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IELTS Speaking Test Japan
Here is a sample of some speaking questions from an IELTS スピーキングテスト in Japan recently.
IELTS スピーキングテスト | Part 1
What is your full name?
My name is Asami Takashi
Can I see your ID?
Yes, here's my identification.
Do you work or study?
I am a student.
What city are you from?
I'm from Osaka
Where is it located exactly?
Osaka is in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan's main island. It is located on the Yodo River on Osaka
Bay, it's the third largest city in Japan.
Do you like living there?
Yes, I do, I think it's a lovely place.
Tell me some interesting facts about it.
Okay, well, Osaka is considered to be one of the economic centers of Japan and in the past it was famous
as a trading center, especially for rice, and was where the first modern futures market developed.
Are there many large cities in your country?
Not all of them are large, I think there are ten cities which have more than 1 million people living in them.
The three largest ones are Tokyo, then Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya. These are the largest cities and have
more than 2 million people living in them. The other cities are smaller.
IELTS スピーキングテスト | Part 2
Describe the thing that you cannot live without (except phone and internet). Please say:
• - What is it?
- Why can’t you manage without it?
- How long have you had it for?
- How did you feel when you were without it?
• Sample answer:
I would have to say my car. Public transport in Japan is not so conevenient and sometimes

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infrequent so havng a car is the preferred choice for getting around, especially if you have to travel
to various places. I use my car mainly to go from my home to university and back. But at the
moment I'm also workig as a part-time intern in a local business so I have to go there three
afternoons a week as well. Trying to do all that by using public trasport would be almost impossible
and would take a lot more time.
I've had my car for about two years now, it's a Toyota Prius and I love it. It's very comfortable and
well equipped and it's also easy to park and economical to run. I can't imagine having to do all the
things I do normally without having my car.
But a few months ago there was a problem with it. I noticed a strange noise coming from the front
of the car one day. At first I ignored it, but then it gradually became worse and worse. I told my
brother about it and he arranged for the car to be inspected by the mechanic. I'm not a very technical
person , but apparently there was a problem with the suspension and they had to replace a part. That
is the only problem I've ever had with it. The bad news was that they had to order the part specially
and I was without my car for about ten days in total. It made my daily activities very difficult, and I
didn't really like using the public transport at all. It wasted so much time.
I was surprised how quickly I had gotten used to having my car and just how convenient it is. I
hope that in the future I don't have any more problems with it. It really is an essential part of my life
and I don't want to be without it again.
IELTS スピーキングテスト | Part 3
Why do you think teenagers always want to have the latest devices such as the iPhone 5?
I think it's quite natural. We live in a world that functions and centers around technology nowadays and
having the latest device allows you to make the most of the advances and developments in the market. It's
the same as older people like to have the latest model of car or a new apartment. People like to have the
best or the latest version of things. It's not just teenagers.
Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one?
One reason could be that each new verison normally has more functions or features than the older one and
allows the user to do more or access more things. Some people also believe that the newest version of
something is always better.
What do they do with the old one after buying a new one?

Many of my friends give their old devices to their younger brothers or sisters or to another family member.
I have one friend who is a real technology freak and he always finds a way to use the old device for
something else, another project or purpose.
How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone?
I think it's very hard. Many parents grew up without the internet and such digital devices being a normal
part of life. They are still relatively new, so parents might not really appreciate just how important and
interesting they are for young people.
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IELTS Speaking Test Australia
IELTS speaking test Australia | Part 1 Questions
What is your full name?
My full name is
Can I see your ID?
yes, here's my passport.
Where are you from?
I'm from Vietnam originally, and I've been in Australia for 3 months.
Do you work or study?
I'm studying here and working part-time.
What subject are you studying?
I've been studying English to improve my IELTS score.
Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
In my country English is very popular, especially among young people because they think that it is a way
to improve their opportunities for the future. If you can speak English well, there are better job prospects
and you can maybe study at a university in a foreign country.
Do you like reading books?
Yes, I love reading.
What type of books do you like reading?
I like reading fiction, mainly thrillers.
Are you reading a book presently?
Yes, at the moment I'm reading a book by Daniel Silva, in English, it's called The English Assassin

In the future, Would you like to write a book?
Maybe, I really love reading, but I'm not sure if I would be any good at writing, but I like the idea of maybe
writing a book when I'm older.
IELTS speaking test Australia | Part 2 questions
Describe a city that you have visited. You should say:
- where the city is (and its name)
- when you went there
- what you liked most about the city and explain why this city left an impression on you.
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I'll talk about Sydney, which I visited last month. I went with some friends I met here and we spent the
weekend there. It's the capital, but not of Australia, of New South Wales but it is the most populated city in
the country. It's located on the south-east coast of the country next to the Tasman Sea. I think the
population is something like four and a half million people. It's such a famous city and everyone
recommended that we go and visit it.
We arived early on Saturday morning and started by taking a stroll around the harbor area. It's very
interesting and there are lots of ships to see and along the side of the harbor there are lots of restaurants and
cafes you can go to.
Then we went on an open-top bus tour that took us around the city. We saw all the maiin Sydney
attractions such as Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, The Rocks, the Opera House, Hyde Park, Kings Cross
and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and there was another place but I can't remember it's name. We did another
bus tour on Sunday, but that one took us more out of the city to Bondi Beach and some other places.
I particularly like the variety of things to see and do in and around the city, and the days we were there the
weather was just perfect, so we could rally enjoy everthing. I think what impressed me ost was how clean
and well kept all the different areas were, and like I said, the variety of activities and attractions. You can
find sport, adventure, culture and lots more, and oh yes, the people we met that weekend were very friendly
to us.
IELTS speaking test Australia | Part 3 questions
Why do you think many people prefer to live in the city instead of in a rural area?
Well,in my country it's because there is more work. In the countryside it is mainly agriculture and many
younger people prefer to work in other types of job and there are better opportunities in the cities. In

general, there are more facilities and more things to do in a city. I think they are more interesting as a place
to live. There are many more things to do and people to meet.
Would you agree that people living in rural areas have fewer problems than people living in cities?
There is certainly less crime and living in a rural area is more peaceful and safe, but it depends on the types
of problems you are talking about. People can get sick in a city or in the country, it's the same. People can
become depressed or unhappy in both places. Life in the country is maybe simpler than city life and less
stressful, but it doesn't mean you won't have problems if you live in a small village in the country - maybe
just a different kind of problem. I know of some farmers, friends of one of my uncles, that have some
serious problems with their farms.
Do you think it's just as good to live in the suburbs of a city as it is to live in the middle of the city?
I think both places have some advantages and disadvantages. Living in the city center is very convenient,
everything is very close and you can find anything you want within walking distance. Living in the suburbs
is maybe better for families because it's a little quieter and safer for children but still close to all the
facilities of the city.
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How do you think a town changes and grows to eventually become a city?
Historically most places grew because of trade and business. Maybe because the town was near the sea or
had a railway or something important to make people want to go there. Many of the industrial towns
offered jobs for many people so that's why their populations grew and they eventually developed into
cities. Now, it's a little different, as more people are working through technology and are able to work from
anywhere and still communicate with people for work and business. Maybe in the future there won't be
such massive growth of towns like in the past.
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IELTS Speaking Test Brazil
IELTS Speaking Test in Brazil, October 2013
Part 1 IELTS speaking test Brazil
What is your full name?
My name is Amanda Barbosa
Can I see your ID, please?
Of course, here's my ID card

Where do you live?
I live here in Sao Paolo
Is it an apartment or a house?
I live in a house, with my parents. It's in a residential area of the city.
What is your favorite room in the house? [Why?]
My favorite room is the kitchen, it's where we all meet and talk about things. It's also where my mother
spends a lot of her time and I still have happy memories of spending days with her in the kitchen when I
was a child.
What is your favorite color? [Why?]
Black, that's a color, isn't it? I know it's a bit strange but I love black. Not everything in black, but I think
it's such a strong color.
Do your friends like the same color?
No, most of them don't they used to laugh whenever we saw anything black and they would joke about
it. Now, not so much they just accept it. Anyway, I like other colors too, it's just that black is my favorite
color.
Part 2 IELTS speaking test Brazil
Talk about a funny show you saw or a funny incident that happened to you. Please say:
• - What was it?
- Why was it funny?
- Who was there with you? and what you remember most about it.
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Okay, so a couple of months ago I was attending a job interview in a building downtown. The
office was on the sixth floor so I took the elevator up there, I had never been there before so it was
all strange to me. I was looking around for the name of the company where I had to go but couldn't
see where I should go. I was still standing near the elevators when suddenly the doors of one of
them opened and then that's when suddently something very funny happened, a woman was
coming out of the elevator and caught the heel of her shoe in one of the spaces between the elevator
and the floor, I think her heel broke and she awkwardly fell forward towards me it was like it was
happening in slow motion and without thinking I put out my arms to catch her so she wouldn't
fall on the floor. But when I caught her, I lost my balance too and we both fell onto the floor.

We weren't hurt and after a few moments we looked at each other and started laughing about it.
Some other people helped us up onto our feet again, and the woman thanked me and shook my
hand and asked me if I was sure I was alright and not hurt, and then she turned around and walked
away.
Anyway, I finally arrived at the office, went to the reception desk and told the receptionist that I had
arrived. She asked me to sit and wait for the person who would be doing the interview.
I sat in reception for about ten minutes and read a magazine. I was very nervous because it was my
first real interview for a job in my career after university, so I wanted to make a good impression
on everyone. I had spent a lot of time choosing what I thought were the perfect clothes for the
interview and I thought I was very well prepared, but I was still very nervous and I felt a little
messy after the incident with the woman.
Then a door opened, and a woman came out of the room and came towards me, she looked very
elegant and important. She looked at the receptionist, who nodded, and then came towards me. She
was smiling but I was still feeling nervous it was the same woman who I had caught as she fell
out of the elevator just 20 minutes ago. She smiled at me and thanked me again for catching her and
we began chatting. Then, I didn't feel so nervous because at least she understood why I looked a
little messy.
The best thing about the whole incident was I got the job. I think I must have made a good
impression on her!
Part 3 IELTS speaking test Brazil
Is laughter important in our life?
Yes, I think it is. Life can be very serious sometimes and having a good laugh makes you feel better
about everything, for a while anyway. Even experts and doctors say that laughing is good for you
because it can reduce stress levels. I think life would be very boring if we didn't laugh at anything.
What difference is there between men’s and women’s humor?
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The difference? Well, I think that women laugh at things which are funny for them and men do the
same I mean laugh at things which are funny for men. The problem is that many women don't
understand why men find something funny and likewise men don't understand why something is
funny for women, but that's ok, we're completely different after all. We're not meant to be the same.

I think humor for men is more childish than women's humor, but that's just my impression, I could
be wrong.
Does laughter help one to learn a language?
I'm not sure, I've never thought about it. Maybe, I know I used to watch some American TV
comedy shows when I was learning English, but there was a lot of things they said that were
supposed to be funny that I didn't understand at first. There's a lot of cultural references and things
like that involved in humor, so unless you understand how the people think, their history and
normal behaviors and everything, it can be hard to decide what is really funny. Now, I understand
more, because I have more experience, so yes, I suppose laughter could help you learn a language,
if it doesn't confuse you.
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IELTS USA speaking test
Part 1 | IELTS USA speaking test
What is your full name?
It's Elizabetta Canalis
Can I see your ID please?
Yes, of course, here's my passport.
Where are you from?
I'm from Rome in Italy.
Are you working or studying at the moment?
I'm doing both. I'm studying English here because I want to go to university here and I'm also doing some
work as a model.
Are you fond of receiving gifts?
Yes, I love getting gifts, and giving them to people too.
What kinds of gifts do you like to receive most?
Gifts from my friends mostly because they know me well and are good at choosing gifts that I like. It's nice
to get surprise gifts too sometimes though.
What was the last gift you received?
It was a surprise from my father. He organized my tickets to come to the USA. I was planning to pay for
them myself, but he surprise me by announcing that he had already bought them and taken care of all the

arrangements. It was really nice of him.
Part 2 | IELTS USA speaking test
Describe an outdoor activity that you did for the first time. Please say:
- What did you do?
- Where and when did you do it?
- How did you feel later?
and say if you would recommend this activity to your friends
Sample answer:
I'll tell you about something I did last month, for the first time. I was invited by a friend to go rock
climbing, well, to be honest it was rock climbing but indoors (at the beginning), not on a mountain.
He's been doing it for about six months and I had asked him about it once as I was curious how you
could climb inside. He tried to explain to me about the 'rock wall' that they use to practice and it all
sounded very interesting. Anyway, I joked with him that I would like to try it someday, but I didn't
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think he took what I said seriously at the time.
So one weekend last month he just called me, on a Friday evening, and asked me what my plans
were for the next day. I told him that I hadn't planned anything special, but maybe I would go
shoppng or meet a girlfriend for lunch or something like that, just to relax. That's when he told me
that he was going to take me to a rock climbing center here in the city and show me what it was all
about. I'd forgotten all about our conversation until he invited me to go with him.
It was great fun, although I was a little scared at first, apprehensive really more than scared, as the
instructor was very good and I started practising on the ground and very low on the wall to gain my
confidence so there was very little risk. After training with the instructor for a few hours and
learning all about the safety aspects and the basic techniques used in climbing I thought that that
was the end of the activity. But my friend had arranged for us to visit a place just outside of town
where we could actually climb on real rocks for practice.
It was a beautiful day and after practising on the indoor wall I really wanted to try and do it on some
real rocks, so off we went. When we arrived, there were quite a few people climbing already. My
friend helped me to get started and accompanied me all the time, he was really very patient, and
when I thought I was stuck at one point he showed me how I could overcome the problem and

continue.
I have to admit that it was a great day, something new and exciting that I'd never done before. I
really liked it and I think I want to try it again soon. I'll probably have to try and improve my level
of fitness because it seems to be quite demanding physically, but hey, that's a good reason to get
toned and fit which is a good thing. I have another friend who loves doing physical exer cise so I'll
probably recommend it to her also.
Part 3 | IELTS USA speaking test
Was it an expensive activity?
No, on that occasion it wasn't because my friend arranged everything - it didn't cost me anything. I
think if you buy some of the special equipment then it could be quite expensive, but then you'll
probably use it for a long time so it's good value for money. I suppose if you were really serious
about it you could spend more money on travelling to climb in different places, that might be more
expensive than any equipment you buy.
Do you generally like trying new things?
Yes, but I'm really not the adventure type - I don't go for all the adrenalin or extreme sports. The
only reason I tried rock climbing was because my friend invited me to go with him. If he hadn't, I
probably would've never gotten round to doing it on my own.
Would you do the same activity again in the future?
Yes, I probably will - I really enjoyed myself and it seems like a great way to stay fit and enjoy the
good weather outdoors at the same time. It's quite relaxing too because you have to concentrate on
what you're doing so you forget about everything else that might be bothering you in life, it's a bit
like therapy, and when you finish you feel a little tired but very satisfied.
Do people in your country usually do this type of activity?
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In my country it's not as popular as it is here. We have many mountains and there have always been
climbers but here it seems to be a really popular activity, especially with young people.
How do you think people should be encouraged to do more outdoor activities?
I don't know if they should be encouraged on purpose. It's a matter of personal choice. Some people
just don't like being outside in the country or doing this kind of activity so there's little point in tryin
to encourage them to do something they aren't interested in. It's nice if they are aware of the

opportunity to try it - but if they don't want to then ok.
What do you consider to be the main disadvantage of such activities?
Personally, I don't think there are any disadvantages, except it might cost you some money. Most
outdoor activities are healthy and many such as cycling or even just walking do not require you to
be super athletic or anythig like that, you can just enjoy being outside in the fresh air if you like that
kind of thing. I think there are many more advantages than disadvantagse associated with outdoor
activites.
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IELTS China speaking test
Part 1 | IELTS China speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is Zhang Ziyi
Can I see your ID?
Yes, here's my ID card.
Where are you from?
I'm from Beijing
Are you working or studying?
I'm a student, I'm studying Economics at university, here in Beijing.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live with my parents in our family house.
Which room is your favorite at home?
I have two favorite rooms. The first one is my room, because I have all the things I love there and I can
relax and be peaceful there and study. I also love our dining room because it has a great big window
which allows a lot of natural light to enter thre room so it's always very airy and bright, it's a lovely room
to sit in and see the garden outside.
Do you use any mobile devices except a mobile phone? [Why/Why not?]
Yes, I use a tablet. My father bought it fro me a couple of years ago. I use it for checking my email,
chatting on social media and also for doing research for university.
When did you first start using mobile devices?
Apart from my mobile phone, I suppose it was when I got my tablet I hadn't really had a mobile device

before that.
Would you like to swap your mobile device for the latest one? [Why/Why not?]
Yes, I was talking to my father just the other day about replacing it, it's getting a bit old and worn now after
about two years of using it continuously, so I think it would be a good idea to replace it with a newer
version, one that's more powerful and has more memory.
Part 2 | IELTS China speaking test
Describe your first day at work or the place where you study. Please say:
- What kind of building was it located in?
- Why was it important for you to work/study there?
- How did you feel at the end of the first day?
and explain if you were pleased or disappointed with the experience.
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Okay, so I'd lke to talk about my first day at university, which was two years ago. It's the University of
International Business and Economics in Beijing. It was founded back in 1951 so the building is not new.
It's quite big though, and has many different parts to it.
The campus has a nickname "Hui Garden" (惠园) and there is a main building whjich is called Boxue (博
学楼) at the northwest of the campus. There is another teaching building on the southeast side called
Ningyuan (宁远楼 ). In the middle of the campus there is also an structure we call Chengxin (诚信楼). The
newest part of the campus is the library which opened in 2008. There is also an area for sports and a lot of
the grounds are landscaped. Some people here call it the "Switzerland of Universities in China" because it
is quite small but very high quality.
I wanted to study there because it has a very good reputation and there are a lot of foreign students who
come to study there also. It has a very good academic reputation and many of the students who graduate
from the university obtain positions in the ministry of commerce and work for the government.
I had never been to university before, so when I arrived on the first day everythig was strange and new for
me. I didn't know anyone there as most of my friends from school chose to study at different places. I can
remember feeling confused and a little apprehensive on the first day, but that soon passed when I met
another girl who lives quite close to me and we have become good friends. I can remember that when I
arrived home after the first day at university I had a headache and felt very tired, but it was still a good day.
Part 3 | IELTS China speaking test

What do you conside to be the most important factors relating to the place where you work/study?
Well, as I said, this university has an excellent academic reputation, an international student body, the staff
are very good, and many people who work in the ministry of commerce studied here in the past. As I am
studying Economics and would like to work in the ministry in the future, these were some of the reasons
why I chose to study here. It seemed the most logical choice.
Should work-at-home jobs be well paid or not? [Why/Why not?]
I think it depends on the job. Nowadays many executives and professionals do some or all of thir work
from home, thanks to technology allowing them to communicate from wherever they are. But there are also
people who do manual work at home, making things to sell at markets. There is a big difference between
the type of work people might be able to do at home, so it's sensible that what they earn depends on what
they do - not where they do it.
What is the situation with work-at-home jobs in your country currently?
Honestly, I'm not sure, I know that soome artisans work from home and my father, who is a corpoarte
lawyer, spends maybe half of his time working at home and the rest of the time in meeting s with clients
and in the offices of his company. Apart from that I know that there are many jobs where people work from
home using the internet in some countries but here I'm not sure I've never really thought about it or
looked into it.
What do you think will be the situation regarding work-at-home jobs 10 years from now?
I think that more people will work from home, especially professional people. There are many advantages,
it can save time and travel, allow more people to do more work and there are many new careers which
based on technology nowadays and these are perfect for people working from home because they really
don't need to go to an office or factory every day to do their work.
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IELTS USA Speaking Test
Part 1 IELTS USA speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is
Can I see your ID?
Yes, here's my passport
Where do you come from?

I'm from the Ukraine originally, but I've been in the US for the last 5 months, here in Arizona.
Are you a student or are you working?
At the moment I'm studying, but working part-time as well.
Where do you work?
I have a part-time position as a research assistant at the university of Arizona here in Tucson.
What are the main responsibilities of your job?
I work in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory which is used to teach about how the planetary system was
formed and evolved. I have to organize various research tasks and also academic material for participating
students as well as assist one of the profesors in her research for the university.
Do you have any hobbies?
Yes, I like to keep fit. I like running and going to the gym or doing Pilates.
Do you like dancing?
No, not really. Maybe sometimes if I go to a club with some friends or at a party I'll dance a little, but not
very often.
Is dancing a good hobby? [Why? / Why not?]
I think it could be if you like doing it. There are many types of dance and it's supposed to make you feel
good and relaxed afterwards, so it could be a good therapy for stress. It's certainly popular with a lot of
people.
Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema? [Why?]
Can I say both because sometimes it depends on the movie. Sometimes I like to go to the cinema with a
friend to see the latest movie releases or if the movie is in 3D it's normally better to watch it at the movies.
But there are times when I like to watch a movie when I'm at home just to relax for a while, so I guess I
like both of the options.
Do you like watching movies alone or do you prefer to watch them with someone else? [Why?]
As I said I like both, although I probably prefer to go out with my friends to see a movie at the weekend
at the cinema maybe, but during the week I'll maybe watch a movie online by myself.
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Part 2 IELTS USA speaking test
Talk about a new law you would implement where you live to make it a better place, please say:
- What law would it be?

- Will it be easy to introduce such a new law?
- Will it be popular?
and what the benefits of such a new law would be.
Sample Answer
I will talk about my own country because I'm not sure about the laws here in the US. But in the Ukraine we
have seen several attempts to implement recycling programs, but unfortunately after the initial international
funding has beed used up they always seem to go bankrupt. Most of them were curb-side recycling
programs which meant that trucks had to go and collect recycling material from the various areas of the
city and then transport it to a central recycling plant.
One of the problems with this is the amount of trucks required to make it efficient and also the fact that the
trucks use diesel as fuel which produces even more environmental pollution. There was also a great
emphasis placed on recycling paper, cardboard and plastic rather than more useful materials such as
aluminum. This is in great demand for construction and production purposes from house building to
constructing airplanes and cars not to mention cans for drinks.
Aluminum is one of the most useful materials to recycle and it is also a very efficient process. A large part
of the cost of producing new aluminum is in the electricity used in the smelting process - recycling it cuts
out much of that cost.
I would pass a law which requires more and more businesses to recycle their products and materials used in
their production and manufacturing plants and possibly to be responsible for the recycling of their products
at the end of their useful lifecycle. This woulod have a greater impact than concentrating on the usual
domestic garbage side of recycling programs which are often more popular for social reasons.
It may not be easy to introduce such a law and any additional costs for companies may result in slightly
higher prices to the end consumer but it would probably be more effective. The government could impose
financial penalties or reward depending on how successful each company is in their recycling efforts.
I think it would be popular if people understood why it was being done and that would mean some
promotion of the idea and concept and a clear explanation of the benefits for the future of the economy and
planet as a whole. Simply recycling more aluminum would reduce the amount of electricity required to
produce new aluminum and that would be an immediate saving, even with the costs of recycling it.
Part 3 IELTS USA speaking test
Are lawyers respected in your country? [Why? / Why not?]

Yes, it's a good profession and they are resonably well paid if they work for a good comapny. I think they
are respected because they have to study and prepare a lot, similar to doctors.
In your opinion is it fair that lawyers are paid very well?
Firstly, not all lawyers are paid very well. Like in most countries, lawyers who work in public service for
the government don't earn very big salaries, well, not as much as a lawyer working for an international
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company or a tax lawyer for example. Is it fair? I think that if the labor market decides that a lawyer should
earn a lot becasue of the type of work they do or because they have a lot of responsibility then that is ok. I
mean it's like a soccer player or film star - why do they earn so much money - because the soccer club or
the film company decide that they are worth it or maybe they have skills or knowledge that only a few
people possess - which make them rare.
Do you think that being a policeman is a good career choice? What are some of the advantages or
disadvantages of this profession?
It's a good choice if you want to develop a career in the long term. There is a lot of structure and
opportunities within the police. You cal also learn skills that are transferrable to civilian jobs in the future. I
have a cousin who is in the police and he loves it. He says the pay is good and the benefits and pension
after many years of service are better than in many ordinary jobs.
Do you agree that all policemen should have guns?
I'm not sure. I think it depends on where they are and what their responsibilities are. For the police here it's
normal, but there are some countries where they don't have all police officers armed. They have special
armed squads for when it's necessary. But some countries have less armed attacks or violence than others
so I think whether or not the police are armed is based on the local circumstances. I think they should be
armed if it's likely they will need to deal with armed criminals or violent situations.
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IELTS Vietnam Speaking Test
Part 1 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is Vo Hoang Yen
Can I see your ID?
Sure, here's my ID card

Where are you from?
I'm from Ho Chi Minh City
What is your hometown famous for?
I guess that most people would know it as the capital of South Vietnam in the past when we were two
separate republics. Most people agree that it is the economic heart of the country and makes possibly the
largest contribution, as a business center, to the overall economy of the country. And of course most people
have heard of the famous musical "Miss Saigon" which was based on some of the historic events that took
place here in the past.
Do you still live in your hometown?
Yes, I do, I still live with my family there.
What do you like about living there?
It's a large international city, it's busy and exciting and yet you can find quiet places to spend time too. I
grew up there so that's one reason I like it. There are many people from other countries who live and work
in the city and there is a lot of international influence which makes it more interesting than some other
places in Vietnam.
Are you working or studying at the moment?
I'm working and studying. I'm studying theater and working as a model and actress sometimes.
Do you enjoy your job?
Yes, very much. It's interesting and I get to meet lots of different people and sometimes go to different
places. I'm a very creative person so the theater and working in drama are two things that I love.
Is it difficult to get a such a job in your country?
It can be. I spent a lot of time doing part-time work and learning about acting before I got some good jobs.
One of the resons I'm studying theater, which covers many more aspects than just acting, is that it will give
me more opportunities in the future for different projects.
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Part 2 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
Talk about a skill you have learned to do very well (eg. cooking or driving), please say:
- What skill did you acquire?
- How did you acquire that skill?
- How is it important for you?

and if you want to learn more about this skill.
Sample Answer:
When I was a little girl I used to love dancing to music so my mother took me to dance classes. I loved
them and learned lots of different styles of dancing. I started when I was about 7 or 8 years old and
practiced all through the time I attended school. I even entered some competitions but I never won them,
there were always girls better than me.
Competing wasn't really important for me though, I just loved dancing and the rhythm and the movements
and stretching helped me keep fit. I didn't really appreciate it when I was younger but I think I lerned a lot
of self-discipline from my dance classes when I was a little girl. I also learned that if you keep practicing
then even something which seemed impossible can become easy or at least easier, so I guess I learned
perseverance also.
My teacher was an ex-ballet dancer trained in classical dance in France, but she also taught us more
modern dancing too so I grew up appreciating many different types of dancing. Even now I still love to
dance and find it very comforting almost therapeutic you might say it helps me relax.
I'm not sure if I would learn or study more about dancing now, I'm more interested in drama and acting, but
I will always be very grateful to my mother for giving me the chance to learn and take dance classes and to
my dance teacher for giving me such a special gift that I can still enjoy now.
Part 3 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
What are some practical skills that children acquire at school?
Well, they learn to read and write, and they learn analytical and thinking skills, and they also learn social
skills as well. I think those are the main ones. Obviously as they get older they learn about specific subject
in more detail.
How important do you think these skills are?
Very important. Especially reading and writing. If a child can read then it is possibly the most important
skill they can learn because then they can learn about anything else by reading about it. The otherskills are
important too but I think reading is by far the most important one - it can make a person into an
independent learner and then self-education is possible.
Do children learn certain skills faster or easier than most adults?
In some cases yes. Most people agree that children learn foreign languages easier and faster than most
adults. Maybe adults might learn some skills faster that depend on previous experience, an advantage they

would have over children. But in general I think children have more open minds and can accept
information more easily rather than questioning everything or comparing it to what they already know.
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Do you think that team building is important in the work place? [Why? / Why not?]
Generally, yes, because in most work environments you need to collaborate with other people to get
anything done. It is easier if everybody works together instead of against each other, so knowing how to
work in a team or how to manage a team is a good skill to have.
Do you like learning new skills or learning about new things related to work?
Yes I do, I'm constantly learning new things on the course I'm studying at the moment and I think it's good.
The more you know the more you can do or the easier things become - and you can also help other people
more if that is something you like doing.
Is it important employers provide opportunities and pay for skill development courses for their
employees? [Why? / Why not?]
In an ideal world that would happen, yes. However, not all employers have the resources to provide such
opportunities for all their employees. I think it is something that large multi-national comapnies do for their
employees, or some of their employees, because they can see the benefits in the long term future, but many
smaller companies simply can't afford to pay for constant training or provide the resources for employees
to always be developing their skills. It is important, but not always practical, depending on the
circumstances.
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Vietnam IELTS Speaking Test
IELTS speaking test Vietnam July 2013
Part 1 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is
Can I see your ID?
Yes, of course, here's my ID
Where are you from?
I'm from Hanoi
Do you work or study?

I'm studying a masters Degree in Business Administration at the moment at the university of graduate
studies here in Hanoi.
Is cooking popular in your country?
Yes, I think it's popular. Most young girls learn from their mother or grandmother how to cook the most
popular dishes.
Who normally does the cooking in your house?
My mother does most of it - although I often help here when I have time, or if we are having a large meal
together as a family.
Would you like to learn how to cook?
I would like to learn to cook food from other countries, maybe French cuisine, which is quite popular here
among some people.
Why do you want to learn cooking?
I think cooking can be a creative activity, when it's not just for feeding the family every day. I find it
relaxing when I do it for fun and like to experiment with diferent ingredients.
Do you think cooking programs on TV are useful?
I think they are interesting and can give you some insiration or motivation to try different things. My
problem is I can never remember all the details of what I see, only the idea, and so when I try to make
something it never turns out the same as it did when the chef on TV did it.
What is the advantage of a TV cooking program?
I think they can give you lots of ideas about different cuisine to try and you can also learn some good
cooking tips - but I also like to have a cook book with ecipes or download recipes from the internet - it is
easier to follow them like that.
Part 2 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
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Describe how you would organize a surprise party for your friend. Please say
- Where would you do it?
- How would you do it?
- What arrangements would need to be done for the party?
Sample Answer:
That's easy, I did it for a friend a couple of months ago. It was for my best friend, we have been friends

ever since we were little girls. I organized it at her home so she wouldn't expect it. Obviously I had to tell
her parents and family and explain that it would be a surprise so they couldn't say anything to her.
I arranged for her friends from university to come to her house, and I helped prepare the food with some of
her aunts, but we did it in the home of one of them so that my friend would have no idea about the
preparations. I wanted to have some special music for her party so I arranged for one of her friends who
plays in a musical group to bring the group and perform for her at her home. They are an acoustic group
and play modern music but with traditional influences and I knew that my friend would love it.
All the arrangement were done in about a week, after telling her parents about it I had a lot of help from her
family and also her friends and on the day of the party we did a lot of cooking and prepared all the food
and then took it round to my friends house.
The whole experience was amazing - and my friend loved it alll - it was a very special day for us.
Part 3 IELTS Vietnam speaking test
Do you have festivals in your country?
Yes, we do, we have many in our culture and as there are various ethnic groups within Vietnam there are
some celebrations which are universal and others which only certain groups of people celebrate.
Tell me about a local celebration in your town.
OK, there are a few, but apart from the big ones like Tet which is celebrated throughout the country, I can
tell you about the Co Loa Festival which is a special parade which passes through several different
locations throughout Hanoi and as part of the parade there are some interesting things to see such as
wrestling and cockfighting. The parade normally happens in February each year. It is based on the legend
about An Duong King who came from Au Lac and he had a magic crossbow. The legend says that a
Golden Tortoise, presented An Duong Vuong with a very powerful magic crossbow that could kill many
enemy soldiers with only one shot. But the king’s daughter told the secret of the magic crossbow to her
husband - he was the rebel leader's son - the legend says that when her father realized he had been betrayed
by his own daughter, he killed her and then killed himself.
What is the relevance of international festivals or celebrations to the world’s community?
When it's international I think it's very important because it allows us to learn more and understand more
about different countries and their cultures. It's always interesting to read about these things but to actually
see examples at festivals or international events is much better - and sometimes you can meet and talk to
the participants. It is a good thing for international relations and that is imortant as many people are

becoming more mobile and ned to be aware of different aspects of life in various parts of the world.
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IELTS Speaking Test Canada
IELTS speaking test Canada July 2013
Part 1 IELTS Canada speaking test
What is your full name?
My name is
Can I see your ID?
Sure, here's my passport.
Where are you from?
I'm from Colombia, but I've been here in Canada for a couple of months now.
Do you work or study?
I'm studying at the moment. I'm doing an English course related to Business.
Do you live in an apartment or a house?
For the time being I'm staying with some friends here in their apartment.
Do you like living in a big house? [Why?/Why not?]
Well, my family house in Medellin, in Colombia is a lot bigger than the aprtment here, and I miss the space
sometimes and the garden, but I think living in an apartment is good for lots of reasons, especially if you're
busy working and don't have time to look after the house.
Do you prefer to use public transport or a car?
I prefer to have a car, I used to have one back home, but here I'm learning to use the public transport - it's
different from back home and it's also more expensive too.
In your country, do people use public transport a lot?
Yes, they do, most people use it, either the buses or taxis which are quite cheap. Cars are quite expensive
and many people can't afford them so public transport is the most common method people use.
How can people be encouraged to use public transport?
I think that's easy - for example back home most people use it because it's cheap, the buses go everywhere
and you don't have to wait long to get one. Here it's different, it's more expensive, they are less frequent
and buses don't go past many places. If it's convenient then people will use public transport, so it has to be
cheap, frequent and cover the entire city or area.

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Part 2 IELTS Canada speaking test
Describe a room where you stayed for a long period of time. Please say
- What was the room?
- What did you do there?
- Why did you spend so much time in there?
OK, so I'll tell you about my study at home in my parent's house. I spent a lot of time there last year when I
was studying for my Masters Degree. It was originally a bedroom but we converted it some years ago to be
a study and installed a desk and chair, a computer and some other things so that my sister and I could either
study or work there, my father too sometimes.
It was a nice room - vith a view out over the garden at the rear of the house and there was a lot of natural
light which came in through a a pair of glass doors. It used to be really nice to spend time in there becasue
it was almost like sitting outside but much more comfortable.
As I said, I used to spend a lot of time there reading and preparing assignments for my course. It was away
from the main area of the house so it was always nice and quiet and easy to concentrate when I was in
there. We used to have a sofa in there too so when I felt a little tired I used to have a little siesta on the sofa
for maybe an hour and then continue studying.
It really was a very comfortable room to be in and I miss it sometimes.
Part 3 IELTS Canada speaking test
Do buildings differ from place to place?
Clearly, yes, the styles and the way they are constructed also. There's a big difference between the
architecture here in Ontario and back home.
What are the differences between old and modern buildings?
I think maybe older building have what most people refer to as 'character' but newer buildings are maybe
better designed in terms of cost, efficiency and nowadays in terms of energy and the environment.
Do modern buildings offer any advantages? What are they?
Yes, many of them are built using better materials and better constrution methods. Also, now there are
more and more buildings, residentialand commercial which are designed taking into account their long
term environmental impact which is important for the future. One of the biggest advantages is that more
people can now live in the same space as before which is much more efficient use of space and resources.

What do you think buildings will look like in the future?
They will probably look very different from what they look like now. One of the problems sometimes is
that people don't like the new buildings that architects design becasue they don't look like traditional
buidings - but the important thing is that these are buildings of the future not of the past and personally I
think that buildings will look even 'stranger' in the future as we adapt to new ideas and different concepts of
how we live and occupy space.
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IELTS speaking test Bangladesh
IELTS speaking test in Bangladesh in June 2013
IELTS speaking test Bangladesh | part 1
What is your full name?
My name is
Can I see your ID please?
of course, yes, here it is.
Do you work or study?
I'm a student at the Asian Unoversity for Women in Dhaka.
What is considered typical food in your country?
In general, the most common ingredients consist of flat bread and rice, but there are many regional foods
which are also popular. We like to eat chicken, beef and mutton, and vegetables, dal and many dishes are
prepared in the form of a curry. I think chatpati, mutton rezala and kheer are the favorites in my family.
Do parents usually have dinner with their children in your country?
Traditionally, yes, and in my house we always eat together unless my father is away travelling on business.
Maybe things are changing slowly as more young people seek employment in the large cities and develp
their own livies independently of their families, but in general mealtimes are very important and sharing
food together has a very strong tradition and is seen as important for families to share this time with each
other.
In your opinion, is it important that parents and children eat together?
Personally, yes, I think it's very important. As I was growing up as a young girl I can still remember my
father telling us about things while we ate together, I also remember when maybe some other family
members, like one of my uncles, would visit, eating together was always very interesting and an

opportunity to share and learn more. I still like having meals with my family.
IELTS speaking test Bangladesh | part 2
Describe an unusual or interesting thing you did recently. You should say:
- Where did you do it?
- When did you do it?
- Who did you do it with?
- Why was it interesting?
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I can tell you about a trip I made a few months ago. I went to London in the UK with one of my professors
from university. We were part of a research team that went from Bangladesh to meet with some other
teams from around the world in London and discuss an international project that we have been working on
for the last few years.
I had never been to london before, so it was amazing for me. I had often seen pictures from my father, who
used to spend a lot of time there on business, years ago, but I never dreamed that I would be visiting it
myself this year. My professor and I spent about a week in London, three of the days were basically for
work and then we had one free day and the weekend to see some of the local sights and experience a little
of the culture of London. It wasn't a lot of time but it was still nice to be able to see some of the famous
places and see all the people from around the world. It's such a cosmopolitan place.
We spent hours looking at famous buildings and every now and then we would stop and sit in a cafe and
drink something, to rest a little before continuing. On the second last day we actually got lost on 'the tube',
that's what they call the London underground train system, it's massive and we got our directions
completely wrong. Luckily for us some local people helped us get to where we wanted to visit. I think they
must be used to seeing lost 'tourists' all the time.
It was a really wonderful and interesting experience for me, as I had always dreamed of visiting England, I
just didn't thik it would be this year - the trip was a surprise.
IELTS speaking test Bangladesh | part 3
In your country, is travelling a typical activity people do during the weekend or in their free time?
Yes, I think it is. Obviously people don't always travel abroad at the weekend, but now that many families
have members living in different parts of the country, I think that travelling to visit family and maybe
friends is a very common activity that most people do. I've made two trips this month so far to visit family

here in different parts of the country.
Do people have less free time now than in the past? [Why?]
Honestly, I know that everyone says they have less time, but I'm not sure that it's true for everybody. I
think it maybe applies to certain people, but there are still a lot of people that live and do the same things
that they have always done - I don't think that they feel they have any less time than before. It's different if
you compare, for example, teeenagers and their grandparents, then of course, young people are involved in
much more than their grandparents were. But they still have free time, it's just that their free time is often
occupied with activities, while in the past people spent more time doing nothing, simply talking, and not
always 'doing something'.
What do children do in their free time in your country?
I think the normal things that children do - play soccer - play cricket - computer games and things like that.
Homework for school and chores at home if they have to.
Do you think children should be doing these kind of things in their free time? [why?/Why not?]
I think that children need to have a balance between things they have to do and things they enjoy doing. It's
important that they study and learn even when they're not in school - but it's also important that they spend
time with their frineds and particiapte in sports or some kind of physical activity to keep them healthy.
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