Our kind student X took the IELTS test in Singapore. She remembered being asked these questions in the Speaking test:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you like most about your job or studies?
– Do you enjoy fishing? Why or why not?
– Do you like eating fish?
– Is fishing a popular activity in your country?
– Have you ever gone fishing yourself?
– What kinds of fish are popular in your country?
– Do you prefer outdoor activities like fishing or indoor hobbies? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe something important that you lost. You should say:
– what the item was
– when and where you lost it
– how you tried to find it
and explain how you felt about losing it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you often lose things? Why or why not?
– What kinds of items do people lose most often?
– What happens if someone loses their mobile phone nowadays?
– How important is cash in daily life today?
– Do you think cash will lose its value or become obsolete in the future? Why or why not?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of a cashless society?
