IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – December 2024

Our kind subscriber L shared the following questions from her recent IELTS Speaking test in Australia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Can you tell me about your primary school teacher?
– What was your favorite subject in primary school?
– Why did you enjoy that subject?
– Do you think primary schools have changed over the years? How?
– Did you have any school trips or special activities in primary school?
– Do you still keep in touch with any of your primary school friends?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you have visited that had a lot of wildlife or flowers. You should say:

– where the place is
– what kinds of wildlife or flowers you saw there
– what you did there

and explain why this place was special to you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think conservation is important? Why or why not?
– What can the government do to protect endangered species?
– How can individuals contribute to wildlife conservation?
– Do you think zoos play a role in protecting animals? Why or why not?
– How can schools teach children about the importance of conservation?
– What impact does urbanisation have on wildlife and natural habitats?