IELTS Speaking Test 05

Part 1:


Are you good at art?
Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
What kind of art do you like?
Is art popular in your country?
Have you ever been to an art gallery?
Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?

Part 2:

Describe a time you were embarrassed.

You should say:

  • when it was

  • who you were with

  • what happened

  • and how you coped afterwards

1. Quick Review of the Test Format:
  • The Speaking test has three parts:

    1. Part 1 (Introduction & Interview): General questions about yourself and familiar topics (4-5 minutes).

    2. Part 2 (Long Turn): Speak for 1-2 minutes on a given topic with 1 minute to prepare.

    3. Part 3 (Discussion): A two-way discussion on abstract or complex topics related to Part 2 (4-5 minutes).

Part 3:
  • How does someone become a celebrity?

  • Are all celebrities actors or singers?

  • Do you think a person needs to be talented to be a celebrity?

  • Are all celebrities good role models?

  • What do you think about celebrities who behave badly in public?

  • Do you think children should learn from celebrities?

  • How do celebrities have a positive impact on the world?

  • Are there any downsides to fame?

  • Do you think famous people have the right to privacy?

  • Are modern celebrities different to celebrities a few decades ago?