Scribd
Upload
686 views

Mindset Practice

Uploaded by

topowabyo
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
686 views

Mindset Practice

Uploaded by

topowabyo
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

MINDSET FOR IELTS PRACTICE TESTS: TEST 1

S P E A K IN G (11 – 1 4 M I NUT E S )

P AR T 1 ( 4–5 MIN U TE S )
The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies
and other familiar topics. Note that a variety of topics are provided but typically no
more than two will be covered per test.
Examiner introduction
Can you tell me your full name?
Where are you from?
And can I check your identification?
Thank you. Now, I’d like to ask you some more questions about yourself.
Topics
Let’s talk about your home town or village.
What kind of place is your home town or village?
What interesting buildings are there in your town/village?
What do people in your town/village do for work? What?
Would you say your town/village is a good place to live? Why/Why not?
Let’s talk about jewellery (e.g. watches, rings, earrings).
How often do you wear jewellery? Why/Why not?
Tell me about the nicest piece of jewellery you have seen.
When do people in your country give jewellery?
Would you like to try making jewellery? Why/Why not?
Let’s move on to talk about books and reading.
How much reading do you have to do in your work/studies?
What kind of thing do you enjoy reading in your free time?
Did you have a favourite story book as a child? What was it?
When was the last time you gave or received a book as a present?

PHOTOCOPIABLE © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023 1


MINDSET FOR IELTS PRACTICE TESTS: TEST 1

PA R T 2 IND IV ID U A L LON G T URN ( 3 – 4 M I NUT E S )


Candidate Task Card

Describe a time when you changed your holiday plans.

You should say:


what your original holiday plan was
why you changed this holiday plan
what the new holiday plan was/is
and explain how you felt about changing your holiday plan.

Examiner instructions
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Extra follow-up questions (if required)
Did you tell anyone about this change of plan?
Do you enjoy planning holidays?

PA R T 3 TW O-W A Y D IS C U SS I O N ( 4 – 5 M I NUT E S )
Examiner introduction
We’ve been talking about a time when you changed your holiday plans. I’d like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions relating to this topic.
First, let’s consider going away on holiday.
Where do people in your country prefer to go away on holiday?
Do you think it’s better to go away on holiday with family or with friends?
Why do you think some people prefer to go on holiday on their own?
Now, let’s consider tourism.
How do you think tourism can benefit a country?
What environmental or social problems can tourism cause?
What do you think tourism will be like in the future?

PHOTOCOPIABLE © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023 2


MINDSET FOR IELTS PRACTICE TESTS: TEST 1

S P E AKI NG

PART 2 CA N D ID A TE H A N DO UT
Print this out separately and give to candidates.

Describe a time when you changed your holiday plans.

You should say:


what your original holiday plan was
why you changed this holiday plan
what the new holiday plan was/is
and explain how you felt about changing your holiday plan.

PHOTOCOPIABLE © Cambridge University Press and Assessment 2023 3

You might also like