2023

Our student LD took her computer-based IELTS exam in Romania a few days ago and her examiner asked the following questions in the Speaking test.

Test tip: Go over these questions and think of some things to say and what vocabulary you would use. IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in many countries! Being familiar with the topic and specific questions increases your chances of success.

Once you have some ideas, answer the questions and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check your fluency, intonation, gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced. Re-record anything you are not happy with, and you’ll see that your next attempt sounds better already!

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you study?
– Let’s talk about noise. Would you describe yourself as a noisy person?
– In what situations does noise bother you?
– Do you like to listen to loud music? Why or why not?
– Are there any types of music that you find especially noisy or unpleasant?
– How do you feel about noise in your living environment?
– Do you think cities are becoming noisier?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe someone you know who loves cooking. You should say:

– who this person is
– what kinds of dishes they usually cook
– who they usually cook for

and explain why you think this person enjoys cooking so much.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think the range of dishes that people usually cook is affected by the agricultural produce available in their region?
– How important do you think agriculture is in your country?
– In what ways can technology be integrated into agriculture?
– Can agriculture be improved by technology? In what way?
– Are there any negative impacts of using technology in agriculture?
– How do you think technology in agriculture affects the environment?