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IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

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Warm-up Questions

What score do you think someone needs to get a Band 9 in IELTS Speaking?
What topics do you expect to hear in an IELTS Speaking test?
What makes a speaking answer sound “perfect” to you: vocabulary, fluency, or ideas?

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IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

Part 1: Mountains, Trees, and Weather (00:00 – 02:42)

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1. Why does the speaker like going to the mountains?

They enjoy shopping and city life there.
They prefer beaches but sometimes choose mountains.
They go mainly for business trips.
They love nature, landscapes, and hiking.

2. What does the speaker say about trees and how they feel near them?

They feel nervous because trees are dangerous.
They feel hungry because trees remind them of food.
They feel alive and refreshed, especially when meditating.
They feel bored because trees look the same.

3. How has the weather changed in recent years, according to the speaker?

It has become more stable with fewer seasons.
It has become drastically hotter and more humid because of global warming.
It has become cooler and less humid.
It has become rainier and less windy.

IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

Part 2: A TV Documentary (Inspiration and Motivation) (02:42 – 04:18)

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1. Why does the speaker find the documentary inspiring?

It teaches cooking and cleaning skills.
It explains how to create TV advertisements.
It is mainly a comedy about childhood friends.
It shows struggles, poverty, and determination to succeed.

2. What message does the speaker repeat about success?

You should avoid having big goals to reduce stress.
No matter where you come from or your obstacles, you can make it big.
Only people from big cities can succeed.
Success mainly depends on luck and being famous early.

3. According to the speaker, what often stops people from chasing dreams?

Too many hobbies
Self-doubt
Not having enough free time in winter
Not owning a TV

IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

Part 3: TV Programs, News, and Advertising (04:18 – 07:32)

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1. Does the speaker think there are too many game shows on TV nowadays?

Yes, and they should be banned.
No, and there are enough genres for everyone.
No, because nobody watches TV anymore.
Yes, because they are not educational.

2. What kinds of products does the speaker say are advertised most often on TV?

Mostly home products, beauty products, and electronic appliances
Mostly mountain lodges and hiking equipment
Mostly books and school supplies
Mainly travel tickets and hotel rooms

3. Why do people pay less attention to TV adverts now, according to the speaker?

Because they want to skip quickly due to fast-paced life and impatience
Because TVs no longer show adverts
Because adverts are illegal now
Because they prefer reading newspapers

IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

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1. Which IELTS Speaking format is reflected in the video?

Only one long lecture with no questions
A writing task with a graph description
Short Part 1-style questions, a longer Part 2 answer, then Part 3 discussion questions
A reading test with multiple-choice answers

2. Across the video, what communication skill does the speaker show most often?

Giving very short one-word answers
Using technical scientific data to persuade
Developing answers with reasons and examples
Avoiding opinions to stay neutral

3. What is a repeated theme in the speaker’s answers (especially the documentary section)?

The value of motivation, determination, and overcoming obstacles
The importance of buying expensive products
The need to travel only in summer
The idea that TV adverts are always trustworthy

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

IELTS Speaking Test- Perfect Band 9

Do you prefer holidays in the mountains or by the sea? Why?
What are realistic ways your town/city could plant more trees, and what benefits would you expect?
Do you think TV is still the main way people get news today, or has social media replaced it? Explain.
What regulations should exist for TV advertising (for example, health claims, ads for children, or pricing)?