IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a person who helped you at an important moment

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 is the best thing about your work or studies?
  3. 3 How many hours a day do you work or study?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 What food do you eat most often?
  6. 6 Do you like cooking for other people?
  7. 7 How often do you try food from other countries?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about your diet?
  9. 9 Are there many parks near your home?
  10. 10 What do you like to do in parks?
  11. 11 How often do you visit a park?
  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 a person who helped you at an important moment.

You should say:

  • who this person is
  • when this happened
  • what they did to help you

and explain how you felt about their help.

  1. 13 Describe a person who helped you at an important moment.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why do some people find it hard to ask for help?
  2. 15 Should schools teach children to help others?
  3. 16 Do people help their neighbours less than they used to?
  4. 17 Who should help elderly people: their families or the government?

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