2025

MP took the IELTS test in India earlier this week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
– How often do you meet new people?
– Do you have a lot of close friends or just a few?
– What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?
– Do you prefer making new friends or spending time with old ones? Why?
– How important is friendship in your life?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a well-known place you often go to and enjoy. You should say:

– what the place is
– where it is located
– what you usually do there

and explain why you enjoy going to this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think parks are important in cities?
– How do parks benefit people’s health and well-being?
– Should governments invest more in creating parks and green spaces? Why or why not?
– Do you think working in a group is more effective than working alone? Why?
– What are the challenges people face when working in a team?
– How can people improve their teamwork skills?