IELTS Speaking Band 9 Sample Test

雅思口說考試九分事例

Hi, I’m Stephanie.

嗨，我是Stephanie。

Welcome to Oxford Online English!

歡迎來到Oxford Online English！

In this lesson, you can see a model IELTS speaking exam with band 9 language.

在本節課裡，您可以看到有評分9分的 雅思口說考試範本。

You’ll see each section of the IELTS speaking test, and after each section we’ll highlight

您會看到雅思口說考試的每一個 單元，在每一個單元之後，我們

the features that could help you to improve your IELTS speaking score.

會突出顯示可以幫助您提高 雅思口說成績的部分。

If you’re watching on YouTube, you should check out the full lesson on our website.

如果您是在YouTube上看，您應當 在我們的網站上看完整的課程。

There’s a link underneath the video.

在影片下方有一個連接。

The full lesson includes a transcript, so you can study the answers in your own time.

完整版本包括一個腳本，所以 您可以在您自己的時間裡研究答案。

Let’s start with part one, where I’ll be the examiner.

我們開始第一部分，在這部分， 我會是考官。

Hello, my name is Stephanie.

Hello, my name is Stephanie.

This is the IELTS speaking test.

This is the IELTS speaking test.

Can you tell me your full name, please?

Can you tell me your full name, please?

My name’s Olivier Guiberteau.

My name’s Olivier Guiberteau.

And can you tell me where you’re from?

And can you tell me where you’re from?

I’m from a small town near Northampton, in the UK.

I’m from a small town near Northampton, in the UK.

Can I see your identification, please?

Can I see your identification, please?

Yes, of course.

Yes, of course.

Here you are.

Here you are.

Okay, thank you very much.

Okay, thank you very much.

Now, in this first part I’d like to know something about you.

Now, in this first part I’d like to know something about you.

First of all, can you tell me about the kind of music you like?

First of all, can you tell me about the kind of music you like?

Sure, well, I’m a big fan of what you might call alternative electronica.

Sure, well, I’m a big fan of what you might call alternative electronica.

It’s hard to classify, because when you say ‘electronica’, people think of dance

It’s hard to classify, because when you say ‘electronica’, people think of dance

music, but I wouldn’t call it that.

music, but I wouldn’t call it that.

Basically, I listen to a lot of stuff with hip-hop, funk or disco influences, but most

Basically, I listen to a lot of stuff with hip-hop, funk or disco influences, but most

of my friends think my taste in music is a bit weird.

of my friends think my taste in music is a bit weird.

I see.

I see.

And, where do you like to listen to music?

And, where do you like to listen to music?

I listen to music pretty much any time that I’m at home.

I listen to music pretty much any time that I’m at home.

So, if I’m doing housework, or cooking, or anything like that, I’ll put some music

So, if I’m doing housework, or cooking, or anything like that, I’ll put some music

on.

on.

Sometimes I also listen to music on the bus.

Sometimes I also listen to music on the bus.

Especially if I’m going to play sport or to the gym, I’ll listen to some high-energy

Especially if I’m going to play sport or to the gym, I’ll listen to some high-energy

tunes on the way to get myself pumped up.

tunes on the way to get myself pumped up.

Yeah, okay.

Yeah, okay.

Why do you think music is so important in many people’s lives?

Why do you think music is so important in many people’s lives?

Hmm…

Hmm…

That’s a big question…

That’s a big question…

Well, first of all music has always been part of human culture, so in that sense obviously

Well, first of all music has always been part of human culture, so in that sense obviously

it’s an important part of our lives.

it’s an important part of our lives.

I guess that’s because music can have such a powerful effect on our emotions.

I guess that’s because music can have such a powerful effect on our emotions.

Music can lift you up, or inspire you, or make you feel sad.

Music can lift you up, or inspire you, or make you feel sad.

I’d certainly find it hard to live without it!

I’d certainly find it hard to live without it!

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

I’d like to move on and talk about transport.

I’d like to move on and talk about transport.

What’s the best way to get around your city?

What’s the best way to get around your city?

I live in quite a small town, so it’s very easy to get around.

I live in quite a small town, so it’s very easy to get around.

You can walk or cycle to a lot of places, although some roads are a bit dangerous for

You can walk or cycle to a lot of places, although some roads are a bit dangerous for

bikes.

bikes.

There are buses which are fairly reliable, but they’re not the fastest way to get around.

There are buses which are fairly reliable, but they’re not the fastest way to get around.

Finally, you can take a taxi or an Uber if you want to get somewhere fast and you don’t

Finally, you can take a taxi or an Uber if you want to get somewhere fast and you don’t

mind paying a bit extra.

mind paying a bit extra.

Alright.

Alright.

And, have you ever learned to drive?

And, have you ever learned to drive?

Yes, I learned in the UK as soon as I was old enough, although I have to say I haven’t

Yes, I learned in the UK as soon as I was old enough, although I have to say I haven’t

driven for several years!

driven for several years!

I’m not sure if you’d want to get in a car with me, but I guess I’d pick it up

I’m not sure if you’d want to get in a car with me, but I guess I’d pick it up

again quite quickly.

again quite quickly.

There’s just not much point in having a car where I am now, because I can walk or

There’s just not much point in having a car where I am now, because I can walk or

ride my bike around town, and take public transport if I want to go somewhere else,

ride my bike around town, and take public transport if I want to go somewhere else,

for the weekend or whatever.

for the weekend or whatever.

I see.

I see.

Do you think everybody should learn to drive?

Do you think everybody should learn to drive?

Er…

That’s a strange idea.

Er…

That’s a strange idea.

I think it’s up to each person to decide.

I think it’s up to each person to decide.

It can be very useful in some places.

It can be very useful in some places.

For example, where I grew up in the UK…

For example, where I grew up in the UK…

It’s a rural area, and if you don’t have a car you’re pretty isolated.

It’s a rural area, and if you don’t have a car you’re pretty isolated.

If you live somewhere like that, you should probably learn to drive.

If you live somewhere like that, you should probably learn to drive.

But, it’s still a choice, right?

But, it’s still a choice, right?

Let’s look at some key points from this part of the speaking exam.

我們從口說考試的這一部分 來看一些關鍵的重點。

First, to get a high score in IELTS speaking—band seven or above—you need to speak fluently,

首先，要在雅思口說考試裡拿到一個 高分 — 7分或更高 —

without hesitation.

您需要不遲疑並流利地講。

That doesn’t mean you can never pause or hesitate, but your hesitations should not

那並不意味著您不能暫停或者 遲疑，但是，您的遲疑應當

be language-related.

與語言不相關。

So, if you’re pausing or stopping because you can’t remember vocabulary, or because

所以，如果您因為不記得字彙， 或是您不夠快去造一個句子而

you can’t build a sentence fast enough, that will make it difficult to get a high

暫停或停止，那會讓您很難去拿

score.

一個高分。

Secondly, Oli’s answers were all relevant and appropriately developed.

其次，Oli的回答都是相關的，並且 得到適當的展開。

He gave full answers to every question and added extra detail, but he never went off-topic.

每個問題他都給出了完整的回答，並且 添加了額外的細節，但是，他從未離題。

This is also essential: you need to do both of these things to get a high score in your

這也是必要的：在您的雅思口說 考試裡，您要做到這兩件

IELTS speaking test.

事情來拿高分。

He also used linking words and connecting devices well.

他也很好地使用了連接詞 和連接手法。

Let’s look at one answer as an example:

我們舉一個回答作為例子來看：

Notice that I didn’t use a lot of linking words here.

注意在這裡我沒有使用大量的連接詞。

IELTS students often overuse linking words, and they end up getting a lower score because

雅思考生們經常過度地使用連接 詞，然後，因為他們犯錯或者

they make errors or sound unnatural.

聽起來不是很自然，他們最終拿到 了一個較低的得分。

You need to connect your ideas, but you don’t get a higher score for using more linking

您需要連接您的觀點，但是，因為 使用過多的連接詞，您不能拿到

words.

一個較高的評分。

It’s more important to use linking words accurately and naturally.

準確並自然地使用連接詞是更重要的。

Looking at vocabulary, Oli used a wide range of words and phrases in his answers, including

看看字彙，Oli在他的回答裡使用了 範圍很廣的單字和片語，包括

some good collocations like alternative electronica, disco influences, or a powerful effect on

一些好的搭配詞，像是alternative electronica、 disco influences、或者是

our emotions.

a powerful effect on our emotions。

He also used some idiomatic language in a correct, natural way.

他還用一個正確的、自然的方式 使用了一些慣用語。

For example, I’m a big fan of…, get myself pumped up, lift you up, or I’d pick it up

例如， I’m a big fan of…、get myself pumped up、lift you up，或者I’d pick it up

again quite quickly.

again quite quickly。

Finally, I got a question at the end which was harder to answer: Do you think everybody

最後，在結尾我得到了一個較難 回答的問題：Do you think everybody

should learn to drive?

should learn to drive?

You might have to answer some strange questions in your IELTS speaking exam, or talk about

您或許不得不在您的雅思口說考試 裡回答一些奇怪的問題，或者談論

something you haven’t thought about before.

您之前沒有想過的某些事情。

The examiner follows a script, and has no choice about what to ask you.

考官會照一個腳本走，對問 您什麼沒有選擇。

Many IELTS candidates have problems because they try to answer questions they have no

很多雅思考生有問題，因為他們 試圖回答他們沒主意

idea about.

的問題。

In this situation, it’s better to react naturally.

在這種情形下，比較好的是 自然的反應。

For example, you could say: that’s a weird question; hmm… that’s a tricky one, or

例如，您可以說：that’s a weird question; hmm… that’s a tricky one, or

something like that.

something like that.

Then, if you have no idea what to say, say so!

那麼，如果您沒有主意要說什麼，這樣說！

So long as you explain why, this is fine, and it won’t affect your score.

只要您解釋為什麼，這是可以的， 那不影響您的評分。

Your score depends on your ability to communicate, not on your ideas and knowledge.

您的評分取決於您的溝通能力，而 不是您的主意或者知識。

Let’s look at the next part of the test.

我們來看看考試的下一個部分。

We’re going to swap roles here, so I’ll be the candidate.

在這裡，我們要交換角色， 所以，我會是考生。

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.

You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Are you ready?

Are you ready?

Yes.

Yes.

Okay, please tell me about something difficult you learned to do.

Okay, please tell me about something difficult you learned to do.

So, I’m going to tell you about learning to drive a car with manual transmission.

So, I’m going to tell you about learning to drive a car with manual transmission.

I’m from the States, and almost no one drives a manual there; most cars are automatic.

I’m from the States, and almost no one drives a manual there; most cars are automatic.

When I came to Europe, I found it was totally the opposite here; driving a manual is the

When I came to Europe, I found it was totally the opposite here; driving a manual is the

norm, and automatics are rare.

norm, and automatics are rare.

I guess here they’re associated with very expensive, luxury cars.

I guess here they’re associated with very expensive, luxury cars.

Anyway, I had to learn to drive stick, and it was so difficult!

Anyway, I had to learn to drive stick, and it was so difficult!

It was doubly hard because I already knew how to drive, so it felt extra frustrating

It was doubly hard because I already knew how to drive, so it felt extra frustrating

to be behind the wheel but unable to do the things I would normally do.

to be behind the wheel but unable to do the things I would normally do.

Maybe it wasn’t a good idea but I didn’t get any help; I could have gone to a driving

Maybe it wasn’t a good idea but I didn’t get any help; I could have gone to a driving

school but I didn’t.

school but I didn’t.

I just practiced and tried to learn by myself, by driving around car parks and open spaces

I just practiced and tried to learn by myself, by driving around car parks and open spaces

and things like that.

and things like that.

That was okay, but when I went out and drove properly, on the streets with traffic, it

That was okay, but when I went out and drove properly, on the streets with traffic, it

was super stressful.

was super stressful.

I just couldn’t get the clutch right, and then I’d stall and I’d be stressing out

I just couldn’t get the clutch right, and then I’d stall and I’d be stressing out

while everyone was honking at me.

while everyone was honking at me.

I can’t say that I’m glad that I learned it.

I can’t say that I’m glad that I learned it.

I mean, I just learned to do it because I had to, and I didn’t enjoy the experience!

I mean, I just learned to do it because I had to, and I didn’t enjoy the experience!

If it were up to me, I’d rather just have an automatic car.

If it were up to me, I’d rather just have an automatic car.

Thank you.

Thank you.

So, what do you use your car for?

So, what do you use your car for?

Mostly for getting to work.

Mostly for getting to work.

I live quite far from the nearest metro station and the bus lines aren’t good, so it’s

I live quite far from the nearest metro station and the bus lines aren’t good, so it’s

much easier to drive.

much easier to drive.

Sometimes we go out of town for the weekends, too.

Sometimes we go out of town for the weekends, too.

Next, let’s look at some of the positive points which Stephanie showed in this section.

接下來，我們看看Stephanie在這個 單元裡顯示出一些積極的方面。

First, she chose a very specific topic.

首先，她選擇了一個非常特定的主題。

This meant she needed a lot of specialised vocabulary to talk about it, like transmission,

這意思是她需要大量專業的字彙來談論它，像是 transmission、

drive stick, clutch, stall, honking and so on.

drive stick、clutch、stall、honking等等。

If you’re aiming for a high score, you need to choose a topic which lets you go into more

如果您的目標是一個高評分，您需要 選擇一個能讓您更深入並使用

depth and use some more varied language.

更多多樣性講法的主題。

If you choose a very simple topic, it’ll be difficult to get top scores for language.

如果您選擇了一個非常簡單的主題， 那會很難拿到頂級評分。

You can also see that I covered all of the points from the cue card in detail, and

您也能看到我覆蓋了提示卡上 所有重點細節，並且

didn’t add any irrelevant information or go off topic.

沒有添加任何不相關的信息或離題。

Oli already mentioned the specialised vocabulary, but I also used some idiomatic language, like

Oli已經提及專業字彙，但是，我 也使用慣用語，像是I guess、

I guess, doubly hard, extra frustrating, super stressful, or get the clutch right.

doubly hard、extra frustrating、super stressful，或者get the clutch right。

You need to use idiomatic language naturally and accurately to get a top score in IELTS

要在雅思口說拿到頂級評分， 您要自然並準確地使用

speaking.

慣用語。

Idiomatic language doesn’t just mean idioms like “raining cats and dogs”; it also

慣用語不僅僅意味著成語像是 “raining cats and dogs”；那也

includes conversational words and phrases that are common in native English speech.

包括在自然英文言辭裡 常見的會話單字和片語。

Don’t forget about the follow-up questions in part two.

不要忘記第二部分的後續問題。

After you finish speaking, the examiner will ask one or two simple follow-up questions

在您結束講的之後，考官會問一個 或者兩個簡單的與您所說

about what you said.

有關的後續問題。

You don’t need long answers here, but you should give focused, well-developed answers,

在這裡您不需要長的回答，但是， 您應當像每一個雅思問題

like with every IELTS question!

那樣給出重點突出、很好的回答！

Finally, let’s look at part three of the IELTS speaking test.

最後，我們看看雅思口說 考試的第三部分。

Right, I’d like to ask some questions related to this topic.

Right, I’d like to ask some questions related to this topic.

First, let’s talk about learning new things.

First, let’s talk about learning new things.

What motivates people to learn new things?

What motivates people to learn new things?

Wow… that’s a big question!

Wow… that’s a big question!

Well, there are lots of reasons.

Well, there are lots of reasons.

The main one I guess is just necessity.

The main one I guess is just necessity.

For example, if you want to work in a particular field, you’ll need some specific training,

For example, if you want to work in a particular field, you’ll need some specific training,

skills, qualifications…

skills, qualifications…

Then, when you start a new job, you generally have to adapt and learn a lot of new things,

Then, when you start a new job, you generally have to adapt and learn a lot of new things,

even if you came in with a lot of theoretical knowledge.

even if you came in with a lot of theoretical knowledge.

What else?

What else?

I think also interest is important…

I think also interest is important…

I mean, people learn to do new things because they’re interested in them or they find

I mean, people learn to do new things because they’re interested in them or they find

something enjoyable.

something enjoyable.

For example, no one needs to learn to play a musical instrument, but a lot of people

For example, no one needs to learn to play a musical instrument, but a lot of people

do so because it brings them pleasure.

do so because it brings them pleasure.

Do you think the way that people learn new things has changed compared to the past?

Do you think the way that people learn new things has changed compared to the past?

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

Of course, the Internet and the development of smartphones and other new technologies

Of course, the Internet and the development of smartphones and other new technologies

have had a huge influence.

have had a huge influence.

We all have easy access to so much information now, which wasn’t the case in the past at

We all have easy access to so much information now, which wasn’t the case in the past at

all.

all.

Before, people would need to dedicate a lot of time and effort to finding an expert, or

Before, people would need to dedicate a lot of time and effort to finding an expert, or

doing research in order to learn about something new.

doing research in order to learn about something new.

Now, you can find tutorials online, ask people for help in discussion forums, and things

Now, you can find tutorials online, ask people for help in discussion forums, and things

like that.

like that.

So, it’s a big difference, but I think it’s mostly for the better.

So, it’s a big difference, but I think it’s mostly for the better.

How do you think technology will change the way people learn new things in the future?

How do you think technology will change the way people learn new things in the future?

Hmm…

Hmm…

I’m not sure.

I’m not sure.

I think we’ll see the same trends developing…

I think we’ll see the same trends developing…

What I mean is: the big changes have already happened, but I don’t think they’ve run

What I mean is: the big changes have already happened, but I don’t think they’ve run

their course yet.

their course yet.

So, a lot of people still have the idea that you learn something by going to a class, reading

So, a lot of people still have the idea that you learn something by going to a class, reading

books, and so on, and they haven’t realised that you just have more options nowadays.

books, and so on, and they haven’t realised that you just have more options nowadays.

To tie all this together, I think that in the future, education and learning will be

To tie all this together, I think that in the future, education and learning will be

more globalised and democratic, in that everybody will have similar opportunities to learn.

more globalised and democratic, in that everybody will have similar opportunities to learn.

I suppose that might mean that formal education diminishes in significance, but I’m not

I suppose that might mean that formal education diminishes in significance, but I’m not

sure that will actually happen.

sure that will actually happen.

Okay, let’s move on to talk about school and education.

Okay, let’s move on to talk about school and education.

How can parents or students choose the best school or university?

How can parents or students choose the best school or university?

In my experience, the only way to know what a school or university is really like is to

In my experience, the only way to know what a school or university is really like is to

talk to people who already study there and see what they say.

talk to people who already study there and see what they say.

Of course, you can go and look around, but I don’t think you can learn very much just

Of course, you can go and look around, but I don’t think you can learn very much just

by walking around a school.

by walking around a school.

If you talk to some of the staff and students, you can get a feel of what kind of establishment

If you talk to some of the staff and students, you can get a feel of what kind of establishment

it is, and whether it’s a good fit for you, or your child, whoever you’re talking about.

it is, and whether it’s a good fit for you, or your child, whoever you’re talking about.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

How do people in your country feel about private education?

How do people in your country feel about private education?

Huh…

Huh…

I really don’t know.

I really don’t know.

I went to a public school, and so did everyone I know.

I went to a public school, and so did everyone I know.

It’s not really a topic which comes up that much, you know?

It’s not really a topic which comes up that much, you know?

Personally, I don’t have strong opinions; if someone wants to pay to send their child

Personally, I don’t have strong opinions; if someone wants to pay to send their child

to a private school, then why not?

to a private school, then why not?

Given that there aren’t that many private schools, it’s just not something that people

Given that there aren’t that many private schools, it’s just not something that people

are so aware of.

are so aware of.

I see.

I see.

Do you think that university education should be free?

Do you think that university education should be free?

Definitely, yes.

Definitely, yes.

In the USA, university is insanely expensive; parents have to start saving up from the moment

In the USA, university is insanely expensive; parents have to start saving up from the moment

their child is born.

their child is born.

I think this leads to elitist outcomes…

I think this leads to elitist outcomes…

I mean that the richest kids go to the best universities, and if you don’t have a lot

I mean that the richest kids go to the best universities, and if you don’t have a lot

of money behind you, your options are more limited.

of money behind you, your options are more limited.

That said, I realize that graduates tend to earn more, so it might be fairer to have some

That said, I realize that graduates tend to earn more, so it might be fairer to have some

kind of graduate tax, so that the people who erm… benefit from higher education also

kind of graduate tax, so that the people who erm… benefit from higher education also

help to fund it.

help to fund it.

That seems to me to be the fairest solution.

That seems to me to be the fairest solution.

Thank you.

Thank you.

That’s the end of the speaking test.

那就是口說考試的結束。

So, let’s look at these answers more closely, and see what made them effective.

所以，我們來仔細地看看這些回答， 並看看什麼讓它們有效率。

Many things here you’ve already heard.

在這裡的很多事情您已經聽到了。

Stephanie’s answers were fluent, relevant, well-developed and clear.

Stephanie的回答是流利的、相關的、 展開得很好並且清晰。

She used a wide range of grammar and vocabulary accurately, including idiomatic language.

她準確地使用範圍廣的文法和 字彙，包括慣用語。

She also used linking phrases and fillers to keep her answers fluent, even when she

甚至當她在應付更難的回答時， 她也使用片語和填充詞來

was dealing with more difficult answers.

保持她的回答流利。

For example: At the start, she used fillers to give herself

例如：在開始，她使用填充詞 來給她自己思考時間，而

thinking time without leaving an unnatural pause.

不用留下一個不自然的暫停。

She also used linking phrases, like what I mean is and to tie this all together to focus

當她不確定怎麼去結束一個句子 或者一個想法時，她也使用連接

her answer when she wasn’t sure how to finish a sentence or an idea.

片語，像是what Imean is，以及to tie this all together來集中她的回答。

Remember that you can read the full script of this video on our website: Oxford Online

記住您可以在我們的網站上閱讀 本影片的完整腳本：Oxford Online

English dot com.

English dot com.

You can read the answers and see exactly what words, phrases and structures I used to answer

您可以閱讀答案並確切地看到我 使用什麼單字、片語和結構

these questions.

來回答這些問題。

Have you taken the IELTS speaking exam recently?

您最近參加了雅思口說考試嗎？

Please share your experiences in the comments: what went well, and what did you find difficult?

請在留言板裡分享您的經驗： 哪些做得好，哪些您覺得難？

Good luck if you have an IELTS test coming up soon!

如果您不久會有一個雅思考試， 祝您好運！

Thanks for watching!

感謝觀看！

See you next time!

下次見！