IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – March 2023

The questions below were shared by M.A. who recently took his IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you like looking at the stars?
– Have you learned about the stars and planets in school?
– Do you remember any interesting facts about the stars and planets?
– Do you think there might be other forms of life in the universe?
– Do you think it is important to learn about space exploration?
– Would you like to travel to space if given the opportunity? Why/why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you complained about a product or service and the issue was resolved to your satisfaction. You should say:

– what product/service you complained about
– what the issue was
– what response you received
– and explain how you felt about the outcome of your complaint.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are some common issues that people complain about?
– How can companies or organisations respond to complaints effectively?
– Are some people more likely to complain than others? Why or why not?
– What can people do to make sure their complaints are taken seriously?
– Do you think complaining has become more common in recent years? Why or why not?
– Can complaining be a positive thing? Why or why not?
– Do you think cultural differences influence how people make complaints? In what way?