IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2016

Speaking test Interview – What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? – Do you enjoy your studies? – How do you get to college? – What sports do you play? – Do you like playing football? Why? – How do you spend your weekends? – Who is your favourite movie actor or actress? Why? – What movie did you watch recently? – Was it at home or in a cinema? – Do you think watching movies every day affects your studies? – Who is your role model? Why? Cue Card Talk about a sport club that you last visited. Please say – Where and when was it? – Who told you about it? – What did you do there? Discussion – How often do you go to this club? – Do you like it? – Why do you want to join this sport club? – What is the importance of games in student life? – Do you think there should be more sport clubs in your city? – Do you think the government should encourage people to participate in sports and games? – What facilities should be there in sport clubs for the young and elderly?

IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – July 2016

Speaking test Interview – What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? – Where do you live now? – Do you use public transport? – How would you describe transport facilities in your city? – Do you like singing? – Have you learned to sing in your childhood? – Why do people sing? – How often do people sing? – What type of songs do you listen to? – Do you like walking? Why? – How often do you walk? – What kind of interesting things do you see while walking? Cue Card Talk about your best friend. Please say – Who is he/she? – When did you both meet for the first time? – What do you usually do together? Discussion – What are the benefits of team work on an international level? – Is it possible for an employee and a manager to be best friends? – What are the benefits of sports or the Olympic Games? – Can they bring unity on an international level? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – July 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Where do you live now?
– What kind of transportation do you use?
– Do you like walking? Why?
– Are there specific places for walking in your area?
– On what occasions do you give presents?
– Do you think it’s difficult to choose a gift for somebody?
– Do we give rich people expensive gifts? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation that made you feel angry. Please say:

– Describe the situation.
– When and where did it occur?
– Why did you feel angry about it?

Discussion

– Do you still feel angry about it?
– How often does it happen?
– Do you think people should express their feelings?
– Who can express feelings more freely, men or women? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – July 2016

Speaking test Interview – What is your name? – Can I see your ID card? – Where do you come from? – Where are you originally from? – Can you please tell me about your hometown? – Did you visit any other city? Which city? – Can you compare your hometown today and in the past? – Can you please tell me about your house? – And do you like it? Why? – Which part of your home do you like the most? Why? – Which part of your home do you want to change? – Do you have free time? – What do you like to do in your free time? – Did the way you spend your free time now change compared to the past? Cue Card Talk about a holiday you have taken recently or at some point in the past. Please say – Where you went on your holiday – Why you went to this particular place – What you did and with whom, and – Whether you enjoyed your holiday or not Discussion – Did you tell others about this holiday? – Do you recommend this city to others? – What is the difference between a short and long holiday? – Do you prefer to go on a short or long holiday? – What is the advantage of several short holidays? – Why don’t employers let staff go on holidays several times a year? – What is the benefit of going on holidays for the employees?

IELTS Speaking test in the UK – July 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like to walk? Why?
– Did you do outdoor activities as a child?
– Do you want your children to do any outdoor activity?
– Do you think more parks are needed in your area for children? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a short journey you often make that you don’t like. Please say

– Where do you go?
– How often do you do it?
– Why don’t you like it?

Discussion

– What is the impact of vehicles on people’s lives?
– Do you think people will live further away from work places in the future? Why?
– What needs to be done to help people travel less?

IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh – July 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for a job?
– What are your responsibilities at work?
– Do you read magazines? Why?
– Which one do you prefer?
– Did it help you to learn English?
– What are the differences between a magazine and a newspaper?

Cue Card

Talk about a course that you would like to take if it was available in your country. Please say

– Why would you like to learn about this?
– Do you think other people should take this course too?
– What can be done to make it available?

Discussion

– If some institution would offer the course, would you take it?
– Let’s talk about some popular courses offered by universities in your country.
– Can you name a few courses?
– Why are they so popular?
– Is it easy to find a job after finishing these courses?
– What are some qualities of a good teacher in your opinion?
– Do you think only education can make teachers successful?
– What kind of skills a sports teacher should have compared to a maths teacher? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Uganda – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for a job?
– How long have you been working there?
– What is the best part of your job?
– Is it a morning or an evening job?
– Did you change many jobs before this one?
– Do you plan to stay in this job for a long time? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a memorable dinner with friends. Please say

– Who did organize it and why?
– What kind of food was served?
– What was the main topic of conversation?

Discussion

– Is having a meal together as a family important? Why?
– How does cultural identity of a place reflect in the eating habits and types of food?
– Do you think fewer families are eating meals together these days? Why?
– Is there an advantage to having people of different age groups eat together?

IELTS Speaking test in Kenya – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Let’s talk about your home.
– Can you describe your home?
– Do you like it?
– Would you like to change something there?
– Which part of your house would you change?
– What is the reason for that?

Cue Card

Talk about a special event organized by your parents for you when you were young. Please say

– What was it?
– Where and when did it take place?
– What made it so special?

Discussion

– Why do you still remember that event?
– What are some things people usually remember from their past?
– Why do you think it is?
– People usually keep many things or souvenirs. Why?
– Are there other ways to remember experiences they had at some point in their lives?
– What do people keep for remembrance in your community?
– Many young people don’t want to associate themselves with traditions, why?
– Do you think it’s good for the youth to know their culture? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – July 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like flowers? Why?
– When was the last time you bought flowers?
– Who did you buy them for?
– Do you think flowers can express emotions or attitude?
– Are flowers important in your culture? Why?
– Do you like gardening? Why?
– Do you like working alone or in a team?
– What are the pros and cons of working on your own and in a team?
– What are the main qualities of a good leader?
– Do they help in communication?
– What is the role of technology in work environment?
– How important is it?
– What are its drawbacks?
– Do you like reading? Why?
– Do you read newspapers?
– Do you prefer to read a real newspaper or its digital version?
– What is the future of newspapers in general, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you like to spend time with. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– How much time do you spend together? Why?
– What do you usually do together?

Discussion

– Would you like to spend more time with this person?
– Why is that?
– What topics do you discus with him/her?

IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live at the moment?
– Do you like it there?
– Will you be living there for a long time?
– Do you like the transportation system in your city?
– What can be done to improve it?

Cue Card

Talk about a creative person that you know and admire, such as an artist, musician, inventor and so on. Please say

– Who is this person?
– What is his/her greatest success?
– Why do you admire him/her?

Discussion

– Did you meet him/her personally?
– Do you consider yourself a creative person? Why?
– Do you think creative people are important to the society? Why?
– Is it necessary for children to learn painting and drawing?
– Do you think it is important for children to play a musical instrument?
– Do you think computers help children to be more creative?

IELTS Speaking test in Uzbekistan – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why do people study this subject?
- Let’s talk about maths (mathematics).
- Are you interested in maths?
- When did you begin learning maths?
- Why do people like this subject?
- Let’s talk about science.
- Are you interested in science?
- Do you watch science TV programs? Why?
- Do you visit science museums?
- How often do you do it?

Cue Card

Describe a person older than you whom you like to spend time with. Please say

- Who is this person?
- When and where did you both meet?
- Why do you like to spend time with him/her?

Discussion

- Do you think old people’s life is better now compared to the past?
- Do you think old people have influence on children?
- What can children learn from old people?

IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh – June 2016

Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What subject are you studying? - Why did you choose it? - Is it popular among students? Cue Card Talk about a dinner with friends that you had recently. Please say - Who organized the dinner? - What kind of food did you eat? - What did you talk about during the dinner? Discussion - What was the occasion? - Do you often have dinner with friends? - Why is that? - Let’s talk about the elderly. - How are the elderly treated in your country? Why? - Who should take care of them in your opinion, the government or their family? - How should the society behave towards them? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Nepal – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live now?
- Describe your apartment or house.
- What is your favourite room?
- What would you like to change in the room?
- Do you think it is important for children to have different activities at school? Why?
- Have you been involved in any activities during your school years?
- What would you like to learn in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend that you like the most. Please say

- Where and when did you both meet?
- What do you usually do together?
- Why do you like him/her so much?

Discussion

- Do you think an employer and staff can be good friends?
- Is there a difference between girls’ and boys’ friendship?
- Why do you think it is so?
- Do you have a lot of good friends?

IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2016

Speaking test Interview - What is your name? - Can I see your ID? - Do you work or study? - What is your major? - Do you like to study in the morning or afternoon? Why? - What is the most interesting thing about your study? - What do you usually do in the evenings? - Do you spend weekdays’ evenings in the same way as weekend evenings? Cue Card Talk about a piece of clothing that you received as a gift from someone. Please say - What was it? - Who gave it to you? - When do you wear it? Discussion - Let’s talk about uniforms. - Why do people wear a uniform in your opinion? - What can you tell me about different types of uniforms? - What type of clothes do people wear at home and when they go out?

IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines – June 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Describe your job.
- Do you like it? Why?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- What do you like about your house?
- What do you want to change in your house? Why?
- What is your favorite room there?
- Do you like science? Why?
- Do you often watch science shows?
- Are there a lot of science museums in our country?
- Do you go to science museums often?

Cue Card

Describe a family that you like (not your own). Please say

- How do you know this family?
- Where are they from?
- Why do you like them?

Discussion

- Do you know a lot of families in your hometown?
- Who are the usual members of the family in your country?
- What do you think makes a good parent?
- What is the effect of media such as TV, radio and newspapers on families?
- In your country who makes most of the decisions in the family? Why?
- What are the results of change in working conditions’ for a family?
- Do you think the government should provide more help to families?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – June 2016

Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Describe your job. - How important is this profession in your country? - Do you prefer to work alone or in a team? Why? - Let’s talk about music. - Do you enjoy listening to or playing music? Why? - In your childhood did you play any musical instrument? - What was it? - What type of music do you prefer? Why? - Do you think loud noise affects our hearing? - What is the effect of noise in our cities? Cue Card Describe an instance when you had to get up early for some reason. Please say - What time did you get up? - Where and when did you have to be? - What was the reason for that? Discussion - What did you feel, when you got up early for this job? - Why do people tend to get up early, in your opinion? - Do you think people like to do their sports early? Why? - Is there a problem, if people sleep long hours? Why? - Is it necessary to be on time for our appointments, in your opinion? - Is it a problem to be late for an appointment? - What is the difference between people who are always on time and those who are always late?

IELTS Speaking test in India – May 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?
- How may I call you?
- Where are you from?
- Do you often use public transport?
- Do you use taxis or buses?
- Have you ever taken a long distance trip by bus or taxi?
- What do you think about the public transport facilities in your city?

Cue Card

Talk about an article you read recently in a magazine or newspaper. Please say

- What magazine/newspaper it was
- When you read the article
- What it was about

Discussion

- What did you do with that article? Did you cut it out and save it?
- Do people read magazines in your country?
- What type of magazines do people prefer?
- Is there any negative impact of magazines on young generation?
- Is there any difference between an article published in a newspaper and a television show about the same issue?
- What are the benefits of showing news on television?
- Are the journalists doing their job well?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – May 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Which part of your work do you like the most?
- Why is it so?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or afternoon? Why?
- Describe your hometown.
- Do you like to travel by bus or taxi?
- Is it easy for you to use such transportation method?
- Have you ever been on a long bus journey?

Cue Card

Talk about a photo that influenced you very much. Please say

- Who was the photographer?
- When and where was it taken?
- How did it affect you?

Discussion

- Do you like taking photographs?
- Do you think taking photos these days is easier compared to the past?
- Do you like other people taking photos of you?
- People like to take photos of their events, celebrations and so on. Why do you think it is so?
- Why do people like to save their photos?
- Some people don’t like to take photos of themselves, why?

IELTS Speaking test in India – May 2016

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Describe your hometown, please.
- What facilities and services are available in your hometown?
- Do you want to stay in this country for a long time?
- Do you like giving presents to people? Why?
- What type of presents do you like to give?
- Do you give presents that you made yourself to anyone?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting tradition that you have in your country. Please say

- What is it?
- Where did it come from?
- Why do you think it is interesting?

Discussion

- Do you know any other interesting customs or traditions?
- Are there any changes in modern and traditional lifestyles?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages of traditional lifestyle? Why?
- Why did the attitude towards traditional lifestyle change?

IELTS Speaking test in Canada – April 2016

Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Where do you live now? - Is it a house or an apartment? - What room is your favourite? Why? - What room would you like to change? Why? Cue Card Talk about a better job that you would like to get. Please say - What job it is - What skills are required for this job - Why you think this job would suit you better Discussion - Why do people switch jobs frequently? - Is it beneficial to work in shifts? - Are there any disadvantages to working in shifts?