IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLES PARS LANGUAGE ACADEMY By: F. Bidaki
1.ELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – January 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Is the city you come from is a small or a big one?
- How long have you been living there?
- Did you sing as a child?
- Who is your favorite singer? Why?
- How often do you walk?
- Do you walk in the city or in the countryside? Why?
- What should we do to improve walking tracks in cities?
- Do you think you’ll walk more often in the future? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a house/apartment that you have visited recently and liked. Please say
- Whose house/apartment was it?
- Where is it located?
- Why did you like it so much?
Discussion
- Do you think the government spends a lot of taxpayers’ money to repair old buildings in your country?
- Is it good or bad in your opinion?
2.IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- Where are you from?
- Can I see you ID?
- Are you working or studying?
- Which day of the week do you like the best? Why?
- Which day of the week do you like the least? Why?
- Given a chance, what daily task would you like to avoid?
Cue Card
Talk about a good law in your country. Please say
- What law is it?
- Why is it a good law?
- Who does the law affect?
- What would have happened without the law?
Discussion
- Talk about the role of a police officer in your country.
- What is the criteria to be a good police officer?
- How about a lawyer?
- What job is more popular in your country, a policeman or a lawyer? Why?
- Do most people in your country abide the law?
- Do you think the law should be broken sometimes? If so, under what circumstances?
3.IELTS Speaking test in Australia – May 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What time of the day do you prefer to study? Why?
- Do you prefer to work in a silent place or a noisy place? Why?
- What kind of food do you like? Why?
- What kind of food were you eating as a child? Why?
Cue Card
Describe your first mobile device and how it changed your life. Please say
- What device was it?
- When did you get it?
- How did you feel after using it?
Discussion
- Who gave that mobile to you? Why?
- Are mobile phones popular in your country? Why?
- Do young children use mobiles more in your country?
- Why is sending text messages from mobile phones so popular?
- Do you think the use of mobile devices will increase in the future?
4.IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – December 2013
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What is your position?
- When do you prefer to work, in mornings or afternoons? Why?
- Do you like advertisements?
- What types of advertisement are common in your country?
- Did you buy anything because of an ad?
- What type of clothes do you prefer?
- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?
- Why is the brand important?
- Do you help others to choose clothes?
- Who was choosing your clothes for you when you were young?
Cue Card
Describe a photo that you like. Please say
- Where was the photo taken?
- Who took the photo?
- What was on that photograph?
Discussion
- Do you like taking photos?
- What are the similarities between photographs and paintings?
- How much can we trust photographs presented by journalists?
- What is the role of photographs in the newspapers?
5.IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subjects do you study?
- Do you find them interesting?
- Let’s talk about weather.
- What kind of weather do you like?
- Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a club, a group or a course that you attended. Please say
- What was it?
- Where did it take place?
- With whom did you go there?
Discussion
- Tell me about a different kind of groups.
- What kind of groups are there in your country?
- Are there any kind of groups which differs from other groups in your country?
6.IELTS Speaking test in Ecuador and Kazakhstan – May 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you think about helping others?
- What do you think about others helping you?
- Do you think children can help at home?
- What kind of house chores can children do? Why?
- Do you think it is important that children help around the house? Why?
- Tell me about your hometown.
- Can you describe the weather in your city?
- How often is it raining over there?
- Do you like when its raining? Why?
- What do you think about parties?
- Why do/don’t you like them?
- What do you think about politeness?
- Do you think people are more polite today than in the past?
Cue Card
Describe a book that you have recently read. Please say
- What was the name of the book?
- What was the book about?
- Do you think it was interesting? Why?
Discussion
- What do you think about being famous?
- How do you think the family members of a famous person feel?
- How can it affect them? Why?
7.IELTS Speaking test in El Salvador – September 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do for a living?
- What do you dislike about your house?
- Do you plan to live there in the future? Why?
- What is your favourite animal?
- Do you have pets?
- Do you like to cook?
- Who does the cooking in your house?
Cue Card 1
Talk about an important event that changed your life. Please say
- What and when did it happen?
- Why was it important for you?
- How do you feel about it now?
Discussion 1
- Why do you think young people move to other countries to study or work?
- What do you think the government should do to minimise this development?
- What do you think about new technological devices?
Cue Card 2
Describe your favourite sport. Please say
- What sport do you practice?
- What gear do you need to play it?
- Why do you like it?
- Explain the rules of this sport.
Discussion 2
- What do you think about people that succeed in sports?
- Why do you think people practice sports on that level?
- Do they set an example for young people?
8.IELTS Speaking test in Ghana – March 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Is there anything you don’t like about your hometown?
- Why are movie actors/actresses popular?
- Do you think they are paid well?
- Are you a punctual person?
- How do people regard time in your culture?
- How do you feel when you are running late?
Cue Card
Describe a popular comedy artist in your country. Please say
- Where did you first see the person?
- Why do you like this person?
- How long have you known him/her?
Discussion
- Are there any other comedy artists in your country?
- Why do you think children like going to circus?
- What kind of games do children enjoy the most?
- Should children’s games be always educational?
9.IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you find your work interesting?
- What work do you do?
- Why is your work boring sometimes?
- Do you read the news? How?
- Do you feel it is important to be up to date with the news?
- How do you do that?
- Do you think young generation is more interested in news than old generation? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a tourist attraction that you enjoyed visiting. Please say
- Why and when did you go there?
- What did you do there?
- Would you like to visit it again?
Discussion
- What are the most important tourist attractions in your country?
- Do you think it is important to visit all of these places in the country?
- Do you think international tourist resorts are affecting the local culture?
10.IELTS Speaking test in Iran – August 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like it? Why?
- Why did you choose this field?
- What are your routine eating habits?
- Do you eat fast food regularly?
- What type of food do you like the most? Why?
- Did your food preferences change since you were a child?
Cue Card
Talk about your best friend at school. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- What are your similarities?
- Did your friendship continue for a long time? Why?
Discussion
- Are you still in touch with your friend?
- Do you think nowadays making friends has changed?
- What is the difference betweenfriendship in childhood and adulthood?
- Do you think parents can decide on their children’s friends?
11.IELTS Speaking test in Iran – June 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like the place where you live?
- Do you know your neighbours there?
- Is this place suitable for children? Why?
- Do you like to visit museums or art galleries?
- Do you think people should visit museums more? Why?
- Do you like shopping?
- Why do people prefer to buy from street shops?
- Do you like to visit street shops in other countries?
Cue Card 1
Talk about money that you have saved for a special thing. Please say
- What was it?
- How long were you saving for?
- How did you feel when you eventually bought it?
Cue Card 2
Talk about a good advice that you have ever received from someone. Please say
- What was the advice?
- When and where did it take place?
- Who gave you this advice?
Discussion
- Do you usually listen to someone’s advice?
- Do you prefer to listen to your relatives’ or friends’ advice? Why?
- Who should give young people advice about their future career? Why?
- How can people get information about their career? Why?
- IELTS Speaking test in Italy – July 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you remember the first day at the university?
- Let’s talk about maps.
- Do you use maps?
- Do you prefer electronic or paper maps?
- Did you learn how to use a paper map?
Cue Card
Describe a beautiful place where you would like to have a home. Please say
- Where and what is this place?
- When did you first see it or hear about it?
- Why do you think it is such a beautiful place?
Discussion
- Do you prefer small or big houses? Why?
- What are the advantages of having a small house?
- Do you prefer to live close to your family or far from them?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
- Do you think it is better to live in the countryside or in the city?
- What are the advantages of living in the countryside?
- Do you think that people should have permission to build houses in the countryside?
- How should the government improve the lifestyle in the countryside?
13.IELTS Speaking test in Italy – May 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Tell me about the country you are from.
- Do you like it?
- Do you like the weather there?
- Is that kind of weather suitable for children?
- Do you like museums?
- What museum do you like the most?
- Why do you like it so much?
- Do you remember the museum you went to as a child?
Cue Card
Describe your first mobile phone. Please say
- How old were you when you got it?
- When and why did you buy it?
- How did you feel when you first got it?
Discussion
- Do you like having a mobile phone?
- Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile phone? Why?
- What can you do with a mobile phone?
- Do old and young people use mobile phones in the same way?
- What can be done to avoid children getting inattentive in class?
14.IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – September 2013
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- Do you like this subject? Why?
- Do you like riding a bicycle?
- Is it popular in your country?
- What are your predictions about bicycle culture in Kazakhstan?
- Do you like plants?
- Would you find a plant interesting as a gift?
- Have you ever grown plants?
Cue Card
Describe a person with whom you like to spend time. Please say
- When did you meet him/her?
- What kind of person is he/she?
- What do you do together?
- Why do you like spending time with this person?
Discussion
- Who else do you like to spend time with?
- Why is it important to you?
- What kind of relationship should be between managers and employees?
15.IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014
Speaking test
Interview
What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Are you interested in this subject?
- Will you stay in touch with your uni friends in the future?
- Let’s talk about children’s activities.
- Which activity was your favorite as a child? Why?
- What is the difference between children’s activities today and in the past?
- Lets talk about birthdays.
- What do you do on your birthday? Why?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were a child?
Cue Card
Talk about a subject you did not like while studying in secondary school. Please say
What was the subject?
- How much time did you spend learning it?
- Explain why you didn’t like it.
Discussion
What makes a subject interesting in your opinion?
- What can be done for students who find their subjects difficult?
- How can students be encouraged to study with more interest?
- Which subjects students usually find easy?
- Why are these subjects easy and popular?
- Can you expect a bright career with these subjects?
- What do you think which subjects should not be included in the syllabus?
16.IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – April 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you watch the news?
- What is the significance of reading the news?
- How do you prefer to get the news?
- Why do you listen to the news?
- Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people?
- What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country?
- Do you celebrate your birthdays?
- How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young?
- What is the significance of birthdays in one’s life?
- Why is it important to you?
Cue Card
Talk about a family business that you know. Please say
- How does this business operate?
- Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do?
- What kind of business model did it follow?
Discussion
- What reasons can lead to failure in business?
- What business do you think is better to do nowadays?
17.IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – August 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live now?
- What do you like about the place you live in?
- Is this place suitable for kids and families?
- What do you like the most about this place?
- Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends?
- Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit?
Cue Card
Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say
- Where did you spend it?
- How long were you away?
- Did you like it there? Why?
- How did you feel about being away from home?
Discussion
- Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown.
- How does the hospitality industry affect your country in general?
- Do you think the hospitality industry should be regulated or not?
18.IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – September 2013