Ielts speaking Test Part 1 Examiner: Good morning, my name is Can you tell me your full name please?

Has the weather in your hometown changed much in recent years?
Absolutely! When I was a child the summers were definitely not as muggy as they are now and the springs are relatively cooler. Where as in contrast, nowadays the temperature in summer can get as high as 45 degrees Celsius and even during spring, it is hot enough to cook an egg on the pavement. I guess this is due to global warming which is an issue world wide.

Part 1-Ielts Speaking Topic: Birthday
1. Do people in China celebrate birthdays?
-Definitely, most people just celebrate with a meal at a restaurant with family or friends
-Yes, but only on every 10th birthday because Chinese people consider them important or significant birthdays
2. Do you think it’s important to remember people’s birthdays?
-Absolutely, it is a very nice gesture to say “happy birthday” to someone on their birthday
-It’s a fantastic way to strengthen you bond with your friends.
3. Do you like birthdays?
-Sure, who doesn't? Any excuse to party is a good one
-Only if it’s mine, I prefer receiving presents but find it very annoying to go gift shopping for my friends because I always worry about whether they would like it or not.
4. Do you prefer birthday parties with your friends or with your family?
-My birthday is the anniversary of the day my mother gave birth to me, so obviously it’s a day I should spend with family.
-Definitely my friends, with my friends I could let loose and really have a good time.
-My family is more important to me so I think it’s more meaningful to spend my birthday with my family members.

Part 1-Ielts Speaking Topic: Sport
1. Do you like any particular sports?
-My favorite sport is without a doubt soccer.
-I’m quite keen on team sports such as basketball since it’s a great way to bond with other people.
-The rules are rather easy to learn
-An easy game to pick up but a hard one to master