Speaking Practice Test- 9 | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

Part - 1

The first set of questions asked almost all students
Q1: May I know your full name? 
Ans: My full name is Kiranpreet Kaur Makkar. (Note: Full name means given name + middle name if any + surname. Most students will speak the name given in the passport, which may not have the surname. So, you must speak your full name in answer to this question)

Q2: May I see your ID? 
Ans: Here is my passport. (Note: open the first page of the passport and show it to the examiner. You don’t need to say ‘Yes’)

Q3: How may I address you? 
Ans: You may address me as Kiran. (Note 1: Here you may even speak your nickname. It just means that while asking the next questions, the examiner will call you by that name. Note 2: Many students start speaking their address here. Here, the word ‘address’ has been used as a verb, which means ‘call’. In other words, the question is - How may I call you?)  

Q4: Where do you come from? 
Ans: I come from Phagwara. It is a small town between Jalandhar and Ludhiana.   

Relax

Q1: What do you do to relax?
Ans: I like to do gardening to relax. Gardening brings me closer to nature and helps me forget about the daily stresses of life. Tending to the plants, watering them, and watching them grow gives me joy. Even sitting outside in a garden after a hectic day brings me calm.

Q2: Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
Ans: Yes, doing sports is a good way to relax. The physical action involved in sports is not only beneficial for our physical health but also our mental and psychological well-being. When we play sports, our bodies produce endorphins that make us feel good. Also, playing sports helps us sleep better and gives us a chance to socialize with other players.

Q3: Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?
Ans: Yes, vacation is a good time to relax. Taking a vacation is a good way to unplug from work and other day-to-day activities. It is also a great time to spend with family and helps strengthen family bonds. It recharges our batteries and leaves us feeling refreshed.

Q4: Do you think students need more relaxing time?
Ans: Yes, students need more relaxing time. Students have a very packed schedule, and stress is inevitable. More relaxing time in between classes or after school is essential for their mental health and well-being. It also makes them more productive and improves their focus.

Part -2 & 3

Cue Card

Describe a businessman you admire

• You should say
• Who this person is
• How do you know this person
• What kind of business does this person do
• Why do you admire this person

Ans:
You should say:

• Who this person is: There are many successful businessmen in my country, such as Anil Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Vijay Mallya, and so on. But here I would like to talk about Mukesh Ambani.
• How do you know this person: Mukesh Ambani is a well-known businessman in India. He is in his late fifties and has a degree in Chemical Engineering. He joined his father in Reliance Industries in 1981, at the age of 24.
• What kind of business does this person do: Mukesh Ambani has a great vision and has taken Reliance Industries to new heights. He set up India's first private oil refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat. This refinery can produce 33 million tonnes of oil per year, making it one of the largest in the world. He also owns the Mumbai Indians, a domestic cricket club of IPL. Additionally, his ventures include telecommunications, retail, and other industries.
• Why do you admire this person: Mukesh Ambani made it possible for India to compete at the global level. In 2012, he was ranked the richest man in India and the second richest in Asia. He is the 19th richest man in the world with a net worth of 21 billion dollars. His house in Mumbai, a 27-story building worth 1 billion dollars, is one of the most expensive homes in the world.
  What I admire most about him is his belief in constant innovation. He believes that businesses should create jobs and wealth. His achievements have not only made him a prominent figure in India but also globally. In 2013, he was conferred 'Entrepreneur of the Decade' by the All India Management Association. Mukesh Ambani’s journey and success inspire me, especially the way he managed his assets in the petroleum industry.

Follow-ups

Q1: What do you think should be the retirement age for men and women?
Ans: I think rather than based ongenders, the retirement age should be based on professions. In professions where physical fitness is crucial, the retirement age should be on the lower side, while in office jobs, the retirement age could be higher. In general, I think 60-65 years is the ideal retirement age.

Q2: What qualities do people need to run their own business?
Ans: The prime quality is financial management because the success of any business depends on profitability. Besides that, people need to have good leadership qualities and must be able to effectively delegate responsibilities. A lot of people who get anxious about delegating responsibilities are not able to grow.

Q3: What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?
Ans: Many factors determine whether a business will be successful or not, and the importance of factors varies according to the type of business. For example, a successful restaurant needs a good location, good quality service, and tasty food more than anything else. In general, I would say if a business provides a product that has demand and is unique, it is likely to succeed.

Q4: If you had the opportunity to open your own business, what would it be and why?
Ans: I am not very good with money management, so I think I would fail at running a business. However, if I had to start one, it would be a bakery. I love to bake, so for me, it would be following a passion rather than running a business. And I have heard that if we are truly passionate about something, it is hard to fail.