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IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Simulation: Module 13

  • This is a mock IELTS speaking exam.

  • The speaking section of the exam contains three parts, as organized below.

  • The whole speaking exam will last approximately 11-14 minutes​.

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TIP: When practicing speaking alone, speak out loud. You can also have a friend work with you and ask you these questions to make it feel more like a real exam.

Part One

Part one of the IELTS test is a series of "introduction questions" and usually lasts about 4 minutes. It's best to answer the questions in roughly 3 sentences.

Avoid 1 word or one sentence answers!

  • What did you study in history lessons when you were at school?

  • Did you enjoy studying history at school? [Why/Why not?]

  • How often do you watch TV programmes about history now? [Why/Why not?]

  • What period in history would you like to learn more about? [Why?]

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Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.

You should say:

  • where in your town/city the neighbourhood was

  • what kind of people lived there

  • what it was like to live in this neighbourhood

and explain whether you would like to live in this neighbourhood in the future.


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  1. What sort of things can neighbours do to help each other?

  2. How well do people generally know their neighbours in your country?

  3. How important do you think it is to have good neighbours?

  4. Which facilities are most important to people living in cities?

  5. How does shopping in small local shops differ from shopping in large city centre shops?

  6. Do you think that children should always go to the school nearest to where they live?

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