IELTS CULTURE & FINANCE

Topic : Culture

Sample test A

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. Are there any aspects of your culture that you find unique compared to other cultures?

2. How has your cultural background influenced your lifestyle or values?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a traditional custom in your country that you find interesting.

  • You should say:

    • What the custom is

    • How it is practiced

    • Who usually participates in it

  • And explain why you think this custom is important.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. In what ways has technology influenced cultural traditions?

2. Do you think traditional art forms, such as music and dance, are losing popularity? Why or why not?

Sample test B

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. What kind of cultural activities do you enjoy participating in?

2. Is there a famous figure from your culture that you admire? Why?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a cultural difference you noticed while traveling or living in another country.

  • You should say:

    • What the difference was

    • How it affected your experience

    • How you adapted to it

  • And explain why this difference stood out to you.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. How does cultural diversity benefit society?

2. In what ways can governments protect and promote cultural heritage?

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Sample Test C

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. What aspects of your culture do you value the most?

2. Are there any traditional festivals or cultural events that you enjoy attending?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a cultural tradition in your country.

  • You should say:

    • What the tradition is

    • How it is celebrated

    • Who participates in it

  • And explain why this tradition is important to your culture.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. How does globalization affect local cultures?

2. Do you think cultural traditions are important for young people to continue? Why or why not?

These questions should provide a good balance across the three parts of the IELTS speaking test.

Sample Test D

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. How does your family celebrate important cultural holidays or events?

2. Do you think it’s important to learn about other cultures? Why?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a cultural event or festival you have attended.

  • You should say:

    • What the event was

    • Where and when it took place

    • What happened during the event

  • And explain why this event was significant to you.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. How can people maintain their cultural identity while living in a different country?

2. Do you think cultural differences cause challenges in global communication? Why or why not?

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Topic: Finance

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. Do you think it’s important to save money? Why or why not?

2. How do you usually manage your finances? Do you use any budgeting tools?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a financial decision you made recently.

  • You should say:

    • What the decision was

    • Why you made this decision

    • How you felt about it

  • And explain if you think you made the right choice.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. In what ways can people develop good financial habits from a young age?

2. How has technology changed the way people manage their finances today compared to the past?

   
   

More Finance

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. Do you think young people today spend money differently than older generations?

2. Is it better to invest in experiences or material goods? Why?

Part 2: Cue Card

• Describe a time when you had to save money for something important.

  • You should say:

    • What you were saving for

    • How long it took you to save the money

    • What you did to save money

  • And explain how you felt after reaching your savings goal.

Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. What role does education play in teaching people about managing money?

2. Do you think governments should offer financial literacy programs to the public? Why or why not?