IELTS Speaking Practice Tests From Cambridge IELTS Books 1-18-19
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 3
PART 1 – IELTS Speaking Test
The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.
EXAMPLE
Neighbors
- How often do you see your neighbors? [Why/Why not?]
- Do you invite your neighbors to your home? [Why/Why not?]
- Do you think you are a good neighbor? Why/Why not?]
- Has a neighbor ever helped you? [Why/Why not?]
PART 2 – IELTS Speaking Test
Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies.
You should say:
- what task you did
- why this task was very difficult
- how you worked on this task
and explain how you felt when you successfully completed this task.
You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
PART 3 – IELTS Speaking Test
Discussion topics:
Difficult jobs
Example questions.
- What are the most difficult jobs that people do?
- Why do you think some people choose to do difficult jobs?
- Do you agree or disagree that all jobs are difficult sometimes?
Personal and career success
Example questions:
- How important is it for everyone to have a goal in their personal life?
- Is it always necessary to work hard in order to achieve career success?
- Do you think that successful people are always happy people?