IELTS Speaking Daw Thuzar Latt (M.

A English)

Hobbies
Likes and dislikes

1. Look at the statements a – g and decide if they express positive or negative feelings or indifferent about each
activity.

A I'm keen on photograph. E I'm fanatical about playing cards.

B I can't stand board games. F Going to the theatre? I can take it or leave it.
C I'm crazy about computer games. G Going to gigs is not my kind of thing.
D I don't mind cooking.

2. Complete each text with the words below.

1. Reading

about character opening page-turner set

The novel I'm reading at the moment is a real (1) ___________. I just can't put it down. It's (2) ___________
in Renaissance Italy and is (3) ___________ young women who are forced to become nuns because they've
brought shame on their families for various reasons. In the (4) ___________ chapters, for example, a (5)
___________ falls in love with her music teacher and the family don't approve.

2. Art

abstract exhibition hype original representational work

I'm sorry to say the student art (1) ___________ was rather dull. I had expected it to be really thought-
provoking after all the (2) ___________ but none of the art was very (3) ___________. It was mostly
sculpture, though there was a couple of installations and quite a few paintings. Most of the painters seemed
to think they needed to be strictly (4) ___________, but I prefer (5) ___________ art. It allows you to
respond more personally to a (6) ___________ of art.

3. Music

charts concert gigs live lyrics taken up tunes

I've just (1) ___________ the piano. It was after a (2) ___________ I went to that inspired me because the
pianist was so talented. I love (3) ___________ performances, though usually I'm more into (4)
___________. I went to see my favourite band the other week, actually. What I like about them is their
thoughtful (5) ___________ and catchy (6) ___________. Of course, the band write their own music unlike
the manufactured groups you see so much these days. They always reach the top of the (7) ___________
but I think it's more down to marketing than talent.

4. Film

genre predictable rave rom-com slow-moving star-studded

When it comes to film, my favourite (1) ___________ is comedy. I went to see a (2) ___________ last night
and it was so hilarious. It was well acted – well, it was a (3) ___________ cast so that's was not surprising.
And it was so touching. Last weekend, my friends made me go and see a horror film with them. It was
terrible, not scary at all. It was a (4) ___________ plot and the ending was so (5) ___________. My friends
had wanted to see it for ages because it's getting (6) ___________ reviews so they were really disappointed.
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Frequency

1. The phrases below express frequency. Put them in order from the most frequent to the least frequent.

once a fortnight every single day

every other day several times a year
every Tuesday twice a year

Exam tip: Use phrases, rather than just single words, to express frequency will impress the examiner. Instead of
'I occasionally play tennis', say 'I play tennis every now and again'. Instead of 'I often take photos', try using this
present continuous structure: 'I'm always taking photos'.

Practice – Speaking Part – 1

Student - 1 Student – 2
1. What are your hobbies? 1. Do you have a hobby?
2. What is your favourite musical 2. Do you share a hobby with anyone in
instrument? your family?
3. Do you prefer action films or 3. What hobbies are popular in your
comedies? country?
4. Do you think it is important to read 4. Did you have different hobbies when
novels and poetry? Why? you were younger?

Speaking Part – 2 Model Answer

Describe a hobby you enjoy.

You should say:
How long you have been doing it
How often you do it
What benefits you get from it
And explain why you enjoy it.

One of my favourite hobbies is going shopping. I've always loved it. I think I get it from my mum, who used to take
me to the nearest town every weekend to visit shops and boutiques. She taught me about buying a few quality items
that you may pay a premium for but that last a long time so are a good investment. She also taught me about how to
check for the quality of a garment by looking at the way it's sewn together and also creasing the fabric to see if it
stays creased or not. If it stays creased then it's a poor-quality fabric.

Another thing I learnt from her is how to find a bargain. You need to shop around and not be afraid of trying the
smaller boutiques where you're more likely to find a shop owner who's happy to offer a discount. I've been shopping
on my own since I was a student. Then, I could not afford to buy many things but stuck to what my mum taught me
and kept my eyes open for a quality bargain. The rest of the time, I would window shop. Nowadays I can afford
designer clothes but I still love the sales, when I hunt for a bargain and the odd top-designer item. One thing I hate,
however, is trying things on because there are always long queues and it means you have less time for shopping. It's
not a problem, not trying things on, because if something is not the right size I can take it back to the shop as long as
I've kept the receipt.
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I go shopping every week. I find it therapeutic. It always makes you feel good to get your hands on a nice quality
piece at a bargain price, and if I'm feeling a bit down there's nothing like a bit of retail therapy. I find shopping
exciting as well. You spend time in the poshest part of town where you can mix with fashionable people. There's a
buzz and it's busy and noisy and colourful. Shopping lets you keep up to speed with the latest trends. So all in all, it
has a lot of benefits and I love it.

What’s the best bargain you've ever got?

I once bought a designer coat, 100% cashmere, absolutely beautiful, for 25% of the full price. It was in a closing-
down sale.

Part – 2

1. Describe a hobby you enjoy. 2. Describe a hobby you had as a child.

You should say: You should say:
How long you have been doing it What the hobby was
How often you do it How old you were when you had the hobby
What benefits you get from it How you spent your time on the hobby
And explain why you enjoy it. And explain what it was about the hobby that
interested you.

3. Describe a leisure activity near or on the sea. ▪ 4. Describe something you have done that is good for
You should say: your health and that you would recommend to
What it is others.
Who do you play with You should say:
Why you have to prepare what it is
And explain how you feel about it. when you do it
who you do it with
and explain why you think it is good for your health.

Part – 3

Student – 1 Hobbies

1. Do you think men and women tend to have different types of hobbies?
2. Why do some people get obsessed with their hobbies?
3. Do you think hobbies that keep you fit are better than hobbies that you can do sitting
down?

Student – 2 Free times

1. Do you think it can be a disadvantage to have too much free time?

2. Should people feel a duty to do something constructive in their free time?
3. Do people have more free time now than in the past?