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Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

IELTS Speaking questions from Iran – April 2010

IELTS Speaking questions from Iran were shared by two caring people (we appreciate your help, S and N). Thanks to their memory we also know that the Iranian exam was just like in the US.

Speaking Test 1

Interview

– What’s your name?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live?
– Where is it located?
– Where do you parents live?

Cue Card

Describe the school where you studied in your childhood, please say:
– what good memory do you have about it?
– what is something that you will never forget about your school?
– was it a public school or a private one?

Discussion

– What are the qualities necessary for a good teacher?
– Why do some people like to be a teacher and what are the effects of being a teacher on those people?
– Is it easy to become a teacher these days for young people? Is it a good job for them?

– The educational system of your country now – how does it compare to the past?
– How many students are there in a typical classroom? is it an appropriate number?
– Why do some people collect things?
– What did you collect in your childhood and what do you collect now?

Speaking Test 2

Interview

– What’s your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you recommend people to go and visit in your hometown?
– How did you learn to cook when you where a child?
– Do you like cooking now?

Cue Card

Describe a TV program you have seen and didn’t like, you should say:
– where and when you have seen it,
– what it was about and
– why you didn’t like it.

Discussion

– What qualities make a star?
– Should they be role models for young people?
– Some people say that movie stars earn too much, what do you think?
– What responsibilities should they have regarding their society?

IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – April 2010

IELTS Speaking module from Saudi Arabia was shared by S who also collected the questions from her classmates – nicely done, S! The rest of the exam was just like in the USA.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Describe the place you live in.
– Did you eat fruits and vegetables when you were a child?
– Why do you think fruits and vegetables are important?
– To what extent do you think the electronic messages are a positive development in our life?
– When was the last time you send electronic message and what for?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a conversation that affected your life, please say:
– What was the situation?
– Who did you have it with?
– What happened after that conversation?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a family that you know:
– Describe it.
– How do you feel about them?
– How do they affect your life?

Discussion 1

– What do you think the differences in conversations between men and conversations between women are?
– Do you think that the conversations between women changed compared to those in the past?
– What do you think the benefits of electronic conversations are?

Discussion 2

– What do you think the difference is when grandparents are living with their grandchildren, compared to families that live separately?
– Tell me about a traditional story from your country.
– What is the stories’ effects on the children in your country?