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

IELTS Speaking Test

Part 1 (Interview)

• Do you work or are you a student?
• What subject are you studying, or what kind of work do you do?
• Do you enjoy your subject or job? Why or why not?
• Do you find your studies or work challenging at the moment?
• Let’s talk about household technology.
• Which appliance is the most important in your home, such as a coffee maker or toaster?
• How often do you use this appliance at home?
• What would you do if this appliance stopped working?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a website or app you have used to buy or sell second-hand or recycled items. You should say:

• what the website or app is
• what kind of items it offers
• how you used it

and explain why you found it useful.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• Do you think it is a good idea for children to wear second-hand clothes? Why or why not?
• What impact does waste have on the environment?
• How serious is the problem of waste in your country?
• What do people usually do with unwanted clothes or household items where you live?
• How can recycling and reusing items help reduce waste?
• What more can governments and individuals do to manage waste better?