Topic : Culture
Sample test A
Part 1: Personal Questions
Are there any aspects of your culture that you find unique compared to other cultures?
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
In what ways has technology influenced cultural traditions?
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
What kind of cultural activities do you enjoy participating in?
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
How does cultural diversity benefit society?
In what ways can governments protect and promote cultural heritage?
Sample Test C
Part 1: Personal Questions
What aspects of your culture do you value the most?
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
How does globalization affect local cultures?
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
How does your family celebrate important cultural holidays or events?
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
How can people maintain their cultural identity while living in a different country?
Do you think cultural differences cause challenges in global communication? Why or why not?
Topic: Finance
Part 1: Personal Questions
Do you think it’s important to save money? Why or why not?
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
In what ways can people develop good financial habits from a young age?
How has technology changed the way people manage their finances today compared to the past?
More Finance
Part 1: Personal Questions
Do you think young people today spend money differently than older generations?
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
What role does education play in teaching people about managing money?
Do you think governments should offer financial literacy programs to the public? Why or why not?
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