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IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Simulation: Module 17

  • 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!

  1. Do you have a favourite flower or plant? [Why/Why not?]

  2. What kinds of flowers and plants grow near where you live? [Why/Why not?]

  3. Is it important to you to have flowers and plants in your home? [Why/Why not?]

  4. Have you ever bought flowers for someone else? [Why/Why not?]

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Describe a review you read about a product or service.

You should say:

  • where you read the review

  • what the product or service was

  • what information the review gave about the product or service

and explain what you did as a result of reading this review.

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  1. What kinds of things do people write online reviews about in your country?

  2. Why do some people write online reviews?

  3. Do you think that online reviews are good for both shoppers and companies?

  4. What do you think it might be like to work in a customer service job?

  5. Do you agree that customers are more likely to complain nowadays?

  6. What do you think it might be like to work in a customer service job?

  7. How important is it for companies to take all customer complaints seriously?

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