IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time

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 Which room in your home do you spend the most time in?
  2. 2 Is your home usually quiet or noisy?
  3. 3 Do you like decorating your home?
  4. 4 Would you like to live in a bigger home in the future?
  5. 5 How many hours do you usually sleep?
  6. 6 Do you find it easy to fall asleep?
  7. 7 Does noise ever affect your sleep?
  8. 8 Do you think sleep is important for people?
  9. 9 How much time do you spend on your phone each day?
  10. 10 Do you think phones are good or bad for people?
  11. 11 Do you ever switch your phone off?
  12. 12 Would you like to use your phone less?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time.

You should say:

  • where it is
  • when you go there
  • what you do there

and explain why you like being there.

  1. 13 Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
  2. 15 Is noise a serious problem where you live?
  3. 16 Do people need time alone?
  4. 17 Should there be more quiet areas in public buildings?

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