Speaking · Digital book
Speak Like a Band 9
Real Test Questions & High-Scoring Answers
HS
Hardev Singh IELTS teacher since 2012
- Speaking
- 761 pages
- 100 speaking tests
₹299$9.99CAD 13.99AUD 14.99£7.99NZD 16.99€8.99AED 39SGD 12.99 One payment, lifetime access
About this book
Real questions with high-scoring answers across Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Written by Hardev Singh, who has taught IELTS since 2012. About the author
Who it is for
- You want to read model answers to real Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 questions.
- You practise by topic: 100 tests, each with a cue card and discussion questions.
- You want the useful vocabulary pointed out beside each model speech.
What is inside
100 speaking tests in 7 parts, 761 pages in the 6 × 9 inch print layout. The first 3 speaking tests are free to read in the preview.
Part 1 People & Interpersonal Dynamics 16 speaking tests
- 01 An Inspiring Teacher Free
- 02 A Close Friend You Enjoy Spending Time With Free
- 03 An Elderly Person You Deeply Admire Free
- 04 A Creative Person Whose Work You Admire
- 05 A Person Who Speaks a Second Language Fluently
- 06 Well-known or famous person you admire
- 07 Person who is an effective leader or organizer
- 08 Helpful neighbour you know well
- 09 Person who frequently helps others or does voluntary work
- 10 Child you know and enjoy interacting with
- 11 Person who has achieved exceptional success in their studies or career
- 12 Person who loves taking risks or trying new adventures
- 13 Describe someone who speaks a second language fluently
- 14 Person you disagreed with or had a misunderstanding with
- 15 Person who dresses in an interesting or fashionable way
- 16 Elderly person who shared an interesting story from their past
Part 2 Places, Architecture & Geography 16 speaking tests
- 17 Hometown or a city you know well
- 18 Historic building or landmark you have visited
- 19 Peaceful, quiet place you like to visit to relax
- 20 Crowded, lively public place you visited
- 21 Scenic natural place you visited (mountain, lake, or coastline)
- 22 Park, public garden, or green space in your city
- 23 Cafe or restaurant you enjoy going to
- 24 Museum, art gallery, or exhibition you found fascinating
- 25 Library or study space that you find conducive to learning
- 26 Country or foreign city you would love to visit in the future
- 27 Room or indoor space where you spend a lot of time
- 28 Open-air market or shopping street you enjoyed visiting
- 29 Public facility or piece of infrastructure built in your area
- 30 Hotel, resort, or accommodation you stayed at
- 31 Polluted or environmentally degraded place you have seen
- 32 Small town or rural village that impressed you
Part 3 Objects, Technology & Possessions 14 speaking tests
- 33 Electronic device or gadget you use every day
- 34 Valuable or sentimental gift you received
- 35 Describe something special you bought that you are very pleased with
- 36 Photograph that brings back fond memories
- 37 Piece of art, a painting, or a handcrafted item
- 38 Special piece of clothing you wore on an important occasion
- 39 Useful household appliance or equipment that saves you time
- 40 Vehicle you traveled in or would like to own
- 41 Item you borrowed from someone and later returned
- 42 Object from your childhood that you still remember or keep
- 43 Mobile application or software program you find extremely useful
- 44 Website you visit regularly for information or leisure
- 45 Old object or antique passed down through generations
- 46 Piece of furniture you like in your home
Part 4 Memorable Events, Journeys & Experiences 18 speaking tests
- 47 Unforgettable trip or vacation you took
- 48 Journey where you encountered unexpected travel delays or problems
- 49 Traditional festival or cultural celebration in your country
- 50 Wedding, birthday party, or family celebration you attended
- 51 Time you helped someone in need
- 52 Occasion when someone helped you solve a difficult problem
- 53 Difficult or important decision you made after careful thought
- 54 Time you had to wait a long time for something or someone
- 55 Time you were late for an important appointment or event
- 56 Time you received good news unexpectedly
- 57 Exciting outdoor activity or extreme sport you tried
- 58 Time you worked in a team to accomplish a shared goal
- 59 Time you spoke in public or gave a presentation to an audience
- 60 Time you made a complaint about poor service or a faulty product
- 61 Time you lost something valuable and whether you found it
- 62 Time you gave useful advice to someone
- 63 Memorable conversation you had with someone you had never met before
- 64 Time you moved to a new home, school, or workplace
Part 5 Work, Education, Ambition & Skills 12 speaking tests
- 65 Subject you enjoyed studying in school or university
- 66 Practical skill you learned that has proved useful
- 67 Skill you would like to learn in the future
- 68 Ambition or long-term career goal you are working towards
- 69 Difficult challenge you faced and successfully overcame
- 70 Project or piece of work you are proud of completing
- 71 Company, organization, or business you would like to work for
- 72 Positive change you made to your daily study or work routine
- 73 Experience where you learned something new from the internet
- 74 Interesting job or profession you know about
- 75 Time you were praised or recognized for an achievement
- 76 Time you had to adapt quickly to unexpected changes
Part 6 Leisure, Media, Art & Culture 12 speaking tests
- 77 Book that had a deep impact on your thinking
- 78 Film, documentary, or movie that left a strong impression on you
- 79 Television program, series, or podcast you follow regularly
- 80 Song, piece of music, or melody that holds special meaning for you
- 81 Live concert, theatrical play, or cultural performance you attended
- 82 Sport or physical exercise you enjoy doing regularly
- 83 Exciting sports match or tournament you watched live or on screen
- 84 Creative hobby or pastime you enjoy doing in your spare time
- 85 Traditional dish, meal, or cuisine you know how to prepare or enjoy
- 86 Indoor game or board game you enjoy playing with others
- 87 Interesting news story you recently read or watched
- 88 Advertisement (commercial or billboard) that caught your attention
Part 7 Society, Rules, Environment & Abstract Ideas 12 speaking tests
- 89 Law, regulation, or rule you strongly agree with
- 90 Environmental problem in your country and how it can be solved
- 91 Activity or habit you practice to protect the environment
- 92 Important piece of advice you received from someone
- 93 Time you changed your opinion about an important issue or person
- 94 Invention or technological advancement that changed human life
- 95 Social issue or community challenge you would like to see resolved
- 96 Routine or habit that helps you stay healthy and mentally focused
- 97 Situation where bad weather disrupted your plans
- 98 Historical period or historical event you find intriguing
- 99 Ambition or project you hope to achieve for your community
- 100 Situation where you had to be extremely polite or diplomatic
A look inside Speaking Test 01
The free preview opens with “An Inspiring Teacher”. Its sections, in order:
- 01 Examiner Question Paper
- 02 Part 1 Band 9 Model Answers
- 03 Part 2 Band 9 Model Speech & Lexical Spotlight
- 04 Part 3 Band 9 Discussion Answers
A short sample
Taken from the free preview.
Describe a teacher from your past that you remember
You should say:
- What subject they taught
- How they taught the subject
- Your relationship with the teacher
- Memorable experiences with the teacher
and explain why this person left such a lasting impression on your life.
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₹299$9.99CAD 13.99AUD 14.99£7.99NZD 16.99€8.99AED 39SGD 12.99 One payment, lifetime access
- Digital edition only. You read it online in our reader and can print it yourself. No physical copy is shipped.
- Every book includes ₹500 off a seat in Hardev Sir’s live batch.
