SAMPLE IELT SPEAKING TEST

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired ..............................................11 2. Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved...................................................................................13 3. Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully........................................................15 4. Describe something you received for free ..............................................................................................17 5. Describe a famous person that you are interested in............................................................................19 6. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood.............................................................................................21 7. Describe your experience when you changed your school/college" or Describe an experience about moving to a new school or house......................................................................................................................24 8. Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about................................................26 9. Describe a resolution you made in the new year...................................................................................28 10. Describe a skill that you learned from older people .........................................................................29 11. Describe a person you follow on social media (makkarIELTS)..........................................................31 12. Describe a thing you did to learn another language..........................................................................33 13. Describe a course that impressed you a lot........................................................................................35 14. Describe an interesting song ................................................................................................................37 15. Describe a special cake you received from others.............................................................................40 16. Describe an interesting conversation you had with your friend......................................................42 17. Describe a place in a village that you visited......................................................................................45 18. Describe a long walk you ever had......................................................................................................48 19. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.......................................................................50 20. Describe a city that you think is very interesting...............................................................................52 21. Describe a rule that you don't like.......................................................................................................55 22. Describe someone you really like to spend time with ......................................................................58 23. Describe a time you visited a new place.............................................................................................60 24. Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in ............................................................62 25. Describe a person who contributes to the society ............................................................................65 26. Describe a story someone told you and you remember...................................................................67 27. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend........................................................................70 28. Describe a thing you cannot live without (not a mobile or computer) ...........................................73 Jan-Apr 2022 Speaking Guesswork www.makkarielts.com www.youtube.com/makkarielts www.instagram.com/makkarielts www.facebook.com/makkarielts 8 29. Describe a person who impressed you the most when you were in primary school ....................75 30. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected .............................................................77 31. Describe an activity that you usually do that wastes your time ......................................................79 32. Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn .............................................................................81 33. Describe a time you moved to a new home/school..........................................................................83 34. Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member...............................................................85 35. Describe a difficult thing you did.........................................................................................................87 36. Describe a time you got up early.........................................................................................................89 37. Describe an art or craft activity (example painting, woodwork, etcetera) that you had at school. 91 38. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way.................................................................93 39. Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading.............................................................................95 40. Describe a cafe you like to visit............................................................................................................97 41. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study......................................................99 42. Talk about an article which you have read about health...............................................................101 43. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like ....................................................103 44. Describe a time you bought something from a street or outdoor market...................................105 45. Describe a time when you’re waiting for something special that would happen.......................107 46. Describe a famous athlete you know...............................................................................................109 47. Describe a creative person whose work you admire......................................................................111 48. Describe a difficult decision that you once made...........................................................................113 49. Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop...........................................................115 50. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on. .................................................117 51. Describe a place you visited on vacation.........................................................................................119 52. Describe a good service you received ..............................................................................................121 53. Describe a businessman you admire................................................................................................123 54. Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future..............................................125 55. Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting ...........127 56. Describe an activity that you do after school/work.......................................................................129 57. Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren’t very successful..........................131 58. Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home ...................................................133 Jan-Apr 2022 Speaking Guesswork www.makkarielts.com www.youtube.com/makkarielts www.instagram.com/makkarielts www.facebook.com/makkarielts 9 59. Describe someone older than you, whom you admire.................................................................135 60. Describe an argument two of your friends had? ....................................................................137 61. Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sports music.....................................139 62. Describe a law on environmental protection..........................................................................141 63. Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc) you have played...............................................144 64. Describe a live sports match that you have watched ............................................................146 65. Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone...............148 66. Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in..............................................150 67. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike........................................................152 68. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling.......................................................154 69. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media......................................156 70. Describe an art or craft activity (e.g painting, woodwork, etc) that you had (at school) 158 71. Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people - mAkKaR_IELTS ....160 72. Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in..........................................................162 73. Describe a time when you helped a friend...............................................................................164 74. Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try.......................................167 75. Describe a time when you shared something with others (or another person)............169 76. Describe your favorite movie ......................................................................................................171 77. Describe a time you got lost in a place you didn’t know about...........................................173 78. Describe your first day at school ................................................................................................175 79. Describe an aquatic animal..........................................................................................................177 80. Describe a bag you want to own..................................................................................................179 81. Describe your favorite singer ......................................................................................................181 82. Describe a time you made a promise to someone..................................................................183 83. Describe an art exhibition that you visited..............................................................................185 84. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth.........................................187 85. Describe a skill that you can teach other people....................................................................189 86. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination ...............................................191

Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved - You should say: - What it is - Why you haven't achieved it - What you did - And how you felt about it • I have many ambitions in my life. • But the one ambition that I am working on right now is to go for higher education in Canada. • Earlier I didn’t have any plans to go abroad, but a conversation with a friend who went to Canada changed my opinion. • He told me about the difference in the quality of education and the work opportunities available there. • So after completing my senior secondary education, I decided that it would be the best opportunity for me. • There are two main requisites to get admission in a good Canadian college. • The first is good grades in senior secondary education. • My grades are pretty satisfactory. So, I didn’t have to worry about that. • The second is a good score in English language tests like IELTS or TOEFL. • I learned that Canadian colleges give preference to IELTS and hence I am taking the IELTS exam. • For the past two-three months, I have been practicing for the exam. • I ordered the Cambridge books and started my preparation from them. • There is a lot of free material available on the internet. • So, I used that to prepare myself. • I used to practice for about 8 hours every day. • I used to try to cover every IELTS module twice. • For listening and reading, I didn’t need much help. • I just practised the test papers and looked at my mistakes after that, so I don’t repeat them. • For speaking and writing, I joined a coaching institute and their teachers helped me a lot. • I hope to get good bands, so I can move ahead to the next step, which is to apply for an offer letter from a Canadian College. • I don’t think it has been an easy journey. • English is not my first language and I have had to practise really hard. • But I hope the fruits of the efforts will definitely be worth the struggle.

1 What ambitions do children usually have? Children have many ambitions. The first ambition is mainly about the profession- in childhood, everyone has an ambition to do something noble like becoming a doctor or do something exciting like becoming a pilot or an astronaut. Then, children also have an ambition of earning huge amounts of money. 2 Why are some people very ambitious in their work? I think it’s just a part of their nature. They are ambitious because they want to grow and achieve something in their life. They want to be known for their work. 3 Why don't some people have dreams? I think everyone has certain dreams. It’s just that some people are too lazy to work for their dreams. On the other hand, there are others who can do anything for their dreams and it shows. 4 How do people balance work and life? I think everyone does it in their own way. My mother switches off her work mobile phone after 5 PM. Some people do it by taking regular breaks when they only focus on their family. I think it is something almost every person tries to do and fails. In recent years, even governments are taking steps like limiting work hours so people are able to do so.

5. Describe a famous person that you are interested in - You should say: makkarIELTS - Who this person is - How you know about this person - What sort of life they had before they became famous - How this person became famous - And explain why you like this person • I would like to meet many famous people but here I am going to talk about India’s EX Prime Minister Manmohan Singh OR • A person I admire the most is our ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. • He was born in Gah village, located in Punjab province of Pakistan and was the first Sikh Prime Minister of India. • He is a dynamic and development-oriented leader. • He served as a member of the parliament, representing the state of Assam in the Upper House of the Parliament. • He had been the member of parliament for five consecutive terms. • The reason why I admire him is that his life shows how an ordinary boy from a deprived(poor) class could reach the highest levels of the nation. • It is all because of his hard work and determination. • During his tenure as fiancé minister in the 1990’s he opened up India’s economy to Foreign investments which helped a lot in India’s economic growth • He is one of the most influential architects of India's socialist economy, and helped it to became a capitalistic one. • I believe he helped establish India’s presence among the developed nations. • He is also famous for the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement which gave India access to nuclear fuel and technology. • His focus on development, eye for detail and efforts to bring a qualitative difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor have made him a popular and respected leader across. • He is a role model for one and all. • I would like to meet him and seek his blessings. • I would like to get his autograph. • Every country needs people like him to take their nation to the top.

1. What type of people are famous in your country? In my country cricketers very famous, Bollywood stars are very famous and at the same time, some people who have an outstanding achievement or have accomplished something in life become public figures. Most of these people are role models and many people dream of becoming like them. So, people who can attract large crowds become famous in my country. 2. How do people become famous nowadays? People become famous when they have achieved something that other common people have not done so far. Some of the movie stars are very famous because they have a box office hit. Some singers are famous because of their singing talent. Politicians become famous for their oratory skills. There is another category of famous people that become famous among people by their wrong deeds. 3. What is the difference between people who were famous earlier and who are famous now? A few decades ago people were famous who had achieved something or had hit upon an invention. Some people were famous for their sacrifice or for their giving nature for example Mother Teresa. Nowadays many people are famous just because they are children of famous people, their dressing sense or singing talents. 4. What qualities do famous people have in common All the famous people have a public appeal they have a talent or charm that can attract crowds. Some famous people are very intelligent like the famous mathematician Shakuntala Devi. But one thing is sure, a famous person must always be humble and grounded only then he will retain the fame. 5. What do you think about nepotism amongst the famous people Nepotism is a practice to use power to favour their near and dear ones. Recently nepotism debate was ignited in the Bollywood after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Basically, nepotism was always present among the famous people because many politicians or celebrities wanted to use their influence and give a platform to their children to achieve success. Even in the ancient times the kings and the Nawabs used to have their near and dear ones on the highchairs So nepotism was always present wherever there was fame

6. Describe a toy you liked in your childhood - You should say: makkarIELTS - What kind of toy it is - When you received it - How you played it - And how you felt about it • I had many toys in my childhood but here I am going to talk about my electric toy car. • My father gifted it to me on my 11th birthday. • I used to spend hours playing with it. • I was greatly fascinated by it • It was red in colour • It worked with four pen torch batteries fixed in a box under the car • When I switched it on, it would move in all directions • If there was an obstacle on the way then the car could change directions • Along with that it had lights, which flickered at times. • I was so fascinated by this car that I used to finish its batteries very soon. • I used to show it to my friends with pride. • None of my other friends had such a beautiful toy car. • I just loved it when I saw the jealous look in their eyes. • I remember, once I took it to school in my bag. • When I came home I got a big spanking from my mother. • I was very possessive about my car and never used to let anyone touch it. • Even though I don’t play with the car any more I still have it in my room • Its colour has faded now but it has emotional value for me. • That is why I have never thought of giving it away to my younger cousins. • It brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood

Part 3 - Follow-up Questions 1. What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys? Traditionally, girls used to like toys like dolls, kitchen sets, fairies, and butterflies. Boys normally preferred aggressive toys like guns, cars, and things to build and things, which make a lot of noise. The other difference was that boys normally picked blue, brown and green. Girls, on the other hand, chose pink with a tinge of purple. These differences have been disappearing over the years. 2. Do you think toys really help in children’s development? Yes, toys play a big role in children’s development. It helps to develop their motor and sensory skills and also their cognitive abilities. At the same time, it also leads to their social development, especially when they play with other children. Children also learn responsibility when parents ask them to properly store their toys. 3. Does modern technology have an influence on children’s toys? Yes, modern technology has a big influence on toys. Both the type of toys available and the children’s preferences for toys have changed over time. Today robots, app controlled cars are more popular. Board games are becoming less and less popular. Simple action figures and dolls have also become much more detailed. 4. Have we lost our hand skills such as sewing? Sewing by hand has definitely become a thing of the past. Sewing machines have come up in a big way. But manual sewing machines are still used. These have a hand pedal or a foot pedal. My mother has a fully automatic computerised sewing machine, but she has to operate it herself when she sews. 5. What toys are popular with kids in India today? Many types of toys are popular in India. Children like wooden toys and other mechanical toys, but electronic toys are fast gaining popularity. 6. In general, do children today have many toys? Yes, they do. When I look at the children around me, I feel that they have too many toys. I never had so many. I think parents, today, are substituting the time they have to spend with children by giving them more and more toys. 7. Do you think playing with electronic toys has a good influence on kids? Yes, electronic toys introduce children to technology. They increase the strategy forming skills. They are good, but when children spend too much time on electronic games, they forget everything else and then these become negative. 8. Do you think there are some toys that are only suitable for girls and some that are only suitable for boys? Not any more. Gender differences are disappearing fast and boys and girls play with the same type of toys nowadays. 9. Which do you think is better, for children to play with toy alone or with other kids? It is definitely better for children to play with other kids. They learn caring and sharing and many other social skills when they play with others. Jan-Apr 2022 Speaking Guesswork www.makkarielts.com www.youtube.com/makkarielts www.instagram.com/makkarielts www.facebook.com/makkarielts 23 10. Do you think parents should encourage their children to share their toys with other kids? Yes, definitely. They should encourage their children to share their toys with other children. In this way they will not need to have many toys. 11. How are toys today different to toys of the past? Today we have electronic toys, whereas earlier we had wooden toys and plastic toys. 12. How do you think toys will change in the future? What the future holds in store for us no one can tell, but as far as I can see, there will be more and more electronic gadgets in the future, which the children will play with as toys. 13. If you were going to give a present to a child, what would you give him? I would give a child, a book as a gift. He may not like it at first, but it will shortly develop the habit of reading one day. I believe that books are the best gifts. They remain with that person forever. 14. What kinds of gifts do parents give to their young children? Pendants give all sorts of gifts to their children. They know the requirement of their children and give gifts accordingly. Mostly parents give educational gifts, from which the child can learn something in a fun way. 15. Is it good to give children too many presents such as too many toys? No it is definitely not good to give a child too many presents. Children do not appreciate the value of toys when they are given too many toys. It also decreases their imagination and creativity. They also do not learn sharing with other children. 16. Some parents don’t spend much time with their child but instead give the child gifts as a way to show their love. Do you think this is good enough? No I do not think this is good enough. The time been didn’t spend with the children is more important then the gifts they give them.