IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a project you worked on with other people

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 prefer working alone or in a team?
  2. 2 How do you usually organise your work?
  3. 3 Do you think teamwork is important in most jobs?
  4. 4 What makes a good team member?
  5. 5 How often do you see your friends?
  6. 6 Do you have many close friends?
  7. 7 What qualities do you look for in a friend?
  8. 8 Have you ever argued with a friend? How did you resolve it?
  9. 9 Do you enjoy cooking for other people?
  10. 10 What is the easiest meal you can cook?
  11. 11 Do you think cooking at home is becoming less common?
  12. 12 Would you like to take a cookery class?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a project you worked on with other people.

You should say:

  • what the project was
  • who you worked with
  • what your role was

and explain how well the team worked together.

  1. 13 Describe a project you worked on with other people.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Is teamwork more important than working alone?
  2. 15 What makes a good leader?
  3. 16 How should disagreements in a team be handled?
  4. 17 Do schools teach teamwork well?

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