Our student TH took IELTS in Australia a few days ago and was asked the following questions in the Speaking test.
Did you know? IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in every corner of the world! This is why preparing for the most recent Speaking questions is very effective and increases your chances of success. Give these questions a try – answer them and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check for gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– How long have you been living there for?
– Is there anything you would like to change about the place you live in?
– Do you often fix things?
– Did you learn to fix things when you were younger?
– What do you do when something is broken and cannot be fixed?
– Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a faraway country that you would like to visit. You should say
– where it is
– how you would go there
– what you would do there
and explain why you would like to visit this country.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What benefits does tourism bring to a place?
– How does tourism affect the culture of a destination?
– Does globalisation bring any negative impacts to a place?
– How can young people benefit from travelling?
– Can travel have a significant impact on a person’s character or worldview? How?
– How can young people prepare before travelling?
– Why do some young individuals prefer to stay at home?