Band 7: Describe an unforgettable trip you once made. You should say: where you went, why you went there, what happened and explain why you remember it so well (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

70% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

My unforgettable trip was several years ago when I took part in a scientific conference focused on theoretical physics. It was my first trip to another city. This conference was in Moscow, and I had never been there before that moment. I presented my report on my scientific work at the university. There were many lectures by famous scientists and numerous activities for students, including not only scientific activities but also sports activities, such as football matches, tennis, chess, and so on. At the end of the conference, the best report was chosen, and mine was one of the best. I remember it so well because it was my first trip by train. It was an exciting experience, and I met many scientists whose work I had been reading for a long time.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

My unforgettable trip was several years ago when I took part at a scientific conference which was focused on theoretical physics. It was the first trip into another city. This conference was in Moscow. I had never been there before that moment. I showed my report about my scientific work at the university. There were a lot of lectures of famous scientists. There were a lot of activities for students, including not only scientific activities. There were a lot of sports activities, for example, football match, tennis, chess, and so on. At the end of the conference, there was chosen the best report. My report was one of the best. I remember it so well because it was my first trip by train. It was an exciting experience. I met a lot of scientists whose work I was reading for a long time.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Describe a place where you felt completely relaxed. You should say: - Where this place is - What you usually do there - Who you usually go with And explain why you find it relaxing.

The place where I feel completely relaxed in Nenbin Rock, it’s located in the North Pole and the South West, not too far from the Queensland border. I went there for the first time last year when I was traveling to the Sunshine Coast for camping trip during the Christmas holiday. On the way there, […]

Band 7+

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about You should say: Who he/she is When you met him/her Why you want to know more about him/her And explain how you feel about him/her

As an interwoord person, I find it quite difficult to meet with new people and get comfortable with them. But there is one incident that happened in my life two months ago where I met with someone for only two hours. But if I get the opportunity in future, then I will grab that opportunity […]

Band 6+

Describe a website that you bought something from. You should say: what the website is what you bought from this website how satisfied you were with what you bought and explain what you liked or disliked about using this website.

I’m going to talk about a website called Sheetan. It’s popular online shopping for buying clothing accessories. Also it provides a lot of products with reasonable prices. The last few weeks I bought some dresses. It’s beautiful. Okay, and the size was perfect for me. Also, it’s very similar to the picture on the website. […]

Band 6+

See All

Band 7+: Describe an unforgettable trip you once made. You should say: where you went, why you went there, what happened and explain why you remember it so well

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Other Topics:

Describe a place in your hometown that has changed significantly over the years. You should say: - What the place is - How it has changed - Why it has changed And explain how you feel about these changes.