Sincere thanks to T.N. for sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his IELTS test in Canada:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What made you choose this area of study?
– Is there anything you dislike about your field?
– What is your favourite colour?
– Have you ever purchased something mainly because of its colour?
– Do you enjoy wearing clothes in bright or varied colours?
– Have you ever painted your room in a pale colour such as white? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you told someone the truth. You should say:
– who the person was
– what the truth was
– how you felt about telling them the truth
and explain whether you are still in touch with this person.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think telling the truth is always the best approach?
– Why do people sometimes find it easy to lie?
– Are there situations where not telling the truth is more acceptable?
– Can people usually tell when someone is lying?
– How do professionals, like psychologists, detect dishonesty?
– What impact do lies have on relationships and trust?
