Test 3 Speaking
Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic
Test 3 — Speaking
Three parts, 11–14 minutes in the real exam, face to face with an examiner.
Part 1 — Interview
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.
Holidays
Do you prefer spending holidays with friends or with family? Why?
What kind of holiday accommodation do you like to stay in? Why?
What plans do you have for your next holiday?
Is your city or region a good place for other people to visit on holiday? Why? Why not?
Part 2 — The long turn
Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected.
You should say: where you were going; who you were with; how you felt during the journey;
and explain why this car journey took longer than expected.
Part 3 — Discussion
The examiner asks broader questions connected with the topic of Part 2.
Driving a car
How interested are young people in your country in learning to drive?
What are the differences between driving in the countryside and driving in the city?
Do you consider most drivers where you live to be good drivers?
Electric cars
How popular are electric cars in your country?
In what ways could more people be persuaded to buy electric cars?
Do you think all cars will be electric one day?