IELTS Speaking Preparation (Part 6)

Prepare for the Following Frequently Asked Questions in the IELTS Speaking Test.... 

Part 1
   - Please come in. Why don't you take a seat?
   - First, let me have. a look at your passport. It is for security purposes.
   - Good. What's your full name?
   - And you are (nationality of the candidate).
   - Which part of your country do you come from?
   - Describe your hometown to me.
   - When choosing a place to live, what do you consider most important?
   - What do you like or dislike about living in your town or city?
   - What changes would make your hometown more appealing to people of your age?
   - Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment?
   - Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which one do you prefer?
   - Some people are always in a hurry to go to places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a lower pace. What do you prefer? Do you work at the moment?
   - What are the best things about where you work?
   - What do you dislike most about your work?
   - Where do you come from? Tell me about your country.
   - What is your general opinion about your hometown?
   - What are the things of interest in that place?
   - Do you live with your family?
   - What do your parents do?
   - Would you like to do the same job as your parents?
   - Do you have a large or small family?
   - Who does most of the shopping in your family?
   - Do you enjoy shopping?
   - Do you work at the moment?
   - Have you ever had any other jobs?
   - How will IELTS help you in the future?
   - What are your main interests?
   - What other indoor activities do you enjoy?
   - How would you describe your lifestyle?
   - What is life like for you in your hometown?
   - Are you married?
   - Are you happy with your marital life?

 

Part 2:


1. Describe a website you often browse.

You should say:

    what is it
    how long have you been using it
    give details information about the website

and explain why you often browse this website.

2. Describe a museum that you have visited.

You should say:

    when you visited the museum
    describe the museum
    how you felt after going there

and describe your experience of the visit.

3. Describe an interesting place in your hometown.

You should say:

    what it is
    how you can go there
    what people do there

and explain why you think it is an interesting place.

 

Part 3

  - Do you think that people and situation have changed since you were born?
  - How and in what respects?
  - What are some of the main industries in your country?
  - How serious is unemployment in your country?
  - What do you consider as the main cause?
  - What role does religion have in everyday life in your country?
  - Compare the media now with how it was a generation ago.
  - What kind of effects do the media have on children and young people?
  - Can you tell me about your childhood?
  - Can you remember a toy you were given when you were a child?
  - Who gave it to you? And what was the occasion?
  - What did you do with the toy?
  - What do you think you can learn from your toy?
  - Do you think there is a difference between toys chosen by females and males?
  - This is the end of your interview. Thank you and goodbye.
  - What roles do men / women typically play in families in your country?
  - How different is your life from the lives of your parents / grandparents?
  - How have these roles changed recently?
  - Entertainment is a very important part of our lives. Most people listen to the radio or watch television. How did people entertain themselves before these things came into existence?
  - Do you think radio and television have had a positive effect on the world?
  - Has television stopped family members from communicating with each other?
  - Is there too much violence on television these days?
  - Does violence on television or on video contribute to violence in society?

Thank you and good luck.

Sample IELTS Speaking Topics 

SHOPPING
          o Do you enjoy shopping?
          o How do you feel about shopping?
          o Do you like shopping on the Internet?
          o Do you have any favourite stores?
          o What don’t you like about shopping?
          o Which is the most popular place to shop in your hometown?

SPORTS
          o Do you like sports?
          o Do you enjoy watching sports?
          o Do you enjoy participating in any sports?
          o Which sports are most popular in your country?
          o What’s your favourite sport/
          o When did you first become interested in sports?
          o How often do you participate in sports?
          o What equipment do you need for your favourite sport?

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 What’s 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?
          o What are some advantages of television?
          o What are some of the disadvantages of television?
          o What did you last watch on television?
          o Why do you think certain TV shows are so popular?

TOURISM
          o Which places would you recommend to a visitor to your country?
          o Do a lot of tourists visit your country?
          o What do they usually do there?
          o How has tourism changed your country?
          o Is your country expensive for most tourists?
          o What are some famous landmarks in your country?

DAILY ROUTINE
          o Describe your daily routine.
          o What do you usually do?
          o What do you do on the weekend?
          o What is your typical weekday like?
          o Does your life change much from week to week?
          o Do you have any free time during the week?

YOUR COUNTRY
          o Describe your daily routine.
          o What do you usually do?
          o What do you do on the weekend?
          o What is you typical weekday like?
          o Does your life change much from week to week?
          o Do you have any free time during the week?

CLOTHES
          o What type of clothes do you like to wear?
          o What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear?
          o How important is fashion to you?
          o What kind of clothes do you dislike?
          o Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?
          o What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country?
          o Are clothes expensive in your country?

GOING OUT
          o Do you like going out or staying at home?
          o What do you like to do when you go out?
          o How often do you go out?
          o Do people in your country go out a lot?
          o How and where do people in your country usually socialise?
          o What kind of entertainment is popular in your country?

GAMES
          o Do you enjoy playing any games?
          o What kind of games do you play?
          o Do you think adults should play games?
          o What do children learn from games?
          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 country’s 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?
          o Which is your favourite instrument?

Try to speak in English as much as possible with your friends, family members and teachers. Without making the habit of speaking, it's really difficult to get a good score in the speaking part of the IELTS.

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