Speaking Band 9

IELTS Speaking Test – Questions Part 1: Introduction & Interview 1. Do you enjoy working in silence, or do you prefer some background noise? Why? 2. Is there a household item you think is poorly designed? 3. How often do you change your routines, such as your route to work or study? 4. What kind of weather makes you feel most productive? 5. Do you think people today repair things less than they used to? ________________________________________ Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card) Describe a situation where you changed your opinion about something important. You should say: • what the situation was • what your original opinion was • what caused you to change your mind and explain why this change of opinion was significant to you. ________________________________________ Part 3: Discussion 1. Why do some people find it difficult to change their opinions, even when presented with strong evidence? 2. Do you think changing one’s mind is seen as a weakness or a strength in society? 3. How does social media influence the way people form or change opinions? 4. Should schools focus more on teaching critical thinking rather than memorisation? Why? 5. In the future, do you think people will rely more on experts or on public opinion when making decisions? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brief IELTS Speaking Performance Analysis Overall Band: 9.0 (Fully Satisfactory User) Fluency & Coherence The candidate speaks effortlessly with a natural pace and clear logical progression. Ideas are well-developed without hesitation, and discourse markers (e.g. however, that said, definitely) are used naturally, not mechanically. Lexical Resource Vocabulary is wide, precise, and flexible. The candidate uses less common and topic-appropriate lexis such as confirmation bias, disposable culture, amplify extreme viewpoints, and deeply held belief with full control and accuracy. Grammatical Range & Accuracy A broad range of complex structures is used confidently, including conditionals, relative clauses, and embedded clauses. Errors are virtually absent and do not affect communication in any way. Pronunciation Although not audible, the responses indicate clear sentence stress, natural chunking, and effective intonation patterns typical of a proficient or near-native speaker. Task Response All questions are fully addressed with relevant examples and appropriate depth. The Part 2 response is focused, reflective, and well-timed, showing strong narrative control. Examiner Impression The candidate demonstrates intellectual maturity, flexibility of thought, and linguistic precision—key characteristics of a Band 9 IELTS speaker.