IELTS Academic Speaking Part 2

10 Practice Questions
Special person Difficult experience
Describe someone who has had a special influence on Describe a difficult experience you have had in the past.
your life. You should say: You should say:
Who the person is What happened
When you met this person Why it was difficult
What special qualities this person has If you were able to overcome the difficulty
And explain how this person has influenced your life. And explain what you learned from the experience.

Memorable journey Future hobby

Describe a memorable journey you have made.
You should say:
Where you went
How long the journey lasted
What happened during the journey
And say if you will ever make the same journey again.
Describe a hobby you want to take up when you are much
older. You should say:
What the hobby is
What special equipment is needed, if any
When you want to take it up
And explain why this is a suitable hobby for older people.

Study method Favourite photograph

Describe a good study method you use. You should say: Describe your favourite photograph. You should say:
What the method is What the photo shows
Where you learned it Who took it
Whether you think many other people use it Where it is kept now
And explain why this method is effective for you. And explain how you feel when you look at this photo.

Sporting event Useful tool

Describe a competitive sporting event you have attended. Describe a tool you use in your everyday life.
You should say: You should say:
When the event was held What the tool is
What happened What it is used for
Which team or player you supported How often you use it
And explain why you think the winner was successful. And say what you would do if you didn't have this tool.

Good leader Internet business

Describe someone you consider a good leader. Describe an internet business you would like to start.
You should say: You should say:
Who the person is What the business would be
How you know the person What it would involve
What the person's style of leadership is like How you would start it
And explain what makes this person a good leader, in And explain why you think the business would be
your view. successful.