IELTS Speaking
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This practice test is designed to simulate the real test.
When you’re ready to start, click Part 1 below and then on the first audio player. Listen carefully to the examiner’s first question and respond. Continue answering the examiner’s questions until you reach the end of Part 3.
Part 1
– Good morning. My name is Tim. Can you tell me your full name please?
– And can you tell me where you’re from?
– May I see your identification please?
– Thank you. That’s fine. Now, in this first part, I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Why did you choose this kind of work?
– What do you like most about your job?
– What do you study?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– What do you hope to do when you finish your studies?
– Let’s talk about music. What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
– How often do you listen to music during the day?
– Do you play any musical instruments?
– Is there a particular type of music you don’t like?
– Let’s talk about the weather. What’s your favourite type of weather?
– How do you usually prepare for bad weather?
– Do you enjoy outdoor activities regardless of the weather?
– Is there a type of weather that affects your mood?
Part 2
– Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes, and here’s your topic. Please don’t write anything on the booklet. I’d like you to describe a special meal that you had with friends or family.
– Alright. Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you. I’ll tell you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now please?
– How often do you have meals with friends and family?
– Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and pencil back please?
Part 3
– We’ve been talking about a special meal you had with friends or family, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let’s consider first of all eating out. What are the advantages of eating out compared to eating at home?
– How has the popularity of restaurants changed in your country?
– What factors make a restaurant popular, do you think?
– Let’s now talk about food and culture. Do you think food influences cultural identity?
– What are some traditional dishes in your country that people still enjoy today?
– Do you think that fast food is replacing traditional food in some cultures?
– Thank you very much. That is the end of the speaking test.
This practice test is designed to simulate the real test.
When you’re ready to start, click Part 1 below and then on the first audio player. Listen carefully to the examiner’s first question and respond. Continue answering the examiner’s questions until you reach the end of Part 3.
Part 1
– Good afternoon. My name is Tim. Can you tell me your full name please?
– And can you tell me where you’re from?
– May I see your identification please?
– Thank you. That’s fine. Now, in this first part, I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let’s talk about where you live. Tell me about the town or city that you’re living in now.
– How long have you been living in this town or city?
– Has it changed much in recent years?
– And do you think you’ll move to a different place in the near future?
– Let’s talk about sports. Do you play any sports regularly?
– How often do you watch sports on TV?
– What was the last live sports event you went to?
– Is there a sport you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet?
– Let’s talk about shopping. Where do you usually go shopping for clothes?
– Do you prefer to shop online or in physical stores?
– Do you enjoy shopping, or do you find it stressful?
– What’s your favourite store to shop in?
Part 2
– Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes, and here’s your topic. Please don’t write anything on the booklet. I’d like you to describe a piece of technology that you find useful.
– Alright. Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you. I’ll tell you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now please?
– Do your friends and family also use this piece of technology?
– Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and pencil back please?
Part 3
– We’ve been talking about a piece of technology that you find useful, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let’s consider first of all technology in daily life. How has technology changed the way people live their daily lives?
– What are some potential disadvantages of relying too much on technology?
– Do you think that technology has made people more or less social?
– Let’s now talk about the future of technology. What technological advancements do you think will happen in the next 10 years?
– How can technology be used to solve global problems?
– Do you think there are any dangers associated with rapid technological development?
– Thank you very much. That is the end of the speaking test.