
A big thank you to our subscriber who shared the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in Canada.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or study?
– Can you describe the city where you live?
– What do you like the most about your city?
– Is your city a good place for young people to live? Why or why not?
– Are there any famous streets or landmarks in your city?
– What improvements would you like to see in your city?
– Do you enjoy travelling to other cities or countries? Why?
– Do you think public transport in your city is good?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an unusual building you have seen. You should say:
– where the building is
– what it looks like
– what it is used for
and explain why you found it unusual.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people like to visit historical places?
– What role do historical buildings play in a city’s culture?
– Do you think it is more important to preserve old houses or build new ones?
– How has travel changed the way people learn about history?
– What can governments do to protect historical sites?
– Do you think people prefer modern houses or traditional ones? Why?


