IELTS speaking band 7

IELTS Speaking Test Travel and Transportation
Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes)
1. General Warm-up
Could you tell me your full name, please?

And what should I call you?

Can you tell me where you are from?

Do you work or are you a student?

2. Topic: Travel
Do you like to travel?

What is your favorite type of transportation when you go on a long journey? (Why?)

Have you traveled anywhere interesting recently? (Where did you go?)

Do you prefer traveling alone or with friends/family?

3. Topic: Daily Commute
How do you usually get to work or school?

How much time do you spend commuting every day?

Do you think traffic congestion is a big problem in your city?

How could people improve their daily commute?

Part 2: Long Turn (3-4 minutes)
You will have one minute to prepare, and then you will speak for one to two minutes on the topic below.

Cue Card (Topic)
Describe a long journey you once took.

You should say:

where you went

how you traveled

who you traveled with

and explain why this journey was memorable for you.

(1 minute for preparation) (1-2 minutes for speaking)

Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes)
In this part, we will discuss some more general and abstract ideas related to the topic in Part 2.

1. Future of Transportation
What do you think are the major differences between transportation today and fifty years ago?

In what ways do you think transportation will change in the next few decades?

Do you believe governments should invest more money in public transport or in building new roads? (Why?)

2. Travel and Culture
How important is it for people to travel to other countries?

What can people learn about a new culture just by visiting a place for a short time?

Do you think that international travel affects local traditions in a positive or negative way? (How?)

3. Challenges of Travel
What are some of the common difficulties people face when traveling abroad?

Do you think modern technology has made traveling easier or more complicated? (Give examples.)
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Candidate Review: The responses are detailed, fluent, and address all parts of the questions. A good range of vocabulary (e.g., tranquil, breathtaking, reminisce, vicious cycle, double-edged sword, awe-inspiring) is used, fitting the Band 7 criteria.