Our lovely student M recently took IELTS in the UAE and remembered the following questions from his Speaking test:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Where are you from?
– Are you a student or do you work?
– How often do you wear T-shirts?
– Do you prefer to dress casually or formally? Why?
– Have you ever given someone a T-shirt as a gift?
– What type of clothing is popular in your country?
– What would you wear to a special occasion such as a wedding?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a medal or prize you received in sports. You should say
– what the medal or prize was for
– when and where you received it
– how you felt about receiving it
and explain why this achievement was important to you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why is it important to give prizes to children?
– Do you think giving prizes motivates children to do better?
– Are academic prizes more meaningful than sports prizes? Why or why not?
– Should children receive participation prizes, or only for winning?
– How can schools balance rewarding academic and non-academic achievements?
– Do you think prizes encourage healthy competition, or can they create pressure?
