Cambridge Test 15
IELTS Speaking Practice • 4 Complete Tests • Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3
PART 1: Email
- What kinds of emails do you receive about your work or studies?
- Do you prefer to email, phone, or text your friends? Why?
- Do you reply to emails and messages as soon as you receive them? Why/Why not?
- Are you happy to receive emails that are advertising things? Why/Why not?
PART 2: Cue Card
Describe a Hotel That You Know
You should say:
- Where this hotel is
- What this hotel looks like
- What facilities this hotel has
- And explain whether you think this is a nice hotel to stay in.
PART 3: Discussion Topics
Staying in Hotels
- What things are important when people are choosing a hotel?
- Why do some people not like staying in hotels?
- Do you think staying in a luxury hotel is a waste of money?
Working in a Hotel
- Do you think hotel work is a good career for life?
- How does working in a big hotel compare with working in a small hotel?
- What skills are needed to be a successful hotel manager?
PART 1: Languages
- How many languages can you speak? Why/Why not?
- How useful will English be to you in your future? Why/Why not?
- What do you remember about learning languages at school? Why/Why not?
- What do you think would be the hardest language for you to learn? Why?
PART 2: Cue Card
Describe a Website That You Bought Something From
You should say:
- What the website is
- What you bought from this website
- How satisfied you were with what you bought
- And explain what you liked or disliked about using this website.
PART 3: Discussion Topics
Shopping Online
- What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?
- Why do you think online shopping has become so popular nowadays?
- What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?
The Culture of Consumerism
- Why do many people today keep buying things which they do not need?
- Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages?
- How possible is it to avoid the culture of consumerism?
PART 1: Swimming
- Did you learn to swim when you were a child? Why/Why not?
- How often do you go swimming now? Why/Why not?
- What places are there for swimming where you live? Why?
- Do you think it would be more enjoyable to go swimming outdoors or at an indoor pool? Why?
PART 2: Cue Card
Describe a Famous Business Person You Admire
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What this person's business or field is
- What you know about their work
- And explain why you admire this person.
PART 3: Discussion Topics
Famous People Today
- What kinds of people are most famous in your country today?
- Why are there so many stories about famous people in the news?
- Do you agree or disagree that many young people today want to be famous?
Advantages of Being Famous
- Do you think it is easy for famous people to earn a lot of money?
- Why might famous people enjoy having fans?
- In what ways could famous people use their influence to do good things in the world?
PART 1: Jewellery
- How often do you wear jewellery? Why/Why not?
- What type of jewellery do you like best? Why/Why not?
- When do people like to give jewellery in your country? Why?
- Have you ever given jewellery to someone as a gift? Why/Why not?
PART 2: Cue Card
Describe an Interesting TV Programme
You should say:
- What science topic this TV programme was about
- When you saw this TV programme
- What you learnt from this TV programme
- And explain why you found this TV programme interesting.
PART 3: Discussion Topics
Science and the Public
- How interested are most people in your country in science?
- Why do you think children today might be better at science than their parents?
- How do you suggest the public can learn more about scientific developments?
Scientific Discoveries
- What do you think are the most important scientific discoveries in the last 100 years?
- Do you agree or disagree that there are no more major scientific discoveries left to make?
- Who should pay for scientific research - governments or private companies?