IELTS Commentry: IELTS Speaking test in India

Monday 3 May 2021

IELTS Speaking test in India – April 2021

A big thank-you goes to D.P. who remembered the Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam in India:

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 study?
– Why did you choose this field?
– Do you like sport?
– What sport do you like the most?
– Do you like watching sports games?
– Let’s talk about culture.
– What are the main cultural standards in your country?
– What are the differences in young and old people’s attitude toward life?
– Do older people see life differently?
– Why is it so?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a concert or an event that you disliked, but had to stay until the end. Please say

– What and where was it?
– Why did you have to stay?
– How did you feel about it later?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is the difference between a speaker and a listener?
– How can a speaker attract his/her listeners?
– What does usually happen when someone doesn’t listen carefully?
– Why is hearing important in a person’s life?
– Who does better as a speaker, men or women?
– How can a speaker gauge their listeners’ reaction?
– How can a speaker make sure the listeners are paying attention?