IELTS Speaking Practice 15 Test 03
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Introduction and Interview
Answer familiar questions naturally and directly.
What do you do for work?
I work as a customer support specialist for an online retail company. I mainly answer customer questions, handle order problems and coordinate with other teams when an issue needs more investigation.
What do you like about your job?
I like solving problems when the customer is genuinely stuck. It can be satisfying to take a confusing situation, find out what went wrong and give the person a clear solution.
What skills are important in your work?
Patience and clear communication are probably the most important. You also need to stay organized because several cases can arrive at once, and sometimes you have to remain calm with an upset customer.
Do you eat frozen food?
Yes, sometimes, although not every day. I usually keep a few frozen items at home for busy evenings when I don’t have enough time or energy to cook from scratch.
What frozen food do you buy?
I usually buy frozen dumplings, mixed vegetables and sometimes pizza. Dumplings are the most common because they’re quick to cook and still taste quite good.
Do you think frozen food is convenient?
Yes, very convenient. It lasts much longer than fresh food and can save a lot of time after work. I wouldn’t want to eat it for every meal, though.
Do you watch YouTube videos?
Yes, almost every day. I usually watch a few videos in the evening, although I try not to keep scrolling for hours because it can easily waste a lot of time.
What kind of videos do you watch?
Mostly technology reviews, travel videos and practical tutorials. If I need to learn how to fix something on my computer or use new software, YouTube is often the first place I check.
Have you ever uploaded a video to YouTube?
Yes, but only a few times. I uploaded some short travel clips years ago for friends to see. They weren’t serious videos, and I never tried to build a channel.
Long Turn
Speak continuously and develop the cue card as one natural response.
Describe a time you learned to swim or improved swimming
- When it happened
- Why you wanted to learn or improve
- How you practiced
- How you felt after making progress
I learned the basics of swimming when I was a child, but I never became comfortable in deep water. About three years ago, I decided to improve because some friends invited me on a beach trip, and I didn’t want to spend the whole time avoiding the water. I signed up for a beginner swimming class at a sports center near my apartment. At first, the instructor focused on breathing and body position rather than speed. That was useful because I had a bad habit of lifting my head too much, which made me tired very quickly. I practiced twice a week for about two months. I also went to the pool alone on Sunday mornings and repeated the same basic drills. Progress was slow in the beginning, and I remember feeling embarrassed because children in the next lane were much faster than me. Eventually, though, I managed to swim several lengths without stopping. The biggest change was psychological. I stopped feeling nervous as soon as the water became deep. I’m still not a strong competitive swimmer, but I can swim comfortably now and actually enjoy it. Making that progress felt great because it proved I could improve a skill I had avoided for years.
Would you recommend this experience to your friends?
Yes, especially if they’re nervous around water. I’d recommend learning gradually with a good instructor rather than trying to become confident all at once.
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Discussion
Develop your ideas with reasons, examples, comparisons or qualifications where they fit.
Should all children be taught to swim at school?
I think basic swimming should be taught where schools have safe facilities and trained instructors because it can be a life-saving skill, not just a sport. Children should at least learn how to float, breathe properly and reach the side of a pool. However, making it compulsory everywhere may be unrealistic. Some schools don’t have pools nearby, and lessons can be expensive. In those places, community programs or subsidized courses might be a more practical solution.
What are the benefits of swimming compared with other sports?
Swimming gives a full-body workout while putting relatively little pressure on the joints, so it can suit people of different ages and fitness levels. It also builds endurance and can be useful for safety. Compared with team sports, though, it can feel more individual and repetitive. Some people enjoy that peaceful rhythm, while others prefer football or basketball because of the social side and competition. So its benefits are strong, but whether people enjoy it depends on personality.
How can progress increase a person’s confidence?
Progress gives people evidence that their effort is working. Even a small improvement, such as running farther or speaking more confidently, can change the way someone sees their own ability. That often makes them willing to attempt the next challenge. Confidence becomes stronger when progress is repeated over time rather than coming from one lucky result. Still, people also need realistic expectations, because improvement isn’t always steady and temporary setbacks don’t mean they’ve lost all their ability.
Why does regular practice matter when learning a skill?
Regular practice helps the brain and body repeat a skill until important actions become more automatic. If someone practices only once every few weeks, they spend a lot of time simply remembering what they learned before. Frequent practice also makes it easier to notice small problems and correct them early. The sessions don’t always need to be long. In many cases, twenty focused minutes several times a week is more useful than one exhausting session every month.
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