IELTS Speaking Practice Test 3
PART 1 (4-5 minutes)
How large or small is your family?
What you do together as a family?
Who are you closest to in your family?
Is yours a typical family?
Are there many different types of family in your country?
PART 2 (3-4 minutes)
You have 1 minute to read the instructions in the box and prepare an answer. You can make notes.
After your preparation time has ended, please speak for 1 to 2 minutes on this topic.
Describe a famous family in your country
You should say:
Who the family members are
How you know about them
Whether they get on well together
And say if you would like to be a member of this family
Follow-up question: Does your family resemble this one?
PART 3 (4-5 minutes)
Family members
What characteristics do elder siblings often have?
Is it better to grow up in a small family or a large extended family?
What role do grandparents play in a family?
Family values
Which are more important: family or friends?
What do you think about single parent families?
Should people be more accepting of alternative family types?
Notes for interviewers
In Parts 1 & 3, you do not need to ask all the questions.
In Part 1, you can repeat the question if requested by the candidate, but you must not provide any further help.
In Part 2, you can answer questions during the preparation time, but you should then let the candidate speak without interruption.
In Part 3, you can paraphrase or explain the question, but try not to give your own opinion.
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