IELTS Speaking Part 1 in 2020 with band 7+ Answers – Topic: WORK

What do you do?
I’m currently working as a graphic designer for a fashion magazine for youngsters

What are your responsibilities?
Well I’m mainly responsible for designing the cover of the magazine. I normally work with the concept team to make sure that the final product will both attract the potential buyer’s attention and express the theme of the magazine.

Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
I guess it’s because of my artistic passion. The process of creating beautiful things is somehow intriguing to me, so I chose to be a graphic designer, which combines both art and technology. It’s quite interesting, you know.

Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Well, if possible, I’d like to be a freelance writer. Actually I’m a big fan of action movies, and I also care about healthy living, so, I’d love to write about these topics and share my stories with people of the same interest.

Describe the company or organization you work for
My company is not huge, it’s just a small art designoffice, but is definitely an inspirational workplace with a young, creative, and extremely passionate team. We work on the basis of mutual understanding and respect for each other, so it’s kind of an ideal environment for me.

Do you enjoy your work?
Most of the time. It’s rewarding to co-work on projects with amazing people in an open and supportive environment to bring out an art production that will ultimately give me a sense of satisfaction and pride.

What do you like about your job?
Well, the perk of being a graphic designer is that you’ll surround yourself with inspiring images everyday. My daily working life involves seeking out inspiration in all sorts of places, researching incredible illustrations and graphics, and creating them too. It’s great, I think.

What do you dislike about your job
What I don’t like about this job is that our personal taste in design varies, and normally I’ll have to do a thousand edits to get the final product that meets the demand of my boss while still * relating / staying faithful to /remaining true to the initial concept.
* conform means ‘to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society’ – this does not relate to things like ‘concepts’.

(Possibly)Do you miss being a student?
Sometimes, when I’m burdened with heavy workloads or the pressure of everyday life, I recall the memories of being a student. We were all carefree and innocent back then. It’s a precious time that I cherish.

VOCABULARY

theme [n] the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc
Example: The father-daughter relationship is a recurring theme in her novels.

Intriguing [adj] very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious
Example: The Huns are intriguing not only because of their notoriously hawkish history, but also because of their place as middlemen between Mongol and Turkic ethnicity

On the basis of [idiom] base on
Example: Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.

Rewarding  [adj] giving pleasure, satisfation
Example: The most rewarding aspect of living forever is you have unlimited time to perfect your abilities and accumulate wealth.

Ultimately[adv] at the end of a process, period of time, etc.
Example: Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.

Perk [n] an advantage or something extra that you are given because of your job
Example: A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the
job.

Conform (to sth)[v] obey the rule or reach the necessary stated standard
Example: Before buying the baby’s car seat, make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.

Cherish [v] keep hopes, memories in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure
Example: I cherish the memories of the time we spent together.