The following Speaking questions were remembered and shared by our wonderful student Y.M., who recently took the IELTS test in Canada:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you like to do things well?
– What kinds of things do you try to do perfectly?
– How do you feel when you do something successfully?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which part of your home do you like the most?
– Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
– What do you usually do in your free time?
– Do you prefer spending your free time alone or with others?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you set a goal and achieved it. You should say:
– what the goal was
– when you set it
– what you did to achieve it
and explain how you felt when you achieved it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why is it important for people to set goals in life?
– What kinds of goals do people usually set for themselves?
– Why do some people achieve their goals more easily than others?
– How can failure help people become more successful?
– Do you think success means the same thing to everyone?
– How has the idea of success changed in today’s society?
