Our student remembered the following Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Canada:

IELTS Speaking Test

Part 1

• Where do you live?
• Do you live in a flat or a house?
• How long have you lived there?
• What do you like most about your home?
• Is there anything you would like to change about it?
• Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an event where you did not like the music. You should say:

• what the event was
• what kind of music was played
• who you were with

and explain why you did not enjoy the music.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• Should music be included in the school curriculum? Why or why not?
• How do you think school students benefit from learning music?
• What role does art play in education?
• Do you think art subjects are valued as much as academic subjects?
• How can music influence young people’s development?
• Should schools invest more in creative subjects such as music and art?