IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a journey you remember well

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 work or are you a student?
  2. 2 What do you like about your work or studies?
  3. 3 Do you ever feel stressed by your work or studies?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 Do you like rainy days?
  6. 6 What do you usually do when it rains?
  7. 7 Does rain affect your travel plans?
  8. 8 Is there anything you like about rain?
  9. 9 Do you enjoy sunny days?
  10. 10 How do you feel when it is sunny?
  11. 11 Do you spend more time outside when it is sunny?
  12. 12 Is there anything you don't like about very hot sunny days?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a journey you remember well.

You should say:

  • where you went
  • how you travelled
  • who you went with

and explain why you remember it.

  1. 13 Describe a journey you remember well.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What is the best way to travel long distances?
  2. 15 How could public transport be improved where you live?
  3. 16 Will people travel less in the future?
  4. 17 Does travelling make people more open-minded?

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