We truly appreciate R.A. for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from his most recent IELTS exam in the UK:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Where is your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Has your hometown changed much over the years?
– Would you like to live there in the future?
– Do you like flowers?
– Do you grow any flowers at home?
– On what occasions do people give flowers in your country?
– What kind of food do you like to eat?
– Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
– What is a traditional dish in your country?
– Do you enjoy trying food from other countries?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you saw a child misbehaving in public. You should say:
– when and where it happened
– what the child was doing
– how others reacted
and explain how you felt about the situation.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How should parents teach children good behaviour?
– What role does discipline play in raising children?
– Do you think children today behave differently from those in the past?
– Should teachers be responsible for teaching good manners at school?
– What influence do modern lifestyles have on parenting?
– Do you think children learn more from parents’ behaviour or from what they are told?
