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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

1. Outdoor Activities

  SPEAKING  

IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. What outdoor activities do you like?
2. What is your favourite indoor activity?
3. Do you prefer to spend your spare time indoors or outdoors?
4. What outdoor activities are popular in your country?
5. Do people in your country like to spend time outdoors?
6. What outdoor activity would you like to try in the future?
7. Did you prefer outdoor or indoor activities when you were a child?
8. Do you like to spend time outdoors when you are on holiday?

Give two or three sentence answers

You don’t need to say a lot in this part of the test, but never answer with just ‘yes’ or ‘no’. You can add a reason, an example or some details.


IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe an outdoor activity you like to do.


You should say:

  • what it is

  • where you do it

  • how you do it

and explain why you like to do it.

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

You have 1 minute to make notes before you start

Write down some key words and phrases that you can use in your speech. Use the points on the card to help you. 

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. Why do some people prefer outdoor sports?
2. Are there any outdoor activities that were popular in the past, but are not anymore?
3. Do people spend less time outdoors now than in the past?
4. How can we encourage children to play outside?
5. Do you think governments should invest more in outdoor activity facilities?
6. Do young and old people like doing the same types of outdoor activities?

Be ready to express your opinion

In part 3 you will often be asked your opinion on topics and issues. You can use phrases like, in my opinion/ I believe/ I am convinced that...


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