Elementor #5243

PART 1 – IELTS Speaking Test

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

EXAMPLE

Television programs

• Where do you usually watch TV programs/shows? [Why?/hy not?]
• What’s your favorite TV program/show? [Why?]
• Are there any programs/shows you don’t like watching? [Why?/Why not?]
• Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programs/shows in the future? [Why?/Why not?]

PART 2 – IELTS Speaking Test

Describe someone you know who has started a business.

You should say:

• who this person is 
• what work this person does
• why this person decided to start a business 

and explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person.

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.

PART 3 – IELTS Speaking Test

Discussion topics:

Choosing work

Example questions:

• What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?
• Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents?
• Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?

Work-Life Balance

Example questions:

• Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday?
• What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?
• Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance?