An IELTS candidate from Bulgaria (thanks, I!) was asked the following questions in a recent Speaking test:
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subjects do you study?
– Do you find them hard to learn?
– Is it important to you to study them? Why?
– Do you read books?
– Do you like to read?
– Why do people read?
– What is a good place for reading?
– What qualities should a place have to be good for reading?
– Is there any place where you find it hard to read?
– What do you think about reading before going to sleep?
– Do you do it? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a family member that you would like to work with. Please say
– Who is he/she?
– Have you worked with him/her in the past?
– Explain what kind of work you would do together.
Discussion
– Do you think there will be an opportunity for you to work together in the future?
– What do you think about family business?
– Is it important to be part of a family business?
– Should family members be treated in the same way as other employees? Why?
– Why do some people try to avoid family businesses?
– What do you think about globalisation and its effect on businesses?
– Do you think that all smaller businesses will be replaced by bigger companies? Why?
– Is computer knowledge important in order to be a good employee? Why?
– Do you think some jobs will be replaced by the technology in the future?
– What kind of jobs can’t be replaced? Why?