Thanks to our kind friend from Zimbabwe we are sharing the Speaking questions he remembered from his very recent IELTS exam.
Preparation advice: Get a friend to act as an examiner and ask you these questions, answer them and record yourself. When you re-listen later, try to spot any pronunciation issues or grammatical mistakes, and think of ways to make your answer more interesting.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– How long have you lived in your hometown?
– What do you like the most about your hometown?
– Could you describe the climate in your hometown?
– What kind of food is your hometown known for?
– How has your hometown changed over the years?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an experience that changed your life. You should say
– what the experience was
– when and where it happened
– how it impacted your life
and explain how you felt about this experience.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think people generally like change? Why or why not?
– Are there some situations or types of change that people generally don’t like?
– How can change impact people in a positive way?
– How is embracing change beneficial for personal growth and development?
– Do you believe that some individuals are naturally more open to change than others? Why or why not?
– Are there any downsides to too much change in someone’s life?