Ace The ielts essential tips for ielts general Training Module

What if …? 

 

It can happen that the examiner asks you a question and you don’t have a clue what is 

he/she talking about. Don’t panic! Just say: 

 

•  I am not sure what you mean, could you be more specific? 

•  Could you repeat the question, please? 

 

If you don’t have a ready answer and you are trying to borrow some time, say: 

 

•  Well, I never thought about that, but if I do, I would say that… 

•  Well, it is not a simple question. 

 

If they ask for your opinion, you can start by saying: 

 

•  In my opinion… 

•  I think that… 

•  Well, if you ask me, … 

•  When it comes to me, I … 

 

You will probably have to speak in present, past and future tenses. When asked to 

speak about future, say: 

 

•  I am sure that (something will/won’t happen) 

•  It is likely/unlikely that (some event will / won’t occur)