IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe an outdoor activity you did that you enjoyed

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 work or study?
  2. 2 What is a typical day like for you?
  3. 3 Do you prefer to work or study alone or with other people?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your work or study routine?
  5. 5 Do you enjoy shopping?
  6. 6 How often do you go shopping?
  7. 7 Do you prefer shopping online or in shops?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about shopping in your area?
  9. 9 How many hours do you usually sleep?
  10. 10 Do you sleep well?
  11. 11 Do you ever feel sleepy during the day?
  12. 12 Is there anything you do to help you sleep better?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe an outdoor activity you did that you enjoyed.

You should say:

  • what the activity was
  • where you did it
  • who you did it with

and explain why you enjoyed it.

  1. 13 Describe an outdoor activity you did that you enjoyed.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Do children spend enough time outside?
  2. 15 What outdoor activities are popular in your country?
  3. 16 Is the countryside a better place to grow up?
  4. 17 How does weather affect what people do?

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