BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 1st November

IELTS SPEAKING INTERVIEW

PART 1-INTRO

Q1. How often do you go for a run?

I am a fitness-conscious person. I love to go for a run daily. However, my hectic schedule doesn’t allow me to go daily. Therefore, I do it on weekends.

Q2. Where do you usually go running?

I always look for a spongy surface to go for running, like parks and stadiums, which usually have a lot of grass because running on hard surfaces like roads; or streets can hurt our knees.

Q3. Do you like running?

Running appeals to me because it helps me burn a lot of calories in a short period. Moreover, it improves our posture too.

Q4. Running is an excellent way to stay healthy. Do you agree?

There is no denying this conviction that running provides many health benefits. Firstly it strengthens our bones. Secondly, it improves our body posture. Thirdly it improves our stamina, and lastly, it fosters our mind.

Q5. Did you have to run during school sports lessons?

In my school days, running was a significant part of my routine. Every Saturday, I participated in the 100 meters race, and on umpteen occasions, I won the first prize.

Q6. Have you done any long-distance running?

During my college days, I participated in a Marathon, an enchanting experience. That was a real test of my stamina, and despite having pain in my knees, I ran for 6 kilometres.

Q7. Would you choose to watch important running races on TV?

Yes, I love to watch running races on TV because that makes me feel motivated that humans can raise their bar and do extraordinary things by working hard with determination, dedication, and discipline

PART 2-CUE CARD

Describe a time when you did running.

When was it?

Where was it?

How challenging was it?

How did you feel about it?

SAMPLE ANSWER PART 2-CUE CARD

Introduction

There is no denying this conviction that, as a kid, we run almost daily; however, with growing age, our tendency to run declines. Recently I encountered a situation when I had to run due to an unforeseen contingency.

When was it? And Where was it?

I was back at a hill station one year to enjoy the holiday post exams. During that time, the corona pandemic was making inroads in our nation. The local administration announced a stringent lockdown as the number of infected people increased.

Suddenly, the news spread like wildfire, and the city was in chaos. During that time, the hotel manager advised me to leave for my hometown as soon as possible, but to my dismay, no taxi was available.

I was in a state of absolute disarray, but a ray of hope came when the hotel manager informed me that the last bus for my city was about to leave in half an hour. I immediately packed my backpack and ran to the bus stand; the distance was just 3 kilometers.

How challenging was it?

Although the distance was not substantial, the task was challenging because I had to run uphill. Moreover, I was carrying a heavy backpack on my back. However, as I didn’t have any other option, I ran with determination and dedication. My hard work paid off, and I caught the bus on time.

How did you feel about it?

The whole experience was painful, but in the end, when I got the desired result, I had a sigh of relief.

PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS

Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to the cue card “Describe a time when you did running”.

Q1.Which time is best for running?

Although there are no particular times to go for a run, it is worthwhile to do it in the morning because our willpower is at its peak and doing a physical workout in the morning works like a charm for our physical and mental fitness.

Q2.Why do children not run much these days?

In the contemporary epoch, digital games have made inroads in children’s lives, so they prefer to spend their leisure time on gadgets. Unfortunately, this paradigm shift has led to a substantial decline in the number of children who go running.

Q3.Which is better, indoor or outdoor running?

I am in solidarity with the view that outdoor running is better comapred to indoor because it empowers you to run more freely and easily without any barriers. Moreover, you do not need any equipment like a treadmill for it.

Q4.How can we encourage people to run?

We can encourage people to run by telling them the umpteen benefits they get from running because it is a competition for exercise, which enhances our physical and mental fitness.