IELTS Speaking Practice Test (Mock)

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Animals

Part 1

  • Do you have a pet?
  • What types of animals do you think make the best pets? Why do people have pets?
  • Are there any types of animals that you think should not be kept as a pet?

Part 2

Describe a wild animal that lives in your country. You should say:

  • what animal it is
  • where it lives
  • how people feel about this animal

And explain if you think there will be more or fewer of this animal in the wild in the future and why.

Part 3

  • What is the purpose of having zoos?
  • What is your opinion about animals being kept in zoos?
  • How do you think zoos could be improved?
  • Do you think is it important to conserve the world’s – animal species?
  • What is your opinion on poaching?
  • Do you think money should be spent on protecting wild animals?

Food & Cooking

Part 1

  • What is your favourite type of food? What is a common meal in your country? Do you like cooking?
  • When do you eat your main meal of the day?

Part 2

Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to. You should say:

  • where the restaurant was
  • why you chose this restaurant
  • what type of food you ate

and explain why you enjoyed eating in this restaurant.

Part 3

  • Do many people eat in restaurants in your country?
  • Which are more popular, fast food restaurants or traditional restaurants?
  • Why do people enjoy eating out?
  • What do you think a healthy diet consists of?
  • Do you think children should be taught about healthy diets and cooking at school or at home?
  • At what age do you think children should be taught to cook?

Clothing & Fashion

Part 1

  • Do you like shoes?
  • How often do you buy shoes?
  • Do you prefer comfortable or good-looking shoes? Have you ever bought shoes online?

Part 2

Describe a dress/shirt you wore for a special occasion. You should say:

  • what it is like
  • when and where you bought it
  • what special occasion you wore it for

and explain how it made you feel wearing it.

Part 3

  • What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?
  • Do you think that brand name is very important for clothes sales?
  • Why do some people like to go clothes shopping with friends?
  • How have clothes fashions changed in your country over the past few decades?
  • What kind of things determine what is in fashion?
  • How do you think fashion will change in the future?

Daily Routine

Part 1

  • What is your typical morning routine? What would you like to change about it? Do you think breakfast is important?
  • What is the best thing about your morning routine at the weekends?

Part 2

Describe a typical day at work/college/university. You should say:

  • what you do
  • when you do it
  • what your favourite part of the day is

and explain what you would like to change about this routine.

Part 3

  • What is the attitude towards arriving late in your country?
  • When is it very important to be on time?
  • How can people make sure that they are never late?
  • What factors influence most people’s daily routines?
  • Do you think people get enough choice in their daily routines?
  • How do you think people’s routines will change in the future?

Books

Part 1

  • Do you prefer to read books or magazines? What is your favourite subject to read about?
  • Did your parents read to you when you were a child? Would you give a book as a gift?

Part 2

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading. You should say:

  • what the book was
  • what it was about
  • why you read it

and explain what effect the book had on you.

Part 3

  • Do people in your country like to read books?
  • What are the most popular types of books?
  • Do you think it is important for people to read books?
  • In your opinion, do people read as much nowadays as they did in the past?
  • How do most people read books today, in hard copy or on a tablet?
  • Do you think that traditional books will be replaced by tablet reading in the future?

Art

Part 1

  • Do you like art?
  • Do you think that art should be taught in schools? How does learning art helps children to develop?
  • If you were a famous painter, what sort of pictures would you paint?

Part 2

Describe a work of art that you really like. You should say:

  • what it is
  • who created it
  • where you saw it

and explain why you like it.

Part 3

  • In your opinion, is art an important part of culture?
  • What would life be like without art?
  • Why do you think people like to have paintings in their homes?
  • Do you agree with this statement? “Graffiti is a form of art and should be respected.”
  • Why do you think people create graffiti?
  • Who do you think should pay for public works of art?

Weather & Seasons

Part 1

  • What seasons do you have in your country? Which is your favourite season?
  • What do you like to do in that season?
  • Is your country popular with tourists in every season?

Part 2

Describe a type of weather that you really dislike. You should say:

  • what type of weather it is
  • how often it happens
  • why you dislike it

and explain what you do when the weather is like this.

Part 3

  • Do you think the weather affects how people feel?
  • What are some examples of bad weather in the world?
  • In your opinion, is anything we can do to prevent bad weather?
  • What is the best way to get accurate information about the weather?
  • How easy or difficult is it to predict the weather in your country?
  • How important do you think it is to check what the weather will be?

Architecture & Buildings

Part 1

  • Are you interested in architecture?
  • Do you live in an old building or a modern one? What sort of building would your dream home be?
  • If you were an architect, what sort of buildings would you design?

Part 2

Describe a building you have seen that impressed you. You should say:

  • where it was
  • what it looked like
  • when you saw it

and explain why it impressed you.

Part 3

  • Do many people in your country visit historic buildings?
  • What types of historic buildings are most popular to visit?
  • Why do people visit these historic buildings?
  • What do people learn from visiting such buildings?
  • Do you think people should have to pay to visit them?
  • Do you think it’s important that historic buildings are preserved?

Education

Part 1

  • Did you enjoy school?
  • What was your favourite subject?
  • How did you get on with your peers in school? What subject would you like to learn in the future?

Part 2

Describe a school you attended. You should say:

  • what school it was
  • what the buildings were like
  • how good the teachers were

and explain what you liked and disliked about it.

Part 3

  • What makes a good student?
  • What role should the teacher have in the classroom?
  • Do you think computers will one day replace teachers in classrooms?
  • How well do schools prepare young people for working life?
  • Do you think schools should teach subjects like art, music and dancing?
  • In your opinion, is a university education important?

Film & TV

Part 1

  • How much television do you watch per day? Who do you normally watch TV with?
  • What kinds of TV programmes do you enjoy the most?
  • What is your favourite TV programme at the moment?

Part 2

Describe a TV drama series you like. You should say:

  • what TV series it is
  • what it is about
  • who acts in it

and explain why you like it.

Part 3

  • Is the quality of TV programmes in your country good?
  • What type of foreign TV programmes are popular in your country?
  • Do you think television influences the way we think?
  • Should children be allowed to watch a lot of TV?
  • What do you think are the qualities of a good children’s TV programme?
  • What are the educational benefits of children watching TV?

Money

Part 1

  • How important is money to you?
  • What sorts of things do you like to spend spare money on? What was the last thing you bought yourself as a treat?
  • It is difficult to control your spending?

Part 2

Describe something you bought that you had to save money for.

You should say:

  • what it was
  • how long you saved money for it
  • how you saved the money

and explain how you felt after you bought it.

Part 3

  • Do you think children should be taught to save money?
  • Why do some parents give their children money to spend each week?
  • Should children be allowed to buy anything they want with the money they’ve saved?
  • Do you think it is a good idea for students to earn money while studying?
  • What kind of possessions show status in your country?
  • Modern society is often called ‘materialistic’. Why do you think this is?

Photography

Part 1

  • How often do you take photographs?
  • What things do you like to photograph? Do you ever take selfies?
  • What do you do with the photos you take?

Part 2

Describe a photograph you like. You should say:

  • what can be seen in the photo
  • when it was taken
  • who took it

and explain why you like the photograph.

Part 3

  • How has photography changed over the past 20 years?
  • What makes a good photograph?
  • Are photographs works or art?
  • Do you agree that with the advances in camera technology, anyone – can take quality pictures today?
  • Why are selfies are so popular?
  • Do you think there are any dangers in sharing personal photos on social media?

IELTS Speaking Practice Test (Mock)

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