IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some think that buildings should be constructed with functionality in mind, as it is more important than design. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What is your major?
- What is the best part of this subject?
- Describe your primary school years.
- Do you think your teachers were good? Why?
- Did you like to dance when you were a child?
- Do you still like to dance? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a toy that you liked as a child. Please say
- what it was
- who gave it to you
- why you still remember this toy

Discussion

- Do you think parents should buy every toy that their children want?
- In your country, what kind of toys do children usually play with?

 

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live now?
- What kind of work do you do?
- Are you satisfied with your job?
- Why is that?
- Would you like to do it in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a novel or a story that you have read recently. Please say

- What was it about?
- Why did you choose it?
- Did you like or dislike it? Why?

Discussion

- How can reading affect the society?
- Do people still prefer real books or their digital versions? Why?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home. Write a letter to your manger requesting the same arrangement. You should say

- Why do you want to work from home?
- Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
- Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays the crime rate among young people is increasing. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done by parents and teachers to reduce it?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to communicate in a foreign language for the first time. Please say

- When and where did it happen?
- What was the situation?
- How did it make you feel?

Discussion

- What is the right age to start teaching children a foreign language, in your opinion?
- Why do you think so?
- Are there any exceptions?
- What different ways are there to teach a new language to kids?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that economic growth is the only way to stop world’s poverty and hunger, while others say that economic growth is the cause of environmental disasters. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subjects are you studying?
- What is your major?
- Why did you choose it?
- Do you like reading? Why?
- Can you tell me about a book you have read recently?
- Do you like to go to sleep early or stay up till late? Why?
- How do you feel in the next morning after staying up late?

Cue Card

Talk about a new skill that you would like to learn in the future. Please say

- What skill is it?
- Why do you want to learn it?
- Why is it important to learn this skill?

Discussion

- Do you think skills such as cooking are necessary for children to learn? Why?
- Describe skills provided by schools in the past and now.
- Are skills necessary in primary school? Why?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is a fact that people nowadays are under a lot of pressure and their lives are becoming increasingly stressful. What could be the possible reasons for this? What are some solutions to address this issue?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- How do you spend your time alone?
- When was the last time you spent some time alone?

Cue Card

Talk about a healthy lifestyle. Please say

- What does ‘healthy lifestyle’ mean to you?
- Why is it important?
- How can it help the environment?

Discussion

- What do you do to stay healthy?
- How can we encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle?
- What is the change in workout fashion (exercise clothes)?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

 

You recently heard about a business conference that you would like to attend. Write a letter to your manager and explain

- What and where is it?
- Why do you want to attend it?
- How will it be helpful to you and the company?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In many countries airlines are dropping their prices. Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and examples.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do?
- Do you have a big family?
- Please describe it.

Cue Card

Talk about inviting people to your house and entertaining guests. Please say

- What would you do to welcome guests?
- What kind of food preparations do you usually do?
- What do you usually do together?

Discussion

- Are there people visiting you whom you don’t like?
- Why is that?
- What do you do about it?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people prefer to move to big cities; older people, however, are the opposite and prefer to stay in the countryside. What are the positives and negatives of this trend?

Speaking test

Interview

 

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about famous people that are always in the media. Please say

- Who are they?
- Why are they in the media?
- Would you like to meet these people? Why?

Discussion

- What do you think is important to stay in the media?
- What would you talk to them about?
- How will the media change in the future?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing task 2 

Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water. What dangers does it bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?

Speaking test

Interview

 

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your work?
- What exactly do you do?
- Would you like to change it in the near future?
- Do you watch TV in your free time?
- Do children spend their time in a different way now, compared to the past?
- Why is it so?
- Do you think they are watching too much TV now? Why?
- Did you watch TV often as a child?

Cue Card

Describe a vehicle that you would like to buy. Please say

- What vehicle is it?
- When will you buy it?
- Explain why you want to buy it.

Discussion

- Let’s talk about the traffic situation in major cities in your country.
- What are the main reasons for heavy traffic?
- What does the government do to address these problems?
- What solution would you suggest?
- What does the government face when addressing traffic problems?

IELTS SPEAKING AND WRITING QUESTIONS

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a local newspaper and describe a restaurant where you and your family have had a delicious meal recently. Please say

- What restaurant and where is it?
- What food do they serve?
- Would you recommend it to others? Why?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people are living longer and some believe that this can contribute to people’s development. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative phenomenon?

 

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like watching stars?
- Have you studied something about stars?
- How much time do you spend looking at them?
- What is the best place to observe stars? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe an exciting sport that you enjoy the most. Please say

- What is it?
- When do you usually do it?
- Why do you like it?

Discussion 1

- How did you come to know about it?
- Do you think sport is important for well-being?
- What can the government do to promote sport to people?

Cue Card 2

Talk about an unusual building that you came across. Please say

- What building is it?
- Where and when did you see it?
- Why do you think it is unusual?

Discussion 2

- What is the social importance of modern buildings?
- Some people prefer living in older buildings. Why?
- What are the different styles of architecture in your city?

IELTS test / speaking and writing task 2

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries traditional food is replaced by international fast food. This has adverse effects on families, individuals and the society. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you find it interesting?
- How is it helpful to you?
- Are there any age limits for becoming a student in your country?
- What should they be, in your opinion?
- Do you think this will change in the future?
- What type of movies do you usually watch? Why?
- Is there any change in your preference since you were a child?
- If you had a chance would you make a movie? Why?
- How long have you been studying mathematics for?
- Do you find it useful?
- Why is it important?
- Do you think it might be useful for everybody in day to day life?

Cue Card

Talk about a stage of your life that you enjoyed the most. Please say

- When was it?
- Where were you at the time?
- Why did you enjoy it so much?

Discussion

- Do you see a change in your personality since those days?
- How are old people treated in your country? Why?
- Is there an age when a person must stop working in your country?
- Are there any problems caused by these restrictions?
- What can be done to help the people affected by these restrictions?