IELTS SPEAKING

 It is obvious that the global brands are competing with each other to have the lion’s share
 Describe an advertisement you remember well
of the market. Indeed, the plutocrats, by taking advantage of the growing rate of
 What type of advert it was consumerism, brainwash people into buying more than they need through advertisements
and tv commercials. The worst aspect is that costumers are persuaded to consume harmful
 What It advertised products via these commercials.
 Where you saw or heard it  Nevertheless,when you asked me to talk about this topic, an advert crossed my mind. I
 How it influenced you vividly remember that I was watching my favourite youtube channel, Jasson Travel Life-
when a youtube ad popped up on the screen. At first, I wanted to skip it , but the plot of the
advert drew my attention. It was a Coca-cola advertisement. To be honest with you, I got
really amazed at its story. It is called Now and Then, depicting how the time changed from
Father to Son, maintaining the love to Coke.

 It was truly impressive for some reasons. First, I adored the graphics of the advert. The
Topic 1 captivating colours and evocative scenes were adorable. Besides, the jingle of it was a very
catchy tune, which I remember even today. Finally , the slogan impressed me a lot. The
motto that appeared at the final scene was thought-provoking: Live like grandpa did, and
don’t forget to enjoy life!

 Having watched that advert, I rushed into the supermarket and grabbed a Coke bottle from
the shelf to drink and live the same feelings.
  After returning from the army, I was in two minds: to be a translator or an English teacher. Since I
 Describe some good advice about
choosing a job or subject.
 What the advice was
 Who gave you this advice
 What you thought about this advice
 What you did after you received it.
studied linguistics, both areas were attractive. Although I had worked as a translator for some
years, I was keen to teach English as well. To be frank, I was indecisive. Over a month, I sought
advice from many people around me and talked to my parents, friends and teachers. Eventually, a
teacher of mine advised me to build my teaching career. At first, I had second thought about it, but
finally made up my mind to start my career path in teaching. My parents didn’t seem to advocate
this idea as the attitude to teachers in society was undesirable. As a matter of fact, they were
justified to some extent because parents’ and children’s attitude to teachers were not always
adequate. Not only this, teachers are concerned about low salaries and more demanding workload
even today. However, my teachers were role models for me with their passion and desire to
teaching and cultivating a good society.

 Well, I started afresh from improving my language skills to teaching expertise. Having attended
international teaching trainings as CELTA, DELTA and other professional workshops, I could
strengthen my belief in my own potential. At last, all my doubts disappeared. Today, I recall my

Topic 2 teacher’s life-changing words that if one dares to be a teacher, one shouldn’t give up. With this in
mind, I burn the midnight oil, keep my nose to the grindstone to advance my skills and
competence by hook or by crook. I sometimes wake up at crack of dawn or can’t sleep a wink to
study hard and polish language and teaching knowledge. I would say that I was nowhere near as
confident as I am now.

 Overall, I’m always grateful to my teacher for his invaluable advice that changed my entire life.
 Describe a time you borrowed something that  This topic got me to recall my memorable conference. Back to 2006, if my memory serves me
was useful to you. right , I was in Grade 10, when I received an invitation card from Junior Achievement, a non-
governmental youth organisation based in Baku. I had won the essay contest on Business Ethics,
 What it was thus got selected as one of 2 participants from Azerbaijan. We were supposed to make a
presentation to introduce our nations to the guests over there. Therefore, I was planning to take
 When you borrowed it
some local crafts, food and make a power-point presentation on the Contract of the Century , a
 Who you borrowed it from treaty on oil and gas, which changed the destiny of the country for good in the following years. To
be honest, I was a bit of upset because I didn’t have any gadgets. Hardly was it possible to find a
 Why it was useful computer or smartphone everywhere that time.

 Why you borrowed it.  Luckily, I could find one and borrowed it from my neighbour. He was studying Computer Science
at university. Not only did he lend his computer, but he also helped me make slides via PowerPoint
software about my speech at the conference. This made me feel over the moon as it was a life and
death issue for me.

 I would say that the computer was the backbone of my speech, which visualized whatever I was
saying. Also, I could skype with my family from Kazakhstan. They were so anxious since it was

Topic 3 my first overseas travel. I tell you, had it not been for his computer, I wouldn’t have been able to
get in touch with my parents on a regular basis. Finally, the computer enabled me to save photos
and videos taken from the conference and parties over there. At the end of the program, the
organisers took as for a city tour to see breath-taking views and sights of Almaty. We visited
museums and touris attraction as well, where I took a lot of photos.

 When returned from Kazakhstan, I gave the laptop back and thanked him heartily for this valuable
support.
 Describe a new public building you know that  Thank for you a lot for this question. Back to 2016, there was hearsay among the locals about the
you want to visit: construction of a new library. Actually, in the same year the social media and press started to
spread out the official confirmation of this project. Although it was a huge amount of investment
 What building it is funded by the government, it, above all, played an indispensable role in the growth of literacy and
education in our country. The construction ended in a year, with its marvellous architectural style.
 How you know about it
 To be honest, there are a range of reasons why I would like to visit this public building. I’m truly
 What the building looks like amazed at the beauty of its façade, which manifests the features of east and west elements,
 Why you want to visit including the signs of outstanding Gothic and Romanesque. It resembles the library used in the
movie Harry Potter. Although the library has been designed with pointed roofs and large windows
characterized by Gothic style, its south is the reflection of the Romenasque with round arches. The
entrance of the facility reflects the eastern elements with a dome painted with the photos of great
historical figures. One special point to emphasise is that the building is not equipped with any
cooling system since the glass façade of the building keeps the rooms and hall inside cool, where
the sunlight is trapped. To be more environmentally-friendly, these windows function as solar
panels converting the solar energy into power.

Topic 4  On top of these, tonnes of books are said to be on the shelves that range from ancient authors to
their successors, covering all subjects and topics. Not only can adults benefit , but kids will also
find their favourite comics with illustrations. Overall, the book provision is all age-friendly. The
security and safety are not overlooked here, which allows both parents and children to be here safe
and sound. it needs to to get membership at different fees. Actually, the membership fee is
symbolic, not costly at all. The official opening ceremony has not happened yet. Soon, it will start
serving to the public. I am looking forward to witnessing this masterpiece soon.