Part 2 List of Speaking Topics with answers : January 2019 - June 2019
Describe a time you needed to use imagination
You should say:
what the situation was;
why you needed to use imagination; what the difficulties were;
and explain how you felt about it.
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I would like to talk about the time I had to get out of my comfort zone to join an Innovation Challenge Contest which made me think out of the box and work flat out to become the runner-up.
This annual contest is open to all undergraduates and post-graduates around the world. Each year this contest draws the attention of more than 30 000 people so it was really competitive and challenging for me. Therefore, when I was awarded the runner-up prize, I was deliriously happy and extraordinarily excited.
The goal of the Challenge was to recognize individuals and organizations that were working on internet-based solutions to promote education and economic empowerment in countries throughout the world. Therefore, it really required
creativity and imagination from each team joining the contest. I had to buckle down and brainstorm ideas for the challenge until I came up with the best one to be accepted for 4 consequent rounds.
At the end of the day, my team and I had really gone extra miles to become the runners-up and it was really an unforgettable experience to me. After all, I can take pride in myself for all the thing I achieved with my imagination and creativity.
Vocabulary:
Get/Step out of the comfort zone: Do things that you wouldn’t normally do
Example: If you want something you never had, I should step out of your comfort zone and work flat out to fulfil your dream.
Think out of the box: Think differently, unconventionally or from a new perspective
Work flat out: work very hard
Runner-up: A team/player/competitor finishing in second place
Deliriously happy [collocation] very happy
Extraordinarily excited [collocation] very excited
Empowerment: the giving of an ability, enablement or permission
Example: The government believes strongly in the empowerment of women.
Buckle down: to begin to work seriously at something. Example: If you don't buckle down to your job, you'll be fired.
Brainstorm: a good idea; an idea that enters one’s head suddenly.
Example: I had a sudden brainstorm and got out of bed to write it down.
Go the extra miles: to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal
Example: My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.
Take pride in: to feel pleased about someone or what they have done
Example: They take pride in their son's many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fact that he's never asked his parents for any money.
At the end of the day: in the end
Example: We interviewed many people or the job, but at the end of the day, we don’t think any of them could handle it.
Describe a game or sport that you enjoy playing.
You should say:
and explain why you think doing this is healthy.
Band 9.0 Sample Answer
I’m not a great swimmer in any sense but swimming is like my religion. It is truly refreshing and literally, washes away every disturbing thought I have
whenever I dive into cold water. No matter how tight my schedule may get, I usually pay at least one visit to a local swimming pool to work myself up and get rejuvenated.
Sometimes, I have a partner or two, who have been my best friends since high school. We live in the same neighborhood so it’s not too stressful when we have to set a schedule for our swimming session. We carpool more often than not and it takes us roughly 15 minutes to get to the local recreation center where it provides the locals with a variety of facilities for training purpose such as gym class, stadium, swimming pool, tennis court and so on, which is extremely convenient for those who practice more than one activity. The only thing better then swimming itself is swimming with your besties, which is one of hundreds of things I love about my weekly ritual. Hardly do we have time to meet each other during week days as we’re all up to our neck at work and totally stressed out. Therefore, having such a healthy way to catch up with my friends and recharge battery after an exhausting week never sounds better. Just like any other sports, swimming helps maintain your health, keep you fit as well as build your endurance. However, unlike others, it’s a very relaxing and peaceful form of exercise, you don’t even sweat for hours – a supreme advantage. Therefore, if you’re looking for a kind of sport that brings you comfort and relaxation, swimming should be your first choice.
Vocabulary & Useful expression
Describe a time you needed to use imagination
You should say:
what the situation was;
why you needed to use imagination; what the difficulties were;
and explain how you felt about it.
BAND 9.0 SAMPLE ANSWER:
I would like to talk about the time I had to get out of my comfort zone to join an Innovation Challenge Contest which made me think out of the box and work flat out to become the runner-up.
This annual contest is open to all undergraduates and post-graduates around the world. Each year this contest draws the attention of more than 30 000 people so it was really competitive and challenging for me. Therefore, when I was awarded the runner-up prize, I was deliriously happy and extraordinarily excited.
The goal of the Challenge was to recognize individuals and organizations that were working on internet-based solutions to promote education and economic empowerment in countries throughout the world. Therefore, it really required
creativity and imagination from each team joining the contest. I had to buckle down and brainstorm ideas for the challenge until I came up with the best one to be accepted for 4 consequent rounds.
At the end of the day, my team and I had really gone extra miles to become the runners-up and it was really an unforgettable experience to me. After all, I can take pride in myself for all the thing I achieved with my imagination and creativity.
Vocabulary:
Get/Step out of the comfort zone: Do things that you wouldn’t normally do
Example: If you want something you never had, I should step out of your comfort zone and work flat out to fulfil your dream.
Think out of the box: Think differently, unconventionally or from a new perspective
Work flat out: work very hard
Runner-up: A team/player/competitor finishing in second place
Deliriously happy [collocation] very happy
Extraordinarily excited [collocation] very excited
Empowerment: the giving of an ability, enablement or permission
Example: The government believes strongly in the empowerment of women.
Buckle down: to begin to work seriously at something. Example: If you don't buckle down to your job, you'll be fired.
Brainstorm: a good idea; an idea that enters one’s head suddenly.
Example: I had a sudden brainstorm and got out of bed to write it down.
Go the extra miles: to do more than one is required to do to reach a goal
Example: My teacher goes the extra mile to help us.
Take pride in: to feel pleased about someone or what they have done
Example: They take pride in their son's many accomplishments. He takes pride in the fact that he's never asked his parents for any money.
At the end of the day: in the end
Example: We interviewed many people or the job, but at the end of the day, we don’t think any of them could handle it.
Describe a game or sport that you enjoy playing.
You should say:
- what kind of sport that is;
- who you play it with;
- where you play it;
and explain why you think doing this is healthy.
Band 9.0 Sample Answer
I’m not a great swimmer in any sense but swimming is like my religion. It is truly refreshing and literally, washes away every disturbing thought I have
whenever I dive into cold water. No matter how tight my schedule may get, I usually pay at least one visit to a local swimming pool to work myself up and get rejuvenated.
Sometimes, I have a partner or two, who have been my best friends since high school. We live in the same neighborhood so it’s not too stressful when we have to set a schedule for our swimming session. We carpool more often than not and it takes us roughly 15 minutes to get to the local recreation center where it provides the locals with a variety of facilities for training purpose such as gym class, stadium, swimming pool, tennis court and so on, which is extremely convenient for those who practice more than one activity. The only thing better then swimming itself is swimming with your besties, which is one of hundreds of things I love about my weekly ritual. Hardly do we have time to meet each other during week days as we’re all up to our neck at work and totally stressed out. Therefore, having such a healthy way to catch up with my friends and recharge battery after an exhausting week never sounds better. Just like any other sports, swimming helps maintain your health, keep you fit as well as build your endurance. However, unlike others, it’s a very relaxing and peaceful form of exercise, you don’t even sweat for hours – a supreme advantage. Therefore, if you’re looking for a kind of sport that brings you comfort and relaxation, swimming should be your first choice.
Vocabulary & Useful expression
- refreshing (a): making you feel less tired or hot
- literally (adv): in a literal manner or sense; exactly
- disturbing (a): making you feel anxious and upset or shocked
- work up: make yourself or another person excited or upset
- rejuvenate (v): make somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or more modern
- more often than not: usually
- recreation center: a building that is open to the public where meetings are held, sports are played, and there are activities available for young and old people
- ritual (n): something that is done regularly and always in the same way
- be up to neck: to be very busy
- endurance (n): the ability to continue doing something painful or difficult for a long period of time without complaining
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