Sample IELTS Exams

Part 1: General Questions about Technology

1. Do you enjoy using technology? Why or why not?

2. What types of technology do you use daily?

3. How has technology changed the way you communicate with others?

4. Do you think young people are too dependent on technology?

5. What is your favorite piece of technology, and why?

6. How do you think technology will evolve in the future?

   
   

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time when technology has helped you. You should say:

Part 3: Discussion on Technology

1. How has technology affected the way people interact with each other?

2. Do you think technological advances are making people more or less social? Why?

3. What are some of the potential disadvantages of relying too much on technology?

4. In what ways has technology improved education and learning?

5. What role do you think technology will play in shaping the future workplace?

6. Do you think technology is widening the gap between rich and poor countries? Why or why not?

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Part 1: General Questions about Helping Others

1. Do you often help people? Why or why not?

2. What kind of help do you usually offer to others?

3. Do you prefer helping people in small or big ways?

4. Have you ever been helped by someone? How did you feel?

5. Do you think people today are more or less willing to help others than in the past?

6. Is it important to help strangers? Why or why not?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say:

• Who you helped

• How you helped them

• Why you helped them

• And explain how this person felt after you helped them.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on Helping Others

1. Why do you think people are willing to help others?

2. How do you think helping others benefits the person who gives help?

3. What are some ways that communities can encourage people to help each other?

4. Do you think people should be rewarded for helping others? Why or why not?

5. How does helping someone build relationships between people?

6. In what situations might people be reluctant to help others?

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Part 1: General Questions about Education

1. What kind of education did you receive when you were younger?

2. Do you think education has changed in your country over the years? How?

3. Is there a subject you enjoyed learning in school? Why did you like it?

4. Do you think it's important for people to continue learning after school or university?

5. What skills do you think are most important for students to learn in today’s world?

6. How do you think technology is affecting education?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a memorable learning experience you had. You should say:

• What you learned

• How you learned it

• Why it was important

• And explain how this learning experience affected you.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on Education

1. What do you think are the most important qualities a good teacher should have?

2. How can schools prepare students for real-life challenges?

3. Do you think students should be involved in choosing what they learn at school? Why or why not?

4. How important is it for governments to invest in education?

5. What are some differences between traditional education and online education?

6. Do you think there is too much pressure on students to succeed academically? Why or why not?

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Part 1: General Questions about Health and Fitness

1. Do you do anything to stay healthy? If so, what?

2. What kinds of exercise do you like to do?

3. Do you think people in your country have a healthy lifestyle?

4. How important do you think it is to have a balanced diet?

5. What is your opinion about fast food?

6. How can people maintain a healthy lifestyle while being busy with work or school?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time when you made an effort to improve your health. You should say:

• What you did to improve your health

• Why you decided to do it

• How you felt after making the change

• And explain how it affected your overall well-being.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on Health and Fitness

1. What are the main health problems in your country?

2. Do you think governments should play a role in promoting healthy living?

3. How can schools and workplaces encourage healthier lifestyles?

4. What are the consequences of not taking care of your health?

5. Do you think mental health is as important as physical health? Why or why not?

6. How has the approach to fitness changed over the years?

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Part 1: General Questions about the Environment

1. Do you think it's important to protect the environment? Why?

2. What kinds of environmental problems are common in your country?

3. What do you do to help the environment in your daily life?

4. Have environmental issues become more serious in recent years?

5. Do you think individuals or governments should do more to protect the environment?

6. Do you think it’s possible to reverse the effects of climate change? Why or why not?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a time when you did something to help the environment. You should say:

• What you did

• Why you did it

• How it helped the environment

• And explain how you felt after doing it.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on the Environment

1. What are the most serious environmental problems facing the world today?

2. How can technology help solve environmental issues?

3. Do you think it’s possible for countries to cooperate in addressing global environmental issues?

4. What role do businesses play in environmental protection?

5. How can schools and communities educate people about the environment?

6. What are some potential solutions to reduce pollution in cities?

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Part 1: General Questions about Work and Career

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What do you like most about your job?

3. Is there something you dislike about your job?

4. What are the most common professions in your country?

5. Do you think it’s better to work for a large company or a small one? Why?

6. How important is it to have a good work-life balance?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a job or career you would like to have in the future. You should say:

• What the job is

• What skills or qualifications you need for the job

• Why you are interested in this job

• And explain why you think you would be good at it.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on Work and Career

1. What factors influence a person’s career choice?

2. How has the nature of work changed in recent years?

3. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than a high salary? Why or why not?

4. What challenges do people face when starting a new job?

5. Do you think people should stay in one job for their entire career or change jobs frequently?

6. How do you think the concept of 'career' will evolve in the future?

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Part 1: General Questions about Travel and Tourism

1. Do you enjoy traveling? Why or why not?

2. What is your favorite travel destination, and why do you like it?

3. How often do you travel, and where do you usually go?

4. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? Why?

5. What are some benefits of traveling to new places?

6. Have you ever had a bad experience while traveling?

Part 2: Cue Card

Describe a memorable trip you have taken. You should say:

• Where you went

• What you did there

• Who you went with

• And explain why this trip was memorable.

You will have 1 minute to prepare and then speak for up to 2 minutes.

Part 3: Discussion on Travel and Tourism

1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country?

2. How can tourism impact local communities and cultures?

3. What are the responsibilities of tourists when they visit new places?

4. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected global travel and tourism?

5. What are some ways to make travel more sustainable and eco-friendly?

6. How do you think technology will influence the future of travel and tourism?