Contoh IELTS Speaking Part 2: Favorite Book – Band 7/8 Sample

Prompt

Describe a book you enjoy reading. You should say:

• What the book is about
• Why you chose this book
• How this book affected you

And explain why you enjoy reading this book.

Model Answers

Band 6.0

Sample Answer:

"One book I really like is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's about a young shepherd named Santiago who travels to Egypt to find a treasure. Along the way, he learns a lot about life and himself. I chose this book because my friend recommended it to me, and I thought it sounded interesting.

The book affected me because it made me think about my own dreams and goals. It's a very inspiring story, and I like the way it teaches about following your dreams. I enjoy reading this book because it's easy to understand and has a good message."

Scoring Breakdown:

• Task Response (TR): 5.0 – Addresses all parts of the task but with some irrelevant details.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 6.0 – Ideas are logically organized but with some repetition.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 6.0 – Uses some less common vocabulary but with some errors.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 6.0 – Uses a mix of simple and complex sentences with some errors.

Band 7.0

Sample Answer:

"One of my favorite books is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a story about a young girl named Scout who grows up in the American South during the 1930s. The book deals with themes of racial injustice and moral growth. I chose this book because it's a classic and has been highly recommended by many people.

The book affected me deeply because it made me think about the importance of empathy and understanding. It's a powerful story that stays with you long after you've finished reading it. I enjoy reading this book because it's well-written and has a lot of depth."

Scoring Breakdown:

• Task Response (TR): 7.0 – Addresses all parts of the task with relevant details.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 7.0 – Ideas are logically organized with clear progression.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 7.0 – Uses a range of vocabulary appropriately.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 7.0 – Uses a mix of simple and complex sentences with few errors.

Band 8.0

Sample Answer:

"One book that has had a profound impact on me is 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. It's a spiritual self-help book that focuses on the importance of living in the present moment. The book discusses various techniques and philosophies to help readers achieve inner peace and happiness. I chose this book because I was going through a difficult time in my life and needed guidance.

The book affected me in many ways. It helped me understand the importance of mindfulness and being present in the moment. It's a transformative book that has changed the way I think and live my life. I enjoy reading this book because it's insightful and has practical advice that I can apply to my daily life."

Scoring Breakdown:

• Task Response (TR): 8.0 – Addresses all parts of the task with detailed and relevant examples.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 8.0 – Ideas are logically organized with clear progression and cohesion.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 8.0 – Uses a wide range of vocabulary appropriately and naturally.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 8.0 – Uses a mix of simple and complex sentences with minimal errors.

Vocabulary Highlights

1. Inspiring – Menyemangati

• Contoh: "The book is very inspiring."

1. Empathy – Empati

• Contoh: "The book teaches us about empathy."

1. Transformative – Transformatif

• Contoh: "It's a transformative book."

1. Mindfulness – Kesadaran diri

• Contoh: "The book discusses mindfulness."

1. Profound – Dalam

• Contoh: "The book has a profound impact."

1. Relevant – Relevan

• Contoh: "The book has relevant themes."

1. Injustice – Ketidakadilan

• Contoh: "The book deals with injustice."

1. Classic – Klasik

• Contoh: "It's a classic book."

1. Depth – Kedalaman

• Contoh: "The book has a lot of depth."

1. Insightful – Menyadarkan

• Contoh: "The book is insightful."

1. Practical – Praktis

• Contoh: "The book has practical advice."

1. Philosophies – Filsafat

• Contoh: "The book discusses various philosophies."

1. Inner Peace – Damai batin

• Contoh: "The book teaches about inner peace."

1. Happiness – Kebahagiaan

• Contoh: "The book focuses on happiness."

1. Guidance – Petunjuk

• Contoh: "I needed guidance."

1. Impact – Dampak

• Contoh: "The book has a profound impact."

1. Techniques – Teknik

• Contoh: "The book discusses various techniques."

1. Present Moment – Saat ini

• Contoh: "The book focuses on the present moment."

1. Recommended – Direkomendasikan

• Contoh: "The book is highly recommended."

1. Well-written – Tulis dengan baik

• Contoh: "The book is well-written."

Common Mistakes

1. Menggunakan bahasa yang terlalu sederhana – Gunakan bahasa yang lebih kompleks dan beragam.
2. Tidak menjelaskan dengan jelas – Pastikan untuk menjelaskan setiap poin dengan jelas dan rinci.
3. Mengulangi kata-kata – Gunakan sinonim untuk mengelakkan pengulangan.
4. Tidak menggunakan contoh yang relevan – Pastikan contoh yang Anda berikan relevan dengan topik.
5. Kesalahan tata bahasa – Perhatikan tata bahasa dan struktur kalimat.

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