IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe an advertisement you remember

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. 2 How long have you lived there?
  3. 3 What do you like about your home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 What is your favourite colour?
  6. 6 Are there any colours you don't like?
  7. 7 Do you wear different colours at different times?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about the colours in your home?
  9. 9 Do you often go to parks?
  10. 10 What do people usually do in parks where you live?
  11. 11 Do you prefer parks with trees or open spaces?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about parks in your area?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Describe an advertisement you remember.

You should say:

  • what it advertised
  • where you saw it
  • what it showed

and explain why you remember it.

  1. 13 Describe an advertisement you remember.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Do advertisements tell the truth?
  2. 15 Should advertising aimed at children be banned?
  3. 16 Why do companies pay famous people to advertise?
  4. 17 Is there too much advertising in public places?

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