IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a celebration you went to

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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On the computer-delivered layout, timed like test day, and marked by our AI examiner on all four criteria.

Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you rent or own your home?
  2. 2 What is your favourite thing about your home?
  3. 3 How often do you have guests at home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 What do you usually eat for breakfast?
  6. 6 Do you always have breakfast?
  7. 7 Is breakfast an important meal for you?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about your breakfast?
  9. 9 Do you often walk to places?
  10. 10 Do you enjoy walking?
  11. 11 Where do you like to walk?
  12. 12 Is there anything that would make walking easier for you?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a celebration you went to.

You should say:

  • what was celebrated
  • where it was held
  • who was there

and explain how you felt at the celebration.

  1. 13 Describe a celebration you went to.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why are celebrations important in a culture?
  2. 15 Have traditional celebrations changed in your country?
  3. 16 Do people spend too much on weddings?
  4. 17 Should public holidays be religious or national?

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