IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2013

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Srilanka –July 2013

Speaking test Interview -What is your full name?

- Can I see your ID?

- Where are you from?

- Do you work or study?

- Do you live in the countryside or town?

- How is the countryside different from town?

- How has life changed over time in the countryside?

Cue Card -Describe a game (not a sport) which you

liked to play in your childhood Please say

- Why did you like it?

- Whom were you playing with?

- Where and when were you playing it?

Discussion

How have these games changed today?

- Do you think children nowadays still like to play

those games?

- Has technology affected their playing habits, in your

view?

- What games do adults play nowadays at parties?

- How has technology affected their choice of games?

Channai ,India –March2013 Speaking test

Interview -What is your full name?

- What is your home town?

- What do you like about your hometown?

- Would you like to live there in the future?

- Do you like your job?

- Would you recommend your job to others?

- Do you like to take photographs?

- What is the latest photograph you have taken?

- What are the ways according to you to maintain a healthy

lifestyle?

Cue Card Talk about your favorite meal and how often do

you eat it Please say

- What is it?

- Why is it your favorite?

- With whom do you eat it?

Discussion

- Do your friends also like this meal?

- How have food habits of people changed over the

years?

- What are good habits of eating that people are

expected to follow nowadays?

- Is it good to watch TV while eating?

- How have food habits changed in your hometown?

- Is the food they have now different from the past?

- What is the unique food habit that your community

follows in your hometown?

Australia February 2013 Speaking test Interview

What is your full name?

- Have you ever visited a museum?

- How many times?

- What were the benefits of these visits to you?

- Did you visit museums as a student?

- Is there any museum that you would like to visit in the future?

- Do you think children should visit museums as a part of their studies?

Cue Card -Talk about your neighbor or roommate Please

say -Who is he/she?

- When did you meet?

- Do you see each other a lot?

Discussion -What is the difference between

neighborhood and neighbors?

- What are the characteristics of a good neighbor?

- What is the difference between a real neighborhood and the one shown on TV?

IELTS test in India and Egypt – December 2012

Speaking test Interview

- Are you a student or do you have a job?

- What do you do?

- Do you like sport?

- What sport is popular in your country? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a village/town/city that you like the most

- Give a short description of that village/town/city

- Why do you like it?

- What in particular do you like there?

Discussion

- Why do you call an area a city?

- Do you think the cities are too crowded?

- What impact does it have on the environment?

- What should be done to decrease the impact?

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IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2013

- Do you think your work is demanding?

- How many hours do you like to sleep at night?

- Do you think older people need less sleep than young

Cue Card -Describe a game (not a sport) that you

used to play as a child Please say -

What was it?

- Where did you play it?

- Whom did you play with?

- Did you enjoy it? Why?

- Do you think games children play today have

changed over the years?

- Should adults play games?

- Do you think it’s beneficial for employers to organise

games for their staff?

- Do adults play games in your country?

- Should every large residential area have recreational

facilities?

- Who should fund these facilities?

- Are recreational facilities in your home country

different compared to Australia?

IELTS tests in India, Saudi Arabia and Iran – July 2013

Interview

- What is your full name?

- What kind of home would you prefer?

- Why don’t you like living in a flat?

Cue Card

Talk about a country that you would like to visit

Please say

- What country is it?

- Why do you want to go there?

- What would you be doing there?

Discussion

- What are the advantages of global tourism?

- How does tourism help the economy of a country?

- What are the disadvantages of tourism?

- Do you agree that cultural differences of tourists may

affect locals?

IELTS Speaking tests in Iran and India – July 2013

- How close are you to your friends?

- Did your parents choose your clothes for you when you were young?

- What kind of clothes do you prefer now?

- Did you ever have to choose clothes for anyone?

Cue Card 1 -Talk about an interesting advertisement

that you saw Please say What was it?

- When and where did you see it?

- How did it affect you?

Discussion -01

What forms of advertisements are popular?

- Did you ever have a boat trip?

- Is it popular in your country?

- Do you enjoy spending time on a boat?

Cue Card 2 Describe a book that you are

interested in Please say -What is the book about?

- Why are you interested in it?

- How did you know about that book?

Discussion 2 -Can reading books be a hobby for

everyone?

- What kind of books are famous in your home country?

- Why do people prefer to buy old books?

- What kind of books were read in the past?

- What do you think about e-leanring?

IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – October 2012 (Academic Module)

Don’t remember

Speaking test Interview - What is your name?

- What is your hometown?

- What profession are you in?

Cue Card

Describe a teenager that you know Please say

- Who is he/she?

- How do you know him/her?

- Why do you like him/her?

Discussion

Questions regarding health, children, schools and education

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IELTS test in the UAE, India, Qatar – July 2013

Speaking test Interview What is your full name?

- Do you like the transportation system in your

country?

- What would you suggest to improve it?

Cue Card 1 -Talk about someone whom you know as

a very polite person Please say

- How did you meet him/her?

- Why do you think this person is so polite?

- Do you enjoy spending time with him/her?

Discussion 1 -Are you a polite person?

- What mode of transport do you prefer?

Cue Card 2 -Describe a time when you had missed

something important Please say

-Where and when was it?

- What could have been done to avoid it?

- How did you feel about it later?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan

– March 2013 Speaking test Interview

- What part of your job is the most challenging for

you?

- Do you recommend this job to others? Why?

- Do you enjoy taking photographs?

- Is there any family photo that you like in particular?

Why? - Cue Card Talk about someone that you

know, who made a wrong decision Please

say -Who is this person?

- What was the decision?

- Why did he/she make this decision?

- Did you advise him/her before they made this

decision?

Discussion Do you think that you always make the

right decisions in your life?

- How do you usually make your decisions?

- Do you think it is better to consult with others before

making any decisions?

- Do you believe that emotions play a role in making a

decision?

- Do you think that young people today ask their

parent’s opinion before making a decision? Why?

- How do you think the government can make good

decisions?

- Do you think that cooperation between countries

helps governments to make the right decisions?

IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – May 2013 Speaking test Interview -What is your full name?

- Do you work for extended hours?

- What do you prefer to do on weekends?

- Do you write (type or by hand) as part of your daily life?

- Is writing important in life?

- Would you like to write a book?

- Do you like boats?

- How many times did you travel by boat?

- Where did you go and when?

- Do people use boats for travel in your country?

- Would you like to own a boat?

Cue Card -Talk about a subject which you learned in school Please say -What was the subject?

- Was it interesting?

- How useful was it later on in your

life? -Discussion Do you remember other subjects that

you learned at school?

- How important is math in a person’s life?

- Do you think that everyone is good at math?

- Does the government take any action to develop people’s math skills? Why?

- Are writing and math skills equally important in a person’s life?

IELTS Speaking test in Mexico – June 2013

Speaking test -Interview -

Are you working or studying now?

- What do you do at your job?

- Do you like boats?

- Would you buy a boat? Why?

- Have you traveled by boat?

- Do you think that people in your country like boat

trips? Cue Card -Describe a website that you have

visited, that helped you in some way Please say -When did you visit it?

- What is it about?

- How did you find out about it?

- Why was it helpful?

Discussion

- Do you think the Internet is good for people? Why?

- Do you shop online?

- Do you think that universities make good use of the Internet?

- What about private universities?

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IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – March 2013

Speaking test

Interview

- How can I call you?

- Where do you live?

- Is it a house or an apartment?

- What is your dream house like?

- Are buildings in your country mostly traditional or

modern?

- When you have a holiday would you spend it on a

boat tour with your friends?

- Will you own a boat in the future?

- Why do you like boat tours?

Cue Card

Describe your favorite show/performance Please say

- What is it?

- Where did you see it?

- Explain why you like it

Discussion

- Can you name some cultural activities in your

country?

- Describe the role of those activities play in the life of

the society

- What would happen, if traditional cultural activities

would die out?

- Does the government support cultural activities?

- Should drama and dancing be taught at school?

- Compare the attitude of boys and girls towards drama

and dancing, are there differences?

IELTS Speaking test in Singapore – February 2013

- How can I call you?

- Have you ever been on a boat tour?

- When you have a holiday will you spend it on a boat tour with your friends?

- Will you own a boat in the future?

- Why do you like boat tours?

- How often do you go to parks?

- Do you think in the future there will be more parks?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting speech that you have attended Please say

- Who was the speaker?

- Where did it take place?

- What was his/her speech about?

Discussion

- Should people talk to children at schools?

- What kind of person should talk to the children?

- Why is talking to children different from talking to adults?

- Why is it difficult to talk in front of a big audience?

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IELTS test in Canada – June 2013

(Academic Module)

Speaking test

Interview

- Do you live in a house or a condo? Why?

- Which part of your daily routine would you like to

change?

- How is your daily routine different now from when

you were a child?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign language (except English) that

you would like to learn Please say

- What language would you learn?

- Why would you learn it?

- How would you learn it?

- How would you use it?

Discussion

- Do you think it’s possible to learn a country’s culture

without speaking the language?

- Do you think children learn foreign languages faster

than adults?

IELTS test in Canada – May 2013 (Academic Module)

- Do you live in a house or an apartment?

- Do you like this house? Why?

- What kind of house would you like to have in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a party which you have organized Please say:

- Whom did you invite?

- Where did the party take place?

- How did you organize it?

- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- What kind of special celebrations do you have in your country?

- Do you think youngsters nowadays participate in these traditional celebrations less than in the past?

- What are the advantages of having such celebrations?

- How do they organize a traditional festival in your country?

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IELTS test in Canada – May 2013

(Academic Module)

Speaking test

Interview

- What subject are you studying?

- Why do you think people choose such a subject in

your country?

- Do you like reading books?

- What type of books do you read?

- Are you reading a book presently?

- Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a place where you used to work (e.g a

school, a hospital, an office) Please say

- What was the workplace like?

- Did you like to work there?

- Describe the people you were working with

Discussion

- What games did you like as a child?

- Do you believe in what advertisements say? Why?

- Did you buy something after seeing an

advertisement?

- Why do you think some people work from home?

IELTS test in Canada – April

2013 (Academic Module)

Interview

- Describe your job

- What is the most challenging part of your job?

- Describe your workplace

- Do you like the people you work with?

- Do you have to work overtime?

- How many hours of sleep do you need a day? Why?

- Do you think sleep is important? Why?

- Do you think we need to sleep in the afternoon? Why?

- What music do you prefer?

- When do you usually listen to music?

- How does it affect you?

- What music do people in your country listen to?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation where you were late Please say

- What were you late for?

- What caused you to be late?

Discussion

- What is the importance of being on time?

- Do people in your country accept excuses for being late?

- Is it important to be on time at your work?

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IELTS test in Canada – January

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?

- What type of work do you do?

- Do you write at work?

- Do you like writing?

- When do you write?

- Would you want to write a book?

- Do you like sleeping?

- What do you do to sleep better?

- What are the advantages of a conference?

- Which one is better, a conference or a group

discussion?

- Is it good for people to visit schools and teach

children different things?

- What type of talks are given to the students?

- Is it difficult for the speakers to talk before students?

- Do the students like such talks?

Cue Card

Describe a talk that you have heard recently Please

say

- Who gave the talk?

- Where was it?

- What was it about?

Discussion

- Was the talk interesting to you? Why?

IELTS test in the USA – June

- Describe your hometown

- Are there any interesting places in your city? Why?

- Would you like to live there in the future?

- What is the weather like in your country?

- What is your favorite season?

- How was the weather in the place you grew up?

Cue Card

Describe a TV program that you have learned something important from Please say

- What was the program?

- Where and when did you see it?

- Why was this TV program important to you?

Discussion

- What kind of TV programs do people in your country watch the most?

- Do you think television has evolved over time?

- What kind of TV programs do older people and children in your country like to watch?

- What do you think about kids and television?

- Do you have some advice for the parents?

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IELTS test in Kazakhstan – June

Speaking test

Interview

- Is it an apartment or a house?

- Do you like your home?

- Describe your future dream home

- Do you usually read news in magazines, newspapers

or online? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a book you read or a film you saw about the

future Please say

- What was it about?

- Did you like it?

- Have you told your friends about this book/film?

- What did they think about it?

Discussion

- Would you like to become a news reporter?

- What electronic device has significantly changed our

life?

- Do you think computers are important in our life?

- Nowadays many people are concerned about the

future Do you think there are reasons to be worried

about it?

IELTS test in Kazakhstan and the UAE – April 2013 (Academic

Module)

- Do you like your home?

- What would your dream home look like?

- What old building do tourists usually visit in your country?

Cue Card 1

Describe your favorite room at home Please say

- What are the main features of this room?

- Why do you like to spend your time there?

- What do you usually do there?

Discussion 1

- Do you use a boat?

- What do people in your country use boats for?

- Would you like to have your own boat? Why?

Cue Card 2

Talk about your favorite subject at school/university Please say

- What was the subject?

- What did you learn about?

- Why was it your favorite subject?

Discussion 2

- What do you think about new methods of teaching children?

- What are those methods?

- Do you think our current education system will change in the future?

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IELTS test in Almaty,

Kazakhstan – February 2013

(Academic Module)

Speaking test

Interview

- What do you do to have a healthy lifestyle?

- What activities would you like to do for healthier

lifestyle?

- Can you tell me about seasons in your country?

- What season did you like the most as a child? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting lesson or training that you

have attended Please say

- Where did it take place?

- What was the lesson/training?

- Why did you like/dislike it?

Discussion

- Should lessons taught at school be fun? Why?

- Describe an image of the perfect teacher, in your

view

- What do you think about the statement ―It is never

too late to learn‖?

- Do you agree with it? Why?

- Do you think government should support elderly

people who want to study?

IELTS test in Qatar and the UK –

February 2013 (Academic

Module)

Speaking test

Interview

- Is it a house or an apartment?

- What is your dream house like?

- Are buildings in your country mostly traditional or

modern?

- What is your favorite time of the day (morning,

afternoon or evening)? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe an event or a situation when you were late Please say

- What was the event?

- What was the reason that you were late?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a situation when you helped somebody Please say:

- Who the person was,

- Why they needed help,

- How you helped them

Discussion

- In your view, should children be taught to help others?

- How can charity organizations help people?

- What works better: big or small charity organizations?

- Should all countries come together to resolve main issues? How?

IELTS test in Qatar and India – August 2012 (General Training)

- What can I call you?

- What was your hometown like in the past?

- What do you think about the developments in your hometown currently?

- What do you think about weddings in your country?

- What do you think about weddings in the past?

- What do you think about the weddings at present?

- Who do you invite to the wedding?

Cue Card

Talk about a famous person in your country Please say:

- Who is he/she?

- What is he/she doing?

- Why is he/she so famous?

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Discussion

- How do you think people become famous?

- What are the problems they face?

- Why do they want to be famous?

- Which people can be famous?

- What do you think about the c

IELTS test in the UK – August

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your favorite room? Why?

- What do you like about your house?

- Do you like relaxing?

- How do you l relax?

- Do you think people today can relax as often as in the

past?

- What meal do you prefer: lunch or dinner?

- Do you think breakfast is important?

Cue Card

Talk about science subjects you were taught in

secondary or high school Please say

- What were the subjects?

- Were the teachers good?

- Did you like the courses?

Discussion

- Did your friends like the courses as much as you did?

- Do you think science has helped the world globally?

- Do you think the media can influence people

positively?

- What has science contributed to the world?

- What do you think science has helped us to achieve?

IELTS Speaking test in India –

July 2012

Speaking test

Interview

- Is it an apartment or a house?

- What room do you like the most?

- Why do you like your home?

- Have you ever driven a car?

- What kind of cars are available in India?

- What kind of car do you prefer? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about science subjects that you learned in high school Please say

- What subjects did you learn?

- Did you like any of these subjects?

- Describe your teachers

Discussion—

- What do you think about children’s view of science these days?

- Do you think nowadays schools do not give proper science education?

- What steps for improvement would you consider?

- What is the adult’s view of science, do you think?

- Who is interested more in current developments in science – businessmen or regular people?

- What steps are needed to draw regular people’s attention to science?

IELTS test in India and Sri Lanka – July 2013 (Academic Module)

- Do you live in the countryside or town?

- How is the countryside different from town?

- How has life changed over time in the countryside?

Cue Card

Describe a game (not a sport) which you liked to play

in your childhood Please say

- Whom were you playing with?

- Where and when were you playing it?

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