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Ielts Speaking Test Sample Collection
Ielts Speaking Test Sample Collection
Ielts Speaking Test Sample Collection
IELTS | Part 1
What is your full name?
My name is Asami Takashi
Can I see your ID?
Yes, here's my identification.
Do you work or study?
I am a student.
What city are you from?
I'm from Osaka
Where is it located exactly?
Osaka is in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan's main island. It is located on the Yodo River on Osaka
Bay, it's the third largest city in Japan.
Do you like living there?
Yes, I do, I think it's a lovely place.
Tell me some interesting facts about it.
Okay, well, Osaka is considered to be one of the economic centers of Japan and in the past it was famous as
a trading center, especially for rice, and was where the first modern futures market developed.
Are there many large cities in your country?
Not all of them are large, I think there are ten cities which have more than 1 million people living in them.
The three largest ones are Tokyo, then Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya. These are the largest cities and have
more than 2 million people living in them. The other cities are smaller.
IELTS | Part 2
Describe the thing that you cannot live without (except phone and internet). Please say:
- What is it?
- Why cant you manage without it?
- How long have you had it for?
- How did you feel when you were without it?
Sample answer:
I would have to say my car. Public transport in Japan is not so conevenient and sometimes
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infrequent so havng a car is the preferred choice for getting around, especially if you have to travel
to various places. I use my car mainly to go from my home to university and back. But at the
moment I'm also workig as a part-time intern in a local business so I have to go there three
afternoons a week as well. Trying to do all that by using public trasport would be almost impossible
and would take a lot more time.
I've had my car for about two years now, it's a Toyota Prius and I love it. It's very comfortable and
well equipped and it's also easy to park and economical to run. I can't imagine having to do all the
things I do normally without having my car.
But a few months ago there was a problem with it. I noticed a strange noise coming from the front
of the car one day. At first I ignored it, but then it gradually became worse and worse. I told my
brother about it and he arranged for the car to be inspected by the mechanic. I'm not a very technical
person , but apparently there was a problem with the suspension and they had to replace a part. That
is the only problem I've ever had with it. The bad news was that they had to order the part specially
and I was without my car for about ten days in total. It made my daily activities very difficult, and I
didn't really like using the public transport at all. It wasted so much time.
I was surprised how quickly I had gotten used to having my car and just how convenient it is. I
hope that in the future I don't have any more problems with it. It really is an essential part of my life
and I don't want to be without it again.
IELTS | Part 3
Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as the iPhone 5?
I think it's quite natural. We live in a world that functions and centers around technology nowadays and
having the latest device allows you to make the most of the advances and developments in the market. It's
the same as older people like to have the latest model of car or a new apartment. People like to have the
best or the latest version of things. It's not just teenagers.
Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one?
One reason could be that each new verison normally has more functions or features than the older one and
allows the user to do more or access more things. Some people also believe that the newest version of
something is always better.
What do they do with the old one after buying a new one?
Many of my friends give their old devices to their younger brothers or sisters or to another family member.
I have one friend who is a real technology freak and he always finds a way to use the old device for
something else, another project or purpose.
How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone?
I think it's very hard. Many parents grew up without the internet and such digital devices being a normal
part of life. They are still relatively new, so parents might not really appreciate just how important and
interesting they are for young people.
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I'll talk about Sydney, which I visited last month. I went with some friends I met here and we spent the
weekend there. It's the capital, but not of Australia, of New South Wales but it is the most populated city in
the country. It's located on the south-east coast of the country next to the Tasman Sea. I think the population
is something like four and a half million people. It's such a famous city and everyone recommended that we
go and visit it.
We arived early on Saturday morning and started by taking a stroll around the harbor area. It's very
interesting and there are lots of ships to see and along the side of the harbor there are lots of restaurants and
cafes you can go to.
Then we went on an open-top bus tour that took us around the city. We saw all the maiin Sydney attractions
such as Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, The Rocks, the Opera House, Hyde Park, Kings Cross and the
Royal Botanic Gardens, and there was another place but I can't remember it's name. We did another bus
tour on Sunday, but that one took us more out of the city to Bondi Beach and some other places.
I particularly like the variety of things to see and do in and around the city, and the days we were there the
weather was just perfect, so we could rally enjoy everthing. I think what impressed me ost was how clean
and well kept all the different areas were, and like I said, the variety of activities and attractions. You can
find sport, adventure, culture and lots more, and oh yes, the people we met that weekend were very friendly
to us.
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How do you think a town changes and grows to eventually become a city?
Historically most places grew because of trade and business. Maybe because the town was near the sea or
had a railway or something important to make people want to go there. Many of the industrial towns
offered jobs for many people so that's why their populations grew and they eventually developed into cities.
Now, it's a little different, as more people are working through technology and are able to work from
anywhere and still communicate with people for work and business. Maybe in the future there won't be
such massive growth of towns like in the past.
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Okay, so a couple of months ago I was attending a job interview in a building downtown. The office
was on the sixth floor so I took the elevator up there, I had never been there before so it was all
strange to me. I was looking around for the name of the company where I had to go but couldn't see
where I should go. I was still standing near the elevators when suddenly the doors of one of them
opened ... and then that's when suddently something very funny happened, a woman was coming
out of the elevator and caught the heel of her shoe in one of the spaces between the elevator and the
floor, I think her heel broke and she awkwardly fell forward towards me ... it was like it was
happening in slow motion ... and without thinking I put out my arms to catch her so she wouldn't
fall on the floor. But when I caught her, I lost my balance too and we both fell onto the floor.
We weren't hurt and after a few moments we looked at each other and started laughing about it.
Some other people helped us up onto our feet again, and the woman thanked me and shook my
hand and asked me if I was sure I was alright and not hurt, and then she turned around and walked
away.
Anyway, I finally arrived at the office, went to the reception desk and told the receptionist that I had
arrived. She asked me to sit and wait for the person who would be doing the interview.
I sat in reception for about ten minutes and read a magazine. I was very nervous because it was my
first real interview for a job in my career after university, so I wanted to make a good impression
on everyone. I had spent a lot of time choosing what I thought were the perfect clothes for the
interview and I thought I was very well prepared, but I was still very nervous and I felt a little
messy after the incident with the woman.
Then a door opened, and a woman came out of the room and came towards me, she looked very
elegant and important. She looked at the receptionist, who nodded, and then came towards me. She
was smiling but I was still feeling nervous ... it was the same woman who I had caught as she fell
out of the elevator just 20 minutes ago. She smiled at me and thanked me again for catching her and
we began chatting. Then, I didn't feel so nervous because at least she understood why I looked a
little messy.
The best thing about the whole incident was ... I got the job. I think I must have made a good
impression on her!
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The difference? Well, I think that women laugh at things which are funny for them and men do the
same ... I mean laugh at things which are funny for men. The problem is that many women don't
understand why men find something funny and likewise men don't understand why something is
funny for women, but that's ok, we're completely different after all. We're not meant to be the same.
I think humor for men is more childish than women's humor, but that's just my impression, I could
be wrong.
Does laughter help one to learn a language?
I'm not sure, I've never thought about it. Maybe, I know I used to watch some American TV comedy
shows when I was learning English, but there was a lot of things they said that were supposed to be
funny that I didn't understand at first. There's a lot of cultural references and things like that
involved in humor, so unless you understand how the people think, their history and normal
behaviors and everything, it can be hard to decide what is really funny. Now, I understand more,
because I have more experience, so yes, I suppose laughter could help you learn a language, if it
doesn't confuse you.
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In my country it's not as popular as it is here. We have many mountains and there have always been
climbers but here it seems to be a really popular activity, especially with young people.
How do you think people should be encouraged to do more outdoor activities?
I don't know if they should be encouraged on purpose. It's a matter of personal choice. Some people
just don't like being outside in the country or doing this kind of activity so there's little point in tryin
to encourage them to do something they aren't interested in. It's nice if they are aware of the
opportunity to try it - but if they don't want to then ok.
What do you consider to be the main disadvantage of such activities?
Personally, I don't think there are any disadvantages, except it might cost you some money. Most
outdoor activities are healthy and many such as cycling or even just walking do not require you to
be super athletic or anythig like that, you can just enjoy being outside in the fresh air if you like that
kind of thing. I think there are many more advantages than disadvantagse associated with outdoor
activites.
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Okay, so I'd lke to talk about my first day at university, which was two years ago. It's the University of
International Business and Economics in Beijing. It was founded back in 1951 so the building is not new.
It's quite big though, and has many different parts to it.
The campus has a nickname "Hui Garden" () and there is a main building whjich is called Boxue (
) at the northwest of the campus. There is another teaching building on the southeast side called
Ningyuan (). In the middle of the campus there is also an structure we call Chengxin (). The
newest part of the campus is the library which opened in 2008. There is also an area for sports and a lot of
the grounds are landscaped. Some people here call it the "Switzerland of Universities in China" because it
is quite small but very high quality.
I wanted to study there because it has a very good reputation and there are a lot of foreign students who
come to study there also. It has a very good academic reputation and many of the students who graduate
from the university obtain positions in the ministry of commerce and work for the government.
I had never been to university before, so when I arrived on the first day everythig was strange and new for
me. I didn't know anyone there as most of my friends from school chose to study at different places. I can
remember feeling confused and a little apprehensive on the first day, but that soon passed when I met
another girl who lives quite close to me and we have become good friends. I can remember that when I
arrived home after the first day at university I had a headache and felt very tired, but it was still a good day.
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company or a tax lawyer for example. Is it fair? I think that if the labor market decides that a lawyer should
earn a lot becasue of the type of work they do or because they have a lot of responsibility then that is ok. I
mean it's like a soccer player or film star - why do they earn so much money - because the soccer club or
the film company decide that they are worth it or maybe they have skills or knowledge that only a few
people possess - which make them rare.
Do you think that being a policeman is a good career choice? What are some of the advantages or
disadvantages of this profession?
It's a good choice if you want to develop a career in the long term. There is a lot of structure and
opportunities within the police. You cal also learn skills that are transferrable to civilian jobs in the future. I
have a cousin who is in the police and he loves it. He says the pay is good and the benefits and pension
after many years of service are better than in many ordinary jobs.
Do you agree that all policemen should have guns?
I'm not sure. I think it depends on where they are and what their responsibilities are. For the police here it's
normal, but there are some countries where they don't have all police officers armed. They have special
armed squads for when it's necessary. But some countries have less armed attacks or violence than others
so I think whether or not the police are armed is based on the local circumstances. I think they should be
armed if it's likely they will need to deal with armed criminals or violent situations.
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Do you think that team building is important in the work place? [Why? / Why not?]
Generally, yes, because in most work environments you need to collaborate with other people to get
anything done. It is easier if everybody works together instead of against each other, so knowing how to
work in a team or how to manage a team is a good skill to have.
Do you like learning new skills or learning about new things related to work?
Yes I do, I'm constantly learning new things on the course I'm studying at the moment and I think it's good.
The more you know the more you can do or the easier things become - and you can also help other people
more if that is something you like doing.
Is it important employers provide opportunities and pay for skill development courses for their
employees? [Why? / Why not?]
In an ideal world that would happen, yes. However, not all employers have the resources to provide such
opportunities for all their employees. I think it is something that large multi-national comapnies do for their
employees, or some of their employees, because they can see the benefits in the long term future, but many
smaller companies simply can't afford to pay for constant training or provide the resources for employees
to always be developing their skills. It is important, but not always practical, depending on the
circumstances.
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Describe how you would organize a surprise party for your friend. Please say
- Where would you do it?
- How would you do it?
- What arrangements would need to be done for the party?
Sample Answer:
That's easy, I did it for a friend a couple of months ago. It was for my best friend, we have been friends
ever since we were little girls. I organized it at her home so she wouldn't expect it. Obviously I had to tell
her parents and family and explain that it would be a surprise so they couldn't say anything to her.
I arranged for her friends from university to come to her house, and I helped prepare the food with some of
her aunts, but we did it in the home of one of them so that my friend would have no idea about the
preparations. I wanted to have some special music for her party so I arranged for one of her friends who
plays in a musical group to bring the group and perform for her at her home. They are an acoustic group
and play modern music but with traditional influences and I knew that my friend would love it.
All the arrangement were done in about a week, after telling her parents about it I had a lot of help from her
family and also her friends and on the day of the party we did a lot of cooking and prepared all the food and
then took it round to my friends house.
The whole experience was amazing - and my friend loved it alll - it was a very special day for us.
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I can tell you about a trip I made a few months ago. I went to London in the UK with one of my professors
from university. We were part of a research team that went from Bangladesh to meet with some other teams
from around the world in London and discuss an international project that we have been working on for the
last few years.
I had never been to london before, so it was amazing for me. I had often seen pictures from my father, who
used to spend a lot of time there on business, years ago, but I never dreamed that I would be visiting it
myself this year. My professor and I spent about a week in London, three of the days were basically for
work and then we had one free day and the weekend to see some of the local sights and experience a little
of the culture of London. It wasn't a lot of time but it was still nice to be able to see some of the famous
places and see all the people from around the world. It's such a cosmopolitan place.
We spent hours looking at famous buildings and every now and then we would stop and sit in a cafe and
drink something, to rest a little before continuing. On the second last day we actually got lost on 'the tube',
that's what they call the London underground train system, it's massive and we got our directions
completely wrong. Luckily for us some local people helped us get to where we wanted to visit. I think they
must be used to seeing lost 'tourists' all the time.
It was a really wonderful and interesting experience for me, as I had always dreamed of visiting England, I
just didn't thik it would be this year - the trip was a surprise.
Should there be the same amount of free time for women and men? [Why?/Why not?]
I think maybe women are still occupied more than men sometimes, although when I see my mother
preparing a meal and sometimes it takes her hours, she's talking to her sister or the children at the same
time. So sometimes I think she's occupied, but it's different from being at work and being occupied becuase
at work you can't chat with your family and do things like that. I think men are generally more occupied
with work and so have less real free time.
In your opinion are computers important?
In the world we live in today - essential! We could not live without them now. I don't think there is one area
of our daily lives that has not been affected by the increasing use of computers. Business, banking,
shopping, study, computers are everywhere nowadays and even in some aspects of life that we maybe don't
even think about.
Do you use a computer often?
Yes, every day. For work and pleasure. I use it as part of my studies and work at the university and I also
use it for fun, socializing and surfing on the internet, and now I'm using it to chat with some of the other
delgates we met in London on my recent trip. They come from different universities in countries all over
the world, so it's great that we can chat online and share ideas..
What kind of things do you use your computer for?
As I said, work, study, social. I've bought things on the internet, I reserved tickets for the theater once a
couple of months ago. I use it to find information, send emails, watch videos and many other things. Oh,
and of course, banking, although that is just more recently, but I think it's good.
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Sample Answer
I'll tell you about my favorite photograph, which is a photo of my family, my parents, my brother and three
sisters. It was taken by my uncle when I was still a small girl. We went on a family excursion to various
places in Nepal. The photograph was in a place called Butterfly Valley and it a group photo and in the
background you can see a spectacular waterfall. We were all much younger then but I can remember it was
a very happy time for my family and a really special trip that we took together.
Whenever I feel sad I like to look at this photo because it always reminds me of my beautiful family, how
happy we all were, and how lucky we are to have the many blessing we have in our lives. I would like to
return there some day in the future and visit that special place again.
I have a copy of the photo whcih I keep in my room, but we also have a larger version of it which is framed
and hangs on the wall in the main social room of our house.
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I thought it seemed like a good idea - everybody loves gold - and I thought it woud be a good investment
for the future. Anyway, I didn't do anything about it at the time, but I did decide to do some more research
about the subject. Over a week I visited some other websites and read a lot more about buying, selling, and
ivesting in gold. I learned so much and began to get really interested in the topic.
Eventually I decided to buy some gold rounds and coins, simply because I liked the design, and I learned
that the price of gold is relatively low at the moment so it seemed like a good time to buy. This was last
week, and they delivered my order a couple of days ago. I think I must have spent about 20 minutes just
looking at these gold items when I first opened them. they were so beautiful and I had never bought
anything gold before in my life so it was like a special moment.
Now, I have a plan to try and buy some more gold every month, little by little. there are some coins that are
really interesting but I also want to buy gold because I think it's a good idea for the future.
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Sure, there's a garden here in Edinburgh that I really love. Well, actually it's more than a garden, it's like a
park, It's called Princes Street Gardens and it's very large. Apparently it was created from an old loch, like a
lake, which dried up. It's been there for hundres of years now and has a lot of trees, plants, flowers and
other interesting things like statues, monuments and fountains and stuff like that.
It's a public garden and every day you can see hundreds of people there - some of them are tourists visiting
Edinburgh - and others are just walking through the gardens on their way to someplece, or you can often
see people sitting having something to eat or drink at one of the cafes. Just last week I saw several people
sitting on some of the benches reading, now that the weather has turned nice again.
I used to go to the gardens a lot when I first arrived here from abroad. I found it very relaxing - so much
greenery - in the middle of the capital city. Now I try to go every couple of weeks to explore a little and
learn a bit more about the gardens. I have some favourite places in the gardens, for example, the Ross
Fountain, and there are many other monuments and commerative sites whhich honor explorers, reformers,
and volunteers and poeple who died in various wars and for various causes throughout history. It's almost
like walking through a history book sometimes. I would love to have enough time to learn about all of
them.
But one of the 'things' I like most is that you can always find a quiet place to be by yourself if you go - or
you can go to different parts where there are a lot of people all around - there's a lot of variety and you can
see, and sometimes even meet, people from all over the world.
I suppose if you were really interested in flowers and trees and things like that it would be a great place to
spend some time too. I'm not really, but it's easy to see that there are a a lot of different plants and shrubs
throughout the gardens.
I just like going there because there is always something to do and different people to see, and to see how
different the gardens look as the seasons change.
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IELTS Turkey
IELTS speaking test Turkey July 2013
Part 1 IELTS Turkey speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is ...
Can I see your ID?
Yes, of course, here's my ID card
Where are you from?
I'm from here, Ankara
Do you work or study?
I work, I'm a technical support manager.
Why is patience important?
I think it's important because it can help in many situations. Being impatient doesn't really help resolve any
problems and in fact it can sometimes cause more problems.
Are you a patient person?
Generally, yes I am, although I sometimes feel imatient in certain situations, I try not to show it, as I said, it
doesn't really help in most situations so there's no pit in making other people feel uncomfortable.
What do you do when you get impatient?
I count to 10. My grandfather taught me this - it's very simple, whenever I feel impatient and maybe angry
about something - I just count to 10 and it seems to make me more calm.
Is it important to have good relationship with colleagues at your workplace? [Why?]
Yes, it's important. It can be difficult to achieve it sometimes depending on the personalities involved but
it's certainly a better situation than having to deal with a lot of conflict every day. If everyone is getting
along well then normally everything else goes well also.
What type of clothes do you prefer to wear? [Why?]
Well, when I'm at work I wear a shirt and tie and formal pants or trousers, but when I'm away from work I
like to wear casual clothes, and when I have time off from work I usuallu just wear a T-shirt and jeans most
of the time.
What factors do you consider before buying any clothes?
If it's casual clothes then whatever I like, as long as it isn;t too expensive. When I buy clothes for work I'm
not very fussy either, I usually just buy plain colored shirts and some simple ties and dark colored pants or
trousers. I'm not very fashion conscious and I don't like spending a lot of time shopping for clothes.
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Sample Answer:
Okay, so one of my favorite dishes is chicken fried rice. Its really simple, I know, but when its cooked
well, its delicious. My mother taught me how to cook it when I was a young girl, in fact I think it was the
first thing she showed me how to cook so I think thats one of the reasons I like it so much. You can also
change it quite a lot and add some extra things into it or keep it very simple. Another reason I like it is
because its really easy, quick and cheap to make.
So I start with some chicken, I prefer to use chicken breast because its tastier and generally better quality
than other parts, though you can use any chicken really. I partly cook the chicken breast by boiling it until
its ready. While cooking the chicken I also precook the rice. I use a rice cooker as it gets the best results,
but you can use just a pan of water if you want. While the rice and chicken are cooking I prepare the
vegetables or anything else I want to put in the dish. Sometimes I put some extra things like some ham or
mushrooms, but I normally just include a little onion, sliced up really thin, some green peas, and some
tomatoes, again chopped up really fine with all the seeds removed.
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When everything is ready and the rice and chicken have cooled down, I start to prepare for frying the rice
and mixing everything together. I add a little oil to a large frying pan along with some seasoning and beaten
eggs, and then add the rice, stir it up and then add the chicken. After cooking it a little I add the vegetables
and any other ingredients, mixing it all the time. When I think its ready I taste it to see if there is enough
seasoning and flavour, and then its ready to eat.
One of the other reasons I like it so much is because you can make it for one person or many people, just
by changing the amount of ingredients accordingly and almost everyone I know loves it so its really
easy to make something quick if anybody comes round to visit and theyre hungry. Sometimes its better
than going out and we can chat while Im cooking it, so its nice.
IELTS Speaking Test Hong Kong | Part 3
Have eating habits changed over time in your country?
What are the disadvantages of todays diet?
Should children be taught in schools how to eat properly?
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I can distinctly remember many lessons about agriculture and how it was developed in many different
regions of the world. The difference between farming needs in different parts of the world and how the
produce could be exported from one country to another. I also remember learning about rock formations
and how rivers can form valleys and erode rock, and the earth, over a long period of time and change the
landscape. I thought it was fascinating at the time how you could learn so much about something which
seemed to be so simple. My Geography classes made me look at everything differently. What I had
previously seen as just a river or rock became something much more interesting when I realized how much
information it could tell us and how many different aspects there were to them. Even now, I think I still
look at things and think about what's beneath the surface, what's behind the visible parts, the parts we can't
see or never think about. There's always so much more involved than what we can simply see everyday.
Really, I think it was my favorite subject at school because it dealt with real things. I mean, we learned
about mountains, rivers, countries, populations, social migration and many other things like that. You can
see these things in life, it all seemed relevant. I can remember I didn't like Math much as a school subject
because I couldn't relate it to everyday life. Solving all those mathematical problems didn't seem connected
to real life.
Another reason I liked Geography as a subject was because, as I said, my teacher was great. She made
everything seem interesting and had an excellent way of explaining things to her students. The time always
seemed to fly past in those classes because they were so interesting.
- Where was the seminar/speech held and who was the speaker?
- Was it helpful for you in some way?
IELTS Speaking Test Bangladesh | Part 3
Why do people get nervous when they speak in public?
How can they improve their public speaking skills?
After spending quite a lot of time on the site I had a very good idea of what was involved in the IELTS test
and what skills I needed to develop. It was very informative, but I wish they had some more videos of the
actual IELTS speaking test showing real people doing the interview. I found some videos like that on
YouTube and I thought they were very informative and helped me learn more about what to do during the
IELTS speaking test. Overall though I think it's one of the best sites that I came across while looking for
IELTS resources.
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Is the food they eat now different from the food they ate in the past?
Is there a unique food habit that your community follows in your hometown?
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course when you are sick or ill and have to postpone an event or appointment. Most other people
understand these situations, because it has also happened to them at one time or another in their lives.
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IELTS Vietnam
IELTS Vietnam February 2013
IELTS Speaking test Vietnam | Part 1
What is your full name?
Can I see your ID?
Do you work or study?
What is the first thing you do after classes?
Is it possible to concentrate on two things at the same time? Why?
What do you do to stay concentrated?
IELTS Speaking test Vietnam | Part 2
Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Please say:
Where would it be?
Whom would you go there with?
What would you do there?
IELTS Speaking test Vietnam | Part 3
Why do you think the vacation you described would be perfect?
Do you think you will go there some day?
What things should people consider before traveling to new places?
What do they need to know about such places?
What would makes such a trip special, in your opinion?
What are some of the advantages of organized trips?
Is it beneficial for companies to give vacations to workers?
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IELTS Ireland
IELTS Ireland February 2013
IELTS Speaking test Ireland | Part 1
What do you enjoy the most about your studies?
Do people take more photographs these days?
How often do you take pictures?
When did you last take a picture?
Do you like a cold climate or hot climate?
What are the seasons in your country?
Has the weather change in the recent years?
IELTS Speaking test Ireland | Part 2
Describe a product that you bought and were disappointed with. Please say:
What was the product?
Where did you buy it?
Why was it unsatisfactory?
IELTS Speaking test Ireland | Part 3
What do you think about peoples materialistic attitude?
What do people look for when they buy a product?
Is the environment being affected by peoples activities?
What measures should to be taken by manufacturers in order to protect the environment?
What is more important, to keep the environment intact or to satisfy our consumerist needs?
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IELTS Argentina
IELTS Argentina February 2013
IELTS Speaking test Argentina | Part 1
What is your full name?
Can I see your ID?
Do you work or study?
Do you find your job interesting?
Would you recommend it to others?
How often do you use the Internet? What do you use it for?
When did you use the Internet for the first time?
Are there any problems associated with using the Internet?
Do you send post cards?
Do you prefer to send post cards or emails? why?
IELTS Speaking test Argentina | Part 2
Talk about a wrong decision made by somebody you know. Please say:
What was the decision?
Why do you think it was wrong?
Does that person agree or disagree with you now?
IELTS Speaking test Argentina | Part 3
Is it better to consult with others before you make decisions?
Who are the best people to consult with?
Is it always a good idea to consult your parents?
What is the problem with making decisions slowly?
Is it better to make decisions on the spot without second thought? Why?
What is the problem when you make emotional decisions?
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correctly, clearly, and with ease and confidence in response to each question. Remember to make your
answer interesting by providing more than the most basic information. Some of these sample questions
are highly likely to appear on your exam, so review them well.
FAMILY
o Describe your family?
o Do you have a large or small family?
o How much time do you spend with your family?
o What do you like to do together as a family?
o Do you get along well with your family?
o Are people in your country generally close to their families?
WORK
o What do you do?
o What are your responsibilities?
o How many hours do you work each day?
o Do you enjoy your work?
o Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
o If you could change your job or profession, what would you do?
o Describe the process of getting a job in your country.
o Describe the company or organization you work for.
o What is your position?
o What do you like about your job?
o What do you dislike about your job?
EDUCATION
o Describe your education.
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HOMETOWN
o Describe your hometown.
o Whats special about it?
o Where is your hometown located?
o Is it easy to travel around your hometown?
o What is it known for?
o What do people in your town do?
o What are the main industries in your hometown?
o What problems face your hometown?
o What languages are spoken in your hometown?
o What are the advantages of living in your hometown?
o What are some problems faced by your hometown?
o Compare your hometown with another city.
o What are some environmental problems faced by your hometown?
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WEATHER
o Whats the weather like in your country?
o Does the weather affect your mood?
o How do rainy days make you feel?
o Whats your favourite season of the year?
o What do you like to do when its hot?
o What do you usually do in the winter?
o How many seasons does your country have?
HOME
o Describe your home.
o What kind of building do you live in?
o How long have you lived there?
WEDDING
o Have you ever been to a wedding?
o Whose wedding was it?
o Where was it held?
o What clothes do people wear?
o Describe the wedding ceremony.
o What sort if gifts do people buy for the bridal couple?
o What kind of clothes did the bride and groom wear?
TRAVEL
o Do you like to travel?
o What kind of places have you visited in your life?
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MARRIAGE
o What is the attitude toward marriage in your country?
o Do most young people plan on getting married in your country?
o What are some of the advantages of marriage?
o What are some of the disadvantages?
o Is the divorce rate high in your country?
o Do you think people should be allowed to get divorced?
HOBBIES
o Do you have any hobbies?
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FOOD
o What are some of your favourite foods?
o What foods are popular in your country?
o What are some of the famous dishes of your country?
o Do you enjoy cooking?
FESTIVAL
o Whats the most important festival in your country?
o How do people celebrate this festival?
o What special food is associated with this festival?
o What special activities are associated with this festival?
o What do you enjoy most about this festival?
o Do you think festivals are important for a society?
TELEVISION
o Do you watch television a lot?
o What do you usually watch on television?
o How many hours of television do you usually watch?
o What are the most popular shows in your country?
o What kind of shows do you like to watch?
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YOUR COUNTRY
o Which country are you from?
o Where is this country located?
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o What kind of games did you play when you were a child?
o What games are popular in your country today?
o What kind of games were popular when you were young?
o Do you think mental games like chess are good for you?
COLOURS
o Do you have a favourite colour?
o What are your countrys colours?
o Do you think colours affect our moods?
o Can you learn anything about a person from the colours he / she likes?
o Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were a child?
MUSIC
o Do you like music?
o What kind of music do you like?
o When do you usually listen to music?
o What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
o What kind of music is popular in your country?
o Do you play any musical instruments?
o Do you wish you could play any musical instruments?
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