Our lovely student R.Y. recently completed the IELTS exam in the UK and shared the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you do to improve your performance at work?
– How many hours do you usually work each week?
– If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?
– What is your favourite day of the week, and why?
– Which day do you usually find the most challenging?
– Do your holidays always follow a similar routine?
– What do you usually do during your holidays?
– Why do you think friendships are important?
– How often do you meet your friends?
– Do you find it difficult if you don’t see your friends for a long time?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe someone you know who lives alone. You should say:
– who this person is
– where they live
– why they live alone
and explain how they feel about living alone.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do you think more young people today prefer living on their own?
– What kind of skills are important for people who live alone?
– How does living alone in one’s hometown differ from living alone in another city?
– Do you think living alone can make people more responsible?
– What challenges do people face when they live by themselves?
– How do cultural values influence people’s decisions about living alone?
