IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview 

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– How often do you use email?
– When are you really required to use email?

Cue Card

Talk about a city you have visited recently. Please say

– What city is it?
– When did you visit it?
– What did you do there?

Discussion

– Who did you go there with?
– What geographical advantages are required for a city development?
– Are there any famous buildings in your city?
– Can you name a few?
– How could they affect the development?
– How can transportation, businesses and weather affect the city development?
– Do you think city development requires planning to take place before the development starts?
– Can you name a city that was planned in advance, and talk about its advantages?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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 it?
– Do you like to travel by bus or car?
– Why is that?
– What transport facilities are available in your hometown? Why?
– Do people like to travel by public transport in your country?
– Why do they do so?
– Do you see a difference between transportation in the past and nowadays?
– Why do most people in crowded areas like to travel by bus or other public transport?
– What are the merits of using public transport?
– Do you think that in the future people will prefer to travel by private transport more?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe two members of the same family, that you know well. Please say

– Who are they?
– How did you meet them?
– What kind of similarities or differences do they have?

Discussion

– Why do you think they are similar to each other?
– Do you think that children should learn more about their family?
– What kind of things should children learn in particular?
– Is family life important in your country? Why?
– Can children learn the same things about family life from the society in general?
– How do parents influence children’s life?
– Do you think all parents motivate their children to have a good career?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What are you studying?
– Do you enjoy this field? Why?
– Have you ever been on a boat? Why?
– Would you like to buy a boat?
– What kind of activities do you do with your family on holidays?
– Did it change since your younger years? Why?

Cue Card 

Describe a science study that you did in your high school years. Please say

– What did you study?
– Did you like that subject?
– Describe your teacher in that subject.

Discussion 

– Are any changes needed in science study approach in schools?
– What kind of changes happened to science recently?
– Who can understand science better, boys or girls?
– Why do you think it is so?
– Do you think that girls are getting better grades than boys nowadays?
– Why is that?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test Interview  – What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? – What part of the country do you live in? – Is it good to live there? – Would you like to live there in the future? – Are there any famous places in your city? – What are they famous for? – Let’s talk about mirrors. – How often do you spend time looking in the mirror? Why? – Did you ever buy a mirror? – Do you think it is important to have a mirror at home? Why? – Do you think you spend too much time watching TV? – Why is that so? – Did you watch it a lot as a child? Cue Card Talk about an interesting house or apartment you have visited. Please say – Where is it? – What does it look like? – When and why did you visit it? Discussion  – What are the common types of houses in your city? – Why do you think they are so popular? – What other types of accommodation are there? – Why do people prefer that? – Are there any authentic houses in your city? – Do people prefer living in the city area or countryside nowadays? – Why is it so? – What is the best part of living in the countryside? – Do you think people are wasting too much energy? – What can be a solution to preserve energy sources?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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 friends.
– Is it better to have one best friend of many friends?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you spend time with your friends?
– Are friends important in your life?
– Let’s talk about family.
– How do you spend time with your family?
– How has your family influenced you?
– Let’s talk about television.
– Do you watch a lot of TV?
– What programs do you like to watch?
– Do you like watching TV with your family or alone?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Talk about a time when you had good experience in the countryside. Please say

– When and where did you go?
– Who was there with you?
– Why was it enjoyable?

Discussion

– Do young people enjoy living in the countryside? Why?
– Is countryside more developed now compared to the past?
– Can you give some examples of these developments?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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?
– What is the best thing about your work?
– Do you like reading magazines?
– Do you think young people like reading magazines?
– What do you prefer to read, magazines or comics?
– Do you like reading books?
– What kind of books do you prefer?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you have seen a lot of people happy and smiling. Please say

– When and where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– Why do you think people smile?
– Why do you think people smile on photographs?
– Why do you think people of older generation don’t smile on pictures?
– When shouldn’t we show our emotions? Why?
– Do you think girls or boys smile more often?
– Why do you think it is so?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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?
– Is it necessary to study hard in your subject?
– Do you have a lot of friends or just a few friends?
– Are you still in touch with your school friends?
– How often do you meet with them?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use a mobile phone. 
Please say

– When and where was it?
– Why weren’t you able to use it?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– Do you think people use mobile phones more than other electronic devices?
– Why is that?
– Are there mobile phones that suit younger or older people better?
– Should students have mobile phones? Why?
– Are boys using their phones differently compared to girls? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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?
– Describe your home, please.
– Where would you like to live in the future?
– Would it be a house or an apartment?
– Tell me something about your goals.
– Do you think young people today are goal oriented or not?
– What type of goals are popular among young people, in your opinion?
– How can parents help their children to set goals?
– Do you know any pop stars?
– Do you like pop stars?
– Have you ever seen a pop star in person?
– Have you ever attended a concert or live music program?
– Would you like to be a pop star?

Cue Card

Describe a work you would like to do, that you were unable to do in the past. Please say

– What type of work is it?
– How will you do it?
– Why is it important for you?

Discussion

– Let’s talk about work to save the environment.
– Do you believe that individuals can help to save the environment?
– Do you think government developments are disturbing the environment?
– Why is it happening?
– Most government developments are only in the economic sector, what other sectors should be involved?
– What would you suggest to do to improve the environment?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your job?
– What do you do there?
– Do you need to work extra hours?
– How would you like to spend free time if you had it?

Cue Card

Tell me about a quiet place that you last visited. Please say

– What and where is it?
– When did you visit it?
– Who did you visit it with?

Discussion

– Did you like or dislike it? Why?
– Why do you think Golden Temple is a quiet place?
– What are other places people like to go to?
– Are there other places to visit except historical landmarks?
– Please give some examples.
– What are the main sources of noise in your city?
– How can infrastructure be linked?
– How can the government reduce noise pollution?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What are you doing now?
– Who was your favorite teacher?
– Why did you like him/her the most?
– Would you like to become a teacher in the future?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Talk about a gift that you gave to someone and the occasion. Please say

– What was the gift and the occasion?
– Why did you choose this gift?
– Where did you buy it?
– How did the person feel after receiving it?

Discussion

– Why do people give gifts in our society?
– Why do some people like to give hand-made gifts instead of purchasing them in a store?
– What kind of educational gifts can be given to children?
– What is the significance of these gifts?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like chocolate?
– What kind of chocolate do you prefer? Why?
– How often do you eat chocolate?
– Did you like chocolate as a child?
– Why do children like chocolate?
– Do you remember an instance when you were given chocolate as a present? Why?
– What is your favourite colour? Why?
– What colour would you like to paint your bedroom or other rooms in your house?
– What colours are popular among your friends? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a team project you were involved in. Please say

– What was the project?
– When and where did you work on it?
– Who did you work with?

Discussion

– Where can team projects be implemented, other than professional fields?
– Why is that?
– Do you think team projects are possible among students?
– Do you think children should do team projects? Why?
– Do you think working in a team is better than working alone? Why?
– What are the necessary steps to be taken while working in a team?
– What benefits do team members derive from working as a team?
– Do you think a team leader should be responsible for everything in a team?

IELTS Speaking test in India

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like sports?
– Do you enjoy watching sports?
– What kind of games do you play?
– What kind of games did you play as a child?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting song. Please say:

– what kind of song it is
– how you found out about it
– what it is about
– explain why it is interesting to you

Discussion

– Do you like music?
– What kind of music do you like?
– When do you usually listen to music?
– What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
– What kind of music is popular in your country?
– Do you play any musical instruments?
– Do you wish you could play any musical instruments?
– Which is your favourite instrument?

IELTS Speaking test in India

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?
– What are your future plans?
– Do you like holidays? Why?
– What do you prefer to do on holidays?
– How long do you usually enjoy holidays?
– Do you like celebrities?
– Who is the favourite celebrity from your country? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a place where you feel relaxed. Please say

– What and where is this place?
– Who do you go there with?
– Why do you find it so relaxing?

Discussion

– Are there any other activities where people feel relaxed?
– What should companies do for their employees’ relaxation?
– Are there any changes now in relaxing activities compared to the past?
– Why do you think it is so?
– Are there any other ways for relaxation?

IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2017

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?
– Can you describe a transportation system in your area?
– Do you use it a lot?
– How do you prefer to travel?

Cue Card

Talk about the highest paying job that you would like to do. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when did you hear about it?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– What are the benefits of such a job?
– Why do you think this job is necessary?
– Do the advantages of this job outweigh its disadvantages?

IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2017

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 you think people choose such a subject in your country? – Do you like reading books? – What type of books do you read? – Are you reading a book presently? – Would you like to write a book in the future? Cue Card Describe a small business that you would like to have. Please say – What is it? – Where and why would you do it? – What will you need to start it? Discussion – What are the qualities required for a businessman? – Why do you think they are necessary? – Do you think a businessman needs more practical or theoretical knowledge? – Why do you think so? – What are the advantages of owning a business rather than working as an employee? – Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?