Most of you may wonder how we should prepare for the IELTS speaking exam. Are you the one who thinks that there is no way to get ready well in advance of the exam so that you just wait for its coming? Indeed, there are a few common topics in IELTS speaking, for example, we will talk about ‘Work’ today. Keep practicing how to use these phrasal verbs for fluent and professional speaking during the exam!

 

1. Wind sth up

 

We have to wind up our meeting within 30 mins as Helen will be out of the office soon.

 

2. Bail sb/sth out

 

We provide financial support to bail out failing businesses.

 

3. Tick sth off

 

To avoid there are missing parts in the report, I will write down a to-do list and tick each off one by one when I finish it.

 

4. Knock off sth

 

On every company anniversary, all the employees can knock off early.

 

5. To be wrapped up in sth/sb

 

The marketing team is wrapped up in customers’ reviews towards the new products as it is the first time the company launching a new product line.

 

6. Fling yourself into sth

 

I have planned to fling myself into the work in this company for at least five years.