IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – November 2021

Our lovely friend L.M. took IELTS in Taiwan and shared the questions from her Speaking test. She said, “These are the questions that I remember from the test that I have taken today, thank you for sending me your emails, it helped a lot!”

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Let’s talk about your hometown.
– Where did you grow up?
– Is it a good place to live in?
– Will you stay there in the future?
– Let’s talk about TV shows.
– Do you like to watch TV?
– How often do you watch it?
– What TV shows do you like to watch the most?
– What TV shows can you rarely see on TV in your country?
– Let’s talk about science.
– When did you start learning science?
– Do you like science classes?
– Do you think that learning science is helpful to you?
– Why do you think so?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an instance when you waited for something special. Please say

– What were you waiting for?
– When did it happen?
– Why was it special to you?
– What did you do while waiting?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are you a patient person?
– Do you think people are more impatient now compared to the past?
– Do you think it is possible to teach people to be more patient?
– Do you think it is possible to help children to be more patient?
– Some people believe that impatience helps the development of technology. Do you agree with that?
– Why do you think so?