The speaking questions below were shared by M who took the IELTS test in Bangalore, India.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What work do you do?
– Do you like it? Why?
– Why did you choose this profession?
– How was your first day at work?
– Are you going to work there in the future?
Cue Card
Describe an indoor game that you enjoy playing in your free time. Please say
– What game is it?
– How did you learn to play it?
– Where do you usually play it?
Discussion
– Explain why you enjoy playing this game.
– What are the rules of the game?
– What other games are popular in your country?
Thanks to U and K who took their IELTS exams in the UAE and Jordan we bring you the recent Writing and Speaking questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You are planning to spend a holiday in a country where your friend lives. Write a letter to him/her and say:
– What is your travel route?
– What activities do you plan to do there?
– Ask for suggestions about places worth visiting.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Shopping has developed from a necessary activity to a kind of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Is it an apartment or a house?
– What is your most favourite place at home?
– What are your favourite colours? Why?
– What colour is your bedroom?
– Do people in your country like to use bright colours?
– What is your favourite colour for a car?
Cue Card
Describe your favourite TV show or a program. Please say
– What is it?
– Why do you like it?
– How often do you watch it?
Discussion
– What is the main difference between TV, radio and the Internet?
– Is there a need to have government restrictions on the Internet and TV?
– What is the potential risk of TV and the Internet for children?
– Can TV and the Internet be used for educational purposes?
– What is the best way to do it?
