DU took the IELTS test in Oman and remembered the following questions. Thank you for sharing, DU!
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Is your school the best place to study this subject?
– How can your school be improved?
– What type of music do you listen to?
– Do your friends listen to the same type of music?
– What artist’s concert would you like to go to?
– Which is better, a small or a big business?
– Are there any small businesses in your area?
– Would you like to work in a small business?
– Would you like to start your own small business one day?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a city you would like to go to for short period of time. You should say
– when you would go
– who you would go with
– what places you would like to visit
– and explain why you would like to go there for a short period of time.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What are the advantages of visiting a popular tourist destination?
– Are there any disadvantages to being in a city that is a major tourist attraction?
– Do you think the country’s capital city is the best place to learn about its culture?
– Is it necessary to plan the trip before going? Why?
– Is it possible to plan ahead? Why or why not?
– Is going on a trip for a short period of time better than a long trip? Why?