Sample IELTS Part 2 Answer: Describe a Person in the News

The video tutorial discusses strategies for describing a person in the news for IELTS Speaking Part 2. It emphasizes using imagination to describe appearance, personality, and a hypothetical meeting. A sample answer about Terry Gross, an NPR host, is provided, highlighting her interviewing style and personal attributes. The tutorial concludes with tips for improving fluency and vocabulary in IELTS speaking tasks.

What is the main strategy suggested for describing a person in the news?

• Focus on their achievements only.

• Describe their appearance, personality, and imagine a future meeting.

• Talk about their controversies.

• List their favorite books.

Who does the speaker choose to talk about instead of a controversial figure?

• Louis CK

• Terry Gross

• Keith Richards

• Donald Trump

What is one characteristic of Terry Gross's interviewing style?

• Avoids difficult questions

• Honest yet kind

• Aggressive and confrontational

• Focuses only on celebrities

What activity does the speaker imagine doing with Terry Gross?

• Visiting a museum

• Going for a walk

• Cooking a meal

• Attending a concert

What is emphasized as important for achieving higher fluency scores in speaking?

• Avoiding pauses

• Memorizing answers

• Using complex vocabulary

• Speaking for more than two minutes