IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe an object you use every day that you find useful

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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On the computer-delivered layout, timed like test day, and marked by our AI examiner on all four criteria.

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 enjoy about your work or studies?
  3. 3 How do you usually get to work or school?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
  5. 5 Do you have a lot of friends?
  6. 6 How often do you see your friends?
  7. 7 What do you usually do together?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about how you spend time with friends?
  9. 9 What is the weather like today?
  10. 10 What kind of weather do you dislike?
  11. 11 Does the weather change much in your country?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about the weather in your area?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe an object you use every day that you find useful.

You should say:

  • what it is
  • how long you have had it
  • how you use it

and explain why it is useful to you.

  1. 13 Describe an object you use every day that you find useful.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Which inventions have changed daily life the most?
  2. 15 Do people own too many things today?
  3. 16 Is it better to repair things or replace them?
  4. 17 Will technology make life simpler or more complicated?

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