CONTENTS

SAMPLE ANSWERS
1 Sample questions and
answers from speaking part 1,
2 and 3

TOPIC:
1. 2.

KEY VOCABULARY
3. 2 Words and phrases frequently
used when talking about the
Internet.

THE INTERNET
4.

WORD FORMATION
3 Learn how to use wide variety
of parts of speech, such as
nouns, verbs, adjectives

Sample answers, useful COLLOCATIONS

vocabulary and resources for 5. 4 Find out groups of words that
usually used together by
IELTS speaking exam native speakers

USEFUL RESOURCES
5 References to teaching and
authentic materials related to
this topic: IELTS blogs,
podcasts, videos and articles

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1. SAMPLE ANSWERS
PART 1
1. Do you use the Internet much during the day? - There are so many things that the Internet can help
us with! I always strive to use the educational
- Actually, yes. I am amazed how much the Internet potential of it to the full. For example, with the
has to offer in terms of education, business, World Wide Web, one is now able to apply for
communication and art, so I frequently find myself internships abroad and undertake online interviews
browsing pages and looking for useful content. via Skype.
2. What do you usually do on the Internet?
4. Do people in your country use the Internet a lot?
- The list of things that I do there is quite long, but
primarily I look for and buy e-books, listen to
- Absolutely. In fact, I think people use it all the time
insightful podcasts, take online courses, seek
for different purposes. Professionals include digital
and apply for internships and international events.
into their research, kids use it to learn faster,
teenagers prefer it for communication and games.
3. What are some advantages of the Internet?

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PART 2

Describe a website that you often use. You should say: If I have to talk about a website that I regularly use, I think that
• what type of website it is would be Gmail by Google, which is one of the most
• how you found out about it widespread e-mail service providers out there. As far as I can
• what it allows you to do remember, I first learned about it when I was in middle school. I
had been curious about what the Internet had to offer even
and why you find it useful.
back then, and a lot of educational sites required an e-mail
account for registration and communication.

I have been using Gmail for more or less nine years, and so far,
I haven’t had a thought to change to another email service, as
long as Google keeps on innovating, rolling out new features
that make work easier and more fun. Google Drive, for
example, is one of the best tools, because it allows me and my
team store, exchange and create files in the cloud,
especially when working on a project together.

I communicate with my colleagues through the web most of

the time, and for that Google Hangouts comes in handy. It is a
flexible, free and easy service to conduct personal and
professional video- and audio-calls anywhere, using only the
Internet connection.

To sum it all up, Google services, in general, are perfect for

working or studying individuals like me, because they are
cloud-based, free, easy to use and quickly employ innovation.

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PART 3

1. What will be the next big development online?

- (Answer) I think the upcoming digital breakthrough could be the popularization of blockchain
smart-contracts in logistics. (Explain) Even though blockchain in general remains a questionable
technology in terms of usage, I strongly believe that it can enhance logistics of big corporations,
make deliveries faster, human error-free and more reliable. This would revolutionize our online
shopping.

2. How has the Internet changed social behavior?

- (Answer) Generally, the Internet has influenced social interaction of people in both positive and
negative ways. (Explain) The magnificent effect of the Internet in socializing is that one can now
easily communicate and make friends with people all over the world, without having to step out of
home. However, because of this, some people have become somewhat isolated, and now spend
most of their time online, neglecting real communication with friends and family around them.
(Example) An example of this might be when a couple goes on a date, but then one partner spends
most of their time on the phone, either replying to work emails or checking social media.

3. Should companies check job applicants’ online profiles?

- (Answer) I don’t think it is absolutely necessary for companies to check applicants’ profile online,
(Explain) because not everything stated in their social media is reliable. However, even it’s not
necessary, companies increasingly find benefits in reviewing social media accounts of prospective
colleagues, (alternative) because one can truly express their personality there. Still, would be better
if firms looked into LinkedIn or professional CV record of an applicant to avoid any biased
decisions.

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2. KEY VOCABULARY
INTERNET FOR COMMUNICATION / NETWORKING

these are messages distributed by I check my email from time to time, because I sent
email electronic means from one user to job applications online and the companies might
another through the Internet. get in touch with me anytime.

a face-to-face communication Skype is a famous tool to conduct a video

video conference between people from different places conference with our relatives abroad.
with the use of internet software

a website or application that enables The use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter
social media users to communicate with each and Instagram has become a trend to people of
other by posting information, different ages.
comments, messages, pictures and
videos

INTERNET FOR BUSINESS

the sale of goods and services online E-commerce will definitely
e-commerce opportunities to people.
open more job

a form of e-commerce, which allows Most of the people prefer online shopping to going
online shopping consumers to directly buy goods or to physical shops, because they don’t have to
services from internet sellers endure commuting just to buy goods.

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the process of promoting a business Websites are vital tools for effective and
internet marketing or brand and its products or services successful internet marketing campaigns.
over the internet to reach customers

an independent contractor who A virtual assistant provides services to individuals,

virtual assistant provides administrative services to organizations or companies, but they
clients and typically works from their work online instead of going into an office.
home office

INTERNET FOR ENTERTAINTMENT

the delivery of internet content in real- There are many movie streaming websites, where
streaming time to the viewer people can enjoy watching movies for free.

the actual time in which the With the use of internet, I can watch the hottest
real time occurrence of an event, reporting or news in real time.
recording of it are almost
simultaneous

transferring music, videos, games or You can download Candy Crush game on your
to download documents you find on the Internet to mobile phone by going to the Play Store.
your computer or other device

to give consent or approval to receive I have subscribed to Netflix so that I will be able to
to subscribe notifications or services regularly watch the latest TV series in the U.S.

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INTERNET – ADJECTIVES
connected to or available through a With all the life insurance companies
online computer or a computer network available online, it is not difficult to do an online life
insurance comparison.

habit-forming, hard to break away I choose very addictive games for download.
addictive from, easy to say yes to

unable to concentrate or focus I am so easily distracted.

distracted

INTERNET – VERBS
to look for information on a It is possible to spend a whole evening
to browse computer, especially on the Internet browsing for the perfect movie.

to stay connected Working from home, however, I can stay in

to stay in touch touch by email or by phone, and make sure all
the urgent tasks are accomplished.

to use more of something than Some people just can’t resist wasting time on
to waste is necessary, or to use it in a way the Internet due to all the lucrative activities it
that does not produce the best results provides.

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3.WORD FORMATION

noun The majority of Kyle Hanagami’s YouTube subscribers
a subscriber are those who are interested in dancing.

verb I saw an advertisement on the Internet, which entitles

to subscribe people of a freebie once they subscribe to the service.

verb Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi, so you can browse the web
to browse while sipping your coffee.

noun The most popular browsers that are used now are
a browser Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera.

noun A hacker is someone who uses a computer to access

a hacker data, steal or change it without being authorized.

verb They hack into banks and transfer tremendous amounts

to hack of cash into their personal accounts.

adverb If you need some teaching aids for your class, you can
downloadable check some downloadable materials on the website I
told you about.

verb You can also download nursery rhymes there.

to download

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4.COLLOCATIONS AND PHRASES

high-speed
free adjective +
Internet
accessible

create
set up
form verb + network
make
build up

electronic
national
international adjective + media
foreign
mass
broadcasting

a lack of
channels of noun + of +
lines of communication
a means of

live
mass adjective +
musical entertainment

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5.USEFUL RESOURCES
THIS TOPIC ON IELTS BLOGS

§ IELTS Topic Vocabulary for Speaking test: The § IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLE ANSWER # INTERNET
Internet [thetesttaker.com] [ieltsband7.com]
§ IELTS Speaking Part 3: How will the Internet affect
our lives? [ielts-simon.com]

PODCASTS

§ Our Obsession With Our Devices § 6 Minute English. Is the internet good or bad? [bbc]

ARTICLES

§ How Much Time Do You Spend Online Per Day? § Should the net be regulated like drugs or
[quora.com] casinos?[quora.com]
§ 28% of Time Spent Online is Social Networking
[adweek.com]

VIDEOS

§ This is What Happens When You Reply to Spam § How I turn negative online comments into positive
Email [ted] offline conversations [TED]
§ Learn English - Internet Vocabulary [engVid]

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