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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

9. Extreme Experiences

  SPEAKING  

IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Have you ever done an extreme sport? Would you like to?
2. What kind of food do you think is absolutely delicious?
3. What is the best trip or journey you have made?.
4. What things make you very happy?
5. Have you ever been really scared?
6. Where is the hottest or coldest place you have been?
7. What really annoys you?
8. Can you think of a very happy memory?

Focus on fluency

Speaking fluency is as important as vocabulary and grammar. Try to avoid hesitation, and if you can’t think of the perfect word, don’t worry and say it another way.


IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time you were very happy.


You should say:

  • where you were

  • who you were with

  • what happened

  • and explain why you felt this way

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.

Practise describing outdoor places

Many questions involve talking about an outdoor place. You may be asked about an outdoor activity, a town park, a place in the countryside, or other places.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. Why do some people like to do dangerous sports?
2. Would it be better to live in a very hot country or a very cold country?
3. Is the food in some countries much better than in others?
4. Should people be punished for antisocial behaviour?
5. Can people learn to control their fear?
6. How can technology help us remember special events?

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