Our thanks go to L.R., who kindly passed along the Speaking questions he remembered from his latest IELTS test in Canada:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Where do you live?
– How would you describe the area you live in?
– Do people from different age groups live in your neighbourhood?
– Do you think your area is suitable for both young and older people?
– Are you currently studying or working?
– Were you satisfied with the field of study you chose?
– If you could choose a different subject, what would it be?
– Do you plan to continue studying in the future?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a food you tried and found strange. You should say:
– what the food was
– when and where you tried it
– why you thought it was unusual
and explain how you felt about trying it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What traditional foods are common in your region?
– How would you describe the flavours or ingredients of these foods?
– How have traditional dishes changed compared to the past?
– Do people still cook traditional food at home nowadays?
– What kinds of food do people prefer to eat these days?
– How has globalisation influenced people’s eating habits?
