Unit 08
Speaking Practice Tests

Pre-advanced

How to start

1.Tutor will set the time.
2.Tutor will stop you when the time is up.
3.Tutor will write what you say on the whiteboard and will give you a feedback on each part of the test.

Part 1

Answer these questions based on Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test. This part of the test usually takes 4-5 minutes.

1.What do you usually do for your vacations? 
2.Who do you usually spend your vacations with? 
3. Do you prefer to travel independently or as part of a group? Why?

Part 2

Complete this task based on Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. You have 1 minute to prepare your response and up to 2 minutes to speak. Your tutor will stop you when the time is up.

Describe a person who often travels by plane

You should say:

  • Who he or she is
  • Where he or she goes
  • Why he or she travels by plane

And explain how he or she feels about it

Part 3

Answer these questions based on Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test. Your teacher will stop asking questions after 5 minutes.

1.What are the advantages of traveling by plane?

2.Why do some people prefer to travel by train?

3.What are the disadvantages of living near an airport?

4.How is working at the airport different from working in other places?