IELTS Speaking Test 1

Good afternoon, my name is . . . .. Could you tell me your name please?

Can you tell me about the most interesting things in your hometown ?.

And could you describe places of special interest I could visit near where you live?

What would be the best way to get to those places?

Should I go there at any special time of year?.

Hmm … Springtime or Autumn?

Thank you for that. I’d like to ask you a few questions about food and diet now.

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

What is the most important meal of the day, in your opinion?

What should we eat to stay healthy?

Will people’s diet change in the future?

Thank you. Now I’d like to ask you to speak one-to two minutes on a topic. You have one minute to plan your
answer.

Cue card

Topic: Describe a celebration you recently participated in. you should answer the following
questions

What was it ? Where did it happen?

When did it happen ? Who was there ?

How did you feel about it ?

Are there many similar celebrations where you come from?

Thank you. Now let’s talk more about traditions and celebrations. What role do traditional
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ceremonies play in the social life of people in your country?

And what traditions were important for your grandparents, say 50 years ago?

And which traditions are we likely to continue to celebrate in the future?

How would you describe young people’s attitudes towards tradition?

And do you think customs and traditions are changing these days?

Do you think traditions and customs are affected by advertising?

Do some countries celebrate traditions more than others?

Thank you ….., that’s the end of the speaking test.