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Practice Test 1

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

 Let’s talk about: Accommodation & Hometown

  1. Let’s talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown?
  2. What do you like about it?
  3. What do you not like about it?
  4. How important is your hometown to you?
  5. Do you think you will continue to live in your hometown?
  6. Let’s move on to talk about accommodation. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?
  7. Does the place you live in have many amenities?
  8. Is there anything you would like to change about the place you live in?
  9. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Volunteer Works

  1. Have you ever worked before?
  2. What was your first day at work like?
  3. What responsibilities did you have at work?
  4. What was your typical day like at work?
  5. Have you taken any volunteer works?
  6. Why did you do the volunteer works?
  7. Do you know any volunteers?
  8. How do you define volunteer work?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about 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 a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.

Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.

You should say

  • What advertisement it was
  • Was it shown on TV, radio or newspaper
  • What was good about that advertisement

Explain why you think that advertisement made the product seem attractive.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about an advertisement and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of advertisements

Advertisements

  1. What are popular types of advertising in today’s world?
  2. What type of media advertising do you like most?
  3. Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
  4. What factors should be taken into account when making advertisements?
  5. Is advertising really necessary in modern society?
  6. Let’s move on from types of advertising to the impact of advertising on children. How does advertising influence children?
  7. Is there any advertising that can be harmful to children?

 



Practice Test 2

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Hometown

  1. Can you tell me about your hometown?
  2. How has your hometown changed over the years?
  3. Is there any way your hometown could be made better?
  4. Are there good transportation links to your hometown?
  5. What kind of jobs do the people in your hometown do?
  6. Do you have a lot of friends?
  7. Who is your best friend and why?
  8. Who would you most like to be friends with and why?
  9. What kind of person can you make friends with easily?
  10. Which is more important to you, friends or family?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Family & Housework

  1. How many people are there in your immediate family?
  2. Who do you get on best within your family?
  3. Do you have a large extended family?
  4. What do you do together with your family?
  5. Why is family important to you?
  6. Do you do housework at home?
  7. What kind of housework do you often do?
  8. Did you do housework when you were a child?
  9. Do you think that children should do housework?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about 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 a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a painting you would like to have in your home.

Talk about a painting you would like to have in your home.

You should say:

  • what is it
  • how you know about it
  • how much it would cost you

and explain why you want to have it in your home.

 

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

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

Let’s consider first topic of art

Art

  1. How do people in your country feel about art?
  2. Do people in your country prefer music over art?
  3. What are some traditional art forms in your country?
  4. How has art changed in the past few decades in your country?
  5. Let’s move on from art in your country to art education. Do you think children should study art in school?
  6. How can children benefit from learning about art?
  7. Do you think the government should provide support for art and cultural activities?

 



Practice Test 3

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Books & TV

  1. Do you like watching TV?
  2. How often do you watch TV?
  3. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch?
  4. What are the most popular TV shows in your country?
  5. Has the internet affected your viewing habits?
  6. How often do you read?
  7. Do you like reading books? Why?
  8. Do you have many books at home?
  9. Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them?
  10. What are the benefits of reading?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Accommodation & Weather

  1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. Is it a big place?
  3. How long have you lived there?
  4. What do you like about living there?
  5. Is there a garden in the place you live in?
  6. Do you prefer to hot weather or cold?
  7. Tell me about the weather in your country in different times of the year?
  8. Which time of the year did you enjoy the most when you were the child?
  9. Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?
  10. Has the weather changed much in your country in recent years?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about 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 a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a book you are reading now or have read recently

Talk about a book you are reading now or have read recently. You should say:    

  • How and why you got it
  • How long you it took you to read it or how long you have been reading it
  • What kind of book it is

And say if you would like to read something else similar or not, and why

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

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

Let’s consider first topic of book

Books

  1. Do people read more nowadays?
  2. Do you read before going to bed?
  3. In your opinion, how will e-books affect paper books?
  4. What's the difference between films and books?
  5. Let’s move on to the topic of traditional literature in your country.  What is one example of traditional literature in your country?
  6. Do you like reading the traditional literature of your country?


Practice Test 4

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Celebrity & Computer

  1. Do you use computers?
  2. What do you use a computer to do?
  3. Did you use computers when you were little?
  4. Do people often use computers these days?
  5. Will people continue to use computers in the future?
  6. Who is your favorite celebrity?
  7. Do you like any foreign celebrities?
  8. Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
  9. Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?
  10. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Music & Travel

  1. Where was the last place you visited on holiday?
  2. Would you like to go back there again?
  3. What kind of tourist destinations do you usually prefer?
  4. Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?
  5. What’s the best way to save money while traveling?
  6. How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
  7. Are your music tastes varied?
  8. What is your favorite song?
  9. Do you like to sing along to your favorite songs?
  10. Are you learning to play a musical instrument at the moment?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about 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 a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a small business you want to start.

Describe a small business you want to start.

You should say:

  • what business it would be
  • when you want to start it
  • why you have not you started it yet

and explain why you want to start this business.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

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

Let’s consider first topic of business

Business

  1. In your opinion, do business people have to work long hours?
  2. How do business people relax?
  3. Let’s move on to the topic of small businesses. How can a small business grow big?
  4. In your opinion, what kind of small businesses will young people have in the future?
  5. In your opinion, what skills are required to start a small business?
  6. Finally, let’s talk about globalization. What are the impacts of globalization on small and large businesses?


Practice Test 5

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 questions)

Let’s talk about: Internet & Major

  1. How important is the Internet to you?
  2. Do you use the Internet more for work or in your free time?
  3. Do you think you use the Internet too much?
  4. How will the Internet develop in the future?
  5. Are there any negative things about the Internet?
  6. What is your major? Or what was your major?
  7. Did you or do you like it?
  8. Is it a popular major at your university?
  9. If you could change to another major, what would it be?
  10. Would you change it if you had the chance?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 questions)

Now let’s talk about: Music & Newspaper And Magazine

  1. What’s your favorite kind of music?
  2. Do you like to listen to live music?
  3. Is live music popular in your country?
  4. Have you ever been to a concert before? Or Have you ever been to a musical performance?
  5. Do you often read newspapers?
  6. Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
  7. Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
  8. Do many people today read newspapers?
  9. In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
  10. Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about 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 a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a positive change in your life.

Describe a positive change in your life. You should say:

  • what the change was about
  • when it happened
  • describe details of the change happened

and describe how it affected you later in life.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

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

Let’s consider first topic of changes

Change

  1. Do you think change is good?
  2. What are some of the major changes that occur to people throughout their lives?
  3. Is your country changing rapidly?
  4. In what ways have changes in technology changed people's lives?
  5. Why do old people not accept change?