We’re grateful to A., who kindly shared her Speaking questions from a recent IELTS test in Oman.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you like flowers?
– What kinds of flowers do you like the most?
– Do you usually buy flowers for yourself or for others?
– On what occasions do people give flowers in your country?
– Why do you think people like flowers?
– Do you feel happy when someone thanks you?
– How do you usually react when it happens?
– Do people in your neighbourhood thank each other often?
– In general, do people in your country express gratitude?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a store or shop that you would like to visit. You should say:
– what kind of shop it is
– where it is located
– what you can buy there
and explain why you would like to go to this shop.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people enjoy going shopping?
– Do people in your country prefer shopping online or in physical stores? Why?
– How has the way people shop changed in recent years?
– Do young people and older people have different shopping habits?
– What impact do large shopping centres have on local towns or communities?
– Do you think shopping has become more about leisure than necessity?
