IELTS Speaking Practice: Your Studies/Work

Speaking Part

Q1: What do you do? Are you a student or do you have a job?

I'm currently an undergraduate student, pursuing a degree in Computer Science at XYZ University. I've always had a penchant for technology and its application, so this field is a perfect fit for me.

• Undergraduate student → Sinh viên đại học

• Pursuing a degree → Đang theo đuổi một bằng cấp

• Penchant for → Có sở thích về

Q2: Why did you choose that subject/job?

Since my high school days, I've been fascinated by the way technology has been shaping our lives. I believe that studying Computer Science will equip me with the necessary skills to contribute to this ever-evolving field.

• Been fascinated by → Bị cuốn hút bởi

• Shaping our lives → Định hình cuộc sống của chúng ta

• Equip me with → Trang bị cho tôi

Q3: What do you like most about your studies/job?

What I love about my studies is the opportunity to create and innovate. Each assignment or project is like a puzzle, and finding the optimal solution is both challenging and rewarding.

• Opportunity to create and innovate → Cơ hội để sáng tạo và đổi mới

• Optimal solution → Giải pháp tối ưu

• Challenging and rewarding → Thách thức và đáng giá

Exercises

1. 1. She is ______ a degree in Environmental Science.
2. 2. Her ______ for painting led her to pursue a career as an artist.
3. 3. He has always ______ by the mysteries of the universe.
4. 4. Regular exercise plays a key role in ______ our health.
5. 5. This course will ______ you with the basics of programming.
6. 6. The ______ to design and develop new software is what he loves about his job.
7. 7. They are working hard to find the ______ solution to the traffic problem in the city.
8. 8. This task is quite ______ but I'm sure the result will be ______.
9. 9. He's an ______ student studying Economics.
10. 10. The invention of the internet is a major event that has been ______ our lives.

Answers

1. 1. Pursuing
2. 2. Penchant
3. 3. Been fascinated
4. 4. Shaping
5. 5. Equip
6. 6. Opportunity to create and innovate
7. 7. Optimal
8. 8. Challenging, rewarding
9. 9. Undergraduate
10. 10. Shaping