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IELTS MOCK TEST – JUNE 2021
SPEAKING QUESTION BOOKLET
TOPIC 1
EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
1. Describe one of your childhood friends.
2. Did you have a lot of friends when you were young?
3. Do you stay in touch with any of your childhood friends?
Let's talk a bit about Dancing:
1. Do you like dancing? (Why/ Why not?)
2. Why do you think people dance?
3. What kinds of dancing can be seen in your country?
4. Do you think it’s important that countries’ tradition dances are preserved? (Why/Why not?)
Let’s discuss Dentists
1. How do you feel about visits to the dentist?
2. Why do you think some people are scared of visits to the dentist?
3. What are dentists like in your country?

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your
work or studies
You should say:
❖ What task you did
❖ Why this task was very difficult
❖ How you worked on this task
• And explain how you felt when you had successfully completed this task

Follow up questions:
1. Do you think you will do this task again in the future?
2. Will you recommend this kind of task to another person?

PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes

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We've been talking about a memorable job that you once had, and I'd now like to ask you some questions
related to this.

Let’s discuss Jobs and Career.

1. What are the most difficult jobs that people do?
2. Why do you think some people choose to do difficult jobs?
3. Do you agree or disagree that all jobs are difficult sometimes?
4. Is it always necessary to work hard in order to achieve career success?
5. Do you think that successful people are always happy people?

Now let’s talk about Wealth

1. Do you think wealth can lead to happiness?
2. Is there a severe wealth gap in your country?
3. Do you think it’s fair that so much of the world’s wealth is shared by so few people?
4. Do you think the wealthy should be taxed more?
Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.

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TOPIC 2
EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
1. Describe the street where you grew up when you were young.
2. Was there a good community spirit where you grew up?
3. What kinds of things do you remember about your neighbours from where you grew up?
Let’s talk about Shopping
1. Who does the grocery shopping in your household?
2. Do you prefer a supermarket or visiting markets and smaller shops? (Why?)
3. Do you like to shop online? (Why/Why not?)
4. What are your feelings about people who are addicted to shopping?
Let’s discuss Immigration
1. Does your country experience much immigration and emigration? (Why/Why not?)
2. How is immigration helpful to a country?
3. What things should immigrants know before they move to another country?
4. Do you think countries should drop all restrictions on immigration? (Why/Why not?)

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a well-known building in your country that you like.
You should say:
❖ where this building is
❖ what the function of the building is
❖ what people think about the building
and explain why you like this building.

Follow up questions:
1. Do you often visit this building?
2. Will you recommend this building to a foreign tourist?

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PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes
We've been talking about a well-known building in your country that you like, and I'd now like to ask
you some questions related to this.
Let’s discuss Architecture
1. What do you think about your country's old and modern styles of architecture?
2. What do you feel about the increase of people living in apartment blocks?
3. What are some of the factors that affect architectural decisions?
4. How do you think your country's architecture will change over the next 50 years?
Let’s discuss Preserving Old Buildings
1. What are the most significant old buildings and monuments in your country?
2. Do you prefer old buildings or new buildings? (Why?)
3. How important is it to preserve national monuments and famous buildings?
4. Do you think people should be able to visit monuments and famous buildings for free or should
they pay? (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.

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TOPIC 3
EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
1. Can you tell me a little about your job or studies?
2. Do you like the job or studies that you do at the moment? (Why/Why not)
3. Do you prefer to work or study in the morning or later in the day? (Why?)
Let’s talk about Happiness
1. What makes you happy?
2. Does money make people happy?
3. Do you think young people are the happiest people? (Why/Why not?) •
4. Why can pets make people happy?
Let’s move on to discuss Photography
1. Do you like to take photographs? (Why/Why not?)
2. Why do you think people like to keep photographs?
3. Can taking photographs be an invasion of people's privacy? (Why?)
4. What are the dangers of having photographs taken today with regards to the Internet?

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an old person that you admire.
You should say:
❖ who this person is
❖ what person does
❖ where you knew this person
and briefly explain why you admire this person.

Follow up questions:
1. Do you still think about this person often?
2. Do you still keep in touch with this person?

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Address: 35B Huu Nghi Str., Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc Dist., HCMC
Branch 2: 74C Lang Tang Phu Str., Tang Nhon Phu A Ward, Dist. 9, HCMC
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PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes
We've been talking about a memorable teacher, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to
this.
Let’s discuss Success
1. What are the qualities that make a successful person?
2. What are the main challenges facing old people today?
3. What can governments do to help support elderly people’s lives?
Let’s discuss Education and Schools
1. How do you think education has changed over the last 50 years?
2. What role do parents have in their children’s education?
3. Do you think that private education is something that should be allowed in today’s society?
(Why/Why not?)
4. Should education be delivered to single- or mixed-sex classes? (Why/Why not?)
Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.

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Address: 35B Huu Nghi Str., Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc Dist., HCMC
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TOPIC 4
EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
1. Where do you work/study?
2. How do you travel to work/study?
3. What is the best thing about your job/studies?
Let’s talk about Football
1. Do you like football? (Why/Why not?)
2. Why do you think football is so popular around the world?
3. Why do you think so many people support their country or a particular team?
4. Why do you think so much violence happens amongst people who watch football?
Let’s discuss Being in Another Country
1. What is the most interesting foreign country that you have visited? (Why?)
2. What kind of things do you do when you visit a different country?
3. What are some of things that are surprising when you have gone to a different country?
4. What are some of the problems that happen when two people from different countries marry?

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe your first mobile/cell phone.
You should say:
❖ when you got this mobile/cell phone
❖ how much it cost
❖ what it looked like
and explain how different it is from the mobile/cell phone you use nowadays.

Follow up questions:
1. Do you still use this mobile/cell phone?
2. Can we buy a cell phone like that nowadays?

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PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes
We've been talking about your first mobile/cell phone, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related
to this.
Let’s discuss Mobile/Cell Phones
1. How have mobile phones changed life today?
2. Do you think the use of mobile phones is overpriced?
3. How do you think mobile phones will change over the next 50 years?
4. Do you think young people spend too much time and money on their mobile phones? (Why?)
Let’s discuss Technology
1. What part of modern use could you not do without today?
2. Could you compare society’s dependence on technology today?
3. What are some of the disadvantages of society’s dependence on technology today?
4. How will education systems have to change so that today’s youth can use and improve today’s
technology?
Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.

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TOPIC 5

EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
Let's talk about your Accommodation:
1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
2. What do you like most about the place where you live now?
3. What kind of accommodation do most people live in in your city?
Now let's talk about Punctuality
1. Is being late acceptable in your culture? (Why/why not)?
2. What type of excuses do you think are alright for lateness?
3. How do you feel when someone is late for an appointment with you?
Let's discuss Shopping:
1. How much time do you spend shopping every week?
2. Do you enjoy going shopping? Why (not)?
3. What problems people might have if they do their shopping online?

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an enjoyable event that you experienced when you were at school.
You should say:
❖ When it happened
❖ What was good about it
❖ Who was with you at this event
and say why this event was so enjoyable.

Follow up questions:
1. Do you still think about this event often?
2. Can the other people involved remember this event?

PART 3
We've been talking about school experiences and I'd like to discuss with you one or two questions related
to this.
Let's talk about Education

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1. What are the purposes of higher education?
2. What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
3. What are the advantages of studying on a distance learning course?
4. With the development of technology, do you think that in the future, teachers still have role to
play or they will be redundant?
Let’s talk about Jobs
1. What kind of job do young people prefer?
2. Which do you prefer, physical work or mental work?
3. Which jobs would you say are most respected in your country?
4. Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be employed by a company. What’s your
opinion?
5. What changes in employment have there been in recent years in your country?
Thank you. It's been very interesting talking to you. Good luck with your future plan!

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TOPIC 6

EXAMINER
Good morning / afternoon.
Please take a seat. My name is ................................ and I'm your examiner.
Please tell me your full name. What should I call you?
Thank you. Now I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?

PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Are you a student or do you work now?
1. Why did you choose this course/job?
2. Talk about your daily routine.
3. Is there anything about your course/job you would like to change?
4. I’d like to move on and ask you some questions about shopping.
Who does most of the shopping in your household?
1. What type of shopping do you like? (Why?)
2. Is shopping a popular activity in your country? (Why/why not?)
3. What type of shops do teenagers like best in your country?
Let’s talk about films.
1. How often do you go to the cinema?
2. What type of films do you like best? (Why?)
3. What type of films don’t you like? (Why not?)

PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now I'd like to ask you to speak for ONE to TWO minutes on this topic (hand Candidate the CARD for
part TWO). Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you're going to
say. You can make notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an important event in your life.
You should say:
❖ When it happened
❖ Who you were with
❖ What happened
and explain why you feel it was important.

Follow up questions:
1. Do you still think about this event often?
2. Can the other people involved remember this event?

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PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes
We've been talking about an important event in your life, and I'd now like to ask you some questions
related to this.
Let’s talk about celebrations
1. What days are important in your country?
2. Why it is important to have national celebrations?
3. How is the way your national celebrations are celebrated now different from the way they were
celebrated in the past?
4. Do you think any new national celebrations will come into being in the future?
5. Are there any celebrations from other countries that you celebrate in your country?
6. What are the benefits of having events that many people around the world are celebrating on the
same day?
Let’s talk about celebrations
1. What kind of people do you usually see in the news?
2. Are stories about celebrities in the news always true?
3. ls news often about famous people? Why?
4. Could superstars bring positive influence to the public?
Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.

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