Our wonderful subscriber, JL, recently took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you introduce yourself?
– Where do you live?
– Can you describe your home?
– What is your daily schedule like?
– Why do you think you are so busy these days?
– Do you prefer being busy or having lots of free time? Why?
– What do you usually do in your free time?
– Have you recently made any changes to your routine?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a website where you can buy or sell second-hand items. You should say:
– what the website is
– how you first heard about it
– whether you bought or sold something through it
and explain whether you would recommend it to others and why.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people buy second-hand things?
– Are second-hand items as valuable as new ones? Why or why not?
– Do you think online platforms are better than traditional markets for used goods?
– What are the environmental benefits of buying used products?
– Are there any disadvantages to purchasing second-hand items?
– How do you think second-hand shopping will change in the future?
