Recent IELTS exams

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?

Thanks to the generous contribution by our subscriber, today we are sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in India.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Can you describe your hometown?
– What is your favorite place to visit in your hometown?
– Why do you think it is difficult for pedestrians to walk on the streets?
– Do you like to exercise? Why or why not?
– Do you enjoy listening to music? Why or why not?
– Can you describe a place where you feel calm and relaxed?
– Would you say you are a calm or relaxed person?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a video you watched online that you learned something from. You should say

– when you watched it
– what the video was about
– what you learned from it

and explain how you felt after watching the video.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kinds of videos are popular in your country?
– Why do you think videos are becoming increasingly popular nowadays?
– What types of videos do you personally like to watch?
– How has the rise of online work or shopping impacted people’s lives?
– In your opinion, are more collaborations happening online or offline? How so?
– Do you think people worldwide should conduct meetings or collaborations online only? Why or why not?