Our student remembered the following Speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam in Australia:

IELTS Speaking Test

Part 1 (Interview)

• What do you do for a living?
• How long have you been doing this job?
• What do you like most about your work?
• Is there anything you find challenging in your job?
• Do you use a bag every day?
• What kind of bag do you usually carry?
• What do you normally keep in your bag?
• Has the type of bag you use changed over time?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a public place you went to and liked. You should say:

• what the place was
• where it was located
• when you visited it

and explain why you liked this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

• What role does art play in education?
• Should music be included in the school curriculum? Why or why not?
• What benefits can learning music bring to school students?
• 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?