How to Crack the IELTS Speaking Test Answer Key (Dang Tran Tung)

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Answer key

UNIT 1. STUDY/ WORK

BAND 6. EXPANDING ANSWERS WITH DETAILS, REASONS

AND EXAMPLES

Exercise 1. Suggested answers:

Things you like Things you dislike Things you would like to do

• like to do • friends • teachers • opportunities • courses and workshops

• facilities • subjects • workload • rules • administrative procedures • accommodation/ dormitory • tuition fees

• family • gap year/voluntary activities • a good job • further study • internship

Exercise 2. 1-b 2-c 3-e 4-a 5-d

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BAND 7. OPINION DISCOURSE MARKERS

Exercise 1. Suggested answers:

1. In my opinion, finance and banking is one of the most lucrative careers in modern society. Finance and Banking graduates are more likely to land a decent job (than students of other fields) based on their knowledge and experience, of course. 2. From my perspective, international internships will definitely become popular among youngsters. I guess the reason for this is that those interns can obtain precious experiences during the trip when they have to live and work with foreigners. These experiences can be applicable to their future jobs as experts in the field. 3. Personally, I think RMIT University is a good choice for me because the learning environment is highly effective. I have a chance to learn and work with foreign students, which betters my English skills. What’s more, when learning at RMIT, students always have the opportunity to practice in real-life situations.

Exercise 2. 1. C 2. C 3. B

UNIT 2. HOME/ HOMETOWN

BAND 6. LINKING WORDS: COORDINATORS

Exercise 1. 1. and 2. for 3. but 4. neither nor 5. though 6. but so

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Exercise 2. 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D

BAND 7. HEDGING I

Exercise. 1. indicates 2. likely to 3. It might be suggested that 4. possibly

UNIT 3. TRANSPORTATION

BAND 6. AGREEING OR DISAGREEING

Exercise 1.

Strongly disagree Disagree to some extent

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree to some extent

Strongly agree

1. As a matter of fact, no. 8. I absolutely cannot stand…

6. People may think… but for me, it’s not the case.

2. It’s quite difficult for me to say. 4. Well, I have mixed feelings. 9. Well, I think it all depends… 10. I’m of two minds.

3. I’d have to say it. 5. Without a doubt. 7. Absolutely.

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Exercise 2. 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A D 5. A A

BAND 7. HEDGING II

Exercise 1. 1. generally 2. doesn’t seem to be 3. reportedly 4. technically 5. supposedly

Exercise 2. 1-d 2-a 3-c 4-b

Exercise 3. Suggested answers:

1. Free travel in public vehicles can certainly bring benefits for users, especially in financial terms.

2. It is of general belief that better road quality would increase the levels of safety and ease traffic congestion.

3. Expanding roads and building more highways are believed to curb traffic jams.

4. Compared to vehicles, public transit modes can accommodate a larger number of passengers at a time.

5. A shift from private to public transport would tremendously alleviate urban congestion which has been considered one of the alarming issues of metropolises.