IELTS Mock Speaking Test

(TESOL Worksheets--IELTS Speaking)
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[A practice IELTS test I made.  Some of the questions are my own, some of them are stolen from other IELTS websites.]

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Let’s talk about your hometown or village.

• What kind of place is it?

• What’s the most interesting part of your town/village? (Why?)

• What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do? (Why?)

• Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)

Let’s move on to talk about accommodation.

• Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

• How long have you lived there?

• What do you like about living there? (Why?)

• What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in? (Why)

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.  Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and pencil for taking notes.  And here’s your topic.  I’d like you to describe a party that you enjoyed.

(n.b.  Do not read the whole topic card)

Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: Whose party it was and what it was celebrating Where the party was held and who went to it What people did during the party And explain what you enjoyed about this party.

Alright?  Remember you have 2 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.  I’ll tell you when your time is up.  Can you start speaking now please.

Rounding off questions

• Did other people enjoy this party?

• Did you tell your parents about this party?

Part 3 – Two Way Discussion

We’ve been talking about a party you enjoyed, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first of all young people and parties

• What kinds of parties do younger people usually like?

• Are parties a good use of time for younger people?

• Some parents worry about their child when they are at parties.  Why do you think this is?

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Let’s talk about your hometown or village.

• What kind of place is it?

• What’s the most interesting part of your town/village? (Why?)

• What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do? (Why?)

• Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)

Let’s move on to talk about accommodation.

• Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

• How long have you lived there?

• What do you like about living there? (Why?)

• What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in? (Why)

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.  Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and pencil for taking notes.  And here’s your topic.  I’d like you to describe an important letter you received

(n.b.  Do not read the whole topic card)

Describe an important letter you received. You should say: Who the letter was from What it was about Why it was important And explain how you felt about it..

Alright?  Remember you have 2 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.  I’ll tell you when your time is up.  Can you start speaking now please.

Rounding off questions

• Did you write a reply?

• Did you tell anyone else about this letter?

Part 3 – Two Way Discussion

We’ve been talking about a letter you received, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first of all how communication has changed.

• How do people usually communicate in your country?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of electronic communication?

• How do you think communication will change in the future?

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Let’s talk about your hometown or village.

• What kind of place is it?

• What’s the most interesting part of your town/village? (Why?)

• What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do? (Why?)

• Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)

Let’s move on to talk about accommodation.

• Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

• How long have you lived there?

• What do you like about living there? (Why?)

• What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in? (Why)

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.  Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and pencil for taking notes.  And here’s your topic.  I’d like you to describe a sporting activity you like.

(n.b.  Do not read the whole topic card)

Describe a sporting activity you like. You should say: When you first played it Who you do it with Where you do it And explain why you enjoy doing it

Alright?  Remember you have 2 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.  I’ll tell you when your time is up.  Can you start speaking now please.

Rounding off questions

• Do other people like this sport?

• Do you think you will continue to play this sport in the future?

Part 3 – Two Way Discussion

We’ve been talking about a sporting activity you enjoy, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first of all sports and culture.

• What kind of sports are most popular in your country?  Why?

• Should students be encouraged to play sports in school, or should they only concentrate on their studies ?

• Some people think watching sports on TV is a waste of time.  Do you agree or disagree?

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Let’s talk about your hometown or village.

• What kind of place is it?

• What’s the most interesting part of your town/village? (Why?)

• What kind of jobs do the people in your town/village do? (Why?)

• Would you say it’s a good place to live? (Why?)

Let’s move on to talk about accommodation.

• Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?

• How long have you lived there?

• What do you like about living there? (Why?)

• What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in? (Why)

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

Now, I’m going to give you a topic, and I’d like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.  Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and pencil for taking notes.  And here’s your topic.  I’d like you to describe a book you enjoyed reading.

(n.b.  Do not read the whole topic card)

Describe a book you enjoyed reading. You should say: What the book was What it was about When you read it And explain why you enjoyed it

Alright?  Remember you have 2 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.  I’ll tell you when your time is up.  Can you start speaking now please.

Rounding off questions

• Do you think you will ever read this book again?

• Have you ever recommended this book to anyone?

Part 3 – Two Way Discussion

We’ve been talking about a book you enjoyed reading, and I’d like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first of all books and culture.

• Some people think books can change the world.  Do you agree or disagree?  Why?

• Did people read more in the past or do they read more now?  Why do you think this is?

• Some people think reading story books or novels is a waste of time.  Do you agree or disagree?

You will talk about this topic for one to two minutes.  Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to prepare.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Please do not write anything on this card.

Describe a book you enjoyed reading. You should say: What the book was What it was about When you read it And explain why you enjoyed it

You will talk about this topic for one to two minutes.  Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to prepare.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Please do not write anything on this card.

Describe a sporting activity you like. You should say: When you first played it Who you do it with Where you do it And explain why you enjoy doing it

You will talk about this topic for one to two minutes.  Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to prepare.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Please do not write anything on this card.

Describe an important letter you received. You should say: Who the letter was from What it was about Why it was important And explain how you felt about it..

You will talk about this topic for one to two minutes.  Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to prepare.  You can make some notes if you wish.  Please do not write anything on this card.

Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: Whose party it was and what it was celebrating Where the party was held and who went to it What people did during the party And explain what you enjoyed about this party.