IELTS Speaking Test Sample Questions. Part 1 Sample Questions - General
Introductions and easy questions on common topics such as home, work and
study.
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IELTS Speaking Test Sample Questions Part 1 Sample Questions - General Introductions and easy questions on common topics such as home, work and study. To get higher marks candidates have to answer in complete sentences giving full answers and yes/no answers are not acceptable. • • • • • • • • •
How did you get here today? Are you working or studying? Why are you taking the IELTS test? Can you tell me about your family? Where do you live? Can you describe the area where you live? What do you like most about living there? What do you think about the traffic in your city? How could the transport system be improved?
Part 2 Sample Questions - The student has to give a brief talk (mini presentation) lasting 1 to 2 minutes on a familiar subject making sure they cover all the points on the question sheet. 1 minute is given for preparation and the candidate can take notes. Describe a party that you once attended, You should say: • • •
Where it took place Why it was held How you felt about it
Describe a book that you read recently. You should say: • • •
When you first heard or read it What you particularly liked about it Why you think it was popular
The examiner will stop you when its time to move on and ask a follow up question such as "Do you read a lot of books?" Part 3 Sample Questions - This is an extended discussion following on from the topic in Question 2 and the student has to give their opinions with reasons as well as discussing wider issues related to this. • • • • • • • •
Do you think people should read more books? Should books be cheaper do you think? Are books still important in the age of the internet? Do you think the information of the internet is reliable? Should there be more control over the internet and things published there? Is the internet influential on young people? Should governments censor the internet? What about newspapers and books? How has the internet changed peoples lives?
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