Test 1 Speaking
Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic
Test 1 — 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.
International food
Can you find food from many different countries where you live? Why? Why not?
How often do you eat typical food from other countries? Why? Why not?
Have you ever tried making food from another country? Why? Why not?
What food from your country would you recommend to people from other countries? Why?
Part 2 — The long turn
Describe a law that was introduced in your country and that you thought was a very good idea.
You should say: what the law was; who introduced it; when and why it was introduced;
and explain why you thought this law was such a good idea.
Part 3 — Discussion
The examiner asks broader questions connected with the topic of Part 2.
School rules
What kinds of rules are common in a school?
How important is it to have rules in a school?
What do you recommend should happen if children break school rules?
Working in the legal profession
Can you suggest why many students decide to study law at university?
What are the key personal qualities needed to be a successful lawyer?
Do you agree that working in the legal profession is very stressful?