IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe an older member of your family you enjoy spending time with

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 with your family?
  2. 2 What do you like to do at home in the evenings?
  3. 3 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  4. 4 Do you think it is important for families to live close together?
  5. 5 What is your favourite food?
  6. 6 Do you enjoy cooking?
  7. 7 Who usually cooks at your home?
  8. 8 Has your eating habit changed much over the years?
  9. 9 What do you usually do at the weekend?
  10. 10 Do you prefer quiet weekends or busy ones?
  11. 11 Do you often go out with friends at the weekend?
  12. 12 Do you think weekends are too short?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe an older member of your family you enjoy spending time with.

You should say:

  • who they are
  • what you do together
  • what you have learned from them

and explain why you enjoy their company.

  1. 13 Describe an older member of your family you enjoy spending time with.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What can young people learn from older people?
  2. 15 Do families spend less time together than in the past?
  3. 16 Should elderly people live with their children?
  4. 17 How are older people treated in your country?

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