IELTS Speaking – Part 1

se the gap between urban and rural areas? 
45. If you had the power, what changes would you carry out within education? 
46. Describe a typical working day for you
47. How do you see yourself in ten years time? 
48. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do instead?
49. If you had one million dollars, what would you do with it? 
50. If you could start your life again, would you do anything differently? 
51. What ambitions do you have? 
52. Which country/place would you most like to visit? 
53. What changes do you think India will see in the next few years? 
54. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way? 
55. How do you think you will cope abroad?
56. How does it feel to go abroad for the first time?
57. Are you looking forward to anything in particular in Australia / UK / USA ? 
58. What do you do in your leisure time? 
59. What will you do if you fail the IELTS? 
60. Why are you giveing IELTS? What course / job do you intend to pursue after IELTS.?
Describe your favourite movie
What’s the name of the film?
What’s the theme of the film?
Why do you like it?
Follow-up:
Describe a type pf movie you like.
What’s the difference between Chinese and American movies?
What do you think of the violent films (Hollywood films)?
Why movies need computer techniques? Any example of movie using computer techniques
Which parts of cinema are the most important and how to improve it?
IELTS speaking topics – part 2
This is a selection of sample cue cards for IELTS part 2 speaking.  To help you I have divided them into six topics you need to be able to speak about. Please note how some questions ask you to use either the present, future or past tenses.
people
places
objects
habits and likes (or present tense questions)
plans (or future aspect questions)
experiences (or past tense/present perfect questions)
You will find many more cue cards free to download on my downloads page.
People
 An adventurous person
Describe an adventurous person who you know.
You should say:
who the person is
how you know this person
what this person does that is adventurous
and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.
A childhood friend
Describe a friend you had when you were a child
You should say:
how you first met
how long you were friends
what you used to do together
and explain why you liked this person.
 An old person
Describe an old person you admire.
You should say:
who this person is
how long you have known him/her
what qualities he/she has
and say why you admire him/her
 A good cook
Describe someone you know who is good at cooking.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know him or her
what kinds of food they cook
and explain why this person is good at cooking
Places
A house or apartment
Talk about a house or an apartment you would like to live in.
You should say
what it would look like
how big it would be
where it would be located
And explain why you would like to live there
Travel
Describe a place that you would like to travel to.
You should say:
where you would like to go
how you would go there
who you would go with
and explain why you would like to go to this place.
A restaurant
Describe a restaurant you know.
You should say:
where this restaurant is
what type of food the restaurant serves
how often you go to this restaurant
and explain why you would recommend this restaurant.
A hotel
Describe a hotel you have stayed in.
You should say:
where it is
what facilities it has
when you stayed there
and say whether you would recommend it to a friend
 A garden
Describe a garden you remember visiting.
You should say:
where it is
what it looks like
what people do there
and explain why you remember it.
 Objects
A magazine
Describe a magazine you think is interesting
You should say:
how you know about this magazine
where you can buy it
what it contains
and explain why you think this magazine is interesting.
 A photograph
Describe a photograph that you remember.
You should say:
when it was taken
who took it
what is in the photograph
and explain why you remember this photograph
 A letter
Describe an important letter that you received.
You should say:
who wrote it
what the letter was about
how you felt about the letter
and explain why it was important.
Clothes
Describe your favourite item of clothing.
You should say:
what it is
when you bought it
why you bought it
and say why you like it so much.
 Habits and likes/the present
Leisure time
Describe what you usually do in your leisure time.
You should say:
who you do this with
where you do it
how you do it
and explain why you like to spend your free time this way.
A skill
Describe a practical skill you have.
You should say:
what the skill is
how often you use it
who taught it to you
and explain why the skill is so practical
A television programme
Describe a television programme  you watched and did not enjoy.
You should say:
what this programme was
where and when you watched it
what it was about
and explain why you did not enjoy it
A book
Describe a book you are reading
You should say
what the book is about
when you read it
how long you read it for
and explain what you like about the book
 Plans/the future
A country
Describe a country you plan to visit.
You should say:
what the country is
when you plan to go there
who you would like to travel with
and explain why you would like to go there.
Shopping
Describe something special you want to buy in the future.
You should say:
what it is
what it is like
when you intend to buy it
and explain why you want to buy it.
 Experiences/The past
A wedding
Describe a wedding you attended
You should say
when it was
who got married
what happened at the wedding
And explain whether it was a typical wedding ceremony
A decision
Describe an important decision that you made
You should say:
what the decision was
how you made your decision
what the results of the decision were
and explain why it was important.
A musical event
Describe a musical event in your country
You should say
What the event it is
Where it takes place
What kind of music is played
And you should explain why you enjoy it
A news story
Describe some interesting  news  that you have recently read about or heard about
You should say:
what the story was
who was involved in the story
where you read or heard about this story
and explain why this news story was interesting to you.
A decision
Describe an important decision that you made
You should say:
what the decision was
how you made your decision
what the results of the decision were
and explain why it was important.
Speaking là phần cuối cùng trong kì thi IELTS, là phần mà bạn sẽ nói chuyện trực tiếp với examiner khoảng từ 11 – 15 phút.
Phần speaking sẽ giống nhau cho cả Academic và General module, bài test sẽ được record lại, tuy nhiên phần record lại là để kiểm tra xem examiners có theo đúng tiến trình hay không, chứ không phải để chấm điểm cho bạn.
Một bài speaking test gồm 3 section:
Section 1: 4 – 5 phút
Trong phần này bạn sẽ được hỏi các câu hỏi chung về bản thân như giới thiệu tên, tuổi, sở thích. Nói chung là các câu hỏi cho lần gặp gỡ đầu tiên giữa 2 người. Thông thường phần này sẽ được chia thành 3 phần nhỏ:
- sub-section 1: hỏi về tên, tuổi, người nước nào, ID
- sub-section 2: hỏi về bản thân, gia đình, công việc hiện tại
- sub-section 3: hỏi về các vấn đề sở thích, các câu hỏi này được chọn từ những câu hỏi mẫu, ví dụ như Do you enjoy traveling and why/why not?
Như bạn thấy, đây là phần rất chung và rất dễ lấy điểm. Vì vậy, hãy thực tập thật nhiều để gây ấn tượng tốt, và cũng là để lấy tinh thần cho các phần sau.
Phần này tuy chỉ là những câu hỏi đơn giản, tuy nhiên bạn cũng không nên trả lời quá ngắn gọn, mà cũng đừng quá dài, giống như đã học thuộc trước. Ví dụ như bạn được hỏi:
Where are you living?
Không nên chỉ trả lời: I am living in HCM city
Mà hãy trả lời như thế này (hoặc đại loại thế): I am living in HCM city, this is the biggest city in Vietnam and I like this city the most rather than others.
Hoặc bạn có thể trả lời nghe có vẻ thú vị hơn, chẳng hạn: I am living in distric 3, HCM city. This is also the place that my mom and father fell in love together and I was born there as well.
Section 2: 3 – 4 phút
Bạn sẽ nhận được một chủ đề và nói một mình trong khoảng 1 – 2 phút. Tuy nhiên trước đó bạn sẽ có 1 phút để chuẩn bị những ý bạn sẽ nói, bạn sẽ được cung cấp giấy và viết để take note. Chú ý rằng, mặc dù bạn có tối đa 2 phút để nói về chủ đề nào đó, hãy cố gắng nói càng nhiều càng tốt cho đến khi nào examiner stop bạn, bạn sẽ không bị trừ điểm vì..nói quá nhiều đâu.
Đây là phần tương đối khó, vì bạn sẽ nói một mình về một chủ đề nào đó, examiner sẽ không hỏi câu nào trong phần này cả. Cũng đừng quá lo lắng vì bạn có 1 phút chuẩn bị trước khi bắt đầu nói. Hãy tận dụng tối đa thời gian này, ghi ra các ý chính bạn sẽ nói, trong quá trình nói nếu quên bạn có thể nhìn vào tờ giấy bạn vừa take note và tiếp tục.
Ví dụ bạn nhận được một đề như thế này: Describe a favourite holiday destination that you like
Hãy ghi lại các ý bạn sẽ nói ví dụ như:
- Nơi đó ở đâu, lần đầu tiên bạn đến đó: Nha Trang, july 2000..
- Đến đó bằng gì, với ai: plane, my family
- Mình thường làm gì ở đó: visit relative, swimming
- Điều đặc biệt khiến bạn thích nơi đó: beautiful beach, pure sand
Chỉ nên ghi các ý chính bạn sẽ nói, không ghi quá dài vì bạn chỉ có 1 phút, nếu bí..hãy bịa ra, sẽ không có đúng hay sai gì cả, điều quan trọng là keep talking until the examiner stop you.
Thông thường, đề mở đầu cho phần 2 này bạn có thể nói: I am going to talk about my favorite holiday destination.
Section 3: 4 – 5 phút
Ở phần này, bạn sẽ được hỏi các câu hỏi liên quan đến chủ đề mà bạn đã nói trong section 2. Thông thường phần này sẽ yêu cầu bạn có khả năng sử dụng nhiều cấu trúc câu khác nhau và từ vựng trong khi nói. Ví dụ với đề bài trên, các câu hỏi cho phần này có thể như:
• Can you predict any major changes that could happen in the Tourist Industry over the next 50 years? 
• Can you compare the tourist industry in your country today with the tourist industry when your grandparents were young?Can you identify some of the factors that have led to the Industry success of the airline industry?
Chú ý trong khi speaking:
- Luôn nhìn thẳng vào mắt examiner khi bạn nói, điều này thể hiện sự tôn trọng người đối diện, thỉnh thoảng smile
- Cố gắng tạo ra sự thân thiện khi giống như một cuộc trò truyện giữa 2 người bạn
- Nếu bạn nói nói sai về mặt ngữ pháp hay phát âm, đừng lo lắng, hãy nói lại, ngay cả người bản sứ họ vẫn làm vậy.. examiner sẽ không ghi lại từng lỗi trong phần speaking của bạn đâu.
- Đừng tỏ ra quá clever, chỉ cần trả lời câu hỏi như một cuộc trò truyện hàng ngày. Nếu nói quá nhiều, bạn sẽ tự làm khó mình, vì bạn sẽ nhận được thêm những câu hỏi như Why, Where?
Đây là một số các câu hỏi thông dụng có thể gặp trong phần thi speaking:
1. What is the meaning of your name?
2. Does your name affect your personality?
3. Tell me something about your hometown.
4. What are the differences in accent between your hometown and Hanoi?
5. What is the character of the people like in your hometown?
6. What is people's favourite food in the region where you live?
7. Do you think that people have enough time for leisure now?
8. Are there any historic monuments in your region?
9. Describe your Job? How do you spend your typical day?
10. Tell me something about the Hue Festival.
11. How have weddings changed in recent years?
12. Tell me something about the Festival. 
13. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony.
14. Name a person whom you admire? Why? What influence does he / she has on your life? Would you like to become like him / her in future?
15. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby?
16. How do you like Compare it to your hometown. How did you get to this place?
17. What place do you like best in Hanoi?
18. What places in Delhi should a foreigner visit?
19. What places would you recommend a visitor to go to in your region/hometown?
20. If you had the choice, where would you choose to live in India?
21. Which parts of India would you recommend a foreigner to visit?
22. Tell me something about your family.
23. Which is your favourite colour?
24. Do you think colours influence our life? How?
25. Which is the best place you've been to in India?
26. Who does most of the household chores in your family?
27. Are the traditional sexual roles within the family changing?
28. Why is the divorce rate increasing so rapidly? Is it a problem?
29. What is your opinion of the planning family policy?
30. How do you discipline your child?
31. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?
32. If you had the choice, would you have a son or a daughter?
33. Are you going to bring your child up any differently to the way your parents did?
34. What hopes do you have for your child? (if you are married)
35. Do women still have too heavy a burden in their day to day life?
36. Is the increasing influence of the West largely a positive or negative thing?
37. Are you looking forward to anything in particular in Australia / UK / USA ?
38. What do you do in your leisure time?
39. What will you do if you fail the IELTS?
40. Who should bear the responsibility for payment of tuition fees?
41. What can be done to improve education in rural areas?
42. Have recent changes affected your job in any way?
43. Do you agree with private education? Why?
44. What can be done to close the gap between urban and rural areas?
45. If you had the power, what changes would you carry out within education?
46. Describe a typical working day for you
47. How do you see yourself in ten years time?
48. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do instead?
49. If you had one million dollars, what would you do with it?
50. If you could start your life again, would you do anything differently?
51. What ambitions do you have?
52. Which country/place would you most like to visit?
53. What changes do you think India will see in the next few years?
54. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way?
55. How do you think you will cope abroad?
56. How does it feel to go abroad for the first time?
57. Are you looking forward to anything in particular in Australia / UK / USA ?
58. What do you do in your leisure time?
59. What will you do if you fail the IELTS?
60. Why are you giveing IELTS? What course / job do you intend to pursue after IELTS.?
Test 1:
PART-1
The examiner will as you questions about yourself, such as:
What’s your name?
Where do you live?
What family members do you live with?
What are you studying?
What do you like about your studies?
What do you like about learning English?
How often do you use English?
PART-2
A city you have visited
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a city you have visited which has impressed you.
You should say:
Where it is situated?
Why you visited it?
What you liked about it?
PART-3
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop
talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you like cities generally?
Would you like to live in the city you spoke about?
Once your talk in part-2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
A city you have visited.
Advantages of living in a big city.
Negative aspects of crowded cities.
Architectural design.
Paying for the services.
Transport.
Test 2:
PART-1
The examiner will ask you questions about yourself, such as:
What’s your name?
What nationality are you?
What part of your country do you come from?
Can you describe your home town/village?
What do you like doing in your free time? Why?
Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?
PART-2
A competition
INSTRUCTION
Read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a competition (or contest) that you have entered.
You should say:
When the competition took place?
What you had to do?
How well you did it?
Describe how you felt about the competition.
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop
talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you enjoy entering competitions?
Have you entered any other competitions?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
Competitions at a young age.
Competitions at your school.
Value of international competitions.
The psychology of competing.
Competitive spirit.
Test 3:
PART-1
What country do you come from?
Which other countries have you visited?
Are there any countries you would like to visit? Why?
What do you find difficult about travelling?
What do you enjoy about travelling?
What is your preferred method of travel?
PART-2
A job you have done
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a job that you have done.
You should say:
How you got the job?
What the job involved?
How long the job lasted?
Describe how well you did the job?
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop
talking.
For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you value the experience you had in this job?
Would you consider doing the same type of job again?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
Advantages of young people working
Types of part-time work.
Choosing a career.
Motivating people to work.
Job security-Vs-having more than one career.
Test 4:
PART-1
The examiner will ask you some questions.
What town or city do you come from?
Can you describe you family home?
What does your family usually do at the weekend?
Do you like going out with your family? Why?
Where would you like to take a holiday? Why?
Who would you most like to go-on holiday with?
What was the best holiday you’ve ever had?
PART-2
A museum you have visited
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited.
You should say:
Where it is?
Why you went there?
What you particularly remember about the place?
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop
talking.
For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you like museums/art galleries?
Would you recommend this one to other people?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
The need for museums and art galleries in our society.
Making museums more interesting.
Museum art-Vs-popular art.
Graffiti* -art or vandalism
The role of public artworks, e.g. statues and buildings.
Test 5:
PART-1
The examiner will ask you