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IELTS Speaking Practice: Travel & Holidays: IELTS Speaking Vocabulary Is in Bold (Put Your Mouse Over Such

This document contains sample responses for the IELTS speaking test. It includes sample answers to common questions about travel and holidays. In part 1, the speaker discusses enjoying traveling to see different cultures, relaxing in the countryside, and visiting many museums in Rome. In part 2, the speaker describes visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris a couple years ago with their parents in the autumn season. They recommend visiting Paris. In part 3, the speaker discusses how tourism has developed due to cheaper travel options online and via charter flights. People choose destinations through online research or travel agencies. The speaker prefers planes for speed but also trains, and never drives on holidays. They prefer traveling alone to have full control of their schedule.

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IELTS Speaking Practice: Travel & Holidays: IELTS Speaking Vocabulary Is in Bold (Put Your Mouse Over Such

This document contains sample responses for the IELTS speaking test. It includes sample answers to common questions about travel and holidays. In part 1, the speaker discusses enjoying traveling to see different cultures, relaxing in the countryside, and visiting many museums in Rome. In part 2, the speaker describes visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris a couple years ago with their parents in the autumn season. They recommend visiting Paris. In part 3, the speaker discusses how tourism has developed due to cheaper travel options online and via charter flights. People choose destinations through online research or travel agencies. The speaker prefers planes for speed but also trains, and never drives on holidays. They prefer traveling alone to have full control of their schedule.

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IELTS Speaking practice:

Travel & Holidays


IELTS speaking vocabulary is in bold (put your mouse over such
text to see explanations).

Part 1

Do you like travelling?

Yes, definitely! I think seeing the world, from great historical


monuments to white sandy beaches, is what life is all about. It's a
very interesting way to learn about new cultures and explore new
places.

What is your favourite type of holiday?

I really like going to the countryside, getting away from it all.


Nothing relaxes me as much as wilderness... I am tired of tourist
traps and usually go off the beaten track...

What do you do on holidays?

I prefer visiting various museums and places of interest. For


instance, on my last vacation I was to Rome and I visited 12
museums. It was fantastic! Of course, sometimes I go shopping with
my friends or relatives too... But I don't find it near as exciting...

Are there many tourists visiting your country?

Probably yes... My country has different tourist attractions in many


cities, especially the capital... For example, my country has old-time
religious traditions... That's why we have a lot of ancient cathedrals
and churches that are interesting for both tourists and local citizens...
Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.

Describe a tourist attraction you once visited. You should say:

 When you visited it


 Where is it situated
 Who you went with

and say what about it you like the most

A couple of years ago I went on a holiday to Paris with my parents… it


is a very popular tourist destination, since it has various places of
interest, such as ancient museums and monuments… That's
why there are always hordes of tourists... So we decided to go out
of season in the autumn… Fortunately, the weather was great, and we
did not waste any days watching TV at the hotel... it was a memorable
holiday … we enjoyed breathtaking views from the top of the Eiffel
tower and dined in cozy little restaurants. I would certainly
recommend visiting Paris, it is a picturesque city.
Part 3

Why do you think tourism is so developed now?

Well, because it is a lot easier to travel nowadays… you can


choose charter flights and find various youth hostels all around the
world, so you don’t need to spend much money on the
travelling. Moreover, you can book a trip via the Internet, so you
don't even have to leave home.

How people choose their destination?

There are a lot of ways. For instance, you can surf the internet for all
the necessary information… Or you can visit different travel
agencies for more advice.

What kind of transport do you prefer on holidays? Why?

It depends… I usually reach my holiday destination by plane because


it is the fastest and the least dangerous way to travel. However, flying
can be a bit uncomfortable... So I also travel by train from time to
time… But I never drive car on a vacation, because I do it every day
when I work... I would have a busman's holiday otherwise.

Do you prefer travelling alone or in tour groups? Why?

I definitely prefer travelling alone because I like to plan the trip by


myself... When choosing a guided tour, you should always conform to
a set schedule… So if you are in India and, say, you want to spend an
extra hour at Taj Mahal, you simply cannot do that with a group tour...
I like independent travel. That way I get to see and do exactly what I
want and spend as much time as I want at various stops.

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