IELTS Speaking / Practice Test 4
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4: Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Free)
This free IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4 has all three parts. Hear each question, then answer out loud. In the test, your answers are recorded.
Press the speaker to hear the examiner. Then answer out loud, as in the real test.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4 · Part 1
Part 1: questions about you
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's talk about your hometown. What kind of place is your hometown?
What do you like most about it?
Has your hometown changed much in recent years?
Is it a good place for young people to live?
Now let's talk about reading. Do you enjoy reading?
What kinds of things do you usually read?
Do you prefer reading on paper or on a screen?
Did you read a lot when you were a child?
Let's move on to talk about sleep. How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
Do you ever have a nap during the day?
What do you do if you can't get to sleep?
How to answer
- Answer in two or three sentences: your answer, a reason and an example.
- Speak naturally. Short answers like “Yes” are too short.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4 · Part 2
Part 2: talk about a topic
1 minute to prepare, then talk for 1 to 2 minutes.
Describe an older person you know and admire.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know this person
- what this person is like
and and explain why you admire this person.
Then the examiner may ask:
Do you spend much time with older people?
How to answer
- Use the minute to write key words for each point, not full sentences.
- Talk for the full two minutes. If you stop early, add a story or a feeling.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 4 · Part 3
Part 3: a discussion
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's consider first of all older people in society. What can young people learn from older people?
Do you think older people are respected less than they were in the past?
In many countries, people are living longer than before. How does this affect families?
Now let's talk about different generations. Why do young people and older people sometimes find it hard to understand each other?
Is it better for grandparents to live with their family or on their own?
Do you think the gap between generations will become bigger or smaller in the future?
How to answer
- Give your view, say why, and give an example.
- Talk about people in general, not only about yourself.
Your band
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3 parts in about 14 minutes, on a screen like the computer test. Then get your band from AI feedback.
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