IMPORTANT DECION MADE WITH THE HELP OF OTHER PEOPLE

IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Instructions

• You will have 1 minute to think and make notes on the topic.

• The examiner will give you paper and a pencil for note-making.

• Then, you must speak continuously for 1–2 minutes on the topic.

• Usually, this is around 10–12 sentences spoken naturally..

Band 7 Answer

I remember making an important decision about choosing a subject for my project with the help of my friend. I was confused because there were many options, and I didn’t know which one to pick. My friend gave me advice and shared ideas, which helped me think clearly. We discussed the pros and cons of each option, and finally, I chose a subject that I found interesting and manageable. I felt relieved and confident after making the decision. I realized that asking for help from someone you trust can make decision-making easier and less stressful.

Band 8 Answer

A significant decision I made with the help of others was when I had to choose a topic for my school project. I felt confused and overwhelmed because there were many possible topics, and I wasn’t sure which one would be best. I consulted my friend, who offered valuable suggestions, discussed ideas, and highlighted advantages and disadvantages of different options. With their guidance, I finally selected a topic that was both interesting and suitable for my skills. After making the decision, I felt relieved, confident, and motivated to start working on it. This experience taught me that seeking advice from trusted people can make decision-making more efficient and informed. Collaborating with others also provides a different perspective and valuable insights, which I found very useful. Overall, it was a helpful and memorable experience that strengthened my confidence in making important choices.

Vocabulary Ideas

Band 7: choosing a subject, gave advice and shared ideas, interesting and manageable, relieved and confident, easier and less stressful

Band 8: confused and overwhelmed, offered valuable suggestions, highlighted advantages and disadvantages, interesting and suitable for my skills, relieved, confident and motivated, efficient and informed, perspective and valuable insights, helpful and memorable experience