IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a film you enjoyed watching

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. 2 What rooms does it have?
  3. 3 What do you like about your home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 Do you have many mirrors in your home?
  6. 6 Do you often look in a mirror?
  7. 7 Do you think mirrors are useful?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about the mirrors in your home?
  9. 9 What is your favourite piece of furniture?
  10. 10 Do you prefer old or new furniture?
  11. 11 How often do you buy furniture?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about the furniture in your home?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Describe a film you enjoyed watching.

You should say:

  • what film it was
  • when you watched it
  • what it was about

and explain why you enjoyed it.

  1. 13 Describe a film you enjoyed watching.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why are some films so popular around the world?
  2. 15 Is it better to watch films at home or in the cinema?
  3. 16 Do films influence how people behave?
  4. 17 Should governments support their own film industry?

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