IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Band 9 – Topic: Ideal Job

Ideal Job

1. What was the dream job for you when you were young?

Ok, well when I was a child, probably one of my biggest ambitions was to become a professional footballer, which, I should admit, was a bit of a ridiculous dream to have, considering my football skills at that time were by no means great. But still, that’s what I wanted to be, at least until common sense got the better of me.

Get the better of someone: become superior to or master someone or something; win out

2. Have you changed your mind on your dream job?

Sure, when I grew up, I realized that I am not really cut out to be a footballer, as I’m not physically strong enough to stand a chance.

Not be cut out for something/ to do something: to lack the right qualities or character for doing something

Stand a chance: to be likely to achieve something

3. What do you plan to do in the future?

I’m planning to pursue overseas study to hone my expertise in my chosen field first, then I will make a decision later. The future is hard to predict and I may end up doing stuff that I won’t ever imagine of.

Expertise in something: special skill or knowledge that you get from experience, training, or study

Hone: to improve a skill or talent that is already well-developed