IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a person you admire who is not famous

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 What is your neighbourhood like?
  3. 3 Do you prefer a quiet or busy home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 What time do you usually wake up?
  6. 6 Do you feel tired in the morning?
  7. 7 Do you ever take a nap during the day?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about your sleep?
  9. 9 Do you often listen to music?
  10. 10 What music do you listen to when you are happy?
  11. 11 Have you ever learned to play an instrument?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about music in your life?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a person you admire who is not famous.

You should say:

  • who this person is
  • how you know them
  • what they are like

and explain why you admire them.

  1. 13 Describe a person you admire who is not famous.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What qualities make someone a good role model?
  2. 15 Do young people today look up to the right people?
  3. 16 Why do so many people admire celebrities?
  4. 17 Can ordinary people have as much influence as famous ones?

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