Microsoft Word ielts speaking Actual Tests (Sep Dec 2019) and Suggested Answers Version

32. Voice

32.1. Do you like recording and hearing your (own) voice?
Not at all! To be honest, I don’t like the sound of my voice, as I’ve always been told it’s very deep for a woman. I’ve even been mistaken as a man on the phone before! Because of this, I’ve never liked my voice.
32.2. Do any members of your family have a similar voice (or, similar voices)?
Not really. Mine is very unique. My father has a southern accent, and my sister has more of a girly-girl (very feminine) accent. So, I’m the odd ball out (the strange one) with my deep voice.
32.3. Are there any situations when your voice changes?
Yes- for example when I talk on the phone to clients at work. I usually put on a more polite voice and always maintain a positive tone. On the other hand, I talk more freely with my friends and family on the phone, without concern of whether I sound polite or not.
32.4. Is your voice the same now as it was when you were younger?
Not really. It’s always been deep, but it’s definitely gotten deeper as I’ve aged. Furthermore, now that I’m an English teacher, I’ve begun to enunciate (pronounce clearly) my words better so that language learners can understand me.