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IELTS Writing Answer Sheet: Free Download

Introducing a practice version of the official IELTS Writing answer sheets modified for teacher/student use and available as a free PDF download!

Some of the features that make the practice version superior for both teachers and students:

Keep track of student work with fields for name, class, teacher and date

12-point double-spaced lines for easier correction and annotation

Full scoring rubric and space for marker feedback

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IELTS Speaking Part 3: 50 Practice Questions by Topic

Role models

  • Which type of people are respected most in your society?
  • Do you agree with this situation?
  • What happens when young people lack good role models?
  • What standards of behaviour should teachers set?
  • Do you agree that you should never meet your heroes?

Travel and transport

  • How easy is it to travel around your country?
  • Which method of travel do you consider safest?
  • Has travel become safer in recent years?
  • What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?
  • How do you think people will travel in the future?

Universities

  • Is higher education too expensive in your country?
  • Should all students pay for their university education?
  • What advantages do universities bring to society?
  • Which is more important, research or teaching?
  • How should students spend their summer vacations?

Sports and competition

  • Why are some sports fans so passionate?
  • Is there any violence at sporting events in your country?
  • Should athletes be better role models?
  • What benefits do international sporting events bring?
  • Is it important for a country to win lots of medals?

Leadership and politics

  • Do you think people are born to be leaders?
  • Can leadership skills be taught?
  • Why are elected politicians often so unpopular?
  • What should a leader do to remain popular?
  • Do you think unelected heads of state are a good idea?

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: 10 Practice Questions

Special person

Describe someone who has had a special influence on your life. You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • When you met this person
  • What special qualities this person has

And explain how this person has influenced your life.

Memorable journey

Describe a memorable journey you have made. You should say:

  • Where you went
  • How long the journey lasted
  • What happened during the journey

And say if you will ever make the same journey again.

Study method

Describe a good study method you use. You should say:

  • What the method is
  • Where you learned it
  • Whether you think many other people use it

And explain why this method is effective for you.

Sporting event

Describe a competitive sporting event you have attended. You should say:

  • When the event was held
  • What happened
  • Which team or player you supported

And explain why you think the winner was successful.

Good leader

Describe someone you consider a good leader. You should say:

  • Who the person is
  • How you know the person
  • What the person’s style of leadership is like

And explain what makes this person a good leader, in your view.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1: 50 Practice Questions by Topic

You and IELTS

  • Why are you taking IELTS?
  • How many times have you taken IELTS?
  • What do you enjoy about learning English?
  • Is there anything you dislike about learning English?
  • How will you use English in future?

Lifestyle

  • What do you do in your free time?
  • Do you have a busy social life?
  • Do you lead an active life?
  • Has your life changed much in the last year?
  • What would you like to change about your lifestyle?

Family

  • How many people are there in your immediate family?
  • Who do you get on best with in your family?
  • Do you have a large extended family?
  • What do you do together with your family?
  • Why is family important to you?

Friends

  • Do you have a lot of friends?
  • Who is your best friend and why?
  • Who would you most like to be friends with and why?
  • What kind of person is it easy to make friends with?
  • Who are more important to you, friends or family?

Work

  • Do you have a job right now?
  • What did you want to be when you were a child?
  • Are there good job opportunities in your home country?
  • What job do you think you will be doing in five years?
  • What skills and qualifications are required for this job?

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IELTS Speaking Practice Test 2: Work

Part 1 (4-5 minutes)

Do you have a job right now?

What kind of work would you like to do in the future?

What qualifications are required for this job?

How many hours would you like to work each week?

Do you consider it important to have a career?

Part 2 (3-4 minutes)

You have 1 minute to read the instructions below and prepare an answer. You can make notes. After your preparation time has ended, please speak for 1 to 2 minutes on this topic.

Describe a job that you consider highly important

You should say:

what the job is

what the job involves

why it is important

and explain if people who do this job are appreciated enough by society

Follow-up question: Would you consider doing this job yourself?

Part 3 (4-5 minutes)

Jobs in your country

What jobs are most popular among young people these days?

Are there enough jobs for people who want to do this kind of work?

Is it easier to change jobs now than in the past?

Careers

Do people usually choose the right career?

Is it a good idea to leave a secure job in order to pursue a dream?

What career advice should be given to young people?

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IELTS Speaking Practice Test 1: Childhood

PART 1 (4-5 minutes)

Where did you grow up?

Was that a good place to grow up?

What do you remember most about growing up?

What kind of child were you?

Did you ever get into trouble at home or school?

Do you miss anything about your childhood?

PART 2 (3-4 minutes)

You have 1 minute to read the instructions below and prepare an answer. You can make notes. After your preparation time has ended, please speak for 1 to 2 minutes on this topic.

Describe your best friend during childhood.

You should say:

who the person was

why you became friends

what you used to do together

and explain if you keep in touch with your friend now.

PART 3 (4-5 minutes)

Childhood friends

Do children find it easy to make friends?

Why do some people grow apart from their childhood friends?

Is it better for children to have a few close friends, or many?

Childhood changes

Has the image of childhood changed in your country?

At what age do children become adults?

Do you think children should be treated the same as adults?

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