
Our thanks go to P.L. who kindly shared the Speaking questions he remembered from his latest IELTS exam in the USA:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– How long have you lived there?
– Do you like eating chocolate?
– How often do you eat chocolate?
– Do you prefer dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
– Is chocolate a popular gift in your country?
– Do you like wearing T-shirts?
– What kind of T-shirts do you usually wear?
– Do you prefer plain or printed T-shirts?
– When do you usually wear T-shirts?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe some good news you recently received. You should say:
– what the news was
– who shared it with you
– how you felt when you heard it
and explain why this news was important to you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What kinds of events are considered good news in your country?
– Why do people like to share good news with others?
– How do people usually share good news nowadays?
– Why do some people prefer not to tell others about their good news?
– Do you think sharing good news on social media is a good idea?
– How does receiving good news affect people’s motivation and mood?


