TEST 1 Part 1: 4 minutes

Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
What do you do?
Let’s talk about food and cooking:
 What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]
 Who normally does the cooking in your home?
 Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/Why not?]
 In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]
That is the end of part 1.
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin?
Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.

Describe something you own which is very important to you. You

should say:
 where you got it from
 how long you have had it
 what you use it for; and 
 explain why it is important to you.

Part 3: 5-6 minutes

And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2.
Let’s consider first of all how people’s values have changed. 
 What kind of things give status to people in your country? 
 Have things changed since your parents’ time? 
Finally, let’s talk about the role of advertising. 
 Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
 That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.
TEST 2 Part 1: 4 minutes
Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
Do you use social networking sites a lot?
Let’s talk about giving gifts:
 When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
 Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
 When did you last receive a gift? [What was it?]
 Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/Why not?]
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin? Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.
You should say:
 where it is
 how to get there
 what there is to do when you are there
and explain why you recommend this place.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about attitudes to tourism
 Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their free time?
 How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?
 Why is it important to protect the countryside?
 In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country?
 Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a city?
 Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern ones?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.

TEST 3 Part 1: 4 minutes

Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
Do you have a regular hobby?
Let’s talk about your home town or village:
 what kind of place is it?
 what’s the most interesting part of your town/village?
 what kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do?
 would you say it’s a good place to live? (why?)
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin? Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil
Describe the person in your family who you most admire.
You should say:
 what their relationship is to you
 what they have done in their life
 what they do now
and explain why you admire them so much.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about family
 In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?
 Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? Why (not)?
 Which are more important to you: your family or your friends?
 What conflicts can arise between a person's family and a person's friends?
 What responsibilities do parents have towards their children?
  What responsibilities do children have towards their parents?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.

TEST 4 Part 1: 4 minutes

Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
Are you the kind of person who can do two things at once?
Let’s talk about accommodation:
 tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?
 how long have you lived there?
 what do you like about living there?
 what sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin?
Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe your favorite shop.
You should say:
 where it is
 what things it sells
 what sort of people are its customers
and explain why you like the shop so much.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about Things to buy
 What typical things can visitors to your country buy?
 What things do young people like to buy in your country?
 Is it a good idea to save money? Why (not)?
 Do you think that people are happier if they have money? Why (not)?
  What can shops do to make shopping more pleasant for their customers?
 Do you think that in the future people will do most of their shopping using the Internet?
Why?/ Why not?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.
TEST 5 Part 1: 4 minutes
Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
How long have you been studying English?
Let’s talk about games:
 What games are popular in your country? [Why?]
 Do you play any games? [Why/Why not?]
 How do people learn to play games in your country?
 Do you think it’s important for people to play games? [Why/Why not?]
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin? Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe a school which you went to.
You should say:
 when you went there
 how many people studied there
 how long you spent there
and explain what you liked and disliked about it.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3. For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to
the topic of part 2 Let’s talk about education
 How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
 Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?
 The focus of education
 How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
 Do you think schools should teach subjects like art, music and dancing? Why (not)?
  Education and technology
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.

TEST 6 Part 1: 4 minutes

Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
How do you usually like to spend your free time?
Let’s talk about friends:
 Do you have many friends? [Why/Why not?]
 How often do you go out with friends? [Why/Why not?]
 Tell me about your best friend at school.
 How friendly are you with your neighbours? [Why/Why not?]
 Which is more important to you, friends or family? [Why?]
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop. Are you ready to begin? Then your one-minute preparation
time begins now. Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.
You should say:
 what the occasion was
 who was at the meal
 what you ate
and explain why the meal was so enjoyable.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about food
 What do you think a healthy diet consists of?
 Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food such as
hamburgers or pizzas?
 Do you think children should be taught about healthy diets and cooking at school? Why
(not)?
  At what age do you think children should be taught to cook?
 What can be done to prevent poor people in the world going hungry?
 Should rich countries help poor countries with more than just food?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.
TEST 7 Part 1: 4 minutes
Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
Are you planning to do any courses in the near future?
Let’s talk about Photographs:
 What type of photos do you like taking? [Why/Why not?]
 What do you do with the photos you take?
 When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards? [Why/Why not?]
 Do you like people taking photos of you? [Why/Why not?]
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop. Are you ready to begin? Then your one-minute preparation
time begins now. Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
 where the market is
 what the market sells
 how big the market is
and explain why you enjoyed visiting this market.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3. For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to
the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about Shopping at markets
 Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things like food or
clothes or old objects? Which type of market is more popular? Why?
 Do you think markets are more suitable places for selling certain types of things? Which
ones? Why do you think this is?
  Do you think young people feel the same about shopping at markets as older people?
Why is that?
 What do you think are the advantages of buying things from shops rather than
markets?
 How does advertising influence what people choose to buy? Is this true for everyone?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.

TEST 8 Part 1: 4 minutes

Welcome to the speaking portion of the IELTS. My name is Elsa Vargas I will be your examiner
for this part of the test. What is your full name?
May I see your identification or passport please. Thank you
_____NAME______ I will record this for marking purposes. The speaking has three parts, I will
give instructions for each part. Here is your identification back. For part one, I will ask you a
question to get to know you better and some questions on a general topic. Are you ready to
begin?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
Let’s talk about Names:
 Did your parents choose your name(s)?
 How did your parents choose your name(s)?
 Does your name have any special meaning?
 Is your name common or unusual in your country?
 If you could change your name, would you? [Why/Why not?]
Part 2: 3 minutes
Now we will continue with part 2. For part two here’s a card, please don’t turn that over. And
here is a pencil and some note paper. You will have one minute to take some look at the
questions, make some notes if you wish and then you will have 2 minutes to speak, I will tell you
when to start and when to stop.
Are you ready to begin?
Then your one-minute preparation time begins now.
Ok, your one-minute preparation time is up, so please begin speaking
___Name_____ your two minutes is up so please pass back the card, the note paper, the pencil.
Describe a journey that you remember well.
You should say:
 where you went
 how you travelled
 why you went on the journey
and explain why you remember this journey well.
Part 3: 5-6 minutes
And now we will continue with part 3.
For part 3 I will ask you some more questions related to the topic of part 2
Let’s talk about reasons for daily travel
 Why do people need to travel every day?
 What problems can people have when they are on their journey, for example to work or
school? Why is this?
 Some people say that daily journeys like these will not be so common in the future. Do
you agree or disagree? Why?
That is the end of part 3. That concludes the speaking porting of the IELTS exam. You will have
your marks in about two weeks’ time with the other sections of the test. Make sure to take
your identification. And have a wonderful rest of the day.