IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a gift you received that was special to you

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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On the computer-delivered layout, timed like test day, and marked by our AI examiner on all four criteria.

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 Who do you live with?
  3. 3 What is your favourite part of your home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 What do you usually do at the weekend?
  6. 6 Do you like to relax or be busy at weekends?
  7. 7 How often do you go away for the weekend?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about your weekends?
  9. 9 What is your favourite meal?
  10. 10 Do you like trying new food?
  11. 11 How often do you eat with your family?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about your eating habits?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a gift you received that was special to you.

You should say:

  • what the gift was
  • who gave it to you
  • when you received it

and explain why it was special.

  1. 13 Describe a gift you received that was special to you.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Is it better to give money or a present?
  2. 15 Do people spend too much on gifts?
  3. 16 Why do people give gifts in your culture?
  4. 17 Is a handmade gift better than a bought one?

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