2016-2017 IELTS Speaking Test

IELTS Speaking Test Module 2016 - 2017
IELTS Speaking Test Part 1
What is your full name?
What do you do?
Where do you live?
Do you want to live there in the future?
Do you like flowers?
Have you ever given flowers to anyone?
Have you ever grown flowers?
Do you think it is necessary to have parks in towns? Why? Why not?
Did you play outdoor games in your childhood? Why? Why not?
Would you let your children play outdoor games? Why? Why not?
Describe an event for which you had to get up early.
You should say:
 when it was
 what the event was
 where it was
and describe how you felt about it.
Follow up question: Why do you think some people prefer getting up early?
Do you think the time that people get up affects their mood for the day? How might it affect some
people?
Do you think it is necessary to have deadlines in relation to work? Why?
How necessary do you think skills development and time management are for work?
What are some things that people can do to improve their time management?
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Where are you from?
Are you working or studying?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
What can you see from the window of your house?
Do you like visitors coming to your home?
Do people often visit you at your home?
Describe a song that reminds you of a particular time in the past.
You should say:
 what song it is
 who the singer is
 what it reminds you of
and explain how you feel when you listen to the song.
Which type of music is popular among young people in your country?
Is the music young people listen to now different from in the past? In what way?
How do you think people develop their individual taste in music?
Why do you think that some local singers or musicians aren’t as successful as some from other
countries?
Do you think that the language of the song matters? Why do you think that?
Do you think the Internet has affected the music industry? In what ways?
Do you think there will be further changes in the music industry in the future?

Where are you from?
When do people normally give gifts in your country?
Do you think that gifts should be expensive?
Have you ever made a gift by yourself and given it to somebody?
How would you choose a gift if you had to give one to somebody
Describe what you do to stay fit and healthy.
You should say:
 what you do
 how often you do it
 who you do it with
and explain why you think staying fit and healthy is important.
How should children be educated about the importance of maintaining good health?
How can governments play a role in this?
What are the negative impacts, if any, of technological advances on the lifestyles of people nowadays?
Should unhealthy products be banned? If so, then how?
How can people become more aware of the implications of eating unhealthy food?

Do you work or study?
Do you like to take vacations?
What is the most exciting vacation you have taken, and why?
Do you like chocolates? Why? Why not?
Why do you think people give chocolates as gifts?
Have you given anyone chocolate before? Why?
Describe about a garden you visited.
You should say:
 where it is located
 what type of garden it is
 what people do there
and explain what is special about this particular garden.
Follow up question: Do you think it’s good to encourage children to play in gardens?
Why do some people prefer to grow food instead of flowers?
Do you think people who grow their own food tend to respect the process of good food production?
How can you relate food production to the attitudes of people?
Do you think children should be taught how to grow their own food?

Do you study or work?
How do you like to spend your leisure time?
How often do guests visit your home?
How do you entertain guests when they come to your home?
Do you like to go on holiday?
How long a holiday is best for you?
Describe an advertisement which you have watched recently.
You should say:
 what it was for

 where you saw it
 how you felt about it
and explain why you thought it was a good or bad advertisement.
Nowadays, many advertisements target children and young people. What do you think the impact of
this is on them?
Do you think that advertisements should be allowed in schools? Why? Why not?
How can the exploitation of children in advertising be avoided?
Why do you think companies spend so much money on advertising their products and services?
What is the most popular advertising medium in your country? Why do you think this is?

Where are you from?
Do you like celebrities? Why? Why not?
Would you like to be a celebrity? Why? Why not?
Who are the most popular celebrities in your country?
Have you ever met a celebrity in person?
What color do you like the most? Why?
What colors do your friends prefer? Why?
Describe a moment or an instance you experienced that made you laugh a lot.
You should say:
 when and where it was

 describe the situation
 who was there with you
and explain why you thought it was so funny.
What is the difference between comedy on TV and comedy in books?
Are there comedy shows (either live or on TV) in your country?
Can someone use humor to learn another language?
Can humor be translated from one language to another?
Are there jokes in your language that sound different in another language? Why do you think this is so?

What is your name?
Where do you come from?
Do you walk in the evenings?
Will you continue walking in the future? Why?
Do you like cold or hot weather?
Is there any kind of weather you don't like?
Describe a useful hand-made tool that you created.
You should say:
 What was it?

 How did you do it?
Why is it useful in everyday life?
In the modern world we have computers replacing humans in a variety of tasks, will it affect our younger
generation’s creativity? Why/Why not?
Do you agree that the government should support handcraft arts? Why/Why not?
Tell me about one of the famous handcrafted products in your country that attracts tourists.
Do you think the handcrafted products are still in demand? Why/Why not?

What job would you like to do in the future?
What activities do you do with your family?
Who is the closest person to you in your family?
Is spending time with your family important in your culture?
Describe an event that you organized which was very successful
You should say:
 what the event was

 where it was
 who helped you
and explain why you think it was successful.
What are some of the risks involved in organizing an event?
Why do some people seem to like taking more risks than others?
Do you think people take more risks now than in the past?
How important are organizational skills in running your own business?
What are the benefits and risks of owning your own business?
Would you like to have your own business in the future? Why? Why not?

Do you think celebrating birthdays is important? Why? / Why not?
How do children in your country normally celebrate their birthdays?
Which year is most celebrated in your country? [refers to major birthdays such as 15th, 18th birthday,
etc.]
Describe something you shared with someone else.
You should say:
 what you shared

 why you shared it
 who you shared it with
and explain why you decided to share it with this person.
IELTS Speaking Part 3
In general, who do you think gives more help in a family (or marriage), the husband or the wife?
How can (or does) an employee help his or her employer?
How can (or does) an employer help his or her employees?
Do you think an employer helping an employee can motivate that employee to work better (or work
harder/ work more)?
How can (or do) colleagues help each other at work?

Where are you from?
Do you prefer to study individually or in a group?
If you have free time after studying, what do you like to do normally?
How do people in your country usually show their happiness?
What kinds of things usually make you feel happy?
Describe something that you use for saving money?
You should say:
 what it is
 how it can help save money
 how you use it
and say if you use it yourself.
Follow up question: In what ways do you think saving money is important?
What are some of the normal things that people save money for in your country?
What can parents do to help teach their children learn about the benefits of saving money?
Should parents give money to their children when they ask for it?
Why do you think some people consider it important for children to save money?

Where are you from?
Do you like science?
What science subject at school do/did you like the most? Why?
Do you ever watch movies about science?
Is there anything about science that you dislike?
Describe different ways of getting the news
You should say:
 whether you get the news every day

 if the news is national or international
 how you get your news (TV, radio, newspaper, internet)
and explain how important you think it is to be up to date with news
Is it necessary to be well-informed?
What is the best way of acquiring information? Why?
What do you think about knowledge quizzes on TV?
Is it necessary to be aware of the general issues around us?
Do you think internet sources provide reliable information?

Where are you originally from?
Where do you live now?
Do you like plants or trees?
Do you have any plants in your home?
What kind of plants are they?
When was the last time you bought a plant?
Have you ever had a garden?
Describe an instance when you received some good news.
You should say:
 what the news was about

 how you received the news
 what your reaction was
and explain what you did after that.
Let’s talk about the news
Do you think people have the right to know the true news?
Do you prefer to read or to listen to the news? Why?
What qualifications should a person have to work in a top position of a news corporation?
Let’s talk about online business
How helpful are online businesses in your opinion?
Do you think starting an online business is a good or a bad idea? Why? Why not?

Where are you from?
Do you often like singing?
When do you like to sing?
How much time do you spend in singing everyday?
Is it difficult to sing well?
Do you want to be a singer?
Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated.
You should say:
 what was the occasion

 when was it
 who congratulated you and why
and explain how did this make you feel.
Why do you think that some local singers or musicians aren’t as successful as some from other
countries?
Do you think that the language of the song matters? Why do you think that?
Do you think the Internet has affected the music industry? In what ways?
Do you think there will be further changes in the music industry in the future?
Do you think the music young people listen to in your country is becoming more globalized? Why/Why
not?

Do you like swimming?
Where do (or can) people go swimming in your hometown (or, near your home)?
Is swimming very popular in your country?
Why do many people like swimming?
What do you think are the benefits of swimming (or, the benefits of knowing how to swim)?
Describe your idea of a perfect vacation.
You should say:
 Where would it be?

 Whom would you go there with?
 What would you do there?
And explain why would you like to be there
Why do you think the vacation you described would be perfect?
Do you think you will go there some day?
What things should people consider before traveling to new places?
What do they need to know about such places?
What would makes such a trip special, in your opinion?
What are some of the advantages of organized trips?
Is it beneficial for companies to give vacations to workers?

Where are you from?
Can you describe the seasons in your country?
Do you like it when it’s raining?
Do you like cold or hot weather?
Do you think there has been a major change in climatic conditions recently?
Talk about traditional events in your hometown. Please say:
 What the traditional event is

 When do they take place?
 What is the importance of these events?
and explain Why do you celebrate them?
What traditional clothing do people wear during these celebrations?
Why don’t young people wear traditional clothing most of the time?
Do you think people will continue to wear traditional clothing?
What do you think about modern clothing?
Do you like it or not?
Why are traditions important to society?
Do you think traditions are transferable?
Are there any changes in the event duration compared with the old days?

Where are you from?
Are you a patient person?
Why is patience important?
What do you do when you get impatient?
Is it important to have good relationship with colleagues or friends at your workplace or at your school?
[Why?]
Describe an outdoor meal or picnic that you had.
You should say:
 Where did it take place?

 What was the occasion?
 What did you eat and drink there?
and explain why you enjoyed / didn't enjoy that meal/picnic?
When do people eat outdoors in your country?
Do people often eat outdoors in your country?
What do you think about eating in fast-food chains?
Do you think people are more health-conscious now than in the past?
Why do people try to eat healthier foods?
Why do many countries have food/cuisine exhibitions at international events?
Do you think that food can represent a country?

Where are you from?
Do you prefer comfortable shoes or nice shoes?
Do you buy shoes online?
Do you hang out with your friends often?
What do you do with your friends?
Describe a quiet place you like to go to sometimes.
You should say:
 where it is
 when you go there
 why you like the place
and what you did the last time you went there.
Do you think people prefer to work with some noise or not?
What are some sources of noise which can be a distraction when working?
What are other sources of noise apart from traffic?
Should the government put a policy in place to regulate noise?

Which part of the country do you come from?
Is where you live an interesting place?
Do you normally help with housework around the house?
Are there any specific tasks you dislike doing around the house? Why?
When you were a child, did you help with work around the house?
Do you think that parents should ask their children to help with household chores?
How can they best achieve this?
Talk about a time when someone disagreed with you about something.
You should say:
 what the disagreement was about

 why they disagreed
 what you said to them
and say if you resolved the disagreement, and how.
Follow up question: Would you say that you disagree with other people often?
Why do you think some people find it difficult to make decisions?
In your opinion, what are some qualities that good decision-makers typically have?
Do you think it’s better to take decisions with others or by yourself?
What are some things that parents could do to help their children to become good at making decisions?

Where do you come from?
Are you a student or do you work?
What do you like most about your studies?
Why do you think people often use a mirror before going to school / university / work?
Is personal appearance important in your country?
Why do celebrities often wear very expensive watches?
Do you (or did you used to) usually wear a watch?
How did you feel about wearing a watch during your school days?
Describe a time when you heard about riots in another country.
You should say:
 what you heard

 when you heard it
 how you heard about it
and explain how you felt after hearing about the riots.
Follow up question: Can you give me some possible suggestions for reducing such riots in society?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of riots?
How do such riots affect the social context?
How do people get over the effects of such riots?
Are there any ways in which such riots can be avoided?

Do you prefer to have one best friend or a few friends? Why? Why not?
Do you often go out with your friends?
What do you typically do together?
Do you think that you will have more friends in the future? Why? Why not?
Do you like watching TV?
What kinds of programs do you like to watch most?
Do you prefer to watch TV alone or with someone else?
Talk about a popular well paid job in your country.
You should say:
 which job it is
 why it is well paid
 why you think it’s popular
and explain what the requirements for this job are.
Follow up question: Do you think you would like to do this type of work?
Choosing a job, earning money, saving money, accumulating wealth, happiness
What do you think makes a person choose a particular job, apart from the salary it offers?
Once a person begins working in a profession, how can he/she earn more money?
How important is it for people to save money regularly for the future?
What are some of the advantages of accumulating wealth?
Many people equate being wealthy with being happy? Do you think that this is true or not? Why? Why
not?

Indoor Games
Can you tell me about some indoor games that are popular in your country?
Do you like these kinds of games? Why? Why not?
Would you be interested in learning new indoor games?
Feeling Proud
Tell me about a family member you were proud of, and why?
Do you think that nowadays people easily feel proud?
Is it a good or bad thing that people feel proud about their possessions?
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Describe a small business you would like to run.
You should say:
 what the business is

 what you would need
 where it would be
and explain why you would choose this type of business.
Follow up question: Do you think it is better to work for someone or to have your own business?
Which is more important to be successful in business: practical experience or academic education?
What are some of the characteristics of successful business people?
How do you think most people measure success in their professional lives?
Which kinds of businesses do you think will be most successful in the future? Why?

Where are you from?
Do you work or are you studying?
Watches
Do you often wear a watch?
Have you ever received a watch as a gift?
Public Transport
Do you use public transport to go to work? Why? Why not?
When did you last use public transport for a journey?
Describe an experience you had with foreign food
You should say:
 when you first ate it

 where you ate this food
 how you felt about it
and say if you liked or disliked it.
How important is it that people know which country the food they eat comes from?
What are some of the differences between locally made food and imported food?
What are some of the popular imported food products in your country?
Why do you think these particular food products are popular?
How important is international trade between countries? Why?

Where do you live?
Would you like to live in the same place in future?
Have you seen any TV programs about robots?
Are you interested in robot technology? Why? Why not?
Do you think people are becoming more comfortable with the idea of robots in society? Why? Why not?
What things do you normally take with you when you go out?
Are there any differences between the things which you take with you during the day time and evening
time when you go out?
Describe a café you visited recently.
You should say:
 when it was
 where it was
 what it was like
and explain who you went with and if you liked the café, and why.
In your country, are social functions normally held at home or in a place outside the home, such as in a
restaurant or other place?
Do you like to invite people to your home or do you prefer to meet them outside somewhere?
Are there any advantages to inviting people to your home? What are they?
What are some of the reasons people might prefer to attend social functions in a venue outside the
home for example, in a hotel or restaurant?

Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your photos? Why?
What kind of photos do you like to take? Why?
Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
How often do you take photographs?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos?
Describe a time you needed to use your imagination
You should say
 what the situation was

 Why you needed to use imagination
 What the difficulties were
And explain how you felt about it
Why do young people want to live separately?
What is the difference between living alone and living in a group?
What are the benefits of living alone?
What skills are needed to live alone?
What are problems when living separately?
When can people live separately?
Why do some people like living with small family?

Where do you live?
Do you like to wear hats?
What kinds of hats do you have?
Where do you like to buy hats?
Is wearing hats popular in your country?
Describe a large company that you know:
You should say
 what kind of company it is

 what the company does
 why you are interested in it
and explain how you became interested in this company.
Is handwriting still important?
What are the disadvantages of handwriting?
Is it possible to improve school student’s handwriting once they have established a style?
Is being left-handed the cause of the problem?
Are handwriting problems more common in boys?
What is the future of handwriting?
Do you think that handwriting express personality?

What activities would you do if you were spending some leisure time at a beach or near the ocean?
Why do some people like water sports?
Do you think the government should invest money in developing facilities for water sports?
Do you think that human activity is posing a threat to the oceans of the world? What do you think are
the advantages and disadvantages of travelling on the ocean?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to swim?
Do you think it’s best for a child to be taught to swim by a parent or by someone else?
Describe an area of science that you are interested in
You should say
 What it is
 What you learn from it
 When you started become interested in it
And explain how this area of science help you
Do you think memory is important?
Do you think it's important to have a good memory?
What are some of the benefits of having a good memory?
Are there any things that are especially important for people to memorize?
Do you think having a good memory is important for students?

Where do you live?
Do you remember your dreams when you wake up?
Do you like hearing others’ dream? Why? / Why not?
Do you believe that dreams have meanings? Why? /Why not?
Do you think dream will affect life? Why? /Why not?
Do you want to learn more about dreams? Why? /Why not?
What’ s the goal of life for you? Why is it important? How can you make your dream come true?
Do you think that goals are different for people of different ages?
Would you separate dream from reality?
Describe a polluted place.
You should say:
 What the place is

 What type of pollution it is/ are
 Cause and effect of pollution
and explain how can this pollution be controlled.
What are some common sources of a lot of noise these days?
In your opinion, will the level of noise increase in the future?
What do you think when you see a person on the street listening to music using headphones?
What is the reason that some people like to meet other people at a place with loud music?

How often do you go outside every week?
What activities do you usually do when you go outside?
Do you spend enough time doing outdoor activities?
What’s the amount of exercise that modern people do?
What kind of outdoor activity do you often do?
What’re the advantages of outdoor activities?
How should children balance outdoor activities and indoor activities?
Describe a (recent) time when you looked at the sky (either day or night)
You should say:
 what you were doing

 when you looked at the sky
 who you were with
 what you saw
and explain how you felt when you looked at the sky.
What mode of travel do you prefer? Why?
What are the advantages of travelling by air?
What do you think about air travel becoming globalised?
Do you think airlines are managing gas emissions correctly?
Do you think that passengers would be willing to pay more for travel to fund a way to reduce these
emissions properly?

Where do you live?
Do you like to walk?
Would you say your city is a good place for walking?
Do people in your country walk a lot?
Do you think walking is important?
Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?
Do you like walking on your own or with others?
Describe a natural calamity that you fear.
You should say:
 what it is and why do you fear it

 how long it has existed
 how it affects people’s lives
and explain how you think the damage can be reduced.
Are women highly regarded in your society? Why?
Are men highly regarded in the community?
Are there gender role biased issues in your country? What are they?
Do gender issues affect the development of a country?
Why do you think we need to discuss issues about gender?
What, if any, measures has your national government implemented to combat gender-based
discrimination or prejudice?

When did you start learning math?
Do you like math?
Who taught you math?
Who has been your favourite math teacher so far?
Is math difficult for you to learn?
Do you like to use calculator?
Describe a mistake you made
You should say
 what the mistake was

 when you made it
 why you made it
And explain how it affected you.
Is it important to say sorry?
What situations do people say sorry?
Why do some people hate to say sorry?
In what situations should we apologize immediately?
When will people say thank you?
When was the last time you found it hard to accept an apology?

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IELTS Speaking Test Module 2016 - 2017

IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

What is your full name?

What do you do?

Where do you live?

Do you want to live there in the future?

Do you like flowers?

Have you ever given flowers to anyone?

Have you ever grown flowers?

Do you think it is necessary to have parks in towns? Why? Why not?

IELTS Speaking Test Part 2

Describe an event for which you had to get up early.

You should say:

and describe how you felt about it.

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3

Do you think it is necessary to have deadlines in relation to work? Why?

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IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

What is your full name?

Where are you from?

Are you working or studying?

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

What can you see from the window of your house?

Do you like visitors coming to your home?

Do people often visit you at your home?

IELTS Speaking Test Part 2

Describe a song that reminds you of a particular time in the past.

You should say:

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3

Which type of music is popular among young people in your country?

How do you think people develop their individual taste in music?

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IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

What is your full name?

Where are you from?

Are you working or studying?

When do people normally give gifts in your country?

Do you think that gifts should be expensive?

Have you ever made a gift by yourself and given it to somebody?

IELTS Speaking Test Part 2

Describe what you do to stay fit and healthy.

You should say:

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3

How can governments play a role in this?

Should unhealthy products be banned? If so, then how?

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IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

What is your full name?

Do you work or study?

Do you like to take vacations?

Do you like chocolates? Why? Why not?

Why do you think people give chocolates as gifts?

Have you given anyone chocolate before? Why?

IELTS Speaking Test Part 2

Describe about a garden you visited.

You should say:

and explain what is special about this particular garden.

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3

Why do some people prefer to grow food instead of flowers?

How can you relate food production to the attitudes of people?

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IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

What is your full name?

Do you study or work?