We’re grateful to A.R., who recently sat the IELTS exam in India, for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from her test:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
-Where were you born?
-Do you work or are you a student?
-Do you usually stay up late at night?
-What do you normally do when you stay up late?
-How do you feel the next morning if you go to bed late?
-Do you think staying up late affects your productivity?
-Do you make to-do lists to organise your day?
-Do you write lists before going shopping or doing household tasks?
-How do you feel when you manage to complete everything on your list?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person who wears unusual or strange clothes. You should say:
– who the person is
– what kind of clothes they wear
– where and when you saw them
and explain how you felt when you saw them.
Part 3 (Discussion)
-Do you notice what other people wear?
-What types of clothes do people in your country usually prefer?
-What kind of clothes are suitable for work or formal occasions?
-How do clothing styles differ between younger and older generations?
-Do you think fashion influences people’s confidence?
-How has globalisation affected the way people dress in your country?
