IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 2 - Describe an interesting old person you met. You should say: Who this person is When/where you met this person What you did And explain why you think this person is interesting Here are soem extra words you can use in your answers! off the top of your head: from the knowledge you have in your memory within spitting distance of something: next to or extremely near something give or take: possibly a little more or less than the amount or time mentioned hooked (on something): enjoying something very much, so that you want to do it, see it, etc. as much as possible go into detail (about​/​on): to mention many facts or aspects of a situation know sth like the back of your hand: to have very good and detailed knowledge of something blow away: to impress someone very much or make them very excited let off​/​blow off steam: to express your feelings of anger or excitement without harming anyone Imagine speaking this way - using some of these relevant vocabulary. What might be different in your answers? :) Join me one-on-one meetings to start expressing your ideas differently and feel more confidence while doing it. Please read my students reviews on my page and join me now. See you in 5. To Your Success, Anatoly