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

IELTS Speaking Test

Part 1 (Interview)

• Do you usually stay up late at night?
• What do you do when you stay up late?
• How do you feel the next morning if you go to bed late?
• Did you also stay up late when you were a child?
• What activities kept you awake at night when you were younger?
• Where do you live now?
• Do you like your neighbourhood?
• What kind of people live in your area?
• Would you like to move to another place in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an actor or actress you admire. You should say:

• who the person is
• what kind of roles they usually play
• why you admire them

and explain how they have impressed you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• What are the benefits and drawbacks of being an actor?
• Why do some people choose to become actors from a young age?
• Do you think acting is a stable career?
• How does fame affect the personal lives of actors?
• What role does social media play in the success of actors today?
• Do you think acting talent can be developed through training, or is it natural?