IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a city you would like to visit in the future

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 have a job or study at the moment?
  2. 2 Do you prefer studying alone or in a group?
  3. 3 What are the advantages of studying in another city?
  4. 4 Would you like to work abroad one day?
  5. 5 What kind of weather do you like best?
  6. 6 How is the weather where you live today?
  7. 7 Does the weather affect your mood?
  8. 8 Do you think the weather is changing in your country?
  9. 9 What kind of food do you like to eat when you are out?
  10. 10 Do you like trying food from other countries?
  11. 11 Do you often eat at restaurants?
  12. 12 Is there a dish you would like to learn to make?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a city you would like to visit in the future.

You should say:

  • which city it is
  • how you learned about it
  • what you would do there

and explain why you want to visit it.

  1. 13 Describe a city you would like to visit in the future.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What makes a city attractive to tourists?
  2. 15 Does tourism do more good than harm?
  3. 16 Is it better to travel alone or with others?
  4. 17 How will travel change in the future?

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