ielts speaking Part 1 about Strengths and Weaknesses

Candidate: I would say I am good at managing my time. I suppose I am a good problem solver too.

I think one of my strengths is being able to handle stress. I've tried a lot to learn how to deal with stress.

I am task-oriented, and a self-starter. I work well in a team and have good leadership skills.

I have a very positive outlook on life; I look on the bright side of life; very optimistic. I look forward with just as much pleasure as I look back. I have lovely things to look back on, and I'm sure I'll have lovely things to look forward to.

My perseverance. I believe perseverance and success are closely linked.

I'm more of an extrovert. I enjoy being with people.

I have the ability to read people's thoughts. I think it's a God-given gift.

My memory; I have a very good visual memory.

Candidate: Well, I'm a bit of a perfectionist and sometimes focus too much on details. Now, I've come to recognize this weakness, and taken steps to correct it.

Being too organized! It helps me do many things I like to do, but surprisingly, it is a weakness as well. Because I tend to be over-organized and might seem less friendly or fun-loving than I actually am.

I had difficulty saying 'no' to people until I learned to set better priorities.

Um ... spending too much time to learn new things! Sometimes I am too curious and want to know more about things.

Maybe I'm obsessively tidy. Er. .. I can't help it!

Candidate: They would probably say that I am easy-going, sports-minded and sort of overactive.

They would say I am very determined, goal-oriented, and sociable. They would also say that I am very excited about my future plans.

Let me think. They would say I'm very free and easy with my money.

Candidate: This is an interesting question. 'Treat others as you'd like to be treated.'

Um ... 'Honesty is the best policy.'

'Actions speak louder than words.'

'Where there is a will, there is a way.'

Candidate: I find it very difficult or impossible to get along with people who are self-opinionated, self-seeking and ... er ... insensitive.

Getting on with people who are stubborn, overbearing and ... er. .. self-centered. I have difficulty getting along with people who are judgmental, sarcastic egotistical.

'Selfish', 'self-willed' and 'quick-tempered'.