Cambridge IELTS 9 Speaking Test 2

PART 1

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

EXAMPLE

Giving gifts

• When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
• Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
• When did you last receive a gift? [What was it?]
• Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/Why not?]

PART 2

Describe something you did that was new or exciting.

• You should say:
  • what you did
  • where and when you did this
  • who you shared the activity with and explain why this activity was new or exciting for you.

• You will have to talk about the topic for one or 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

Discussion topics:

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Doing new things

Example questions:

• Why do you think some people like doing new things?
• What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time?
• Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people? Why?

Learning new things

Example questions:

• What kinds of things do children learn to do when they are very young? How important are these things?
• Do you think children and adults learn to do new things in the same way? How is their learning style different?
• Some people say that it is more important to be able to learn new things now than it was in the past. Do you agree or disagree with that? Why?