Simone Braverman

Our kind subscriber BL took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– Are you a student or do you work?
– Did you always want to do the same job you have now?
– What do you usually do when you feel bored?
– Is there a specific place you like to go when you are bored?
– Do you like to sit on the floor? Why or why not?
– Did you like to sit on the floor as a child?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you helped a child. You should say

– who the child was
– what you did to help
– how the child reacted

and explain how you felt after helping the child.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Did your parents know about the time you helped the child?
– How did your parents react when they found out?
– Why do you think parents encourage children to help others?
– How important is it to teach children to be helpful from a young age?
– Are there any benefits for adults when they help children?
– Do you think society values people who are helpful to others?

Thanks to our kind subscriber AK, today we are sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Pakistan.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Who is the most famous person from your area?
– What things are famous in your area overall?
– Are the people in your area generally supportive of each other?
– Do you think being famous in your area is important? Why or why not?
– What is something your area is known for culturally or historically?
– How do people in your area show support for local events or causes?
– Do you feel proud to come from your area? Why or why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who helped you achieve a goal. You should say:

– what the goal was
– who this person is
– how he or she motivated you

and explain the effect of this motivation on achieving your goal.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think motivation is important for achieving goals? Why?
– What strategies can be used to maximize productivity in an office setting?
– Does financial incentive, like money, help people achieve their goals?
– What other factors, besides money, can motivate people to achieve their goals?
– Should employers focus on motivating their staff in different ways? If so, how?
– How can people stay motivated when working on long-term goals?