IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe something you would like to buy 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 work or are you a student?
  2. 2 What are you studying at the moment?
  3. 3 Do you prefer mornings or evenings for work or study?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 What kind of music do you like?
  6. 6 Do you listen to music while you travel?
  7. 7 How often do you go to live music events?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about the music you listen to?
  9. 9 Do you get enough sleep?
  10. 10 What time do you usually go to bed?
  11. 11 Do you use your phone before you sleep?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about your sleep?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe something you would like to buy in the future.

You should say:

  • what it is
  • how much it costs
  • when you would buy it

and explain why you want it.

  1. 13 Describe something you would like to buy in the future.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why do people buy things they do not need?
  2. 15 How does advertising affect what we buy?
  3. 16 Is online shopping better than going to shops?
  4. 17 Should young people save money or enjoy it?

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