IELTS Speaking questions (India) – June 2023

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

1.  What is your full name?
2.  Do you work or study?
3.  Where do you live?
4.  Why do you like the area where you live?
5.  How could your area be improved?
6.  Do you still remember your primary school teachers?
7.  Did you like any teacher more than others? Why?
8.  Did you like learning languages in school? Why or why not?
9.  What language would you learn in school, if you could choose?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a popular / well-known person in your country. You should say

•  who the person is
•  what he/she has done
•  why he/she is popular
•  and explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

1.  Do you want to be famous?
2.  Do you think that famous people are generally happier than ordinary people?
3.  What qualities does a person need to have in order to become famous?
4.  In what ways do famous people influence the public?
5.  What types of people become famous in your country?
6.  Do you think more is expected from famous people than from ordinary citizens?

IELTS FEBRUARY QUESTIONS.

 

Writing test Writing task 1 (Letter): You accidentally left an important item while checking out of a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and ask to send the item back to you.  In your letter: -     Provide the details of your stay. -     Describe the item you left behind. -     Tell the hotel manager how to return it to you. Writing task 2 (an essay) People are not exercising regularly, even though they know it is beneficial for their health. Why is this a problem? What can be done to tackle it? Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) - Can I see your ID? - What is your name? - Do you live in a house or an apartment? - Do you like the people in your area? Why/why not? - Did you play sports when you were young? - What was your favourite sport? - Did you know someone who was good at sports? - Do you have small businesses in your area? - Do you prefer buying from a small business? - Why do you support small businesses? - How can people support small businesses? Part 2 (Cue Card) Describe an area in your home where you feel relaxed. You should say: - what area or room it is - when you spend time in it - why you feel relaxed there - and explain what you do to relax. Follow up question: Do you have much time to relax? Part 3 (Discussion) - How do people relax? - Can people relax in their homes? - Should the government encourage relaxation activities? - Do you think there should be classes for teaching young people and children how to relax? - How can schools include these activities in their schedule? - Are school trips a good way to relax?

Listening Exercise-2 (The issue of waste).

Listening Exercise-1 (Customer Order Form).

Listening Exercise -3 (Growing bananas).

IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS FEBRUARY 2022.

IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS JANUARY 2022.

Set1

Part 1 (Interview)

•  What is your full name?
•  Can I see your ID?
•  Where are you from?
•  Is it a good place to raise children?
•  Do you like science?
•  Which part of science do you find interesting?
•  Do you think science should be compulsory in schools?
•  How often do you write on paper?
•  What do you like better, typing or writing on paper?
•  Did you write by hand often in school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a famous person from your country. Please say

• who he/she is
• what he/she is famous for
• how he/she became famous
• and explain how you feel about this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• Do your friends like this person?
• Do celebrities portray a country’s image?
• How can they create a positive image? Why?
• Are they able to portray a country in a negative light? Why?

Set2

Part 1 (Interview)

•  What is your full name?
•  May I see your ID?
•  Let’s talk about an app you downloaded to your mobile.
•  Where do you get information about new apps?
•  Where were you brought up?
•  Is that a good place to bring up kids?
•  When can parents feel proud of their kids?
•  What can other options be? (after I gave two reasons)
•  Do you think kids should be given rewards by parents or at school?
• Are there any disadvantages to giving rewards to students?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an event when a family member made you feel proud. You should say

•  When it was
•  Who the family member was
•  What happened
•  And explain why you felt proud of him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

•  What are the disadvantages of a society with a large gap between the rich and the poor?
•  Would you ever move to the countryside anywhere? Why or why not?
•  There were some more questions I can’t remember.

Set3

Part 1 (Interview)

• What is your full name?
• May I see your ID?
• Do you work or study?
• Let’s talk about leisure activities.
• What do you do in your leisure time?
• Do you like to spend time with your family?
• Where do you usually like to go with your family?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about the longest walk you have ever taken. Please say

• When it was?
• Where it was?
• Who was there with you?
• Explain how you felt about this walk.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• What outdoor activities do you usually do in your leisure time?
• How have your activities now changed compared to the past?
• Do you like to spend your time on a mobile phone?
• How often do you use your device?

Set4

Part 1 (Interview)

• What is your full name?
• Can I see your ID?
• Where is your hometown?
• Tell me about your hometown.
• How long have you been living there?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

• Talk about your ambition in life. Please say
• what your ambition is
• why you have this ambition
• whether you have achieved this ambition or not (and why)

Part 3 (Discussion)

• Do you think that goals are necessary to achieving success in life?
• What are the important character traits to achieve your goals?
• Are people’s goals changing with age?
• How have people’s goals changed in the last 10 years?

IELTS SPEAKING DECEMBER, 2021.

Speaking

2021-12-14: Part 1

What is your favorite color?

Do you prefer bright colors or dark colors?

Are there any colors that you dislike?

Are colors important to you?

What is the color of your room?

What are your friends' favorite colors? Why?

Part2-

Describe a difficult decision that you once made

You should say:

what the decision was

when you made the decision

how long you take to make the decision

and explain why it was a difficult decision to make.

Part3-

What decisions do people generally make in their daily life?

Should essential decisions be made by a single person or a group of people?

Why is it important to consider the consequences of your decisions?

Why are many young people unwilling to listen to their parent's advice?

Why do middle-aged people tend to second-guess their decision?

Set2-

Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?

Have you ever bought mirrors?

Do you usually take a mirror with you?

Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?

Part2-

Describe something that you are interested to learn or improve

You should say:

what it is

how you will learn or improve it

why you are interested in it

and explain how you feel about learning it

Part3-

Is it hard for adults to continue learning?

Why don't adults usually like to learn something new?

Is it the government's responsibility to assist people in learning?

What are the differences between education in the past and now?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning?

IELTS SPEAKING NOVEMBER, 2021.

Speaking

Set1

2021-12-11: Part 1

How often do you write an email or cards?

Do you like texting or emails?

Do you prefer to have an email or a card for your birthday? Why?

Do you think in the future, the email will replace the letter?

Part 2

Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn't like

You should say:

when and where it happened

who the person was

why you have to be friendly

and explain how you felt about it later.

Part3

Do you think it is essential to be friendly?

What kinds of people are usually friendly?

What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?

Why are people friendly with the person they do not like?

What do you think of people who are always straightforward?

Is it necessary to behave in a friendly way in professional life?

Do friendly people achieve more, in your opinion?

Some people can pretend to be friendly when they are not. Does it feel familiar to you?

Is it a good idea to ask a person directly for something you want?

Set 2- 16- 11-2021

What was your first mobile phone?

Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

Will you buy a new one in the future?

How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Part2-

Describe a time when you moved to a new home or school

You should say:

when you moved

where you moved to

why you moved

and how you felt about it.

Part3

Why do people move to a new home?

What problems will people face after moving to a new place? How do people solve these problems?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the same place?

Is it reasonable to move to a new place frequently? Why?

IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS OCTOBER, 2021.

 Set1 1 October, India.

Interview

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Do you work or study?

– What subject are you studying?

– Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?

– Which subject is your favorite?

– Where do you live?

– How livable is your city?

– Nowadays children spend more time watching TV than in the past, is it a good or a bad habit?

– Do you watch television?

– Which shows are your favorite?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say

– What was its title?

– Who is the author?

– What did you learn from it?

– And explain why you liked or disliked it.

Discussion

– When did you read the book?

– Why did you choose this book?

– Would you recommend it to your friends?

– What kind of people would like this book?

Set2, 7 October, India

Interview

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Do you work or study?

– What do you do?

– Do you want to live in the countryside?

– Is it easy for you to concentrate in a noisy environment?

– How important is a daily routine to you?

– When did you start to learn science?

– Which science subject do you find interesting?

Cue Card

Describe an activity you usually do that is a waste of your time. Please say

– What is it?

– When do you usually do it?

– Why do you do it?

– And explain why you think it wastes your time.

Discussion

– What makes people feel stressed?

– Why do you think it is?

– What technological problems can cause people to feel stressed?

Set 3, 17 October, Jaipur

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Where do you live?

– Do you like to keep flowers at home?

– Have you ever seen wildlife up close?

– Where in your country can a person see wildlife?

– Why these particular places?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about someone much older than you, whom you like very much. Please say

– Who the person is

– How you know him/her

– How long you usually spend with him/her and where

– And explain why you like him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What activities do older people like to do in their free time?

– Are there any other activities they find engaging?

– Do you think there should be a fixed retirement age?

– Why or why not?

– What factors should the retirement age be based on?

Set4, 22 October, Mumbai

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your identification?

– Tell me about your hometown.

– When do people use headphones?

– Do you use headphones?

– Can you concentrate in noisy places?

– What do you do to concentrate in noisy places?

– Were you a student who listened to every lesson at school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an exciting book that you have read. Please say

– What the book was

– How you heard about it

– When you read it

– And explain why you consider this book exciting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Who reads more, boys or girls?

– What kinds of books do old and young people like?

– Let’s talk about films based on books.

– Is it better to read the book first and then watch the film or the other way around?

IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS SEPTEMBER, 2021.

IELTS SPEAKING QUESTIONS AUGUST, 2021.

 Set1 30th August

Part1

What do you think about computers?

What are the benefits of a computer for children?

What are the benefits of being a student?

How do traffic problems affect you?

What traffic problems are there in your area?

How do most people travel to work where you live?

What is the most popular means of transportation in your country?

Part 2

Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try.

You should say:

what it is

what you need to prepare

how easy or difficult it is

and explain why you want to try it.

Part 3

What kinds of leisure activities can you do in a place near the water?

Why do many people like spending time in the sea?

What are the important things that should be remembered when participating in an outdoor recreational activity?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?

Do you think water activities help in achieving the true nature of recreation? Why?

Set2- 27th August

Part1

Where are you living now?

Is it a good area to live in?

What do you like most about where you live?

What is the neighborhood like where you live?

Do you have any friends there?

What can be improved in the area that you live?

Do you know any famous people in the area that you live in?

Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?

Part2

Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time

You should say:

what it is

when you usually do it

why you do it

and explain why you think it wastes your time.

Part3

How do you balance life and work?

Will you continue doing something when you are aware that it's a waste of time?

What kinds of things make people feel pressured?

Why do some people refuse to abide by rules?

Set 3 7th August

Part1

What do you think about computers?

What are the benefits of a computer for children?

What are the benefits of being a student?

How do traffic problems affect you?

What traffic problems are there in your area?

How do most people travel to work where you live?

What is the most popular means of transportation in your country?

Part2

Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

You should say:

what it is

when you learned it

why you learned it

and explain why you think it is difficult for you.

Part3

What skills do primary students need to master?

Is it hard for students to learn new skills?

Why is it hard for adults to learn a new skill?

Is a teacher important to students' learning experience? Why?

Set 4 14th August

Part1

Do you like talking to people?

How do you like spending time with your friends?

Would you prefer to study alone or with others?

Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

Have you been to a new place recently?

What's the difference between this place and other places of the same kind?

Do you feel nervous when you travel to new places?

Part2

Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home.

You should say:

what you use it for

how you got it

with whom you use it

and explain why it is important.

Part3

What kinds of appliances are there in people's homes in your country?

How do you think modern technology has changed the way we work and live?

Do you think it is important to train employees to use equipment at work?

Do you think that older people have difficulties in using modern equipment?

How can we help older people to use this modern equipment?

Are there any disadvantages of using modern equipment too much in the home?