Ielts speaking--how to improve your bandscore

good sides, desired outcomes, profits)
11. What are some of the disadvantages of television? (synonyms of
disadvantage: drawbacks, downsides, side effects, ill effects, negative
effects)
12. What did you last watch on television?
I watched TV an hour ago, and that was the last time.
That was _____.
13. Why do you think certain TV shows are so popular?
The popularity of TV shows depends on the time slot.
The famous actors in the show make the program known.
A program can be famous when it’s controversial.
Tourism
1. Which places would you recommend to a visitor to your country?
I suggest ______ for a traveller who loves seafood.
If you were a lover of adventure, you would love to try diving in the
emerald seawater in my country.
There are a lot of beautiful spots in my country, and _____ should be
your first destination.
2. Do a lot of tourists visit your country?
There are a considerable number of tourists in my country.
Based on observation, there are many foreign visitors in my country.
My country has four seasons, so usually many tourists visit my country
in spring and autumn, but only a few in summer and winter.
3. What do they usually do there?
Island hopping, diving, and other water sports are some of the
activities these foreign people do in my country.
Some of the foreigners come for culture immersion. So most of them
stay in villages and live with the local people.

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There are a lot of mountains in my country. So foreigners are more
into mountain climbing, hiking, and trekking.
4. How has tourism changed your country?
Tourism has influenced my country in so many ways. First, it develops
other parts away from the capital with the construction of bridges and
widening of roads, for example.
Because of tourism, my country has placed value on the preservation
of historical spots.
People have become more open to other cultures as they interact with
foreigners.
5. Is your country expensive for most tourists?
A sea of travellers visits my country because of its beautiful and
unique scenery at an affordable cost.
Some places near the capital city are expensive, but not that expensive
compared to visiting countries in Europe and the United States.
6. What are some famous landmarks in your country?
One of the most prominent places in my country is the Bonifacio
Monument.
You shouldn’t miss the towering palace in the capital city.
Daily routine
1. Describe your daily routine.
I get up at _____ every day. Then I take a shower, have my breakfast,
and get dressed. I leave my house at 8:00 a.m. and ride the bus to
school. I start class at nine on Monday and ten on Thursday. I usually
have lunch at 1:00 p.m. I finish class at three thirty. I go over my
lessons at around five and have my dinner at seven. And lastly, I go to
bed at around ten in the evening.
2. What do you usually do?
I check my e-mail every day.
I review my lessons every night.
I usually write a sales report.
3. What do you do at the weekend?
Going to the amusement park is always in my schedule every
weekend.
On weekends I go swimming in the nearest pool to my apartment.
4. What is your typical weekday like?

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Every day is a day of repeated activities.
I am busy every day since I have three kids. The first hour after I get
up at six is used in the preparation of breakfast.
I have different activities every day since my schedule changes from
time to time due to the nature of my job. But still I wake up at five in
the morning.
5. Does your life change much from week to week?
My life stays the same as the weeks pass by.
There are a lot of new things I experience every day that make my life
different week after week.
There aren’t a lot of changes in my life.
6. Do you have any free time during the week?
My spare time is during weekends.
I don’t have spare time on weekdays but only on Sundays.
Clothes
1. What type of clothes do you like to wear?
I have a busy lifestyle, so I usually put on jeans and a T-shirt.
I like to wear shorts paired with a loose T-shirt because I want
something comfortable and which allows ease in my movement,
especially when I am at home.
2. What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear?
My country has four seasons, so the clothes people wear vary as the
season changes.
In summer, they put on something with a lighter fabric like cotton.
Men and women in my country like to wear jeans and a T-shirt.
3. How important is fashion to you?
Fashion is not really my interest. I can wear anything provided I am
comfortable.
There is no such thing as out of trend or the latest trend in my closet.
I wear anything provided it’s decent and clean.
I value fashion a lot because it adds confidence and a sense of
belongingness.
I am a fan of fashion. In fact, I always buy fashion magazines to see
the latest trends.
4. What kind of clothes do you dislike?
I hate wearing baggy jeans and skimpy tops.

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Clothes with striking, bright colours really put me off.
I don’t like clothes with dull colours.
5. Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?
I think so. For example, when women wear something skimpy, their
movement will also be very limited.
Yes, when one wears loose clothes, he can move freely and with ease.
6. What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country?
Most people wear suits.
Some companies have uniforms prepared for their employees.
7. Are clothes expensive in your country?
The cost of clothes depends on brands. Brand clothes are very costly.
Clothes that are domestically made are cheap, but imported ones
usually cost an arm and a leg.
Going Out
1. Do you like going out or staying at home?
I have a very active lifestyle and I like outdoor activities, so I prefer to
go out.
Most of the time, I stay at home because I am still a student and I want
to save up on money.
Going out demands money, and I can’t afford it.
2. What do you like to do when you go out?
I usually go shopping in shopping centers when I go out.
Going to the open market is my favorite activity when I go out.
3. How often do you go out?
I spend time outdoors every week.
I go out twice a month with family and friends.
4. Do people in your country go out a lot?
I would say it depends on age.
Most young single adults love going out, but the elderly just stay at
home.
You can see a lot of people going out on special occasions like New
Year and other important holidays.
5. How and where do people in your country usually socialize?
There are many places people can mingle with peers. Examples are
bars, sporting events, and other shows.
There are a lot of places where you can see people face-to-face, like
_____, _____, and _____.

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6. What kind of entertainment is popular in your country?
Sports and movies are a known source of leisure in my country.
Cockfighting and bullfighting are some of the most infamous ways to
get entertained.