We’re grateful to D.P. for providing the Speaking questions he was asked in his most recent IELTS test in Australia:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you like rainy weather?
– How do you usually feel when it rains?
– Does it rain often where you live?
– What do people usually do on rainy days in your area?
– Do you think rain affects people’s mood?
– Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?
– What kind of weather do you like the most?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a book you have read more than once. You should say:
– what the book is
– when you first read it
– why you decided to read it again
and explain why this book is worth rereading.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What role do books play in modern society?
– Do you think people read less nowadays than in the past?
– How do books compare with other forms of art, such as films or music?
– Which do you think has a greater influence on society, books or other types of art?
– How has technology changed the way people access books?
– Do you think traditional books will disappear in the future?
