IELTS SPEAKING

HIGHER EDUCATION

PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW
 
Question 1: Do you usually go shopping?

CONTENT:
“Yes, I do. I really love shopping because …/No, I don’t. I don’t like shopping because…”
Hint 1: Why do you/don’t you like shopping?
Hint 2: What kind of things do you buy when shopping?
Hint 3: Where do you go shopping?
Hint 4: How do you pay for what you buy?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.

Question 2: What are the ways you do to save money?

Hint 1: What do you plan to buy after saving money?
Hint 2: Where do you keep your money?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe a famous university in your country.
You should discuss:
 what this university is called;
 where it is located;
 what things students can learn from this university;
and explain why this university is famous.
Hint: Why is this university famous?
 This university gives scholarships to many students every year.

PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss higher education in general.
Question 1: Why do you think some people aim to have multiple university degrees?
Question 2: Do you think that it is still important to physically attend classes now that we can
already study online?
Question 3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?

IELTS SPEAKING

CELEBRITIES

PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW

Question 1: Do you like eating vegetables? Why?

CONTENT:
“I like eating vegetables because…”
“I don’t like eating vegetables because…”
Hint 1: Do you think vegetables taste delicious?
Hint 2: What are your favorite foods?
Hint 3: Do your favorite foods usually have vegetables in them?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.

Question 2: Do you like pandas?

Hint 1: How do you feel when you see a panda?
Hint 2: Would you like to have a pet panda? Why/Why not?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe your favorite celebrity.
You should discuss:
 who your favorite celebrity is;
 what your favorite celebrity is famous for;
 which production/s he/she is famous for;
 why this particular celebrity became your favorite.
Hint 1: State the reason why you like this celebrity.
 This celebrity is an inspiration for me to follow my dreams.
 This celebrity is very good-looking and intelligent.

PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss famous celebrities in general.
Question 1: Why do people look up to celebrities?
Question 2: Why do celebrities try to avoid the paparazzi?
Question 3: How do these celebrities affect their countries’ cultural and artistic backgrounds?

IELTS SPEAKING

NATURAL WONDERS

PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW

Question 1: Do you own a computer?
CONTENT:
“Yes, I do because … /No, I don’t because …”
Hint 1: Why do you/don’t you own a computer?
Hint 2: What types of things do you do on a computer?
Hint 3: When did you have your first computer?
Hint 4: What type of computer do you own?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.

Question 2: What do you think are the most useful Websites in your country?
Hint 1: What Websites are these?
Hint 2: Why are they popular?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe a popular natural wonder.
You should discuss:
 what this natural wonder is;
 where it is located;
 how people go to this place;
and explain why this natural wonder is popular.
Hint: Have you been to this place?
 I haven’t been there yet but I would love to go there if given a chance.
PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss natural wonders in general.
Question 1: How can people protect natural wonders from exploitation? Discuss.
Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of opening a nature park to the public?
Question 3: To what extent do you agree that people must protect the natural resources of a
place?

IELTS SPEAKING

MEMORIES
PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW
Question 1: Is street food popular in your hometown?
CONTENT:
“Yes, it is because …” /“No, it isn’t because …”
Hint 1: Why is it popular/why is it not popular?
Hint 2: What types of street food are commonly sold in your hometown?
Hint 3: Who usually buys this type of food?
Hint 4: When do people buy this food?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.
Question 2: How do you avoid spending too much money?
Hint 1: Talk about how you avoid spending too much money.
Hint 2: How does it work for you?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe a memorable childhood experience.
You should discuss:
 what experience it is;
 who were the people involved;
 where this event happened;
and explain why this childhood experience is memorable.
Hint: Where did this event happen?
 This event happened in my old hometown in China.
PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss memories in general.
Question 1: To what extent do you agree that people must cherish life events? Discuss.
Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being thoughtful?
Question 3: How do you think people will keep their memories in the next fifty years?

IELTS SPEAKING

STAYING HEALTHY
PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW
Question 1: What is your favorite form of performing art?
CONTENT:
“My favorite form of performing art is …”
Hint 1: Talk about your favorite form of performing art.
Hint 2: Who usually participates in your favorite form of performing art?
Hint 3: Where do you usually go to see your favorite form of performing art?
Hint 4: Why do you like this form of performing art?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.
Question 2: How do you plan your daily activities?
Hint 1: Talk about the ways you plan your daily activities.
Hint 2: Do these methods work well for you?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe your health maintenance routine.
You should discuss:
 what you do to maintain a healthy body;
 who your general physician is;
 why you want to stay fit and healthy;
and share details on how you avoid stress and illness.
Hint: What do you do to maintain a healthy body?
 I have a very active lifestyle and I like doing outdoor activities.
PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss staying healthy and wellness in general.
Question 1: What is the importance of wellness centers and their programs?
Question 2: To what extent do you agree that people must visit a dentist at least once a year?
Question 3: Which do you think is better, traditional medicine or modern medicine?

IELTS Speaking Practice

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW
Question 1: What places in Europe would you like to visit? Why?
Hint 1: How did you hear of those places?
Hint 2: What other places would you like to
Question 2: Do you enjoy watching animated movies?
Hint 1: What is your favorite animated movie? Why?
Hint 2: Give a summary of the movie and what the most memorable part of the movie
was.

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice
versa.)
Describe a time when you or someone you know have reused something.
You should discuss:
 what object was reused;
 what that object was originally used for
 what that object was reused for
 how much money was saved when that object was reused

PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
 Let’s talk more about reusing and how it helps the environ
Question 1: What are the things that we can reuse?
Question 2: Why do you think people don’t reuse things as often as they should?
Question 3: How can reusing materials and objects help the environment in the long run?

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking Practice
ABOUT THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST
TOTAL TIME: 11-14 MINUTES
[PART 1] INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW: 4-5 MINUTES
[PART 2] INDIVIDUAL LONG-TURN: 3-4 MINUTES (INCLUDING PREPARATION TIME)
[PART 3] TWO-WAY DISCUSSION: 4-5 MINUTES

COMMUNITIES

PART 1. INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW
Question 1: Is your job/major easy?
CONTENT:
“Yes, it is because … /No, it isn’t because …”
Hint 1: Why is it/is it not easy?
Hint 2: What is your job/major?
Hint 3: What makes your job/major difficult?
Hint 4: What do you plan to do about it?
CONCLUSION:
Emphasize your point in answering this question.
Question 2: Where do people in your country keep their money?
Hint 1: How do you save your money?
Hint 2: Are banks popular in your country?

PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN
You have 1 minute to prepare. Use this time to organize your points. Arrange your ideas
according to their importance (from the most important to the least important or vice versa.)
Describe the ideal community that you would want to live in.
You should discuss:
 where this community would be;
 what you would see in this community;
 how people would live in this place;
and explain why this is your ideal community.
Hint: How can life be convenient in this community?
 It will be convenient because most of the things you need to live are free.
PART 3. TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Let’s discuss communities in general.
Question 1: To what extent do you agree that an individual must learn to adapt to the
community he/she belongs?
Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a part of a community?
Question 3: How do you think communities will improve in the next fifty years?