Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC

Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU

Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 1

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Are you a student or do you work now?
1. Why did you choose this course/job?
2. Is there anything about your course/job you would like to change?
I’d like to move on and ask you some questions about shopping.
1. Who does most of the shopping in your household?
2. What type of shopping do you like? (Why?)
3. Is shopping a popular activity in your country? (Why/why not?)
4. What type of shops do teenagers like best in your country?
Let’s talk about films.
1. How often do you go to the cinema?
2. What type of films do you like best? (Why?)
3. What type of films don’t you like? (Why not?)

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe an important event in your life.

You should say:
● When it happened

● Who you were with

● What happened
And explain why you feel it was important.

Part 3
We've been talking about an important event in your life, and I'd now like to ask you some questions
related to this.
1. What days are important in your country?
2. Why it is important to have national celebrations?
3. How is the way your national celebrations are celebrated now different from the way they
were celebrated in the past?
4. Do you think any new national celebrations will come into being in the future?
5. Are there any celebrations from other countries that you celebrate in your country?
6. What are the benefits of having events that many people around the world are celebrating on
the same day?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 2

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Lets talk about your hometown.
1. What kind of place is your hometown?
2. What do young people do for entertainment in your hometown?
3. What is the worst thing about living in your hometown? (Why?)
I’d like to move on and ask you some questions about tourism in your country.
1. What should a visitor see and do in your country?
2. Are there any traditional art or music that you would recommend? (Why?)
3. Tell me about the kind of visitor who come to your country.
Let’s move on and talk about being on time for appointments.
1. Is being late acceptable in your culture? (Why/why not?)
2. Are you ever late for appointments? (Why/why not?)
3. What type of excuses do you think are alright for lateness?
4. How do you feel when someone is late for an appointment with you?
Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe something you own which is very important to you.

You should say:
● What you use it for

● How long you have had it

● Where you got it from
And explain why it is so important to you.

Part 3
We've been talking about something you own which is very important to you, and I'd now like to ask
you some questions related to this.
First, lets consider values and the way they change.
1. What kinds of possessions give status to people in your country?
2. Has it always been the same or were different possessions thought of as valuable in the past?
3. Why do you think people need to show their status in society?
Now we'll discuss the role of advertising.
1. Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
2. Do advertisements give correct information, or do they encourage people to buy things that
they may not need?
3. Is advertising really necessary in modern society?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
IELTS SPEAKING TEST 3
Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Lets talk about shopping.
1. Do you enjoy shopping?
2. How often do you go shopping and what do you buy?
3. So you prefer to go shopping alone or with other people? (Why?)
I’d like to move on and ask you some questions about food.
1. What is your favourite food? (Why?)
2. What kind of restaurants do you like to eat out at?
3. What would your perfect meal be?
I'd like to talk now about your hobbies.
1. Tell me about any hobbies you have.
2. Are there any hobbies you would like to have in the future?
3. Do you think hobbies should be relaxing or should they be exciting? (Why?)

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe a course you have done that you found useful.

You should say:
● What you learnt

● What you enjoyed about the course

● What you didn't enjoy
And explain why it was useful to you.

Part 3
We've been talking about a course you have done that you found useful and I'd now like to ask you
some questions related to this.
First, let’s consider homework..
1. Do you think it is important that children are given homework?
2. How much homework should they be given?
3. Do you think parents should help their children with their homework or should it be done
alone?
Now we'll discuss the relationship between education and work.
1. How important is it to have a university education to get a job in your country?
2. Does having a degree from another country enhance employment opportunities in your
country?
3. What impacts do students who have studies abroad have on their country of origin when they
come home?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 4

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
First I'd like to ask some questions about your family.
1. Do you have a large or small family?
2. How much time do you spend with members of your family?
3. What sort of things do you like to do together?
Now let's move on to talk about food.
1. What kind of food do you like?
2. What are some of the typical foods in your country?
3. In your country, do men or women have the main responsibility for cooking?
Let’s talk about where you live.
1. Tell me about the house or apartment you live in.
2. What are some of the bad things about living there?
3. What kind of place would you like to have in the future?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.

You should say:
● Where you met them

● What subject they taught

● What was special about them
And explain why this person influenced you so much.

Part 3
We've been talking about a teacher who has influenced you in your education, and I'd now like to ask
you some questions related to this.
First we'll look at developments in education.
1. Has education in your country changed in the last 10 years?
2. What changes do you think will happen in the future?
3. What changes would you recommend to improve the education system?
Now let's look at the national education system.
1. How do the ambitions of current school leavers compare with those of the previous
generation?
2. What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?
3. What is the role of the school in modern society?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 5

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
First I'd like to ask about your hometown.
1. What kind of place is your hometown?
2. Tell me about the most interesting place in your hometown.
3. What changes would you like to make to your hometown?
Now let's move on to talk about animals.
1. What kinds of animals are popular pets in your country? Why?
2. How are animals in your country used for work?
3. Are there any animals in your country that have special significance?
Let’s talk about travel.
1. How easy is it to travel in your country?
2. What form of transport is the most popular? Why?
3. Are there any parts of your country that are difficult to travel to? Why / Why not?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe an environmental problem that has occurred in your country.

You should say:
● The cause of the problem

● What effect it has had on your country

● The steps, if any, that have been taken to solve this
Explain why you think this problem is so important to solve.

Part 3
We've been talking about an environmental problem in your country, and I'd now like to ask you
some questions related to this.
First, let’s consider global environmental problems.
1. Tell me about some of the environmental problems that are affecting countries these days?
2. Do you think that governments around the world are doing enough to tackle the problems?
3. Why do some people not consider environmental problems to be serious?
Now we'll look at environmental problems and disasters caused by humans.
1. What do you consider to be the world’s worst environmental disaster caused by humans?
2. Why do you think environmental disasters caused by humans happen?
3. Do you think there will be more environmental disasters caused by humans in the future?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 6

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Weather
1. What is the weather like where you live?
2. Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
3. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
4. Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?
5. Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live
Doing Sport
1. What sport do you like?
2. Where did you learn how to do it?
3. Did you do some sports when you were young?
4. Do you think students need more exercise?
5. Do you know any people who are good at sports?
6. Do you think it is important for people to exercise?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe a sport you enjoyed watching

You should say:

● What sports programs do you like to watch

● When you watch it
● Who do you watch with
And explain why you like watching it.

Part 3
We've been talking about sports, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this.
1. Which sport do you think most people like to do?
2. Do children need exercise?
3. What are the benefits of exercise?
4. What can be done to get children into sport?
5. What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
6. What is the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 7

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
The city you live in
1. What city do you live in
2. Do you like this city? Why?
3. How long have you lived in this city?
4. Are there big changes in this city?
5. Is this city your permanent residence?
Day off
1. When was the last time you had a few days off?
2. What do you usually do when you have days off?
3. Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
4. What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place
You should say:

● Who he/she is
● What the new place is like
● Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you?

Part 3
We've been talking about moving, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this.
1. Why do some young people keep moving?
2. What is the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
3. Is it possible for young people to live by themselves?
4. Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
5. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
6. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 8

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Fixing things
1. Can you fix things?
2. Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?
3. Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?
4. What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?
Dream and ambition
1. What was your childhood dream?
2. Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
3. What is your dream job?
4. Do you think you are an ambitious person?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:

● What the invention was

● What it can do
● How popular it is
And explain whether it is difficult or easy to use

Part 3
We've been talking about jobs, and I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this.
1. What qualities do inventors have?
2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
3. What inventions do you think should be improved?
4. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
5. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
6. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 9

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Rain
1. Do you like rainy days? Why?
2. Does it rain much in your city?
3. Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?
4. Would you change your plan if it rained?
Language
1. What languages can you speak?
2. What languages would you like to learn in the future?
3. How do you learn a foreign language?
4. How are languages taught and learned in your school?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say:

● What it is
● Where you would like to try it
● Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3
I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this.
1. What are the advantages of water transportation?
2. Why do people like to live near water?
3. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
4. Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?
5. What do you think of the people who waste water?
6. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
 Trung tâm Giáo dc Quc t | International Education Center - IEC
Trường Đại học Hà Nội | Hanoi University - HANU
Km9, đường Nguyễn Trãi, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội

IELTS SPEAKING TEST 10

Part 1
Now, in this first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself.
Health
1. How do you keep healthy?
2. What are your favourite sports?
3. Are there health classes in your school?
4. What sports help people stay healthy?
5. Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?
Week
1. What is your favourite day of the week?
2. What is your least favourite day?
3. What is the busiest day of the week for you?
4. Is there anything that you do every day?
5. What do you usually do on weekends?
6. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

Part 2
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you'll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make
notes if you wish.

Describe an occasion when you lost your way

You should say:

● Where you were

● What happened
● How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3
I'd now like to ask you some questions related to this.
1. How can people find their way when they are lost?
2. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
3. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
4. Is a paper map still necessary?
5. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
6. How do people react when they get lost?