IELTS Speaking test in the UK – December 2013

---

IELTS Speaking test in the UK – December 2013
Posted: 27 Dec 2013 02:30 AM PST

Our friend A from the UK shared these IELTS Speaking topics from a recent exam (the additional cue card is what A’s friend had).

Speaking test
Interview

• - What is your full name?
• - Can I see your ID?
• - Where are you from?
• - Do you work or study?
• - What is the meaning of your name?
• - Is there any traditions to name babies in a particular way in your culture?
• - Did you stress out recently?
• - What was the reason?
• - What makes you feel stressed usually?
• - Where do you live?
• - Describe your apartment.
• - Which room is your favourite?
• - Do you plan to move from this apartment?

Cue Card 1

Describe a place (such as a hospital, school, office) that you know well. Please say

• - What place is it?
• - Where is it?
• - What did you do there?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a successful family business you know. Please say

• - What is it?
• - Where is it located?
• - Why do you think it is successful?

Discussion

• - What are the main facilities you need to work in a hospital?
• - Does a big building make you happy at work?
• - Does workplace affect your personal life?
• - Do you think people work longer hours nowadays? Why?
• - Do you think big buildings cause environmental damage?
• - How can you compensate for environmental damage?