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IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India October 2023

The following Speaking test questions were shared by our kind subscriber PS who recently took IELTS in India.

Preparation Tip: Do a practice session where you answer all of these questions and record yourself. If you don’t have enough ideas for questions on a particular topic, research it and write down some vocabulary words and how to use them in a sentence.

After recording your answers, listen to them and look for fluency (frequent pausing, self-correction, hesitation) or pronunciation problems. Then re-record the questions you’re not happy with, and this time try to sound more fluent and pronounce the words better. Take a Speaking Mock Test online, read your Examiner’s feedback and learn how to score higher.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you like about your hometown?
– Is it a good place for young people?
– Do you work or study?
– How do you travel to work?
– Do you prefer to travel on public transport or by private car? Why?
– What do you think of the public transportation system in your country?
– Can it be improved? In what way?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an area of science you’re interested in. You should say

– when you first heard about it
– how you learned about it
– what you know about it

and explain why you are interested in this area of science.

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Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you know of any recent advancements in this area of science that contributed to society?
– Do you think scientists play an important role in today’s world? Why or why not?
– Is it important for people to know about recent scientific breakthroughs? Why?
– Do you think people have a good understanding of scientific information?
– How can we make science easier for people to grasp?
– Should schools and universities encourage young people to become scientists?

IELTS test in Japan – October 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions Japan October 2023

Our friend R took IELTS in Japan and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend is coming to stay with you on holidays, but you are not available on that date. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

– apologise for not being able to be there
– give a reason why you are not available
– suggest another day for your friend’s visit

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some countries allow teenagers to have a part-time job. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you describe your neighborhood?
– What do you think is special about your neighborhood?
– Do you think your neighborhood is a good place for young people to live? Why or why not?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Can you describe your daily routine related to your work?
– How do you usually travel to work?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who has interesting ideas. You should say

– who this person is
– how you know this person
– what interesting ideas this person has

and explain how their ideas influenced others.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– In your opinion, are people who have interesting ideas respected in your country? Why or why not?
– Are people generally open to accepting new and interesting ideas in your culture?
– Do you think the perception of interesting ideas varies between different cultures?
– Do cultural values and traditions influence the acceptance of new ideas?
– What qualities do you think a person should have to come up with interesting ideas?
– Are these qualities different for individuals in various fields, such as science, art, or business?
– How can people with interesting ideas positively influence society?