare for. Em, so I studied hard, having no time to goof around Spend time doing nothing important. . Moreover , I forgot a lot of things from the school curriculum, that's why I had to do a lot of revision. But despite the tough preparation, I managed to set aside some time To take some time. to rest and interact with my friends and family. After all , my efforts were not in vain Without result. . I passed all the exams well and was admitted to the university of my dream.
Part 3What are some essential qualities every teacher should have?
As for me , every teacher should be able to catch student's attention To interest someone. . It is very important to make your subject interesting to the others. Also , teacher should be a subject specialist A person who is very talented in one specific field. and a kind, helpful person. .
What are some pros of studying on a distance learning course?
To be honest , I think it's very advantageous to study in such way. It gives you more time flexibility, especially if you have a job. Not to mention that it is fairly cheap Not very expensive. , compared to face-to-face classes A traditional way of studying: in a classroom with a teacher. .
Does everybody get equal opportunities to study?
Definitely not . I think it really depends on a country you live in. Moreover , it depends on your financial capabilities An ability to pay for something. . Some schools and universities are just too expensive. Only a small fraction Small part. of people can afford to study there.
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