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EDUCATION: Part 1-style questions

Examiner: Are you studying English at a school?


Michel: Yes … I’m taking an intensive course at a local private language school … I attend classes three
times a week …
Examiner: Would you say you are a good student?
Susan: I’m OK I think … I’m pretty good at meeting deadlines and I’m keeping up with my studies … plus
I find it quite easy to learn things by heart which is useful when learning a language …
Examiner: When you were younger did you enjoy your time at school?
Theo: Yes … I liked school … it was an ordinary state school … nothing special … a single-sex school …
which I’m not sure I liked … but the teachers were great … I had lots of friends and I never played truant like
some pupils there …
What’s your university/college like?
-It’s one of the best universities in my country. It has a huge campus with approximately 10,000
undergraduate and graduate students of different courses/major.
 Are you a full-time or part-time student?
 What subject(s) are you studying?
 Why did you choose this/these subject(s)?
 Which topic/subject do you find the most difficult/interesting?
 What was your favourite subject when you were at school? - I liked Maths a lot when I was a kid.
Solving word problems were very interesting for me. I’d always get high scores in exams.
 What do you plan to do when you finish studying?
 Is there anything else you would like to study in the future?
Part 2-style task
Describe a teacher that had a positive influence on you.
You should say:
what subject this teacher taught
how long he/she was your teacher
what positive attributes this teacher had
and explain why you remember this teacher in particular.

Describe a school you have attended. You should say:


 What the school was like
 Where it was located
 What you learned there
 And explain how you felt about it
IELTS SPEAKING TOPIC – TASK 2 - education
Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school. You should say:
When and where you started studying it
What lessons were like
What made the subject different from other subjects and explain why you enjoyed the subject

(WHAT WAS THE SUBJECT?)


OR: Well, one of the most enjoyable science subjects which I love to talk about is definitely Physics. It was a
compulsory subject and we had to study at least twice a week. So, the lesson basically involved both
theoretical and practical part. We studied Physics theory in class and then spent time doing some
experiments.
WHO WERE YOUR TEACHERS?)
I still vividly remember that our Physics teacher was Mr Minh - an experienced teacher with a fantastic
teaching method. Through his clear explanation, everything about Physics was just a piece of cake. I
acquired some basic knowledge of Physics which included Newton's laws, some theories about waves and
particles, and Einstein's principle of relativity.
(HOW USEFUL WAS THE SUBJECT )
What I found this subject tremendously useful is that it provides a great number of unknown facts such as
how sound and light travel, how Quantum mechanics works and so on.
(and EXPLAIN WHY YOU ENJOYED IT)
Actually, at first, I couldn’t see any realistic applications in this subject but eventually it turned out to be much
more practical.
Gradually, I developed a great sense of interest in this subject because it enabled me to understand how the
universe works as well as unlocks most of the mysteries of life. I started to know how to explain some
common phenomena, such as why there are storms and why we always see lightning before we hear the
thunder’s sound.

The amazing thing from this subject is that it enhances my logical thinking. Therefore, I could see things from
different perspectives and care about every variable.

All in all, studying Physics was always a fascinating experience and I really loved it.
Useful vocabulary:
1. Einstein's principle of relativity : Nguyên lý tương đối của Einstein.
2. Acquired some basic knowledge: Lĩnh hội 1 số kiến thức cơ bản
3. Newton's laws : định luật Newton
4. Critical thinking : tư duy phản biện
5. Logical thinking : tư duy lô-gíc
6. A compulsory subject : môn học bắt buộc
7. An interesting science subject : một môn khoa học thú vị
8. Clear explanation : lời giải thích rõ ràn
9. Vividly remember : nhớ rõ (1 cách sống động)
10. Tremendously useful : hữu dụng vô cùng
11. A piece of cake = dễ dàng
12. Develop a great sense of interest in sth - bắt đầu cực kì thích cái gì đó
13. Realistic applications (n): những ứng dụng thực tiễn
14. Turn out to be (v): hóa ra, trở nên
15. Phenomenon (n) /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/ : hiện tượng
16. Variable (n) /ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/ : biến số, giống như factor
17. Particle (n) /ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/ : hạt, phần tử
18. Quantum (n) : lượng tử
Poem – thơ ca, bài thơ
Literary Works – tác phẩm văn học
Stories
Improve language skills and verbal ability in terms of both oral and written competence
Foster my spirits and souls

Part 3-style questions


Examiner: What qualities do you think a good teacher has?
Anna: They should be patient … they should be subject specialists and be able to explain the subject
clearly … they should give feedback quickly … for examples not hang on to essay for ages like some of my
teachers …
Examiner: What are the advantages of studying on a distance learning course?
Florrie: It’s a more flexible way of studying especially if you have a job … tuition fees are usually cheaper …
but you have to be very motivated … and I would imagine more people fall behind with their
studies compared to face-to-face classes …
Examiner: Do all children get equal opportunities in education?
Julie: In my country I think it is quite equal but in the UK I’ve heard that most people who go to the top
universities have studied at public schools … you have to be very rich to study in a school like that …
they’re usually boarding schools as well so the fees are enormous …

4. Do you think what you have learned at college is beneficial to your future career?
Well, it’s hard to say. You see, my major is computing science, which is developing at an accelerating pace.
What I’ve learned at college was about theory and some findings in those days. I mean, they can be outdated
very soon. After graduation, I have to orient myself more towards the market and keep working out some new
things.

Definitions
 to attend classes: to go to classes
 bachelors degree: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years
 boarding school: a school where pupils live during term time
 distance learning: a way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by post
 face-to-face classes: as opposed to distance learning the traditional way of studying in a classroom
with colleagues and a teacher
 to fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than others
 to give feedback: to offer guidance on a student’s work
 a graduation ceremony: an event where a successful student receives his or her academic degree
 higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or
secondary school
 to keep up with your studies: to not fall behind
 to learn something by heart: to memorize it
 a mature student: a student who is older than average and who has usually returned to education
after a period at work
 masters degree: a period of study which often follows the completion of a bachelors degree or is
undertaken by someone regarded as capable of a higher-level academic course
 to meet a deadline: to finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed
 to play truant: to stay away from classes without permission
 private language school: an independent school run as a business concern
 public schools: exclusive independent schools in the UK
 a single-sex school: a school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to a mixed-sex school)
 to sit an exam: to take an exam
 state school: a school paid for by public funds and available to the general public
 Subject specialist: a teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the subject they teach.
 to take a year out: to spend a year working or travelling before starting university
 tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study
 to work your way through university: to have a paid job whilst studying to support
yourself financially

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